used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Just before Budd reached the wharf he noticed another poster tacked up on the side of a storehouse, and paused to read it, that he might be sure of the terms under which the reward was offered.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading "That is quite a reward," he remarked, after reading it; "a nice little sum for some one to earn.
in addition
From this reading As he stood there a well-dressed stranger came up behind him, and also paused to read the notice.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Just before Budd reached the wharf he noticed another poster tacked up on the side of a storehouse, and paused to read it, that he might be sure of the terms under which the reward was offered.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Just before Budd reached the wharf he noticed another poster tacked up on the side of a storehouse, and paused to read it, that he might be sure of the terms under which the reward was offered.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading "They are simply believed to have been experts," answered Budd.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Do you know whether any particular persons are suspected of the crime?"
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Do you know whether any particular persons are suspected of the crime?"
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As he stood there a well-dressed stranger came up behind him, and also paused to read the notice.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Just before Budd reached the wharf he noticed another poster tacked up on the side of a storehouse, and paused to read it, that he might be sure of the terms under which the reward was offered.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading "They are simply believed to have been experts," answered Budd.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Just before Budd reached the wharf he noticed another poster tacked up on the side of a storehouse, and paused to read it, that he might be sure of the terms under which the reward was offered.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading As he stood there a well-dressed stranger came up behind him, and also paused to read the notice.
past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true
From this reading "They are simply believed to have been experts," answered Budd.
Budd
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From this reading Just before Budd reached the wharf he noticed another poster tacked up on the side of a storehouse, and paused to read it, that he might be sure of the terms under which the reward was offered.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading As he stood there a well-dressed stranger came up behind him, and also paused to read the notice.
(criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act
From this reading Do you know whether any particular persons are suspected of the crime?"
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Do you know whether any particular persons are suspected of the crime?"
earnverbUS /ɜːrn/
earn on some commercial or business transaction; earn as salary or wages
From this reading "That is quite a reward," he remarked, after reading it; "a nice little sum for some one to earn.
expertsnounUS /ˈekspərts/
plural of “expert” — a person with special knowledge or ability who performs skillfully
From this reading "They are simply believed to have been experts," answered Budd.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "That is quite a reward," he remarked, after reading it; "a nice little sum for some one to earn.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "They are simply believed to have been experts," answered Budd.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Just before Budd reached the wharf he noticed another poster tacked up on the side of a storehouse, and paused to read it, that he might be sure of the terms under which the reward was offered.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading As he stood there a well-dressed stranger came up behind him, and also paused to read the notice.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "That is quite a reward," he remarked, after reading it; "a nice little sum for some one to earn.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Just before Budd reached the wharf he noticed another poster tacked up on the side of a storehouse, and paused to read it, that he might be sure of the terms under which the reward was offered.
and nothing more
From this reading Just before Budd reached the wharf he noticed another poster tacked up on the side of a storehouse, and paused to read it, that he might be sure of the terms under which the reward was offered.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Do you know whether any particular persons are suspected of the crime?"
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading "That is quite a reward," he remarked, after reading it; "a nice little sum for some one to earn.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Just before Budd reached the wharf he noticed another poster tacked up on the side of a storehouse, and paused to read it, that he might be sure of the terms under which the reward was offered.
pleasant or pleasing or agreeable in nature or appearance
From this reading "That is quite a reward," he remarked, after reading it; "a nice little sum for some one to earn.
an announcement containing information about an event
From this reading As he stood there a well-dressed stranger came up behind him, and also paused to read the notice.
being perceived or observed
From this reading Just before Budd reached the wharf he noticed another poster tacked up on the side of a storehouse, and paused to read it, that he might be sure of the terms under which the reward was offered.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Just before Budd reached the wharf he noticed another poster tacked up on the side of a storehouse, and paused to read it, that he might be sure of the terms under which the reward was offered.
past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading Just before Budd reached the wharf he noticed another poster tacked up on the side of a storehouse, and paused to read it, that he might be sure of the terms under which the reward was offered.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Just before Budd reached the wharf he noticed another poster tacked up on the side of a storehouse, and paused to read it, that he might be sure of the terms under which the reward was offered.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "That is quite a reward," he remarked, after reading it; "a nice little sum for some one to earn.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading Do you know whether any particular persons are suspected of the crime?"
past form of “pause” — interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing
From this reading Just before Budd reached the wharf he noticed another poster tacked up on the side of a storehouse, and paused to read it, that he might be sure of the terms under which the reward was offered.
