used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He had a small account-book with crisscross rulings and two fascinating little canvas money-bags, one for coppers, the other for nickels and silver.
account-book
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From this reading He had a small account-book with crisscross rulings and two fascinating little canvas money-bags, one for coppers, the other for nickels and silver.
accountsnounUS /əˈkaʊnts/
plural of “account” — a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading THE PAPER-GIRL On Saturday night as soon as supper was cleared away, Terence was accustomed to make out his weekly accounts.
commonly used or practiced; usual
From this reading THE PAPER-GIRL On Saturday night as soon as supper was cleared away, Terence was accustomed to make out his weekly accounts.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After his book accounts were finished, he would gravely open his money-bags and, with banker-like precision, pile up together coins of the same denomination--pennies by themselves, nickels by themselves, dimes, and so on.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Though oft repeated, it was an impressive performance and one that Rosie and little Jack surveyed with untiring gravity and respect.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He had a small account-book with crisscross rulings and two fascinating little canvas money-bags, one for coppers, the other for nickels and silver.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE PAPER-GIRL On Saturday night as soon as supper was cleared away, Terence was accustomed to make out his weekly accounts.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading THE PAPER-GIRL On Saturday night as soon as supper was cleared away, Terence was accustomed to make out his weekly accounts.
banker-like
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From this reading After his book accounts were finished, he would gravely open his money-bags and, with banker-like precision, pile up together coins of the same denomination--pennies by themselves, nickels by themselves, dimes, and so on.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading With a frown between his eyes and his lips working silently, Terence would estimate the totals of the various piles, then the sum total.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading After his book accounts were finished, he would gravely open his money-bags and, with banker-like precision, pile up together coins of the same denomination--pennies by themselves, nickels by themselves, dimes, and so on.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading After his book accounts were finished, he would gravely open his money-bags and, with banker-like precision, pile up together coins of the same denomination--pennies by themselves, nickels by themselves, dimes, and so on.
canvasnounUS /ˈkænvəs/
a heavy, closely woven fabric (used for clothing or chairs or sails or tents)
From this reading He had a small account-book with crisscross rulings and two fascinating little canvas money-bags, one for coppers, the other for nickels and silver.
rid of objects or obstructions such as e.g. trees and brush
From this reading THE PAPER-GIRL On Saturday night as soon as supper was cleared away, Terence was accustomed to make out his weekly accounts.
coinsnounUS /kɔɪnz/
plural of “coin” — a flat metal piece (usually a disc) used as money
From this reading After his book accounts were finished, he would gravely open his money-bags and, with banker-like precision, pile up together coins of the same denomination--pennies by themselves, nickels by themselves, dimes, and so on.
coppersnounUS /ˈkɑːpərz/
plural of “copper” — a ductile malleable reddish-brown corrosion-resistant diamagnetic metallic element; occurs in various minerals but is the only metal that occurs abundantly in large masses; used as an electrical and thermal conductor
From this reading He had a small account-book with crisscross rulings and two fascinating little canvas money-bags, one for coppers, the other for nickels and silver.
crisscrossverbUS /ˈkrɪskrɔːs/
cross in a pattern, often random
From this reading He had a small account-book with crisscross rulings and two fascinating little canvas money-bags, one for coppers, the other for nickels and silver.
denominationnounUS /dɪˌnɔːməˈneɪʃən/
a group of religious congregations having its own organization and a distinctive faith
From this reading After his book accounts were finished, he would gravely open his money-bags and, with banker-like precision, pile up together coins of the same denomination--pennies by themselves, nickels by themselves, dimes, and so on.
dimesnounUS /daɪmz/
plural of “dime” — a United States coin worth one tenth of a dollar
From this reading After his book accounts were finished, he would gravely open his money-bags and, with banker-like precision, pile up together coins of the same denomination--pennies by themselves, nickels by themselves, dimes, and so on.
estimatenounUS /ˈestəmət/
an approximate calculation of quantity or degree or worth
From this reading With a frown between his eyes and his lips working silently, Terence would estimate the totals of the various piles, then the sum total.
opinion or judgment
From this reading With a frown between his eyes and his lips working silently, Terence would estimate the totals of the various piles, then the sum total.
fascinatingadjectiveUS /ˈfæsəneɪtɪŋ/
capable of arousing and holding the attention
From this reading He had a small account-book with crisscross rulings and two fascinating little canvas money-bags, one for coppers, the other for nickels and silver.
