Chapter IV · Chapter 4

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

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the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading WHICH SHOWS THE EASIEST WAY TO MAKE A BUCKET-SHOP PAY Within three days, Wix, who was a curious blend of laziness and energy, had fitted up an office in a sample-room leading off the lobby of the Grand Hotel.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading WHICH SHOWS THE EASIEST WAY TO MAKE A BUCKET-SHOP PAY Within three days, Wix, who was a curious blend of laziness and energy, had fitted up an office in a sample-room leading off the lobby of the Grand Hotel.

give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading Over the name on the door he puzzled somewhat, and it was only his hatred for every component syllable of "Jonathan Reuben Wix" that caused the sign finally to appear as "La Salle Grain and Stock Brokerage Company."

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading Over the name on the door he puzzled somewhat, and it was only his hatred for every component syllable of "Jonathan Reuben Wix" that caused the sign finally to appear as "La Salle Grain and Stock Brokerage Company."

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The walls were freshly papered in deep red, a thick, red carpet was put upon the floor, a resplendent cashier's wicket and desk were installed, fine leather-padded chairs faced a neatly ruled blackboard; and the speculative element of Filmore walked right into its first real bucket-shop and made itself at home.

sheet of slate; for writing with chalk

From this reading The walls were freshly papered in deep red, a thick, red carpet was put upon the floor, a resplendent cashier's wicket and desk were installed, fine leather-padded chairs faced a neatly ruled blackboard; and the speculative element of Filmore walked right into its first real bucket-shop and made itself at home.

combine into one

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a stock broker's business; charges a fee to act as intermediary between buyer and seller

From this reading Over the name on the door he puzzled somewhat, and it was only his hatred for every component syllable of "Jonathan Reuben Wix" that caused the sign finally to appear as "La Salle Grain and Stock Brokerage Company."

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From this reading WHICH SHOWS THE EASIEST WAY TO MAKE A BUCKET-SHOP PAY Within three days, Wix, who was a curious blend of laziness and energy, had fitted up an office in a sample-room leading off the lobby of the Grand Hotel.

floor covering consisting of a piece of thick heavy fabric (usually with nap or pile)

From this reading The walls were freshly papered in deep red, a thick, red carpet was put upon the floor, a resplendent cashier's wicket and desk were installed, fine leather-padded chairs faced a neatly ruled blackboard; and the speculative element of Filmore walked right into its first real bucket-shop and made itself at home.

possessive form of “cashier” — an employee of a bank who receives and pays out money

From this reading The walls were freshly papered in deep red, a thick, red carpet was put upon the floor, a resplendent cashier's wicket and desk were installed, fine leather-padded chairs faced a neatly ruled blackboard; and the speculative element of Filmore walked right into its first real bucket-shop and made itself at home.

past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally

From this reading Over the name on the door he puzzled somewhat, and it was only his hatred for every component syllable of "Jonathan Reuben Wix" that caused the sign finally to appear as "La Salle Grain and Stock Brokerage Company."

plural of “chair” — a seat for one person, with a support for the back

From this reading The walls were freshly papered in deep red, a thick, red carpet was put upon the floor, a resplendent cashier's wicket and desk were installed, fine leather-padded chairs faced a neatly ruled blackboard; and the speculative element of Filmore walked right into its first real bucket-shop and made itself at home.

an institution created to conduct business

From this reading Over the name on the door he puzzled somewhat, and it was only his hatred for every component syllable of "Jonathan Reuben Wix" that caused the sign finally to appear as "La Salle Grain and Stock Brokerage Company."

an abstract part of something

From this reading Over the name on the door he puzzled somewhat, and it was only his hatred for every component syllable of "Jonathan Reuben Wix" that caused the sign finally to appear as "La Salle Grain and Stock Brokerage Company."

beyond or deviating from the usual or expected

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the time during which someone's life continues

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relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply

From this reading The walls were freshly papered in deep red, a thick, red carpet was put upon the floor, a resplendent cashier's wicket and desk were installed, fine leather-padded chairs faced a neatly ruled blackboard; and the speculative element of Filmore walked right into its first real bucket-shop and made itself at home.

a piece of furniture with a writing surface and usually drawers or other compartments

From this reading The walls were freshly papered in deep red, a thick, red carpet was put upon the floor, a resplendent cashier's wicket and desk were installed, fine leather-padded chairs faced a neatly ruled blackboard; and the speculative element of Filmore walked right into its first real bucket-shop and made itself at home.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading He did it so jovially.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading Over the name on the door he puzzled somewhat, and it was only his hatred for every component syllable of "Jonathan Reuben Wix" that caused the sign finally to appear as "La Salle Grain and Stock Brokerage Company."

superlative of “easy” — posing no difficulty; requiring little effort

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an abstract part of something

From this reading The walls were freshly papered in deep red, a thick, red carpet was put upon the floor, a resplendent cashier's wicket and desk were installed, fine leather-padded chairs faced a neatly ruled blackboard; and the speculative element of Filmore walked right into its first real bucket-shop and made itself at home.

