adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE visit to New York, and interview with Mr. Fenwick, fully assured Mr. Markland, and he entered into a formal agreement to invest the sum of forty thousand dollars in the proposed scheme: ten thousand dollars to be paid down at once, and the balance at short dates.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading The ten thousand dollars were raised by the sale of State six per cent. stocks, a transaction that at once reduced his annual income about six hundred dollars.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading "Have you reconsidered that matter?" inquired Markland, a few days after his return, on meeting with Mr. Brainard.
agreementnounUS /əˈɡriːmənt/
the statement (oral or written) of an exchange of promises
From this reading THE visit to New York, and interview with Mr. Fenwick, fully assured Mr. Markland, and he entered into a formal agreement to invest the sum of forty thousand dollars in the proposed scheme: ten thousand dollars to be paid down at once, and the balance at short dates.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE visit to New York, and interview with Mr. Fenwick, fully assured Mr. Markland, and he entered into a formal agreement to invest the sum of forty thousand dollars in the proposed scheme: ten thousand dollars to be paid down at once, and the balance at short dates.
annualadjectiveUS /ˈænjuːəl/
completing its life cycle within a year
From this reading The ten thousand dollars were raised by the sale of State six per cent. stocks, a transaction that at once reduced his annual income about six hundred dollars.
arrangementsnounUS /ərˈeɪndʒmənts/
plural of “arrangement” — the thing arranged or agreed to
From this reading He remained away two days, and then returned to make immediate arrangements for producing the money.
assuredadjectiveUS /əˈʃʊrd/
marked by assurance; exhibiting confidence
From this reading THE visit to New York, and interview with Mr. Fenwick, fully assured Mr. Markland, and he entered into a formal agreement to invest the sum of forty thousand dollars in the proposed scheme: ten thousand dollars to be paid down at once, and the balance at short dates.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE visit to New York, and interview with Mr. Fenwick, fully assured Mr. Markland, and he entered into a formal agreement to invest the sum of forty thousand dollars in the proposed scheme: ten thousand dollars to be paid down at once, and the balance at short dates.
awayadverbUS /əˈweɪ/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading He remained away two days, and then returned to make immediate arrangements for producing the money.
balanceverbUS /ˈbæləns/
bring into balance or equilibrium
From this reading THE visit to New York, and interview with Mr. Fenwick, fully assured Mr. Markland, and he entered into a formal agreement to invest the sum of forty thousand dollars in the proposed scheme: ten thousand dollars to be paid down at once, and the balance at short dates.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading THE visit to New York, and interview with Mr. Fenwick, fully assured Mr. Markland, and he entered into a formal agreement to invest the sum of forty thousand dollars in the proposed scheme: ten thousand dollars to be paid down at once, and the balance at short dates.
Brainard
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From this reading "Have you reconsidered that matter?" inquired Markland, a few days after his return, on meeting with Mr. Brainard.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The ten thousand dollars were raised by the sale of State six per cent. stocks, a transaction that at once reduced his annual income about six hundred dollars.
centnounUS /sent/
a fractional monetary unit of several countries
From this reading The ten thousand dollars were raised by the sale of State six per cent. stocks, a transaction that at once reduced his annual income about six hundred dollars.
datesnounUS /deɪts/
plural of “date” — the specified day of the month
From this reading THE visit to New York, and interview with Mr. Fenwick, fully assured Mr. Markland, and he entered into a formal agreement to invest the sum of forty thousand dollars in the proposed scheme: ten thousand dollars to be paid down at once, and the balance at short dates.
daysnounUS /deɪz/
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading He remained away two days, and then returned to make immediate arrangements for producing the money.
dollarsnounUS /ˈdɑːlərz/
plural of “dollar” — the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 cents
From this reading THE visit to New York, and interview with Mr. Fenwick, fully assured Mr. Markland, and he entered into a formal agreement to invest the sum of forty thousand dollars in the proposed scheme: ten thousand dollars to be paid down at once, and the balance at short dates.
downadjectiveUS /daʊn/
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading THE visit to New York, and interview with Mr. Fenwick, fully assured Mr. Markland, and he entered into a formal agreement to invest the sum of forty thousand dollars in the proposed scheme: ten thousand dollars to be paid down at once, and the balance at short dates.
enteredverbUS /ˈentərd/
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading THE visit to New York, and interview with Mr. Fenwick, fully assured Mr. Markland, and he entered into a formal agreement to invest the sum of forty thousand dollars in the proposed scheme: ten thousand dollars to be paid down at once, and the balance at short dates.
