used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In a garden in Bryant Street, Hamar saw a man resting on his spade and mopping the perspiration from his forehead.
accountsnounUS /əˈkaʊnts/
plural of “account” — a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading The following day he remained indoors eating, and planning what he should eat, whilst Hamar and Kelson went out with the express purpose of adding to their banking accounts.
addingverbUS /ˈædɪŋ/
-ing form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading The following day he remained indoors eating, and planning what he should eat, whilst Hamar and Kelson went out with the express purpose of adding to their banking accounts.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading SAN FRANCISCO LADIES AND DIVINATION Curtis was as good as his word.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading SAN FRANCISCO LADIES AND DIVINATION Curtis was as good as his word.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading With a cry of horror he shrank back.
bankingnounUS /ˈbæŋkɪŋ/
engaging in the business of keeping money for savings and checking accounts or for exchange or for issuing loans and credit etc.
From this reading The following day he remained indoors eating, and planning what he should eat, whilst Hamar and Kelson went out with the express purpose of adding to their banking accounts.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading As he stopped mechanically to see what was being done, a cold sensation ran up his right leg into his right hand, the first and third fingers of which were drawn violently down.
Bryant
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From this reading In a garden in Bryant Street, Hamar saw a man resting on his spade and mopping the perspiration from his forehead.
having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
From this reading As he stopped mechanically to see what was being done, a cold sensation ran up his right leg into his right hand, the first and third fingers of which were drawn violently down.
utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading With a cry of horror he shrank back.
CurtisnounUS /ˈkɜːrtəs/
English botanical writer and publisher (1746-1799)
From this reading SAN FRANCISCO LADIES AND DIVINATION Curtis was as good as his word.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The following day he remained indoors eating, and planning what he should eat, whilst Hamar and Kelson went out with the express purpose of adding to their banking accounts.
DIVINATIONnounUS /ˌdɪvəˈneɪʃən/
successful conjecture by unusual insight or good luck
From this reading SAN FRANCISCO LADIES AND DIVINATION Curtis was as good as his word.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading As he stopped mechanically to see what was being done, a cold sensation ran up his right leg into his right hand, the first and third fingers of which were drawn violently down.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading As he stopped mechanically to see what was being done, a cold sensation ran up his right leg into his right hand, the first and third fingers of which were drawn violently down.
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
From this reading As he stopped mechanically to see what was being done, a cold sensation ran up his right leg into his right hand, the first and third fingers of which were drawn violently down.
take in solid food
From this reading The following day he remained indoors eating, and planning what he should eat, whilst Hamar and Kelson went out with the express purpose of adding to their banking accounts.
the act of consuming food
From this reading The following day he remained indoors eating, and planning what he should eat, whilst Hamar and Kelson went out with the express purpose of adding to their banking accounts.
give expression to
From this reading The following day he remained indoors eating, and planning what he should eat, whilst Hamar and Kelson went out with the express purpose of adding to their banking accounts.
plural of “finger” — any of the terminal members of the hand (sometimes excepting the thumb)
From this reading As he stopped mechanically to see what was being done, a cold sensation ran up his right leg into his right hand, the first and third fingers of which were drawn violently down.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading As he stopped mechanically to see what was being done, a cold sensation ran up his right leg into his right hand, the first and third fingers of which were drawn violently down.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading The following day he remained indoors eating, and planning what he should eat, whilst Hamar and Kelson went out with the express purpose of adding to their banking accounts.
the part of the face above the eyes
From this reading In a garden in Bryant Street, Hamar saw a man resting on his spade and mopping the perspiration from his forehead.
FRANCISCO
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From this reading SAN FRANCISCO LADIES AND DIVINATION Curtis was as good as his word.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading In a garden in Bryant Street, Hamar saw a man resting on his spade and mopping the perspiration from his forehead.
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading In a garden in Bryant Street, Hamar saw a man resting on his spade and mopping the perspiration from his forehead.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading SAN FRANCISCO LADIES AND DIVINATION Curtis was as good as his word.
Hamar
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From this reading The following day he remained indoors eating, and planning what he should eat, whilst Hamar and Kelson went out with the express purpose of adding to their banking accounts.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading As he stopped mechanically to see what was being done, a cold sensation ran up his right leg into his right hand, the first and third fingers of which were drawn violently down.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The following day he remained indoors eating, and planning what he should eat, whilst Hamar and Kelson went out with the express purpose of adding to their banking accounts.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading SAN FRANCISCO LADIES AND DIVINATION Curtis was as good as his word.
intense and profound fear
From this reading With a cry of horror he shrank back.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In a garden in Bryant Street, Hamar saw a man resting on his spade and mopping the perspiration from his forehead.
indoorsadverbUS /ˈɪndɔːrz/
within a building
From this reading The following day he remained indoors eating, and planning what he should eat, whilst Hamar and Kelson went out with the express purpose of adding to their banking accounts.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading As he stopped mechanically to see what was being done, a cold sensation ran up his right leg into his right hand, the first and third fingers of which were drawn violently down.
