used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "I went through his pockets, but he hadn't any watch nor any letters," the druggist answered; "but he's got about a dollar in change in his pants."
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "I went through his pockets, but he hadn't any watch nor any letters," the druggist answered; "but he's got about a dollar in change in his pants."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The policeman was still in the doorway, and a group of boys and girls blocked the entrance.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading "I went through his pockets, but he hadn't any watch nor any letters," the druggist answered; "but he's got about a dollar in change in his pants."
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading "I went through his pockets, but he hadn't any watch nor any letters," the druggist answered; "but he's got about a dollar in change in his pants."
any person at all
From this reading "Does anybody here know this man?" asked the surgeon.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading The doctor looked around the shop.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "Does anybody here know this man?" asked the surgeon.
blockedadjectiveUS /blɑːkt/
closed to traffic
From this reading The policeman was still in the doorway, and a group of boys and girls blocked the entrance.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading The policeman was still in the doorway, and a group of boys and girls blocked the entrance.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "I went through his pockets, but he hadn't any watch nor any letters," the druggist answered; "but he's got about a dollar in change in his pants."
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading "I went through his pockets, but he hadn't any watch nor any letters," the druggist answered; "but he's got about a dollar in change in his pants."
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "Do you know who he is?" the doctor inquired.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading "Do you know who he is?" the doctor inquired.
Doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Does anybody here know this man?" asked the surgeon.
dollarnounUS /ˈdɑːlər/
the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 cents
From this reading "I went through his pockets, but he hadn't any watch nor any letters," the druggist answered; "but he's got about a dollar in change in his pants."
the entrance (the space in a wall) through which you enter or leave a room or building; the space that a door can close
From this reading The policeman was still in the doorway, and a group of boys and girls blocked the entrance.
druggistnounUS /ˈdrʌɡɪst/
a health professional trained in the art of preparing and dispensing drugs
From this reading "I went through his pockets, but he hadn't any watch nor any letters," the druggist answered; "but he's got about a dollar in change in his pants."
something that provides access (to get in or get out)
From this reading The policeman was still in the doorway, and a group of boys and girls blocked the entrance.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading The policeman was still in the doorway, and a group of boys and girls blocked the entrance.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading "I went through his pockets, but he hadn't any watch nor any letters," the druggist answered; "but he's got about a dollar in change in his pants."
any number of entities (members) considered as a unit
From this reading The policeman was still in the doorway, and a group of boys and girls blocked the entrance.
hadn't
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From this reading "I went through his pockets, but he hadn't any watch nor any letters," the druggist answered; "but he's got about a dollar in change in his pants."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Do you know who he is?" the doctor inquired.
he's
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From this reading "I went through his pockets, but he hadn't any watch nor any letters," the druggist answered; "but he's got about a dollar in change in his pants."
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "Does anybody here know this man?" asked the surgeon.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "I went through his pockets, but he hadn't any watch nor any letters," the druggist answered; "but he's got about a dollar in change in his pants."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I went through his pockets, but he hadn't any watch nor any letters," the druggist answered; "but he's got about a dollar in change in his pants."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "I went through his pockets, but he hadn't any watch nor any letters," the druggist answered; "but he's got about a dollar in change in his pants."
past form of “inquire” — address a question to and expect an answer from
From this reading "Do you know who he is?" the doctor inquired.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Do you know who he is?" the doctor inquired.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "Do you know who he is?" the doctor inquired.
the literary culture
From this reading "I went through his pockets, but he hadn't any watch nor any letters," the druggist answered; "but he's got about a dollar in change in his pants."
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading The doctor looked around the shop.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading "Does anybody here know this man?" asked the surgeon.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading "I went through his pockets, but he hadn't any watch nor any letters," the druggist answered; "but he's got about a dollar in change in his pants."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The policeman was still in the doorway, and a group of boys and girls blocked the entrance.
pantsnounUS /pænts/
(used in the plural) underpants worn by women
From this reading "I went through his pockets, but he hadn't any watch nor any letters," the druggist answered; "but he's got about a dollar in change in his pants."
plural of “pocket” — a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles
From this reading "I went through his pockets, but he hadn't any watch nor any letters," the druggist answered; "but he's got about a dollar in change in his pants."
policemannounUS /pəˈliːsmən/
a member of a police force
From this reading The policeman was still in the doorway, and a group of boys and girls blocked the entrance.
do one's shopping
From this reading The doctor looked around the shop.
not in physical motion
From this reading The policeman was still in the doorway, and a group of boys and girls blocked the entrance.
surgeonnounUS /ˈsɜːrdʒən/
a physician who specializes in surgery
From this reading "Does anybody here know this man?" asked the surgeon.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Do you know who he is?" the doctor inquired.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "Does anybody here know this man?" asked the surgeon.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading "I went through his pockets, but he hadn't any watch nor any letters," the druggist answered; "but he's got about a dollar in change in his pants."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The policeman was still in the doorway, and a group of boys and girls blocked the entrance.
look attentively
From this reading "I went through his pockets, but he hadn't any watch nor any letters," the druggist answered; "but he's got about a dollar in change in his pants."
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "I went through his pockets, but he hadn't any watch nor any letters," the druggist answered; "but he's got about a dollar in change in his pants."
which person or people
From this reading "Do you know who he is?" the doctor inquired.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Do you know who he is?" the doctor inquired.
