used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The banker was seated at his office table working for his chance in the wager with the industry of a thorough business man.
(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 My father travels half of the globe; many wonderful things come under his observation, no doubt, but the greatest of all prodigies is to be witnessed right here: Hans Shund, the thief, swindler, usurer, wanton--mayor and law-maker!
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Whilst he was engaged in writing notes, a smile indicative of certainty of success lit up his countenance; for he was thoroughly familiar with the figures that entered into his calculations, and, withal, Hans Shund invested with offices and dignity could not but strike him as a comical anomaly.
anomalynounUS /əˈnɑːməli/
deviation from the normal or common order or form or rule
From this reading Whilst he was engaged in writing notes, a smile indicative of certainty of success lit up his countenance; for he was thoroughly familiar with the figures that entered into his calculations, and, withal, Hans Shund invested with offices and dignity could not but strike him as a comical anomaly.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Whilst he was engaged in writing notes, a smile indicative of certainty of success lit up his countenance; for he was thoroughly familiar with the figures that entered into his calculations, and, withal, Hans Shund invested with offices and dignity could not but strike him as a comical anomaly.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The banker was seated at his office table working for his chance in the wager with the industry of a thorough business man.
bankernounUS /ˈbæŋkər/
a financier who owns or is an executive in a bank
From this reading The banker was seated at his office table working for his chance in the wager with the industry of a thorough business man.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading My father travels half of the globe; many wonderful things come under his observation, no doubt, but the greatest of all prodigies is to be witnessed right here: Hans Shund, the thief, swindler, usurer, wanton--mayor and law-maker!
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading The banker was seated at his office table working for his chance in the wager with the industry of a thorough business man.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Whilst he was engaged in writing notes, a smile indicative of certainty of success lit up his countenance; for he was thoroughly familiar with the figures that entered into his calculations, and, withal, Hans Shund invested with offices and dignity could not but strike him as a comical anomaly.
calculationsnounUS /ˌkælkjəˈleɪʃənz/
plural of “calculation” — the procedure of calculating; determining something by mathematical or logical methods
From this reading Whilst he was engaged in writing notes, a smile indicative of certainty of success lit up his countenance; for he was thoroughly familiar with the figures that entered into his calculations, and, withal, Hans Shund invested with offices and dignity could not but strike him as a comical anomaly.
certaintynounUS /ˈsɜːrtənti/
the state of being certain
From this reading Whilst he was engaged in writing notes, a smile indicative of certainty of success lit up his countenance; for he was thoroughly familiar with the figures that entered into his calculations, and, withal, Hans Shund invested with offices and dignity could not but strike him as a comical anomaly.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading The banker was seated at his office table working for his chance in the wager with the industry of a thorough business man.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading My father travels half of the globe; many wonderful things come under his observation, no doubt, but the greatest of all prodigies is to be witnessed right here: Hans Shund, the thief, swindler, usurer, wanton--mayor and law-maker!
comicaladjectiveUS /ˈkɑːmɪkəl/
arousing or provoking laughter
From this reading Whilst he was engaged in writing notes, a smile indicative of certainty of success lit up his countenance; for he was thoroughly familiar with the figures that entered into his calculations, and, withal, Hans Shund invested with offices and dignity could not but strike him as a comical anomaly.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Whilst he was engaged in writing notes, a smile indicative of certainty of success lit up his countenance; for he was thoroughly familiar with the figures that entered into his calculations, and, withal, Hans Shund invested with offices and dignity could not but strike him as a comical anomaly.
the appearance conveyed by a person's face
From this reading Whilst he was engaged in writing notes, a smile indicative of certainty of success lit up his countenance; for he was thoroughly familiar with the figures that entered into his calculations, and, withal, Hans Shund invested with offices and dignity could not but strike him as a comical anomaly.
the quality of being worthy of esteem or respect
From this reading Whilst he was engaged in writing notes, a smile indicative of certainty of success lit up his countenance; for he was thoroughly familiar with the figures that entered into his calculations, and, withal, Hans Shund invested with offices and dignity could not but strike him as a comical anomaly.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading My father travels half of the globe; many wonderful things come under his observation, no doubt, but the greatest of all prodigies is to be witnessed right here: Hans Shund, the thief, swindler, usurer, wanton--mayor and law-maker!
