used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Well, Mr. Monroe," the jeweler said, when he was ushered into the banker's office the following forenoon by the bank watchman, "I presume that bill is a counterfeit of some kind?"
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "My dear Belding," said the banker, who was a portly and jolly man, who shook a good deal when he chuckled, and who shook now, "I thought you were old enough, and experienced enough, to discover the counterfeit from the real."
sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)
From this reading "Well, Mr. Monroe," the jeweler said, when he was ushered into the banker's office the following forenoon by the bank watchman, "I presume that bill is a counterfeit of some kind?"
bank-note
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From this reading "But haven't you examined it?" said Mr. Monroe, taking the strange bank-note from a drawer of his desk.
bankernounUS /ˈbæŋkər/
a financier who owns or is an executive in a bank
From this reading "My dear Belding," said the banker, who was a portly and jolly man, who shook a good deal when he chuckled, and who shook now, "I thought you were old enough, and experienced enough, to discover the counterfeit from the real."
banker'snounUS /ˈbæŋkərz/
possessive form of “banker” — a financier who owns or is an executive in a bank
From this reading "Well, Mr. Monroe," the jeweler said, when he was ushered into the banker's office the following forenoon by the bank watchman, "I presume that bill is a counterfeit of some kind?"
Belding
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From this reading "My dear Belding," said the banker, who was a portly and jolly man, who shook a good deal when he chuckled, and who shook now, "I thought you were old enough, and experienced enough, to discover the counterfeit from the real."
a statute in draft before it becomes law
From this reading "Well, Mr. Monroe," the jeweler said, when he was ushered into the banker's office the following forenoon by the bank watchman, "I presume that bill is a counterfeit of some kind?"
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading BUT WHO IS HE?
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "Well, Mr. Monroe," the jeweler said, when he was ushered into the banker's office the following forenoon by the bank watchman, "I presume that bill is a counterfeit of some kind?"
chagrinedadjectiveUS /ʃəˈɡrɪnd/
feeling or caused to feel ill at ease or self-conscious or ashamed
From this reading "My son took the bill in over the counter," said the jeweler, rather chagrined.
chuckledverbUS /ˈtʃʌkəld/
past form of “chuckle” — laugh quietly or with restraint
From this reading "My dear Belding," said the banker, who was a portly and jolly man, who shook a good deal when he chuckled, and who shook now, "I thought you were old enough, and experienced enough, to discover the counterfeit from the real."
counternounUS /ˈkaʊntər/
table consisting of a horizontal surface over which business is transacted
From this reading "My son took the bill in over the counter," said the jeweler, rather chagrined.
counterfeitnounUS /ˈkaʊntərfɪt/
a copy that is represented as the original
From this reading "Well, Mr. Monroe," the jeweler said, when he was ushered into the banker's office the following forenoon by the bank watchman, "I presume that bill is a counterfeit of some kind?"
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading "My dear Belding," said the banker, who was a portly and jolly man, who shook a good deal when he chuckled, and who shook now, "I thought you were old enough, and experienced enough, to discover the counterfeit from the real."
dearly loved
From this reading "My dear Belding," said the banker, who was a portly and jolly man, who shook a good deal when he chuckled, and who shook now, "I thought you were old enough, and experienced enough, to discover the counterfeit from the real."
a piece of furniture with a writing surface and usually drawers or other compartments
From this reading "But haven't you examined it?" said Mr. Monroe, taking the strange bank-note from a drawer of his desk.
discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading "My dear Belding," said the banker, who was a portly and jolly man, who shook a good deal when he chuckled, and who shook now, "I thought you were old enough, and experienced enough, to discover the counterfeit from the real."
drawernounUS /drɔːr/
a boxlike container in a piece of furniture; made so as to slide in and out
From this reading "But haven't you examined it?" said Mr. Monroe, taking the strange bank-note from a drawer of his desk.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading "My dear Belding," said the banker, who was a portly and jolly man, who shook a good deal when he chuckled, and who shook now, "I thought you were old enough, and experienced enough, to discover the counterfeit from the real."
past form of “examine” — consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning
From this reading "But haven't you examined it?" said Mr. Monroe, taking the strange bank-note from a drawer of his desk.
having experience; having knowledge or skill from observation or participation
From this reading "My dear Belding," said the banker, who was a portly and jolly man, who shook a good deal when he chuckled, and who shook now, "I thought you were old enough, and experienced enough, to discover the counterfeit from the real."
