used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was a foolish and unnecessary thing to do, they declared.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading The firm of Gobbitt and Dunk had not a very large sum at stake in the Philippines, and one of the other young Dunks, or even Pretty, the chief clerk, would have been able to do all that was necessary.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Mr Gobbitt, however, knew his own mind, and, after only a week of preparation, started overland, to catch the Hong Kong mail steamer.
AlbertnounUS /ˈælbərt/
prince consort of Queen Victoria of England (1819-1861)
From this reading HOW MR COMMISSIONER GUMPERTZ AND MR JOSEPH GOBBITT TALKED OF HIGH FINANCE When Mr Joseph Gobbitt's friends heard that "Old Joe" himself was going out to Manila to bring order into the chaos caused by the sudden death of young Albert Dunk, they shook their heads gravely.
(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 The firm of Gobbitt and Dunk had not a very large sum at stake in the Philippines, and one of the other young Dunks, or even Pretty, the chief clerk, would have been able to do all that was necessary.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading HOW MR COMMISSIONER GUMPERTZ AND MR JOSEPH GOBBITT TALKED OF HIGH FINANCE When Mr Joseph Gobbitt's friends heard that "Old Joe" himself was going out to Manila to bring order into the chaos caused by the sudden death of young Albert Dunk, they shook their heads gravely.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The firm of Gobbitt and Dunk had not a very large sum at stake in the Philippines, and one of the other young Dunks, or even Pretty, the chief clerk, would have been able to do all that was necessary.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The firm of Gobbitt and Dunk had not a very large sum at stake in the Philippines, and one of the other young Dunks, or even Pretty, the chief clerk, would have been able to do all that was necessary.
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading HOW MR COMMISSIONER GUMPERTZ AND MR JOSEPH GOBBITT TALKED OF HIGH FINANCE When Mr Joseph Gobbitt's friends heard that "Old Joe" himself was going out to Manila to bring order into the chaos caused by the sudden death of young Albert Dunk, they shook their heads gravely.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading HOW MR COMMISSIONER GUMPERTZ AND MR JOSEPH GOBBITT TALKED OF HIGH FINANCE When Mr Joseph Gobbitt's friends heard that "Old Joe" himself was going out to Manila to bring order into the chaos caused by the sudden death of young Albert Dunk, they shook their heads gravely.
discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading Mr Gobbitt, however, knew his own mind, and, after only a week of preparation, started overland, to catch the Hong Kong mail steamer.
past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally
From this reading HOW MR COMMISSIONER GUMPERTZ AND MR JOSEPH GOBBITT TALKED OF HIGH FINANCE When Mr Joseph Gobbitt's friends heard that "Old Joe" himself was going out to Manila to bring order into the chaos caused by the sudden death of young Albert Dunk, they shook their heads gravely.
chaosnounUS /ˈkeɪɑːs/
a state of extreme confusion and disorder
From this reading HOW MR COMMISSIONER GUMPERTZ AND MR JOSEPH GOBBITT TALKED OF HIGH FINANCE When Mr Joseph Gobbitt's friends heard that "Old Joe" himself was going out to Manila to bring order into the chaos caused by the sudden death of young Albert Dunk, they shook their heads gravely.
a person who is in charge
From this reading The firm of Gobbitt and Dunk had not a very large sum at stake in the Philippines, and one of the other young Dunks, or even Pretty, the chief clerk, would have been able to do all that was necessary.
an employee who performs clerical work (e.g., keeps records or accounts)
From this reading The firm of Gobbitt and Dunk had not a very large sum at stake in the Philippines, and one of the other young Dunks, or even Pretty, the chief clerk, would have been able to do all that was necessary.
COMMISSIONERnounUS /kəˈmɪʃənər/
a government administrator
From this reading HOW MR COMMISSIONER GUMPERTZ AND MR JOSEPH GOBBITT TALKED OF HIGH FINANCE When Mr Joseph Gobbitt's friends heard that "Old Joe" himself was going out to Manila to bring order into the chaos caused by the sudden death of young Albert Dunk, they shook their heads gravely.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading It is curious how some people get the names which suit them exactly.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading HOW MR COMMISSIONER GUMPERTZ AND MR JOSEPH GOBBITT TALKED OF HIGH FINANCE When Mr Joseph Gobbitt's friends heard that "Old Joe" himself was going out to Manila to bring order into the chaos caused by the sudden death of young Albert Dunk, they shook their heads gravely.
made known or openly avowed
From this reading It was a foolish and unnecessary thing to do, they declared.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading It was a foolish and unnecessary thing to do, they declared.
