used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A CALLER As the first of the month was approaching, Wassaquam had brought his household bills and budget to Alan that morning directly after breakfast.
having companions or an escort
From this reading To provide for that, and to furnish Alan with whatever sums he needed, Sherrill had made a considerable deposit in Alan's name in the bank where he carried his own account; and Alan had accompanied Sherrill to the bank to be introduced and had signed the necessary cards in order to check against the deposit; but, as yet, he had drawn nothing.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading To provide for that, and to furnish Alan with whatever sums he needed, Sherrill had made a considerable deposit in Alan's name in the bank where he carried his own account; and Alan had accompanied Sherrill to the bank to be introduced and had signed the necessary cards in order to check against the deposit; but, as yet, he had drawn nothing.
accountedverbUS /əˈkaʊntɪd/
past form of “account” — be the sole or primary factor in the existence, acquisition, supply, or disposal of something
From this reading The statement accounted accurately for a sum of cash in hand upon the first of February, itemized charged expenses, and totaled the bills.
accountsnounUS /əˈkaʊnts/
plural of “account” — a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading The accounts, which covered expenses for the month just ending and a small amount of cash to be carried for the month beginning, were written upon a sheet of foolscap in neat, unshaded writing exactly like the models in a copybook--each letter formed as carefully and precisely as is the work done upon an Indian basket.
accuratelyadverbUS /ˈækjərətli/
with few mistakes
From this reading The statement accounted accurately for a sum of cash in hand upon the first of February, itemized charged expenses, and totaled the bills.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading A CALLER As the first of the month was approaching, Wassaquam had brought his household bills and budget to Alan that morning directly after breakfast.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading To provide for that, and to furnish Alan with whatever sums he needed, Sherrill had made a considerable deposit in Alan's name in the bank where he carried his own account; and Alan had accompanied Sherrill to the bank to be introduced and had signed the necessary cards in order to check against the deposit; but, as yet, he had drawn nothing.
Alan
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From this reading A CALLER As the first of the month was approaching, Wassaquam had brought his household bills and budget to Alan that morning directly after breakfast.
Alan's
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From this reading To provide for that, and to furnish Alan with whatever sums he needed, Sherrill had made a considerable deposit in Alan's name in the bank where he carried his own account; and Alan had accompanied Sherrill to the bank to be introduced and had signed the necessary cards in order to check against the deposit; but, as yet, he had drawn nothing.
a quantity of money
From this reading The accounts, which covered expenses for the month just ending and a small amount of cash to be carried for the month beginning, were written upon a sheet of foolscap in neat, unshaded writing exactly like the models in a copybook--each letter formed as carefully and precisely as is the work done upon an Indian basket.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The accounts, which covered expenses for the month just ending and a small amount of cash to be carried for the month beginning, were written upon a sheet of foolscap in neat, unshaded writing exactly like the models in a copybook--each letter formed as carefully and precisely as is the work done upon an Indian basket.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A CALLER As the first of the month was approaching, Wassaquam had brought his household bills and budget to Alan that morning directly after breakfast.
the event of one object coming closer to another
From this reading A CALLER As the first of the month was approaching, Wassaquam had brought his household bills and budget to Alan that morning directly after breakfast.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A CALLER As the first of the month was approaching, Wassaquam had brought his household bills and budget to Alan that morning directly after breakfast.
sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)
From this reading To provide for that, and to furnish Alan with whatever sums he needed, Sherrill had made a considerable deposit in Alan's name in the bank where he carried his own account; and Alan had accompanied Sherrill to the bank to be introduced and had signed the necessary cards in order to check against the deposit; but, as yet, he had drawn nothing.
a container that is usually woven and has handles
From this reading The accounts, which covered expenses for the month just ending and a small amount of cash to be carried for the month beginning, were written upon a sheet of foolscap in neat, unshaded writing exactly like the models in a copybook--each letter formed as carefully and precisely as is the work done upon an Indian basket.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The accounts, which covered expenses for the month just ending and a small amount of cash to be carried for the month beginning, were written upon a sheet of foolscap in neat, unshaded writing exactly like the models in a copybook--each letter formed as carefully and precisely as is the work done upon an Indian basket.
