used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In Tresco's pocket was the intercepted correspondence, upon his face was a look of happiness and self-contentment.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading As Pilot Summerhayes turned up the street, after having deposited his money, he might well have passed the goldsmith, hurrying towards the warehouse of Crookenden and Co. to receive the wages of his sin.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading As Pilot Summerhayes turned up the street, after having deposited his money, he might well have passed the goldsmith, hurrying towards the warehouse of Crookenden and Co. to receive the wages of his sin.
a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state
From this reading He walked boldly into the warehouse where, in a big office, glazed, partitioned, and ramparted with a mighty counter, was a small army of clerks, who, loyal to their master, stood ready to pillage the goldsmith of every halfpenny he possessed.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As Pilot Summerhayes turned up the street, after having deposited his money, he might well have passed the goldsmith, hurrying towards the warehouse of Crookenden and Co. to receive the wages of his sin.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading But, with his blandest smile, Benjamin asked one of these formidable mercenaries whether Mr. Crookenden was within.
BenjaminnounUS /ˈbendʒəmən/
gum resin used especially in treating skin irritation
From this reading But, with his blandest smile, Benjamin asked one of these formidable mercenaries whether Mr. Crookenden was within.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading He walked boldly into the warehouse where, in a big office, glazed, partitioned, and ramparted with a mighty counter, was a small army of clerks, who, loyal to their master, stood ready to pillage the goldsmith of every halfpenny he possessed.
blandest
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From this reading But, with his blandest smile, Benjamin asked one of these formidable mercenaries whether Mr. Crookenden was within.
boldlyadverbUS /ˈboʊldli/
with boldness, in a bold manner
From this reading He walked boldly into the warehouse where, in a big office, glazed, partitioned, and ramparted with a mighty counter, was a small army of clerks, who, loyal to their master, stood ready to pillage the goldsmith of every halfpenny he possessed.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But, with his blandest smile, Benjamin asked one of these formidable mercenaries whether Mr. Crookenden was within.
clerksnounUS /klɜːrks/
plural of “clerk” — an employee who performs clerical work (e.g., keeps records or accounts)
From this reading He walked boldly into the warehouse where, in a big office, glazed, partitioned, and ramparted with a mighty counter, was a small army of clerks, who, loyal to their master, stood ready to pillage the goldsmith of every halfpenny he possessed.
ConounUS /koʊ/
an odorless very poisonous gas that is a product of incomplete combustion of carbon
From this reading As Pilot Summerhayes turned up the street, after having deposited his money, he might well have passed the goldsmith, hurrying towards the warehouse of Crookenden and Co. to receive the wages of his sin.
correspondencenounUS /ˌkɔːrəˈspɑːndəns/
communication by the exchange of letters
From this reading In Tresco's pocket was the intercepted correspondence, upon his face was a look of happiness and self-contentment.
counternounUS /ˈkaʊntər/
table consisting of a horizontal surface over which business is transacted
From this reading He walked boldly into the warehouse where, in a big office, glazed, partitioned, and ramparted with a mighty counter, was a small army of clerks, who, loyal to their master, stood ready to pillage the goldsmith of every halfpenny he possessed.
Crookenden
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From this reading As Pilot Summerhayes turned up the street, after having deposited his money, he might well have passed the goldsmith, hurrying towards the warehouse of Crookenden and Co. to receive the wages of his sin.
depositedverbUS /dəˈpɑːzɪtɪd/
past form of “deposit” — put, fix, force, or implant
From this reading As Pilot Summerhayes turned up the street, after having deposited his money, he might well have passed the goldsmith, hurrying towards the warehouse of Crookenden and Co. to receive the wages of his sin.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading He walked boldly into the warehouse where, in a big office, glazed, partitioned, and ramparted with a mighty counter, was a small army of clerks, who, loyal to their master, stood ready to pillage the goldsmith of every halfpenny he possessed.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading In Tresco's pocket was the intercepted correspondence, upon his face was a look of happiness and self-contentment.
formidableadjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrmədəbəl/
extremely impressive in strength or excellence
From this reading But, with his blandest smile, Benjamin asked one of these formidable mercenaries whether Mr. Crookenden was within.
glazedadjectiveUS /ɡleɪzd/
(used of eyes) lacking liveliness
From this reading He walked boldly into the warehouse where, in a big office, glazed, partitioned, and ramparted with a mighty counter, was a small army of clerks, who, loyal to their master, stood ready to pillage the goldsmith of every halfpenny he possessed.
goldsmithnounUS /ˈɡoʊldsmɪθ/
an artisan who makes jewelry and other objects out of gold
From this reading As Pilot Summerhayes turned up the street, after having deposited his money, he might well have passed the goldsmith, hurrying towards the warehouse of Crookenden and Co. to receive the wages of his sin.
halfpennynoun
an English coin worth half a penny
From this reading He walked boldly into the warehouse where, in a big office, glazed, partitioned, and ramparted with a mighty counter, was a small army of clerks, who, loyal to their master, stood ready to pillage the goldsmith of every halfpenny he possessed.