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading Whilst he was engaged in writing notes, a smile indicative of certainty of success lit up his countenance; for he was thoroughly familiar with the figures that entered into his calculations, and, withal, Hans Shund invested with offices and dignity could not but strike him as a comical anomaly.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading Whilst he was engaged in writing notes, a smile indicative of certainty of success lit up his countenance; for he was thoroughly familiar with the figures that entered into his calculations, and, withal, Hans Shund invested with offices and dignity could not but strike him as a comical anomaly.
well known or easily recognized
From this reading Whilst he was engaged in writing notes, a smile indicative of certainty of success lit up his countenance; for he was thoroughly familiar with the figures that entered into his calculations, and, withal, Hans Shund invested with offices and dignity could not but strike him as a comical anomaly.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading My father travels half of the globe; many wonderful things come under his observation, no doubt, but the greatest of all prodigies is to be witnessed right here: Hans Shund, the thief, swindler, usurer, wanton--mayor and law-maker!
plural of “figure” — a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading Whilst he was engaged in writing notes, a smile indicative of certainty of success lit up his countenance; for he was thoroughly familiar with the figures that entered into his calculations, and, withal, Hans Shund invested with offices and dignity could not but strike him as a comical anomaly.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The banker was seated at his office table working for his chance in the wager with the industry of a thorough business man.
globenounUS /ɡloʊb/
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading My father travels half of the globe; many wonderful things come under his observation, no doubt, but the greatest of all prodigies is to be witnessed right here: Hans Shund, the thief, swindler, usurer, wanton--mayor and law-maker!
highest in quality
From this reading My father travels half of the globe; many wonderful things come under his observation, no doubt, but the greatest of all prodigies is to be witnessed right here: Hans Shund, the thief, swindler, usurer, wanton--mayor and law-maker!
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading My father travels half of the globe; many wonderful things come under his observation, no doubt, but the greatest of all prodigies is to be witnessed right here: Hans Shund, the thief, swindler, usurer, wanton--mayor and law-maker!
HansnounUS /hɑːns/
plural of “han” — imperial dynasty that ruled China (most of the time from 206 BC to AD 220) and expanded its boundaries and developed its bureaucracy; remembered as one of the great eras of Chinese civilization
From this reading Whilst he was engaged in writing notes, a smile indicative of certainty of success lit up his countenance; for he was thoroughly familiar with the figures that entered into his calculations, and, withal, Hans Shund invested with offices and dignity could not but strike him as a comical anomaly.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading "Happy thought!
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Whilst he was engaged in writing notes, a smile indicative of certainty of success lit up his countenance; for he was thoroughly familiar with the figures that entered into his calculations, and, withal, Hans Shund invested with offices and dignity could not but strike him as a comical anomaly.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading My father travels half of the globe; many wonderful things come under his observation, no doubt, but the greatest of all prodigies is to be witnessed right here: Hans Shund, the thief, swindler, usurer, wanton--mayor and law-maker!
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Whilst he was engaged in writing notes, a smile indicative of certainty of success lit up his countenance; for he was thoroughly familiar with the figures that entered into his calculations, and, withal, Hans Shund invested with offices and dignity could not but strike him as a comical anomaly.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The banker was seated at his office table working for his chance in the wager with the industry of a thorough business man.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The banker was seated at his office table working for his chance in the wager with the industry of a thorough business man.
indicativeadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈdɪkətɪv/
relating to the mood of verbs that is used simple in declarative statements
From this reading Whilst he was engaged in writing notes, a smile indicative of certainty of success lit up his countenance; for he was thoroughly familiar with the figures that entered into his calculations, and, withal, Hans Shund invested with offices and dignity could not but strike him as a comical anomaly.
industrynounUS /ˈɪndəstri/
the people or companies engaged in a particular kind of commercial enterprise
From this reading The banker was seated at his office table working for his chance in the wager with the industry of a thorough business man.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Whilst he was engaged in writing notes, a smile indicative of certainty of success lit up his countenance; for he was thoroughly familiar with the figures that entered into his calculations, and, withal, Hans Shund invested with offices and dignity could not but strike him as a comical anomaly.
investedverbUS /ˌɪnˈvestəd/
past form of “invest” — make an investment
From this reading Whilst he was engaged in writing notes, a smile indicative of certainty of success lit up his countenance; for he was thoroughly familiar with the figures that entered into his calculations, and, withal, Hans Shund invested with offices and dignity could not but strike him as a comical anomaly.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading My father travels half of the globe; many wonderful things come under his observation, no doubt, but the greatest of all prodigies is to be witnessed right here: Hans Shund, the thief, swindler, usurer, wanton--mayor and law-maker!
law-maker
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading My father travels half of the globe; many wonderful things come under his observation, no doubt, but the greatest of all prodigies is to be witnessed right here: Hans Shund, the thief, swindler, usurer, wanton--mayor and law-maker!
