used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He thought that since kind fate had brought the opportunity, he would like to give one exceedingly low blast on a real musical instrument.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading He was astonished to find that there was no musical instrument in the satchel, but a tin box containing a small account book, a number of bills with a rubber band around them, and an envelope containing some loose change.
aghastadjectiveUS /əˈɡæst/
struck with fear, dread, or consternation
From this reading He contemplated this treasure aghast.
a quantity of money
From this reading Counting the bills he found them to be in amount a trifle over a hundred dollars.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He was astonished to find that there was no musical instrument in the satchel, but a tin box containing a small account book, a number of bills with a rubber band around them, and an envelope containing some loose change.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He was astonished to find that there was no musical instrument in the satchel, but a tin box containing a small account book, a number of bills with a rubber band around them, and an envelope containing some loose change.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading He was astonished to find that there was no musical instrument in the satchel, but a tin box containing a small account book, a number of bills with a rubber band around them, and an envelope containing some loose change.
filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise or shock
From this reading He was astonished to find that there was no musical instrument in the satchel, but a tin box containing a small account book, a number of bills with a rubber band around them, and an envelope containing some loose change.
an unofficial association of people or groups
From this reading He was astonished to find that there was no musical instrument in the satchel, but a tin box containing a small account book, a number of bills with a rubber band around them, and an envelope containing some loose change.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Counting the bills he found them to be in amount a trifle over a hundred dollars.
billsnounUS /bɪlz/
plural of “bill” — a statute in draft before it becomes law
From this reading He was astonished to find that there was no musical instrument in the satchel, but a tin box containing a small account book, a number of bills with a rubber band around them, and an envelope containing some loose change.
blastverbUS /blæst/
make a strident sound
From this reading He thought that since kind fate had brought the opportunity, he would like to give one exceedingly low blast on a real musical instrument.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading He was astonished to find that there was no musical instrument in the satchel, but a tin box containing a small account book, a number of bills with a rubber band around them, and an envelope containing some loose change.
a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid
From this reading He was astonished to find that there was no musical instrument in the satchel, but a tin box containing a small account book, a number of bills with a rubber band around them, and an envelope containing some loose change.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading He thought that since kind fate had brought the opportunity, he would like to give one exceedingly low blast on a real musical instrument.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He was astonished to find that there was no musical instrument in the satchel, but a tin box containing a small account book, a number of bills with a rubber band around them, and an envelope containing some loose change.
move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading IN THE SILENT NIGHT In his own room Hervey opened the satchel which circumstances had caused him to carry home.
past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally
From this reading IN THE SILENT NIGHT In his own room Hervey opened the satchel which circumstances had caused him to carry home.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading He was astonished to find that there was no musical instrument in the satchel, but a tin box containing a small account book, a number of bills with a rubber band around them, and an envelope containing some loose change.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading IN THE SILENT NIGHT In his own room Hervey opened the satchel which circumstances had caused him to carry home.
containingverbUS /kənˈteɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “contain” — include or contain; have as a component
From this reading He was astonished to find that there was no musical instrument in the satchel, but a tin box containing a small account book, a number of bills with a rubber band around them, and an envelope containing some loose change.
contemplatedverbUS /ˈkɑːntəmpleɪtɪd/
past form of “contemplate” — look at thoughtfully; observe deep in thought
From this reading He contemplated this treasure aghast.
CountingnounUS /ˈkaʊntɪŋ/
the act of counting; reciting numbers in ascending order
From this reading Counting the bills he found them to be in amount a trifle over a hundred dollars.
plural of “dollar” — the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 cents
From this reading Counting the bills he found them to be in amount a trifle over a hundred dollars.
envelopenounUS /ˈenvəloʊp/
a flat (usually rectangular) container for a letter, thin package, etc.
From this reading He was astonished to find that there was no musical instrument in the satchel, but a tin box containing a small account book, a number of bills with a rubber band around them, and an envelope containing some loose change.
to an extreme degree
From this reading He thought that since kind fate had brought the opportunity, he would like to give one exceedingly low blast on a real musical instrument.
an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future
From this reading He thought that since kind fate had brought the opportunity, he would like to give one exceedingly low blast on a real musical instrument.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading He was astonished to find that there was no musical instrument in the satchel, but a tin box containing a small account book, a number of bills with a rubber band around them, and an envelope containing some loose change.
set up or found
From this reading Counting the bills he found them to be in amount a trifle over a hundred dollars.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading He thought that since kind fate had brought the opportunity, he would like to give one exceedingly low blast on a real musical instrument.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading IN THE SILENT NIGHT In his own room Hervey opened the satchel which circumstances had caused him to carry home.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He thought that since kind fate had brought the opportunity, he would like to give one exceedingly low blast on a real musical instrument.
