used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading HER BIRTHRIGHT "FOR A MESS OF POTTAGE" The people of Winner and vicinity had no opportunity to rush to the Farmers' State Bank, of which Eugene Crook, mentioned earlier in our story was president, and draw any portion of their money before the bank examiner's notice greeted them one morning.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading The causes became apparent the day before, although those directly interested did not understand.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading HER BIRTHRIGHT "FOR A MESS OF POTTAGE" The people of Winner and vicinity had no opportunity to rush to the Farmers' State Bank, of which Eugene Crook, mentioned earlier in our story was president, and draw any portion of their money before the bank examiner's notice greeted them one morning.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading HER BIRTHRIGHT "FOR A MESS OF POTTAGE" The people of Winner and vicinity had no opportunity to rush to the Farmers' State Bank, of which Eugene Crook, mentioned earlier in our story was president, and draw any portion of their money before the bank examiner's notice greeted them one morning.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading The causes became apparent the day before, although those directly interested did not understand.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading It was in the shape of drafts they had bought and sent away, which came back to them indirectly, marked by the bank upon which they were drawn: "No funds."
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading It was in the shape of drafts they had bought and sent away, which came back to them indirectly, marked by the bank upon which they were drawn: "No funds."
sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)
From this reading HER BIRTHRIGHT "FOR A MESS OF POTTAGE" The people of Winner and vicinity had no opportunity to rush to the Farmers' State Bank, of which Eugene Crook, mentioned earlier in our story was president, and draw any portion of their money before the bank examiner's notice greeted them one morning.
English botanist who accompanied Captain Cook on his first voyage to the Pacific Ocean (1743-1820)
From this reading Not much excitement followed the closing, although in some manner Crook had worked into the confidence of the people since moving the bank to Winner, and was leading the four banks in the town in point of deposits.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading The causes became apparent the day before, although those directly interested did not understand.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading HER BIRTHRIGHT "FOR A MESS OF POTTAGE" The people of Winner and vicinity had no opportunity to rush to the Farmers' State Bank, of which Eugene Crook, mentioned earlier in our story was president, and draw any portion of their money before the bank examiner's notice greeted them one morning.
BIRTHRIGHTnounUS /ˈbɜːrθraɪt/
a right or privilege that you are entitled to at birth
From this reading HER BIRTHRIGHT "FOR A MESS OF POTTAGE" The people of Winner and vicinity had no opportunity to rush to the Farmers' State Bank, of which Eugene Crook, mentioned earlier in our story was president, and draw any portion of their money before the bank examiner's notice greeted them one morning.
inflected form of “buy” — obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction
From this reading It was in the shape of drafts they had bought and sent away, which came back to them indirectly, marked by the bank upon which they were drawn: "No funds."
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The bank was closed by order of the public examiner, so that was settled.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading It was in the shape of drafts they had bought and sent away, which came back to them indirectly, marked by the bank upon which they were drawn: "No funds."
causesnounUS /ˈkɑːzəz/
plural of “cause” — events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading The causes became apparent the day before, although those directly interested did not understand.
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading The bank was closed by order of the public examiner, so that was settled.
closingnounUS /ˈkloʊzɪŋ/
the act of closing something
From this reading Not much excitement followed the closing, although in some manner Crook had worked into the confidence of the people since moving the bank to Winner, and was leading the four banks in the town in point of deposits.
freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading Not much excitement followed the closing, although in some manner Crook had worked into the confidence of the people since moving the bank to Winner, and was leading the four banks in the town in point of deposits.
