used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A DECOY LETTER.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Bulson waited until several customers had received papers and departed, and then came closer.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "How is trade?" he asked, in as pleasant a voice as he could command.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "How is trade?" he asked, in as pleasant a voice as he could command.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading One day Nelson was folding some evening papers at the stand when, on glancing up, he saw Homer Bulson standing not far away eyeing him sharply.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading One day Nelson was folding some evening papers at the stand when, on glancing up, he saw Homer Bulson standing not far away eyeing him sharply.
Bulson
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From this reading One day Nelson was folding some evening papers at the stand when, on glancing up, he saw Homer Bulson standing not far away eyeing him sharply.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Bulson waited until several customers had received papers and departed, and then came closer.
(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance
From this reading Bulson waited until several customers had received papers and departed, and then came closer.
an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
From this reading "How is trade?" he asked, in as pleasant a voice as he could command.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading "How is trade?" he asked, in as pleasant a voice as he could command.
customersnounUS /ˈkʌstəmərz/
plural of “customer” — someone who pays for goods or services
From this reading Bulson waited until several customers had received papers and departed, and then came closer.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading One day Nelson was folding some evening papers at the stand when, on glancing up, he saw Homer Bulson standing not far away eyeing him sharply.
DECOYnounUS /dəˈkɔɪ/
a beguiler who leads someone into danger (usually as part of a plot)
From this reading A DECOY LETTER.
well in the past; former
From this reading Bulson waited until several customers had received papers and departed, and then came closer.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Hullo, what does he want now?" thought our hero.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading One day Nelson was folding some evening papers at the stand when, on glancing up, he saw Homer Bulson standing not far away eyeing him sharply.
eyeingverbUS /ˈaɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “eye” — look at
From this reading One day Nelson was folding some evening papers at the stand when, on glancing up, he saw Homer Bulson standing not far away eyeing him sharply.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading One day Nelson was folding some evening papers at the stand when, on glancing up, he saw Homer Bulson standing not far away eyeing him sharply.
foldingnounUS /ˈfoʊldɪŋ/
the process whereby a protein molecule assumes its intricate three-dimensional shape
From this reading One day Nelson was folding some evening papers at the stand when, on glancing up, he saw Homer Bulson standing not far away eyeing him sharply.
-ing form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading One day Nelson was folding some evening papers at the stand when, on glancing up, he saw Homer Bulson standing not far away eyeing him sharply.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Bulson waited until several customers had received papers and departed, and then came closer.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading One day Nelson was folding some evening papers at the stand when, on glancing up, he saw Homer Bulson standing not far away eyeing him sharply.
a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength
From this reading "Hullo, what does he want now?" thought our hero.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading One day Nelson was folding some evening papers at the stand when, on glancing up, he saw Homer Bulson standing not far away eyeing him sharply.
HomernounUS /ˈhoʊmər/
a base hit on which the batter scores a run
From this reading One day Nelson was folding some evening papers at the stand when, on glancing up, he saw Homer Bulson standing not far away eyeing him sharply.
How
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From this reading "How is trade?" he asked, in as pleasant a voice as he could command.
Hullonoun
an expression of greeting
From this reading "Hullo, what does he want now?" thought our hero.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "How is trade?" he asked, in as pleasant a voice as he could command.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "How is trade?" he asked, in as pleasant a voice as he could command.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading A DECOY LETTER.
NelsonnounUS /ˈnelsən/
English admiral who defeated the French fleets of Napoleon but was mortally wounded at Trafalgar (1758-1805)
From this reading One day Nelson was folding some evening papers at the stand when, on glancing up, he saw Homer Bulson standing not far away eyeing him sharply.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading One day Nelson was folding some evening papers at the stand when, on glancing up, he saw Homer Bulson standing not far away eyeing him sharply.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading "Hullo, what does he want now?" thought our hero.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading One day Nelson was folding some evening papers at the stand when, on glancing up, he saw Homer Bulson standing not far away eyeing him sharply.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One day Nelson was folding some evening papers at the stand when, on glancing up, he saw Homer Bulson standing not far away eyeing him sharply.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading "Hullo, what does he want now?" thought our hero.
writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading One day Nelson was folding some evening papers at the stand when, on glancing up, he saw Homer Bulson standing not far away eyeing him sharply.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading "How is trade?" he asked, in as pleasant a voice as he could command.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading Bulson waited until several customers had received papers and departed, and then came closer.
cut with a saw
From this reading One day Nelson was folding some evening papers at the stand when, on glancing up, he saw Homer Bulson standing not far away eyeing him sharply.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading Bulson waited until several customers had received papers and departed, and then came closer.
in an aggressive manner
From this reading One day Nelson was folding some evening papers at the stand when, on glancing up, he saw Homer Bulson standing not far away eyeing him sharply.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading One day Nelson was folding some evening papers at the stand when, on glancing up, he saw Homer Bulson standing not far away eyeing him sharply.
be standing; be upright
From this reading One day Nelson was folding some evening papers at the stand when, on glancing up, he saw Homer Bulson standing not far away eyeing him sharply.
having a supporting base
From this reading One day Nelson was folding some evening papers at the stand when, on glancing up, he saw Homer Bulson standing not far away eyeing him sharply.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading One day Nelson was folding some evening papers at the stand when, on glancing up, he saw Homer Bulson standing not far away eyeing him sharply.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Bulson waited until several customers had received papers and departed, and then came closer.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading "Hullo, what does he want now?" thought our hero.
the commercial exchange (buying and selling on domestic or international markets) of goods and services
From this reading "How is trade?" he asked, in as pleasant a voice as he could command.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Bulson waited until several customers had received papers and departed, and then came closer.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading One day Nelson was folding some evening papers at the stand when, on glancing up, he saw Homer Bulson standing not far away eyeing him sharply.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading "How is trade?" he asked, in as pleasant a voice as he could command.
past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading Bulson waited until several customers had received papers and departed, and then came closer.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading "Hullo, what does he want now?" thought our hero.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading One day Nelson was folding some evening papers at the stand when, on glancing up, he saw Homer Bulson standing not far away eyeing him sharply.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "Hullo, what does he want now?" thought our hero.
at the time that
From this reading One day Nelson was folding some evening papers at the stand when, on glancing up, he saw Homer Bulson standing not far away eyeing him sharply.
