used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He consulted me timidly as to how much he might charge them for freight, for I am beginning to share with Mr. Barnett the honor of being considered as a general bureau of information.
in addition
From this reading Atkins also brought me a batch of medical journals and a letter.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading He consulted me timidly as to how much he might charge them for freight, for I am beginning to share with Mr. Barnett the honor of being considered as a general bureau of information.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I craftily obtained his own views, and suggested a slight increase.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He consulted me timidly as to how much he might charge them for freight, for I am beginning to share with Mr. Barnett the honor of being considered as a general bureau of information.
Atkins
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From this reading _From John Grant's Diary_ Atkins has just returned from St. John's, bringing loads of things for the Jelliffes.
auditedverbUS /ˈɔːdɪtɪd/
past form of “audit” — examine carefully for accuracy with the intent of verification
From this reading Mr. Jelliffe audited the bill and gave the man five dollars extra for his trouble, so that by this time the whole family is weeping with joy.
Barnett
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From this reading He consulted me timidly as to how much he might charge them for freight, for I am beginning to share with Mr. Barnett the honor of being considered as a general bureau of information.
batchnounUS /bætʃ/
all the loaves of bread baked at the same time
From this reading Atkins also brought me a batch of medical journals and a letter.
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading He consulted me timidly as to how much he might charge them for freight, for I am beginning to share with Mr. Barnett the honor of being considered as a general bureau of information.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading He consulted me timidly as to how much he might charge them for freight, for I am beginning to share with Mr. Barnett the honor of being considered as a general bureau of information.
a statute in draft before it becomes law
From this reading Mr. Jelliffe audited the bill and gave the man five dollars extra for his trouble, so that by this time the whole family is weeping with joy.
the act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail)
From this reading _From John Grant's Diary_ Atkins has just returned from St. John's, bringing loads of things for the Jelliffes.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Atkins also brought me a batch of medical journals and a letter.
bureaunounUS /ˈbjʊroʊ/
an administrative unit of government
From this reading He consulted me timidly as to how much he might charge them for freight, for I am beginning to share with Mr. Barnett the honor of being considered as a general bureau of information.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Mr. Jelliffe audited the bill and gave the man five dollars extra for his trouble, so that by this time the whole family is weeping with joy.
to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle
From this reading He consulted me timidly as to how much he might charge them for freight, for I am beginning to share with Mr. Barnett the honor of being considered as a general bureau of information.
carefully weighed
From this reading He consulted me timidly as to how much he might charge them for freight, for I am beginning to share with Mr. Barnett the honor of being considered as a general bureau of information.
consultedverbUS /kənˈsʌltəd/
past form of “consult” — get or ask advice from
From this reading He consulted me timidly as to how much he might charge them for freight, for I am beginning to share with Mr. Barnett the honor of being considered as a general bureau of information.
craftilyadverb
in an artful manner
From this reading I craftily obtained his own views, and suggested a slight increase.
DiarynounUS /ˈdaɪəri/
a daily written record of (usually personal) experiences and observations
From this reading _From John Grant's Diary_ Atkins has just returned from St. John's, bringing loads of things for the Jelliffes.
plural of “dollar” — the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 cents
From this reading Mr. Jelliffe audited the bill and gave the man five dollars extra for his trouble, so that by this time the whole family is weeping with joy.
extraadjectiveUS /ˈekstrə/
more than is needed, desired, or required
From this reading Mr. Jelliffe audited the bill and gave the man five dollars extra for his trouble, so that by this time the whole family is weeping with joy.
a social unit living together
From this reading Mr. Jelliffe audited the bill and gave the man five dollars extra for his trouble, so that by this time the whole family is weeping with joy.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading Mr. Jelliffe audited the bill and gave the man five dollars extra for his trouble, so that by this time the whole family is weeping with joy.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading _From John Grant's Diary_ Atkins has just returned from St. John's, bringing loads of things for the Jelliffes.
freightnounUS /freɪt/
goods carried by a large vehicle
From this reading He consulted me timidly as to how much he might charge them for freight, for I am beginning to share with Mr. Barnett the honor of being considered as a general bureau of information.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading _From John Grant's Diary_ Atkins has just returned from St. John's, bringing loads of things for the Jelliffes.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Mr. Jelliffe audited the bill and gave the man five dollars extra for his trouble, so that by this time the whole family is weeping with joy.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading He consulted me timidly as to how much he might charge them for freight, for I am beginning to share with Mr. Barnett the honor of being considered as a general bureau of information.
Grant'snounUS /ɡrænts/
possessive form of “grant” — any monetary aid
From this reading _From John Grant's Diary_ Atkins has just returned from St. John's, bringing loads of things for the Jelliffes.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _From John Grant's Diary_ Atkins has just returned from St. John's, bringing loads of things for the Jelliffes.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He consulted me timidly as to how much he might charge them for freight, for I am beginning to share with Mr. Barnett the honor of being considered as a general bureau of information.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading I craftily obtained his own views, and suggested a slight increase.
a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
From this reading He consulted me timidly as to how much he might charge them for freight, for I am beginning to share with Mr. Barnett the honor of being considered as a general bureau of information.
how
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From this reading He consulted me timidly as to how much he might charge them for freight, for I am beginning to share with Mr. Barnett the honor of being considered as a general bureau of information.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading He consulted me timidly as to how much he might charge them for freight, for I am beginning to share with Mr. Barnett the honor of being considered as a general bureau of information.
increasenounUS /ˌɪnˈkriːs/
a quantity that is added
From this reading I craftily obtained his own views, and suggested a slight increase.
a message received and understood
From this reading He consulted me timidly as to how much he might charge them for freight, for I am beginning to share with Mr. Barnett the honor of being considered as a general bureau of information.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Mr. Jelliffe audited the bill and gave the man five dollars extra for his trouble, so that by this time the whole family is weeping with joy.
