adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Reference has been made in these pages to a dinner to be given in the house of Breen to various important people, and to which Mr. Peter Grayson, the honored friend of the distinguished President of the Clearing House, was to be invited.
acquaintancenounUS /əˈkweɪntəns/
personal knowledge or information about someone or something
From this reading Breen may have thought better of it, or Jack may have discouraged it after closer acquaintance with the man who had delighted his soul as no other man except his father had ever done--but certain it is that he was not present, and equally certain is it that the distinguished Mr. Portman was, and so were many of the directors of the Mukton Lode, not to mention various others--capitalists whose presence would lend dignity to the occasion and whose names and influence would be of inestimable value to the future of the corporation.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Breen may have thought better of it, or Jack may have discouraged it after closer acquaintance with the man who had delighted his soul as no other man except his father had ever done--but certain it is that he was not present, and equally certain is it that the distinguished Mr. Portman was, and so were many of the directors of the Mukton Lode, not to mention various others--capitalists whose presence would lend dignity to the occasion and whose names and influence would be of inestimable value to the future of the corporation.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The Scribe is unable to say whether the distinguished Mr. Grayson received an invitation or not.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Reference has been made in these pages to a dinner to be given in the house of Breen to various important people, and to which Mr. Peter Grayson, the honored friend of the distinguished President of the Clearing House, was to be invited.
appetitesnounUS /ˈæpətaɪts/
plural of “appetite” — a feeling of craving something
From this reading As fate would have it the day for assuaging the appetites of these financial magnates was the same that Miss Felicia had selected for her tea to Ruth, and the time at which they were to draw up their chairs but two hours subsequent to that in which Jack, crushed and humiliated by his uncle's knavery, had crept downstairs and into the street.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Breen may have thought better of it, or Jack may have discouraged it after closer acquaintance with the man who had delighted his soul as no other man except his father had ever done--but certain it is that he was not present, and equally certain is it that the distinguished Mr. Portman was, and so were many of the directors of the Mukton Lode, not to mention various others--capitalists whose presence would lend dignity to the occasion and whose names and influence would be of inestimable value to the future of the corporation.
assuaging
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From this reading As fate would have it the day for assuaging the appetites of these financial magnates was the same that Miss Felicia had selected for her tea to Ruth, and the time at which they were to draw up their chairs but two hours subsequent to that in which Jack, crushed and humiliated by his uncle's knavery, had crept downstairs and into the street.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading As fate would have it the day for assuaging the appetites of these financial magnates was the same that Miss Felicia had selected for her tea to Ruth, and the time at which they were to draw up their chairs but two hours subsequent to that in which Jack, crushed and humiliated by his uncle's knavery, had crept downstairs and into the street.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Reference has been made in these pages to a dinner to be given in the house of Breen to various important people, and to which Mr. Peter Grayson, the honored friend of the distinguished President of the Clearing House, was to be invited.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Reference has been made in these pages to a dinner to be given in the house of Breen to various important people, and to which Mr. Peter Grayson, the honored friend of the distinguished President of the Clearing House, was to be invited.
betteradjectiveUS /ˈbetər/
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading Breen may have thought better of it, or Jack may have discouraged it after closer acquaintance with the man who had delighted his soul as no other man except his father had ever done--but certain it is that he was not present, and equally certain is it that the distinguished Mr. Portman was, and so were many of the directors of the Mukton Lode, not to mention various others--capitalists whose presence would lend dignity to the occasion and whose names and influence would be of inestimable value to the future of the corporation.
boynounUS /bɔɪ/
a youthful male person
From this reading In this frame of mind the poor boy had stopped at the Magnolia in the hope of finding Garry, who must, he thought, have left Corinne at home, and then retraced his steps to the club.
Breen
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From this reading Reference has been made in these pages to a dinner to be given in the house of Breen to various important people, and to which Mr. Peter Grayson, the honored friend of the distinguished President of the Clearing House, was to be invited.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Breen may have thought better of it, or Jack may have discouraged it after closer acquaintance with the man who had delighted his soul as no other man except his father had ever done--but certain it is that he was not present, and equally certain is it that the distinguished Mr. Portman was, and so were many of the directors of the Mukton Lode, not to mention various others--capitalists whose presence would lend dignity to the occasion and whose names and influence would be of inestimable value to the future of the corporation.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading As fate would have it the day for assuaging the appetites of these financial magnates was the same that Miss Felicia had selected for her tea to Ruth, and the time at which they were to draw up their chairs but two hours subsequent to that in which Jack, crushed and humiliated by his uncle's knavery, had crept downstairs and into the street.
capitalistsnounUS /ˈkæpətəlɪsts/
plural of “capitalist” — a conservative advocate of capitalism
From this reading Breen may have thought better of it, or Jack may have discouraged it after closer acquaintance with the man who had delighted his soul as no other man except his father had ever done--but certain it is that he was not present, and equally certain is it that the distinguished Mr. Portman was, and so were many of the directors of the Mukton Lode, not to mention various others--capitalists whose presence would lend dignity to the occasion and whose names and influence would be of inestimable value to the future of the corporation.
certainadjectiveUS /ˈsɜːrtən/
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading Breen may have thought better of it, or Jack may have discouraged it after closer acquaintance with the man who had delighted his soul as no other man except his father had ever done--but certain it is that he was not present, and equally certain is it that the distinguished Mr. Portman was, and so were many of the directors of the Mukton Lode, not to mention various others--capitalists whose presence would lend dignity to the occasion and whose names and influence would be of inestimable value to the future of the corporation.
chairsnounUS /tʃerz/
plural of “chair” — a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading As fate would have it the day for assuaging the appetites of these financial magnates was the same that Miss Felicia had selected for her tea to Ruth, and the time at which they were to draw up their chairs but two hours subsequent to that in which Jack, crushed and humiliated by his uncle's knavery, had crept downstairs and into the street.
