1892
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "SAVED BY GRACE" Twelve years later, after a life spent on the road and in prison, I found myself on the Bowery, in the fall of 1892, without a friend, "down and out."
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "SAVED BY GRACE" Twelve years later, after a life spent on the road and in prison, I found myself on the Bowery, in the fall of 1892, without a friend, "down and out."
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading "SAVED BY GRACE" Twelve years later, after a life spent on the road and in prison, I found myself on the Bowery, in the fall of 1892, without a friend, "down and out."
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading You are broke, and you know I am not running this place for fun."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "SAVED BY GRACE" Twelve years later, after a life spent on the road and in prison, I found myself on the Bowery, in the fall of 1892, without a friend, "down and out."
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading You are broke, and you know I am not running this place for fun."
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading After spending my last dollar in ----'s saloon, I was sitting down in the back room of that place, wondering if I dared ask ---- for a drink, when in he walked.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He looked at me, and said, "Now, Danny, I think you had better get a move on!
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading After spending my last dollar in ----'s saloon, I was sitting down in the back room of that place, wondering if I dared ask ---- for a drink, when in he walked.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading He looked at me, and said, "Now, Danny, I think you had better get a move on!
BowerynounUS /ˈbaʊəri/
a street in Manhattan noted for cheap hotels frequented by homeless derelicts
From this reading "SAVED BY GRACE" Twelve years later, after a life spent on the road and in prison, I found myself on the Bowery, in the fall of 1892, without a friend, "down and out."
lacking funds
From this reading You are broke, and you know I am not running this place for fun."
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "SAVED BY GRACE" Twelve years later, after a life spent on the road and in prison, I found myself on the Bowery, in the fall of 1892, without a friend, "down and out."
Danny
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He looked at me, and said, "Now, Danny, I think you had better get a move on!
past form of “dare” — take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission
From this reading After spending my last dollar in ----'s saloon, I was sitting down in the back room of that place, wondering if I dared ask ---- for a drink, when in he walked.
dollarnounUS /ˈdɑːlər/
the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 cents
From this reading After spending my last dollar in ----'s saloon, I was sitting down in the back room of that place, wondering if I dared ask ---- for a drink, when in he walked.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading "SAVED BY GRACE" Twelve years later, after a life spent on the road and in prison, I found myself on the Bowery, in the fall of 1892, without a friend, "down and out."
take in liquids
From this reading After spending my last dollar in ----'s saloon, I was sitting down in the back room of that place, wondering if I dared ask ---- for a drink, when in he walked.
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading "SAVED BY GRACE" Twelve years later, after a life spent on the road and in prison, I found myself on the Bowery, in the fall of 1892, without a friend, "down and out."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading After spending my last dollar in ----'s saloon, I was sitting down in the back room of that place, wondering if I dared ask ---- for a drink, when in he walked.
set up or found
From this reading "SAVED BY GRACE" Twelve years later, after a life spent on the road and in prison, I found myself on the Bowery, in the fall of 1892, without a friend, "down and out."
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading "SAVED BY GRACE" Twelve years later, after a life spent on the road and in prison, I found myself on the Bowery, in the fall of 1892, without a friend, "down and out."
activities that are enjoyable or amusing
From this reading You are broke, and you know I am not running this place for fun."
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading He looked at me, and said, "Now, Danny, I think you had better get a move on!
(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading "SAVED BY GRACE" Twelve years later, after a life spent on the road and in prison, I found myself on the Bowery, in the fall of 1892, without a friend, "down and out."
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He looked at me, and said, "Now, Danny, I think you had better get a move on!
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading After spending my last dollar in ----'s saloon, I was sitting down in the back room of that place, wondering if I dared ask ---- for a drink, when in he walked.
hustleverbUS /ˈhʌsəl/
cause to move furtively and hurriedly
From this reading Get out and hustle.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "SAVED BY GRACE" Twelve years later, after a life spent on the road and in prison, I found myself on the Bowery, in the fall of 1892, without a friend, "down and out."
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading After spending my last dollar in ----'s saloon, I was sitting down in the back room of that place, wondering if I dared ask ---- for a drink, when in he walked.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "SAVED BY GRACE" Twelve years later, after a life spent on the road and in prison, I found myself on the Bowery, in the fall of 1892, without a friend, "down and out."
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading You are broke, and you know I am not running this place for fun."
immediately past
From this reading After spending my last dollar in ----'s saloon, I was sitting down in the back room of that place, wondering if I dared ask ---- for a drink, when in he walked.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading "SAVED BY GRACE" Twelve years later, after a life spent on the road and in prison, I found myself on the Bowery, in the fall of 1892, without a friend, "down and out."
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading "SAVED BY GRACE" Twelve years later, after a life spent on the road and in prison, I found myself on the Bowery, in the fall of 1892, without a friend, "down and out."
