used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading But no sooner had he come in sight of it than he saw it was occupied by a large newsboy.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "Your corner?" inquired the other, with an ugly grin on his big face, thereby showing two sharp teeth which gave him his name.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading JIMMY IS OUT OF LUCK Jimmy bought another supply of papers and hurried back to his corner.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading JIMMY IS OUT OF LUCK Jimmy bought another supply of papers and hurried back to his corner.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading JIMMY IS OUT OF LUCK Jimmy bought another supply of papers and hurried back to his corner.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The newcomer was a lad much bigger and stronger than our young hero, but in spite of that Jimmy was not going to be deprived of his place without a protest.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading "Your corner?" inquired the other, with an ugly grin on his big face, thereby showing two sharp teeth which gave him his name.
biggeradjectiveUS /ˈbɪɡər/
large or big relative to something else
From this reading The newcomer was a lad much bigger and stronger than our young hero, but in spite of that Jimmy was not going to be deprived of his place without a protest.
inflected form of “buy” — obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction
From this reading JIMMY IS OUT OF LUCK Jimmy bought another supply of papers and hurried back to his corner.
BulldogverbUS /ˈbʊldɔːɡ/
attack viciously and ferociously
From this reading "Hey, Bulldog!" he exclaimed, giving the other newsboy the nickname by which he was known, "what ye doin' on my corner?"
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But no sooner had he come in sight of it than he saw it was occupied by a large newsboy.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading But no sooner had he come in sight of it than he saw it was occupied by a large newsboy.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading But no sooner had he come in sight of it than he saw it was occupied by a large newsboy.
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading JIMMY IS OUT OF LUCK Jimmy bought another supply of papers and hurried back to his corner.
deprivedadjectiveUS /dɪˈpraɪvd/
marked by deprivation especially of the necessities of life or healthful environmental influences
From this reading The newcomer was a lad much bigger and stronger than our young hero, but in spite of that Jimmy was not going to be deprived of his place without a protest.
doin
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From this reading "Hey, Bulldog!" he exclaimed, giving the other newsboy the nickname by which he was known, "what ye doin' on my corner?"
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading "Hey, Bulldog!" he exclaimed, giving the other newsboy the nickname by which he was known, "what ye doin' on my corner?"
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading "Your corner?" inquired the other, with an ugly grin on his big face, thereby showing two sharp teeth which gave him his name.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading "Your corner?" inquired the other, with an ugly grin on his big face, thereby showing two sharp teeth which gave him his name.
the act of giving
From this reading "Hey, Bulldog!" he exclaimed, giving the other newsboy the nickname by which he was known, "what ye doin' on my corner?"
the act of departing
From this reading The newcomer was a lad much bigger and stronger than our young hero, but in spite of that Jimmy was not going to be deprived of his place without a protest.
grinnounUS /ɡrɪn/
a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading "Your corner?" inquired the other, with an ugly grin on his big face, thereby showing two sharp teeth which gave him his name.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading But no sooner had he come in sight of it than he saw it was occupied by a large newsboy.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But no sooner had he come in sight of it than he saw it was occupied by a large newsboy.
a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength
From this reading The newcomer was a lad much bigger and stronger than our young hero, but in spite of that Jimmy was not going to be deprived of his place without a protest.
Hey
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Hey, Bulldog!" he exclaimed, giving the other newsboy the nickname by which he was known, "what ye doin' on my corner?"
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Your corner?" inquired the other, with an ugly grin on his big face, thereby showing two sharp teeth which gave him his name.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading JIMMY IS OUT OF LUCK Jimmy bought another supply of papers and hurried back to his corner.
moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste
From this reading JIMMY IS OUT OF LUCK Jimmy bought another supply of papers and hurried back to his corner.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading But no sooner had he come in sight of it than he saw it was occupied by a large newsboy.
past form of “inquire” — address a question to and expect an answer from
From this reading "Your corner?" inquired the other, with an ugly grin on his big face, thereby showing two sharp teeth which gave him his name.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading JIMMY IS OUT OF LUCK Jimmy bought another supply of papers and hurried back to his corner.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading But no sooner had he come in sight of it than he saw it was occupied by a large newsboy.
to move or force, especially in an effort to get something open
From this reading JIMMY IS OUT OF LUCK Jimmy bought another supply of papers and hurried back to his corner.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading "Hey, Bulldog!" he exclaimed, giving the other newsboy the nickname by which he was known, "what ye doin' on my corner?"
a boy or man
From this reading The newcomer was a lad much bigger and stronger than our young hero, but in spite of that Jimmy was not going to be deprived of his place without a protest.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading But no sooner had he come in sight of it than he saw it was occupied by a large newsboy.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading JIMMY IS OUT OF LUCK Jimmy bought another supply of papers and hurried back to his corner.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading The newcomer was a lad much bigger and stronger than our young hero, but in spite of that Jimmy was not going to be deprived of his place without a protest.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "Hey, Bulldog!" he exclaimed, giving the other newsboy the nickname by which he was known, "what ye doin' on my corner?"
