Chapter IV · Chapter 4

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading HIS PA BUSTED--THE CRAZE FOR MINING STOCK--WHAT'S A BILK?-- THE PIOUS BILK--THE OLD MAN INVESTS--THE DEACONS AND EVEN THE HIRED GIRLS INVEST--HOT MAPLE SYRUP FOR ONE--GETTING A MAN'S MIND OFF HIS TROUBLES.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading I have known, all the time that you would turn out to be a burglar, or a defaulter or robber of some kind.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading HIS PA BUSTED--THE CRAZE FOR MINING STOCK--WHAT'S A BILK?-- THE PIOUS BILK--THE OLD MAN INVESTS--THE DEACONS AND EVEN THE HIRED GIRLS INVEST--HOT MAPLE SYRUP FOR ONE--GETTING A MAN'S MIND OFF HIS TROUBLES.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading “Say, can't I sell you some stock in a silver mine,” asked the bad boy of the grocery man, as he came in the store and pulled from his breast pocket a document printed on parchment paper, and representing several thousand dollars stock in a silver mine.

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading “Say, can't I sell you some stock in a silver mine,” asked the bad boy of the grocery man, as he came in the store and pulled from his breast pocket a document printed on parchment paper, and representing several thousand dollars stock in a silver mine.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Great heavens, it has come at last!

having undesirable or negative qualities

From this reading “Say, can't I sell you some stock in a silver mine,” asked the bad boy of the grocery man, as he came in the store and pulled from his breast pocket a document printed on parchment paper, and representing several thousand dollars stock in a silver mine.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading I have known, all the time that you would turn out to be a burglar, or a defaulter or robber of some kind.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading “Lookahere,” says the grocery man, as he turned pale, and thought of telephoning to the police station for a detective, “you haven't been stealing your father's mining stock, have you?

cheat somebody out of what is due, especially money

From this reading HIS PA BUSTED--THE CRAZE FOR MINING STOCK--WHAT'S A BILK?-- THE PIOUS BILK--THE OLD MAN INVESTS--THE DEACONS AND EVEN THE HIRED GIRLS INVEST--HOT MAPLE SYRUP FOR ONE--GETTING A MAN'S MIND OFF HIS TROUBLES.

a youthful male person

From this reading “Say, can't I sell you some stock in a silver mine,” asked the bad boy of the grocery man, as he came in the store and pulled from his breast pocket a document printed on parchment paper, and representing several thousand dollars stock in a silver mine.

the front of the trunk from the neck to the abdomen

From this reading “Say, can't I sell you some stock in a silver mine,” asked the bad boy of the grocery man, as he came in the store and pulled from his breast pocket a document printed on parchment paper, and representing several thousand dollars stock in a silver mine.

A person who commits illegal entry into a building with intent to steal valuable treasures.

From this reading I have known, all the time that you would turn out to be a burglar, or a defaulter or robber of some kind.

out of working order (“busted” is an informal substitute for “broken”)

From this reading HIS PA BUSTED--THE CRAZE FOR MINING STOCK--WHAT'S A BILK?-- THE PIOUS BILK--THE OLD MAN INVESTS--THE DEACONS AND EVEN THE HIRED GIRLS INVEST--HOT MAPLE SYRUP FOR ONE--GETTING A MAN'S MIND OFF HIS TROUBLES.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading “Say, can't I sell you some stock in a silver mine,” asked the bad boy of the grocery man, as he came in the store and pulled from his breast pocket a document printed on parchment paper, and representing several thousand dollars stock in a silver mine.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading “Say, can't I sell you some stock in a silver mine,” asked the bad boy of the grocery man, as he came in the store and pulled from his breast pocket a document printed on parchment paper, and representing several thousand dollars stock in a silver mine.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Great heavens, it has come at last!

