used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading LESLIE WATERS AS A DRAMATIC STAR.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading A year passed; not an eventful year, however, nor did it materially change the position of the principal characters introduced in our story.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He had been raised three dollars a week, however, and was now receiving a salary of eight dollars, besides his board.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading LESLIE WATERS AS A DRAMATIC STAR.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading His friend Leslie Waters was doing satisfactory service at six dollars.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He had been raised three dollars a week, however, and was now receiving a salary of eight dollars, besides his board.
bell-boy
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Rupert was still a bell-boy in the Somerset Hotel.
in addition to; as well as
From this reading He had been raised three dollars a week, however, and was now receiving a salary of eight dollars, besides his board.
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading He had been raised three dollars a week, however, and was now receiving a salary of eight dollars, besides his board.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading A year passed; not an eventful year, however, nor did it materially change the position of the principal characters introduced in our story.
plural of “character” — an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading A year passed; not an eventful year, however, nor did it materially change the position of the principal characters introduced in our story.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading A year passed; not an eventful year, however, nor did it materially change the position of the principal characters introduced in our story.
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading His friend Leslie Waters was doing satisfactory service at six dollars.
plural of “dollar” — the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 cents
From this reading He had been raised three dollars a week, however, and was now receiving a salary of eight dollars, besides his board.
DRAMATICadjectiveUS /drəˈmætɪk/
suitable to or characteristic of drama
From this reading LESLIE WATERS AS A DRAMATIC STAR.
being one more than seven
From this reading He had been raised three dollars a week, however, and was now receiving a salary of eight dollars, besides his board.
eventfuladjectiveUS /ɪˈventfəl/
full of events or incidents
From this reading A year passed; not an eventful year, however, nor did it materially change the position of the principal characters introduced in our story.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading His friend Leslie Waters was doing satisfactory service at six dollars.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had been raised three dollars a week, however, and was now receiving a salary of eight dollars, besides his board.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had been raised three dollars a week, however, and was now receiving a salary of eight dollars, besides his board.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He had been raised three dollars a week, however, and was now receiving a salary of eight dollars, besides his board.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading Rupert was still a bell-boy in the Somerset Hotel.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading A year passed; not an eventful year, however, nor did it materially change the position of the principal characters introduced in our story.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A year passed; not an eventful year, however, nor did it materially change the position of the principal characters introduced in our story.
past form of “introduce” — cause to come to know personally
From this reading A year passed; not an eventful year, however, nor did it materially change the position of the principal characters introduced in our story.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading A year passed; not an eventful year, however, nor did it materially change the position of the principal characters introduced in our story.
LESLIE
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From this reading LESLIE WATERS AS A DRAMATIC STAR.
materiallyadverbUS /məˈtɪriəli/
with respect to material aspects
From this reading A year passed; not an eventful year, however, nor did it materially change the position of the principal characters introduced in our story.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading A year passed; not an eventful year, however, nor did it materially change the position of the principal characters introduced in our story.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading A year passed; not an eventful year, however, nor did it materially change the position of the principal characters introduced in our story.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading He had been raised three dollars a week, however, and was now receiving a salary of eight dollars, besides his board.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A year passed; not an eventful year, however, nor did it materially change the position of the principal characters introduced in our story.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading A year passed; not an eventful year, however, nor did it materially change the position of the principal characters introduced in our story.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading A year passed; not an eventful year, however, nor did it materially change the position of the principal characters introduced in our story.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading A year passed; not an eventful year, however, nor did it materially change the position of the principal characters introduced in our story.
the original amount of a debt on which interest is calculated
From this reading A year passed; not an eventful year, however, nor did it materially change the position of the principal characters introduced in our story.
located or moved above the surround or above the normal position
From this reading He had been raised three dollars a week, however, and was now receiving a salary of eight dollars, besides his board.
receivingverbUS /rəˈsiːvɪŋ/
-ing form of “receive” — get something; come into possession of
From this reading He had been raised three dollars a week, however, and was now receiving a salary of eight dollars, besides his board.
RupertnounUS /ˈruːpərt/
English leader (born in Germany) of the Royalist forces during the English Civil War (1619-1682)
From this reading Rupert was still a bell-boy in the Somerset Hotel.
salarynounUS /ˈsæləri/
something that remunerates
From this reading He had been raised three dollars a week, however, and was now receiving a salary of eight dollars, besides his board.
satisfactoryadjectiveUS /ˌsætəˈsfæktri/
giving satisfaction
From this reading His friend Leslie Waters was doing satisfactory service at six dollars.
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading His friend Leslie Waters was doing satisfactory service at six dollars.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading His friend Leslie Waters was doing satisfactory service at six dollars.
SomersetnounUS /ˈsʌmərset/
a county in southwestern England on the Bristol Channel
From this reading Rupert was still a bell-boy in the Somerset Hotel.
(astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior
From this reading LESLIE WATERS AS A DRAMATIC STAR.
not in physical motion
From this reading Rupert was still a bell-boy in the Somerset Hotel.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading A year passed; not an eventful year, however, nor did it materially change the position of the principal characters introduced in our story.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A year passed; not an eventful year, however, nor did it materially change the position of the principal characters introduced in our story.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading He had been raised three dollars a week, however, and was now receiving a salary of eight dollars, besides his board.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Rupert was still a bell-boy in the Somerset Hotel.
United States actress and singer (1896-1977)
From this reading LESLIE WATERS AS A DRAMATIC STAR.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading He had been raised three dollars a week, however, and was now receiving a salary of eight dollars, besides his board.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading A year passed; not an eventful year, however, nor did it materially change the position of the principal characters introduced in our story.
