used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading ABNER TELLS A LITTLE HISTORY As he walked home that evening Darry was figuring.
ABNER
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From this reading ABNER TELLS A LITTLE HISTORY As he walked home that evening Darry was figuring.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading He had had much more than that on board the poor old _Falcon_ when she went to pieces, the amount of his savings for several years; but there was no use of his thinking about that.
(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with
From this reading Fourteen dollars was not going far when the sum required, according to the figures Mr. Quarles had written out, reached the grand total of a hundred and eleven dollars and thirty-seven cents.
a quantity of money
From this reading He had had much more than that on board the poor old _Falcon_ when she went to pieces, the amount of his savings for several years; but there was no use of his thinking about that.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Fourteen dollars was not going far when the sum required, according to the figures Mr. Quarles had written out, reached the grand total of a hundred and eleven dollars and thirty-seven cents.
aptadjectiveUS /æpt/
(usually followed by “to”) naturally disposed toward
From this reading He had not a friend, save new ones in the village; and even Mr. Keeler would be apt to decline to lend him money.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading ABNER TELLS A LITTLE HISTORY As he walked home that evening Darry was figuring.
the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
From this reading To whom could he look for assistance?
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He had not a friend, save new ones in the village; and even Mr. Keeler would be apt to decline to lend him money.
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading He had had much more than that on board the poor old _Falcon_ when she went to pieces, the amount of his savings for several years; but there was no use of his thinking about that.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He had had much more than that on board the poor old _Falcon_ when she went to pieces, the amount of his savings for several years; but there was no use of his thinking about that.
centsnounUS /sents/
plural of “cent” — a fractional monetary unit of several countries
From this reading Fourteen dollars was not going far when the sum required, according to the figures Mr. Quarles had written out, reached the grand total of a hundred and eleven dollars and thirty-seven cents.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading To whom could he look for assistance?
Darry
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From this reading ABNER TELLS A LITTLE HISTORY As he walked home that evening Darry was figuring.
declineverbUS /dɪˈklaɪn/
grow worse
From this reading He had not a friend, save new ones in the village; and even Mr. Keeler would be apt to decline to lend him money.
plural of “dollar” — the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 cents
From this reading Fourteen dollars was not going far when the sum required, according to the figures Mr. Quarles had written out, reached the grand total of a hundred and eleven dollars and thirty-seven cents.
being one more than ten
From this reading Fourteen dollars was not going far when the sum required, according to the figures Mr. Quarles had written out, reached the grand total of a hundred and eleven dollars and thirty-seven cents.
divisible by two
From this reading He had not a friend, save new ones in the village; and even Mr. Keeler would be apt to decline to lend him money.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading ABNER TELLS A LITTLE HISTORY As he walked home that evening Darry was figuring.
FalconnounUS /ˈfælkən/
diurnal birds of prey having long pointed powerful wings adapted for swift flight
From this reading He had had much more than that on board the poor old _Falcon_ when she went to pieces, the amount of his savings for several years; but there was no use of his thinking about that.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Fourteen dollars was not going far when the sum required, according to the figures Mr. Quarles had written out, reached the grand total of a hundred and eleven dollars and thirty-seven cents.
plural of “figure” — a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading Fourteen dollars was not going far when the sum required, according to the figures Mr. Quarles had written out, reached the grand total of a hundred and eleven dollars and thirty-seven cents.
figuringnounUS /ˈfɪɡjərɪŋ/
problem solving that involves numbers or quantities
From this reading ABNER TELLS A LITTLE HISTORY As he walked home that evening Darry was figuring.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He had had much more than that on board the poor old _Falcon_ when she went to pieces, the amount of his savings for several years; but there was no use of his thinking about that.
