used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Meanwhile Mark, rejoicing in his new-found freedom, had started on a business walk among the stores and offices at the lower part of Nassau Street, and among the law and banking offices of Wall Street.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Meanwhile Mark, rejoicing in his new-found freedom, had started on a business walk among the stores and offices at the lower part of Nassau Street, and among the law and banking offices of Wall Street.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Meanwhile Mark, rejoicing in his new-found freedom, had started on a business walk among the stores and offices at the lower part of Nassau Street, and among the law and banking offices of Wall Street.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading One man, who had just realized ten thousand dollars on a rise in some railway securities, handed Mark fifty cents, but declined to take any of his wares.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Meanwhile Mark, rejoicing in his new-found freedom, had started on a business walk among the stores and offices at the lower part of Nassau Street, and among the law and banking offices of Wall Street.
bankersnounUS /ˈbæŋkərz/
plural of “banker” — a financier who owns or is an executive in a bank
From this reading So a few of the crumbs from the tables of the prosperous bankers and brokers fell in his way.
bankingnounUS /ˈbæŋkɪŋ/
engaging in the business of keeping money for savings and checking accounts or for exchange or for issuing loans and credit etc.
From this reading Meanwhile Mark, rejoicing in his new-found freedom, had started on a business walk among the stores and offices at the lower part of Nassau Street, and among the law and banking offices of Wall Street.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Fortunately for Mark there had been a rise in stocks, and Wall Street was in a good-humor.
brokersnounUS /ˈbroʊkərz/
plural of “broker” — a businessman who buys or sells for another in exchange for a commission
From this reading So a few of the crumbs from the tables of the prosperous bankers and brokers fell in his way.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading Meanwhile Mark, rejoicing in his new-found freedom, had started on a business walk among the stores and offices at the lower part of Nassau Street, and among the law and banking offices of Wall Street.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading One man, who had just realized ten thousand dollars on a rise in some railway securities, handed Mark fifty cents, but declined to take any of his wares.
centsnounUS /sents/
plural of “cent” — a fractional monetary unit of several countries
From this reading One man, who had just realized ten thousand dollars on a rise in some railway securities, handed Mark fifty cents, but declined to take any of his wares.
crumbsnounUS /krʌmz/
plural of “crumb” — a very small quantity of something
From this reading So a few of the crumbs from the tables of the prosperous bankers and brokers fell in his way.
declinedverbUS /dɪˈklaɪnd/
past form of “decline” — grow worse
From this reading One man, who had just realized ten thousand dollars on a rise in some railway securities, handed Mark fifty cents, but declined to take any of his wares.
plural of “dollar” — the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 cents
From this reading One man, who had just realized ten thousand dollars on a rise in some railway securities, handed Mark fifty cents, but declined to take any of his wares.
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading So a few of the crumbs from the tables of the prosperous bankers and brokers fell in his way.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading So a few of the crumbs from the tables of the prosperous bankers and brokers fell in his way.
the cardinal number that is the product of ten and five
From this reading One man, who had just realized ten thousand dollars on a rise in some railway securities, handed Mark fifty cents, but declined to take any of his wares.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Fortunately for Mark there had been a rise in stocks, and Wall Street was in a good-humor.
FortunatelyadverbUS /ˈfɔːrtʃənətli/
by good fortune
From this reading Fortunately for Mark there had been a rise in stocks, and Wall Street was in a good-humor.
the condition of being free; the power to act or speak or think without externally imposed restraints
From this reading Meanwhile Mark, rejoicing in his new-found freedom, had started on a business walk among the stores and offices at the lower part of Nassau Street, and among the law and banking offices of Wall Street.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading So a few of the crumbs from the tables of the prosperous bankers and brokers fell in his way.
good-humor
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From this reading Fortunately for Mark there had been a rise in stocks, and Wall Street was in a good-humor.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Meanwhile Mark, rejoicing in his new-found freedom, had started on a business walk among the stores and offices at the lower part of Nassau Street, and among the law and banking offices of Wall Street.
having or involving the use of hands
From this reading One man, who had just realized ten thousand dollars on a rise in some railway securities, handed Mark fifty cents, but declined to take any of his wares.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Meanwhile Mark, rejoicing in his new-found freedom, had started on a business walk among the stores and offices at the lower part of Nassau Street, and among the law and banking offices of Wall Street.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Meanwhile Mark, rejoicing in his new-found freedom, had started on a business walk among the stores and offices at the lower part of Nassau Street, and among the law and banking offices of Wall Street.
and nothing more
From this reading One man, who had just realized ten thousand dollars on a rise in some railway securities, handed Mark fifty cents, but declined to take any of his wares.
the collection of rules imposed by authority
From this reading Meanwhile Mark, rejoicing in his new-found freedom, had started on a business walk among the stores and offices at the lower part of Nassau Street, and among the law and banking offices of Wall Street.
move something or somebody to a lower position
From this reading Meanwhile Mark, rejoicing in his new-found freedom, had started on a business walk among the stores and offices at the lower part of Nassau Street, and among the law and banking offices of Wall Street.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading One man, who had just realized ten thousand dollars on a rise in some railway securities, handed Mark fifty cents, but declined to take any of his wares.
attach a tag or label to
From this reading Meanwhile Mark, rejoicing in his new-found freedom, had started on a business walk among the stores and offices at the lower part of Nassau Street, and among the law and banking offices of Wall Street.
MARK'SnounUS /mɑːrks/
possessive form of “mark” — a number or letter indicating quality (especially of a student's performance)
From this reading MARK'S VICTORY.
at the same time but in another place
From this reading Meanwhile Mark, rejoicing in his new-found freedom, had started on a business walk among the stores and offices at the lower part of Nassau Street, and among the law and banking offices of Wall Street.
