used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading AN ADVENTURE IN A FIFTH AVENUE STAGE.
take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome
From this reading AN ADVENTURE IN A FIFTH AVENUE STAGE.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading "The affair of last week was a great shock to him, and, not being a strong man, he is quite prostrated."
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading Nichols, the clerk, who had already shown a friendly interest in him, received him kindly.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading AN ADVENTURE IN A FIFTH AVENUE STAGE.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "The affair of last week was a great shock to him, and, not being a strong man, he is quite prostrated."
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading MARK did not fail to call at Mr. Rockwell's office during the following week.
a line of approach
From this reading AN ADVENTURE IN A FIFTH AVENUE STAGE.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading "The affair of last week was a great shock to him, and, not being a strong man, he is quite prostrated."
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading MARK did not fail to call at Mr. Rockwell's office during the following week.
an employee who performs clerical work (e.g., keeps records or accounts)
From this reading Nichols, the clerk, who had already shown a friendly interest in him, received him kindly.
confinedadjectiveUS /kənˈfaɪnd/
not invading healthy tissue
From this reading "Mr. Rockwell is still confined at his house," he said.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading MARK did not fail to call at Mr. Rockwell's office during the following week.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading MARK did not fail to call at Mr. Rockwell's office during the following week.
fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading MARK did not fail to call at Mr. Rockwell's office during the following week.
FIFTHnounUS /fɪfθ/
a quantity of liquor equal to one fifth of a United States gallon
From this reading AN ADVENTURE IN A FIFTH AVENUE STAGE.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading MARK did not fail to call at Mr. Rockwell's office during the following week.
characteristic of or befitting a friend
From this reading Nichols, the clerk, who had already shown a friendly interest in him, received him kindly.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading "The affair of last week was a great shock to him, and, not being a strong man, he is quite prostrated."
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Nichols, the clerk, who had already shown a friendly interest in him, received him kindly.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Mr. Rockwell is still confined at his house," he said.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Nichols, the clerk, who had already shown a friendly interest in him, received him kindly.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "Mr. Rockwell is still confined at his house," he said.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading "Mr. Rockwell is still confined at his house," he said.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading AN ADVENTURE IN A FIFTH AVENUE STAGE.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading Nichols, the clerk, who had already shown a friendly interest in him, received him kindly.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Mr. Rockwell is still confined at his house," he said.
showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding and generosity
From this reading Nichols, the clerk, who had already shown a friendly interest in him, received him kindly.
immediately past
From this reading "The affair of last week was a great shock to him, and, not being a strong man, he is quite prostrated."
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading "The affair of last week was a great shock to him, and, not being a strong man, he is quite prostrated."
attach a tag or label to
From this reading MARK did not fail to call at Mr. Rockwell's office during the following week.
a form of address for a man
From this reading MARK did not fail to call at Mr. Rockwell's office during the following week.
Nichols
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From this reading Nichols, the clerk, who had already shown a friendly interest in him, received him kindly.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading MARK did not fail to call at Mr. Rockwell's office during the following week.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "The affair of last week was a great shock to him, and, not being a strong man, he is quite prostrated."
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading MARK did not fail to call at Mr. Rockwell's office during the following week.
prostrated
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From this reading "The affair of last week was a great shock to him, and, not being a strong man, he is quite prostrated."
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading "The affair of last week was a great shock to him, and, not being a strong man, he is quite prostrated."
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading Nichols, the clerk, who had already shown a friendly interest in him, received him kindly.
RockwellnounUS /ˈrɑːkwel/
United States illustrator whose works present a sentimental idealized view of everyday life (1894-1978)
From this reading "Mr. Rockwell is still confined at his house," he said.
Rockwell'snounUS /ˈrɑːkwelz/
possessive form of “rockwell” — United States illustrator whose works present a sentimental idealized view of everyday life (1894-1978)
From this reading MARK did not fail to call at Mr. Rockwell's office during the following week.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Mr. Rockwell is still confined at his house," he said.
the feeling of distress and disbelief that you have when something bad happens accidentally
From this reading "The affair of last week was a great shock to him, and, not being a strong man, he is quite prostrated."
inflected form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Nichols, the clerk, who had already shown a friendly interest in him, received him kindly.
any distinct time period in a sequence of events
From this reading AN ADVENTURE IN A FIFTH AVENUE STAGE.
not in physical motion
From this reading "Mr. Rockwell is still confined at his house," he said.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading "The affair of last week was a great shock to him, and, not being a strong man, he is quite prostrated."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading MARK did not fail to call at Mr. Rockwell's office during the following week.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading MARK did not fail to call at Mr. Rockwell's office during the following week.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "The affair of last week was a great shock to him, and, not being a strong man, he is quite prostrated."
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading MARK did not fail to call at Mr. Rockwell's office during the following week.
which person or people
From this reading Nichols, the clerk, who had already shown a friendly interest in him, received him kindly.
