used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading At dawn on the fourth day he found a dollar bill in the street.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading An early-morning traveller gave him twenty-five cents more for carrying a heavy suit-case a mile to the station.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading His dizzy weakness and hunger were clean forgot in the mad joy of victory.
Arnon
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The moment the fee was paid, Arnon dashed off for the pound.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At dawn on the fourth day he found a dollar bill in the street.
a statute in draft before it becomes law
From this reading At dawn on the fourth day he found a dollar bill in the street.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He had not only the two-dollar ransom, but fourteen cents left over wherewith to buy the materials for a reunion feast at the shack.
obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction
From this reading He had not only the two-dollar ransom, but fourteen cents left over wherewith to buy the materials for a reunion feast at the shack.
-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading An early-morning traveller gave him twenty-five cents more for carrying a heavy suit-case a mile to the station.
centsnounUS /sents/
plural of “cent” — a fractional monetary unit of several countries
From this reading An early-morning traveller gave him twenty-five cents more for carrying a heavy suit-case a mile to the station.
free from dirt or impurities; or having clean habits
From this reading His dizzy weakness and hunger were clean forgot in the mad joy of victory.
having gaps or spaces
From this reading The moment the fee was paid, Arnon dashed off for the pound.
the first light of day
From this reading At dawn on the fourth day he found a dollar bill in the street.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading At dawn on the fourth day he found a dollar bill in the street.
dizzyadjectiveUS /ˈdɪzi/
having or causing a whirling sensation; liable to falling
From this reading His dizzy weakness and hunger were clean forgot in the mad joy of victory.
dollarnounUS /ˈdɑːlər/
the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 cents
From this reading At dawn on the fourth day he found a dollar bill in the street.
early-morning
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading An early-morning traveller gave him twenty-five cents more for carrying a heavy suit-case a mile to the station.
a ceremonial dinner party for many people
From this reading He had not only the two-dollar ransom, but fourteen cents left over wherewith to buy the materials for a reunion feast at the shack.
feenounUS /fiː/
a fixed charge for a privilege or for professional services
From this reading The moment the fee was paid, Arnon dashed off for the pound.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading An early-morning traveller gave him twenty-five cents more for carrying a heavy suit-case a mile to the station.
inflected form of “forget” — dismiss from the mind; stop remembering
From this reading His dizzy weakness and hunger were clean forgot in the mad joy of victory.
set up or found
From this reading At dawn on the fourth day he found a dollar bill in the street.
fourteennounUS /ˈfɔːrˈtiːn/
the cardinal number that is the sum of thirteen and one
From this reading He had not only the two-dollar ransom, but fourteen cents left over wherewith to buy the materials for a reunion feast at the shack.
following the third position; number four in a countable series
From this reading At dawn on the fourth day he found a dollar bill in the street.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading An early-morning traveller gave him twenty-five cents more for carrying a heavy suit-case a mile to the station.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had not only the two-dollar ransom, but fourteen cents left over wherewith to buy the materials for a reunion feast at the shack.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading At dawn on the fourth day he found a dollar bill in the street.
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading An early-morning traveller gave him twenty-five cents more for carrying a heavy suit-case a mile to the station.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading An early-morning traveller gave him twenty-five cents more for carrying a heavy suit-case a mile to the station.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His dizzy weakness and hunger were clean forgot in the mad joy of victory.
hungernounUS /ˈhʌŋɡər/
a physiological need for food; the consequence of food deprivation
From this reading His dizzy weakness and hunger were clean forgot in the mad joy of victory.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading At dawn on the fourth day he found a dollar bill in the street.
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading His dizzy weakness and hunger were clean forgot in the mad joy of victory.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading He had not only the two-dollar ransom, but fourteen cents left over wherewith to buy the materials for a reunion feast at the shack.
roused to anger
From this reading His dizzy weakness and hunger were clean forgot in the mad joy of victory.
materialsnounUS /məˈtɪriəlz/
plural of “material” — the tangible substance that goes into the makeup of a physical object
From this reading He had not only the two-dollar ransom, but fourteen cents left over wherewith to buy the materials for a reunion feast at the shack.
a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading An early-morning traveller gave him twenty-five cents more for carrying a heavy suit-case a mile to the station.
a particular point in time
From this reading The moment the fee was paid, Arnon dashed off for the pound.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading An early-morning traveller gave him twenty-five cents more for carrying a heavy suit-case a mile to the station.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He had not only the two-dollar ransom, but fourteen cents left over wherewith to buy the materials for a reunion feast at the shack.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading His dizzy weakness and hunger were clean forgot in the mad joy of victory.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The moment the fee was paid, Arnon dashed off for the pound.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading At dawn on the fourth day he found a dollar bill in the street.
and nothing more
From this reading He had not only the two-dollar ransom, but fourteen cents left over wherewith to buy the materials for a reunion feast at the shack.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading He had not only the two-dollar ransom, but fourteen cents left over wherewith to buy the materials for a reunion feast at the shack.
marked by the reception of pay
From this reading The moment the fee was paid, Arnon dashed off for the pound.
poundverbUS /paʊnd/
hit hard with the hand, fist, or some heavy instrument
From this reading The moment the fee was paid, Arnon dashed off for the pound.
ransomnounUS /ˈrænsəm/
money demanded for the return of a captured person
From this reading He had not only the two-dollar ransom, but fourteen cents left over wherewith to buy the materials for a reunion feast at the shack.
reunionnounUS /riˈuːnjən/
a party of former associates who have come together again
From this reading He had not only the two-dollar ransom, but fourteen cents left over wherewith to buy the materials for a reunion feast at the shack.
shacknounUS /ʃæk/
small crude shelter used as a dwelling
From this reading He had not only the two-dollar ransom, but fourteen cents left over wherewith to buy the materials for a reunion feast at the shack.
a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose
From this reading An early-morning traveller gave him twenty-five cents more for carrying a heavy suit-case a mile to the station.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading At dawn on the fourth day he found a dollar bill in the street.
suit-case
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading An early-morning traveller gave him twenty-five cents more for carrying a heavy suit-case a mile to the station.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading At dawn on the fourth day he found a dollar bill in the street.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading An early-morning traveller gave him twenty-five cents more for carrying a heavy suit-case a mile to the station.
travellernounUS /ˈtrævələr/
a person who changes location
From this reading An early-morning traveller gave him twenty-five cents more for carrying a heavy suit-case a mile to the station.
twenty-fiveadjectiveUS /ˈtwentifaɪv/
being five more than twenty
From this reading An early-morning traveller gave him twenty-five cents more for carrying a heavy suit-case a mile to the station.
two-dollar
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From this reading He had not only the two-dollar ransom, but fourteen cents left over wherewith to buy the materials for a reunion feast at the shack.
a successful ending of a struggle or contest
From this reading His dizzy weakness and hunger were clean forgot in the mad joy of victory.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The moment the fee was paid, Arnon dashed off for the pound.
a flaw or weak point
From this reading His dizzy weakness and hunger were clean forgot in the mad joy of victory.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading His dizzy weakness and hunger were clean forgot in the mad joy of victory.
wherewith
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From this reading He had not only the two-dollar ransom, but fourteen cents left over wherewith to buy the materials for a reunion feast at the shack.
