Chapter XXII

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

From this reading On Sunday Wallingford, taking dinner with the Bubbles, unrolled a set of drawings, showing a beautiful Colonial residence which he proposed to build on vacant property he had that day bought, just east of Jonas Bubble's home.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading On the Saturday following Blackie Daw's departure all points had been brought together: the drainage operation had been completed; walls had been built about the three springs which supplied the swamp; the foundation of the studio had been completed, and all his workmen paid off and discharged; and the surplus of the Bubble Bank had reached approximately its high-water mark.

a record or narrative description of past events

From this reading Twice now he had checked out his entire account and borrowed nearly the face of his bank stock, on short time, against his mere note of hand, replacing the amounts quickly and at the same time depositing large sums, which he almost immediately checked out again.

anew

From this reading Twice now he had checked out his entire account and borrowed nearly the face of his bank stock, on short time, against his mere note of hand, replacing the amounts quickly and at the same time depositing large sums, which he almost immediately checked out again.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading Twice now he had checked out his entire account and borrowed nearly the face of his bank stock, on short time, against his mere note of hand, replacing the amounts quickly and at the same time depositing large sums, which he almost immediately checked out again.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading On the Saturday following Blackie Daw's departure all points had been brought together: the drainage operation had been completed; walls had been built about the three springs which supplied the swamp; the foundation of the studio had been completed, and all his workmen paid off and discharged; and the surplus of the Bubble Bank had reached approximately its high-water mark.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading IN WHICH J. RUFUS GIVES HIMSELF THE SURPRISE OF HIS LIFE Wallingford had kept his finger carefully upon the pulse of the Bubble Bank by apparently inconsequential conversations with President Bubble, and he knew its deposits and its surplus almost to the dollar.

plural of “amount” — a quantity of money

From this reading Twice now he had checked out his entire account and borrowed nearly the face of his bank stock, on short time, against his mere note of hand, replacing the amounts quickly and at the same time depositing large sums, which he almost immediately checked out again.

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

From this reading IN WHICH J. RUFUS GIVES HIMSELF THE SURPRISE OF HIS LIFE Wallingford had kept his finger carefully upon the pulse of the Bubble Bank by apparently inconsequential conversations with President Bubble, and he knew its deposits and its surplus almost to the dollar.

from appearances alone

From this reading IN WHICH J. RUFUS GIVES HIMSELF THE SURPRISE OF HIS LIFE Wallingford had kept his finger carefully upon the pulse of the Bubble Bank by apparently inconsequential conversations with President Bubble, and he knew its deposits and its surplus almost to the dollar.

established by authority; given authoritative approval

From this reading "Good!" approved Jonas with a clumsily bantering glance at his daughter, who colored deliciously.

(of quantities) imprecise but fairly close to correct

From this reading On the Saturday following Blackie Daw's departure all points had been brought together: the drainage operation had been completed; walls had been built about the three springs which supplied the swamp; the foundation of the studio had been completed, and all his workmen paid off and discharged; and the surplus of the Bubble Bank had reached approximately its high-water mark.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Twice now he had checked out his entire account and borrowed nearly the face of his bank stock, on short time, against his mere note of hand, replacing the amounts quickly and at the same time depositing large sums, which he almost immediately checked out again.

sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)

From this reading IN WHICH J. RUFUS GIVES HIMSELF THE SURPRISE OF HIS LIFE Wallingford had kept his finger carefully upon the pulse of the Bubble Bank by apparently inconsequential conversations with President Bubble, and he knew its deposits and its surplus almost to the dollar.

cleverly amusing in tone

From this reading "Good!" approved Jonas with a clumsily bantering glance at his daughter, who colored deliciously.

delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration

From this reading On Sunday Wallingford, taking dinner with the Bubbles, unrolled a set of drawings, showing a beautiful Colonial residence which he proposed to build on vacant property he had that day bought, just east of Jonas Bubble's home.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading On the Saturday following Blackie Daw's departure all points had been brought together: the drainage operation had been completed; walls had been built about the three springs which supplied the swamp; the foundation of the studio had been completed, and all his workmen paid off and discharged; and the surplus of the Bubble Bank had reached approximately its high-water mark.

