used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Though he is a very unworthy specimen of humanity, the reader may feel interested to know something more about James Barclay, whose acquaintance we made while he was attempting to commit a burglary.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Though he is a very unworthy specimen of humanity, the reader may feel interested to know something more about James Barclay, whose acquaintance we made while he was attempting to commit a burglary.
an unfortunate mishap; especially one causing damage or injury
From this reading It was mere accident that made him acquainted with the fact that his father was living in New York.
personal knowledge or information about someone or something
From this reading Though he is a very unworthy specimen of humanity, the reader may feel interested to know something more about James Barclay, whose acquaintance we made while he was attempting to commit a burglary.
having fair knowledge of
From this reading It was mere accident that made him acquainted with the fact that his father was living in New York.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Knowing old Jerry’s miserly habits, he had no doubt that the old man was worth some thousands of dollars, and upon this sum he felt that he had a right to draw.
attemptingverbUS /əˈtemptɪŋ/
-ing form of “attempt” — make an effort or attempt
From this reading Though he is a very unworthy specimen of humanity, the reader may feel interested to know something more about James Barclay, whose acquaintance we made while he was attempting to commit a burglary.
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From this reading Though he is a very unworthy specimen of humanity, the reader may feel interested to know something more about James Barclay, whose acquaintance we made while he was attempting to commit a burglary.
burglarynounUS /ˈbɜːrɡləri/
entering a building unlawfully with intent to commit a felony or to steal valuable property
From this reading Though he is a very unworthy specimen of humanity, the reader may feel interested to know something more about James Barclay, whose acquaintance we made while he was attempting to commit a burglary.
commitverbUS /kəˈmɪt/
perform an act, usually with a negative connotation
From this reading Though he is a very unworthy specimen of humanity, the reader may feel interested to know something more about James Barclay, whose acquaintance we made while he was attempting to commit a burglary.
complyingverbUS /kəmˈplaɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “comply” — act in accordance with someone's rules, commands, or wishes
From this reading His father was timid, and he depended upon terrifying him into complying with his demands.
demandsnounUS /dɪˈmændz/
plural of “demand” — an urgent or peremptory request
From this reading His father was timid, and he depended upon terrifying him into complying with his demands.
dependedverbUS /dɪˈpendəd/
past form of “depend” — be contingent upon (something that is elided)
From this reading His father was timid, and he depended upon terrifying him into complying with his demands.
the act of discovering something
From this reading To him it seemed a most fortunate discovery.
plural of “dollar” — the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 cents
From this reading Knowing old Jerry’s miserly habits, he had no doubt that the old man was worth some thousands of dollars, and upon this sum he felt that he had a right to draw.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading Knowing old Jerry’s miserly habits, he had no doubt that the old man was worth some thousands of dollars, and upon this sum he felt that he had a right to draw.
cause to move by pulling
From this reading Knowing old Jerry’s miserly habits, he had no doubt that the old man was worth some thousands of dollars, and upon this sum he felt that he had a right to draw.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading It was mere accident that made him acquainted with the fact that his father was living in New York.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading It was mere accident that made him acquainted with the fact that his father was living in New York.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading Though he is a very unworthy specimen of humanity, the reader may feel interested to know something more about James Barclay, whose acquaintance we made while he was attempting to commit a burglary.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Knowing old Jerry’s miserly habits, he had no doubt that the old man was worth some thousands of dollars, and upon this sum he felt that he had a right to draw.
having unexpected good fortune
From this reading To him it seemed a most fortunate discovery.
plural of “habit” — an established custom
From this reading Knowing old Jerry’s miserly habits, he had no doubt that the old man was worth some thousands of dollars, and upon this sum he felt that he had a right to draw.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Knowing old Jerry’s miserly habits, he had no doubt that the old man was worth some thousands of dollars, and upon this sum he felt that he had a right to draw.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Though he is a very unworthy specimen of humanity, the reader may feel interested to know something more about James Barclay, whose acquaintance we made while he was attempting to commit a burglary.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It was mere accident that made him acquainted with the fact that his father was living in New York.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It was mere accident that made him acquainted with the fact that his father was living in New York.
the quality of being humane
From this reading Though he is a very unworthy specimen of humanity, the reader may feel interested to know something more about James Barclay, whose acquaintance we made while he was attempting to commit a burglary.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was mere accident that made him acquainted with the fact that his father was living in New York.
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading Though he is a very unworthy specimen of humanity, the reader may feel interested to know something more about James Barclay, whose acquaintance we made while he was attempting to commit a burglary.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading His father was timid, and he depended upon terrifying him into complying with his demands.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Though he is a very unworthy specimen of humanity, the reader may feel interested to know something more about James Barclay, whose acquaintance we made while he was attempting to commit a burglary.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was mere accident that made him acquainted with the fact that his father was living in New York.
a Stuart king of Scotland who married a daughter of Henry VII; when England and France went to war in 1513 he invaded England and died in defeat at Flodden (1473-1513)
From this reading Though he is a very unworthy specimen of humanity, the reader may feel interested to know something more about James Barclay, whose acquaintance we made while he was attempting to commit a burglary.