CrooknounUS /krʊk/
someone who has committed a crime or has been legally convicted of a crime
From this reading HER BIRTHRIGHT "FOR A MESS OF POTTAGE" The people of Winner and vicinity had no opportunity to rush to the Farmers' State Bank, of which Eugene Crook, mentioned earlier in our story was president, and draw any portion of their money before the bank examiner's notice greeted them one morning.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The causes became apparent the day before, although those directly interested did not understand.
depositsnounUS /dəˈpɑːzɪts/
plural of “deposit” — the phenomenon of sediment or gravel accumulating
From this reading Not much excitement followed the closing, although in some manner Crook had worked into the confidence of the people since moving the bank to Winner, and was leading the four banks in the town in point of deposits.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading The causes became apparent the day before, although those directly interested did not understand.
without deviation
From this reading The causes became apparent the day before, although those directly interested did not understand.
draftsnounUS /dræfts/
plural of “draft” — a document ordering the payment of money; drawn by one person or bank on another
From this reading It was in the shape of drafts they had bought and sent away, which came back to them indirectly, marked by the bank upon which they were drawn: "No funds."
cause to move by pulling
From this reading HER BIRTHRIGHT "FOR A MESS OF POTTAGE" The people of Winner and vicinity had no opportunity to rush to the Farmers' State Bank, of which Eugene Crook, mentioned earlier in our story was president, and draw any portion of their money before the bank examiner's notice greeted them one morning.
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
From this reading It was in the shape of drafts they had bought and sent away, which came back to them indirectly, marked by the bank upon which they were drawn: "No funds."
earlier in time; previously
From this reading HER BIRTHRIGHT "FOR A MESS OF POTTAGE" The people of Winner and vicinity had no opportunity to rush to the Farmers' State Bank, of which Eugene Crook, mentioned earlier in our story was president, and draw any portion of their money before the bank examiner's notice greeted them one morning.
EugenenounUS /juːˈdʒiːn/
Austrian general in the service of the Holy Roman Empire during the War of the Spanish Succession (1663-1736)
From this reading HER BIRTHRIGHT "FOR A MESS OF POTTAGE" The people of Winner and vicinity had no opportunity to rush to the Farmers' State Bank, of which Eugene Crook, mentioned earlier in our story was president, and draw any portion of their money before the bank examiner's notice greeted them one morning.
examinernounUS /ɪɡˈzæmənər/
someone who administers a test to determine your qualifications
From this reading The bank was closed by order of the public examiner, so that was settled.
examiner'snounUS /eɡˈzæmənərz/
possessive form of “examiner” — someone who administers a test to determine your qualifications
From this reading HER BIRTHRIGHT "FOR A MESS OF POTTAGE" The people of Winner and vicinity had no opportunity to rush to the Farmers' State Bank, of which Eugene Crook, mentioned earlier in our story was president, and draw any portion of their money before the bank examiner's notice greeted them one morning.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading Not much excitement followed the closing, although in some manner Crook had worked into the confidence of the people since moving the bank to Winner, and was leading the four banks in the town in point of deposits.
FarmersnounUS /ˈfɑːrmərz/
plural of “farmer” — a person who operates a farm
From this reading HER BIRTHRIGHT "FOR A MESS OF POTTAGE" The people of Winner and vicinity had no opportunity to rush to the Farmers' State Bank, of which Eugene Crook, mentioned earlier in our story was president, and draw any portion of their money before the bank examiner's notice greeted them one morning.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading Not much excitement followed the closing, although in some manner Crook had worked into the confidence of the people since moving the bank to Winner, and was leading the four banks in the town in point of deposits.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading HER BIRTHRIGHT "FOR A MESS OF POTTAGE" The people of Winner and vicinity had no opportunity to rush to the Farmers' State Bank, of which Eugene Crook, mentioned earlier in our story was president, and draw any portion of their money before the bank examiner's notice greeted them one morning.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading Not much excitement followed the closing, although in some manner Crook had worked into the confidence of the people since moving the bank to Winner, and was leading the four banks in the town in point of deposits.
fundsnounUS /fʌndz/
assets in the form of money
From this reading It was in the shape of drafts they had bought and sent away, which came back to them indirectly, marked by the bank upon which they were drawn: "No funds."
