used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading From one pocket he fetched forth a rumpled packet of paper money and from the other a small cloth sack, which gave off metallic clinking sounds.
actuatedadjective
moved to action
From this reading “I appreciate this, ef I am right in my assumption of the motives which actuated you and the purposes to which you natchally assumed this here money would be Applied,” said Judge Priest as the other man waited for his response.
ain't
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From this reading It ain't needed.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading “I appreciate this, ef I am right in my assumption of the motives which actuated you and the purposes to which you natchally assumed this here money would be Applied,” said Judge Priest as the other man waited for his response.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading From one pocket he fetched forth a rumpled packet of paper money and from the other a small cloth sack, which gave off metallic clinking sounds.
AppliedadjectiveUS /əˈplaɪd/
concerned with concrete problems or data rather than with fundamental principles
From this reading “I appreciate this, ef I am right in my assumption of the motives which actuated you and the purposes to which you natchally assumed this here money would be Applied,” said Judge Priest as the other man waited for his response.
appreciateverbUS /əˈpriːʃieɪt/
recognize with gratitude; be grateful for
From this reading “I appreciate this, ef I am right in my assumption of the motives which actuated you and the purposes to which you natchally assumed this here money would be Applied,” said Judge Priest as the other man waited for his response.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “I appreciate this, ef I am right in my assumption of the motives which actuated you and the purposes to which you natchally assumed this here money would be Applied,” said Judge Priest as the other man waited for his response.
adopted in order to deceive
From this reading “I appreciate this, ef I am right in my assumption of the motives which actuated you and the purposes to which you natchally assumed this here money would be Applied,” said Judge Priest as the other man waited for his response.
assumptionnounUS /əˈsʌmpʃən/
a statement that is assumed to be true and from which a conclusion can be drawn
From this reading “I appreciate this, ef I am right in my assumption of the motives which actuated you and the purposes to which you natchally assumed this here money would be Applied,” said Judge Priest as the other man waited for his response.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading “I appreciate this, ef I am right in my assumption of the motives which actuated you and the purposes to which you natchally assumed this here money would be Applied,” said Judge Priest as the other man waited for his response.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading “But, son, I can't take your money.
can't
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From this reading “But, son, I can't take your money.
clinkingadjective
like the light sharp ringing sound of glasses being tapped
From this reading From one pocket he fetched forth a rumpled packet of paper money and from the other a small cloth sack, which gave off metallic clinking sounds.
artifact made by weaving or felting or knitting or crocheting natural or synthetic fibers
From this reading From one pocket he fetched forth a rumpled packet of paper money and from the other a small cloth sack, which gave off metallic clinking sounds.
a piece of furniture with a writing surface and usually drawers or other compartments
From this reading He put them down together on the desk in front of Judge Priest.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading He put them down together on the desk in front of Judge Priest.
ef
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From this reading “I appreciate this, ef I am right in my assumption of the motives which actuated you and the purposes to which you natchally assumed this here money would be Applied,” said Judge Priest as the other man waited for his response.
fetchedverbUS /fetʃt/
past form of “fetch” — go or come after and bring or take back
From this reading From one pocket he fetched forth a rumpled packet of paper money and from the other a small cloth sack, which gave off metallic clinking sounds.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “I appreciate this, ef I am right in my assumption of the motives which actuated you and the purposes to which you natchally assumed this here money would be Applied,” said Judge Priest as the other man waited for his response.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading From one pocket he fetched forth a rumpled packet of paper money and from the other a small cloth sack, which gave off metallic clinking sounds.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading From one pocket he fetched forth a rumpled packet of paper money and from the other a small cloth sack, which gave off metallic clinking sounds.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading He put them down together on the desk in front of Judge Priest.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading From one pocket he fetched forth a rumpled packet of paper money and from the other a small cloth sack, which gave off metallic clinking sounds.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading From one pocket he fetched forth a rumpled packet of paper money and from the other a small cloth sack, which gave off metallic clinking sounds.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading “I appreciate this, ef I am right in my assumption of the motives which actuated you and the purposes to which you natchally assumed this here money would be Applied,” said Judge Priest as the other man waited for his response.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading “I appreciate this, ef I am right in my assumption of the motives which actuated you and the purposes to which you natchally assumed this here money would be Applied,” said Judge Priest as the other man waited for his response.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I appreciate this, ef I am right in my assumption of the motives which actuated you and the purposes to which you natchally assumed this here money would be Applied,” said Judge Priest as the other man waited for his response.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He put them down together on the desk in front of Judge Priest.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It ain't needed.
determine the result of (a competition)
From this reading He put them down together on the desk in front of Judge Priest.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading “I appreciate this, ef I am right in my assumption of the motives which actuated you and the purposes to which you natchally assumed this here money would be Applied,” said Judge Priest as the other man waited for his response.
metallicadjectiveUS /məˈtælɪk/
containing or made of or resembling or characteristic of a metal
From this reading From one pocket he fetched forth a rumpled packet of paper money and from the other a small cloth sack, which gave off metallic clinking sounds.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading From one pocket he fetched forth a rumpled packet of paper money and from the other a small cloth sack, which gave off metallic clinking sounds.
