used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A SETTLEMENT.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading "Mr. Strout, there is an open account of some two month's standing between us, and I have asked you to come up here to-day, because I think it is time for a settlement" "I don't owe you nuthin'," said Strout, doggedly.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Quincy then lighted a cigar and, throwing himself into an armchair in a comfortable position, looked straight at the Professor, who returned his gaze defiantly, and said:
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He then closed the door and, taking a cigar case from his pocket, offered a cigar to Strout, which the latter refused.
armchairnounUS /ˈɑːrmtʃer/
chair with a support on each side for arms
From this reading Quincy then lighted a cigar and, throwing himself into an armchair in a comfortable position, looked straight at the Professor, who returned his gaze defiantly, and said:
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "Mr. Strout, there is an open account of some two month's standing between us, and I have asked you to come up here to-day, because I think it is time for a settlement" "I don't owe you nuthin'," said Strout, doggedly.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Quincy then lighted a cigar and, throwing himself into an armchair in a comfortable position, looked straight at the Professor, who returned his gaze defiantly, and said:
for the reason that
From this reading "Mr. Strout, there is an open account of some two month's standing between us, and I have asked you to come up here to-day, because I think it is time for a settlement" "I don't owe you nuthin'," said Strout, doggedly.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading "Mr. Strout, there is an open account of some two month's standing between us, and I have asked you to come up here to-day, because I think it is time for a settlement" "I don't owe you nuthin'," said Strout, doggedly.
an occurrence of something
From this reading He then closed the door and, taking a cigar case from his pocket, offered a cigar to Strout, which the latter refused.
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading When they entered the room Quincy motioned Strout to a chair, which he took.
cigarnounUS /sɪˈɡɑːr/
a roll of tobacco for smoking
From this reading He then closed the door and, taking a cigar case from his pocket, offered a cigar to Strout, which the latter refused.
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading He then closed the door and, taking a cigar case from his pocket, offered a cigar to Strout, which the latter refused.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "Mr. Strout, there is an open account of some two month's standing between us, and I have asked you to come up here to-day, because I think it is time for a settlement" "I don't owe you nuthin'," said Strout, doggedly.
providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)
From this reading Quincy then lighted a cigar and, throwing himself into an armchair in a comfortable position, looked straight at the Professor, who returned his gaze defiantly, and said:
defiantlyadverbUS /dɪˈfaɪəntli/
in a rebellious manner
From this reading Quincy then lighted a cigar and, throwing himself into an armchair in a comfortable position, looked straight at the Professor, who returned his gaze defiantly, and said:
doggedlyadverbUS /ˈdɔːɡədli/
with obstinate determination
From this reading "Mr. Strout, there is an open account of some two month's standing between us, and I have asked you to come up here to-day, because I think it is time for a settlement" "I don't owe you nuthin'," said Strout, doggedly.
don't
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From this reading "Mr. Strout, there is an open account of some two month's standing between us, and I have asked you to come up here to-day, because I think it is time for a settlement" "I don't owe you nuthin'," said Strout, doggedly.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading He then closed the door and, taking a cigar case from his pocket, offered a cigar to Strout, which the latter refused.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading When they entered the room Quincy motioned Strout to a chair, which he took.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Mr. Strout, there is an open account of some two month's standing between us, and I have asked you to come up here to-day, because I think it is time for a settlement" "I don't owe you nuthin'," said Strout, doggedly.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He then closed the door and, taking a cigar case from his pocket, offered a cigar to Strout, which the latter refused.
