used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading WE COMPLETE ARRANGEMENTS For a few moments as I sat thus in silence the obvious way out never once occurred to me.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading I could not take her to my boarding house, which was exclusively for men, nor did I have any acquaintance able to furnish her employment.
personal knowledge or information about someone or something
From this reading I could not take her to my boarding house, which was exclusively for men, nor did I have any acquaintance able to furnish her employment.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading How could I assist her in spite of her pride, and her determination to continue the struggle alone.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading How could I assist her in spite of her pride, and her determination to continue the struggle alone.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading I could not take her to my boarding house, which was exclusively for men, nor did I have any acquaintance able to furnish her employment.
ARRANGEMENTSnounUS /ərˈeɪndʒmənts/
plural of “arrangement” — the thing arranged or agreed to
From this reading WE COMPLETE ARRANGEMENTS For a few moments as I sat thus in silence the obvious way out never once occurred to me.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading WE COMPLETE ARRANGEMENTS For a few moments as I sat thus in silence the obvious way out never once occurred to me.
assistverbUS /əˈsɪst/
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading How could I assist her in spite of her pride, and her determination to continue the struggle alone.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Somehow the memory of my own position had become blotted out in contemplation of the serious predicament of my companion.
billsnounUS /bɪlz/
plural of “bill” — a statute in draft before it becomes law
From this reading I shoved my hands deep into my pockets, and my fingers touched the two bills handed me by Vail.
blottedverbUS /ˈblɑːtəd/
inflected form of “blot” — dry (ink) with blotting paper
From this reading Somehow the memory of my own position had become blotted out in contemplation of the serious predicament of my companion.
boardingnounUS /ˈbɔːrdɪŋ/
the act of passengers and crew getting aboard a ship or aircraft
From this reading I could not take her to my boarding house, which was exclusively for men, nor did I have any acquaintance able to furnish her employment.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading I shoved my hands deep into my pockets, and my fingers touched the two bills handed me by Vail.
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading Somehow the memory of my own position had become blotted out in contemplation of the serious predicament of my companion.
come or bring to a finish or an end
From this reading WE COMPLETE ARRANGEMENTS For a few moments as I sat thus in silence the obvious way out never once occurred to me.
contemplationnounUS /ˌkɑːntəmˈpleɪʃən/
a long and thoughtful observation
From this reading Somehow the memory of my own position had become blotted out in contemplation of the serious predicament of my companion.
continue a certain state, condition, or activity
From this reading How could I assist her in spite of her pride, and her determination to continue the struggle alone.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading How could I assist her in spite of her pride, and her determination to continue the struggle alone.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading I shoved my hands deep into my pockets, and my fingers touched the two bills handed me by Vail.
determinationnounUS /dɪˌtɜːrməˈneɪʃən/
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading How could I assist her in spite of her pride, and her determination to continue the struggle alone.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading I could not take her to my boarding house, which was exclusively for men, nor did I have any acquaintance able to furnish her employment.
employmentnounUS /emˈplɔɪmənt/
the state of being employed or having a job
From this reading I could not take her to my boarding house, which was exclusively for men, nor did I have any acquaintance able to furnish her employment.
exclusivelyadverbUS /ɪkˈskluːsɪvli/
without any others being included or involved
From this reading I could not take her to my boarding house, which was exclusively for men, nor did I have any acquaintance able to furnish her employment.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading WE COMPLETE ARRANGEMENTS For a few moments as I sat thus in silence the obvious way out never once occurred to me.
plural of “finger” — any of the terminal members of the hand (sometimes excepting the thumb)
From this reading I shoved my hands deep into my pockets, and my fingers touched the two bills handed me by Vail.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading WE COMPLETE ARRANGEMENTS For a few moments as I sat thus in silence the obvious way out never once occurred to me.
furnishverbUS /ˈfɜːrnɪʃ/
give something useful or necessary to
From this reading I could not take her to my boarding house, which was exclusively for men, nor did I have any acquaintance able to furnish her employment.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Somehow the memory of my own position had become blotted out in contemplation of the serious predicament of my companion.
having or involving the use of hands
From this reading I shoved my hands deep into my pockets, and my fingers touched the two bills handed me by Vail.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading I shoved my hands deep into my pockets, and my fingers touched the two bills handed me by Vail.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I could not take her to my boarding house, which was exclusively for men, nor did I have any acquaintance able to furnish her employment.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading How could I assist her in spite of her pride, and her determination to continue the struggle alone.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading I could not take her to my boarding house, which was exclusively for men, nor did I have any acquaintance able to furnish her employment.
