used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading HE INVESTS IN SALVATION From Scattergood Baines's seat on the piazza of his hardware store he could look across the river and through a side window of the bank.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading HE INVESTS IN SALVATION From Scattergood Baines's seat on the piazza of his hardware store he could look across the river and through a side window of the bank.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading HE INVESTS IN SALVATION From Scattergood Baines's seat on the piazza of his hardware store he could look across the river and through a side window of the bank.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As a member of the finance committee of the bank Scattergood was naturally interested in that enterprise, so important to the thrifty community, but his interest at the moment was not exactly official.
assistantnounUS /əˈsɪstənt/
a person who contributes to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
From this reading He was regarding, speculatively, the back of young Ovid Nixon, the assistant cashier.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading As a member of the finance committee of the bank Scattergood was naturally interested in that enterprise, so important to the thrifty community, but his interest at the moment was not exactly official.
availing
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From this reading Scattergood was availing himself of this privilege.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading He was regarding, speculatively, the back of young Ovid Nixon, the assistant cashier.
Baines's
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From this reading HE INVESTS IN SALVATION From Scattergood Baines's seat on the piazza of his hardware store he could look across the river and through a side window of the bank.
sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)
From this reading HE INVESTS IN SALVATION From Scattergood Baines's seat on the piazza of his hardware store he could look across the river and through a side window of the bank.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading As a member of the finance committee of the bank Scattergood was naturally interested in that enterprise, so important to the thrifty community, but his interest at the moment was not exactly official.
cashiernounUS /kæˈʃɪr/
an employee of a bank who receives and pays out money
From this reading He was regarding, speculatively, the back of young Ovid Nixon, the assistant cashier.
committeenounUS /kəˈmɪti/
a special group delegated to consider some matter
From this reading As a member of the finance committee of the bank Scattergood was naturally interested in that enterprise, so important to the thrifty community, but his interest at the moment was not exactly official.
communitynounUS /kəˈmjuːnəti/
a group of people living in a particular local area
From this reading As a member of the finance committee of the bank Scattergood was naturally interested in that enterprise, so important to the thrifty community, but his interest at the moment was not exactly official.
something that interests you because it is important or affects you
From this reading His concern for young Ovid was sartorial.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading HE INVESTS IN SALVATION From Scattergood Baines's seat on the piazza of his hardware store he could look across the river and through a side window of the bank.
enterprisenounUS /ˈentərpraɪz/
a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness)
From this reading As a member of the finance committee of the bank Scattergood was naturally interested in that enterprise, so important to the thrifty community, but his interest at the moment was not exactly official.
indicating exactness or preciseness
From this reading As a member of the finance committee of the bank Scattergood was naturally interested in that enterprise, so important to the thrifty community, but his interest at the moment was not exactly official.
financenounUS /fəˈnæns/
the commercial activity of providing funds and capital
From this reading As a member of the finance committee of the bank Scattergood was naturally interested in that enterprise, so important to the thrifty community, but his interest at the moment was not exactly official.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading His concern for young Ovid was sartorial.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading HE INVESTS IN SALVATION From Scattergood Baines's seat on the piazza of his hardware store he could look across the river and through a side window of the bank.
hardwarenounUS /ˈhɑːrdwer/
major items of military weaponry (as tanks or missile)
From this reading HE INVESTS IN SALVATION From Scattergood Baines's seat on the piazza of his hardware store he could look across the river and through a side window of the bank.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading HE INVESTS IN SALVATION From Scattergood Baines's seat on the piazza of his hardware store he could look across the river and through a side window of the bank.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Scattergood was availing himself of this privilege.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading HE INVESTS IN SALVATION From Scattergood Baines's seat on the piazza of his hardware store he could look across the river and through a side window of the bank.
of great significance or value
From this reading As a member of the finance committee of the bank Scattergood was naturally interested in that enterprise, so important to the thrifty community, but his interest at the moment was not exactly official.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading HE INVESTS IN SALVATION From Scattergood Baines's seat on the piazza of his hardware store he could look across the river and through a side window of the bank.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading As a member of the finance committee of the bank Scattergood was naturally interested in that enterprise, so important to the thrifty community, but his interest at the moment was not exactly official.
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading As a member of the finance committee of the bank Scattergood was naturally interested in that enterprise, so important to the thrifty community, but his interest at the moment was not exactly official.
