Chapter VI · Chapter 6

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading A KIND-HEARTED WAITRESS After Bob had found that no one was pursuing him, he decided that the first thing to do was to get away from New York, and with this purpose he headed for one of the ferries that would take him to the Jersey shore.

(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something

From this reading Anyway, I will be able to believe what he tells me, and to depend on his advice."

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading "He'll know about how much it costs to travel, and all such things, and perhaps he'll help me to get some work where I can earn more money.

a proposal for an appropriate course of action

From this reading Anyway, I will be able to believe what he tells me, and to depend on his advice."

later than; following

From this reading A KIND-HEARTED WAITRESS After Bob had found that no one was pursuing him, he decided that the first thing to do was to get away from New York, and with this purpose he headed for one of the ferries that would take him to the Jersey shore.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading "He'll know about how much it costs to travel, and all such things, and perhaps he'll help me to get some work where I can earn more money.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading How far his fifteen dollars would carry him, he did not know, but he realized that it could not be any great distance, and he was trying to think of some plan by which he could obtain more funds, when he suddenly remembered the reporter who had taken such an interest in him.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading A KIND-HEARTED WAITRESS After Bob had found that no one was pursuing him, he decided that the first thing to do was to get away from New York, and with this purpose he headed for one of the ferries that would take him to the Jersey shore.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading How far his fifteen dollars would carry him, he did not know, but he realized that it could not be any great distance, and he was trying to think of some plan by which he could obtain more funds, when he suddenly remembered the reporter who had taken such an interest in him.

used to indicate that a statement explains or supports a previous statement

From this reading Anyway, I will be able to believe what he tells me, and to depend on his advice."

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading A KIND-HEARTED WAITRESS After Bob had found that no one was pursuing him, he decided that the first thing to do was to get away from New York, and with this purpose he headed for one of the ferries that would take him to the Jersey shore.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading How far his fifteen dollars would carry him, he did not know, but he realized that it could not be any great distance, and he was trying to think of some plan by which he could obtain more funds, when he suddenly remembered the reporter who had taken such an interest in him.

accept as true; take to be true

From this reading Anyway, I will be able to believe what he tells me, and to depend on his advice."

move up and down repeatedly

From this reading A KIND-HEARTED WAITRESS After Bob had found that no one was pursuing him, he decided that the first thing to do was to get away from New York, and with this purpose he headed for one of the ferries that would take him to the Jersey shore.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading How far his fifteen dollars would carry him, he did not know, but he realized that it could not be any great distance, and he was trying to think of some plan by which he could obtain more funds, when he suddenly remembered the reporter who had taken such an interest in him.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading How far his fifteen dollars would carry him, he did not know, but he realized that it could not be any great distance, and he was trying to think of some plan by which he could obtain more funds, when he suddenly remembered the reporter who had taken such an interest in him.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading "He'll know about how much it costs to travel, and all such things, and perhaps he'll help me to get some work where I can earn more money.

move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading How far his fifteen dollars would carry him, he did not know, but he realized that it could not be any great distance, and he was trying to think of some plan by which he could obtain more funds, when he suddenly remembered the reporter who had taken such an interest in him.

pecuniary reimbursement to the winning party for the expenses of litigation

From this reading "He'll know about how much it costs to travel, and all such things, and perhaps he'll help me to get some work where I can earn more money.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading How far his fifteen dollars would carry him, he did not know, but he realized that it could not be any great distance, and he was trying to think of some plan by which he could obtain more funds, when he suddenly remembered the reporter who had taken such an interest in him.

recognizable; marked

From this reading A KIND-HEARTED WAITRESS After Bob had found that no one was pursuing him, he decided that the first thing to do was to get away from New York, and with this purpose he headed for one of the ferries that would take him to the Jersey shore.

be contingent upon (something that is elided)

From this reading Anyway, I will be able to believe what he tells me, and to depend on his advice."

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading How far his fifteen dollars would carry him, he did not know, but he realized that it could not be any great distance, and he was trying to think of some plan by which he could obtain more funds, when he suddenly remembered the reporter who had taken such an interest in him.

the property created by the space between two objects or points

From this reading How far his fifteen dollars would carry him, he did not know, but he realized that it could not be any great distance, and he was trying to think of some plan by which he could obtain more funds, when he suddenly remembered the reporter who had taken such an interest in him.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading A KIND-HEARTED WAITRESS After Bob had found that no one was pursuing him, he decided that the first thing to do was to get away from New York, and with this purpose he headed for one of the ferries that would take him to the Jersey shore.

plural of “dollar” — the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 cents

From this reading How far his fifteen dollars would carry him, he did not know, but he realized that it could not be any great distance, and he was trying to think of some plan by which he could obtain more funds, when he suddenly remembered the reporter who had taken such an interest in him.

