used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A DISCOURAGING DAY The next day was indeed a trying one and one of many experiences for Frank.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading The first lady did not buy any tea, to be sure, but seemed sorry that she was already supplied, and questioned Frank as to what success he was meeting with.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Even if he earned nothing however, he had an appetite and must buy lunch.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A DISCOURAGING DAY The next day was indeed a trying one and one of many experiences for Frank.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading The first lady did not buy any tea, to be sure, but seemed sorry that she was already supplied, and questioned Frank as to what success he was meeting with.
appetitenounUS /ˈæpətaɪt/
a feeling of craving something
From this reading Even if he earned nothing however, he had an appetite and must buy lunch.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The first lady did not buy any tea, to be sure, but seemed sorry that she was already supplied, and questioned Frank as to what success he was meeting with.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The first lady did not buy any tea, to be sure, but seemed sorry that she was already supplied, and questioned Frank as to what success he was meeting with.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The first lady did not buy any tea, to be sure, but seemed sorry that she was already supplied, and questioned Frank as to what success he was meeting with.
obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction
From this reading The first lady did not buy any tea, to be sure, but seemed sorry that she was already supplied, and questioned Frank as to what success he was meeting with.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading When twelve o'clock came, Frank had not sold a single pound.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading A DISCOURAGING DAY The next day was indeed a trying one and one of many experiences for Frank.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading The first lady did not buy any tea, to be sure, but seemed sorry that she was already supplied, and questioned Frank as to what success he was meeting with.
DISCOURAGINGadjectiveUS /dɪˈskɜːrədʒɪŋ/
depriving of confidence or hope or enthusiasm and hence often deterring action
From this reading A DISCOURAGING DAY The next day was indeed a trying one and one of many experiences for Frank.
earnedadjectiveUS /ɜːrnd/
gained or acquired; especially through merit or as a result of effort or action
From this reading Even if he earned nothing however, he had an appetite and must buy lunch.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading He entered a small oyster saloon, and went up to the proprietor.
divisible by two
From this reading Even if he earned nothing however, he had an appetite and must buy lunch.
experiencesnounUS /ɪkˈspɪriənsɪz/
plural of “experience” — the accumulation of knowledge or skill that results from direct participation in events or activities
From this reading A DISCOURAGING DAY The next day was indeed a trying one and one of many experiences for Frank.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The first lady did not buy any tea, to be sure, but seemed sorry that she was already supplied, and questioned Frank as to what success he was meeting with.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A DISCOURAGING DAY The next day was indeed a trying one and one of many experiences for Frank.
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading A DISCOURAGING DAY The next day was indeed a trying one and one of many experiences for Frank.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading When twelve o'clock came, Frank had not sold a single pound.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The first lady did not buy any tea, to be sure, but seemed sorry that she was already supplied, and questioned Frank as to what success he was meeting with.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading Even if he earned nothing however, he had an appetite and must buy lunch.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Even if he earned nothing however, he had an appetite and must buy lunch.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading A DISCOURAGING DAY The next day was indeed a trying one and one of many experiences for Frank.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading The first lady did not buy any tea, to be sure, but seemed sorry that she was already supplied, and questioned Frank as to what success he was meeting with.
take the midday meal
From this reading Even if he earned nothing however, he had an appetite and must buy lunch.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading A DISCOURAGING DAY The next day was indeed a trying one and one of many experiences for Frank.
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading The first lady did not buy any tea, to be sure, but seemed sorry that she was already supplied, and questioned Frank as to what success he was meeting with.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Even if he earned nothing however, he had an appetite and must buy lunch.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading A DISCOURAGING DAY The next day was indeed a trying one and one of many experiences for Frank.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The first lady did not buy any tea, to be sure, but seemed sorry that she was already supplied, and questioned Frank as to what success he was meeting with.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Even if he earned nothing however, he had an appetite and must buy lunch.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading When twelve o'clock came, Frank had not sold a single pound.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A DISCOURAGING DAY The next day was indeed a trying one and one of many experiences for Frank.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading A DISCOURAGING DAY The next day was indeed a trying one and one of many experiences for Frank.
oysternounUS /ˈɔɪstər/
marine mollusks having a rough irregular shell; found on the sea bed mostly in coastal waters
From this reading He entered a small oyster saloon, and went up to the proprietor.
poundverbUS /paʊnd/
hit hard with the hand, fist, or some heavy instrument
From this reading When twelve o'clock came, Frank had not sold a single pound.
proprietornounUS /prəˈpraɪətər/
(law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business
From this reading He entered a small oyster saloon, and went up to the proprietor.
questionedverbUS /ˈkwestʃənd/
past form of “question” — challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading The first lady did not buy any tea, to be sure, but seemed sorry that she was already supplied, and questioned Frank as to what success he was meeting with.
saloonnounUS /səˈluːn/
a room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter
From this reading He entered a small oyster saloon, and went up to the proprietor.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The first lady did not buy any tea, to be sure, but seemed sorry that she was already supplied, and questioned Frank as to what success he was meeting with.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The first lady did not buy any tea, to be sure, but seemed sorry that she was already supplied, and questioned Frank as to what success he was meeting with.
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading When twelve o'clock came, Frank had not sold a single pound.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading He entered a small oyster saloon, and went up to the proprietor.
disposed of to a purchaser
From this reading When twelve o'clock came, Frank had not sold a single pound.
sorryadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːri/
feeling or expressing regret or sorrow or a sense of loss over something done or undone
From this reading The first lady did not buy any tea, to be sure, but seemed sorry that she was already supplied, and questioned Frank as to what success he was meeting with.
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading The first lady did not buy any tea, to be sure, but seemed sorry that she was already supplied, and questioned Frank as to what success he was meeting with.
suppliedverbUS /səˈplaɪd/
inflected form of “supply” — give something useful or necessary to
From this reading The first lady did not buy any tea, to be sure, but seemed sorry that she was already supplied, and questioned Frank as to what success he was meeting with.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading The first lady did not buy any tea, to be sure, but seemed sorry that she was already supplied, and questioned Frank as to what success he was meeting with.
a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water
From this reading The first lady did not buy any tea, to be sure, but seemed sorry that she was already supplied, and questioned Frank as to what success he was meeting with.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The first lady did not buy any tea, to be sure, but seemed sorry that she was already supplied, and questioned Frank as to what success he was meeting with.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A DISCOURAGING DAY The next day was indeed a trying one and one of many experiences for Frank.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The first lady did not buy any tea, to be sure, but seemed sorry that she was already supplied, and questioned Frank as to what success he was meeting with.
hard to endure
From this reading A DISCOURAGING DAY The next day was indeed a trying one and one of many experiences for Frank.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading When twelve o'clock came, Frank had not sold a single pound.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading He entered a small oyster saloon, and went up to the proprietor.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A DISCOURAGING DAY The next day was indeed a trying one and one of many experiences for Frank.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading He entered a small oyster saloon, and went up to the proprietor.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading The first lady did not buy any tea, to be sure, but seemed sorry that she was already supplied, and questioned Frank as to what success he was meeting with.
at the time that
From this reading When twelve o'clock came, Frank had not sold a single pound.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The first lady did not buy any tea, to be sure, but seemed sorry that she was already supplied, and questioned Frank as to what success he was meeting with.
