adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading FOR hours after his wife had sunk into the forgetfulness of sleep, Ellis lay awake, pondering over the ways and means by which he was to meet his engagements for the next day, which, exclusive of Carlton's demand, were in the neighbourhood of a thousand dollars.
ableadjectiveUS /ˈeɪbəl/
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading Earnestly as the mind of Ellis dwelt on the subject, he was not able to devise the means of getting safely through the next day.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading FOR hours after his wife had sunk into the forgetfulness of sleep, Ellis lay awake, pondering over the ways and means by which he was to meet his engagements for the next day, which, exclusive of Carlton's demand, were in the neighbourhood of a thousand dollars.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading FOR hours after his wife had sunk into the forgetfulness of sleep, Ellis lay awake, pondering over the ways and means by which he was to meet his engagements for the next day, which, exclusive of Carlton's demand, were in the neighbourhood of a thousand dollars.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Earnestly as the mind of Ellis dwelt on the subject, he was not able to devise the means of getting safely through the next day.
awakeadjectiveUS /əˈweɪk/
not in a state of sleep; completely conscious
From this reading FOR hours after his wife had sunk into the forgetfulness of sleep, Ellis lay awake, pondering over the ways and means by which he was to meet his engagements for the next day, which, exclusive of Carlton's demand, were in the neighbourhood of a thousand dollars.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "And what if I do get over the difficult place?" was the desponding conclusion of his mind--"ultimate failure is inevitable, unless a great reduction can be made in expenses.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading During the previous two weeks, he had paid a good deal of money, but he was really but little better off therefor, the money so paid having been mainly procured through temporary loans from business friends.
betteradjectiveUS /ˈbetər/
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading During the previous two weeks, he had paid a good deal of money, but he was really but little better off therefor, the money so paid having been mainly procured through temporary loans from business friends.
businessnounUS /ˈbɪznəs/
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading During the previous two weeks, he had paid a good deal of money, but he was really but little better off therefor, the money so paid having been mainly procured through temporary loans from business friends.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading During the previous two weeks, he had paid a good deal of money, but he was really but little better off therefor, the money so paid having been mainly procured through temporary loans from business friends.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading FOR hours after his wife had sunk into the forgetfulness of sleep, Ellis lay awake, pondering over the ways and means by which he was to meet his engagements for the next day, which, exclusive of Carlton's demand, were in the neighbourhood of a thousand dollars.
canmodal verbUS /kæn/
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "And what if I do get over the difficult place?" was the desponding conclusion of his mind--"ultimate failure is inevitable, unless a great reduction can be made in expenses.
Carlton's
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From this reading FOR hours after his wife had sunk into the forgetfulness of sleep, Ellis lay awake, pondering over the ways and means by which he was to meet his engagements for the next day, which, exclusive of Carlton's demand, were in the neighbourhood of a thousand dollars.
conclusionnounUS /kənˈkluːʒən/
a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration
From this reading "And what if I do get over the difficult place?" was the desponding conclusion of his mind--"ultimate failure is inevitable, unless a great reduction can be made in expenses.
daynounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading FOR hours after his wife had sunk into the forgetfulness of sleep, Ellis lay awake, pondering over the ways and means by which he was to meet his engagements for the next day, which, exclusive of Carlton's demand, were in the neighbourhood of a thousand dollars.
dealverbUS /diːl/
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading During the previous two weeks, he had paid a good deal of money, but he was really but little better off therefor, the money so paid having been mainly procured through temporary loans from business friends.
demandnounUS /dɪˈmænd/
an urgent or peremptory request
From this reading FOR hours after his wife had sunk into the forgetfulness of sleep, Ellis lay awake, pondering over the ways and means by which he was to meet his engagements for the next day, which, exclusive of Carlton's demand, were in the neighbourhood of a thousand dollars.
desponding
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From this reading "And what if I do get over the difficult place?" was the desponding conclusion of his mind--"ultimate failure is inevitable, unless a great reduction can be made in expenses.
deviseverbUS /dɪˈvaɪz/
come up with (an idea, plan, explanation, theory, or principle) after a mental effort
From this reading Earnestly as the mind of Ellis dwelt on the subject, he was not able to devise the means of getting safely through the next day.
