used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE next day I returned to the warehouse, and with great formality drew samples from both ends of the barrel into small manila envelopes and, as anticipated, this resulted in quite a talk with the owner of the place, whom I interrogated closely, for I wanted to learn just what kind of a business he was doing, although it seemed legitimate enough.
acuteadjectiveUS /əˈkjuːt/
having or experiencing a rapid onset and short but severe course
From this reading The big interrogation point was up on everything at that time, owing to the acute stage of the war.
speak to
From this reading But how did it get there without an address marking?
in spite of the fact that
From this reading THE next day I returned to the warehouse, and with great formality drew samples from both ends of the barrel into small manila envelopes and, as anticipated, this resulted in quite a talk with the owner of the place, whom I interrogated closely, for I wanted to learn just what kind of a business he was doing, although it seemed legitimate enough.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading But how did it get there without an address marking?
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE next day I returned to the warehouse, and with great formality drew samples from both ends of the barrel into small manila envelopes and, as anticipated, this resulted in quite a talk with the owner of the place, whom I interrogated closely, for I wanted to learn just what kind of a business he was doing, although it seemed legitimate enough.
anticipatedadjectiveUS /ænˈtɪsəpeɪtɪd/
expected hopefully
From this reading THE next day I returned to the warehouse, and with great formality drew samples from both ends of the barrel into small manila envelopes and, as anticipated, this resulted in quite a talk with the owner of the place, whom I interrogated closely, for I wanted to learn just what kind of a business he was doing, although it seemed legitimate enough.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE next day I returned to the warehouse, and with great formality drew samples from both ends of the barrel into small manila envelopes and, as anticipated, this resulted in quite a talk with the owner of the place, whom I interrogated closely, for I wanted to learn just what kind of a business he was doing, although it seemed legitimate enough.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The big interrogation point was up on everything at that time, owing to the acute stage of the war.
barrelnounUS /ˈbærəl/
a tube through which a bullet travels when a gun is fired
From this reading THE next day I returned to the warehouse, and with great formality drew samples from both ends of the barrel into small manila envelopes and, as anticipated, this resulted in quite a talk with the owner of the place, whom I interrogated closely, for I wanted to learn just what kind of a business he was doing, although it seemed legitimate enough.
a long seat for more than one person
From this reading The presumption was that some frugal machinist had saved his bench filings until he had a barrel full and sold it as junk.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The big interrogation point was up on everything at that time, owing to the acute stage of the war.
the two together, not just one
From this reading THE next day I returned to the warehouse, and with great formality drew samples from both ends of the barrel into small manila envelopes and, as anticipated, this resulted in quite a talk with the owner of the place, whom I interrogated closely, for I wanted to learn just what kind of a business he was doing, although it seemed legitimate enough.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading THE next day I returned to the warehouse, and with great formality drew samples from both ends of the barrel into small manila envelopes and, as anticipated, this resulted in quite a talk with the owner of the place, whom I interrogated closely, for I wanted to learn just what kind of a business he was doing, although it seemed legitimate enough.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But how did it get there without an address marking?
in a close relation or position in time or space
From this reading THE next day I returned to the warehouse, and with great formality drew samples from both ends of the barrel into small manila envelopes and, as anticipated, this resulted in quite a talk with the owner of the place, whom I interrogated closely, for I wanted to learn just what kind of a business he was doing, although it seemed legitimate enough.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading THE next day I returned to the warehouse, and with great formality drew samples from both ends of the barrel into small manila envelopes and, as anticipated, this resulted in quite a talk with the owner of the place, whom I interrogated closely, for I wanted to learn just what kind of a business he was doing, although it seemed legitimate enough.
DepartmentnounUS /dɪˈpɑːrtmənt/
a specialized division of a large organization
From this reading The Department said it was worth seven dollars to get that information, and I intended to return Hiram's money.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading But how did it get there without an address marking?
