used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A man, living in the State of Arkansas, was in the habit of spending his evenings at a tavern, where he often became so drunk that he could scarcely reach home.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading At last, he staggered into an empty wagon-shed and fell on the ground.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading At last, he staggered into an empty wagon-shed and fell on the ground.
ArkansasnounUS /ˈɑːrkənsɑː/
a state in south central United States; one of the Confederate states during the American Civil War
From this reading A man, living in the State of Arkansas, was in the habit of spending his evenings at a tavern, where he often became so drunk that he could scarcely reach home.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A man, living in the State of Arkansas, was in the habit of spending his evenings at a tavern, where he often became so drunk that he could scarcely reach home.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading A man, living in the State of Arkansas, was in the habit of spending his evenings at a tavern, where he often became so drunk that he could scarcely reach home.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading One night he stayed later than usual, so that when he left the tavern, honest people had long been in bed.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading One night he stayed later than usual, so that when he left the tavern, honest people had long been in bed.
bewilderedadjectiveUS /bɪˈwɪldərd/
perplexed by many conflicting situations or statements; filled with bewilderment
From this reading The liquor he had taken so bewildered his senses that he knew not where he was going.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading A man, living in the State of Arkansas, was in the habit of spending his evenings at a tavern, where he often became so drunk that he could scarcely reach home.
stupefied or excited by a chemical substance (especially alcohol)
From this reading A man, living in the State of Arkansas, was in the habit of spending his evenings at a tavern, where he often became so drunk that he could scarcely reach home.
DRUNKARDnounUS /ˈdrʌŋkərd/
a chronic drinker
From this reading THE DRUNKARD.
make void or empty of contents
From this reading At last, he staggered into an empty wagon-shed and fell on the ground.
eveningsnounUS /ˈiːvnɪŋz/
plural of “evening” — the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading A man, living in the State of Arkansas, was in the habit of spending his evenings at a tavern, where he often became so drunk that he could scarcely reach home.
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading At last, he staggered into an empty wagon-shed and fell on the ground.
the act of departing
From this reading The liquor he had taken so bewildered his senses that he knew not where he was going.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading At last, he staggered into an empty wagon-shed and fell on the ground.
an established custom
From this reading A man, living in the State of Arkansas, was in the habit of spending his evenings at a tavern, where he often became so drunk that he could scarcely reach home.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading One night he stayed later than usual, so that when he left the tavern, honest people had long been in bed.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A man, living in the State of Arkansas, was in the habit of spending his evenings at a tavern, where he often became so drunk that he could scarcely reach home.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A man, living in the State of Arkansas, was in the habit of spending his evenings at a tavern, where he often became so drunk that he could scarcely reach home.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading A man, living in the State of Arkansas, was in the habit of spending his evenings at a tavern, where he often became so drunk that he could scarcely reach home.
not disposed to cheat or defraud; not deceptive or fraudulent
From this reading One night he stayed later than usual, so that when he left the tavern, honest people had long been in bed.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A man, living in the State of Arkansas, was in the habit of spending his evenings at a tavern, where he often became so drunk that he could scarcely reach home.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading At last, he staggered into an empty wagon-shed and fell on the ground.
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 The liquor he had taken so bewildered his senses that he knew not where he was going.
immediately past
From this reading At last, he staggered into an empty wagon-shed and fell on the ground.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading One night he stayed later than usual, so that when he left the tavern, honest people had long been in bed.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading One night he stayed later than usual, so that when he left the tavern, honest people had long been in bed.
liquornounUS /ˈlɪkər/
an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
From this reading The liquor he had taken so bewildered his senses that he knew not where he was going.
the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
From this reading A man, living in the State of Arkansas, was in the habit of spending his evenings at a tavern, where he often became so drunk that he could scarcely reach home.
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 One night he stayed later than usual, so that when he left the tavern, honest people had long been in bed.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading A man, living in the State of Arkansas, was in the habit of spending his evenings at a tavern, where he often became so drunk that he could scarcely reach home.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading One night he stayed later than usual, so that when he left the tavern, honest people had long been in bed.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The liquor he had taken so bewildered his senses that he knew not where he was going.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A man, living in the State of Arkansas, was in the habit of spending his evenings at a tavern, where he often became so drunk that he could scarcely reach home.
many times at short intervals
From this reading A man, living in the State of Arkansas, was in the habit of spending his evenings at a tavern, where he often became so drunk that he could scarcely reach home.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading At last, he staggered into an empty wagon-shed and fell on the ground.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One night he stayed later than usual, so that when he left the tavern, honest people had long been in bed.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading One night he stayed later than usual, so that when he left the tavern, honest people had long been in bed.
reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading A man, living in the State of Arkansas, was in the habit of spending his evenings at a tavern, where he often became so drunk that he could scarcely reach home.
only a very short time before
From this reading A man, living in the State of Arkansas, was in the habit of spending his evenings at a tavern, where he often became so drunk that he could scarcely reach home.
plural of “sens” — street names for marijuana
From this reading The liquor he had taken so bewildered his senses that he knew not where he was going.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading A man, living in the State of Arkansas, was in the habit of spending his evenings at a tavern, where he often became so drunk that he could scarcely reach home.
spendingnounUS /ˈspendɪŋ/
the act of spending or disbursing money
From this reading A man, living in the State of Arkansas, was in the habit of spending his evenings at a tavern, where he often became so drunk that he could scarcely reach home.
staggeredverbUS /ˈstæɡərd/
past form of “stagger” — walk as if unable to control one's movements
From this reading At last, he staggered into an empty wagon-shed and fell on the ground.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading A man, living in the State of Arkansas, was in the habit of spending his evenings at a tavern, where he often became so drunk that he could scarcely reach home.
past form of “stay” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading One night he stayed later than usual, so that when he left the tavern, honest people had long been in bed.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading The liquor he had taken so bewildered his senses that he knew not where he was going.
tavernnounUS /ˈtævərn/
a building with a bar that is licensed to sell alcoholic drinks
From this reading A man, living in the State of Arkansas, was in the habit of spending his evenings at a tavern, where he often became so drunk that he could scarcely reach home.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading One night he stayed later than usual, so that when he left the tavern, honest people had long been in bed.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A man, living in the State of Arkansas, was in the habit of spending his evenings at a tavern, where he often became so drunk that he could scarcely reach home.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE DRUNKARD.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading One night he stayed later than usual, so that when he left the tavern, honest people had long been in bed.
wagon-shed
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From this reading At last, he staggered into an empty wagon-shed and fell on the ground.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A man, living in the State of Arkansas, was in the habit of spending his evenings at a tavern, where he often became so drunk that he could scarcely reach home.
at the time that
From this reading One night he stayed later than usual, so that when he left the tavern, honest people had long been in bed.
in or at the place that
From this reading A man, living in the State of Arkansas, was in the habit of spending his evenings at a tavern, where he often became so drunk that he could scarcely reach home.
