used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A SCHEME AND WHAT CAME OF IT.
declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
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matters of personal concern
From this reading We will now have to take our readers away from the Winnebagos and their affairs for a few moments and admit them into the private office of Mr. Rumford Thurston.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading An earnest discussion was in progress, the theme of which was apparently drawn from a paper which was spread out on the desk between them.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A SCHEME AND WHAT CAME OF IT.
from appearances alone
From this reading An earnest discussion was in progress, the theme of which was apparently drawn from a paper which was spread out on the desk between them.
associateverbUS /əˈsoʊsiət/
make a logical or causal connection
From this reading Mr. Thurston, dealer in stocks and bonds and promoter of investments, was closeted with his business associate and intimate friend, Mr. Nathan Scovill.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading We will now have to take our readers away from the Winnebagos and their affairs for a few moments and admit them into the private office of Mr. Rumford Thurston.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading An earnest discussion was in progress, the theme of which was apparently drawn from a paper which was spread out on the desk between them.
bondsnounUS /bɑːndz/
plural of “bond” — an electrical force linking atoms
From this reading Mr. Thurston, dealer in stocks and bonds and promoter of investments, was closeted with his business associate and intimate friend, Mr. Nathan Scovill.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading Mr. Thurston, dealer in stocks and bonds and promoter of investments, was closeted with his business associate and intimate friend, Mr. Nathan Scovill.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading A SCHEME AND WHAT CAME OF IT.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading "I tell you, it's the chance of a lifetime," said Mr. Scovill.
closetedverbUS /ˈklɑːzətɪd/
past form of “closet” — confine to a small space, as for intensive work
From this reading Mr. Thurston, dealer in stocks and bonds and promoter of investments, was closeted with his business associate and intimate friend, Mr. Nathan Scovill.
dealernounUS /ˈdiːlər/
someone who purchases and maintains an inventory of goods to be sold
From this reading Mr. Thurston, dealer in stocks and bonds and promoter of investments, was closeted with his business associate and intimate friend, Mr. Nathan Scovill.
a piece of furniture with a writing surface and usually drawers or other compartments
From this reading An earnest discussion was in progress, the theme of which was apparently drawn from a paper which was spread out on the desk between them.
an extended communication (often interactive) dealing with some particular topic
From this reading An earnest discussion was in progress, the theme of which was apparently drawn from a paper which was spread out on the desk between them.
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
From this reading An earnest discussion was in progress, the theme of which was apparently drawn from a paper which was spread out on the desk between them.
characterized by a firm and humorless belief in the validity of your opinions
From this reading An earnest discussion was in progress, the theme of which was apparently drawn from a paper which was spread out on the desk between them.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
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intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading We will now have to take our readers away from the Winnebagos and their affairs for a few moments and admit them into the private office of Mr. Rumford Thurston.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Mr. Thurston, dealer in stocks and bonds and promoter of investments, was closeted with his business associate and intimate friend, Mr. Nathan Scovill.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading We will now have to take our readers away from the Winnebagos and their affairs for a few moments and admit them into the private office of Mr. Rumford Thurston.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading We will now have to take our readers away from the Winnebagos and their affairs for a few moments and admit them into the private office of Mr. Rumford Thurston.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Mr. Thurston, dealer in stocks and bonds and promoter of investments, was closeted with his business associate and intimate friend, Mr. Nathan Scovill.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I tell you, it's the chance of a lifetime," said Mr. Scovill.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Mr. Thurston, dealer in stocks and bonds and promoter of investments, was closeted with his business associate and intimate friend, Mr. Nathan Scovill.
marked by close acquaintance, association, or familiarity
From this reading Mr. Thurston, dealer in stocks and bonds and promoter of investments, was closeted with his business associate and intimate friend, Mr. Nathan Scovill.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading We will now have to take our readers away from the Winnebagos and their affairs for a few moments and admit them into the private office of Mr. Rumford Thurston.
investmentsnounUS /ˌɪnˈvestmənts/
plural of “investment” — the act of investing; laying out money or capital in an enterprise with the expectation of profit
From this reading Mr. Thurston, dealer in stocks and bonds and promoter of investments, was closeted with his business associate and intimate friend, Mr. Nathan Scovill.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading A SCHEME AND WHAT CAME OF IT.
it's
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From this reading "I tell you, it's the chance of a lifetime," said Mr. Scovill.
lifetimenounUS /ˈlaɪftaɪm/
the period during which something is functional (as between birth and death)
From this reading "I tell you, it's the chance of a lifetime," said Mr. Scovill.