LEADERSnounUS /ˈliːdərz/
the body of people who lead a group
From this reading THE LEADERS.
provided with artificial light
From this reading Whilst he was engaged in writing notes, a smile indicative of certainty of success lit up his countenance; for he was thoroughly familiar with the figures that entered into his calculations, and, withal, Hans Shund invested with offices and dignity could not but strike him as a comical anomaly.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The banker was seated at his office table working for his chance in the wager with the industry of a thorough business man.
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 My father travels half of the globe; many wonderful things come under his observation, no doubt, but the greatest of all prodigies is to be witnessed right here: Hans Shund, the thief, swindler, usurer, wanton--mayor and law-maker!
mayornounUS /ˈmeɪər/
the head of a city government
From this reading My father travels half of the globe; many wonderful things come under his observation, no doubt, but the greatest of all prodigies is to be witnessed right here: Hans Shund, the thief, swindler, usurer, wanton--mayor and law-maker!
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading My father travels half of the globe; many wonderful things come under his observation, no doubt, but the greatest of all prodigies is to be witnessed right here: Hans Shund, the thief, swindler, usurer, wanton--mayor and law-maker!
not any; not one
From this reading My father travels half of the globe; many wonderful things come under his observation, no doubt, but the greatest of all prodigies is to be witnessed right here: Hans Shund, the thief, swindler, usurer, wanton--mayor and law-maker!
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Whilst he was engaged in writing notes, a smile indicative of certainty of success lit up his countenance; for he was thoroughly familiar with the figures that entered into his calculations, and, withal, Hans Shund invested with offices and dignity could not but strike him as a comical anomaly.
plural of “note” — a brief written record
From this reading Whilst he was engaged in writing notes, a smile indicative of certainty of success lit up his countenance; for he was thoroughly familiar with the figures that entered into his calculations, and, withal, Hans Shund invested with offices and dignity could not but strike him as a comical anomaly.
the act of making and recording a measurement
From this reading My father travels half of the globe; many wonderful things come under his observation, no doubt, but the greatest of all prodigies is to be witnessed right here: Hans Shund, the thief, swindler, usurer, wanton--mayor and law-maker!
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The banker was seated at his office table working for his chance in the wager with the industry of a thorough business man.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading The banker was seated at his office table working for his chance in the wager with the industry of a thorough business man.
officesnounUS /ˈɔːfəsəz/
plural of “office” — place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading Whilst he was engaged in writing notes, a smile indicative of certainty of success lit up his countenance; for he was thoroughly familiar with the figures that entered into his calculations, and, withal, Hans Shund invested with offices and dignity could not but strike him as a comical anomaly.
prodigiesnounUS /ˈprɑːdədʒiz/
plural of “prodigy” — an unusually gifted or intelligent (young) person; someone whose talents excite wonder and admiration
From this reading My father travels half of the globe; many wonderful things come under his observation, no doubt, but the greatest of all prodigies is to be witnessed right here: Hans Shund, the thief, swindler, usurer, wanton--mayor and law-maker!
precisely, exactly
From this reading My father travels half of the globe; many wonderful things come under his observation, no doubt, but the greatest of all prodigies is to be witnessed right here: Hans Shund, the thief, swindler, usurer, wanton--mayor and law-maker!
(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
From this reading The banker was seated at his office table working for his chance in the wager with the industry of a thorough business man.
Shund
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Whilst he was engaged in writing notes, a smile indicative of certainty of success lit up his countenance; for he was thoroughly familiar with the figures that entered into his calculations, and, withal, Hans Shund invested with offices and dignity could not but strike him as a comical anomaly.
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading Whilst he was engaged in writing notes, a smile indicative of certainty of success lit up his countenance; for he was thoroughly familiar with the figures that entered into his calculations, and, withal, Hans Shund invested with offices and dignity could not but strike him as a comical anomaly.
deliver a sharp blow, as with the hand, fist, or weapon
From this reading Whilst he was engaged in writing notes, a smile indicative of certainty of success lit up his countenance; for he was thoroughly familiar with the figures that entered into his calculations, and, withal, Hans Shund invested with offices and dignity could not but strike him as a comical anomaly.
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading Whilst he was engaged in writing notes, a smile indicative of certainty of success lit up his countenance; for he was thoroughly familiar with the figures that entered into his calculations, and, withal, Hans Shund invested with offices and dignity could not but strike him as a comical anomaly.
swindlernounUS /ˈswɪndələr/
a person who swindles you by means of deception or fraud
From this reading My father travels half of the globe; many wonderful things come under his observation, no doubt, but the greatest of all prodigies is to be witnessed right here: Hans Shund, the thief, swindler, usurer, wanton--mayor and law-maker!
