used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Half the world knows of the pigeons so nourished on one of the most crowded corners in the heart of a great, turbulent city, but none had thought before of what might accompany this exhibition of the fact that there is still a regard for beings of the lower and less grasping life.
ABERCROMBIE'S
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From this reading ABERCROMBIE'S WOOING None but could smile upon the spinster and be glad of the little tale she told.
accompanyverbUS /əˈkʌmpəni/
be present or associated with an event or entity
From this reading Half the world knows of the pigeons so nourished on one of the most crowded corners in the heart of a great, turbulent city, but none had thought before of what might accompany this exhibition of the fact that there is still a regard for beings of the lower and less grasping life.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading ABERCROMBIE'S WOOING None but could smile upon the spinster and be glad of the little tale she told.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading That gentleman, easy, suave and really a good specimen of the class which inclines us to save by taking care of our savings--and only rarely departing with them--was quite equal to the demand at the paying-teller's window.
attainedadjectiveUS /əˈteɪnd/
achieved or reached
From this reading Very pleasant was the conversation and very understanding were the comments, but the Colonel, like many a commander of the past, from Joshua down, noted the swift passing of the hours of day and was insatiate for more of what might be attained before it was too late.
BankernounUS /ˈbæŋkər/
a financier who owns or is an executive in a bank
From this reading He called upon the Banker.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading ABERCROMBIE'S WOOING None but could smile upon the spinster and be glad of the little tale she told.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Half the world knows of the pigeons so nourished on one of the most crowded corners in the heart of a great, turbulent city, but none had thought before of what might accompany this exhibition of the fact that there is still a regard for beings of the lower and less grasping life.
beingsnounUS /ˈbiːɪŋz/
plural of “being” — the state or fact of existing
From this reading Half the world knows of the pigeons so nourished on one of the most crowded corners in the heart of a great, turbulent city, but none had thought before of what might accompany this exhibition of the fact that there is still a regard for beings of the lower and less grasping life.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading ABERCROMBIE'S WOOING None but could smile upon the spinster and be glad of the little tale she told.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading That gentleman, easy, suave and really a good specimen of the class which inclines us to save by taking care of our savings--and only rarely departing with them--was quite equal to the demand at the paying-teller's window.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading He called upon the Banker.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading That gentleman, easy, suave and really a good specimen of the class which inclines us to save by taking care of our savings--and only rarely departing with them--was quite equal to the demand at the paying-teller's window.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading Half the world knows of the pigeons so nourished on one of the most crowded corners in the heart of a great, turbulent city, but none had thought before of what might accompany this exhibition of the fact that there is still a regard for beings of the lower and less grasping life.
a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading That gentleman, easy, suave and really a good specimen of the class which inclines us to save by taking care of our savings--and only rarely departing with them--was quite equal to the demand at the paying-teller's window.
a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general
From this reading Very pleasant was the conversation and very understanding were the comments, but the Colonel, like many a commander of the past, from Joshua down, noted the swift passing of the hours of day and was insatiate for more of what might be attained before it was too late.
an officer in command of a military unit
From this reading Very pleasant was the conversation and very understanding were the comments, but the Colonel, like many a commander of the past, from Joshua down, noted the swift passing of the hours of day and was insatiate for more of what might be attained before it was too late.
commentsnounUS /ˈkɑːments/
plural of “comment” — a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading Very pleasant was the conversation and very understanding were the comments, but the Colonel, like many a commander of the past, from Joshua down, noted the swift passing of the hours of day and was insatiate for more of what might be attained before it was too late.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading Very pleasant was the conversation and very understanding were the comments, but the Colonel, like many a commander of the past, from Joshua down, noted the swift passing of the hours of day and was insatiate for more of what might be attained before it was too late.
cornersnounUS /ˈkɔːrnərz/
plural of “corner” — a place off to the side of an area
From this reading Half the world knows of the pigeons so nourished on one of the most crowded corners in the heart of a great, turbulent city, but none had thought before of what might accompany this exhibition of the fact that there is still a regard for beings of the lower and less grasping life.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading ABERCROMBIE'S WOOING None but could smile upon the spinster and be glad of the little tale she told.
overfilled or compacted or concentrated
From this reading Half the world knows of the pigeons so nourished on one of the most crowded corners in the heart of a great, turbulent city, but none had thought before of what might accompany this exhibition of the fact that there is still a regard for beings of the lower and less grasping life.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Very pleasant was the conversation and very understanding were the comments, but the Colonel, like many a commander of the past, from Joshua down, noted the swift passing of the hours of day and was insatiate for more of what might be attained before it was too late.