difficultadjectiveUS /ˈdɪfəkəlt/
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading "And what if I do get over the difficult place?" was the desponding conclusion of his mind--"ultimate failure is inevitable, unless a great reduction can be made in expenses.
doauxiliary verbUS /duː/
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "And what if I do get over the difficult place?" was the desponding conclusion of his mind--"ultimate failure is inevitable, unless a great reduction can be made in expenses.
dollarsnounUS /ˈdɑːlərz/
plural of “dollar” — the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 cents
From this reading FOR hours after his wife had sunk into the forgetfulness of sleep, Ellis lay awake, pondering over the ways and means by which he was to meet his engagements for the next day, which, exclusive of Carlton's demand, were in the neighbourhood of a thousand dollars.
DuringprepositionUS /ˈdʊrɪŋ/
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading During the previous two weeks, he had paid a good deal of money, but he was really but little better off therefor, the money so paid having been mainly procured through temporary loans from business friends.
dweltverbUS /dwelt/
inflected form of “dwell” — think moodily or anxiously about something
From this reading Earnestly as the mind of Ellis dwelt on the subject, he was not able to devise the means of getting safely through the next day.
EarnestlyadverbUS /ˈɜːrnəstli/
in a serious manner
From this reading Earnestly as the mind of Ellis dwelt on the subject, he was not able to devise the means of getting safely through the next day.
EllisnounUS /ˈelɪs/
plural of “elli” — (Norse mythology) goddess of old age who defeated Thor in a wrestling match
From this reading FOR hours after his wife had sunk into the forgetfulness of sleep, Ellis lay awake, pondering over the ways and means by which he was to meet his engagements for the next day, which, exclusive of Carlton's demand, were in the neighbourhood of a thousand dollars.
engagementsnounUS /enˈɡeɪdʒmənts/
plural of “engagement” — a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading FOR hours after his wife had sunk into the forgetfulness of sleep, Ellis lay awake, pondering over the ways and means by which he was to meet his engagements for the next day, which, exclusive of Carlton's demand, were in the neighbourhood of a thousand dollars.
exclusiveadjectiveUS /ɪkˈskluːsɪv/
not divided or shared with others
From this reading FOR hours after his wife had sunk into the forgetfulness of sleep, Ellis lay awake, pondering over the ways and means by which he was to meet his engagements for the next day, which, exclusive of Carlton's demand, were in the neighbourhood of a thousand dollars.
expensesnounUS /ɪkˈspensəz/
plural of “expense” — amounts paid for goods and services that may be currently tax deductible (as opposed to capital expenditures)
From this reading "And what if I do get over the difficult place?" was the desponding conclusion of his mind--"ultimate failure is inevitable, unless a great reduction can be made in expenses.
failurenounUS /ˈfeɪljər/
an act that fails
From this reading "And what if I do get over the difficult place?" was the desponding conclusion of his mind--"ultimate failure is inevitable, unless a great reduction can be made in expenses.
FORprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading FOR hours after his wife had sunk into the forgetfulness of sleep, Ellis lay awake, pondering over the ways and means by which he was to meet his engagements for the next day, which, exclusive of Carlton's demand, were in the neighbourhood of a thousand dollars.
forgetfulnessnoun
tendency to forget
From this reading FOR hours after his wife had sunk into the forgetfulness of sleep, Ellis lay awake, pondering over the ways and means by which he was to meet his engagements for the next day, which, exclusive of Carlton's demand, were in the neighbourhood of a thousand dollars.
friendsnounUS /frendz/
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading During the previous two weeks, he had paid a good deal of money, but he was really but little better off therefor, the money so paid having been mainly procured through temporary loans from business friends.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading During the previous two weeks, he had paid a good deal of money, but he was really but little better off therefor, the money so paid having been mainly procured through temporary loans from business friends.
getverbUS /ɡet/
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading "And what if I do get over the difficult place?" was the desponding conclusion of his mind--"ultimate failure is inevitable, unless a great reduction can be made in expenses.
gettingnounUS /ˈɡetɪŋ/
the act of acquiring something
From this reading Earnestly as the mind of Ellis dwelt on the subject, he was not able to devise the means of getting safely through the next day.
goodadjectiveUS /ɡʊd/
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading During the previous two weeks, he had paid a good deal of money, but he was really but little better off therefor, the money so paid having been mainly procured through temporary loans from business friends.
