Chapter XV · Chapter 15

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

From this reading Mulhausen was a financier.

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From this reading They consisted of three rooms: an outer waiting room, a room inhabited by three clerks, that is to say a senior clerk, Mr. Aaronson, and two subordinates, and an inner room where Mulhausen dwelt.

speak to

From this reading THE ATTACK (Continued) Jones had already obtained Marcus Mulhausen's address from the invaluable Kelly.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading THE ATTACK (Continued) Jones had already obtained Marcus Mulhausen's address from the invaluable Kelly.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading They consisted of three rooms: an outer waiting room, a room inhabited by three clerks, that is to say a senior clerk, Mr. Aaronson, and two subordinates, and an inner room where Mulhausen dwelt.

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

From this reading A financier is a man who makes money without a trade or profession, and Mulhausen had made a great deal of money, despite this limitation, during his twenty years of business life, which had started humbly enough behind the counter of a pawnbroker's in the Minories.

(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)

From this reading THE ATTACK (Continued) Jones had already obtained Marcus Mulhausen's address from the invaluable Kelly.

at or toward the back of something

From this reading A financier is a man who makes money without a trade or profession, and Mulhausen had made a great deal of money, despite this limitation, during his twenty years of business life, which had started humbly enough behind the counter of a pawnbroker's in the Minories.

a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it

From this reading A financier is a man who makes money without a trade or profession, and Mulhausen had made a great deal of money, despite this limitation, during his twenty years of business life, which had started humbly enough behind the counter of a pawnbroker's in the Minories.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading They consisted of three rooms: an outer waiting room, a room inhabited by three clerks, that is to say a senior clerk, Mr. Aaronson, and two subordinates, and an inner room where Mulhausen dwelt.

a court with jurisdiction in equity

From this reading His offices were situated in Chancery Lane.

an employee who performs clerical work (e.g., keeps records or accounts)

From this reading They consisted of three rooms: an outer waiting room, a room inhabited by three clerks, that is to say a senior clerk, Mr. Aaronson, and two subordinates, and an inner room where Mulhausen dwelt.

plural of “clerk” — an employee who performs clerical work (e.g., keeps records or accounts)

From this reading They consisted of three rooms: an outer waiting room, a room inhabited by three clerks, that is to say a senior clerk, Mr. Aaronson, and two subordinates, and an inner room where Mulhausen dwelt.

past form of “consist” — originate

From this reading They consisted of three rooms: an outer waiting room, a room inhabited by three clerks, that is to say a senior clerk, Mr. Aaronson, and two subordinates, and an inner room where Mulhausen dwelt.

without stop or interruption

From this reading THE ATTACK (Continued) Jones had already obtained Marcus Mulhausen's address from the invaluable Kelly.

table consisting of a horizontal surface over which business is transacted

From this reading A financier is a man who makes money without a trade or profession, and Mulhausen had made a great deal of money, despite this limitation, during his twenty years of business life, which had started humbly enough behind the counter of a pawnbroker's in the Minories.

act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression

From this reading A financier is a man who makes money without a trade or profession, and Mulhausen had made a great deal of money, despite this limitation, during his twenty years of business life, which had started humbly enough behind the counter of a pawnbroker's in the Minories.

although something is true; in spite of

From this reading A financier is a man who makes money without a trade or profession, and Mulhausen had made a great deal of money, despite this limitation, during his twenty years of business life, which had started humbly enough behind the counter of a pawnbroker's in the Minories.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading A financier is a man who makes money without a trade or profession, and Mulhausen had made a great deal of money, despite this limitation, during his twenty years of business life, which had started humbly enough behind the counter of a pawnbroker's in the Minories.

inflected form of “dwell” — think moodily or anxiously about something

From this reading They consisted of three rooms: an outer waiting room, a room inhabited by three clerks, that is to say a senior clerk, Mr. Aaronson, and two subordinates, and an inner room where Mulhausen dwelt.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading A financier is a man who makes money without a trade or profession, and Mulhausen had made a great deal of money, despite this limitation, during his twenty years of business life, which had started humbly enough behind the counter of a pawnbroker's in the Minories.

a person skilled in large scale financial transactions

From this reading Mulhausen was a financier.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading THE ATTACK (Continued) Jones had already obtained Marcus Mulhausen's address from the invaluable Kelly.

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

From this reading A financier is a man who makes money without a trade or profession, and Mulhausen had made a great deal of money, despite this limitation, during his twenty years of business life, which had started humbly enough behind the counter of a pawnbroker's in the Minories.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading THE ATTACK (Continued) Jones had already obtained Marcus Mulhausen's address from the invaluable Kelly.

