used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "I beg your pardon," said Frank, overtaking him; "but may I ask you a question?"
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "I overheard what you said about the Great Pekin Tea Company.
take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome
From this reading AN ADVENTURE IN WALL STREET When the two men at his table left the restaurant, Frank followed them.
an active and efficient cause; capable of producing a certain effect
From this reading At the door the two parted, the clerk going toward Broadway, while the agent walked in the direction of Nassau Street.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading AN ADVENTURE IN WALL STREET When the two men at his table left the restaurant, Frank followed them.
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "I beg your pardon," said Frank, overtaking him; "but may I ask you a question?"
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading AN ADVENTURE IN WALL STREET When the two men at his table left the restaurant, Frank followed them.
call upon in supplication; entreat
From this reading "I beg your pardon," said Frank, overtaking him; "but may I ask you a question?"
BroadwaynounUS /ˈbrɔːdweɪ/
a street in Manhattan that passes through Times Square; famous for its theaters
From this reading At the door the two parted, the clerk going toward Broadway, while the agent walked in the direction of Nassau Street.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "I beg your pardon," said Frank, overtaking him; "but may I ask you a question?"
an employee who performs clerical work (e.g., keeps records or accounts)
From this reading At the door the two parted, the clerk going toward Broadway, while the agent walked in the direction of Nassau Street.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading "I overheard what you said about the Great Pekin Tea Company.
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading At the door the two parted, the clerk going toward Broadway, while the agent walked in the direction of Nassau Street.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading At the door the two parted, the clerk going toward Broadway, while the agent walked in the direction of Nassau Street.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading "Half a dozen, if you like," said the other, good-naturedly.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading AN ADVENTURE IN WALL STREET When the two men at his table left the restaurant, Frank followed them.
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading AN ADVENTURE IN WALL STREET When the two men at his table left the restaurant, Frank followed them.
the act of departing
From this reading At the door the two parted, the clerk going toward Broadway, while the agent walked in the direction of Nassau Street.
good-naturedlyadverbUS /ˈɡʊdˈneɪtʃərdli/
in a good-natured manner
From this reading "Half a dozen, if you like," said the other, good-naturedly.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading "I overheard what you said about the Great Pekin Tea Company.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading "Half a dozen, if you like," said the other, good-naturedly.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "I beg your pardon," said Frank, overtaking him; "but may I ask you a question?"
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading AN ADVENTURE IN WALL STREET When the two men at his table left the restaurant, Frank followed them.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I beg your pardon," said Frank, overtaking him; "but may I ask you a question?"
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "Half a dozen, if you like," said the other, good-naturedly.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading AN ADVENTURE IN WALL STREET When the two men at his table left the restaurant, Frank followed them.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading AN ADVENTURE IN WALL STREET When the two men at his table left the restaurant, Frank followed them.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading "Half a dozen, if you like," said the other, good-naturedly.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading "I beg your pardon," said Frank, overtaking him; "but may I ask you a question?"
the force of workers available
From this reading AN ADVENTURE IN WALL STREET When the two men at his table left the restaurant, Frank followed them.
NassaunounUS /ˈnæsɔː/
the capital of the Bahamas
From this reading At the door the two parted, the clerk going toward Broadway, while the agent walked in the direction of Nassau Street.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading At the door the two parted, the clerk going toward Broadway, while the agent walked in the direction of Nassau Street.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading "Half a dozen, if you like," said the other, good-naturedly.
overheardverbUS /ˈoʊvərˈhɜːrd/
inflected form of “overhear” — hear, usually without the knowledge of the speakers
From this reading "I overheard what you said about the Great Pekin Tea Company.
overtakingnounUS /ˈoʊvərteɪkɪŋ/
going by something that is moving in order to get in front of it
From this reading "I beg your pardon," said Frank, overtaking him; "but may I ask you a question?"
accept an excuse for
From this reading "I beg your pardon," said Frank, overtaking him; "but may I ask you a question?"
having a margin incised almost to the base so as to create distinct divisions or lobes
From this reading At the door the two parted, the clerk going toward Broadway, while the agent walked in the direction of Nassau Street.
Pekin
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From this reading "I overheard what you said about the Great Pekin Tea Company.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading "I beg your pardon," said Frank, overtaking him; "but may I ask you a question?"
restaurantnounUS /ˈrestərɑːnt/
a building where people go to eat
From this reading AN ADVENTURE IN WALL STREET When the two men at his table left the restaurant, Frank followed them.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I beg your pardon," said Frank, overtaking him; "but may I ask you a question?"
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading AN ADVENTURE IN WALL STREET When the two men at his table left the restaurant, Frank followed them.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading AN ADVENTURE IN WALL STREET When the two men at his table left the restaurant, Frank followed them.
a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water
From this reading "I overheard what you said about the Great Pekin Tea Company.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AN ADVENTURE IN WALL STREET When the two men at his table left the restaurant, Frank followed them.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading AN ADVENTURE IN WALL STREET When the two men at his table left the restaurant, Frank followed them.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading At the door the two parted, the clerk going toward Broadway, while the agent walked in the direction of Nassau Street.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading AN ADVENTURE IN WALL STREET When the two men at his table left the restaurant, Frank followed them.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading At the door the two parted, the clerk going toward Broadway, while the agent walked in the direction of Nassau Street.
an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading AN ADVENTURE IN WALL STREET When the two men at his table left the restaurant, Frank followed them.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "I overheard what you said about the Great Pekin Tea Company.
at the time that
From this reading AN ADVENTURE IN WALL STREET When the two men at his table left the restaurant, Frank followed them.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading At the door the two parted, the clerk going toward Broadway, while the agent walked in the direction of Nassau Street.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I beg your pardon," said Frank, overtaking him; "but may I ask you a question?"
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I beg your pardon," said Frank, overtaking him; "but may I ask you a question?"
