used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A STRANGER IN NEW YORK.
accommodationnounUS /əˌkɑːməˈdeɪʃən/
making or becoming suitable; adjusting to circumstances
From this reading There was a counter on one side, with two or three sofas in the open space for the accommodation of customers who wished to try on shoes.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Like most of the shoe stores on this avenue, it had a liberal stock of boots exposed outside, at prices low enough to attract the attention of those passing.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading Like most of the shoe stores on this avenue, it had a liberal stock of boots exposed outside, at prices low enough to attract the attention of those passing.
attractverbUS /əˈtrækt/
direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes
From this reading Like most of the shoe stores on this avenue, it had a liberal stock of boots exposed outside, at prices low enough to attract the attention of those passing.
a line of approach
From this reading Like most of the shoe stores on this avenue, it had a liberal stock of boots exposed outside, at prices low enough to attract the attention of those passing.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading JOSHUA entered the shoe store pointed out by his guide without the least suspicion that he had been imposed upon by that enterprising young gentleman.
plural of “boot” — footwear that covers the whole foot and lower leg
From this reading Like most of the shoe stores on this avenue, it had a liberal stock of boots exposed outside, at prices low enough to attract the attention of those passing.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Within it was narrow, but deep.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading JOSHUA entered the shoe store pointed out by his guide without the least suspicion that he had been imposed upon by that enterprising young gentleman.
counternounUS /ˈkaʊntər/
table consisting of a horizontal surface over which business is transacted
From this reading There was a counter on one side, with two or three sofas in the open space for the accommodation of customers who wished to try on shoes.
customersnounUS /ˈkʌstəmərz/
plural of “customer” — someone who pays for goods or services
From this reading There was a counter on one side, with two or three sofas in the open space for the accommodation of customers who wished to try on shoes.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading Within it was narrow, but deep.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading Like most of the shoe stores on this avenue, it had a liberal stock of boots exposed outside, at prices low enough to attract the attention of those passing.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading JOSHUA entered the shoe store pointed out by his guide without the least suspicion that he had been imposed upon by that enterprising young gentleman.
enterprisingadjectiveUS /ˈentərpraɪzɪŋ/
marked by imagination, initiative, and readiness to undertake new projects
From this reading JOSHUA entered the shoe store pointed out by his guide without the least suspicion that he had been imposed upon by that enterprising young gentleman.
exposedadjectiveUS /ɪkˈspoʊzd/
with no protection or shield
From this reading Like most of the shoe stores on this avenue, it had a liberal stock of boots exposed outside, at prices low enough to attract the attention of those passing.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading There was a counter on one side, with two or three sofas in the open space for the accommodation of customers who wished to try on shoes.
a man of refinement
From this reading JOSHUA entered the shoe store pointed out by his guide without the least suspicion that he had been imposed upon by that enterprising young gentleman.
someone employed to conduct others
From this reading JOSHUA entered the shoe store pointed out by his guide without the least suspicion that he had been imposed upon by that enterprising young gentleman.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading JOSHUA entered the shoe store pointed out by his guide without the least suspicion that he had been imposed upon by that enterprising young gentleman.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading JOSHUA entered the shoe store pointed out by his guide without the least suspicion that he had been imposed upon by that enterprising young gentleman.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading JOSHUA entered the shoe store pointed out by his guide without the least suspicion that he had been imposed upon by that enterprising young gentleman.
imposedadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpoʊzd/
set forth authoritatively as obligatory
From this reading JOSHUA entered the shoe store pointed out by his guide without the least suspicion that he had been imposed upon by that enterprising young gentleman.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A STRANGER IN NEW YORK.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Like most of the shoe stores on this avenue, it had a liberal stock of boots exposed outside, at prices low enough to attract the attention of those passing.
JOSHUAnounUS /ˈdʒɑːʃuːə/
(Old Testament) Moses' successor who led the Israelites into the Promised Land; best remembered for his destruction of Jericho
From this reading JOSHUA entered the shoe store pointed out by his guide without the least suspicion that he had been imposed upon by that enterprising young gentleman.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading JOSHUA entered the shoe store pointed out by his guide without the least suspicion that he had been imposed upon by that enterprising young gentleman.
liberaladjectiveUS /ˈlɪbɜːrəl/
showing or characterized by broad-mindedness
From this reading Like most of the shoe stores on this avenue, it had a liberal stock of boots exposed outside, at prices low enough to attract the attention of those passing.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Like most of the shoe stores on this avenue, it had a liberal stock of boots exposed outside, at prices low enough to attract the attention of those passing.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Like most of the shoe stores on this avenue, it had a liberal stock of boots exposed outside, at prices low enough to attract the attention of those passing.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Like most of the shoe stores on this avenue, it had a liberal stock of boots exposed outside, at prices low enough to attract the attention of those passing.
