adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The Board of Church Trustees met, as customary, on Monday night, but there was no business transacted except the passing of a resolution expressing its deep regret over the loss of “our distinguished fellow-townsman, whose genius has added so much to the beautifying of our village, and whose uprightness of character will always be,” etc., etc.
addedverbUS /ˈædəd/
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading The Board of Church Trustees met, as customary, on Monday night, but there was no business transacted except the passing of a resolution expressing its deep regret over the loss of “our distinguished fellow-townsman, whose genius has added so much to the beautifying of our village, and whose uprightness of character will always be,” etc., etc.
alwaysadverbUS /ˈɔːlweɪz/
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading The Board of Church Trustees met, as customary, on Monday night, but there was no business transacted except the passing of a resolution expressing its deep regret over the loss of “our distinguished fellow-townsman, whose genius has added so much to the beautifying of our village, and whose uprightness of character will always be,” etc., etc.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The Board of Church Trustees met, as customary, on Monday night, but there was no business transacted except the passing of a resolution expressing its deep regret over the loss of “our distinguished fellow-townsman, whose genius has added so much to the beautifying of our village, and whose uprightness of character will always be,” etc., etc.
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Neither Jack nor McGowan, nor any one representing their interests, was present.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The Board of Church Trustees met, as customary, on Monday night, but there was no business transacted except the passing of a resolution expressing its deep regret over the loss of “our distinguished fellow-townsman, whose genius has added so much to the beautifying of our village, and whose uprightness of character will always be,” etc., etc.
banknounUS /bæŋk/
sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)
From this reading A hurried glance over Garry's check and bank-books showed that the money to pay McGowan's vouchers--the exact sum--had been drawn from the fund and deposited to Garry's personal credit in his own bank in New York.
bank-books
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From this reading A hurried glance over Garry's check and bank-books showed that the money to pay McGowan's vouchers--the exact sum--had been drawn from the fund and deposited to Garry's personal credit in his own bank in New York.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The Board of Church Trustees met, as customary, on Monday night, but there was no business transacted except the passing of a resolution expressing its deep regret over the loss of “our distinguished fellow-townsman, whose genius has added so much to the beautifying of our village, and whose uprightness of character will always be,” etc., etc.
beautifying
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From this reading The Board of Church Trustees met, as customary, on Monday night, but there was no business transacted except the passing of a resolution expressing its deep regret over the loss of “our distinguished fellow-townsman, whose genius has added so much to the beautifying of our village, and whose uprightness of character will always be,” etc., etc.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading A hurried glance over Garry's check and bank-books showed that the money to pay McGowan's vouchers--the exact sum--had been drawn from the fund and deposited to Garry's personal credit in his own bank in New York.
BoardnounUS /bɔːrd/
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading The Board of Church Trustees met, as customary, on Monday night, but there was no business transacted except the passing of a resolution expressing its deep regret over the loss of “our distinguished fellow-townsman, whose genius has added so much to the beautifying of our village, and whose uprightness of character will always be,” etc., etc.
businessnounUS /ˈbɪznəs/
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading The Board of Church Trustees met, as customary, on Monday night, but there was no business transacted except the passing of a resolution expressing its deep regret over the loss of “our distinguished fellow-townsman, whose genius has added so much to the beautifying of our village, and whose uprightness of character will always be,” etc., etc.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The Board of Church Trustees met, as customary, on Monday night, but there was no business transacted except the passing of a resolution expressing its deep regret over the loss of “our distinguished fellow-townsman, whose genius has added so much to the beautifying of our village, and whose uprightness of character will always be,” etc., etc.
channelsnounUS /ˈtʃænəlz/
official routes of communication
From this reading There was therefore no proof that this sum had been diverted into illegitimate channels.
characternounUS /ˈkerɪktər/
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading The Board of Church Trustees met, as customary, on Monday night, but there was no business transacted except the passing of a resolution expressing its deep regret over the loss of “our distinguished fellow-townsman, whose genius has added so much to the beautifying of our village, and whose uprightness of character will always be,” etc., etc.
checkverbUS /tʃek/
examine so as to determine accuracy, quality, or condition
From this reading A hurried glance over Garry's check and bank-books showed that the money to pay McGowan's vouchers--the exact sum--had been drawn from the fund and deposited to Garry's personal credit in his own bank in New York.
