used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading DAVE SEES SOMETHING "You gave somebody my suit-case!" cried the senator's son, while a number of tourists gathered around, to learn what was going on.
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading "He had an order, sah," he added, and fumbled in one pocket after another, at last bringing out a crumbled bit of writing paper.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading "He had an order, sah," he added, and fumbled in one pocket after another, at last bringing out a crumbled bit of writing paper.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "He had an order, sah," he added, and fumbled in one pocket after another, at last bringing out a crumbled bit of writing paper.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "He had an order, sah," he added, and fumbled in one pocket after another, at last bringing out a crumbled bit of writing paper.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading "He had an order, sah," he added, and fumbled in one pocket after another, at last bringing out a crumbled bit of writing paper.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading DAVE SEES SOMETHING "You gave somebody my suit-case!" cried the senator's son, while a number of tourists gathered around, to learn what was going on.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "He had an order, sah," he added, and fumbled in one pocket after another, at last bringing out a crumbled bit of writing paper.
a small piece or quantity of something
From this reading "He had an order, sah," he added, and fumbled in one pocket after another, at last bringing out a crumbled bit of writing paper.
the act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail)
From this reading "He had an order, sah," he added, and fumbled in one pocket after another, at last bringing out a crumbled bit of writing paper.
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading "Yes, sah!" returned the colored porter of the car.
coloredadjectiveUS /ˈkʌlərd/
having color or a certain color; sometimes used in combination
From this reading "Yes, sah!" returned the colored porter of the car.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading DAVE SEES SOMETHING "You gave somebody my suit-case!" cried the senator's son, while a number of tourists gathered around, to learn what was going on.
crumbledverbUS /ˈkrʌmbəld/
past form of “crumble” — fall apart
From this reading "He had an order, sah," he added, and fumbled in one pocket after another, at last bringing out a crumbled bit of writing paper.
DAVE
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From this reading DAVE SEES SOMETHING "You gave somebody my suit-case!" cried the senator's son, while a number of tourists gathered around, to learn what was going on.
distressedadjectiveUS /dɪˈstrest/
facing or experiencing financial trouble or difficulty
From this reading Plainly he was much distressed.
fumbledverbUS /ˈfʌmbəld/
past form of “fumble” — feel about uncertainly or blindly
From this reading "He had an order, sah," he added, and fumbled in one pocket after another, at last bringing out a crumbled bit of writing paper.
brought together in one place
From this reading DAVE SEES SOMETHING "You gave somebody my suit-case!" cried the senator's son, while a number of tourists gathered around, to learn what was going on.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading DAVE SEES SOMETHING "You gave somebody my suit-case!" cried the senator's son, while a number of tourists gathered around, to learn what was going on.
the act of departing
From this reading DAVE SEES SOMETHING "You gave somebody my suit-case!" cried the senator's son, while a number of tourists gathered around, to learn what was going on.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "He had an order, sah," he added, and fumbled in one pocket after another, at last bringing out a crumbled bit of writing paper.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Plainly he was much distressed.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "Here it is, sah!"
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "He had an order, sah," he added, and fumbled in one pocket after another, at last bringing out a crumbled bit of writing paper.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Here it is, sah!"
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Here it is, sah!"
immediately past
From this reading "He had an order, sah," he added, and fumbled in one pocket after another, at last bringing out a crumbled bit of writing paper.
gain knowledge or skills
From this reading DAVE SEES SOMETHING "You gave somebody my suit-case!" cried the senator's son, while a number of tourists gathered around, to learn what was going on.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Plainly he was much distressed.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading DAVE SEES SOMETHING "You gave somebody my suit-case!" cried the senator's son, while a number of tourists gathered around, to learn what was going on.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading DAVE SEES SOMETHING "You gave somebody my suit-case!" cried the senator's son, while a number of tourists gathered around, to learn what was going on.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading DAVE SEES SOMETHING "You gave somebody my suit-case!" cried the senator's son, while a number of tourists gathered around, to learn what was going on.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading DAVE SEES SOMETHING "You gave somebody my suit-case!" cried the senator's son, while a number of tourists gathered around, to learn what was going on.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "He had an order, sah," he added, and fumbled in one pocket after another, at last bringing out a crumbled bit of writing paper.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading "He had an order, sah," he added, and fumbled in one pocket after another, at last bringing out a crumbled bit of writing paper.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "He had an order, sah," he added, and fumbled in one pocket after another, at last bringing out a crumbled bit of writing paper.
a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
From this reading "He had an order, sah," he added, and fumbled in one pocket after another, at last bringing out a crumbled bit of writing paper.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading Plainly he was much distressed.
a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles
From this reading "He had an order, sah," he added, and fumbled in one pocket after another, at last bringing out a crumbled bit of writing paper.
porternounUS /ˈpɔːrtər/
a person employed to carry luggage and supplies
From this reading "Yes, sah!" returned the colored porter of the car.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading "Yes, sah!" returned the colored porter of the car.
sah
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From this reading "Yes, sah!" returned the colored porter of the car.
plural of “see” — the seat within a bishop's diocese where his cathedral is located
From this reading DAVE SEES SOMETHING "You gave somebody my suit-case!" cried the senator's son, while a number of tourists gathered around, to learn what was going on.
senator'snounUS /ˈsenətərz/
possessive form of “senator” — a member of a senate
From this reading DAVE SEES SOMETHING "You gave somebody my suit-case!" cried the senator's son, while a number of tourists gathered around, to learn what was going on.
a person, without saying who
From this reading DAVE SEES SOMETHING "You gave somebody my suit-case!" cried the senator's son, while a number of tourists gathered around, to learn what was going on.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading DAVE SEES SOMETHING "You gave somebody my suit-case!" cried the senator's son, while a number of tourists gathered around, to learn what was going on.
a male human offspring
From this reading DAVE SEES SOMETHING "You gave somebody my suit-case!" cried the senator's son, while a number of tourists gathered around, to learn what was going on.
suit-case
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From this reading DAVE SEES SOMETHING "You gave somebody my suit-case!" cried the senator's son, while a number of tourists gathered around, to learn what was going on.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading DAVE SEES SOMETHING "You gave somebody my suit-case!" cried the senator's son, while a number of tourists gathered around, to learn what was going on.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading DAVE SEES SOMETHING "You gave somebody my suit-case!" cried the senator's son, while a number of tourists gathered around, to learn what was going on.
touristsnounUS /ˈtʊrəsts/
plural of “tourist” — someone who travels for pleasure
From this reading DAVE SEES SOMETHING "You gave somebody my suit-case!" cried the senator's son, while a number of tourists gathered around, to learn what was going on.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading DAVE SEES SOMETHING "You gave somebody my suit-case!" cried the senator's son, while a number of tourists gathered around, to learn what was going on.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading DAVE SEES SOMETHING "You gave somebody my suit-case!" cried the senator's son, while a number of tourists gathered around, to learn what was going on.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading DAVE SEES SOMETHING "You gave somebody my suit-case!" cried the senator's son, while a number of tourists gathered around, to learn what was going on.
the act of creating written works
From this reading "He had an order, sah," he added, and fumbled in one pocket after another, at last bringing out a crumbled bit of writing paper.
an affirmative
From this reading "Yes, sah!" returned the colored porter of the car.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading DAVE SEES SOMETHING "You gave somebody my suit-case!" cried the senator's son, while a number of tourists gathered around, to learn what was going on.
