used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A CRY FOR HELP Owing to the time he had spent talking to the young man whose boat he saved, Nat lost a chance of getting work in helping to unload the steamer.
agentnounUS /ˈeɪdʒənt/
an active and efficient cause; capable of producing a certain effect
From this reading But as he had five dollars, he did not mind the small sum paid him by the freight agent.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Still he did help to carry some freight to the waiting trucks and drays, and for this he received fifty cents.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading "You weren't around as early as usual," remarked that official as he observed Nat.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading But as he had five dollars, he did not mind the small sum paid him by the freight agent.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading A CRY FOR HELP Owing to the time he had spent talking to the young man whose boat he saved, Nat lost a chance of getting work in helping to unload the steamer.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But as he had five dollars, he did not mind the small sum paid him by the freight agent.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading But as he had five dollars, he did not mind the small sum paid him by the freight agent.
move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading Still he did help to carry some freight to the waiting trucks and drays, and for this he received fifty cents.
centsnounUS /sents/
plural of “cent” — a fractional monetary unit of several countries
From this reading Still he did help to carry some freight to the waiting trucks and drays, and for this he received fifty cents.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading A CRY FOR HELP Owing to the time he had spent talking to the young man whose boat he saved, Nat lost a chance of getting work in helping to unload the steamer.
utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading A CRY FOR HELP Owing to the time he had spent talking to the young man whose boat he saved, Nat lost a chance of getting work in helping to unload the steamer.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Still he did help to carry some freight to the waiting trucks and drays, and for this he received fifty cents.
plural of “dollar” — the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 cents
From this reading But as he had five dollars, he did not mind the small sum paid him by the freight agent.
drays
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Still he did help to carry some freight to the waiting trucks and drays, and for this he received fifty cents.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading "You weren't around as early as usual," remarked that official as he observed Nat.
the cardinal number that is the product of ten and five
From this reading Still he did help to carry some freight to the waiting trucks and drays, and for this he received fifty cents.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading But as he had five dollars, he did not mind the small sum paid him by the freight agent.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A CRY FOR HELP Owing to the time he had spent talking to the young man whose boat he saved, Nat lost a chance of getting work in helping to unload the steamer.
freightnounUS /freɪt/
goods carried by a large vehicle
From this reading Still he did help to carry some freight to the waiting trucks and drays, and for this he received fifty cents.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading A CRY FOR HELP Owing to the time he had spent talking to the young man whose boat he saved, Nat lost a chance of getting work in helping to unload the steamer.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A CRY FOR HELP Owing to the time he had spent talking to the young man whose boat he saved, Nat lost a chance of getting work in helping to unload the steamer.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A CRY FOR HELP Owing to the time he had spent talking to the young man whose boat he saved, Nat lost a chance of getting work in helping to unload the steamer.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading A CRY FOR HELP Owing to the time he had spent talking to the young man whose boat he saved, Nat lost a chance of getting work in helping to unload the steamer.
helpingnounUS /ˈhelpɪŋ/
an individual quantity of food or drink taken as part of a meal
From this reading A CRY FOR HELP Owing to the time he had spent talking to the young man whose boat he saved, Nat lost a chance of getting work in helping to unload the steamer.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading But as he had five dollars, he did not mind the small sum paid him by the freight agent.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A CRY FOR HELP Owing to the time he had spent talking to the young man whose boat he saved, Nat lost a chance of getting work in helping to unload the steamer.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading A CRY FOR HELP Owing to the time he had spent talking to the young man whose boat he saved, Nat lost a chance of getting work in helping to unload the steamer.
engage in
From this reading "You usually make more than this."
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading A CRY FOR HELP Owing to the time he had spent talking to the young man whose boat he saved, Nat lost a chance of getting work in helping to unload the steamer.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading But as he had five dollars, he did not mind the small sum paid him by the freight agent.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading "You usually make more than this."
