used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading TOM MAKES A PROPOSAL.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading He procured a pocket-map of the city, and guiding himself by it, walked about to so much good purpose that at the end of four days he knew more about the streets and public buildings than many who have lived in the city as many months.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading It was in the afternoon of the fourth day that Tom was walking through the lower part of Pearl Street, when he found himself passing in front of a warehouse, on which was the firm name of Richard Armstrong & Co.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He procured a pocket-map of the city, and guiding himself by it, walked about to so much good purpose that at the end of four days he knew more about the streets and public buildings than many who have lived in the city as many months.
ArmstrongnounUS /ˈɑːrmstrɑːŋ/
United States astronaut; the first man to set foot on the Moon (July 20, 1969) (1930-)
From this reading It was in the afternoon of the fourth day that Tom was walking through the lower part of Pearl Street, when he found himself passing in front of a warehouse, on which was the firm name of Richard Armstrong & Co.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He procured a pocket-map of the city, and guiding himself by it, walked about to so much good purpose that at the end of four days he knew more about the streets and public buildings than many who have lived in the city as many months.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He procured a pocket-map of the city, and guiding himself by it, walked about to so much good purpose that at the end of four days he knew more about the streets and public buildings than many who have lived in the city as many months.
plural of “building” — a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading He procured a pocket-map of the city, and guiding himself by it, walked about to so much good purpose that at the end of four days he knew more about the streets and public buildings than many who have lived in the city as many months.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He procured a pocket-map of the city, and guiding himself by it, walked about to so much good purpose that at the end of four days he knew more about the streets and public buildings than many who have lived in the city as many months.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading He procured a pocket-map of the city, and guiding himself by it, walked about to so much good purpose that at the end of four days he knew more about the streets and public buildings than many who have lived in the city as many months.
ConounUS /koʊ/
an odorless very poisonous gas that is a product of incomplete combustion of carbon
From this reading It was in the afternoon of the fourth day that Tom was walking through the lower part of Pearl Street, when he found himself passing in front of a warehouse, on which was the firm name of Richard Armstrong & Co.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading It was in the afternoon of the fourth day that Tom was walking through the lower part of Pearl Street, when he found himself passing in front of a warehouse, on which was the firm name of Richard Armstrong & Co.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading TOM SPENT the following three days in making himself familiar with localities in New York.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading He procured a pocket-map of the city, and guiding himself by it, walked about to so much good purpose that at the end of four days he knew more about the streets and public buildings than many who have lived in the city as many months.
well known or easily recognized
From this reading TOM SPENT the following three days in making himself familiar with localities in New York.
marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable
From this reading It was in the afternoon of the fourth day that Tom was walking through the lower part of Pearl Street, when he found himself passing in front of a warehouse, on which was the firm name of Richard Armstrong & Co.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading TOM SPENT the following three days in making himself familiar with localities in New York.
set up or found
From this reading It was in the afternoon of the fourth day that Tom was walking through the lower part of Pearl Street, when he found himself passing in front of a warehouse, on which was the firm name of Richard Armstrong & Co.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading He procured a pocket-map of the city, and guiding himself by it, walked about to so much good purpose that at the end of four days he knew more about the streets and public buildings than many who have lived in the city as many months.
following the third position; number four in a countable series
From this reading It was in the afternoon of the fourth day that Tom was walking through the lower part of Pearl Street, when he found himself passing in front of a warehouse, on which was the firm name of Richard Armstrong & Co.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading It was in the afternoon of the fourth day that Tom was walking through the lower part of Pearl Street, when he found himself passing in front of a warehouse, on which was the firm name of Richard Armstrong & Co.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading He procured a pocket-map of the city, and guiding himself by it, walked about to so much good purpose that at the end of four days he knew more about the streets and public buildings than many who have lived in the city as many months.
