Chapter XXVII

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading THE AFTERMATH OF A SWINDLE Out of all the many confiding investors who were robbed by Weston & Hill, only a few need be mentioned.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading There were others entitled to less consideration,--clerks in stores who, bitten by the gambling instinct, hazarded one or two months' wages and lost them; cashiers in two or three banks, tempted as usual, to use money not their own to speculate with; and men about town on the watch for a good chance to "take a flyer."

the consequences of an event (especially a catastrophic event)

From this reading THE AFTERMATH OF A SWINDLE Out of all the many confiding investors who were robbed by Weston & Hill, only a few need be mentioned.

a person or thing that is a resource that helps make something easier or possible to do

From this reading The widow whose only aid in the battle for existence was the scanty earnings of her child in the office of those two sharpers, was perhaps the most pitiful one, for she lost every dollar that stood between her and the poorhouse.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading THE AFTERMATH OF A SWINDLE Out of all the many confiding investors who were robbed by Weston & Hill, only a few need be mentioned.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading Weston, a merciless wolf in sheep's clothing, a pew-holder in her church and plausible hypocrite, who talked the golden rule, but belonged to Satan's host, easily duped her by his professions, and worse than that, gave her no possible chance of escape.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading There were others entitled to less consideration,--clerks in stores who, bitten by the gambling instinct, hazarded one or two months' wages and lost them; cashiers in two or three banks, tempted as usual, to use money not their own to speculate with; and men about town on the watch for a good chance to "take a flyer."

the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle

From this reading Winn's aunt, Mrs. Converse, was the most flagrant case of pure theft, for she was deceived through the vilest of all methods, a religious one.

English botanist who accompanied Captain Cook on his first voyage to the Pacific Ocean (1743-1820)

From this reading There were others entitled to less consideration,--clerks in stores who, bitten by the gambling instinct, hazarded one or two months' wages and lost them; cashiers in two or three banks, tempted as usual, to use money not their own to speculate with; and men about town on the watch for a good chance to "take a flyer."

a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war

From this reading The widow whose only aid in the battle for existence was the scanty earnings of her child in the office of those two sharpers, was perhaps the most pitiful one, for she lost every dollar that stood between her and the poorhouse.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading THE AFTERMATH OF A SWINDLE Out of all the many confiding investors who were robbed by Weston & Hill, only a few need be mentioned.

past form of “belong” — be owned by; be in the possession of

From this reading Weston, a merciless wolf in sheep's clothing, a pew-holder in her church and plausible hypocrite, who talked the golden rule, but belonged to Satan's host, easily duped her by his professions, and worse than that, gave her no possible chance of escape.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading The widow whose only aid in the battle for existence was the scanty earnings of her child in the office of those two sharpers, was perhaps the most pitiful one, for she lost every dollar that stood between her and the poorhouse.

inflected form of “bite” — to grip, cut off, or tear with or as if with the teeth or jaws

From this reading There were others entitled to less consideration,--clerks in stores who, bitten by the gambling instinct, hazarded one or two months' wages and lost them; cashiers in two or three banks, tempted as usual, to use money not their own to speculate with; and men about town on the watch for a good chance to "take a flyer."

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Weston, a merciless wolf in sheep's clothing, a pew-holder in her church and plausible hypocrite, who talked the golden rule, but belonged to Satan's host, easily duped her by his professions, and worse than that, gave her no possible chance of escape.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading THE AFTERMATH OF A SWINDLE Out of all the many confiding investors who were robbed by Weston & Hill, only a few need be mentioned.

an occurrence of something

From this reading Winn's aunt, Mrs. Converse, was the most flagrant case of pure theft, for she was deceived through the vilest of all methods, a religious one.

plural of “cashier” — an employee of a bank who receives and pays out money

From this reading There were others entitled to less consideration,--clerks in stores who, bitten by the gambling instinct, hazarded one or two months' wages and lost them; cashiers in two or three banks, tempted as usual, to use money not their own to speculate with; and men about town on the watch for a good chance to "take a flyer."