ClearingnounUS /ˈklɪrɪŋ/
a tract of land with few or no trees in the middle of a wooded area
From this reading Reference has been made in these pages to a dinner to be given in the house of Breen to various important people, and to which Mr. Peter Grayson, the honored friend of the distinguished President of the Clearing House, was to be invited.
closeradverbUS /ˈkloʊsər/
(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance
From this reading Breen may have thought better of it, or Jack may have discouraged it after closer acquaintance with the man who had delighted his soul as no other man except his father had ever done--but certain it is that he was not present, and equally certain is it that the distinguished Mr. Portman was, and so were many of the directors of the Mukton Lode, not to mention various others--capitalists whose presence would lend dignity to the occasion and whose names and influence would be of inestimable value to the future of the corporation.
clubnounUS /klʌb/
a team of professional baseball players who play and travel together
From this reading In this frame of mind the poor boy had stopped at the Magnolia in the hope of finding Garry, who must, he thought, have left Corinne at home, and then retraced his steps to the club.
Corinne
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From this reading In this frame of mind the poor boy had stopped at the Magnolia in the hope of finding Garry, who must, he thought, have left Corinne at home, and then retraced his steps to the club.
corporationnounUS /ˌkɔːrpərˈeɪʃən/
a business firm whose articles of incorporation have been approved in some state
From this reading Breen may have thought better of it, or Jack may have discouraged it after closer acquaintance with the man who had delighted his soul as no other man except his father had ever done--but certain it is that he was not present, and equally certain is it that the distinguished Mr. Portman was, and so were many of the directors of the Mukton Lode, not to mention various others--capitalists whose presence would lend dignity to the occasion and whose names and influence would be of inestimable value to the future of the corporation.
creptverbUS /krept/
inflected form of “creep” — move slowly; in the case of people or animals with the body near the ground
From this reading As fate would have it the day for assuaging the appetites of these financial magnates was the same that Miss Felicia had selected for her tea to Ruth, and the time at which they were to draw up their chairs but two hours subsequent to that in which Jack, crushed and humiliated by his uncle's knavery, had crept downstairs and into the street.
crushedadjectiveUS /krʌʃt/
treated so as to have a permanently wrinkled appearance
From this reading As fate would have it the day for assuaging the appetites of these financial magnates was the same that Miss Felicia had selected for her tea to Ruth, and the time at which they were to draw up their chairs but two hours subsequent to that in which Jack, crushed and humiliated by his uncle's knavery, had crept downstairs and into the street.
daynounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading As fate would have it the day for assuaging the appetites of these financial magnates was the same that Miss Felicia had selected for her tea to Ruth, and the time at which they were to draw up their chairs but two hours subsequent to that in which Jack, crushed and humiliated by his uncle's knavery, had crept downstairs and into the street.
delightedadjectiveUS /dɪˈlaɪtəd/
greatly pleased
From this reading Breen may have thought better of it, or Jack may have discouraged it after closer acquaintance with the man who had delighted his soul as no other man except his father had ever done--but certain it is that he was not present, and equally certain is it that the distinguished Mr. Portman was, and so were many of the directors of the Mukton Lode, not to mention various others--capitalists whose presence would lend dignity to the occasion and whose names and influence would be of inestimable value to the future of the corporation.
dignitynounUS /ˈdɪɡnəti/
the quality of being worthy of esteem or respect
From this reading Breen may have thought better of it, or Jack may have discouraged it after closer acquaintance with the man who had delighted his soul as no other man except his father had ever done--but certain it is that he was not present, and equally certain is it that the distinguished Mr. Portman was, and so were many of the directors of the Mukton Lode, not to mention various others--capitalists whose presence would lend dignity to the occasion and whose names and influence would be of inestimable value to the future of the corporation.
dinnernounUS /ˈdɪnər/
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading Reference has been made in these pages to a dinner to be given in the house of Breen to various important people, and to which Mr. Peter Grayson, the honored friend of the distinguished President of the Clearing House, was to be invited.
directorsnounUS /dərˈektərz/
plural of “director” — someone who controls resources and expenditures
From this reading Breen may have thought better of it, or Jack may have discouraged it after closer acquaintance with the man who had delighted his soul as no other man except his father had ever done--but certain it is that he was not present, and equally certain is it that the distinguished Mr. Portman was, and so were many of the directors of the Mukton Lode, not to mention various others--capitalists whose presence would lend dignity to the occasion and whose names and influence would be of inestimable value to the future of the corporation.
discouragedadjectiveUS /dɪˈskɜːrədʒd/
made less hopeful or enthusiastic
From this reading Breen may have thought better of it, or Jack may have discouraged it after closer acquaintance with the man who had delighted his soul as no other man except his father had ever done--but certain it is that he was not present, and equally certain is it that the distinguished Mr. Portman was, and so were many of the directors of the Mukton Lode, not to mention various others--capitalists whose presence would lend dignity to the occasion and whose names and influence would be of inestimable value to the future of the corporation.
distinguishedadjectiveUS /dɪˈstɪŋɡwɪʃt/
(used of persons) standing above others in character or attainment or reputation
From this reading Reference has been made in these pages to a dinner to be given in the house of Breen to various important people, and to which Mr. Peter Grayson, the honored friend of the distinguished President of the Clearing House, was to be invited.
doneadjectiveUS /dʌn/
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading Breen may have thought better of it, or Jack may have discouraged it after closer acquaintance with the man who had delighted his soul as no other man except his father had ever done--but certain it is that he was not present, and equally certain is it that the distinguished Mr. Portman was, and so were many of the directors of the Mukton Lode, not to mention various others--capitalists whose presence would lend dignity to the occasion and whose names and influence would be of inestimable value to the future of the corporation.
