Chapter XXIX

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From this reading The affairs of Mr. John Adrian having been thoroughly investigated, it was found that the tremendous call already made by the liquidators of the Great Blankshire Bank would sweep away so much of his capital that, after clearing off other outstanding liabilities, he would have an income of about £200 a year from all sources wherewith to enjoy himself for the remainder of his days, support his wife, maintain his daughter, and keep a little girl and a dog, that daughter’s _protégés._ Since the crash, however, one item in this catalogue had been removed.

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

From this reading The affairs of Mr. John Adrian having been thoroughly investigated, it was found that the tremendous call already made by the liquidators of the Great Blankshire Bank would sweep away so much of his capital that, after clearing off other outstanding liabilities, he would have an income of about £200 a year from all sources wherewith to enjoy himself for the remainder of his days, support his wife, maintain his daughter, and keep a little girl and a dog, that daughter’s _protégés._ Since the crash, however, one item in this catalogue had been removed.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading The affairs of Mr. John Adrian having been thoroughly investigated, it was found that the tremendous call already made by the liquidators of the Great Blankshire Bank would sweep away so much of his capital that, after clearing off other outstanding liabilities, he would have an income of about £200 a year from all sources wherewith to enjoy himself for the remainder of his days, support his wife, maintain his daughter, and keep a little girl and a dog, that daughter’s _protégés._ Since the crash, however, one item in this catalogue had been removed.

Roman Emperor who was the adoptive son of Trajan; travelled throughout his empire to strengthen its frontiers and encourage learning and architecture; on a visit to Britain in 122 he ordered the construction of Hadrian's Wall (76-138)

From this reading The affairs of Mr. John Adrian having been thoroughly investigated, it was found that the tremendous call already made by the liquidators of the Great Blankshire Bank would sweep away so much of his capital that, after clearing off other outstanding liabilities, he would have an income of about £200 a year from all sources wherewith to enjoy himself for the remainder of his days, support his wife, maintain his daughter, and keep a little girl and a dog, that daughter’s _protégés._ Since the crash, however, one item in this catalogue had been removed.

matters of personal concern

From this reading The affairs of Mr. John Adrian having been thoroughly investigated, it was found that the tremendous call already made by the liquidators of the Great Blankshire Bank would sweep away so much of his capital that, after clearing off other outstanding liabilities, he would have an income of about £200 a year from all sources wherewith to enjoy himself for the remainder of his days, support his wife, maintain his daughter, and keep a little girl and a dog, that daughter’s _protégés._ Since the crash, however, one item in this catalogue had been removed.

later than; following

From this reading The affairs of Mr. John Adrian having been thoroughly investigated, it was found that the tremendous call already made by the liquidators of the Great Blankshire Bank would sweep away so much of his capital that, after clearing off other outstanding liabilities, he would have an income of about £200 a year from all sources wherewith to enjoy himself for the remainder of his days, support his wife, maintain his daughter, and keep a little girl and a dog, that daughter’s _protégés._ Since the crash, however, one item in this catalogue had been removed.

(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 affairs of Mr. John Adrian having been thoroughly investigated, it was found that the tremendous call already made by the liquidators of the Great Blankshire Bank would sweep away so much of his capital that, after clearing off other outstanding liabilities, he would have an income of about £200 a year from all sources wherewith to enjoy himself for the remainder of his days, support his wife, maintain his daughter, and keep a little girl and a dog, that daughter’s _protégés._ Since the crash, however, one item in this catalogue had been removed.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading The affairs of Mr. John Adrian having been thoroughly investigated, it was found that the tremendous call already made by the liquidators of the Great Blankshire Bank would sweep away so much of his capital that, after clearing off other outstanding liabilities, he would have an income of about £200 a year from all sources wherewith to enjoy himself for the remainder of his days, support his wife, maintain his daughter, and keep a little girl and a dog, that daughter’s _protégés._ Since the crash, however, one item in this catalogue had been removed.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading The affairs of Mr. John Adrian having been thoroughly investigated, it was found that the tremendous call already made by the liquidators of the Great Blankshire Bank would sweep away so much of his capital that, after clearing off other outstanding liabilities, he would have an income of about £200 a year from all sources wherewith to enjoy himself for the remainder of his days, support his wife, maintain his daughter, and keep a little girl and a dog, that daughter’s _protégés._ Since the crash, however, one item in this catalogue had been removed.

