used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He was called upon to send up money week after week--my lord wanted a hundred--five hundred--one knows not what, and must have it without delay.
accountsnounUS /əˈkaʊnts/
plural of “account” — a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading If there was no money, then all outstanding accounts must be collected, mortgages must be foreclosed; but where credit has been allowed it is not possible to collect accounts suddenly, nor can mortgages be foreclosed without due notice given.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading ON MY RETURN These things happened soon after my departure.
(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 First of all, the chief clerk, promoted to the management of the estate under orders from London, found himself in no enviable position.
past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading If there was no money, then all outstanding accounts must be collected, mortgages must be foreclosed; but where credit has been allowed it is not possible to collect accounts suddenly, nor can mortgages be foreclosed without due notice given.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He was called upon to send up money week after week--my lord wanted a hundred--five hundred--one knows not what, and must have it without delay.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading If there was no money, then all outstanding accounts must be collected, mortgages must be foreclosed; but where credit has been allowed it is not possible to collect accounts suddenly, nor can mortgages be foreclosed without due notice given.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading If there was no money, then all outstanding accounts must be collected, mortgages must be foreclosed; but where credit has been allowed it is not possible to collect accounts suddenly, nor can mortgages be foreclosed without due notice given.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading If there was no money, then all outstanding accounts must be collected, mortgages must be foreclosed; but where credit has been allowed it is not possible to collect accounts suddenly, nor can mortgages be foreclosed without due notice given.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading He was called upon to send up money week after week--my lord wanted a hundred--five hundred--one knows not what, and must have it without delay.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading If there was no money, then all outstanding accounts must be collected, mortgages must be foreclosed; but where credit has been allowed it is not possible to collect accounts suddenly, nor can mortgages be foreclosed without due notice given.
a person who is in charge
From this reading First of all, the chief clerk, promoted to the management of the estate under orders from London, found himself in no enviable position.
an employee who performs clerical work (e.g., keeps records or accounts)
From this reading First of all, the chief clerk, promoted to the management of the estate under orders from London, found himself in no enviable position.
collectverbUS /kəˈlekt/
get or gather together
From this reading If there was no money, then all outstanding accounts must be collected, mortgages must be foreclosed; but where credit has been allowed it is not possible to collect accounts suddenly, nor can mortgages be foreclosed without due notice given.
collectedadjectiveUS /kəˈlektəd/
brought together in one place
From this reading If there was no money, then all outstanding accounts must be collected, mortgages must be foreclosed; but where credit has been allowed it is not possible to collect accounts suddenly, nor can mortgages be foreclosed without due notice given.
approval
From this reading If there was no money, then all outstanding accounts must be collected, mortgages must be foreclosed; but where credit has been allowed it is not possible to collect accounts suddenly, nor can mortgages be foreclosed without due notice given.
cause to be slowed down or delayed
From this reading He was called upon to send up money week after week--my lord wanted a hundred--five hundred--one knows not what, and must have it without delay.
the act of departing
From this reading ON MY RETURN These things happened soon after my departure.
owed and payable immediately or on demand
From this reading If there was no money, then all outstanding accounts must be collected, mortgages must be foreclosed; but where credit has been allowed it is not possible to collect accounts suddenly, nor can mortgages be foreclosed without due notice given.
enviableadjectiveUS /ˈenviəbəl/
causing envy
From this reading First of all, the chief clerk, promoted to the management of the estate under orders from London, found himself in no enviable position.
everything you own; all of your assets (whether real property or personal property) and liabilities
From this reading First of all, the chief clerk, promoted to the management of the estate under orders from London, found himself in no enviable position.
FirstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading First of all, the chief clerk, promoted to the management of the estate under orders from London, found himself in no enviable position.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading He was called upon to send up money week after week--my lord wanted a hundred--five hundred--one knows not what, and must have it without delay.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading When six months later I returned home I found that many things had followed.
foreclosedverbUS /fɔːrˈkloʊzd/
past form of “foreclose” — keep from happening or arising; make impossible
From this reading If there was no money, then all outstanding accounts must be collected, mortgages must be foreclosed; but where credit has been allowed it is not possible to collect accounts suddenly, nor can mortgages be foreclosed without due notice given.
set up or found
From this reading When six months later I returned home I found that many things had followed.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading First of all, the chief clerk, promoted to the management of the estate under orders from London, found himself in no enviable position.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading If there was no money, then all outstanding accounts must be collected, mortgages must be foreclosed; but where credit has been allowed it is not possible to collect accounts suddenly, nor can mortgages be foreclosed without due notice given.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading When six months later I returned home I found that many things had followed.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading ON MY RETURN These things happened soon after my departure.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading If there was no money, then all outstanding accounts must be collected, mortgages must be foreclosed; but where credit has been allowed it is not possible to collect accounts suddenly, nor can mortgages be foreclosed without due notice given.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading He was called upon to send up money week after week--my lord wanted a hundred--five hundred--one knows not what, and must have it without delay.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was called upon to send up money week after week--my lord wanted a hundred--five hundred--one knows not what, and must have it without delay.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading First of all, the chief clerk, promoted to the management of the estate under orders from London, found himself in no enviable position.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading When six months later I returned home I found that many things had followed.
ten 10s
From this reading He was called upon to send up money week after week--my lord wanted a hundred--five hundred--one knows not what, and must have it without delay.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading When six months later I returned home I found that many things had followed.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If there was no money, then all outstanding accounts must be collected, mortgages must be foreclosed; but where credit has been allowed it is not possible to collect accounts suddenly, nor can mortgages be foreclosed without due notice given.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading First of all, the chief clerk, promoted to the management of the estate under orders from London, found himself in no enviable position.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading If there was no money, then all outstanding accounts must be collected, mortgages must be foreclosed; but where credit has been allowed it is not possible to collect accounts suddenly, nor can mortgages be foreclosed without due notice given.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He was called upon to send up money week after week--my lord wanted a hundred--five hundred--one knows not what, and must have it without delay.
plural of “know” — the fact of being aware of information that is known to few people
From this reading He was called upon to send up money week after week--my lord wanted a hundred--five hundred--one knows not what, and must have it without delay.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading When six months later I returned home I found that many things had followed.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading First of all, the chief clerk, promoted to the management of the estate under orders from London, found himself in no enviable position.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading He was called upon to send up money week after week--my lord wanted a hundred--five hundred--one knows not what, and must have it without delay.
managementnounUS /ˈmænədʒmənt/
the act of managing something
From this reading First of all, the chief clerk, promoted to the management of the estate under orders from London, found himself in no enviable position.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading When six months later I returned home I found that many things had followed.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading He was called upon to send up money week after week--my lord wanted a hundred--five hundred--one knows not what, and must have it without delay.
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading When six months later I returned home I found that many things had followed.
mortgagesnounUS /ˈmɔːrɡədʒəz/
plural of “mortgage” — a conditional conveyance of property as security for the repayment of a loan
From this reading If there was no money, then all outstanding accounts must be collected, mortgages must be foreclosed; but where credit has been allowed it is not possible to collect accounts suddenly, nor can mortgages be foreclosed without due notice given.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading He was called upon to send up money week after week--my lord wanted a hundred--five hundred--one knows not what, and must have it without delay.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading ON MY RETURN These things happened soon after my departure.
not any; not one
From this reading First of all, the chief clerk, promoted to the management of the estate under orders from London, found himself in no enviable position.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading If there was no money, then all outstanding accounts must be collected, mortgages must be foreclosed; but where credit has been allowed it is not possible to collect accounts suddenly, nor can mortgages be foreclosed without due notice given.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He was called upon to send up money week after week--my lord wanted a hundred--five hundred--one knows not what, and must have it without delay.