downstairsadverbUS /ˈdaʊnˈsterz/
on a floor below
From this reading As fate would have it the day for assuaging the appetites of these financial magnates was the same that Miss Felicia had selected for her tea to Ruth, and the time at which they were to draw up their chairs but two hours subsequent to that in which Jack, crushed and humiliated by his uncle's knavery, had crept downstairs and into the street.
drawverbUS /drɔː/
cause to move by pulling
From this reading As fate would have it the day for assuaging the appetites of these financial magnates was the same that Miss Felicia had selected for her tea to Ruth, and the time at which they were to draw up their chairs but two hours subsequent to that in which Jack, crushed and humiliated by his uncle's knavery, had crept downstairs and into the street.
equallyadverbUS /ˈiːkwəli/
to the same degree (often followed by “as”)
From this reading Breen may have thought better of it, or Jack may have discouraged it after closer acquaintance with the man who had delighted his soul as no other man except his father had ever done--but certain it is that he was not present, and equally certain is it that the distinguished Mr. Portman was, and so were many of the directors of the Mukton Lode, not to mention various others--capitalists whose presence would lend dignity to the occasion and whose names and influence would be of inestimable value to the future of the corporation.
everadverbUS /ˈevər/
at any time
From this reading Breen may have thought better of it, or Jack may have discouraged it after closer acquaintance with the man who had delighted his soul as no other man except his father had ever done--but certain it is that he was not present, and equally certain is it that the distinguished Mr. Portman was, and so were many of the directors of the Mukton Lode, not to mention various others--capitalists whose presence would lend dignity to the occasion and whose names and influence would be of inestimable value to the future of the corporation.
exceptprepositionUS /ɪkˈsept/
apart from; not including
From this reading Breen may have thought better of it, or Jack may have discouraged it after closer acquaintance with the man who had delighted his soul as no other man except his father had ever done--but certain it is that he was not present, and equally certain is it that the distinguished Mr. Portman was, and so were many of the directors of the Mukton Lode, not to mention various others--capitalists whose presence would lend dignity to the occasion and whose names and influence would be of inestimable value to the future of the corporation.
fatenounUS /feɪt/
an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future
From this reading As fate would have it the day for assuaging the appetites of these financial magnates was the same that Miss Felicia had selected for her tea to Ruth, and the time at which they were to draw up their chairs but two hours subsequent to that in which Jack, crushed and humiliated by his uncle's knavery, had crept downstairs and into the street.
fathernounUS /ˈfɑːðər/
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Breen may have thought better of it, or Jack may have discouraged it after closer acquaintance with the man who had delighted his soul as no other man except his father had ever done--but certain it is that he was not present, and equally certain is it that the distinguished Mr. Portman was, and so were many of the directors of the Mukton Lode, not to mention various others--capitalists whose presence would lend dignity to the occasion and whose names and influence would be of inestimable value to the future of the corporation.
FelicianounUS /fəˈliːʃə/
genus of tropical African herbs or subshrubs with usually blue flowers
From this reading As fate would have it the day for assuaging the appetites of these financial magnates was the same that Miss Felicia had selected for her tea to Ruth, and the time at which they were to draw up their chairs but two hours subsequent to that in which Jack, crushed and humiliated by his uncle's knavery, had crept downstairs and into the street.
financialadjectiveUS /fəˈnænʃəl/
involving financial matters
From this reading As fate would have it the day for assuaging the appetites of these financial magnates was the same that Miss Felicia had selected for her tea to Ruth, and the time at which they were to draw up their chairs but two hours subsequent to that in which Jack, crushed and humiliated by his uncle's knavery, had crept downstairs and into the street.
findingnounUS /ˈfaɪndɪŋ/
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading In this frame of mind the poor boy had stopped at the Magnolia in the hope of finding Garry, who must, he thought, have left Corinne at home, and then retraced his steps to the club.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading As fate would have it the day for assuaging the appetites of these financial magnates was the same that Miss Felicia had selected for her tea to Ruth, and the time at which they were to draw up their chairs but two hours subsequent to that in which Jack, crushed and humiliated by his uncle's knavery, had crept downstairs and into the street.
frameverbUS /freɪm/
enclose in or as if in a frame
From this reading In this frame of mind the poor boy had stopped at the Magnolia in the hope of finding Garry, who must, he thought, have left Corinne at home, and then retraced his steps to the club.
friendnounUS /frend/
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Reference has been made in these pages to a dinner to be given in the house of Breen to various important people, and to which Mr. Peter Grayson, the honored friend of the distinguished President of the Clearing House, was to be invited.
futureadjectiveUS /ˈfjuːtʃər/
yet to be or coming
From this reading Breen may have thought better of it, or Jack may have discouraged it after closer acquaintance with the man who had delighted his soul as no other man except his father had ever done--but certain it is that he was not present, and equally certain is it that the distinguished Mr. Portman was, and so were many of the directors of the Mukton Lode, not to mention various others--capitalists whose presence would lend dignity to the occasion and whose names and influence would be of inestimable value to the future of the corporation.
Garry
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From this reading In this frame of mind the poor boy had stopped at the Magnolia in the hope of finding Garry, who must, he thought, have left Corinne at home, and then retraced his steps to the club.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading Reference has been made in these pages to a dinner to be given in the house of Breen to various important people, and to which Mr. Peter Grayson, the honored friend of the distinguished President of the Clearing House, was to be invited.