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading The accounts, which covered expenses for the month just ending and a small amount of cash to be carried for the month beginning, were written upon a sheet of foolscap in neat, unshaded writing exactly like the models in a copybook--each letter formed as carefully and precisely as is the work done upon an Indian basket.
billsnounUS /bɪlz/
plural of “bill” — a statute in draft before it becomes law
From this reading A CALLER As the first of the month was approaching, Wassaquam had brought his household bills and budget to Alan that morning directly after breakfast.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading A CALLER As the first of the month was approaching, Wassaquam had brought his household bills and budget to Alan that morning directly after breakfast.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading A CALLER As the first of the month was approaching, Wassaquam had brought his household bills and budget to Alan that morning directly after breakfast.
budgetnounUS /ˈbʌdʒɪt/
a sum of money allocated for a particular purpose
From this reading A CALLER As the first of the month was approaching, Wassaquam had brought his household bills and budget to Alan that morning directly after breakfast.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading To provide for that, and to furnish Alan with whatever sums he needed, Sherrill had made a considerable deposit in Alan's name in the bank where he carried his own account; and Alan had accompanied Sherrill to the bank to be introduced and had signed the necessary cards in order to check against the deposit; but, as yet, he had drawn nothing.
CALLERnounUS /ˈkɔːlər/
a social or business visitor
From this reading A CALLER As the first of the month was approaching, Wassaquam had brought his household bills and budget to Alan that morning directly after breakfast.
a game played with playing cards
From this reading To provide for that, and to furnish Alan with whatever sums he needed, Sherrill had made a considerable deposit in Alan's name in the bank where he carried his own account; and Alan had accompanied Sherrill to the bank to be introduced and had signed the necessary cards in order to check against the deposit; but, as yet, he had drawn nothing.
taking care or paying attention
From this reading The accounts, which covered expenses for the month just ending and a small amount of cash to be carried for the month beginning, were written upon a sheet of foolscap in neat, unshaded writing exactly like the models in a copybook--each letter formed as carefully and precisely as is the work done upon an Indian basket.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading The accounts, which covered expenses for the month just ending and a small amount of cash to be carried for the month beginning, were written upon a sheet of foolscap in neat, unshaded writing exactly like the models in a copybook--each letter formed as carefully and precisely as is the work done upon an Indian basket.
cashnounUS /kæʃ/
money in the form of bills or coins
From this reading The accounts, which covered expenses for the month just ending and a small amount of cash to be carried for the month beginning, were written upon a sheet of foolscap in neat, unshaded writing exactly like the models in a copybook--each letter formed as carefully and precisely as is the work done upon an Indian basket.
of a particle or body or system; having a net amount of positive or negative electric charge
From this reading The statement accounted accurately for a sum of cash in hand upon the first of February, itemized charged expenses, and totaled the bills.
checkverbUS /tʃek/
examine so as to determine accuracy, quality, or condition
From this reading To provide for that, and to furnish Alan with whatever sums he needed, Sherrill had made a considerable deposit in Alan's name in the bank where he carried his own account; and Alan had accompanied Sherrill to the bank to be introduced and had signed the necessary cards in order to check against the deposit; but, as yet, he had drawn nothing.
large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree
From this reading To provide for that, and to furnish Alan with whatever sums he needed, Sherrill had made a considerable deposit in Alan's name in the bank where he carried his own account; and Alan had accompanied Sherrill to the bank to be introduced and had signed the necessary cards in order to check against the deposit; but, as yet, he had drawn nothing.
continuancenounUS /kənˈtɪnjuːəns/
the act of continuing an activity without interruption
From this reading For March, Wassaquam evidently proposed a continuance of the establishment upon the present lines.
copybooknoun
a book containing models of good penmanship; used in teaching penmanship
From this reading The accounts, which covered expenses for the month just ending and a small amount of cash to be carried for the month beginning, were written upon a sheet of foolscap in neat, unshaded writing exactly like the models in a copybook--each letter formed as carefully and precisely as is the work done upon an Indian basket.
overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form
From this reading The accounts, which covered expenses for the month just ending and a small amount of cash to be carried for the month beginning, were written upon a sheet of foolscap in neat, unshaded writing exactly like the models in a copybook--each letter formed as carefully and precisely as is the work done upon an Indian basket.