How
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From this reading How could I assist her in spite of her pride, and her determination to continue the struggle alone.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading WE COMPLETE ARRANGEMENTS For a few moments as I sat thus in silence the obvious way out never once occurred to me.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading WE COMPLETE ARRANGEMENTS For a few moments as I sat thus in silence the obvious way out never once occurred to me.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading I shoved my hands deep into my pockets, and my fingers touched the two bills handed me by Vail.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading WE COMPLETE ARRANGEMENTS For a few moments as I sat thus in silence the obvious way out never once occurred to me.
The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information and knowledge.
From this reading Somehow the memory of my own position had become blotted out in contemplation of the serious predicament of my companion.
the force of workers available
From this reading I could not take her to my boarding house, which was exclusively for men, nor did I have any acquaintance able to furnish her employment.
plural of “moment” — a particular point in time
From this reading WE COMPLETE ARRANGEMENTS For a few moments as I sat thus in silence the obvious way out never once occurred to me.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Somehow the memory of my own position had become blotted out in contemplation of the serious predicament of my companion.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading WE COMPLETE ARRANGEMENTS For a few moments as I sat thus in silence the obvious way out never once occurred to me.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading I could not take her to my boarding house, which was exclusively for men, nor did I have any acquaintance able to furnish her employment.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I could not take her to my boarding house, which was exclusively for men, nor did I have any acquaintance able to furnish her employment.
obviousadjectiveUS /ˈɑːbviəs/
easily perceived by the senses or grasped by the mind
From this reading WE COMPLETE ARRANGEMENTS For a few moments as I sat thus in silence the obvious way out never once occurred to me.
inflected form of “occur” — come to pass
From this reading WE COMPLETE ARRANGEMENTS For a few moments as I sat thus in silence the obvious way out never once occurred to me.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Somehow the memory of my own position had become blotted out in contemplation of the serious predicament of my companion.
on one occasion
From this reading WE COMPLETE ARRANGEMENTS For a few moments as I sat thus in silence the obvious way out never once occurred to me.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading WE COMPLETE ARRANGEMENTS For a few moments as I sat thus in silence the obvious way out never once occurred to me.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Somehow the memory of my own position had become blotted out in contemplation of the serious predicament of my companion.
plural of “pocket” — a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles
From this reading I shoved my hands deep into my pockets, and my fingers touched the two bills handed me by Vail.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading Somehow the memory of my own position had become blotted out in contemplation of the serious predicament of my companion.
predicamentnounUS /prɪˈdɪkəmənt/
a situation from which extrication is difficult especially an unpleasant or trying one
From this reading Somehow the memory of my own position had become blotted out in contemplation of the serious predicament of my companion.
a feeling of self-respect and personal worth
From this reading How could I assist her in spite of her pride, and her determination to continue the struggle alone.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading WE COMPLETE ARRANGEMENTS For a few moments as I sat thus in silence the obvious way out never once occurred to me.
concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities
From this reading Somehow the memory of my own position had become blotted out in contemplation of the serious predicament of my companion.
shovedverbUS /ʃʌvd/
past form of “shove” — come into rough contact with while moving
From this reading I shoved my hands deep into my pockets, and my fingers touched the two bills handed me by Vail.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading WE COMPLETE ARRANGEMENTS For a few moments as I sat thus in silence the obvious way out never once occurred to me.
in some unspecified way or manner; or by some unspecified means
From this reading Somehow the memory of my own position had become blotted out in contemplation of the serious predicament of my companion.
feeling a need to see others suffer
From this reading How could I assist her in spite of her pride, and her determination to continue the struggle alone.
make a strenuous or labored effort
From this reading How could I assist her in spite of her pride, and her determination to continue the struggle alone.
carry out
From this reading I could not take her to my boarding house, which was exclusively for men, nor did I have any acquaintance able to furnish her employment.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading WE COMPLETE ARRANGEMENTS For a few moments as I sat thus in silence the obvious way out never once occurred to me.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading WE COMPLETE ARRANGEMENTS For a few moments as I sat thus in silence the obvious way out never once occurred to me.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading WE COMPLETE ARRANGEMENTS For a few moments as I sat thus in silence the obvious way out never once occurred to me.
having come into contact
From this reading I shoved my hands deep into my pockets, and my fingers touched the two bills handed me by Vail.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading I shoved my hands deep into my pockets, and my fingers touched the two bills handed me by Vail.
Vail
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I shoved my hands deep into my pockets, and my fingers touched the two bills handed me by Vail.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I could not take her to my boarding house, which was exclusively for men, nor did I have any acquaintance able to furnish her employment.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading WE COMPLETE ARRANGEMENTS For a few moments as I sat thus in silence the obvious way out never once occurred to me.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading WE COMPLETE ARRANGEMENTS For a few moments as I sat thus in silence the obvious way out never once occurred to me.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading I could not take her to my boarding house, which was exclusively for men, nor did I have any acquaintance able to furnish her employment.
