used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Leaving Anderson in the midst of the gang of workmen, they made their way to the office, where Mr. Lockyer, unlocking a safe, drew forth a roll of bills.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading As the others turned to follow, Sim held back, but Mr. Lockyer turned to him and beckoned for him to make one of the party.
AndersonnounUS /ˈændərsən/
United States author whose works were frequently autobiographical (1876-1941)
From this reading Leaving Anderson in the midst of the gang of workmen, they made their way to the office, where Mr. Lockyer, unlocking a safe, drew forth a roll of bills.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As the others turned to follow, Sim held back, but Mr. Lockyer turned to him and beckoned for him to make one of the party.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading As the others turned to follow, Sim held back, but Mr. Lockyer turned to him and beckoned for him to make one of the party.
beckonedverbUS /ˈbekənd/
past form of “beckon” — signal with the hands or nod
From this reading As the others turned to follow, Sim held back, but Mr. Lockyer turned to him and beckoned for him to make one of the party.
billsnounUS /bɪlz/
plural of “bill” — a statute in draft before it becomes law
From this reading Leaving Anderson in the midst of the gang of workmen, they made their way to the office, where Mr. Lockyer, unlocking a safe, drew forth a roll of bills.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading As the others turned to follow, Sim held back, but Mr. Lockyer turned to him and beckoned for him to make one of the party.
couldn't
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From this reading Oh, Mr. Lockyer, I couldn’t think of it!
utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading Selecting one, he presented it to Sim, who gave a cry of surprise as his eyes fell on its denomination.
denominationnounUS /dɪˌnɔːməˈneɪʃən/
a group of religious congregations having its own organization and a distinctive faith
From this reading Selecting one, he presented it to Sim, who gave a cry of surprise as his eyes fell on its denomination.
plural of “dollar” — the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 cents
From this reading “A hundred dollars!
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading Leaving Anderson in the midst of the gang of workmen, they made their way to the office, where Mr. Lockyer, unlocking a safe, drew forth a roll of bills.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Selecting one, he presented it to Sim, who gave a cry of surprise as his eyes fell on its denomination.
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading Selecting one, he presented it to Sim, who gave a cry of surprise as his eyes fell on its denomination.
to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading As the others turned to follow, Sim held back, but Mr. Lockyer turned to him and beckoned for him to make one of the party.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading As the others turned to follow, Sim held back, but Mr. Lockyer turned to him and beckoned for him to make one of the party.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Leaving Anderson in the midst of the gang of workmen, they made their way to the office, where Mr. Lockyer, unlocking a safe, drew forth a roll of bills.
gangnounUS /ɡæŋ/
an association of criminals
From this reading Leaving Anderson in the midst of the gang of workmen, they made their way to the office, where Mr. Lockyer, unlocking a safe, drew forth a roll of bills.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Selecting one, he presented it to Sim, who gave a cry of surprise as his eyes fell on its denomination.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Selecting one, he presented it to Sim, who gave a cry of surprise as his eyes fell on its denomination.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading As the others turned to follow, Sim held back, but Mr. Lockyer turned to him and beckoned for him to make one of the party.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading As the others turned to follow, Sim held back, but Mr. Lockyer turned to him and beckoned for him to make one of the party.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Selecting one, he presented it to Sim, who gave a cry of surprise as his eyes fell on its denomination.
ten 10s
From this reading “A hundred dollars!
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Oh, Mr. Lockyer, I couldn’t think of it!
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Leaving Anderson in the midst of the gang of workmen, they made their way to the office, where Mr. Lockyer, unlocking a safe, drew forth a roll of bills.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Selecting one, he presented it to Sim, who gave a cry of surprise as his eyes fell on its denomination.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Selecting one, he presented it to Sim, who gave a cry of surprise as his eyes fell on its denomination.
the act of departing
From this reading Leaving Anderson in the midst of the gang of workmen, they made their way to the office, where Mr. Lockyer, unlocking a safe, drew forth a roll of bills.
