used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading For a moment, indeed, as he bought her hats and blouses she glowed with unaffected gratitude, and he tasted with her the joy of headstrong acquisition.
acquisitionnounUS /ˌækwəˈzɪʃən/
the act of contracting or assuming or acquiring possession of something
From this reading For a moment, indeed, as he bought her hats and blouses she glowed with unaffected gratitude, and he tasted with her the joy of headstrong acquisition.
AdanounUS /ˈeɪdə/
an enzyme found in mammals that can catalyze the deamination of adenosine into inosine and ammonia
From this reading He meant to astonish Ada, and succeeded, but the surprise he sprang did not work quite as he anticipated.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Sam had given Gatenby his cheque and was therefore not in debt to him, but he proceeded to spend the five pounds as recklessly as if it had been borrowed money.
anticipatedadjectiveUS /ænˈtɪsəpeɪtɪd/
expected hopefully
From this reading He meant to astonish Ada, and succeeded, but the surprise he sprang did not work quite as he anticipated.
appealsnounUS /əˈpiːlz/
plural of “appeal” — earnest or urgent request
From this reading |DEBT appeals to some people.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They feel that when they are in debt they have had more out of life than life owes to them.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Sam had given Gatenby his cheque and was therefore not in debt to him, but he proceeded to spend the five pounds as recklessly as if it had been borrowed money.
astonishverbUS /əˈstɑːnɪʃ/
affect with wonder
From this reading He meant to astonish Ada, and succeeded, but the surprise he sprang did not work quite as he anticipated.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Sam had given Gatenby his cheque and was therefore not in debt to him, but he proceeded to spend the five pounds as recklessly as if it had been borrowed money.
blousesnounUS /ˈblaʊsəz/
plural of “blouse” — a top worn by women
From this reading For a moment, indeed, as he bought her hats and blouses she glowed with unaffected gratitude, and he tasted with her the joy of headstrong acquisition.
borrowedverbUS /ˈbɑːroʊd/
past form of “borrow” — get temporarily
From this reading Sam had given Gatenby his cheque and was therefore not in debt to him, but he proceeded to spend the five pounds as recklessly as if it had been borrowed money.
inflected form of “buy” — obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction
From this reading For a moment, indeed, as he bought her hats and blouses she glowed with unaffected gratitude, and he tasted with her the joy of headstrong acquisition.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Sam had given Gatenby his cheque and was therefore not in debt to him, but he proceeded to spend the five pounds as recklessly as if it had been borrowed money.
chequenounUS /tʃek/
a written order directing a bank to pay money
From this reading Sam had given Gatenby his cheque and was therefore not in debt to him, but he proceeded to spend the five pounds as recklessly as if it had been borrowed money.
DEBTnounUS /det/
the state of owing something (especially money)
From this reading |DEBT appeals to some people.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading He meant to astonish Ada, and succeeded, but the surprise he sprang did not work quite as he anticipated.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading They feel that when they are in debt they have had more out of life than life owes to them.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading Sam had given Gatenby his cheque and was therefore not in debt to him, but he proceeded to spend the five pounds as recklessly as if it had been borrowed money.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For a moment, indeed, as he bought her hats and blouses she glowed with unaffected gratitude, and he tasted with her the joy of headstrong acquisition.
Gatenby
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From this reading Sam had given Gatenby his cheque and was therefore not in debt to him, but he proceeded to spend the five pounds as recklessly as if it had been borrowed money.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading Sam had given Gatenby his cheque and was therefore not in debt to him, but he proceeded to spend the five pounds as recklessly as if it had been borrowed money.
glowedverbUS /ɡloʊd/
past form of “glow” — emit a steady even light without flames
From this reading For a moment, indeed, as he bought her hats and blouses she glowed with unaffected gratitude, and he tasted with her the joy of headstrong acquisition.
a feeling of thankfulness and appreciation
From this reading For a moment, indeed, as he bought her hats and blouses she glowed with unaffected gratitude, and he tasted with her the joy of headstrong acquisition.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading They feel that when they are in debt they have had more out of life than life owes to them.
hatsnounUS /hæts/
plural of “hat” — headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim
From this reading For a moment, indeed, as he bought her hats and blouses she glowed with unaffected gratitude, and he tasted with her the joy of headstrong acquisition.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading They feel that when they are in debt they have had more out of life than life owes to them.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Sam had given Gatenby his cheque and was therefore not in debt to him, but he proceeded to spend the five pounds as recklessly as if it had been borrowed money.
headstrongadjectiveUS /ˈhedstrɔːŋ/
habitually disposed to disobedience and opposition
From this reading For a moment, indeed, as he bought her hats and blouses she glowed with unaffected gratitude, and he tasted with her the joy of headstrong acquisition.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading For a moment, indeed, as he bought her hats and blouses she glowed with unaffected gratitude, and he tasted with her the joy of headstrong acquisition.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Sam had given Gatenby his cheque and was therefore not in debt to him, but he proceeded to spend the five pounds as recklessly as if it had been borrowed money.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Sam had given Gatenby his cheque and was therefore not in debt to him, but he proceeded to spend the five pounds as recklessly as if it had been borrowed money.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Sam had given Gatenby his cheque and was therefore not in debt to him, but he proceeded to spend the five pounds as recklessly as if it had been borrowed money.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading They feel that when they are in debt they have had more out of life than life owes to them.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading For a moment, indeed, as he bought her hats and blouses she glowed with unaffected gratitude, and he tasted with her the joy of headstrong acquisition.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Sam had given Gatenby his cheque and was therefore not in debt to him, but he proceeded to spend the five pounds as recklessly as if it had been borrowed money.
