used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading But the question was a difficult one to settle, since he had already used his friends as much as he dared.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading He was a late riser, and it was after ten o'clock when he was preparing to go out to a nearby restaurant for breakfast, when there came a hasty knock on his door.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading But the question was a difficult one to settle, since he had already used his friends as much as he dared.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading When another day had passed and no letter came to Frederic Vernon, the young man began to grow desperate.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading When another day had passed and no letter came to Frederic Vernon, the young man began to grow desperate.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading But the question was a difficult one to settle, since he had already used his friends as much as he dared.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading When another day had passed and no letter came to Frederic Vernon, the young man began to grow desperate.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading He was a late riser, and it was after ten o'clock when he was preparing to go out to a nearby restaurant for breakfast, when there came a hasty knock on his door.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But the question was a difficult one to settle, since he had already used his friends as much as he dared.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading When another day had passed and no letter came to Frederic Vernon, the young man began to grow desperate.
past form of “dare” — take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission
From this reading But the question was a difficult one to settle, since he had already used his friends as much as he dared.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading When another day had passed and no letter came to Frederic Vernon, the young man began to grow desperate.
arising from or marked by despair or loss of hope
From this reading When another day had passed and no letter came to Frederic Vernon, the young man began to grow desperate.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading But the question was a difficult one to settle, since he had already used his friends as much as he dared.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading He was a late riser, and it was after ten o'clock when he was preparing to go out to a nearby restaurant for breakfast, when there came a hasty knock on his door.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He was a late riser, and it was after ten o'clock when he was preparing to go out to a nearby restaurant for breakfast, when there came a hasty knock on his door.
Frederic
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From this reading When another day had passed and no letter came to Frederic Vernon, the young man began to grow desperate.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading But the question was a difficult one to settle, since he had already used his friends as much as he dared.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading He was a late riser, and it was after ten o'clock when he was preparing to go out to a nearby restaurant for breakfast, when there came a hasty knock on his door.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading "I've got to raise money somehow," he said to himself.
pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading When another day had passed and no letter came to Frederic Vernon, the young man began to grow desperate.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading When another day had passed and no letter came to Frederic Vernon, the young man began to grow desperate.
hastyadjectiveUS /ˈheɪsti/
excessively quick
From this reading He was a late riser, and it was after ten o'clock when he was preparing to go out to a nearby restaurant for breakfast, when there came a hasty knock on his door.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "I've got to raise money somehow," he said to himself.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading "I've got to raise money somehow," he said to himself.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading But the question was a difficult one to settle, since he had already used his friends as much as he dared.
I've
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From this reading "I've got to raise money somehow," he said to himself.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He was a late riser, and it was after ten o'clock when he was preparing to go out to a nearby restaurant for breakfast, when there came a hasty knock on his door.
deliver a sharp blow or push
From this reading He was a late riser, and it was after ten o'clock when he was preparing to go out to a nearby restaurant for breakfast, when there came a hasty knock on his door.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading He was a late riser, and it was after ten o'clock when he was preparing to go out to a nearby restaurant for breakfast, when there came a hasty knock on his door.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading When another day had passed and no letter came to Frederic Vernon, the young man began to grow desperate.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading When another day had passed and no letter came to Frederic Vernon, the young man began to grow desperate.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading "I've got to raise money somehow," he said to himself.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading But the question was a difficult one to settle, since he had already used his friends as much as he dared.
nearbyadjectiveUS /ˈnɪrˈbaɪ/
close at hand
From this reading He was a late riser, and it was after ten o'clock when he was preparing to go out to a nearby restaurant for breakfast, when there came a hasty knock on his door.
not any; not one
From this reading When another day had passed and no letter came to Frederic Vernon, the young man began to grow desperate.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading He was a late riser, and it was after ten o'clock when he was preparing to go out to a nearby restaurant for breakfast, when there came a hasty knock on his door.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He was a late riser, and it was after ten o'clock when he was preparing to go out to a nearby restaurant for breakfast, when there came a hasty knock on his door.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading But the question was a difficult one to settle, since he had already used his friends as much as he dared.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading He was a late riser, and it was after ten o'clock when he was preparing to go out to a nearby restaurant for breakfast, when there came a hasty knock on his door.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading When another day had passed and no letter came to Frederic Vernon, the young man began to grow desperate.
preparingverbUS /priˈperɪŋ/
-ing form of “prepare” — make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
From this reading He was a late riser, and it was after ten o'clock when he was preparing to go out to a nearby restaurant for breakfast, when there came a hasty knock on his door.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading But the question was a difficult one to settle, since he had already used his friends as much as he dared.
raise the level or amount of something
From this reading "I've got to raise money somehow," he said to himself.
restaurantnounUS /ˈrestərɑːnt/
a building where people go to eat
From this reading He was a late riser, and it was after ten o'clock when he was preparing to go out to a nearby restaurant for breakfast, when there came a hasty knock on his door.
risernounUS /ˈraɪzər/
a person who rises (especially from bed)
From this reading He was a late riser, and it was after ten o'clock when he was preparing to go out to a nearby restaurant for breakfast, when there came a hasty knock on his door.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I've got to raise money somehow," he said to himself.
settle into a position, usually on a surface or ground
From this reading But the question was a difficult one to settle, since he had already used his friends as much as he dared.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading But the question was a difficult one to settle, since he had already used his friends as much as he dared.
in some unspecified way or manner; or by some unspecified means
From this reading "I've got to raise money somehow," he said to himself.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading He was a late riser, and it was after ten o'clock when he was preparing to go out to a nearby restaurant for breakfast, when there came a hasty knock on his door.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading When another day had passed and no letter came to Frederic Vernon, the young man began to grow desperate.
in or at that place or location
From this reading He was a late riser, and it was after ten o'clock when he was preparing to go out to a nearby restaurant for breakfast, when there came a hasty knock on his door.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When another day had passed and no letter came to Frederic Vernon, the young man began to grow desperate.
UNWELCOMEadjectiveUS /ənˈwelkəm/
not welcome; not giving pleasure or received with pleasure
From this reading VERNON'S UNWELCOME VISITOR.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading But the question was a difficult one to settle, since he had already used his friends as much as he dared.
Vernon
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From this reading When another day had passed and no letter came to Frederic Vernon, the young man began to grow desperate.
VERNON'S
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From this reading VERNON'S UNWELCOME VISITOR.
someone who visits
From this reading VERNON'S UNWELCOME VISITOR.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But the question was a difficult one to settle, since he had already used his friends as much as he dared.
at the time that
From this reading When another day had passed and no letter came to Frederic Vernon, the young man began to grow desperate.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading When another day had passed and no letter came to Frederic Vernon, the young man began to grow desperate.
