1857
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Richard,” said our governor, as I entered his room at five o’clock on the afternoon of the 31st of August, 1857, running his pen down the columns of the salary-book, “your quarter-day to-day, I think?
31st
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Richard,” said our governor, as I entered his room at five o’clock on the afternoon of the 31st of August, 1857, running his pen down the columns of the salary-book, “your quarter-day to-day, I think?
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading You’ll find that all right, I think;” and he pushed a small paper across the table towards me, on which my account was stated in our cashier’s hand, and looked at me over his spectacles.
a-year
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Let me see; you were raised to £-- a-year in February last,--so much for quarter’s salary, and so much for extra work.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading You’ll find that all right, I think;” and he pushed a small paper across the table towards me, on which my account was stated in our cashier’s hand, and looked at me over his spectacles.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading You’ll find that all right, I think;” and he pushed a small paper across the table towards me, on which my account was stated in our cashier’s hand, and looked at me over his spectacles.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading “Richard,” said our governor, as I entered his room at five o’clock on the afternoon of the 31st of August, 1857, running his pen down the columns of the salary-book, “your quarter-day to-day, I think?
(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 I am glad to see that you have been working so steadily; you’ll deserve your holiday, and enjoy it all the more.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading I am glad to see that you have been working so steadily; you’ll deserve your holiday, and enjoy it all the more.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Let me see; you were raised to £-- a-year in February last,--so much for quarter’s salary, and so much for extra work.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “Richard,” said our governor, as I entered his room at five o’clock on the afternoon of the 31st of August, 1857, running his pen down the columns of the salary-book, “your quarter-day to-day, I think?
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading “Richard,” said our governor, as I entered his room at five o’clock on the afternoon of the 31st of August, 1857, running his pen down the columns of the salary-book, “your quarter-day to-day, I think?
the month following July and preceding September
From this reading “Richard,” said our governor, as I entered his room at five o’clock on the afternoon of the 31st of August, 1857, running his pen down the columns of the salary-book, “your quarter-day to-day, I think?
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading I am glad to see that you have been working so steadily; you’ll deserve your holiday, and enjoy it all the more.
cashier'snounUS /kæˈʃɪrz/
possessive form of “cashier” — an employee of a bank who receives and pays out money
From this reading You’ll find that all right, I think;” and he pushed a small paper across the table towards me, on which my account was stated in our cashier’s hand, and looked at me over his spectacles.
columnsnounUS /ˈkɑːləmz/
plural of “column” — a line of units following one after another
From this reading “Richard,” said our governor, as I entered his room at five o’clock on the afternoon of the 31st of August, 1857, running his pen down the columns of the salary-book, “your quarter-day to-day, I think?
deserveverbUS /dɪˈzɜːrv/
be worthy or deserving
From this reading I am glad to see that you have been working so steadily; you’ll deserve your holiday, and enjoy it all the more.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading “Richard,” said our governor, as I entered his room at five o’clock on the afternoon of the 31st of August, 1857, running his pen down the columns of the salary-book, “your quarter-day to-day, I think?
derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading I am glad to see that you have been working so steadily; you’ll deserve your holiday, and enjoy it all the more.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading “Richard,” said our governor, as I entered his room at five o’clock on the afternoon of the 31st of August, 1857, running his pen down the columns of the salary-book, “your quarter-day to-day, I think?
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading My heart jumped at the mention of my holiday; I just ran my eye down the figures, and was glad to find the total a pound or two higher than I had expected.
extraadjectiveUS /ˈekstrə/
more than is needed, desired, or required
From this reading Let me see; you were raised to £-- a-year in February last,--so much for quarter’s salary, and so much for extra work.
the organ of sight
From this reading My heart jumped at the mention of my holiday; I just ran my eye down the figures, and was glad to find the total a pound or two higher than I had expected.
FebruarynounUS /ˈfebjəweri/
the month following January and preceding March
From this reading Let me see; you were raised to £-- a-year in February last,--so much for quarter’s salary, and so much for extra work.
plural of “figure” — a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading My heart jumped at the mention of my holiday; I just ran my eye down the figures, and was glad to find the total a pound or two higher than I had expected.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading You’ll find that all right, I think;” and he pushed a small paper across the table towards me, on which my account was stated in our cashier’s hand, and looked at me over his spectacles.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading “Richard,” said our governor, as I entered his room at five o’clock on the afternoon of the 31st of August, 1857, running his pen down the columns of the salary-book, “your quarter-day to-day, I think?
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Let me see; you were raised to £-- a-year in February last,--so much for quarter’s salary, and so much for extra work.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading I am glad to see that you have been working so steadily; you’ll deserve your holiday, and enjoy it all the more.
the head of a state government
From this reading “Richard,” said our governor, as I entered his room at five o’clock on the afternoon of the 31st of August, 1857, running his pen down the columns of the salary-book, “your quarter-day to-day, I think?
