used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I was reading in my room when a knock sounded at my door; I opened it and found one of my acquaintances of the underworld standing there.
acquaintancesnounUS /əˈkweɪntənsɪz/
plural of “acquaintance” — personal knowledge or information about someone or something
From this reading I was reading in my room when a knock sounded at my door; I opened it and found one of my acquaintances of the underworld standing there.
in addition
From this reading He also was “working the rattlers,” but on a much smaller scale than I. I invited him inside, and in the course of our conversation he mentioned the fact that he had a gross of Stetson hats which he was anxious for me to dispose of for him.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading BETRAYAL AND ARREST The Saturday preceding the Sunday of my arrest was one of rain.
eagerly desirous
From this reading He also was “working the rattlers,” but on a much smaller scale than I. I invited him inside, and in the course of our conversation he mentioned the fact that he had a gross of Stetson hats which he was anxious for me to dispose of for him.
ARRESTverbUS /ərˈest/
take into custody
From this reading BETRAYAL AND ARREST The Saturday preceding the Sunday of my arrest was one of rain.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I told him I thought I could do as he desired, and asked him the whereabouts of the hats.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading I told him I thought I could do as he desired, and asked him the whereabouts of the hats.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading I was reading in my room when a knock sounded at my door; I opened it and found one of my acquaintances of the underworld standing there.
BETRAYALnounUS /bɪˈtreɪ.əl/
The action of betraying one's country, a group, or a person; breach of trust.
From this reading BETRAYAL AND ARREST The Saturday preceding the Sunday of my arrest was one of rain.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He also was “working the rattlers,” but on a much smaller scale than I. I invited him inside, and in the course of our conversation he mentioned the fact that he had a gross of Stetson hats which he was anxious for me to dispose of for him.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The proceeds of the sale he told me were to go to procure a “mouthpiece” (a lawyer), to secure the release of his pal by habeas corpus proceedings.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading He also was “working the rattlers,” but on a much smaller scale than I. I invited him inside, and in the course of our conversation he mentioned the fact that he had a gross of Stetson hats which he was anxious for me to dispose of for him.
corpusnounUS /ˈkɔːrpəs/
capital as contrasted with the income derived from it
From this reading The proceeds of the sale he told me were to go to procure a “mouthpiece” (a lawyer), to secure the release of his pal by habeas corpus proceedings.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading I told him I thought I could do as he desired, and asked him the whereabouts of the hats.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading He also was “working the rattlers,” but on a much smaller scale than I. I invited him inside, and in the course of our conversation he mentioned the fact that he had a gross of Stetson hats which he was anxious for me to dispose of for him.
wanted intensely
From this reading I told him I thought I could do as he desired, and asked him the whereabouts of the hats.
disposeverbUS /dɪˈspoʊz/
give, sell, or transfer to another
From this reading He also was “working the rattlers,” but on a much smaller scale than I. I invited him inside, and in the course of our conversation he mentioned the fact that he had a gross of Stetson hats which he was anxious for me to dispose of for him.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading I told him I thought I could do as he desired, and asked him the whereabouts of the hats.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading I was reading in my room when a knock sounded at my door; I opened it and found one of my acquaintances of the underworld standing there.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading He also was “working the rattlers,” but on a much smaller scale than I. I invited him inside, and in the course of our conversation he mentioned the fact that he had a gross of Stetson hats which he was anxious for me to dispose of for him.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He also was “working the rattlers,” but on a much smaller scale than I. I invited him inside, and in the course of our conversation he mentioned the fact that he had a gross of Stetson hats which he was anxious for me to dispose of for him.
set up or found
From this reading I was reading in my room when a knock sounded at my door; I opened it and found one of my acquaintances of the underworld standing there.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading The proceeds of the sale he told me were to go to procure a “mouthpiece” (a lawyer), to secure the release of his pal by habeas corpus proceedings.
grossadjectiveUS /ɡroʊs/
before any deductions
From this reading He also was “working the rattlers,” but on a much smaller scale than I. I invited him inside, and in the course of our conversation he mentioned the fact that he had a gross of Stetson hats which he was anxious for me to dispose of for him.
habeas
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The proceeds of the sale he told me were to go to procure a “mouthpiece” (a lawyer), to secure the release of his pal by habeas corpus proceedings.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He also was “working the rattlers,” but on a much smaller scale than I. I invited him inside, and in the course of our conversation he mentioned the fact that he had a gross of Stetson hats which he was anxious for me to dispose of for him.
