used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading BULLDOG QUESTIONS DICK Business was better for the two boys the next day, as the rain had ceased and there was a lively demand for papers.
advertisementnounUS /ædˈvɜːrtəzmənt/
a public promotion of some product or service
From this reading As soon as the first rush was over Jimmy, who was as usual at his place at Broadway and Barclay Street, turned to an advertisement in one of the papers and began to pick out the letters.
aliveadjectiveUS /əˈlaɪv/
possessing life
From this reading "Sure," replied Jimmy, alive in an instant to business.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading As soon as the first rush was over Jimmy, who was as usual at his place at Broadway and Barclay Street, turned to an advertisement in one of the papers and began to pick out the letters.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading BULLDOG QUESTIONS DICK Business was better for the two boys the next day, as the rain had ceased and there was a lively demand for papers.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading "Aren't you selling any papers to-day?" asked the man.
Aren't
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From this reading "Aren't you selling any papers to-day?" asked the man.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading BULLDOG QUESTIONS DICK Business was better for the two boys the next day, as the rain had ceased and there was a lively demand for papers.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "Aren't you selling any papers to-day?" asked the man.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading As soon as the first rush was over Jimmy, who was as usual at his place at Broadway and Barclay Street, turned to an advertisement in one of the papers and began to pick out the letters.
Barclay
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From this reading As soon as the first rush was over Jimmy, who was as usual at his place at Broadway and Barclay Street, turned to an advertisement in one of the papers and began to pick out the letters.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading As soon as the first rush was over Jimmy, who was as usual at his place at Broadway and Barclay Street, turned to an advertisement in one of the papers and began to pick out the letters.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading BULLDOG QUESTIONS DICK Business was better for the two boys the next day, as the rain had ceased and there was a lively demand for papers.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading BULLDOG QUESTIONS DICK Business was better for the two boys the next day, as the rain had ceased and there was a lively demand for papers.
BroadwaynounUS /ˈbrɔːdweɪ/
a street in Manhattan that passes through Times Square; famous for its theaters
From this reading As soon as the first rush was over Jimmy, who was as usual at his place at Broadway and Barclay Street, turned to an advertisement in one of the papers and began to pick out the letters.
BULLDOGverbUS /ˈbʊldɔːɡ/
attack viciously and ferociously
From this reading BULLDOG QUESTIONS DICK Business was better for the two boys the next day, as the rain had ceased and there was a lively demand for papers.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading BULLDOG QUESTIONS DICK Business was better for the two boys the next day, as the rain had ceased and there was a lively demand for papers.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He was engaged in this occupation when a man stopped in front of him, but at first Jimmy did not see him.
past form of “cease” — put an end to a state or an activity
From this reading BULLDOG QUESTIONS DICK Business was better for the two boys the next day, as the rain had ceased and there was a lively demand for papers.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading BULLDOG QUESTIONS DICK Business was better for the two boys the next day, as the rain had ceased and there was a lively demand for papers.
an urgent or peremptory request
From this reading BULLDOG QUESTIONS DICK Business was better for the two boys the next day, as the rain had ceased and there was a lively demand for papers.
someone who is a detective
From this reading BULLDOG QUESTIONS DICK Business was better for the two boys the next day, as the rain had ceased and there was a lively demand for papers.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading He was engaged in this occupation when a man stopped in front of him, but at first Jimmy did not see him.
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading He was engaged in this occupation when a man stopped in front of him, but at first Jimmy did not see him.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading As soon as the first rush was over Jimmy, who was as usual at his place at Broadway and Barclay Street, turned to an advertisement in one of the papers and began to pick out the letters.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading BULLDOG QUESTIONS DICK Business was better for the two boys the next day, as the rain had ceased and there was a lively demand for papers.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading He was engaged in this occupation when a man stopped in front of him, but at first Jimmy did not see him.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading BULLDOG QUESTIONS DICK Business was better for the two boys the next day, as the rain had ceased and there was a lively demand for papers.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was engaged in this occupation when a man stopped in front of him, but at first Jimmy did not see him.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He was engaged in this occupation when a man stopped in front of him, but at first Jimmy did not see him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading As soon as the first rush was over Jimmy, who was as usual at his place at Broadway and Barclay Street, turned to an advertisement in one of the papers and began to pick out the letters.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading As soon as the first rush was over Jimmy, who was as usual at his place at Broadway and Barclay Street, turned to an advertisement in one of the papers and began to pick out the letters.
a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
From this reading "Sure," replied Jimmy, alive in an instant to business.
