used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A great idea was born in Bobby's brain.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading His mother's weakness and the insecurity of her position were more apparent to him than they had ever been before.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading His mother's weakness and the insecurity of her position were more apparent to him than they had ever been before.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading But this was not the peculiar hardship of her situation, as her devoted son understood it.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading She was in the power of her creditor, who might turn her out of the little black house, sell the place at auction, and thus, perhaps, deprive her of the whole or a large part of his father's and her own hard earnings.
auctionnounUS /ˈɑːkʃən/
a variety of bridge in which tricks made in excess of the contract are scored toward game; now generally superseded by contract bridge
From this reading She was in the power of her creditor, who might turn her out of the little black house, sell the place at auction, and thus, perhaps, deprive her of the whole or a large part of his father's and her own hard earnings.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading His mother's weakness and the insecurity of her position were more apparent to him than they had ever been before.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading His mother's weakness and the insecurity of her position were more apparent to him than they had ever been before.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading She was in the power of her creditor, who might turn her out of the little black house, sell the place at auction, and thus, perhaps, deprive her of the whole or a large part of his father's and her own hard earnings.
BOBBYnounUS /ˈbɑːbi/
an informal term for a British policeman
From this reading IN WHICH BOBBY GIVES HIS NOTE FOR SIXTY DOLLARS.
Bobby'snounUS /ˈbɑːbiz/
possessive form of “bobby” — an informal term for a British policeman
From this reading A great idea was born in Bobby's brain.
brought into existence
From this reading A great idea was born in Bobby's brain.
that part of the central nervous system that includes all the higher nervous centers; enclosed within the skull; continuous with the spinal cord
From this reading A great idea was born in Bobby's brain.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But this was not the peculiar hardship of her situation, as her devoted son understood it.
creditornounUS /ˈkredətər/
a person to whom money is owed by a debtor; someone to whom an obligation exists
From this reading She was in the power of her creditor, who might turn her out of the little black house, sell the place at auction, and thus, perhaps, deprive her of the whole or a large part of his father's and her own hard earnings.
depriveverbUS /dɪˈpraɪv/
take away possessions from someone
From this reading She was in the power of her creditor, who might turn her out of the little black house, sell the place at auction, and thus, perhaps, deprive her of the whole or a large part of his father's and her own hard earnings.
zealous in devotion or affection
From this reading But this was not the peculiar hardship of her situation, as her devoted son understood it.
plural of “dollar” — the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 cents
From this reading IN WHICH BOBBY GIVES HIS NOTE FOR SIXTY DOLLARS.
earningsnounUS /ˈɜːrnɪŋz/
the excess of revenues over outlays in a given period of time (including depreciation and other non-cash expenses)
From this reading She was in the power of her creditor, who might turn her out of the little black house, sell the place at auction, and thus, perhaps, deprive her of the whole or a large part of his father's and her own hard earnings.
at any time
From this reading His mother's weakness and the insecurity of her position were more apparent to him than they had ever been before.
father'snounUS /ˈfɑːðərz/
possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading She was in the power of her creditor, who might turn her out of the little black house, sell the place at auction, and thus, perhaps, deprive her of the whole or a large part of his father's and her own hard earnings.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading IN WHICH BOBBY GIVES HIS NOTE FOR SIXTY DOLLARS.
plural of “give” — the elasticity of something that can be stretched and returns to its original length
From this reading IN WHICH BOBBY GIVES HIS NOTE FOR SIXTY DOLLARS.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading A great idea was born in Bobby's brain.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading His mother's weakness and the insecurity of her position were more apparent to him than they had ever been before.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading She was in the power of her creditor, who might turn her out of the little black house, sell the place at auction, and thus, perhaps, deprive her of the whole or a large part of his father's and her own hard earnings.
hardshipnounUS /ˈhɑːrdʃɪp/
a state of misfortune or affliction
From this reading But this was not the peculiar hardship of her situation, as her devoted son understood it.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading His mother's weakness and the insecurity of her position were more apparent to him than they had ever been before.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading His mother's weakness and the insecurity of her position were more apparent to him than they had ever been before.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading IN WHICH BOBBY GIVES HIS NOTE FOR SIXTY DOLLARS.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading She was in the power of her creditor, who might turn her out of the little black house, sell the place at auction, and thus, perhaps, deprive her of the whole or a large part of his father's and her own hard earnings.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading A great idea was born in Bobby's brain.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN WHICH BOBBY GIVES HIS NOTE FOR SIXTY DOLLARS.