FourteennounUS /ˈfɔːrˈtiːn/
the cardinal number that is the sum of thirteen and one
From this reading Fourteen dollars was not going far when the sum required, according to the figures Mr. Quarles had written out, reached the grand total of a hundred and eleven dollars and thirty-seven cents.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading He had not a friend, save new ones in the village; and even Mr. Keeler would be apt to decline to lend him money.
the act of departing
From this reading Fourteen dollars was not going far when the sum required, according to the figures Mr. Quarles had written out, reached the grand total of a hundred and eleven dollars and thirty-seven cents.
of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope
From this reading Fourteen dollars was not going far when the sum required, according to the figures Mr. Quarles had written out, reached the grand total of a hundred and eleven dollars and thirty-seven cents.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Fourteen dollars was not going far when the sum required, according to the figures Mr. Quarles had written out, reached the grand total of a hundred and eleven dollars and thirty-seven cents.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading ABNER TELLS A LITTLE HISTORY As he walked home that evening Darry was figuring.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He had not a friend, save new ones in the village; and even Mr. Keeler would be apt to decline to lend him money.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He had had much more than that on board the poor old _Falcon_ when she went to pieces, the amount of his savings for several years; but there was no use of his thinking about that.
the aggregate of past events
From this reading ABNER TELLS A LITTLE HISTORY As he walked home that evening Darry was figuring.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading ABNER TELLS A LITTLE HISTORY As he walked home that evening Darry was figuring.
ten 10s
From this reading Fourteen dollars was not going far when the sum required, according to the figures Mr. Quarles had written out, reached the grand total of a hundred and eleven dollars and thirty-seven cents.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He had not a friend, save new ones in the village; and even Mr. Keeler would be apt to decline to lend him money.
Keeler
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From this reading He had not a friend, save new ones in the village; and even Mr. Keeler would be apt to decline to lend him money.
lendverbUS /lend/
bestow a quality on
From this reading He had not a friend, save new ones in the village; and even Mr. Keeler would be apt to decline to lend him money.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading ABNER TELLS A LITTLE HISTORY As he walked home that evening Darry was figuring.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading To whom could he look for assistance?
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading He had not a friend, save new ones in the village; and even Mr. Keeler would be apt to decline to lend him money.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading He had had much more than that on board the poor old _Falcon_ when she went to pieces, the amount of his savings for several years; but there was no use of his thinking about that.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Fourteen dollars was not going far when the sum required, according to the figures Mr. Quarles had written out, reached the grand total of a hundred and eleven dollars and thirty-seven cents.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading He had had much more than that on board the poor old _Falcon_ when she went to pieces, the amount of his savings for several years; but there was no use of his thinking about that.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading He had not a friend, save new ones in the village; and even Mr. Keeler would be apt to decline to lend him money.
not any; not one
From this reading He had had much more than that on board the poor old _Falcon_ when she went to pieces, the amount of his savings for several years; but there was no use of his thinking about that.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Fourteen dollars was not going far when the sum required, according to the figures Mr. Quarles had written out, reached the grand total of a hundred and eleven dollars and thirty-seven cents.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Fourteen dollars was not going far when the sum required, according to the figures Mr. Quarles had written out, reached the grand total of a hundred and eleven dollars and thirty-seven cents.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading He had had much more than that on board the poor old _Falcon_ when she went to pieces, the amount of his savings for several years; but there was no use of his thinking about that.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He had had much more than that on board the poor old _Falcon_ when she went to pieces, the amount of his savings for several years; but there was no use of his thinking about that.
plural of “one” — the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number
From this reading He had not a friend, save new ones in the village; and even Mr. Keeler would be apt to decline to lend him money.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Fourteen dollars was not going far when the sum required, according to the figures Mr. Quarles had written out, reached the grand total of a hundred and eleven dollars and thirty-seven cents.
plural of “piece” — a separate part of a whole
From this reading He had had much more than that on board the poor old _Falcon_ when she went to pieces, the amount of his savings for several years; but there was no use of his thinking about that.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading He had had much more than that on board the poor old _Falcon_ when she went to pieces, the amount of his savings for several years; but there was no use of his thinking about that.