past form of “greet” — express greetings upon meeting someone
From this reading HER BIRTHRIGHT "FOR A MESS OF POTTAGE" The people of Winner and vicinity had no opportunity to rush to the Farmers' State Bank, of which Eugene Crook, mentioned earlier in our story was president, and draw any portion of their money before the bank examiner's notice greeted them one morning.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading HER BIRTHRIGHT "FOR A MESS OF POTTAGE" The people of Winner and vicinity had no opportunity to rush to the Farmers' State Bank, of which Eugene Crook, mentioned earlier in our story was president, and draw any portion of their money before the bank examiner's notice greeted them one morning.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading HER BIRTHRIGHT "FOR A MESS OF POTTAGE" The people of Winner and vicinity had no opportunity to rush to the Farmers' State Bank, of which Eugene Crook, mentioned earlier in our story was president, and draw any portion of their money before the bank examiner's notice greeted them one morning.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading HER BIRTHRIGHT "FOR A MESS OF POTTAGE" The people of Winner and vicinity had no opportunity to rush to the Farmers' State Bank, of which Eugene Crook, mentioned earlier in our story was president, and draw any portion of their money before the bank examiner's notice greeted them one morning.
indirectlyadverbUS /ˌɪndərˈektliː/
not in a forthright manner
From this reading It was in the shape of drafts they had bought and sent away, which came back to them indirectly, marked by the bank upon which they were drawn: "No funds."
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading The causes became apparent the day before, although those directly interested did not understand.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Not much excitement followed the closing, although in some manner Crook had worked into the confidence of the people since moving the bank to Winner, and was leading the four banks in the town in point of deposits.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was in the shape of drafts they had bought and sent away, which came back to them indirectly, marked by the bank upon which they were drawn: "No funds."
indicating the most important performer or role
From this reading Not much excitement followed the closing, although in some manner Crook had worked into the confidence of the people since moving the bank to Winner, and was leading the four banks in the town in point of deposits.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Not much excitement followed the closing, although in some manner Crook had worked into the confidence of the people since moving the bank to Winner, and was leading the four banks in the town in point of deposits.
strongly marked; easily noticeable
From this reading It was in the shape of drafts they had bought and sent away, which came back to them indirectly, marked by the bank upon which they were drawn: "No funds."
past form of “mention” — make reference to
From this reading HER BIRTHRIGHT "FOR A MESS OF POTTAGE" The people of Winner and vicinity had no opportunity to rush to the Farmers' State Bank, of which Eugene Crook, mentioned earlier in our story was president, and draw any portion of their money before the bank examiner's notice greeted them one morning.
MESSnounUS /mes/
a state of confusion and disorderliness
From this reading HER BIRTHRIGHT "FOR A MESS OF POTTAGE" The people of Winner and vicinity had no opportunity to rush to the Farmers' State Bank, of which Eugene Crook, mentioned earlier in our story was president, and draw any portion of their money before the bank examiner's notice greeted them one morning.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading HER BIRTHRIGHT "FOR A MESS OF POTTAGE" The people of Winner and vicinity had no opportunity to rush to the Farmers' State Bank, of which Eugene Crook, mentioned earlier in our story was president, and draw any portion of their money before the bank examiner's notice greeted them one morning.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading HER BIRTHRIGHT "FOR A MESS OF POTTAGE" The people of Winner and vicinity had no opportunity to rush to the Farmers' State Bank, of which Eugene Crook, mentioned earlier in our story was president, and draw any portion of their money before the bank examiner's notice greeted them one morning.
in motion
From this reading Not much excitement followed the closing, although in some manner Crook had worked into the confidence of the people since moving the bank to Winner, and was leading the four banks in the town in point of deposits.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Not much excitement followed the closing, although in some manner Crook had worked into the confidence of the people since moving the bank to Winner, and was leading the four banks in the town in point of deposits.
not any; not one
From this reading HER BIRTHRIGHT "FOR A MESS OF POTTAGE" The people of Winner and vicinity had no opportunity to rush to the Farmers' State Bank, of which Eugene Crook, mentioned earlier in our story was president, and draw any portion of their money before the bank examiner's notice greeted them one morning.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The causes became apparent the day before, although those directly interested did not understand.