an urgent or peremptory request
From this reading That gentleman, easy, suave and really a good specimen of the class which inclines us to save by taking care of our savings--and only rarely departing with them--was quite equal to the demand at the paying-teller's window.
departingverbUS /dɪˈpɑːrtɪŋ/
-ing form of “depart” — move away from a place into another direction
From this reading That gentleman, easy, suave and really a good specimen of the class which inclines us to save by taking care of our savings--and only rarely departing with them--was quite equal to the demand at the paying-teller's window.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Very pleasant was the conversation and very understanding were the comments, but the Colonel, like many a commander of the past, from Joshua down, noted the swift passing of the hours of day and was insatiate for more of what might be attained before it was too late.
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading That gentleman, easy, suave and really a good specimen of the class which inclines us to save by taking care of our savings--and only rarely departing with them--was quite equal to the demand at the paying-teller's window.
be identical or equivalent to
From this reading That gentleman, easy, suave and really a good specimen of the class which inclines us to save by taking care of our savings--and only rarely departing with them--was quite equal to the demand at the paying-teller's window.
exhibitionnounUS /ˌeksəˈbɪʃən/
the act of exhibiting
From this reading Half the world knows of the pigeons so nourished on one of the most crowded corners in the heart of a great, turbulent city, but none had thought before of what might accompany this exhibition of the fact that there is still a regard for beings of the lower and less grasping life.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading Half the world knows of the pigeons so nourished on one of the most crowded corners in the heart of a great, turbulent city, but none had thought before of what might accompany this exhibition of the fact that there is still a regard for beings of the lower and less grasping life.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Half the world knows of the pigeons so nourished on one of the most crowded corners in the heart of a great, turbulent city, but none had thought before of what might accompany this exhibition of the fact that there is still a regard for beings of the lower and less grasping life.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Very pleasant was the conversation and very understanding were the comments, but the Colonel, like many a commander of the past, from Joshua down, noted the swift passing of the hours of day and was insatiate for more of what might be attained before it was too late.
a man of refinement
From this reading That gentleman, easy, suave and really a good specimen of the class which inclines us to save by taking care of our savings--and only rarely departing with them--was quite equal to the demand at the paying-teller's window.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading ABERCROMBIE'S WOOING None but could smile upon the spinster and be glad of the little tale she told.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading That gentleman, easy, suave and really a good specimen of the class which inclines us to save by taking care of our savings--and only rarely departing with them--was quite equal to the demand at the paying-teller's window.
graspingnounUS /ˈɡræspɪŋ/
understanding with difficulty
From this reading Half the world knows of the pigeons so nourished on one of the most crowded corners in the heart of a great, turbulent city, but none had thought before of what might accompany this exhibition of the fact that there is still a regard for beings of the lower and less grasping life.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Half the world knows of the pigeons so nourished on one of the most crowded corners in the heart of a great, turbulent city, but none had thought before of what might accompany this exhibition of the fact that there is still a regard for beings of the lower and less grasping life.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Half the world knows of the pigeons so nourished on one of the most crowded corners in the heart of a great, turbulent city, but none had thought before of what might accompany this exhibition of the fact that there is still a regard for beings of the lower and less grasping life.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading Half the world knows of the pigeons so nourished on one of the most crowded corners in the heart of a great, turbulent city, but none had thought before of what might accompany this exhibition of the fact that there is still a regard for beings of the lower and less grasping life.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He called upon the Banker.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading Half the world knows of the pigeons so nourished on one of the most crowded corners in the heart of a great, turbulent city, but none had thought before of what might accompany this exhibition of the fact that there is still a regard for beings of the lower and less grasping life.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading Very pleasant was the conversation and very understanding were the comments, but the Colonel, like many a commander of the past, from Joshua down, noted the swift passing of the hours of day and was insatiate for more of what might be attained before it was too late.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Half the world knows of the pigeons so nourished on one of the most crowded corners in the heart of a great, turbulent city, but none had thought before of what might accompany this exhibition of the fact that there is still a regard for beings of the lower and less grasping life.
inclinesnounUS /ˌɪnˈklaɪnz/
plural of “incline” — an elevated geological formation
From this reading That gentleman, easy, suave and really a good specimen of the class which inclines us to save by taking care of our savings--and only rarely departing with them--was quite equal to the demand at the paying-teller's window.