Quarles
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From this reading Fourteen dollars was not going far when the sum required, according to the figures Mr. Quarles had written out, reached the grand total of a hundred and eleven dollars and thirty-seven cents.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading Fourteen dollars was not going far when the sum required, according to the figures Mr. Quarles had written out, reached the grand total of a hundred and eleven dollars and thirty-seven cents.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading Fourteen dollars was not going far when the sum required, according to the figures Mr. Quarles had written out, reached the grand total of a hundred and eleven dollars and thirty-seven cents.
except for; apart from
From this reading He had not a friend, save new ones in the village; and even Mr. Keeler would be apt to decline to lend him money.
savingsnounUS /ˈseɪvɪŋz/
a fund of money put by as a reserve
From this reading He had had much more than that on board the poor old _Falcon_ when she went to pieces, the amount of his savings for several years; but there was no use of his thinking about that.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading He had had much more than that on board the poor old _Falcon_ when she went to pieces, the amount of his savings for several years; but there was no use of his thinking about that.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had had much more than that on board the poor old _Falcon_ when she went to pieces, the amount of his savings for several years; but there was no use of his thinking about that.
a quantity of money
From this reading Fourteen dollars was not going far when the sum required, according to the figures Mr. Quarles had written out, reached the grand total of a hundred and eleven dollars and thirty-seven cents.
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 ABNER TELLS A LITTLE HISTORY As he walked home that evening Darry was figuring.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading He had had much more than that on board the poor old _Falcon_ when she went to pieces, the amount of his savings for several years; but there was no use of his thinking about that.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading ABNER TELLS A LITTLE HISTORY As he walked home that evening Darry was figuring.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Fourteen dollars was not going far when the sum required, according to the figures Mr. Quarles had written out, reached the grand total of a hundred and eleven dollars and thirty-seven cents.
in or at that place or location
From this reading He had had much more than that on board the poor old _Falcon_ when she went to pieces, the amount of his savings for several years; but there was no use of his thinking about that.
the process of using your mind to consider something carefully
From this reading He had had much more than that on board the poor old _Falcon_ when she went to pieces, the amount of his savings for several years; but there was no use of his thinking about that.
thirty-sevenadjective
being seven more than thirty
From this reading Fourteen dollars was not going far when the sum required, according to the figures Mr. Quarles had written out, reached the grand total of a hundred and eleven dollars and thirty-seven cents.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Fourteen dollars was not going far when the sum required, according to the figures Mr. Quarles had written out, reached the grand total of a hundred and eleven dollars and thirty-seven cents.
totalverbUS /ˈtoʊtəl/
add up in number or quantity
From this reading Fourteen dollars was not going far when the sum required, according to the figures Mr. Quarles had written out, reached the grand total of a hundred and eleven dollars and thirty-seven cents.
the act of using
From this reading He had had much more than that on board the poor old _Falcon_ when she went to pieces, the amount of his savings for several years; but there was no use of his thinking about that.
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading He had not a friend, save new ones in the village; and even Mr. Keeler would be apt to decline to lend him money.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading ABNER TELLS A LITTLE HISTORY As he walked home that evening Darry was figuring.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading ABNER TELLS A LITTLE HISTORY As he walked home that evening Darry was figuring.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading He had had much more than that on board the poor old _Falcon_ when she went to pieces, the amount of his savings for several years; but there was no use of his thinking about that.
at the time that
From this reading Fourteen dollars was not going far when the sum required, according to the figures Mr. Quarles had written out, reached the grand total of a hundred and eleven dollars and thirty-seven cents.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading To whom could he look for assistance?
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He had not a friend, save new ones in the village; and even Mr. Keeler would be apt to decline to lend him money.
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading Fourteen dollars was not going far when the sum required, according to the figures Mr. Quarles had written out, reached the grand total of a hundred and eleven dollars and thirty-seven cents.
a late time of life
From this reading He had had much more than that on board the poor old _Falcon_ when she went to pieces, the amount of his savings for several years; but there was no use of his thinking about that.
