used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was a large country store, devoted not to groceries alone, but supplies of dry-goods, boots and shoes, and the leading articles required in the community.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Ben Barclay, after taking leave of the tramp, lost no time in driving to the grocery store where he was employed.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading It was a large country store, devoted not to groceries alone, but supplies of dry-goods, boots and shoes, and the leading articles required in the community.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was a large country store, devoted not to groceries alone, but supplies of dry-goods, boots and shoes, and the leading articles required in the community.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading There were two other clerks besides Ben, one the son, another the nephew, of Simon Crawford, the proprietor.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading "Did you collect any money, Ben?" asked Simon, who chanced to be standing at the door when our hero drove up.
plural of “article” — nonfictional prose forming an independent part of a publication
From this reading It was a large country store, devoted not to groceries alone, but supplies of dry-goods, boots and shoes, and the leading articles required in the community.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "Did you collect any money, Ben?" asked Simon, who chanced to be standing at the door when our hero drove up.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "Did you collect any money, Ben?" asked Simon, who chanced to be standing at the door when our hero drove up.
Barclay
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Ben Barclay, after taking leave of the tramp, lost no time in driving to the grocery store where he was employed.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "Did you collect any money, Ben?" asked Simon, who chanced to be standing at the door when our hero drove up.
a mountain or tall hill
From this reading Ben Barclay, after taking leave of the tramp, lost no time in driving to the grocery store where he was employed.
in addition to; as well as
From this reading There were two other clerks besides Ben, one the son, another the nephew, of Simon Crawford, the proprietor.
plural of “boot” — footwear that covers the whole foot and lower leg
From this reading It was a large country store, devoted not to groceries alone, but supplies of dry-goods, boots and shoes, and the leading articles required in the community.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It was a large country store, devoted not to groceries alone, but supplies of dry-goods, boots and shoes, and the leading articles required in the community.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "Yes, sir; I collected twenty-five dollars, but came near losing it on the way home."
chancedverbUS /tʃænst/
past form of “chance” — be the case by chance
From this reading "Did you collect any money, Ben?" asked Simon, who chanced to be standing at the door when our hero drove up.
clerksnounUS /klɜːrks/
plural of “clerk” — an employee who performs clerical work (e.g., keeps records or accounts)
From this reading There were two other clerks besides Ben, one the son, another the nephew, of Simon Crawford, the proprietor.
collectverbUS /kəˈlekt/
get or gather together
From this reading "Did you collect any money, Ben?" asked Simon, who chanced to be standing at the door when our hero drove up.
collectedadjectiveUS /kəˈlektəd/
brought together in one place
From this reading "Yes, sir; I collected twenty-five dollars, but came near losing it on the way home."
communitynounUS /kəˈmjuːnəti/
a group of people living in a particular local area
From this reading It was a large country store, devoted not to groceries alone, but supplies of dry-goods, boots and shoes, and the leading articles required in the community.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading It was a large country store, devoted not to groceries alone, but supplies of dry-goods, boots and shoes, and the leading articles required in the community.
CrawfordnounUS /ˈkrɔːfərd/
United States neoclassical sculptor (1814-1857)
From this reading There were two other clerks besides Ben, one the son, another the nephew, of Simon Crawford, the proprietor.
zealous in devotion or affection
From this reading It was a large country store, devoted not to groceries alone, but supplies of dry-goods, boots and shoes, and the leading articles required in the community.
Didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading "Did you collect any money, Ben?" asked Simon, who chanced to be standing at the door when our hero drove up.
plural of “dollar” — the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 cents
From this reading "Yes, sir; I collected twenty-five dollars, but came near losing it on the way home."
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading "Did you collect any money, Ben?" asked Simon, who chanced to be standing at the door when our hero drove up.
having the power of driving or impelling
From this reading Ben Barclay, after taking leave of the tramp, lost no time in driving to the grocery store where he was employed.
a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together
From this reading "Did you collect any money, Ben?" asked Simon, who chanced to be standing at the door when our hero drove up.
dry-goods
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was a large country store, devoted not to groceries alone, but supplies of dry-goods, boots and shoes, and the leading articles required in the community.
having your services engaged for; or having a job especially one that pays wages or a salary
From this reading Ben Barclay, after taking leave of the tramp, lost no time in driving to the grocery store where he was employed.
groceriesnounUS /ˈɡroʊsəriz/
plural of “grocery” — a marketplace where groceries are sold
From this reading It was a large country store, devoted not to groceries alone, but supplies of dry-goods, boots and shoes, and the leading articles required in the community.
grocerynounUS /ˈɡroʊsəri/
a marketplace where groceries are sold
From this reading Ben Barclay, after taking leave of the tramp, lost no time in driving to the grocery store where he was employed.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Ben Barclay, after taking leave of the tramp, lost no time in driving to the grocery store where he was employed.
a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength
From this reading "Did you collect any money, Ben?" asked Simon, who chanced to be standing at the door when our hero drove up.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading "Yes, sir; I collected twenty-five dollars, but came near losing it on the way home."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Yes, sir; I collected twenty-five dollars, but came near losing it on the way home."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Ben Barclay, after taking leave of the tramp, lost no time in driving to the grocery store where he was employed.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was a large country store, devoted not to groceries alone, but supplies of dry-goods, boots and shoes, and the leading articles required in the community.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading It was a large country store, devoted not to groceries alone, but supplies of dry-goods, boots and shoes, and the leading articles required in the community.
indicating the most important performer or role
From this reading It was a large country store, devoted not to groceries alone, but supplies of dry-goods, boots and shoes, and the leading articles required in the community.
go away from a place
From this reading Ben Barclay, after taking leave of the tramp, lost no time in driving to the grocery store where he was employed.
