used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “You shall not get a cent of it, madam,” snapped the swindler.
agentnounUS /ˈeɪdʒənt/
an active and efficient cause; capable of producing a certain effect
From this reading “You brought it on yourself, Flecker,” answered the young book agent, briefly.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading AN ESCAPE “I’LL fix you for this,” cried Gabe Flecker, in Frank’s ear, while they were awaiting the arrival of the police.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading “You brought it on yourself, Flecker,” answered the young book agent, briefly.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading AN ESCAPE “I’LL fix you for this,” cried Gabe Flecker, in Frank’s ear, while they were awaiting the arrival of the police.
awaitingverbUS /əˈweɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “await” — look forward to the probable occurrence of
From this reading AN ESCAPE “I’LL fix you for this,” cried Gabe Flecker, in Frank’s ear, while they were awaiting the arrival of the police.
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading “He owes me for two weeks’ board,” said Mrs. Larkspur, timidly.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading “You brought it on yourself, Flecker,” answered the young book agent, briefly.
brieflyadverbUS /ˈbriːfli/
for a short time
From this reading “You brought it on yourself, Flecker,” answered the young book agent, briefly.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading “You brought it on yourself, Flecker,” answered the young book agent, briefly.
centnounUS /sent/
a fractional monetary unit of several countries
From this reading “You shall not get a cent of it, madam,” snapped the swindler.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading AN ESCAPE “I’LL fix you for this,” cried Gabe Flecker, in Frank’s ear, while they were awaiting the arrival of the police.
dollarnounUS /ˈdɑːlər/
the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 cents
From this reading “It’s more than likely he hasn’t a dollar with which to pay,” put in Frank.
the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading AN ESCAPE “I’LL fix you for this,” cried Gabe Flecker, in Frank’s ear, while they were awaiting the arrival of the police.
the act of escaping physically
From this reading AN ESCAPE “I’LL fix you for this,” cried Gabe Flecker, in Frank’s ear, while they were awaiting the arrival of the police.
restore by replacing a part or putting together what is torn or broken
From this reading AN ESCAPE “I’LL fix you for this,” cried Gabe Flecker, in Frank’s ear, while they were awaiting the arrival of the police.
Flecker
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From this reading AN ESCAPE “I’LL fix you for this,” cried Gabe Flecker, in Frank’s ear, while they were awaiting the arrival of the police.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading AN ESCAPE “I’LL fix you for this,” cried Gabe Flecker, in Frank’s ear, while they were awaiting the arrival of the police.
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading “It’s more than likely he hasn’t a dollar with which to pay,” put in Frank.
Frank'snounUS /fræŋks/
possessive form of “frank” — a member of the ancient Germanic peoples who spread from the Rhine into the Roman Empire in the 4th century
From this reading AN ESCAPE “I’LL fix you for this,” cried Gabe Flecker, in Frank’s ear, while they were awaiting the arrival of the police.
Gabe
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From this reading AN ESCAPE “I’LL fix you for this,” cried Gabe Flecker, in Frank’s ear, while they were awaiting the arrival of the police.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading “You shall not get a cent of it, madam,” snapped the swindler.
hasn't
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From this reading “It’s more than likely he hasn’t a dollar with which to pay,” put in Frank.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “He owes me for two weeks’ board,” said Mrs. Larkspur, timidly.
I'LL
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From this reading AN ESCAPE “I’LL fix you for this,” cried Gabe Flecker, in Frank’s ear, while they were awaiting the arrival of the police.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading AN ESCAPE “I’LL fix you for this,” cried Gabe Flecker, in Frank’s ear, while they were awaiting the arrival of the police.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “You brought it on yourself, Flecker,” answered the young book agent, briefly.
It's
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From this reading “It’s more than likely he hasn’t a dollar with which to pay,” put in Frank.
LarkspurnounUS /ˈlɑːrkspɜːr/
any of numerous cultivated plants of the genus Delphinium
From this reading “He owes me for two weeks’ board,” said Mrs. Larkspur, timidly.
has a good chance of being the case or of coming about
From this reading “It’s more than likely he hasn’t a dollar with which to pay,” put in Frank.
a woman of refinement
From this reading “You shall not get a cent of it, madam,” snapped the swindler.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “He owes me for two weeks’ board,” said Mrs. Larkspur, timidly.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading “It’s more than likely he hasn’t a dollar with which to pay,” put in Frank.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading “He owes me for two weeks’ board,” said Mrs. Larkspur, timidly.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading “You shall not get a cent of it, madam,” snapped the swindler.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading AN ESCAPE “I’LL fix you for this,” cried Gabe Flecker, in Frank’s ear, while they were awaiting the arrival of the police.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading “You brought it on yourself, Flecker,” answered the young book agent, briefly.
owesverbUS /oʊz/
third-person singular of “owe” — be obliged to pay or repay
From this reading “He owes me for two weeks’ board,” said Mrs. Larkspur, timidly.
give money, usually in exchange for goods or services
From this reading “It’s more than likely he hasn’t a dollar with which to pay,” put in Frank.
the force of policemen and officers
From this reading AN ESCAPE “I’LL fix you for this,” cried Gabe Flecker, in Frank’s ear, while they were awaiting the arrival of the police.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading “It’s more than likely he hasn’t a dollar with which to pay,” put in Frank.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “He owes me for two weeks’ board,” said Mrs. Larkspur, timidly.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading “You shall not get a cent of it, madam,” snapped the swindler.
snappedverbUS /snæpt/
inflected form of “snap” — utter in an angry, sharp, or abrupt tone
From this reading “You shall not get a cent of it, madam,” snapped the swindler.
swindlernounUS /ˈswɪndələr/
a person who swindles you by means of deception or fraud
From this reading “You shall not get a cent of it, madam,” snapped the swindler.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading “It’s more than likely he hasn’t a dollar with which to pay,” put in Frank.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AN ESCAPE “I’LL fix you for this,” cried Gabe Flecker, in Frank’s ear, while they were awaiting the arrival of the police.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading AN ESCAPE “I’LL fix you for this,” cried Gabe Flecker, in Frank’s ear, while they were awaiting the arrival of the police.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading AN ESCAPE “I’LL fix you for this,” cried Gabe Flecker, in Frank’s ear, while they were awaiting the arrival of the police.
timidlyadverbUS /ˈtɪmədli/
in a shy or timid or bashful manner
From this reading “He owes me for two weeks’ board,” said Mrs. Larkspur, timidly.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “It’s more than likely he hasn’t a dollar with which to pay,” put in Frank.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading “He owes me for two weeks’ board,” said Mrs. Larkspur, timidly.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading “He owes me for two weeks’ board,” said Mrs. Larkspur, timidly.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading AN ESCAPE “I’LL fix you for this,” cried Gabe Flecker, in Frank’s ear, while they were awaiting the arrival of the police.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading “It’s more than likely he hasn’t a dollar with which to pay,” put in Frank.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading AN ESCAPE “I’LL fix you for this,” cried Gabe Flecker, in Frank’s ear, while they were awaiting the arrival of the police.
in the company of; together with
From this reading “It’s more than likely he hasn’t a dollar with which to pay,” put in Frank.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading AN ESCAPE “I’LL fix you for this,” cried Gabe Flecker, in Frank’s ear, while they were awaiting the arrival of the police.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading “You brought it on yourself, Flecker,” answered the young book agent, briefly.
used when the person spoken to is also the object of the action
From this reading “You brought it on yourself, Flecker,” answered the young book agent, briefly.