state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy
From this reading In Tresco's pocket was the intercepted correspondence, upon his face was a look of happiness and self-contentment.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading As Pilot Summerhayes turned up the street, after having deposited his money, he might well have passed the goldsmith, hurrying towards the warehouse of Crookenden and Co. to receive the wages of his sin.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading As Pilot Summerhayes turned up the street, after having deposited his money, he might well have passed the goldsmith, hurrying towards the warehouse of Crookenden and Co. to receive the wages of his sin.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As Pilot Summerhayes turned up the street, after having deposited his money, he might well have passed the goldsmith, hurrying towards the warehouse of Crookenden and Co. to receive the wages of his sin.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading As Pilot Summerhayes turned up the street, after having deposited his money, he might well have passed the goldsmith, hurrying towards the warehouse of Crookenden and Co. to receive the wages of his sin.
hurryingadjectiveUS /ˈhɜːriɪŋ/
moving with great haste
From this reading As Pilot Summerhayes turned up the street, after having deposited his money, he might well have passed the goldsmith, hurrying towards the warehouse of Crookenden and Co. to receive the wages of his sin.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In Tresco's pocket was the intercepted correspondence, upon his face was a look of happiness and self-contentment.
interceptedverbUS /ˌɪntərˈseptəd/
past form of “intercept” — seize on its way
From this reading In Tresco's pocket was the intercepted correspondence, upon his face was a look of happiness and self-contentment.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading He walked boldly into the warehouse where, in a big office, glazed, partitioned, and ramparted with a mighty counter, was a small army of clerks, who, loyal to their master, stood ready to pillage the goldsmith of every halfpenny he possessed.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading In Tresco's pocket was the intercepted correspondence, upon his face was a look of happiness and self-contentment.
loyaladjectiveUS /ˈlɔɪəl/
steadfast in allegiance or duty
From this reading He walked boldly into the warehouse where, in a big office, glazed, partitioned, and ramparted with a mighty counter, was a small army of clerks, who, loyal to their master, stood ready to pillage the goldsmith of every halfpenny he possessed.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading He walked boldly into the warehouse where, in a big office, glazed, partitioned, and ramparted with a mighty counter, was a small army of clerks, who, loyal to their master, stood ready to pillage the goldsmith of every halfpenny he possessed.
mercenariesnounUS /ˈmɜːrsəneriz/
plural of “mercenary” — a person hired to fight for another country than their own
From this reading But, with his blandest smile, Benjamin asked one of these formidable mercenaries whether Mr. Crookenden was within.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading As Pilot Summerhayes turned up the street, after having deposited his money, he might well have passed the goldsmith, hurrying towards the warehouse of Crookenden and Co. to receive the wages of his sin.
having or showing great strength or force or intensity
From this reading He walked boldly into the warehouse where, in a big office, glazed, partitioned, and ramparted with a mighty counter, was a small army of clerks, who, loyal to their master, stood ready to pillage the goldsmith of every halfpenny he possessed.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading As Pilot Summerhayes turned up the street, after having deposited his money, he might well have passed the goldsmith, hurrying towards the warehouse of Crookenden and Co. to receive the wages of his sin.
a form of address for a man
From this reading But, with his blandest smile, Benjamin asked one of these formidable mercenaries whether Mr. Crookenden was within.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The Wages of Sin.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading He walked boldly into the warehouse where, in a big office, glazed, partitioned, and ramparted with a mighty counter, was a small army of clerks, who, loyal to their master, stood ready to pillage the goldsmith of every halfpenny he possessed.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading But, with his blandest smile, Benjamin asked one of these formidable mercenaries whether Mr. Crookenden was within.
partitionedverbUS /pɑːrˈtɪʃənd/
past form of “partition” — divide into parts, pieces, or sections
From this reading He walked boldly into the warehouse where, in a big office, glazed, partitioned, and ramparted with a mighty counter, was a small army of clerks, who, loyal to their master, stood ready to pillage the goldsmith of every halfpenny he possessed.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading As Pilot Summerhayes turned up the street, after having deposited his money, he might well have passed the goldsmith, hurrying towards the warehouse of Crookenden and Co. to receive the wages of his sin.
pillagenounUS /ˈpɪlɪdʒ/
goods or money obtained illegally
From this reading He walked boldly into the warehouse where, in a big office, glazed, partitioned, and ramparted with a mighty counter, was a small army of clerks, who, loyal to their master, stood ready to pillage the goldsmith of every halfpenny he possessed.
