used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading His pockets now contained, in place of pennies, a few banknotes and many dimes, pennies and nickels, amounting in all to thirty-six dollars.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading DICK TAKES UP HIS PEN Dick had no sooner ventured out on the street after dinner than he encountered the news of Mrs. Cantwell's meeting with her husband.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading His pockets now contained, in place of pennies, a few banknotes and many dimes, pennies and nickels, amounting in all to thirty-six dollars.
amountingverbUS /əˈmaʊntɪŋ/
-ing form of “amount” — be tantamount or equivalent to
From this reading His pockets now contained, in place of pennies, a few banknotes and many dimes, pennies and nickels, amounting in all to thirty-six dollars.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading His pockets now contained, in place of pennies, a few banknotes and many dimes, pennies and nickels, amounting in all to thirty-six dollars.
declared publicly; made widely known
From this reading "I think I can tell you a little story now, that may be worth a paragraph or two," Dick announced after he had counted out the money and had turned it over to the editor.
banknotesnounUS /ˈbæŋknoʊts/
plural of “banknote” — a piece of paper money (especially one issued by a central bank)
From this reading His pockets now contained, in place of pennies, a few banknotes and many dimes, pennies and nickels, amounting in all to thirty-six dollars.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "I think I can tell you a little story now, that may be worth a paragraph or two," Dick announced after he had counted out the money and had turned it over to the editor.
BladenounUS /bleɪd/
especially a leaf of grass or the broad portion of a leaf as distinct from the petiole
From this reading He was headed for "The Blade" office to settle with Mr. Pollock.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But Dick did not linger long to discuss the matter.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "I think I can tell you a little story now, that may be worth a paragraph or two," Dick announced after he had counted out the money and had turned it over to the editor.
Cantwell's
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From this reading DICK TAKES UP HIS PEN Dick had no sooner ventured out on the street after dinner than he encountered the news of Mrs. Cantwell's meeting with her husband.
gotten under control
From this reading His pockets now contained, in place of pennies, a few banknotes and many dimes, pennies and nickels, amounting in all to thirty-six dollars.
countedverbUS /ˈkaʊntɪd/
past form of “count” — determine the number or amount of
From this reading "I think I can tell you a little story now, that may be worth a paragraph or two," Dick announced after he had counted out the money and had turned it over to the editor.
someone who is a detective
From this reading DICK TAKES UP HIS PEN Dick had no sooner ventured out on the street after dinner than he encountered the news of Mrs. Cantwell's meeting with her husband.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading But Dick did not linger long to discuss the matter.
dimesnounUS /daɪmz/
plural of “dime” — a United States coin worth one tenth of a dollar
From this reading His pockets now contained, in place of pennies, a few banknotes and many dimes, pennies and nickels, amounting in all to thirty-six dollars.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading DICK TAKES UP HIS PEN Dick had no sooner ventured out on the street after dinner than he encountered the news of Mrs. Cantwell's meeting with her husband.
discussverbUS /dɪˈskʌs/
to consider or examine in speech or writing
From this reading But Dick did not linger long to discuss the matter.
plural of “dollar” — the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 cents
From this reading His pockets now contained, in place of pennies, a few banknotes and many dimes, pennies and nickels, amounting in all to thirty-six dollars.
editornounUS /ˈedətər/
a person responsible for the editorial aspects of publication; the person who determines the final content of a text (especially of a newspaper or magazine)
From this reading "I think I can tell you a little story now, that may be worth a paragraph or two," Dick announced after he had counted out the money and had turned it over to the editor.
encounteredverbUS /ɪnˈkaʊntərd/
past form of “encounter” — come together
From this reading DICK TAKES UP HIS PEN Dick had no sooner ventured out on the street after dinner than he encountered the news of Mrs. Cantwell's meeting with her husband.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading His pockets now contained, in place of pennies, a few banknotes and many dimes, pennies and nickels, amounting in all to thirty-six dollars.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He was headed for "The Blade" office to settle with Mr. Pollock.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading DICK TAKES UP HIS PEN Dick had no sooner ventured out on the street after dinner than he encountered the news of Mrs. Cantwell's meeting with her husband.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading DICK TAKES UP HIS PEN Dick had no sooner ventured out on the street after dinner than he encountered the news of Mrs. Cantwell's meeting with her husband.
