used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Mr. Pitwinnoch was instructed to lay out the money at five per cent. interest to pay Mrs. Charles the annuity; and one of his clerks mentioned the circumstance to a companion in Mr. Whitteret’s office.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading It happened that the youth employed in this business was a little acquainted with the Leddy, and knowing her whimsical humour, when he carried it home he stopped, and fell into conversation with her about Walkinshaw, whom he knew.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading This led to an application from him for the loan, on account of a country gentleman in the neighbourhood, who, having obtained a considerable increase of his rental, was intending to enlarge his mansion, and extend his style of living,--a very common thing at that period, the effects of which are beginning to show themselves,--but, as the Leddy said on another occasion, that’s none of our concern at present.
having fair knowledge of
From this reading It happened that the youth employed in this business was a little acquainted with the Leddy, and knowing her whimsical humour, when he carried it home he stopped, and fell into conversation with her about Walkinshaw, whom he knew.
a quantity of money
From this reading The security offered being unexceptionable, an arrangement was speedily concluded, and an heritable bond for the amount prepared.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading This led to an application from him for the loan, on account of a country gentleman in the neighbourhood, who, having obtained a considerable increase of his rental, was intending to enlarge his mansion, and extend his style of living,--a very common thing at that period, the effects of which are beginning to show themselves,--but, as the Leddy said on another occasion, that’s none of our concern at present.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Mr. Pitwinnoch was instructed to lay out the money at five per cent. interest to pay Mrs. Charles the annuity; and one of his clerks mentioned the circumstance to a companion in Mr. Whitteret’s office.
annuitynounUS /əˈnuːəti/
income from capital investment paid in a series of regular payments
From this reading Mr. Pitwinnoch was instructed to lay out the money at five per cent. interest to pay Mrs. Charles the annuity; and one of his clerks mentioned the circumstance to a companion in Mr. Whitteret’s office.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading This led to an application from him for the loan, on account of a country gentleman in the neighbourhood, who, having obtained a considerable increase of his rental, was intending to enlarge his mansion, and extend his style of living,--a very common thing at that period, the effects of which are beginning to show themselves,--but, as the Leddy said on another occasion, that’s none of our concern at present.
applicationnounUS /ˌæpləˈkeɪʃən/
the act of bringing something to bear; using it for a particular purpose
From this reading This led to an application from him for the loan, on account of a country gentleman in the neighbourhood, who, having obtained a considerable increase of his rental, was intending to enlarge his mansion, and extend his style of living,--a very common thing at that period, the effects of which are beginning to show themselves,--but, as the Leddy said on another occasion, that’s none of our concern at present.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading This led to an application from him for the loan, on account of a country gentleman in the neighbourhood, who, having obtained a considerable increase of his rental, was intending to enlarge his mansion, and extend his style of living,--a very common thing at that period, the effects of which are beginning to show themselves,--but, as the Leddy said on another occasion, that’s none of our concern at present.
arrangementnounUS /ərˈeɪndʒmənt/
the thing arranged or agreed to
From this reading The security offered being unexceptionable, an arrangement was speedily concluded, and an heritable bond for the amount prepared.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading This led to an application from him for the loan, on account of a country gentleman in the neighbourhood, who, having obtained a considerable increase of his rental, was intending to enlarge his mansion, and extend his style of living,--a very common thing at that period, the effects of which are beginning to show themselves,--but, as the Leddy said on another occasion, that’s none of our concern at present.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Mr. Pitwinnoch was instructed to lay out the money at five per cent. interest to pay Mrs. Charles the annuity; and one of his clerks mentioned the circumstance to a companion in Mr. Whitteret’s office.
