used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He succeeded, because he was in earnest, and he was in earnest, because his own experience in the early part of the day had revealed to him how uncomfortable it was to be without money or friends in a large city.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He succeeded, because he was in earnest, and he was in earnest, because his own experience in the early part of the day had revealed to him how uncomfortable it was to be without money or friends in a large city.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading SCENES AT THE NEWSBOYS' LODGING HOUSE.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It will be unnecessary to give in detail the record of Ben's sales.
for the reason that
From this reading He succeeded, because he was in earnest, and he was in earnest, because his own experience in the early part of the day had revealed to him how uncomfortable it was to be without money or friends in a large city.
Ben'snounUS /benz/
possessive form of “ben” — a mountain or tall hill
From this reading It will be unnecessary to give in detail the record of Ben's sales.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading Of this sum he had received half a dollar from the friendly reporter, to start him in business.
centsnounUS /sents/
plural of “cent” — a fractional monetary unit of several countries
From this reading At seven o'clock, on counting over his money, he found that he had a dollar and twelve cents.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading He succeeded, because he was in earnest, and he was in earnest, because his own experience in the early part of the day had revealed to him how uncomfortable it was to be without money or friends in a large city.
countingnounUS /ˈkaʊntɪŋ/
the act of counting; reciting numbers in ascending order
From this reading At seven o'clock, on counting over his money, he found that he had a dollar and twelve cents.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading He succeeded, because he was in earnest, and he was in earnest, because his own experience in the early part of the day had revealed to him how uncomfortable it was to be without money or friends in a large city.
detailnounUS /dɪˈteɪl/
an isolated fact that is considered separately from the whole
From this reading It will be unnecessary to give in detail the record of Ben's sales.
dollarnounUS /ˈdɑːlər/
the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 cents
From this reading At seven o'clock, on counting over his money, he found that he had a dollar and twelve cents.
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 He succeeded, because he was in earnest, and he was in earnest, because his own experience in the early part of the day had revealed to him how uncomfortable it was to be without money or friends in a large city.
characterized by a firm and humorless belief in the validity of your opinions
From this reading He succeeded, because he was in earnest, and he was in earnest, because his own experience in the early part of the day had revealed to him how uncomfortable it was to be without money or friends in a large city.
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading He succeeded, because he was in earnest, and he was in earnest, because his own experience in the early part of the day had revealed to him how uncomfortable it was to be without money or friends in a large city.
set up or found
From this reading At seven o'clock, on counting over his money, he found that he had a dollar and twelve cents.
characteristic of or befitting a friend
From this reading Of this sum he had received half a dollar from the friendly reporter, to start him in business.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading He succeeded, because he was in earnest, and he was in earnest, because his own experience in the early part of the day had revealed to him how uncomfortable it was to be without money or friends in a large city.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Of this sum he had received half a dollar from the friendly reporter, to start him in business.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading It will be unnecessary to give in detail the record of Ben's sales.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He succeeded, because he was in earnest, and he was in earnest, because his own experience in the early part of the day had revealed to him how uncomfortable it was to be without money or friends in a large city.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading Of this sum he had received half a dollar from the friendly reporter, to start him in business.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He succeeded, because he was in earnest, and he was in earnest, because his own experience in the early part of the day had revealed to him how uncomfortable it was to be without money or friends in a large city.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He succeeded, because he was in earnest, and he was in earnest, because his own experience in the early part of the day had revealed to him how uncomfortable it was to be without money or friends in a large city.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He succeeded, because he was in earnest, and he was in earnest, because his own experience in the early part of the day had revealed to him how uncomfortable it was to be without money or friends in a large city.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading SCENES AT THE NEWSBOYS' LODGING HOUSE.
how
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From this reading He succeeded, because he was in earnest, and he was in earnest, because his own experience in the early part of the day had revealed to him how uncomfortable it was to be without money or friends in a large city.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It will be unnecessary to give in detail the record of Ben's sales.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It will be unnecessary to give in detail the record of Ben's sales.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading He succeeded, because he was in earnest, and he was in earnest, because his own experience in the early part of the day had revealed to him how uncomfortable it was to be without money or friends in a large city.