guidingadjectiveUS /ˈɡaɪdɪŋ/
exerting control or influence
From this reading He procured a pocket-map of the city, and guiding himself by it, walked about to so much good purpose that at the end of four days he knew more about the streets and public buildings than many who have lived in the city as many months.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading He procured a pocket-map of the city, and guiding himself by it, walked about to so much good purpose that at the end of four days he knew more about the streets and public buildings than many who have lived in the city as many months.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He procured a pocket-map of the city, and guiding himself by it, walked about to so much good purpose that at the end of four days he knew more about the streets and public buildings than many who have lived in the city as many months.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading TOM SPENT the following three days in making himself familiar with localities in New York.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading TOM SPENT the following three days in making himself familiar with localities in New York.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He procured a pocket-map of the city, and guiding himself by it, walked about to so much good purpose that at the end of four days he knew more about the streets and public buildings than many who have lived in the city as many months.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading He procured a pocket-map of the city, and guiding himself by it, walked about to so much good purpose that at the end of four days he knew more about the streets and public buildings than many who have lived in the city as many months.
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading He procured a pocket-map of the city, and guiding himself by it, walked about to so much good purpose that at the end of four days he knew more about the streets and public buildings than many who have lived in the city as many months.
localitiesnounUS /loʊˈkælɪtiz/
plural of “locality” — a surrounding or nearby region
From this reading TOM SPENT the following three days in making himself familiar with localities in New York.
move something or somebody to a lower position
From this reading It was in the afternoon of the fourth day that Tom was walking through the lower part of Pearl Street, when he found himself passing in front of a warehouse, on which was the firm name of Richard Armstrong & Co.
plural of “make” — a recognizable kind
From this reading TOM MAKES A PROPOSAL.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading TOM SPENT the following three days in making himself familiar with localities in New York.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading He procured a pocket-map of the city, and guiding himself by it, walked about to so much good purpose that at the end of four days he knew more about the streets and public buildings than many who have lived in the city as many months.
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading He procured a pocket-map of the city, and guiding himself by it, walked about to so much good purpose that at the end of four days he knew more about the streets and public buildings than many who have lived in the city as many months.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading He procured a pocket-map of the city, and guiding himself by it, walked about to so much good purpose that at the end of four days he knew more about the streets and public buildings than many who have lived in the city as many months.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading He procured a pocket-map of the city, and guiding himself by it, walked about to so much good purpose that at the end of four days he knew more about the streets and public buildings than many who have lived in the city as many months.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading It was in the afternoon of the fourth day that Tom was walking through the lower part of Pearl Street, when he found himself passing in front of a warehouse, on which was the firm name of Richard Armstrong & Co.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading TOM SPENT the following three days in making himself familiar with localities in New York.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He procured a pocket-map of the city, and guiding himself by it, walked about to so much good purpose that at the end of four days he knew more about the streets and public buildings than many who have lived in the city as many months.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It was in the afternoon of the fourth day that Tom was walking through the lower part of Pearl Street, when he found himself passing in front of a warehouse, on which was the firm name of Richard Armstrong & Co.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading It was in the afternoon of the fourth day that Tom was walking through the lower part of Pearl Street, when he found himself passing in front of a warehouse, on which was the firm name of Richard Armstrong & Co.
(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate
From this reading It was in the afternoon of the fourth day that Tom was walking through the lower part of Pearl Street, when he found himself passing in front of a warehouse, on which was the firm name of Richard Armstrong & Co.
PearlnounUS /pɜːrl/
a smooth lustrous round structure inside the shell of a clam or oyster; much valued as a jewel
From this reading It was in the afternoon of the fourth day that Tom was walking through the lower part of Pearl Street, when he found himself passing in front of a warehouse, on which was the firm name of Richard Armstrong & Co.
pocket-map
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He procured a pocket-map of the city, and guiding himself by it, walked about to so much good purpose that at the end of four days he knew more about the streets and public buildings than many who have lived in the city as many months.
procuredverbUS /proʊˈkjʊrd/
past form of “procure” — get by special effort
From this reading He procured a pocket-map of the city, and guiding himself by it, walked about to so much good purpose that at the end of four days he knew more about the streets and public buildings than many who have lived in the city as many months.
