used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A LITTLE reflection led Gerald to feel more comfortable.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Now he was not in the habit of carrying much money about with him, and his purse contained but fifteen dollars.
accountedverbUS /əˈkaʊntɪd/
past form of “account” — be the sole or primary factor in the existence, acquisition, supply, or disposal of something
From this reading Having no bills to pay, he allowed his salary to accumulate in the hands of his employer, and this accounted for his being so poorly provided.
accumulateverbUS /əˈkjuːmjəleɪt/
get or gather together
From this reading Having no bills to pay, he allowed his salary to accumulate in the hands of his employer, and this accounted for his being so poorly provided.
past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading Having no bills to pay, he allowed his salary to accumulate in the hands of his employer, and this accounted for his being so poorly provided.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading TIP AND HIS TRICKS.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Without knowing exactly why he had been imprisoned, he concluded that it might be for purposes of plunder.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Without knowing exactly why he had been imprisoned, he concluded that it might be for purposes of plunder.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Having no bills to pay, he allowed his salary to accumulate in the hands of his employer, and this accounted for his being so poorly provided.
billsnounUS /bɪlz/
plural of “bill” — a statute in draft before it becomes law
From this reading Having no bills to pay, he allowed his salary to accumulate in the hands of his employer, and this accounted for his being so poorly provided.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Now he was not in the habit of carrying much money about with him, and his purse contained but fifteen dollars.
-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading Now he was not in the habit of carrying much money about with him, and his purse contained but fifteen dollars.
providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)
From this reading A LITTLE reflection led Gerald to feel more comfortable.
having come or been brought to a conclusion
From this reading Without knowing exactly why he had been imprisoned, he concluded that it might be for purposes of plunder.
gotten under control
From this reading Now he was not in the habit of carrying much money about with him, and his purse contained but fifteen dollars.
plural of “dollar” — the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 cents
From this reading Now he was not in the habit of carrying much money about with him, and his purse contained but fifteen dollars.
employernounUS /emˈplɔɪər/
a person or firm that employs workers
From this reading Having no bills to pay, he allowed his salary to accumulate in the hands of his employer, and this accounted for his being so poorly provided.
indicating exactness or preciseness
From this reading Without knowing exactly why he had been imprisoned, he concluded that it might be for purposes of plunder.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading A LITTLE reflection led Gerald to feel more comfortable.
the cardinal number that is the sum of fourteen and one
From this reading Now he was not in the habit of carrying much money about with him, and his purse contained but fifteen dollars.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Without knowing exactly why he had been imprisoned, he concluded that it might be for purposes of plunder.
Gerald
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From this reading A LITTLE reflection led Gerald to feel more comfortable.
an established custom
From this reading Now he was not in the habit of carrying much money about with him, and his purse contained but fifteen dollars.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Without knowing exactly why he had been imprisoned, he concluded that it might be for purposes of plunder.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading Having no bills to pay, he allowed his salary to accumulate in the hands of his employer, and this accounted for his being so poorly provided.
Havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Having no bills to pay, he allowed his salary to accumulate in the hands of his employer, and this accounted for his being so poorly provided.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Without knowing exactly why he had been imprisoned, he concluded that it might be for purposes of plunder.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Now he was not in the habit of carrying much money about with him, and his purse contained but fifteen dollars.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading TIP AND HIS TRICKS.
imprisonedadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈprɪzənd/
being in captivity
From this reading Without knowing exactly why he had been imprisoned, he concluded that it might be for purposes of plunder.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Now he was not in the habit of carrying much money about with him, and his purse contained but fifteen dollars.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Without knowing exactly why he had been imprisoned, he concluded that it might be for purposes of plunder.
evidencing the possession of inside information
From this reading Without knowing exactly why he had been imprisoned, he concluded that it might be for purposes of plunder.
diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
From this reading A LITTLE reflection led Gerald to feel more comfortable.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading A LITTLE reflection led Gerald to feel more comfortable.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Without knowing exactly why he had been imprisoned, he concluded that it might be for purposes of plunder.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading Now he was not in the habit of carrying much money about with him, and his purse contained but fifteen dollars.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading A LITTLE reflection led Gerald to feel more comfortable.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Now he was not in the habit of carrying much money about with him, and his purse contained but fifteen dollars.
not any; not one
From this reading Having no bills to pay, he allowed his salary to accumulate in the hands of his employer, and this accounted for his being so poorly provided.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Now he was not in the habit of carrying much money about with him, and his purse contained but fifteen dollars.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Now he was not in the habit of carrying much money about with him, and his purse contained but fifteen dollars.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Without knowing exactly why he had been imprisoned, he concluded that it might be for purposes of plunder.
give money, usually in exchange for goods or services
From this reading Having no bills to pay, he allowed his salary to accumulate in the hands of his employer, and this accounted for his being so poorly provided.
plundernounUS /ˈplʌn.dər/
Goods or treasure taken by force or theft, especially in war or banditry.
From this reading Without knowing exactly why he had been imprisoned, he concluded that it might be for purposes of plunder.
poorlyadverbUS /ˈpuːrli/
(“ill” is often used as a combining form) in a poor or improper or unsatisfactory manner; not well
From this reading Having no bills to pay, he allowed his salary to accumulate in the hands of his employer, and this accounted for his being so poorly provided.
past form of “provide” — give something useful or necessary to
From this reading Having no bills to pay, he allowed his salary to accumulate in the hands of his employer, and this accounted for his being so poorly provided.
purposesnounUS /ˈpɜːrpəsəz/
plural of “purpose” — an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading Without knowing exactly why he had been imprisoned, he concluded that it might be for purposes of plunder.
pursenounUS /pɜːrs/
a container used for carrying money and small personal items or accessories (especially by women)
From this reading Now he was not in the habit of carrying much money about with him, and his purse contained but fifteen dollars.
a calm, lengthy, intent consideration
From this reading A LITTLE reflection led Gerald to feel more comfortable.
salarynounUS /ˈsæləri/
something that remunerates
From this reading Having no bills to pay, he allowed his salary to accumulate in the hands of his employer, and this accounted for his being so poorly provided.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Having no bills to pay, he allowed his salary to accumulate in the hands of his employer, and this accounted for his being so poorly provided.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Without knowing exactly why he had been imprisoned, he concluded that it might be for purposes of plunder.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Now he was not in the habit of carrying much money about with him, and his purse contained but fifteen dollars.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Having no bills to pay, he allowed his salary to accumulate in the hands of his employer, and this accounted for his being so poorly provided.
TIPnounUS /tɪp/
the extreme end of something; especially something pointed
From this reading TIP AND HIS TRICKS.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A LITTLE reflection led Gerald to feel more comfortable.
TRICKSnounUS /trɪks/
plural of “trick” — a cunning or deceitful action or device
From this reading TIP AND HIS TRICKS.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Now he was not in the habit of carrying much money about with him, and his purse contained but fifteen dollars.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading Without knowing exactly why he had been imprisoned, he concluded that it might be for purposes of plunder.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Now he was not in the habit of carrying much money about with him, and his purse contained but fifteen dollars.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Without knowing exactly why he had been imprisoned, he concluded that it might be for purposes of plunder.
