used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He was obliged to make arrangements at home for an indefinite absence, and procure from the savings bank a supply of money for current expenses, which he left in the hands of Mrs. Hogan.
the state of being absent
From this reading He was obliged to make arrangements at home for an indefinite absence, and procure from the savings bank a supply of money for current expenses, which he left in the hands of Mrs. Hogan.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading Paul found himself unable to start for Rockville in the afternoon.
ampleadjectiveUS /ˈæmpəl/
more than enough in size or scope or capacity
From this reading His outfit was provided by Mrs. Holbrook, who made it as ample as if Paul were the son of a well to do family, instead of a telegraph boy, dependent upon his own exertions for a scanty living in a shabby tenement house.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He was obliged to make arrangements at home for an indefinite absence, and procure from the savings bank a supply of money for current expenses, which he left in the hands of Mrs. Hogan.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He was obliged to make arrangements at home for an indefinite absence, and procure from the savings bank a supply of money for current expenses, which he left in the hands of Mrs. Hogan.
arrangementsnounUS /ərˈeɪndʒmənts/
plural of “arrangement” — the thing arranged or agreed to
From this reading He was obliged to make arrangements at home for an indefinite absence, and procure from the savings bank a supply of money for current expenses, which he left in the hands of Mrs. Hogan.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading His outfit was provided by Mrs. Holbrook, who made it as ample as if Paul were the son of a well to do family, instead of a telegraph boy, dependent upon his own exertions for a scanty living in a shabby tenement house.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He was obliged to make arrangements at home for an indefinite absence, and procure from the savings bank a supply of money for current expenses, which he left in the hands of Mrs. Hogan.
sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)
From this reading He was obliged to make arrangements at home for an indefinite absence, and procure from the savings bank a supply of money for current expenses, which he left in the hands of Mrs. Hogan.
a youthful male person
From this reading His outfit was provided by Mrs. Holbrook, who made it as ample as if Paul were the son of a well to do family, instead of a telegraph boy, dependent upon his own exertions for a scanty living in a shabby tenement house.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading His outfit was provided by Mrs. Holbrook, who made it as ample as if Paul were the son of a well to do family, instead of a telegraph boy, dependent upon his own exertions for a scanty living in a shabby tenement house.
chargesnounUS /ˈtʃɑːrdʒəz/
plural of “charge” — an impetuous rush toward someone or something
From this reading “This is not intended for remuneration,” she said, “for I shall pay the telegraph company their usual charges.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading “This is not intended for remuneration,” she said, “for I shall pay the telegraph company their usual charges.
a flow of electricity through a conductor
From this reading He was obliged to make arrangements at home for an indefinite absence, and procure from the savings bank a supply of money for current expenses, which he left in the hands of Mrs. Hogan.
dependentadjectiveUS /dɪˈpendənt/
relying on or requiring a person or thing for support, supply, or what is needed
From this reading His outfit was provided by Mrs. Holbrook, who made it as ample as if Paul were the son of a well to do family, instead of a telegraph boy, dependent upon his own exertions for a scanty living in a shabby tenement house.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading His outfit was provided by Mrs. Holbrook, who made it as ample as if Paul were the son of a well to do family, instead of a telegraph boy, dependent upon his own exertions for a scanty living in a shabby tenement house.
exertionsnounUS /ɪɡˈzɜːrʃənz/
plural of “exertion” — use of physical or mental energy; hard work
From this reading His outfit was provided by Mrs. Holbrook, who made it as ample as if Paul were the son of a well to do family, instead of a telegraph boy, dependent upon his own exertions for a scanty living in a shabby tenement house.
expensesnounUS /ɪkˈspensəz/
plural of “expense” — amounts paid for goods and services that may be currently tax deductible (as opposed to capital expenditures)
From this reading He was obliged to make arrangements at home for an indefinite absence, and procure from the savings bank a supply of money for current expenses, which he left in the hands of Mrs. Hogan.
a social unit living together
From this reading His outfit was provided by Mrs. Holbrook, who made it as ample as if Paul were the son of a well to do family, instead of a telegraph boy, dependent upon his own exertions for a scanty living in a shabby tenement house.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Paul found himself unable to start for Rockville in the afternoon.
set up or found
From this reading Paul found himself unable to start for Rockville in the afternoon.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He was obliged to make arrangements at home for an indefinite absence, and procure from the savings bank a supply of money for current expenses, which he left in the hands of Mrs. Hogan.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading He was obliged to make arrangements at home for an indefinite absence, and procure from the savings bank a supply of money for current expenses, which he left in the hands of Mrs. Hogan.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was obliged to make arrangements at home for an indefinite absence, and procure from the savings bank a supply of money for current expenses, which he left in the hands of Mrs. Hogan.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading When his new patroness parted from him, she put a pocketbook into his hands.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Paul found himself unable to start for Rockville in the afternoon.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His outfit was provided by Mrs. Holbrook, who made it as ample as if Paul were the son of a well to do family, instead of a telegraph boy, dependent upon his own exertions for a scanty living in a shabby tenement house.