INVESTSverbUS /ˌɪnˈvests/
third-person singular of “invest” — make an investment
From this reading HE INVESTS IN SALVATION From Scattergood Baines's seat on the piazza of his hardware store he could look across the river and through a side window of the bank.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading HE INVESTS IN SALVATION From Scattergood Baines's seat on the piazza of his hardware store he could look across the river and through a side window of the bank.
one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading As a member of the finance committee of the bank Scattergood was naturally interested in that enterprise, so important to the thrifty community, but his interest at the moment was not exactly official.
a particular point in time
From this reading As a member of the finance committee of the bank Scattergood was naturally interested in that enterprise, so important to the thrifty community, but his interest at the moment was not exactly official.
as might be expected
From this reading As a member of the finance committee of the bank Scattergood was naturally interested in that enterprise, so important to the thrifty community, but his interest at the moment was not exactly official.
NixonnounUS /ˈnɪksən/
vice president under Eisenhower and 37th President of the United States; resigned after the Watergate scandal in 1974 (1913-1994)
From this reading He was regarding, speculatively, the back of young Ovid Nixon, the assistant cashier.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading As a member of the finance committee of the bank Scattergood was naturally interested in that enterprise, so important to the thrifty community, but his interest at the moment was not exactly official.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading HE INVESTS IN SALVATION From Scattergood Baines's seat on the piazza of his hardware store he could look across the river and through a side window of the bank.
having official authority or sanction
From this reading As a member of the finance committee of the bank Scattergood was naturally interested in that enterprise, so important to the thrifty community, but his interest at the moment was not exactly official.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading HE INVESTS IN SALVATION From Scattergood Baines's seat on the piazza of his hardware store he could look across the river and through a side window of the bank.
Ovidnoun
Roman poet remembered for his elegiac verses on love (43 BC - AD 17)
From this reading He was regarding, speculatively, the back of young Ovid Nixon, the assistant cashier.
piazzanounUS /piˈæzə/
a public square with room for pedestrians
From this reading HE INVESTS IN SALVATION From Scattergood Baines's seat on the piazza of his hardware store he could look across the river and through a side window of the bank.
privilegenounUS /ˈprɪvlədʒ/
a special advantage or immunity or benefit not enjoyed by all
From this reading Scattergood was availing himself of this privilege.
regardingverbUS /rɪˈɡɑːrdɪŋ/
-ing form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading He was regarding, speculatively, the back of young Ovid Nixon, the assistant cashier.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading HE INVESTS IN SALVATION From Scattergood Baines's seat on the piazza of his hardware store he could look across the river and through a side window of the bank.
SALVATIONnounUS /sælˈveɪʃən/
(theology) the act of delivering from sin or saving from evil
From this reading HE INVESTS IN SALVATION From Scattergood Baines's seat on the piazza of his hardware store he could look across the river and through a side window of the bank.
sartorialadjectiveUS /sɑːrˈtɔːriəl/
of or relating to the sartorius muscle
From this reading His concern for young Ovid was sartorial.
ScattergoodnounUS /ˈskætərɡʊd/
someone who spends money prodigally
From this reading HE INVESTS IN SALVATION From Scattergood Baines's seat on the piazza of his hardware store he could look across the river and through a side window of the bank.
a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)
From this reading HE INVESTS IN SALVATION From Scattergood Baines's seat on the piazza of his hardware store he could look across the river and through a side window of the bank.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading HE INVESTS IN SALVATION From Scattergood Baines's seat on the piazza of his hardware store he could look across the river and through a side window of the bank.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading As a member of the finance committee of the bank Scattergood was naturally interested in that enterprise, so important to the thrifty community, but his interest at the moment was not exactly official.
speculativelyadverb
with speculation; in a speculative manner
From this reading He was regarding, speculatively, the back of young Ovid Nixon, the assistant cashier.
a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services
From this reading HE INVESTS IN SALVATION From Scattergood Baines's seat on the piazza of his hardware store he could look across the river and through a side window of the bank.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading As a member of the finance committee of the bank Scattergood was naturally interested in that enterprise, so important to the thrifty community, but his interest at the moment was not exactly official.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading HE INVESTS IN SALVATION From Scattergood Baines's seat on the piazza of his hardware store he could look across the river and through a side window of the bank.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Scattergood was availing himself of this privilege.
thriftyadjectiveUS /ˈθrɪfti/
careful and diligent in the use of resources
From this reading As a member of the finance committee of the bank Scattergood was naturally interested in that enterprise, so important to the thrifty community, but his interest at the moment was not exactly official.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading HE INVESTS IN SALVATION From Scattergood Baines's seat on the piazza of his hardware store he could look across the river and through a side window of the bank.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading As a member of the finance committee of the bank Scattergood was naturally interested in that enterprise, so important to the thrifty community, but his interest at the moment was not exactly official.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Scattergood was availing himself of this privilege.
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading HE INVESTS IN SALVATION From Scattergood Baines's seat on the piazza of his hardware store he could look across the river and through a side window of the bank.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading He was regarding, speculatively, the back of young Ovid Nixon, the assistant cashier.