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading THE next day I returned to the warehouse, and with great formality drew samples from both ends of the barrel into small manila envelopes and, as anticipated, this resulted in quite a talk with the owner of the place, whom I interrogated closely, for I wanted to learn just what kind of a business he was doing, although it seemed legitimate enough.
plural of “dollar” — the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 cents
From this reading The Department said it was worth seven dollars to get that information, and I intended to return Hiram's money.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading THE next day I returned to the warehouse, and with great formality drew samples from both ends of the barrel into small manila envelopes and, as anticipated, this resulted in quite a talk with the owner of the place, whom I interrogated closely, for I wanted to learn just what kind of a business he was doing, although it seemed legitimate enough.
plural of “end” — either extremity of something that has length
From this reading THE next day I returned to the warehouse, and with great formality drew samples from both ends of the barrel into small manila envelopes and, as anticipated, this resulted in quite a talk with the owner of the place, whom I interrogated closely, for I wanted to learn just what kind of a business he was doing, although it seemed legitimate enough.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading THE next day I returned to the warehouse, and with great formality drew samples from both ends of the barrel into small manila envelopes and, as anticipated, this resulted in quite a talk with the owner of the place, whom I interrogated closely, for I wanted to learn just what kind of a business he was doing, although it seemed legitimate enough.
envelopesnounUS /ˈenvəloʊps/
plural of “envelope” — a flat (usually rectangular) container for a letter, thin package, etc.
From this reading THE next day I returned to the warehouse, and with great formality drew samples from both ends of the barrel into small manila envelopes and, as anticipated, this resulted in quite a talk with the owner of the place, whom I interrogated closely, for I wanted to learn just what kind of a business he was doing, although it seemed legitimate enough.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading The big interrogation point was up on everything at that time, owing to the acute stage of the war.
filingsnounUS /ˈfaɪlɪŋz/
plural of “filing” — the entering of a legal document into the public record
From this reading The presumption was that some frugal machinist had saved his bench filings until he had a barrel full and sold it as junk.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE next day I returned to the warehouse, and with great formality drew samples from both ends of the barrel into small manila envelopes and, as anticipated, this resulted in quite a talk with the owner of the place, whom I interrogated closely, for I wanted to learn just what kind of a business he was doing, although it seemed legitimate enough.
formalitynounUS /fɔːrˈmæləti/
a requirement of etiquette or custom
From this reading THE next day I returned to the warehouse, and with great formality drew samples from both ends of the barrel into small manila envelopes and, as anticipated, this resulted in quite a talk with the owner of the place, whom I interrogated closely, for I wanted to learn just what kind of a business he was doing, although it seemed legitimate enough.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading THE next day I returned to the warehouse, and with great formality drew samples from both ends of the barrel into small manila envelopes and, as anticipated, this resulted in quite a talk with the owner of the place, whom I interrogated closely, for I wanted to learn just what kind of a business he was doing, although it seemed legitimate enough.
frugaladjectiveUS /ˈfruːɡəl/
avoiding waste
From this reading The presumption was that some frugal machinist had saved his bench filings until he had a barrel full and sold it as junk.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading The presumption was that some frugal machinist had saved his bench filings until he had a barrel full and sold it as junk.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading The Department said it was worth seven dollars to get that information, and I intended to return Hiram's money.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading THE next day I returned to the warehouse, and with great formality drew samples from both ends of the barrel into small manila envelopes and, as anticipated, this resulted in quite a talk with the owner of the place, whom I interrogated closely, for I wanted to learn just what kind of a business he was doing, although it seemed legitimate enough.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The presumption was that some frugal machinist had saved his bench filings until he had a barrel full and sold it as junk.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE next day I returned to the warehouse, and with great formality drew samples from both ends of the barrel into small manila envelopes and, as anticipated, this resulted in quite a talk with the owner of the place, whom I interrogated closely, for I wanted to learn just what kind of a business he was doing, although it seemed legitimate enough.
Hiram's
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From this reading The Department said it was worth seven dollars to get that information, and I intended to return Hiram's money.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The presumption was that some frugal machinist had saved his bench filings until he had a barrel full and sold it as junk.
how
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From this reading But how did it get there without an address marking?
