used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Chester had a talk with his mother that evening.
consider or hold as true
From this reading It would be humiliating enough to accept the reduction, but he felt that duty to his mother required the sacrifice.
advisedadjectiveUS /ædˈvaɪzd/
having the benefit of careful prior consideration or counsel
From this reading She felt indignant at Silas Tripp’s meanness, but advised Chester to remain in the store for the present.
at or in or to any place
From this reading “I’d rather work anywhere else for two dollars,” said Chester, bitterly.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading She felt indignant at Silas Tripp’s meanness, but advised Chester to remain in the store for the present.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It would be humiliating enough to accept the reduction, but he felt that duty to his mother required the sacrifice.
with bitterness; in a resentful manner
From this reading “I’d rather work anywhere else for two dollars,” said Chester, bitterly.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading She felt indignant at Silas Tripp’s meanness, but advised Chester to remain in the store for the present.
ChesternounUS /ˈtʃestər/
a city of southeastern Pennsylvania on the Delaware river (an industrial suburb of Philadelphia)
From this reading Chester had a talk with his mother that evening.
plural of “dollar” — the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 cents
From this reading “I’d rather work anywhere else for two dollars,” said Chester, bitterly.
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading It would be humiliating enough to accept the reduction, but he felt that duty to his mother required the sacrifice.
else
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From this reading “I’d rather work anywhere else for two dollars,” said Chester, bitterly.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading It would be humiliating enough to accept the reduction, but he felt that duty to his mother required the sacrifice.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading Chester had a talk with his mother that evening.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading She felt indignant at Silas Tripp’s meanness, but advised Chester to remain in the store for the present.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading She felt indignant at Silas Tripp’s meanness, but advised Chester to remain in the store for the present.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Chester had a talk with his mother that evening.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It would be humiliating enough to accept the reduction, but he felt that duty to his mother required the sacrifice.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Chester had a talk with his mother that evening.
humiliatingadjectiveUS /hjuːˈmɪlieɪtɪŋ/
causing awareness of your shortcomings
From this reading It would be humiliating enough to accept the reduction, but he felt that duty to his mother required the sacrifice.
I'd
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From this reading “I’d rather work anywhere else for two dollars,” said Chester, bitterly.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading She felt indignant at Silas Tripp’s meanness, but advised Chester to remain in the store for the present.
indignantadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈdɪɡnənt/
angered at something unjust or wrong
From this reading She felt indignant at Silas Tripp’s meanness, but advised Chester to remain in the store for the present.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It would be humiliating enough to accept the reduction, but he felt that duty to his mother required the sacrifice.
meannessnounUS /ˈmiːnnəs/
the quality of being deliberately mean
From this reading She felt indignant at Silas Tripp’s meanness, but advised Chester to remain in the store for the present.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading Chester had a talk with his mother that evening.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading OUT OF WORK.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading OUT OF WORK.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading She felt indignant at Silas Tripp’s meanness, but advised Chester to remain in the store for the present.
on the contrary
From this reading “I’d rather work anywhere else for two dollars,” said Chester, bitterly.
reductionnounUS /rəˈdʌkʃən/
the act of decreasing or reducing something
From this reading It would be humiliating enough to accept the reduction, but he felt that duty to his mother required the sacrifice.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading She felt indignant at Silas Tripp’s meanness, but advised Chester to remain in the store for the present.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading It would be humiliating enough to accept the reduction, but he felt that duty to his mother required the sacrifice.
the act of losing or surrendering something as a penalty for a mistake or fault or failure to perform etc.
From this reading It would be humiliating enough to accept the reduction, but he felt that duty to his mother required the sacrifice.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “I’d rather work anywhere else for two dollars,” said Chester, bitterly.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She felt indignant at Silas Tripp’s meanness, but advised Chester to remain in the store for the present.
Silas
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She felt indignant at Silas Tripp’s meanness, but advised Chester to remain in the store for the present.
a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services
From this reading She felt indignant at Silas Tripp’s meanness, but advised Chester to remain in the store for the present.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading Chester had a talk with his mother that evening.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Chester had a talk with his mother that evening.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading She felt indignant at Silas Tripp’s meanness, but advised Chester to remain in the store for the present.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She felt indignant at Silas Tripp’s meanness, but advised Chester to remain in the store for the present.
Tripp's
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From this reading She felt indignant at Silas Tripp’s meanness, but advised Chester to remain in the store for the present.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading “I’d rather work anywhere else for two dollars,” said Chester, bitterly.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Chester had a talk with his mother that evening.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading OUT OF WORK.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading It would be humiliating enough to accept the reduction, but he felt that duty to his mother required the sacrifice.