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

From this reading The affairs of Mr. John Adrian having been thoroughly investigated, it was found that the tremendous call already made by the liquidators of the Great Blankshire Bank would sweep away so much of his capital that, after clearing off other outstanding liabilities, he would have an income of about £200 a year from all sources wherewith to enjoy himself for the remainder of his days, support his wife, maintain his daughter, and keep a little girl and a dog, that daughter’s _protégés._ Since the crash, however, one item in this catalogue had been removed.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading The affairs of Mr. John Adrian having been thoroughly investigated, it was found that the tremendous call already made by the liquidators of the Great Blankshire Bank would sweep away so much of his capital that, after clearing off other outstanding liabilities, he would have an income of about £200 a year from all sources wherewith to enjoy himself for the remainder of his days, support his wife, maintain his daughter, and keep a little girl and a dog, that daughter’s _protégés._ Since the crash, however, one item in this catalogue had been removed.

sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)

From this reading The affairs of Mr. John Adrian having been thoroughly investigated, it was found that the tremendous call already made by the liquidators of the Great Blankshire Bank would sweep away so much of his capital that, after clearing off other outstanding liabilities, he would have an income of about £200 a year from all sources wherewith to enjoy himself for the remainder of his days, support his wife, maintain his daughter, and keep a little girl and a dog, that daughter’s _protégés._ Since the crash, however, one item in this catalogue had been removed.

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

From this reading Marston and Ruth were discussing the future together one morning, and naturally Gertie’s unfortunate position had to be considered.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The affairs of Mr. John Adrian having been thoroughly investigated, it was found that the tremendous call already made by the liquidators of the Great Blankshire Bank would sweep away so much of his capital that, after clearing off other outstanding liabilities, he would have an income of about £200 a year from all sources wherewith to enjoy himself for the remainder of his days, support his wife, maintain his daughter, and keep a little girl and a dog, that daughter’s _protégés._ Since the crash, however, one item in this catalogue had been removed.

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From this reading The affairs of Mr. John Adrian having been thoroughly investigated, it was found that the tremendous call already made by the liquidators of the Great Blankshire Bank would sweep away so much of his capital that, after clearing off other outstanding liabilities, he would have an income of about £200 a year from all sources wherewith to enjoy himself for the remainder of his days, support his wife, maintain his daughter, and keep a little girl and a dog, that daughter’s _protégés._ Since the crash, however, one item in this catalogue had been removed.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The affairs of Mr. John Adrian having been thoroughly investigated, it was found that the tremendous call already made by the liquidators of the Great Blankshire Bank would sweep away so much of his capital that, after clearing off other outstanding liabilities, he would have an income of about £200 a year from all sources wherewith to enjoy himself for the remainder of his days, support his wife, maintain his daughter, and keep a little girl and a dog, that daughter’s _protégés._ Since the crash, however, one item in this catalogue had been removed.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading The affairs of Mr. John Adrian having been thoroughly investigated, it was found that the tremendous call already made by the liquidators of the Great Blankshire Bank would sweep away so much of his capital that, after clearing off other outstanding liabilities, he would have an income of about £200 a year from all sources wherewith to enjoy himself for the remainder of his days, support his wife, maintain his daughter, and keep a little girl and a dog, that daughter’s _protégés._ Since the crash, however, one item in this catalogue had been removed.

assets available for use in the production of further assets

From this reading The affairs of Mr. John Adrian having been thoroughly investigated, it was found that the tremendous call already made by the liquidators of the Great Blankshire Bank would sweep away so much of his capital that, after clearing off other outstanding liabilities, he would have an income of about £200 a year from all sources wherewith to enjoy himself for the remainder of his days, support his wife, maintain his daughter, and keep a little girl and a dog, that daughter’s _protégés._ Since the crash, however, one item in this catalogue had been removed.

make an itemized list or catalog of; classify

From this reading The affairs of Mr. John Adrian having been thoroughly investigated, it was found that the tremendous call already made by the liquidators of the Great Blankshire Bank would sweep away so much of his capital that, after clearing off other outstanding liabilities, he would have an income of about £200 a year from all sources wherewith to enjoy himself for the remainder of his days, support his wife, maintain his daughter, and keep a little girl and a dog, that daughter’s _protégés._ Since the crash, however, one item in this catalogue had been removed.