DunkverbUS /dʌŋk/
immerse briefly into a liquid so as to wet, coat, or saturate
From this reading HOW MR COMMISSIONER GUMPERTZ AND MR JOSEPH GOBBITT TALKED OF HIGH FINANCE When Mr Joseph Gobbitt's friends heard that "Old Joe" himself was going out to Manila to bring order into the chaos caused by the sudden death of young Albert Dunk, they shook their heads gravely.
DunksnounUS /dʌŋks/
plural of “dunk” — a basketball shot in which the basketball is propelled downward into the basket
From this reading The firm of Gobbitt and Dunk had not a very large sum at stake in the Philippines, and one of the other young Dunks, or even Pretty, the chief clerk, would have been able to do all that was necessary.
divisible by two
From this reading The firm of Gobbitt and Dunk had not a very large sum at stake in the Philippines, and one of the other young Dunks, or even Pretty, the chief clerk, would have been able to do all that was necessary.
indicating exactness or preciseness
From this reading It is curious how some people get the names which suit them exactly.
FINANCEnounUS /fəˈnæns/
the commercial activity of providing funds and capital
From this reading HOW MR COMMISSIONER GUMPERTZ AND MR JOSEPH GOBBITT TALKED OF HIGH FINANCE When Mr Joseph Gobbitt's friends heard that "Old Joe" himself was going out to Manila to bring order into the chaos caused by the sudden death of young Albert Dunk, they shook their heads gravely.
marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable
From this reading The firm of Gobbitt and Dunk had not a very large sum at stake in the Philippines, and one of the other young Dunks, or even Pretty, the chief clerk, would have been able to do all that was necessary.
devoid of good sense or judgment
From this reading It was a foolish and unnecessary thing to do, they declared.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading HOW MR COMMISSIONER GUMPERTZ AND MR JOSEPH GOBBITT TALKED OF HIGH FINANCE When Mr Joseph Gobbitt's friends heard that "Old Joe" himself was going out to Manila to bring order into the chaos caused by the sudden death of young Albert Dunk, they shook their heads gravely.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading It is curious how some people get the names which suit them exactly.
GOBBITT
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From this reading HOW MR COMMISSIONER GUMPERTZ AND MR JOSEPH GOBBITT TALKED OF HIGH FINANCE When Mr Joseph Gobbitt's friends heard that "Old Joe" himself was going out to Manila to bring order into the chaos caused by the sudden death of young Albert Dunk, they shook their heads gravely.
Gobbitt's
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From this reading HOW MR COMMISSIONER GUMPERTZ AND MR JOSEPH GOBBITT TALKED OF HIGH FINANCE When Mr Joseph Gobbitt's friends heard that "Old Joe" himself was going out to Manila to bring order into the chaos caused by the sudden death of young Albert Dunk, they shook their heads gravely.
the act of departing
From this reading HOW MR COMMISSIONER GUMPERTZ AND MR JOSEPH GOBBITT TALKED OF HIGH FINANCE When Mr Joseph Gobbitt's friends heard that "Old Joe" himself was going out to Manila to bring order into the chaos caused by the sudden death of young Albert Dunk, they shook their heads gravely.
in a grave and sober manner
From this reading HOW MR COMMISSIONER GUMPERTZ AND MR JOSEPH GOBBITT TALKED OF HIGH FINANCE When Mr Joseph Gobbitt's friends heard that "Old Joe" himself was going out to Manila to bring order into the chaos caused by the sudden death of young Albert Dunk, they shook their heads gravely.
GUMPERTZ
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From this reading HOW MR COMMISSIONER GUMPERTZ AND MR JOSEPH GOBBITT TALKED OF HIGH FINANCE When Mr Joseph Gobbitt's friends heard that "Old Joe" himself was going out to Manila to bring order into the chaos caused by the sudden death of young Albert Dunk, they shook their heads gravely.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The firm of Gobbitt and Dunk had not a very large sum at stake in the Philippines, and one of the other young Dunks, or even Pretty, the chief clerk, would have been able to do all that was necessary.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The firm of Gobbitt and Dunk had not a very large sum at stake in the Philippines, and one of the other young Dunks, or even Pretty, the chief clerk, would have been able to do all that was necessary.