(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state
From this reading After his book accounts were finished, he would gravely open his money-bags and, with banker-like precision, pile up together coins of the same denomination--pennies by themselves, nickels by themselves, dimes, and so on.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He had a small account-book with crisscross rulings and two fascinating little canvas money-bags, one for coppers, the other for nickels and silver.
frownverbUS /fraʊn/
look angry or sullen, wrinkle one's forehead, as if to signal disapproval
From this reading With a frown between his eyes and his lips working silently, Terence would estimate the totals of the various piles, then the sum total.
in a grave and sober manner
From this reading After his book accounts were finished, he would gravely open his money-bags and, with banker-like precision, pile up together coins of the same denomination--pennies by themselves, nickels by themselves, dimes, and so on.
gravitynounUS /ˈɡrævəti/
(physics) the force of attraction between all masses in the universe; especially the attraction of the earth's mass for bodies near its surface
From this reading Though oft repeated, it was an impressive performance and one that Rosie and little Jack surveyed with untiring gravity and respect.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had a small account-book with crisscross rulings and two fascinating little canvas money-bags, one for coppers, the other for nickels and silver.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had a small account-book with crisscross rulings and two fascinating little canvas money-bags, one for coppers, the other for nickels and silver.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE PAPER-GIRL On Saturday night as soon as supper was cleared away, Terence was accustomed to make out his weekly accounts.
impressiveadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpresɪv/
making a strong or vivid impression
From this reading Though oft repeated, it was an impressive performance and one that Rosie and little Jack surveyed with untiring gravity and respect.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Though oft repeated, it was an impressive performance and one that Rosie and little Jack surveyed with untiring gravity and respect.
a small worthless amount
From this reading Though oft repeated, it was an impressive performance and one that Rosie and little Jack surveyed with untiring gravity and respect.
plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading With a frown between his eyes and his lips working silently, Terence would estimate the totals of the various piles, then the sum total.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading He had a small account-book with crisscross rulings and two fascinating little canvas money-bags, one for coppers, the other for nickels and silver.
engage in
From this reading THE PAPER-GIRL On Saturday night as soon as supper was cleared away, Terence was accustomed to make out his weekly accounts.
money-bags
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From this reading He had a small account-book with crisscross rulings and two fascinating little canvas money-bags, one for coppers, the other for nickels and silver.
nickelsnounUS /ˈnɪkəlz/
plural of “nickel” — a hard malleable ductile silvery metallic element that is resistant to corrosion; used in alloys; occurs in pentlandite and smaltite and garnierite and millerite
From this reading He had a small account-book with crisscross rulings and two fascinating little canvas money-bags, one for coppers, the other for nickels and silver.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading THE PAPER-GIRL On Saturday night as soon as supper was cleared away, Terence was accustomed to make out his weekly accounts.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading After his book accounts were finished, he would gravely open his money-bags and, with banker-like precision, pile up together coins of the same denomination--pennies by themselves, nickels by themselves, dimes, and so on.
oftadverbUS /ɔːft/
many times at short intervals
From this reading Though oft repeated, it was an impressive performance and one that Rosie and little Jack surveyed with untiring gravity and respect.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE PAPER-GIRL On Saturday night as soon as supper was cleared away, Terence was accustomed to make out his weekly accounts.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading He had a small account-book with crisscross rulings and two fascinating little canvas money-bags, one for coppers, the other for nickels and silver.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading After his book accounts were finished, he would gravely open his money-bags and, with banker-like precision, pile up together coins of the same denomination--pennies by themselves, nickels by themselves, dimes, and so on.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading He had a small account-book with crisscross rulings and two fascinating little canvas money-bags, one for coppers, the other for nickels and silver.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading THE PAPER-GIRL On Saturday night as soon as supper was cleared away, Terence was accustomed to make out his weekly accounts.
PAPER-GIRL
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From this reading THE PAPER-GIRL On Saturday night as soon as supper was cleared away, Terence was accustomed to make out his weekly accounts.
penniesnounUS /ˈpeniz/
plural of “penny” — a fractional monetary unit of Ireland and the United Kingdom; equal to one hundredth of a pound
From this reading After his book accounts were finished, he would gravely open his money-bags and, with banker-like precision, pile up together coins of the same denomination--pennies by themselves, nickels by themselves, dimes, and so on.
performancenounUS /pərˈfɔːrməns/
a dramatic or musical entertainment
From this reading Though oft repeated, it was an impressive performance and one that Rosie and little Jack surveyed with untiring gravity and respect.
pilenounUS /paɪl/
a collection of objects laid on top of each other
From this reading After his book accounts were finished, he would gravely open his money-bags and, with banker-like precision, pile up together coins of the same denomination--pennies by themselves, nickels by themselves, dimes, and so on.
pilesnounUS /paɪlz/
venous swelling external or internal to the anal sphincter
From this reading With a frown between his eyes and his lips working silently, Terence would estimate the totals of the various piles, then the sum total.
precisionnounUS /priˈsɪʒən/
the quality of being reproducible in amount or performance
From this reading After his book accounts were finished, he would gravely open his money-bags and, with banker-like precision, pile up together coins of the same denomination--pennies by themselves, nickels by themselves, dimes, and so on.
recurring again and again
From this reading Though oft repeated, it was an impressive performance and one that Rosie and little Jack surveyed with untiring gravity and respect.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading Though oft repeated, it was an impressive performance and one that Rosie and little Jack surveyed with untiring gravity and respect.
