used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading BOLINGBROKE MILLWEED OUT OF A PLACE.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Mr. Longbrook took the bills, and a smile of satisfaction overspread his troubled face.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The latter was quite as much surprised as the owner of the four hundred and fifty dollars.
the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising
From this reading He looked at Dory with astonishment, and then glanced from him to Bolingbroke.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He looked at Dory with astonishment, and then glanced from him to Bolingbroke.
billsnounUS /bɪlz/
plural of “bill” — a statute in draft before it becomes law
From this reading Mr. Longbrook took the bills, and a smile of satisfaction overspread his troubled face.
BOLINGBROKEnoun
the first Lancastrian king of England from 1399 to 1413; deposed Richard II and suppressed rebellions (1367-1413)
From this reading BOLINGBROKE MILLWEED OUT OF A PLACE.
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading Dory had not given a hint to his companion or to the engineer that he had the money.
plural of “dollar” — the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 cents
From this reading The latter was quite as much surprised as the owner of the four hundred and fifty dollars.
DorynounUS /ˈdɔːri/
a small boat of shallow draft with cross thwarts for seats and rowlocks for oars with which it is propelled
From this reading He looked at Dory with astonishment, and then glanced from him to Bolingbroke.
engineernounUS /ˈendʒəˈnɪr/
a person who uses scientific knowledge to solve practical problems
From this reading Dory had not given a hint to his companion or to the engineer that he had the money.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Mr. Longbrook took the bills, and a smile of satisfaction overspread his troubled face.
the cardinal number that is the product of ten and five
From this reading The latter was quite as much surprised as the owner of the four hundred and fifty dollars.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading The latter was quite as much surprised as the owner of the four hundred and fifty dollars.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He looked at Dory with astonishment, and then glanced from him to Bolingbroke.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading Dory had not given a hint to his companion or to the engineer that he had the money.
past form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading He looked at Dory with astonishment, and then glanced from him to Bolingbroke.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Dory had not given a hint to his companion or to the engineer that he had the money.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He looked at Dory with astonishment, and then glanced from him to Bolingbroke.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He looked at Dory with astonishment, and then glanced from him to Bolingbroke.
an indirect suggestion
From this reading Dory had not given a hint to his companion or to the engineer that he had the money.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Mr. Longbrook took the bills, and a smile of satisfaction overspread his troubled face.
ten 10s
From this reading The latter was quite as much surprised as the owner of the four hundred and fifty dollars.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading The latter was quite as much surprised as the owner of the four hundred and fifty dollars.
Longbrook
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From this reading Mr. Longbrook took the bills, and a smile of satisfaction overspread his troubled face.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading He looked at Dory with astonishment, and then glanced from him to Bolingbroke.
MILLWEED
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From this reading BOLINGBROKE MILLWEED OUT OF A PLACE.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading Dory had not given a hint to his companion or to the engineer that he had the money.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Longbrook took the bills, and a smile of satisfaction overspread his troubled face.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading The latter was quite as much surprised as the owner of the four hundred and fifty dollars.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Dory had not given a hint to his companion or to the engineer that he had the money.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading BOLINGBROKE MILLWEED OUT OF A PLACE.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Dory had not given a hint to his companion or to the engineer that he had the money.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading BOLINGBROKE MILLWEED OUT OF A PLACE.
overspreadverb
spread across or over
From this reading Mr. Longbrook took the bills, and a smile of satisfaction overspread his troubled face.
(law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business
From this reading The latter was quite as much surprised as the owner of the four hundred and fifty dollars.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading BOLINGBROKE MILLWEED OUT OF A PLACE.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading The latter was quite as much surprised as the owner of the four hundred and fifty dollars.
the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation
From this reading Mr. Longbrook took the bills, and a smile of satisfaction overspread his troubled face.
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading Mr. Longbrook took the bills, and a smile of satisfaction overspread his troubled face.
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading The latter was quite as much surprised as the owner of the four hundred and fifty dollars.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Dory had not given a hint to his companion or to the engineer that he had the money.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Mr. Longbrook took the bills, and a smile of satisfaction overspread his troubled face.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading He looked at Dory with astonishment, and then glanced from him to Bolingbroke.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He looked at Dory with astonishment, and then glanced from him to Bolingbroke.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Mr. Longbrook took the bills, and a smile of satisfaction overspread his troubled face.
characterized by or indicative of distress or affliction or danger or need
From this reading Mr. Longbrook took the bills, and a smile of satisfaction overspread his troubled face.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The latter was quite as much surprised as the owner of the four hundred and fifty dollars.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He looked at Dory with astonishment, and then glanced from him to Bolingbroke.