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From this reading On the Saturday following Blackie Daw's departure all points had been brought together: the drainage operation had been completed; walls had been built about the three springs which supplied the swamp; the foundation of the studio had been completed, and all his workmen paid off and discharged; and the surplus of the Bubble Bank had reached approximately its high-water mark.

past form of “borrow” — get temporarily

From this reading Twice now he had checked out his entire account and borrowed nearly the face of his bank stock, on short time, against his mere note of hand, replacing the amounts quickly and at the same time depositing large sums, which he almost immediately checked out again.

inflected form of “buy” — obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction

From this reading On Sunday Wallingford, taking dinner with the Bubbles, unrolled a set of drawings, showing a beautiful Colonial residence which he proposed to build on vacant property he had that day bought, just east of Jonas Bubble's home.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading On the Saturday following Blackie Daw's departure all points had been brought together: the drainage operation had been completed; walls had been built about the three springs which supplied the swamp; the foundation of the studio had been completed, and all his workmen paid off and discharged; and the surplus of the Bubble Bank had reached approximately its high-water mark.

form, produce, or emit bubbles

From this reading IN WHICH J. RUFUS GIVES HIMSELF THE SURPRISE OF HIS LIFE Wallingford had kept his finger carefully upon the pulse of the Bubble Bank by apparently inconsequential conversations with President Bubble, and he knew its deposits and its surplus almost to the dollar.

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From this reading On Sunday Wallingford, taking dinner with the Bubbles, unrolled a set of drawings, showing a beautiful Colonial residence which he proposed to build on vacant property he had that day bought, just east of Jonas Bubble's home.

plural of “bubble” — a hollow globule of gas (e.g., air or carbon dioxide)

From this reading On Sunday Wallingford, taking dinner with the Bubbles, unrolled a set of drawings, showing a beautiful Colonial residence which he proposed to build on vacant property he had that day bought, just east of Jonas Bubble's home.

make by combining materials and parts

From this reading On Sunday Wallingford, taking dinner with the Bubbles, unrolled a set of drawings, showing a beautiful Colonial residence which he proposed to build on vacant property he had that day bought, just east of Jonas Bubble's home.

(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness

From this reading On the Saturday following Blackie Daw's departure all points had been brought together: the drainage operation had been completed; walls had been built about the three springs which supplied the swamp; the foundation of the studio had been completed, and all his workmen paid off and discharged; and the surplus of the Bubble Bank had reached approximately its high-water mark.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading IN WHICH J. RUFUS GIVES HIMSELF THE SURPRISE OF HIS LIFE Wallingford had kept his finger carefully upon the pulse of the Bubble Bank by apparently inconsequential conversations with President Bubble, and he knew its deposits and its surplus almost to the dollar.

taking care or paying attention

From this reading IN WHICH J. RUFUS GIVES HIMSELF THE SURPRISE OF HIS LIFE Wallingford had kept his finger carefully upon the pulse of the Bubble Bank by apparently inconsequential conversations with President Bubble, and he knew its deposits and its surplus almost to the dollar.

patterned with alternating squares of color

From this reading Twice now he had checked out his entire account and borrowed nearly the face of his bank stock, on short time, against his mere note of hand, replacing the amounts quickly and at the same time depositing large sums, which he almost immediately checked out again.

in a clumsy manner

From this reading "Good!" approved Jonas with a clumsily bantering glance at his daughter, who colored deliciously.

of or relating to or characteristic of or inhabiting a colony

From this reading On Sunday Wallingford, taking dinner with the Bubbles, unrolled a set of drawings, showing a beautiful Colonial residence which he proposed to build on vacant property he had that day bought, just east of Jonas Bubble's home.

having color or a certain color; sometimes used in combination

From this reading "Good!" approved Jonas with a clumsily bantering glance at his daughter, who colored deliciously.

successfully completed or brought to an end

From this reading On the Saturday following Blackie Daw's departure all points had been brought together: the drainage operation had been completed; walls had been built about the three springs which supplied the swamp; the foundation of the studio had been completed, and all his workmen paid off and discharged; and the surplus of the Bubble Bank had reached approximately its high-water mark.

plural of “conversation” — the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.

