used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading An enterprising Jew produced a stock of ready-made clothing from Vienna, and Curtis endeavored to persuade Lindbohm to join him in the purchase of a complete new outfit.
anew
From this reading ROMANCE AND PRUDENCE The Lieutenant found no difficulty in buying another straw hat, as the booths of the town were all open again; and another shoe-string was easily obtainable by which he tethered it to his button-hole.
Ah
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From this reading Ah, my friend, you mistake that girl!
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading ROMANCE AND PRUDENCE The Lieutenant found no difficulty in buying another straw hat, as the booths of the town were all open again; and another shoe-string was easily obtainable by which he tethered it to his button-hole.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading An enterprising Jew produced a stock of ready-made clothing from Vienna, and Curtis endeavored to persuade Lindbohm to join him in the purchase of a complete new outfit.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading ROMANCE AND PRUDENCE The Lieutenant found no difficulty in buying another straw hat, as the booths of the town were all open again; and another shoe-string was easily obtainable by which he tethered it to his button-hole.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading ROMANCE AND PRUDENCE The Lieutenant found no difficulty in buying another straw hat, as the booths of the town were all open again; and another shoe-string was easily obtainable by which he tethered it to his button-hole.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading ROMANCE AND PRUDENCE The Lieutenant found no difficulty in buying another straw hat, as the booths of the town were all open again; and another shoe-string was easily obtainable by which he tethered it to his button-hole.
boothsnounUS /buːθs/
plural of “booth” — a table (in a restaurant or bar) surrounded by two high-backed benches
From this reading ROMANCE AND PRUDENCE The Lieutenant found no difficulty in buying another straw hat, as the booths of the town were all open again; and another shoe-string was easily obtainable by which he tethered it to his button-hole.
button-hole
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From this reading ROMANCE AND PRUDENCE The Lieutenant found no difficulty in buying another straw hat, as the booths of the town were all open again; and another shoe-string was easily obtainable by which he tethered it to his button-hole.
buyingnounUS /ˈbaɪɪŋ/
the act of buying
From this reading ROMANCE AND PRUDENCE The Lieutenant found no difficulty in buying another straw hat, as the booths of the town were all open again; and another shoe-string was easily obtainable by which he tethered it to his button-hole.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading ROMANCE AND PRUDENCE The Lieutenant found no difficulty in buying another straw hat, as the booths of the town were all open again; and another shoe-string was easily obtainable by which he tethered it to his button-hole.
clothingnounUS /ˈkloʊðɪŋ/
a covering designed to be worn on a person's body
From this reading An enterprising Jew produced a stock of ready-made clothing from Vienna, and Curtis endeavored to persuade Lindbohm to join him in the purchase of a complete new outfit.
come or bring to a finish or an end
From this reading An enterprising Jew produced a stock of ready-made clothing from Vienna, and Curtis endeavored to persuade Lindbohm to join him in the purchase of a complete new outfit.
CurtisnounUS /ˈkɜːrtəs/
English botanical writer and publisher (1746-1799)
From this reading An enterprising Jew produced a stock of ready-made clothing from Vienna, and Curtis endeavored to persuade Lindbohm to join him in the purchase of a complete new outfit.
an effort that is inconvenient
From this reading ROMANCE AND PRUDENCE The Lieutenant found no difficulty in buying another straw hat, as the booths of the town were all open again; and another shoe-string was easily obtainable by which he tethered it to his button-hole.
with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)
From this reading ROMANCE AND PRUDENCE The Lieutenant found no difficulty in buying another straw hat, as the booths of the town were all open again; and another shoe-string was easily obtainable by which he tethered it to his button-hole.
endeavoredverbUS /ɪnˈdevərd/
past form of “endeavor” — attempt by employing effort
From this reading An enterprising Jew produced a stock of ready-made clothing from Vienna, and Curtis endeavored to persuade Lindbohm to join him in the purchase of a complete new outfit.
enterprisingadjectiveUS /ˈentərpraɪzɪŋ/
marked by imagination, initiative, and readiness to undertake new projects
From this reading An enterprising Jew produced a stock of ready-made clothing from Vienna, and Curtis endeavored to persuade Lindbohm to join him in the purchase of a complete new outfit.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading "The first thing is to find Panayota," said the Swede.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading "The first thing is to find Panayota," said the Swede.
set up or found
From this reading ROMANCE AND PRUDENCE The Lieutenant found no difficulty in buying another straw hat, as the booths of the town were all open again; and another shoe-string was easily obtainable by which he tethered it to his button-hole.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Ah, my friend, you mistake that girl!