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading Weston, a merciless wolf in sheep's clothing, a pew-holder in her church and plausible hypocrite, who talked the golden rule, but belonged to Satan's host, easily duped her by his professions, and worse than that, gave her no possible chance of escape.

a young person of either sex

From this reading The widow whose only aid in the battle for existence was the scanty earnings of her child in the office of those two sharpers, was perhaps the most pitiful one, for she lost every dollar that stood between her and the poorhouse.

one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship

From this reading Weston, a merciless wolf in sheep's clothing, a pew-holder in her church and plausible hypocrite, who talked the golden rule, but belonged to Satan's host, easily duped her by his professions, and worse than that, gave her no possible chance of escape.

plural of “clerk” — an employee who performs clerical work (e.g., keeps records or accounts)

From this reading There were others entitled to less consideration,--clerks in stores who, bitten by the gambling instinct, hazarded one or two months' wages and lost them; cashiers in two or three banks, tempted as usual, to use money not their own to speculate with; and men about town on the watch for a good chance to "take a flyer."

a covering designed to be worn on a person's body

From this reading Weston, a merciless wolf in sheep's clothing, a pew-holder in her church and plausible hypocrite, who talked the golden rule, but belonged to Satan's host, easily duped her by his professions, and worse than that, gave her no possible chance of escape.

willing to entrust personal matters

From this reading THE AFTERMATH OF A SWINDLE Out of all the many confiding investors who were robbed by Weston & Hill, only a few need be mentioned.

the process of giving careful thought to something

From this reading There were others entitled to less consideration,--clerks in stores who, bitten by the gambling instinct, hazarded one or two months' wages and lost them; cashiers in two or three banks, tempted as usual, to use money not their own to speculate with; and men about town on the watch for a good chance to "take a flyer."

carry on a conversation

From this reading Winn's aunt, Mrs. Converse, was the most flagrant case of pure theft, for she was deceived through the vilest of all methods, a religious one.

past form of “deceive” — be false to; be dishonest with

From this reading Winn's aunt, Mrs. Converse, was the most flagrant case of pure theft, for she was deceived through the vilest of all methods, a religious one.

the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 cents

From this reading The widow whose only aid in the battle for existence was the scanty earnings of her child in the office of those two sharpers, was perhaps the most pitiful one, for she lost every dollar that stood between her and the poorhouse.

past form of “dupe” — fool or hoax

From this reading Weston, a merciless wolf in sheep's clothing, a pew-holder in her church and plausible hypocrite, who talked the golden rule, but belonged to Satan's host, easily duped her by his professions, and worse than that, gave her no possible chance of escape.

the excess of revenues over outlays in a given period of time (including depreciation and other non-cash expenses)

From this reading The widow whose only aid in the battle for existence was the scanty earnings of her child in the office of those two sharpers, was perhaps the most pitiful one, for she lost every dollar that stood between her and the poorhouse.

with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)

From this reading Weston, a merciless wolf in sheep's clothing, a pew-holder in her church and plausible hypocrite, who talked the golden rule, but belonged to Satan's host, easily duped her by his professions, and worse than that, gave her no possible chance of escape.

qualified for by right according to law

From this reading There were others entitled to less consideration,--clerks in stores who, bitten by the gambling instinct, hazarded one or two months' wages and lost them; cashiers in two or three banks, tempted as usual, to use money not their own to speculate with; and men about town on the watch for a good chance to "take a flyer."

the act of escaping physically

From this reading Weston, a merciless wolf in sheep's clothing, a pew-holder in her church and plausible hypocrite, who talked the golden rule, but belonged to Satan's host, easily duped her by his professions, and worse than that, gave her no possible chance of escape.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading The widow whose only aid in the battle for existence was the scanty earnings of her child in the office of those two sharpers, was perhaps the most pitiful one, for she lost every dollar that stood between her and the poorhouse.

the state or fact of existing

From this reading The widow whose only aid in the battle for existence was the scanty earnings of her child in the office of those two sharpers, was perhaps the most pitiful one, for she lost every dollar that stood between her and the poorhouse.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading THE AFTERMATH OF A SWINDLE Out of all the many confiding investors who were robbed by Weston & Hill, only a few need be mentioned.

conspicuously and outrageously bad or reprehensible

From this reading Winn's aunt, Mrs. Converse, was the most flagrant case of pure theft, for she was deceived through the vilest of all methods, a religious one.

an advertisement (usually printed on a page or in a leaflet) intended for wide distribution

From this reading There were others entitled to less consideration,--clerks in stores who, bitten by the gambling instinct, hazarded one or two months' wages and lost them; cashiers in two or three banks, tempted as usual, to use money not their own to speculate with; and men about town on the watch for a good chance to "take a flyer."