From this reading IN WHICH J. RUFUS GIVES HIMSELF THE SURPRISE OF HIS LIFE Wallingford had kept his finger carefully upon the pulse of the Bubble Bank by apparently inconsequential conversations with President Bubble, and he knew its deposits and its surplus almost to the dollar.

a female human offspring

From this reading "Good!" approved Jonas with a clumsily bantering glance at his daughter, who colored deliciously.

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

From this reading On the Saturday following Blackie Daw's departure all points had been brought together: the drainage operation had been completed; walls had been built about the three springs which supplied the swamp; the foundation of the studio had been completed, and all his workmen paid off and discharged; and the surplus of the Bubble Bank had reached approximately its high-water mark.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading On Sunday Wallingford, taking dinner with the Bubbles, unrolled a set of drawings, showing a beautiful Colonial residence which he proposed to build on vacant property he had that day bought, just east of Jonas Bubble's home.

in a very pleasurable manner

From this reading "Good!" approved Jonas with a clumsily bantering glance at his daughter, who colored deliciously.

the act of departing

From this reading On the Saturday following Blackie Daw's departure all points had been brought together: the drainage operation had been completed; walls had been built about the three springs which supplied the swamp; the foundation of the studio had been completed, and all his workmen paid off and discharged; and the surplus of the Bubble Bank had reached approximately its high-water mark.

-ing form of “deposit” — put, fix, force, or implant

From this reading Twice now he had checked out his entire account and borrowed nearly the face of his bank stock, on short time, against his mere note of hand, replacing the amounts quickly and at the same time depositing large sums, which he almost immediately checked out again.

plural of “deposit” — the phenomenon of sediment or gravel accumulating

From this reading IN WHICH J. RUFUS GIVES HIMSELF THE SURPRISE OF HIS LIFE Wallingford had kept his finger carefully upon the pulse of the Bubble Bank by apparently inconsequential conversations with President Bubble, and he knew its deposits and its surplus almost to the dollar.

the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday

From this reading On Sunday Wallingford, taking dinner with the Bubbles, unrolled a set of drawings, showing a beautiful Colonial residence which he proposed to build on vacant property he had that day bought, just east of Jonas Bubble's home.

having lost your job

From this reading On the Saturday following Blackie Daw's departure all points had been brought together: the drainage operation had been completed; walls had been built about the three springs which supplied the swamp; the foundation of the studio had been completed, and all his workmen paid off and discharged; and the surplus of the Bubble Bank had reached approximately its high-water mark.

the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 cents

From this reading IN WHICH J. RUFUS GIVES HIMSELF THE SURPRISE OF HIS LIFE Wallingford had kept his finger carefully upon the pulse of the Bubble Bank by apparently inconsequential conversations with President Bubble, and he knew its deposits and its surplus almost to the dollar.

emptying something accomplished by allowing liquid to run out of it

From this reading On the Saturday following Blackie Daw's departure all points had been brought together: the drainage operation had been completed; walls had been built about the three springs which supplied the swamp; the foundation of the studio had been completed, and all his workmen paid off and discharged; and the surplus of the Bubble Bank had reached approximately its high-water mark.

plural of “drawing” — an illustration that is drawn by hand and published in a book, magazine, or newspaper

From this reading On Sunday Wallingford, taking dinner with the Bubbles, unrolled a set of drawings, showing a beautiful Colonial residence which he proposed to build on vacant property he had that day bought, just east of Jonas Bubble's home.

the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees

From this reading On Sunday Wallingford, taking dinner with the Bubbles, unrolled a set of drawings, showing a beautiful Colonial residence which he proposed to build on vacant property he had that day bought, just east of Jonas Bubble's home.

constituting the full quantity or extent; complete

From this reading Twice now he had checked out his entire account and borrowed nearly the face of his bank stock, on short time, against his mere note of hand, replacing the amounts quickly and at the same time depositing large sums, which he almost immediately checked out again.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading Twice now he had checked out his entire account and borrowed nearly the face of his bank stock, on short time, against his mere note of hand, replacing the amounts quickly and at the same time depositing large sums, which he almost immediately checked out again.

feel or handle with the fingers

From this reading IN WHICH J. RUFUS GIVES HIMSELF THE SURPRISE OF HIS LIFE Wallingford had kept his finger carefully upon the pulse of the Bubble Bank by apparently inconsequential conversations with President Bubble, and he knew its deposits and its surplus almost to the dollar.

