used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He saw only that he was offered thirty thousand dollars and five thousand a year, in addition to keeping the position of prominence he coveted.
additionnounUS /əˈdɪʃən/
a component that is added to something to improve it
From this reading He saw only that he was offered thirty thousand dollars and five thousand a year, in addition to keeping the position of prominence he coveted.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading To Billy it was all gorgeous.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He saw only that he was offered thirty thousand dollars and five thousand a year, in addition to keeping the position of prominence he coveted.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading To him the paper dollar shares looked as good as paper dollar bills.
billsnounUS /bɪlz/
plural of “bill” — a statute in draft before it becomes law
From this reading To him the paper dollar shares looked as good as paper dollar bills.
a short stout club used primarily by policemen
From this reading To Billy it was all gorgeous.
the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing
From this reading "Heads I win, tails you lose," said Lafond over in the corner, but he said it under his breath.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "Heads I win, tails you lose," said Lafond over in the corner, but he said it under his breath.
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading "Heads I win, tails you lose," said Lafond over in the corner, but he said it under his breath.
covetedadjectiveUS /ˈkʌvətɪd/
greatly desired
From this reading He saw only that he was offered thirty thousand dollars and five thousand a year, in addition to keeping the position of prominence he coveted.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading "What do I say?" he cried, "I say 'put her thar,' and thank you.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "What do I say?" he cried, "I say 'put her thar,' and thank you.
dollarnounUS /ˈdɑːlər/
the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 cents
From this reading To him the paper dollar shares looked as good as paper dollar bills.
plural of “dollar” — the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 cents
From this reading He saw only that he was offered thirty thousand dollars and five thousand a year, in addition to keeping the position of prominence he coveted.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading He saw only that he was offered thirty thousand dollars and five thousand a year, in addition to keeping the position of prominence he coveted.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading To him the paper dollar shares looked as good as paper dollar bills.
gorgeousadjectiveUS /ˈɡɔːrdʒəs/
dazzlingly beautiful
From this reading To Billy it was all gorgeous.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Heads I win, tails you lose," said Lafond over in the corner, but he said it under his breath.
plural of “head” — the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading "Heads I win, tails you lose," said Lafond over in the corner, but he said it under his breath.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "What do I say?" he cried, "I say 'put her thar,' and thank you.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading To him the paper dollar shares looked as good as paper dollar bills.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "Heads I win, tails you lose," said Lafond over in the corner, but he said it under his breath.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Heads I win, tails you lose," said Lafond over in the corner, but he said it under his breath.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Heads I win, tails you lose," said Lafond over in the corner, but he said it under his breath.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Heads I win, tails you lose," said Lafond over in the corner, but he said it under his breath.
conformity or harmony
From this reading He saw only that he was offered thirty thousand dollars and five thousand a year, in addition to keeping the position of prominence he coveted.
Lafond
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From this reading "Heads I win, tails you lose," said Lafond over in the corner, but he said it under his breath.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading To him the paper dollar shares looked as good as paper dollar bills.
fail to keep or to maintain; cease to have, either physically or in an abstract sense
From this reading "Heads I win, tails you lose," said Lafond over in the corner, but he said it under his breath.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He saw only that he was offered thirty thousand dollars and five thousand a year, in addition to keeping the position of prominence he coveted.
past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading He saw only that he was offered thirty thousand dollars and five thousand a year, in addition to keeping the position of prominence he coveted.
and nothing more
From this reading He saw only that he was offered thirty thousand dollars and five thousand a year, in addition to keeping the position of prominence he coveted.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading "Heads I win, tails you lose," said Lafond over in the corner, but he said it under his breath.
a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
From this reading To him the paper dollar shares looked as good as paper dollar bills.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading He saw only that he was offered thirty thousand dollars and five thousand a year, in addition to keeping the position of prominence he coveted.
prominencenounUS /ˈprɑːmənəns/
the state of being prominent: widely known or eminent
From this reading He saw only that he was offered thirty thousand dollars and five thousand a year, in addition to keeping the position of prominence he coveted.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading "What do I say?" he cried, "I say 'put her thar,' and thank you.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Heads I win, tails you lose," said Lafond over in the corner, but he said it under his breath.
cut with a saw
From this reading He saw only that he was offered thirty thousand dollars and five thousand a year, in addition to keeping the position of prominence he coveted.
express in words
From this reading "What do I say?" he cried, "I say 'put her thar,' and thank you.
sharesnounUS /ʃerz/
plural of “share” — assets belonging to or due to or contributed by an individual person or group
From this reading To him the paper dollar shares looked as good as paper dollar bills.
tailsnounUS /teɪlz/
formalwear consisting of full evening dress for men
From this reading "Heads I win, tails you lose," said Lafond over in the corner, but he said it under his breath.
express gratitude or show appreciation to
From this reading "What do I say?" he cried, "I say 'put her thar,' and thank you.
thar
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "What do I say?" he cried, "I say 'put her thar,' and thank you.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He saw only that he was offered thirty thousand dollars and five thousand a year, in addition to keeping the position of prominence he coveted.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Heads I win, tails you lose," said Lafond over in the corner, but he said it under his breath.
the cardinal number that is the product of ten and three
From this reading He saw only that he was offered thirty thousand dollars and five thousand a year, in addition to keeping the position of prominence he coveted.
the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading He saw only that he was offered thirty thousand dollars and five thousand a year, in addition to keeping the position of prominence he coveted.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading To Billy it was all gorgeous.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading "Heads I win, tails you lose," said Lafond over in the corner, but he said it under his breath.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading To Billy it was all gorgeous.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "What do I say?" he cried, "I say 'put her thar,' and thank you.
be the winner in a contest or competition; be victorious
From this reading "Heads I win, tails you lose," said Lafond over in the corner, but he said it under his breath.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading He saw only that he was offered thirty thousand dollars and five thousand a year, in addition to keeping the position of prominence he coveted.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Heads I win, tails you lose," said Lafond over in the corner, but he said it under his breath.
