used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He took a look at the grocer’s, and settled it himself every month: he had the butcher’s bills sent to him in duplicate.
accountsnounUS /əˈkaʊnts/
plural of “account” — a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading It was with the most insulting precautions that he examined every Sunday his wife’s accounts.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading And he became distrustful, fussy, and suspicious, to an extent that he had never been before.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading And he became distrustful, fussy, and suspicious, to an extent that he had never been before.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “They are robbing me evidently; but how do they do it?”
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He took a look at the grocer’s, and settled it himself every month: he had the butcher’s bills sent to him in duplicate.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading And he became distrustful, fussy, and suspicious, to an extent that he had never been before.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading And he became distrustful, fussy, and suspicious, to an extent that he had never been before.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading And he became distrustful, fussy, and suspicious, to an extent that he had never been before.
billsnounUS /bɪlz/
plural of “bill” — a statute in draft before it becomes law
From this reading He took a look at the grocer’s, and settled it himself every month: he had the butcher’s bills sent to him in duplicate.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading “They are robbing me evidently; but how do they do it?”
butcher'snounUS /ˈbʊtʃərz/
possessive form of “butcher” — a retailer of meat
From this reading He took a look at the grocer’s, and settled it himself every month: he had the butcher’s bills sent to him in duplicate.
without variation or change, in every case
From this reading From the expression of his eyes, it was easy to guess this question constantly present to his mind.
distrustfuladjectiveUS /dɪˈstrʌstfəl/
having or showing distrust
From this reading And he became distrustful, fussy, and suspicious, to an extent that he had never been before.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading “They are robbing me evidently; but how do they do it?”
duplicateverbUS /ˈduːpləkət/
make or do or perform again
From this reading He took a look at the grocer’s, and settled it himself every month: he had the butcher’s bills sent to him in duplicate.
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading From the expression of his eyes, it was easy to guess this question constantly present to his mind.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading It was with the most insulting precautions that he examined every Sunday his wife’s accounts.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading “They are robbing me evidently; but how do they do it?”
past form of “examine” — consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning
From this reading It was with the most insulting precautions that he examined every Sunday his wife’s accounts.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading From the expression of his eyes, it was easy to guess this question constantly present to his mind.
the point or degree to which something extends
From this reading And he became distrustful, fussy, and suspicious, to an extent that he had never been before.
opinion or judgment
From this reading From the expression of his eyes, it was easy to guess this question constantly present to his mind.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading From the expression of his eyes, it was easy to guess this question constantly present to his mind.
fussyadjectiveUS /ˈfʌsi/
annoyed and irritable
From this reading And he became distrustful, fussy, and suspicious, to an extent that he had never been before.
grocer'snounUS /ˈɡroʊsərz/
possessive form of “grocer” — a retail merchant who sells foodstuffs (and some household supplies)
From this reading He took a look at the grocer’s, and settled it himself every month: he had the butcher’s bills sent to him in duplicate.
expect, believe, or suppose
From this reading From the expression of his eyes, it was easy to guess this question constantly present to his mind.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading And he became distrustful, fussy, and suspicious, to an extent that he had never been before.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading And he became distrustful, fussy, and suspicious, to an extent that he had never been before.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He took a look at the grocer’s, and settled it himself every month: he had the butcher’s bills sent to him in duplicate.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading He took a look at the grocer’s, and settled it himself every month: he had the butcher’s bills sent to him in duplicate.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading From the expression of his eyes, it was easy to guess this question constantly present to his mind.
how
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From this reading “They are robbing me evidently; but how do they do it?”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He took a look at the grocer’s, and settled it himself every month: he had the butcher’s bills sent to him in duplicate.
insultingadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈsʌltɪŋ/
expressing extreme contempt
From this reading It was with the most insulting precautions that he examined every Sunday his wife’s accounts.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading From the expression of his eyes, it was easy to guess this question constantly present to his mind.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading He took a look at the grocer’s, and settled it himself every month: he had the butcher’s bills sent to him in duplicate.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “They are robbing me evidently; but how do they do it?”
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading From the expression of his eyes, it was easy to guess this question constantly present to his mind.
one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading He took a look at the grocer’s, and settled it himself every month: he had the butcher’s bills sent to him in duplicate.
used to form the superlative
From this reading It was with the most insulting precautions that he examined every Sunday his wife’s accounts.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading And he became distrustful, fussy, and suspicious, to an extent that he had never been before.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading From the expression of his eyes, it was easy to guess this question constantly present to his mind.
precautionsnounUS /priˈkɔːʃənz/
plural of “precaution” — a precautionary measure warding off impending danger or damage or injury etc.
From this reading It was with the most insulting precautions that he examined every Sunday his wife’s accounts.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading From the expression of his eyes, it was easy to guess this question constantly present to his mind.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading From the expression of his eyes, it was easy to guess this question constantly present to his mind.
robbingverbUS /ˈrɑːbɪŋ/
inflected form of “rob” — take something away by force or without the consent of the owner
From this reading “They are robbing me evidently; but how do they do it?”
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading He took a look at the grocer’s, and settled it himself every month: he had the butcher’s bills sent to him in duplicate.
established or decided beyond dispute or doubt
From this reading He took a look at the grocer’s, and settled it himself every month: he had the butcher’s bills sent to him in duplicate.
first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians
From this reading It was with the most insulting precautions that he examined every Sunday his wife’s accounts.
suspiciousadjectiveUS /səˈspɪʃəs/
openly distrustful and unwilling to confide
From this reading And he became distrustful, fussy, and suspicious, to an extent that he had never been before.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading And he became distrustful, fussy, and suspicious, to an extent that he had never been before.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading From the expression of his eyes, it was easy to guess this question constantly present to his mind.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “They are robbing me evidently; but how do they do it?”
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading From the expression of his eyes, it was easy to guess this question constantly present to his mind.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading From the expression of his eyes, it was easy to guess this question constantly present to his mind.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading He took a look at the grocer’s, and settled it himself every month: he had the butcher’s bills sent to him in duplicate.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading From the expression of his eyes, it was easy to guess this question constantly present to his mind.
wife'snounUS /waɪfs/
possessive form of “wife” — a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading It was with the most insulting precautions that he examined every Sunday his wife’s accounts.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It was with the most insulting precautions that he examined every Sunday his wife’s accounts.