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading This led to an application from him for the loan, on account of a country gentleman in the neighbourhood, who, having obtained a considerable increase of his rental, was intending to enlarge his mansion, and extend his style of living,--a very common thing at that period, the effects of which are beginning to show themselves,--but, as the Leddy said on another occasion, that’s none of our concern at present.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading The security offered being unexceptionable, an arrangement was speedily concluded, and an heritable bond for the amount prepared.
bondnounUS /bɑːnd/
an electrical force linking atoms
From this reading The security offered being unexceptionable, an arrangement was speedily concluded, and an heritable bond for the amount prepared.
borrowingnounUS /ˈbɑːroʊɪŋ/
the appropriation (of ideas or words etc) from another source
From this reading As the party borrowing the money lived at some distance from the town, Mr. Whitteret sent one of his young men to get it signed, and to deliver it to the Leddy.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading It happened that the youth employed in this business was a little acquainted with the Leddy, and knowing her whimsical humour, when he carried it home he stopped, and fell into conversation with her about Walkinshaw, whom he knew.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading This led to an application from him for the loan, on account of a country gentleman in the neighbourhood, who, having obtained a considerable increase of his rental, was intending to enlarge his mansion, and extend his style of living,--a very common thing at that period, the effects of which are beginning to show themselves,--but, as the Leddy said on another occasion, that’s none of our concern at present.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading It happened that the youth employed in this business was a little acquainted with the Leddy, and knowing her whimsical humour, when he carried it home he stopped, and fell into conversation with her about Walkinshaw, whom he knew.
centnounUS /sent/
a fractional monetary unit of several countries
From this reading Mr. Pitwinnoch was instructed to lay out the money at five per cent. interest to pay Mrs. Charles the annuity; and one of his clerks mentioned the circumstance to a companion in Mr. Whitteret’s office.
King of France from 1560 to 1574 whose reign was dominated by his mother Catherine de Medicis (1550-1574)
From this reading Mr. Pitwinnoch was instructed to lay out the money at five per cent. interest to pay Mrs. Charles the annuity; and one of his clerks mentioned the circumstance to a companion in Mr. Whitteret’s office.
a condition that accompanies or influences some event or activity
From this reading Mr. Pitwinnoch was instructed to lay out the money at five per cent. interest to pay Mrs. Charles the annuity; and one of his clerks mentioned the circumstance to a companion in Mr. Whitteret’s office.
clerksnounUS /klɜːrks/
plural of “clerk” — an employee who performs clerical work (e.g., keeps records or accounts)
From this reading Mr. Pitwinnoch was instructed to lay out the money at five per cent. interest to pay Mrs. Charles the annuity; and one of his clerks mentioned the circumstance to a companion in Mr. Whitteret’s office.
belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public
From this reading This led to an application from him for the loan, on account of a country gentleman in the neighbourhood, who, having obtained a considerable increase of his rental, was intending to enlarge his mansion, and extend his style of living,--a very common thing at that period, the effects of which are beginning to show themselves,--but, as the Leddy said on another occasion, that’s none of our concern at present.
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading Mr. Pitwinnoch was instructed to lay out the money at five per cent. interest to pay Mrs. Charles the annuity; and one of his clerks mentioned the circumstance to a companion in Mr. Whitteret’s office.
something that interests you because it is important or affects you
From this reading This led to an application from him for the loan, on account of a country gentleman in the neighbourhood, who, having obtained a considerable increase of his rental, was intending to enlarge his mansion, and extend his style of living,--a very common thing at that period, the effects of which are beginning to show themselves,--but, as the Leddy said on another occasion, that’s none of our concern at present.
having come or been brought to a conclusion
From this reading The security offered being unexceptionable, an arrangement was speedily concluded, and an heritable bond for the amount prepared.
large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree
From this reading This led to an application from him for the loan, on account of a country gentleman in the neighbourhood, who, having obtained a considerable increase of his rental, was intending to enlarge his mansion, and extend his style of living,--a very common thing at that period, the effects of which are beginning to show themselves,--but, as the Leddy said on another occasion, that’s none of our concern at present.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading It happened that the youth employed in this business was a little acquainted with the Leddy, and knowing her whimsical humour, when he carried it home he stopped, and fell into conversation with her about Walkinshaw, whom he knew.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading This led to an application from him for the loan, on account of a country gentleman in the neighbourhood, who, having obtained a considerable increase of his rental, was intending to enlarge his mansion, and extend his style of living,--a very common thing at that period, the effects of which are beginning to show themselves,--but, as the Leddy said on another occasion, that’s none of our concern at present.