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Winn's aunt, Mrs. Converse, was the most flagrant case of pure theft, for she was deceived through the vilest of all methods, a religious one.

the act of playing for stakes in the hope of winning (including the payment of a price for a chance to win a prize)

From this reading There were others entitled to less consideration,--clerks in stores who, bitten by the gambling instinct, hazarded one or two months' wages and lost them; cashiers in two or three banks, tempted as usual, to use money not their own to speculate with; and men about town on the watch for a good chance to "take a flyer."

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading Weston, a merciless wolf in sheep's clothing, a pew-holder in her church and plausible hypocrite, who talked the golden rule, but belonged to Satan's host, easily duped her by his professions, and worse than that, gave her no possible chance of escape.

having the deep slightly brownish color of gold

From this reading Weston, a merciless wolf in sheep's clothing, a pew-holder in her church and plausible hypocrite, who talked the golden rule, but belonged to Satan's host, easily duped her by his professions, and worse than that, gave her no possible chance of escape.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading There were others entitled to less consideration,--clerks in stores who, bitten by the gambling instinct, hazarded one or two months' wages and lost them; cashiers in two or three banks, tempted as usual, to use money not their own to speculate with; and men about town on the watch for a good chance to "take a flyer."

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading There were others entitled to less consideration,--clerks in stores who, bitten by the gambling instinct, hazarded one or two months' wages and lost them; cashiers in two or three banks, tempted as usual, to use money not their own to speculate with; and men about town on the watch for a good chance to "take a flyer."

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading Weston, a merciless wolf in sheep's clothing, a pew-holder in her church and plausible hypocrite, who talked the golden rule, but belonged to Satan's host, easily duped her by his professions, and worse than that, gave her no possible chance of escape.

a local and well-defined elevation of the land

From this reading THE AFTERMATH OF A SWINDLE Out of all the many confiding investors who were robbed by Weston & Hill, only a few need be mentioned.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading Weston, a merciless wolf in sheep's clothing, a pew-holder in her church and plausible hypocrite, who talked the golden rule, but belonged to Satan's host, easily duped her by his professions, and worse than that, gave her no possible chance of escape.

a person who invites guests to a social event (such as a party in his or her own home) and who is responsible for them while they are there

From this reading Weston, a merciless wolf in sheep's clothing, a pew-holder in her church and plausible hypocrite, who talked the golden rule, but belonged to Satan's host, easily duped her by his professions, and worse than that, gave her no possible chance of escape.

a person who professes beliefs and opinions that he or she does not hold in order to conceal his or her real feelings or motives

From this reading Weston, a merciless wolf in sheep's clothing, a pew-holder in her church and plausible hypocrite, who talked the golden rule, but belonged to Satan's host, easily duped her by his professions, and worse than that, gave her no possible chance of escape.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading Weston, a merciless wolf in sheep's clothing, a pew-holder in her church and plausible hypocrite, who talked the golden rule, but belonged to Satan's host, easily duped her by his professions, and worse than that, gave her no possible chance of escape.

inborn pattern of behavior often responsive to specific stimuli

From this reading There were others entitled to less consideration,--clerks in stores who, bitten by the gambling instinct, hazarded one or two months' wages and lost them; cashiers in two or three banks, tempted as usual, to use money not their own to speculate with; and men about town on the watch for a good chance to "take a flyer."

plural of “investor” — someone who commits capital in order to gain financial returns

From this reading THE AFTERMATH OF A SWINDLE Out of all the many confiding investors who were robbed by Weston & Hill, only a few need be mentioned.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading There were others entitled to less consideration,--clerks in stores who, bitten by the gambling instinct, hazarded one or two months' wages and lost them; cashiers in two or three banks, tempted as usual, to use money not their own to speculate with; and men about town on the watch for a good chance to "take a flyer."

no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered

From this reading The widow whose only aid in the battle for existence was the scanty earnings of her child in the office of those two sharpers, was perhaps the most pitiful one, for she lost every dollar that stood between her and the poorhouse.