depositverbUS /dəˈpɑːzɪt/
put, fix, force, or implant
From this reading To provide for that, and to furnish Alan with whatever sums he needed, Sherrill had made a considerable deposit in Alan's name in the bank where he carried his own account; and Alan had accompanied Sherrill to the bank to be introduced and had signed the necessary cards in order to check against the deposit; but, as yet, he had drawn nothing.
without deviation
From this reading A CALLER As the first of the month was approaching, Wassaquam had brought his household bills and budget to Alan that morning directly after breakfast.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading The accounts, which covered expenses for the month just ending and a small amount of cash to be carried for the month beginning, were written upon a sheet of foolscap in neat, unshaded writing exactly like the models in a copybook--each letter formed as carefully and precisely as is the work done upon an Indian basket.
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
From this reading To provide for that, and to furnish Alan with whatever sums he needed, Sherrill had made a considerable deposit in Alan's name in the bank where he carried his own account; and Alan had accompanied Sherrill to the bank to be introduced and had signed the necessary cards in order to check against the deposit; but, as yet, he had drawn nothing.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading The accounts, which covered expenses for the month just ending and a small amount of cash to be carried for the month beginning, were written upon a sheet of foolscap in neat, unshaded writing exactly like the models in a copybook--each letter formed as carefully and precisely as is the work done upon an Indian basket.
endingnounUS /ˈendɪŋ/
the end of a word (a suffix or inflectional ending or final morpheme)
From this reading The accounts, which covered expenses for the month just ending and a small amount of cash to be carried for the month beginning, were written upon a sheet of foolscap in neat, unshaded writing exactly like the models in a copybook--each letter formed as carefully and precisely as is the work done upon an Indian basket.
establishmentnounUS /ɪˈstæblɪʃmənt/
the act of forming or establishing something
From this reading For March, Wassaquam evidently proposed a continuance of the establishment upon the present lines.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading For March, Wassaquam evidently proposed a continuance of the establishment upon the present lines.
indicating exactness or preciseness
From this reading The accounts, which covered expenses for the month just ending and a small amount of cash to be carried for the month beginning, were written upon a sheet of foolscap in neat, unshaded writing exactly like the models in a copybook--each letter formed as carefully and precisely as is the work done upon an Indian basket.
expensesnounUS /ɪkˈspensəz/
plural of “expense” — amounts paid for goods and services that may be currently tax deductible (as opposed to capital expenditures)
From this reading The accounts, which covered expenses for the month just ending and a small amount of cash to be carried for the month beginning, were written upon a sheet of foolscap in neat, unshaded writing exactly like the models in a copybook--each letter formed as carefully and precisely as is the work done upon an Indian basket.
FebruarynounUS /ˈfebjəweri/
the month following January and preceding March
From this reading The statement accounted accurately for a sum of cash in hand upon the first of February, itemized charged expenses, and totaled the bills.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading A CALLER As the first of the month was approaching, Wassaquam had brought his household bills and budget to Alan that morning directly after breakfast.
foolscapnoun
a size of paper used especially in Britain
From this reading The accounts, which covered expenses for the month just ending and a small amount of cash to be carried for the month beginning, were written upon a sheet of foolscap in neat, unshaded writing exactly like the models in a copybook--each letter formed as carefully and precisely as is the work done upon an Indian basket.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The accounts, which covered expenses for the month just ending and a small amount of cash to be carried for the month beginning, were written upon a sheet of foolscap in neat, unshaded writing exactly like the models in a copybook--each letter formed as carefully and precisely as is the work done upon an Indian basket.
having or given a form or shape
From this reading The accounts, which covered expenses for the month just ending and a small amount of cash to be carried for the month beginning, were written upon a sheet of foolscap in neat, unshaded writing exactly like the models in a copybook--each letter formed as carefully and precisely as is the work done upon an Indian basket.
furnishverbUS /ˈfɜːrnɪʃ/
give something useful or necessary to
From this reading To provide for that, and to furnish Alan with whatever sums he needed, Sherrill had made a considerable deposit in Alan's name in the bank where he carried his own account; and Alan had accompanied Sherrill to the bank to be introduced and had signed the necessary cards in order to check against the deposit; but, as yet, he had drawn nothing.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A CALLER As the first of the month was approaching, Wassaquam had brought his household bills and budget to Alan that morning directly after breakfast.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading The statement accounted accurately for a sum of cash in hand upon the first of February, itemized charged expenses, and totaled the bills.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading To provide for that, and to furnish Alan with whatever sums he needed, Sherrill had made a considerable deposit in Alan's name in the bank where he carried his own account; and Alan had accompanied Sherrill to the bank to be introduced and had signed the necessary cards in order to check against the deposit; but, as yet, he had drawn nothing.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A CALLER As the first of the month was approaching, Wassaquam had brought his household bills and budget to Alan that morning directly after breakfast.