Rosie
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From this reading Though oft repeated, it was an impressive performance and one that Rosie and little Jack surveyed with untiring gravity and respect.
rulingsnounUS /ˈruːlɪŋz/
plural of “ruling” — the reason for a court's judgment (as opposed to the decision itself)
From this reading He had a small account-book with crisscross rulings and two fascinating little canvas money-bags, one for coppers, the other for nickels and silver.
Identical; not different.
From this reading After his book accounts were finished, he would gravely open his money-bags and, with banker-like precision, pile up together coins of the same denomination--pennies by themselves, nickels by themselves, dimes, and so on.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading THE PAPER-GIRL On Saturday night as soon as supper was cleared away, Terence was accustomed to make out his weekly accounts.
without speaking
From this reading With a frown between his eyes and his lips working silently, Terence would estimate the totals of the various piles, then the sum total.
a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography
From this reading He had a small account-book with crisscross rulings and two fascinating little canvas money-bags, one for coppers, the other for nickels and silver.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading He had a small account-book with crisscross rulings and two fascinating little canvas money-bags, one for coppers, the other for nickels and silver.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading After his book accounts were finished, he would gravely open his money-bags and, with banker-like precision, pile up together coins of the same denomination--pennies by themselves, nickels by themselves, dimes, and so on.
in the near future
From this reading THE PAPER-GIRL On Saturday night as soon as supper was cleared away, Terence was accustomed to make out his weekly accounts.
a quantity of money
From this reading With a frown between his eyes and his lips working silently, Terence would estimate the totals of the various piles, then the sum total.
a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime
From this reading THE PAPER-GIRL On Saturday night as soon as supper was cleared away, Terence was accustomed to make out his weekly accounts.
surveyedverbUS /sərˈveɪd/
past form of “survey” — consider in a comprehensive way
From this reading Though oft repeated, it was an impressive performance and one that Rosie and little Jack surveyed with untiring gravity and respect.
TerencenounUS /ˈterəns/
dramatist of ancient Rome (born in Greece) whose comedies were based on works by Menander (190?-159 BC)
From this reading THE PAPER-GIRL On Saturday night as soon as supper was cleared away, Terence was accustomed to make out his weekly accounts.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Though oft repeated, it was an impressive performance and one that Rosie and little Jack surveyed with untiring gravity and respect.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE PAPER-GIRL On Saturday night as soon as supper was cleared away, Terence was accustomed to make out his weekly accounts.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading After his book accounts were finished, he would gravely open his money-bags and, with banker-like precision, pile up together coins of the same denomination--pennies by themselves, nickels by themselves, dimes, and so on.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading With a frown between his eyes and his lips working silently, Terence would estimate the totals of the various piles, then the sum total.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Though oft repeated, it was an impressive performance and one that Rosie and little Jack surveyed with untiring gravity and respect.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE PAPER-GIRL On Saturday night as soon as supper was cleared away, Terence was accustomed to make out his weekly accounts.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading After his book accounts were finished, he would gravely open his money-bags and, with banker-like precision, pile up together coins of the same denomination--pennies by themselves, nickels by themselves, dimes, and so on.
totalverbUS /ˈtoʊtəl/
add up in number or quantity
From this reading With a frown between his eyes and his lips working silently, Terence would estimate the totals of the various piles, then the sum total.
totalsnounUS /ˈtoʊtəlz/
plural of “total” — the whole amount
From this reading With a frown between his eyes and his lips working silently, Terence would estimate the totals of the various piles, then the sum total.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading He had a small account-book with crisscross rulings and two fascinating little canvas money-bags, one for coppers, the other for nickels and silver.
untiringadjective
characterized by hard work and perseverance
From this reading Though oft repeated, it was an impressive performance and one that Rosie and little Jack surveyed with untiring gravity and respect.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading After his book accounts were finished, he would gravely open his money-bags and, with banker-like precision, pile up together coins of the same denomination--pennies by themselves, nickels by themselves, dimes, and so on.
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
From this reading With a frown between his eyes and his lips working silently, Terence would estimate the totals of the various piles, then the sum total.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE PAPER-GIRL On Saturday night as soon as supper was cleared away, Terence was accustomed to make out his weekly accounts.
weeklynounUS /ˈwiːkli/
a periodical that is published every week (or 52 issues per year)
From this reading THE PAPER-GIRL On Saturday night as soon as supper was cleared away, Terence was accustomed to make out his weekly accounts.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading After his book accounts were finished, he would gravely open his money-bags and, with banker-like precision, pile up together coins of the same denomination--pennies by themselves, nickels by themselves, dimes, and so on.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He had a small account-book with crisscross rulings and two fascinating little canvas money-bags, one for coppers, the other for nickels and silver.
actively engaged in paid work
From this reading With a frown between his eyes and his lips working silently, Terence would estimate the totals of the various piles, then the sum total.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading After his book accounts were finished, he would gravely open his money-bags and, with banker-like precision, pile up together coins of the same denomination--pennies by themselves, nickels by themselves, dimes, and so on.