Grayson
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Reference has been made in these pages to a dinner to be given in the house of Breen to various important people, and to which Mr. Peter Grayson, the honored friend of the distinguished President of the Clearing House, was to be invited.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Breen may have thought better of it, or Jack may have discouraged it after closer acquaintance with the man who had delighted his soul as no other man except his father had ever done--but certain it is that he was not present, and equally certain is it that the distinguished Mr. Portman was, and so were many of the directors of the Mukton Lode, not to mention various others--capitalists whose presence would lend dignity to the occasion and whose names and influence would be of inestimable value to the future of the corporation.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Reference has been made in these pages to a dinner to be given in the house of Breen to various important people, and to which Mr. Peter Grayson, the honored friend of the distinguished President of the Clearing House, was to be invited.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Breen may have thought better of it, or Jack may have discouraged it after closer acquaintance with the man who had delighted his soul as no other man except his father had ever done--but certain it is that he was not present, and equally certain is it that the distinguished Mr. Portman was, and so were many of the directors of the Mukton Lode, not to mention various others--capitalists whose presence would lend dignity to the occasion and whose names and influence would be of inestimable value to the future of the corporation.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Breen may have thought better of it, or Jack may have discouraged it after closer acquaintance with the man who had delighted his soul as no other man except his father had ever done--but certain it is that he was not present, and equally certain is it that the distinguished Mr. Portman was, and so were many of the directors of the Mukton Lode, not to mention various others--capitalists whose presence would lend dignity to the occasion and whose names and influence would be of inestimable value to the future of the corporation.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading As fate would have it the day for assuaging the appetites of these financial magnates was the same that Miss Felicia had selected for her tea to Ruth, and the time at which they were to draw up their chairs but two hours subsequent to that in which Jack, crushed and humiliated by his uncle's knavery, had crept downstairs and into the street.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Breen may have thought better of it, or Jack may have discouraged it after closer acquaintance with the man who had delighted his soul as no other man except his father had ever done--but certain it is that he was not present, and equally certain is it that the distinguished Mr. Portman was, and so were many of the directors of the Mukton Lode, not to mention various others--capitalists whose presence would lend dignity to the occasion and whose names and influence would be of inestimable value to the future of the corporation.
homenounUS /hoʊm/
where you live at a particular time
From this reading In this frame of mind the poor boy had stopped at the Magnolia in the hope of finding Garry, who must, he thought, have left Corinne at home, and then retraced his steps to the club.
honoredadjectiveUS /ˈɑːnərd/
having an illustrious reputation; respected
From this reading Reference has been made in these pages to a dinner to be given in the house of Breen to various important people, and to which Mr. Peter Grayson, the honored friend of the distinguished President of the Clearing House, was to be invited.
hopenounUS /hoʊp/
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading In this frame of mind the poor boy had stopped at the Magnolia in the hope of finding Garry, who must, he thought, have left Corinne at home, and then retraced his steps to the club.
hoursnounUS /ˈaʊərz/
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading As fate would have it the day for assuaging the appetites of these financial magnates was the same that Miss Felicia had selected for her tea to Ruth, and the time at which they were to draw up their chairs but two hours subsequent to that in which Jack, crushed and humiliated by his uncle's knavery, had crept downstairs and into the street.
housenounUS /haʊs/
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Reference has been made in these pages to a dinner to be given in the house of Breen to various important people, and to which Mr. Peter Grayson, the honored friend of the distinguished President of the Clearing House, was to be invited.
humiliatedadjectiveUS /hjuːˈmɪlieɪtɪd/
subdued or brought low in condition or status
From this reading As fate would have it the day for assuaging the appetites of these financial magnates was the same that Miss Felicia had selected for her tea to Ruth, and the time at which they were to draw up their chairs but two hours subsequent to that in which Jack, crushed and humiliated by his uncle's knavery, had crept downstairs and into the street.
importantadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpɔːrtənt/
of great significance or value
From this reading Reference has been made in these pages to a dinner to be given in the house of Breen to various important people, and to which Mr. Peter Grayson, the honored friend of the distinguished President of the Clearing House, was to be invited.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Reference has been made in these pages to a dinner to be given in the house of Breen to various important people, and to which Mr. Peter Grayson, the honored friend of the distinguished President of the Clearing House, was to be invited.
inestimableadjective
beyond calculation or measure
From this reading Breen may have thought better of it, or Jack may have discouraged it after closer acquaintance with the man who had delighted his soul as no other man except his father had ever done--but certain it is that he was not present, and equally certain is it that the distinguished Mr. Portman was, and so were many of the directors of the Mukton Lode, not to mention various others--capitalists whose presence would lend dignity to the occasion and whose names and influence would be of inestimable value to the future of the corporation.
influencenounUS /ˈɪnfluːəns/
a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
From this reading Breen may have thought better of it, or Jack may have discouraged it after closer acquaintance with the man who had delighted his soul as no other man except his father had ever done--but certain it is that he was not present, and equally certain is it that the distinguished Mr. Portman was, and so were many of the directors of the Mukton Lode, not to mention various others--capitalists whose presence would lend dignity to the occasion and whose names and influence would be of inestimable value to the future of the corporation.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading As fate would have it the day for assuaging the appetites of these financial magnates was the same that Miss Felicia had selected for her tea to Ruth, and the time at which they were to draw up their chairs but two hours subsequent to that in which Jack, crushed and humiliated by his uncle's knavery, had crept downstairs and into the street.
invitationnounUS /ˌɪnvɪˈteɪʃən/
a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something
From this reading The Scribe is unable to say whether the distinguished Mr. Grayson received an invitation or not.
invitedverbUS /ˌɪnˈvaɪtəd/
past form of “invite” — increase the likelihood of
From this reading Reference has been made in these pages to a dinner to be given in the house of Breen to various important people, and to which Mr. Peter Grayson, the honored friend of the distinguished President of the Clearing House, was to be invited.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The Scribe is unable to say whether the distinguished Mr. Grayson received an invitation or not.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Breen may have thought better of it, or Jack may have discouraged it after closer acquaintance with the man who had delighted his soul as no other man except his father had ever done--but certain it is that he was not present, and equally certain is it that the distinguished Mr. Portman was, and so were many of the directors of the Mukton Lode, not to mention various others--capitalists whose presence would lend dignity to the occasion and whose names and influence would be of inestimable value to the future of the corporation.