ChurchnounUS /tʃɜːrtʃ/
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading The Board of Church Trustees met, as customary, on Monday night, but there was no business transacted except the passing of a resolution expressing its deep regret over the loss of “our distinguished fellow-townsman, whose genius has added so much to the beautifying of our village, and whose uprightness of character will always be,” etc., etc.
creditnounUS /ˈkredət/
approval
From this reading A hurried glance over Garry's check and bank-books showed that the money to pay McGowan's vouchers--the exact sum--had been drawn from the fund and deposited to Garry's personal credit in his own bank in New York.
customaryadjectiveUS /ˈkʌstəmeri/
in accordance with convention or custom
From this reading The Board of Church Trustees met, as customary, on Monday night, but there was no business transacted except the passing of a resolution expressing its deep regret over the loss of “our distinguished fellow-townsman, whose genius has added so much to the beautifying of our village, and whose uprightness of character will always be,” etc., etc.
deepadjectiveUS /diːp/
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading The Board of Church Trustees met, as customary, on Monday night, but there was no business transacted except the passing of a resolution expressing its deep regret over the loss of “our distinguished fellow-townsman, whose genius has added so much to the beautifying of our village, and whose uprightness of character will always be,” etc., etc.
depositedverbUS /dəˈpɑːzɪtɪd/
past form of “deposit” — put, fix, force, or implant
From this reading A hurried glance over Garry's check and bank-books showed that the money to pay McGowan's vouchers--the exact sum--had been drawn from the fund and deposited to Garry's personal credit in his own bank in New York.
distinguishedadjectiveUS /dɪˈstɪŋɡwɪʃt/
(used of persons) standing above others in character or attainment or reputation
From this reading The Board of Church Trustees met, as customary, on Monday night, but there was no business transacted except the passing of a resolution expressing its deep regret over the loss of “our distinguished fellow-townsman, whose genius has added so much to the beautifying of our village, and whose uprightness of character will always be,” etc., etc.
divertedadjectiveUS /daɪˈvɜːrtɪd/
pleasantly occupied
From this reading There was therefore no proof that this sum had been diverted into illegitimate channels.
drawnadjectiveUS /drɔːn/
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
From this reading A hurried glance over Garry's check and bank-books showed that the money to pay McGowan's vouchers--the exact sum--had been drawn from the fund and deposited to Garry's personal credit in his own bank in New York.
etc
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From this reading The Board of Church Trustees met, as customary, on Monday night, but there was no business transacted except the passing of a resolution expressing its deep regret over the loss of “our distinguished fellow-townsman, whose genius has added so much to the beautifying of our village, and whose uprightness of character will always be,” etc., etc.
exactadjectiveUS /ɪɡˈzækt/
Strictly particular and correct.
From this reading A hurried glance over Garry's check and bank-books showed that the money to pay McGowan's vouchers--the exact sum--had been drawn from the fund and deposited to Garry's personal credit in his own bank in New York.
exceptprepositionUS /ɪkˈsept/
apart from; not including
From this reading The Board of Church Trustees met, as customary, on Monday night, but there was no business transacted except the passing of a resolution expressing its deep regret over the loss of “our distinguished fellow-townsman, whose genius has added so much to the beautifying of our village, and whose uprightness of character will always be,” etc., etc.
expressingverbUS /ɪkˈspresɪŋ/
-ing form of “express” — give expression to
From this reading The Board of Church Trustees met, as customary, on Monday night, but there was no business transacted except the passing of a resolution expressing its deep regret over the loss of “our distinguished fellow-townsman, whose genius has added so much to the beautifying of our village, and whose uprightness of character will always be,” etc., etc.
fellow-townsman
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From this reading The Board of Church Trustees met, as customary, on Monday night, but there was no business transacted except the passing of a resolution expressing its deep regret over the loss of “our distinguished fellow-townsman, whose genius has added so much to the beautifying of our village, and whose uprightness of character will always be,” etc., etc.
FormeradjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrmər/
referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)
From this reading Former payments to McGowan had been made in this way.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A hurried glance over Garry's check and bank-books showed that the money to pay McGowan's vouchers--the exact sum--had been drawn from the fund and deposited to Garry's personal credit in his own bank in New York.
fundnounUS /fʌnd/
a reserve of money set aside for some purpose
From this reading A hurried glance over Garry's check and bank-books showed that the money to pay McGowan's vouchers--the exact sum--had been drawn from the fund and deposited to Garry's personal credit in his own bank in New York.