HogannounUS /ˈhoʊɡɑːn/
United States golfer who won many major golf tournaments (1912-1997)
From this reading He was obliged to make arrangements at home for an indefinite absence, and procure from the savings bank a supply of money for current expenses, which he left in the hands of Mrs. Hogan.
Holbrook
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From this reading His outfit was provided by Mrs. Holbrook, who made it as ample as if Paul were the son of a well to do family, instead of a telegraph boy, dependent upon his own exertions for a scanty living in a shabby tenement house.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading He was obliged to make arrangements at home for an indefinite absence, and procure from the savings bank a supply of money for current expenses, which he left in the hands of Mrs. Hogan.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading His outfit was provided by Mrs. Holbrook, who made it as ample as if Paul were the son of a well to do family, instead of a telegraph boy, dependent upon his own exertions for a scanty living in a shabby tenement house.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “This is not intended for remuneration,” she said, “for I shall pay the telegraph company their usual charges.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading His outfit was provided by Mrs. Holbrook, who made it as ample as if Paul were the son of a well to do family, instead of a telegraph boy, dependent upon his own exertions for a scanty living in a shabby tenement house.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Paul found himself unable to start for Rockville in the afternoon.
indefiniteadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈdefənət/
vague or not clearly defined or stated
From this reading He was obliged to make arrangements at home for an indefinite absence, and procure from the savings bank a supply of money for current expenses, which he left in the hands of Mrs. Hogan.
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading His outfit was provided by Mrs. Holbrook, who made it as ample as if Paul were the son of a well to do family, instead of a telegraph boy, dependent upon his own exertions for a scanty living in a shabby tenement house.
resulting from one's intentions
From this reading “This is not intended for remuneration,” she said, “for I shall pay the telegraph company their usual charges.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading When his new patroness parted from him, she put a pocketbook into his hands.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “This is not intended for remuneration,” she said, “for I shall pay the telegraph company their usual charges.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading His outfit was provided by Mrs. Holbrook, who made it as ample as if Paul were the son of a well to do family, instead of a telegraph boy, dependent upon his own exertions for a scanty living in a shabby tenement house.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading He was obliged to make arrangements at home for an indefinite absence, and procure from the savings bank a supply of money for current expenses, which he left in the hands of Mrs. Hogan.
the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
From this reading His outfit was provided by Mrs. Holbrook, who made it as ample as if Paul were the son of a well to do family, instead of a telegraph boy, dependent upon his own exertions for a scanty living in a shabby tenement house.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading His outfit was provided by Mrs. Holbrook, who made it as ample as if Paul were the son of a well to do family, instead of a telegraph boy, dependent upon his own exertions for a scanty living in a shabby tenement house.
engage in
From this reading He was obliged to make arrangements at home for an indefinite absence, and procure from the savings bank a supply of money for current expenses, which he left in the hands of Mrs. Hogan.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading He was obliged to make arrangements at home for an indefinite absence, and procure from the savings bank a supply of money for current expenses, which he left in the hands of Mrs. Hogan.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading He was obliged to make arrangements at home for an indefinite absence, and procure from the savings bank a supply of money for current expenses, which he left in the hands of Mrs. Hogan.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading When his new patroness parted from him, she put a pocketbook into his hands.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading “This is not intended for remuneration,” she said, “for I shall pay the telegraph company their usual charges.
under a moral obligation to do something
From this reading He was obliged to make arrangements at home for an indefinite absence, and procure from the savings bank a supply of money for current expenses, which he left in the hands of Mrs. Hogan.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He was obliged to make arrangements at home for an indefinite absence, and procure from the savings bank a supply of money for current expenses, which he left in the hands of Mrs. Hogan.
outfitnounUS /ˈaʊtfɪt/
any cohesive unit such as a military company
From this reading His outfit was provided by Mrs. Holbrook, who made it as ample as if Paul were the son of a well to do family, instead of a telegraph boy, dependent upon his own exertions for a scanty living in a shabby tenement house.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading His outfit was provided by Mrs. Holbrook, who made it as ample as if Paul were the son of a well to do family, instead of a telegraph boy, dependent upon his own exertions for a scanty living in a shabby tenement house.
having a margin incised almost to the base so as to create distinct divisions or lobes
From this reading When his new patroness parted from him, she put a pocketbook into his hands.
patronessnounUS /ˈpeɪtrənəs/
a woman who is a patron or the wife of a patron
From this reading When his new patroness parted from him, she put a pocketbook into his hands.