JacknounUS /dʒæk/
a small worthless amount
From this reading Breen may have thought better of it, or Jack may have discouraged it after closer acquaintance with the man who had delighted his soul as no other man except his father had ever done--but certain it is that he was not present, and equally certain is it that the distinguished Mr. Portman was, and so were many of the directors of the Mukton Lode, not to mention various others--capitalists whose presence would lend dignity to the occasion and whose names and influence would be of inestimable value to the future of the corporation.
knaverynoun
lack of honesty; acts of lying or cheating or stealing
From this reading As fate would have it the day for assuaging the appetites of these financial magnates was the same that Miss Felicia had selected for her tea to Ruth, and the time at which they were to draw up their chairs but two hours subsequent to that in which Jack, crushed and humiliated by his uncle's knavery, had crept downstairs and into the street.
leftnounUS /left/
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading In this frame of mind the poor boy had stopped at the Magnolia in the hope of finding Garry, who must, he thought, have left Corinne at home, and then retraced his steps to the club.
lendverbUS /lend/
bestow a quality on
From this reading Breen may have thought better of it, or Jack may have discouraged it after closer acquaintance with the man who had delighted his soul as no other man except his father had ever done--but certain it is that he was not present, and equally certain is it that the distinguished Mr. Portman was, and so were many of the directors of the Mukton Lode, not to mention various others--capitalists whose presence would lend dignity to the occasion and whose names and influence would be of inestimable value to the future of the corporation.
LodenounUS /loʊd/
a deposit of valuable ore occurring within definite boundaries separating it from surrounding rocks
From this reading Breen may have thought better of it, or Jack may have discouraged it after closer acquaintance with the man who had delighted his soul as no other man except his father had ever done--but certain it is that he was not present, and equally certain is it that the distinguished Mr. Portman was, and so were many of the directors of the Mukton Lode, not to mention various others--capitalists whose presence would lend dignity to the occasion and whose names and influence would be of inestimable value to the future of the corporation.
madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Reference has been made in these pages to a dinner to be given in the house of Breen to various important people, and to which Mr. Peter Grayson, the honored friend of the distinguished President of the Clearing House, was to be invited.
magnatesnounUS /ˈmæɡneɪts/
plural of “magnate” — a very wealthy or powerful businessman
From this reading As fate would have it the day for assuaging the appetites of these financial magnates was the same that Miss Felicia had selected for her tea to Ruth, and the time at which they were to draw up their chairs but two hours subsequent to that in which Jack, crushed and humiliated by his uncle's knavery, had crept downstairs and into the street.
MagnolianounUS /mæɡˈnoʊljə/
dried bark of various magnolias; used in folk medicine
From this reading In this frame of mind the poor boy had stopped at the Magnolia in the hope of finding Garry, who must, he thought, have left Corinne at home, and then retraced his steps to the club.
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Breen may have thought better of it, or Jack may have discouraged it after closer acquaintance with the man who had delighted his soul as no other man except his father had ever done--but certain it is that he was not present, and equally certain is it that the distinguished Mr. Portman was, and so were many of the directors of the Mukton Lode, not to mention various others--capitalists whose presence would lend dignity to the occasion and whose names and influence would be of inestimable value to the future of the corporation.
manyadjectiveUS /ˈmeni/
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Breen may have thought better of it, or Jack may have discouraged it after closer acquaintance with the man who had delighted his soul as no other man except his father had ever done--but certain it is that he was not present, and equally certain is it that the distinguished Mr. Portman was, and so were many of the directors of the Mukton Lode, not to mention various others--capitalists whose presence would lend dignity to the occasion and whose names and influence would be of inestimable value to the future of the corporation.
maymodal verbUS /meɪ/
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Breen may have thought better of it, or Jack may have discouraged it after closer acquaintance with the man who had delighted his soul as no other man except his father had ever done--but certain it is that he was not present, and equally certain is it that the distinguished Mr. Portman was, and so were many of the directors of the Mukton Lode, not to mention various others--capitalists whose presence would lend dignity to the occasion and whose names and influence would be of inestimable value to the future of the corporation.
mentionverbUS /ˈmenʃən/
make reference to
From this reading Breen may have thought better of it, or Jack may have discouraged it after closer acquaintance with the man who had delighted his soul as no other man except his father had ever done--but certain it is that he was not present, and equally certain is it that the distinguished Mr. Portman was, and so were many of the directors of the Mukton Lode, not to mention various others--capitalists whose presence would lend dignity to the occasion and whose names and influence would be of inestimable value to the future of the corporation.
mindnounUS /maɪnd/
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading In this frame of mind the poor boy had stopped at the Magnolia in the hope of finding Garry, who must, he thought, have left Corinne at home, and then retraced his steps to the club.
MissverbUS /mɪs/
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading As fate would have it the day for assuaging the appetites of these financial magnates was the same that Miss Felicia had selected for her tea to Ruth, and the time at which they were to draw up their chairs but two hours subsequent to that in which Jack, crushed and humiliated by his uncle's knavery, had crept downstairs and into the street.