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading "Well, Mr. Monroe," the jeweler said, when he was ushered into the banker's office the following forenoon by the bank watchman, "I presume that bill is a counterfeit of some kind?"
forenoonnoun
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading "Well, Mr. Monroe," the jeweler said, when he was ushered into the banker's office the following forenoon by the bank watchman, "I presume that bill is a counterfeit of some kind?"
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "My dear Belding," said the banker, who was a portly and jolly man, who shook a good deal when he chuckled, and who shook now, "I thought you were old enough, and experienced enough, to discover the counterfeit from the real."
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading "My dear Belding," said the banker, who was a portly and jolly man, who shook a good deal when he chuckled, and who shook now, "I thought you were old enough, and experienced enough, to discover the counterfeit from the real."
haven't
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "But haven't you examined it?" said Mr. Monroe, taking the strange bank-note from a drawer of his desk.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading BUT WHO IS HE?
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "But haven't you examined it?" said Mr. Monroe, taking the strange bank-note from a drawer of his desk.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Well, Mr. Monroe," the jeweler said, when he was ushered into the banker's office the following forenoon by the bank watchman, "I presume that bill is a counterfeit of some kind?"
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "My son took the bill in over the counter," said the jeweler, rather chagrined.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading "Well, Mr. Monroe," the jeweler said, when he was ushered into the banker's office the following forenoon by the bank watchman, "I presume that bill is a counterfeit of some kind?"
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading BUT WHO IS HE?
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "But haven't you examined it?" said Mr. Monroe, taking the strange bank-note from a drawer of his desk.
jewelernounUS /ˈdʒuːələr/
someone who makes jewelry
From this reading "Well, Mr. Monroe," the jeweler said, when he was ushered into the banker's office the following forenoon by the bank watchman, "I presume that bill is a counterfeit of some kind?"
jollyadjectiveUS /ˈdʒɑːli/
full of or showing high-spirited merriment
From this reading "My dear Belding," said the banker, who was a portly and jolly man, who shook a good deal when he chuckled, and who shook now, "I thought you were old enough, and experienced enough, to discover the counterfeit from the real."
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading "Well, Mr. Monroe," the jeweler said, when he was ushered into the banker's office the following forenoon by the bank watchman, "I presume that bill is a counterfeit of some kind?"
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading "My dear Belding," said the banker, who was a portly and jolly man, who shook a good deal when he chuckled, and who shook now, "I thought you were old enough, and experienced enough, to discover the counterfeit from the real."
MonroenounUS /mənˈroʊ/
United States film actress noted for sex appeal (1926-1962)
From this reading "Well, Mr. Monroe," the jeweler said, when he was ushered into the banker's office the following forenoon by the bank watchman, "I presume that bill is a counterfeit of some kind?"
a form of address for a man
From this reading "Well, Mr. Monroe," the jeweler said, when he was ushered into the banker's office the following forenoon by the bank watchman, "I presume that bill is a counterfeit of some kind?"
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "My dear Belding," said the banker, who was a portly and jolly man, who shook a good deal when he chuckled, and who shook now, "I thought you were old enough, and experienced enough, to discover the counterfeit from the real."
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading "My dear Belding," said the banker, who was a portly and jolly man, who shook a good deal when he chuckled, and who shook now, "I thought you were old enough, and experienced enough, to discover the counterfeit from the real."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Well, Mr. Monroe," the jeweler said, when he was ushered into the banker's office the following forenoon by the bank watchman, "I presume that bill is a counterfeit of some kind?"
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading "Well, Mr. Monroe," the jeweler said, when he was ushered into the banker's office the following forenoon by the bank watchman, "I presume that bill is a counterfeit of some kind?"
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading "My dear Belding," said the banker, who was a portly and jolly man, who shook a good deal when he chuckled, and who shook now, "I thought you were old enough, and experienced enough, to discover the counterfeit from the real."
