used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _A MAN OF THE WORLD._ Miraculous as it seemed to Evan, the ledgers were finally made to balance.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading A certain Saturday afternoon came round.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "I guess we can do without you till Monday noon," said the manager, over Nelson's shoulder, as the latter pondered over an unwritten money-order.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Porter lengthened his stride a foot and walked once more well back on his heels--just as if his bad work had not been responsible for a three days' dizzy mixup.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading _A MAN OF THE WORLD._ Miraculous as it seemed to Evan, the ledgers were finally made to balance.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Porter lengthened his stride a foot and walked once more well back on his heels--just as if his bad work had not been responsible for a three days' dizzy mixup.
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading Porter lengthened his stride a foot and walked once more well back on his heels--just as if his bad work had not been responsible for a three days' dizzy mixup.
balanceverbUS /ˈbæləns/
bring into balance or equilibrium
From this reading _A MAN OF THE WORLD._ Miraculous as it seemed to Evan, the ledgers were finally made to balance.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Porter lengthened his stride a foot and walked once more well back on his heels--just as if his bad work had not been responsible for a three days' dizzy mixup.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading A certain Saturday afternoon came round.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "I guess we can do without you till Monday noon," said the manager, over Nelson's shoulder, as the latter pondered over an unwritten money-order.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading A certain Saturday afternoon came round.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Porter lengthened his stride a foot and walked once more well back on his heels--just as if his bad work had not been responsible for a three days' dizzy mixup.
dizzyadjectiveUS /ˈdɪzi/
having or causing a whirling sensation; liable to falling
From this reading Porter lengthened his stride a foot and walked once more well back on his heels--just as if his bad work had not been responsible for a three days' dizzy mixup.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "I guess we can do without you till Monday noon," said the manager, over Nelson's shoulder, as the latter pondered over an unwritten money-order.
Evan
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From this reading _A MAN OF THE WORLD._ Miraculous as it seemed to Evan, the ledgers were finally made to balance.
after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay
From this reading _A MAN OF THE WORLD._ Miraculous as it seemed to Evan, the ledgers were finally made to balance.
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading Porter lengthened his stride a foot and walked once more well back on his heels--just as if his bad work had not been responsible for a three days' dizzy mixup.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Porter lengthened his stride a foot and walked once more well back on his heels--just as if his bad work had not been responsible for a three days' dizzy mixup.
expect, believe, or suppose
From this reading "I guess we can do without you till Monday noon," said the manager, over Nelson's shoulder, as the latter pondered over an unwritten money-order.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Porter lengthened his stride a foot and walked once more well back on his heels--just as if his bad work had not been responsible for a three days' dizzy mixup.
plural of “heel” — the bottom of a shoe or boot; the back part of a shoe or boot that touches the ground and provides elevation
From this reading Porter lengthened his stride a foot and walked once more well back on his heels--just as if his bad work had not been responsible for a three days' dizzy mixup.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Porter lengthened his stride a foot and walked once more well back on his heels--just as if his bad work had not been responsible for a three days' dizzy mixup.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I guess we can do without you till Monday noon," said the manager, over Nelson's shoulder, as the latter pondered over an unwritten money-order.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Porter lengthened his stride a foot and walked once more well back on his heels--just as if his bad work had not been responsible for a three days' dizzy mixup.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading _A MAN OF THE WORLD._ Miraculous as it seemed to Evan, the ledgers were finally made to balance.
and nothing more
From this reading Porter lengthened his stride a foot and walked once more well back on his heels--just as if his bad work had not been responsible for a three days' dizzy mixup.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading "I guess we can do without you till Monday noon," said the manager, over Nelson's shoulder, as the latter pondered over an unwritten money-order.
ledgersnounUS /ˈledʒərz/
plural of “ledger” — a record in which commercial accounts are recorded
From this reading _A MAN OF THE WORLD._ Miraculous as it seemed to Evan, the ledgers were finally made to balance.
lengthenedadjectiveUS /ˈleŋθənd/
drawn out or made longer spatially
From this reading Porter lengthened his stride a foot and walked once more well back on his heels--just as if his bad work had not been responsible for a three days' dizzy mixup.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading _A MAN OF THE WORLD._ Miraculous as it seemed to Evan, the ledgers were finally made to balance.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading _A MAN OF THE WORLD._ Miraculous as it seemed to Evan, the ledgers were finally made to balance.
managernounUS /ˈmænədʒər/
someone who controls resources and expenditures
From this reading "I guess we can do without you till Monday noon," said the manager, over Nelson's shoulder, as the latter pondered over an unwritten money-order.
MiraculousadjectiveUS /mərˈækjələs/
being or having the character of a miracle
From this reading _A MAN OF THE WORLD._ Miraculous as it seemed to Evan, the ledgers were finally made to balance.
mixup
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From this reading Porter lengthened his stride a foot and walked once more well back on his heels--just as if his bad work had not been responsible for a three days' dizzy mixup.