Garry's
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From this reading A hurried glance over Garry's check and bank-books showed that the money to pay McGowan's vouchers--the exact sum--had been drawn from the fund and deposited to Garry's personal credit in his own bank in New York.
geniusnounUS /ˈdʒiːnjəs/
someone who has exceptional intellectual ability and originality
From this reading The Board of Church Trustees met, as customary, on Monday night, but there was no business transacted except the passing of a resolution expressing its deep regret over the loss of “our distinguished fellow-townsman, whose genius has added so much to the beautifying of our village, and whose uprightness of character will always be,” etc., etc.
glanceverbUS /ɡlæns/
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading A hurried glance over Garry's check and bank-books showed that the money to pay McGowan's vouchers--the exact sum--had been drawn from the fund and deposited to Garry's personal credit in his own bank in New York.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A hurried glance over Garry's check and bank-books showed that the money to pay McGowan's vouchers--the exact sum--had been drawn from the fund and deposited to Garry's personal credit in his own bank in New York.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The Board of Church Trustees met, as customary, on Monday night, but there was no business transacted except the passing of a resolution expressing its deep regret over the loss of “our distinguished fellow-townsman, whose genius has added so much to the beautifying of our village, and whose uprightness of character will always be,” etc., etc.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A hurried glance over Garry's check and bank-books showed that the money to pay McGowan's vouchers--the exact sum--had been drawn from the fund and deposited to Garry's personal credit in his own bank in New York.
hurriedadjectiveUS /ˈhɜːrid/
moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste
From this reading A hurried glance over Garry's check and bank-books showed that the money to pay McGowan's vouchers--the exact sum--had been drawn from the fund and deposited to Garry's personal credit in his own bank in New York.
illegitimateadjectiveUS /ˌɪlɪˈdʒɪtəmɪt/
contrary to or forbidden by law
From this reading There was therefore no proof that this sum had been diverted into illegitimate channels.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A hurried glance over Garry's check and bank-books showed that the money to pay McGowan's vouchers--the exact sum--had been drawn from the fund and deposited to Garry's personal credit in his own bank in New York.
interestsnounUS /ˈɪntrəsts/
plural of “interest” — a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading Neither Jack nor McGowan, nor any one representing their interests, was present.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading There was therefore no proof that this sum had been diverted into illegitimate channels.
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The Board of Church Trustees met, as customary, on Monday night, but there was no business transacted except the passing of a resolution expressing its deep regret over the loss of “our distinguished fellow-townsman, whose genius has added so much to the beautifying of our village, and whose uprightness of character will always be,” etc., etc.
JacknounUS /dʒæk/
a small worthless amount
From this reading Neither Jack nor McGowan, nor any one representing their interests, was present.
lossnounUS /lɔːs/
something that is lost
From this reading The Board of Church Trustees met, as customary, on Monday night, but there was no business transacted except the passing of a resolution expressing its deep regret over the loss of “our distinguished fellow-townsman, whose genius has added so much to the beautifying of our village, and whose uprightness of character will always be,” etc., etc.
madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Former payments to McGowan had been made in this way.
McGowan
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From this reading Neither Jack nor McGowan, nor any one representing their interests, was present.
McGowan's
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From this reading A hurried glance over Garry's check and bank-books showed that the money to pay McGowan's vouchers--the exact sum--had been drawn from the fund and deposited to Garry's personal credit in his own bank in New York.
metverbUS /met/
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading The Board of Church Trustees met, as customary, on Monday night, but there was no business transacted except the passing of a resolution expressing its deep regret over the loss of “our distinguished fellow-townsman, whose genius has added so much to the beautifying of our village, and whose uprightness of character will always be,” etc., etc.
MondaynounUS /ˈmʌndi/
the second day of the week; the first working day
From this reading The Board of Church Trustees met, as customary, on Monday night, but there was no business transacted except the passing of a resolution expressing its deep regret over the loss of “our distinguished fellow-townsman, whose genius has added so much to the beautifying of our village, and whose uprightness of character will always be,” etc., etc.
moneynounUS /ˈmʌni/
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading A hurried glance over Garry's check and bank-books showed that the money to pay McGowan's vouchers--the exact sum--had been drawn from the fund and deposited to Garry's personal credit in his own bank in New York.
muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/
to a great degree or extent
From this reading The Board of Church Trustees met, as customary, on Monday night, but there was no business transacted except the passing of a resolution expressing its deep regret over the loss of “our distinguished fellow-townsman, whose genius has added so much to the beautifying of our village, and whose uprightness of character will always be,” etc., etc.
NeitherdeterminerUS /ˈniːðər/
not one and not the other of two
From this reading Neither Jack nor McGowan, nor any one representing their interests, was present.