insecuritynounUS /ˌɪnsɪˈkjʊrɪti/
the state of being subject to danger or injury
From this reading His mother's weakness and the insecurity of her position were more apparent to him than they had ever been before.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading But this was not the peculiar hardship of her situation, as her devoted son understood it.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading She was in the power of her creditor, who might turn her out of the little black house, sell the place at auction, and thus, perhaps, deprive her of the whole or a large part of his father's and her own hard earnings.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading She was in the power of her creditor, who might turn her out of the little black house, sell the place at auction, and thus, perhaps, deprive her of the whole or a large part of his father's and her own hard earnings.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading She was in the power of her creditor, who might turn her out of the little black house, sell the place at auction, and thus, perhaps, deprive her of the whole or a large part of his father's and her own hard earnings.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading His mother's weakness and the insecurity of her position were more apparent to him than they had ever been before.
mother'snounUS /ˈmʌðərz/
possessive form of “mother” — a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading His mother's weakness and the insecurity of her position were more apparent to him than they had ever been before.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But this was not the peculiar hardship of her situation, as her devoted son understood it.
a brief written record
From this reading IN WHICH BOBBY GIVES HIS NOTE FOR SIXTY DOLLARS.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading His mother's weakness and the insecurity of her position were more apparent to him than they had ever been before.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading She was in the power of her creditor, who might turn her out of the little black house, sell the place at auction, and thus, perhaps, deprive her of the whole or a large part of his father's and her own hard earnings.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading She was in the power of her creditor, who might turn her out of the little black house, sell the place at auction, and thus, perhaps, deprive her of the whole or a large part of his father's and her own hard earnings.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading She was in the power of her creditor, who might turn her out of the little black house, sell the place at auction, and thus, perhaps, deprive her of the whole or a large part of his father's and her own hard earnings.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading She was in the power of her creditor, who might turn her out of the little black house, sell the place at auction, and thus, perhaps, deprive her of the whole or a large part of his father's and her own hard earnings.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading But this was not the peculiar hardship of her situation, as her devoted son understood it.
by chance
From this reading She was in the power of her creditor, who might turn her out of the little black house, sell the place at auction, and thus, perhaps, deprive her of the whole or a large part of his father's and her own hard earnings.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading She was in the power of her creditor, who might turn her out of the little black house, sell the place at auction, and thus, perhaps, deprive her of the whole or a large part of his father's and her own hard earnings.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading His mother's weakness and the insecurity of her position were more apparent to him than they had ever been before.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading She was in the power of her creditor, who might turn her out of the little black house, sell the place at auction, and thus, perhaps, deprive her of the whole or a large part of his father's and her own hard earnings.
exchange or deliver for money or its equivalent
From this reading She was in the power of her creditor, who might turn her out of the little black house, sell the place at auction, and thus, perhaps, deprive her of the whole or a large part of his father's and her own hard earnings.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She was in the power of her creditor, who might turn her out of the little black house, sell the place at auction, and thus, perhaps, deprive her of the whole or a large part of his father's and her own hard earnings.
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading But this was not the peculiar hardship of her situation, as her devoted son understood it.
SIXTYadjectiveUS /ˈsɪksti/
being ten more than fifty
From this reading IN WHICH BOBBY GIVES HIS NOTE FOR SIXTY DOLLARS.
a male human offspring
From this reading But this was not the peculiar hardship of her situation, as her devoted son understood it.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading His mother's weakness and the insecurity of her position were more apparent to him than they had ever been before.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading His mother's weakness and the insecurity of her position were more apparent to him than they had ever been before.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading His mother's weakness and the insecurity of her position were more apparent to him than they had ever been before.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading But this was not the peculiar hardship of her situation, as her devoted son understood it.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading She was in the power of her creditor, who might turn her out of the little black house, sell the place at auction, and thus, perhaps, deprive her of the whole or a large part of his father's and her own hard earnings.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading His mother's weakness and the insecurity of her position were more apparent to him than they had ever been before.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading She was in the power of her creditor, who might turn her out of the little black house, sell the place at auction, and thus, perhaps, deprive her of the whole or a large part of his father's and her own hard earnings.
fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation
From this reading But this was not the peculiar hardship of her situation, as her devoted son understood it.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A great idea was born in Bobby's brain.
a flaw or weak point
From this reading His mother's weakness and the insecurity of her position were more apparent to him than they had ever been before.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading His mother's weakness and the insecurity of her position were more apparent to him than they had ever been before.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading IN WHICH BOBBY GIVES HIS NOTE FOR SIXTY DOLLARS.
which person or people
From this reading She was in the power of her creditor, who might turn her out of the little black house, sell the place at auction, and thus, perhaps, deprive her of the whole or a large part of his father's and her own hard earnings.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading She was in the power of her creditor, who might turn her out of the little black house, sell the place at auction, and thus, perhaps, deprive her of the whole or a large part of his father's and her own hard earnings.