earn on some commercial or business transaction; earn as salary or wages

From this reading "He'll know about how much it costs to travel, and all such things, and perhaps he'll help me to get some work where I can earn more money.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading How far his fifteen dollars would carry him, he did not know, but he realized that it could not be any great distance, and he was trying to think of some plan by which he could obtain more funds, when he suddenly remembered the reporter who had taken such an interest in him.

plural of “ferry” — a boat that transports people or vehicles across a body of water and operates on a regular schedule

From this reading A KIND-HEARTED WAITRESS After Bob had found that no one was pursuing him, he decided that the first thing to do was to get away from New York, and with this purpose he headed for one of the ferries that would take him to the Jersey shore.

the cardinal number that is the sum of fourteen and one

From this reading How far his fifteen dollars would carry him, he did not know, but he realized that it could not be any great distance, and he was trying to think of some plan by which he could obtain more funds, when he suddenly remembered the reporter who had taken such an interest in him.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading "I'll go and find him," said Bob to himself.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading A KIND-HEARTED WAITRESS After Bob had found that no one was pursuing him, he decided that the first thing to do was to get away from New York, and with this purpose he headed for one of the ferries that would take him to the Jersey shore.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading A KIND-HEARTED WAITRESS After Bob had found that no one was pursuing him, he decided that the first thing to do was to get away from New York, and with this purpose he headed for one of the ferries that would take him to the Jersey shore.

set up or found

From this reading A KIND-HEARTED WAITRESS After Bob had found that no one was pursuing him, he decided that the first thing to do was to get away from New York, and with this purpose he headed for one of the ferries that would take him to the Jersey shore.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading A KIND-HEARTED WAITRESS After Bob had found that no one was pursuing him, he decided that the first thing to do was to get away from New York, and with this purpose he headed for one of the ferries that would take him to the Jersey shore.

assets in the form of money

From this reading How far his fifteen dollars would carry him, he did not know, but he realized that it could not be any great distance, and he was trying to think of some plan by which he could obtain more funds, when he suddenly remembered the reporter who had taken such an interest in him.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading A KIND-HEARTED WAITRESS After Bob had found that no one was pursuing him, he decided that the first thing to do was to get away from New York, and with this purpose he headed for one of the ferries that would take him to the Jersey shore.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading "I'll go and find him," said Bob to himself.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading How far his fifteen dollars would carry him, he did not know, but he realized that it could not be any great distance, and he was trying to think of some plan by which he could obtain more funds, when he suddenly remembered the reporter who had taken such an interest in him.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading A KIND-HEARTED WAITRESS After Bob had found that no one was pursuing him, he decided that the first thing to do was to get away from New York, and with this purpose he headed for one of the ferries that would take him to the Jersey shore.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading A KIND-HEARTED WAITRESS After Bob had found that no one was pursuing him, he decided that the first thing to do was to get away from New York, and with this purpose he headed for one of the ferries that would take him to the Jersey shore.

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From this reading "He'll know about how much it costs to travel, and all such things, and perhaps he'll help me to get some work where I can earn more money.

having a heading or course in a certain direction

From this reading A KIND-HEARTED WAITRESS After Bob had found that no one was pursuing him, he decided that the first thing to do was to get away from New York, and with this purpose he headed for one of the ferries that would take him to the Jersey shore.

give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading "He'll know about how much it costs to travel, and all such things, and perhaps he'll help me to get some work where I can earn more money.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading A KIND-HEARTED WAITRESS After Bob had found that no one was pursuing him, he decided that the first thing to do was to get away from New York, and with this purpose he headed for one of the ferries that would take him to the Jersey shore.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading "I'll go and find him," said Bob to himself.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading How far his fifteen dollars would carry him, he did not know, but he realized that it could not be any great distance, and he was trying to think of some plan by which he could obtain more funds, when he suddenly remembered the reporter who had taken such an interest in him.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading How far his fifteen dollars would carry him, he did not know, but he realized that it could not be any great distance, and he was trying to think of some plan by which he could obtain more funds, when he suddenly remembered the reporter who had taken such an interest in him.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading "He'll know about how much it costs to travel, and all such things, and perhaps he'll help me to get some work where I can earn more money.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "I'll go and find him," said Bob to himself.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading How far his fifteen dollars would carry him, he did not know, but he realized that it could not be any great distance, and he was trying to think of some plan by which he could obtain more funds, when he suddenly remembered the reporter who had taken such an interest in him.