plural of “head” — the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading HOW MR COMMISSIONER GUMPERTZ AND MR JOSEPH GOBBITT TALKED OF HIGH FINANCE When Mr Joseph Gobbitt's friends heard that "Old Joe" himself was going out to Manila to bring order into the chaos caused by the sudden death of young Albert Dunk, they shook their heads gravely.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading HOW MR COMMISSIONER GUMPERTZ AND MR JOSEPH GOBBITT TALKED OF HIGH FINANCE When Mr Joseph Gobbitt's friends heard that "Old Joe" himself was going out to Manila to bring order into the chaos caused by the sudden death of young Albert Dunk, they shook their heads gravely.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading HOW MR COMMISSIONER GUMPERTZ AND MR JOSEPH GOBBITT TALKED OF HIGH FINANCE When Mr Joseph Gobbitt's friends heard that "Old Joe" himself was going out to Manila to bring order into the chaos caused by the sudden death of young Albert Dunk, they shook their heads gravely.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading HOW MR COMMISSIONER GUMPERTZ AND MR JOSEPH GOBBITT TALKED OF HIGH FINANCE When Mr Joseph Gobbitt's friends heard that "Old Joe" himself was going out to Manila to bring order into the chaos caused by the sudden death of young Albert Dunk, they shook their heads gravely.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Mr Gobbitt, however, knew his own mind, and, after only a week of preparation, started overland, to catch the Hong Kong mail steamer.
Hong
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From this reading Mr Gobbitt, however, knew his own mind, and, after only a week of preparation, started overland, to catch the Hong Kong mail steamer.
HOW
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From this reading HOW MR COMMISSIONER GUMPERTZ AND MR JOSEPH GOBBITT TALKED OF HIGH FINANCE When Mr Joseph Gobbitt's friends heard that "Old Joe" himself was going out to Manila to bring order into the chaos caused by the sudden death of young Albert Dunk, they shook their heads gravely.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading Mr Gobbitt, however, knew his own mind, and, after only a week of preparation, started overland, to catch the Hong Kong mail steamer.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The firm of Gobbitt and Dunk had not a very large sum at stake in the Philippines, and one of the other young Dunks, or even Pretty, the chief clerk, would have been able to do all that was necessary.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading HOW MR COMMISSIONER GUMPERTZ AND MR JOSEPH GOBBITT TALKED OF HIGH FINANCE When Mr Joseph Gobbitt's friends heard that "Old Joe" himself was going out to Manila to bring order into the chaos caused by the sudden death of young Albert Dunk, they shook their heads gravely.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is curious how some people get the names which suit them exactly.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was a foolish and unnecessary thing to do, they declared.
Joe
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From this reading HOW MR COMMISSIONER GUMPERTZ AND MR JOSEPH GOBBITT TALKED OF HIGH FINANCE When Mr Joseph Gobbitt's friends heard that "Old Joe" himself was going out to Manila to bring order into the chaos caused by the sudden death of young Albert Dunk, they shook their heads gravely.
leader of the Nez Perce in their retreat from United States troops (1840-1904)
From this reading HOW MR COMMISSIONER GUMPERTZ AND MR JOSEPH GOBBITT TALKED OF HIGH FINANCE When Mr Joseph Gobbitt's friends heard that "Old Joe" himself was going out to Manila to bring order into the chaos caused by the sudden death of young Albert Dunk, they shook their heads gravely.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Mr Gobbitt, however, knew his own mind, and, after only a week of preparation, started overland, to catch the Hong Kong mail steamer.
Kong
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From this reading Mr Gobbitt, however, knew his own mind, and, after only a week of preparation, started overland, to catch the Hong Kong mail steamer.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The firm of Gobbitt and Dunk had not a very large sum at stake in the Philippines, and one of the other young Dunks, or even Pretty, the chief clerk, would have been able to do all that was necessary.
mailnounUS /meɪl/
the bags of letters and packages that are transported by the postal service
From this reading Mr Gobbitt, however, knew his own mind, and, after only a week of preparation, started overland, to catch the Hong Kong mail steamer.
ManilanounUS /məˈnɪlə/
a strong paper or thin cardboard with a smooth light brown finish made from e.g. Manila hemp
From this reading HOW MR COMMISSIONER GUMPERTZ AND MR JOSEPH GOBBITT TALKED OF HIGH FINANCE When Mr Joseph Gobbitt's friends heard that "Old Joe" himself was going out to Manila to bring order into the chaos caused by the sudden death of young Albert Dunk, they shook their heads gravely.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Mr Gobbitt, however, knew his own mind, and, after only a week of preparation, started overland, to catch the Hong Kong mail steamer.
a form of address for a man
From this reading HOW MR COMMISSIONER GUMPERTZ AND MR JOSEPH GOBBITT TALKED OF HIGH FINANCE When Mr Joseph Gobbitt's friends heard that "Old Joe" himself was going out to Manila to bring order into the chaos caused by the sudden death of young Albert Dunk, they shook their heads gravely.