LODGINGnounUS /ˈlɑːdʒɪŋ/
structures collectively in which people are housed
From this reading SCENES AT THE NEWSBOYS' LODGING HOUSE.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading He succeeded, because he was in earnest, and he was in earnest, because his own experience in the early part of the day had revealed to him how uncomfortable it was to be without money or friends in a large city.
NEWSBOYS
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading SCENES AT THE NEWSBOYS' LODGING HOUSE.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading At seven o'clock, on counting over his money, he found that he had a dollar and twelve cents.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It will be unnecessary to give in detail the record of Ben's sales.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading At seven o'clock, on counting over his money, he found that he had a dollar and twelve cents.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading He succeeded, because he was in earnest, and he was in earnest, because his own experience in the early part of the day had revealed to him how uncomfortable it was to be without money or friends in a large city.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading At seven o'clock, on counting over his money, he found that he had a dollar and twelve cents.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading He succeeded, because he was in earnest, and he was in earnest, because his own experience in the early part of the day had revealed to him how uncomfortable it was to be without money or friends in a large city.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading He succeeded, because he was in earnest, and he was in earnest, because his own experience in the early part of the day had revealed to him how uncomfortable it was to be without money or friends in a large city.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading Of this sum he had received half a dollar from the friendly reporter, to start him in business.
anything (such as a document or a phonograph record or a photograph) providing permanent evidence of or information about past events
From this reading It will be unnecessary to give in detail the record of Ben's sales.
reporternounUS /rɪˈpɔːrtər/
a person who investigates and reports or edits news stories
From this reading Of this sum he had received half a dollar from the friendly reporter, to start him in business.
past form of “reveal” — make visible
From this reading He succeeded, because he was in earnest, and he was in earnest, because his own experience in the early part of the day had revealed to him how uncomfortable it was to be without money or friends in a large city.
salesnounUS /seɪlz/
income (at invoice values) received for goods and services over some given period of time
From this reading It will be unnecessary to give in detail the record of Ben's sales.
plural of “scene” — the place where some action occurs
From this reading SCENES AT THE NEWSBOYS' LODGING HOUSE.
the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one
From this reading At seven o'clock, on counting over his money, he found that he had a dollar and twelve cents.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Of this sum he had received half a dollar from the friendly reporter, to start him in business.
past form of “succeed” — attain success or reach a desired goal
From this reading He succeeded, because he was in earnest, and he was in earnest, because his own experience in the early part of the day had revealed to him how uncomfortable it was to be without money or friends in a large city.
a quantity of money
From this reading Of this sum he had received half a dollar from the friendly reporter, to start him in business.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading At seven o'clock, on counting over his money, he found that he had a dollar and twelve cents.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading SCENES AT THE NEWSBOYS' LODGING HOUSE.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Of this sum he had received half a dollar from the friendly reporter, to start him in business.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It will be unnecessary to give in detail the record of Ben's sales.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading At seven o'clock, on counting over his money, he found that he had a dollar and twelve cents.
uncomfortableadjectiveUS /ənˈkʌmfərtəbəl/
conducive to or feeling mental discomfort
From this reading He succeeded, because he was in earnest, and he was in earnest, because his own experience in the early part of the day had revealed to him how uncomfortable it was to be without money or friends in a large city.
unnecessaryadjectiveUS /ənˈnesəseri/
not necessary
From this reading It will be unnecessary to give in detail the record of Ben's sales.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He succeeded, because he was in earnest, and he was in earnest, because his own experience in the early part of the day had revealed to him how uncomfortable it was to be without money or friends in a large city.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading It will be unnecessary to give in detail the record of Ben's sales.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading He succeeded, because he was in earnest, and he was in earnest, because his own experience in the early part of the day had revealed to him how uncomfortable it was to be without money or friends in a large city.