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading Reference has been made in these pages to a dinner to be given in the house of Breen to various important people, and to which Mr. Peter Grayson, the honored friend of the distinguished President of the Clearing House, was to be invited.
Mukton
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From this reading Breen may have thought better of it, or Jack may have discouraged it after closer acquaintance with the man who had delighted his soul as no other man except his father had ever done--but certain it is that he was not present, and equally certain is it that the distinguished Mr. Portman was, and so were many of the directors of the Mukton Lode, not to mention various others--capitalists whose presence would lend dignity to the occasion and whose names and influence would be of inestimable value to the future of the corporation.
mustmodal verbUS /mʌst/
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading In this frame of mind the poor boy had stopped at the Magnolia in the hope of finding Garry, who must, he thought, have left Corinne at home, and then retraced his steps to the club.
namesnounUS /neɪmz/
verbal abuse; a crude substitute for argument
From this reading Breen may have thought better of it, or Jack may have discouraged it after closer acquaintance with the man who had delighted his soul as no other man except his father had ever done--but certain it is that he was not present, and equally certain is it that the distinguished Mr. Portman was, and so were many of the directors of the Mukton Lode, not to mention various others--capitalists whose presence would lend dignity to the occasion and whose names and influence would be of inestimable value to the future of the corporation.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading Breen may have thought better of it, or Jack may have discouraged it after closer acquaintance with the man who had delighted his soul as no other man except his father had ever done--but certain it is that he was not present, and equally certain is it that the distinguished Mr. Portman was, and so were many of the directors of the Mukton Lode, not to mention various others--capitalists whose presence would lend dignity to the occasion and whose names and influence would be of inestimable value to the future of the corporation.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The Scribe is unable to say whether the distinguished Mr. Grayson received an invitation or not.
occasionnounUS /əˈkeɪʒən/
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading Breen may have thought better of it, or Jack may have discouraged it after closer acquaintance with the man who had delighted his soul as no other man except his father had ever done--but certain it is that he was not present, and equally certain is it that the distinguished Mr. Portman was, and so were many of the directors of the Mukton Lode, not to mention various others--capitalists whose presence would lend dignity to the occasion and whose names and influence would be of inestimable value to the future of the corporation.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Reference has been made in these pages to a dinner to be given in the house of Breen to various important people, and to which Mr. Peter Grayson, the honored friend of the distinguished President of the Clearing House, was to be invited.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The Scribe is unable to say whether the distinguished Mr. Grayson received an invitation or not.
otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Breen may have thought better of it, or Jack may have discouraged it after closer acquaintance with the man who had delighted his soul as no other man except his father had ever done--but certain it is that he was not present, and equally certain is it that the distinguished Mr. Portman was, and so were many of the directors of the Mukton Lode, not to mention various others--capitalists whose presence would lend dignity to the occasion and whose names and influence would be of inestimable value to the future of the corporation.
others
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From this reading Breen may have thought better of it, or Jack may have discouraged it after closer acquaintance with the man who had delighted his soul as no other man except his father had ever done--but certain it is that he was not present, and equally certain is it that the distinguished Mr. Portman was, and so were many of the directors of the Mukton Lode, not to mention various others--capitalists whose presence would lend dignity to the occasion and whose names and influence would be of inestimable value to the future of the corporation.
pagesnounUS /ˈpeɪdʒəz/
plural of “page” — one side of one leaf (of a book or magazine or newspaper or letter etc.) or the written or pictorial matter it contains
From this reading Reference has been made in these pages to a dinner to be given in the house of Breen to various important people, and to which Mr. Peter Grayson, the honored friend of the distinguished President of the Clearing House, was to be invited.
peoplenounUS /ˈpiːpəl/
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading Reference has been made in these pages to a dinner to be given in the house of Breen to various important people, and to which Mr. Peter Grayson, the honored friend of the distinguished President of the Clearing House, was to be invited.
PeternounUS /ˈpiːtər/
disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
From this reading Reference has been made in these pages to a dinner to be given in the house of Breen to various important people, and to which Mr. Peter Grayson, the honored friend of the distinguished President of the Clearing House, was to be invited.
pooradjectiveUS /puːr/
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading In this frame of mind the poor boy had stopped at the Magnolia in the hope of finding Garry, who must, he thought, have left Corinne at home, and then retraced his steps to the club.
Portman
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Breen may have thought better of it, or Jack may have discouraged it after closer acquaintance with the man who had delighted his soul as no other man except his father had ever done--but certain it is that he was not present, and equally certain is it that the distinguished Mr. Portman was, and so were many of the directors of the Mukton Lode, not to mention various others--capitalists whose presence would lend dignity to the occasion and whose names and influence would be of inestimable value to the future of the corporation.
presencenounUS /ˈprezəns/
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading Breen may have thought better of it, or Jack may have discouraged it after closer acquaintance with the man who had delighted his soul as no other man except his father had ever done--but certain it is that he was not present, and equally certain is it that the distinguished Mr. Portman was, and so were many of the directors of the Mukton Lode, not to mention various others--capitalists whose presence would lend dignity to the occasion and whose names and influence would be of inestimable value to the future of the corporation.
presentverbUS /ˈprezənt/
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Breen may have thought better of it, or Jack may have discouraged it after closer acquaintance with the man who had delighted his soul as no other man except his father had ever done--but certain it is that he was not present, and equally certain is it that the distinguished Mr. Portman was, and so were many of the directors of the Mukton Lode, not to mention various others--capitalists whose presence would lend dignity to the occasion and whose names and influence would be of inestimable value to the future of the corporation.
