used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading ADRIFT IN NEW YORK Puzzled, worried and not a little frightened at what the outcome of his investment might be, Ned boarded an elevated train for his aunt's home.
past form of “act” — perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading He was sure the inspector had referred to him, and, though he knew he had done nothing wrong, yet he admitted he was ignorant of the laws regarding stocks and bonds, and might have, unknowingly, acted illegally.
inflected form of “admit” — declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading He was sure the inspector had referred to him, and, though he knew he had done nothing wrong, yet he admitted he was ignorant of the laws regarding stocks and bonds, and might have, unknowingly, acted illegally.
ADRIFTadjectiveUS /əˈdrɪft/
aimlessly drifting
From this reading ADRIFT IN NEW YORK Puzzled, worried and not a little frightened at what the outcome of his investment might be, Ned boarded an elevated train for his aunt's home.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading He had read of cases where the stockholders in a fraudulent concern were liable for the corporation's debts, and, in fancy, he saw a suit started against himself.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading ADRIFT IN NEW YORK Puzzled, worried and not a little frightened at what the outcome of his investment might be, Ned boarded an elevated train for his aunt's home.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading ADRIFT IN NEW YORK Puzzled, worried and not a little frightened at what the outcome of his investment might be, Ned boarded an elevated train for his aunt's home.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As he was a minor he thought his father would have to stand the damage.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading ADRIFT IN NEW YORK Puzzled, worried and not a little frightened at what the outcome of his investment might be, Ned boarded an elevated train for his aunt's home.
aunt'snounUS /ænts/
possessive form of “aunt” — the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading ADRIFT IN NEW YORK Puzzled, worried and not a little frightened at what the outcome of his investment might be, Ned boarded an elevated train for his aunt's home.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading ADRIFT IN NEW YORK Puzzled, worried and not a little frightened at what the outcome of his investment might be, Ned boarded an elevated train for his aunt's home.
boardedverbUS /ˈbɔːrdəd/
past form of “board” — get on board of (trains, buses, ships, aircraft, etc.)
From this reading ADRIFT IN NEW YORK Puzzled, worried and not a little frightened at what the outcome of his investment might be, Ned boarded an elevated train for his aunt's home.
bondsnounUS /bɑːndz/
plural of “bond” — an electrical force linking atoms
From this reading He was sure the inspector had referred to him, and, though he knew he had done nothing wrong, yet he admitted he was ignorant of the laws regarding stocks and bonds, and might have, unknowingly, acted illegally.
plural of “case” — an occurrence of something
From this reading He had read of cases where the stockholders in a fraudulent concern were liable for the corporation's debts, and, in fancy, he saw a suit started against himself.
something that interests you because it is important or affects you
From this reading He had read of cases where the stockholders in a fraudulent concern were liable for the corporation's debts, and, in fancy, he saw a suit started against himself.
corporation'snounUS /ˌkɔːrpərˈeɪʃənz/
possessive form of “corporation” — a business firm whose articles of incorporation have been approved in some state
From this reading He had read of cases where the stockholders in a fraudulent concern were liable for the corporation's debts, and, in fancy, he saw a suit started against himself.
damagenounUS /ˈdæmədʒ/
the occurrence of a change for the worse
From this reading As he was a minor he thought his father would have to stand the damage.
debtsnounUS /dets/
plural of “debt” — the state of owing something (especially money)
From this reading He had read of cases where the stockholders in a fraudulent concern were liable for the corporation's debts, and, in fancy, he saw a suit started against himself.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading He was sure the inspector had referred to him, and, though he knew he had done nothing wrong, yet he admitted he was ignorant of the laws regarding stocks and bonds, and might have, unknowingly, acted illegally.
elevatedadjectiveUS /ˈeləveɪtɪd/
raised above the ground
From this reading ADRIFT IN NEW YORK Puzzled, worried and not a little frightened at what the outcome of his investment might be, Ned boarded an elevated train for his aunt's home.
something many people believe that is false
From this reading He had read of cases where the stockholders in a fraudulent concern were liable for the corporation's debts, and, in fancy, he saw a suit started against himself.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading As he was a minor he thought his father would have to stand the damage.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading ADRIFT IN NEW YORK Puzzled, worried and not a little frightened at what the outcome of his investment might be, Ned boarded an elevated train for his aunt's home.
fraudulentadjectiveUS /ˈfrɔːdʒələnt/
intended to deceive
From this reading He had read of cases where the stockholders in a fraudulent concern were liable for the corporation's debts, and, in fancy, he saw a suit started against himself.
made afraid
From this reading ADRIFT IN NEW YORK Puzzled, worried and not a little frightened at what the outcome of his investment might be, Ned boarded an elevated train for his aunt's home.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He was sure the inspector had referred to him, and, though he knew he had done nothing wrong, yet he admitted he was ignorant of the laws regarding stocks and bonds, and might have, unknowingly, acted illegally.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading He was sure the inspector had referred to him, and, though he knew he had done nothing wrong, yet he admitted he was ignorant of the laws regarding stocks and bonds, and might have, unknowingly, acted illegally.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was sure the inspector had referred to him, and, though he knew he had done nothing wrong, yet he admitted he was ignorant of the laws regarding stocks and bonds, and might have, unknowingly, acted illegally.
