used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE WORLD'S DENIAL That night Tom confessed he had privately saved a few dollars; and from the Morgans' flat he brought David's overcoat and several of the other articles they had pawned.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE WORLD'S DENIAL That night Tom confessed he had privately saved a few dollars; and from the Morgans' flat he brought David's overcoat and several of the other articles they had pawned.
plural of “article” — nonfictional prose forming an independent part of a publication
From this reading THE WORLD'S DENIAL That night Tom confessed he had privately saved a few dollars; and from the Morgans' flat he brought David's overcoat and several of the other articles they had pawned.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading David's conscience demanded that the savings should not be used, and he wondered what right they had to their own property, redeemed with stolen money.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Hunger pressed them; the redeemed articles began to return one by one to the pawnshop.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading A day or two later the landlady demanded her rent, giving the choice between payment and the street; the money went to her.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading THE WORLD'S DENIAL That night Tom confessed he had privately saved a few dollars; and from the Morgans' flat he brought David's overcoat and several of the other articles they had pawned.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But need conquered ethics.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Hunger pressed them; the redeemed articles began to return one by one to the pawnshop.
the person or thing chosen or selected
From this reading A day or two later the landlady demanded her rent, giving the choice between payment and the street; the money went to her.
confessedverbUS /kənˈfest/
past form of “confess” — confess to a punishable or reprehensible deed, usually under pressure
From this reading THE WORLD'S DENIAL That night Tom confessed he had privately saved a few dollars; and from the Morgans' flat he brought David's overcoat and several of the other articles they had pawned.
conqueredverbUS /ˈkɑːŋkərd/
past form of “conquer” — bring under control by force or authority
From this reading But need conquered ethics.
motivation deriving logically from ethical or moral principles that govern a person's thoughts and actions
From this reading David's conscience demanded that the savings should not be used, and he wondered what right they had to their own property, redeemed with stolen money.
David'snounUS /ˈdeɪvɪdz/
possessive form of “david” — patron saint of Wales (circa 520-600)
From this reading THE WORLD'S DENIAL That night Tom confessed he had privately saved a few dollars; and from the Morgans' flat he brought David's overcoat and several of the other articles they had pawned.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading A day or two later the landlady demanded her rent, giving the choice between payment and the street; the money went to her.
past form of “demand” — request urgently and forcefully
From this reading David's conscience demanded that the savings should not be used, and he wondered what right they had to their own property, redeemed with stolen money.
DENIALnounUS /dɪˈnaɪəl/
the act of refusing to comply (as with a request)
From this reading THE WORLD'S DENIAL That night Tom confessed he had privately saved a few dollars; and from the Morgans' flat he brought David's overcoat and several of the other articles they had pawned.
plural of “dollar” — the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 cents
From this reading THE WORLD'S DENIAL That night Tom confessed he had privately saved a few dollars; and from the Morgans' flat he brought David's overcoat and several of the other articles they had pawned.
ethicsnounUS /ˈeθɪks/
motivation based on ideas of right and wrong
From this reading But need conquered ethics.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading THE WORLD'S DENIAL That night Tom confessed he had privately saved a few dollars; and from the Morgans' flat he brought David's overcoat and several of the other articles they had pawned.
having a surface without slope, tilt in which no part is higher or lower than another
From this reading THE WORLD'S DENIAL That night Tom confessed he had privately saved a few dollars; and from the Morgans' flat he brought David's overcoat and several of the other articles they had pawned.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading THE WORLD'S DENIAL That night Tom confessed he had privately saved a few dollars; and from the Morgans' flat he brought David's overcoat and several of the other articles they had pawned.
the act of giving
From this reading A day or two later the landlady demanded her rent, giving the choice between payment and the street; the money went to her.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE WORLD'S DENIAL That night Tom confessed he had privately saved a few dollars; and from the Morgans' flat he brought David's overcoat and several of the other articles they had pawned.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE WORLD'S DENIAL That night Tom confessed he had privately saved a few dollars; and from the Morgans' flat he brought David's overcoat and several of the other articles they had pawned.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading A day or two later the landlady demanded her rent, giving the choice between payment and the street; the money went to her.
HungernounUS /ˈhʌŋɡər/
a physiological need for food; the consequence of food deprivation
From this reading Hunger pressed them; the redeemed articles began to return one by one to the pawnshop.
landladynounUS /ˈlændleɪdi/
a landlord who is a woman
From this reading A day or two later the landlady demanded her rent, giving the choice between payment and the street; the money went to her.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading A day or two later the landlady demanded her rent, giving the choice between payment and the street; the money went to her.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading David's conscience demanded that the savings should not be used, and he wondered what right they had to their own property, redeemed with stolen money.