NewadjectiveUS /nuː/
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading A hurried glance over Garry's check and bank-books showed that the money to pay McGowan's vouchers--the exact sum--had been drawn from the fund and deposited to Garry's personal credit in his own bank in New York.
nightnounUS /naɪt/
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading The Board of Church Trustees met, as customary, on Monday night, but there was no business transacted except the passing of a resolution expressing its deep regret over the loss of “our distinguished fellow-townsman, whose genius has added so much to the beautifying of our village, and whose uprightness of character will always be,” etc., etc.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading The Board of Church Trustees met, as customary, on Monday night, but there was no business transacted except the passing of a resolution expressing its deep regret over the loss of “our distinguished fellow-townsman, whose genius has added so much to the beautifying of our village, and whose uprightness of character will always be,” etc., etc.
norconjunctionUS /nɔːr/
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading Neither Jack nor McGowan, nor any one representing their interests, was present.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The Board of Church Trustees met, as customary, on Monday night, but there was no business transacted except the passing of a resolution expressing its deep regret over the loss of “our distinguished fellow-townsman, whose genius has added so much to the beautifying of our village, and whose uprightness of character will always be,” etc., etc.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The Board of Church Trustees met, as customary, on Monday night, but there was no business transacted except the passing of a resolution expressing its deep regret over the loss of “our distinguished fellow-townsman, whose genius has added so much to the beautifying of our village, and whose uprightness of character will always be,” etc., etc.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Neither Jack nor McGowan, nor any one representing their interests, was present.
ourdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading The Board of Church Trustees met, as customary, on Monday night, but there was no business transacted except the passing of a resolution expressing its deep regret over the loss of “our distinguished fellow-townsman, whose genius has added so much to the beautifying of our village, and whose uprightness of character will always be,” etc., etc.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The Board of Church Trustees met, as customary, on Monday night, but there was no business transacted except the passing of a resolution expressing its deep regret over the loss of “our distinguished fellow-townsman, whose genius has added so much to the beautifying of our village, and whose uprightness of character will always be,” etc., etc.
ownverbUS /oʊn/
have ownership or possession of
From this reading A hurried glance over Garry's check and bank-books showed that the money to pay McGowan's vouchers--the exact sum--had been drawn from the fund and deposited to Garry's personal credit in his own bank in New York.
passingnounUS /ˈpæsɪŋ/
(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate
From this reading The Board of Church Trustees met, as customary, on Monday night, but there was no business transacted except the passing of a resolution expressing its deep regret over the loss of “our distinguished fellow-townsman, whose genius has added so much to the beautifying of our village, and whose uprightness of character will always be,” etc., etc.
payverbUS /peɪ/
give money, usually in exchange for goods or services
From this reading A hurried glance over Garry's check and bank-books showed that the money to pay McGowan's vouchers--the exact sum--had been drawn from the fund and deposited to Garry's personal credit in his own bank in New York.
paymentsnounUS /ˈpeɪmənts/
plural of “payment” — a sum of money paid or a claim discharged
From this reading Former payments to McGowan had been made in this way.
personaladjectiveUS /ˈpɜːrsɪnəl/
concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality
From this reading A hurried glance over Garry's check and bank-books showed that the money to pay McGowan's vouchers--the exact sum--had been drawn from the fund and deposited to Garry's personal credit in his own bank in New York.
presentverbUS /ˈprezənt/
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Neither Jack nor McGowan, nor any one representing their interests, was present.
proofnounUS /pruːf/
any factual evidence that helps to establish the truth of something
From this reading There was therefore no proof that this sum had been diverted into illegitimate channels.
regretverbUS /rəˈɡret/
feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about
From this reading The Board of Church Trustees met, as customary, on Monday night, but there was no business transacted except the passing of a resolution expressing its deep regret over the loss of “our distinguished fellow-townsman, whose genius has added so much to the beautifying of our village, and whose uprightness of character will always be,” etc., etc.
representingverbUS /ˌreprɪˈzentɪŋ/
-ing form of “represent” — take the place of or be parallel or equivalent to
From this reading Neither Jack nor McGowan, nor any one representing their interests, was present.
resolutionnounUS /ˌrezəˈluːʃən/
a formal expression by a meeting; agreed to by a vote
From this reading The Board of Church Trustees met, as customary, on Monday night, but there was no business transacted except the passing of a resolution expressing its deep regret over the loss of “our distinguished fellow-townsman, whose genius has added so much to the beautifying of our village, and whose uprightness of character will always be,” etc., etc.
showedverbUS /ʃoʊd/
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading A hurried glance over Garry's check and bank-books showed that the money to pay McGowan's vouchers--the exact sum--had been drawn from the fund and deposited to Garry's personal credit in his own bank in New York.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The Board of Church Trustees met, as customary, on Monday night, but there was no business transacted except the passing of a resolution expressing its deep regret over the loss of “our distinguished fellow-townsman, whose genius has added so much to the beautifying of our village, and whose uprightness of character will always be,” etc., etc.