MondaynounUS /ˈmʌndi/
the second day of the week; the first working day
From this reading "I guess we can do without you till Monday noon," said the manager, over Nelson's shoulder, as the latter pondered over an unwritten money-order.
money-order
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From this reading "I guess we can do without you till Monday noon," said the manager, over Nelson's shoulder, as the latter pondered over an unwritten money-order.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Porter lengthened his stride a foot and walked once more well back on his heels--just as if his bad work had not been responsible for a three days' dizzy mixup.
Nelson'snounUS /ˈnelsənz/
possessive form of “nelson” — English admiral who defeated the French fleets of Napoleon but was mortally wounded at Trafalgar (1758-1805)
From this reading "I guess we can do without you till Monday noon," said the manager, over Nelson's shoulder, as the latter pondered over an unwritten money-order.
information about recent and important events
From this reading It was welcome news to Evan.
the middle of the day
From this reading "I guess we can do without you till Monday noon," said the manager, over Nelson's shoulder, as the latter pondered over an unwritten money-order.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Porter lengthened his stride a foot and walked once more well back on his heels--just as if his bad work had not been responsible for a three days' dizzy mixup.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _A MAN OF THE WORLD._ Miraculous as it seemed to Evan, the ledgers were finally made to balance.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Porter lengthened his stride a foot and walked once more well back on his heels--just as if his bad work had not been responsible for a three days' dizzy mixup.
on one occasion
From this reading Porter lengthened his stride a foot and walked once more well back on his heels--just as if his bad work had not been responsible for a three days' dizzy mixup.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading "I guess we can do without you till Monday noon," said the manager, over Nelson's shoulder, as the latter pondered over an unwritten money-order.
ponderedverbUS /ˈpɑːndərd/
past form of “ponder” — reflect deeply on a subject
From this reading "I guess we can do without you till Monday noon," said the manager, over Nelson's shoulder, as the latter pondered over an unwritten money-order.
PorternounUS /ˈpɔːrtər/
a person employed to carry luggage and supplies
From this reading Porter lengthened his stride a foot and walked once more well back on his heels--just as if his bad work had not been responsible for a three days' dizzy mixup.
responsibleadjectiveUS /riˈspɑːnsəbəl/
worthy of or requiring responsibility or trust; or held accountable
From this reading Porter lengthened his stride a foot and walked once more well back on his heels--just as if his bad work had not been responsible for a three days' dizzy mixup.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading A certain Saturday afternoon came round.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I guess we can do without you till Monday noon," said the manager, over Nelson's shoulder, as the latter pondered over an unwritten money-order.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading A certain Saturday afternoon came round.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading _A MAN OF THE WORLD._ Miraculous as it seemed to Evan, the ledgers were finally made to balance.
lift onto one's shoulders
From this reading "I guess we can do without you till Monday noon," said the manager, over Nelson's shoulder, as the latter pondered over an unwritten money-order.
stridenounUS /straɪd/
a step in walking or running
From this reading Porter lengthened his stride a foot and walked once more well back on his heels--just as if his bad work had not been responsible for a three days' dizzy mixup.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _A MAN OF THE WORLD._ Miraculous as it seemed to Evan, the ledgers were finally made to balance.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Porter lengthened his stride a foot and walked once more well back on his heels--just as if his bad work had not been responsible for a three days' dizzy mixup.
up to a particular time
From this reading "I guess we can do without you till Monday noon," said the manager, over Nelson's shoulder, as the latter pondered over an unwritten money-order.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _A MAN OF THE WORLD._ Miraculous as it seemed to Evan, the ledgers were finally made to balance.
unwrittenadjectiveUS /ənˈrɪtən/
based on custom rather than documentation
From this reading "I guess we can do without you till Monday noon," said the manager, over Nelson's shoulder, as the latter pondered over an unwritten money-order.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading Porter lengthened his stride a foot and walked once more well back on his heels--just as if his bad work had not been responsible for a three days' dizzy mixup.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was welcome news to Evan.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "I guess we can do without you till Monday noon," said the manager, over Nelson's shoulder, as the latter pondered over an unwritten money-order.
accept gladly
From this reading It was welcome news to Evan.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading Porter lengthened his stride a foot and walked once more well back on his heels--just as if his bad work had not been responsible for a three days' dizzy mixup.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading _A MAN OF THE WORLD._ Miraculous as it seemed to Evan, the ledgers were finally made to balance.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading "I guess we can do without you till Monday noon," said the manager, over Nelson's shoulder, as the latter pondered over an unwritten money-order.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Porter lengthened his stride a foot and walked once more well back on his heels--just as if his bad work had not been responsible for a three days' dizzy mixup.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading _A MAN OF THE WORLD._ Miraculous as it seemed to Evan, the ledgers were finally made to balance.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I guess we can do without you till Monday noon," said the manager, over Nelson's shoulder, as the latter pondered over an unwritten money-order.
