used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading While Archie had an income of fifty thousand dollars a year from investments, he had always experienced a pleasurable thrill at receiving the statement of his dividends from his personal clerk in the broker's office, where he drew an additional ten thousand as a silent partner.
additionaladjectiveUS /əˈdɪʃənəl/
further or added
From this reading While Archie had an income of fifty thousand dollars a year from investments, he had always experienced a pleasurable thrill at receiving the statement of his dividends from his personal clerk in the broker's office, where he drew an additional ten thousand as a silent partner.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading While Archie had an income of fifty thousand dollars a year from investments, he had always experienced a pleasurable thrill at receiving the statement of his dividends from his personal clerk in the broker's office, where he drew an additional ten thousand as a silent partner.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading While Archie had an income of fifty thousand dollars a year from investments, he had always experienced a pleasurable thrill at receiving the statement of his dividends from his personal clerk in the broker's office, where he drew an additional ten thousand as a silent partner.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Neither really did any work for the money.
Archie
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From this reading While Archie had an income of fifty thousand dollars a year from investments, he had always experienced a pleasurable thrill at receiving the statement of his dividends from his personal clerk in the broker's office, where he drew an additional ten thousand as a silent partner.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Leary vanished into the starlit dusk as placidly as though he hadn't tucked away in his clothing sixty thousand dollars to which he had no lawful right or title.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading While Archie had an income of fifty thousand dollars a year from investments, he had always experienced a pleasurable thrill at receiving the statement of his dividends from his personal clerk in the broker's office, where he drew an additional ten thousand as a silent partner.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Leary vanished into the starlit dusk as placidly as though he hadn't tucked away in his clothing sixty thousand dollars to which he had no lawful right or title.
broker'snounUS /ˈbroʊkərz/
possessive form of “broker” — a businessman who buys or sells for another in exchange for a commission
From this reading While Archie had an income of fifty thousand dollars a year from investments, he had always experienced a pleasurable thrill at receiving the statement of his dividends from his personal clerk in the broker's office, where he drew an additional ten thousand as a silent partner.
assets available for use in the production of further assets
From this reading Leary's method of dipping into the world's capital seemed quite as honorable as his own.
an employee who performs clerical work (e.g., keeps records or accounts)
From this reading While Archie had an income of fifty thousand dollars a year from investments, he had always experienced a pleasurable thrill at receiving the statement of his dividends from his personal clerk in the broker's office, where he drew an additional ten thousand as a silent partner.
clothingnounUS /ˈkloʊðɪŋ/
a covering designed to be worn on a person's body
From this reading Leary vanished into the starlit dusk as placidly as though he hadn't tucked away in his clothing sixty thousand dollars to which he had no lawful right or title.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Neither really did any work for the money.
dippingverbUS /ˈdɪpɪŋ/
inflected form of “dip” — immerse briefly into a liquid so as to wet, coat, or saturate
From this reading Leary's method of dipping into the world's capital seemed quite as honorable as his own.
dividendsnounUS /ˈdɪvədendz/
plural of “dividend” — that part of the earnings of a corporation that is distributed to its shareholders; usually paid quarterly
From this reading While Archie had an income of fifty thousand dollars a year from investments, he had always experienced a pleasurable thrill at receiving the statement of his dividends from his personal clerk in the broker's office, where he drew an additional ten thousand as a silent partner.
plural of “dollar” — the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 cents
From this reading Leary vanished into the starlit dusk as placidly as though he hadn't tucked away in his clothing sixty thousand dollars to which he had no lawful right or title.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading While Archie had an income of fifty thousand dollars a year from investments, he had always experienced a pleasurable thrill at receiving the statement of his dividends from his personal clerk in the broker's office, where he drew an additional ten thousand as a silent partner.
dusknounUS /dʌsk/
the time of day immediately following sunset
From this reading Leary vanished into the starlit dusk as placidly as though he hadn't tucked away in his clothing sixty thousand dollars to which he had no lawful right or title.
having experience; having knowledge or skill from observation or participation
From this reading While Archie had an income of fifty thousand dollars a year from investments, he had always experienced a pleasurable thrill at receiving the statement of his dividends from his personal clerk in the broker's office, where he drew an additional ten thousand as a silent partner.
the cardinal number that is the product of ten and five
From this reading While Archie had an income of fifty thousand dollars a year from investments, he had always experienced a pleasurable thrill at receiving the statement of his dividends from his personal clerk in the broker's office, where he drew an additional ten thousand as a silent partner.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Neither really did any work for the money.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading While Archie had an income of fifty thousand dollars a year from investments, he had always experienced a pleasurable thrill at receiving the statement of his dividends from his personal clerk in the broker's office, where he drew an additional ten thousand as a silent partner.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Leary vanished into the starlit dusk as placidly as though he hadn't tucked away in his clothing sixty thousand dollars to which he had no lawful right or title.