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 THE AFTERMATH OF A SWINDLE Out of all the many confiding investors who were robbed by Weston & Hill, only a few need be mentioned.

the force of workers available

From this reading There were others entitled to less consideration,--clerks in stores who, bitten by the gambling instinct, hazarded one or two months' wages and lost them; cashiers in two or three banks, tempted as usual, to use money not their own to speculate with; and men about town on the watch for a good chance to "take a flyer."

past form of “mention” — make reference to

From this reading THE AFTERMATH OF A SWINDLE Out of all the many confiding investors who were robbed by Weston & Hill, only a few need be mentioned.

having or showing no mercy

From this reading Weston, a merciless wolf in sheep's clothing, a pew-holder in her church and plausible hypocrite, who talked the golden rule, but belonged to Satan's host, easily duped her by his professions, and worse than that, gave her no possible chance of escape.

plural of “method” — a way of doing something, especially a systematic way; implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps)

From this reading Winn's aunt, Mrs. Converse, was the most flagrant case of pure theft, for she was deceived through the vilest of all methods, a religious one.

the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender

From this reading There were others entitled to less consideration,--clerks in stores who, bitten by the gambling instinct, hazarded one or two months' wages and lost them; cashiers in two or three banks, tempted as usual, to use money not their own to speculate with; and men about town on the watch for a good chance to "take a flyer."

plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year

From this reading There were others entitled to less consideration,--clerks in stores who, bitten by the gambling instinct, hazarded one or two months' wages and lost them; cashiers in two or three banks, tempted as usual, to use money not their own to speculate with; and men about town on the watch for a good chance to "take a flyer."

used to form the superlative

From this reading Winn's aunt, Mrs. Converse, was the most flagrant case of pure theft, for she was deceived through the vilest of all methods, a religious one.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading Winn's aunt, Mrs. Converse, was the most flagrant case of pure theft, for she was deceived through the vilest of all methods, a religious one.

a condition requiring relief

From this reading THE AFTERMATH OF A SWINDLE Out of all the many confiding investors who were robbed by Weston & Hill, only a few need be mentioned.

not any; not one

From this reading Weston, a merciless wolf in sheep's clothing, a pew-holder in her church and plausible hypocrite, who talked the golden rule, but belonged to Satan's host, easily duped her by his professions, and worse than that, gave her no possible chance of escape.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading There were others entitled to less consideration,--clerks in stores who, bitten by the gambling instinct, hazarded one or two months' wages and lost them; cashiers in two or three banks, tempted as usual, to use money not their own to speculate with; and men about town on the watch for a good chance to "take a flyer."

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE AFTERMATH OF A SWINDLE Out of all the many confiding investors who were robbed by Weston & Hill, only a few need be mentioned.

place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading The widow whose only aid in the battle for existence was the scanty earnings of her child in the office of those two sharpers, was perhaps the most pitiful one, for she lost every dollar that stood between her and the poorhouse.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading There were others entitled to less consideration,--clerks in stores who, bitten by the gambling instinct, hazarded one or two months' wages and lost them; cashiers in two or three banks, tempted as usual, to use money not their own to speculate with; and men about town on the watch for a good chance to "take a flyer."

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Winn's aunt, Mrs. Converse, was the most flagrant case of pure theft, for she was deceived through the vilest of all methods, a religious one.

and nothing more

From this reading THE AFTERMATH OF A SWINDLE Out of all the many confiding investors who were robbed by Weston & Hill, only a few need be mentioned.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading There were others entitled to less consideration,--clerks in stores who, bitten by the gambling instinct, hazarded one or two months' wages and lost them; cashiers in two or three banks, tempted as usual, to use money not their own to speculate with; and men about town on the watch for a good chance to "take a flyer."