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

From this reading MARSTON GOES TO CHURCH.

a tract of land with few or no trees in the middle of a wooded area

From this reading The affairs of Mr. John Adrian having been thoroughly investigated, it was found that the tremendous call already made by the liquidators of the Great Blankshire Bank would sweep away so much of his capital that, after clearing off other outstanding liabilities, he would have an income of about £200 a year from all sources wherewith to enjoy himself for the remainder of his days, support his wife, maintain his daughter, and keep a little girl and a dog, that daughter’s _protégés._ Since the crash, however, one item in this catalogue had been removed.

carefully weighed

From this reading Marston and Ruth were discussing the future together one morning, and naturally Gertie’s unfortunate position had to be considered.

fall or come down violently

From this reading The affairs of Mr. John Adrian having been thoroughly investigated, it was found that the tremendous call already made by the liquidators of the Great Blankshire Bank would sweep away so much of his capital that, after clearing off other outstanding liabilities, he would have an income of about £200 a year from all sources wherewith to enjoy himself for the remainder of his days, support his wife, maintain his daughter, and keep a little girl and a dog, that daughter’s _protégés._ Since the crash, however, one item in this catalogue had been removed.

a female human offspring

From this reading The affairs of Mr. John Adrian having been thoroughly investigated, it was found that the tremendous call already made by the liquidators of the Great Blankshire Bank would sweep away so much of his capital that, after clearing off other outstanding liabilities, he would have an income of about £200 a year from all sources wherewith to enjoy himself for the remainder of his days, support his wife, maintain his daughter, and keep a little girl and a dog, that daughter’s _protégés._ Since the crash, however, one item in this catalogue had been removed.

possessive form of “daughter” — a female human offspring

From this reading The affairs of Mr. John Adrian having been thoroughly investigated, it was found that the tremendous call already made by the liquidators of the Great Blankshire Bank would sweep away so much of his capital that, after clearing off other outstanding liabilities, he would have an income of about £200 a year from all sources wherewith to enjoy himself for the remainder of his days, support his wife, maintain his daughter, and keep a little girl and a dog, that daughter’s _protégés._ Since the crash, however, one item in this catalogue had been removed.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading The affairs of Mr. John Adrian having been thoroughly investigated, it was found that the tremendous call already made by the liquidators of the Great Blankshire Bank would sweep away so much of his capital that, after clearing off other outstanding liabilities, he would have an income of about £200 a year from all sources wherewith to enjoy himself for the remainder of his days, support his wife, maintain his daughter, and keep a little girl and a dog, that daughter’s _protégés._ Since the crash, however, one item in this catalogue had been removed.

-ing form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing

From this reading Marston and Ruth were discussing the future together one morning, and naturally Gertie’s unfortunate position had to be considered.

a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds

From this reading The affairs of Mr. John Adrian having been thoroughly investigated, it was found that the tremendous call already made by the liquidators of the Great Blankshire Bank would sweep away so much of his capital that, after clearing off other outstanding liabilities, he would have an income of about £200 a year from all sources wherewith to enjoy himself for the remainder of his days, support his wife, maintain his daughter, and keep a little girl and a dog, that daughter’s _protégés._ Since the crash, however, one item in this catalogue had been removed.

King of England and Ireland in 1936; his marriage to Wallis Warfield Simpson created a constitutional crisis leading to his abdication (1894-1972)

From this reading Mr. Edward Marston had very generously offered to take Ruth off her father’s hands.

derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in

From this reading The affairs of Mr. John Adrian having been thoroughly investigated, it was found that the tremendous call already made by the liquidators of the Great Blankshire Bank would sweep away so much of his capital that, after clearing off other outstanding liabilities, he would have an income of about £200 a year from all sources wherewith to enjoy himself for the remainder of his days, support his wife, maintain his daughter, and keep a little girl and a dog, that daughter’s _protégés._ Since the crash, however, one item in this catalogue had been removed.

possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading Mr. Edward Marston had very generously offered to take Ruth off her father’s hands.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The affairs of Mr. John Adrian having been thoroughly investigated, it was found that the tremendous call already made by the liquidators of the Great Blankshire Bank would sweep away so much of his capital that, after clearing off other outstanding liabilities, he would have an income of about £200 a year from all sources wherewith to enjoy himself for the remainder of his days, support his wife, maintain his daughter, and keep a little girl and a dog, that daughter’s _protégés._ Since the crash, however, one item in this catalogue had been removed.

set up or found

From this reading The affairs of Mr. John Adrian having been thoroughly investigated, it was found that the tremendous call already made by the liquidators of the Great Blankshire Bank would sweep away so much of his capital that, after clearing off other outstanding liabilities, he would have an income of about £200 a year from all sources wherewith to enjoy himself for the remainder of his days, support his wife, maintain his daughter, and keep a little girl and a dog, that daughter’s _protégés._ Since the crash, however, one item in this catalogue had been removed.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The affairs of Mr. John Adrian having been thoroughly investigated, it was found that the tremendous call already made by the liquidators of the Great Blankshire Bank would sweep away so much of his capital that, after clearing off other outstanding liabilities, he would have an income of about £200 a year from all sources wherewith to enjoy himself for the remainder of his days, support his wife, maintain his daughter, and keep a little girl and a dog, that daughter’s _protégés._ Since the crash, however, one item in this catalogue had been removed.

yet to be or coming

From this reading Marston and Ruth were discussing the future together one morning, and naturally Gertie’s unfortunate position had to be considered.

in a generous manner

From this reading Mr. Edward Marston had very generously offered to take Ruth off her father’s hands.

