used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Even his temporary detention at the station-house he regarded as a piece of good luck, since he was paid handsomely for the confinement, while his bed there was considerably more comfortable than he often enjoyed.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading In two days he was able to lay aside fifteen dollars and a half towards his fund.
take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome
From this reading His adventure with the burglar also brought him in as much as under ordinary circumstances he would have earned in a week.
in addition
From this reading His adventure with the burglar also brought him in as much as under ordinary circumstances he would have earned in a week.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In two days he was able to lay aside fifteen dollars and a half towards his fund.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Even his temporary detention at the station-house he regarded as a piece of good luck, since he was paid handsomely for the confinement, while his bed there was considerably more comfortable than he often enjoyed.
on or to one side
From this reading In two days he was able to lay aside fifteen dollars and a half towards his fund.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Even his temporary detention at the station-house he regarded as a piece of good luck, since he was paid handsomely for the confinement, while his bed there was considerably more comfortable than he often enjoyed.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading Even his temporary detention at the station-house he regarded as a piece of good luck, since he was paid handsomely for the confinement, while his bed there was considerably more comfortable than he often enjoyed.
a mountain or tall hill
From this reading Ben had certainly met with good luck so far.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading His adventure with the burglar also brought him in as much as under ordinary circumstances he would have earned in a week.
burglarnounUS /ˈbɝː.ɡlɚ/
A person who commits illegal entry into a building with intent to steal valuable treasures.
From this reading His adventure with the burglar also brought him in as much as under ordinary circumstances he would have earned in a week.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading Ben had certainly met with good luck so far.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading His adventure with the burglar also brought him in as much as under ordinary circumstances he would have earned in a week.
providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)
From this reading Even his temporary detention at the station-house he regarded as a piece of good luck, since he was paid handsomely for the confinement, while his bed there was considerably more comfortable than he often enjoyed.
confinementnounUS /kənˈfaɪnmənt/
concluding state of pregnancy; from the onset of contractions to the birth of a child
From this reading Even his temporary detention at the station-house he regarded as a piece of good luck, since he was paid handsomely for the confinement, while his bed there was considerably more comfortable than he often enjoyed.
considerablyadverbUS /kənˈsɪdərəbli/
to a great extent or degree
From this reading Even his temporary detention at the station-house he regarded as a piece of good luck, since he was paid handsomely for the confinement, while his bed there was considerably more comfortable than he often enjoyed.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading In two days he was able to lay aside fifteen dollars and a half towards his fund.
detentionnounUS /dɪˈtenʃən/
a state of being confined (usually for a short time)
From this reading Even his temporary detention at the station-house he regarded as a piece of good luck, since he was paid handsomely for the confinement, while his bed there was considerably more comfortable than he often enjoyed.
plural of “dollar” — the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 cents
From this reading In two days he was able to lay aside fifteen dollars and a half towards his fund.
earnedadjectiveUS /ɜːrnd/
gained or acquired; especially through merit or as a result of effort or action
From this reading His adventure with the burglar also brought him in as much as under ordinary circumstances he would have earned in a week.
past form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading Even his temporary detention at the station-house he regarded as a piece of good luck, since he was paid handsomely for the confinement, while his bed there was considerably more comfortable than he often enjoyed.
divisible by two
From this reading Even his temporary detention at the station-house he regarded as a piece of good luck, since he was paid handsomely for the confinement, while his bed there was considerably more comfortable than he often enjoyed.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Ben had certainly met with good luck so far.
the cardinal number that is the sum of fourteen and one
From this reading In two days he was able to lay aside fifteen dollars and a half towards his fund.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Even his temporary detention at the station-house he regarded as a piece of good luck, since he was paid handsomely for the confinement, while his bed there was considerably more comfortable than he often enjoyed.
fundnounUS /fʌnd/
a reserve of money set aside for some purpose
From this reading In two days he was able to lay aside fifteen dollars and a half towards his fund.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Ben had certainly met with good luck so far.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Ben had certainly met with good luck so far.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading In two days he was able to lay aside fifteen dollars and a half towards his fund.
