used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A few old letters, an invitation or two, some receipts and a couple of blank income-tax return forms were all that my first search revealed.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading It was a tiny account book; I found it in a little hollow under the blotter.
a person or thing that is a resource that helps make something easier or possible to do
From this reading I studied it for a moment there in the silence, by the aid of my little torch, and presently received a shock.
(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 A few old letters, an invitation or two, some receipts and a couple of blank income-tax return forms were all that my first search revealed.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading A few old letters, an invitation or two, some receipts and a couple of blank income-tax return forms were all that my first search revealed.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A few old letters, an invitation or two, some receipts and a couple of blank income-tax return forms were all that my first search revealed.
any thing at all
From this reading But having come there with so much difficulty, I was determined to find it, if there were anything to be found, and going through the desk more carefully a second time disclosed something that might be more valuable.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading But having come there with so much difficulty, I was determined to find it, if there were anything to be found, and going through the desk more carefully a second time disclosed something that might be more valuable.
blankadjectiveUS /blæŋk/
(of a surface) not written or printed on
From this reading A few old letters, an invitation or two, some receipts and a couple of blank income-tax return forms were all that my first search revealed.
blotternounUS /ˈblɑːtər/
absorbent paper used to dry ink
From this reading It was a tiny account book; I found it in a little hollow under the blotter.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading It was a tiny account book; I found it in a little hollow under the blotter.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But having come there with so much difficulty, I was determined to find it, if there were anything to be found, and going through the desk more carefully a second time disclosed something that might be more valuable.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading I studied it for a moment there in the silence, by the aid of my little torch, and presently received a shock.
taking care or paying attention
From this reading But having come there with so much difficulty, I was determined to find it, if there were anything to be found, and going through the desk more carefully a second time disclosed something that might be more valuable.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading But having come there with so much difficulty, I was determined to find it, if there were anything to be found, and going through the desk more carefully a second time disclosed something that might be more valuable.
a pair who associate with one another
From this reading A few old letters, an invitation or two, some receipts and a couple of blank income-tax return forms were all that my first search revealed.
a piece of furniture with a writing surface and usually drawers or other compartments
From this reading The First Skirmish To my disappointment, there was very little in the desk.
characterized by great determination
From this reading But having come there with so much difficulty, I was determined to find it, if there were anything to be found, and going through the desk more carefully a second time disclosed something that might be more valuable.
an effort that is inconvenient
From this reading But having come there with so much difficulty, I was determined to find it, if there were anything to be found, and going through the desk more carefully a second time disclosed something that might be more valuable.
a feeling of dissatisfaction that results when your expectations are not realized
From this reading The First Skirmish To my disappointment, there was very little in the desk.
disclosedadjectiveUS /dɪˈskloʊzd/
made known (especially something secret or concealed)
From this reading But having come there with so much difficulty, I was determined to find it, if there were anything to be found, and going through the desk more carefully a second time disclosed something that might be more valuable.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading A few old letters, an invitation or two, some receipts and a couple of blank income-tax return forms were all that my first search revealed.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading But having come there with so much difficulty, I was determined to find it, if there were anything to be found, and going through the desk more carefully a second time disclosed something that might be more valuable.
FirstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The First Skirmish To my disappointment, there was very little in the desk.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I studied it for a moment there in the silence, by the aid of my little torch, and presently received a shock.
plural of “form” — the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading A few old letters, an invitation or two, some receipts and a couple of blank income-tax return forms were all that my first search revealed.
set up or found
From this reading But having come there with so much difficulty, I was determined to find it, if there were anything to be found, and going through the desk more carefully a second time disclosed something that might be more valuable.
the act of departing
From this reading But having come there with so much difficulty, I was determined to find it, if there were anything to be found, and going through the desk more carefully a second time disclosed something that might be more valuable.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading But having come there with so much difficulty, I was determined to find it, if there were anything to be found, and going through the desk more carefully a second time disclosed something that might be more valuable.
not solid; having a space or gap or cavity
From this reading It was a tiny account book; I found it in a little hollow under the blotter.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading But having come there with so much difficulty, I was determined to find it, if there were anything to be found, and going through the desk more carefully a second time disclosed something that might be more valuable.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading But having come there with so much difficulty, I was determined to find it, if there were anything to be found, and going through the desk more carefully a second time disclosed something that might be more valuable.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The First Skirmish To my disappointment, there was very little in the desk.
income-tax
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From this reading A few old letters, an invitation or two, some receipts and a couple of blank income-tax return forms were all that my first search revealed.
a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something
From this reading A few old letters, an invitation or two, some receipts and a couple of blank income-tax return forms were all that my first search revealed.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading But having come there with so much difficulty, I was determined to find it, if there were anything to be found, and going through the desk more carefully a second time disclosed something that might be more valuable.