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From this reading Marston and Ruth were discussing the future together one morning, and naturally Gertie’s unfortunate position had to be considered.

a young female

From this reading The affairs of Mr. John Adrian having been thoroughly investigated, it was found that the tremendous call already made by the liquidators of the Great Blankshire Bank would sweep away so much of his capital that, after clearing off other outstanding liabilities, he would have an income of about £200 a year from all sources wherewith to enjoy himself for the remainder of his days, support his wife, maintain his daughter, and keep a little girl and a dog, that daughter’s _protégés._ Since the crash, however, one item in this catalogue had been removed.

plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)

From this reading MARSTON GOES TO CHURCH.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading The affairs of Mr. John Adrian having been thoroughly investigated, it was found that the tremendous call already made by the liquidators of the Great Blankshire Bank would sweep away so much of his capital that, after clearing off other outstanding liabilities, he would have an income of about £200 a year from all sources wherewith to enjoy himself for the remainder of his days, support his wife, maintain his daughter, and keep a little girl and a dog, that daughter’s _protégés._ Since the crash, however, one item in this catalogue had been removed.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading The affairs of Mr. John Adrian having been thoroughly investigated, it was found that the tremendous call already made by the liquidators of the Great Blankshire Bank would sweep away so much of his capital that, after clearing off other outstanding liabilities, he would have an income of about £200 a year from all sources wherewith to enjoy himself for the remainder of his days, support his wife, maintain his daughter, and keep a little girl and a dog, that daughter’s _protégés._ Since the crash, however, one item in this catalogue had been removed.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading Mr. Edward Marston had very generously offered to take Ruth off her father’s hands.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading The affairs of Mr. John Adrian having been thoroughly investigated, it was found that the tremendous call already made by the liquidators of the Great Blankshire Bank would sweep away so much of his capital that, after clearing off other outstanding liabilities, he would have an income of about £200 a year from all sources wherewith to enjoy himself for the remainder of his days, support his wife, maintain his daughter, and keep a little girl and a dog, that daughter’s _protégés._ Since the crash, however, one item in this catalogue had been removed.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading The affairs of Mr. John Adrian having been thoroughly investigated, it was found that the tremendous call already made by the liquidators of the Great Blankshire Bank would sweep away so much of his capital that, after clearing off other outstanding liabilities, he would have an income of about £200 a year from all sources wherewith to enjoy himself for the remainder of his days, support his wife, maintain his daughter, and keep a little girl and a dog, that daughter’s _protégés._ Since the crash, however, one item in this catalogue had been removed.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading The affairs of Mr. John Adrian having been thoroughly investigated, it was found that the tremendous call already made by the liquidators of the Great Blankshire Bank would sweep away so much of his capital that, after clearing off other outstanding liabilities, he would have an income of about £200 a year from all sources wherewith to enjoy himself for the remainder of his days, support his wife, maintain his daughter, and keep a little girl and a dog, that daughter’s _protégés._ Since the crash, however, one item in this catalogue had been removed.

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

From this reading Mr. Edward Marston had very generously offered to take Ruth off her father’s hands.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading The affairs of Mr. John Adrian having been thoroughly investigated, it was found that the tremendous call already made by the liquidators of the Great Blankshire Bank would sweep away so much of his capital that, after clearing off other outstanding liabilities, he would have an income of about £200 a year from all sources wherewith to enjoy himself for the remainder of his days, support his wife, maintain his daughter, and keep a little girl and a dog, that daughter’s _protégés._ Since the crash, however, one item in this catalogue had been removed.

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

From this reading The affairs of Mr. John Adrian having been thoroughly investigated, it was found that the tremendous call already made by the liquidators of the Great Blankshire Bank would sweep away so much of his capital that, after clearing off other outstanding liabilities, he would have an income of about £200 a year from all sources wherewith to enjoy himself for the remainder of his days, support his wife, maintain his daughter, and keep a little girl and a dog, that daughter’s _protégés._ Since the crash, however, one item in this catalogue had been removed.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading The affairs of Mr. John Adrian having been thoroughly investigated, it was found that the tremendous call already made by the liquidators of the Great Blankshire Bank would sweep away so much of his capital that, after clearing off other outstanding liabilities, he would have an income of about £200 a year from all sources wherewith to enjoy himself for the remainder of his days, support his wife, maintain his daughter, and keep a little girl and a dog, that daughter’s _protégés._ Since the crash, however, one item in this catalogue had been removed.