an interest followed with exaggerated zeal

From this reading HIS PA BUSTED--THE CRAZE FOR MINING STOCK--WHAT'S A BILK?-- THE PIOUS BILK--THE OLD MAN INVESTS--THE DEACONS AND EVEN THE HIRED GIRLS INVEST--HOT MAPLE SYRUP FOR ONE--GETTING A MAN'S MIND OFF HIS TROUBLES.

plural of “deacon” — a Protestant layman who assists the minister

From this reading HIS PA BUSTED--THE CRAZE FOR MINING STOCK--WHAT'S A BILK?-- THE PIOUS BILK--THE OLD MAN INVESTS--THE DEACONS AND EVEN THE HIRED GIRLS INVEST--HOT MAPLE SYRUP FOR ONE--GETTING A MAN'S MIND OFF HIS TROUBLES.

someone who fails to make a required appearance in court

From this reading I have known, all the time that you would turn out to be a burglar, or a defaulter or robber of some kind.

a police officer who investigates crimes

From this reading “Lookahere,” says the grocery man, as he turned pale, and thought of telephoning to the police station for a detective, “you haven't been stealing your father's mining stock, have you?

writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)

From this reading “Say, can't I sell you some stock in a silver mine,” asked the bad boy of the grocery man, as he came in the store and pulled from his breast pocket a document printed on parchment paper, and representing several thousand dollars stock in a silver mine.

plural of “dollar” — the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 cents

From this reading “Say, can't I sell you some stock in a silver mine,” asked the bad boy of the grocery man, as he came in the store and pulled from his breast pocket a document printed on parchment paper, and representing several thousand dollars stock in a silver mine.

divisible by two

From this reading HIS PA BUSTED--THE CRAZE FOR MINING STOCK--WHAT'S A BILK?-- THE PIOUS BILK--THE OLD MAN INVESTS--THE DEACONS AND EVEN THE HIRED GIRLS INVEST--HOT MAPLE SYRUP FOR ONE--GETTING A MAN'S MIND OFF HIS TROUBLES.

possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading “Lookahere,” says the grocery man, as he turned pale, and thought of telephoning to the police station for a detective, “you haven't been stealing your father's mining stock, have you?

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading HIS PA BUSTED--THE CRAZE FOR MINING STOCK--WHAT'S A BILK?-- THE PIOUS BILK--THE OLD MAN INVESTS--THE DEACONS AND EVEN THE HIRED GIRLS INVEST--HOT MAPLE SYRUP FOR ONE--GETTING A MAN'S MIND OFF HIS TROUBLES.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading “Say, can't I sell you some stock in a silver mine,” asked the bad boy of the grocery man, as he came in the store and pulled from his breast pocket a document printed on parchment paper, and representing several thousand dollars stock in a silver mine.

the act of acquiring something

From this reading HIS PA BUSTED--THE CRAZE FOR MINING STOCK--WHAT'S A BILK?-- THE PIOUS BILK--THE OLD MAN INVESTS--THE DEACONS AND EVEN THE HIRED GIRLS INVEST--HOT MAPLE SYRUP FOR ONE--GETTING A MAN'S MIND OFF HIS TROUBLES.

plural of “girl” — a young female

From this reading HIS PA BUSTED--THE CRAZE FOR MINING STOCK--WHAT'S A BILK?-- THE PIOUS BILK--THE OLD MAN INVESTS--THE DEACONS AND EVEN THE HIRED GIRLS INVEST--HOT MAPLE SYRUP FOR ONE--GETTING A MAN'S MIND OFF HIS TROUBLES.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading Great heavens, it has come at last!

a marketplace where groceries are sold

From this reading “Say, can't I sell you some stock in a silver mine,” asked the bad boy of the grocery man, as he came in the store and pulled from his breast pocket a document printed on parchment paper, and representing several thousand dollars stock in a silver mine.

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Great heavens, it has come at last!

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading “Lookahere,” says the grocery man, as he turned pale, and thought of telephoning to the police station for a detective, “you haven't been stealing your father's mining stock, have you?