Nat
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A CRY FOR HELP Owing to the time he had spent talking to the young man whose boat he saved, Nat lost a chance of getting work in helping to unload the steamer.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But as he had five dollars, he did not mind the small sum paid him by the freight agent.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading "You weren't around as early as usual," remarked that official as he observed Nat.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A CRY FOR HELP Owing to the time he had spent talking to the young man whose boat he saved, Nat lost a chance of getting work in helping to unload the steamer.
having official authority or sanction
From this reading "You weren't around as early as usual," remarked that official as he observed Nat.
OwingadjectiveUS /ˈoʊɪŋ/
owed as a debt
From this reading A CRY FOR HELP Owing to the time he had spent talking to the young man whose boat he saved, Nat lost a chance of getting work in helping to unload the steamer.
marked by the reception of pay
From this reading But as he had five dollars, he did not mind the small sum paid him by the freight agent.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading Still he did help to carry some freight to the waiting trucks and drays, and for this he received fifty cents.
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading "You weren't around as early as usual," remarked that official as he observed Nat.
rescued; especially from the power and consequences of sin
From this reading A CRY FOR HELP Owing to the time he had spent talking to the young man whose boat he saved, Nat lost a chance of getting work in helping to unload the steamer.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading But as he had five dollars, he did not mind the small sum paid him by the freight agent.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Still he did help to carry some freight to the waiting trucks and drays, and for this he received fifty cents.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading A CRY FOR HELP Owing to the time he had spent talking to the young man whose boat he saved, Nat lost a chance of getting work in helping to unload the steamer.
a clam that is usually steamed in the shell
From this reading A CRY FOR HELP Owing to the time he had spent talking to the young man whose boat he saved, Nat lost a chance of getting work in helping to unload the steamer.
not in physical motion
From this reading Still he did help to carry some freight to the waiting trucks and drays, and for this he received fifty cents.
a quantity of money
From this reading But as he had five dollars, he did not mind the small sum paid him by the freight agent.
an exchange of ideas via conversation
From this reading A CRY FOR HELP Owing to the time he had spent talking to the young man whose boat he saved, Nat lost a chance of getting work in helping to unload the steamer.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading "You usually make more than this."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "You weren't around as early as usual," remarked that official as he observed Nat.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A CRY FOR HELP Owing to the time he had spent talking to the young man whose boat he saved, Nat lost a chance of getting work in helping to unload the steamer.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Still he did help to carry some freight to the waiting trucks and drays, and for this he received fifty cents.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading A CRY FOR HELP Owing to the time he had spent talking to the young man whose boat he saved, Nat lost a chance of getting work in helping to unload the steamer.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A CRY FOR HELP Owing to the time he had spent talking to the young man whose boat he saved, Nat lost a chance of getting work in helping to unload the steamer.
trucksnounUS /trʌks/
plural of “truck” — an automotive vehicle suitable for hauling
From this reading Still he did help to carry some freight to the waiting trucks and drays, and for this he received fifty cents.
unloadverbUS /ənˈloʊd/
remove (cargo, people, etc.) from and leave
From this reading A CRY FOR HELP Owing to the time he had spent talking to the young man whose boat he saved, Nat lost a chance of getting work in helping to unload the steamer.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading "You weren't around as early as usual," remarked that official as he observed Nat.
under normal conditions
From this reading "You usually make more than this."
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading Still he did help to carry some freight to the waiting trucks and drays, and for this he received fifty cents.
weren't
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "You weren't around as early as usual," remarked that official as he observed Nat.
belonging to which person
From this reading A CRY FOR HELP Owing to the time he had spent talking to the young man whose boat he saved, Nat lost a chance of getting work in helping to unload the steamer.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading A CRY FOR HELP Owing to the time he had spent talking to the young man whose boat he saved, Nat lost a chance of getting work in helping to unload the steamer.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You weren't around as early as usual," remarked that official as he observed Nat.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading A CRY FOR HELP Owing to the time he had spent talking to the young man whose boat he saved, Nat lost a chance of getting work in helping to unload the steamer.