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading "My son took the bill in over the counter," said the jeweler, rather chagrined.
portlyadjectiveUS /ˈpɔːrtli/
euphemisms for “fat”
From this reading "My dear Belding," said the banker, who was a portly and jolly man, who shook a good deal when he chuckled, and who shook now, "I thought you were old enough, and experienced enough, to discover the counterfeit from the real."
presumeverbUS /prɪˈzuːm/
take to be the case or to be true; accept without verification or proof
From this reading "Well, Mr. Monroe," the jeweler said, when he was ushered into the banker's office the following forenoon by the bank watchman, "I presume that bill is a counterfeit of some kind?"
on the contrary
From this reading "My son took the bill in over the counter," said the jeweler, rather chagrined.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading "My dear Belding," said the banker, who was a portly and jolly man, who shook a good deal when he chuckled, and who shook now, "I thought you were old enough, and experienced enough, to discover the counterfeit from the real."
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Well, Mr. Monroe," the jeweler said, when he was ushered into the banker's office the following forenoon by the bank watchman, "I presume that bill is a counterfeit of some kind?"
a disassembled barrel; the parts packed for storage or shipment
From this reading "My dear Belding," said the banker, who was a portly and jolly man, who shook a good deal when he chuckled, and who shook now, "I thought you were old enough, and experienced enough, to discover the counterfeit from the real."
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading "Well, Mr. Monroe," the jeweler said, when he was ushered into the banker's office the following forenoon by the bank watchman, "I presume that bill is a counterfeit of some kind?"
a male human offspring
From this reading "My son took the bill in over the counter," said the jeweler, rather chagrined.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading "But haven't you examined it?" said Mr. Monroe, taking the strange bank-note from a drawer of his desk.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading "But haven't you examined it?" said Mr. Monroe, taking the strange bank-note from a drawer of his desk.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Well, Mr. Monroe," the jeweler said, when he was ushered into the banker's office the following forenoon by the bank watchman, "I presume that bill is a counterfeit of some kind?"
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Well, Mr. Monroe," the jeweler said, when he was ushered into the banker's office the following forenoon by the bank watchman, "I presume that bill is a counterfeit of some kind?"
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading "My dear Belding," said the banker, who was a portly and jolly man, who shook a good deal when he chuckled, and who shook now, "I thought you were old enough, and experienced enough, to discover the counterfeit from the real."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "My dear Belding," said the banker, who was a portly and jolly man, who shook a good deal when he chuckled, and who shook now, "I thought you were old enough, and experienced enough, to discover the counterfeit from the real."
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading "My son took the bill in over the counter," said the jeweler, rather chagrined.
usheredverbUS /ˈʌʃərd/
past form of “usher” — take (someone) to their seats, as in theaters or auditoriums
From this reading "Well, Mr. Monroe," the jeweler said, when he was ushered into the banker's office the following forenoon by the bank watchman, "I presume that bill is a counterfeit of some kind?"
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Well, Mr. Monroe," the jeweler said, when he was ushered into the banker's office the following forenoon by the bank watchman, "I presume that bill is a counterfeit of some kind?"
watchmannounUS /ˈwɑːtʃmən/
a guard who keeps watch
From this reading "Well, Mr. Monroe," the jeweler said, when he was ushered into the banker's office the following forenoon by the bank watchman, "I presume that bill is a counterfeit of some kind?"
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading "Well, Mr. Monroe," the jeweler said, when he was ushered into the banker's office the following forenoon by the bank watchman, "I presume that bill is a counterfeit of some kind?"
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "My dear Belding," said the banker, who was a portly and jolly man, who shook a good deal when he chuckled, and who shook now, "I thought you were old enough, and experienced enough, to discover the counterfeit from the real."
at the time that
From this reading "Well, Mr. Monroe," the jeweler said, when he was ushered into the banker's office the following forenoon by the bank watchman, "I presume that bill is a counterfeit of some kind?"
which person or people
From this reading BUT WHO IS HE?
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "My dear Belding," said the banker, who was a portly and jolly man, who shook a good deal when he chuckled, and who shook now, "I thought you were old enough, and experienced enough, to discover the counterfeit from the real."