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading “Lookahere,” says the grocery man, as he turned pale, and thought of telephoning to the police station for a detective, “you haven't been stealing your father's mining stock, have you?

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading “Say, can't I sell you some stock in a silver mine,” asked the bad boy of the grocery man, as he came in the store and pulled from his breast pocket a document printed on parchment paper, and representing several thousand dollars stock in a silver mine.

the apparent surface of the imaginary sphere on which celestial bodies appear to be projected

From this reading Great heavens, it has come at last!

having services engaged for a fee

From this reading HIS PA BUSTED--THE CRAZE FOR MINING STOCK--WHAT'S A BILK?-- THE PIOUS BILK--THE OLD MAN INVESTS--THE DEACONS AND EVEN THE HIRED GIRLS INVEST--HOT MAPLE SYRUP FOR ONE--GETTING A MAN'S MIND OFF HIS TROUBLES.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading HIS PA BUSTED--THE CRAZE FOR MINING STOCK--WHAT'S A BILK?-- THE PIOUS BILK--THE OLD MAN INVESTS--THE DEACONS AND EVEN THE HIRED GIRLS INVEST--HOT MAPLE SYRUP FOR ONE--GETTING A MAN'S MIND OFF HIS TROUBLES.

used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning

From this reading HIS PA BUSTED--THE CRAZE FOR MINING STOCK--WHAT'S A BILK?-- THE PIOUS BILK--THE OLD MAN INVESTS--THE DEACONS AND EVEN THE HIRED GIRLS INVEST--HOT MAPLE SYRUP FOR ONE--GETTING A MAN'S MIND OFF HIS TROUBLES.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading “Say, can't I sell you some stock in a silver mine,” asked the bad boy of the grocery man, as he came in the store and pulled from his breast pocket a document printed on parchment paper, and representing several thousand dollars stock in a silver mine.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading “Say, can't I sell you some stock in a silver mine,” asked the bad boy of the grocery man, as he came in the store and pulled from his breast pocket a document printed on parchment paper, and representing several thousand dollars stock in a silver mine.

make an investment

From this reading HIS PA BUSTED--THE CRAZE FOR MINING STOCK--WHAT'S A BILK?-- THE PIOUS BILK--THE OLD MAN INVESTS--THE DEACONS AND EVEN THE HIRED GIRLS INVEST--HOT MAPLE SYRUP FOR ONE--GETTING A MAN'S MIND OFF HIS TROUBLES.

third-person singular of “invest” — make an investment

From this reading HIS PA BUSTED--THE CRAZE FOR MINING STOCK--WHAT'S A BILK?-- THE PIOUS BILK--THE OLD MAN INVESTS--THE DEACONS AND EVEN THE HIRED GIRLS INVEST--HOT MAPLE SYRUP FOR ONE--GETTING A MAN'S MIND OFF HIS TROUBLES.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Great heavens, it has come at last!

having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

From this reading I have known, all the time that you would turn out to be a burglar, or a defaulter or robber of some kind.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading I have known, all the time that you would turn out to be a burglar, or a defaulter or robber of some kind.

immediately past

From this reading Great heavens, it has come at last!

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading “Lookahere,” says the grocery man, as he turned pale, and thought of telephoning to the police station for a detective, “you haven't been stealing your father's mining stock, have you?

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading HIS PA BUSTED--THE CRAZE FOR MINING STOCK--WHAT'S A BILK?-- THE PIOUS BILK--THE OLD MAN INVESTS--THE DEACONS AND EVEN THE HIRED GIRLS INVEST--HOT MAPLE SYRUP FOR ONE--GETTING A MAN'S MIND OFF HIS TROUBLES.

possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading HIS PA BUSTED--THE CRAZE FOR MINING STOCK--WHAT'S A BILK?-- THE PIOUS BILK--THE OLD MAN INVESTS--THE DEACONS AND EVEN THE HIRED GIRLS INVEST--HOT MAPLE SYRUP FOR ONE--GETTING A MAN'S MIND OFF HIS TROUBLES.