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading THE next day I returned to the warehouse, and with great formality drew samples from both ends of the barrel into small manila envelopes and, as anticipated, this resulted in quite a talk with the owner of the place, whom I interrogated closely, for I wanted to learn just what kind of a business he was doing, although it seemed legitimate enough.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE next day I returned to the warehouse, and with great formality drew samples from both ends of the barrel into small manila envelopes and, as anticipated, this resulted in quite a talk with the owner of the place, whom I interrogated closely, for I wanted to learn just what kind of a business he was doing, although it seemed legitimate enough.
a message received and understood
From this reading The Department said it was worth seven dollars to get that information, and I intended to return Hiram's money.
resulting from one's intentions
From this reading The Department said it was worth seven dollars to get that information, and I intended to return Hiram's money.
interrogatedverbUS /ˌɪnˈterəɡeɪtɪd/
past form of “interrogate” — transmit (a signal) for setting off an appropriate response, as in telecommunication
From this reading THE next day I returned to the warehouse, and with great formality drew samples from both ends of the barrel into small manila envelopes and, as anticipated, this resulted in quite a talk with the owner of the place, whom I interrogated closely, for I wanted to learn just what kind of a business he was doing, although it seemed legitimate enough.
interrogationnounUS /ɪnˌter.əˈɡeɪ.ʃən/
The formal questioning of a suspect by police detectives or magistrates.
From this reading The big interrogation point was up on everything at that time, owing to the acute stage of the war.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading THE next day I returned to the warehouse, and with great formality drew samples from both ends of the barrel into small manila envelopes and, as anticipated, this resulted in quite a talk with the owner of the place, whom I interrogated closely, for I wanted to learn just what kind of a business he was doing, although it seemed legitimate enough.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE next day I returned to the warehouse, and with great formality drew samples from both ends of the barrel into small manila envelopes and, as anticipated, this resulted in quite a talk with the owner of the place, whom I interrogated closely, for I wanted to learn just what kind of a business he was doing, although it seemed legitimate enough.
junknounUS /dʒʌŋk/
the remains of something that has been destroyed or broken up
From this reading The presumption was that some frugal machinist had saved his bench filings until he had a barrel full and sold it as junk.
and nothing more
From this reading THE next day I returned to the warehouse, and with great formality drew samples from both ends of the barrel into small manila envelopes and, as anticipated, this resulted in quite a talk with the owner of the place, whom I interrogated closely, for I wanted to learn just what kind of a business he was doing, although it seemed legitimate enough.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading THE next day I returned to the warehouse, and with great formality drew samples from both ends of the barrel into small manila envelopes and, as anticipated, this resulted in quite a talk with the owner of the place, whom I interrogated closely, for I wanted to learn just what kind of a business he was doing, although it seemed legitimate enough.
gain knowledge or skills
From this reading THE next day I returned to the warehouse, and with great formality drew samples from both ends of the barrel into small manila envelopes and, as anticipated, this resulted in quite a talk with the owner of the place, whom I interrogated closely, for I wanted to learn just what kind of a business he was doing, although it seemed legitimate enough.
legitimateadjectiveUS /ləˈdʒɪtəmət/
of marriages and offspring; recognized as lawful
From this reading THE next day I returned to the warehouse, and with great formality drew samples from both ends of the barrel into small manila envelopes and, as anticipated, this resulted in quite a talk with the owner of the place, whom I interrogated closely, for I wanted to learn just what kind of a business he was doing, although it seemed legitimate enough.
machinistnounUS /məˈʃiːnəst/
a craftsman skilled in operating machine tools
From this reading The presumption was that some frugal machinist had saved his bench filings until he had a barrel full and sold it as junk.
manilanounUS /məˈnɪlə/
a strong paper or thin cardboard with a smooth light brown finish made from e.g. Manila hemp
From this reading THE next day I returned to the warehouse, and with great formality drew samples from both ends of the barrel into small manila envelopes and, as anticipated, this resulted in quite a talk with the owner of the place, whom I interrogated closely, for I wanted to learn just what kind of a business he was doing, although it seemed legitimate enough.
markingnounUS /ˈmɑːrkɪŋ/
a distinguishing symbol
From this reading But how did it get there without an address marking?