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

From this reading The affairs of Mr. John Adrian having been thoroughly investigated, it was found that the tremendous call already made by the liquidators of the Great Blankshire Bank would sweep away so much of his capital that, after clearing off other outstanding liabilities, he would have an income of about £200 a year from all sources wherewith to enjoy himself for the remainder of his days, support his wife, maintain his daughter, and keep a little girl and a dog, that daughter’s _protégés._ Since the crash, however, one item in this catalogue had been removed.

the financial gain (earned or unearned) accruing over a given period of time

From this reading The affairs of Mr. John Adrian having been thoroughly investigated, it was found that the tremendous call already made by the liquidators of the Great Blankshire Bank would sweep away so much of his capital that, after clearing off other outstanding liabilities, he would have an income of about £200 a year from all sources wherewith to enjoy himself for the remainder of his days, support his wife, maintain his daughter, and keep a little girl and a dog, that daughter’s _protégés._ Since the crash, however, one item in this catalogue had been removed.

past form of “investigate” — investigate scientifically

From this reading The affairs of Mr. John Adrian having been thoroughly investigated, it was found that the tremendous call already made by the liquidators of the Great Blankshire Bank would sweep away so much of his capital that, after clearing off other outstanding liabilities, he would have an income of about £200 a year from all sources wherewith to enjoy himself for the remainder of his days, support his wife, maintain his daughter, and keep a little girl and a dog, that daughter’s _protégés._ Since the crash, however, one item in this catalogue had been removed.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The affairs of Mr. John Adrian having been thoroughly investigated, it was found that the tremendous call already made by the liquidators of the Great Blankshire Bank would sweep away so much of his capital that, after clearing off other outstanding liabilities, he would have an income of about £200 a year from all sources wherewith to enjoy himself for the remainder of his days, support his wife, maintain his daughter, and keep a little girl and a dog, that daughter’s _protégés._ Since the crash, however, one item in this catalogue had been removed.

a distinct part that can be specified separately in a group of things that could be enumerated on a list

From this reading The affairs of Mr. John Adrian having been thoroughly investigated, it was found that the tremendous call already made by the liquidators of the Great Blankshire Bank would sweep away so much of his capital that, after clearing off other outstanding liabilities, he would have an income of about £200 a year from all sources wherewith to enjoy himself for the remainder of his days, support his wife, maintain his daughter, and keep a little girl and a dog, that daughter’s _protégés._ Since the crash, however, one item in this catalogue had been removed.

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading The affairs of Mr. John Adrian having been thoroughly investigated, it was found that the tremendous call already made by the liquidators of the Great Blankshire Bank would sweep away so much of his capital that, after clearing off other outstanding liabilities, he would have an income of about £200 a year from all sources wherewith to enjoy himself for the remainder of his days, support his wife, maintain his daughter, and keep a little girl and a dog, that daughter’s _protégés._ Since the crash, however, one item in this catalogue had been removed.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading The affairs of Mr. John Adrian having been thoroughly investigated, it was found that the tremendous call already made by the liquidators of the Great Blankshire Bank would sweep away so much of his capital that, after clearing off other outstanding liabilities, he would have an income of about £200 a year from all sources wherewith to enjoy himself for the remainder of his days, support his wife, maintain his daughter, and keep a little girl and a dog, that daughter’s _protégés._ Since the crash, however, one item in this catalogue had been removed.

anything that is owed to someone else

From this reading The affairs of Mr. John Adrian having been thoroughly investigated, it was found that the tremendous call already made by the liquidators of the Great Blankshire Bank would sweep away so much of his capital that, after clearing off other outstanding liabilities, he would have an income of about £200 a year from all sources wherewith to enjoy himself for the remainder of his days, support his wife, maintain his daughter, and keep a little girl and a dog, that daughter’s _protégés._ Since the crash, however, one item in this catalogue had been removed.

plural of “liquidator” — a criminal who commits homicide (who performs the unlawful premeditated killing of another human being)