(physics) a thermodynamic quantity equivalent to the capacity of a physical system to do work; the units of energy are joules or ergs

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all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading Over the name on the door he puzzled somewhat, and it was only his hatred for every component syllable of "Jonathan Reuben Wix" that caused the sign finally to appear as "La Salle Grain and Stock Brokerage Company."

having a face or facing especially of a specified kind or number; often used in combination

From this reading The walls were freshly papered in deep red, a thick, red carpet was put upon the floor, a resplendent cashier's wicket and desk were installed, fine leather-padded chairs faced a neatly ruled blackboard; and the speculative element of Filmore walked right into its first real bucket-shop and made itself at home.

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From this reading The walls were freshly papered in deep red, a thick, red carpet was put upon the floor, a resplendent cashier's wicket and desk were installed, fine leather-padded chairs faced a neatly ruled blackboard; and the speculative element of Filmore walked right into its first real bucket-shop and made itself at home.

after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay

From this reading Over the name on the door he puzzled somewhat, and it was only his hatred for every component syllable of "Jonathan Reuben Wix" that caused the sign finally to appear as "La Salle Grain and Stock Brokerage Company."

being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition

From this reading The walls were freshly papered in deep red, a thick, red carpet was put upon the floor, a resplendent cashier's wicket and desk were installed, fine leather-padded chairs faced a neatly ruled blackboard; and the speculative element of Filmore walked right into its first real bucket-shop and made itself at home.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading The walls were freshly papered in deep red, a thick, red carpet was put upon the floor, a resplendent cashier's wicket and desk were installed, fine leather-padded chairs faced a neatly ruled blackboard; and the speculative element of Filmore walked right into its first real bucket-shop and made itself at home.

being the right size and shape to fit as desired

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the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)

From this reading The walls were freshly papered in deep red, a thick, red carpet was put upon the floor, a resplendent cashier's wicket and desk were installed, fine leather-padded chairs faced a neatly ruled blackboard; and the speculative element of Filmore walked right into its first real bucket-shop and made itself at home.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Over the name on the door he puzzled somewhat, and it was only his hatred for every component syllable of "Jonathan Reuben Wix" that caused the sign finally to appear as "La Salle Grain and Stock Brokerage Company."

very recently

From this reading The walls were freshly papered in deep red, a thick, red carpet was put upon the floor, a resplendent cashier's wicket and desk were installed, fine leather-padded chairs faced a neatly ruled blackboard; and the speculative element of Filmore walked right into its first real bucket-shop and made itself at home.

a relatively small granular particle of a substance

From this reading Over the name on the door he puzzled somewhat, and it was only his hatred for every component syllable of "Jonathan Reuben Wix" that caused the sign finally to appear as "La Salle Grain and Stock Brokerage Company."

of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope

From this reading WHICH SHOWS THE EASIEST WAY TO MAKE A BUCKET-SHOP PAY Within three days, Wix, who was a curious blend of laziness and energy, had fitted up an office in a sample-room leading off the lobby of the Grand Hotel.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading WHICH SHOWS THE EASIEST WAY TO MAKE A BUCKET-SHOP PAY Within three days, Wix, who was a curious blend of laziness and energy, had fitted up an office in a sample-room leading off the lobby of the Grand Hotel.

the emotion of intense dislike; a feeling of dislike so strong that it demands action

From this reading Over the name on the door he puzzled somewhat, and it was only his hatred for every component syllable of "Jonathan Reuben Wix" that caused the sign finally to appear as "La Salle Grain and Stock Brokerage Company."

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading It was a positive pleasure to lose money there, and it was a joy to have young Wix take it.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Over the name on the door he puzzled somewhat, and it was only his hatred for every component syllable of "Jonathan Reuben Wix" that caused the sign finally to appear as "La Salle Grain and Stock Brokerage Company."