verbal abuse; a crude substitute for argument
From this reading It is curious how some people get the names which suit them exactly.
absolutely essential
From this reading The firm of Gobbitt and Dunk had not a very large sum at stake in the Philippines, and one of the other young Dunks, or even Pretty, the chief clerk, would have been able to do all that was necessary.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The firm of Gobbitt and Dunk had not a very large sum at stake in the Philippines, and one of the other young Dunks, or even Pretty, the chief clerk, would have been able to do all that was necessary.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading HOW MR COMMISSIONER GUMPERTZ AND MR JOSEPH GOBBITT TALKED OF HIGH FINANCE When Mr Joseph Gobbitt's friends heard that "Old Joe" himself was going out to Manila to bring order into the chaos caused by the sudden death of young Albert Dunk, they shook their heads gravely.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading HOW MR COMMISSIONER GUMPERTZ AND MR JOSEPH GOBBITT TALKED OF HIGH FINANCE When Mr Joseph Gobbitt's friends heard that "Old Joe" himself was going out to Manila to bring order into the chaos caused by the sudden death of young Albert Dunk, they shook their heads gravely.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The firm of Gobbitt and Dunk had not a very large sum at stake in the Philippines, and one of the other young Dunks, or even Pretty, the chief clerk, would have been able to do all that was necessary.
and nothing more
From this reading Mr Gobbitt, however, knew his own mind, and, after only a week of preparation, started overland, to catch the Hong Kong mail steamer.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The firm of Gobbitt and Dunk had not a very large sum at stake in the Philippines, and one of the other young Dunks, or even Pretty, the chief clerk, would have been able to do all that was necessary.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading HOW MR COMMISSIONER GUMPERTZ AND MR JOSEPH GOBBITT TALKED OF HIGH FINANCE When Mr Joseph Gobbitt's friends heard that "Old Joe" himself was going out to Manila to bring order into the chaos caused by the sudden death of young Albert Dunk, they shook their heads gravely.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The firm of Gobbitt and Dunk had not a very large sum at stake in the Philippines, and one of the other young Dunks, or even Pretty, the chief clerk, would have been able to do all that was necessary.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading HOW MR COMMISSIONER GUMPERTZ AND MR JOSEPH GOBBITT TALKED OF HIGH FINANCE When Mr Joseph Gobbitt's friends heard that "Old Joe" himself was going out to Manila to bring order into the chaos caused by the sudden death of young Albert Dunk, they shook their heads gravely.
overlandadjectiveUS /ˈoʊvərlænd/
traveling or passing over land
From this reading Mr Gobbitt, however, knew his own mind, and, after only a week of preparation, started overland, to catch the Hong Kong mail steamer.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Mr Gobbitt, however, knew his own mind, and, after only a week of preparation, started overland, to catch the Hong Kong mail steamer.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading It is curious how some people get the names which suit them exactly.
PhilippinesnounUS /ˈfɪləpiːnz/
a republic on the Philippine Islands; achieved independence from the United States in 1946
From this reading The firm of Gobbitt and Dunk had not a very large sum at stake in the Philippines, and one of the other young Dunks, or even Pretty, the chief clerk, would have been able to do all that was necessary.
preparationnounUS /ˌprepərˈeɪʃən/
the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose
From this reading Mr Gobbitt, however, knew his own mind, and, after only a week of preparation, started overland, to catch the Hong Kong mail steamer.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading The firm of Gobbitt and Dunk had not a very large sum at stake in the Philippines, and one of the other young Dunks, or even Pretty, the chief clerk, would have been able to do all that was necessary.
a disassembled barrel; the parts packed for storage or shipment
From this reading HOW MR COMMISSIONER GUMPERTZ AND MR JOSEPH GOBBITT TALKED OF HIGH FINANCE When Mr Joseph Gobbitt's friends heard that "Old Joe" himself was going out to Manila to bring order into the chaos caused by the sudden death of young Albert Dunk, they shook their heads gravely.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading It is curious how some people get the names which suit them exactly.
stakenounUS /steɪk/
(law) a right or legal share of something; a financial involvement with something
From this reading The firm of Gobbitt and Dunk had not a very large sum at stake in the Philippines, and one of the other young Dunks, or even Pretty, the chief clerk, would have been able to do all that was necessary.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Mr Gobbitt, however, knew his own mind, and, after only a week of preparation, started overland, to catch the Hong Kong mail steamer.
a clam that is usually steamed in the shell
From this reading Mr Gobbitt, however, knew his own mind, and, after only a week of preparation, started overland, to catch the Hong Kong mail steamer.