Jerry'snounUS /ˈdʒeriz/
possessive form of “jerry” — offensive term for a person of German descent
From this reading Knowing old Jerry’s miserly habits, he had no doubt that the old man was worth some thousands of dollars, and upon this sum he felt that he had a right to draw.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Though he is a very unworthy specimen of humanity, the reader may feel interested to know something more about James Barclay, whose acquaintance we made while he was attempting to commit a burglary.
evidencing the possession of inside information
From this reading Knowing old Jerry’s miserly habits, he had no doubt that the old man was worth some thousands of dollars, and upon this sum he felt that he had a right to draw.
the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
From this reading It was mere accident that made him acquainted with the fact that his father was living in New York.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Though he is a very unworthy specimen of humanity, the reader may feel interested to know something more about James Barclay, whose acquaintance we made while he was attempting to commit a burglary.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Knowing old Jerry’s miserly habits, he had no doubt that the old man was worth some thousands of dollars, and upon this sum he felt that he had a right to draw.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Though he is a very unworthy specimen of humanity, the reader may feel interested to know something more about James Barclay, whose acquaintance we made while he was attempting to commit a burglary.
being nothing more than specified
From this reading It was mere accident that made him acquainted with the fact that his father was living in New York.
miserlyadjectiveUS /ˈmaɪzərli/
(used of persons or behavior) characterized by or indicative of lack of generosity
From this reading Knowing old Jerry’s miserly habits, he had no doubt that the old man was worth some thousands of dollars, and upon this sum he felt that he had a right to draw.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Though he is a very unworthy specimen of humanity, the reader may feel interested to know something more about James Barclay, whose acquaintance we made while he was attempting to commit a burglary.
used to form the superlative
From this reading To him it seemed a most fortunate discovery.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading It was mere accident that made him acquainted with the fact that his father was living in New York.
not any; not one
From this reading Knowing old Jerry’s miserly habits, he had no doubt that the old man was worth some thousands of dollars, and upon this sum he felt that he had a right to draw.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Though he is a very unworthy specimen of humanity, the reader may feel interested to know something more about James Barclay, whose acquaintance we made while he was attempting to commit a burglary.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Knowing old Jerry’s miserly habits, he had no doubt that the old man was worth some thousands of dollars, and upon this sum he felt that he had a right to draw.
a person who enjoys reading
From this reading Though he is a very unworthy specimen of humanity, the reader may feel interested to know something more about James Barclay, whose acquaintance we made while he was attempting to commit a burglary.
precisely, exactly
From this reading Knowing old Jerry’s miserly habits, he had no doubt that the old man was worth some thousands of dollars, and upon this sum he felt that he had a right to draw.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading To him it seemed a most fortunate discovery.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Knowing old Jerry’s miserly habits, he had no doubt that the old man was worth some thousands of dollars, and upon this sum he felt that he had a right to draw.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading Though he is a very unworthy specimen of humanity, the reader may feel interested to know something more about James Barclay, whose acquaintance we made while he was attempting to commit a burglary.
specimennounUS /ˈspesəmən/
an example regarded as typical of its class
From this reading Though he is a very unworthy specimen of humanity, the reader may feel interested to know something more about James Barclay, whose acquaintance we made while he was attempting to commit a burglary.
a quantity of money
From this reading Knowing old Jerry’s miserly habits, he had no doubt that the old man was worth some thousands of dollars, and upon this sum he felt that he had a right to draw.
terrifyingadjectiveUS /ˈterəfaɪɪŋ/
causing extreme terror
From this reading His father was timid, and he depended upon terrifying him into complying with his demands.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was mere accident that made him acquainted with the fact that his father was living in New York.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Though he is a very unworthy specimen of humanity, the reader may feel interested to know something more about James Barclay, whose acquaintance we made while he was attempting to commit a burglary.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Knowing old Jerry’s miserly habits, he had no doubt that the old man was worth some thousands of dollars, and upon this sum he felt that he had a right to draw.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Though he is a very unworthy specimen of humanity, the reader may feel interested to know something more about James Barclay, whose acquaintance we made while he was attempting to commit a burglary.
plural of “thousand” — the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading Knowing old Jerry’s miserly habits, he had no doubt that the old man was worth some thousands of dollars, and upon this sum he felt that he had a right to draw.
timidadjectiveUS /ˈtɪmɪd/
showing fear and lack of confidence
From this reading His father was timid, and he depended upon terrifying him into complying with his demands.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Though he is a very unworthy specimen of humanity, the reader may feel interested to know something more about James Barclay, whose acquaintance we made while he was attempting to commit a burglary.
unworthyadjectiveUS /ənˈwɜːrði/
lacking in value or merit
From this reading Though he is a very unworthy specimen of humanity, the reader may feel interested to know something more about James Barclay, whose acquaintance we made while he was attempting to commit a burglary.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Knowing old Jerry’s miserly habits, he had no doubt that the old man was worth some thousands of dollars, and upon this sum he felt that he had a right to draw.
precisely as stated
From this reading Though he is a very unworthy specimen of humanity, the reader may feel interested to know something more about James Barclay, whose acquaintance we made while he was attempting to commit a burglary.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Though he is a very unworthy specimen of humanity, the reader may feel interested to know something more about James Barclay, whose acquaintance we made while he was attempting to commit a burglary.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Though he is a very unworthy specimen of humanity, the reader may feel interested to know something more about James Barclay, whose acquaintance we made while he was attempting to commit a burglary.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Though he is a very unworthy specimen of humanity, the reader may feel interested to know something more about James Barclay, whose acquaintance we made while he was attempting to commit a burglary.
belonging to which person
From this reading Though he is a very unworthy specimen of humanity, the reader may feel interested to know something more about James Barclay, whose acquaintance we made while he was attempting to commit a burglary.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It was mere accident that made him acquainted with the fact that his father was living in New York.
an indefinite quantity of something having a specified value
From this reading Knowing old Jerry’s miserly habits, he had no doubt that the old man was worth some thousands of dollars, and upon this sum he felt that he had a right to draw.
the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose
From this reading It was mere accident that made him acquainted with the fact that his father was living in New York.