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading The Department said it was worth seven dollars to get that information, and I intended to return Hiram's money.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading THE next day I returned to the warehouse, and with great formality drew samples from both ends of the barrel into small manila envelopes and, as anticipated, this resulted in quite a talk with the owner of the place, whom I interrogated closely, for I wanted to learn just what kind of a business he was doing, although it seemed legitimate enough.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE next day I returned to the warehouse, and with great formality drew samples from both ends of the barrel into small manila envelopes and, as anticipated, this resulted in quite a talk with the owner of the place, whom I interrogated closely, for I wanted to learn just what kind of a business he was doing, although it seemed legitimate enough.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The big interrogation point was up on everything at that time, owing to the acute stage of the war.
owingadjectiveUS /ˈoʊɪŋ/
owed as a debt
From this reading The big interrogation point was up on everything at that time, owing to the acute stage of the war.
(law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business
From this reading THE next day I returned to the warehouse, and with great formality drew samples from both ends of the barrel into small manila envelopes and, as anticipated, this resulted in quite a talk with the owner of the place, whom I interrogated closely, for I wanted to learn just what kind of a business he was doing, although it seemed legitimate enough.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading THE next day I returned to the warehouse, and with great formality drew samples from both ends of the barrel into small manila envelopes and, as anticipated, this resulted in quite a talk with the owner of the place, whom I interrogated closely, for I wanted to learn just what kind of a business he was doing, although it seemed legitimate enough.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading The big interrogation point was up on everything at that time, owing to the acute stage of the war.
presumptionnounUS /prɪˈzʌmpʃən/
an assumption that is taken for granted
From this reading The presumption was that some frugal machinist had saved his bench filings until he had a barrel full and sold it as junk.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading THE next day I returned to the warehouse, and with great formality drew samples from both ends of the barrel into small manila envelopes and, as anticipated, this resulted in quite a talk with the owner of the place, whom I interrogated closely, for I wanted to learn just what kind of a business he was doing, although it seemed legitimate enough.
resultedverbUS /rɪˈzʌltɪd/
past form of “result” — issue or terminate (in a specified way, state, etc.); end
From this reading THE next day I returned to the warehouse, and with great formality drew samples from both ends of the barrel into small manila envelopes and, as anticipated, this resulted in quite a talk with the owner of the place, whom I interrogated closely, for I wanted to learn just what kind of a business he was doing, although it seemed legitimate enough.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading The Department said it was worth seven dollars to get that information, and I intended to return Hiram's money.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading THE next day I returned to the warehouse, and with great formality drew samples from both ends of the barrel into small manila envelopes and, as anticipated, this resulted in quite a talk with the owner of the place, whom I interrogated closely, for I wanted to learn just what kind of a business he was doing, although it seemed legitimate enough.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading The Department said it was worth seven dollars to get that information, and I intended to return Hiram's money.
samplesnounUS /ˈsæmpəlz/
plural of “sample” — a small part of something intended as representative of the whole
From this reading THE next day I returned to the warehouse, and with great formality drew samples from both ends of the barrel into small manila envelopes and, as anticipated, this resulted in quite a talk with the owner of the place, whom I interrogated closely, for I wanted to learn just what kind of a business he was doing, although it seemed legitimate enough.
rescued; especially from the power and consequences of sin
From this reading The presumption was that some frugal machinist had saved his bench filings until he had a barrel full and sold it as junk.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading THE next day I returned to the warehouse, and with great formality drew samples from both ends of the barrel into small manila envelopes and, as anticipated, this resulted in quite a talk with the owner of the place, whom I interrogated closely, for I wanted to learn just what kind of a business he was doing, although it seemed legitimate enough.