handsomelyadverbUS /ˈhænsəmli/
in an attractively handsome manner
From this reading Even his temporary detention at the station-house he regarded as a piece of good luck, since he was paid handsomely for the confinement, while his bed there was considerably more comfortable than he often enjoyed.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading His adventure with the burglar also brought him in as much as under ordinary circumstances he would have earned in a week.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Even his temporary detention at the station-house he regarded as a piece of good luck, since he was paid handsomely for the confinement, while his bed there was considerably more comfortable than he often enjoyed.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading His adventure with the burglar also brought him in as much as under ordinary circumstances he would have earned in a week.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Even his temporary detention at the station-house he regarded as a piece of good luck, since he was paid handsomely for the confinement, while his bed there was considerably more comfortable than he often enjoyed.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading His adventure with the burglar also brought him in as much as under ordinary circumstances he would have earned in a week.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading In two days he was able to lay aside fifteen dollars and a half towards his fund.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading Ben had certainly met with good luck so far.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading Ben had certainly met with good luck so far.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Even his temporary detention at the station-house he regarded as a piece of good luck, since he was paid handsomely for the confinement, while his bed there was considerably more comfortable than he often enjoyed.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading His adventure with the burglar also brought him in as much as under ordinary circumstances he would have earned in a week.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Even his temporary detention at the station-house he regarded as a piece of good luck, since he was paid handsomely for the confinement, while his bed there was considerably more comfortable than he often enjoyed.
many times at short intervals
From this reading Even his temporary detention at the station-house he regarded as a piece of good luck, since he was paid handsomely for the confinement, while his bed there was considerably more comfortable than he often enjoyed.
a judge of a probate court
From this reading His adventure with the burglar also brought him in as much as under ordinary circumstances he would have earned in a week.
marked by the reception of pay
From this reading Even his temporary detention at the station-house he regarded as a piece of good luck, since he was paid handsomely for the confinement, while his bed there was considerably more comfortable than he often enjoyed.
a separate part of a whole
From this reading Even his temporary detention at the station-house he regarded as a piece of good luck, since he was paid handsomely for the confinement, while his bed there was considerably more comfortable than he often enjoyed.
past form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading Even his temporary detention at the station-house he regarded as a piece of good luck, since he was paid handsomely for the confinement, while his bed there was considerably more comfortable than he often enjoyed.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Even his temporary detention at the station-house he regarded as a piece of good luck, since he was paid handsomely for the confinement, while his bed there was considerably more comfortable than he often enjoyed.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Ben had certainly met with good luck so far.
station-house
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From this reading Even his temporary detention at the station-house he regarded as a piece of good luck, since he was paid handsomely for the confinement, while his bed there was considerably more comfortable than he often enjoyed.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading THE SURPRISE.
temporaryadjectiveUS /ˈtempəreri/
not permanent; not lasting
From this reading Even his temporary detention at the station-house he regarded as a piece of good luck, since he was paid handsomely for the confinement, while his bed there was considerably more comfortable than he often enjoyed.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Even his temporary detention at the station-house he regarded as a piece of good luck, since he was paid handsomely for the confinement, while his bed there was considerably more comfortable than he often enjoyed.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE SURPRISE.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Even his temporary detention at the station-house he regarded as a piece of good luck, since he was paid handsomely for the confinement, while his bed there was considerably more comfortable than he often enjoyed.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In two days he was able to lay aside fifteen dollars and a half towards his fund.
in the direction of
From this reading In two days he was able to lay aside fifteen dollars and a half towards his fund.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading In two days he was able to lay aside fifteen dollars and a half towards his fund.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading His adventure with the burglar also brought him in as much as under ordinary circumstances he would have earned in a week.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Even his temporary detention at the station-house he regarded as a piece of good luck, since he was paid handsomely for the confinement, while his bed there was considerably more comfortable than he often enjoyed.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading His adventure with the burglar also brought him in as much as under ordinary circumstances he would have earned in a week.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Even his temporary detention at the station-house he regarded as a piece of good luck, since he was paid handsomely for the confinement, while his bed there was considerably more comfortable than he often enjoyed.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Ben had certainly met with good luck so far.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading His adventure with the burglar also brought him in as much as under ordinary circumstances he would have earned in a week.
