used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He is an honest man, who already, once before, helped me out of a scrape.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading Not being able to recover them by main force, I went at once to the commissary of police.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading He is an honest man, who already, once before, helped me out of a scrape.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He is an honest man, who already, once before, helped me out of a scrape.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He listened to me kindly, and was moved by my explanations.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Not being able to recover them by main force, I went at once to the commissary of police.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading He is an honest man, who already, once before, helped me out of a scrape.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Not being able to recover them by main force, I went at once to the commissary of police.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Not being able to recover them by main force, I went at once to the commissary of police.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Notwithstanding the lateness of the hour, he put on his overcoat, and came with me to see our landlord.
commissarynounUS /ˈkɑːməseri/
a retail store that sells equipment and provisions (usually to military personnel)
From this reading Not being able to recover them by main force, I went at once to the commissary of police.
explanationsnounUS /ˌekspləˈneɪʃənz/
plural of “explanation” — a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
From this reading He listened to me kindly, and was moved by my explanations.
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading Not being able to recover them by main force, I went at once to the commissary of police.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was luckily at his office.
past form of “help” — give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading He is an honest man, who already, once before, helped me out of a scrape.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He was luckily at his office.
not disposed to cheat or defraud; not deceptive or fraudulent
From this reading He is an honest man, who already, once before, helped me out of a scrape.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading Notwithstanding the lateness of the hour, he put on his overcoat, and came with me to see our landlord.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Not being able to recover them by main force, I went at once to the commissary of police.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He is an honest man, who already, once before, helped me out of a scrape.
showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding and generosity
From this reading He listened to me kindly, and was moved by my explanations.
landlordnounUS /ˈlændlɔːrd/
a landowner who leases to others
From this reading Notwithstanding the lateness of the hour, he put on his overcoat, and came with me to see our landlord.
latenessnounUS /ˈleɪtnəs/
quality of coming late or later in time
From this reading Notwithstanding the lateness of the hour, he put on his overcoat, and came with me to see our landlord.
past form of “listen” — hear with intention
From this reading He listened to me kindly, and was moved by my explanations.
luckilyadverbUS /ˈlʌkəli/
by good fortune
From this reading He was luckily at his office.
most important element
From this reading Not being able to recover them by main force, I went at once to the commissary of police.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading He is an honest man, who already, once before, helped me out of a scrape.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He is an honest man, who already, once before, helped me out of a scrape.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading He listened to me kindly, and was moved by my explanations.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading He listened to me kindly, and was moved by my explanations.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Not being able to recover them by main force, I went at once to the commissary of police.
despite anything to the contrary (usually preceding a concession)
From this reading Notwithstanding the lateness of the hour, he put on his overcoat, and came with me to see our landlord.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Not being able to recover them by main force, I went at once to the commissary of police.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading He was luckily at his office.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Notwithstanding the lateness of the hour, he put on his overcoat, and came with me to see our landlord.
on one occasion
From this reading Not being able to recover them by main force, I went at once to the commissary of police.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Notwithstanding the lateness of the hour, he put on his overcoat, and came with me to see our landlord.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading He is an honest man, who already, once before, helped me out of a scrape.
overcoatnounUS /ˈoʊvərkoʊt/
a heavy coat worn over clothes in winter
From this reading Notwithstanding the lateness of the hour, he put on his overcoat, and came with me to see our landlord.
the force of policemen and officers
From this reading Not being able to recover them by main force, I went at once to the commissary of police.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Notwithstanding the lateness of the hour, he put on his overcoat, and came with me to see our landlord.
recoververbUS /rɪˈkʌvər/
get or find back; recover the use of
From this reading Not being able to recover them by main force, I went at once to the commissary of police.
scrapeverbUS /skreɪp/
scratch repeatedly
From this reading He is an honest man, who already, once before, helped me out of a scrape.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Notwithstanding the lateness of the hour, he put on his overcoat, and came with me to see our landlord.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Not being able to recover them by main force, I went at once to the commissary of police.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Not being able to recover them by main force, I went at once to the commissary of police.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Not being able to recover them by main force, I went at once to the commissary of police.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was luckily at his office.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Not being able to recover them by main force, I went at once to the commissary of police.
which person or people
From this reading He is an honest man, who already, once before, helped me out of a scrape.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Notwithstanding the lateness of the hour, he put on his overcoat, and came with me to see our landlord.
