used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He then proceeded to take my signature, and give me a book with credit on it for a thousand pounds.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading There was no mistake about this.
presently existing in fact and not merely potential or possible
From this reading Here was an actual transfer of credit from Torrence to myself.
a quantity of money
From this reading I wanted to ask the man some questions about the amount Torrence held in the bank, but hesitated, fearing it might create a suspicion that I doubted his methods.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Here was an actual transfer of credit from Torrence to myself.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He then proceeded to take my signature, and give me a book with credit on it for a thousand pounds.
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading I wanted to ask the man some questions about the amount Torrence held in the bank, but hesitated, fearing it might create a suspicion that I doubted his methods.
sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)
From this reading I wanted to ask the man some questions about the amount Torrence held in the bank, but hesitated, fearing it might create a suspicion that I doubted his methods.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading He then proceeded to take my signature, and give me a book with credit on it for a thousand pounds.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I wanted to ask the man some questions about the amount Torrence held in the bank, but hesitated, fearing it might create a suspicion that I doubted his methods.
createverbUS /kriˈeɪt/
make or cause to be or to become
From this reading I wanted to ask the man some questions about the amount Torrence held in the bank, but hesitated, fearing it might create a suspicion that I doubted his methods.
approval
From this reading He then proceeded to take my signature, and give me a book with credit on it for a thousand pounds.
doubtedverbUS /ˈdaʊtɪd/
past form of “doubt” — consider unlikely or have doubts about
From this reading I wanted to ask the man some questions about the amount Torrence held in the bank, but hesitated, fearing it might create a suspicion that I doubted his methods.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading "I see!" he exclaimed, somewhat surprised.
fearingverbUS /ˈfɪrɪŋ/
-ing form of “fear” — be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading I wanted to ask the man some questions about the amount Torrence held in the bank, but hesitated, fearing it might create a suspicion that I doubted his methods.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He then proceeded to take my signature, and give me a book with credit on it for a thousand pounds.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Here was an actual transfer of credit from Torrence to myself.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading He then proceeded to take my signature, and give me a book with credit on it for a thousand pounds.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "I see!" he exclaimed, somewhat surprised.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading I wanted to ask the man some questions about the amount Torrence held in the bank, but hesitated, fearing it might create a suspicion that I doubted his methods.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Here was an actual transfer of credit from Torrence to myself.
past form of “hesitate” — pause or hold back in uncertainty or unwillingness
From this reading I wanted to ask the man some questions about the amount Torrence held in the bank, but hesitated, fearing it might create a suspicion that I doubted his methods.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading I wanted to ask the man some questions about the amount Torrence held in the bank, but hesitated, fearing it might create a suspicion that I doubted his methods.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I see!" he exclaimed, somewhat surprised.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I wanted to ask the man some questions about the amount Torrence held in the bank, but hesitated, fearing it might create a suspicion that I doubted his methods.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He then proceeded to take my signature, and give me a book with credit on it for a thousand pounds.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading I wanted to ask the man some questions about the amount Torrence held in the bank, but hesitated, fearing it might create a suspicion that I doubted his methods.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He then proceeded to take my signature, and give me a book with credit on it for a thousand pounds.
methodsnounUS /ˈmeθədz/
plural of “method” — a way of doing something, especially a systematic way; implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps)
From this reading I wanted to ask the man some questions about the amount Torrence held in the bank, but hesitated, fearing it might create a suspicion that I doubted his methods.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading I wanted to ask the man some questions about the amount Torrence held in the bank, but hesitated, fearing it might create a suspicion that I doubted his methods.
a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention
From this reading There was no mistake about this.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading He then proceeded to take my signature, and give me a book with credit on it for a thousand pounds.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading Here was an actual transfer of credit from Torrence to myself.
not any; not one
From this reading There was no mistake about this.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Here was an actual transfer of credit from Torrence to myself.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He then proceeded to take my signature, and give me a book with credit on it for a thousand pounds.
plural of “pound” — 16 ounces avoirdupois
From this reading He then proceeded to take my signature, and give me a book with credit on it for a thousand pounds.
past form of “proceed” — continue talking
From this reading He then proceeded to take my signature, and give me a book with credit on it for a thousand pounds.
plural of “question” — an instance of questioning
From this reading I wanted to ask the man some questions about the amount Torrence held in the bank, but hesitated, fearing it might create a suspicion that I doubted his methods.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "I see!" he exclaimed, somewhat surprised.
signaturenounUS /ˈsɪɡnətʃər/
your name written in your own handwriting
From this reading He then proceeded to take my signature, and give me a book with credit on it for a thousand pounds.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading I wanted to ask the man some questions about the amount Torrence held in the bank, but hesitated, fearing it might create a suspicion that I doubted his methods.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading "I see!" he exclaimed, somewhat surprised.
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading "I see!" he exclaimed, somewhat surprised.
an impression that something might be the case
From this reading I wanted to ask the man some questions about the amount Torrence held in the bank, but hesitated, fearing it might create a suspicion that I doubted his methods.
carry out
From this reading He then proceeded to take my signature, and give me a book with credit on it for a thousand pounds.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I wanted to ask the man some questions about the amount Torrence held in the bank, but hesitated, fearing it might create a suspicion that I doubted his methods.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I wanted to ask the man some questions about the amount Torrence held in the bank, but hesitated, fearing it might create a suspicion that I doubted his methods.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading He then proceeded to take my signature, and give me a book with credit on it for a thousand pounds.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was no mistake about this.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading There was no mistake about this.
the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading He then proceeded to take my signature, and give me a book with credit on it for a thousand pounds.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He then proceeded to take my signature, and give me a book with credit on it for a thousand pounds.
Torrence
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From this reading Here was an actual transfer of credit from Torrence to myself.
transferverbUS /trænˈsfɜːr/
transfer somebody to a different position or location of work
From this reading Here was an actual transfer of credit from Torrence to myself.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading I wanted to ask the man some questions about the amount Torrence held in the bank, but hesitated, fearing it might create a suspicion that I doubted his methods.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There was no mistake about this.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He then proceeded to take my signature, and give me a book with credit on it for a thousand pounds.