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading "Your corner?" inquired the other, with an ugly grin on his big face, thereby showing two sharp teeth which gave him his name.
newcomernounUS /ˈnuːkʌmər/
any new participant in some activity
From this reading The newcomer was a lad much bigger and stronger than our young hero, but in spite of that Jimmy was not going to be deprived of his place without a protest.
newsboynoun
a boy who delivers newspapers
From this reading But no sooner had he come in sight of it than he saw it was occupied by a large newsboy.
nicknamenounUS /ˈnɪkneɪm/
a familiar name for a person (often a shortened version of a person's given name)
From this reading "Hey, Bulldog!" he exclaimed, giving the other newsboy the nickname by which he was known, "what ye doin' on my corner?"
not any; not one
From this reading But no sooner had he come in sight of it than he saw it was occupied by a large newsboy.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The newcomer was a lad much bigger and stronger than our young hero, but in spite of that Jimmy was not going to be deprived of his place without a protest.
held or filled or in use
From this reading But no sooner had he come in sight of it than he saw it was occupied by a large newsboy.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading JIMMY IS OUT OF LUCK Jimmy bought another supply of papers and hurried back to his corner.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "Hey, Bulldog!" he exclaimed, giving the other newsboy the nickname by which he was known, "what ye doin' on my corner?"
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading "Hey, Bulldog!" he exclaimed, giving the other newsboy the nickname by which he was known, "what ye doin' on my corner?"
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading The newcomer was a lad much bigger and stronger than our young hero, but in spite of that Jimmy was not going to be deprived of his place without a protest.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading JIMMY IS OUT OF LUCK Jimmy bought another supply of papers and hurried back to his corner.
writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading JIMMY IS OUT OF LUCK Jimmy bought another supply of papers and hurried back to his corner.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading The newcomer was a lad much bigger and stronger than our young hero, but in spite of that Jimmy was not going to be deprived of his place without a protest.
protestnounUS /ˈproʊtest/
a formal and solemn declaration of objection
From this reading The newcomer was a lad much bigger and stronger than our young hero, but in spite of that Jimmy was not going to be deprived of his place without a protest.
cut with a saw
From this reading But no sooner had he come in sight of it than he saw it was occupied by a large newsboy.
(of something seen or heard) clearly defined
From this reading "Your corner?" inquired the other, with an ugly grin on his big face, thereby showing two sharp teeth which gave him his name.
the display of a motion picture
From this reading "Your corner?" inquired the other, with an ugly grin on his big face, thereby showing two sharp teeth which gave him his name.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading But no sooner had he come in sight of it than he saw it was occupied by a large newsboy.
comparatives of “soon” or “early”
From this reading But no sooner had he come in sight of it than he saw it was occupied by a large newsboy.
feeling a need to see others suffer
From this reading The newcomer was a lad much bigger and stronger than our young hero, but in spite of that Jimmy was not going to be deprived of his place without a protest.
comparative of “strong” — having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading The newcomer was a lad much bigger and stronger than our young hero, but in spite of that Jimmy was not going to be deprived of his place without a protest.
give something useful or necessary to
From this reading JIMMY IS OUT OF LUCK Jimmy bought another supply of papers and hurried back to his corner.
the kind and number and arrangement of teeth (collectively) in a person or animal
From this reading "Your corner?" inquired the other, with an ugly grin on his big face, thereby showing two sharp teeth which gave him his name.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading But no sooner had he come in sight of it than he saw it was occupied by a large newsboy.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The newcomer was a lad much bigger and stronger than our young hero, but in spite of that Jimmy was not going to be deprived of his place without a protest.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The newcomer was a lad much bigger and stronger than our young hero, but in spite of that Jimmy was not going to be deprived of his place without a protest.
therebyadverbUS /ˈðerˈbaɪ/
by that means or because of that
From this reading "Your corner?" inquired the other, with an ugly grin on his big face, thereby showing two sharp teeth which gave him his name.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading JIMMY IS OUT OF LUCK Jimmy bought another supply of papers and hurried back to his corner.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading "Your corner?" inquired the other, with an ugly grin on his big face, thereby showing two sharp teeth which gave him his name.
displeasing to the senses
From this reading "Your corner?" inquired the other, with an ugly grin on his big face, thereby showing two sharp teeth which gave him his name.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But no sooner had he come in sight of it than he saw it was occupied by a large newsboy.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "Hey, Bulldog!" he exclaimed, giving the other newsboy the nickname by which he was known, "what ye doin' on my corner?"
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading "Hey, Bulldog!" he exclaimed, giving the other newsboy the nickname by which he was known, "what ye doin' on my corner?"
in the company of; together with
From this reading "Your corner?" inquired the other, with an ugly grin on his big face, thereby showing two sharp teeth which gave him his name.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading The newcomer was a lad much bigger and stronger than our young hero, but in spite of that Jimmy was not going to be deprived of his place without a protest.
an old word for “you”, speaking to more than one person
From this reading "Hey, Bulldog!" he exclaimed, giving the other newsboy the nickname by which he was known, "what ye doin' on my corner?"
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading The newcomer was a lad much bigger and stronger than our young hero, but in spite of that Jimmy was not going to be deprived of his place without a protest.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Your corner?" inquired the other, with an ugly grin on his big face, thereby showing two sharp teeth which gave him his name.