hatsnounUS /hæts/
plural of “hat” — headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim
From this reading He also was “working the rattlers,” but on a much smaller scale than I. I invited him inside, and in the course of our conversation he mentioned the fact that he had a gross of Stetson hats which he was anxious for me to dispose of for him.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He also was “working the rattlers,” but on a much smaller scale than I. I invited him inside, and in the course of our conversation he mentioned the fact that he had a gross of Stetson hats which he was anxious for me to dispose of for him.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He also was “working the rattlers,” but on a much smaller scale than I. I invited him inside, and in the course of our conversation he mentioned the fact that he had a gross of Stetson hats which he was anxious for me to dispose of for him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The proceeds of the sale he told me were to go to procure a “mouthpiece” (a lawyer), to secure the release of his pal by habeas corpus proceedings.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I was reading in my room when a knock sounded at my door; I opened it and found one of my acquaintances of the underworld standing there.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I was reading in my room when a knock sounded at my door; I opened it and found one of my acquaintances of the underworld standing there.
relating to or being on the side closer to the center or within a defined space
From this reading He also was “working the rattlers,” but on a much smaller scale than I. I invited him inside, and in the course of our conversation he mentioned the fact that he had a gross of Stetson hats which he was anxious for me to dispose of for him.
past form of “invite” — increase the likelihood of
From this reading He also was “working the rattlers,” but on a much smaller scale than I. I invited him inside, and in the course of our conversation he mentioned the fact that he had a gross of Stetson hats which he was anxious for me to dispose of for him.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I was reading in my room when a knock sounded at my door; I opened it and found one of my acquaintances of the underworld standing there.
deliver a sharp blow or push
From this reading I was reading in my room when a knock sounded at my door; I opened it and found one of my acquaintances of the underworld standing there.
a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice
From this reading The proceeds of the sale he told me were to go to procure a “mouthpiece” (a lawyer), to secure the release of his pal by habeas corpus proceedings.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He also was “working the rattlers,” but on a much smaller scale than I. I invited him inside, and in the course of our conversation he mentioned the fact that he had a gross of Stetson hats which he was anxious for me to dispose of for him.
past form of “mention” — make reference to
From this reading He also was “working the rattlers,” but on a much smaller scale than I. I invited him inside, and in the course of our conversation he mentioned the fact that he had a gross of Stetson hats which he was anxious for me to dispose of for him.
mouthpiecenounUS /ˈmaʊθpiːs/
a part that goes over or into the mouth of a person
From this reading The proceeds of the sale he told me were to go to procure a “mouthpiece” (a lawyer), to secure the release of his pal by habeas corpus proceedings.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading He also was “working the rattlers,” but on a much smaller scale than I. I invited him inside, and in the course of our conversation he mentioned the fact that he had a gross of Stetson hats which he was anxious for me to dispose of for him.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading BETRAYAL AND ARREST The Saturday preceding the Sunday of my arrest was one of rain.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading BETRAYAL AND ARREST The Saturday preceding the Sunday of my arrest was one of rain.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He also was “working the rattlers,” but on a much smaller scale than I. I invited him inside, and in the course of our conversation he mentioned the fact that he had a gross of Stetson hats which he was anxious for me to dispose of for him.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading BETRAYAL AND ARREST The Saturday preceding the Sunday of my arrest was one of rain.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading I was reading in my room when a knock sounded at my door; I opened it and found one of my acquaintances of the underworld standing there.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading He also was “working the rattlers,” but on a much smaller scale than I. I invited him inside, and in the course of our conversation he mentioned the fact that he had a gross of Stetson hats which he was anxious for me to dispose of for him.
palnounUS /pæl/
a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities
From this reading The proceeds of the sale he told me were to go to procure a “mouthpiece” (a lawyer), to secure the release of his pal by habeas corpus proceedings.
precedingadjectiveUS /priˈsiːdɪŋ/
existing or coming before
From this reading BETRAYAL AND ARREST The Saturday preceding the Sunday of my arrest was one of rain.
proceedingsnounUS /proʊˈsiːdɪŋz/
(law) the institution of a sequence of steps by which legal judgments are invoked
From this reading The proceeds of the sale he told me were to go to procure a “mouthpiece” (a lawyer), to secure the release of his pal by habeas corpus proceedings.
proceedsnounUS /prəˈsiːdz/
the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property
From this reading The proceeds of the sale he told me were to go to procure a “mouthpiece” (a lawyer), to secure the release of his pal by habeas corpus proceedings.
procureverbUS /proʊˈkjʊr/
get by special effort
From this reading The proceeds of the sale he told me were to go to procure a “mouthpiece” (a lawyer), to secure the release of his pal by habeas corpus proceedings.