United States feminist (1885-1977)
From this reading Paul found himself unable to start for Rockville in the afternoon.
give money, usually in exchange for goods or services
From this reading “This is not intended for remuneration,” she said, “for I shall pay the telegraph company their usual charges.
pocketbooknounUS /ˈpɑːkətbʊk/
your personal financial means
From this reading When his new patroness parted from him, she put a pocketbook into his hands.
procureverbUS /proʊˈkjʊr/
get by special effort
From this reading He was obliged to make arrangements at home for an indefinite absence, and procure from the savings bank a supply of money for current expenses, which he left in the hands of Mrs. Hogan.
past form of “provide” — give something useful or necessary to
From this reading His outfit was provided by Mrs. Holbrook, who made it as ample as if Paul were the son of a well to do family, instead of a telegraph boy, dependent upon his own exertions for a scanty living in a shabby tenement house.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading When his new patroness parted from him, she put a pocketbook into his hands.
remunerationnounUS /rɪˌmjuːnərˈeɪʃən/
something that remunerates
From this reading “This is not intended for remuneration,” she said, “for I shall pay the telegraph company their usual charges.
Rockville
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Paul found himself unable to start for Rockville in the afternoon.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “This is not intended for remuneration,” she said, “for I shall pay the telegraph company their usual charges.
savingsnounUS /ˈseɪvɪŋz/
a fund of money put by as a reserve
From this reading He was obliged to make arrangements at home for an indefinite absence, and procure from the savings bank a supply of money for current expenses, which he left in the hands of Mrs. Hogan.
scantyadjectiveUS /ˈskænti/
lacking in magnitude or quantity
From this reading His outfit was provided by Mrs. Holbrook, who made it as ample as if Paul were the son of a well to do family, instead of a telegraph boy, dependent upon his own exertions for a scanty living in a shabby tenement house.
shabbyadjectiveUS /ˈʃæbi/
showing signs of wear and tear
From this reading His outfit was provided by Mrs. Holbrook, who made it as ample as if Paul were the son of a well to do family, instead of a telegraph boy, dependent upon his own exertions for a scanty living in a shabby tenement house.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading “This is not intended for remuneration,” she said, “for I shall pay the telegraph company their usual charges.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When his new patroness parted from him, she put a pocketbook into his hands.
a male human offspring
From this reading His outfit was provided by Mrs. Holbrook, who made it as ample as if Paul were the son of a well to do family, instead of a telegraph boy, dependent upon his own exertions for a scanty living in a shabby tenement house.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Paul found himself unable to start for Rockville in the afternoon.
give something useful or necessary to
From this reading He was obliged to make arrangements at home for an indefinite absence, and procure from the savings bank a supply of money for current expenses, which he left in the hands of Mrs. Hogan.
telegraphnounUS /ˈteləɡræf/
apparatus used to communicate at a distance over a wire (usually in Morse code)
From this reading His outfit was provided by Mrs. Holbrook, who made it as ample as if Paul were the son of a well to do family, instead of a telegraph boy, dependent upon his own exertions for a scanty living in a shabby tenement house.
tenementnounUS /ˈtenəmənt/
a run-down apartment house barely meeting minimal standards
From this reading His outfit was provided by Mrs. Holbrook, who made it as ample as if Paul were the son of a well to do family, instead of a telegraph boy, dependent upon his own exertions for a scanty living in a shabby tenement house.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Paul found himself unable to start for Rockville in the afternoon.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading “This is not intended for remuneration,” she said, “for I shall pay the telegraph company their usual charges.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading “This is not intended for remuneration,” she said, “for I shall pay the telegraph company their usual charges.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Paul found himself unable to start for Rockville in the afternoon.
(usually followed by “to”) not having the necessary means or skill or know-how
From this reading Paul found himself unable to start for Rockville in the afternoon.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading His outfit was provided by Mrs. Holbrook, who made it as ample as if Paul were the son of a well to do family, instead of a telegraph boy, dependent upon his own exertions for a scanty living in a shabby tenement house.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading “This is not intended for remuneration,” she said, “for I shall pay the telegraph company their usual charges.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was obliged to make arrangements at home for an indefinite absence, and procure from the savings bank a supply of money for current expenses, which he left in the hands of Mrs. Hogan.
(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 His outfit was provided by Mrs. Holbrook, who made it as ample as if Paul were the son of a well to do family, instead of a telegraph boy, dependent upon his own exertions for a scanty living in a shabby tenement house.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading His outfit was provided by Mrs. Holbrook, who made it as ample as if Paul were the son of a well to do family, instead of a telegraph boy, dependent upon his own exertions for a scanty living in a shabby tenement house.
at the time that
From this reading When his new patroness parted from him, she put a pocketbook into his hands.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He was obliged to make arrangements at home for an indefinite absence, and procure from the savings bank a supply of money for current expenses, which he left in the hands of Mrs. Hogan.
which person or people
From this reading His outfit was provided by Mrs. Holbrook, who made it as ample as if Paul were the son of a well to do family, instead of a telegraph boy, dependent upon his own exertions for a scanty living in a shabby tenement house.