insatiateadjective
impossible to satisfy
From this reading Very pleasant was the conversation and very understanding were the comments, but the Colonel, like many a commander of the past, from Joshua down, noted the swift passing of the hours of day and was insatiate for more of what might be attained before it was too late.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Half the world knows of the pigeons so nourished on one of the most crowded corners in the heart of a great, turbulent city, but none had thought before of what might accompany this exhibition of the fact that there is still a regard for beings of the lower and less grasping life.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Very pleasant was the conversation and very understanding were the comments, but the Colonel, like many a commander of the past, from Joshua down, noted the swift passing of the hours of day and was insatiate for more of what might be attained before it was too late.
JoshuanounUS /ˈdʒɑːʃuːə/
(Old Testament) Moses' successor who led the Israelites into the Promised Land; best remembered for his destruction of Jericho
From this reading Very pleasant was the conversation and very understanding were the comments, but the Colonel, like many a commander of the past, from Joshua down, noted the swift passing of the hours of day and was insatiate for more of what might be attained before it was too late.
plural of “know” — the fact of being aware of information that is known to few people
From this reading Half the world knows of the pigeons so nourished on one of the most crowded corners in the heart of a great, turbulent city, but none had thought before of what might accompany this exhibition of the fact that there is still a regard for beings of the lower and less grasping life.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading Very pleasant was the conversation and very understanding were the comments, but the Colonel, like many a commander of the past, from Joshua down, noted the swift passing of the hours of day and was insatiate for more of what might be attained before it was too late.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading Half the world knows of the pigeons so nourished on one of the most crowded corners in the heart of a great, turbulent city, but none had thought before of what might accompany this exhibition of the fact that there is still a regard for beings of the lower and less grasping life.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Half the world knows of the pigeons so nourished on one of the most crowded corners in the heart of a great, turbulent city, but none had thought before of what might accompany this exhibition of the fact that there is still a regard for beings of the lower and less grasping life.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Very pleasant was the conversation and very understanding were the comments, but the Colonel, like many a commander of the past, from Joshua down, noted the swift passing of the hours of day and was insatiate for more of what might be attained before it was too late.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading ABERCROMBIE'S WOOING None but could smile upon the spinster and be glad of the little tale she told.
move something or somebody to a lower position
From this reading Half the world knows of the pigeons so nourished on one of the most crowded corners in the heart of a great, turbulent city, but none had thought before of what might accompany this exhibition of the fact that there is still a regard for beings of the lower and less grasping life.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Very pleasant was the conversation and very understanding were the comments, but the Colonel, like many a commander of the past, from Joshua down, noted the swift passing of the hours of day and was insatiate for more of what might be attained before it was too late.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Half the world knows of the pigeons so nourished on one of the most crowded corners in the heart of a great, turbulent city, but none had thought before of what might accompany this exhibition of the fact that there is still a regard for beings of the lower and less grasping life.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Very pleasant was the conversation and very understanding were the comments, but the Colonel, like many a commander of the past, from Joshua down, noted the swift passing of the hours of day and was insatiate for more of what might be attained before it was too late.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Half the world knows of the pigeons so nourished on one of the most crowded corners in the heart of a great, turbulent city, but none had thought before of what might accompany this exhibition of the fact that there is still a regard for beings of the lower and less grasping life.
not one, and not any
From this reading ABERCROMBIE'S WOOING None but could smile upon the spinster and be glad of the little tale she told.
notedadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊtəd/
widely known and esteemed
From this reading Very pleasant was the conversation and very understanding were the comments, but the Colonel, like many a commander of the past, from Joshua down, noted the swift passing of the hours of day and was insatiate for more of what might be attained before it was too late.
nourishedadjectiveUS /ˈnɜːrɪʃt/
being provided with adequate nourishment
From this reading Half the world knows of the pigeons so nourished on one of the most crowded corners in the heart of a great, turbulent city, but none had thought before of what might accompany this exhibition of the fact that there is still a regard for beings of the lower and less grasping life.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading ABERCROMBIE'S WOOING None but could smile upon the spinster and be glad of the little tale she told.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Half the world knows of the pigeons so nourished on one of the most crowded corners in the heart of a great, turbulent city, but none had thought before of what might accompany this exhibition of the fact that there is still a regard for beings of the lower and less grasping life.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Half the world knows of the pigeons so nourished on one of the most crowded corners in the heart of a great, turbulent city, but none had thought before of what might accompany this exhibition of the fact that there is still a regard for beings of the lower and less grasping life.
and nothing more
From this reading That gentleman, easy, suave and really a good specimen of the class which inclines us to save by taking care of our savings--and only rarely departing with them--was quite equal to the demand at the paying-teller's window.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading That gentleman, easy, suave and really a good specimen of the class which inclines us to save by taking care of our savings--and only rarely departing with them--was quite equal to the demand at the paying-teller's window.