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading There were others entitled to less consideration,--clerks in stores who, bitten by the gambling instinct, hazarded one or two months' wages and lost them; cashiers in two or three banks, tempted as usual, to use money not their own to speculate with; and men about town on the watch for a good chance to "take a flyer."

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading THE AFTERMATH OF A SWINDLE Out of all the many confiding investors who were robbed by Weston & Hill, only a few need be mentioned.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading There were others entitled to less consideration,--clerks in stores who, bitten by the gambling instinct, hazarded one or two months' wages and lost them; cashiers in two or three banks, tempted as usual, to use money not their own to speculate with; and men about town on the watch for a good chance to "take a flyer."

by chance

From this reading The widow whose only aid in the battle for existence was the scanty earnings of her child in the office of those two sharpers, was perhaps the most pitiful one, for she lost every dollar that stood between her and the poorhouse.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Weston, a merciless wolf in sheep's clothing, a pew-holder in her church and plausible hypocrite, who talked the golden rule, but belonged to Satan's host, easily duped her by his professions, and worse than that, gave her no possible chance of escape.

inspiring mixed contempt and pity

From this reading The widow whose only aid in the battle for existence was the scanty earnings of her child in the office of those two sharpers, was perhaps the most pitiful one, for she lost every dollar that stood between her and the poorhouse.

apparently reasonable and credible, and therefore convincing

From this reading Weston, a merciless wolf in sheep's clothing, a pew-holder in her church and plausible hypocrite, who talked the golden rule, but belonged to Satan's host, easily duped her by his professions, and worse than that, gave her no possible chance of escape.

an establishment maintained at public expense in order to provide housing for the poor and homeless

From this reading The widow whose only aid in the battle for existence was the scanty earnings of her child in the office of those two sharpers, was perhaps the most pitiful one, for she lost every dollar that stood between her and the poorhouse.

capable of happening or existing

From this reading Weston, a merciless wolf in sheep's clothing, a pew-holder in her church and plausible hypocrite, who talked the golden rule, but belonged to Satan's host, easily duped her by his professions, and worse than that, gave her no possible chance of escape.

plural of “profession” — the body of people in a learned occupation

From this reading Weston, a merciless wolf in sheep's clothing, a pew-holder in her church and plausible hypocrite, who talked the golden rule, but belonged to Satan's host, easily duped her by his professions, and worse than that, gave her no possible chance of escape.

free of extraneous elements of any kind

From this reading Winn's aunt, Mrs. Converse, was the most flagrant case of pure theft, for she was deceived through the vilest of all methods, a religious one.

concerned with sacred matters or religion or the church

From this reading Winn's aunt, Mrs. Converse, was the most flagrant case of pure theft, for she was deceived through the vilest of all methods, a religious one.

inflected form of “rob” — take something away by force or without the consent of the owner

From this reading THE AFTERMATH OF A SWINDLE Out of all the many confiding investors who were robbed by Weston & Hill, only a few need be mentioned.

a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior

From this reading Weston, a merciless wolf in sheep's clothing, a pew-holder in her church and plausible hypocrite, who talked the golden rule, but belonged to Satan's host, easily duped her by his professions, and worse than that, gave her no possible chance of escape.

possessive form of “satan” — (Judeo-Christian and Islamic religions) chief spirit of evil and adversary of God; tempter of mankind; master of Hell

From this reading Weston, a merciless wolf in sheep's clothing, a pew-holder in her church and plausible hypocrite, who talked the golden rule, but belonged to Satan's host, easily duped her by his professions, and worse than that, gave her no possible chance of escape.

lacking in magnitude or quantity

From this reading The widow whose only aid in the battle for existence was the scanty earnings of her child in the office of those two sharpers, was perhaps the most pitiful one, for she lost every dollar that stood between her and the poorhouse.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The widow whose only aid in the battle for existence was the scanty earnings of her child in the office of those two sharpers, was perhaps the most pitiful one, for she lost every dollar that stood between her and the poorhouse.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Winn's aunt, Mrs. Converse, was the most flagrant case of pure theft, for she was deceived through the vilest of all methods, a religious one.

possessive form of “sheep” — woolly usually horned ruminant mammal related to the goat

From this reading Weston, a merciless wolf in sheep's clothing, a pew-holder in her church and plausible hypocrite, who talked the golden rule, but belonged to Satan's host, easily duped her by his professions, and worse than that, gave her no possible chance of escape.

to believe especially on uncertain or tentative grounds

From this reading There were others entitled to less consideration,--clerks in stores who, bitten by the gambling instinct, hazarded one or two months' wages and lost them; cashiers in two or three banks, tempted as usual, to use money not their own to speculate with; and men about town on the watch for a good chance to "take a flyer."