a long fixed look
From this reading Quincy then lighted a cigar and, throwing himself into an armchair in a comfortable position, looked straight at the Professor, who returned his gaze defiantly, and said:
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "Mr. Strout, there is an open account of some two month's standing between us, and I have asked you to come up here to-day, because I think it is time for a settlement" "I don't owe you nuthin'," said Strout, doggedly.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When they entered the room Quincy motioned Strout to a chair, which he took.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "Mr. Strout, there is an open account of some two month's standing between us, and I have asked you to come up here to-day, because I think it is time for a settlement" "I don't owe you nuthin'," said Strout, doggedly.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Quincy then lighted a cigar and, throwing himself into an armchair in a comfortable position, looked straight at the Professor, who returned his gaze defiantly, and said:
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He then closed the door and, taking a cigar case from his pocket, offered a cigar to Strout, which the latter refused.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Mr. Strout, there is an open account of some two month's standing between us, and I have asked you to come up here to-day, because I think it is time for a settlement" "I don't owe you nuthin'," said Strout, doggedly.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Quincy then lighted a cigar and, throwing himself into an armchair in a comfortable position, looked straight at the Professor, who returned his gaze defiantly, and said:
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Quincy then lighted a cigar and, throwing himself into an armchair in a comfortable position, looked straight at the Professor, who returned his gaze defiantly, and said:
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Mr. Strout, there is an open account of some two month's standing between us, and I have asked you to come up here to-day, because I think it is time for a settlement" "I don't owe you nuthin'," said Strout, doggedly.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Mr. Strout, there is an open account of some two month's standing between us, and I have asked you to come up here to-day, because I think it is time for a settlement" "I don't owe you nuthin'," said Strout, doggedly.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading He then closed the door and, taking a cigar case from his pocket, offered a cigar to Strout, which the latter refused.
set afire or burning
From this reading Quincy then lighted a cigar and, throwing himself into an armchair in a comfortable position, looked straight at the Professor, who returned his gaze defiantly, and said:
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Quincy then lighted a cigar and, throwing himself into an armchair in a comfortable position, looked straight at the Professor, who returned his gaze defiantly, and said:
month'snounUS /mʌnθs/
possessive form of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading "Mr. Strout, there is an open account of some two month's standing between us, and I have asked you to come up here to-day, because I think it is time for a settlement" "I don't owe you nuthin'," said Strout, doggedly.
motionedverbUS /ˈmoʊʃənd/
past form of “motion” — show, express or direct through movement
From this reading When they entered the room Quincy motioned Strout to a chair, which he took.
a form of address for a man
From this reading "Mr. Strout, there is an open account of some two month's standing between us, and I have asked you to come up here to-day, because I think it is time for a settlement" "I don't owe you nuthin'," said Strout, doggedly.
nuthin
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From this reading "Mr. Strout, there is an open account of some two month's standing between us, and I have asked you to come up here to-day, because I think it is time for a settlement" "I don't owe you nuthin'," said Strout, doggedly.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Mr. Strout, there is an open account of some two month's standing between us, and I have asked you to come up here to-day, because I think it is time for a settlement" "I don't owe you nuthin'," said Strout, doggedly.
past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading He then closed the door and, taking a cigar case from his pocket, offered a cigar to Strout, which the latter refused.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading "Mr. Strout, there is an open account of some two month's standing between us, and I have asked you to come up here to-day, because I think it is time for a settlement" "I don't owe you nuthin'," said Strout, doggedly.
be obliged to pay or repay
From this reading "Mr. Strout, there is an open account of some two month's standing between us, and I have asked you to come up here to-day, because I think it is time for a settlement" "I don't owe you nuthin'," said Strout, doggedly.
a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles
From this reading He then closed the door and, taking a cigar case from his pocket, offered a cigar to Strout, which the latter refused.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading Quincy then lighted a cigar and, throwing himself into an armchair in a comfortable position, looked straight at the Professor, who returned his gaze defiantly, and said:
someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university
From this reading Quincy then lighted a cigar and, throwing himself into an armchair in a comfortable position, looked straight at the Professor, who returned his gaze defiantly, and said:
QuincynounUS /ˈkwɪnsi/
American patriot who presented the colonists' grievances to the English king (1744-1775)
From this reading When they entered the room Quincy motioned Strout to a chair, which he took.