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading Over the name on the door he puzzled somewhat, and it was only his hatred for every component syllable of "Jonathan Reuben Wix" that caused the sign finally to appear as "La Salle Grain and Stock Brokerage Company."

where you live at a particular time

From this reading The walls were freshly papered in deep red, a thick, red carpet was put upon the floor, a resplendent cashier's wicket and desk were installed, fine leather-padded chairs faced a neatly ruled blackboard; and the speculative element of Filmore walked right into its first real bucket-shop and made itself at home.

a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services

From this reading WHICH SHOWS THE EASIEST WAY TO MAKE A BUCKET-SHOP PAY Within three days, Wix, who was a curious blend of laziness and energy, had fitted up an office in a sample-room leading off the lobby of the Grand Hotel.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading WHICH SHOWS THE EASIEST WAY TO MAKE A BUCKET-SHOP PAY Within three days, Wix, who was a curious blend of laziness and energy, had fitted up an office in a sample-room leading off the lobby of the Grand Hotel.

inflected form of “instal” — set up for use

From this reading The walls were freshly papered in deep red, a thick, red carpet was put upon the floor, a resplendent cashier's wicket and desk were installed, fine leather-padded chairs faced a neatly ruled blackboard; and the speculative element of Filmore walked right into its first real bucket-shop and made itself at home.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading The walls were freshly papered in deep red, a thick, red carpet was put upon the floor, a resplendent cashier's wicket and desk were installed, fine leather-padded chairs faced a neatly ruled blackboard; and the speculative element of Filmore walked right into its first real bucket-shop and made itself at home.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Over the name on the door he puzzled somewhat, and it was only his hatred for every component syllable of "Jonathan Reuben Wix" that caused the sign finally to appear as "La Salle Grain and Stock Brokerage Company."

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading The walls were freshly papered in deep red, a thick, red carpet was put upon the floor, a resplendent cashier's wicket and desk were installed, fine leather-padded chairs faced a neatly ruled blackboard; and the speculative element of Filmore walked right into its first real bucket-shop and made itself at home.

used when the thing doing the action is also its object

From this reading The walls were freshly papered in deep red, a thick, red carpet was put upon the floor, a resplendent cashier's wicket and desk were installed, fine leather-padded chairs faced a neatly ruled blackboard; and the speculative element of Filmore walked right into its first real bucket-shop and made itself at home.

red late-ripening apple; primarily eaten raw

From this reading Over the name on the door he puzzled somewhat, and it was only his hatred for every component syllable of "Jonathan Reuben Wix" that caused the sign finally to appear as "La Salle Grain and Stock Brokerage Company."

in a jovial manner

From this reading He did it so jovially.

the emotion of great happiness

From this reading It was a positive pleasure to lose money there, and it was a joy to have young Wix take it.

a white soft metallic element that tarnishes readily; occurs in rare earth minerals and is usually classified as a rare earth

From this reading Over the name on the door he puzzled somewhat, and it was only his hatred for every component syllable of "Jonathan Reuben Wix" that caused the sign finally to appear as "La Salle Grain and Stock Brokerage Company."

inactivity resulting from a dislike of work

From this reading WHICH SHOWS THE EASIEST WAY TO MAKE A BUCKET-SHOP PAY Within three days, Wix, who was a curious blend of laziness and energy, had fitted up an office in a sample-room leading off the lobby of the Grand Hotel.

indicating the most important performer or role

From this reading WHICH SHOWS THE EASIEST WAY TO MAKE A BUCKET-SHOP PAY Within three days, Wix, who was a curious blend of laziness and energy, had fitted up an office in a sample-room leading off the lobby of the Grand Hotel.

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From this reading The walls were freshly papered in deep red, a thick, red carpet was put upon the floor, a resplendent cashier's wicket and desk were installed, fine leather-padded chairs faced a neatly ruled blackboard; and the speculative element of Filmore walked right into its first real bucket-shop and made itself at home.

a large entrance or reception room or area

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fail to keep or to maintain; cease to have, either physically or in an abstract sense

From this reading It was a positive pleasure to lose money there, and it was a joy to have young Wix take it.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading The walls were freshly papered in deep red, a thick, red carpet was put upon the floor, a resplendent cashier's wicket and desk were installed, fine leather-padded chairs faced a neatly ruled blackboard; and the speculative element of Filmore walked right into its first real bucket-shop and made itself at home.

engage in

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the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender

From this reading It was a positive pleasure to lose money there, and it was a joy to have young Wix take it.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Over the name on the door he puzzled somewhat, and it was only his hatred for every component syllable of "Jonathan Reuben Wix" that caused the sign finally to appear as "La Salle Grain and Stock Brokerage Company."

