used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _A PROPOSITION._ Teddy had the most decided objections to taking charge of Hazelton's money, and for several reasons.
accuseverbUS /əˈkjuːz/
bring an accusation against; level a charge against
From this reading "It shall be done in such a way that he can't accuse you of having taken any," the proprietor said, as he pulled the satchel from its hiding-place and broke the lock open with a hatchet.
anew
From this reading In the first place he did not want to have the responsibility, and again, the fact of its being in his possession seemed to make him a partner in the business.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _A PROPOSITION._ Teddy had the most decided objections to taking charge of Hazelton's money, and for several reasons.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading "It shall be done in such a way that he can't accuse you of having taken any," the proprietor said, as he pulled the satchel from its hiding-place and broke the lock open with a hatchet.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He insisted that Hazelton had stated this as plainly as was possible under the circumstances, and, despite the boy's protests, immediately began the transfer.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "It shall be done in such a way that he can't accuse you of having taken any," the proprietor said, as he pulled the satchel from its hiding-place and broke the lock open with a hatchet.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading He insisted that Hazelton had stated this as plainly as was possible under the circumstances, and, despite the boy's protests, immediately began the transfer.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading In the first place he did not want to have the responsibility, and again, the fact of its being in his possession seemed to make him a partner in the business.
boy'snounUS /bɔɪz/
possessive form of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading He insisted that Hazelton had stated this as plainly as was possible under the circumstances, and, despite the boy's protests, immediately began the transfer.
lacking funds
From this reading "It shall be done in such a way that he can't accuse you of having taken any," the proprietor said, as he pulled the satchel from its hiding-place and broke the lock open with a hatchet.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading In the first place he did not want to have the responsibility, and again, the fact of its being in his possession seemed to make him a partner in the business.
can't
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From this reading "It shall be done in such a way that he can't accuse you of having taken any," the proprietor said, as he pulled the satchel from its hiding-place and broke the lock open with a hatchet.
to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle
From this reading _A PROPOSITION._ Teddy had the most decided objections to taking charge of Hazelton's money, and for several reasons.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading He insisted that Hazelton had stated this as plainly as was possible under the circumstances, and, despite the boy's protests, immediately began the transfer.
recognizable; marked
From this reading _A PROPOSITION._ Teddy had the most decided objections to taking charge of Hazelton's money, and for several reasons.
although something is true; in spite of
From this reading He insisted that Hazelton had stated this as plainly as was possible under the circumstances, and, despite the boy's protests, immediately began the transfer.
characterized by great determination
From this reading Mr. Sweet was determined, however.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading In the first place he did not want to have the responsibility, and again, the fact of its being in his possession seemed to make him a partner in the business.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading "It shall be done in such a way that he can't accuse you of having taken any," the proprietor said, as he pulled the satchel from its hiding-place and broke the lock open with a hatchet.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading In the first place he did not want to have the responsibility, and again, the fact of its being in his possession seemed to make him a partner in the business.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading In the first place he did not want to have the responsibility, and again, the fact of its being in his possession seemed to make him a partner in the business.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading _A PROPOSITION._ Teddy had the most decided objections to taking charge of Hazelton's money, and for several reasons.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "It shall be done in such a way that he can't accuse you of having taken any," the proprietor said, as he pulled the satchel from its hiding-place and broke the lock open with a hatchet.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading _A PROPOSITION._ Teddy had the most decided objections to taking charge of Hazelton's money, and for several reasons.
hatchetnounUS /ˈhætʃət/
weapon consisting of a fighting ax; used by North American Indians
From this reading "It shall be done in such a way that he can't accuse you of having taken any," the proprietor said, as he pulled the satchel from its hiding-place and broke the lock open with a hatchet.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading In the first place he did not want to have the responsibility, and again, the fact of its being in his possession seemed to make him a partner in the business.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading "It shall be done in such a way that he can't accuse you of having taken any," the proprietor said, as he pulled the satchel from its hiding-place and broke the lock open with a hatchet.