a social unit living together
From this reading A CALLER As the first of the month was approaching, Wassaquam had brought his household bills and budget to Alan that morning directly after breakfast.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The accounts, which covered expenses for the month just ending and a small amount of cash to be carried for the month beginning, were written upon a sheet of foolscap in neat, unshaded writing exactly like the models in a copybook--each letter formed as carefully and precisely as is the work done upon an Indian basket.
of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures
From this reading The accounts, which covered expenses for the month just ending and a small amount of cash to be carried for the month beginning, were written upon a sheet of foolscap in neat, unshaded writing exactly like the models in a copybook--each letter formed as carefully and precisely as is the work done upon an Indian basket.
past form of “introduce” — cause to come to know personally
From this reading To provide for that, and to furnish Alan with whatever sums he needed, Sherrill had made a considerable deposit in Alan's name in the bank where he carried his own account; and Alan had accompanied Sherrill to the bank to be introduced and had signed the necessary cards in order to check against the deposit; but, as yet, he had drawn nothing.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The accounts, which covered expenses for the month just ending and a small amount of cash to be carried for the month beginning, were written upon a sheet of foolscap in neat, unshaded writing exactly like the models in a copybook--each letter formed as carefully and precisely as is the work done upon an Indian basket.
itemizedverbUS /ˈaɪtəmaɪzd/
past form of “itemize” — specify individually
From this reading The statement accounted accurately for a sum of cash in hand upon the first of February, itemized charged expenses, and totaled the bills.
and nothing more
From this reading The accounts, which covered expenses for the month just ending and a small amount of cash to be carried for the month beginning, were written upon a sheet of foolscap in neat, unshaded writing exactly like the models in a copybook--each letter formed as carefully and precisely as is the work done upon an Indian basket.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading The accounts, which covered expenses for the month just ending and a small amount of cash to be carried for the month beginning, were written upon a sheet of foolscap in neat, unshaded writing exactly like the models in a copybook--each letter formed as carefully and precisely as is the work done upon an Indian basket.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading The accounts, which covered expenses for the month just ending and a small amount of cash to be carried for the month beginning, were written upon a sheet of foolscap in neat, unshaded writing exactly like the models in a copybook--each letter formed as carefully and precisely as is the work done upon an Indian basket.
plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading For March, Wassaquam evidently proposed a continuance of the establishment upon the present lines.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading To provide for that, and to furnish Alan with whatever sums he needed, Sherrill had made a considerable deposit in Alan's name in the bank where he carried his own account; and Alan had accompanied Sherrill to the bank to be introduced and had signed the necessary cards in order to check against the deposit; but, as yet, he had drawn nothing.
march in a procession
From this reading For March, Wassaquam evidently proposed a continuance of the establishment upon the present lines.
modelsnounUS /ˈmɑːdəlz/
plural of “model” — a hypothetical description of a complex entity or process
From this reading The accounts, which covered expenses for the month just ending and a small amount of cash to be carried for the month beginning, were written upon a sheet of foolscap in neat, unshaded writing exactly like the models in a copybook--each letter formed as carefully and precisely as is the work done upon an Indian basket.
one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading A CALLER As the first of the month was approaching, Wassaquam had brought his household bills and budget to Alan that morning directly after breakfast.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading A CALLER As the first of the month was approaching, Wassaquam had brought his household bills and budget to Alan that morning directly after breakfast.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading To provide for that, and to furnish Alan with whatever sums he needed, Sherrill had made a considerable deposit in Alan's name in the bank where he carried his own account; and Alan had accompanied Sherrill to the bank to be introduced and had signed the necessary cards in order to check against the deposit; but, as yet, he had drawn nothing.