Fenwick
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From this reading THE visit to New York, and interview with Mr. Fenwick, fully assured Mr. Markland, and he entered into a formal agreement to invest the sum of forty thousand dollars in the proposed scheme: ten thousand dollars to be paid down at once, and the balance at short dates.
fewadjectiveUS /fjuː/
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading "Have you reconsidered that matter?" inquired Markland, a few days after his return, on meeting with Mr. Brainard.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He remained away two days, and then returned to make immediate arrangements for producing the money.
formaladjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrməl/
being in accord with established forms and conventions and requirements (as e.g. of formal dress)
From this reading THE visit to New York, and interview with Mr. Fenwick, fully assured Mr. Markland, and he entered into a formal agreement to invest the sum of forty thousand dollars in the proposed scheme: ten thousand dollars to be paid down at once, and the balance at short dates.
fortyadjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrti/
being ten more than thirty
From this reading THE visit to New York, and interview with Mr. Fenwick, fully assured Mr. Markland, and he entered into a formal agreement to invest the sum of forty thousand dollars in the proposed scheme: ten thousand dollars to be paid down at once, and the balance at short dates.
fullyadverbUS /ˈfʊli/
to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)
From this reading THE visit to New York, and interview with Mr. Fenwick, fully assured Mr. Markland, and he entered into a formal agreement to invest the sum of forty thousand dollars in the proposed scheme: ten thousand dollars to be paid down at once, and the balance at short dates.
Haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "Have you reconsidered that matter?" inquired Markland, a few days after his return, on meeting with Mr. Brainard.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE visit to New York, and interview with Mr. Fenwick, fully assured Mr. Markland, and he entered into a formal agreement to invest the sum of forty thousand dollars in the proposed scheme: ten thousand dollars to be paid down at once, and the balance at short dates.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The ten thousand dollars were raised by the sale of State six per cent. stocks, a transaction that at once reduced his annual income about six hundred dollars.
hundrednounUS /ˈhʌndrəd/
ten 10s
From this reading The ten thousand dollars were raised by the sale of State six per cent. stocks, a transaction that at once reduced his annual income about six hundred dollars.
immediateadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈmiːdiːət/
of the present time and place
From this reading He remained away two days, and then returned to make immediate arrangements for producing the money.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE visit to New York, and interview with Mr. Fenwick, fully assured Mr. Markland, and he entered into a formal agreement to invest the sum of forty thousand dollars in the proposed scheme: ten thousand dollars to be paid down at once, and the balance at short dates.
incomenounUS /ˈɪnkʌm/
the financial gain (earned or unearned) accruing over a given period of time
From this reading The ten thousand dollars were raised by the sale of State six per cent. stocks, a transaction that at once reduced his annual income about six hundred dollars.
inquiredverbUS /ˌɪnˈkwaɪərd/
past form of “inquire” — address a question to and expect an answer from
From this reading "Have you reconsidered that matter?" inquired Markland, a few days after his return, on meeting with Mr. Brainard.
interviewverbUS /ˈɪntərvjuː/
conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
From this reading THE visit to New York, and interview with Mr. Fenwick, fully assured Mr. Markland, and he entered into a formal agreement to invest the sum of forty thousand dollars in the proposed scheme: ten thousand dollars to be paid down at once, and the balance at short dates.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading THE visit to New York, and interview with Mr. Fenwick, fully assured Mr. Markland, and he entered into a formal agreement to invest the sum of forty thousand dollars in the proposed scheme: ten thousand dollars to be paid down at once, and the balance at short dates.
investverbUS /ˌɪnˈvest/
make an investment
From this reading THE visit to New York, and interview with Mr. Fenwick, fully assured Mr. Markland, and he entered into a formal agreement to invest the sum of forty thousand dollars in the proposed scheme: ten thousand dollars to be paid down at once, and the balance at short dates.
makeverbUS /meɪk/
engage in
From this reading He remained away two days, and then returned to make immediate arrangements for producing the money.