deliververbUS /dɪˈlɪvər/
deliver (a speech, oration, or idea)
From this reading As the party borrowing the money lived at some distance from the town, Mr. Whitteret sent one of his young men to get it signed, and to deliver it to the Leddy.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading As the party borrowing the money lived at some distance from the town, Mr. Whitteret sent one of his young men to get it signed, and to deliver it to the Leddy.
effectsnounUS /ɪˈfekts/
property of a personal character that is portable but not used in business
From this reading This led to an application from him for the loan, on account of a country gentleman in the neighbourhood, who, having obtained a considerable increase of his rental, was intending to enlarge his mansion, and extend his style of living,--a very common thing at that period, the effects of which are beginning to show themselves,--but, as the Leddy said on another occasion, that’s none of our concern at present.
having your services engaged for; or having a job especially one that pays wages or a salary
From this reading It happened that the youth employed in this business was a little acquainted with the Leddy, and knowing her whimsical humour, when he carried it home he stopped, and fell into conversation with her about Walkinshaw, whom he knew.
enlargeverbUS /ˌenˈlɑːrdʒ/
make larger
From this reading This led to an application from him for the loan, on account of a country gentleman in the neighbourhood, who, having obtained a considerable increase of his rental, was intending to enlarge his mansion, and extend his style of living,--a very common thing at that period, the effects of which are beginning to show themselves,--but, as the Leddy said on another occasion, that’s none of our concern at present.
extendverbUS /ɪkˈstend/
extend in scope or range or area
From this reading This led to an application from him for the loan, on account of a country gentleman in the neighbourhood, who, having obtained a considerable increase of his rental, was intending to enlarge his mansion, and extend his style of living,--a very common thing at that period, the effects of which are beginning to show themselves,--but, as the Leddy said on another occasion, that’s none of our concern at present.
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading It happened that the youth employed in this business was a little acquainted with the Leddy, and knowing her whimsical humour, when he carried it home he stopped, and fell into conversation with her about Walkinshaw, whom he knew.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading Mr. Pitwinnoch was instructed to lay out the money at five per cent. interest to pay Mrs. Charles the annuity; and one of his clerks mentioned the circumstance to a companion in Mr. Whitteret’s office.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading This led to an application from him for the loan, on account of a country gentleman in the neighbourhood, who, having obtained a considerable increase of his rental, was intending to enlarge his mansion, and extend his style of living,--a very common thing at that period, the effects of which are beginning to show themselves,--but, as the Leddy said on another occasion, that’s none of our concern at present.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading This led to an application from him for the loan, on account of a country gentleman in the neighbourhood, who, having obtained a considerable increase of his rental, was intending to enlarge his mansion, and extend his style of living,--a very common thing at that period, the effects of which are beginning to show themselves,--but, as the Leddy said on another occasion, that’s none of our concern at present.
a man of refinement
From this reading This led to an application from him for the loan, on account of a country gentleman in the neighbourhood, who, having obtained a considerable increase of his rental, was intending to enlarge his mansion, and extend his style of living,--a very common thing at that period, the effects of which are beginning to show themselves,--but, as the Leddy said on another occasion, that’s none of our concern at present.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading As the party borrowing the money lived at some distance from the town, Mr. Whitteret sent one of his young men to get it signed, and to deliver it to the Leddy.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading It happened that the youth employed in this business was a little acquainted with the Leddy, and knowing her whimsical humour, when he carried it home he stopped, and fell into conversation with her about Walkinshaw, whom he knew.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading This led to an application from him for the loan, on account of a country gentleman in the neighbourhood, who, having obtained a considerable increase of his rental, was intending to enlarge his mansion, and extend his style of living,--a very common thing at that period, the effects of which are beginning to show themselves,--but, as the Leddy said on another occasion, that’s none of our concern at present.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It happened that the youth employed in this business was a little acquainted with the Leddy, and knowing her whimsical humour, when he carried it home he stopped, and fell into conversation with her about Walkinshaw, whom he knew.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading It happened that the youth employed in this business was a little acquainted with the Leddy, and knowing her whimsical humour, when he carried it home he stopped, and fell into conversation with her about Walkinshaw, whom he knew.