From this reading The affairs of Mr. John Adrian having been thoroughly investigated, it was found that the tremendous call already made by the liquidators of the Great Blankshire Bank would sweep away so much of his capital that, after clearing off other outstanding liabilities, he would have an income of about £200 a year from all sources wherewith to enjoy himself for the remainder of his days, support his wife, maintain his daughter, and keep a little girl and a dog, that daughter’s _protégés._ Since the crash, however, one item in this catalogue had been removed.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading The affairs of Mr. John Adrian having been thoroughly investigated, it was found that the tremendous call already made by the liquidators of the Great Blankshire Bank would sweep away so much of his capital that, after clearing off other outstanding liabilities, he would have an income of about £200 a year from all sources wherewith to enjoy himself for the remainder of his days, support his wife, maintain his daughter, and keep a little girl and a dog, that daughter’s _protégés._ Since the crash, however, one item in this catalogue had been removed.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading The affairs of Mr. John Adrian having been thoroughly investigated, it was found that the tremendous call already made by the liquidators of the Great Blankshire Bank would sweep away so much of his capital that, after clearing off other outstanding liabilities, he would have an income of about £200 a year from all sources wherewith to enjoy himself for the remainder of his days, support his wife, maintain his daughter, and keep a little girl and a dog, that daughter’s _protégés._ Since the crash, however, one item in this catalogue had been removed.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading The affairs of Mr. John Adrian having been thoroughly investigated, it was found that the tremendous call already made by the liquidators of the Great Blankshire Bank would sweep away so much of his capital that, after clearing off other outstanding liabilities, he would have an income of about £200 a year from all sources wherewith to enjoy himself for the remainder of his days, support his wife, maintain his daughter, and keep a little girl and a dog, that daughter’s _protégés._ Since the crash, however, one item in this catalogue had been removed.

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From this reading MARSTON GOES TO CHURCH.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading Marston and Ruth were discussing the future together one morning, and naturally Gertie’s unfortunate position had to be considered.

a form of address for a man

From this reading MR.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading The affairs of Mr. John Adrian having been thoroughly investigated, it was found that the tremendous call already made by the liquidators of the Great Blankshire Bank would sweep away so much of his capital that, after clearing off other outstanding liabilities, he would have an income of about £200 a year from all sources wherewith to enjoy himself for the remainder of his days, support his wife, maintain his daughter, and keep a little girl and a dog, that daughter’s _protégés._ Since the crash, however, one item in this catalogue had been removed.

as might be expected

From this reading Marston and Ruth were discussing the future together one morning, and naturally Gertie’s unfortunate position had to be considered.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The affairs of Mr. John Adrian having been thoroughly investigated, it was found that the tremendous call already made by the liquidators of the Great Blankshire Bank would sweep away so much of his capital that, after clearing off other outstanding liabilities, he would have an income of about £200 a year from all sources wherewith to enjoy himself for the remainder of his days, support his wife, maintain his daughter, and keep a little girl and a dog, that daughter’s _protégés._ Since the crash, however, one item in this catalogue had been removed.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading The affairs of Mr. John Adrian having been thoroughly investigated, it was found that the tremendous call already made by the liquidators of the Great Blankshire Bank would sweep away so much of his capital that, after clearing off other outstanding liabilities, he would have an income of about £200 a year from all sources wherewith to enjoy himself for the remainder of his days, support his wife, maintain his daughter, and keep a little girl and a dog, that daughter’s _protégés._ Since the crash, however, one item in this catalogue had been removed.

past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish

From this reading Mr. Edward Marston had very generously offered to take Ruth off her father’s hands.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading The affairs of Mr. John Adrian having been thoroughly investigated, it was found that the tremendous call already made by the liquidators of the Great Blankshire Bank would sweep away so much of his capital that, after clearing off other outstanding liabilities, he would have an income of about £200 a year from all sources wherewith to enjoy himself for the remainder of his days, support his wife, maintain his daughter, and keep a little girl and a dog, that daughter’s _protégés._ Since the crash, however, one item in this catalogue had been removed.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading The affairs of Mr. John Adrian having been thoroughly investigated, it was found that the tremendous call already made by the liquidators of the Great Blankshire Bank would sweep away so much of his capital that, after clearing off other outstanding liabilities, he would have an income of about £200 a year from all sources wherewith to enjoy himself for the remainder of his days, support his wife, maintain his daughter, and keep a little girl and a dog, that daughter’s _protégés._ Since the crash, however, one item in this catalogue had been removed.

distinguished from others in excellence

From this reading The affairs of Mr. John Adrian having been thoroughly investigated, it was found that the tremendous call already made by the liquidators of the Great Blankshire Bank would sweep away so much of his capital that, after clearing off other outstanding liabilities, he would have an income of about £200 a year from all sources wherewith to enjoy himself for the remainder of his days, support his wife, maintain his daughter, and keep a little girl and a dog, that daughter’s _protégés._ Since the crash, however, one item in this catalogue had been removed.

the particular portion of space occupied by something

From this reading Marston and Ruth were discussing the future together one morning, and naturally Gertie’s unfortunate position had to be considered.

