used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Busy, Wainwright?" asked a gentleman, Arthur Henderson, entering without ceremony.
react verbally
From this reading Some of them he turned over to his confidential clerk to answer.
elected vice president and became 21st President of the United States when Garfield was assassinated (1830-1886)
From this reading "Busy, Wainwright?" asked a gentleman, Arthur Henderson, entering without ceremony.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "Busy, Wainwright?" asked a gentleman, Arthur Henderson, entering without ceremony.
bankernounUS /ˈbæŋkər/
a financier who owns or is an executive in a bank
From this reading John Wainwright, the wealthy banker, sat in his office looking over the letters that had come by the morning mail.
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading "Busy, Wainwright?" asked a gentleman, Arthur Henderson, entering without ceremony.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading John Wainwright, the wealthy banker, sat in his office looking over the letters that had come by the morning mail.
a formal event performed on a special occasion
From this reading "Busy, Wainwright?" asked a gentleman, Arthur Henderson, entering without ceremony.
an employee who performs clerical work (e.g., keeps records or accounts)
From this reading Some of them he turned over to his confidential clerk to answer.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading John Wainwright, the wealthy banker, sat in his office looking over the letters that had come by the morning mail.
confidentialadjectiveUS /ˌkɑːnfəˈdenʃəl/
entrusted with private information and the confidence of another
From this reading Some of them he turned over to his confidential clerk to answer.
a movement into or inward
From this reading "Busy, Wainwright?" asked a gentleman, Arthur Henderson, entering without ceremony.
FRED'S
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From this reading FRED'S REWARD.
a man of refinement
From this reading "Busy, Wainwright?" asked a gentleman, Arthur Henderson, entering without ceremony.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading John Wainwright, the wealthy banker, sat in his office looking over the letters that had come by the morning mail.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Others, more important, he reserved to reply to with his own hand.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Some of them he turned over to his confidential clerk to answer.
Henderson
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From this reading "Busy, Wainwright?" asked a gentleman, Arthur Henderson, entering without ceremony.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading John Wainwright, the wealthy banker, sat in his office looking over the letters that had come by the morning mail.
of great significance or value
From this reading Others, more important, he reserved to reply to with his own hand.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading John Wainwright, the wealthy banker, sat in his office looking over the letters that had come by the morning mail.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading John Wainwright, the wealthy banker, sat in his office looking over the letters that had come by the morning mail.
the literary culture
From this reading John Wainwright, the wealthy banker, sat in his office looking over the letters that had come by the morning mail.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading John Wainwright, the wealthy banker, sat in his office looking over the letters that had come by the morning mail.
mailnounUS /meɪl/
the bags of letters and packages that are transported by the postal service
From this reading John Wainwright, the wealthy banker, sat in his office looking over the letters that had come by the morning mail.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Others, more important, he reserved to reply to with his own hand.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading John Wainwright, the wealthy banker, sat in his office looking over the letters that had come by the morning mail.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Some of them he turned over to his confidential clerk to answer.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
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Others
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overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading John Wainwright, the wealthy banker, sat in his office looking over the letters that had come by the morning mail.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Others, more important, he reserved to reply to with his own hand.
a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading Others, more important, he reserved to reply to with his own hand.
reservedadjectiveUS /rɪˈzɜːrvd/
set aside for the use of a particular person or party
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a recompense for worthy acts or retribution for wrongdoing
From this reading FRED'S REWARD.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading John Wainwright, the wealthy banker, sat in his office looking over the letters that had come by the morning mail.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Some of them he turned over to his confidential clerk to answer.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading John Wainwright, the wealthy banker, sat in his office looking over the letters that had come by the morning mail.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading John Wainwright, the wealthy banker, sat in his office looking over the letters that had come by the morning mail.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Some of them he turned over to his confidential clerk to answer.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Some of them he turned over to his confidential clerk to answer.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading Some of them he turned over to his confidential clerk to answer.
WainwrightnounUS /ˈweɪnraɪt/
a wagon maker
From this reading John Wainwright, the wealthy banker, sat in his office looking over the letters that had come by the morning mail.
wealthyadjectiveUS /ˈwelθi/
having an abundant supply of money or possessions of value
From this reading John Wainwright, the wealthy banker, sat in his office looking over the letters that had come by the morning mail.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Others, more important, he reserved to reply to with his own hand.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading "Busy, Wainwright?" asked a gentleman, Arthur Henderson, entering without ceremony.