with neatness

From this reading The walls were freshly papered in deep red, a thick, red carpet was put upon the floor, a resplendent cashier's wicket and desk were installed, fine leather-padded chairs faced a neatly ruled blackboard; and the speculative element of Filmore walked right into its first real bucket-shop and made itself at home.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading WHICH SHOWS THE EASIEST WAY TO MAKE A BUCKET-SHOP PAY Within three days, Wix, who was a curious blend of laziness and energy, had fitted up an office in a sample-room leading off the lobby of the Grand Hotel.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

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place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

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touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Over the name on the door he puzzled somewhat, and it was only his hatred for every component syllable of "Jonathan Reuben Wix" that caused the sign finally to appear as "La Salle Grain and Stock Brokerage Company."

and nothing more

From this reading Over the name on the door he puzzled somewhat, and it was only his hatred for every component syllable of "Jonathan Reuben Wix" that caused the sign finally to appear as "La Salle Grain and Stock Brokerage Company."

above and across; more than

From this reading Over the name on the door he puzzled somewhat, and it was only his hatred for every component syllable of "Jonathan Reuben Wix" that caused the sign finally to appear as "La Salle Grain and Stock Brokerage Company."

past form of “paper” — cover with paper

From this reading The walls were freshly papered in deep red, a thick, red carpet was put upon the floor, a resplendent cashier's wicket and desk were installed, fine leather-padded chairs faced a neatly ruled blackboard; and the speculative element of Filmore walked right into its first real bucket-shop and made itself at home.

give money, usually in exchange for goods or services

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a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience

From this reading It was a positive pleasure to lose money there, and it was a joy to have young Wix take it.

characterized by or displaying affirmation or acceptance or certainty etc.

From this reading It was a positive pleasure to lose money there, and it was a joy to have young Wix take it.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading The walls were freshly papered in deep red, a thick, red carpet was put upon the floor, a resplendent cashier's wicket and desk were installed, fine leather-padded chairs faced a neatly ruled blackboard; and the speculative element of Filmore walked right into its first real bucket-shop and made itself at home.

filled with bewilderment

From this reading Over the name on the door he puzzled somewhat, and it was only his hatred for every component syllable of "Jonathan Reuben Wix" that caused the sign finally to appear as "La Salle Grain and Stock Brokerage Company."

being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory

From this reading The walls were freshly papered in deep red, a thick, red carpet was put upon the floor, a resplendent cashier's wicket and desk were installed, fine leather-padded chairs faced a neatly ruled blackboard; and the speculative element of Filmore walked right into its first real bucket-shop and made itself at home.

red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood

From this reading The walls were freshly papered in deep red, a thick, red carpet was put upon the floor, a resplendent cashier's wicket and desk were installed, fine leather-padded chairs faced a neatly ruled blackboard; and the speculative element of Filmore walked right into its first real bucket-shop and made itself at home.

having great beauty and splendor

From this reading The walls were freshly papered in deep red, a thick, red carpet was put upon the floor, a resplendent cashier's wicket and desk were installed, fine leather-padded chairs faced a neatly ruled blackboard; and the speculative element of Filmore walked right into its first real bucket-shop and made itself at home.

(Old Testment) a son of Jacob and forefather of one of the tribes of Israel

From this reading Over the name on the door he puzzled somewhat, and it was only his hatred for every component syllable of "Jonathan Reuben Wix" that caused the sign finally to appear as "La Salle Grain and Stock Brokerage Company."

precisely, exactly

From this reading The walls were freshly papered in deep red, a thick, red carpet was put upon the floor, a resplendent cashier's wicket and desk were installed, fine leather-padded chairs faced a neatly ruled blackboard; and the speculative element of Filmore walked right into its first real bucket-shop and made itself at home.

subject to a ruling authority

From this reading The walls were freshly papered in deep red, a thick, red carpet was put upon the floor, a resplendent cashier's wicket and desk were installed, fine leather-padded chairs faced a neatly ruled blackboard; and the speculative element of Filmore walked right into its first real bucket-shop and made itself at home.

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From this reading Over the name on the door he puzzled somewhat, and it was only his hatred for every component syllable of "Jonathan Reuben Wix" that caused the sign finally to appear as "La Salle Grain and Stock Brokerage Company."

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading WHICH SHOWS THE EASIEST WAY TO MAKE A BUCKET-SHOP PAY Within three days, Wix, who was a curious blend of laziness and energy, had fitted up an office in a sample-room leading off the lobby of the Grand Hotel.

plural of “show” — the act of publicly exhibiting or entertaining

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a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)

From this reading Over the name on the door he puzzled somewhat, and it was only his hatred for every component syllable of "Jonathan Reuben Wix" that caused the sign finally to appear as "La Salle Grain and Stock Brokerage Company."