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading An enterprising Jew produced a stock of ready-made clothing from Vienna, and Curtis endeavored to persuade Lindbohm to join him in the purchase of a complete new outfit.
a young female
From this reading Ah, my friend, you mistake that girl!
headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim
From this reading ROMANCE AND PRUDENCE The Lieutenant found no difficulty in buying another straw hat, as the booths of the town were all open again; and another shoe-string was easily obtainable by which he tethered it to his button-hole.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading ROMANCE AND PRUDENCE The Lieutenant found no difficulty in buying another straw hat, as the booths of the town were all open again; and another shoe-string was easily obtainable by which he tethered it to his button-hole.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading An enterprising Jew produced a stock of ready-made clothing from Vienna, and Curtis endeavored to persuade Lindbohm to join him in the purchase of a complete new outfit.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading ROMANCE AND PRUDENCE The Lieutenant found no difficulty in buying another straw hat, as the booths of the town were all open again; and another shoe-string was easily obtainable by which he tethered it to his button-hole.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading ROMANCE AND PRUDENCE The Lieutenant found no difficulty in buying another straw hat, as the booths of the town were all open again; and another shoe-string was easily obtainable by which he tethered it to his button-hole.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "The first thing is to find Panayota," said the Swede.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading ROMANCE AND PRUDENCE The Lieutenant found no difficulty in buying another straw hat, as the booths of the town were all open again; and another shoe-string was easily obtainable by which he tethered it to his button-hole.
JewnounUS /dʒuː/
a person belonging to the worldwide group claiming descent from Jacob (or converted to it) and connected by cultural or religious ties
From this reading An enterprising Jew produced a stock of ready-made clothing from Vienna, and Curtis endeavored to persuade Lindbohm to join him in the purchase of a complete new outfit.
become part of; become a member of a group or organization
From this reading An enterprising Jew produced a stock of ready-made clothing from Vienna, and Curtis endeavored to persuade Lindbohm to join him in the purchase of a complete new outfit.
a commissioned military officer
From this reading ROMANCE AND PRUDENCE The Lieutenant found no difficulty in buying another straw hat, as the booths of the town were all open again; and another shoe-string was easily obtainable by which he tethered it to his button-hole.
Lindbohm
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From this reading An enterprising Jew produced a stock of ready-made clothing from Vienna, and Curtis endeavored to persuade Lindbohm to join him in the purchase of a complete new outfit.
a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention
From this reading Ah, my friend, you mistake that girl!
a particular point in time
From this reading "We must not waste a moment.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading "We must not waste a moment.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Ah, my friend, you mistake that girl!
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading An enterprising Jew produced a stock of ready-made clothing from Vienna, and Curtis endeavored to persuade Lindbohm to join him in the purchase of a complete new outfit.
not any; not one
From this reading ROMANCE AND PRUDENCE The Lieutenant found no difficulty in buying another straw hat, as the booths of the town were all open again; and another shoe-string was easily obtainable by which he tethered it to his button-hole.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "We must not waste a moment.
obtainableadjectiveUS /əbˈteɪnəbəl/
capable of being obtained
From this reading ROMANCE AND PRUDENCE The Lieutenant found no difficulty in buying another straw hat, as the booths of the town were all open again; and another shoe-string was easily obtainable by which he tethered it to his button-hole.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading ROMANCE AND PRUDENCE The Lieutenant found no difficulty in buying another straw hat, as the booths of the town were all open again; and another shoe-string was easily obtainable by which he tethered it to his button-hole.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading ROMANCE AND PRUDENCE The Lieutenant found no difficulty in buying another straw hat, as the booths of the town were all open again; and another shoe-string was easily obtainable by which he tethered it to his button-hole.
outfitnounUS /ˈaʊtfɪt/
any cohesive unit such as a military company
From this reading An enterprising Jew produced a stock of ready-made clothing from Vienna, and Curtis endeavored to persuade Lindbohm to join him in the purchase of a complete new outfit.