-ing form of “lose” — fail to keep or to maintain; cease to have, either physically or in an abstract sense
From this reading "Yes, sir; I collected twenty-five dollars, but came near losing it on the way home."
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading Ben Barclay, after taking leave of the tramp, lost no time in driving to the grocery store where he was employed.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading "Did you collect any money, Ben?" asked Simon, who chanced to be standing at the door when our hero drove up.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading "Yes, sir; I collected twenty-five dollars, but came near losing it on the way home."
a son of your brother or sister
From this reading There were two other clerks besides Ben, one the son, another the nephew, of Simon Crawford, the proprietor.
not any; not one
From this reading Ben Barclay, after taking leave of the tramp, lost no time in driving to the grocery store where he was employed.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It was a large country store, devoted not to groceries alone, but supplies of dry-goods, boots and shoes, and the leading articles required in the community.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Ben Barclay, after taking leave of the tramp, lost no time in driving to the grocery store where he was employed.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "Yes, sir; I collected twenty-five dollars, but came near losing it on the way home."
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading There were two other clerks besides Ben, one the son, another the nephew, of Simon Crawford, the proprietor.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading There were two other clerks besides Ben, one the son, another the nephew, of Simon Crawford, the proprietor.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading "Did you collect any money, Ben?" asked Simon, who chanced to be standing at the door when our hero drove up.
proprietornounUS /prəˈpraɪətər/
(law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business
From this reading There were two other clerks besides Ben, one the son, another the nephew, of Simon Crawford, the proprietor.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading It was a large country store, devoted not to groceries alone, but supplies of dry-goods, boots and shoes, and the leading articles required in the community.
a particular situation
From this reading It was a large country store, devoted not to groceries alone, but supplies of dry-goods, boots and shoes, and the leading articles required in the community.
SimonnounUS /ˈsaɪmən/
one of the twelve Apostles (first century)
From this reading There were two other clerks besides Ben, one the son, another the nephew, of Simon Crawford, the proprietor.
term of address for a man
From this reading "Yes, sir; I collected twenty-five dollars, but came near losing it on the way home."
a male human offspring
From this reading There were two other clerks besides Ben, one the son, another the nephew, of Simon Crawford, the proprietor.
having a supporting base
From this reading "Did you collect any money, Ben?" asked Simon, who chanced to be standing at the door when our hero drove up.
a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services
From this reading Ben Barclay, after taking leave of the tramp, lost no time in driving to the grocery store where he was employed.
suppliesnounUS /səˈplaɪz/
plural of “supply” — an amount of something available for use
From this reading It was a large country store, devoted not to groceries alone, but supplies of dry-goods, boots and shoes, and the leading articles required in the community.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading Ben Barclay, after taking leave of the tramp, lost no time in driving to the grocery store where he was employed.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Ben Barclay, after taking leave of the tramp, lost no time in driving to the grocery store where he was employed.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There were two other clerks besides Ben, one the son, another the nephew, of Simon Crawford, the proprietor.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Ben Barclay, after taking leave of the tramp, lost no time in driving to the grocery store where he was employed.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Ben Barclay, after taking leave of the tramp, lost no time in driving to the grocery store where he was employed.
trampnounUS /træmp/
a vagrant
From this reading Ben Barclay, after taking leave of the tramp, lost no time in driving to the grocery store where he was employed.
twenty-fiveadjectiveUS /ˈtwentifaɪv/
being five more than twenty
From this reading "Yes, sir; I collected twenty-five dollars, but came near losing it on the way home."
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading There were two other clerks besides Ben, one the son, another the nephew, of Simon Crawford, the proprietor.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "Did you collect any money, Ben?" asked Simon, who chanced to be standing at the door when our hero drove up.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Ben Barclay, after taking leave of the tramp, lost no time in driving to the grocery store where he was employed.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading "Yes, sir; I collected twenty-five dollars, but came near losing it on the way home."
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There were two other clerks besides Ben, one the son, another the nephew, of Simon Crawford, the proprietor.
at the time that
From this reading "Did you collect any money, Ben?" asked Simon, who chanced to be standing at the door when our hero drove up.
in or at the place that
From this reading Ben Barclay, after taking leave of the tramp, lost no time in driving to the grocery store where he was employed.
which person or people
From this reading "Did you collect any money, Ben?" asked Simon, who chanced to be standing at the door when our hero drove up.
an affirmative
From this reading "Yes, sir; I collected twenty-five dollars, but came near losing it on the way home."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Did you collect any money, Ben?" asked Simon, who chanced to be standing at the door when our hero drove up.