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading The widow whose only aid in the battle for existence was the scanty earnings of her child in the office of those two sharpers, was perhaps the most pitiful one, for she lost every dollar that stood between her and the poorhouse.

plural of “store” — a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services

From this reading There were others entitled to less consideration,--clerks in stores who, bitten by the gambling instinct, hazarded one or two months' wages and lost them; cashiers in two or three banks, tempted as usual, to use money not their own to speculate with; and men about town on the watch for a good chance to "take a flyer."

deprive of by deceit

From this reading THE AFTERMATH OF A SWINDLE Out of all the many confiding investors who were robbed by Weston & Hill, only a few need be mentioned.

carry out

From this reading There were others entitled to less consideration,--clerks in stores who, bitten by the gambling instinct, hazarded one or two months' wages and lost them; cashiers in two or three banks, tempted as usual, to use money not their own to speculate with; and men about town on the watch for a good chance to "take a flyer."

past form of “talk” — exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading Weston, a merciless wolf in sheep's clothing, a pew-holder in her church and plausible hypocrite, who talked the golden rule, but belonged to Satan's host, easily duped her by his professions, and worse than that, gave her no possible chance of escape.

past form of “tempt” — dispose or incline or entice to

From this reading There were others entitled to less consideration,--clerks in stores who, bitten by the gambling instinct, hazarded one or two months' wages and lost them; cashiers in two or three banks, tempted as usual, to use money not their own to speculate with; and men about town on the watch for a good chance to "take a flyer."

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Weston, a merciless wolf in sheep's clothing, a pew-holder in her church and plausible hypocrite, who talked the golden rule, but belonged to Satan's host, easily duped her by his professions, and worse than that, gave her no possible chance of escape.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Weston, a merciless wolf in sheep's clothing, a pew-holder in her church and plausible hypocrite, who talked the golden rule, but belonged to Satan's host, easily duped her by his professions, and worse than that, gave her no possible chance of escape.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading THE AFTERMATH OF A SWINDLE Out of all the many confiding investors who were robbed by Weston & Hill, only a few need be mentioned.

the act of taking something from someone unlawfully

From this reading Winn's aunt, Mrs. Converse, was the most flagrant case of pure theft, for she was deceived through the vilest of all methods, a religious one.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading There were others entitled to less consideration,--clerks in stores who, bitten by the gambling instinct, hazarded one or two months' wages and lost them; cashiers in two or three banks, tempted as usual, to use money not their own to speculate with; and men about town on the watch for a good chance to "take a flyer."

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading There were others entitled to less consideration,--clerks in stores who, bitten by the gambling instinct, hazarded one or two months' wages and lost them; cashiers in two or three banks, tempted as usual, to use money not their own to speculate with; and men about town on the watch for a good chance to "take a flyer."

in or at that place or location

From this reading There were others entitled to less consideration,--clerks in stores who, bitten by the gambling instinct, hazarded one or two months' wages and lost them; cashiers in two or three banks, tempted as usual, to use money not their own to speculate with; and men about town on the watch for a good chance to "take a flyer."

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading The widow whose only aid in the battle for existence was the scanty earnings of her child in the office of those two sharpers, was perhaps the most pitiful one, for she lost every dollar that stood between her and the poorhouse.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading There were others entitled to less consideration,--clerks in stores who, bitten by the gambling instinct, hazarded one or two months' wages and lost them; cashiers in two or three banks, tempted as usual, to use money not their own to speculate with; and men about town on the watch for a good chance to "take a flyer."

