used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "I have a quarter to pay for it.
at or in the front
From this reading "Go ahead," she urged.
(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 Nan would have refused, the bags being not at all heavy and the walk to the end of the dock from the entrance not very far, but Bess nudged her sharply.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Nan would have refused, the bags being not at all heavy and the walk to the end of the dock from the entrance not very far, but Bess nudged her sharply.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS MEN As the machine drove away several street urchins came running toward the girls, begging the privilege of carrying their bags.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Nan would have refused, the bags being not at all heavy and the walk to the end of the dock from the entrance not very far, but Bess nudged her sharply.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS MEN As the machine drove away several street urchins came running toward the girls, begging the privilege of carrying their bags.
bagsnounUS /bæɡz/
plural of “bag” — a flexible container with a single opening
From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS MEN As the machine drove away several street urchins came running toward the girls, begging the privilege of carrying their bags.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Don't be a silly."
beggingnounUS /ˈbeɡɪŋ/
a solicitation for money or food (especially in the street by an apparently penniless person)
From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS MEN As the machine drove away several street urchins came running toward the girls, begging the privilege of carrying their bags.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Nan would have refused, the bags being not at all heavy and the walk to the end of the dock from the entrance not very far, but Bess nudged her sharply.
Bess
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From this reading Nan would have refused, the bags being not at all heavy and the walk to the end of the dock from the entrance not very far, but Bess nudged her sharply.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Nan would have refused, the bags being not at all heavy and the walk to the end of the dock from the entrance not very far, but Bess nudged her sharply.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS MEN As the machine drove away several street urchins came running toward the girls, begging the privilege of carrying their bags.
-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS MEN As the machine drove away several street urchins came running toward the girls, begging the privilege of carrying their bags.
docknounUS /dɑːk/
an enclosure in a court of law where the defendant sits during the trial
From this reading Nan would have refused, the bags being not at all heavy and the walk to the end of the dock from the entrance not very far, but Bess nudged her sharply.
Don't
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From this reading Don't be a silly."
a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together
From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS MEN As the machine drove away several street urchins came running toward the girls, begging the privilege of carrying their bags.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading Nan would have refused, the bags being not at all heavy and the walk to the end of the dock from the entrance not very far, but Bess nudged her sharply.
something that provides access (to get in or get out)
From this reading Nan would have refused, the bags being not at all heavy and the walk to the end of the dock from the entrance not very far, but Bess nudged her sharply.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Nan would have refused, the bags being not at all heavy and the walk to the end of the dock from the entrance not very far, but Bess nudged her sharply.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "I have a quarter to pay for it.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Nan would have refused, the bags being not at all heavy and the walk to the end of the dock from the entrance not very far, but Bess nudged her sharply.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS MEN As the machine drove away several street urchins came running toward the girls, begging the privilege of carrying their bags.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "Go ahead," she urged.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Nan would have refused, the bags being not at all heavy and the walk to the end of the dock from the entrance not very far, but Bess nudged her sharply.
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading Nan would have refused, the bags being not at all heavy and the walk to the end of the dock from the entrance not very far, but Bess nudged her sharply.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Nan would have refused, the bags being not at all heavy and the walk to the end of the dock from the entrance not very far, but Bess nudged her sharply.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I have a quarter to pay for it.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "I have a quarter to pay for it.
any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks
From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS MEN As the machine drove away several street urchins came running toward the girls, begging the privilege of carrying their bags.
the force of workers available
From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS MEN As the machine drove away several street urchins came running toward the girls, begging the privilege of carrying their bags.
of an obscure nature
From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS MEN As the machine drove away several street urchins came running toward the girls, begging the privilege of carrying their bags.
NannounUS /næn/
your grandmother
From this reading Nan would have refused, the bags being not at all heavy and the walk to the end of the dock from the entrance not very far, but Bess nudged her sharply.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Nan would have refused, the bags being not at all heavy and the walk to the end of the dock from the entrance not very far, but Bess nudged her sharply.
nudgedverbUS /nʌdʒd/
past form of “nudge” — to push against gently
From this reading Nan would have refused, the bags being not at all heavy and the walk to the end of the dock from the entrance not very far, but Bess nudged her sharply.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS MEN As the machine drove away several street urchins came running toward the girls, begging the privilege of carrying their bags.
give money, usually in exchange for goods or services
From this reading "I have a quarter to pay for it.
privilegenounUS /ˈprɪvlədʒ/
a special advantage or immunity or benefit not enjoyed by all
From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS MEN As the machine drove away several street urchins came running toward the girls, begging the privilege of carrying their bags.
one of four equal parts
From this reading "I have a quarter to pay for it.
past form of “refuse” — show unwillingness towards
From this reading Nan would have refused, the bags being not at all heavy and the walk to the end of the dock from the entrance not very far, but Bess nudged her sharply.
(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream
From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS MEN As the machine drove away several street urchins came running toward the girls, begging the privilege of carrying their bags.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS MEN As the machine drove away several street urchins came running toward the girls, begging the privilege of carrying their bags.
in an aggressive manner
From this reading Nan would have refused, the bags being not at all heavy and the walk to the end of the dock from the entrance not very far, but Bess nudged her sharply.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Go ahead," she urged.
ludicrous, foolish
From this reading Don't be a silly."
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS MEN As the machine drove away several street urchins came running toward the girls, begging the privilege of carrying their bags.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS MEN As the machine drove away several street urchins came running toward the girls, begging the privilege of carrying their bags.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS MEN As the machine drove away several street urchins came running toward the girls, begging the privilege of carrying their bags.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Nan would have refused, the bags being not at all heavy and the walk to the end of the dock from the entrance not very far, but Bess nudged her sharply.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS MEN As the machine drove away several street urchins came running toward the girls, begging the privilege of carrying their bags.
urchinsnounUS /ˈɜːrtʃənz/
plural of “urchin” — poor and often mischievous city child
From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS MEN As the machine drove away several street urchins came running toward the girls, begging the privilege of carrying their bags.
past form of “urge” — force or impel in an indicated direction
From this reading "Go ahead," she urged.
precisely as stated
From this reading Nan would have refused, the bags being not at all heavy and the walk to the end of the dock from the entrance not very far, but Bess nudged her sharply.
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading Nan would have refused, the bags being not at all heavy and the walk to the end of the dock from the entrance not very far, but Bess nudged her sharply.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Nan would have refused, the bags being not at all heavy and the walk to the end of the dock from the entrance not very far, but Bess nudged her sharply.