Markland
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE visit to New York, and interview with Mr. Fenwick, fully assured Mr. Markland, and he entered into a formal agreement to invest the sum of forty thousand dollars in the proposed scheme: ten thousand dollars to be paid down at once, and the balance at short dates.
matternounUS /ˈmætər/
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading "Have you reconsidered that matter?" inquired Markland, a few days after his return, on meeting with Mr. Brainard.
meetingnounUS /ˈmiːtɪŋ/
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading "Have you reconsidered that matter?" inquired Markland, a few days after his return, on meeting with Mr. Brainard.
moneynounUS /ˈmʌni/
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading He remained away two days, and then returned to make immediate arrangements for producing the money.
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading THE visit to New York, and interview with Mr. Fenwick, fully assured Mr. Markland, and he entered into a formal agreement to invest the sum of forty thousand dollars in the proposed scheme: ten thousand dollars to be paid down at once, and the balance at short dates.
NewadjectiveUS /nuː/
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading THE visit to New York, and interview with Mr. Fenwick, fully assured Mr. Markland, and he entered into a formal agreement to invest the sum of forty thousand dollars in the proposed scheme: ten thousand dollars to be paid down at once, and the balance at short dates.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE visit to New York, and interview with Mr. Fenwick, fully assured Mr. Markland, and he entered into a formal agreement to invest the sum of forty thousand dollars in the proposed scheme: ten thousand dollars to be paid down at once, and the balance at short dates.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "Have you reconsidered that matter?" inquired Markland, a few days after his return, on meeting with Mr. Brainard.
onceadverbUS /wʌns/
on one occasion
From this reading THE visit to New York, and interview with Mr. Fenwick, fully assured Mr. Markland, and he entered into a formal agreement to invest the sum of forty thousand dollars in the proposed scheme: ten thousand dollars to be paid down at once, and the balance at short dates.
paidadjectiveUS /peɪd/
marked by the reception of pay
From this reading THE visit to New York, and interview with Mr. Fenwick, fully assured Mr. Markland, and he entered into a formal agreement to invest the sum of forty thousand dollars in the proposed scheme: ten thousand dollars to be paid down at once, and the balance at short dates.
perprepositionUS /pɜːr/
for each
From this reading The ten thousand dollars were raised by the sale of State six per cent. stocks, a transaction that at once reduced his annual income about six hundred dollars.
producingverbUS /prəˈduːsɪŋ/
-ing form of “produce” — bring forth or yield
From this reading He remained away two days, and then returned to make immediate arrangements for producing the money.
proposedverbUS /prəˈpoʊzd/
past form of “propose” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading THE visit to New York, and interview with Mr. Fenwick, fully assured Mr. Markland, and he entered into a formal agreement to invest the sum of forty thousand dollars in the proposed scheme: ten thousand dollars to be paid down at once, and the balance at short dates.
raisedadjectiveUS /reɪzd/
located or moved above the surround or above the normal position
From this reading The ten thousand dollars were raised by the sale of State six per cent. stocks, a transaction that at once reduced his annual income about six hundred dollars.
reconsideredverbUS /ˌriːkənˈsɪdərd/
past form of “reconsider” — consider again; give new consideration to; usually with a view to changing
From this reading "Have you reconsidered that matter?" inquired Markland, a few days after his return, on meeting with Mr. Brainard.
reducedadjectiveUS /rəˈduːst/
made less in size or amount or degree
From this reading The ten thousand dollars were raised by the sale of State six per cent. stocks, a transaction that at once reduced his annual income about six hundred dollars.
remainedverbUS /rɪˈmeɪnd/
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading He remained away two days, and then returned to make immediate arrangements for producing the money.
returnverbUS /rɪˈtɜːrn/
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading "Have you reconsidered that matter?" inquired Markland, a few days after his return, on meeting with Mr. Brainard.
returnedverbUS /rɪˈtɜːrnd/
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading He remained away two days, and then returned to make immediate arrangements for producing the money.
salenounUS /seɪl/
a particular instance of selling
From this reading The ten thousand dollars were raised by the sale of State six per cent. stocks, a transaction that at once reduced his annual income about six hundred dollars.