neatadjectiveUS /niːt/
clean or organized
From this reading The accounts, which covered expenses for the month just ending and a small amount of cash to be carried for the month beginning, were written upon a sheet of foolscap in neat, unshaded writing exactly like the models in a copybook--each letter formed as carefully and precisely as is the work done upon an Indian basket.
absolutely essential
From this reading To provide for that, and to furnish Alan with whatever sums he needed, Sherrill had made a considerable deposit in Alan's name in the bank where he carried his own account; and Alan had accompanied Sherrill to the bank to be introduced and had signed the necessary cards in order to check against the deposit; but, as yet, he had drawn nothing.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading To provide for that, and to furnish Alan with whatever sums he needed, Sherrill had made a considerable deposit in Alan's name in the bank where he carried his own account; and Alan had accompanied Sherrill to the bank to be introduced and had signed the necessary cards in order to check against the deposit; but, as yet, he had drawn nothing.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading To provide for that, and to furnish Alan with whatever sums he needed, Sherrill had made a considerable deposit in Alan's name in the bank where he carried his own account; and Alan had accompanied Sherrill to the bank to be introduced and had signed the necessary cards in order to check against the deposit; but, as yet, he had drawn nothing.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A CALLER As the first of the month was approaching, Wassaquam had brought his household bills and budget to Alan that morning directly after breakfast.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading To provide for that, and to furnish Alan with whatever sums he needed, Sherrill had made a considerable deposit in Alan's name in the bank where he carried his own account; and Alan had accompanied Sherrill to the bank to be introduced and had signed the necessary cards in order to check against the deposit; but, as yet, he had drawn nothing.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading To provide for that, and to furnish Alan with whatever sums he needed, Sherrill had made a considerable deposit in Alan's name in the bank where he carried his own account; and Alan had accompanied Sherrill to the bank to be introduced and had signed the necessary cards in order to check against the deposit; but, as yet, he had drawn nothing.
preciselyadverbUS /prɪˈsaɪsli/
indicating exactness or preciseness
From this reading The accounts, which covered expenses for the month just ending and a small amount of cash to be carried for the month beginning, were written upon a sheet of foolscap in neat, unshaded writing exactly like the models in a copybook--each letter formed as carefully and precisely as is the work done upon an Indian basket.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading For March, Wassaquam evidently proposed a continuance of the establishment upon the present lines.
past form of “propose” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading For March, Wassaquam evidently proposed a continuance of the establishment upon the present lines.
provideverbUS /prəˈvaɪd/
give something useful or necessary to
From this reading To provide for that, and to furnish Alan with whatever sums he needed, Sherrill had made a considerable deposit in Alan's name in the bank where he carried his own account; and Alan had accompanied Sherrill to the bank to be introduced and had signed the necessary cards in order to check against the deposit; but, as yet, he had drawn nothing.
any broad thin expanse or surface
From this reading The accounts, which covered expenses for the month just ending and a small amount of cash to be carried for the month beginning, were written upon a sheet of foolscap in neat, unshaded writing exactly like the models in a copybook--each letter formed as carefully and precisely as is the work done upon an Indian basket.
Sherrill
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From this reading To provide for that, and to furnish Alan with whatever sums he needed, Sherrill had made a considerable deposit in Alan's name in the bank where he carried his own account; and Alan had accompanied Sherrill to the bank to be introduced and had signed the necessary cards in order to check against the deposit; but, as yet, he had drawn nothing.
having a handwritten signature
From this reading To provide for that, and to furnish Alan with whatever sums he needed, Sherrill had made a considerable deposit in Alan's name in the bank where he carried his own account; and Alan had accompanied Sherrill to the bank to be introduced and had signed the necessary cards in order to check against the deposit; but, as yet, he had drawn nothing.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The accounts, which covered expenses for the month just ending and a small amount of cash to be carried for the month beginning, were written upon a sheet of foolscap in neat, unshaded writing exactly like the models in a copybook--each letter formed as carefully and precisely as is the work done upon an Indian basket.
a message that is stated or declared; a communication (oral or written) setting forth particulars or facts etc
From this reading The statement accounted accurately for a sum of cash in hand upon the first of February, itemized charged expenses, and totaled the bills.
a quantity of money
From this reading The statement accounted accurately for a sum of cash in hand upon the first of February, itemized charged expenses, and totaled the bills.