Hazelton
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From this reading He insisted that Hazelton had stated this as plainly as was possible under the circumstances, and, despite the boy's protests, immediately began the transfer.
Hazelton's
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From this reading _A PROPOSITION._ Teddy had the most decided objections to taking charge of Hazelton's money, and for several reasons.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In the first place he did not want to have the responsibility, and again, the fact of its being in his possession seemed to make him a partner in the business.
hiding-place
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From this reading "It shall be done in such a way that he can't accuse you of having taken any," the proprietor said, as he pulled the satchel from its hiding-place and broke the lock open with a hatchet.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading In the first place he did not want to have the responsibility, and again, the fact of its being in his possession seemed to make him a partner in the business.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading In the first place he did not want to have the responsibility, and again, the fact of its being in his possession seemed to make him a partner in the business.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading Mr. Sweet was determined, however.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading He insisted that Hazelton had stated this as plainly as was possible under the circumstances, and, despite the boy's protests, immediately began the transfer.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the first place he did not want to have the responsibility, and again, the fact of its being in his possession seemed to make him a partner in the business.
past form of “insist” — be emphatic or resolute and refuse to budge
From this reading He insisted that Hazelton had stated this as plainly as was possible under the circumstances, and, despite the boy's protests, immediately began the transfer.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "It shall be done in such a way that he can't accuse you of having taken any," the proprietor said, as he pulled the satchel from its hiding-place and broke the lock open with a hatchet.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading In the first place he did not want to have the responsibility, and again, the fact of its being in his possession seemed to make him a partner in the business.
fasten with a lock
From this reading "It shall be done in such a way that he can't accuse you of having taken any," the proprietor said, as he pulled the satchel from its hiding-place and broke the lock open with a hatchet.
engage in
From this reading In the first place he did not want to have the responsibility, and again, the fact of its being in his possession seemed to make him a partner in the business.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading _A PROPOSITION._ Teddy had the most decided objections to taking charge of Hazelton's money, and for several reasons.
used to form the superlative
From this reading _A PROPOSITION._ Teddy had the most decided objections to taking charge of Hazelton's money, and for several reasons.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Sweet was determined, however.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading In the first place he did not want to have the responsibility, and again, the fact of its being in his possession seemed to make him a partner in the business.
objectionsnounUS /əbˈdʒekʃənz/
plural of “objection” — the act of expressing earnest opposition or protest
From this reading _A PROPOSITION._ Teddy had the most decided objections to taking charge of Hazelton's money, and for several reasons.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _A PROPOSITION._ Teddy had the most decided objections to taking charge of Hazelton's money, and for several reasons.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading "It shall be done in such a way that he can't accuse you of having taken any," the proprietor said, as he pulled the satchel from its hiding-place and broke the lock open with a hatchet.
partnernounUS /ˈpɑːrtnər/
a person's partner in marriage
From this reading In the first place he did not want to have the responsibility, and again, the fact of its being in his possession seemed to make him a partner in the business.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading In the first place he did not want to have the responsibility, and again, the fact of its being in his possession seemed to make him a partner in the business.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading He insisted that Hazelton had stated this as plainly as was possible under the circumstances, and, despite the boy's protests, immediately began the transfer.
the act of having and controlling property
From this reading In the first place he did not want to have the responsibility, and again, the fact of its being in his possession seemed to make him a partner in the business.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading He insisted that Hazelton had stated this as plainly as was possible under the circumstances, and, despite the boy's protests, immediately began the transfer.