(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate
From this reading Very pleasant was the conversation and very understanding were the comments, but the Colonel, like many a commander of the past, from Joshua down, noted the swift passing of the hours of day and was insatiate for more of what might be attained before it was too late.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading Very pleasant was the conversation and very understanding were the comments, but the Colonel, like many a commander of the past, from Joshua down, noted the swift passing of the hours of day and was insatiate for more of what might be attained before it was too late.
paying-teller's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading That gentleman, easy, suave and really a good specimen of the class which inclines us to save by taking care of our savings--and only rarely departing with them--was quite equal to the demand at the paying-teller's window.
pigeonsnounUS /ˈpɪdʒənz/
plural of “pigeon” — wild and domesticated birds having a heavy body and short legs
From this reading Half the world knows of the pigeons so nourished on one of the most crowded corners in the heart of a great, turbulent city, but none had thought before of what might accompany this exhibition of the fact that there is still a regard for beings of the lower and less grasping life.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading Very pleasant was the conversation and very understanding were the comments, but the Colonel, like many a commander of the past, from Joshua down, noted the swift passing of the hours of day and was insatiate for more of what might be attained before it was too late.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading That gentleman, easy, suave and really a good specimen of the class which inclines us to save by taking care of our savings--and only rarely departing with them--was quite equal to the demand at the paying-teller's window.
rarelyadverbUS /ˈrerli/
not often
From this reading That gentleman, easy, suave and really a good specimen of the class which inclines us to save by taking care of our savings--and only rarely departing with them--was quite equal to the demand at the paying-teller's window.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading That gentleman, easy, suave and really a good specimen of the class which inclines us to save by taking care of our savings--and only rarely departing with them--was quite equal to the demand at the paying-teller's window.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading Half the world knows of the pigeons so nourished on one of the most crowded corners in the heart of a great, turbulent city, but none had thought before of what might accompany this exhibition of the fact that there is still a regard for beings of the lower and less grasping life.
except for; apart from
From this reading That gentleman, easy, suave and really a good specimen of the class which inclines us to save by taking care of our savings--and only rarely departing with them--was quite equal to the demand at the paying-teller's window.
savingsnounUS /ˈseɪvɪŋz/
a fund of money put by as a reserve
From this reading That gentleman, easy, suave and really a good specimen of the class which inclines us to save by taking care of our savings--and only rarely departing with them--was quite equal to the demand at the paying-teller's window.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading ABERCROMBIE'S WOOING None but could smile upon the spinster and be glad of the little tale she told.
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading ABERCROMBIE'S WOOING None but could smile upon the spinster and be glad of the little tale she told.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Half the world knows of the pigeons so nourished on one of the most crowded corners in the heart of a great, turbulent city, but none had thought before of what might accompany this exhibition of the fact that there is still a regard for beings of the lower and less grasping life.
specimennounUS /ˈspesəmən/
an example regarded as typical of its class
From this reading That gentleman, easy, suave and really a good specimen of the class which inclines us to save by taking care of our savings--and only rarely departing with them--was quite equal to the demand at the paying-teller's window.
spinsternounUS /ˈspɪnstər/
an elderly unmarried woman
From this reading ABERCROMBIE'S WOOING None but could smile upon the spinster and be glad of the little tale she told.
not in physical motion
From this reading Half the world knows of the pigeons so nourished on one of the most crowded corners in the heart of a great, turbulent city, but none had thought before of what might accompany this exhibition of the fact that there is still a regard for beings of the lower and less grasping life.
suaveadjectiveUS /swɑːv/
having a sophisticated charm
From this reading That gentleman, easy, suave and really a good specimen of the class which inclines us to save by taking care of our savings--and only rarely departing with them--was quite equal to the demand at the paying-teller's window.