the literary culture
From this reading A few old letters, an invitation or two, some receipts and a couple of blank income-tax return forms were all that my first search revealed.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The First Skirmish To my disappointment, there was very little in the desk.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading But having come there with so much difficulty, I was determined to find it, if there were anything to be found, and going through the desk more carefully a second time disclosed something that might be more valuable.
a particular point in time
From this reading I studied it for a moment there in the silence, by the aid of my little torch, and presently received a shock.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading But having come there with so much difficulty, I was determined to find it, if there were anything to be found, and going through the desk more carefully a second time disclosed something that might be more valuable.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading But having come there with so much difficulty, I was determined to find it, if there were anything to be found, and going through the desk more carefully a second time disclosed something that might be more valuable.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading The First Skirmish To my disappointment, there was very little in the desk.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A few old letters, an invitation or two, some receipts and a couple of blank income-tax return forms were all that my first search revealed.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading A few old letters, an invitation or two, some receipts and a couple of blank income-tax return forms were all that my first search revealed.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading A few old letters, an invitation or two, some receipts and a couple of blank income-tax return forms were all that my first search revealed.
in the near future
From this reading I studied it for a moment there in the silence, by the aid of my little torch, and presently received a shock.
receiptsnounUS /rɪˈsiːts/
the entire amount of income before any deductions are made
From this reading A few old letters, an invitation or two, some receipts and a couple of blank income-tax return forms were all that my first search revealed.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading I studied it for a moment there in the silence, by the aid of my little torch, and presently received a shock.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading A few old letters, an invitation or two, some receipts and a couple of blank income-tax return forms were all that my first search revealed.
past form of “reveal” — make visible
From this reading A few old letters, an invitation or two, some receipts and a couple of blank income-tax return forms were all that my first search revealed.
try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of
From this reading A few old letters, an invitation or two, some receipts and a couple of blank income-tax return forms were all that my first search revealed.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading But having come there with so much difficulty, I was determined to find it, if there were anything to be found, and going through the desk more carefully a second time disclosed something that might be more valuable.
the feeling of distress and disbelief that you have when something bad happens accidentally
From this reading I studied it for a moment there in the silence, by the aid of my little torch, and presently received a shock.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading I studied it for a moment there in the silence, by the aid of my little torch, and presently received a shock.
SkirmishnounUS /ˈskɜːrmɪʃ/
a minor short-term fight
From this reading The First Skirmish To my disappointment, there was very little in the desk.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading But having come there with so much difficulty, I was determined to find it, if there were anything to be found, and going through the desk more carefully a second time disclosed something that might be more valuable.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading A few old letters, an invitation or two, some receipts and a couple of blank income-tax return forms were all that my first search revealed.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading But having come there with so much difficulty, I was determined to find it, if there were anything to be found, and going through the desk more carefully a second time disclosed something that might be more valuable.
produced or marked by conscious design or premeditation
From this reading I studied it for a moment there in the silence, by the aid of my little torch, and presently received a shock.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A few old letters, an invitation or two, some receipts and a couple of blank income-tax return forms were all that my first search revealed.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The First Skirmish To my disappointment, there was very little in the desk.
in or at that place or location
From this reading The First Skirmish To my disappointment, there was very little in the desk.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading But having come there with so much difficulty, I was determined to find it, if there were anything to be found, and going through the desk more carefully a second time disclosed something that might be more valuable.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading But having come there with so much difficulty, I was determined to find it, if there were anything to be found, and going through the desk more carefully a second time disclosed something that might be more valuable.
very small
From this reading It was a tiny account book; I found it in a little hollow under the blotter.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The First Skirmish To my disappointment, there was very little in the desk.
torchnounUS /tɔːrtʃ/
a light usually carried in the hand; consists of some flammable substance
From this reading I studied it for a moment there in the silence, by the aid of my little torch, and presently received a shock.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading A few old letters, an invitation or two, some receipts and a couple of blank income-tax return forms were all that my first search revealed.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading It was a tiny account book; I found it in a little hollow under the blotter.
having great material or monetary value especially for use or exchange
From this reading But having come there with so much difficulty, I was determined to find it, if there were anything to be found, and going through the desk more carefully a second time disclosed something that might be more valuable.
precisely as stated
From this reading The First Skirmish To my disappointment, there was very little in the desk.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The First Skirmish To my disappointment, there was very little in the desk.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading A few old letters, an invitation or two, some receipts and a couple of blank income-tax return forms were all that my first search revealed.
in the company of; together with
From this reading But having come there with so much difficulty, I was determined to find it, if there were anything to be found, and going through the desk more carefully a second time disclosed something that might be more valuable.