JimmyverbUS /ˈdʒɪmi/
to move or force, especially in an effort to get something open
From this reading As soon as the first rush was over Jimmy, who was as usual at his place at Broadway and Barclay Street, turned to an advertisement in one of the papers and began to pick out the letters.
the literary culture
From this reading As soon as the first rush was over Jimmy, who was as usual at his place at Broadway and Barclay Street, turned to an advertisement in one of the papers and began to pick out the letters.
full of life and energy
From this reading BULLDOG QUESTIONS DICK Business was better for the two boys the next day, as the rain had ceased and there was a lively demand for papers.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading He was engaged in this occupation when a man stopped in front of him, but at first Jimmy did not see him.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading BULLDOG QUESTIONS DICK Business was better for the two boys the next day, as the rain had ceased and there was a lively demand for papers.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He was engaged in this occupation when a man stopped in front of him, but at first Jimmy did not see him.
occupationnounUS /ˌɑːkjəˈpeɪʃən/
the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money
From this reading He was engaged in this occupation when a man stopped in front of him, but at first Jimmy did not see him.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading As soon as the first rush was over Jimmy, who was as usual at his place at Broadway and Barclay Street, turned to an advertisement in one of the papers and began to pick out the letters.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading As soon as the first rush was over Jimmy, who was as usual at his place at Broadway and Barclay Street, turned to an advertisement in one of the papers and began to pick out the letters.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading As soon as the first rush was over Jimmy, who was as usual at his place at Broadway and Barclay Street, turned to an advertisement in one of the papers and began to pick out the letters.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading As soon as the first rush was over Jimmy, who was as usual at his place at Broadway and Barclay Street, turned to an advertisement in one of the papers and began to pick out the letters.
writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading BULLDOG QUESTIONS DICK Business was better for the two boys the next day, as the rain had ceased and there was a lively demand for papers.
select carefully from a group
From this reading As soon as the first rush was over Jimmy, who was as usual at his place at Broadway and Barclay Street, turned to an advertisement in one of the papers and began to pick out the letters.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading As soon as the first rush was over Jimmy, who was as usual at his place at Broadway and Barclay Street, turned to an advertisement in one of the papers and began to pick out the letters.
plural of “question” — an instance of questioning
From this reading BULLDOG QUESTIONS DICK Business was better for the two boys the next day, as the rain had ceased and there was a lively demand for papers.
water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere
From this reading BULLDOG QUESTIONS DICK Business was better for the two boys the next day, as the rain had ceased and there was a lively demand for papers.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "Sure," replied Jimmy, alive in an instant to business.
move hurridly
From this reading As soon as the first rush was over Jimmy, who was as usual at his place at Broadway and Barclay Street, turned to an advertisement in one of the papers and began to pick out the letters.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading He was engaged in this occupation when a man stopped in front of him, but at first Jimmy did not see him.
sellingnounUS /ˈselɪŋ/
the exchange of goods for an agreed sum of money
From this reading "Aren't you selling any papers to-day?" asked the man.
in the near future
From this reading As soon as the first rush was over Jimmy, who was as usual at his place at Broadway and Barclay Street, turned to an advertisement in one of the papers and began to pick out the letters.
(of a nose) blocked
From this reading He was engaged in this occupation when a man stopped in front of him, but at first Jimmy did not see him.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading As soon as the first rush was over Jimmy, who was as usual at his place at Broadway and Barclay Street, turned to an advertisement in one of the papers and began to pick out the letters.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading "Sure," replied Jimmy, alive in an instant to business.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading BULLDOG QUESTIONS DICK Business was better for the two boys the next day, as the rain had ceased and there was a lively demand for papers.
in or at that place or location
From this reading BULLDOG QUESTIONS DICK Business was better for the two boys the next day, as the rain had ceased and there was a lively demand for papers.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading He was engaged in this occupation when a man stopped in front of him, but at first Jimmy did not see him.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading As soon as the first rush was over Jimmy, who was as usual at his place at Broadway and Barclay Street, turned to an advertisement in one of the papers and began to pick out the letters.
to-day
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From this reading "Aren't you selling any papers to-day?" asked the man.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading As soon as the first rush was over Jimmy, who was as usual at his place at Broadway and Barclay Street, turned to an advertisement in one of the papers and began to pick out the letters.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading BULLDOG QUESTIONS DICK Business was better for the two boys the next day, as the rain had ceased and there was a lively demand for papers.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading As soon as the first rush was over Jimmy, who was as usual at his place at Broadway and Barclay Street, turned to an advertisement in one of the papers and began to pick out the letters.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading BULLDOG QUESTIONS DICK Business was better for the two boys the next day, as the rain had ceased and there was a lively demand for papers.
at the time that
From this reading He was engaged in this occupation when a man stopped in front of him, but at first Jimmy did not see him.
which person or people
From this reading As soon as the first rush was over Jimmy, who was as usual at his place at Broadway and Barclay Street, turned to an advertisement in one of the papers and began to pick out the letters.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Aren't you selling any papers to-day?" asked the man.
