used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was on the second floor of a store, painted red, and the staircase leading to it was on the outside.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading His office rent was fifteen dollars a year, which certainly could not have been considered an extravagant sum.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was on the second floor of a store, painted red, and the staircase leading to it was on the outside.
being joined in close association
From this reading This was the sign that our young lawyer attached to his office, in the town of Boscawan.
ATTORNEYnounUS /əˈtɜːrni/
a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice
From this reading D. WEBSTER, ATTORNEY.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading His office rent was fifteen dollars a year, which certainly could not have been considered an extravagant sum.
Boscawan
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From this reading This was the sign that our young lawyer attached to his office, in the town of Boscawan.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading His office rent was fifteen dollars a year, which certainly could not have been considered an extravagant sum.
carefully weighed
From this reading His office rent was fifteen dollars a year, which certainly could not have been considered an extravagant sum.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading His office rent was fifteen dollars a year, which certainly could not have been considered an extravagant sum.
a fat-soluble vitamin that prevents rickets
From this reading D. WEBSTER, ATTORNEY.
plural of “dollar” — the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 cents
From this reading His office rent was fifteen dollars a year, which certainly could not have been considered an extravagant sum.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading The office was humble enough.
extravagantadjectiveUS /ekˈstrævəɡənt/
unrestrained, especially with regard to feelings
From this reading His office rent was fifteen dollars a year, which certainly could not have been considered an extravagant sum.
the cardinal number that is the sum of fourteen and one
From this reading His office rent was fifteen dollars a year, which certainly could not have been considered an extravagant sum.
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading It was on the second floor of a store, painted red, and the staircase leading to it was on the outside.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading His office rent was fifteen dollars a year, which certainly could not have been considered an extravagant sum.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading This was the sign that our young lawyer attached to his office, in the town of Boscawan.
low or inferior in station or quality
From this reading The office was humble enough.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading This was the sign that our young lawyer attached to his office, in the town of Boscawan.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was on the second floor of a store, painted red, and the staircase leading to it was on the outside.
a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice
From this reading This was the sign that our young lawyer attached to his office, in the town of Boscawan.
indicating the most important performer or role
From this reading It was on the second floor of a store, painted red, and the staircase leading to it was on the outside.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading His office rent was fifteen dollars a year, which certainly could not have been considered an extravagant sum.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading This was the sign that our young lawyer attached to his office, in the town of Boscawan.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading This was the sign that our young lawyer attached to his office, in the town of Boscawan.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It was on the second floor of a store, painted red, and the staircase leading to it was on the outside.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading This was the sign that our young lawyer attached to his office, in the town of Boscawan.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading It was on the second floor of a store, painted red, and the staircase leading to it was on the outside.
coated with paint
From this reading It was on the second floor of a store, painted red, and the staircase leading to it was on the outside.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading It was on the second floor of a store, painted red, and the staircase leading to it was on the outside.
rentverbUS /rent/
let for money
From this reading His office rent was fifteen dollars a year, which certainly could not have been considered an extravagant sum.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading It was on the second floor of a store, painted red, and the staircase leading to it was on the outside.
a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading This was the sign that our young lawyer attached to his office, in the town of Boscawan.
staircasenounUS /ˈsterkeɪs/
a way of access (upward and downward) consisting of a set of steps
From this reading It was on the second floor of a store, painted red, and the staircase leading to it was on the outside.
a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services
From this reading It was on the second floor of a store, painted red, and the staircase leading to it was on the outside.
a quantity of money
From this reading His office rent was fifteen dollars a year, which certainly could not have been considered an extravagant sum.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading This was the sign that our young lawyer attached to his office, in the town of Boscawan.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading This was the sign that our young lawyer attached to his office, in the town of Boscawan.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This was the sign that our young lawyer attached to his office, in the town of Boscawan.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading This was the sign that our young lawyer attached to his office, in the town of Boscawan.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading This was the sign that our young lawyer attached to his office, in the town of Boscawan.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This was the sign that our young lawyer attached to his office, in the town of Boscawan.
WEBSTERnounUS /ˈwebstər/
English playwright (1580-1625)
From this reading D. WEBSTER, ATTORNEY.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading His office rent was fifteen dollars a year, which certainly could not have been considered an extravagant sum.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading His office rent was fifteen dollars a year, which certainly could not have been considered an extravagant sum.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading This was the sign that our young lawyer attached to his office, in the town of Boscawan.