schemenounUS /skiːm/
an elaborate and systematic plan of action
From this reading THE visit to New York, and interview with Mr. Fenwick, fully assured Mr. Markland, and he entered into a formal agreement to invest the sum of forty thousand dollars in the proposed scheme: ten thousand dollars to be paid down at once, and the balance at short dates.
shortadjectiveUS /ʃɔːrt/
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading THE visit to New York, and interview with Mr. Fenwick, fully assured Mr. Markland, and he entered into a formal agreement to invest the sum of forty thousand dollars in the proposed scheme: ten thousand dollars to be paid down at once, and the balance at short dates.
sixnounUS /sɪks/
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading The ten thousand dollars were raised by the sale of State six per cent. stocks, a transaction that at once reduced his annual income about six hundred dollars.
StatenounUS /steɪt/
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading The ten thousand dollars were raised by the sale of State six per cent. stocks, a transaction that at once reduced his annual income about six hundred dollars.
stocksnounUS /stɑːks/
a frame that supports a boat while it is under construction
From this reading The ten thousand dollars were raised by the sale of State six per cent. stocks, a transaction that at once reduced his annual income about six hundred dollars.
sumnounUS /sʌm/
a quantity of money
From this reading THE visit to New York, and interview with Mr. Fenwick, fully assured Mr. Markland, and he entered into a formal agreement to invest the sum of forty thousand dollars in the proposed scheme: ten thousand dollars to be paid down at once, and the balance at short dates.
tennounUS /ten/
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading THE visit to New York, and interview with Mr. Fenwick, fully assured Mr. Markland, and he entered into a formal agreement to invest the sum of forty thousand dollars in the proposed scheme: ten thousand dollars to be paid down at once, and the balance at short dates.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The ten thousand dollars were raised by the sale of State six per cent. stocks, a transaction that at once reduced his annual income about six hundred dollars.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE visit to New York, and interview with Mr. Fenwick, fully assured Mr. Markland, and he entered into a formal agreement to invest the sum of forty thousand dollars in the proposed scheme: ten thousand dollars to be paid down at once, and the balance at short dates.
thenadverbUS /ðen/
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading He remained away two days, and then returned to make immediate arrangements for producing the money.
thousandnounUS /ˈθaʊzənd/
the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading THE visit to New York, and interview with Mr. Fenwick, fully assured Mr. Markland, and he entered into a formal agreement to invest the sum of forty thousand dollars in the proposed scheme: ten thousand dollars to be paid down at once, and the balance at short dates.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE visit to New York, and interview with Mr. Fenwick, fully assured Mr. Markland, and he entered into a formal agreement to invest the sum of forty thousand dollars in the proposed scheme: ten thousand dollars to be paid down at once, and the balance at short dates.
transactionnounUS /trænˈzækʃən/
the act of transacting within or between groups (as carrying on commercial activities)
From this reading The ten thousand dollars were raised by the sale of State six per cent. stocks, a transaction that at once reduced his annual income about six hundred dollars.
transmittedadjectiveUS /trænˈsmɪtɪd/
occurring among members of a family usually by heredity
From this reading The sum was transmitted to New York.
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading He remained away two days, and then returned to make immediate arrangements for producing the money.
visitverbUS /ˈvɪzɪt/
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading THE visit to New York, and interview with Mr. Fenwick, fully assured Mr. Markland, and he entered into a formal agreement to invest the sum of forty thousand dollars in the proposed scheme: ten thousand dollars to be paid down at once, and the balance at short dates.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The sum was transmitted to New York.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The ten thousand dollars were raised by the sale of State six per cent. stocks, a transaction that at once reduced his annual income about six hundred dollars.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE visit to New York, and interview with Mr. Fenwick, fully assured Mr. Markland, and he entered into a formal agreement to invest the sum of forty thousand dollars in the proposed scheme: ten thousand dollars to be paid down at once, and the balance at short dates.
YorknounUS /jɔːrk/
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 THE visit to New York, and interview with Mr. Fenwick, fully assured Mr. Markland, and he entered into a formal agreement to invest the sum of forty thousand dollars in the proposed scheme: ten thousand dollars to be paid down at once, and the balance at short dates.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Have you reconsidered that matter?" inquired Markland, a few days after his return, on meeting with Mr. Brainard.