greatadjectiveUS /ɡreɪt/
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading "And what if I do get over the difficult place?" was the desponding conclusion of his mind--"ultimate failure is inevitable, unless a great reduction can be made in expenses.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading FOR hours after his wife had sunk into the forgetfulness of sleep, Ellis lay awake, pondering over the ways and means by which he was to meet his engagements for the next day, which, exclusive of Carlton's demand, were in the neighbourhood of a thousand dollars.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading During the previous two weeks, he had paid a good deal of money, but he was really but little better off therefor, the money so paid having been mainly procured through temporary loans from business friends.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading FOR hours after his wife had sunk into the forgetfulness of sleep, Ellis lay awake, pondering over the ways and means by which he was to meet his engagements for the next day, which, exclusive of Carlton's demand, were in the neighbourhood of a thousand dollars.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading FOR hours after his wife had sunk into the forgetfulness of sleep, Ellis lay awake, pondering over the ways and means by which he was to meet his engagements for the next day, which, exclusive of Carlton's demand, were in the neighbourhood of a thousand dollars.
hoursnounUS /ˈaʊərz/
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading FOR hours after his wife had sunk into the forgetfulness of sleep, Ellis lay awake, pondering over the ways and means by which he was to meet his engagements for the next day, which, exclusive of Carlton's demand, were in the neighbourhood of a thousand dollars.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "And what if I do get over the difficult place?" was the desponding conclusion of his mind--"ultimate failure is inevitable, unless a great reduction can be made in expenses.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "And what if I do get over the difficult place?" was the desponding conclusion of his mind--"ultimate failure is inevitable, unless a great reduction can be made in expenses.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading FOR hours after his wife had sunk into the forgetfulness of sleep, Ellis lay awake, pondering over the ways and means by which he was to meet his engagements for the next day, which, exclusive of Carlton's demand, were in the neighbourhood of a thousand dollars.
inevitableadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈnevətəbəl/
incapable of being avoided or prevented
From this reading "And what if I do get over the difficult place?" was the desponding conclusion of his mind--"ultimate failure is inevitable, unless a great reduction can be made in expenses.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading FOR hours after his wife had sunk into the forgetfulness of sleep, Ellis lay awake, pondering over the ways and means by which he was to meet his engagements for the next day, which, exclusive of Carlton's demand, were in the neighbourhood of a thousand dollars.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "And what if I do get over the difficult place?" was the desponding conclusion of his mind--"ultimate failure is inevitable, unless a great reduction can be made in expenses.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Most of it he had promised to return on the morrow.
layverbUS /leɪ/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading FOR hours after his wife had sunk into the forgetfulness of sleep, Ellis lay awake, pondering over the ways and means by which he was to meet his engagements for the next day, which, exclusive of Carlton's demand, were in the neighbourhood of a thousand dollars.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading During the previous two weeks, he had paid a good deal of money, but he was really but little better off therefor, the money so paid having been mainly procured through temporary loans from business friends.
loansnounUS /loʊnz/
plural of “loan” — the temporary provision of money (usually at interest)
From this reading During the previous two weeks, he had paid a good deal of money, but he was really but little better off therefor, the money so paid having been mainly procured through temporary loans from business friends.
madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading "And what if I do get over the difficult place?" was the desponding conclusion of his mind--"ultimate failure is inevitable, unless a great reduction can be made in expenses.
mainlyadverbUS /ˈmeɪnli/
for the most part
From this reading During the previous two weeks, he had paid a good deal of money, but he was really but little better off therefor, the money so paid having been mainly procured through temporary loans from business friends.
meansnounUS /miːnz/
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading FOR hours after his wife had sunk into the forgetfulness of sleep, Ellis lay awake, pondering over the ways and means by which he was to meet his engagements for the next day, which, exclusive of Carlton's demand, were in the neighbourhood of a thousand dollars.
meetverbUS /miːt/
come together
From this reading FOR hours after his wife had sunk into the forgetfulness of sleep, Ellis lay awake, pondering over the ways and means by which he was to meet his engagements for the next day, which, exclusive of Carlton's demand, were in the neighbourhood of a thousand dollars.
mindnounUS /maɪnd/
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Earnestly as the mind of Ellis dwelt on the subject, he was not able to devise the means of getting safely through the next day.
moneynounUS /ˈmʌni/
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading During the previous two weeks, he had paid a good deal of money, but he was really but little better off therefor, the money so paid having been mainly procured through temporary loans from business friends.
morrownounUS /ˈmɑːroʊ/
the next day
From this reading Most of it he had promised to return on the morrow.