an announcement containing information about an event
From this reading HER BIRTHRIGHT "FOR A MESS OF POTTAGE" The people of Winner and vicinity had no opportunity to rush to the Farmers' State Bank, of which Eugene Crook, mentioned earlier in our story was president, and draw any portion of their money before the bank examiner's notice greeted them one morning.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading HER BIRTHRIGHT "FOR A MESS OF POTTAGE" The people of Winner and vicinity had no opportunity to rush to the Farmers' State Bank, of which Eugene Crook, mentioned earlier in our story was president, and draw any portion of their money before the bank examiner's notice greeted them one morning.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading HER BIRTHRIGHT "FOR A MESS OF POTTAGE" The people of Winner and vicinity had no opportunity to rush to the Farmers' State Bank, of which Eugene Crook, mentioned earlier in our story was president, and draw any portion of their money before the bank examiner's notice greeted them one morning.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading HER BIRTHRIGHT "FOR A MESS OF POTTAGE" The people of Winner and vicinity had no opportunity to rush to the Farmers' State Bank, of which Eugene Crook, mentioned earlier in our story was president, and draw any portion of their money before the bank examiner's notice greeted them one morning.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading The bank was closed by order of the public examiner, so that was settled.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading HER BIRTHRIGHT "FOR A MESS OF POTTAGE" The people of Winner and vicinity had no opportunity to rush to the Farmers' State Bank, of which Eugene Crook, mentioned earlier in our story was president, and draw any portion of their money before the bank examiner's notice greeted them one morning.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading HER BIRTHRIGHT "FOR A MESS OF POTTAGE" The people of Winner and vicinity had no opportunity to rush to the Farmers' State Bank, of which Eugene Crook, mentioned earlier in our story was president, and draw any portion of their money before the bank examiner's notice greeted them one morning.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading Not much excitement followed the closing, although in some manner Crook had worked into the confidence of the people since moving the bank to Winner, and was leading the four banks in the town in point of deposits.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading HER BIRTHRIGHT "FOR A MESS OF POTTAGE" The people of Winner and vicinity had no opportunity to rush to the Farmers' State Bank, of which Eugene Crook, mentioned earlier in our story was president, and draw any portion of their money before the bank examiner's notice greeted them one morning.
POTTAGEnounUS /ˈpɑːtədʒ/
a stew of vegetables and (sometimes) meat
From this reading HER BIRTHRIGHT "FOR A MESS OF POTTAGE" The people of Winner and vicinity had no opportunity to rush to the Farmers' State Bank, of which Eugene Crook, mentioned earlier in our story was president, and draw any portion of their money before the bank examiner's notice greeted them one morning.
an executive officer of a firm or corporation
From this reading HER BIRTHRIGHT "FOR A MESS OF POTTAGE" The people of Winner and vicinity had no opportunity to rush to the Farmers' State Bank, of which Eugene Crook, mentioned earlier in our story was president, and draw any portion of their money before the bank examiner's notice greeted them one morning.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading The bank was closed by order of the public examiner, so that was settled.
move hurridly
From this reading HER BIRTHRIGHT "FOR A MESS OF POTTAGE" The people of Winner and vicinity had no opportunity to rush to the Farmers' State Bank, of which Eugene Crook, mentioned earlier in our story was president, and draw any portion of their money before the bank examiner's notice greeted them one morning.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading It was in the shape of drafts they had bought and sent away, which came back to them indirectly, marked by the bank upon which they were drawn: "No funds."
established or decided beyond dispute or doubt
From this reading The bank was closed by order of the public examiner, so that was settled.
any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)
From this reading It was in the shape of drafts they had bought and sent away, which came back to them indirectly, marked by the bank upon which they were drawn: "No funds."
