used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "This is a serious charge, Mr. Pemberton!" said the captain, in a low voice.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading And I shall proceed against your company unless they are recovered," declared the passenger, angrily.
agentnounUS /ˈeɪdʒənt/
an active and efficient cause; capable of producing a certain effect
From this reading Frank believed he recognized in this party a traveling agent who visited the jewelers in the lake towns several times a year.
a quantity of money
From this reading I tell you I have lost certain articles that represent a large amount of money to me.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading And I shall proceed against your company unless they are recovered," declared the passenger, angrily.
with anger
From this reading And I shall proceed against your company unless they are recovered," declared the passenger, angrily.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading And I shall proceed against your company unless they are recovered," declared the passenger, angrily.
plural of “article” — nonfictional prose forming an independent part of a publication
From this reading I tell you I have lost certain articles that represent a large amount of money to me.
past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true
From this reading Frank believed he recognized in this party a traveling agent who visited the jewelers in the lake towns several times a year.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "But I mean it, every word, sir.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading "This is a serious charge, Mr. Pemberton!" said the captain, in a low voice.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading I tell you I have lost certain articles that represent a large amount of money to me.
to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle
From this reading "This is a serious charge, Mr. Pemberton!" said the captain, in a low voice.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading And I shall proceed against your company unless they are recovered," declared the passenger, angrily.
made known or openly avowed
From this reading And I shall proceed against your company unless they are recovered," declared the passenger, angrily.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading "But I mean it, every word, sir.
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading Frank believed he recognized in this party a traveling agent who visited the jewelers in the lake towns several times a year.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I tell you I have lost certain articles that represent a large amount of money to me.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Frank believed he recognized in this party a traveling agent who visited the jewelers in the lake towns several times a year.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "But I mean it, every word, sir.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "This is a serious charge, Mr. Pemberton!" said the captain, in a low voice.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "This is a serious charge, Mr. Pemberton!" said the captain, in a low voice.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "But I mean it, every word, sir.
jewelersnounUS /ˈdʒuːələrz/
plural of “jeweler” — someone who makes jewelry
From this reading Frank believed he recognized in this party a traveling agent who visited the jewelers in the lake towns several times a year.
a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land
From this reading Frank believed he recognized in this party a traveling agent who visited the jewelers in the lake towns several times a year.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading I tell you I have lost certain articles that represent a large amount of money to me.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading I tell you I have lost certain articles that represent a large amount of money to me.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading "This is a serious charge, Mr. Pemberton!" said the captain, in a low voice.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I tell you I have lost certain articles that represent a large amount of money to me.
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading "But I mean it, every word, sir.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading I tell you I have lost certain articles that represent a large amount of money to me.
a form of address for a man
From this reading "This is a serious charge, Mr. Pemberton!" said the captain, in a low voice.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I tell you I have lost certain articles that represent a large amount of money to me.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading Frank believed he recognized in this party a traveling agent who visited the jewelers in the lake towns several times a year.
passengernounUS /ˈpæsəndʒər/
a traveler riding in a vehicle (a boat or bus or car or plane or train etc) who is not operating it
From this reading And I shall proceed against your company unless they are recovered," declared the passenger, angrily.
Pemberton
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "This is a serious charge, Mr. Pemberton!" said the captain, in a low voice.
continue talking
From this reading And I shall proceed against your company unless they are recovered," declared the passenger, angrily.
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading Frank believed he recognized in this party a traveling agent who visited the jewelers in the lake towns several times a year.
freed from illness or injury
From this reading And I shall proceed against your company unless they are recovered," declared the passenger, angrily.
representverbUS /ˌreprɪˈzent/
take the place of or be parallel or equivalent to
From this reading I tell you I have lost certain articles that represent a large amount of money to me.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "This is a serious charge, Mr. Pemberton!" said the captain, in a low voice.
concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities
From this reading "This is a serious charge, Mr. Pemberton!" said the captain, in a low voice.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading Frank believed he recognized in this party a traveling agent who visited the jewelers in the lake towns several times a year.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading And I shall proceed against your company unless they are recovered," declared the passenger, angrily.
term of address for a man
From this reading "But I mean it, every word, sir.
express in words
From this reading I tell you I have lost certain articles that represent a large amount of money to me.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I tell you I have lost certain articles that represent a large amount of money to me.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "This is a serious charge, Mr. Pemberton!" said the captain, in a low voice.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading And I shall proceed against your company unless they are recovered," declared the passenger, angrily.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "This is a serious charge, Mr. Pemberton!" said the captain, in a low voice.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading Frank believed he recognized in this party a traveling agent who visited the jewelers in the lake towns several times a year.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I tell you I have lost certain articles that represent a large amount of money to me.
townsnounUS /taʊnz/
plural of “town” — an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading Frank believed he recognized in this party a traveling agent who visited the jewelers in the lake towns several times a year.
travelingnounUS /ˈtrævəlɪŋ/
the act of going from one place to another
From this reading Frank believed he recognized in this party a traveling agent who visited the jewelers in the lake towns several times a year.
except if; if not
From this reading And I shall proceed against your company unless they are recovered," declared the passenger, angrily.
past form of “visit” — go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading Frank believed he recognized in this party a traveling agent who visited the jewelers in the lake towns several times a year.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading "This is a serious charge, Mr. Pemberton!" said the captain, in a low voice.
which person or people
From this reading Frank believed he recognized in this party a traveling agent who visited the jewelers in the lake towns several times a year.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading "But I mean it, every word, sir.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading Frank believed he recognized in this party a traveling agent who visited the jewelers in the lake towns several times a year.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading I tell you I have lost certain articles that represent a large amount of money to me.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading And I shall proceed against your company unless they are recovered," declared the passenger, angrily.