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading On the Saturday following Blackie Daw's departure all points had been brought together: the drainage operation had been completed; walls had been built about the three springs which supplied the swamp; the foundation of the studio had been completed, and all his workmen paid off and discharged; and the surplus of the Bubble Bank had reached approximately its high-water mark.

the basis on which something is grounded

From this reading On the Saturday following Blackie Daw's departure all points had been brought together: the drainage operation had been completed; walls had been built about the three springs which supplied the swamp; the foundation of the studio had been completed, and all his workmen paid off and discharged; and the surplus of the Bubble Bank had reached approximately its high-water mark.

plural of “give” — the elasticity of something that can be stretched and returns to its original length

From this reading IN WHICH J. RUFUS GIVES HIMSELF THE SURPRISE OF HIS LIFE Wallingford had kept his finger carefully upon the pulse of the Bubble Bank by apparently inconsequential conversations with President Bubble, and he knew its deposits and its surplus almost to the dollar.

throw a glance at; take a brief look at

From this reading "Good!" approved Jonas with a clumsily bantering glance at his daughter, who colored deliciously.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading "Good!" approved Jonas with a clumsily bantering glance at his daughter, who colored deliciously.

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

From this reading IN WHICH J. RUFUS GIVES HIMSELF THE SURPRISE OF HIS LIFE Wallingford had kept his finger carefully upon the pulse of the Bubble Bank by apparently inconsequential conversations with President Bubble, and he knew its deposits and its surplus almost to the dollar.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading Twice now he had checked out his entire account and borrowed nearly the face of his bank stock, on short time, against his mere note of hand, replacing the amounts quickly and at the same time depositing large sums, which he almost immediately checked out again.

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

From this reading IN WHICH J. RUFUS GIVES HIMSELF THE SURPRISE OF HIS LIFE Wallingford had kept his finger carefully upon the pulse of the Bubble Bank by apparently inconsequential conversations with President Bubble, and he knew its deposits and its surplus almost to the dollar.

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

From this reading On the Saturday following Blackie Daw's departure all points had been brought together: the drainage operation had been completed; walls had been built about the three springs which supplied the swamp; the foundation of the studio had been completed, and all his workmen paid off and discharged; and the surplus of the Bubble Bank had reached approximately its high-water mark.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading IN WHICH J. RUFUS GIVES HIMSELF THE SURPRISE OF HIS LIFE Wallingford had kept his finger carefully upon the pulse of the Bubble Bank by apparently inconsequential conversations with President Bubble, and he knew its deposits and its surplus almost to the dollar.

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

From this reading IN WHICH J. RUFUS GIVES HIMSELF THE SURPRISE OF HIS LIFE Wallingford had kept his finger carefully upon the pulse of the Bubble Bank by apparently inconsequential conversations with President Bubble, and he knew its deposits and its surplus almost to the dollar.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading On Sunday Wallingford, taking dinner with the Bubbles, unrolled a set of drawings, showing a beautiful Colonial residence which he proposed to build on vacant property he had that day bought, just east of Jonas Bubble's home.

without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening

From this reading Twice now he had checked out his entire account and borrowed nearly the face of his bank stock, on short time, against his mere note of hand, replacing the amounts quickly and at the same time depositing large sums, which he almost immediately checked out again.