Jelliffe
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From this reading Mr. Jelliffe audited the bill and gave the man five dollars extra for his trouble, so that by this time the whole family is weeping with joy.
Jelliffes
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From this reading _From John Grant's Diary_ Atkins has just returned from St. John's, bringing loads of things for the Jelliffes.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading _From John Grant's Diary_ Atkins has just returned from St. John's, bringing loads of things for the Jelliffes.
John'snounUS /dʒɑːnz/
possessive form of “john” — a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading _From John Grant's Diary_ Atkins has just returned from St. John's, bringing loads of things for the Jelliffes.
journalsnounUS /ˈdʒɜːrnəlz/
plural of “journal” — a daily written record of (usually personal) experiences and observations
From this reading Atkins also brought me a batch of medical journals and a letter.
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading Mr. Jelliffe audited the bill and gave the man five dollars extra for his trouble, so that by this time the whole family is weeping with joy.
and nothing more
From this reading _From John Grant's Diary_ Atkins has just returned from St. John's, bringing loads of things for the Jelliffes.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading Atkins also brought me a batch of medical journals and a letter.
loadsnounUS /loʊdz/
a large number or amount
From this reading _From John Grant's Diary_ Atkins has just returned from St. John's, bringing loads of things for the Jelliffes.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Mr. Jelliffe audited the bill and gave the man five dollars extra for his trouble, so that by this time the whole family is weeping with joy.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He consulted me timidly as to how much he might charge them for freight, for I am beginning to share with Mr. Barnett the honor of being considered as a general bureau of information.
medicaladjectiveUS /ˈmedəkəl/
relating to the study or practice of medicine
From this reading Atkins also brought me a batch of medical journals and a letter.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading He consulted me timidly as to how much he might charge them for freight, for I am beginning to share with Mr. Barnett the honor of being considered as a general bureau of information.
a form of address for a man
From this reading He consulted me timidly as to how much he might charge them for freight, for I am beginning to share with Mr. Barnett the honor of being considered as a general bureau of information.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading He consulted me timidly as to how much he might charge them for freight, for I am beginning to share with Mr. Barnett the honor of being considered as a general bureau of information.
past form of “obtain” — come into possession of
From this reading I craftily obtained his own views, and suggested a slight increase.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _From John Grant's Diary_ Atkins has just returned from St. John's, bringing loads of things for the Jelliffes.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading I craftily obtained his own views, and suggested a slight increase.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading _From John Grant's Diary_ Atkins has just returned from St. John's, bringing loads of things for the Jelliffes.
have in common
From this reading He consulted me timidly as to how much he might charge them for freight, for I am beginning to share with Mr. Barnett the honor of being considered as a general bureau of information.
a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)
From this reading I craftily obtained his own views, and suggested a slight increase.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Mr. Jelliffe audited the bill and gave the man five dollars extra for his trouble, so that by this time the whole family is weeping with joy.
St
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From this reading _From John Grant's Diary_ Atkins has just returned from St. John's, bringing loads of things for the Jelliffes.
past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading I craftily obtained his own views, and suggested a slight increase.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Mr. Jelliffe audited the bill and gave the man five dollars extra for his trouble, so that by this time the whole family is weeping with joy.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _From John Grant's Diary_ Atkins has just returned from St. John's, bringing loads of things for the Jelliffes.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading He consulted me timidly as to how much he might charge them for freight, for I am beginning to share with Mr. Barnett the honor of being considered as a general bureau of information.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading _From John Grant's Diary_ Atkins has just returned from St. John's, bringing loads of things for the Jelliffes.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Mr. Jelliffe audited the bill and gave the man five dollars extra for his trouble, so that by this time the whole family is weeping with joy.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Mr. Jelliffe audited the bill and gave the man five dollars extra for his trouble, so that by this time the whole family is weeping with joy.
timidlyadverbUS /ˈtɪmədli/
in a shy or timid or bashful manner
From this reading He consulted me timidly as to how much he might charge them for freight, for I am beginning to share with Mr. Barnett the honor of being considered as a general bureau of information.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He consulted me timidly as to how much he might charge them for freight, for I am beginning to share with Mr. Barnett the honor of being considered as a general bureau of information.
a source of difficulty
From this reading Mr. Jelliffe audited the bill and gave the man five dollars extra for his trouble, so that by this time the whole family is weeping with joy.
plural of “view” — a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading I craftily obtained his own views, and suggested a slight increase.
showing sorrow
From this reading Mr. Jelliffe audited the bill and gave the man five dollars extra for his trouble, so that by this time the whole family is weeping with joy.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading Mr. Jelliffe audited the bill and gave the man five dollars extra for his trouble, so that by this time the whole family is weeping with joy.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He consulted me timidly as to how much he might charge them for freight, for I am beginning to share with Mr. Barnett the honor of being considered as a general bureau of information.
