used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading IN THE TOILS When Eric and Phil met at their desks on Monday morning the banker’s son was “savage as a meat-ax.”
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading He knew that Eric had been betting heavily with his cronies and the Bayport people, and since the young man was already deeply in debt these added losses might affect him, seriously.
affectverbUS /əˈfekt/
have an effect upon
From this reading He knew that Eric had been betting heavily with his cronies and the Bayport people, and since the young man was already deeply in debt these added losses might affect him, seriously.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading He knew that Eric had been betting heavily with his cronies and the Bayport people, and since the young man was already deeply in debt these added losses might affect him, seriously.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading IN THE TOILS When Eric and Phil met at their desks on Monday morning the banker’s son was “savage as a meat-ax.”
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading IN THE TOILS When Eric and Phil met at their desks on Monday morning the banker’s son was “savage as a meat-ax.”
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading IN THE TOILS When Eric and Phil met at their desks on Monday morning the banker’s son was “savage as a meat-ax.”
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading Phil paid no attention to this exhibition of temper, which he believed due to the failure of Riverdale to win the boat race.
banker'snounUS /ˈbæŋkərz/
possessive form of “banker” — a financier who owns or is an executive in a bank
From this reading IN THE TOILS When Eric and Phil met at their desks on Monday morning the banker’s son was “savage as a meat-ax.”
Bayport
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From this reading He knew that Eric had been betting heavily with his cronies and the Bayport people, and since the young man was already deeply in debt these added losses might affect him, seriously.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He knew that Eric had been betting heavily with his cronies and the Bayport people, and since the young man was already deeply in debt these added losses might affect him, seriously.
past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true
From this reading Phil paid no attention to this exhibition of temper, which he believed due to the failure of Riverdale to win the boat race.
bettingadjectiveUS /ˈbetɪŋ/
preoccupied with the pursuit of pleasure and especially games of chance
From this reading He knew that Eric had been betting heavily with his cronies and the Bayport people, and since the young man was already deeply in debt these added losses might affect him, seriously.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading He scowled and muttered over his work and slammed the big books here and there as if he owed them a grudge.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading Phil paid no attention to this exhibition of temper, which he believed due to the failure of Riverdale to win the boat race.
Bound written or printed works.
From this reading He scowled and muttered over his work and slammed the big books here and there as if he owed them a grudge.
croniesnounUS /ˈkroʊniz/
plural of “crony” — a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities
From this reading He knew that Eric had been betting heavily with his cronies and the Bayport people, and since the young man was already deeply in debt these added losses might affect him, seriously.
debtnounUS /det/
the state of owing something (especially money)
From this reading He knew that Eric had been betting heavily with his cronies and the Bayport people, and since the young man was already deeply in debt these added losses might affect him, seriously.
to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
From this reading He knew that Eric had been betting heavily with his cronies and the Bayport people, and since the young man was already deeply in debt these added losses might affect him, seriously.
desksnounUS /desks/
plural of “desk” — a piece of furniture with a writing surface and usually drawers or other compartments
From this reading IN THE TOILS When Eric and Phil met at their desks on Monday morning the banker’s son was “savage as a meat-ax.”
zealous in devotion or affection
From this reading So Phil devoted himself quietly to work and let Eric rave.
owed and payable immediately or on demand
From this reading Phil paid no attention to this exhibition of temper, which he believed due to the failure of Riverdale to win the boat race.
Eric
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From this reading IN THE TOILS When Eric and Phil met at their desks on Monday morning the banker’s son was “savage as a meat-ax.”
exhibitionnounUS /ˌeksəˈbɪʃən/
the act of exhibiting
From this reading Phil paid no attention to this exhibition of temper, which he believed due to the failure of Riverdale to win the boat race.
an act that fails
From this reading Phil paid no attention to this exhibition of temper, which he believed due to the failure of Riverdale to win the boat race.
grudgenounUS /ɡrʌdʒ/
a resentment strong enough to justify retaliation
From this reading He scowled and muttered over his work and slammed the big books here and there as if he owed them a grudge.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He knew that Eric had been betting heavily with his cronies and the Bayport people, and since the young man was already deeply in debt these added losses might affect him, seriously.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He scowled and muttered over his work and slammed the big books here and there as if he owed them a grudge.
to a considerable degree
From this reading He knew that Eric had been betting heavily with his cronies and the Bayport people, and since the young man was already deeply in debt these added losses might affect him, seriously.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading He scowled and muttered over his work and slammed the big books here and there as if he owed them a grudge.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He knew that Eric had been betting heavily with his cronies and the Bayport people, and since the young man was already deeply in debt these added losses might affect him, seriously.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading So Phil devoted himself quietly to work and let Eric rave.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He scowled and muttered over his work and slammed the big books here and there as if he owed them a grudge.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading He scowled and muttered over his work and slammed the big books here and there as if he owed them a grudge.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN THE TOILS When Eric and Phil met at their desks on Monday morning the banker’s son was “savage as a meat-ax.”
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading He knew that Eric had been betting heavily with his cronies and the Bayport people, and since the young man was already deeply in debt these added losses might affect him, seriously.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading So Phil devoted himself quietly to work and let Eric rave.
lossesnounUS /ˈlɔːsəz/
something lost (especially money lost at gambling)
From this reading He knew that Eric had been betting heavily with his cronies and the Bayport people, and since the young man was already deeply in debt these added losses might affect him, seriously.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading He knew that Eric had been betting heavily with his cronies and the Bayport people, and since the young man was already deeply in debt these added losses might affect him, seriously.
meat-ax
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From this reading IN THE TOILS When Eric and Phil met at their desks on Monday morning the banker’s son was “savage as a meat-ax.”