heritableadjectiveUS /ˈherətəbəl/
capable of being inherited
From this reading The security offered being unexceptionable, an arrangement was speedily concluded, and an heritable bond for the amount prepared.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading This led to an application from him for the loan, on account of a country gentleman in the neighbourhood, who, having obtained a considerable increase of his rental, was intending to enlarge his mansion, and extend his style of living,--a very common thing at that period, the effects of which are beginning to show themselves,--but, as the Leddy said on another occasion, that’s none of our concern at present.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Mr. Pitwinnoch was instructed to lay out the money at five per cent. interest to pay Mrs. Charles the annuity; and one of his clerks mentioned the circumstance to a companion in Mr. Whitteret’s office.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading It happened that the youth employed in this business was a little acquainted with the Leddy, and knowing her whimsical humour, when he carried it home he stopped, and fell into conversation with her about Walkinshaw, whom he knew.
a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling
From this reading It happened that the youth employed in this business was a little acquainted with the Leddy, and knowing her whimsical humour, when he carried it home he stopped, and fell into conversation with her about Walkinshaw, whom he knew.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Mr. Pitwinnoch was instructed to lay out the money at five per cent. interest to pay Mrs. Charles the annuity; and one of his clerks mentioned the circumstance to a companion in Mr. Whitteret’s office.
increasenounUS /ˌɪnˈkriːs/
a quantity that is added
From this reading This led to an application from him for the loan, on account of a country gentleman in the neighbourhood, who, having obtained a considerable increase of his rental, was intending to enlarge his mansion, and extend his style of living,--a very common thing at that period, the effects of which are beginning to show themselves,--but, as the Leddy said on another occasion, that’s none of our concern at present.
instructedverbUS /ˌɪnˈstrʌktəd/
past form of “instruct” — impart skills or knowledge to
From this reading Mr. Pitwinnoch was instructed to lay out the money at five per cent. interest to pay Mrs. Charles the annuity; and one of his clerks mentioned the circumstance to a companion in Mr. Whitteret’s office.
intendingverbUS /ˌɪnˈtendɪŋ/
-ing form of “intend” — have in mind as a purpose
From this reading This led to an application from him for the loan, on account of a country gentleman in the neighbourhood, who, having obtained a considerable increase of his rental, was intending to enlarge his mansion, and extend his style of living,--a very common thing at that period, the effects of which are beginning to show themselves,--but, as the Leddy said on another occasion, that’s none of our concern at present.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading Mr. Pitwinnoch was instructed to lay out the money at five per cent. interest to pay Mrs. Charles the annuity; and one of his clerks mentioned the circumstance to a companion in Mr. Whitteret’s office.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading It happened that the youth employed in this business was a little acquainted with the Leddy, and knowing her whimsical humour, when he carried it home he stopped, and fell into conversation with her about Walkinshaw, whom he knew.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading As the party borrowing the money lived at some distance from the town, Mr. Whitteret sent one of his young men to get it signed, and to deliver it to the Leddy.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading It happened that the youth employed in this business was a little acquainted with the Leddy, and knowing her whimsical humour, when he carried it home he stopped, and fell into conversation with her about Walkinshaw, whom he knew.
