used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "A SOUND OF REVELRY BY NIGHT" "Poverty," says Ben Franklin, "often deprives a man of all spirit and virtue.
personal knowledge or information about someone or something
From this reading David Lockwin has but one familiar acquaintance in the world and that is Corkey.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading "A SOUND OF REVELRY BY NIGHT" "Poverty," says Ben Franklin, "often deprives a man of all spirit and virtue.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It is hard for an empty bag to stand upright."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "A SOUND OF REVELRY BY NIGHT" "Poverty," says Ben Franklin, "often deprives a man of all spirit and virtue.
a flexible container with a single opening
From this reading It is hard for an empty bag to stand upright."
a mountain or tall hill
From this reading "A SOUND OF REVELRY BY NIGHT" "Poverty," says Ben Franklin, "often deprives a man of all spirit and virtue.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading Corkey will now start in search of the body of David Lockwin!
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading David Lockwin has but one familiar acquaintance in the world and that is Corkey.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "A SOUND OF REVELRY BY NIGHT" "Poverty," says Ben Franklin, "often deprives a man of all spirit and virtue.
cashnounUS /kæʃ/
money in the form of bills or coins
From this reading David Lockwin has but a few hundred dollars in cash.
Corkey
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From this reading David Lockwin has but one familiar acquaintance in the world and that is Corkey.
patron saint of Wales (circa 520-600)
From this reading David Lockwin has but one familiar acquaintance in the world and that is Corkey.
deprivesverbUS /dɪˈpraɪvz/
third-person singular of “deprive” — take away possessions from someone
From this reading "A SOUND OF REVELRY BY NIGHT" "Poverty," says Ben Franklin, "often deprives a man of all spirit and virtue.
plural of “dollar” — the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 cents
From this reading David Lockwin has but a few hundred dollars in cash.
make void or empty of contents
From this reading It is hard for an empty bag to stand upright."
well known or easily recognized
From this reading David Lockwin has but one familiar acquaintance in the world and that is Corkey.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading David Lockwin has but a few hundred dollars in cash.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It is hard for an empty bag to stand upright."
FranklinnounUS /ˈfræŋklɪn/
United States historian noted for studies of Black American history (born in 1915)
From this reading "A SOUND OF REVELRY BY NIGHT" "Poverty," says Ben Franklin, "often deprives a man of all spirit and virtue.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading It is hard for an empty bag to stand upright."
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading David Lockwin has but one familiar acquaintance in the world and that is Corkey.
ten 10s
From this reading David Lockwin has but a few hundred dollars in cash.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading David Lockwin has but one familiar acquaintance in the world and that is Corkey.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is hard for an empty bag to stand upright."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is hard for an empty bag to stand upright."
Lockwin
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading David Lockwin has but one familiar acquaintance in the world and that is Corkey.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading "A SOUND OF REVELRY BY NIGHT" "Poverty," says Ben Franklin, "often deprives a man of all spirit and virtue.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading "A SOUND OF REVELRY BY NIGHT" "Poverty," says Ben Franklin, "often deprives a man of all spirit and virtue.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Corkey will now start in search of the body of David Lockwin!
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "A SOUND OF REVELRY BY NIGHT" "Poverty," says Ben Franklin, "often deprives a man of all spirit and virtue.
many times at short intervals
From this reading "A SOUND OF REVELRY BY NIGHT" "Poverty," says Ben Franklin, "often deprives a man of all spirit and virtue.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading David Lockwin has but one familiar acquaintance in the world and that is Corkey.
the state of having little or no money and few or no material possessions
From this reading "A SOUND OF REVELRY BY NIGHT" "Poverty," says Ben Franklin, "often deprives a man of all spirit and virtue.
REVELRYnounUS /ˈrevəlri/
unrestrained merrymaking
From this reading "A SOUND OF REVELRY BY NIGHT" "Poverty," says Ben Franklin, "often deprives a man of all spirit and virtue.
plural of “say” — the chance to speak
From this reading "A SOUND OF REVELRY BY NIGHT" "Poverty," says Ben Franklin, "often deprives a man of all spirit and virtue.
try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of
From this reading Corkey will now start in search of the body of David Lockwin!
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading "A SOUND OF REVELRY BY NIGHT" "Poverty," says Ben Franklin, "often deprives a man of all spirit and virtue.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading "A SOUND OF REVELRY BY NIGHT" "Poverty," says Ben Franklin, "often deprives a man of all spirit and virtue.
be standing; be upright
From this reading It is hard for an empty bag to stand upright."
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Corkey will now start in search of the body of David Lockwin!
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading David Lockwin has but one familiar acquaintance in the world and that is Corkey.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading David Lockwin has but one familiar acquaintance in the world and that is Corkey.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It is hard for an empty bag to stand upright."
uprightadjectiveUS /əˈpraɪt/
in a vertical position; not sloping
From this reading It is hard for an empty bag to stand upright."
Moral excellence and goodness of character; the highest human attainment in Stoic philosophy.
From this reading "A SOUND OF REVELRY BY NIGHT" "Poverty," says Ben Franklin, "often deprives a man of all spirit and virtue.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Corkey will now start in search of the body of David Lockwin!
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading David Lockwin has but one familiar acquaintance in the world and that is Corkey.