wood of any of various maple trees; especially the hard close-grained wood of the sugar maple; used especially for furniture and flooring

From this reading HIS PA BUSTED--THE CRAZE FOR MINING STOCK--WHAT'S A BILK?-- THE PIOUS BILK--THE OLD MAN INVESTS--THE DEACONS AND EVEN THE HIRED GIRLS INVEST--HOT MAPLE SYRUP FOR ONE--GETTING A MAN'S MIND OFF HIS TROUBLES.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading HIS PA BUSTED--THE CRAZE FOR MINING STOCK--WHAT'S A BILK?-- THE PIOUS BILK--THE OLD MAN INVESTS--THE DEACONS AND EVEN THE HIRED GIRLS INVEST--HOT MAPLE SYRUP FOR ONE--GETTING A MAN'S MIND OFF HIS TROUBLES.

the one or ones belonging to the person speaking

From this reading “Say, can't I sell you some stock in a silver mine,” asked the bad boy of the grocery man, as he came in the store and pulled from his breast pocket a document printed on parchment paper, and representing several thousand dollars stock in a silver mine.

the act of extracting ores or coal etc from the earth

From this reading HIS PA BUSTED--THE CRAZE FOR MINING STOCK--WHAT'S A BILK?-- THE PIOUS BILK--THE OLD MAN INVESTS--THE DEACONS AND EVEN THE HIRED GIRLS INVEST--HOT MAPLE SYRUP FOR ONE--GETTING A MAN'S MIND OFF HIS TROUBLES.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading “Say, can't I sell you some stock in a silver mine,” asked the bad boy of the grocery man, as he came in the store and pulled from his breast pocket a document printed on parchment paper, and representing several thousand dollars stock in a silver mine.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading HIS PA BUSTED--THE CRAZE FOR MINING STOCK--WHAT'S A BILK?-- THE PIOUS BILK--THE OLD MAN INVESTS--THE DEACONS AND EVEN THE HIRED GIRLS INVEST--HOT MAPLE SYRUP FOR ONE--GETTING A MAN'S MIND OFF HIS TROUBLES.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading HIS PA BUSTED--THE CRAZE FOR MINING STOCK--WHAT'S A BILK?-- THE PIOUS BILK--THE OLD MAN INVESTS--THE DEACONS AND EVEN THE HIRED GIRLS INVEST--HOT MAPLE SYRUP FOR ONE--GETTING A MAN'S MIND OFF HIS TROUBLES.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading “Say, can't I sell you some stock in a silver mine,” asked the bad boy of the grocery man, as he came in the store and pulled from his breast pocket a document printed on parchment paper, and representing several thousand dollars stock in a silver mine.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading HIS PA BUSTED--THE CRAZE FOR MINING STOCK--WHAT'S A BILK?-- THE PIOUS BILK--THE OLD MAN INVESTS--THE DEACONS AND EVEN THE HIRED GIRLS INVEST--HOT MAPLE SYRUP FOR ONE--GETTING A MAN'S MIND OFF HIS TROUBLES.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading I have known, all the time that you would turn out to be a burglar, or a defaulter or robber of some kind.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading I have known, all the time that you would turn out to be a burglar, or a defaulter or robber of some kind.

an informal term for a father; probably derived from baby talk

From this reading HIS PA BUSTED--THE CRAZE FOR MINING STOCK--WHAT'S A BILK?-- THE PIOUS BILK--THE OLD MAN INVESTS--THE DEACONS AND EVEN THE HIRED GIRLS INVEST--HOT MAPLE SYRUP FOR ONE--GETTING A MAN'S MIND OFF HIS TROUBLES.

very light colored; highly diluted with white

From this reading “Lookahere,” says the grocery man, as he turned pale, and thought of telephoning to the police station for a detective, “you haven't been stealing your father's mining stock, have you?

a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses

From this reading “Say, can't I sell you some stock in a silver mine,” asked the bad boy of the grocery man, as he came in the store and pulled from his breast pocket a document printed on parchment paper, and representing several thousand dollars stock in a silver mine.