past form of “refuse” — show unwillingness towards
From this reading He then closed the door and, taking a cigar case from his pocket, offered a cigar to Strout, which the latter refused.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Quincy then lighted a cigar and, throwing himself into an armchair in a comfortable position, looked straight at the Professor, who returned his gaze defiantly, and said:
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading When they entered the room Quincy motioned Strout to a chair, which he took.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Quincy then lighted a cigar and, throwing himself into an armchair in a comfortable position, looked straight at the Professor, who returned his gaze defiantly, and said:
SETTLEMENTnounUS /ˈsetəlmənt/
a body of people who settle far from home but maintain ties with their homeland; inhabitants remain nationals of their home state but are not literally under the home state's system of government
From this reading A SETTLEMENT.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading "Mr. Strout, there is an open account of some two month's standing between us, and I have asked you to come up here to-day, because I think it is time for a settlement" "I don't owe you nuthin'," said Strout, doggedly.
having a supporting base
From this reading "Mr. Strout, there is an open account of some two month's standing between us, and I have asked you to come up here to-day, because I think it is time for a settlement" "I don't owe you nuthin'," said Strout, doggedly.
successive (without a break)
From this reading Quincy then lighted a cigar and, throwing himself into an armchair in a comfortable position, looked straight at the Professor, who returned his gaze defiantly, and said:
Strout
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When they entered the room Quincy motioned Strout to a chair, which he took.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading He then closed the door and, taking a cigar case from his pocket, offered a cigar to Strout, which the latter refused.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading When they entered the room Quincy motioned Strout to a chair, which he took.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading He then closed the door and, taking a cigar case from his pocket, offered a cigar to Strout, which the latter refused.
in or at that place or location
From this reading "Mr. Strout, there is an open account of some two month's standing between us, and I have asked you to come up here to-day, because I think it is time for a settlement" "I don't owe you nuthin'," said Strout, doggedly.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When they entered the room Quincy motioned Strout to a chair, which he took.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "Mr. Strout, there is an open account of some two month's standing between us, and I have asked you to come up here to-day, because I think it is time for a settlement" "I don't owe you nuthin'," said Strout, doggedly.
-ing form of “throw” — propel through the air
From this reading Quincy then lighted a cigar and, throwing himself into an armchair in a comfortable position, looked straight at the Professor, who returned his gaze defiantly, and said:
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading "Mr. Strout, there is an open account of some two month's standing between us, and I have asked you to come up here to-day, because I think it is time for a settlement" "I don't owe you nuthin'," said Strout, doggedly.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When they entered the room Quincy motioned Strout to a chair, which he took.
to-day
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From this reading "Mr. Strout, there is an open account of some two month's standing between us, and I have asked you to come up here to-day, because I think it is time for a settlement" "I don't owe you nuthin'," said Strout, doggedly.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading When they entered the room Quincy motioned Strout to a chair, which he took.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading "Mr. Strout, there is an open account of some two month's standing between us, and I have asked you to come up here to-day, because I think it is time for a settlement" "I don't owe you nuthin'," said Strout, doggedly.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "Mr. Strout, there is an open account of some two month's standing between us, and I have asked you to come up here to-day, because I think it is time for a settlement" "I don't owe you nuthin'," said Strout, doggedly.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Mr. Strout, there is an open account of some two month's standing between us, and I have asked you to come up here to-day, because I think it is time for a settlement" "I don't owe you nuthin'," said Strout, doggedly.
at the time that
From this reading When they entered the room Quincy motioned Strout to a chair, which he took.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading When they entered the room Quincy motioned Strout to a chair, which he took.
which person or people
From this reading Quincy then lighted a cigar and, throwing himself into an armchair in a comfortable position, looked straight at the Professor, who returned his gaze defiantly, and said:
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Mr. Strout, there is an open account of some two month's standing between us, and I have asked you to come up here to-day, because I think it is time for a settlement" "I don't owe you nuthin'," said Strout, doggedly.