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading My heart jumped at the mention of my holiday; I just ran my eye down the figures, and was glad to find the total a pound or two higher than I had expected.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading You’ll find that all right, I think;” and he pushed a small paper across the table towards me, on which my account was stated in our cashier’s hand, and looked at me over his spectacles.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I am glad to see that you have been working so steadily; you’ll deserve your holiday, and enjoy it all the more.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading You’ll find that all right, I think;” and he pushed a small paper across the table towards me, on which my account was stated in our cashier’s hand, and looked at me over his spectacles.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading My heart jumped at the mention of my holiday; I just ran my eye down the figures, and was glad to find the total a pound or two higher than I had expected.
advanced in complexity or elaboration
From this reading My heart jumped at the mention of my holiday; I just ran my eye down the figures, and was glad to find the total a pound or two higher than I had expected.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading “Richard,” said our governor, as I entered his room at five o’clock on the afternoon of the 31st of August, 1857, running his pen down the columns of the salary-book, “your quarter-day to-day, I think?
holidaynounUS /ˈhɑːlədeɪ/
leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure
From this reading I am glad to see that you have been working so steadily; you’ll deserve your holiday, and enjoy it all the more.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “Richard,” said our governor, as I entered his room at five o’clock on the afternoon of the 31st of August, 1857, running his pen down the columns of the salary-book, “your quarter-day to-day, I think?
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Let me see; you were raised to £-- a-year in February last,--so much for quarter’s salary, and so much for extra work.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I am glad to see that you have been working so steadily; you’ll deserve your holiday, and enjoy it all the more.
past form of “jump” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading My heart jumped at the mention of my holiday; I just ran my eye down the figures, and was glad to find the total a pound or two higher than I had expected.
and nothing more
From this reading My heart jumped at the mention of my holiday; I just ran my eye down the figures, and was glad to find the total a pound or two higher than I had expected.
immediately past
From this reading Let me see; you were raised to £-- a-year in February last,--so much for quarter’s salary, and so much for extra work.
Letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading Let me see; you were raised to £-- a-year in February last,--so much for quarter’s salary, and so much for extra work.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading You’ll find that all right, I think;” and he pushed a small paper across the table towards me, on which my account was stated in our cashier’s hand, and looked at me over his spectacles.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Let me see; you were raised to £-- a-year in February last,--so much for quarter’s salary, and so much for extra work.
make reference to
From this reading My heart jumped at the mention of my holiday; I just ran my eye down the figures, and was glad to find the total a pound or two higher than I had expected.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading I am glad to see that you have been working so steadily; you’ll deserve your holiday, and enjoy it all the more.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Let me see; you were raised to £-- a-year in February last,--so much for quarter’s salary, and so much for extra work.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading You’ll find that all right, I think;” and he pushed a small paper across the table towards me, on which my account was stated in our cashier’s hand, and looked at me over his spectacles.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading “Richard,” said our governor, as I entered his room at five o’clock on the afternoon of the 31st of August, 1857, running his pen down the columns of the salary-book, “your quarter-day to-day, I think?
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “Richard,” said our governor, as I entered his room at five o’clock on the afternoon of the 31st of August, 1857, running his pen down the columns of the salary-book, “your quarter-day to-day, I think?
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading “Richard,” said our governor, as I entered his room at five o’clock on the afternoon of the 31st of August, 1857, running his pen down the columns of the salary-book, “your quarter-day to-day, I think?
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading My heart jumped at the mention of my holiday; I just ran my eye down the figures, and was glad to find the total a pound or two higher than I had expected.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading “Richard,” said our governor, as I entered his room at five o’clock on the afternoon of the 31st of August, 1857, running his pen down the columns of the salary-book, “your quarter-day to-day, I think?
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading You’ll find that all right, I think;” and he pushed a small paper across the table towards me, on which my account was stated in our cashier’s hand, and looked at me over his spectacles.
a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
From this reading You’ll find that all right, I think;” and he pushed a small paper across the table towards me, on which my account was stated in our cashier’s hand, and looked at me over his spectacles.
a writing implement with a point from which ink flows
From this reading “Richard,” said our governor, as I entered his room at five o’clock on the afternoon of the 31st of August, 1857, running his pen down the columns of the salary-book, “your quarter-day to-day, I think?
poundverbUS /paʊnd/
hit hard with the hand, fist, or some heavy instrument
From this reading My heart jumped at the mention of my holiday; I just ran my eye down the figures, and was glad to find the total a pound or two higher than I had expected.
past form of “push” — move with force
From this reading You’ll find that all right, I think;” and he pushed a small paper across the table towards me, on which my account was stated in our cashier’s hand, and looked at me over his spectacles.
quarter'snounUS /ˈkwɔːrtərz/
possessive form of “quarter” — one of four equal parts
From this reading Let me see; you were raised to £-- a-year in February last,--so much for quarter’s salary, and so much for extra work.
quarter-day
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Richard,” said our governor, as I entered his room at five o’clock on the afternoon of the 31st of August, 1857, running his pen down the columns of the salary-book, “your quarter-day to-day, I think?
located or moved above the surround or above the normal position
From this reading Let me see; you were raised to £-- a-year in February last,--so much for quarter’s salary, and so much for extra work.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading My heart jumped at the mention of my holiday; I just ran my eye down the figures, and was glad to find the total a pound or two higher than I had expected.