motivesnounUS /ˈmoʊtɪvz/
plural of “motive” — the psychological feature that arouses an organism to action toward a desired goal; the reason for the action; that which gives purpose and direction to behavior
From this reading “I appreciate this, ef I am right in my assumption of the motives which actuated you and the purposes to which you natchally assumed this here money would be Applied,” said Judge Priest as the other man waited for his response.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “I appreciate this, ef I am right in my assumption of the motives which actuated you and the purposes to which you natchally assumed this here money would be Applied,” said Judge Priest as the other man waited for his response.
natchally
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From this reading “I appreciate this, ef I am right in my assumption of the motives which actuated you and the purposes to which you natchally assumed this here money would be Applied,” said Judge Priest as the other man waited for his response.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading It ain't needed.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading From one pocket he fetched forth a rumpled packet of paper money and from the other a small cloth sack, which gave off metallic clinking sounds.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading From one pocket he fetched forth a rumpled packet of paper money and from the other a small cloth sack, which gave off metallic clinking sounds.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He put them down together on the desk in front of Judge Priest.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading From one pocket he fetched forth a rumpled packet of paper money and from the other a small cloth sack, which gave off metallic clinking sounds.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading From one pocket he fetched forth a rumpled packet of paper money and from the other a small cloth sack, which gave off metallic clinking sounds.
packetnounUS /ˈpækət/
a collection of things wrapped or boxed together
From this reading From one pocket he fetched forth a rumpled packet of paper money and from the other a small cloth sack, which gave off metallic clinking sounds.
a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
From this reading From one pocket he fetched forth a rumpled packet of paper money and from the other a small cloth sack, which gave off metallic clinking sounds.
a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles
From this reading From one pocket he fetched forth a rumpled packet of paper money and from the other a small cloth sack, which gave off metallic clinking sounds.
a clergyman in Christian churches who has the authority to perform or administer various religious rites; one of the Holy Orders
From this reading He put them down together on the desk in front of Judge Priest.
purposesnounUS /ˈpɜːrpəsəz/
plural of “purpose” — an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading “I appreciate this, ef I am right in my assumption of the motives which actuated you and the purposes to which you natchally assumed this here money would be Applied,” said Judge Priest as the other man waited for his response.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading He put them down together on the desk in front of Judge Priest.
responsenounUS /rɪˈspɑːns/
a result
From this reading “I appreciate this, ef I am right in my assumption of the motives which actuated you and the purposes to which you natchally assumed this here money would be Applied,” said Judge Priest as the other man waited for his response.
precisely, exactly
From this reading “I appreciate this, ef I am right in my assumption of the motives which actuated you and the purposes to which you natchally assumed this here money would be Applied,” said Judge Priest as the other man waited for his response.
rumpledadjectiveUS /ˈrʌmpəld/
in disarray; extremely disorderly
From this reading From one pocket he fetched forth a rumpled packet of paper money and from the other a small cloth sack, which gave off metallic clinking sounds.
sacknounUS /sæk/
a bag made of paper or plastic for holding customer's purchases
From this reading From one pocket he fetched forth a rumpled packet of paper money and from the other a small cloth sack, which gave off metallic clinking sounds.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “I appreciate this, ef I am right in my assumption of the motives which actuated you and the purposes to which you natchally assumed this here money would be Applied,” said Judge Priest as the other man waited for his response.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading From one pocket he fetched forth a rumpled packet of paper money and from the other a small cloth sack, which gave off metallic clinking sounds.
a male human offspring
From this reading “But, son, I can't take your money.
plural of “sound” — the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading From one pocket he fetched forth a rumpled packet of paper money and from the other a small cloth sack, which gave off metallic clinking sounds.
carry out
From this reading “But, son, I can't take your money.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading From one pocket he fetched forth a rumpled packet of paper money and from the other a small cloth sack, which gave off metallic clinking sounds.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading He put them down together on the desk in front of Judge Priest.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading “I appreciate this, ef I am right in my assumption of the motives which actuated you and the purposes to which you natchally assumed this here money would be Applied,” said Judge Priest as the other man waited for his response.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “I appreciate this, ef I am right in my assumption of the motives which actuated you and the purposes to which you natchally assumed this here money would be Applied,” said Judge Priest as the other man waited for his response.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading He put them down together on the desk in front of Judge Priest.
past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading “I appreciate this, ef I am right in my assumption of the motives which actuated you and the purposes to which you natchally assumed this here money would be Applied,” said Judge Priest as the other man waited for his response.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading From one pocket he fetched forth a rumpled packet of paper money and from the other a small cloth sack, which gave off metallic clinking sounds.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading “I appreciate this, ef I am right in my assumption of the motives which actuated you and the purposes to which you natchally assumed this here money would be Applied,” said Judge Priest as the other man waited for his response.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “I appreciate this, ef I am right in my assumption of the motives which actuated you and the purposes to which you natchally assumed this here money would be Applied,” said Judge Priest as the other man waited for his response.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “But, son, I can't take your money.