hadn't
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From this reading Leary vanished into the starlit dusk as placidly as though he hadn't tucked away in his clothing sixty thousand dollars to which he had no lawful right or title.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Leary vanished into the starlit dusk as placidly as though he hadn't tucked away in his clothing sixty thousand dollars to which he had no lawful right or title.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Leary vanished into the starlit dusk as placidly as though he hadn't tucked away in his clothing sixty thousand dollars to which he had no lawful right or title.
honorableadjectiveUS /ˈɑːnərəbəl/
not disposed to cheat or defraud; not deceptive or fraudulent
From this reading Leary's method of dipping into the world's capital seemed quite as honorable as his own.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Leary vanished into the starlit dusk as placidly as though he hadn't tucked away in his clothing sixty thousand dollars to which he had no lawful right or title.
incomenounUS /ˈɪnkʌm/
the financial gain (earned or unearned) accruing over a given period of time
From this reading While Archie had an income of fifty thousand dollars a year from investments, he had always experienced a pleasurable thrill at receiving the statement of his dividends from his personal clerk in the broker's office, where he drew an additional ten thousand as a silent partner.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Leary vanished into the starlit dusk as placidly as though he hadn't tucked away in his clothing sixty thousand dollars to which he had no lawful right or title.
investmentsnounUS /ˌɪnˈvestmənts/
plural of “investment” — the act of investing; laying out money or capital in an enterprise with the expectation of profit
From this reading While Archie had an income of fifty thousand dollars a year from investments, he had always experienced a pleasurable thrill at receiving the statement of his dividends from his personal clerk in the broker's office, where he drew an additional ten thousand as a silent partner.
lawfuladjectiveUS /ˈlɔːfəl/
conformable to or allowed by law
From this reading Leary vanished into the starlit dusk as placidly as though he hadn't tucked away in his clothing sixty thousand dollars to which he had no lawful right or title.
LearynounUS /ˈlɪri/
United States psychologist who experimented with psychoactive drugs (including LSD) and became a well-known advocate of their use (1920-1996)
From this reading Leary vanished into the starlit dusk as placidly as though he hadn't tucked away in his clothing sixty thousand dollars to which he had no lawful right or title.
Leary'snounUS /ˈlɪriz/
possessive form of “leary” — United States psychologist who experimented with psychoactive drugs (including LSD) and became a well-known advocate of their use (1920-1996)
From this reading Leary's method of dipping into the world's capital seemed quite as honorable as his own.
ludicrousadjectiveUS /ˈluːdəkrəs/
broadly or extravagantly humorous; resembling farce
From this reading There was something ludicrous in the whole proceeding.
a way of doing something, especially a systematic way; implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps)
From this reading Leary's method of dipping into the world's capital seemed quite as honorable as his own.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading Neither really did any work for the money.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading Neither really did any work for the money.
not any; not one
From this reading Leary vanished into the starlit dusk as placidly as though he hadn't tucked away in his clothing sixty thousand dollars to which he had no lawful right or title.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading While Archie had an income of fifty thousand dollars a year from investments, he had always experienced a pleasurable thrill at receiving the statement of his dividends from his personal clerk in the broker's office, where he drew an additional ten thousand as a silent partner.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading While Archie had an income of fifty thousand dollars a year from investments, he had always experienced a pleasurable thrill at receiving the statement of his dividends from his personal clerk in the broker's office, where he drew an additional ten thousand as a silent partner.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Leary vanished into the starlit dusk as placidly as though he hadn't tucked away in his clothing sixty thousand dollars to which he had no lawful right or title.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Leary's method of dipping into the world's capital seemed quite as honorable as his own.
partnernounUS /ˈpɑːrtnər/
a person's partner in marriage
From this reading While Archie had an income of fifty thousand dollars a year from investments, he had always experienced a pleasurable thrill at receiving the statement of his dividends from his personal clerk in the broker's office, where he drew an additional ten thousand as a silent partner.
concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality
From this reading While Archie had an income of fifty thousand dollars a year from investments, he had always experienced a pleasurable thrill at receiving the statement of his dividends from his personal clerk in the broker's office, where he drew an additional ten thousand as a silent partner.
placidlyadverbUS /ˈplæsɪdli/
in a quiet and tranquil manner
From this reading Leary vanished into the starlit dusk as placidly as though he hadn't tucked away in his clothing sixty thousand dollars to which he had no lawful right or title.
pleasurableadjectiveUS /ˈpleʒərəbəl/
affording satisfaction or pleasure
From this reading While Archie had an income of fifty thousand dollars a year from investments, he had always experienced a pleasurable thrill at receiving the statement of his dividends from his personal clerk in the broker's office, where he drew an additional ten thousand as a silent partner.
