used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A MOTHER'S LAST REQUEST.
having companions or an escort
From this reading And as the lawyer placed the watch in his pocket, he made a sign to an officer on the street, who had accompanied him to the spot.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading Two hours later, Royal Bryant was at the pawnbroker's shop, and had redeemed Edith's watch, much against the wish of the money-lender, who desired to retain it.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading And as the lawyer placed the watch in his pocket, he made a sign to an officer on the street, who had accompanied him to the spot.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Two hours later, Royal Bryant was at the pawnbroker's shop, and had redeemed Edith's watch, much against the wish of the money-lender, who desired to retain it.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading And as the lawyer placed the watch in his pocket, he made a sign to an officer on the street, who had accompanied him to the spot.
astoundedadjectiveUS /əˈstaʊndɪd/
filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise or shock
From this reading Solon Retz was astounded when he found himself a prisoner, on the charge of passing counterfeit money.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Two hours later, Royal Bryant was at the pawnbroker's shop, and had redeemed Edith's watch, much against the wish of the money-lender, who desired to retain it.
Bryant
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From this reading Two hours later, Royal Bryant was at the pawnbroker's shop, and had redeemed Edith's watch, much against the wish of the money-lender, who desired to retain it.
an occurrence of something
From this reading He was hurried to court, and the judge investigated the case at once.
to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle
From this reading Solon Retz was astounded when he found himself a prisoner, on the charge of passing counterfeit money.
counterfeitnounUS /ˈkaʊntərfɪt/
a copy that is represented as the original
From this reading Solon Retz was astounded when he found himself a prisoner, on the charge of passing counterfeit money.
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading He was hurried to court, and the judge investigated the case at once.
wanted intensely
From this reading Two hours later, Royal Bryant was at the pawnbroker's shop, and had redeemed Edith's watch, much against the wish of the money-lender, who desired to retain it.
Edith's
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From this reading Two hours later, Royal Bryant was at the pawnbroker's shop, and had redeemed Edith's watch, much against the wish of the money-lender, who desired to retain it.
set up or found
From this reading Solon Retz was astounded when he found himself a prisoner, on the charge of passing counterfeit money.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Two hours later, Royal Bryant was at the pawnbroker's shop, and had redeemed Edith's watch, much against the wish of the money-lender, who desired to retain it.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading And as the lawyer placed the watch in his pocket, he made a sign to an officer on the street, who had accompanied him to the spot.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading And as the lawyer placed the watch in his pocket, he made a sign to an officer on the street, who had accompanied him to the spot.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Solon Retz was astounded when he found himself a prisoner, on the charge of passing counterfeit money.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading And as the lawyer placed the watch in his pocket, he made a sign to an officer on the street, who had accompanied him to the spot.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading Two hours later, Royal Bryant was at the pawnbroker's shop, and had redeemed Edith's watch, much against the wish of the money-lender, who desired to retain it.
moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste
From this reading He was hurried to court, and the judge investigated the case at once.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading And as the lawyer placed the watch in his pocket, he made a sign to an officer on the street, who had accompanied him to the spot.
investigatedverbUS /ˌɪnˈvestəɡeɪtəd/
past form of “investigate” — investigate scientifically
From this reading He was hurried to court, and the judge investigated the case at once.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Two hours later, Royal Bryant was at the pawnbroker's shop, and had redeemed Edith's watch, much against the wish of the money-lender, who desired to retain it.
determine the result of (a competition)
From this reading He was hurried to court, and the judge investigated the case at once.
immediately past
From this reading A MOTHER'S LAST REQUEST.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading Two hours later, Royal Bryant was at the pawnbroker's shop, and had redeemed Edith's watch, much against the wish of the money-lender, who desired to retain it.
a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice
From this reading And as the lawyer placed the watch in his pocket, he made a sign to an officer on the street, who had accompanied him to the spot.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading And as the lawyer placed the watch in his pocket, he made a sign to an officer on the street, who had accompanied him to the spot.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading Solon Retz was astounded when he found himself a prisoner, on the charge of passing counterfeit money.
money-lender
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From this reading Two hours later, Royal Bryant was at the pawnbroker's shop, and had redeemed Edith's watch, much against the wish of the money-lender, who desired to retain it.