evidencing the possession of inside information
From this reading It happened that the youth employed in this business was a little acquainted with the Leddy, and knowing her whimsical humour, when he carried it home he stopped, and fell into conversation with her about Walkinshaw, whom he knew.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Mr. Pitwinnoch was instructed to lay out the money at five per cent. interest to pay Mrs. Charles the annuity; and one of his clerks mentioned the circumstance to a companion in Mr. Whitteret’s office.
diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
From this reading This led to an application from him for the loan, on account of a country gentleman in the neighbourhood, who, having obtained a considerable increase of his rental, was intending to enlarge his mansion, and extend his style of living,--a very common thing at that period, the effects of which are beginning to show themselves,--but, as the Leddy said on another occasion, that’s none of our concern at present.
Leddy
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From this reading This led to an application from him for the loan, on account of a country gentleman in the neighbourhood, who, having obtained a considerable increase of his rental, was intending to enlarge his mansion, and extend his style of living,--a very common thing at that period, the effects of which are beginning to show themselves,--but, as the Leddy said on another occasion, that’s none of our concern at present.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading It happened that the youth employed in this business was a little acquainted with the Leddy, and knowing her whimsical humour, when he carried it home he stopped, and fell into conversation with her about Walkinshaw, whom he knew.
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading As the party borrowing the money lived at some distance from the town, Mr. Whitteret sent one of his young men to get it signed, and to deliver it to the Leddy.
the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
From this reading This led to an application from him for the loan, on account of a country gentleman in the neighbourhood, who, having obtained a considerable increase of his rental, was intending to enlarge his mansion, and extend his style of living,--a very common thing at that period, the effects of which are beginning to show themselves,--but, as the Leddy said on another occasion, that’s none of our concern at present.
loannounUS /loʊn/
the temporary provision of money (usually at interest)
From this reading This led to an application from him for the loan, on account of a country gentleman in the neighbourhood, who, having obtained a considerable increase of his rental, was intending to enlarge his mansion, and extend his style of living,--a very common thing at that period, the effects of which are beginning to show themselves,--but, as the Leddy said on another occasion, that’s none of our concern at present.
mansionnounUS /ˈmænʃən/
(astrology) one of 12 equal areas into which the zodiac is divided
From this reading This led to an application from him for the loan, on account of a country gentleman in the neighbourhood, who, having obtained a considerable increase of his rental, was intending to enlarge his mansion, and extend his style of living,--a very common thing at that period, the effects of which are beginning to show themselves,--but, as the Leddy said on another occasion, that’s none of our concern at present.
the force of workers available
From this reading As the party borrowing the money lived at some distance from the town, Mr. Whitteret sent one of his young men to get it signed, and to deliver it to the Leddy.
past form of “mention” — make reference to
From this reading Mr. Pitwinnoch was instructed to lay out the money at five per cent. interest to pay Mrs. Charles the annuity; and one of his clerks mentioned the circumstance to a companion in Mr. Whitteret’s office.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading Mr. Pitwinnoch was instructed to lay out the money at five per cent. interest to pay Mrs. Charles the annuity; and one of his clerks mentioned the circumstance to a companion in Mr. Whitteret’s office.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Pitwinnoch was instructed to lay out the money at five per cent. interest to pay Mrs. Charles the annuity; and one of his clerks mentioned the circumstance to a companion in Mr. Whitteret’s office.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Mr. Pitwinnoch was instructed to lay out the money at five per cent. interest to pay Mrs. Charles the annuity; and one of his clerks mentioned the circumstance to a companion in Mr. Whitteret’s office.
a surrounding or nearby region
From this reading This led to an application from him for the loan, on account of a country gentleman in the neighbourhood, who, having obtained a considerable increase of his rental, was intending to enlarge his mansion, and extend his style of living,--a very common thing at that period, the effects of which are beginning to show themselves,--but, as the Leddy said on another occasion, that’s none of our concern at present.
not one, and not any
From this reading This led to an application from him for the loan, on account of a country gentleman in the neighbourhood, who, having obtained a considerable increase of his rental, was intending to enlarge his mansion, and extend his style of living,--a very common thing at that period, the effects of which are beginning to show themselves,--but, as the Leddy said on another occasion, that’s none of our concern at present.
past form of “obtain” — come into possession of
From this reading This led to an application from him for the loan, on account of a country gentleman in the neighbourhood, who, having obtained a considerable increase of his rental, was intending to enlarge his mansion, and extend his style of living,--a very common thing at that period, the effects of which are beginning to show themselves,--but, as the Leddy said on another occasion, that’s none of our concern at present.
