used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A DANGEROUS ACQUAINTANCE.
commonly used or practiced; usual
From this reading It has already been stated that Ben Brayton was accustomed to spend most of his time in lounging at the tavern, or in a billiard saloon close by.
personal knowledge or information about someone or something
From this reading A DANGEROUS ACQUAINTANCE.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading It has already been stated that Ben Brayton was accustomed to spend most of his time in lounging at the tavern, or in a billiard saloon close by.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It was at the latter place that he had the privilege of forming an acquaintance with Arthur Winchester, a young man from the city of New York (or so he represented).
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He was dressed in the extreme of the fashion, sported a heavy gold chain, wore a diamond ring, and carried a jaunty cane.
elected vice president and became 21st President of the United States when Garfield was assassinated (1830-1886)
From this reading It was at the latter place that he had the privilege of forming an acquaintance with Arthur Winchester, a young man from the city of New York (or so he represented).
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading While John was attending to his aunt's interests at Wilton, important events were occurring at Hampton.
attendingnounUS /əˈtendɪŋ/
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading While John was attending to his aunt's interests at Wilton, important events were occurring at Hampton.
aunt'snounUS /ænts/
possessive form of “aunt” — the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading While John was attending to his aunt's interests at Wilton, important events were occurring at Hampton.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It has already been stated that Ben Brayton was accustomed to spend most of his time in lounging at the tavern, or in a billiard saloon close by.
a mountain or tall hill
From this reading It has already been stated that Ben Brayton was accustomed to spend most of his time in lounging at the tavern, or in a billiard saloon close by.
billiardadjectiveUS /ˈbɪljərd/
of or relating to billiards
From this reading It has already been stated that Ben Brayton was accustomed to spend most of his time in lounging at the tavern, or in a billiard saloon close by.
Brayton
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From this reading It has already been stated that Ben Brayton was accustomed to spend most of his time in lounging at the tavern, or in a billiard saloon close by.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It has already been stated that Ben Brayton was accustomed to spend most of his time in lounging at the tavern, or in a billiard saloon close by.
canenounUS /keɪn/
a stick that people can lean on to help them walk
From this reading He was dressed in the extreme of the fashion, sported a heavy gold chain, wore a diamond ring, and carried a jaunty cane.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading He was dressed in the extreme of the fashion, sported a heavy gold chain, wore a diamond ring, and carried a jaunty cane.
a series of things depending on each other as if linked together
From this reading He was dressed in the extreme of the fashion, sported a heavy gold chain, wore a diamond ring, and carried a jaunty cane.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading It was at the latter place that he had the privilege of forming an acquaintance with Arthur Winchester, a young man from the city of New York (or so he represented).
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading It has already been stated that Ben Brayton was accustomed to spend most of his time in lounging at the tavern, or in a billiard saloon close by.
involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm
From this reading A DANGEROUS ACQUAINTANCE.
diamondnounUS /ˈdaɪmənd/
a transparent piece of diamond that has been cut and polished and is valued as a precious gem
From this reading He was dressed in the extreme of the fashion, sported a heavy gold chain, wore a diamond ring, and carried a jaunty cane.
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading He was dressed in the extreme of the fashion, sported a heavy gold chain, wore a diamond ring, and carried a jaunty cane.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading While John was attending to his aunt's interests at Wilton, important events were occurring at Hampton.
of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity
From this reading He was dressed in the extreme of the fashion, sported a heavy gold chain, wore a diamond ring, and carried a jaunty cane.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading He was dressed in the extreme of the fashion, sported a heavy gold chain, wore a diamond ring, and carried a jaunty cane.
formingverbUS /ˈfɔːrmɪŋ/
-ing form of “form” — create (as an entity)
From this reading It was at the latter place that he had the privilege of forming an acquaintance with Arthur Winchester, a young man from the city of New York (or so he represented).
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It was at the latter place that he had the privilege of forming an acquaintance with Arthur Winchester, a young man from the city of New York (or so he represented).
coins made of gold
From this reading He was dressed in the extreme of the fashion, sported a heavy gold chain, wore a diamond ring, and carried a jaunty cane.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was at the latter place that he had the privilege of forming an acquaintance with Arthur Winchester, a young man from the city of New York (or so he represented).
HamptonnounUS /ˈhæmptən/
United States musician who was the first to use the vibraphone as a jazz instrument (1913-2002)
From this reading While John was attending to his aunt's interests at Wilton, important events were occurring at Hampton.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It has already been stated that Ben Brayton was accustomed to spend most of his time in lounging at the tavern, or in a billiard saloon close by.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was at the latter place that he had the privilege of forming an acquaintance with Arthur Winchester, a young man from the city of New York (or so he represented).