headedadjectiveUS /ˈhedəd/
having a heading or course in a certain direction
From this reading He was headed for "The Blade" office to settle with Mr. Pollock.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading DICK TAKES UP HIS PEN Dick had no sooner ventured out on the street after dinner than he encountered the news of Mrs. Cantwell's meeting with her husband.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading DICK TAKES UP HIS PEN Dick had no sooner ventured out on the street after dinner than he encountered the news of Mrs. Cantwell's meeting with her husband.
a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading DICK TAKES UP HIS PEN Dick had no sooner ventured out on the street after dinner than he encountered the news of Mrs. Cantwell's meeting with her husband.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I think I can tell you a little story now, that may be worth a paragraph or two," Dick announced after he had counted out the money and had turned it over to the editor.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading His pockets now contained, in place of pennies, a few banknotes and many dimes, pennies and nickels, amounting in all to thirty-six dollars.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "I think I can tell you a little story now, that may be worth a paragraph or two," Dick announced after he had counted out the money and had turned it over to the editor.
lingerverbUS /ˈlɪŋɡər/
remain present although waning or gradually dying
From this reading But Dick did not linger long to discuss the matter.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading "I think I can tell you a little story now, that may be worth a paragraph or two," Dick announced after he had counted out the money and had turned it over to the editor.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading But Dick did not linger long to discuss the matter.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading His pockets now contained, in place of pennies, a few banknotes and many dimes, pennies and nickels, amounting in all to thirty-six dollars.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading But Dick did not linger long to discuss the matter.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading "I think I can tell you a little story now, that may be worth a paragraph or two," Dick announced after he had counted out the money and had turned it over to the editor.
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading DICK TAKES UP HIS PEN Dick had no sooner ventured out on the street after dinner than he encountered the news of Mrs. Cantwell's meeting with her husband.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading "I think I can tell you a little story now, that may be worth a paragraph or two," Dick announced after he had counted out the money and had turned it over to the editor.
a form of address for a man
From this reading He was headed for "The Blade" office to settle with Mr. Pollock.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading DICK TAKES UP HIS PEN Dick had no sooner ventured out on the street after dinner than he encountered the news of Mrs. Cantwell's meeting with her husband.
information about recent and important events
From this reading DICK TAKES UP HIS PEN Dick had no sooner ventured out on the street after dinner than he encountered the news of Mrs. Cantwell's meeting with her husband.
nickelsnounUS /ˈnɪkəlz/
plural of “nickel” — a hard malleable ductile silvery metallic element that is resistant to corrosion; used in alloys; occurs in pentlandite and smaltite and garnierite and millerite
From this reading His pockets now contained, in place of pennies, a few banknotes and many dimes, pennies and nickels, amounting in all to thirty-six dollars.
not any; not one
From this reading DICK TAKES UP HIS PEN Dick had no sooner ventured out on the street after dinner than he encountered the news of Mrs. Cantwell's meeting with her husband.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But Dick did not linger long to discuss the matter.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading His pockets now contained, in place of pennies, a few banknotes and many dimes, pennies and nickels, amounting in all to thirty-six dollars.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading DICK TAKES UP HIS PEN Dick had no sooner ventured out on the street after dinner than he encountered the news of Mrs. Cantwell's meeting with her husband.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading He was headed for "The Blade" office to settle with Mr. Pollock.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading DICK TAKES UP HIS PEN Dick had no sooner ventured out on the street after dinner than he encountered the news of Mrs. Cantwell's meeting with her husband.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "I think I can tell you a little story now, that may be worth a paragraph or two," Dick announced after he had counted out the money and had turned it over to the editor.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading DICK TAKES UP HIS PEN Dick had no sooner ventured out on the street after dinner than he encountered the news of Mrs. Cantwell's meeting with her husband.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading "I think I can tell you a little story now, that may be worth a paragraph or two," Dick announced after he had counted out the money and had turned it over to the editor.
