used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In a fortnight Fred received from Colorado an order on a New York banker for six thousand five hundred dollars, being the purchase money on the Colorado lands.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading In a fortnight Fred received from Colorado an order on a New York banker for six thousand five hundred dollars, being the purchase money on the Colorado lands.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He at once carried it to Mr. Wainwright, and invested it in securities recommended by that gentleman.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He at once carried it to Mr. Wainwright, and invested it in securities recommended by that gentleman.
bankernounUS /ˈbæŋkər/
a financier who owns or is an executive in a bank
From this reading In a fortnight Fred received from Colorado an order on a New York banker for six thousand five hundred dollars, being the purchase money on the Colorado lands.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading In a fortnight Fred received from Colorado an order on a New York banker for six thousand five hundred dollars, being the purchase money on the Colorado lands.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He at once carried it to Mr. Wainwright, and invested it in securities recommended by that gentleman.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading He at once carried it to Mr. Wainwright, and invested it in securities recommended by that gentleman.
ColoradonounUS /ˌkɑːlərˈɑːdoʊ/
a state in west central United States in the Rocky Mountains
From this reading In a fortnight Fred received from Colorado an order on a New York banker for six thousand five hundred dollars, being the purchase money on the Colorado lands.
congratulateverbUS /kənˈɡrætʃəleɪt/
say something to someone that expresses praise
From this reading "I congratulate you heartily, Fred," said the banker.
the child of your aunt or uncle
From this reading COUSIN FERGUSON.
didn't
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From this reading "I didn't know that I was taking into my employ a young man of fortune."
plural of “dollar” — the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 cents
From this reading In a fortnight Fred received from Colorado an order on a New York banker for six thousand five hundred dollars, being the purchase money on the Colorado lands.
employverbUS /emˈplɔɪ/
put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose
From this reading "I didn't know that I was taking into my employ a young man of fortune."
FERGUSON
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From this reading COUSIN FERGUSON.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading In a fortnight Fred received from Colorado an order on a New York banker for six thousand five hundred dollars, being the purchase money on the Colorado lands.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading In a fortnight Fred received from Colorado an order on a New York banker for six thousand five hundred dollars, being the purchase money on the Colorado lands.
fortnightnounUS /ˈfɔːrtnaɪt/
a period of fourteen consecutive days
From this reading In a fortnight Fred received from Colorado an order on a New York banker for six thousand five hundred dollars, being the purchase money on the Colorado lands.
an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another
From this reading "I didn't know that I was taking into my employ a young man of fortune."
Fred
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From this reading In a fortnight Fred received from Colorado an order on a New York banker for six thousand five hundred dollars, being the purchase money on the Colorado lands.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading In a fortnight Fred received from Colorado an order on a New York banker for six thousand five hundred dollars, being the purchase money on the Colorado lands.
a man of refinement
From this reading He at once carried it to Mr. Wainwright, and invested it in securities recommended by that gentleman.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He at once carried it to Mr. Wainwright, and invested it in securities recommended by that gentleman.
with gusto and without reservation
From this reading "I congratulate you heartily, Fred," said the banker.
ten 10s
From this reading In a fortnight Fred received from Colorado an order on a New York banker for six thousand five hundred dollars, being the purchase money on the Colorado lands.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I congratulate you heartily, Fred," said the banker.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In a fortnight Fred received from Colorado an order on a New York banker for six thousand five hundred dollars, being the purchase money on the Colorado lands.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading "I didn't know that I was taking into my employ a young man of fortune."
investedverbUS /ˌɪnˈvestəd/
past form of “invest” — make an investment
From this reading He at once carried it to Mr. Wainwright, and invested it in securities recommended by that gentleman.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He at once carried it to Mr. Wainwright, and invested it in securities recommended by that gentleman.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "I didn't know that I was taking into my employ a young man of fortune."
plural of “land” — the land on which real estate is located
From this reading In a fortnight Fred received from Colorado an order on a New York banker for six thousand five hundred dollars, being the purchase money on the Colorado lands.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading "I didn't know that I was taking into my employ a young man of fortune."
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading In a fortnight Fred received from Colorado an order on a New York banker for six thousand five hundred dollars, being the purchase money on the Colorado lands.
a form of address for a man
From this reading He at once carried it to Mr. Wainwright, and invested it in securities recommended by that gentleman.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "I didn't know that I was taking into my employ a young man of fortune."
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading In a fortnight Fred received from Colorado an order on a New York banker for six thousand five hundred dollars, being the purchase money on the Colorado lands.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "I didn't know that I was taking into my employ a young man of fortune."
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading In a fortnight Fred received from Colorado an order on a New York banker for six thousand five hundred dollars, being the purchase money on the Colorado lands.
on one occasion
From this reading He at once carried it to Mr. Wainwright, and invested it in securities recommended by that gentleman.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading In a fortnight Fred received from Colorado an order on a New York banker for six thousand five hundred dollars, being the purchase money on the Colorado lands.
purchasenounUS /ˈpɜːrtʃəs/
the acquisition of something for payment
From this reading In a fortnight Fred received from Colorado an order on a New York banker for six thousand five hundred dollars, being the purchase money on the Colorado lands.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading In a fortnight Fred received from Colorado an order on a New York banker for six thousand five hundred dollars, being the purchase money on the Colorado lands.
recommendedverbUS /ˌrekəˈmendɪd/
past form of “recommend” — push for something
From this reading He at once carried it to Mr. Wainwright, and invested it in securities recommended by that gentleman.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I congratulate you heartily, Fred," said the banker.
securitiesnounUS /sɪˈkjʊrətiz/
plural of “security” — the state of being free from danger or injury
From this reading He at once carried it to Mr. Wainwright, and invested it in securities recommended by that gentleman.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading In a fortnight Fred received from Colorado an order on a New York banker for six thousand five hundred dollars, being the purchase money on the Colorado lands.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading "I didn't know that I was taking into my employ a young man of fortune."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He at once carried it to Mr. Wainwright, and invested it in securities recommended by that gentleman.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In a fortnight Fred received from Colorado an order on a New York banker for six thousand five hundred dollars, being the purchase money on the Colorado lands.
the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading In a fortnight Fred received from Colorado an order on a New York banker for six thousand five hundred dollars, being the purchase money on the Colorado lands.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He at once carried it to Mr. Wainwright, and invested it in securities recommended by that gentleman.
WainwrightnounUS /ˈweɪnraɪt/
a wagon maker
From this reading He at once carried it to Mr. Wainwright, and invested it in securities recommended by that gentleman.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "I didn't know that I was taking into my employ a young man of fortune."
the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose
From this reading In a fortnight Fred received from Colorado an order on a New York banker for six thousand five hundred dollars, being the purchase money on the Colorado lands.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I congratulate you heartily, Fred," said the banker.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading "I didn't know that I was taking into my employ a young man of fortune."