sumnounUS /sʌm/
a quantity of money
From this reading A hurried glance over Garry's check and bank-books showed that the money to pay McGowan's vouchers--the exact sum--had been drawn from the fund and deposited to Garry's personal credit in his own bank in New York.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A hurried glance over Garry's check and bank-books showed that the money to pay McGowan's vouchers--the exact sum--had been drawn from the fund and deposited to Garry's personal credit in his own bank in New York.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Board of Church Trustees met, as customary, on Monday night, but there was no business transacted except the passing of a resolution expressing its deep regret over the loss of “our distinguished fellow-townsman, whose genius has added so much to the beautifying of our village, and whose uprightness of character will always be,” etc., etc.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Neither Jack nor McGowan, nor any one representing their interests, was present.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading The Board of Church Trustees met, as customary, on Monday night, but there was no business transacted except the passing of a resolution expressing its deep regret over the loss of “our distinguished fellow-townsman, whose genius has added so much to the beautifying of our village, and whose uprightness of character will always be,” etc., etc.
thereforeadverbUS /ˈðerfɔːr/
for that reason; as a result
From this reading There was therefore no proof that this sum had been diverted into illegitimate channels.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Former payments to McGowan had been made in this way.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The Board of Church Trustees met, as customary, on Monday night, but there was no business transacted except the passing of a resolution expressing its deep regret over the loss of “our distinguished fellow-townsman, whose genius has added so much to the beautifying of our village, and whose uprightness of character will always be,” etc., etc.
transactedverbUS /trænˈsæktɪd/
past form of “transact” — conduct business
From this reading The Board of Church Trustees met, as customary, on Monday night, but there was no business transacted except the passing of a resolution expressing its deep regret over the loss of “our distinguished fellow-townsman, whose genius has added so much to the beautifying of our village, and whose uprightness of character will always be,” etc., etc.
TrusteesnounUS /ˌtrʌˈstiːz/
plural of “trustee” — a person (or institution) to whom legal title to property is entrusted to use for another's benefit
From this reading The Board of Church Trustees met, as customary, on Monday night, but there was no business transacted except the passing of a resolution expressing its deep regret over the loss of “our distinguished fellow-townsman, whose genius has added so much to the beautifying of our village, and whose uprightness of character will always be,” etc., etc.
uprightnessnoun
the property of being upright in posture
From this reading The Board of Church Trustees met, as customary, on Monday night, but there was no business transacted except the passing of a resolution expressing its deep regret over the loss of “our distinguished fellow-townsman, whose genius has added so much to the beautifying of our village, and whose uprightness of character will always be,” etc., etc.
villagenounUS /ˈvɪlədʒ/
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading The Board of Church Trustees met, as customary, on Monday night, but there was no business transacted except the passing of a resolution expressing its deep regret over the loss of “our distinguished fellow-townsman, whose genius has added so much to the beautifying of our village, and whose uprightness of character will always be,” etc., etc.
vouchersnounUS /ˈvaʊtʃərz/
plural of “voucher” — someone who vouches for another or for the correctness of a statement
From this reading A hurried glance over Garry's check and bank-books showed that the money to pay McGowan's vouchers--the exact sum--had been drawn from the fund and deposited to Garry's personal credit in his own bank in New York.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The Board of Church Trustees met, as customary, on Monday night, but there was no business transacted except the passing of a resolution expressing its deep regret over the loss of “our distinguished fellow-townsman, whose genius has added so much to the beautifying of our village, and whose uprightness of character will always be,” etc., etc.
waynounUS /weɪ/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Former payments to McGowan had been made in this way.
whosedeterminerUS /huːz/
belonging to which person
From this reading The Board of Church Trustees met, as customary, on Monday night, but there was no business transacted except the passing of a resolution expressing its deep regret over the loss of “our distinguished fellow-townsman, whose genius has added so much to the beautifying of our village, and whose uprightness of character will always be,” etc., etc.
willmodal verbUS /wɪl/
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading The Board of Church Trustees met, as customary, on Monday night, but there was no business transacted except the passing of a resolution expressing its deep regret over the loss of “our distinguished fellow-townsman, whose genius has added so much to the beautifying of our village, and whose uprightness of character will always be,” etc., etc.
YorknounUS /jɔːrk/
the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose
From this reading A hurried glance over Garry's check and bank-books showed that the money to pay McGowan's vouchers--the exact sum--had been drawn from the fund and deposited to Garry's personal credit in his own bank in New York.