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

From this reading IN WHICH J. RUFUS GIVES HIMSELF THE SURPRISE OF HIS LIFE Wallingford had kept his finger carefully upon the pulse of the Bubble Bank by apparently inconsequential conversations with President Bubble, and he knew its deposits and its surplus almost to the dollar.

lacking worth or importance

From this reading IN WHICH J. RUFUS GIVES HIMSELF THE SURPRISE OF HIS LIFE Wallingford had kept his finger carefully upon the pulse of the Bubble Bank by apparently inconsequential conversations with President Bubble, and he knew its deposits and its surplus almost to the dollar.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading IN WHICH J. RUFUS GIVES HIMSELF THE SURPRISE OF HIS LIFE Wallingford had kept his finger carefully upon the pulse of the Bubble Bank by apparently inconsequential conversations with President Bubble, and he knew its deposits and its surplus almost to the dollar.

a unit of electrical energy equal to the work done when a current of one ampere passes through a resistance of one ohm for one second

From this reading IN WHICH J. RUFUS GIVES HIMSELF THE SURPRISE OF HIS LIFE Wallingford had kept his finger carefully upon the pulse of the Bubble Bank by apparently inconsequential conversations with President Bubble, and he knew its deposits and its surplus almost to the dollar.

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

From this reading On Sunday Wallingford, taking dinner with the Bubbles, unrolled a set of drawings, showing a beautiful Colonial residence which he proposed to build on vacant property he had that day bought, just east of Jonas Bubble's home.

and nothing more

From this reading On Sunday Wallingford, taking dinner with the Bubbles, unrolled a set of drawings, showing a beautiful Colonial residence which he proposed to build on vacant property he had that day bought, just east of Jonas Bubble's home.

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading IN WHICH J. RUFUS GIVES HIMSELF THE SURPRISE OF HIS LIFE Wallingford had kept his finger carefully upon the pulse of the Bubble Bank by apparently inconsequential conversations with President Bubble, and he knew its deposits and its surplus almost to the dollar.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading IN WHICH J. RUFUS GIVES HIMSELF THE SURPRISE OF HIS LIFE Wallingford had kept his finger carefully upon the pulse of the Bubble Bank by apparently inconsequential conversations with President Bubble, and he knew its deposits and its surplus almost to the dollar.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Twice now he had checked out his entire account and borrowed nearly the face of his bank stock, on short time, against his mere note of hand, replacing the amounts quickly and at the same time depositing large sums, which he almost immediately checked out again.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading IN WHICH J. RUFUS GIVES HIMSELF THE SURPRISE OF HIS LIFE Wallingford had kept his finger carefully upon the pulse of the Bubble Bank by apparently inconsequential conversations with President Bubble, and he knew its deposits and its surplus almost to the dollar.

attach a tag or label to

From this reading On the Saturday following Blackie Daw's departure all points had been brought together: the drainage operation had been completed; walls had been built about the three springs which supplied the swamp; the foundation of the studio had been completed, and all his workmen paid off and discharged; and the surplus of the Bubble Bank had reached approximately its high-water mark.

being nothing more than specified

From this reading Twice now he had checked out his entire account and borrowed nearly the face of his bank stock, on short time, against his mere note of hand, replacing the amounts quickly and at the same time depositing large sums, which he almost immediately checked out again.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading Twice now he had checked out his entire account and borrowed nearly the face of his bank stock, on short time, against his mere note of hand, replacing the amounts quickly and at the same time depositing large sums, which he almost immediately checked out again.

a brief written record

From this reading Twice now he had checked out his entire account and borrowed nearly the face of his bank stock, on short time, against his mere note of hand, replacing the amounts quickly and at the same time depositing large sums, which he almost immediately checked out again.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading Twice now he had checked out his entire account and borrowed nearly the face of his bank stock, on short time, against his mere note of hand, replacing the amounts quickly and at the same time depositing large sums, which he almost immediately checked out again.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading IN WHICH J. RUFUS GIVES HIMSELF THE SURPRISE OF HIS LIFE Wallingford had kept his finger carefully upon the pulse of the Bubble Bank by apparently inconsequential conversations with President Bubble, and he knew its deposits and its surplus almost to the dollar.