plural of “person” — a human being
From this reading Do you know whether any particular persons are suspected of the crime?"
posternounUS /ˈpoʊstər/
a sign posted in a public place as an advertisement
From this reading Just before Budd reached the wharf he noticed another poster tacked up on the side of a storehouse, and paused to read it, that he might be sure of the terms under which the reward was offered.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading "That is quite a reward," he remarked, after reading it; "a nice little sum for some one to earn.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading Just before Budd reached the wharf he noticed another poster tacked up on the side of a storehouse, and paused to read it, that he might be sure of the terms under which the reward was offered.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading Just before Budd reached the wharf he noticed another poster tacked up on the side of a storehouse, and paused to read it, that he might be sure of the terms under which the reward was offered.
the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message
From this reading "That is quite a reward," he remarked, after reading it; "a nice little sum for some one to earn.
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading "That is quite a reward," he remarked, after reading it; "a nice little sum for some one to earn.
a recompense for worthy acts or retribution for wrongdoing
From this reading Just before Budd reached the wharf he noticed another poster tacked up on the side of a storehouse, and paused to read it, that he might be sure of the terms under which the reward was offered.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading Just before Budd reached the wharf he noticed another poster tacked up on the side of a storehouse, and paused to read it, that he might be sure of the terms under which the reward was offered.
and nothing more
From this reading "They are simply believed to have been experts," answered Budd.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading "That is quite a reward," he remarked, after reading it; "a nice little sum for some one to earn.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading As he stood there a well-dressed stranger came up behind him, and also paused to read the notice.
storehousenounUS /ˈstɔːrhaʊs/
a depository for goods
From this reading Just before Budd reached the wharf he noticed another poster tacked up on the side of a storehouse, and paused to read it, that he might be sure of the terms under which the reward was offered.
anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading As he stood there a well-dressed stranger came up behind him, and also paused to read the notice.
a quantity of money
From this reading "That is quite a reward," he remarked, after reading it; "a nice little sum for some one to earn.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading Just before Budd reached the wharf he noticed another poster tacked up on the side of a storehouse, and paused to read it, that he might be sure of the terms under which the reward was offered.
believed likely
From this reading Do you know whether any particular persons are suspected of the crime?"
tackedverbUS /tækt/
past form of “tack” — fasten with tacks
From this reading Just before Budd reached the wharf he noticed another poster tacked up on the side of a storehouse, and paused to read it, that he might be sure of the terms under which the reward was offered.
status with respect to the relations between people or groups
From this reading Just before Budd reached the wharf he noticed another poster tacked up on the side of a storehouse, and paused to read it, that he might be sure of the terms under which the reward was offered.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Just before Budd reached the wharf he noticed another poster tacked up on the side of a storehouse, and paused to read it, that he might be sure of the terms under which the reward was offered.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Just before Budd reached the wharf he noticed another poster tacked up on the side of a storehouse, and paused to read it, that he might be sure of the terms under which the reward was offered.
in or at that place or location
From this reading As he stood there a well-dressed stranger came up behind him, and also paused to read the notice.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "They are simply believed to have been experts," answered Budd.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Just before Budd reached the wharf he noticed another poster tacked up on the side of a storehouse, and paused to read it, that he might be sure of the terms under which the reward was offered.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Just before Budd reached the wharf he noticed another poster tacked up on the side of a storehouse, and paused to read it, that he might be sure of the terms under which the reward was offered.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Just before Budd reached the wharf he noticed another poster tacked up on the side of a storehouse, and paused to read it, that he might be sure of the terms under which the reward was offered.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Just before Budd reached the wharf he noticed another poster tacked up on the side of a storehouse, and paused to read it, that he might be sure of the terms under which the reward was offered.
well-dressedadjective
having tasteful clothing and being scrupulously neat
From this reading As he stood there a well-dressed stranger came up behind him, and also paused to read the notice.
wharfnounUS /wɔːrf/
a platform built out from the shore into the water and supported by piles; provides access to ships and boats
From this reading Just before Budd reached the wharf he noticed another poster tacked up on the side of a storehouse, and paused to read it, that he might be sure of the terms under which the reward was offered.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading Do you know whether any particular persons are suspected of the crime?"
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Just before Budd reached the wharf he noticed another poster tacked up on the side of a storehouse, and paused to read it, that he might be sure of the terms under which the reward was offered.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Do you know whether any particular persons are suspected of the crime?"