A stiff, flat, thin material made from the prepared skin of an animal, used for writing.

From this reading “Say, can't I sell you some stock in a silver mine,” asked the bad boy of the grocery man, as he came in the store and pulled from his breast pocket a document printed on parchment paper, and representing several thousand dollars stock in a silver mine.

having or showing or expressing reverence for a deity

From this reading HIS PA BUSTED--THE CRAZE FOR MINING STOCK--WHAT'S A BILK?-- THE PIOUS BILK--THE OLD MAN INVESTS--THE DEACONS AND EVEN THE HIRED GIRLS INVEST--HOT MAPLE SYRUP FOR ONE--GETTING A MAN'S MIND OFF HIS TROUBLES.

a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles

From this reading “Say, can't I sell you some stock in a silver mine,” asked the bad boy of the grocery man, as he came in the store and pulled from his breast pocket a document printed on parchment paper, and representing several thousand dollars stock in a silver mine.

the force of policemen and officers

From this reading “Lookahere,” says the grocery man, as he turned pale, and thought of telephoning to the police station for a detective, “you haven't been stealing your father's mining stock, have you?

past form of “print” — put into print

From this reading “Say, can't I sell you some stock in a silver mine,” asked the bad boy of the grocery man, as he came in the store and pulled from his breast pocket a document printed on parchment paper, and representing several thousand dollars stock in a silver mine.

past form of “pull” — cause to move by pulling

From this reading “Say, can't I sell you some stock in a silver mine,” asked the bad boy of the grocery man, as he came in the store and pulled from his breast pocket a document printed on parchment paper, and representing several thousand dollars stock in a silver mine.

-ing form of “represent” — take the place of or be parallel or equivalent to

From this reading “Say, can't I sell you some stock in a silver mine,” asked the bad boy of the grocery man, as he came in the store and pulled from his breast pocket a document printed on parchment paper, and representing several thousand dollars stock in a silver mine.

a thief who steals from someone by threatening violence

From this reading I have known, all the time that you would turn out to be a burglar, or a defaulter or robber of some kind.

express in words

From this reading “Say, can't I sell you some stock in a silver mine,” asked the bad boy of the grocery man, as he came in the store and pulled from his breast pocket a document printed on parchment paper, and representing several thousand dollars stock in a silver mine.

plural of “say” — the chance to speak

From this reading “Lookahere,” says the grocery man, as he turned pale, and thought of telephoning to the police station for a detective, “you haven't been stealing your father's mining stock, have you?

exchange or deliver for money or its equivalent

From this reading “Say, can't I sell you some stock in a silver mine,” asked the bad boy of the grocery man, as he came in the store and pulled from his breast pocket a document printed on parchment paper, and representing several thousand dollars stock in a silver mine.

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading “Say, can't I sell you some stock in a silver mine,” asked the bad boy of the grocery man, as he came in the store and pulled from his breast pocket a document printed on parchment paper, and representing several thousand dollars stock in a silver mine.

a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography

From this reading “Say, can't I sell you some stock in a silver mine,” asked the bad boy of the grocery man, as he came in the store and pulled from his breast pocket a document printed on parchment paper, and representing several thousand dollars stock in a silver mine.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading “Say, can't I sell you some stock in a silver mine,” asked the bad boy of the grocery man, as he came in the store and pulled from his breast pocket a document printed on parchment paper, and representing several thousand dollars stock in a silver mine.

a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose

From this reading “Lookahere,” says the grocery man, as he turned pale, and thought of telephoning to the police station for a detective, “you haven't been stealing your father's mining stock, have you?

the act of taking something from someone unlawfully

From this reading “Lookahere,” says the grocery man, as he turned pale, and thought of telephoning to the police station for a detective, “you haven't been stealing your father's mining stock, have you?