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading He was dressed in the extreme of the fashion, sported a heavy gold chain, wore a diamond ring, and carried a jaunty cane.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading While John was attending to his aunt's interests at Wilton, important events were occurring at Hampton.
of great significance or value
From this reading While John was attending to his aunt's interests at Wilton, important events were occurring at Hampton.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It has already been stated that Ben Brayton was accustomed to spend most of his time in lounging at the tavern, or in a billiard saloon close by.
plural of “interest” — a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading While John was attending to his aunt's interests at Wilton, important events were occurring at Hampton.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It has already been stated that Ben Brayton was accustomed to spend most of his time in lounging at the tavern, or in a billiard saloon close by.
jauntyadjectiveUS /ˈdʒɔːnti/
marked by up-to-dateness in dress and manners
From this reading He was dressed in the extreme of the fashion, sported a heavy gold chain, wore a diamond ring, and carried a jaunty cane.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading While John was attending to his aunt's interests at Wilton, important events were occurring at Hampton.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading It was at the latter place that he had the privilege of forming an acquaintance with Arthur Winchester, a young man from the city of New York (or so he represented).
loungingverbUS /ˈlaʊndʒɪŋ/
-ing form of “lounge” — sit or recline comfortably
From this reading It has already been stated that Ben Brayton was accustomed to spend most of his time in lounging at the tavern, or in a billiard saloon close by.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading It was at the latter place that he had the privilege of forming an acquaintance with Arthur Winchester, a young man from the city of New York (or so he represented).
used to form the superlative
From this reading It has already been stated that Ben Brayton was accustomed to spend most of his time in lounging at the tavern, or in a billiard saloon close by.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading It was at the latter place that he had the privilege of forming an acquaintance with Arthur Winchester, a young man from the city of New York (or so he represented).
occurringverbUS /əˈkɜːrɪŋ/
inflected form of “occur” — come to pass
From this reading While John was attending to his aunt's interests at Wilton, important events were occurring at Hampton.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It has already been stated that Ben Brayton was accustomed to spend most of his time in lounging at the tavern, or in a billiard saloon close by.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading It has already been stated that Ben Brayton was accustomed to spend most of his time in lounging at the tavern, or in a billiard saloon close by.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading It was at the latter place that he had the privilege of forming an acquaintance with Arthur Winchester, a young man from the city of New York (or so he represented).
privilegenounUS /ˈprɪvlədʒ/
a special advantage or immunity or benefit not enjoyed by all
From this reading It was at the latter place that he had the privilege of forming an acquaintance with Arthur Winchester, a young man from the city of New York (or so he represented).
representedadjectiveUS /ˌreprɪˈzentɪd/
represented accurately or precisely
From this reading It was at the latter place that he had the privilege of forming an acquaintance with Arthur Winchester, a young man from the city of New York (or so he represented).
sound loudly and sonorously
From this reading He was dressed in the extreme of the fashion, sported a heavy gold chain, wore a diamond ring, and carried a jaunty cane.
saloonnounUS /səˈluːn/
a room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter
From this reading It has already been stated that Ben Brayton was accustomed to spend most of his time in lounging at the tavern, or in a billiard saloon close by.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading It was at the latter place that he had the privilege of forming an acquaintance with Arthur Winchester, a young man from the city of New York (or so he represented).
use up a period of time in a specific way
From this reading It has already been stated that Ben Brayton was accustomed to spend most of his time in lounging at the tavern, or in a billiard saloon close by.
sportedverbUS /ˈspɔːrtɪd/
past form of “sport” — wear or display in an ostentatious or proud manner
From this reading He was dressed in the extreme of the fashion, sported a heavy gold chain, wore a diamond ring, and carried a jaunty cane.
statedadjectiveUS /ˈsteɪtɪd/
declared as fact; explicitly stated
From this reading It has already been stated that Ben Brayton was accustomed to spend most of his time in lounging at the tavern, or in a billiard saloon close by.
tavernnounUS /ˈtævərn/
a building with a bar that is licensed to sell alcoholic drinks
From this reading It has already been stated that Ben Brayton was accustomed to spend most of his time in lounging at the tavern, or in a billiard saloon close by.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It has already been stated that Ben Brayton was accustomed to spend most of his time in lounging at the tavern, or in a billiard saloon close by.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It has already been stated that Ben Brayton was accustomed to spend most of his time in lounging at the tavern, or in a billiard saloon close by.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading It has already been stated that Ben Brayton was accustomed to spend most of his time in lounging at the tavern, or in a billiard saloon close by.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading While John was attending to his aunt's interests at Wilton, important events were occurring at Hampton.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading While John was attending to his aunt's interests at Wilton, important events were occurring at Hampton.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading While John was attending to his aunt's interests at Wilton, important events were occurring at Hampton.
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading While John was attending to his aunt's interests at Wilton, important events were occurring at Hampton.
WiltonnounUS /ˈwɪltən/
a carpet woven on a Jacquard loom with loops like a Brussels carpet but having the loops cut to form a close velvety pile
From this reading While John was attending to his aunt's interests at Wilton, important events were occurring at Hampton.
WinchesternounUS /ˈwɪntʃestər/
a city in southern England; administrative center of Hampshire
From this reading It was at the latter place that he had the privilege of forming an acquaintance with Arthur Winchester, a young man from the city of New York (or so he represented).
in the company of; together with
From this reading It was at the latter place that he had the privilege of forming an acquaintance with Arthur Winchester, a young man from the city of New York (or so he represented).
inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in
From this reading He was dressed in the extreme of the fashion, sported a heavy gold chain, wore a diamond ring, and carried a jaunty cane.
the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose
From this reading It was at the latter place that he had the privilege of forming an acquaintance with Arthur Winchester, a young man from the city of New York (or so he represented).
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading It was at the latter place that he had the privilege of forming an acquaintance with Arthur Winchester, a young man from the city of New York (or so he represented).