plural of “moment” — a particular point in time
From this reading We will now have to take our readers away from the Winnebagos and their affairs for a few moments and admit them into the private office of Mr. Rumford Thurston.
a form of address for a man
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Nathan
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From this reading Mr. Thurston, dealer in stocks and bonds and promoter of investments, was closeted with his business associate and intimate friend, Mr. Nathan Scovill.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading We will now have to take our readers away from the Winnebagos and their affairs for a few moments and admit them into the private office of Mr. Rumford Thurston.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A SCHEME AND WHAT CAME OF IT.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading We will now have to take our readers away from the Winnebagos and their affairs for a few moments and admit them into the private office of Mr. Rumford Thurston.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading An earnest discussion was in progress, the theme of which was apparently drawn from a paper which was spread out on the desk between them.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading We will now have to take our readers away from the Winnebagos and their affairs for a few moments and admit them into the private office of Mr. Rumford Thurston.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading An earnest discussion was in progress, the theme of which was apparently drawn from a paper which was spread out on the desk between them.
a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
From this reading An earnest discussion was in progress, the theme of which was apparently drawn from a paper which was spread out on the desk between them.
confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy
From this reading We will now have to take our readers away from the Winnebagos and their affairs for a few moments and admit them into the private office of Mr. Rumford Thurston.
gradual improvement or growth or development
From this reading An earnest discussion was in progress, the theme of which was apparently drawn from a paper which was spread out on the desk between them.
promoternounUS /prəˈmoʊtər/
someone who is an active supporter and advocate
From this reading Mr. Thurston, dealer in stocks and bonds and promoter of investments, was closeted with his business associate and intimate friend, Mr. Nathan Scovill.
readersnounUS /ˈriːdərz/
plural of “reader” — a person who enjoys reading
From this reading We will now have to take our readers away from the Winnebagos and their affairs for a few moments and admit them into the private office of Mr. Rumford Thurston.
Rumford
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being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I tell you, it's the chance of a lifetime," said Mr. Scovill.
an elaborate and systematic plan of action
From this reading A SCHEME AND WHAT CAME OF IT.
Scovill
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From this reading Mr. Thurston, dealer in stocks and bonds and promoter of investments, was closeted with his business associate and intimate friend, Mr. Nathan Scovill.
distribute or disperse widely
From this reading An earnest discussion was in progress, the theme of which was apparently drawn from a paper which was spread out on the desk between them.
stocksnounUS /stɑːks/
a frame that supports a boat while it is under construction
From this reading Mr. Thurston, dealer in stocks and bonds and promoter of investments, was closeted with his business associate and intimate friend, Mr. Nathan Scovill.
carry out
From this reading We will now have to take our readers away from the Winnebagos and their affairs for a few moments and admit them into the private office of Mr. Rumford Thurston.
express in words
From this reading "I tell you, it's the chance of a lifetime," said Mr. Scovill.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading We will now have to take our readers away from the Winnebagos and their affairs for a few moments and admit them into the private office of Mr. Rumford Thurston.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading We will now have to take our readers away from the Winnebagos and their affairs for a few moments and admit them into the private office of Mr. Rumford Thurston.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading We will now have to take our readers away from the Winnebagos and their affairs for a few moments and admit them into the private office of Mr. Rumford Thurston.
themenounUS /θiːm/
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading An earnest discussion was in progress, the theme of which was apparently drawn from a paper which was spread out on the desk between them.
Thurston
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From this reading We will now have to take our readers away from the Winnebagos and their affairs for a few moments and admit them into the private office of Mr. Rumford Thurston.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading We will now have to take our readers away from the Winnebagos and their affairs for a few moments and admit them into the private office of Mr. Rumford Thurston.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Mr. Thurston, dealer in stocks and bonds and promoter of investments, was closeted with his business associate and intimate friend, Mr. Nathan Scovill.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We will now have to take our readers away from the Winnebagos and their affairs for a few moments and admit them into the private office of Mr. Rumford Thurston.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading A SCHEME AND WHAT CAME OF IT.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading An earnest discussion was in progress, the theme of which was apparently drawn from a paper which was spread out on the desk between them.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading We will now have to take our readers away from the Winnebagos and their affairs for a few moments and admit them into the private office of Mr. Rumford Thurston.
Winnebagos
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From this reading We will now have to take our readers away from the Winnebagos and their affairs for a few moments and admit them into the private office of Mr. Rumford Thurston.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Mr. Thurston, dealer in stocks and bonds and promoter of investments, was closeted with his business associate and intimate friend, Mr. Nathan Scovill.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I tell you, it's the chance of a lifetime," said Mr. Scovill.
