used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A STREET FIGHT.
an unfortunate mishap; especially one causing damage or injury
From this reading Tom, of course, knew nothing of Jacob's accident.
(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 He stationed himself near the Astor House, and kept an eye on the boots of all who passed, promptly offering his services where they appeared needed.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He felt little anxiety on this score, as he was of an enterprising disposition, and usually got his fair share of business.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He fancied him safe at home, and was only concerned to make enough money to pay the necessary expenses of both.
(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic
From this reading He felt little anxiety on this score, as he was of an enterprising disposition, and usually got his fair share of business.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading He stationed himself near the Astor House, and kept an eye on the boots of all who passed, promptly offering his services where they appeared needed.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He felt little anxiety on this score, as he was of an enterprising disposition, and usually got his fair share of business.
AstornounUS /ˈæstər/
British politician (born in the United States) who was the first woman to sit in the British House of Commons (1879-1964)
From this reading He stationed himself near the Astor House, and kept an eye on the boots of all who passed, promptly offering his services where they appeared needed.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He fancied him safe at home, and was only concerned to make enough money to pay the necessary expenses of both.
plural of “boot” — footwear that covers the whole foot and lower leg
From this reading He stationed himself near the Astor House, and kept an eye on the boots of all who passed, promptly offering his services where they appeared needed.
the two together, not just one
From this reading He fancied him safe at home, and was only concerned to make enough money to pay the necessary expenses of both.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading He felt little anxiety on this score, as he was of an enterprising disposition, and usually got his fair share of business.
feeling or showing worry or solicitude
From this reading He fancied him safe at home, and was only concerned to make enough money to pay the necessary expenses of both.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Tom, of course, knew nothing of Jacob's accident.
dispositionnounUS /ˌdɪspəˈzɪʃən/
your usual mood
From this reading He felt little anxiety on this score, as he was of an enterprising disposition, and usually got his fair share of business.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading He fancied him safe at home, and was only concerned to make enough money to pay the necessary expenses of both.
enterprisingadjectiveUS /ˈentərpraɪzɪŋ/
marked by imagination, initiative, and readiness to undertake new projects
From this reading He felt little anxiety on this score, as he was of an enterprising disposition, and usually got his fair share of business.
expensesnounUS /ɪkˈspensəz/
plural of “expense” — amounts paid for goods and services that may be currently tax deductible (as opposed to capital expenditures)
From this reading He fancied him safe at home, and was only concerned to make enough money to pay the necessary expenses of both.
the organ of sight
From this reading He stationed himself near the Astor House, and kept an eye on the boots of all who passed, promptly offering his services where they appeared needed.
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading He felt little anxiety on this score, as he was of an enterprising disposition, and usually got his fair share of business.
formed or conceived by the imagination
From this reading He fancied him safe at home, and was only concerned to make enough money to pay the necessary expenses of both.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading He felt little anxiety on this score, as he was of an enterprising disposition, and usually got his fair share of business.
be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading A STREET FIGHT.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading He felt little anxiety on this score, as he was of an enterprising disposition, and usually got his fair share of business.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He fancied him safe at home, and was only concerned to make enough money to pay the necessary expenses of both.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He fancied him safe at home, and was only concerned to make enough money to pay the necessary expenses of both.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading He stationed himself near the Astor House, and kept an eye on the boots of all who passed, promptly offering his services where they appeared needed.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He felt little anxiety on this score, as he was of an enterprising disposition, and usually got his fair share of business.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading He fancied him safe at home, and was only concerned to make enough money to pay the necessary expenses of both.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading He stationed himself near the Astor House, and kept an eye on the boots of all who passed, promptly offering his services where they appeared needed.
Jacob'snounUS /ˈdʒeɪkəbz/
possessive form of “jacob” — French biochemist who (with Jacques Monod) studied regulatory processes in cells (born in 1920)
From this reading Tom, of course, knew nothing of Jacob's accident.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading He stationed himself near the Astor House, and kept an eye on the boots of all who passed, promptly offering his services where they appeared needed.
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 Tom, of course, knew nothing of Jacob's accident.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading He felt little anxiety on this score, as he was of an enterprising disposition, and usually got his fair share of business.
engage in
From this reading He fancied him safe at home, and was only concerned to make enough money to pay the necessary expenses of both.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading He fancied him safe at home, and was only concerned to make enough money to pay the necessary expenses of both.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading He stationed himself near the Astor House, and kept an eye on the boots of all who passed, promptly offering his services where they appeared needed.
absolutely essential
From this reading He fancied him safe at home, and was only concerned to make enough money to pay the necessary expenses of both.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading He stationed himself near the Astor House, and kept an eye on the boots of all who passed, promptly offering his services where they appeared needed.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Tom, of course, knew nothing of Jacob's accident.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Tom, of course, knew nothing of Jacob's accident.
offeringnounUS /ˈɔːfərɪŋ/
something offered (as a proposal or bid)
From this reading He stationed himself near the Astor House, and kept an eye on the boots of all who passed, promptly offering his services where they appeared needed.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He felt little anxiety on this score, as he was of an enterprising disposition, and usually got his fair share of business.
and nothing more
From this reading He fancied him safe at home, and was only concerned to make enough money to pay the necessary expenses of both.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading He stationed himself near the Astor House, and kept an eye on the boots of all who passed, promptly offering his services where they appeared needed.
give money, usually in exchange for goods or services
From this reading He fancied him safe at home, and was only concerned to make enough money to pay the necessary expenses of both.
with little or no delay
From this reading He stationed himself near the Astor House, and kept an eye on the boots of all who passed, promptly offering his services where they appeared needed.
free from danger or the risk of harm
From this reading He fancied him safe at home, and was only concerned to make enough money to pay the necessary expenses of both.
a number or letter indicating quality (especially of a student's performance)
From this reading He felt little anxiety on this score, as he was of an enterprising disposition, and usually got his fair share of business.
performance of duties or provision of space and equipment helpful to others
From this reading He stationed himself near the Astor House, and kept an eye on the boots of all who passed, promptly offering his services where they appeared needed.
have in common
From this reading He felt little anxiety on this score, as he was of an enterprising disposition, and usually got his fair share of business.
stationedverbUS /ˈsteɪʃənd/
past form of “station” — assign to a station
From this reading He stationed himself near the Astor House, and kept an eye on the boots of all who passed, promptly offering his services where they appeared needed.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading A STREET FIGHT.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He fancied him safe at home, and was only concerned to make enough money to pay the necessary expenses of both.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He stationed himself near the Astor House, and kept an eye on the boots of all who passed, promptly offering his services where they appeared needed.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading He felt little anxiety on this score, as he was of an enterprising disposition, and usually got his fair share of business.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He fancied him safe at home, and was only concerned to make enough money to pay the necessary expenses of both.
male cat
From this reading Tom, of course, knew nothing of Jacob's accident.
under normal conditions
From this reading He felt little anxiety on this score, as he was of an enterprising disposition, and usually got his fair share of business.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He fancied him safe at home, and was only concerned to make enough money to pay the necessary expenses of both.
in or at the place that
From this reading He stationed himself near the Astor House, and kept an eye on the boots of all who passed, promptly offering his services where they appeared needed.
which person or people
From this reading He stationed himself near the Astor House, and kept an eye on the boots of all who passed, promptly offering his services where they appeared needed.
