used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading STORMONT DISOWNS A DEBT The general store was empty, and Drummond, leaning on the counter, frowned as he glanced at the clock.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading It was a few minutes after the time for closing and he had been busily occupied all day.
(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 It was a few minutes after the time for closing and he had been busily occupied all day.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Besides, he had an engagement at the pool-room and thought he would be late.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading STORMONT DISOWNS A DEBT The general store was empty, and Drummond, leaning on the counter, frowned as he glanced at the clock.
annoyingadjectiveUS /əˈnɔɪɪŋ/
causing irritation or annoyance
From this reading This was annoying, because Drummond needed the money, but he had other grounds for feeling dissatisfied.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading STORMONT DISOWNS A DEBT The general store was empty, and Drummond, leaning on the counter, frowned as he glanced at the clock.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading STORMONT DISOWNS A DEBT The general store was empty, and Drummond, leaning on the counter, frowned as he glanced at the clock.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Besides, he had an engagement at the pool-room and thought he would be late.
come out better in a competition, race, or conflict
From this reading If so, a man whom he knew he could beat would probably begin a game with somebody else, and he would miss an opportunity of winning two or three dollars.
for the reason that
From this reading This was annoying, because Drummond needed the money, but he had other grounds for feeling dissatisfied.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It was a few minutes after the time for closing and he had been busily occupied all day.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading If so, a man whom he knew he could beat would probably begin a game with somebody else, and he would miss an opportunity of winning two or three dollars.
in addition to; as well as
From this reading Besides, he had an engagement at the pool-room and thought he would be late.
busilyadverbUS /ˈbɪzəli/
in a busy manner
From this reading It was a few minutes after the time for closing and he had been busily occupied all day.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading This was annoying, because Drummond needed the money, but he had other grounds for feeling dissatisfied.
a timepiece that shows the time of day
From this reading STORMONT DISOWNS A DEBT The general store was empty, and Drummond, leaning on the counter, frowned as he glanced at the clock.
closingnounUS /ˈkloʊzɪŋ/
the act of closing something
From this reading It was a few minutes after the time for closing and he had been busily occupied all day.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading If so, a man whom he knew he could beat would probably begin a game with somebody else, and he would miss an opportunity of winning two or three dollars.
counternounUS /ˈkaʊntər/
table consisting of a horizontal surface over which business is transacted
From this reading STORMONT DISOWNS A DEBT The general store was empty, and Drummond, leaning on the counter, frowned as he glanced at the clock.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading It was a few minutes after the time for closing and he had been busily occupied all day.
DEBTnounUS /det/
the state of owing something (especially money)
From this reading STORMONT DISOWNS A DEBT The general store was empty, and Drummond, leaning on the counter, frowned as he glanced at the clock.
DISOWNS
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From this reading STORMONT DISOWNS A DEBT The general store was empty, and Drummond, leaning on the counter, frowned as he glanced at the clock.
dissatisfiedadjectiveUS /dɪˈsætəsfaɪd/
in a state of sulky dissatisfaction
From this reading This was annoying, because Drummond needed the money, but he had other grounds for feeling dissatisfied.
plural of “dollar” — the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 cents
From this reading If so, a man whom he knew he could beat would probably begin a game with somebody else, and he would miss an opportunity of winning two or three dollars.
Drummond
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From this reading STORMONT DISOWNS A DEBT The general store was empty, and Drummond, leaning on the counter, frowned as he glanced at the clock.
else
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From this reading If so, a man whom he knew he could beat would probably begin a game with somebody else, and he would miss an opportunity of winning two or three dollars.
make void or empty of contents
From this reading STORMONT DISOWNS A DEBT The general store was empty, and Drummond, leaning on the counter, frowned as he glanced at the clock.
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading Besides, he had an engagement at the pool-room and thought he would be late.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading This was annoying, because Drummond needed the money, but he had other grounds for feeling dissatisfied.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading It was a few minutes after the time for closing and he had been busily occupied all day.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was a few minutes after the time for closing and he had been busily occupied all day.
frownedverbUS /fraʊnd/
past form of “frown” — look angry or sullen, wrinkle one's forehead, as if to signal disapproval
From this reading STORMONT DISOWNS A DEBT The general store was empty, and Drummond, leaning on the counter, frowned as he glanced at the clock.
a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading If so, a man whom he knew he could beat would probably begin a game with somebody else, and he would miss an opportunity of winning two or three dollars.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading STORMONT DISOWNS A DEBT The general store was empty, and Drummond, leaning on the counter, frowned as he glanced at the clock.