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading HOW MR COMMISSIONER GUMPERTZ AND MR JOSEPH GOBBITT TALKED OF HIGH FINANCE When Mr Joseph Gobbitt's friends heard that "Old Joe" himself was going out to Manila to bring order into the chaos caused by the sudden death of young Albert Dunk, they shook their heads gravely.
be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading It is curious how some people get the names which suit them exactly.
a quantity of money
From this reading The firm of Gobbitt and Dunk had not a very large sum at stake in the Philippines, and one of the other young Dunks, or even Pretty, the chief clerk, would have been able to do all that was necessary.
past form of “talk” — exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading HOW MR COMMISSIONER GUMPERTZ AND MR JOSEPH GOBBITT TALKED OF HIGH FINANCE When Mr Joseph Gobbitt's friends heard that "Old Joe" himself was going out to Manila to bring order into the chaos caused by the sudden death of young Albert Dunk, they shook their heads gravely.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading HOW MR COMMISSIONER GUMPERTZ AND MR JOSEPH GOBBITT TALKED OF HIGH FINANCE When Mr Joseph Gobbitt's friends heard that "Old Joe" himself was going out to Manila to bring order into the chaos caused by the sudden death of young Albert Dunk, they shook their heads gravely.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading HOW MR COMMISSIONER GUMPERTZ AND MR JOSEPH GOBBITT TALKED OF HIGH FINANCE When Mr Joseph Gobbitt's friends heard that "Old Joe" himself was going out to Manila to bring order into the chaos caused by the sudden death of young Albert Dunk, they shook their heads gravely.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading HOW MR COMMISSIONER GUMPERTZ AND MR JOSEPH GOBBITT TALKED OF HIGH FINANCE When Mr Joseph Gobbitt's friends heard that "Old Joe" himself was going out to Manila to bring order into the chaos caused by the sudden death of young Albert Dunk, they shook their heads gravely.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading It is curious how some people get the names which suit them exactly.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading HOW MR COMMISSIONER GUMPERTZ AND MR JOSEPH GOBBITT TALKED OF HIGH FINANCE When Mr Joseph Gobbitt's friends heard that "Old Joe" himself was going out to Manila to bring order into the chaos caused by the sudden death of young Albert Dunk, they shook their heads gravely.
a special situation
From this reading It was a foolish and unnecessary thing to do, they declared.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading HOW MR COMMISSIONER GUMPERTZ AND MR JOSEPH GOBBITT TALKED OF HIGH FINANCE When Mr Joseph Gobbitt's friends heard that "Old Joe" himself was going out to Manila to bring order into the chaos caused by the sudden death of young Albert Dunk, they shook their heads gravely.
unnecessaryadjectiveUS /ənˈnesəseri/
not necessary
From this reading It was a foolish and unnecessary thing to do, they declared.
precisely as stated
From this reading The firm of Gobbitt and Dunk had not a very large sum at stake in the Philippines, and one of the other young Dunks, or even Pretty, the chief clerk, would have been able to do all that was necessary.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading HOW MR COMMISSIONER GUMPERTZ AND MR JOSEPH GOBBITT TALKED OF HIGH FINANCE When Mr Joseph Gobbitt's friends heard that "Old Joe" himself was going out to Manila to bring order into the chaos caused by the sudden death of young Albert Dunk, they shook their heads gravely.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading Mr Gobbitt, however, knew his own mind, and, after only a week of preparation, started overland, to catch the Hong Kong mail steamer.
at the time that
From this reading HOW MR COMMISSIONER GUMPERTZ AND MR JOSEPH GOBBITT TALKED OF HIGH FINANCE When Mr Joseph Gobbitt's friends heard that "Old Joe" himself was going out to Manila to bring order into the chaos caused by the sudden death of young Albert Dunk, they shook their heads gravely.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It is curious how some people get the names which suit them exactly.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The firm of Gobbitt and Dunk had not a very large sum at stake in the Philippines, and one of the other young Dunks, or even Pretty, the chief clerk, would have been able to do all that was necessary.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading HOW MR COMMISSIONER GUMPERTZ AND MR JOSEPH GOBBITT TALKED OF HIGH FINANCE When Mr Joseph Gobbitt's friends heard that "Old Joe" himself was going out to Manila to bring order into the chaos caused by the sudden death of young Albert Dunk, they shook their heads gravely.