the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one
From this reading The Department said it was worth seven dollars to get that information, and I intended to return Hiram's money.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading THE next day I returned to the warehouse, and with great formality drew samples from both ends of the barrel into small manila envelopes and, as anticipated, this resulted in quite a talk with the owner of the place, whom I interrogated closely, for I wanted to learn just what kind of a business he was doing, although it seemed legitimate enough.
disposed of to a purchaser
From this reading The presumption was that some frugal machinist had saved his bench filings until he had a barrel full and sold it as junk.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading The presumption was that some frugal machinist had saved his bench filings until he had a barrel full and sold it as junk.
any distinct time period in a sequence of events
From this reading The big interrogation point was up on everything at that time, owing to the acute stage of the war.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading THE next day I returned to the warehouse, and with great formality drew samples from both ends of the barrel into small manila envelopes and, as anticipated, this resulted in quite a talk with the owner of the place, whom I interrogated closely, for I wanted to learn just what kind of a business he was doing, although it seemed legitimate enough.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The Department said it was worth seven dollars to get that information, and I intended to return Hiram's money.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE next day I returned to the warehouse, and with great formality drew samples from both ends of the barrel into small manila envelopes and, as anticipated, this resulted in quite a talk with the owner of the place, whom I interrogated closely, for I wanted to learn just what kind of a business he was doing, although it seemed legitimate enough.
in or at that place or location
From this reading But how did it get there without an address marking?
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading THE next day I returned to the warehouse, and with great formality drew samples from both ends of the barrel into small manila envelopes and, as anticipated, this resulted in quite a talk with the owner of the place, whom I interrogated closely, for I wanted to learn just what kind of a business he was doing, although it seemed legitimate enough.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The big interrogation point was up on everything at that time, owing to the acute stage of the war.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE next day I returned to the warehouse, and with great formality drew samples from both ends of the barrel into small manila envelopes and, as anticipated, this resulted in quite a talk with the owner of the place, whom I interrogated closely, for I wanted to learn just what kind of a business he was doing, although it seemed legitimate enough.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading The presumption was that some frugal machinist had saved his bench filings until he had a barrel full and sold it as junk.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The big interrogation point was up on everything at that time, owing to the acute stage of the war.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading THE next day I returned to the warehouse, and with great formality drew samples from both ends of the barrel into small manila envelopes and, as anticipated, this resulted in quite a talk with the owner of the place, whom I interrogated closely, for I wanted to learn just what kind of a business he was doing, although it seemed legitimate enough.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading The big interrogation point was up on everything at that time, owing to the acute stage of the war.
warehousenounUS /ˈwerhaʊs/
a storehouse for goods and merchandise
From this reading THE next day I returned to the warehouse, and with great formality drew samples from both ends of the barrel into small manila envelopes and, as anticipated, this resulted in quite a talk with the owner of the place, whom I interrogated closely, for I wanted to learn just what kind of a business he was doing, although it seemed legitimate enough.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE next day I returned to the warehouse, and with great formality drew samples from both ends of the barrel into small manila envelopes and, as anticipated, this resulted in quite a talk with the owner of the place, whom I interrogated closely, for I wanted to learn just what kind of a business he was doing, although it seemed legitimate enough.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading THE next day I returned to the warehouse, and with great formality drew samples from both ends of the barrel into small manila envelopes and, as anticipated, this resulted in quite a talk with the owner of the place, whom I interrogated closely, for I wanted to learn just what kind of a business he was doing, although it seemed legitimate enough.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading THE next day I returned to the warehouse, and with great formality drew samples from both ends of the barrel into small manila envelopes and, as anticipated, this resulted in quite a talk with the owner of the place, whom I interrogated closely, for I wanted to learn just what kind of a business he was doing, although it seemed legitimate enough.
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE next day I returned to the warehouse, and with great formality drew samples from both ends of the barrel into small manila envelopes and, as anticipated, this resulted in quite a talk with the owner of the place, whom I interrogated closely, for I wanted to learn just what kind of a business he was doing, although it seemed legitimate enough.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading But how did it get there without an address marking?
an indefinite quantity of something having a specified value
From this reading The Department said it was worth seven dollars to get that information, and I intended to return Hiram's money.