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading How far his fifteen dollars would carry him, he did not know, but he realized that it could not be any great distance, and he was trying to think of some plan by which he could obtain more funds, when he suddenly remembered the reporter who had taken such an interest in him.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading How far his fifteen dollars would carry him, he did not know, but he realized that it could not be any great distance, and he was trying to think of some plan by which he could obtain more funds, when he suddenly remembered the reporter who had taken such an interest in him.

a Mid-Atlantic state on the Atlantic; one of the original 13 colonies

From this reading A KIND-HEARTED WAITRESS After Bob had found that no one was pursuing him, he decided that the first thing to do was to get away from New York, and with this purpose he headed for one of the ferries that would take him to the Jersey shore.

having or proceeding from an innately kind disposition

From this reading A KIND-HEARTED WAITRESS After Bob had found that no one was pursuing him, he decided that the first thing to do was to get away from New York, and with this purpose he headed for one of the ferries that would take him to the Jersey shore.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading How far his fifteen dollars would carry him, he did not know, but he realized that it could not be any great distance, and he was trying to think of some plan by which he could obtain more funds, when he suddenly remembered the reporter who had taken such an interest in him.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading "He'll know about how much it costs to travel, and all such things, and perhaps he'll help me to get some work where I can earn more money.

the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender

From this reading "He'll know about how much it costs to travel, and all such things, and perhaps he'll help me to get some work where I can earn more money.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading How far his fifteen dollars would carry him, he did not know, but he realized that it could not be any great distance, and he was trying to think of some plan by which he could obtain more funds, when he suddenly remembered the reporter who had taken such an interest in him.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading "He'll know about how much it costs to travel, and all such things, and perhaps he'll help me to get some work where I can earn more money.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading A KIND-HEARTED WAITRESS After Bob had found that no one was pursuing him, he decided that the first thing to do was to get away from New York, and with this purpose he headed for one of the ferries that would take him to the Jersey shore.

not any; not one

From this reading A KIND-HEARTED WAITRESS After Bob had found that no one was pursuing him, he decided that the first thing to do was to get away from New York, and with this purpose he headed for one of the ferries that would take him to the Jersey shore.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading How far his fifteen dollars would carry him, he did not know, but he realized that it could not be any great distance, and he was trying to think of some plan by which he could obtain more funds, when he suddenly remembered the reporter who had taken such an interest in him.

come into possession of

From this reading How far his fifteen dollars would carry him, he did not know, but he realized that it could not be any great distance, and he was trying to think of some plan by which he could obtain more funds, when he suddenly remembered the reporter who had taken such an interest in him.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A KIND-HEARTED WAITRESS After Bob had found that no one was pursuing him, he decided that the first thing to do was to get away from New York, and with this purpose he headed for one of the ferries that would take him to the Jersey shore.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Anyway, I will be able to believe what he tells me, and to depend on his advice."

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading A KIND-HEARTED WAITRESS After Bob had found that no one was pursuing him, he decided that the first thing to do was to get away from New York, and with this purpose he headed for one of the ferries that would take him to the Jersey shore.

by chance

From this reading "He'll know about how much it costs to travel, and all such things, and perhaps he'll help me to get some work where I can earn more money.

have the will and intention to carry out some action

From this reading How far his fifteen dollars would carry him, he did not know, but he realized that it could not be any great distance, and he was trying to think of some plan by which he could obtain more funds, when he suddenly remembered the reporter who had taken such an interest in him.

an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading A KIND-HEARTED WAITRESS After Bob had found that no one was pursuing him, he decided that the first thing to do was to get away from New York, and with this purpose he headed for one of the ferries that would take him to the Jersey shore.

following in order to overtake or capture or as accompaniment to such pursuit

From this reading A KIND-HEARTED WAITRESS After Bob had found that no one was pursuing him, he decided that the first thing to do was to get away from New York, and with this purpose he headed for one of the ferries that would take him to the Jersey shore.

successfully completed or brought to an end

From this reading How far his fifteen dollars would carry him, he did not know, but he realized that it could not be any great distance, and he was trying to think of some plan by which he could obtain more funds, when he suddenly remembered the reporter who had taken such an interest in him.

past form of “remember” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection

From this reading How far his fifteen dollars would carry him, he did not know, but he realized that it could not be any great distance, and he was trying to think of some plan by which he could obtain more funds, when he suddenly remembered the reporter who had taken such an interest in him.

a person who investigates and reports or edits news stories

From this reading How far his fifteen dollars would carry him, he did not know, but he realized that it could not be any great distance, and he was trying to think of some plan by which he could obtain more funds, when he suddenly remembered the reporter who had taken such an interest in him.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "I'll go and find him," said Bob to himself.

the land along the edge of a body of water

From this reading A KIND-HEARTED WAITRESS After Bob had found that no one was pursuing him, he decided that the first thing to do was to get away from New York, and with this purpose he headed for one of the ferries that would take him to the Jersey shore.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading How far his fifteen dollars would carry him, he did not know, but he realized that it could not be any great distance, and he was trying to think of some plan by which he could obtain more funds, when he suddenly remembered the reporter who had taken such an interest in him.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading How far his fifteen dollars would carry him, he did not know, but he realized that it could not be any great distance, and he was trying to think of some plan by which he could obtain more funds, when he suddenly remembered the reporter who had taken such an interest in him.