to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect
From this reading Poor Ned was in a highly nervous state when he went up the steps of his aunt's home.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He was sure the inspector had referred to him, and, though he knew he had done nothing wrong, yet he admitted he was ignorant of the laws regarding stocks and bonds, and might have, unknowingly, acted illegally.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading He had read of cases where the stockholders in a fraudulent concern were liable for the corporation's debts, and, in fancy, he saw a suit started against himself.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading ADRIFT IN NEW YORK Puzzled, worried and not a little frightened at what the outcome of his investment might be, Ned boarded an elevated train for his aunt's home.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading ADRIFT IN NEW YORK Puzzled, worried and not a little frightened at what the outcome of his investment might be, Ned boarded an elevated train for his aunt's home.
uneducated in general; lacking knowledge or sophistication
From this reading He was sure the inspector had referred to him, and, though he knew he had done nothing wrong, yet he admitted he was ignorant of the laws regarding stocks and bonds, and might have, unknowingly, acted illegally.
illegallyadverbUS /ˌɪˈliːɡəli/
in an illegal manner
From this reading He was sure the inspector had referred to him, and, though he knew he had done nothing wrong, yet he admitted he was ignorant of the laws regarding stocks and bonds, and might have, unknowingly, acted illegally.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading ADRIFT IN NEW YORK Puzzled, worried and not a little frightened at what the outcome of his investment might be, Ned boarded an elevated train for his aunt's home.
inspectornounUS /ˌɪnˈspektər/
a high ranking police officer
From this reading He was sure the inspector had referred to him, and, though he knew he had done nothing wrong, yet he admitted he was ignorant of the laws regarding stocks and bonds, and might have, unknowingly, acted illegally.
investmentnounUS /ˌɪnˈvestmənt/
the act of investing; laying out money or capital in an enterprise with the expectation of profit
From this reading ADRIFT IN NEW YORK Puzzled, worried and not a little frightened at what the outcome of his investment might be, Ned boarded an elevated train for his aunt's home.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading He was sure the inspector had referred to him, and, though he knew he had done nothing wrong, yet he admitted he was ignorant of the laws regarding stocks and bonds, and might have, unknowingly, acted illegally.
the first of three divisions of the Hebrew Scriptures comprising the first five books of the Hebrew Bible considered as a unit
From this reading He was sure the inspector had referred to him, and, though he knew he had done nothing wrong, yet he admitted he was ignorant of the laws regarding stocks and bonds, and might have, unknowingly, acted illegally.
liableadjectiveUS /ˈlaɪəbəl/
at risk of or subject to experiencing something usually unpleasant
From this reading He had read of cases where the stockholders in a fraudulent concern were liable for the corporation's debts, and, in fancy, he saw a suit started against himself.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading ADRIFT IN NEW YORK Puzzled, worried and not a little frightened at what the outcome of his investment might be, Ned boarded an elevated train for his aunt's home.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading ADRIFT IN NEW YORK Puzzled, worried and not a little frightened at what the outcome of his investment might be, Ned boarded an elevated train for his aunt's home.
minoradjectiveUS /ˈmaɪnər/
of lesser importance or stature or rank
From this reading As he was a minor he thought his father would have to stand the damage.
Ned
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From this reading ADRIFT IN NEW YORK Puzzled, worried and not a little frightened at what the outcome of his investment might be, Ned boarded an elevated train for his aunt's home.
easily agitated
From this reading Poor Ned was in a highly nervous state when he went up the steps of his aunt's home.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading ADRIFT IN NEW YORK Puzzled, worried and not a little frightened at what the outcome of his investment might be, Ned boarded an elevated train for his aunt's home.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading ADRIFT IN NEW YORK Puzzled, worried and not a little frightened at what the outcome of his investment might be, Ned boarded an elevated train for his aunt's home.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading He was sure the inspector had referred to him, and, though he knew he had done nothing wrong, yet he admitted he was ignorant of the laws regarding stocks and bonds, and might have, unknowingly, acted illegally.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading ADRIFT IN NEW YORK Puzzled, worried and not a little frightened at what the outcome of his investment might be, Ned boarded an elevated train for his aunt's home.
outcomenounUS /ˈaʊtkʌm/
something that results
From this reading ADRIFT IN NEW YORK Puzzled, worried and not a little frightened at what the outcome of his investment might be, Ned boarded an elevated train for his aunt's home.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading Poor Ned was in a highly nervous state when he went up the steps of his aunt's home.
filled with bewilderment
From this reading ADRIFT IN NEW YORK Puzzled, worried and not a little frightened at what the outcome of his investment might be, Ned boarded an elevated train for his aunt's home.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading He had read of cases where the stockholders in a fraudulent concern were liable for the corporation's debts, and, in fancy, he saw a suit started against himself.
referredverbUS /rəˈfɜːrd/
inflected form of “refer” — make reference to
From this reading He was sure the inspector had referred to him, and, though he knew he had done nothing wrong, yet he admitted he was ignorant of the laws regarding stocks and bonds, and might have, unknowingly, acted illegally.
