used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading About a dollar was due the latter for covering balls, but it would not be paid for three days, and meanwhile they were in an embarrassing condition.
AboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading About a dollar was due the latter for covering balls, but it would not be paid for three days, and meanwhile they were in an embarrassing condition.
a proposal for an appropriate course of action
From this reading "If Uncle Jacob were only here, I would ask his advice."
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading About a dollar was due the latter for covering balls, but it would not be paid for three days, and meanwhile they were in an embarrassing condition.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In order to understand what followed, it is necessary to explain that the evening previous Bert and his mother found themselves out of money.
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "If Uncle Jacob were only here, I would ask his advice."
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "What shall we do?" asked Mrs. Barton, with a troubled look.
ballsnounUS /bɔːlz/
plural of “ball” — round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games
From this reading About a dollar was due the latter for covering balls, but it would not be paid for three days, and meanwhile they were in an embarrassing condition.
Barton
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From this reading "What shall we do?" asked Mrs. Barton, with a troubled look.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading About a dollar was due the latter for covering balls, but it would not be paid for three days, and meanwhile they were in an embarrassing condition.
Bert
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From this reading In order to understand what followed, it is necessary to explain that the evening previous Bert and his mother found themselves out of money.
a statute in draft before it becomes law
From this reading THE TWENTY-DOLLAR BILL.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading About a dollar was due the latter for covering balls, but it would not be paid for three days, and meanwhile they were in an embarrassing condition.
a state at a particular time
From this reading About a dollar was due the latter for covering balls, but it would not be paid for three days, and meanwhile they were in an embarrassing condition.
coveringnounUS /ˈkʌvərɪŋ/
a natural object that covers or envelops
From this reading About a dollar was due the latter for covering balls, but it would not be paid for three days, and meanwhile they were in an embarrassing condition.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading About a dollar was due the latter for covering balls, but it would not be paid for three days, and meanwhile they were in an embarrassing condition.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "What shall we do?" asked Mrs. Barton, with a troubled look.
dollarnounUS /ˈdɑːlər/
the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 cents
From this reading About a dollar was due the latter for covering balls, but it would not be paid for three days, and meanwhile they were in an embarrassing condition.
owed and payable immediately or on demand
From this reading About a dollar was due the latter for covering balls, but it would not be paid for three days, and meanwhile they were in an embarrassing condition.
embarrassingadjectiveUS /ɪmˈberəsɪŋ/
hard to deal with; especially causing pain or embarrassment
From this reading About a dollar was due the latter for covering balls, but it would not be paid for three days, and meanwhile they were in an embarrassing condition.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading In order to understand what followed, it is necessary to explain that the evening previous Bert and his mother found themselves out of money.
make plain and comprehensible
From this reading In order to understand what followed, it is necessary to explain that the evening previous Bert and his mother found themselves out of money.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading In order to understand what followed, it is necessary to explain that the evening previous Bert and his mother found themselves out of money.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading About a dollar was due the latter for covering balls, but it would not be paid for three days, and meanwhile they were in an embarrassing condition.
set up or found
From this reading In order to understand what followed, it is necessary to explain that the evening previous Bert and his mother found themselves out of money.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "If Uncle Jacob were only here, I would ask his advice."
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading In order to understand what followed, it is necessary to explain that the evening previous Bert and his mother found themselves out of money.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "If Uncle Jacob were only here, I would ask his advice."
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "If Uncle Jacob were only here, I would ask his advice."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In order to understand what followed, it is necessary to explain that the evening previous Bert and his mother found themselves out of money.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In order to understand what followed, it is necessary to explain that the evening previous Bert and his mother found themselves out of money.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading In order to understand what followed, it is necessary to explain that the evening previous Bert and his mother found themselves out of money.
JacobnounUS /ˈdʒeɪkəb/
French biochemist who (with Jacques Monod) studied regulatory processes in cells (born in 1920)
From this reading "If Uncle Jacob were only here, I would ask his advice."
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading About a dollar was due the latter for covering balls, but it would not be paid for three days, and meanwhile they were in an embarrassing condition.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading "What shall we do?" asked Mrs. Barton, with a troubled look.
at the same time but in another place
From this reading About a dollar was due the latter for covering balls, but it would not be paid for three days, and meanwhile they were in an embarrassing condition.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading In order to understand what followed, it is necessary to explain that the evening previous Bert and his mother found themselves out of money.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading In order to understand what followed, it is necessary to explain that the evening previous Bert and his mother found themselves out of money.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading "What shall we do?" asked Mrs. Barton, with a troubled look.
absolutely essential
From this reading In order to understand what followed, it is necessary to explain that the evening previous Bert and his mother found themselves out of money.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading About a dollar was due the latter for covering balls, but it would not be paid for three days, and meanwhile they were in an embarrassing condition.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In order to understand what followed, it is necessary to explain that the evening previous Bert and his mother found themselves out of money.
and nothing more
From this reading "If Uncle Jacob were only here, I would ask his advice."
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading In order to understand what followed, it is necessary to explain that the evening previous Bert and his mother found themselves out of money.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading In order to understand what followed, it is necessary to explain that the evening previous Bert and his mother found themselves out of money.
marked by the reception of pay
From this reading About a dollar was due the latter for covering balls, but it would not be paid for three days, and meanwhile they were in an embarrassing condition.
just preceding something else in time or order
From this reading In order to understand what followed, it is necessary to explain that the evening previous Bert and his mother found themselves out of money.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading "What shall we do?" asked Mrs. Barton, with a troubled look.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading In order to understand what followed, it is necessary to explain that the evening previous Bert and his mother found themselves out of money.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE TWENTY-DOLLAR BILL.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading In order to understand what followed, it is necessary to explain that the evening previous Bert and his mother found themselves out of money.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading About a dollar was due the latter for covering balls, but it would not be paid for three days, and meanwhile they were in an embarrassing condition.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading About a dollar was due the latter for covering balls, but it would not be paid for three days, and meanwhile they were in an embarrassing condition.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In order to understand what followed, it is necessary to explain that the evening previous Bert and his mother found themselves out of money.
characterized by or indicative of distress or affliction or danger or need
From this reading "What shall we do?" asked Mrs. Barton, with a troubled look.
TWENTY-DOLLAR
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE TWENTY-DOLLAR BILL.
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading "If Uncle Jacob were only here, I would ask his advice."
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading In order to understand what followed, it is necessary to explain that the evening previous Bert and his mother found themselves out of money.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading About a dollar was due the latter for covering balls, but it would not be paid for three days, and meanwhile they were in an embarrassing condition.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "What shall we do?" asked Mrs. Barton, with a troubled look.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading About a dollar was due the latter for covering balls, but it would not be paid for three days, and meanwhile they were in an embarrassing condition.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading In order to understand what followed, it is necessary to explain that the evening previous Bert and his mother found themselves out of money.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "What shall we do?" asked Mrs. Barton, with a troubled look.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading About a dollar was due the latter for covering balls, but it would not be paid for three days, and meanwhile they were in an embarrassing condition.