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading This led to an application from him for the loan, on account of a country gentleman in the neighbourhood, who, having obtained a considerable increase of his rental, was intending to enlarge his mansion, and extend his style of living,--a very common thing at that period, the effects of which are beginning to show themselves,--but, as the Leddy said on another occasion, that’s none of our concern at present.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Mr. Pitwinnoch was instructed to lay out the money at five per cent. interest to pay Mrs. Charles the annuity; and one of his clerks mentioned the circumstance to a companion in Mr. Whitteret’s office.
past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading The security offered being unexceptionable, an arrangement was speedily concluded, and an heritable bond for the amount prepared.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading Mr. Pitwinnoch was instructed to lay out the money at five per cent. interest to pay Mrs. Charles the annuity; and one of his clerks mentioned the circumstance to a companion in Mr. Whitteret’s office.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading This led to an application from him for the loan, on account of a country gentleman in the neighbourhood, who, having obtained a considerable increase of his rental, was intending to enlarge his mansion, and extend his style of living,--a very common thing at that period, the effects of which are beginning to show themselves,--but, as the Leddy said on another occasion, that’s none of our concern at present.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Mr. Pitwinnoch was instructed to lay out the money at five per cent. interest to pay Mrs. Charles the annuity; and one of his clerks mentioned the circumstance to a companion in Mr. Whitteret’s office.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading This led to an application from him for the loan, on account of a country gentleman in the neighbourhood, who, having obtained a considerable increase of his rental, was intending to enlarge his mansion, and extend his style of living,--a very common thing at that period, the effects of which are beginning to show themselves,--but, as the Leddy said on another occasion, that’s none of our concern at present.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Mr. Pitwinnoch was instructed to lay out the money at five per cent. interest to pay Mrs. Charles the annuity; and one of his clerks mentioned the circumstance to a companion in Mr. Whitteret’s office.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading As the party borrowing the money lived at some distance from the town, Mr. Whitteret sent one of his young men to get it signed, and to deliver it to the Leddy.
give money, usually in exchange for goods or services
From this reading Mr. Pitwinnoch was instructed to lay out the money at five per cent. interest to pay Mrs. Charles the annuity; and one of his clerks mentioned the circumstance to a companion in Mr. Whitteret’s office.
for each
From this reading Mr. Pitwinnoch was instructed to lay out the money at five per cent. interest to pay Mrs. Charles the annuity; and one of his clerks mentioned the circumstance to a companion in Mr. Whitteret’s office.
an amount of time
From this reading This led to an application from him for the loan, on account of a country gentleman in the neighbourhood, who, having obtained a considerable increase of his rental, was intending to enlarge his mansion, and extend his style of living,--a very common thing at that period, the effects of which are beginning to show themselves,--but, as the Leddy said on another occasion, that’s none of our concern at present.
Pitwinnoch
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From this reading Mr. Pitwinnoch was instructed to lay out the money at five per cent. interest to pay Mrs. Charles the annuity; and one of his clerks mentioned the circumstance to a companion in Mr. Whitteret’s office.
