used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "I've been a fool," said Frank to himself, in genuine mortification, as he realized how easily he had permitted himself to be duped.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Frank was unable even to purchase an apple from the snuffy old apple-woman who presided over the stand near by.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Even a small sum of money imparts to its possessor a feeling of independence, but one who is quite penniless feels helpless and apprehensive.
applenounUS /ˈæpəl/
fruit with red or yellow or green skin and sweet to tart crisp whitish flesh
From this reading Frank was unable even to purchase an apple from the snuffy old apple-woman who presided over the stand near by.
apple-woman
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From this reading Frank was unable even to purchase an apple from the snuffy old apple-woman who presided over the stand near by.
apprehensiveadjectiveUS /ˌæprɪˈhensɪv/
quick to understand
From this reading Even a small sum of money imparts to its possessor a feeling of independence, but one who is quite penniless feels helpless and apprehensive.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "I've been a fool," said Frank to himself, in genuine mortification, as he realized how easily he had permitted himself to be duped.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "I've been a fool," said Frank to himself, in genuine mortification, as he realized how easily he had permitted himself to be duped.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading "I've been a fool," said Frank to himself, in genuine mortification, as he realized how easily he had permitted himself to be duped.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Even a small sum of money imparts to its possessor a feeling of independence, but one who is quite penniless feels helpless and apprehensive.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Frank was unable even to purchase an apple from the snuffy old apple-woman who presided over the stand near by.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading "I ought to have stayed in the country."
someone who is a detective
From this reading DICK RAFFERTY.
dupedverbUS /duːpt/
past form of “dupe” — fool or hoax
From this reading "I've been a fool," said Frank to himself, in genuine mortification, as he realized how easily he had permitted himself to be duped.
with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)
From this reading "I've been a fool," said Frank to himself, in genuine mortification, as he realized how easily he had permitted himself to be duped.
divisible by two
From this reading Even a small sum of money imparts to its possessor a feeling of independence, but one who is quite penniless feels helpless and apprehensive.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading Even a small sum of money imparts to its possessor a feeling of independence, but one who is quite penniless feels helpless and apprehensive.
plural of “feel” — an intuitive awareness
From this reading Even a small sum of money imparts to its possessor a feeling of independence, but one who is quite penniless feels helpless and apprehensive.
a person who lacks good judgment
From this reading "I've been a fool," said Frank to himself, in genuine mortification, as he realized how easily he had permitted himself to be duped.
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading "I've been a fool," said Frank to himself, in genuine mortification, as he realized how easily he had permitted himself to be duped.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Frank was unable even to purchase an apple from the snuffy old apple-woman who presided over the stand near by.
not fake or counterfeit
From this reading "I've been a fool," said Frank to himself, in genuine mortification, as he realized how easily he had permitted himself to be duped.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "I've been a fool," said Frank to himself, in genuine mortification, as he realized how easily he had permitted himself to be duped.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "I ought to have stayed in the country."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "I've been a fool," said Frank to himself, in genuine mortification, as he realized how easily he had permitted himself to be duped.
lacking in or deprived of strength or power
From this reading Even a small sum of money imparts to its possessor a feeling of independence, but one who is quite penniless feels helpless and apprehensive.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading "I've been a fool," said Frank to himself, in genuine mortification, as he realized how easily he had permitted himself to be duped.
how
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From this reading "I've been a fool," said Frank to himself, in genuine mortification, as he realized how easily he had permitted himself to be duped.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I ought to have stayed in the country."