NassaunounUS /ˈnæsɔː/
the capital of the Bahamas
From this reading Meanwhile Mark, rejoicing in his new-found freedom, had started on a business walk among the stores and offices at the lower part of Nassau Street, and among the law and banking offices of Wall Street.
new-found
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Meanwhile Mark, rejoicing in his new-found freedom, had started on a business walk among the stores and offices at the lower part of Nassau Street, and among the law and banking offices of Wall Street.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Meanwhile Mark, rejoicing in his new-found freedom, had started on a business walk among the stores and offices at the lower part of Nassau Street, and among the law and banking offices of Wall Street.
officesnounUS /ˈɔːfəsəz/
plural of “office” — place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading Meanwhile Mark, rejoicing in his new-found freedom, had started on a business walk among the stores and offices at the lower part of Nassau Street, and among the law and banking offices of Wall Street.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Meanwhile Mark, rejoicing in his new-found freedom, had started on a business walk among the stores and offices at the lower part of Nassau Street, and among the law and banking offices of Wall Street.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One man, who had just realized ten thousand dollars on a rise in some railway securities, handed Mark fifty cents, but declined to take any of his wares.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Meanwhile Mark, rejoicing in his new-found freedom, had started on a business walk among the stores and offices at the lower part of Nassau Street, and among the law and banking offices of Wall Street.
prosperousadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːspərəs/
in fortunate circumstances financially; moderately rich
From this reading So a few of the crumbs from the tables of the prosperous bankers and brokers fell in his way.
railwaynounUS /ˈreɪlweɪ/
line that is the commercial organization responsible for operating a system of transportation for trains that pull passengers or freight
From this reading One man, who had just realized ten thousand dollars on a rise in some railway securities, handed Mark fifty cents, but declined to take any of his wares.
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading One man, who had just realized ten thousand dollars on a rise in some railway securities, handed Mark fifty cents, but declined to take any of his wares.
rejoicingnounUS /rɪˈdʒɔɪsɪŋ/
a feeling of great happiness
From this reading Meanwhile Mark, rejoicing in his new-found freedom, had started on a business walk among the stores and offices at the lower part of Nassau Street, and among the law and banking offices of Wall Street.
move upward
From this reading Fortunately for Mark there had been a rise in stocks, and Wall Street was in a good-humor.
securitiesnounUS /sɪˈkjʊrətiz/
plural of “security” — the state of being free from danger or injury
From this reading One man, who had just realized ten thousand dollars on a rise in some railway securities, handed Mark fifty cents, but declined to take any of his wares.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So a few of the crumbs from the tables of the prosperous bankers and brokers fell in his way.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading One man, who had just realized ten thousand dollars on a rise in some railway securities, handed Mark fifty cents, but declined to take any of his wares.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Meanwhile Mark, rejoicing in his new-found freedom, had started on a business walk among the stores and offices at the lower part of Nassau Street, and among the law and banking offices of Wall Street.
stocksnounUS /stɑːks/
a frame that supports a boat while it is under construction
From this reading Fortunately for Mark there had been a rise in stocks, and Wall Street was in a good-humor.
storesnounUS /stɔːrz/
plural of “store” — a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services
From this reading Meanwhile Mark, rejoicing in his new-found freedom, had started on a business walk among the stores and offices at the lower part of Nassau Street, and among the law and banking offices of Wall Street.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading Meanwhile Mark, rejoicing in his new-found freedom, had started on a business walk among the stores and offices at the lower part of Nassau Street, and among the law and banking offices of Wall Street.
tablesnounUS /ˈteɪbəlz/
plural of “table” — a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading So a few of the crumbs from the tables of the prosperous bankers and brokers fell in his way.
carry out
From this reading One man, who had just realized ten thousand dollars on a rise in some railway securities, handed Mark fifty cents, but declined to take any of his wares.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading One man, who had just realized ten thousand dollars on a rise in some railway securities, handed Mark fifty cents, but declined to take any of his wares.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Meanwhile Mark, rejoicing in his new-found freedom, had started on a business walk among the stores and offices at the lower part of Nassau Street, and among the law and banking offices of Wall Street.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Fortunately for Mark there had been a rise in stocks, and Wall Street was in a good-humor.
the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading One man, who had just realized ten thousand dollars on a rise in some railway securities, handed Mark fifty cents, but declined to take any of his wares.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading One man, who had just realized ten thousand dollars on a rise in some railway securities, handed Mark fifty cents, but declined to take any of his wares.
a successful ending of a struggle or contest
From this reading MARK'S VICTORY.
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading Meanwhile Mark, rejoicing in his new-found freedom, had started on a business walk among the stores and offices at the lower part of Nassau Street, and among the law and banking offices of Wall Street.
an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading Meanwhile Mark, rejoicing in his new-found freedom, had started on a business walk among the stores and offices at the lower part of Nassau Street, and among the law and banking offices of Wall Street.
waresnounUS /werz/
plural of “ware” — articles of the same kind or material; usually used in combination: “silverware”, “software”
From this reading One man, who had just realized ten thousand dollars on a rise in some railway securities, handed Mark fifty cents, but declined to take any of his wares.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Fortunately for Mark there had been a rise in stocks, and Wall Street was in a good-humor.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading So a few of the crumbs from the tables of the prosperous bankers and brokers fell in his way.
which person or people
From this reading One man, who had just realized ten thousand dollars on a rise in some railway securities, handed Mark fifty cents, but declined to take any of his wares.