moving very fast
From this reading Very pleasant was the conversation and very understanding were the comments, but the Colonel, like many a commander of the past, from Joshua down, noted the swift passing of the hours of day and was insatiate for more of what might be attained before it was too late.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading That gentleman, easy, suave and really a good specimen of the class which inclines us to save by taking care of our savings--and only rarely departing with them--was quite equal to the demand at the paying-teller's window.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading ABERCROMBIE'S WOOING None but could smile upon the spinster and be glad of the little tale she told.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Half the world knows of the pigeons so nourished on one of the most crowded corners in the heart of a great, turbulent city, but none had thought before of what might accompany this exhibition of the fact that there is still a regard for beings of the lower and less grasping life.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ABERCROMBIE'S WOOING None but could smile upon the spinster and be glad of the little tale she told.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading That gentleman, easy, suave and really a good specimen of the class which inclines us to save by taking care of our savings--and only rarely departing with them--was quite equal to the demand at the paying-teller's window.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Half the world knows of the pigeons so nourished on one of the most crowded corners in the heart of a great, turbulent city, but none had thought before of what might accompany this exhibition of the fact that there is still a regard for beings of the lower and less grasping life.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Half the world knows of the pigeons so nourished on one of the most crowded corners in the heart of a great, turbulent city, but none had thought before of what might accompany this exhibition of the fact that there is still a regard for beings of the lower and less grasping life.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Half the world knows of the pigeons so nourished on one of the most crowded corners in the heart of a great, turbulent city, but none had thought before of what might accompany this exhibition of the fact that there is still a regard for beings of the lower and less grasping life.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading That gentleman, easy, suave and really a good specimen of the class which inclines us to save by taking care of our savings--and only rarely departing with them--was quite equal to the demand at the paying-teller's window.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading ABERCROMBIE'S WOOING None but could smile upon the spinster and be glad of the little tale she told.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Very pleasant was the conversation and very understanding were the comments, but the Colonel, like many a commander of the past, from Joshua down, noted the swift passing of the hours of day and was insatiate for more of what might be attained before it was too late.
turbulentadjectiveUS /ˈtɜːrbjələnt/
characterized by unrest or disorder or insubordination
From this reading Half the world knows of the pigeons so nourished on one of the most crowded corners in the heart of a great, turbulent city, but none had thought before of what might accompany this exhibition of the fact that there is still a regard for beings of the lower and less grasping life.
the cognitive condition of someone who understands
From this reading Very pleasant was the conversation and very understanding were the comments, but the Colonel, like many a commander of the past, from Joshua down, noted the swift passing of the hours of day and was insatiate for more of what might be attained before it was too late.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading ABERCROMBIE'S WOOING None but could smile upon the spinster and be glad of the little tale she told.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading That gentleman, easy, suave and really a good specimen of the class which inclines us to save by taking care of our savings--and only rarely departing with them--was quite equal to the demand at the paying-teller's window.
precisely as stated
From this reading Very pleasant was the conversation and very understanding were the comments, but the Colonel, like many a commander of the past, from Joshua down, noted the swift passing of the hours of day and was insatiate for more of what might be attained before it was too late.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Very pleasant was the conversation and very understanding were the comments, but the Colonel, like many a commander of the past, from Joshua down, noted the swift passing of the hours of day and was insatiate for more of what might be attained before it was too late.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Very pleasant was the conversation and very understanding were the comments, but the Colonel, like many a commander of the past, from Joshua down, noted the swift passing of the hours of day and was insatiate for more of what might be attained before it was too late.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Half the world knows of the pigeons so nourished on one of the most crowded corners in the heart of a great, turbulent city, but none had thought before of what might accompany this exhibition of the fact that there is still a regard for beings of the lower and less grasping life.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading That gentleman, easy, suave and really a good specimen of the class which inclines us to save by taking care of our savings--and only rarely departing with them--was quite equal to the demand at the paying-teller's window.
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 That gentleman, easy, suave and really a good specimen of the class which inclines us to save by taking care of our savings--and only rarely departing with them--was quite equal to the demand at the paying-teller's window.
in the company of; together with
From this reading That gentleman, easy, suave and really a good specimen of the class which inclines us to save by taking care of our savings--and only rarely departing with them--was quite equal to the demand at the paying-teller's window.
WOOINGnounUS /ˈwuːɪŋ/
a man's courting of a woman; seeking the affections of a woman (usually with the hope of marriage)
From this reading ABERCROMBIE'S WOOING None but could smile upon the spinster and be glad of the little tale she told.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading Half the world knows of the pigeons so nourished on one of the most crowded corners in the heart of a great, turbulent city, but none had thought before of what might accompany this exhibition of the fact that there is still a regard for beings of the lower and less grasping life.