I've
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From this reading "I've been a fool," said Frank to himself, in genuine mortification, as he realized how easily he had permitted himself to be duped.
impartsverbUS /ˌɪmˈpɑːrts/
third-person singular of “impart” — transmit (knowledge or skills)
From this reading Even a small sum of money imparts to its possessor a feeling of independence, but one who is quite penniless feels helpless and apprehensive.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "I've been a fool," said Frank to himself, in genuine mortification, as he realized how easily he had permitted himself to be duped.
independencenounUS /ˌɪndɪˈpendəns/
freedom from control or influence of another or others
From this reading Even a small sum of money imparts to its possessor a feeling of independence, but one who is quite penniless feels helpless and apprehensive.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Even a small sum of money imparts to its possessor a feeling of independence, but one who is quite penniless feels helpless and apprehensive.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Even a small sum of money imparts to its possessor a feeling of independence, but one who is quite penniless feels helpless and apprehensive.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading Even a small sum of money imparts to its possessor a feeling of independence, but one who is quite penniless feels helpless and apprehensive.
mortificationnounUS /ˈmɔːrtəfkeɪʃən/
strong feelings of embarrassment
From this reading "I've been a fool," said Frank to himself, in genuine mortification, as he realized how easily he had permitted himself to be duped.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading Frank was unable even to purchase an apple from the snuffy old apple-woman who presided over the stand near by.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Even a small sum of money imparts to its possessor a feeling of independence, but one who is quite penniless feels helpless and apprehensive.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Frank was unable even to purchase an apple from the snuffy old apple-woman who presided over the stand near by.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Even a small sum of money imparts to its possessor a feeling of independence, but one who is quite penniless feels helpless and apprehensive.
used with “to” to say what is right or advisable
From this reading "I ought to have stayed in the country."
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Frank was unable even to purchase an apple from the snuffy old apple-woman who presided over the stand near by.
pennilessadjectiveUS /ˈpeniləs/
not having enough money to pay for necessities
From this reading Even a small sum of money imparts to its possessor a feeling of independence, but one who is quite penniless feels helpless and apprehensive.
inflected form of “permit” — consent to, give permission
From this reading "I've been a fool," said Frank to himself, in genuine mortification, as he realized how easily he had permitted himself to be duped.
possessornounUS /pəˈzesər/
a person who owns something
From this reading Even a small sum of money imparts to its possessor a feeling of independence, but one who is quite penniless feels helpless and apprehensive.
presidedverbUS /prɪˈzaɪdɪd/
past form of “preside” — act as president
From this reading Frank was unable even to purchase an apple from the snuffy old apple-woman who presided over the stand near by.
purchasenounUS /ˈpɜːrtʃəs/
the acquisition of something for payment
From this reading Frank was unable even to purchase an apple from the snuffy old apple-woman who presided over the stand near by.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Even a small sum of money imparts to its possessor a feeling of independence, but one who is quite penniless feels helpless and apprehensive.
RAFFERTY
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From this reading DICK RAFFERTY.
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading "I've been a fool," said Frank to himself, in genuine mortification, as he realized how easily he had permitted himself to be duped.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I've been a fool," said Frank to himself, in genuine mortification, as he realized how easily he had permitted himself to be duped.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Even a small sum of money imparts to its possessor a feeling of independence, but one who is quite penniless feels helpless and apprehensive.
snuffy
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From this reading Frank was unable even to purchase an apple from the snuffy old apple-woman who presided over the stand near by.
be standing; be upright
From this reading Frank was unable even to purchase an apple from the snuffy old apple-woman who presided over the stand near by.
past form of “stay” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading "I ought to have stayed in the country."
a quantity of money
From this reading Even a small sum of money imparts to its possessor a feeling of independence, but one who is quite penniless feels helpless and apprehensive.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "I ought to have stayed in the country."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "I've been a fool," said Frank to himself, in genuine mortification, as he realized how easily he had permitted himself to be duped.
(usually followed by “to”) not having the necessary means or skill or know-how
From this reading Frank was unable even to purchase an apple from the snuffy old apple-woman who presided over the stand near by.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Frank was unable even to purchase an apple from the snuffy old apple-woman who presided over the stand near by.
which person or people
From this reading Even a small sum of money imparts to its possessor a feeling of independence, but one who is quite penniless feels helpless and apprehensive.
