used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading We can make out a case without it, but with this our case will be complete."
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Ben supposed that his new guardian would be in favor of making an immediate call upon his uncle, but the Cuban counselled delay.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "Won't it be difficult to find out, Mr. Novarro?" asked Ben.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Ben supposed that his new guardian would be in favor of making an immediate call upon his uncle, but the Cuban counselled delay.
a mountain or tall hill
From this reading BEN MEETS HIS COUSIN.
brokernounUS /ˈbroʊkər/
a businessman who buys or sells for another in exchange for a commission
From this reading "First," he said, "I wish to find, if I can, the broker through whom your uncle sold the securities of which he robbed your father.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Ben supposed that his new guardian would be in favor of making an immediate call upon his uncle, but the Cuban counselled delay.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Ben supposed that his new guardian would be in favor of making an immediate call upon his uncle, but the Cuban counselled delay.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "First," he said, "I wish to find, if I can, the broker through whom your uncle sold the securities of which he robbed your father.
an occurrence of something
From this reading We can make out a case without it, but with this our case will be complete."
come or bring to a finish or an end
From this reading We can make out a case without it, but with this our case will be complete."
counselled
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Ben supposed that his new guardian would be in favor of making an immediate call upon his uncle, but the Cuban counselled delay.
the child of your aunt or uncle
From this reading BEN MEETS HIS COUSIN.
CubanadjectiveUS /ˈkjuːbən/
of or relating to or characteristic of Cuba or the people of Cuba
From this reading Ben supposed that his new guardian would be in favor of making an immediate call upon his uncle, but the Cuban counselled delay.
cause to be slowed down or delayed
From this reading Ben supposed that his new guardian would be in favor of making an immediate call upon his uncle, but the Cuban counselled delay.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading "Won't it be difficult to find out, Mr. Novarro?" asked Ben.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading "First," he said, "I wish to find, if I can, the broker through whom your uncle sold the securities of which he robbed your father.
promote over another
From this reading Ben supposed that his new guardian would be in favor of making an immediate call upon his uncle, but the Cuban counselled delay.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading "First," he said, "I wish to find, if I can, the broker through whom your uncle sold the securities of which he robbed your father.
FirstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading "First," he said, "I wish to find, if I can, the broker through whom your uncle sold the securities of which he robbed your father.
guardiannounUS /ˈɡɑːrdiən/
a person who cares for persons or property
From this reading Ben supposed that his new guardian would be in favor of making an immediate call upon his uncle, but the Cuban counselled delay.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "First," he said, "I wish to find, if I can, the broker through whom your uncle sold the securities of which he robbed your father.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading BEN MEETS HIS COUSIN.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "First," he said, "I wish to find, if I can, the broker through whom your uncle sold the securities of which he robbed your father.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "First," he said, "I wish to find, if I can, the broker through whom your uncle sold the securities of which he robbed your father.
of the present time and place
From this reading Ben supposed that his new guardian would be in favor of making an immediate call upon his uncle, but the Cuban counselled delay.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Ben supposed that his new guardian would be in favor of making an immediate call upon his uncle, but the Cuban counselled delay.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading We can make out a case without it, but with this our case will be complete."
engage in
From this reading We can make out a case without it, but with this our case will be complete."
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading Ben supposed that his new guardian would be in favor of making an immediate call upon his uncle, but the Cuban counselled delay.
MEETSnounUS /miːts/
plural of “meet” — a meeting at which a number of athletic contests are held
From this reading BEN MEETS HIS COUSIN.
a form of address for a man
From this reading "Won't it be difficult to find out, Mr. Novarro?" asked Ben.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Ben supposed that his new guardian would be in favor of making an immediate call upon his uncle, but the Cuban counselled delay.
Novarro
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Won't it be difficult to find out, Mr. Novarro?" asked Ben.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Ben supposed that his new guardian would be in favor of making an immediate call upon his uncle, but the Cuban counselled delay.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading We can make out a case without it, but with this our case will be complete."
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading We can make out a case without it, but with this our case will be complete."
robbedverbUS /rɑːbd/
inflected form of “rob” — take something away by force or without the consent of the owner
From this reading "First," he said, "I wish to find, if I can, the broker through whom your uncle sold the securities of which he robbed your father.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "First," he said, "I wish to find, if I can, the broker through whom your uncle sold the securities of which he robbed your father.
securitiesnounUS /sɪˈkjʊrətiz/
plural of “security” — the state of being free from danger or injury
From this reading "First," he said, "I wish to find, if I can, the broker through whom your uncle sold the securities of which he robbed your father.
disposed of to a purchaser
From this reading "First," he said, "I wish to find, if I can, the broker through whom your uncle sold the securities of which he robbed your father.
required or under orders
From this reading Ben supposed that his new guardian would be in favor of making an immediate call upon his uncle, but the Cuban counselled delay.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Ben supposed that his new guardian would be in favor of making an immediate call upon his uncle, but the Cuban counselled delay.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Ben supposed that his new guardian would be in favor of making an immediate call upon his uncle, but the Cuban counselled delay.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading We can make out a case without it, but with this our case will be complete."
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading "First," he said, "I wish to find, if I can, the broker through whom your uncle sold the securities of which he robbed your father.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "First," he said, "I wish to find, if I can, the broker through whom your uncle sold the securities of which he robbed your father.
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading Ben supposed that his new guardian would be in favor of making an immediate call upon his uncle, but the Cuban counselled delay.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Ben supposed that his new guardian would be in favor of making an immediate call upon his uncle, but the Cuban counselled delay.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We can make out a case without it, but with this our case will be complete."
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading "First," he said, "I wish to find, if I can, the broker through whom your uncle sold the securities of which he robbed your father.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "First," he said, "I wish to find, if I can, the broker through whom your uncle sold the securities of which he robbed your father.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading We can make out a case without it, but with this our case will be complete."
hope for; have a wish
From this reading "First," he said, "I wish to find, if I can, the broker through whom your uncle sold the securities of which he robbed your father.
in the company of; together with
From this reading We can make out a case without it, but with this our case will be complete."
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading We can make out a case without it, but with this our case will be complete."
Won't
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Won't it be difficult to find out, Mr. Novarro?" asked Ben.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Ben supposed that his new guardian would be in favor of making an immediate call upon his uncle, but the Cuban counselled delay.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "First," he said, "I wish to find, if I can, the broker through whom your uncle sold the securities of which he robbed your father.