PROPOSITIONnounUS /ˌprɑːpəˈzɪʃən/
(logic) a statement that affirms or denies something and is either true or false
From this reading _A PROPOSITION._ Teddy had the most decided objections to taking charge of Hazelton's money, and for several reasons.
proprietornounUS /prəˈpraɪətər/
(law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business
From this reading "It shall be done in such a way that he can't accuse you of having taken any," the proprietor said, as he pulled the satchel from its hiding-place and broke the lock open with a hatchet.
protestsnounUS /ˈproʊtests/
plural of “protest” — a formal and solemn declaration of objection
From this reading He insisted that Hazelton had stated this as plainly as was possible under the circumstances, and, despite the boy's protests, immediately began the transfer.
past form of “pull” — cause to move by pulling
From this reading "It shall be done in such a way that he can't accuse you of having taken any," the proprietor said, as he pulled the satchel from its hiding-place and broke the lock open with a hatchet.
plural of “reason” — a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading _A PROPOSITION._ Teddy had the most decided objections to taking charge of Hazelton's money, and for several reasons.
responsibilitynounUS /riˌspɑːnsəˈbɪləti/
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading In the first place he did not want to have the responsibility, and again, the fact of its being in his possession seemed to make him a partner in the business.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "It shall be done in such a way that he can't accuse you of having taken any," the proprietor said, as he pulled the satchel from its hiding-place and broke the lock open with a hatchet.
satchelnoun
luggage consisting of a small case with a flat bottom and (usually) a shoulder strap
From this reading "It shall be done in such a way that he can't accuse you of having taken any," the proprietor said, as he pulled the satchel from its hiding-place and broke the lock open with a hatchet.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading In the first place he did not want to have the responsibility, and again, the fact of its being in his possession seemed to make him a partner in the business.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading _A PROPOSITION._ Teddy had the most decided objections to taking charge of Hazelton's money, and for several reasons.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading "It shall be done in such a way that he can't accuse you of having taken any," the proprietor said, as he pulled the satchel from its hiding-place and broke the lock open with a hatchet.
statedadjectiveUS /ˈsteɪtɪd/
declared as fact; explicitly stated
From this reading He insisted that Hazelton had stated this as plainly as was possible under the circumstances, and, despite the boy's protests, immediately began the transfer.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading "It shall be done in such a way that he can't accuse you of having taken any," the proprietor said, as he pulled the satchel from its hiding-place and broke the lock open with a hatchet.
having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar
From this reading Mr. Sweet was determined, however.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading "It shall be done in such a way that he can't accuse you of having taken any," the proprietor said, as he pulled the satchel from its hiding-place and broke the lock open with a hatchet.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading _A PROPOSITION._ Teddy had the most decided objections to taking charge of Hazelton's money, and for several reasons.
TeddynounUS /ˈtedi/
plaything consisting of a child's toy bear (usually plush and stuffed with soft materials)
From this reading _A PROPOSITION._ Teddy had the most decided objections to taking charge of Hazelton's money, and for several reasons.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He insisted that Hazelton had stated this as plainly as was possible under the circumstances, and, despite the boy's protests, immediately began the transfer.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _A PROPOSITION._ Teddy had the most decided objections to taking charge of Hazelton's money, and for several reasons.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading He insisted that Hazelton had stated this as plainly as was possible under the circumstances, and, despite the boy's protests, immediately began the transfer.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _A PROPOSITION._ Teddy had the most decided objections to taking charge of Hazelton's money, and for several reasons.
transferverbUS /trænˈsfɜːr/
transfer somebody to a different position or location of work
From this reading He insisted that Hazelton had stated this as plainly as was possible under the circumstances, and, despite the boy's protests, immediately began the transfer.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading He insisted that Hazelton had stated this as plainly as was possible under the circumstances, and, despite the boy's protests, immediately began the transfer.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading In the first place he did not want to have the responsibility, and again, the fact of its being in his possession seemed to make him a partner in the business.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Mr. Sweet was determined, however.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading "It shall be done in such a way that he can't accuse you of having taken any," the proprietor said, as he pulled the satchel from its hiding-place and broke the lock open with a hatchet.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "It shall be done in such a way that he can't accuse you of having taken any," the proprietor said, as he pulled the satchel from its hiding-place and broke the lock open with a hatchet.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "It shall be done in such a way that he can't accuse you of having taken any," the proprietor said, as he pulled the satchel from its hiding-place and broke the lock open with a hatchet.