past form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading STORMONT DISOWNS A DEBT The general store was empty, and Drummond, leaning on the counter, frowned as he glanced at the clock.
groundsnounUS /ɡraʊndz/
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading This was annoying, because Drummond needed the money, but he had other grounds for feeling dissatisfied.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was a few minutes after the time for closing and he had been busily occupied all day.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading STORMONT DISOWNS A DEBT The general store was empty, and Drummond, leaning on the counter, frowned as he glanced at the clock.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If so, a man whom he knew he could beat would probably begin a game with somebody else, and he would miss an opportunity of winning two or three dollars.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was a few minutes after the time for closing and he had been busily occupied all day.
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 If so, a man whom he knew he could beat would probably begin a game with somebody else, and he would miss an opportunity of winning two or three dollars.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading Besides, he had an engagement at the pool-room and thought he would be late.
departing or being caused to depart from the true vertical or horizontal
From this reading STORMONT DISOWNS A DEBT The general store was empty, and Drummond, leaning on the counter, frowned as he glanced at the clock.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading If so, a man whom he knew he could beat would probably begin a game with somebody else, and he would miss an opportunity of winning two or three dollars.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading It was a few minutes after the time for closing and he had been busily occupied all day.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading If so, a man whom he knew he could beat would probably begin a game with somebody else, and he would miss an opportunity of winning two or three dollars.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading This was annoying, because Drummond needed the money, but he had other grounds for feeling dissatisfied.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading This was annoying, because Drummond needed the money, but he had other grounds for feeling dissatisfied.
held or filled or in use
From this reading It was a few minutes after the time for closing and he had been busily occupied all day.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading If so, a man whom he knew he could beat would probably begin a game with somebody else, and he would miss an opportunity of winning two or three dollars.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading STORMONT DISOWNS A DEBT The general store was empty, and Drummond, leaning on the counter, frowned as he glanced at the clock.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading If so, a man whom he knew he could beat would probably begin a game with somebody else, and he would miss an opportunity of winning two or three dollars.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading If so, a man whom he knew he could beat would probably begin a game with somebody else, and he would miss an opportunity of winning two or three dollars.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading This was annoying, because Drummond needed the money, but he had other grounds for feeling dissatisfied.
pool-room
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From this reading Besides, he had an engagement at the pool-room and thought he would be late.
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading If so, a man whom he knew he could beat would probably begin a game with somebody else, and he would miss an opportunity of winning two or three dollars.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading If so, a man whom he knew he could beat would probably begin a game with somebody else, and he would miss an opportunity of winning two or three dollars.
a person, without saying who
From this reading If so, a man whom he knew he could beat would probably begin a game with somebody else, and he would miss an opportunity of winning two or three dollars.
a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services
From this reading STORMONT DISOWNS A DEBT The general store was empty, and Drummond, leaning on the counter, frowned as he glanced at the clock.
STORMONT
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From this reading STORMONT DISOWNS A DEBT The general store was empty, and Drummond, leaning on the counter, frowned as he glanced at the clock.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading STORMONT DISOWNS A DEBT The general store was empty, and Drummond, leaning on the counter, frowned as he glanced at the clock.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This was annoying, because Drummond needed the money, but he had other grounds for feeling dissatisfied.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Besides, he had an engagement at the pool-room and thought he would be late.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading If so, a man whom he knew he could beat would probably begin a game with somebody else, and he would miss an opportunity of winning two or three dollars.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading It was a few minutes after the time for closing and he had been busily occupied all day.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading If so, a man whom he knew he could beat would probably begin a game with somebody else, and he would miss an opportunity of winning two or three dollars.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading STORMONT DISOWNS A DEBT The general store was empty, and Drummond, leaning on the counter, frowned as he glanced at the clock.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading If so, a man whom he knew he could beat would probably begin a game with somebody else, and he would miss an opportunity of winning two or three dollars.
winningadjectiveUS /ˈwɪnɪŋ/
having won
From this reading If so, a man whom he knew he could beat would probably begin a game with somebody else, and he would miss an opportunity of winning two or three dollars.
in the company of; together with
From this reading If so, a man whom he knew he could beat would probably begin a game with somebody else, and he would miss an opportunity of winning two or three dollars.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Besides, he had an engagement at the pool-room and thought he would be late.