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From this reading The affairs of Mr. John Adrian having been thoroughly investigated, it was found that the tremendous call already made by the liquidators of the Great Blankshire Bank would sweep away so much of his capital that, after clearing off other outstanding liabilities, he would have an income of about £200 a year from all sources wherewith to enjoy himself for the remainder of his days, support his wife, maintain his daughter, and keep a little girl and a dog, that daughter’s _protégés._ Since the crash, however, one item in this catalogue had been removed.

something left after other parts have been taken away

From this reading The affairs of Mr. John Adrian having been thoroughly investigated, it was found that the tremendous call already made by the liquidators of the Great Blankshire Bank would sweep away so much of his capital that, after clearing off other outstanding liabilities, he would have an income of about £200 a year from all sources wherewith to enjoy himself for the remainder of his days, support his wife, maintain his daughter, and keep a little girl and a dog, that daughter’s _protégés._ Since the crash, however, one item in this catalogue had been removed.

separated in relationship by a given degree of descent

From this reading The affairs of Mr. John Adrian having been thoroughly investigated, it was found that the tremendous call already made by the liquidators of the Great Blankshire Bank would sweep away so much of his capital that, after clearing off other outstanding liabilities, he would have an income of about £200 a year from all sources wherewith to enjoy himself for the remainder of his days, support his wife, maintain his daughter, and keep a little girl and a dog, that daughter’s _protégés._ Since the crash, however, one item in this catalogue had been removed.

United States professional baseball player famous for hitting home runs (1895-1948)

From this reading Mr. Edward Marston had very generously offered to take Ruth off her father’s hands.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading The affairs of Mr. John Adrian having been thoroughly investigated, it was found that the tremendous call already made by the liquidators of the Great Blankshire Bank would sweep away so much of his capital that, after clearing off other outstanding liabilities, he would have an income of about £200 a year from all sources wherewith to enjoy himself for the remainder of his days, support his wife, maintain his daughter, and keep a little girl and a dog, that daughter’s _protégés._ Since the crash, however, one item in this catalogue had been removed.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading The affairs of Mr. John Adrian having been thoroughly investigated, it was found that the tremendous call already made by the liquidators of the Great Blankshire Bank would sweep away so much of his capital that, after clearing off other outstanding liabilities, he would have an income of about £200 a year from all sources wherewith to enjoy himself for the remainder of his days, support his wife, maintain his daughter, and keep a little girl and a dog, that daughter’s _protégés._ Since the crash, however, one item in this catalogue had been removed.

plural of “source” — the place where something begins, where it springs into being

From this reading The affairs of Mr. John Adrian having been thoroughly investigated, it was found that the tremendous call already made by the liquidators of the Great Blankshire Bank would sweep away so much of his capital that, after clearing off other outstanding liabilities, he would have an income of about £200 a year from all sources wherewith to enjoy himself for the remainder of his days, support his wife, maintain his daughter, and keep a little girl and a dog, that daughter’s _protégés._ Since the crash, however, one item in this catalogue had been removed.

the activity of providing for or maintaining by supplying with money or necessities

From this reading The affairs of Mr. John Adrian having been thoroughly investigated, it was found that the tremendous call already made by the liquidators of the Great Blankshire Bank would sweep away so much of his capital that, after clearing off other outstanding liabilities, he would have an income of about £200 a year from all sources wherewith to enjoy himself for the remainder of his days, support his wife, maintain his daughter, and keep a little girl and a dog, that daughter’s _protégés._ Since the crash, however, one item in this catalogue had been removed.

sweep across or over

From this reading The affairs of Mr. John Adrian having been thoroughly investigated, it was found that the tremendous call already made by the liquidators of the Great Blankshire Bank would sweep away so much of his capital that, after clearing off other outstanding liabilities, he would have an income of about £200 a year from all sources wherewith to enjoy himself for the remainder of his days, support his wife, maintain his daughter, and keep a little girl and a dog, that daughter’s _protégés._ Since the crash, however, one item in this catalogue had been removed.

carry out

From this reading Mr. Edward Marston had very generously offered to take Ruth off her father’s hands.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The affairs of Mr. John Adrian having been thoroughly investigated, it was found that the tremendous call already made by the liquidators of the Great Blankshire Bank would sweep away so much of his capital that, after clearing off other outstanding liabilities, he would have an income of about £200 a year from all sources wherewith to enjoy himself for the remainder of his days, support his wife, maintain his daughter, and keep a little girl and a dog, that daughter’s _protégés._ Since the crash, however, one item in this catalogue had been removed.