Richard
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Richard,” said our governor, as I entered his room at five o’clock on the afternoon of the 31st of August, 1857, running his pen down the columns of the salary-book, “your quarter-day to-day, I think?
precisely, exactly
From this reading You’ll find that all right, I think;” and he pushed a small paper across the table towards me, on which my account was stated in our cashier’s hand, and looked at me over his spectacles.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading “Richard,” said our governor, as I entered his room at five o’clock on the afternoon of the 31st of August, 1857, running his pen down the columns of the salary-book, “your quarter-day to-day, I think?
(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream
From this reading “Richard,” said our governor, as I entered his room at five o’clock on the afternoon of the 31st of August, 1857, running his pen down the columns of the salary-book, “your quarter-day to-day, I think?
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “Richard,” said our governor, as I entered his room at five o’clock on the afternoon of the 31st of August, 1857, running his pen down the columns of the salary-book, “your quarter-day to-day, I think?
salarynounUS /ˈsæləri/
something that remunerates
From this reading Let me see; you were raised to £-- a-year in February last,--so much for quarter’s salary, and so much for extra work.
salary-book
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Richard,” said our governor, as I entered his room at five o’clock on the afternoon of the 31st of August, 1857, running his pen down the columns of the salary-book, “your quarter-day to-day, I think?
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Let me see; you were raised to £-- a-year in February last,--so much for quarter’s salary, and so much for extra work.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading You’ll find that all right, I think;” and he pushed a small paper across the table towards me, on which my account was stated in our cashier’s hand, and looked at me over his spectacles.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Let me see; you were raised to £-- a-year in February last,--so much for quarter’s salary, and so much for extra work.
spectaclesnounUS /ˈspektəkəlz/
(plural) optical instrument consisting of a frame that holds a pair of lenses for correcting defective vision
From this reading You’ll find that all right, I think;” and he pushed a small paper across the table towards me, on which my account was stated in our cashier’s hand, and looked at me over his spectacles.
statedadjectiveUS /ˈsteɪtɪd/
declared as fact; explicitly stated
From this reading You’ll find that all right, I think;” and he pushed a small paper across the table towards me, on which my account was stated in our cashier’s hand, and looked at me over his spectacles.
at a steady rate or pace
From this reading I am glad to see that you have been working so steadily; you’ll deserve your holiday, and enjoy it all the more.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading You’ll find that all right, I think;” and he pushed a small paper across the table towards me, on which my account was stated in our cashier’s hand, and looked at me over his spectacles.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading My heart jumped at the mention of my holiday; I just ran my eye down the figures, and was glad to find the total a pound or two higher than I had expected.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I am glad to see that you have been working so steadily; you’ll deserve your holiday, and enjoy it all the more.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “Richard,” said our governor, as I entered his room at five o’clock on the afternoon of the 31st of August, 1857, running his pen down the columns of the salary-book, “your quarter-day to-day, I think?
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading “Richard,” said our governor, as I entered his room at five o’clock on the afternoon of the 31st of August, 1857, running his pen down the columns of the salary-book, “your quarter-day to-day, I think?
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Let me see; you were raised to £-- a-year in February last,--so much for quarter’s salary, and so much for extra work.
to-day
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Richard,” said our governor, as I entered his room at five o’clock on the afternoon of the 31st of August, 1857, running his pen down the columns of the salary-book, “your quarter-day to-day, I think?
totalverbUS /ˈtoʊtəl/
add up in number or quantity
From this reading My heart jumped at the mention of my holiday; I just ran my eye down the figures, and was glad to find the total a pound or two higher than I had expected.
in the direction of
From this reading You’ll find that all right, I think;” and he pushed a small paper across the table towards me, on which my account was stated in our cashier’s hand, and looked at me over his spectacles.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading My heart jumped at the mention of my holiday; I just ran my eye down the figures, and was glad to find the total a pound or two higher than I had expected.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading You’ll find that all right, I think;” and he pushed a small paper across the table towards me, on which my account was stated in our cashier’s hand, and looked at me over his spectacles.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Let me see; you were raised to £-- a-year in February last,--so much for quarter’s salary, and so much for extra work.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading You’ll find that all right, I think;” and he pushed a small paper across the table towards me, on which my account was stated in our cashier’s hand, and looked at me over his spectacles.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Let me see; you were raised to £-- a-year in February last,--so much for quarter’s salary, and so much for extra work.
actively engaged in paid work
From this reading I am glad to see that you have been working so steadily; you’ll deserve your holiday, and enjoy it all the more.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Let me see; you were raised to £-- a-year in February last,--so much for quarter’s salary, and so much for extra work.
you'll
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I am glad to see that you have been working so steadily; you’ll deserve your holiday, and enjoy it all the more.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Richard,” said our governor, as I entered his room at five o’clock on the afternoon of the 31st of August, 1857, running his pen down the columns of the salary-book, “your quarter-day to-day, I think?
