used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Nor was there any elation in his feelings when, upon his arrival at the bank, the cashier handed him a check for three thousand pounds, as a reward for the restoration of the fifty thousand pounds.
A-GLEY
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From this reading "MICE AND MEN GANG AFT A-GLEY" The return of Job Worth to London was not at all joyous.
AFTadverbUS /æft/
at or near or toward the stern of a ship or tail of an airplane
From this reading "MICE AND MEN GANG AFT A-GLEY" The return of Job Worth to London was not at all joyous.
(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 "MICE AND MEN GANG AFT A-GLEY" The return of Job Worth to London was not at all joyous.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "MICE AND MEN GANG AFT A-GLEY" The return of Job Worth to London was not at all joyous.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Nor was there any elation in his feelings when, upon his arrival at the bank, the cashier handed him a check for three thousand pounds, as a reward for the restoration of the fifty thousand pounds.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading Nor was there any elation in his feelings when, upon his arrival at the bank, the cashier handed him a check for three thousand pounds, as a reward for the restoration of the fifty thousand pounds.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He sat upon the deck in his ship chair or lay in his bunk drawing darkest pictures of his defeat, as he called it.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "MICE AND MEN GANG AFT A-GLEY" The return of Job Worth to London was not at all joyous.
sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)
From this reading Nor was there any elation in his feelings when, upon his arrival at the bank, the cashier handed him a check for three thousand pounds, as a reward for the restoration of the fifty thousand pounds.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Yes, it was something to be sure; yet not much.
bunknounUS /bʌŋk/
a long trough for feeding cattle
From this reading He sat upon the deck in his ship chair or lay in his bunk drawing darkest pictures of his defeat, as he called it.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading He sat upon the deck in his ship chair or lay in his bunk drawing darkest pictures of his defeat, as he called it.
cashiernounUS /kæˈʃɪr/
an employee of a bank who receives and pays out money
From this reading Nor was there any elation in his feelings when, upon his arrival at the bank, the cashier handed him a check for three thousand pounds, as a reward for the restoration of the fifty thousand pounds.
chagrinnounUS /ʃəˈɡrɪn/
strong feelings of embarrassment
From this reading There was chagrin in it all, and he continually felt this, as he mingled with his colleagues.
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading He sat upon the deck in his ship chair or lay in his bunk drawing darkest pictures of his defeat, as he called it.
checkverbUS /tʃek/
examine so as to determine accuracy, quality, or condition
From this reading Nor was there any elation in his feelings when, upon his arrival at the bank, the cashier handed him a check for three thousand pounds, as a reward for the restoration of the fifty thousand pounds.
colleaguesnounUS /ˈkɑːliɡz/
plural of “colleague” — an associate that one works with
From this reading There was chagrin in it all, and he continually felt this, as he mingled with his colleagues.
seemingly without interruption
From this reading There was chagrin in it all, and he continually felt this, as he mingled with his colleagues.
darkestadjectiveUS /ˈdɑːrkəst/
superlative of “dark” — devoid of or deficient in light or brightness; shadowed or black
From this reading He sat upon the deck in his ship chair or lay in his bunk drawing darkest pictures of his defeat, as he called it.
any of various platforms built into a vessel
From this reading He sat upon the deck in his ship chair or lay in his bunk drawing darkest pictures of his defeat, as he called it.
defeatnounUS /dɪˈfiːt/
an unsuccessful ending to a struggle or contest
From this reading He sat upon the deck in his ship chair or lay in his bunk drawing darkest pictures of his defeat, as he called it.
an illustration that is drawn by hand and published in a book, magazine, or newspaper
From this reading He sat upon the deck in his ship chair or lay in his bunk drawing darkest pictures of his defeat, as he called it.
elationnounUS /ɪˈleɪʃən/
an exhilarating psychological state of pride and optimism; an absence of depression
From this reading Nor was there any elation in his feelings when, upon his arrival at the bank, the cashier handed him a check for three thousand pounds, as a reward for the restoration of the fifty thousand pounds.
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading Nor was there any elation in his feelings when, upon his arrival at the bank, the cashier handed him a check for three thousand pounds, as a reward for the restoration of the fifty thousand pounds.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading There was chagrin in it all, and he continually felt this, as he mingled with his colleagues.
the cardinal number that is the product of ten and five
From this reading Nor was there any elation in his feelings when, upon his arrival at the bank, the cashier handed him a check for three thousand pounds, as a reward for the restoration of the fifty thousand pounds.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Nor was there any elation in his feelings when, upon his arrival at the bank, the cashier handed him a check for three thousand pounds, as a reward for the restoration of the fifty thousand pounds.