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading The security offered being unexceptionable, an arrangement was speedily concluded, and an heritable bond for the amount prepared.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading This led to an application from him for the loan, on account of a country gentleman in the neighbourhood, who, having obtained a considerable increase of his rental, was intending to enlarge his mansion, and extend his style of living,--a very common thing at that period, the effects of which are beginning to show themselves,--but, as the Leddy said on another occasion, that’s none of our concern at present.
rentalnounUS /ˈrentəl/
property that is leased or rented out or let
From this reading This led to an application from him for the loan, on account of a country gentleman in the neighbourhood, who, having obtained a considerable increase of his rental, was intending to enlarge his mansion, and extend his style of living,--a very common thing at that period, the effects of which are beginning to show themselves,--but, as the Leddy said on another occasion, that’s none of our concern at present.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading This led to an application from him for the loan, on account of a country gentleman in the neighbourhood, who, having obtained a considerable increase of his rental, was intending to enlarge his mansion, and extend his style of living,--a very common thing at that period, the effects of which are beginning to show themselves,--but, as the Leddy said on another occasion, that’s none of our concern at present.
securitynounUS /sɪˈkjʊrəti/
the state of being free from danger or injury
From this reading The security offered being unexceptionable, an arrangement was speedily concluded, and an heritable bond for the amount prepared.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading As the party borrowing the money lived at some distance from the town, Mr. Whitteret sent one of his young men to get it signed, and to deliver it to the Leddy.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading This led to an application from him for the loan, on account of a country gentleman in the neighbourhood, who, having obtained a considerable increase of his rental, was intending to enlarge his mansion, and extend his style of living,--a very common thing at that period, the effects of which are beginning to show themselves,--but, as the Leddy said on another occasion, that’s none of our concern at present.
signedadjectiveUS /saɪnd/
having a handwritten signature
From this reading As the party borrowing the money lived at some distance from the town, Mr. Whitteret sent one of his young men to get it signed, and to deliver it to the Leddy.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading As the party borrowing the money lived at some distance from the town, Mr. Whitteret sent one of his young men to get it signed, and to deliver it to the Leddy.
speedilyadverbUS /ˈspiːdəli/
with speed
From this reading The security offered being unexceptionable, an arrangement was speedily concluded, and an heritable bond for the amount prepared.
(of a nose) blocked
From this reading It happened that the youth employed in this business was a little acquainted with the Leddy, and knowing her whimsical humour, when he carried it home he stopped, and fell into conversation with her about Walkinshaw, whom he knew.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading This led to an application from him for the loan, on account of a country gentleman in the neighbourhood, who, having obtained a considerable increase of his rental, was intending to enlarge his mansion, and extend his style of living,--a very common thing at that period, the effects of which are beginning to show themselves,--but, as the Leddy said on another occasion, that’s none of our concern at present.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading This led to an application from him for the loan, on account of a country gentleman in the neighbourhood, who, having obtained a considerable increase of his rental, was intending to enlarge his mansion, and extend his style of living,--a very common thing at that period, the effects of which are beginning to show themselves,--but, as the Leddy said on another occasion, that’s none of our concern at present.
that's
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From this reading This led to an application from him for the loan, on account of a country gentleman in the neighbourhood, who, having obtained a considerable increase of his rental, was intending to enlarge his mansion, and extend his style of living,--a very common thing at that period, the effects of which are beginning to show themselves,--but, as the Leddy said on another occasion, that’s none of our concern at present.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Mr. Pitwinnoch was instructed to lay out the money at five per cent. interest to pay Mrs. Charles the annuity; and one of his clerks mentioned the circumstance to a companion in Mr. Whitteret’s office.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading This led to an application from him for the loan, on account of a country gentleman in the neighbourhood, who, having obtained a considerable increase of his rental, was intending to enlarge his mansion, and extend his style of living,--a very common thing at that period, the effects of which are beginning to show themselves,--but, as the Leddy said on another occasion, that’s none of our concern at present.