sumsnounUS /sʌmz/
plural of “sum” — a quantity of money
From this reading To provide for that, and to furnish Alan with whatever sums he needed, Sherrill had made a considerable deposit in Alan's name in the bank where he carried his own account; and Alan had accompanied Sherrill to the bank to be introduced and had signed the necessary cards in order to check against the deposit; but, as yet, he had drawn nothing.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A CALLER As the first of the month was approaching, Wassaquam had brought his household bills and budget to Alan that morning directly after breakfast.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A CALLER As the first of the month was approaching, Wassaquam had brought his household bills and budget to Alan that morning directly after breakfast.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A CALLER As the first of the month was approaching, Wassaquam had brought his household bills and budget to Alan that morning directly after breakfast.
totaledadjectiveUS /ˈtoʊtəld/
used of automobiles; completely demolished
From this reading The statement accounted accurately for a sum of cash in hand upon the first of February, itemized charged expenses, and totaled the bills.
unshadedadjective
(of pictures) not having shadow represented
From this reading The accounts, which covered expenses for the month just ending and a small amount of cash to be carried for the month beginning, were written upon a sheet of foolscap in neat, unshaded writing exactly like the models in a copybook--each letter formed as carefully and precisely as is the work done upon an Indian basket.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The accounts, which covered expenses for the month just ending and a small amount of cash to be carried for the month beginning, were written upon a sheet of foolscap in neat, unshaded writing exactly like the models in a copybook--each letter formed as carefully and precisely as is the work done upon an Indian basket.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A CALLER As the first of the month was approaching, Wassaquam had brought his household bills and budget to Alan that morning directly after breakfast.
Wassaquam
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From this reading A CALLER As the first of the month was approaching, Wassaquam had brought his household bills and budget to Alan that morning directly after breakfast.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The accounts, which covered expenses for the month just ending and a small amount of cash to be carried for the month beginning, were written upon a sheet of foolscap in neat, unshaded writing exactly like the models in a copybook--each letter formed as carefully and precisely as is the work done upon an Indian basket.
any or all of a kind, it does not matter which
From this reading To provide for that, and to furnish Alan with whatever sums he needed, Sherrill had made a considerable deposit in Alan's name in the bank where he carried his own account; and Alan had accompanied Sherrill to the bank to be introduced and had signed the necessary cards in order to check against the deposit; but, as yet, he had drawn nothing.
in or at the place that
From this reading To provide for that, and to furnish Alan with whatever sums he needed, Sherrill had made a considerable deposit in Alan's name in the bank where he carried his own account; and Alan had accompanied Sherrill to the bank to be introduced and had signed the necessary cards in order to check against the deposit; but, as yet, he had drawn nothing.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The accounts, which covered expenses for the month just ending and a small amount of cash to be carried for the month beginning, were written upon a sheet of foolscap in neat, unshaded writing exactly like the models in a copybook--each letter formed as carefully and precisely as is the work done upon an Indian basket.
in the company of; together with
From this reading To provide for that, and to furnish Alan with whatever sums he needed, Sherrill had made a considerable deposit in Alan's name in the bank where he carried his own account; and Alan had accompanied Sherrill to the bank to be introduced and had signed the necessary cards in order to check against the deposit; but, as yet, he had drawn nothing.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading The accounts, which covered expenses for the month just ending and a small amount of cash to be carried for the month beginning, were written upon a sheet of foolscap in neat, unshaded writing exactly like the models in a copybook--each letter formed as carefully and precisely as is the work done upon an Indian basket.
the act of creating written works
From this reading The accounts, which covered expenses for the month just ending and a small amount of cash to be carried for the month beginning, were written upon a sheet of foolscap in neat, unshaded writing exactly like the models in a copybook--each letter formed as carefully and precisely as is the work done upon an Indian basket.
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading The accounts, which covered expenses for the month just ending and a small amount of cash to be carried for the month beginning, were written upon a sheet of foolscap in neat, unshaded writing exactly like the models in a copybook--each letter formed as carefully and precisely as is the work done upon an Indian basket.
but in spite of that
From this reading To provide for that, and to furnish Alan with whatever sums he needed, Sherrill had made a considerable deposit in Alan's name in the bank where he carried his own account; and Alan had accompanied Sherrill to the bank to be introduced and had signed the necessary cards in order to check against the deposit; but, as yet, he had drawn nothing.