MOTHER'SnounUS /ˈmʌðərz/
possessive form of “mother” — a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading A MOTHER'S LAST REQUEST.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Two hours later, Royal Bryant was at the pawnbroker's shop, and had redeemed Edith's watch, much against the wish of the money-lender, who desired to retain it.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Two hours later, Royal Bryant was at the pawnbroker's shop, and had redeemed Edith's watch, much against the wish of the money-lender, who desired to retain it.
any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading And as the lawyer placed the watch in his pocket, he made a sign to an officer on the street, who had accompanied him to the spot.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading And as the lawyer placed the watch in his pocket, he made a sign to an officer on the street, who had accompanied him to the spot.
on one occasion
From this reading He was hurried to court, and the judge investigated the case at once.
(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate
From this reading Solon Retz was astounded when he found himself a prisoner, on the charge of passing counterfeit money.
pawnbroker's
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From this reading Two hours later, Royal Bryant was at the pawnbroker's shop, and had redeemed Edith's watch, much against the wish of the money-lender, who desired to retain it.
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading And as the lawyer placed the watch in his pocket, he made a sign to an officer on the street, who had accompanied him to the spot.
a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles
From this reading And as the lawyer placed the watch in his pocket, he made a sign to an officer on the street, who had accompanied him to the spot.
a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading Solon Retz was astounded when he found himself a prisoner, on the charge of passing counterfeit money.
redeemedadjectiveUS /rɪˈdiːmd/
saved from the bondage of sin
From this reading Two hours later, Royal Bryant was at the pawnbroker's shop, and had redeemed Edith's watch, much against the wish of the money-lender, who desired to retain it.
express the need or desire for
From this reading A MOTHER'S LAST REQUEST.
retainverbUS /rɪˈteɪn/
hold back within
From this reading Two hours later, Royal Bryant was at the pawnbroker's shop, and had redeemed Edith's watch, much against the wish of the money-lender, who desired to retain it.
Retz
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From this reading Solon Retz was astounded when he found himself a prisoner, on the charge of passing counterfeit money.
RoyaladjectiveUS /ˈrɔɪəl/
of or relating to or indicative of or issued or performed by a king or queen or other monarch
From this reading Two hours later, Royal Bryant was at the pawnbroker's shop, and had redeemed Edith's watch, much against the wish of the money-lender, who desired to retain it.
do one's shopping
From this reading Two hours later, Royal Bryant was at the pawnbroker's shop, and had redeemed Edith's watch, much against the wish of the money-lender, who desired to retain it.
a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading And as the lawyer placed the watch in his pocket, he made a sign to an officer on the street, who had accompanied him to the spot.
SolonnounUS /ˈsoʊlən/
a man who is a respected leader in national or international affairs
From this reading Solon Retz was astounded when he found himself a prisoner, on the charge of passing counterfeit money.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading And as the lawyer placed the watch in his pocket, he made a sign to an officer on the street, who had accompanied him to the spot.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading And as the lawyer placed the watch in his pocket, he made a sign to an officer on the street, who had accompanied him to the spot.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Two hours later, Royal Bryant was at the pawnbroker's shop, and had redeemed Edith's watch, much against the wish of the money-lender, who desired to retain it.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Two hours later, Royal Bryant was at the pawnbroker's shop, and had redeemed Edith's watch, much against the wish of the money-lender, who desired to retain it.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Two hours later, Royal Bryant was at the pawnbroker's shop, and had redeemed Edith's watch, much against the wish of the money-lender, who desired to retain it.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Two hours later, Royal Bryant was at the pawnbroker's shop, and had redeemed Edith's watch, much against the wish of the money-lender, who desired to retain it.
look attentively
From this reading Two hours later, Royal Bryant was at the pawnbroker's shop, and had redeemed Edith's watch, much against the wish of the money-lender, who desired to retain it.
at the time that
From this reading Solon Retz was astounded when he found himself a prisoner, on the charge of passing counterfeit money.
which person or people
From this reading Two hours later, Royal Bryant was at the pawnbroker's shop, and had redeemed Edith's watch, much against the wish of the money-lender, who desired to retain it.
hope for; have a wish
From this reading Two hours later, Royal Bryant was at the pawnbroker's shop, and had redeemed Edith's watch, much against the wish of the money-lender, who desired to retain it.