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Winn's aunt, Mrs. Converse, was the most flagrant case of pure theft, for she was deceived through the vilest of all methods, a religious one.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading Weston, a merciless wolf in sheep's clothing, a pew-holder in her church and plausible hypocrite, who talked the golden rule, but belonged to Satan's host, easily duped her by his professions, and worse than that, gave her no possible chance of escape.

an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading There were others entitled to less consideration,--clerks in stores who, bitten by the gambling instinct, hazarded one or two months' wages and lost them; cashiers in two or three banks, tempted as usual, to use money not their own to speculate with; and men about town on the watch for a good chance to "take a flyer."

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading The widow whose only aid in the battle for existence was the scanty earnings of her child in the office of those two sharpers, was perhaps the most pitiful one, for she lost every dollar that stood between her and the poorhouse.

the act of using

From this reading There were others entitled to less consideration,--clerks in stores who, bitten by the gambling instinct, hazarded one or two months' wages and lost them; cashiers in two or three banks, tempted as usual, to use money not their own to speculate with; and men about town on the watch for a good chance to "take a flyer."

occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure

From this reading There were others entitled to less consideration,--clerks in stores who, bitten by the gambling instinct, hazarded one or two months' wages and lost them; cashiers in two or three banks, tempted as usual, to use money not their own to speculate with; and men about town on the watch for a good chance to "take a flyer."

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From this reading Winn's aunt, Mrs. Converse, was the most flagrant case of pure theft, for she was deceived through the vilest of all methods, a religious one.

a recompense for worthy acts or retribution for wrongdoing

From this reading There were others entitled to less consideration,--clerks in stores who, bitten by the gambling instinct, hazarded one or two months' wages and lost them; cashiers in two or three banks, tempted as usual, to use money not their own to speculate with; and men about town on the watch for a good chance to "take a flyer."

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Winn's aunt, Mrs. Converse, was the most flagrant case of pure theft, for she was deceived through the vilest of all methods, a religious one.

look attentively

From this reading There were others entitled to less consideration,--clerks in stores who, bitten by the gambling instinct, hazarded one or two months' wages and lost them; cashiers in two or three banks, tempted as usual, to use money not their own to speculate with; and men about town on the watch for a good chance to "take a flyer."

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading THE AFTERMATH OF A SWINDLE Out of all the many confiding investors who were robbed by Weston & Hill, only a few need be mentioned.

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From this reading THE AFTERMATH OF A SWINDLE Out of all the many confiding investors who were robbed by Weston & Hill, only a few need be mentioned.

which person or people

From this reading THE AFTERMATH OF A SWINDLE Out of all the many confiding investors who were robbed by Weston & Hill, only a few need be mentioned.

belonging to which person

From this reading The widow whose only aid in the battle for existence was the scanty earnings of her child in the office of those two sharpers, was perhaps the most pitiful one, for she lost every dollar that stood between her and the poorhouse.

a woman whose husband is dead especially one who has not remarried

From this reading The widow whose only aid in the battle for existence was the scanty earnings of her child in the office of those two sharpers, was perhaps the most pitiful one, for she lost every dollar that stood between her and the poorhouse.

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From this reading Winn's aunt, Mrs. Converse, was the most flagrant case of pure theft, for she was deceived through the vilest of all methods, a religious one.

in the company of; together with

From this reading There were others entitled to less consideration,--clerks in stores who, bitten by the gambling instinct, hazarded one or two months' wages and lost them; cashiers in two or three banks, tempted as usual, to use money not their own to speculate with; and men about town on the watch for a good chance to "take a flyer."

any of various predatory carnivorous canine mammals of North America and Eurasia that usually hunt in packs

From this reading Weston, a merciless wolf in sheep's clothing, a pew-holder in her church and plausible hypocrite, who talked the golden rule, but belonged to Satan's host, easily duped her by his professions, and worse than that, gave her no possible chance of escape.

(comparative of “bad”) inferior to another in quality or condition or desirability

From this reading Weston, a merciless wolf in sheep's clothing, a pew-holder in her church and plausible hypocrite, who talked the golden rule, but belonged to Satan's host, easily duped her by his professions, and worse than that, gave her no possible chance of escape.