used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Arriving in New York, Dean was tempted to buy a handsome suit of clothes, being fully able to spare the money.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading Arriving in New York, Dean was tempted to buy a handsome suit of clothes, being fully able to spare the money.
ADIN
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From this reading ADIN DUNHAM'S TROUBLE.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He wanted to surprise his uncle and aunt.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading Besides, he wished to see what kind of a reception his old friends would give him if he appeared in shabby attire and apparent poverty.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Besides, he wished to see what kind of a reception his old friends would give him if he appeared in shabby attire and apparent poverty.
ArrivingverbUS /ərˈaɪvɪŋ/
-ing form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading Arriving in New York, Dean was tempted to buy a handsome suit of clothes, being fully able to spare the money.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading But on second thought he contented himself with purchasing a cheap, ready-made suit at one of the large clothing stores on the Bowery.
attirenounUS /əˈtaɪər/
clothing of a distinctive style or for a particular occasion
From this reading Besides, he wished to see what kind of a reception his old friends would give him if he appeared in shabby attire and apparent poverty.
the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading He wanted to surprise his uncle and aunt.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Arriving in New York, Dean was tempted to buy a handsome suit of clothes, being fully able to spare the money.
in addition to; as well as
From this reading Besides, he wished to see what kind of a reception his old friends would give him if he appeared in shabby attire and apparent poverty.
BowerynounUS /ˈbaʊəri/
a street in Manhattan noted for cheap hotels frequented by homeless derelicts
From this reading But on second thought he contented himself with purchasing a cheap, ready-made suit at one of the large clothing stores on the Bowery.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But on second thought he contented himself with purchasing a cheap, ready-made suit at one of the large clothing stores on the Bowery.
obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction
From this reading Arriving in New York, Dean was tempted to buy a handsome suit of clothes, being fully able to spare the money.
cheapadjectiveUS /tʃiːp/
relatively low in price or charging low prices
From this reading But on second thought he contented himself with purchasing a cheap, ready-made suit at one of the large clothing stores on the Bowery.
clothing in general
From this reading Arriving in New York, Dean was tempted to buy a handsome suit of clothes, being fully able to spare the money.
clothingnounUS /ˈkloʊðɪŋ/
a covering designed to be worn on a person's body
From this reading But on second thought he contented himself with purchasing a cheap, ready-made suit at one of the large clothing stores on the Bowery.
contentedadjectiveUS /kənˈtentəd/
satisfied or showing satisfaction with things as they are
From this reading But on second thought he contented himself with purchasing a cheap, ready-made suit at one of the large clothing stores on the Bowery.
DeannounUS /diːn/
an administrator in charge of a division of a university or college
From this reading Arriving in New York, Dean was tempted to buy a handsome suit of clothes, being fully able to spare the money.
DUNHAM'S
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading ADIN DUNHAM'S TROUBLE.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Besides, he wished to see what kind of a reception his old friends would give him if he appeared in shabby attire and apparent poverty.
to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)
From this reading Arriving in New York, Dean was tempted to buy a handsome suit of clothes, being fully able to spare the money.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Besides, he wished to see what kind of a reception his old friends would give him if he appeared in shabby attire and apparent poverty.
pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion
From this reading Arriving in New York, Dean was tempted to buy a handsome suit of clothes, being fully able to spare the money.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But on second thought he contented himself with purchasing a cheap, ready-made suit at one of the large clothing stores on the Bowery.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Besides, he wished to see what kind of a reception his old friends would give him if he appeared in shabby attire and apparent poverty.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading But on second thought he contented himself with purchasing a cheap, ready-made suit at one of the large clothing stores on the Bowery.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He wanted to surprise his uncle and aunt.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Besides, he wished to see what kind of a reception his old friends would give him if he appeared in shabby attire and apparent poverty.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Arriving in New York, Dean was tempted to buy a handsome suit of clothes, being fully able to spare the money.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading Besides, he wished to see what kind of a reception his old friends would give him if he appeared in shabby attire and apparent poverty.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading But on second thought he contented himself with purchasing a cheap, ready-made suit at one of the large clothing stores on the Bowery.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading Arriving in New York, Dean was tempted to buy a handsome suit of clothes, being fully able to spare the money.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Arriving in New York, Dean was tempted to buy a handsome suit of clothes, being fully able to spare the money.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Arriving in New York, Dean was tempted to buy a handsome suit of clothes, being fully able to spare the money.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Besides, he wished to see what kind of a reception his old friends would give him if he appeared in shabby attire and apparent poverty.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading But on second thought he contented himself with purchasing a cheap, ready-made suit at one of the large clothing stores on the Bowery.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading But on second thought he contented himself with purchasing a cheap, ready-made suit at one of the large clothing stores on the Bowery.
the state of having little or no money and few or no material possessions
From this reading Besides, he wished to see what kind of a reception his old friends would give him if he appeared in shabby attire and apparent poverty.
purchasingnounUS /ˈpɜːrtʃəsɪŋ/
the act of buying
From this reading But on second thought he contented himself with purchasing a cheap, ready-made suit at one of the large clothing stores on the Bowery.
ready-madeadjective
made for purchase and immediate use
From this reading But on second thought he contented himself with purchasing a cheap, ready-made suit at one of the large clothing stores on the Bowery.
receptionnounUS /rɪˈsepʃən/
the manner in which something is greeted
From this reading Besides, he wished to see what kind of a reception his old friends would give him if he appeared in shabby attire and apparent poverty.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading But on second thought he contented himself with purchasing a cheap, ready-made suit at one of the large clothing stores on the Bowery.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Besides, he wished to see what kind of a reception his old friends would give him if he appeared in shabby attire and apparent poverty.
shabbyadjectiveUS /ˈʃæbi/
showing signs of wear and tear
From this reading Besides, he wished to see what kind of a reception his old friends would give him if he appeared in shabby attire and apparent poverty.
refrain from harming
From this reading Arriving in New York, Dean was tempted to buy a handsome suit of clothes, being fully able to spare the money.
storesnounUS /stɔːrz/
plural of “store” — a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services
From this reading But on second thought he contented himself with purchasing a cheap, ready-made suit at one of the large clothing stores on the Bowery.
be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading Arriving in New York, Dean was tempted to buy a handsome suit of clothes, being fully able to spare the money.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading He wanted to surprise his uncle and aunt.
temptedverbUS /ˈtemptɪd/
past form of “tempt” — dispose or incline or entice to
From this reading Arriving in New York, Dean was tempted to buy a handsome suit of clothes, being fully able to spare the money.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Arriving in New York, Dean was tempted to buy a handsome suit of clothes, being fully able to spare the money.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading But on second thought he contented himself with purchasing a cheap, ready-made suit at one of the large clothing stores on the Bowery.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Arriving in New York, Dean was tempted to buy a handsome suit of clothes, being fully able to spare the money.
a source of difficulty
From this reading ADIN DUNHAM'S TROUBLE.
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading He wanted to surprise his uncle and aunt.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading He wanted to surprise his uncle and aunt.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Arriving in New York, Dean was tempted to buy a handsome suit of clothes, being fully able to spare the money.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Besides, he wished to see what kind of a reception his old friends would give him if he appeared in shabby attire and apparent poverty.
past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish
From this reading Besides, he wished to see what kind of a reception his old friends would give him if he appeared in shabby attire and apparent poverty.
in the company of; together with
From this reading But on second thought he contented himself with purchasing a cheap, ready-made suit at one of the large clothing stores on the Bowery.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Besides, he wished to see what kind of a reception his old friends would give him if he appeared in shabby attire and apparent poverty.
the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose
From this reading Arriving in New York, Dean was tempted to buy a handsome suit of clothes, being fully able to spare the money.