the capital raised by a corporation through the issue of shares entitling holders to an ownership interest

From this reading HIS PA BUSTED--THE CRAZE FOR MINING STOCK--WHAT'S A BILK?-- THE PIOUS BILK--THE OLD MAN INVESTS--THE DEACONS AND EVEN THE HIRED GIRLS INVEST--HOT MAPLE SYRUP FOR ONE--GETTING A MAN'S MIND OFF HIS TROUBLES.

a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services

From this reading “Say, can't I sell you some stock in a silver mine,” asked the bad boy of the grocery man, as he came in the store and pulled from his breast pocket a document printed on parchment paper, and representing several thousand dollars stock in a silver mine.

a thick sweet sticky liquid

From this reading HIS PA BUSTED--THE CRAZE FOR MINING STOCK--WHAT'S A BILK?-- THE PIOUS BILK--THE OLD MAN INVESTS--THE DEACONS AND EVEN THE HIRED GIRLS INVEST--HOT MAPLE SYRUP FOR ONE--GETTING A MAN'S MIND OFF HIS TROUBLES.

-ing form of “telephone” — get or try to get into communication (with someone) by telephone

From this reading “Lookahere,” says the grocery man, as he turned pale, and thought of telephoning to the police station for a detective, “you haven't been stealing your father's mining stock, have you?

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading I have known, all the time that you would turn out to be a burglar, or a defaulter or robber of some kind.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading HIS PA BUSTED--THE CRAZE FOR MINING STOCK--WHAT'S A BILK?-- THE PIOUS BILK--THE OLD MAN INVESTS--THE DEACONS AND EVEN THE HIRED GIRLS INVEST--HOT MAPLE SYRUP FOR ONE--GETTING A MAN'S MIND OFF HIS TROUBLES.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading “Lookahere,” says the grocery man, as he turned pale, and thought of telephoning to the police station for a detective, “you haven't been stealing your father's mining stock, have you?

the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100

From this reading “Say, can't I sell you some stock in a silver mine,” asked the bad boy of the grocery man, as he came in the store and pulled from his breast pocket a document printed on parchment paper, and representing several thousand dollars stock in a silver mine.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading I have known, all the time that you would turn out to be a burglar, or a defaulter or robber of some kind.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading “Lookahere,” says the grocery man, as he turned pale, and thought of telephoning to the police station for a detective, “you haven't been stealing your father's mining stock, have you?

plural of “trouble” — a source of difficulty

From this reading HIS PA BUSTED--THE CRAZE FOR MINING STOCK--WHAT'S A BILK?-- THE PIOUS BILK--THE OLD MAN INVESTS--THE DEACONS AND EVEN THE HIRED GIRLS INVEST--HOT MAPLE SYRUP FOR ONE--GETTING A MAN'S MIND OFF HIS TROUBLES.

change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense

From this reading I have known, all the time that you would turn out to be a burglar, or a defaulter or robber of some kind.

moved around an axis or center

From this reading “Lookahere,” says the grocery man, as he turned pale, and thought of telephoning to the police station for a detective, “you haven't been stealing your father's mining stock, have you?

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading HIS PA BUSTED--THE CRAZE FOR MINING STOCK--WHAT'S A BILK?-- THE PIOUS BILK--THE OLD MAN INVESTS--THE DEACONS AND EVEN THE HIRED GIRLS INVEST--HOT MAPLE SYRUP FOR ONE--GETTING A MAN'S MIND OFF HIS TROUBLES.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading I have known, all the time that you would turn out to be a burglar, or a defaulter or robber of some kind.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “Say, can't I sell you some stock in a silver mine,” asked the bad boy of the grocery man, as he came in the store and pulled from his breast pocket a document printed on parchment paper, and representing several thousand dollars stock in a silver mine.

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “Lookahere,” says the grocery man, as he turned pale, and thought of telephoning to the police station for a detective, “you haven't been stealing your father's mining stock, have you?