water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere
From this reading BETRAYAL AND ARREST The Saturday preceding the Sunday of my arrest was one of rain.
rattlers
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He also was “working the rattlers,” but on a much smaller scale than I. I invited him inside, and in the course of our conversation he mentioned the fact that he had a gross of Stetson hats which he was anxious for me to dispose of for him.
the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message
From this reading I was reading in my room when a knock sounded at my door; I opened it and found one of my acquaintances of the underworld standing there.
releaseverbUS /riˈliːs/
release, as from one's grip
From this reading The proceeds of the sale he told me were to go to procure a “mouthpiece” (a lawyer), to secure the release of his pal by habeas corpus proceedings.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading I was reading in my room when a knock sounded at my door; I opened it and found one of my acquaintances of the underworld standing there.
salenounUS /seɪl/
a particular instance of selling
From this reading The proceeds of the sale he told me were to go to procure a “mouthpiece” (a lawyer), to secure the release of his pal by habeas corpus proceedings.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading BETRAYAL AND ARREST The Saturday preceding the Sunday of my arrest was one of rain.
scalenounUS /skeɪl/
an ordered reference standard
From this reading He also was “working the rattlers,” but on a much smaller scale than I. I invited him inside, and in the course of our conversation he mentioned the fact that he had a gross of Stetson hats which he was anxious for me to dispose of for him.
get by special effort
From this reading The proceeds of the sale he told me were to go to procure a “mouthpiece” (a lawyer), to secure the release of his pal by habeas corpus proceedings.
small or little relative to something else
From this reading He also was “working the rattlers,” but on a much smaller scale than I. I invited him inside, and in the course of our conversation he mentioned the fact that he had a gross of Stetson hats which he was anxious for me to dispose of for him.
past form of “sound” — appear in a certain way
From this reading I was reading in my room when a knock sounded at my door; I opened it and found one of my acquaintances of the underworld standing there.
having a supporting base
From this reading I was reading in my room when a knock sounded at my door; I opened it and found one of my acquaintances of the underworld standing there.
StetsonnounUS /ˈstetsən/
a hat made of felt with a creased crown
From this reading He also was “working the rattlers,” but on a much smaller scale than I. I invited him inside, and in the course of our conversation he mentioned the fact that he had a gross of Stetson hats which he was anxious for me to dispose of for him.
first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians
From this reading BETRAYAL AND ARREST The Saturday preceding the Sunday of my arrest was one of rain.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading He also was “working the rattlers,” but on a much smaller scale than I. I invited him inside, and in the course of our conversation he mentioned the fact that he had a gross of Stetson hats which he was anxious for me to dispose of for him.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He also was “working the rattlers,” but on a much smaller scale than I. I invited him inside, and in the course of our conversation he mentioned the fact that he had a gross of Stetson hats which he was anxious for me to dispose of for him.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading BETRAYAL AND ARREST The Saturday preceding the Sunday of my arrest was one of rain.
in or at that place or location
From this reading I was reading in my room when a knock sounded at my door; I opened it and found one of my acquaintances of the underworld standing there.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading I told him I thought I could do as he desired, and asked him the whereabouts of the hats.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He also was “working the rattlers,” but on a much smaller scale than I. I invited him inside, and in the course of our conversation he mentioned the fact that he had a gross of Stetson hats which he was anxious for me to dispose of for him.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading The proceeds of the sale he told me were to go to procure a “mouthpiece” (a lawyer), to secure the release of his pal by habeas corpus proceedings.
underworldnounUS /ˈʌndərwɜːrld/
the criminal class
From this reading I was reading in my room when a knock sounded at my door; I opened it and found one of my acquaintances of the underworld standing there.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading BETRAYAL AND ARREST The Saturday preceding the Sunday of my arrest was one of rain.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The proceeds of the sale he told me were to go to procure a “mouthpiece” (a lawyer), to secure the release of his pal by habeas corpus proceedings.
at the time that
From this reading I was reading in my room when a knock sounded at my door; I opened it and found one of my acquaintances of the underworld standing there.
whereaboutsnounUS /ˈwerəbaʊts/
the general location where something is
From this reading I told him I thought I could do as he desired, and asked him the whereabouts of the hats.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He also was “working the rattlers,” but on a much smaller scale than I. I invited him inside, and in the course of our conversation he mentioned the fact that he had a gross of Stetson hats which he was anxious for me to dispose of for him.
actively engaged in paid work
From this reading He also was “working the rattlers,” but on a much smaller scale than I. I invited him inside, and in the course of our conversation he mentioned the fact that he had a gross of Stetson hats which he was anxious for me to dispose of for him.