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

From this reading A financier is a man who makes money without a trade or profession, and Mulhausen had made a great deal of money, despite this limitation, during his twenty years of business life, which had started humbly enough behind the counter of a pawnbroker's in the Minories.

in a humble manner

From this reading A financier is a man who makes money without a trade or profession, and Mulhausen had made a great deal of money, despite this limitation, during his twenty years of business life, which had started humbly enough behind the counter of a pawnbroker's in the Minories.

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

From this reading A financier is a man who makes money without a trade or profession, and Mulhausen had made a great deal of money, despite this limitation, during his twenty years of business life, which had started humbly enough behind the counter of a pawnbroker's in the Minories.

having inhabitants; lived in

From this reading They consisted of three rooms: an outer waiting room, a room inhabited by three clerks, that is to say a senior clerk, Mr. Aaronson, and two subordinates, and an inner room where Mulhausen dwelt.

located inward

From this reading They consisted of three rooms: an outer waiting room, a room inhabited by three clerks, that is to say a senior clerk, Mr. Aaronson, and two subordinates, and an inner room where Mulhausen dwelt.

having incalculable monetary, intellectual, or spiritual worth

From this reading THE ATTACK (Continued) Jones had already obtained Marcus Mulhausen's address from the invaluable Kelly.

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

From this reading A financier is a man who makes money without a trade or profession, and Mulhausen had made a great deal of money, despite this limitation, during his twenty years of business life, which had started humbly enough behind the counter of a pawnbroker's in the Minories.

United States labor leader (born in Ireland) who helped to found the Industrial Workers of the World (1830-1930)

From this reading THE ATTACK (Continued) Jones had already obtained Marcus Mulhausen's address from the invaluable Kelly.

United States circus clown (1898-1979)

From this reading THE ATTACK (Continued) Jones had already obtained Marcus Mulhausen's address from the invaluable Kelly.

a narrow way or road

From this reading His offices were situated in Chancery Lane.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading A financier is a man who makes money without a trade or profession, and Mulhausen had made a great deal of money, despite this limitation, during his twenty years of business life, which had started humbly enough behind the counter of a pawnbroker's in the Minories.

a principle that limits the extent of something

From this reading A financier is a man who makes money without a trade or profession, and Mulhausen had made a great deal of money, despite this limitation, during his twenty years of business life, which had started humbly enough behind the counter of a pawnbroker's in the Minories.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading A financier is a man who makes money without a trade or profession, and Mulhausen had made a great deal of money, despite this limitation, during his twenty years of business life, which had started humbly enough behind the counter of a pawnbroker's in the Minories.

plural of “make” — a recognizable kind

From this reading A financier is a man who makes money without a trade or profession, and Mulhausen had made a great deal of money, despite this limitation, during his twenty years of business life, which had started humbly enough behind the counter of a pawnbroker's in the Minories.

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

From this reading A financier is a man who makes money without a trade or profession, and Mulhausen had made a great deal of money, despite this limitation, during his twenty years of business life, which had started humbly enough behind the counter of a pawnbroker's in the Minories.

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

From this reading THE ATTACK (Continued) Jones had already obtained Marcus Mulhausen's address from the invaluable Kelly.

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

From this reading A financier is a man who makes money without a trade or profession, and Mulhausen had made a great deal of money, despite this limitation, during his twenty years of business life, which had started humbly enough behind the counter of a pawnbroker's in the Minories.

the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender

From this reading A financier is a man who makes money without a trade or profession, and Mulhausen had made a great deal of money, despite this limitation, during his twenty years of business life, which had started humbly enough behind the counter of a pawnbroker's in the Minories.

a form of address for a man

From this reading They consisted of three rooms: an outer waiting room, a room inhabited by three clerks, that is to say a senior clerk, Mr. Aaronson, and two subordinates, and an inner room where Mulhausen dwelt.

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

From this reading Mulhausen was a financier.

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

From this reading THE ATTACK (Continued) Jones had already obtained Marcus Mulhausen's address from the invaluable Kelly.

past form of “obtain” — come into possession of

From this reading THE ATTACK (Continued) Jones had already obtained Marcus Mulhausen's address from the invaluable Kelly.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A financier is a man who makes money without a trade or profession, and Mulhausen had made a great deal of money, despite this limitation, during his twenty years of business life, which had started humbly enough behind the counter of a pawnbroker's in the Minories.

plural of “office” — place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading His offices were situated in Chancery Lane.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading A financier is a man who makes money without a trade or profession, and Mulhausen had made a great deal of money, despite this limitation, during his twenty years of business life, which had started humbly enough behind the counter of a pawnbroker's in the Minories.

being on the outside or further from a center

From this reading They consisted of three rooms: an outer waiting room, a room inhabited by three clerks, that is to say a senior clerk, Mr. Aaronson, and two subordinates, and an inner room where Mulhausen dwelt.