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

From this reading The affairs of Mr. John Adrian having been thoroughly investigated, it was found that the tremendous call already made by the liquidators of the Great Blankshire Bank would sweep away so much of his capital that, after clearing off other outstanding liabilities, he would have an income of about £200 a year from all sources wherewith to enjoy himself for the remainder of his days, support his wife, maintain his daughter, and keep a little girl and a dog, that daughter’s _protégés._ Since the crash, however, one item in this catalogue had been removed.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading The affairs of Mr. John Adrian having been thoroughly investigated, it was found that the tremendous call already made by the liquidators of the Great Blankshire Bank would sweep away so much of his capital that, after clearing off other outstanding liabilities, he would have an income of about £200 a year from all sources wherewith to enjoy himself for the remainder of his days, support his wife, maintain his daughter, and keep a little girl and a dog, that daughter’s _protégés._ Since the crash, however, one item in this catalogue had been removed.

in an exhaustive manner

From this reading The affairs of Mr. John Adrian having been thoroughly investigated, it was found that the tremendous call already made by the liquidators of the Great Blankshire Bank would sweep away so much of his capital that, after clearing off other outstanding liabilities, he would have an income of about £200 a year from all sources wherewith to enjoy himself for the remainder of his days, support his wife, maintain his daughter, and keep a little girl and a dog, that daughter’s _protégés._ Since the crash, however, one item in this catalogue had been removed.

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

From this reading MARSTON GOES TO CHURCH.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading Marston and Ruth were discussing the future together one morning, and naturally Gertie’s unfortunate position had to be considered.

extraordinarily large in size or extent or amount or power or degree

From this reading The affairs of Mr. John Adrian having been thoroughly investigated, it was found that the tremendous call already made by the liquidators of the Great Blankshire Bank would sweep away so much of his capital that, after clearing off other outstanding liabilities, he would have an income of about £200 a year from all sources wherewith to enjoy himself for the remainder of his days, support his wife, maintain his daughter, and keep a little girl and a dog, that daughter’s _protégés._ Since the crash, however, one item in this catalogue had been removed.

not favored by fortune; marked or accompanied by or resulting in ill fortune

From this reading Marston and Ruth were discussing the future together one morning, and naturally Gertie’s unfortunate position had to be considered.

precisely as stated

From this reading Mr. Edward Marston had very generously offered to take Ruth off her father’s hands.

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

From this reading The affairs of Mr. John Adrian having been thoroughly investigated, it was found that the tremendous call already made by the liquidators of the Great Blankshire Bank would sweep away so much of his capital that, after clearing off other outstanding liabilities, he would have an income of about £200 a year from all sources wherewith to enjoy himself for the remainder of his days, support his wife, maintain his daughter, and keep a little girl and a dog, that daughter’s _protégés._ Since the crash, however, one item in this catalogue had been removed.

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

From this reading Marston and Ruth were discussing the future together one morning, and naturally Gertie’s unfortunate position had to be considered.

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From this reading The affairs of Mr. John Adrian having been thoroughly investigated, it was found that the tremendous call already made by the liquidators of the Great Blankshire Bank would sweep away so much of his capital that, after clearing off other outstanding liabilities, he would have an income of about £200 a year from all sources wherewith to enjoy himself for the remainder of his days, support his wife, maintain his daughter, and keep a little girl and a dog, that daughter’s _protégés._ Since the crash, however, one item in this catalogue had been removed.

a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading The affairs of Mr. John Adrian having been thoroughly investigated, it was found that the tremendous call already made by the liquidators of the Great Blankshire Bank would sweep away so much of his capital that, after clearing off other outstanding liabilities, he would have an income of about £200 a year from all sources wherewith to enjoy himself for the remainder of his days, support his wife, maintain his daughter, and keep a little girl and a dog, that daughter’s _protégés._ Since the crash, however, one item in this catalogue had been removed.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading The affairs of Mr. John Adrian having been thoroughly investigated, it was found that the tremendous call already made by the liquidators of the Great Blankshire Bank would sweep away so much of his capital that, after clearing off other outstanding liabilities, he would have an income of about £200 a year from all sources wherewith to enjoy himself for the remainder of his days, support his wife, maintain his daughter, and keep a little girl and a dog, that daughter’s _protégés._ Since the crash, however, one item in this catalogue had been removed.

a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading The affairs of Mr. John Adrian having been thoroughly investigated, it was found that the tremendous call already made by the liquidators of the Great Blankshire Bank would sweep away so much of his capital that, after clearing off other outstanding liabilities, he would have an income of about £200 a year from all sources wherewith to enjoy himself for the remainder of his days, support his wife, maintain his daughter, and keep a little girl and a dog, that daughter’s _protégés._ Since the crash, however, one item in this catalogue had been removed.