-ing form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading He was sure the inspector had referred to him, and, though he knew he had done nothing wrong, yet he admitted he was ignorant of the laws regarding stocks and bonds, and might have, unknowingly, acted illegally.
cut with a saw
From this reading He had read of cases where the stockholders in a fraudulent concern were liable for the corporation's debts, and, in fancy, he saw a suit started against himself.
be standing; be upright
From this reading As he was a minor he thought his father would have to stand the damage.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading He had read of cases where the stockholders in a fraudulent concern were liable for the corporation's debts, and, in fancy, he saw a suit started against himself.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading Poor Ned was in a highly nervous state when he went up the steps of his aunt's home.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading Poor Ned was in a highly nervous state when he went up the steps of his aunt's home.
stockholdersnounUS /ˈstɑːkhoʊldərz/
plural of “stockholder” — someone who holds shares of stock in a corporation
From this reading He had read of cases where the stockholders in a fraudulent concern were liable for the corporation's debts, and, in fancy, he saw a suit started against himself.
stocksnounUS /stɑːks/
a frame that supports a boat while it is under construction
From this reading He was sure the inspector had referred to him, and, though he knew he had done nothing wrong, yet he admitted he was ignorant of the laws regarding stocks and bonds, and might have, unknowingly, acted illegally.
be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading He had read of cases where the stockholders in a fraudulent concern were liable for the corporation's debts, and, in fancy, he saw a suit started against himself.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading He was sure the inspector had referred to him, and, though he knew he had done nothing wrong, yet he admitted he was ignorant of the laws regarding stocks and bonds, and might have, unknowingly, acted illegally.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ADRIFT IN NEW YORK Puzzled, worried and not a little frightened at what the outcome of his investment might be, Ned boarded an elevated train for his aunt's home.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading He was sure the inspector had referred to him, and, though he knew he had done nothing wrong, yet he admitted he was ignorant of the laws regarding stocks and bonds, and might have, unknowingly, acted illegally.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading As he was a minor he thought his father would have to stand the damage.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He was sure the inspector had referred to him, and, though he knew he had done nothing wrong, yet he admitted he was ignorant of the laws regarding stocks and bonds, and might have, unknowingly, acted illegally.
create by training and teaching
From this reading ADRIFT IN NEW YORK Puzzled, worried and not a little frightened at what the outcome of his investment might be, Ned boarded an elevated train for his aunt's home.
unknowinglyadverbUS /ənˈnoʊɪŋli/
without knowledge or intention
From this reading He was sure the inspector had referred to him, and, though he knew he had done nothing wrong, yet he admitted he was ignorant of the laws regarding stocks and bonds, and might have, unknowingly, acted illegally.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Poor Ned was in a highly nervous state when he went up the steps of his aunt's home.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was sure the inspector had referred to him, and, though he knew he had done nothing wrong, yet he admitted he was ignorant of the laws regarding stocks and bonds, and might have, unknowingly, acted illegally.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Poor Ned was in a highly nervous state when he went up the steps of his aunt's home.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He had read of cases where the stockholders in a fraudulent concern were liable for the corporation's debts, and, in fancy, he saw a suit started against himself.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading ADRIFT IN NEW YORK Puzzled, worried and not a little frightened at what the outcome of his investment might be, Ned boarded an elevated train for his aunt's home.
at the time that
From this reading Poor Ned was in a highly nervous state when he went up the steps of his aunt's home.
in or at the place that
From this reading He had read of cases where the stockholders in a fraudulent concern were liable for the corporation's debts, and, in fancy, he saw a suit started against himself.
worriedadjectiveUS /ˈwɜːrid/
afflicted with or marked by anxious uneasiness or trouble or grief
From this reading ADRIFT IN NEW YORK Puzzled, worried and not a little frightened at what the outcome of his investment might be, Ned boarded an elevated train for his aunt's home.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading As he was a minor he thought his father would have to stand the damage.
not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth
From this reading He was sure the inspector had referred to him, and, though he knew he had done nothing wrong, yet he admitted he was ignorant of the laws regarding stocks and bonds, and might have, unknowingly, acted illegally.
but in spite of that
From this reading He was sure the inspector had referred to him, and, though he knew he had done nothing wrong, yet he admitted he was ignorant of the laws regarding stocks and bonds, and might have, unknowingly, acted illegally.
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 ADRIFT IN NEW YORK Puzzled, worried and not a little frightened at what the outcome of his investment might be, Ned boarded an elevated train for his aunt's home.