a special situation
From this reading This led to an application from him for the loan, on account of a country gentleman in the neighbourhood, who, having obtained a considerable increase of his rental, was intending to enlarge his mansion, and extend his style of living,--a very common thing at that period, the effects of which are beginning to show themselves,--but, as the Leddy said on another occasion, that’s none of our concern at present.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This led to an application from him for the loan, on account of a country gentleman in the neighbourhood, who, having obtained a considerable increase of his rental, was intending to enlarge his mansion, and extend his style of living,--a very common thing at that period, the effects of which are beginning to show themselves,--but, as the Leddy said on another occasion, that’s none of our concern at present.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Mr. Pitwinnoch was instructed to lay out the money at five per cent. interest to pay Mrs. Charles the annuity; and one of his clerks mentioned the circumstance to a companion in Mr. Whitteret’s office.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading As the party borrowing the money lived at some distance from the town, Mr. Whitteret sent one of his young men to get it signed, and to deliver it to the Leddy.
unexceptionableadjective
completely acceptable; not open to exception or reproach
From this reading The security offered being unexceptionable, an arrangement was speedily concluded, and an heritable bond for the amount prepared.
precisely as stated
From this reading This led to an application from him for the loan, on account of a country gentleman in the neighbourhood, who, having obtained a considerable increase of his rental, was intending to enlarge his mansion, and extend his style of living,--a very common thing at that period, the effects of which are beginning to show themselves,--but, as the Leddy said on another occasion, that’s none of our concern at present.
Walkinshaw
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From this reading It happened that the youth employed in this business was a little acquainted with the Leddy, and knowing her whimsical humour, when he carried it home he stopped, and fell into conversation with her about Walkinshaw, whom he knew.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Mr. Pitwinnoch was instructed to lay out the money at five per cent. interest to pay Mrs. Charles the annuity; and one of his clerks mentioned the circumstance to a companion in Mr. Whitteret’s office.
at the time that
From this reading It happened that the youth employed in this business was a little acquainted with the Leddy, and knowing her whimsical humour, when he carried it home he stopped, and fell into conversation with her about Walkinshaw, whom he knew.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading This led to an application from him for the loan, on account of a country gentleman in the neighbourhood, who, having obtained a considerable increase of his rental, was intending to enlarge his mansion, and extend his style of living,--a very common thing at that period, the effects of which are beginning to show themselves,--but, as the Leddy said on another occasion, that’s none of our concern at present.
whimsicaladjectiveUS /ˈwɪmzɪkəl/
determined by chance or impulse or whim rather than by necessity or reason
From this reading It happened that the youth employed in this business was a little acquainted with the Leddy, and knowing her whimsical humour, when he carried it home he stopped, and fell into conversation with her about Walkinshaw, whom he knew.
Whitteret
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From this reading As the party borrowing the money lived at some distance from the town, Mr. Whitteret sent one of his young men to get it signed, and to deliver it to the Leddy.
Whitteret's
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From this reading Mr. Pitwinnoch was instructed to lay out the money at five per cent. interest to pay Mrs. Charles the annuity; and one of his clerks mentioned the circumstance to a companion in Mr. Whitteret’s office.
which person or people
From this reading This led to an application from him for the loan, on account of a country gentleman in the neighbourhood, who, having obtained a considerable increase of his rental, was intending to enlarge his mansion, and extend his style of living,--a very common thing at that period, the effects of which are beginning to show themselves,--but, as the Leddy said on another occasion, that’s none of our concern at present.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It happened that the youth employed in this business was a little acquainted with the Leddy, and knowing her whimsical humour, when he carried it home he stopped, and fell into conversation with her about Walkinshaw, whom he knew.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It happened that the youth employed in this business was a little acquainted with the Leddy, and knowing her whimsical humour, when he carried it home he stopped, and fell into conversation with her about Walkinshaw, whom he knew.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading As the party borrowing the money lived at some distance from the town, Mr. Whitteret sent one of his young men to get it signed, and to deliver it to the Leddy.
a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading It happened that the youth employed in this business was a little acquainted with the Leddy, and knowing her whimsical humour, when he carried it home he stopped, and fell into conversation with her about Walkinshaw, whom he knew.