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

From this reading A financier is a man who makes money without a trade or profession, and Mulhausen had made a great deal of money, despite this limitation, during his twenty years of business life, which had started humbly enough behind the counter of a pawnbroker's in the Minories.

the body of people in a learned occupation

From this reading A financier is a man who makes money without a trade or profession, and Mulhausen had made a great deal of money, despite this limitation, during his twenty years of business life, which had started humbly enough behind the counter of a pawnbroker's in the Minories.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading They consisted of three rooms: an outer waiting room, a room inhabited by three clerks, that is to say a senior clerk, Mr. Aaronson, and two subordinates, and an inner room where Mulhausen dwelt.

apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)

From this reading They consisted of three rooms: an outer waiting room, a room inhabited by three clerks, that is to say a senior clerk, Mr. Aaronson, and two subordinates, and an inner room where Mulhausen dwelt.

express in words

From this reading They consisted of three rooms: an outer waiting room, a room inhabited by three clerks, that is to say a senior clerk, Mr. Aaronson, and two subordinates, and an inner room where Mulhausen dwelt.

older; higher in rank; longer in length of tenure or service

From this reading They consisted of three rooms: an outer waiting room, a room inhabited by three clerks, that is to say a senior clerk, Mr. Aaronson, and two subordinates, and an inner room where Mulhausen dwelt.

situated in a particular spot or position

From this reading His offices were situated in Chancery Lane.

past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading A financier is a man who makes money without a trade or profession, and Mulhausen had made a great deal of money, despite this limitation, during his twenty years of business life, which had started humbly enough behind the counter of a pawnbroker's in the Minories.

plural of “subordinate” — an assistant subject to the authority or control of another

From this reading They consisted of three rooms: an outer waiting room, a room inhabited by three clerks, that is to say a senior clerk, Mr. Aaronson, and two subordinates, and an inner room where Mulhausen dwelt.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading They consisted of three rooms: an outer waiting room, a room inhabited by three clerks, that is to say a senior clerk, Mr. Aaronson, and two subordinates, and an inner room where Mulhausen dwelt.

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

From this reading THE ATTACK (Continued) Jones had already obtained Marcus Mulhausen's address from the invaluable Kelly.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading They consisted of three rooms: an outer waiting room, a room inhabited by three clerks, that is to say a senior clerk, Mr. Aaronson, and two subordinates, and an inner room where Mulhausen dwelt.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading A financier is a man who makes money without a trade or profession, and Mulhausen had made a great deal of money, despite this limitation, during his twenty years of business life, which had started humbly enough behind the counter of a pawnbroker's in the Minories.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading They consisted of three rooms: an outer waiting room, a room inhabited by three clerks, that is to say a senior clerk, Mr. Aaronson, and two subordinates, and an inner room where Mulhausen dwelt.

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

From this reading They consisted of three rooms: an outer waiting room, a room inhabited by three clerks, that is to say a senior clerk, Mr. Aaronson, and two subordinates, and an inner room where Mulhausen dwelt.

the commercial exchange (buying and selling on domestic or international markets) of goods and services

From this reading A financier is a man who makes money without a trade or profession, and Mulhausen had made a great deal of money, despite this limitation, during his twenty years of business life, which had started humbly enough behind the counter of a pawnbroker's in the Minories.

the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one

From this reading A financier is a man who makes money without a trade or profession, and Mulhausen had made a great deal of money, despite this limitation, during his twenty years of business life, which had started humbly enough behind the counter of a pawnbroker's in the Minories.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading They consisted of three rooms: an outer waiting room, a room inhabited by three clerks, that is to say a senior clerk, Mr. Aaronson, and two subordinates, and an inner room where Mulhausen dwelt.

the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)

From this reading They consisted of three rooms: an outer waiting room, a room inhabited by three clerks, that is to say a senior clerk, Mr. Aaronson, and two subordinates, and an inner room where Mulhausen dwelt.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Mulhausen was a financier.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading His offices were situated in Chancery Lane.

in or at the place that

From this reading They consisted of three rooms: an outer waiting room, a room inhabited by three clerks, that is to say a senior clerk, Mr. Aaronson, and two subordinates, and an inner room where Mulhausen dwelt.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading A financier is a man who makes money without a trade or profession, and Mulhausen had made a great deal of money, despite this limitation, during his twenty years of business life, which had started humbly enough behind the counter of a pawnbroker's in the Minories.

which person or people

From this reading A financier is a man who makes money without a trade or profession, and Mulhausen had made a great deal of money, despite this limitation, during his twenty years of business life, which had started humbly enough behind the counter of a pawnbroker's in the Minories.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading A financier is a man who makes money without a trade or profession, and Mulhausen had made a great deal of money, despite this limitation, during his twenty years of business life, which had started humbly enough behind the counter of a pawnbroker's in the Minories.

a late time of life

From this reading A financier is a man who makes money without a trade or profession, and Mulhausen had made a great deal of money, despite this limitation, during his twenty years of business life, which had started humbly enough behind the counter of a pawnbroker's in the Minories.