PresidentnounUS /ˈprezədent/
an executive officer of a firm or corporation
From this reading Reference has been made in these pages to a dinner to be given in the house of Breen to various important people, and to which Mr. Peter Grayson, the honored friend of the distinguished President of the Clearing House, was to be invited.
receivedadjectiveUS /rəˈsiːvd/
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading The Scribe is unable to say whether the distinguished Mr. Grayson received an invitation or not.
ReferencenounUS /ˈrefərəns/
a remark that calls attention to something or someone
From this reading Reference has been made in these pages to a dinner to be given in the house of Breen to various important people, and to which Mr. Peter Grayson, the honored friend of the distinguished President of the Clearing House, was to be invited.
retracedverbUS /riˈtreɪst/
past form of “retrace” — to go back over again
From this reading In this frame of mind the poor boy had stopped at the Magnolia in the hope of finding Garry, who must, he thought, have left Corinne at home, and then retraced his steps to the club.
RuthnounUS /ruːθ/
United States professional baseball player famous for hitting home runs (1895-1948)
From this reading As fate would have it the day for assuaging the appetites of these financial magnates was the same that Miss Felicia had selected for her tea to Ruth, and the time at which they were to draw up their chairs but two hours subsequent to that in which Jack, crushed and humiliated by his uncle's knavery, had crept downstairs and into the street.
sameadjectiveUS /seɪm/
Identical; not different.
From this reading As fate would have it the day for assuaging the appetites of these financial magnates was the same that Miss Felicia had selected for her tea to Ruth, and the time at which they were to draw up their chairs but two hours subsequent to that in which Jack, crushed and humiliated by his uncle's knavery, had crept downstairs and into the street.
sayverbUS /seɪ/
express in words
From this reading The Scribe is unable to say whether the distinguished Mr. Grayson received an invitation or not.
ScribeverbUS /skraɪb/
score a line on with a pointed instrument, as in metalworking
From this reading The Scribe is unable to say whether the distinguished Mr. Grayson received an invitation or not.
selectedadjectiveUS /səˈlektɪd/
chosen in preference to another
From this reading As fate would have it the day for assuaging the appetites of these financial magnates was the same that Miss Felicia had selected for her tea to Ruth, and the time at which they were to draw up their chairs but two hours subsequent to that in which Jack, crushed and humiliated by his uncle's knavery, had crept downstairs and into the street.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Breen may have thought better of it, or Jack may have discouraged it after closer acquaintance with the man who had delighted his soul as no other man except his father had ever done--but certain it is that he was not present, and equally certain is it that the distinguished Mr. Portman was, and so were many of the directors of the Mukton Lode, not to mention various others--capitalists whose presence would lend dignity to the occasion and whose names and influence would be of inestimable value to the future of the corporation.
soulnounUS /soʊl/
the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading Breen may have thought better of it, or Jack may have discouraged it after closer acquaintance with the man who had delighted his soul as no other man except his father had ever done--but certain it is that he was not present, and equally certain is it that the distinguished Mr. Portman was, and so were many of the directors of the Mukton Lode, not to mention various others--capitalists whose presence would lend dignity to the occasion and whose names and influence would be of inestimable value to the future of the corporation.
stepsnounUS /steps/
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading In this frame of mind the poor boy had stopped at the Magnolia in the hope of finding Garry, who must, he thought, have left Corinne at home, and then retraced his steps to the club.
stoppedadjectiveUS /stɑːpt/
(of a nose) blocked
From this reading In this frame of mind the poor boy had stopped at the Magnolia in the hope of finding Garry, who must, he thought, have left Corinne at home, and then retraced his steps to the club.
streetnounUS /striːt/
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading As fate would have it the day for assuaging the appetites of these financial magnates was the same that Miss Felicia had selected for her tea to Ruth, and the time at which they were to draw up their chairs but two hours subsequent to that in which Jack, crushed and humiliated by his uncle's knavery, had crept downstairs and into the street.
subsequentadjectiveUS /ˈsʌbsəkwənt/
following in time or order
From this reading As fate would have it the day for assuaging the appetites of these financial magnates was the same that Miss Felicia had selected for her tea to Ruth, and the time at which they were to draw up their chairs but two hours subsequent to that in which Jack, crushed and humiliated by his uncle's knavery, had crept downstairs and into the street.
teanounUS /tiː/
a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water
From this reading As fate would have it the day for assuaging the appetites of these financial magnates was the same that Miss Felicia had selected for her tea to Ruth, and the time at which they were to draw up their chairs but two hours subsequent to that in which Jack, crushed and humiliated by his uncle's knavery, had crept downstairs and into the street.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Breen may have thought better of it, or Jack may have discouraged it after closer acquaintance with the man who had delighted his soul as no other man except his father had ever done--but certain it is that he was not present, and equally certain is it that the distinguished Mr. Portman was, and so were many of the directors of the Mukton Lode, not to mention various others--capitalists whose presence would lend dignity to the occasion and whose names and influence would be of inestimable value to the future of the corporation.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Reference has been made in these pages to a dinner to be given in the house of Breen to various important people, and to which Mr. Peter Grayson, the honored friend of the distinguished President of the Clearing House, was to be invited.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading As fate would have it the day for assuaging the appetites of these financial magnates was the same that Miss Felicia had selected for her tea to Ruth, and the time at which they were to draw up their chairs but two hours subsequent to that in which Jack, crushed and humiliated by his uncle's knavery, had crept downstairs and into the street.
thenadverbUS /ðen/
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading In this frame of mind the poor boy had stopped at the Magnolia in the hope of finding Garry, who must, he thought, have left Corinne at home, and then retraced his steps to the club.
thesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Reference has been made in these pages to a dinner to be given in the house of Breen to various important people, and to which Mr. Peter Grayson, the honored friend of the distinguished President of the Clearing House, was to be invited.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As fate would have it the day for assuaging the appetites of these financial magnates was the same that Miss Felicia had selected for her tea to Ruth, and the time at which they were to draw up their chairs but two hours subsequent to that in which Jack, crushed and humiliated by his uncle's knavery, had crept downstairs and into the street.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading In this frame of mind the poor boy had stopped at the Magnolia in the hope of finding Garry, who must, he thought, have left Corinne at home, and then retraced his steps to the club.
thoughtnounUS /θɔːt/
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Breen may have thought better of it, or Jack may have discouraged it after closer acquaintance with the man who had delighted his soul as no other man except his father had ever done--but certain it is that he was not present, and equally certain is it that the distinguished Mr. Portman was, and so were many of the directors of the Mukton Lode, not to mention various others--capitalists whose presence would lend dignity to the occasion and whose names and influence would be of inestimable value to the future of the corporation.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading As fate would have it the day for assuaging the appetites of these financial magnates was the same that Miss Felicia had selected for her tea to Ruth, and the time at which they were to draw up their chairs but two hours subsequent to that in which Jack, crushed and humiliated by his uncle's knavery, had crept downstairs and into the street.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Reference has been made in these pages to a dinner to be given in the house of Breen to various important people, and to which Mr. Peter Grayson, the honored friend of the distinguished President of the Clearing House, was to be invited.
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading As fate would have it the day for assuaging the appetites of these financial magnates was the same that Miss Felicia had selected for her tea to Ruth, and the time at which they were to draw up their chairs but two hours subsequent to that in which Jack, crushed and humiliated by his uncle's knavery, had crept downstairs and into the street.
unableadjectiveUS /əˈneɪbəl/
(usually followed by “to”) not having the necessary means or skill or know-how
From this reading The Scribe is unable to say whether the distinguished Mr. Grayson received an invitation or not.
uncle'snounUS /ˈʌŋkəlz/
possessive form of “uncle” — the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading As fate would have it the day for assuaging the appetites of these financial magnates was the same that Miss Felicia had selected for her tea to Ruth, and the time at which they were to draw up their chairs but two hours subsequent to that in which Jack, crushed and humiliated by his uncle's knavery, had crept downstairs and into the street.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading As fate would have it the day for assuaging the appetites of these financial magnates was the same that Miss Felicia had selected for her tea to Ruth, and the time at which they were to draw up their chairs but two hours subsequent to that in which Jack, crushed and humiliated by his uncle's knavery, had crept downstairs and into the street.
valuenounUS /ˈvæljuː/
a numerical quantity measured or assigned or computed
From this reading Breen may have thought better of it, or Jack may have discouraged it after closer acquaintance with the man who had delighted his soul as no other man except his father had ever done--but certain it is that he was not present, and equally certain is it that the distinguished Mr. Portman was, and so were many of the directors of the Mukton Lode, not to mention various others--capitalists whose presence would lend dignity to the occasion and whose names and influence would be of inestimable value to the future of the corporation.
variousadjectiveUS /ˈveriəs/
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
From this reading Reference has been made in these pages to a dinner to be given in the house of Breen to various important people, and to which Mr. Peter Grayson, the honored friend of the distinguished President of the Clearing House, was to be invited.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Reference has been made in these pages to a dinner to be given in the house of Breen to various important people, and to which Mr. Peter Grayson, the honored friend of the distinguished President of the Clearing House, was to be invited.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Breen may have thought better of it, or Jack may have discouraged it after closer acquaintance with the man who had delighted his soul as no other man except his father had ever done--but certain it is that he was not present, and equally certain is it that the distinguished Mr. Portman was, and so were many of the directors of the Mukton Lode, not to mention various others--capitalists whose presence would lend dignity to the occasion and whose names and influence would be of inestimable value to the future of the corporation.
whetherconjunctionUS /ˈweðər/
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading The Scribe is unable to say whether the distinguished Mr. Grayson received an invitation or not.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Reference has been made in these pages to a dinner to be given in the house of Breen to various important people, and to which Mr. Peter Grayson, the honored friend of the distinguished President of the Clearing House, was to be invited.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading Breen may have thought better of it, or Jack may have discouraged it after closer acquaintance with the man who had delighted his soul as no other man except his father had ever done--but certain it is that he was not present, and equally certain is it that the distinguished Mr. Portman was, and so were many of the directors of the Mukton Lode, not to mention various others--capitalists whose presence would lend dignity to the occasion and whose names and influence would be of inestimable value to the future of the corporation.
whosedeterminerUS /huːz/
belonging to which person
From this reading Breen may have thought better of it, or Jack may have discouraged it after closer acquaintance with the man who had delighted his soul as no other man except his father had ever done--but certain it is that he was not present, and equally certain is it that the distinguished Mr. Portman was, and so were many of the directors of the Mukton Lode, not to mention various others--capitalists whose presence would lend dignity to the occasion and whose names and influence would be of inestimable value to the future of the corporation.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Breen may have thought better of it, or Jack may have discouraged it after closer acquaintance with the man who had delighted his soul as no other man except his father had ever done--but certain it is that he was not present, and equally certain is it that the distinguished Mr. Portman was, and so were many of the directors of the Mukton Lode, not to mention various others--capitalists whose presence would lend dignity to the occasion and whose names and influence would be of inestimable value to the future of the corporation.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Breen may have thought better of it, or Jack may have discouraged it after closer acquaintance with the man who had delighted his soul as no other man except his father had ever done--but certain it is that he was not present, and equally certain is it that the distinguished Mr. Portman was, and so were many of the directors of the Mukton Lode, not to mention various others--capitalists whose presence would lend dignity to the occasion and whose names and influence would be of inestimable value to the future of the corporation.