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading He looked at me, and said, "Now, Danny, I think you had better get a move on!
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He looked at me, and said, "Now, Danny, I think you had better get a move on!
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading He looked at me, and said, "Now, Danny, I think you had better get a move on!
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading After spending my last dollar in ----'s saloon, I was sitting down in the back room of that place, wondering if I dared ask ---- for a drink, when in he walked.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading "SAVED BY GRACE" Twelve years later, after a life spent on the road and in prison, I found myself on the Bowery, in the fall of 1892, without a friend, "down and out."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading You are broke, and you know I am not running this place for fun."
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading He looked at me, and said, "Now, Danny, I think you had better get a move on!
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "SAVED BY GRACE" Twelve years later, after a life spent on the road and in prison, I found myself on the Bowery, in the fall of 1892, without a friend, "down and out."
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "SAVED BY GRACE" Twelve years later, after a life spent on the road and in prison, I found myself on the Bowery, in the fall of 1892, without a friend, "down and out."
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "SAVED BY GRACE" Twelve years later, after a life spent on the road and in prison, I found myself on the Bowery, in the fall of 1892, without a friend, "down and out."
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading After spending my last dollar in ----'s saloon, I was sitting down in the back room of that place, wondering if I dared ask ---- for a drink, when in he walked.
a correctional institution where persons are confined while on trial or for punishment
From this reading "SAVED BY GRACE" Twelve years later, after a life spent on the road and in prison, I found myself on the Bowery, in the fall of 1892, without a friend, "down and out."
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading "SAVED BY GRACE" Twelve years later, after a life spent on the road and in prison, I found myself on the Bowery, in the fall of 1892, without a friend, "down and out."
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading After spending my last dollar in ----'s saloon, I was sitting down in the back room of that place, wondering if I dared ask ---- for a drink, when in he walked.
(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream
From this reading You are broke, and you know I am not running this place for fun."
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading After spending my last dollar in ----'s saloon, I was sitting down in the back room of that place, wondering if I dared ask ---- for a drink, when in he walked.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading He looked at me, and said, "Now, Danny, I think you had better get a move on!
saloonnounUS /səˈluːn/
a room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter
From this reading After spending my last dollar in ----'s saloon, I was sitting down in the back room of that place, wondering if I dared ask ---- for a drink, when in he walked.
rescued; especially from the power and consequences of sin
From this reading "SAVED BY GRACE" Twelve years later, after a life spent on the road and in prison, I found myself on the Bowery, in the fall of 1892, without a friend, "down and out."
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading After spending my last dollar in ----'s saloon, I was sitting down in the back room of that place, wondering if I dared ask ---- for a drink, when in he walked.
spendingnounUS /ˈspendɪŋ/
the act of spending or disbursing money
From this reading After spending my last dollar in ----'s saloon, I was sitting down in the back room of that place, wondering if I dared ask ---- for a drink, when in he walked.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading "SAVED BY GRACE" Twelve years later, after a life spent on the road and in prison, I found myself on the Bowery, in the fall of 1892, without a friend, "down and out."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading After spending my last dollar in ----'s saloon, I was sitting down in the back room of that place, wondering if I dared ask ---- for a drink, when in he walked.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "SAVED BY GRACE" Twelve years later, after a life spent on the road and in prison, I found myself on the Bowery, in the fall of 1892, without a friend, "down and out."
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading He looked at me, and said, "Now, Danny, I think you had better get a move on!
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading You are broke, and you know I am not running this place for fun."
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading "SAVED BY GRACE" Twelve years later, after a life spent on the road and in prison, I found myself on the Bowery, in the fall of 1892, without a friend, "down and out."
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading After spending my last dollar in ----'s saloon, I was sitting down in the back room of that place, wondering if I dared ask ---- for a drink, when in he walked.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading After spending my last dollar in ----'s saloon, I was sitting down in the back room of that place, wondering if I dared ask ---- for a drink, when in he walked.
at the time that
From this reading After spending my last dollar in ----'s saloon, I was sitting down in the back room of that place, wondering if I dared ask ---- for a drink, when in he walked.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading "SAVED BY GRACE" Twelve years later, after a life spent on the road and in prison, I found myself on the Bowery, in the fall of 1892, without a friend, "down and out."
showing curiosity
From this reading After spending my last dollar in ----'s saloon, I was sitting down in the back room of that place, wondering if I dared ask ---- for a drink, when in he walked.
a late time of life
From this reading "SAVED BY GRACE" Twelve years later, after a life spent on the road and in prison, I found myself on the Bowery, in the fall of 1892, without a friend, "down and out."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading He looked at me, and said, "Now, Danny, I think you had better get a move on!
