used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I’ve got a dandy place in Wall Street, and I’m to get seven dollars to commence with.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading Jack was quite unprepared for the shock that awaited him when he reached home early that afternoon in high spirits.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I’ve got a dandy place in Wall Street, and I’m to get seven dollars to commence with.
assistingverbUS /əˈsɪstɪŋ/
-ing form of “assist” — give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading “Mother,” he cried, dashing impetuously into the room where Mrs. Hazard was assisting her daughter with her work, “what do you think?
awaitedadjectiveUS /əˈweɪtɪd/
expected hopefully
From this reading Jack was quite unprepared for the shock that awaited him when he reached home early that afternoon in high spirits.
commenceverbUS /kəˈmens/
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading I’ve got a dandy place in Wall Street, and I’m to get seven dollars to commence with.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading “Mother,” he cried, dashing impetuously into the room where Mrs. Hazard was assisting her daughter with her work, “what do you think?
dandynounUS /ˈdændi/
a man who is much concerned with his dress and appearance
From this reading I’ve got a dandy place in Wall Street, and I’m to get seven dollars to commence with.
dashingadjectiveUS /ˈdæʃɪŋ/
lively and spirited
From this reading “Mother,” he cried, dashing impetuously into the room where Mrs. Hazard was assisting her daughter with her work, “what do you think?
a female human offspring
From this reading “Mother,” he cried, dashing impetuously into the room where Mrs. Hazard was assisting her daughter with her work, “what do you think?
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading “Mother,” he cried, dashing impetuously into the room where Mrs. Hazard was assisting her daughter with her work, “what do you think?
plural of “dollar” — the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 cents
From this reading I’ve got a dandy place in Wall Street, and I’m to get seven dollars to commence with.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading Jack was quite unprepared for the shock that awaited him when he reached home early that afternoon in high spirits.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Jack was quite unprepared for the shock that awaited him when he reached home early that afternoon in high spirits.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading I’ve got a dandy place in Wall Street, and I’m to get seven dollars to commence with.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading I’ve got a dandy place in Wall Street, and I’m to get seven dollars to commence with.
HazardnounUS /ˈhæzərd/
a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
From this reading “Mother,” he cried, dashing impetuously into the room where Mrs. Hazard was assisting her daughter with her work, “what do you think?
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Jack was quite unprepared for the shock that awaited him when he reached home early that afternoon in high spirits.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading “Mother,” he cried, dashing impetuously into the room where Mrs. Hazard was assisting her daughter with her work, “what do you think?
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Jack was quite unprepared for the shock that awaited him when he reached home early that afternoon in high spirits.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Jack was quite unprepared for the shock that awaited him when he reached home early that afternoon in high spirits.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Jack was quite unprepared for the shock that awaited him when he reached home early that afternoon in high spirits.
HOW
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From this reading HOW JACK PROPOSES TO RAISE THE RENT MONEY.
I'm
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From this reading I’ve got a dandy place in Wall Street, and I’m to get seven dollars to commence with.
I've
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From this reading I’ve got a dandy place in Wall Street, and I’m to get seven dollars to commence with.
impetuouslyadverb
in an impulsive or impetuous way; without taking cautions
From this reading “Mother,” he cried, dashing impetuously into the room where Mrs. Hazard was assisting her daughter with her work, “what do you think?
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Jack was quite unprepared for the shock that awaited him when he reached home early that afternoon in high spirits.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading “Mother,” he cried, dashing impetuously into the room where Mrs. Hazard was assisting her daughter with her work, “what do you think?
a small worthless amount
From this reading HOW JACK PROPOSES TO RAISE THE RENT MONEY.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Why, what’s the matter?”
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading HOW JACK PROPOSES TO RAISE THE RENT MONEY.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading “Mother,” he cried, dashing impetuously into the room where Mrs. Hazard was assisting her daughter with her work, “what do you think?
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading “Mother,” he cried, dashing impetuously into the room where Mrs. Hazard was assisting her daughter with her work, “what do you think?
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading I’ve got a dandy place in Wall Street, and I’m to get seven dollars to commence with.
PROPOSESverbUS /prəˈpoʊzɪz/
third-person singular of “propose” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading HOW JACK PROPOSES TO RAISE THE RENT MONEY.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Jack was quite unprepared for the shock that awaited him when he reached home early that afternoon in high spirits.
raise the level or amount of something
From this reading HOW JACK PROPOSES TO RAISE THE RENT MONEY.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading Jack was quite unprepared for the shock that awaited him when he reached home early that afternoon in high spirits.
RENTverbUS /rent/
let for money
From this reading HOW JACK PROPOSES TO RAISE THE RENT MONEY.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading “Mother,” he cried, dashing impetuously into the room where Mrs. Hazard was assisting her daughter with her work, “what do you think?
the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one
From this reading I’ve got a dandy place in Wall Street, and I’m to get seven dollars to commence with.
the feeling of distress and disbelief that you have when something bad happens accidentally
From this reading Jack was quite unprepared for the shock that awaited him when he reached home early that afternoon in high spirits.
an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
From this reading Jack was quite unprepared for the shock that awaited him when he reached home early that afternoon in high spirits.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading I’ve got a dandy place in Wall Street, and I’m to get seven dollars to commence with.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Jack was quite unprepared for the shock that awaited him when he reached home early that afternoon in high spirits.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading HOW JACK PROPOSES TO RAISE THE RENT MONEY.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading “Mother,” he cried, dashing impetuously into the room where Mrs. Hazard was assisting her daughter with her work, “what do you think?
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading HOW JACK PROPOSES TO RAISE THE RENT MONEY.
unpreparedadjectiveUS /ˌʌnpriˈperd/
without preparation; not prepared for
From this reading Jack was quite unprepared for the shock that awaited him when he reached home early that afternoon in high spirits.
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 I’ve got a dandy place in Wall Street, and I’m to get seven dollars to commence with.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Jack was quite unprepared for the shock that awaited him when he reached home early that afternoon in high spirits.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading “Mother,” he cried, dashing impetuously into the room where Mrs. Hazard was assisting her daughter with her work, “what do you think?
what's
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From this reading Why, what’s the matter?”
at the time that
From this reading Jack was quite unprepared for the shock that awaited him when he reached home early that afternoon in high spirits.
in or at the place that
From this reading “Mother,” he cried, dashing impetuously into the room where Mrs. Hazard was assisting her daughter with her work, “what do you think?
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading Why, what’s the matter?”
in the company of; together with
From this reading “Mother,” he cried, dashing impetuously into the room where Mrs. Hazard was assisting her daughter with her work, “what do you think?
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading “Mother,” he cried, dashing impetuously into the room where Mrs. Hazard was assisting her daughter with her work, “what do you think?
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Mother,” he cried, dashing impetuously into the room where Mrs. Hazard was assisting her daughter with her work, “what do you think?