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading IN THE TOILS When Eric and Phil met at their desks on Monday morning the banker’s son was “savage as a meat-ax.”
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading He knew that Eric had been betting heavily with his cronies and the Bayport people, and since the young man was already deeply in debt these added losses might affect him, seriously.
MondaynounUS /ˈmʌndi/
the second day of the week; the first working day
From this reading IN THE TOILS When Eric and Phil met at their desks on Monday morning the banker’s son was “savage as a meat-ax.”
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading IN THE TOILS When Eric and Phil met at their desks on Monday morning the banker’s son was “savage as a meat-ax.”
past form of “mutter” — talk indistinctly; usually in a low voice
From this reading He scowled and muttered over his work and slammed the big books here and there as if he owed them a grudge.
not any; not one
From this reading Phil paid no attention to this exhibition of temper, which he believed due to the failure of Riverdale to win the boat race.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Phil paid no attention to this exhibition of temper, which he believed due to the failure of Riverdale to win the boat race.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading IN THE TOILS When Eric and Phil met at their desks on Monday morning the banker’s son was “savage as a meat-ax.”
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading He scowled and muttered over his work and slammed the big books here and there as if he owed them a grudge.
owedverbUS /oʊd/
past form of “owe” — be obliged to pay or repay
From this reading He scowled and muttered over his work and slammed the big books here and there as if he owed them a grudge.
marked by the reception of pay
From this reading Phil paid no attention to this exhibition of temper, which he believed due to the failure of Riverdale to win the boat race.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading He knew that Eric had been betting heavily with his cronies and the Bayport people, and since the young man was already deeply in debt these added losses might affect him, seriously.
Phil
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From this reading IN THE TOILS When Eric and Phil met at their desks on Monday morning the banker’s son was “savage as a meat-ax.”
with low volume
From this reading So Phil devoted himself quietly to work and let Eric rave.
any competition
From this reading Phil paid no attention to this exhibition of temper, which he believed due to the failure of Riverdale to win the boat race.
raveverbUS /reɪv/
participate in an all-night techno dance party
From this reading So Phil devoted himself quietly to work and let Eric rave.
Riverdale
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From this reading Phil paid no attention to this exhibition of temper, which he believed due to the failure of Riverdale to win the boat race.
(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering
From this reading IN THE TOILS When Eric and Phil met at their desks on Monday morning the banker’s son was “savage as a meat-ax.”
scowledverbUS /skaʊld/
past form of “scowl” — frown with displeasure
From this reading He scowled and muttered over his work and slammed the big books here and there as if he owed them a grudge.
in a serious manner
From this reading He knew that Eric had been betting heavily with his cronies and the Bayport people, and since the young man was already deeply in debt these added losses might affect him, seriously.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading He knew that Eric had been betting heavily with his cronies and the Bayport people, and since the young man was already deeply in debt these added losses might affect him, seriously.
slammedverbUS /slæmd/
inflected form of “slam” — close violently
From this reading He scowled and muttered over his work and slammed the big books here and there as if he owed them a grudge.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So Phil devoted himself quietly to work and let Eric rave.
a male human offspring
From this reading IN THE TOILS When Eric and Phil met at their desks on Monday morning the banker’s son was “savage as a meat-ax.”
a sudden outburst of anger
From this reading Phil paid no attention to this exhibition of temper, which he believed due to the failure of Riverdale to win the boat race.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He knew that Eric had been betting heavily with his cronies and the Bayport people, and since the young man was already deeply in debt these added losses might affect him, seriously.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IN THE TOILS When Eric and Phil met at their desks on Monday morning the banker’s son was “savage as a meat-ax.”
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading IN THE TOILS When Eric and Phil met at their desks on Monday morning the banker’s son was “savage as a meat-ax.”
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading He scowled and muttered over his work and slammed the big books here and there as if he owed them a grudge.
in or at that place or location
From this reading He scowled and muttered over his work and slammed the big books here and there as if he owed them a grudge.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading He knew that Eric had been betting heavily with his cronies and the Bayport people, and since the young man was already deeply in debt these added losses might affect him, seriously.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Phil paid no attention to this exhibition of temper, which he believed due to the failure of Riverdale to win the boat race.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Phil paid no attention to this exhibition of temper, which he believed due to the failure of Riverdale to win the boat race.
TOILSnounUS /tɔɪlz/
plural of “toil” — productive work (especially physical work done for wages)
From this reading IN THE TOILS When Eric and Phil met at their desks on Monday morning the banker’s son was “savage as a meat-ax.”
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading IN THE TOILS When Eric and Phil met at their desks on Monday morning the banker’s son was “savage as a meat-ax.”
at the time that
From this reading IN THE TOILS When Eric and Phil met at their desks on Monday morning the banker’s son was “savage as a meat-ax.”
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Phil paid no attention to this exhibition of temper, which he believed due to the failure of Riverdale to win the boat race.
be the winner in a contest or competition; be victorious
From this reading Phil paid no attention to this exhibition of temper, which he believed due to the failure of Riverdale to win the boat race.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He knew that Eric had been betting heavily with his cronies and the Bayport people, and since the young man was already deeply in debt these added losses might affect him, seriously.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading He scowled and muttered over his work and slammed the big books here and there as if he owed them a grudge.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading He knew that Eric had been betting heavily with his cronies and the Bayport people, and since the young man was already deeply in debt these added losses might affect him, seriously.