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading The banker was seated at his office table working for his chance in the wager with the industry of a thorough business man.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Whilst he was engaged in writing notes, a smile indicative of certainty of success lit up his countenance; for he was thoroughly familiar with the figures that entered into his calculations, and, withal, Hans Shund invested with offices and dignity could not but strike him as a comical anomaly.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE LEADERS.
thiefnounUS /θiːf/
a criminal who takes property belonging to someone else with the intention of keeping it or selling it
From this reading My father travels half of the globe; many wonderful things come under his observation, no doubt, but the greatest of all prodigies is to be witnessed right here: Hans Shund, the thief, swindler, usurer, wanton--mayor and law-maker!
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading My father travels half of the globe; many wonderful things come under his observation, no doubt, but the greatest of all prodigies is to be witnessed right here: Hans Shund, the thief, swindler, usurer, wanton--mayor and law-maker!
thoroughadjectiveUS /ˈθɜːroʊ/
painstakingly careful and accurate
From this reading The banker was seated at his office table working for his chance in the wager with the industry of a thorough business man.
in an exhaustive manner
From this reading Whilst he was engaged in writing notes, a smile indicative of certainty of success lit up his countenance; for he was thoroughly familiar with the figures that entered into his calculations, and, withal, Hans Shund invested with offices and dignity could not but strike him as a comical anomaly.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading "Happy thought!
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading My father travels half of the globe; many wonderful things come under his observation, no doubt, but the greatest of all prodigies is to be witnessed right here: Hans Shund, the thief, swindler, usurer, wanton--mayor and law-maker!
travelsnounUS /ˈtrævəlz/
plural of “travel” — the act of going from one place to another
From this reading My father travels half of the globe; many wonderful things come under his observation, no doubt, but the greatest of all prodigies is to be witnessed right here: Hans Shund, the thief, swindler, usurer, wanton--mayor and law-maker!
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading My father travels half of the globe; many wonderful things come under his observation, no doubt, but the greatest of all prodigies is to be witnessed right here: Hans Shund, the thief, swindler, usurer, wanton--mayor and law-maker!
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Whilst he was engaged in writing notes, a smile indicative of certainty of success lit up his countenance; for he was thoroughly familiar with the figures that entered into his calculations, and, withal, Hans Shund invested with offices and dignity could not but strike him as a comical anomaly.
usurernoun
someone who lends money at excessive rates of interest
From this reading My father travels half of the globe; many wonderful things come under his observation, no doubt, but the greatest of all prodigies is to be witnessed right here: Hans Shund, the thief, swindler, usurer, wanton--mayor and law-maker!
wagernounUS /ˈweɪdʒər/
the act of gambling
From this reading The banker was seated at his office table working for his chance in the wager with the industry of a thorough business man.
wantonverbUS /ˈwɔːntən/
waste time; spend one's time idly or inefficiently
From this reading My father travels half of the globe; many wonderful things come under his observation, no doubt, but the greatest of all prodigies is to be witnessed right here: Hans Shund, the thief, swindler, usurer, wanton--mayor and law-maker!
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The banker was seated at his office table working for his chance in the wager with the industry of a thorough business man.
an old and formal word for “while”
From this reading Whilst he was engaged in writing notes, a smile indicative of certainty of success lit up his countenance; for he was thoroughly familiar with the figures that entered into his calculations, and, withal, Hans Shund invested with offices and dignity could not but strike him as a comical anomaly.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The banker was seated at his office table working for his chance in the wager with the industry of a thorough business man.
withaladverb
despite anything to the contrary (usually preceding a concession)
From this reading Whilst he was engaged in writing notes, a smile indicative of certainty of success lit up his countenance; for he was thoroughly familiar with the figures that entered into his calculations, and, withal, Hans Shund invested with offices and dignity could not but strike him as a comical anomaly.
witnessedverbUS /ˈwɪtnəst/
past form of “witness” — be a witness to
From this reading My father travels half of the globe; many wonderful things come under his observation, no doubt, but the greatest of all prodigies is to be witnessed right here: Hans Shund, the thief, swindler, usurer, wanton--mayor and law-maker!
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading My father travels half of the globe; many wonderful things come under his observation, no doubt, but the greatest of all prodigies is to be witnessed right here: Hans Shund, the thief, swindler, usurer, wanton--mayor and law-maker!
actively engaged in paid work
From this reading The banker was seated at his office table working for his chance in the wager with the industry of a thorough business man.
the act of creating written works
From this reading Whilst he was engaged in writing notes, a smile indicative of certainty of success lit up his countenance; for he was thoroughly familiar with the figures that entered into his calculations, and, withal, Hans Shund invested with offices and dignity could not but strike him as a comical anomaly.