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

From this reading On the Saturday following Blackie Daw's departure all points had been brought together: the drainage operation had been completed; walls had been built about the three springs which supplied the swamp; the foundation of the studio had been completed, and all his workmen paid off and discharged; and the surplus of the Bubble Bank had reached approximately its high-water mark.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Twice now he had checked out his entire account and borrowed nearly the face of his bank stock, on short time, against his mere note of hand, replacing the amounts quickly and at the same time depositing large sums, which he almost immediately checked out again.

the state of being in effect or being operative

From this reading On the Saturday following Blackie Daw's departure all points had been brought together: the drainage operation had been completed; walls had been built about the three springs which supplied the swamp; the foundation of the studio had been completed, and all his workmen paid off and discharged; and the surplus of the Bubble Bank had reached approximately its high-water mark.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Twice now he had checked out his entire account and borrowed nearly the face of his bank stock, on short time, against his mere note of hand, replacing the amounts quickly and at the same time depositing large sums, which he almost immediately checked out again.

marked by the reception of pay

From this reading On the Saturday following Blackie Daw's departure all points had been brought together: the drainage operation had been completed; walls had been built about the three springs which supplied the swamp; the foundation of the studio had been completed, and all his workmen paid off and discharged; and the surplus of the Bubble Bank had reached approximately its high-water mark.

plural of “point” — a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading On the Saturday following Blackie Daw's departure all points had been brought together: the drainage operation had been completed; walls had been built about the three springs which supplied the swamp; the foundation of the studio had been completed, and all his workmen paid off and discharged; and the surplus of the Bubble Bank had reached approximately its high-water mark.

an executive officer of a firm or corporation

From this reading IN WHICH J. RUFUS GIVES HIMSELF THE SURPRISE OF HIS LIFE Wallingford had kept his finger carefully upon the pulse of the Bubble Bank by apparently inconsequential conversations with President Bubble, and he knew its deposits and its surplus almost to the dollar.

something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone

From this reading On Sunday Wallingford, taking dinner with the Bubbles, unrolled a set of drawings, showing a beautiful Colonial residence which he proposed to build on vacant property he had that day bought, just east of Jonas Bubble's home.

past form of “propose” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something

From this reading On Sunday Wallingford, taking dinner with the Bubbles, unrolled a set of drawings, showing a beautiful Colonial residence which he proposed to build on vacant property he had that day bought, just east of Jonas Bubble's home.

(electronics) a sharp transient wave in the normal electrical state (or a series of such transients)

From this reading IN WHICH J. RUFUS GIVES HIMSELF THE SURPRISE OF HIS LIFE Wallingford had kept his finger carefully upon the pulse of the Bubble Bank by apparently inconsequential conversations with President Bubble, and he knew its deposits and its surplus almost to the dollar.

with speed

From this reading Twice now he had checked out his entire account and borrowed nearly the face of his bank stock, on short time, against his mere note of hand, replacing the amounts quickly and at the same time depositing large sums, which he almost immediately checked out again.

past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading On the Saturday following Blackie Daw's departure all points had been brought together: the drainage operation had been completed; walls had been built about the three springs which supplied the swamp; the foundation of the studio had been completed, and all his workmen paid off and discharged; and the surplus of the Bubble Bank had reached approximately its high-water mark.

the act of furnishing an equivalent person or thing in the place of another

From this reading Twice now he had checked out his entire account and borrowed nearly the face of his bank stock, on short time, against his mere note of hand, replacing the amounts quickly and at the same time depositing large sums, which he almost immediately checked out again.

any address at which you dwell more than temporarily

From this reading On Sunday Wallingford, taking dinner with the Bubbles, unrolled a set of drawings, showing a beautiful Colonial residence which he proposed to build on vacant property he had that day bought, just east of Jonas Bubble's home.

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

From this reading IN WHICH J. RUFUS GIVES HIMSELF THE SURPRISE OF HIS LIFE Wallingford had kept his finger carefully upon the pulse of the Bubble Bank by apparently inconsequential conversations with President Bubble, and he knew its deposits and its surplus almost to the dollar.

Identical; not different.