Hervey
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From this reading IN THE SILENT NIGHT In his own room Hervey opened the satchel which circumstances had caused him to carry home.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading IN THE SILENT NIGHT In his own room Hervey opened the satchel which circumstances had caused him to carry home.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading IN THE SILENT NIGHT In his own room Hervey opened the satchel which circumstances had caused him to carry home.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading IN THE SILENT NIGHT In his own room Hervey opened the satchel which circumstances had caused him to carry home.
ten 10s
From this reading Counting the bills he found them to be in amount a trifle over a hundred dollars.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN THE SILENT NIGHT In his own room Hervey opened the satchel which circumstances had caused him to carry home.
instrumentnounUS /ˈɪnstrəmənt/
a device that requires skill for proper use
From this reading He thought that since kind fate had brought the opportunity, he would like to give one exceedingly low blast on a real musical instrument.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading He thought that since kind fate had brought the opportunity, he would like to give one exceedingly low blast on a real musical instrument.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading He thought that since kind fate had brought the opportunity, he would like to give one exceedingly low blast on a real musical instrument.
not compact or dense in structure or arrangement
From this reading He was astonished to find that there was no musical instrument in the satchel, but a tin box containing a small account book, a number of bills with a rubber band around them, and an envelope containing some loose change.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading He thought that since kind fate had brought the opportunity, he would like to give one exceedingly low blast on a real musical instrument.
musicaladjectiveUS /ˈmjuːzɪkəl/
characterized by or capable of producing music
From this reading He thought that since kind fate had brought the opportunity, he would like to give one exceedingly low blast on a real musical instrument.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading IN THE SILENT NIGHT In his own room Hervey opened the satchel which circumstances had caused him to carry home.
not any; not one
From this reading He was astonished to find that there was no musical instrument in the satchel, but a tin box containing a small account book, a number of bills with a rubber band around them, and an envelope containing some loose change.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading He was astonished to find that there was no musical instrument in the satchel, but a tin box containing a small account book, a number of bills with a rubber band around them, and an envelope containing some loose change.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He was astonished to find that there was no musical instrument in the satchel, but a tin box containing a small account book, a number of bills with a rubber band around them, and an envelope containing some loose change.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He thought that since kind fate had brought the opportunity, he would like to give one exceedingly low blast on a real musical instrument.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading He thought that since kind fate had brought the opportunity, he would like to give one exceedingly low blast on a real musical instrument.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading IN THE SILENT NIGHT In his own room Hervey opened the satchel which circumstances had caused him to carry home.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading He thought that since kind fate had brought the opportunity, he would like to give one exceedingly low blast on a real musical instrument.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Counting the bills he found them to be in amount a trifle over a hundred dollars.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading IN THE SILENT NIGHT In his own room Hervey opened the satchel which circumstances had caused him to carry home.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading He thought that since kind fate had brought the opportunity, he would like to give one exceedingly low blast on a real musical instrument.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading IN THE SILENT NIGHT In his own room Hervey opened the satchel which circumstances had caused him to carry home.
rubbernounUS /ˈrʌbər/
an elastic material obtained from the latex sap of trees (especially trees of the genera Hevea and Ficus) that can be vulcanized and finished into a variety of products
From this reading He was astonished to find that there was no musical instrument in the satchel, but a tin box containing a small account book, a number of bills with a rubber band around them, and an envelope containing some loose change.
satchelnoun
luggage consisting of a small case with a flat bottom and (usually) a shoulder strap
From this reading IN THE SILENT NIGHT In his own room Hervey opened the satchel which circumstances had caused him to carry home.
marked by absence of sound
From this reading IN THE SILENT NIGHT In his own room Hervey opened the satchel which circumstances had caused him to carry home.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading He thought that since kind fate had brought the opportunity, he would like to give one exceedingly low blast on a real musical instrument.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading He was astonished to find that there was no musical instrument in the satchel, but a tin box containing a small account book, a number of bills with a rubber band around them, and an envelope containing some loose change.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading He was astonished to find that there was no musical instrument in the satchel, but a tin box containing a small account book, a number of bills with a rubber band around them, and an envelope containing some loose change.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He thought that since kind fate had brought the opportunity, he would like to give one exceedingly low blast on a real musical instrument.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IN THE SILENT NIGHT In his own room Hervey opened the satchel which circumstances had caused him to carry home.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading He was astonished to find that there was no musical instrument in the satchel, but a tin box containing a small account book, a number of bills with a rubber band around them, and an envelope containing some loose change.
in or at that place or location
From this reading He was astonished to find that there was no musical instrument in the satchel, but a tin box containing a small account book, a number of bills with a rubber band around them, and an envelope containing some loose change.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading He contemplated this treasure aghast.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading He thought that since kind fate had brought the opportunity, he would like to give one exceedingly low blast on a real musical instrument.
tinnounUS /tɪn/
a silvery malleable metallic element that resists corrosion; used in many alloys and to coat other metals to prevent corrosion; obtained chiefly from cassiterite where it occurs as tin oxide
From this reading He was astonished to find that there was no musical instrument in the satchel, but a tin box containing a small account book, a number of bills with a rubber band around them, and an envelope containing some loose change.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading IN THE SILENT NIGHT In his own room Hervey opened the satchel which circumstances had caused him to carry home.
accumulated wealth in the form of money or jewels etc.
From this reading He contemplated this treasure aghast.
a cold pudding made of layers of sponge cake spread with fruit or jelly; may be decorated with nuts, cream, or chocolate
From this reading Counting the bills he found them to be in amount a trifle over a hundred dollars.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was astonished to find that there was no musical instrument in the satchel, but a tin box containing a small account book, a number of bills with a rubber band around them, and an envelope containing some loose change.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading IN THE SILENT NIGHT In his own room Hervey opened the satchel which circumstances had caused him to carry home.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He was astonished to find that there was no musical instrument in the satchel, but a tin box containing a small account book, a number of bills with a rubber band around them, and an envelope containing some loose change.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He thought that since kind fate had brought the opportunity, he would like to give one exceedingly low blast on a real musical instrument.