PilotverbUS /ˈpaɪlət/
operate an airplane
From this reading As Pilot Summerhayes turned up the street, after having deposited his money, he might well have passed the goldsmith, hurrying towards the warehouse of Crookenden and Co. to receive the wages of his sin.
a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles
From this reading In Tresco's pocket was the intercepted correspondence, upon his face was a look of happiness and self-contentment.
influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion
From this reading He walked boldly into the warehouse where, in a big office, glazed, partitioned, and ramparted with a mighty counter, was a small army of clerks, who, loyal to their master, stood ready to pillage the goldsmith of every halfpenny he possessed.
ramparted
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From this reading He walked boldly into the warehouse where, in a big office, glazed, partitioned, and ramparted with a mighty counter, was a small army of clerks, who, loyal to their master, stood ready to pillage the goldsmith of every halfpenny he possessed.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading He walked boldly into the warehouse where, in a big office, glazed, partitioned, and ramparted with a mighty counter, was a small army of clerks, who, loyal to their master, stood ready to pillage the goldsmith of every halfpenny he possessed.
get something; come into possession of
From this reading As Pilot Summerhayes turned up the street, after having deposited his money, he might well have passed the goldsmith, hurrying towards the warehouse of Crookenden and Co. to receive the wages of his sin.
self-contentment
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From this reading In Tresco's pocket was the intercepted correspondence, upon his face was a look of happiness and self-contentment.
estrangement from god
From this reading The Wages of Sin.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading He walked boldly into the warehouse where, in a big office, glazed, partitioned, and ramparted with a mighty counter, was a small army of clerks, who, loyal to their master, stood ready to pillage the goldsmith of every halfpenny he possessed.
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading But, with his blandest smile, Benjamin asked one of these formidable mercenaries whether Mr. Crookenden was within.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading He walked boldly into the warehouse where, in a big office, glazed, partitioned, and ramparted with a mighty counter, was a small army of clerks, who, loyal to their master, stood ready to pillage the goldsmith of every halfpenny he possessed.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading As Pilot Summerhayes turned up the street, after having deposited his money, he might well have passed the goldsmith, hurrying towards the warehouse of Crookenden and Co. to receive the wages of his sin.
Summerhayes
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From this reading As Pilot Summerhayes turned up the street, after having deposited his money, he might well have passed the goldsmith, hurrying towards the warehouse of Crookenden and Co. to receive the wages of his sin.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Wages of Sin.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading He walked boldly into the warehouse where, in a big office, glazed, partitioned, and ramparted with a mighty counter, was a small army of clerks, who, loyal to their master, stood ready to pillage the goldsmith of every halfpenny he possessed.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading But, with his blandest smile, Benjamin asked one of these formidable mercenaries whether Mr. Crookenden was within.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading As Pilot Summerhayes turned up the street, after having deposited his money, he might well have passed the goldsmith, hurrying towards the warehouse of Crookenden and Co. to receive the wages of his sin.
in the direction of
From this reading As Pilot Summerhayes turned up the street, after having deposited his money, he might well have passed the goldsmith, hurrying towards the warehouse of Crookenden and Co. to receive the wages of his sin.
Tresco's
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From this reading In Tresco's pocket was the intercepted correspondence, upon his face was a look of happiness and self-contentment.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading As Pilot Summerhayes turned up the street, after having deposited his money, he might well have passed the goldsmith, hurrying towards the warehouse of Crookenden and Co. to receive the wages of his sin.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading As Pilot Summerhayes turned up the street, after having deposited his money, he might well have passed the goldsmith, hurrying towards the warehouse of Crookenden and Co. to receive the wages of his sin.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading In Tresco's pocket was the intercepted correspondence, upon his face was a look of happiness and self-contentment.
WagesnounUS /ˈweɪdʒəz/
a recompense for worthy acts or retribution for wrongdoing
From this reading The Wages of Sin.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading He walked boldly into the warehouse where, in a big office, glazed, partitioned, and ramparted with a mighty counter, was a small army of clerks, who, loyal to their master, stood ready to pillage the goldsmith of every halfpenny he possessed.
warehousenounUS /ˈwerhaʊs/
a storehouse for goods and merchandise
From this reading As Pilot Summerhayes turned up the street, after having deposited his money, he might well have passed the goldsmith, hurrying towards the warehouse of Crookenden and Co. to receive the wages of his sin.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In Tresco's pocket was the intercepted correspondence, upon his face was a look of happiness and self-contentment.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading As Pilot Summerhayes turned up the street, after having deposited his money, he might well have passed the goldsmith, hurrying towards the warehouse of Crookenden and Co. to receive the wages of his sin.
in or at the place that
From this reading He walked boldly into the warehouse where, in a big office, glazed, partitioned, and ramparted with a mighty counter, was a small army of clerks, who, loyal to their master, stood ready to pillage the goldsmith of every halfpenny he possessed.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading But, with his blandest smile, Benjamin asked one of these formidable mercenaries whether Mr. Crookenden was within.
which person or people
From this reading He walked boldly into the warehouse where, in a big office, glazed, partitioned, and ramparted with a mighty counter, was a small army of clerks, who, loyal to their master, stood ready to pillage the goldsmith of every halfpenny he possessed.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He walked boldly into the warehouse where, in a big office, glazed, partitioned, and ramparted with a mighty counter, was a small army of clerks, who, loyal to their master, stood ready to pillage the goldsmith of every halfpenny he possessed.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading But, with his blandest smile, Benjamin asked one of these formidable mercenaries whether Mr. Crookenden was within.