Panayota
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From this reading "The first thing is to find Panayota," said the Swede.
persuadeverbUS /pərˈsweɪd/
win approval or support for
From this reading An enterprising Jew produced a stock of ready-made clothing from Vienna, and Curtis endeavored to persuade Lindbohm to join him in the purchase of a complete new outfit.
past form of “produce” — bring forth or yield
From this reading An enterprising Jew produced a stock of ready-made clothing from Vienna, and Curtis endeavored to persuade Lindbohm to join him in the purchase of a complete new outfit.
PRUDENCEnounUS /ˈpruːdəns/
discretion in practical affairs
From this reading ROMANCE AND PRUDENCE The Lieutenant found no difficulty in buying another straw hat, as the booths of the town were all open again; and another shoe-string was easily obtainable by which he tethered it to his button-hole.
purchasenounUS /ˈpɜːrtʃəs/
the acquisition of something for payment
From this reading An enterprising Jew produced a stock of ready-made clothing from Vienna, and Curtis endeavored to persuade Lindbohm to join him in the purchase of a complete new outfit.
ready-madeadjective
made for purchase and immediate use
From this reading An enterprising Jew produced a stock of ready-made clothing from Vienna, and Curtis endeavored to persuade Lindbohm to join him in the purchase of a complete new outfit.
a relationship between two lovers
From this reading ROMANCE AND PRUDENCE The Lieutenant found no difficulty in buying another straw hat, as the booths of the town were all open again; and another shoe-string was easily obtainable by which he tethered it to his button-hole.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "The first thing is to find Panayota," said the Swede.
shoe-string
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From this reading ROMANCE AND PRUDENCE The Lieutenant found no difficulty in buying another straw hat, as the booths of the town were all open again; and another shoe-string was easily obtainable by which he tethered it to his button-hole.
the capital raised by a corporation through the issue of shares entitling holders to an ownership interest
From this reading An enterprising Jew produced a stock of ready-made clothing from Vienna, and Curtis endeavored to persuade Lindbohm to join him in the purchase of a complete new outfit.
plant fiber used e.g. for making baskets and hats or as fodder
From this reading ROMANCE AND PRUDENCE The Lieutenant found no difficulty in buying another straw hat, as the booths of the town were all open again; and another shoe-string was easily obtainable by which he tethered it to his button-hole.
SwedenounUS /swiːd/
a native or inhabitant of Sweden
From this reading "The first thing is to find Panayota," said the Swede.
tetheredadjectiveUS /ˈteðərd/
confined or restricted with or as if with a rope or chain
From this reading ROMANCE AND PRUDENCE The Lieutenant found no difficulty in buying another straw hat, as the booths of the town were all open again; and another shoe-string was easily obtainable by which he tethered it to his button-hole.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Ah, my friend, you mistake that girl!
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ROMANCE AND PRUDENCE The Lieutenant found no difficulty in buying another straw hat, as the booths of the town were all open again; and another shoe-string was easily obtainable by which he tethered it to his button-hole.
a special situation
From this reading "The first thing is to find Panayota," said the Swede.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading ROMANCE AND PRUDENCE The Lieutenant found no difficulty in buying another straw hat, as the booths of the town were all open again; and another shoe-string was easily obtainable by which he tethered it to his button-hole.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading ROMANCE AND PRUDENCE The Lieutenant found no difficulty in buying another straw hat, as the booths of the town were all open again; and another shoe-string was easily obtainable by which he tethered it to his button-hole.
ViennanounUS /viˈenə/
the capital and largest city of Austria; located on the Danube in northeastern Austria; was the home of Beethoven and Brahms and Haydn and Mozart and Schubert and Strauss
From this reading An enterprising Jew produced a stock of ready-made clothing from Vienna, and Curtis endeavored to persuade Lindbohm to join him in the purchase of a complete new outfit.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading ROMANCE AND PRUDENCE The Lieutenant found no difficulty in buying another straw hat, as the booths of the town were all open again; and another shoe-string was easily obtainable by which he tethered it to his button-hole.
any materials unused and rejected as worthless or unwanted
From this reading "We must not waste a moment.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "We must not waste a moment.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading ROMANCE AND PRUDENCE The Lieutenant found no difficulty in buying another straw hat, as the booths of the town were all open again; and another shoe-string was easily obtainable by which he tethered it to his button-hole.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading ROMANCE AND PRUDENCE The Lieutenant found no difficulty in buying another straw hat, as the booths of the town were all open again; and another shoe-string was easily obtainable by which he tethered it to his button-hole.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Ah, my friend, you mistake that girl!