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading He did it so jovially.

to a small degree or extent

From this reading Over the name on the door he puzzled somewhat, and it was only his hatred for every component syllable of "Jonathan Reuben Wix" that caused the sign finally to appear as "La Salle Grain and Stock Brokerage Company."

not financially safe or secure

From this reading The walls were freshly papered in deep red, a thick, red carpet was put upon the floor, a resplendent cashier's wicket and desk were installed, fine leather-padded chairs faced a neatly ruled blackboard; and the speculative element of Filmore walked right into its first real bucket-shop and made itself at home.

the capital raised by a corporation through the issue of shares entitling holders to an ownership interest

From this reading Over the name on the door he puzzled somewhat, and it was only his hatred for every component syllable of "Jonathan Reuben Wix" that caused the sign finally to appear as "La Salle Grain and Stock Brokerage Company."

a unit of spoken language larger than a phoneme

From this reading Over the name on the door he puzzled somewhat, and it was only his hatred for every component syllable of "Jonathan Reuben Wix" that caused the sign finally to appear as "La Salle Grain and Stock Brokerage Company."

carry out

From this reading It was a positive pleasure to lose money there, and it was a joy to have young Wix take it.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Over the name on the door he puzzled somewhat, and it was only his hatred for every component syllable of "Jonathan Reuben Wix" that caused the sign finally to appear as "La Salle Grain and Stock Brokerage Company."

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

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in or at that place or location

From this reading It was a positive pleasure to lose money there, and it was a joy to have young Wix take it.

not thin; of a specific thickness or of relatively great extent from one surface to the opposite usually in the smallest of the three solid dimensions

From this reading The walls were freshly papered in deep red, a thick, red carpet was put upon the floor, a resplendent cashier's wicket and desk were installed, fine leather-padded chairs faced a neatly ruled blackboard; and the speculative element of Filmore walked right into its first real bucket-shop and made itself at home.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

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used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

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being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading WHICH SHOWS THE EASIEST WAY TO MAKE A BUCKET-SHOP PAY Within three days, Wix, who was a curious blend of laziness and energy, had fitted up an office in a sample-room leading off the lobby of the Grand Hotel.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading The walls were freshly papered in deep red, a thick, red carpet was put upon the floor, a resplendent cashier's wicket and desk were installed, fine leather-padded chairs faced a neatly ruled blackboard; and the speculative element of Filmore walked right into its first real bucket-shop and made itself at home.

past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps

From this reading The walls were freshly papered in deep red, a thick, red carpet was put upon the floor, a resplendent cashier's wicket and desk were installed, fine leather-padded chairs faced a neatly ruled blackboard; and the speculative element of Filmore walked right into its first real bucket-shop and made itself at home.

plural of “wall” — an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure

From this reading The walls were freshly papered in deep red, a thick, red carpet was put upon the floor, a resplendent cashier's wicket and desk were installed, fine leather-padded chairs faced a neatly ruled blackboard; and the speculative element of Filmore walked right into its first real bucket-shop and made itself at home.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

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how something is done or how it happens

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the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading The walls were freshly papered in deep red, a thick, red carpet was put upon the floor, a resplendent cashier's wicket and desk were installed, fine leather-padded chairs faced a neatly ruled blackboard; and the speculative element of Filmore walked right into its first real bucket-shop and made itself at home.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

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which person or people

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cricket equipment consisting of a set of three stumps topped by crosspieces; used in playing cricket

From this reading The walls were freshly papered in deep red, a thick, red carpet was put upon the floor, a resplendent cashier's wicket and desk were installed, fine leather-padded chairs faced a neatly ruled blackboard; and the speculative element of Filmore walked right into its first real bucket-shop and made itself at home.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading WHICH SHOWS THE EASIEST WAY TO MAKE A BUCKET-SHOP PAY Within three days, Wix, who was a curious blend of laziness and energy, had fitted up an office in a sample-room leading off the lobby of the Grand Hotel.

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From this reading WHICH SHOWS THE EASIEST WAY TO MAKE A BUCKET-SHOP PAY Within three days, Wix, who was a curious blend of laziness and energy, had fitted up an office in a sample-room leading off the lobby of the Grand Hotel.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading It was a positive pleasure to lose money there, and it was a joy to have young Wix take it.