used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The small man struck a match and, using the wide-mouthed metal cuspidor for an ash-pan, lighted the letters one at a time as they were given to him.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The small man struck a match and, using the wide-mouthed metal cuspidor for an ash-pan, lighted the letters one at a time as they were given to him.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The small man struck a match and, using the wide-mouthed metal cuspidor for an ash-pan, lighted the letters one at a time as they were given to him.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading "Any other orders?" he asked.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading You are reasonably sure that you haven't been recognized here by any of our local people?"
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The small man struck a match and, using the wide-mouthed metal cuspidor for an ash-pan, lighted the letters one at a time as they were given to him.
ash-pannoun
a receptacle fitted beneath the grate in which ashes collect and are removed
From this reading The small man struck a match and, using the wide-mouthed metal cuspidor for an ash-pan, lighted the letters one at a time as they were given to him.
ashesnounUS /ˈæʃ.ɪz/
The powdery residue left after the burning of a substance.
From this reading When the cinder skeleton of the final sheet had been crushed into ashes, he rose from his knees and reached for his hat.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "Any other orders?" he asked.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The small man struck a match and, using the wide-mouthed metal cuspidor for an ash-pan, lighted the letters one at a time as they were given to him.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading When the cinder skeleton of the final sheet had been crushed into ashes, he rose from his knees and reached for his hat.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading You are reasonably sure that you haven't been recognized here by any of our local people?"
cindernounUS /ˈsɪndər/
a fragment of incombustible matter left after a wood or coal or charcoal fire
From this reading When the cinder skeleton of the final sheet had been crushed into ashes, he rose from his knees and reached for his hat.
crushedadjectiveUS /krʌʃt/
treated so as to have a permanently wrinkled appearance
From this reading When the cinder skeleton of the final sheet had been crushed into ashes, he rose from his knees and reached for his hat.
cuspidornoun
a receptacle for spit (usually in a public place)
From this reading The small man struck a match and, using the wide-mouthed metal cuspidor for an ash-pan, lighted the letters one at a time as they were given to him.
finaladjectiveUS /ˈfaɪnəl/
occurring at or forming an end or termination
From this reading When the cinder skeleton of the final sheet had been crushed into ashes, he rose from his knees and reached for his hat.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The small man struck a match and, using the wide-mouthed metal cuspidor for an ash-pan, lighted the letters one at a time as they were given to him.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading When the cinder skeleton of the final sheet had been crushed into ashes, he rose from his knees and reached for his hat.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading The small man struck a match and, using the wide-mouthed metal cuspidor for an ash-pan, lighted the letters one at a time as they were given to him.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading When the cinder skeleton of the final sheet had been crushed into ashes, he rose from his knees and reached for his hat.
headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim
From this reading When the cinder skeleton of the final sheet had been crushed into ashes, he rose from his knees and reached for his hat.
haven't
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From this reading You are reasonably sure that you haven't been recognized here by any of our local people?"
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When the cinder skeleton of the final sheet had been crushed into ashes, he rose from his knees and reached for his hat.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading You are reasonably sure that you haven't been recognized here by any of our local people?"
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The small man struck a match and, using the wide-mouthed metal cuspidor for an ash-pan, lighted the letters one at a time as they were given to him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading When the cinder skeleton of the final sheet had been crushed into ashes, he rose from his knees and reached for his hat.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading When the cinder skeleton of the final sheet had been crushed into ashes, he rose from his knees and reached for his hat.
plural of “knee” — hinge joint in the human leg connecting the tibia and fibula with the femur and protected in front by the patella
From this reading When the cinder skeleton of the final sheet had been crushed into ashes, he rose from his knees and reached for his hat.
the literary culture
From this reading The small man struck a match and, using the wide-mouthed metal cuspidor for an ash-pan, lighted the letters one at a time as they were given to him.
set afire or burning
From this reading The small man struck a match and, using the wide-mouthed metal cuspidor for an ash-pan, lighted the letters one at a time as they were given to him.
localadjectiveUS /ˈloʊkəl/
relating to or applicable to or concerned with the administration of a city or town or district rather than a larger area
From this reading You are reasonably sure that you haven't been recognized here by any of our local people?"
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The small man struck a match and, using the wide-mouthed metal cuspidor for an ash-pan, lighted the letters one at a time as they were given to him.
be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics
From this reading The small man struck a match and, using the wide-mouthed metal cuspidor for an ash-pan, lighted the letters one at a time as they were given to him.
metalnounUS /ˈmetəl/
any of several chemical elements that are usually shiny solids that conduct heat or electricity and can be formed into sheets etc.
From this reading The small man struck a match and, using the wide-mouthed metal cuspidor for an ash-pan, lighted the letters one at a time as they were given to him.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading "No; nothing more.
not any; not one
From this reading "No; nothing more.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading "No; nothing more.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading When the cinder skeleton of the final sheet had been crushed into ashes, he rose from his knees and reached for his hat.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The small man struck a match and, using the wide-mouthed metal cuspidor for an ash-pan, lighted the letters one at a time as they were given to him.
plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading "Any other orders?" he asked.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading "Any other orders?" he asked.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading You are reasonably sure that you haven't been recognized here by any of our local people?"
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading You are reasonably sure that you haven't been recognized here by any of our local people?"
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading When the cinder skeleton of the final sheet had been crushed into ashes, he rose from his knees and reached for his hat.
reasonablyadverbUS /ˈriːzənəbli/
to certain extent or degree
From this reading You are reasonably sure that you haven't been recognized here by any of our local people?"
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading You are reasonably sure that you haven't been recognized here by any of our local people?"
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading When the cinder skeleton of the final sheet had been crushed into ashes, he rose from his knees and reached for his hat.
any broad thin expanse or surface
From this reading When the cinder skeleton of the final sheet had been crushed into ashes, he rose from his knees and reached for his hat.
skeletonnounUS /ˈskelətən/
something reduced to its minimal form
From this reading When the cinder skeleton of the final sheet had been crushed into ashes, he rose from his knees and reached for his hat.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The small man struck a match and, using the wide-mouthed metal cuspidor for an ash-pan, lighted the letters one at a time as they were given to him.
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading The small man struck a match and, using the wide-mouthed metal cuspidor for an ash-pan, lighted the letters one at a time as they were given to him.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading You are reasonably sure that you haven't been recognized here by any of our local people?"
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading You are reasonably sure that you haven't been recognized here by any of our local people?"
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The small man struck a match and, using the wide-mouthed metal cuspidor for an ash-pan, lighted the letters one at a time as they were given to him.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The small man struck a match and, using the wide-mouthed metal cuspidor for an ash-pan, lighted the letters one at a time as they were given to him.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The small man struck a match and, using the wide-mouthed metal cuspidor for an ash-pan, lighted the letters one at a time as they were given to him.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The small man struck a match and, using the wide-mouthed metal cuspidor for an ash-pan, lighted the letters one at a time as they were given to him.
usingnounUS /ˈjuːzɪŋ/
an act that exploits or victimizes someone (treats them unfairly)
From this reading The small man struck a match and, using the wide-mouthed metal cuspidor for an ash-pan, lighted the letters one at a time as they were given to him.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The small man struck a match and, using the wide-mouthed metal cuspidor for an ash-pan, lighted the letters one at a time as they were given to him.
at the time that
From this reading When the cinder skeleton of the final sheet had been crushed into ashes, he rose from his knees and reached for his hat.
wide-mouthed
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From this reading The small man struck a match and, using the wide-mouthed metal cuspidor for an ash-pan, lighted the letters one at a time as they were given to him.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading You are reasonably sure that you haven't been recognized here by any of our local people?"