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading For a moment, indeed, as he bought her hats and blouses she glowed with unaffected gratitude, and he tasted with her the joy of headstrong acquisition.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading They feel that when they are in debt they have had more out of life than life owes to them.
inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading He meant to astonish Ada, and succeeded, but the surprise he sprang did not work quite as he anticipated.
a particular point in time
From this reading For a moment, indeed, as he bought her hats and blouses she glowed with unaffected gratitude, and he tasted with her the joy of headstrong acquisition.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading Sam had given Gatenby his cheque and was therefore not in debt to him, but he proceeded to spend the five pounds as recklessly as if it had been borrowed money.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading They feel that when they are in debt they have had more out of life than life owes to them.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Sam had given Gatenby his cheque and was therefore not in debt to him, but he proceeded to spend the five pounds as recklessly as if it had been borrowed money.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading They feel that when they are in debt they have had more out of life than life owes to them.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading They feel that when they are in debt they have had more out of life than life owes to them.
owesverbUS /oʊz/
third-person singular of “owe” — be obliged to pay or repay
From this reading They feel that when they are in debt they have had more out of life than life owes to them.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading |DEBT appeals to some people.
plural of “pound” — 16 ounces avoirdupois
From this reading Sam had given Gatenby his cheque and was therefore not in debt to him, but he proceeded to spend the five pounds as recklessly as if it had been borrowed money.
past form of “proceed” — continue talking
From this reading Sam had given Gatenby his cheque and was therefore not in debt to him, but he proceeded to spend the five pounds as recklessly as if it had been borrowed money.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading He meant to astonish Ada, and succeeded, but the surprise he sprang did not work quite as he anticipated.
recklesslyadverbUS /ˈrekləsli/
in a reckless manner
From this reading Sam had given Gatenby his cheque and was therefore not in debt to him, but he proceeded to spend the five pounds as recklessly as if it had been borrowed money.
a guided missile fired from land or shipboard against an airborne target
From this reading Sam had given Gatenby his cheque and was therefore not in debt to him, but he proceeded to spend the five pounds as recklessly as if it had been borrowed money.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading For a moment, indeed, as he bought her hats and blouses she glowed with unaffected gratitude, and he tasted with her the joy of headstrong acquisition.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading |DEBT appeals to some people.
use up a period of time in a specific way
From this reading Sam had given Gatenby his cheque and was therefore not in debt to him, but he proceeded to spend the five pounds as recklessly as if it had been borrowed money.
inflected form of “spring” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading He meant to astonish Ada, and succeeded, but the surprise he sprang did not work quite as he anticipated.
past form of “succeed” — attain success or reach a desired goal
From this reading He meant to astonish Ada, and succeeded, but the surprise he sprang did not work quite as he anticipated.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading He meant to astonish Ada, and succeeded, but the surprise he sprang did not work quite as he anticipated.
tastedverbUS /ˈteɪstɪd/
past form of “taste” — have flavor; taste of something
From this reading For a moment, indeed, as he bought her hats and blouses she glowed with unaffected gratitude, and he tasted with her the joy of headstrong acquisition.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading They feel that when they are in debt they have had more out of life than life owes to them.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading They feel that when they are in debt they have had more out of life than life owes to them.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Sam had given Gatenby his cheque and was therefore not in debt to him, but he proceeded to spend the five pounds as recklessly as if it had been borrowed money.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading They feel that when they are in debt they have had more out of life than life owes to them.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading Sam had given Gatenby his cheque and was therefore not in debt to him, but he proceeded to spend the five pounds as recklessly as if it had been borrowed money.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They feel that when they are in debt they have had more out of life than life owes to them.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading |DEBT appeals to some people.
unaffectedadjectiveUS /ˌʌnəˈfektɪd/
undergoing no change when acted upon
From this reading For a moment, indeed, as he bought her hats and blouses she glowed with unaffected gratitude, and he tasted with her the joy of headstrong acquisition.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Sam had given Gatenby his cheque and was therefore not in debt to him, but he proceeded to spend the five pounds as recklessly as if it had been borrowed money.
at the time that
From this reading They feel that when they are in debt they have had more out of life than life owes to them.
in the company of; together with
From this reading For a moment, indeed, as he bought her hats and blouses she glowed with unaffected gratitude, and he tasted with her the joy of headstrong acquisition.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading He meant to astonish Ada, and succeeded, but the surprise he sprang did not work quite as he anticipated.