happening unexpectedly

From this reading How far his fifteen dollars would carry him, he did not know, but he realized that it could not be any great distance, and he was trying to think of some plan by which he could obtain more funds, when he suddenly remembered the reporter who had taken such an interest in him.

carry out

From this reading A KIND-HEARTED WAITRESS After Bob had found that no one was pursuing him, he decided that the first thing to do was to get away from New York, and with this purpose he headed for one of the ferries that would take him to the Jersey shore.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading How far his fifteen dollars would carry him, he did not know, but he realized that it could not be any great distance, and he was trying to think of some plan by which he could obtain more funds, when he suddenly remembered the reporter who had taken such an interest in him.

plural of “tell” — a Swiss patriot who lived in the early 14th century and who was renowned for his skill as an archer

From this reading Anyway, I will be able to believe what he tells me, and to depend on his advice."

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading A KIND-HEARTED WAITRESS After Bob had found that no one was pursuing him, he decided that the first thing to do was to get away from New York, and with this purpose he headed for one of the ferries that would take him to the Jersey shore.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading A KIND-HEARTED WAITRESS After Bob had found that no one was pursuing him, he decided that the first thing to do was to get away from New York, and with this purpose he headed for one of the ferries that would take him to the Jersey shore.

a special situation

From this reading A KIND-HEARTED WAITRESS After Bob had found that no one was pursuing him, he decided that the first thing to do was to get away from New York, and with this purpose he headed for one of the ferries that would take him to the Jersey shore.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading "He'll know about how much it costs to travel, and all such things, and perhaps he'll help me to get some work where I can earn more money.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading How far his fifteen dollars would carry him, he did not know, but he realized that it could not be any great distance, and he was trying to think of some plan by which he could obtain more funds, when he suddenly remembered the reporter who had taken such an interest in him.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading A KIND-HEARTED WAITRESS After Bob had found that no one was pursuing him, he decided that the first thing to do was to get away from New York, and with this purpose he headed for one of the ferries that would take him to the Jersey shore.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading A KIND-HEARTED WAITRESS After Bob had found that no one was pursuing him, he decided that the first thing to do was to get away from New York, and with this purpose he headed for one of the ferries that would take him to the Jersey shore.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading "He'll know about how much it costs to travel, and all such things, and perhaps he'll help me to get some work where I can earn more money.

hard to endure

From this reading How far his fifteen dollars would carry him, he did not know, but he realized that it could not be any great distance, and he was trying to think of some plan by which he could obtain more funds, when he suddenly remembered the reporter who had taken such an interest in him.

a woman waiter

From this reading A KIND-HEARTED WAITRESS After Bob had found that no one was pursuing him, he decided that the first thing to do was to get away from New York, and with this purpose he headed for one of the ferries that would take him to the Jersey shore.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading A KIND-HEARTED WAITRESS After Bob had found that no one was pursuing him, he decided that the first thing to do was to get away from New York, and with this purpose he headed for one of the ferries that would take him to the Jersey shore.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Anyway, I will be able to believe what he tells me, and to depend on his advice."

at the time that

From this reading How far his fifteen dollars would carry him, he did not know, but he realized that it could not be any great distance, and he was trying to think of some plan by which he could obtain more funds, when he suddenly remembered the reporter who had taken such an interest in him.

in or at the place that

From this reading "He'll know about how much it costs to travel, and all such things, and perhaps he'll help me to get some work where I can earn more money.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading How far his fifteen dollars would carry him, he did not know, but he realized that it could not be any great distance, and he was trying to think of some plan by which he could obtain more funds, when he suddenly remembered the reporter who had taken such an interest in him.

which person or people

From this reading How far his fifteen dollars would carry him, he did not know, but he realized that it could not be any great distance, and he was trying to think of some plan by which he could obtain more funds, when he suddenly remembered the reporter who had taken such an interest in him.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading Anyway, I will be able to believe what he tells me, and to depend on his advice."

in the company of; together with

From this reading A KIND-HEARTED WAITRESS After Bob had found that no one was pursuing him, he decided that the first thing to do was to get away from New York, and with this purpose he headed for one of the ferries that would take him to the Jersey shore.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading "He'll know about how much it costs to travel, and all such things, and perhaps he'll help me to get some work where I can earn more money.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading A KIND-HEARTED WAITRESS After Bob had found that no one was pursuing him, he decided that the first thing to do was to get away from New York, and with this purpose he headed for one of the ferries that would take him to the Jersey shore.

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 A KIND-HEARTED WAITRESS After Bob had found that no one was pursuing him, he decided that the first thing to do was to get away from New York, and with this purpose he headed for one of the ferries that would take him to the Jersey shore.