having companions or an escort
From this reading An hour after Mr. Wright had concluded his purchase for his employer he returned to the establishment, accompanied by one of the persons authorized to collect the money.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading An hour after Mr. Wright had concluded his purchase for his employer he returned to the establishment, accompanied by one of the persons authorized to collect the money.
aghastadjectiveUS /əˈɡæst/
struck with fear, dread, or consternation
From this reading When he presented the order at the cashier's window, Mr. Conway, the old cashier, drew back aghast as he looked at the man.
agitationnounUS /ˌædʒəˈteɪʃən/
a mental state of extreme emotional disturbance
From this reading Mr. Wright bowed, but his face betrayed deep agitation.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading An hour after Mr. Wright had concluded his purchase for his employer he returned to the establishment, accompanied by one of the persons authorized to collect the money.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading When he presented the order at the cashier's window, Mr. Conway, the old cashier, drew back aghast as he looked at the man.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "Is--is it possible you have indorsed this?" he asked, turning to the manager.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading When he presented the order at the cashier's window, Mr. Conway, the old cashier, drew back aghast as he looked at the man.
authorizedadjectiveUS /ˈɔːθəraɪzd/
endowed with authority
From this reading An hour after Mr. Wright had concluded his purchase for his employer he returned to the establishment, accompanied by one of the persons authorized to collect the money.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading When he presented the order at the cashier's window, Mr. Conway, the old cashier, drew back aghast as he looked at the man.
past form of “betray” — reveal unintentionally
From this reading Mr. Wright bowed, but his face betrayed deep agitation.
of a stringed instrument; sounded by stroking with a bow
From this reading Mr. Wright bowed, but his face betrayed deep agitation.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Mr. Wright bowed, but his face betrayed deep agitation.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading An hour after Mr. Wright had concluded his purchase for his employer he returned to the establishment, accompanied by one of the persons authorized to collect the money.
cashiernounUS /kæˈʃɪr/
an employee of a bank who receives and pays out money
From this reading When he presented the order at the cashier's window, Mr. Conway, the old cashier, drew back aghast as he looked at the man.
cashier'snounUS /kæˈʃɪrz/
possessive form of “cashier” — an employee of a bank who receives and pays out money
From this reading When he presented the order at the cashier's window, Mr. Conway, the old cashier, drew back aghast as he looked at the man.
collectverbUS /kəˈlekt/
get or gather together
From this reading An hour after Mr. Wright had concluded his purchase for his employer he returned to the establishment, accompanied by one of the persons authorized to collect the money.
having come or been brought to a conclusion
From this reading An hour after Mr. Wright had concluded his purchase for his employer he returned to the establishment, accompanied by one of the persons authorized to collect the money.
Conway
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From this reading When he presented the order at the cashier's window, Mr. Conway, the old cashier, drew back aghast as he looked at the man.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading Mr. Wright bowed, but his face betrayed deep agitation.
A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.
From this reading MARGERY'S LOVE DREAM.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading When he presented the order at the cashier's window, Mr. Conway, the old cashier, drew back aghast as he looked at the man.
employernounUS /emˈplɔɪər/
a person or firm that employs workers
From this reading An hour after Mr. Wright had concluded his purchase for his employer he returned to the establishment, accompanied by one of the persons authorized to collect the money.
establishmentnounUS /ɪˈstæblɪʃmənt/
the act of forming or establishing something
From this reading An hour after Mr. Wright had concluded his purchase for his employer he returned to the establishment, accompanied by one of the persons authorized to collect the money.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Mr. Wright bowed, but his face betrayed deep agitation.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading An hour after Mr. Wright had concluded his purchase for his employer he returned to the establishment, accompanied by one of the persons authorized to collect the money.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading An hour after Mr. Wright had concluded his purchase for his employer he returned to the establishment, accompanied by one of the persons authorized to collect the money.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "Is--is it possible you have indorsed this?" he asked, turning to the manager.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading An hour after Mr. Wright had concluded his purchase for his employer he returned to the establishment, accompanied by one of the persons authorized to collect the money.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading An hour after Mr. Wright had concluded his purchase for his employer he returned to the establishment, accompanied by one of the persons authorized to collect the money.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading An hour after Mr. Wright had concluded his purchase for his employer he returned to the establishment, accompanied by one of the persons authorized to collect the money.
indorsed
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From this reading "Is--is it possible you have indorsed this?" he asked, turning to the manager.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Is--is it possible you have indorsed this?" he asked, turning to the manager.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Is--is it possible you have indorsed this?" he asked, turning to the manager.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading When he presented the order at the cashier's window, Mr. Conway, the old cashier, drew back aghast as he looked at the man.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading MARGERY'S LOVE DREAM.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading When he presented the order at the cashier's window, Mr. Conway, the old cashier, drew back aghast as he looked at the man.
managernounUS /ˈmænədʒər/
someone who controls resources and expenditures
From this reading "Is--is it possible you have indorsed this?" he asked, turning to the manager.
MARGERY'S
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading MARGERY'S LOVE DREAM.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading An hour after Mr. Wright had concluded his purchase for his employer he returned to the establishment, accompanied by one of the persons authorized to collect the money.
a form of address for a man
From this reading An hour after Mr. Wright had concluded his purchase for his employer he returned to the establishment, accompanied by one of the persons authorized to collect the money.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading An hour after Mr. Wright had concluded his purchase for his employer he returned to the establishment, accompanied by one of the persons authorized to collect the money.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading When he presented the order at the cashier's window, Mr. Conway, the old cashier, drew back aghast as he looked at the man.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading An hour after Mr. Wright had concluded his purchase for his employer he returned to the establishment, accompanied by one of the persons authorized to collect the money.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading When he presented the order at the cashier's window, Mr. Conway, the old cashier, drew back aghast as he looked at the man.
plural of “person” — a human being
From this reading An hour after Mr. Wright had concluded his purchase for his employer he returned to the establishment, accompanied by one of the persons authorized to collect the money.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading "Is--is it possible you have indorsed this?" he asked, turning to the manager.
past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading When he presented the order at the cashier's window, Mr. Conway, the old cashier, drew back aghast as he looked at the man.
purchasenounUS /ˈpɜːrtʃəs/
the acquisition of something for payment
From this reading An hour after Mr. Wright had concluded his purchase for his employer he returned to the establishment, accompanied by one of the persons authorized to collect the money.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading An hour after Mr. Wright had concluded his purchase for his employer he returned to the establishment, accompanied by one of the persons authorized to collect the money.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading An hour after Mr. Wright had concluded his purchase for his employer he returned to the establishment, accompanied by one of the persons authorized to collect the money.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "Is--is it possible you have indorsed this?" he asked, turning to the manager.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading An hour after Mr. Wright had concluded his purchase for his employer he returned to the establishment, accompanied by one of the persons authorized to collect the money.
the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course
From this reading "Is--is it possible you have indorsed this?" he asked, turning to the manager.
at the time that
From this reading When he presented the order at the cashier's window, Mr. Conway, the old cashier, drew back aghast as he looked at the man.
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading When he presented the order at the cashier's window, Mr. Conway, the old cashier, drew back aghast as he looked at the man.
WrightnounUS /raɪt/
United States writer of detective novels (1888-1939)
From this reading An hour after Mr. Wright had concluded his purchase for his employer he returned to the establishment, accompanied by one of the persons authorized to collect the money.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Is--is it possible you have indorsed this?" he asked, turning to the manager.