Kelson
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From this reading The following day he remained indoors eating, and planning what he should eat, whilst Hamar and Kelson went out with the express purpose of adding to their banking accounts.
plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading SAN FRANCISCO LADIES AND DIVINATION Curtis was as good as his word.
a human limb; commonly used to refer to a whole limb but technically only the part of the limb between the knee and ankle
From this reading As he stopped mechanically to see what was being done, a cold sensation ran up his right leg into his right hand, the first and third fingers of which were drawn violently down.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading In a garden in Bryant Street, Hamar saw a man resting on his spade and mopping the perspiration from his forehead.
mechanicallyadverbUS /məˈkænɪkli/
in a mechanical manner; by a mechanism
From this reading As he stopped mechanically to see what was being done, a cold sensation ran up his right leg into his right hand, the first and third fingers of which were drawn violently down.
moppingnounUS /ˈmɑːpɪŋ/
cleaning with a mop
From this reading In a garden in Bryant Street, Hamar saw a man resting on his spade and mopping the perspiration from his forehead.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The following day he remained indoors eating, and planning what he should eat, whilst Hamar and Kelson went out with the express purpose of adding to their banking accounts.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading In a garden in Bryant Street, Hamar saw a man resting on his spade and mopping the perspiration from his forehead.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The following day he remained indoors eating, and planning what he should eat, whilst Hamar and Kelson went out with the express purpose of adding to their banking accounts.
perspirationnounUS /ˌpɜːrspərˈeɪʃən/
salty fluid secreted by sweat glands
From this reading In a garden in Bryant Street, Hamar saw a man resting on his spade and mopping the perspiration from his forehead.
planningnounUS /ˈplænɪŋ/
an act of formulating a program for a definite course of action
From this reading The following day he remained indoors eating, and planning what he should eat, whilst Hamar and Kelson went out with the express purpose of adding to their banking accounts.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading The following day he remained indoors eating, and planning what he should eat, whilst Hamar and Kelson went out with the express purpose of adding to their banking accounts.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading As he stopped mechanically to see what was being done, a cold sensation ran up his right leg into his right hand, the first and third fingers of which were drawn violently down.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading The following day he remained indoors eating, and planning what he should eat, whilst Hamar and Kelson went out with the express purpose of adding to their banking accounts.
-ing form of “rest” — not move; be in a resting position
From this reading In a garden in Bryant Street, Hamar saw a man resting on his spade and mopping the perspiration from his forehead.
precisely, exactly
From this reading As he stopped mechanically to see what was being done, a cold sensation ran up his right leg into his right hand, the first and third fingers of which were drawn violently down.
SAN
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From this reading SAN FRANCISCO LADIES AND DIVINATION Curtis was as good as his word.
cut with a saw
From this reading In a garden in Bryant Street, Hamar saw a man resting on his spade and mopping the perspiration from his forehead.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading As he stopped mechanically to see what was being done, a cold sensation ran up his right leg into his right hand, the first and third fingers of which were drawn violently down.
an unelaborated elementary awareness of stimulation
From this reading As he stopped mechanically to see what was being done, a cold sensation ran up his right leg into his right hand, the first and third fingers of which were drawn violently down.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading The following day he remained indoors eating, and planning what he should eat, whilst Hamar and Kelson went out with the express purpose of adding to their banking accounts.
shrankverbUS /ʃræŋk/
inflected form of “shrink” — wither, as with a loss of moisture
From this reading With a cry of horror he shrank back.
spadenounUS /speɪd/
a playing card in the major suit that has one or more black figures on it
From this reading In a garden in Bryant Street, Hamar saw a man resting on his spade and mopping the perspiration from his forehead.
(of a nose) blocked
From this reading As he stopped mechanically to see what was being done, a cold sensation ran up his right leg into his right hand, the first and third fingers of which were drawn violently down.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading In a garden in Bryant Street, Hamar saw a man resting on his spade and mopping the perspiration from his forehead.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The following day he remained indoors eating, and planning what he should eat, whilst Hamar and Kelson went out with the express purpose of adding to their banking accounts.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The following day he remained indoors eating, and planning what he should eat, whilst Hamar and Kelson went out with the express purpose of adding to their banking accounts.
one of three equal parts of a divisible whole
From this reading As he stopped mechanically to see what was being done, a cold sensation ran up his right leg into his right hand, the first and third fingers of which were drawn violently down.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The following day he remained indoors eating, and planning what he should eat, whilst Hamar and Kelson went out with the express purpose of adding to their banking accounts.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading As he stopped mechanically to see what was being done, a cold sensation ran up his right leg into his right hand, the first and third fingers of which were drawn violently down.
in a violent manner
From this reading As he stopped mechanically to see what was being done, a cold sensation ran up his right leg into his right hand, the first and third fingers of which were drawn violently down.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading SAN FRANCISCO LADIES AND DIVINATION Curtis was as good as his word.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading The following day he remained indoors eating, and planning what he should eat, whilst Hamar and Kelson went out with the express purpose of adding to their banking accounts.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading As he stopped mechanically to see what was being done, a cold sensation ran up his right leg into his right hand, the first and third fingers of which were drawn violently down.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading The following day he remained indoors eating, and planning what he should eat, whilst Hamar and Kelson went out with the express purpose of adding to their banking accounts.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading As he stopped mechanically to see what was being done, a cold sensation ran up his right leg into his right hand, the first and third fingers of which were drawn violently down.
an old and formal word for “while”
From this reading The following day he remained indoors eating, and planning what he should eat, whilst Hamar and Kelson went out with the express purpose of adding to their banking accounts.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The following day he remained indoors eating, and planning what he should eat, whilst Hamar and Kelson went out with the express purpose of adding to their banking accounts.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading SAN FRANCISCO LADIES AND DIVINATION Curtis was as good as his word.