an announcement containing information about an event
From this reading If there was no money, then all outstanding accounts must be collected, mortgages must be foreclosed; but where credit has been allowed it is not possible to collect accounts suddenly, nor can mortgages be foreclosed without due notice given.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading First of all, the chief clerk, promoted to the management of the estate under orders from London, found himself in no enviable position.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading ON MY RETURN These things happened soon after my departure.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading He was called upon to send up money week after week--my lord wanted a hundred--five hundred--one knows not what, and must have it without delay.
plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading First of all, the chief clerk, promoted to the management of the estate under orders from London, found himself in no enviable position.
outstandingadjectiveUS /ˌaʊtˈstændɪŋ/
distinguished from others in excellence
From this reading If there was no money, then all outstanding accounts must be collected, mortgages must be foreclosed; but where credit has been allowed it is not possible to collect accounts suddenly, nor can mortgages be foreclosed without due notice given.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading First of all, the chief clerk, promoted to the management of the estate under orders from London, found himself in no enviable position.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading If there was no money, then all outstanding accounts must be collected, mortgages must be foreclosed; but where credit has been allowed it is not possible to collect accounts suddenly, nor can mortgages be foreclosed without due notice given.
promotedverbUS /prəˈmoʊtɪd/
past form of “promote” — contribute to the progress or growth of
From this reading First of all, the chief clerk, promoted to the management of the estate under orders from London, found himself in no enviable position.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading ON MY RETURN These things happened soon after my departure.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading When six months later I returned home I found that many things had followed.
cause to go somewhere
From this reading He was called upon to send up money week after week--my lord wanted a hundred--five hundred--one knows not what, and must have it without delay.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading When six months later I returned home I found that many things had followed.
in the near future
From this reading ON MY RETURN These things happened soon after my departure.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading If there was no money, then all outstanding accounts must be collected, mortgages must be foreclosed; but where credit has been allowed it is not possible to collect accounts suddenly, nor can mortgages be foreclosed without due notice given.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading When six months later I returned home I found that many things had followed.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading First of all, the chief clerk, promoted to the management of the estate under orders from London, found himself in no enviable position.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading If there was no money, then all outstanding accounts must be collected, mortgages must be foreclosed; but where credit has been allowed it is not possible to collect accounts suddenly, nor can mortgages be foreclosed without due notice given.
in or at that place or location
From this reading If there was no money, then all outstanding accounts must be collected, mortgages must be foreclosed; but where credit has been allowed it is not possible to collect accounts suddenly, nor can mortgages be foreclosed without due notice given.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading ON MY RETURN These things happened soon after my departure.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading ON MY RETURN These things happened soon after my departure.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading First of all, the chief clerk, promoted to the management of the estate under orders from London, found himself in no enviable position.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading First of all, the chief clerk, promoted to the management of the estate under orders from London, found himself in no enviable position.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading He was called upon to send up money week after week--my lord wanted a hundred--five hundred--one knows not what, and must have it without delay.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading He was called upon to send up money week after week--my lord wanted a hundred--five hundred--one knows not what, and must have it without delay.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading He was called upon to send up money week after week--my lord wanted a hundred--five hundred--one knows not what, and must have it without delay.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was called upon to send up money week after week--my lord wanted a hundred--five hundred--one knows not what, and must have it without delay.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading He was called upon to send up money week after week--my lord wanted a hundred--five hundred--one knows not what, and must have it without delay.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading He was called upon to send up money week after week--my lord wanted a hundred--five hundred--one knows not what, and must have it without delay.
at the time that
From this reading When six months later I returned home I found that many things had followed.
in or at the place that
From this reading If there was no money, then all outstanding accounts must be collected, mortgages must be foreclosed; but where credit has been allowed it is not possible to collect accounts suddenly, nor can mortgages be foreclosed without due notice given.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading He was called upon to send up money week after week--my lord wanted a hundred--five hundred--one knows not what, and must have it without delay.