paragraphnounUS /ˈpærəɡræf/
one of several distinct subdivisions of a text intended to separate ideas; the beginning is usually marked by a new indented line
From this reading "I think I can tell you a little story now, that may be worth a paragraph or two," Dick announced after he had counted out the money and had turned it over to the editor.
a writing implement with a point from which ink flows
From this reading DICK TAKES UP HIS PEN Dick had no sooner ventured out on the street after dinner than he encountered the news of Mrs. Cantwell's meeting with her husband.
penniesnounUS /ˈpeniz/
plural of “penny” — a fractional monetary unit of Ireland and the United Kingdom; equal to one hundredth of a pound
From this reading His pockets now contained, in place of pennies, a few banknotes and many dimes, pennies and nickels, amounting in all to thirty-six dollars.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading His pockets now contained, in place of pennies, a few banknotes and many dimes, pennies and nickels, amounting in all to thirty-six dollars.
plural of “pocket” — a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles
From this reading His pockets now contained, in place of pennies, a few banknotes and many dimes, pennies and nickels, amounting in all to thirty-six dollars.
PollocknounUS /ˈpɑːlək/
United States artist famous for painting with a drip technique; a leader of abstract expressionism in America (1912-1956)
From this reading He was headed for "The Blade" office to settle with Mr. Pollock.
settle into a position, usually on a surface or ground
From this reading He was headed for "The Blade" office to settle with Mr. Pollock.
comparatives of “soon” or “early”
From this reading DICK TAKES UP HIS PEN Dick had no sooner ventured out on the street after dinner than he encountered the news of Mrs. Cantwell's meeting with her husband.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading "I think I can tell you a little story now, that may be worth a paragraph or two," Dick announced after he had counted out the money and had turned it over to the editor.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading DICK TAKES UP HIS PEN Dick had no sooner ventured out on the street after dinner than he encountered the news of Mrs. Cantwell's meeting with her husband.
plural of “take” — the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property
From this reading DICK TAKES UP HIS PEN Dick had no sooner ventured out on the street after dinner than he encountered the news of Mrs. Cantwell's meeting with her husband.
express in words
From this reading "I think I can tell you a little story now, that may be worth a paragraph or two," Dick announced after he had counted out the money and had turned it over to the editor.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading DICK TAKES UP HIS PEN Dick had no sooner ventured out on the street after dinner than he encountered the news of Mrs. Cantwell's meeting with her husband.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "I think I can tell you a little story now, that may be worth a paragraph or two," Dick announced after he had counted out the money and had turned it over to the editor.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading DICK TAKES UP HIS PEN Dick had no sooner ventured out on the street after dinner than he encountered the news of Mrs. Cantwell's meeting with her husband.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "I think I can tell you a little story now, that may be worth a paragraph or two," Dick announced after he had counted out the money and had turned it over to the editor.
thirty-sixadjective
being six more than thirty
From this reading His pockets now contained, in place of pennies, a few banknotes and many dimes, pennies and nickels, amounting in all to thirty-six dollars.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading But Dick did not linger long to discuss the matter.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading "I think I can tell you a little story now, that may be worth a paragraph or two," Dick announced after he had counted out the money and had turned it over to the editor.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading "I think I can tell you a little story now, that may be worth a paragraph or two," Dick announced after he had counted out the money and had turned it over to the editor.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading DICK TAKES UP HIS PEN Dick had no sooner ventured out on the street after dinner than he encountered the news of Mrs. Cantwell's meeting with her husband.
past form of “venture” — proceed somewhere despite the risk of possible dangers
From this reading DICK TAKES UP HIS PEN Dick had no sooner ventured out on the street after dinner than he encountered the news of Mrs. Cantwell's meeting with her husband.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was headed for "The Blade" office to settle with Mr. Pollock.
in the company of; together with
From this reading DICK TAKES UP HIS PEN Dick had no sooner ventured out on the street after dinner than he encountered the news of Mrs. Cantwell's meeting with her husband.
an indefinite quantity of something having a specified value
From this reading "I think I can tell you a little story now, that may be worth a paragraph or two," Dick announced after he had counted out the money and had turned it over to the editor.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I think I can tell you a little story now, that may be worth a paragraph or two," Dick announced after he had counted out the money and had turned it over to the editor.