proceedingnounUS /prəˈsiːdɪŋ/
(law) the institution of a sequence of steps by which legal judgments are invoked
From this reading There was something ludicrous in the whole proceeding.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Leary's method of dipping into the world's capital seemed quite as honorable as his own.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading Neither really did any work for the money.
receivingverbUS /rəˈsiːvɪŋ/
-ing form of “receive” — get something; come into possession of
From this reading While Archie had an income of fifty thousand dollars a year from investments, he had always experienced a pleasurable thrill at receiving the statement of his dividends from his personal clerk in the broker's office, where he drew an additional ten thousand as a silent partner.
precisely, exactly
From this reading Leary vanished into the starlit dusk as placidly as though he hadn't tucked away in his clothing sixty thousand dollars to which he had no lawful right or title.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Leary's method of dipping into the world's capital seemed quite as honorable as his own.
marked by absence of sound
From this reading While Archie had an income of fifty thousand dollars a year from investments, he had always experienced a pleasurable thrill at receiving the statement of his dividends from his personal clerk in the broker's office, where he drew an additional ten thousand as a silent partner.
sixtyadjectiveUS /ˈsɪksti/
being ten more than fifty
From this reading Leary vanished into the starlit dusk as placidly as though he hadn't tucked away in his clothing sixty thousand dollars to which he had no lawful right or title.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading There was something ludicrous in the whole proceeding.
starlitadjectiveUS /ˈstɑːrlɪt/
lighted only by stars
From this reading Leary vanished into the starlit dusk as placidly as though he hadn't tucked away in his clothing sixty thousand dollars to which he had no lawful right or title.
a message that is stated or declared; a communication (oral or written) setting forth particulars or facts etc
From this reading While Archie had an income of fifty thousand dollars a year from investments, he had always experienced a pleasurable thrill at receiving the statement of his dividends from his personal clerk in the broker's office, where he drew an additional ten thousand as a silent partner.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading While Archie had an income of fifty thousand dollars a year from investments, he had always experienced a pleasurable thrill at receiving the statement of his dividends from his personal clerk in the broker's office, where he drew an additional ten thousand as a silent partner.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Leary vanished into the starlit dusk as placidly as though he hadn't tucked away in his clothing sixty thousand dollars to which he had no lawful right or title.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was something ludicrous in the whole proceeding.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Leary vanished into the starlit dusk as placidly as though he hadn't tucked away in his clothing sixty thousand dollars to which he had no lawful right or title.
the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading Leary vanished into the starlit dusk as placidly as though he hadn't tucked away in his clothing sixty thousand dollars to which he had no lawful right or title.
thrillnounUS /θrɪl/
the swift release of a store of affective force
From this reading While Archie had an income of fifty thousand dollars a year from investments, he had always experienced a pleasurable thrill at receiving the statement of his dividends from his personal clerk in the broker's office, where he drew an additional ten thousand as a silent partner.
a heading that names a statute or legislative bill; may give a brief summary of the matters it deals with
From this reading Leary vanished into the starlit dusk as placidly as though he hadn't tucked away in his clothing sixty thousand dollars to which he had no lawful right or title.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Leary vanished into the starlit dusk as placidly as though he hadn't tucked away in his clothing sixty thousand dollars to which he had no lawful right or title.
tuckedadjectiveUS /tʌkt/
having tucked or being tucked
From this reading Leary vanished into the starlit dusk as placidly as though he hadn't tucked away in his clothing sixty thousand dollars to which he had no lawful right or title.
having passed out of existence
From this reading Leary vanished into the starlit dusk as placidly as though he hadn't tucked away in his clothing sixty thousand dollars to which he had no lawful right or title.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There was something ludicrous in the whole proceeding.
in or at the place that
From this reading While Archie had an income of fifty thousand dollars a year from investments, he had always experienced a pleasurable thrill at receiving the statement of his dividends from his personal clerk in the broker's office, where he drew an additional ten thousand as a silent partner.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Leary vanished into the starlit dusk as placidly as though he hadn't tucked away in his clothing sixty thousand dollars to which he had no lawful right or title.
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading While Archie had an income of fifty thousand dollars a year from investments, he had always experienced a pleasurable thrill at receiving the statement of his dividends from his personal clerk in the broker's office, where he drew an additional ten thousand as a silent partner.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading There was something ludicrous in the whole proceeding.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Neither really did any work for the money.
world'snounUS /wɜːrldz/
possessive form of “world” — everything that exists anywhere
From this reading Leary's method of dipping into the world's capital seemed quite as honorable as his own.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading While Archie had an income of fifty thousand dollars a year from investments, he had always experienced a pleasurable thrill at receiving the statement of his dividends from his personal clerk in the broker's office, where he drew an additional ten thousand as a silent partner.