Lockyer
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From this reading As the others turned to follow, Sim held back, but Mr. Lockyer turned to him and beckoned for him to make one of the party.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Leaving Anderson in the midst of the gang of workmen, they made their way to the office, where Mr. Lockyer, unlocking a safe, drew forth a roll of bills.
engage in
From this reading As the others turned to follow, Sim held back, but Mr. Lockyer turned to him and beckoned for him to make one of the party.
the location of something surrounded by other things
From this reading Leaving Anderson in the midst of the gang of workmen, they made their way to the office, where Mr. Lockyer, unlocking a safe, drew forth a roll of bills.
a form of address for a man
From this reading As the others turned to follow, Sim held back, but Mr. Lockyer turned to him and beckoned for him to make one of the party.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading As the others turned to follow, Sim held back, but Mr. Lockyer turned to him and beckoned for him to make one of the party.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading Leaving Anderson in the midst of the gang of workmen, they made their way to the office, where Mr. Lockyer, unlocking a safe, drew forth a roll of bills.
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading Oh, Mr. Lockyer, I couldn’t think of it!
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Selecting one, he presented it to Sim, who gave a cry of surprise as his eyes fell on its denomination.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading As the others turned to follow, Sim held back, but Mr. Lockyer turned to him and beckoned for him to make one of the party.
others
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From this reading As the others turned to follow, Sim held back, but Mr. Lockyer turned to him and beckoned for him to make one of the party.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading As the others turned to follow, Sim held back, but Mr. Lockyer turned to him and beckoned for him to make one of the party.
past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Selecting one, he presented it to Sim, who gave a cry of surprise as his eyes fell on its denomination.
move by turning over or rotating
From this reading Leaving Anderson in the midst of the gang of workmen, they made their way to the office, where Mr. Lockyer, unlocking a safe, drew forth a roll of bills.
free from danger or the risk of harm
From this reading Leaving Anderson in the midst of the gang of workmen, they made their way to the office, where Mr. Lockyer, unlocking a safe, drew forth a roll of bills.
SelectingverbUS /səˈlektɪŋ/
-ing form of “select” — pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives
From this reading Selecting one, he presented it to Sim, who gave a cry of surprise as his eyes fell on its denomination.
Sim
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From this reading As the others turned to follow, Sim held back, but Mr. Lockyer turned to him and beckoned for him to make one of the party.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading Selecting one, he presented it to Sim, who gave a cry of surprise as his eyes fell on its denomination.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading As the others turned to follow, Sim held back, but Mr. Lockyer turned to him and beckoned for him to make one of the party.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Leaving Anderson in the midst of the gang of workmen, they made their way to the office, where Mr. Lockyer, unlocking a safe, drew forth a roll of bills.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Leaving Anderson in the midst of the gang of workmen, they made their way to the office, where Mr. Lockyer, unlocking a safe, drew forth a roll of bills.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading Oh, Mr. Lockyer, I couldn’t think of it!
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading As the others turned to follow, Sim held back, but Mr. Lockyer turned to him and beckoned for him to make one of the party.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading As the others turned to follow, Sim held back, but Mr. Lockyer turned to him and beckoned for him to make one of the party.
unlockingverbUS /ənˈlɑːkɪŋ/
-ing form of “unlock” — open the lock of
From this reading Leaving Anderson in the midst of the gang of workmen, they made their way to the office, where Mr. Lockyer, unlocking a safe, drew forth a roll of bills.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Leaving Anderson in the midst of the gang of workmen, they made their way to the office, where Mr. Lockyer, unlocking a safe, drew forth a roll of bills.
in or at the place that
From this reading Leaving Anderson in the midst of the gang of workmen, they made their way to the office, where Mr. Lockyer, unlocking a safe, drew forth a roll of bills.
which person or people
From this reading Selecting one, he presented it to Sim, who gave a cry of surprise as his eyes fell on its denomination.
workmennounUS /ˈwɜːrkmɪn/
plural of “workman” — an employee who performs manual or industrial labor
From this reading Leaving Anderson in the midst of the gang of workmen, they made their way to the office, where Mr. Lockyer, unlocking a safe, drew forth a roll of bills.