MostadverbUS /moʊst/
used to form the superlative
From this reading Most of it he had promised to return on the morrow.
neighbourhoodnounUS /ˈneɪbərhʊd/
a surrounding or nearby region
From this reading FOR hours after his wife had sunk into the forgetfulness of sleep, Ellis lay awake, pondering over the ways and means by which he was to meet his engagements for the next day, which, exclusive of Carlton's demand, were in the neighbourhood of a thousand dollars.
nextadjectiveUS /nekst/
immediately following in time or order
From this reading FOR hours after his wife had sunk into the forgetfulness of sleep, Ellis lay awake, pondering over the ways and means by which he was to meet his engagements for the next day, which, exclusive of Carlton's demand, were in the neighbourhood of a thousand dollars.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Earnestly as the mind of Ellis dwelt on the subject, he was not able to devise the means of getting safely through the next day.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading FOR hours after his wife had sunk into the forgetfulness of sleep, Ellis lay awake, pondering over the ways and means by which he was to meet his engagements for the next day, which, exclusive of Carlton's demand, were in the neighbourhood of a thousand dollars.
offadverbUS /ɔːf/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading During the previous two weeks, he had paid a good deal of money, but he was really but little better off therefor, the money so paid having been mainly procured through temporary loans from business friends.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Most of it he had promised to return on the morrow.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading FOR hours after his wife had sunk into the forgetfulness of sleep, Ellis lay awake, pondering over the ways and means by which he was to meet his engagements for the next day, which, exclusive of Carlton's demand, were in the neighbourhood of a thousand dollars.
paidadjectiveUS /peɪd/
marked by the reception of pay
From this reading During the previous two weeks, he had paid a good deal of money, but he was really but little better off therefor, the money so paid having been mainly procured through temporary loans from business friends.
placenounUS /pleɪs/
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading "And what if I do get over the difficult place?" was the desponding conclusion of his mind--"ultimate failure is inevitable, unless a great reduction can be made in expenses.
ponderingadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːndərɪŋ/
deeply or seriously thoughtful
From this reading FOR hours after his wife had sunk into the forgetfulness of sleep, Ellis lay awake, pondering over the ways and means by which he was to meet his engagements for the next day, which, exclusive of Carlton's demand, were in the neighbourhood of a thousand dollars.
previousadjectiveUS /ˈpriːviəs/
just preceding something else in time or order
From this reading During the previous two weeks, he had paid a good deal of money, but he was really but little better off therefor, the money so paid having been mainly procured through temporary loans from business friends.
procuredverbUS /proʊˈkjʊrd/
past form of “procure” — get by special effort
From this reading During the previous two weeks, he had paid a good deal of money, but he was really but little better off therefor, the money so paid having been mainly procured through temporary loans from business friends.
promisedverbUS /ˈprɑːməst/
past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment
From this reading Most of it he had promised to return on the morrow.
reallyadverbUS /ˈrɪli/
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading During the previous two weeks, he had paid a good deal of money, but he was really but little better off therefor, the money so paid having been mainly procured through temporary loans from business friends.
reductionnounUS /rəˈdʌkʃən/
the act of decreasing or reducing something
From this reading "And what if I do get over the difficult place?" was the desponding conclusion of his mind--"ultimate failure is inevitable, unless a great reduction can be made in expenses.
returnverbUS /rɪˈtɜːrn/
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Most of it he had promised to return on the morrow.
safelyadverbUS /ˈseɪfli/
with safety; in a safe manner
From this reading Earnestly as the mind of Ellis dwelt on the subject, he was not able to devise the means of getting safely through the next day.
sleepnounUS /sliːp/
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading FOR hours after his wife had sunk into the forgetfulness of sleep, Ellis lay awake, pondering over the ways and means by which he was to meet his engagements for the next day, which, exclusive of Carlton's demand, were in the neighbourhood of a thousand dollars.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading During the previous two weeks, he had paid a good deal of money, but he was really but little better off therefor, the money so paid having been mainly procured through temporary loans from business friends.