PROPOSALnounUS /prəˈpoʊzəl/
something proposed (such as a plan or assumption)
From this reading TOM MAKES A PROPOSAL.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading He procured a pocket-map of the city, and guiding himself by it, walked about to so much good purpose that at the end of four days he knew more about the streets and public buildings than many who have lived in the city as many months.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading He procured a pocket-map of the city, and guiding himself by it, walked about to so much good purpose that at the end of four days he knew more about the streets and public buildings than many who have lived in the city as many months.
recurring again and again
From this reading “Richard Armstrong,” repeated Tom.
Richard
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was in the afternoon of the fourth day that Tom was walking through the lower part of Pearl Street, when he found himself passing in front of a warehouse, on which was the firm name of Richard Armstrong & Co.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading He procured a pocket-map of the city, and guiding himself by it, walked about to so much good purpose that at the end of four days he knew more about the streets and public buildings than many who have lived in the city as many months.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading TOM SPENT the following three days in making himself familiar with localities in New York.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading It was in the afternoon of the fourth day that Tom was walking through the lower part of Pearl Street, when he found himself passing in front of a warehouse, on which was the firm name of Richard Armstrong & Co.
plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading He procured a pocket-map of the city, and guiding himself by it, walked about to so much good purpose that at the end of four days he knew more about the streets and public buildings than many who have lived in the city as many months.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading He procured a pocket-map of the city, and guiding himself by it, walked about to so much good purpose that at the end of four days he knew more about the streets and public buildings than many who have lived in the city as many months.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He procured a pocket-map of the city, and guiding himself by it, walked about to so much good purpose that at the end of four days he knew more about the streets and public buildings than many who have lived in the city as many months.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading TOM SPENT the following three days in making himself familiar with localities in New York.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading TOM SPENT the following three days in making himself familiar with localities in New York.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading It was in the afternoon of the fourth day that Tom was walking through the lower part of Pearl Street, when he found himself passing in front of a warehouse, on which was the firm name of Richard Armstrong & Co.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He procured a pocket-map of the city, and guiding himself by it, walked about to so much good purpose that at the end of four days he knew more about the streets and public buildings than many who have lived in the city as many months.
male cat
From this reading TOM MAKES A PROPOSAL.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading He procured a pocket-map of the city, and guiding himself by it, walked about to so much good purpose that at the end of four days he knew more about the streets and public buildings than many who have lived in the city as many months.
close enough to be walked to
From this reading It was in the afternoon of the fourth day that Tom was walking through the lower part of Pearl Street, when he found himself passing in front of a warehouse, on which was the firm name of Richard Armstrong & Co.
warehousenounUS /ˈwerhaʊs/
a storehouse for goods and merchandise
From this reading It was in the afternoon of the fourth day that Tom was walking through the lower part of Pearl Street, when he found himself passing in front of a warehouse, on which was the firm name of Richard Armstrong & Co.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was in the afternoon of the fourth day that Tom was walking through the lower part of Pearl Street, when he found himself passing in front of a warehouse, on which was the firm name of Richard Armstrong & Co.
at the time that
From this reading It was in the afternoon of the fourth day that Tom was walking through the lower part of Pearl Street, when he found himself passing in front of a warehouse, on which was the firm name of Richard Armstrong & Co.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It was in the afternoon of the fourth day that Tom was walking through the lower part of Pearl Street, when he found himself passing in front of a warehouse, on which was the firm name of Richard Armstrong & Co.
which person or people
From this reading He procured a pocket-map of the city, and guiding himself by it, walked about to so much good purpose that at the end of four days he knew more about the streets and public buildings than many who have lived in the city as many months.
in the company of; together with
From this reading TOM SPENT the following three days in making himself familiar with localities in New York.
the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose
From this reading TOM SPENT the following three days in making himself familiar with localities in New York.