make or become more narrow or restricted
From this reading Within it was narrow, but deep.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading A STRANGER IN NEW YORK.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Like most of the shoe stores on this avenue, it had a liberal stock of boots exposed outside, at prices low enough to attract the attention of those passing.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Like most of the shoe stores on this avenue, it had a liberal stock of boots exposed outside, at prices low enough to attract the attention of those passing.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading There was a counter on one side, with two or three sofas in the open space for the accommodation of customers who wished to try on shoes.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading There was a counter on one side, with two or three sofas in the open space for the accommodation of customers who wished to try on shoes.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading There was a counter on one side, with two or three sofas in the open space for the accommodation of customers who wished to try on shoes.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading JOSHUA entered the shoe store pointed out by his guide without the least suspicion that he had been imposed upon by that enterprising young gentleman.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading Like most of the shoe stores on this avenue, it had a liberal stock of boots exposed outside, at prices low enough to attract the attention of those passing.
(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate
From this reading Like most of the shoe stores on this avenue, it had a liberal stock of boots exposed outside, at prices low enough to attract the attention of those passing.
having a point
From this reading JOSHUA entered the shoe store pointed out by his guide without the least suspicion that he had been imposed upon by that enterprising young gentleman.
pricesnounUS /ˈpraɪsəz/
plural of “price” — the property of having material worth (often indicated by the amount of money something would bring if sold)
From this reading Like most of the shoe stores on this avenue, it had a liberal stock of boots exposed outside, at prices low enough to attract the attention of those passing.
shoenounUS /ʃuː/
footwear shaped to fit the foot (below the ankle) with a flexible upper of leather or plastic and a sole and heel of heavier material
From this reading JOSHUA entered the shoe store pointed out by his guide without the least suspicion that he had been imposed upon by that enterprising young gentleman.
a particular situation
From this reading There was a counter on one side, with two or three sofas in the open space for the accommodation of customers who wished to try on shoes.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading There was a counter on one side, with two or three sofas in the open space for the accommodation of customers who wished to try on shoes.
sofasnounUS /ˈsoʊfəz/
plural of “sofa” — an upholstered seat for more than one person
From this reading There was a counter on one side, with two or three sofas in the open space for the accommodation of customers who wished to try on shoes.
the unlimited expanse in which everything is located
From this reading There was a counter on one side, with two or three sofas in the open space for the accommodation of customers who wished to try on shoes.
the capital raised by a corporation through the issue of shares entitling holders to an ownership interest
From this reading Like most of the shoe stores on this avenue, it had a liberal stock of boots exposed outside, at prices low enough to attract the attention of those passing.
a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services
From this reading JOSHUA entered the shoe store pointed out by his guide without the least suspicion that he had been imposed upon by that enterprising young gentleman.
storesnounUS /stɔːrz/
plural of “store” — a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services
From this reading Like most of the shoe stores on this avenue, it had a liberal stock of boots exposed outside, at prices low enough to attract the attention of those passing.
anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading A STRANGER IN NEW YORK.
an impression that something might be the case
From this reading JOSHUA entered the shoe store pointed out by his guide without the least suspicion that he had been imposed upon by that enterprising young gentleman.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading JOSHUA entered the shoe store pointed out by his guide without the least suspicion that he had been imposed upon by that enterprising young gentleman.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading JOSHUA entered the shoe store pointed out by his guide without the least suspicion that he had been imposed upon by that enterprising young gentleman.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was a counter on one side, with two or three sofas in the open space for the accommodation of customers who wished to try on shoes.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Like most of the shoe stores on this avenue, it had a liberal stock of boots exposed outside, at prices low enough to attract the attention of those passing.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Like most of the shoe stores on this avenue, it had a liberal stock of boots exposed outside, at prices low enough to attract the attention of those passing.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading There was a counter on one side, with two or three sofas in the open space for the accommodation of customers who wished to try on shoes.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Like most of the shoe stores on this avenue, it had a liberal stock of boots exposed outside, at prices low enough to attract the attention of those passing.
make an effort or attempt
From this reading There was a counter on one side, with two or three sofas in the open space for the accommodation of customers who wished to try on shoes.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading There was a counter on one side, with two or three sofas in the open space for the accommodation of customers who wished to try on shoes.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading JOSHUA entered the shoe store pointed out by his guide without the least suspicion that he had been imposed upon by that enterprising young gentleman.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Within it was narrow, but deep.
which person or people
From this reading There was a counter on one side, with two or three sofas in the open space for the accommodation of customers who wished to try on shoes.
past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish
From this reading There was a counter on one side, with two or three sofas in the open space for the accommodation of customers who wished to try on shoes.
in the company of; together with
From this reading There was a counter on one side, with two or three sofas in the open space for the accommodation of customers who wished to try on shoes.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading Within it was narrow, but deep.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading JOSHUA entered the shoe store pointed out by his guide without the least suspicion that he had been imposed upon by that enterprising young gentleman.
the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose
From this reading A STRANGER IN NEW YORK.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading JOSHUA entered the shoe store pointed out by his guide without the least suspicion that he had been imposed upon by that enterprising young gentleman.