subjectnounUS /səbˈdʒekt/
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading Earnestly as the mind of Ellis dwelt on the subject, he was not able to devise the means of getting safely through the next day.
sunkadjectiveUS /sʌŋk/
doomed to extinction
From this reading FOR hours after his wife had sunk into the forgetfulness of sleep, Ellis lay awake, pondering over the ways and means by which he was to meet his engagements for the next day, which, exclusive of Carlton's demand, were in the neighbourhood of a thousand dollars.
temporaryadjectiveUS /ˈtempəreri/
not permanent; not lasting
From this reading During the previous two weeks, he had paid a good deal of money, but he was really but little better off therefor, the money so paid having been mainly procured through temporary loans from business friends.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading FOR hours after his wife had sunk into the forgetfulness of sleep, Ellis lay awake, pondering over the ways and means by which he was to meet his engagements for the next day, which, exclusive of Carlton's demand, were in the neighbourhood of a thousand dollars.
thereforadverb
(in formal usage, especially legal usage) for that or for it
From this reading During the previous two weeks, he had paid a good deal of money, but he was really but little better off therefor, the money so paid having been mainly procured through temporary loans from business friends.
thousandnounUS /ˈθaʊzənd/
the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading FOR hours after his wife had sunk into the forgetfulness of sleep, Ellis lay awake, pondering over the ways and means by which he was to meet his engagements for the next day, which, exclusive of Carlton's demand, were in the neighbourhood of a thousand dollars.
throughprepositionUS /θruː/
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading During the previous two weeks, he had paid a good deal of money, but he was really but little better off therefor, the money so paid having been mainly procured through temporary loans from business friends.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading FOR hours after his wife had sunk into the forgetfulness of sleep, Ellis lay awake, pondering over the ways and means by which he was to meet his engagements for the next day, which, exclusive of Carlton's demand, were in the neighbourhood of a thousand dollars.
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading During the previous two weeks, he had paid a good deal of money, but he was really but little better off therefor, the money so paid having been mainly procured through temporary loans from business friends.
ultimateadjectiveUS /ˈʌltəmət/
furthest or highest in degree or order; utmost or extreme
From this reading "And what if I do get over the difficult place?" was the desponding conclusion of his mind--"ultimate failure is inevitable, unless a great reduction can be made in expenses.
unlessconjunctionUS /ənˈles/
except if; if not
From this reading "And what if I do get over the difficult place?" was the desponding conclusion of his mind--"ultimate failure is inevitable, unless a great reduction can be made in expenses.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading FOR hours after his wife had sunk into the forgetfulness of sleep, Ellis lay awake, pondering over the ways and means by which he was to meet his engagements for the next day, which, exclusive of Carlton's demand, were in the neighbourhood of a thousand dollars.
waysnounUS /weɪz/
structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired
From this reading FOR hours after his wife had sunk into the forgetfulness of sleep, Ellis lay awake, pondering over the ways and means by which he was to meet his engagements for the next day, which, exclusive of Carlton's demand, were in the neighbourhood of a thousand dollars.
weeksnounUS /wiːks/
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading During the previous two weeks, he had paid a good deal of money, but he was really but little better off therefor, the money so paid having been mainly procured through temporary loans from business friends.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading FOR hours after his wife had sunk into the forgetfulness of sleep, Ellis lay awake, pondering over the ways and means by which he was to meet his engagements for the next day, which, exclusive of Carlton's demand, were in the neighbourhood of a thousand dollars.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "And what if I do get over the difficult place?" was the desponding conclusion of his mind--"ultimate failure is inevitable, unless a great reduction can be made in expenses.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading FOR hours after his wife had sunk into the forgetfulness of sleep, Ellis lay awake, pondering over the ways and means by which he was to meet his engagements for the next day, which, exclusive of Carlton's demand, were in the neighbourhood of a thousand dollars.
wifenounUS /waɪf/
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading FOR hours after his wife had sunk into the forgetfulness of sleep, Ellis lay awake, pondering over the ways and means by which he was to meet his engagements for the next day, which, exclusive of Carlton's demand, were in the neighbourhood of a thousand dollars.