From this reading Twice now he had checked out his entire account and borrowed nearly the face of his bank stock, on short time, against his mere note of hand, replacing the amounts quickly and at the same time depositing large sums, which he almost immediately checked out again.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading On the Saturday following Blackie Daw's departure all points had been brought together: the drainage operation had been completed; walls had been built about the three springs which supplied the swamp; the foundation of the studio had been completed, and all his workmen paid off and discharged; and the surplus of the Bubble Bank had reached approximately its high-water mark.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading On Sunday Wallingford, taking dinner with the Bubbles, unrolled a set of drawings, showing a beautiful Colonial residence which he proposed to build on vacant property he had that day bought, just east of Jonas Bubble's home.

primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration

From this reading Twice now he had checked out his entire account and borrowed nearly the face of his bank stock, on short time, against his mere note of hand, replacing the amounts quickly and at the same time depositing large sums, which he almost immediately checked out again.

the display of a motion picture

From this reading On Sunday Wallingford, taking dinner with the Bubbles, unrolled a set of drawings, showing a beautiful Colonial residence which he proposed to build on vacant property he had that day bought, just east of Jonas Bubble's home.

plural of “spring” — the season of growth

From this reading On the Saturday following Blackie Daw's departure all points had been brought together: the drainage operation had been completed; walls had been built about the three springs which supplied the swamp; the foundation of the studio had been completed, and all his workmen paid off and discharged; and the surplus of the Bubble Bank had reached approximately its high-water mark.

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

From this reading Twice now he had checked out his entire account and borrowed nearly the face of his bank stock, on short time, against his mere note of hand, replacing the amounts quickly and at the same time depositing large sums, which he almost immediately checked out again.

workplace for the teaching or practice of an art

From this reading On the Saturday following Blackie Daw's departure all points had been brought together: the drainage operation had been completed; walls had been built about the three springs which supplied the swamp; the foundation of the studio had been completed, and all his workmen paid off and discharged; and the surplus of the Bubble Bank had reached approximately its high-water mark.

plural of “sum” — a quantity of money

From this reading Twice now he had checked out his entire account and borrowed nearly the face of his bank stock, on short time, against his mere note of hand, replacing the amounts quickly and at the same time depositing large sums, which he almost immediately checked out again.

first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians

From this reading On Sunday Wallingford, taking dinner with the Bubbles, unrolled a set of drawings, showing a beautiful Colonial residence which he proposed to build on vacant property he had that day bought, just east of Jonas Bubble's home.

inflected form of “supply” — give something useful or necessary to

From this reading On the Saturday following Blackie Daw's departure all points had been brought together: the drainage operation had been completed; walls had been built about the three springs which supplied the swamp; the foundation of the studio had been completed, and all his workmen paid off and discharged; and the surplus of the Bubble Bank had reached approximately its high-water mark.

a quantity much larger than is needed

From this reading IN WHICH J. RUFUS GIVES HIMSELF THE SURPRISE OF HIS LIFE Wallingford had kept his finger carefully upon the pulse of the Bubble Bank by apparently inconsequential conversations with President Bubble, and he knew its deposits and its surplus almost to the dollar.

the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you

From this reading IN WHICH J. RUFUS GIVES HIMSELF THE SURPRISE OF HIS LIFE Wallingford had kept his finger carefully upon the pulse of the Bubble Bank by apparently inconsequential conversations with President Bubble, and he knew its deposits and its surplus almost to the dollar.

drench or submerge or be drenched or submerged

From this reading On the Saturday following Blackie Daw's departure all points had been brought together: the drainage operation had been completed; walls had been built about the three springs which supplied the swamp; the foundation of the studio had been completed, and all his workmen paid off and discharged; and the surplus of the Bubble Bank had reached approximately its high-water mark.

the act of someone who picks up or takes something

From this reading On Sunday Wallingford, taking dinner with the Bubbles, unrolled a set of drawings, showing a beautiful Colonial residence which he proposed to build on vacant property he had that day bought, just east of Jonas Bubble's home.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading On Sunday Wallingford, taking dinner with the Bubbles, unrolled a set of drawings, showing a beautiful Colonial residence which he proposed to build on vacant property he had that day bought, just east of Jonas Bubble's home.