GANGnounUS /ɡæŋ/
an association of criminals
From this reading "MICE AND MEN GANG AFT A-GLEY" The return of Job Worth to London was not at all joyous.
having or involving the use of hands
From this reading Nor was there any elation in his feelings when, upon his arrival at the bank, the cashier handed him a check for three thousand pounds, as a reward for the restoration of the fifty thousand pounds.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He sat upon the deck in his ship chair or lay in his bunk drawing darkest pictures of his defeat, as he called it.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Nor was there any elation in his feelings when, upon his arrival at the bank, the cashier handed him a check for three thousand pounds, as a reward for the restoration of the fifty thousand pounds.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He sat upon the deck in his ship chair or lay in his bunk drawing darkest pictures of his defeat, as he called it.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He sat upon the deck in his ship chair or lay in his bunk drawing darkest pictures of his defeat, as he called it.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He sat upon the deck in his ship chair or lay in his bunk drawing darkest pictures of his defeat, as he called it.
the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money
From this reading "MICE AND MEN GANG AFT A-GLEY" The return of Job Worth to London was not at all joyous.
joyousadjectiveUS /ˈdʒɔɪəs/
full of or characterized by joy
From this reading "MICE AND MEN GANG AFT A-GLEY" The return of Job Worth to London was not at all joyous.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading He sat upon the deck in his ship chair or lay in his bunk drawing darkest pictures of his defeat, as he called it.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading "MICE AND MEN GANG AFT A-GLEY" The return of Job Worth to London was not at all joyous.
the force of workers available
From this reading "MICE AND MEN GANG AFT A-GLEY" The return of Job Worth to London was not at all joyous.
MICEnounUS /maɪs/
plural of “mouse” — any of numerous small rodents typically resembling diminutive rats having pointed snouts and small ears on elongated bodies with slender usually hairless tails
From this reading "MICE AND MEN GANG AFT A-GLEY" The return of Job Worth to London was not at all joyous.
past form of “mingle” — to bring or combine together or with something else
From this reading There was chagrin in it all, and he continually felt this, as he mingled with his colleagues.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Yes, it was something to be sure; yet not much.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading Nor was there any elation in his feelings when, upon his arrival at the bank, the cashier handed him a check for three thousand pounds, as a reward for the restoration of the fifty thousand pounds.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "MICE AND MEN GANG AFT A-GLEY" The return of Job Worth to London was not at all joyous.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "MICE AND MEN GANG AFT A-GLEY" The return of Job Worth to London was not at all joyous.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading He sat upon the deck in his ship chair or lay in his bunk drawing darkest pictures of his defeat, as he called it.
plural of “picture” — a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface
From this reading He sat upon the deck in his ship chair or lay in his bunk drawing darkest pictures of his defeat, as he called it.
plural of “pound” — 16 ounces avoirdupois
From this reading Nor was there any elation in his feelings when, upon his arrival at the bank, the cashier handed him a check for three thousand pounds, as a reward for the restoration of the fifty thousand pounds.
restorationnounUS /ˌrestərˈeɪʃən/
the reign of Charles II in England; 1660-1685
From this reading Nor was there any elation in his feelings when, upon his arrival at the bank, the cashier handed him a check for three thousand pounds, as a reward for the restoration of the fifty thousand pounds.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading "MICE AND MEN GANG AFT A-GLEY" The return of Job Worth to London was not at all joyous.
a recompense for worthy acts or retribution for wrongdoing
From this reading Nor was there any elation in his feelings when, upon his arrival at the bank, the cashier handed him a check for three thousand pounds, as a reward for the restoration of the fifty thousand pounds.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading He sat upon the deck in his ship chair or lay in his bunk drawing darkest pictures of his defeat, as he called it.
transport commercially
From this reading He sat upon the deck in his ship chair or lay in his bunk drawing darkest pictures of his defeat, as he called it.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading Yes, it was something to be sure; yet not much.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading Yes, it was something to be sure; yet not much.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "MICE AND MEN GANG AFT A-GLEY" The return of Job Worth to London was not at all joyous.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Nor was there any elation in his feelings when, upon his arrival at the bank, the cashier handed him a check for three thousand pounds, as a reward for the restoration of the fifty thousand pounds.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading There was chagrin in it all, and he continually felt this, as he mingled with his colleagues.
the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading Nor was there any elation in his feelings when, upon his arrival at the bank, the cashier handed him a check for three thousand pounds, as a reward for the restoration of the fifty thousand pounds.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Nor was there any elation in his feelings when, upon his arrival at the bank, the cashier handed him a check for three thousand pounds, as a reward for the restoration of the fifty thousand pounds.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "MICE AND MEN GANG AFT A-GLEY" The return of Job Worth to London was not at all joyous.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading He sat upon the deck in his ship chair or lay in his bunk drawing darkest pictures of his defeat, as he called it.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "MICE AND MEN GANG AFT A-GLEY" The return of Job Worth to London was not at all joyous.
at the time that
From this reading Nor was there any elation in his feelings when, upon his arrival at the bank, the cashier handed him a check for three thousand pounds, as a reward for the restoration of the fifty thousand pounds.
in the company of; together with
From this reading There was chagrin in it all, and he continually felt this, as he mingled with his colleagues.
an indefinite quantity of something having a specified value
From this reading "MICE AND MEN GANG AFT A-GLEY" The return of Job Worth to London was not at all joyous.
an affirmative
From this reading Yes, it was something to be sure; yet not much.
but in spite of that
From this reading Yes, it was something to be sure; yet not much.