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Not much excitement followed the closing, although in some manner Crook had worked into the confidence of the people since moving the bank to Winner, and was leading the four banks in the town in point of deposits.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The bank was closed by order of the public examiner, so that was settled.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Not much excitement followed the closing, although in some manner Crook had worked into the confidence of the people since moving the bank to Winner, and was leading the four banks in the town in point of deposits.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading HER BIRTHRIGHT "FOR A MESS OF POTTAGE" The people of Winner and vicinity had no opportunity to rush to the Farmers' State Bank, of which Eugene Crook, mentioned earlier in our story was president, and draw any portion of their money before the bank examiner's notice greeted them one morning.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading HER BIRTHRIGHT "FOR A MESS OF POTTAGE" The people of Winner and vicinity had no opportunity to rush to the Farmers' State Bank, of which Eugene Crook, mentioned earlier in our story was president, and draw any portion of their money before the bank examiner's notice greeted them one morning.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The bank was closed by order of the public examiner, so that was settled.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading HER BIRTHRIGHT "FOR A MESS OF POTTAGE" The people of Winner and vicinity had no opportunity to rush to the Farmers' State Bank, of which Eugene Crook, mentioned earlier in our story was president, and draw any portion of their money before the bank examiner's notice greeted them one morning.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading HER BIRTHRIGHT "FOR A MESS OF POTTAGE" The people of Winner and vicinity had no opportunity to rush to the Farmers' State Bank, of which Eugene Crook, mentioned earlier in our story was president, and draw any portion of their money before the bank examiner's notice greeted them one morning.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading HER BIRTHRIGHT "FOR A MESS OF POTTAGE" The people of Winner and vicinity had no opportunity to rush to the Farmers' State Bank, of which Eugene Crook, mentioned earlier in our story was president, and draw any portion of their money before the bank examiner's notice greeted them one morning.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was in the shape of drafts they had bought and sent away, which came back to them indirectly, marked by the bank upon which they were drawn: "No funds."
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading The causes became apparent the day before, although those directly interested did not understand.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading HER BIRTHRIGHT "FOR A MESS OF POTTAGE" The people of Winner and vicinity had no opportunity to rush to the Farmers' State Bank, of which Eugene Crook, mentioned earlier in our story was president, and draw any portion of their money before the bank examiner's notice greeted them one morning.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading Not much excitement followed the closing, although in some manner Crook had worked into the confidence of the people since moving the bank to Winner, and was leading the four banks in the town in point of deposits.
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading The causes became apparent the day before, although those directly interested did not understand.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading It was in the shape of drafts they had bought and sent away, which came back to them indirectly, marked by the bank upon which they were drawn: "No funds."
vicinitynounUS /vəˈsɪnəti/
a surrounding or nearby region
From this reading HER BIRTHRIGHT "FOR A MESS OF POTTAGE" The people of Winner and vicinity had no opportunity to rush to the Farmers' State Bank, of which Eugene Crook, mentioned earlier in our story was president, and draw any portion of their money before the bank examiner's notice greeted them one morning.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading HER BIRTHRIGHT "FOR A MESS OF POTTAGE" The people of Winner and vicinity had no opportunity to rush to the Farmers' State Bank, of which Eugene Crook, mentioned earlier in our story was president, and draw any portion of their money before the bank examiner's notice greeted them one morning.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It was in the shape of drafts they had bought and sent away, which came back to them indirectly, marked by the bank upon which they were drawn: "No funds."
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading HER BIRTHRIGHT "FOR A MESS OF POTTAGE" The people of Winner and vicinity had no opportunity to rush to the Farmers' State Bank, of which Eugene Crook, mentioned earlier in our story was president, and draw any portion of their money before the bank examiner's notice greeted them one morning.
WinnernounUS /ˈwɪnər/
the contestant who wins the contest
From this reading HER BIRTHRIGHT "FOR A MESS OF POTTAGE" The people of Winner and vicinity had no opportunity to rush to the Farmers' State Bank, of which Eugene Crook, mentioned earlier in our story was president, and draw any portion of their money before the bank examiner's notice greeted them one morning.
past form of “work” — exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Not much excitement followed the closing, although in some manner Crook had worked into the confidence of the people since moving the bank to Winner, and was leading the four banks in the town in point of deposits.