MorgansnounUS /ˈmɔːrɡənz/
plural of “morgan” — United States anthropologist who studied the Seneca (1818-1881)
From this reading THE WORLD'S DENIAL That night Tom confessed he had privately saved a few dollars; and from the Morgans' flat he brought David's overcoat and several of the other articles they had pawned.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading But need conquered ethics.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading THE WORLD'S DENIAL That night Tom confessed he had privately saved a few dollars; and from the Morgans' flat he brought David's overcoat and several of the other articles they had pawned.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading David's conscience demanded that the savings should not be used, and he wondered what right they had to their own property, redeemed with stolen money.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE WORLD'S DENIAL That night Tom confessed he had privately saved a few dollars; and from the Morgans' flat he brought David's overcoat and several of the other articles they had pawned.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Hunger pressed them; the redeemed articles began to return one by one to the pawnshop.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading A day or two later the landlady demanded her rent, giving the choice between payment and the street; the money went to her.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading THE WORLD'S DENIAL That night Tom confessed he had privately saved a few dollars; and from the Morgans' flat he brought David's overcoat and several of the other articles they had pawned.
overcoatnounUS /ˈoʊvərkoʊt/
a heavy coat worn over clothes in winter
From this reading THE WORLD'S DENIAL That night Tom confessed he had privately saved a few dollars; and from the Morgans' flat he brought David's overcoat and several of the other articles they had pawned.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading David's conscience demanded that the savings should not be used, and he wondered what right they had to their own property, redeemed with stolen money.
pawnedverbUS /pɔːnd/
past form of “pawn” — leave as a guarantee in return for money
From this reading THE WORLD'S DENIAL That night Tom confessed he had privately saved a few dollars; and from the Morgans' flat he brought David's overcoat and several of the other articles they had pawned.
pawnshopnounUS /ˈpɔːnʃɑːp/
a shop where loans are made with personal property as security
From this reading Hunger pressed them; the redeemed articles began to return one by one to the pawnshop.
paymentnounUS /ˈpeɪmənt/
a sum of money paid or a claim discharged
From this reading A day or two later the landlady demanded her rent, giving the choice between payment and the street; the money went to her.
compacted by ironing
From this reading Hunger pressed them; the redeemed articles began to return one by one to the pawnshop.
privatelyadverbUS /ˈpraɪvətli/
kept private or confined to those intimately concerned
From this reading THE WORLD'S DENIAL That night Tom confessed he had privately saved a few dollars; and from the Morgans' flat he brought David's overcoat and several of the other articles they had pawned.
something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone
From this reading David's conscience demanded that the savings should not be used, and he wondered what right they had to their own property, redeemed with stolen money.
redeemedadjectiveUS /rɪˈdiːmd/
saved from the bondage of sin
From this reading David's conscience demanded that the savings should not be used, and he wondered what right they had to their own property, redeemed with stolen money.
rentverbUS /rent/
let for money
From this reading A day or two later the landlady demanded her rent, giving the choice between payment and the street; the money went to her.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Hunger pressed them; the redeemed articles began to return one by one to the pawnshop.
precisely, exactly
From this reading David's conscience demanded that the savings should not be used, and he wondered what right they had to their own property, redeemed with stolen money.
rescued; especially from the power and consequences of sin
From this reading THE WORLD'S DENIAL That night Tom confessed he had privately saved a few dollars; and from the Morgans' flat he brought David's overcoat and several of the other articles they had pawned.
savingsnounUS /ˈseɪvɪŋz/
a fund of money put by as a reserve
From this reading David's conscience demanded that the savings should not be used, and he wondered what right they had to their own property, redeemed with stolen money.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading THE WORLD'S DENIAL That night Tom confessed he had privately saved a few dollars; and from the Morgans' flat he brought David's overcoat and several of the other articles they had pawned.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading David's conscience demanded that the savings should not be used, and he wondered what right they had to their own property, redeemed with stolen money.
inflected form of “steal” — take without the owner's consent
From this reading David's conscience demanded that the savings should not be used, and he wondered what right they had to their own property, redeemed with stolen money.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading A day or two later the landlady demanded her rent, giving the choice between payment and the street; the money went to her.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE WORLD'S DENIAL That night Tom confessed he had privately saved a few dollars; and from the Morgans' flat he brought David's overcoat and several of the other articles they had pawned.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE WORLD'S DENIAL That night Tom confessed he had privately saved a few dollars; and from the Morgans' flat he brought David's overcoat and several of the other articles they had pawned.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading David's conscience demanded that the savings should not be used, and he wondered what right they had to their own property, redeemed with stolen money.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Hunger pressed them; the redeemed articles began to return one by one to the pawnshop.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE WORLD'S DENIAL That night Tom confessed he had privately saved a few dollars; and from the Morgans' flat he brought David's overcoat and several of the other articles they had pawned.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading David's conscience demanded that the savings should not be used, and he wondered what right they had to their own property, redeemed with stolen money.
male cat
From this reading THE WORLD'S DENIAL That night Tom confessed he had privately saved a few dollars; and from the Morgans' flat he brought David's overcoat and several of the other articles they had pawned.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading A day or two later the landlady demanded her rent, giving the choice between payment and the street; the money went to her.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading David's conscience demanded that the savings should not be used, and he wondered what right they had to their own property, redeemed with stolen money.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading A day or two later the landlady demanded her rent, giving the choice between payment and the street; the money went to her.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading David's conscience demanded that the savings should not be used, and he wondered what right they had to their own property, redeemed with stolen money.
in the company of; together with
From this reading David's conscience demanded that the savings should not be used, and he wondered what right they had to their own property, redeemed with stolen money.
past form of “wonder” — have a wish or desire to know something
From this reading David's conscience demanded that the savings should not be used, and he wondered what right they had to their own property, redeemed with stolen money.
WORLD'SnounUS /wɜːrldz/
possessive form of “world” — everything that exists anywhere
From this reading THE WORLD'S DENIAL That night Tom confessed he had privately saved a few dollars; and from the Morgans' flat he brought David's overcoat and several of the other articles they had pawned.