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

From this reading IN WHICH J. RUFUS GIVES HIMSELF THE SURPRISE OF HIS LIFE Wallingford had kept his finger carefully upon the pulse of the Bubble Bank by apparently inconsequential conversations with President Bubble, and he knew its deposits and its surplus almost to the dollar.

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

From this reading On the Saturday following Blackie Daw's departure all points had been brought together: the drainage operation had been completed; walls had been built about the three springs which supplied the swamp; the foundation of the studio had been completed, and all his workmen paid off and discharged; and the surplus of the Bubble Bank had reached approximately its high-water mark.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Twice now he had checked out his entire account and borrowed nearly the face of his bank stock, on short time, against his mere note of hand, replacing the amounts quickly and at the same time depositing large sums, which he almost immediately checked out again.

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

From this reading IN WHICH J. RUFUS GIVES HIMSELF THE SURPRISE OF HIS LIFE Wallingford had kept his finger carefully upon the pulse of the Bubble Bank by apparently inconsequential conversations with President Bubble, and he knew its deposits and its surplus almost to the dollar.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading On the Saturday following Blackie Daw's departure all points had been brought together: the drainage operation had been completed; walls had been built about the three springs which supplied the swamp; the foundation of the studio had been completed, and all his workmen paid off and discharged; and the surplus of the Bubble Bank had reached approximately its high-water mark.

two times

From this reading Twice now he had checked out his entire account and borrowed nearly the face of his bank stock, on short time, against his mere note of hand, replacing the amounts quickly and at the same time depositing large sums, which he almost immediately checked out again.

past form of “unroll” — reverse the winding or twisting of

From this reading On Sunday Wallingford, taking dinner with the Bubbles, unrolled a set of drawings, showing a beautiful Colonial residence which he proposed to build on vacant property he had that day bought, just east of Jonas Bubble's home.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading IN WHICH J. RUFUS GIVES HIMSELF THE SURPRISE OF HIS LIFE Wallingford had kept his finger carefully upon the pulse of the Bubble Bank by apparently inconsequential conversations with President Bubble, and he knew its deposits and its surplus almost to the dollar.

void of intelligence or thought

From this reading On Sunday Wallingford, taking dinner with the Bubbles, unrolled a set of drawings, showing a beautiful Colonial residence which he proposed to build on vacant property he had that day bought, just east of Jonas Bubble's home.

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From this reading IN WHICH J. RUFUS GIVES HIMSELF THE SURPRISE OF HIS LIFE Wallingford had kept his finger carefully upon the pulse of the Bubble Bank by apparently inconsequential conversations with President Bubble, and he knew its deposits and its surplus almost to the dollar.

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 On the Saturday following Blackie Daw's departure all points had been brought together: the drainage operation had been completed; walls had been built about the three springs which supplied the swamp; the foundation of the studio had been completed, and all his workmen paid off and discharged; and the surplus of the Bubble Bank had reached approximately its high-water mark.

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

From this reading IN WHICH J. RUFUS GIVES HIMSELF THE SURPRISE OF HIS LIFE Wallingford had kept his finger carefully upon the pulse of the Bubble Bank by apparently inconsequential conversations with President Bubble, and he knew its deposits and its surplus almost to the dollar.

which person or people

From this reading "Good!" approved Jonas with a clumsily bantering glance at his daughter, who colored deliciously.

in the company of; together with

From this reading IN WHICH J. RUFUS GIVES HIMSELF THE SURPRISE OF HIS LIFE Wallingford had kept his finger carefully upon the pulse of the Bubble Bank by apparently inconsequential conversations with President Bubble, and he knew its deposits and its surplus almost to the dollar.

plural of “workman” — an employee who performs manual or industrial labor

From this reading On the Saturday following Blackie Daw's departure all points had been brought together: the drainage operation had been completed; walls had been built about the three springs which supplied the swamp; the foundation of the studio had been completed, and all his workmen paid off and discharged; and the surplus of the Bubble Bank had reached approximately its high-water mark.