used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE RESULT OF A FIRE.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Almost every cent he possessed was invested in the horse, wagon and stock, and if they were consumed he would be left in New York City next to penniless.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Almost every cent he possessed was invested in the horse, wagon and stock, and if they were consumed he would be left in New York City next to penniless.
auctionnounUS /ˈɑːkʃən/
a variety of bridge in which tricks made in excess of the contract are scored toward game; now generally superseded by contract bridge
From this reading It was no wonder that Matt's heart was filled with dismay when he saw the stable which contained the auction outfit being thus rapidly devoured by the flames.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Almost every cent he possessed was invested in the horse, wagon and stock, and if they were consumed he would be left in New York City next to penniless.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading It was no wonder that Matt's heart was filled with dismay when he saw the stable which contained the auction outfit being thus rapidly devoured by the flames.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It was no wonder that Matt's heart was filled with dismay when he saw the stable which contained the auction outfit being thus rapidly devoured by the flames.
centnounUS /sent/
a fractional monetary unit of several countries
From this reading Almost every cent he possessed was invested in the horse, wagon and stock, and if they were consumed he would be left in New York City next to penniless.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading Almost every cent he possessed was invested in the horse, wagon and stock, and if they were consumed he would be left in New York City next to penniless.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading Close to where he was standing was a grocery store, and rushing into this he threw his valise on the counter.
consumedverbUS /kənˈsuːmd/
past form of “consume” — eat up completely, as with great appetite
From this reading Almost every cent he possessed was invested in the horse, wagon and stock, and if they were consumed he would be left in New York City next to penniless.
gotten under control
From this reading It was no wonder that Matt's heart was filled with dismay when he saw the stable which contained the auction outfit being thus rapidly devoured by the flames.
counternounUS /ˈkaʊntər/
table consisting of a horizontal surface over which business is transacted
From this reading Close to where he was standing was a grocery store, and rushing into this he threw his valise on the counter.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading "Keep this for me, please!" he cried to the proprietor.
devouredverbUS /dɪˈvaʊərd/
past form of “devour” — destroy completely
From this reading It was no wonder that Matt's heart was filled with dismay when he saw the stable which contained the auction outfit being thus rapidly devoured by the flames.
dismaynounUS /dɪˈsmeɪ/
the feeling of despair in the face of obstacles
From this reading It was no wonder that Matt's heart was filled with dismay when he saw the stable which contained the auction outfit being thus rapidly devoured by the flames.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Almost every cent he possessed was invested in the horse, wagon and stock, and if they were consumed he would be left in New York City next to penniless.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading It was no wonder that Matt's heart was filled with dismay when he saw the stable which contained the auction outfit being thus rapidly devoured by the flames.
start firing a weapon
From this reading THE RESULT OF A FIRE.
plural of “flame” — the process of combustion of inflammable materials producing heat and light and (often) smoke
From this reading It was no wonder that Matt's heart was filled with dismay when he saw the stable which contained the auction outfit being thus rapidly devoured by the flames.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Keep this for me, please!" he cried to the proprietor.
grocerynounUS /ˈɡroʊsəri/
a marketplace where groceries are sold
From this reading Close to where he was standing was a grocery store, and rushing into this he threw his valise on the counter.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was no wonder that Matt's heart was filled with dismay when he saw the stable which contained the auction outfit being thus rapidly devoured by the flames.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading It was no wonder that Matt's heart was filled with dismay when he saw the stable which contained the auction outfit being thus rapidly devoured by the flames.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Close to where he was standing was a grocery store, and rushing into this he threw his valise on the counter.
solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading Almost every cent he possessed was invested in the horse, wagon and stock, and if they were consumed he would be left in New York City next to penniless.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Almost every cent he possessed was invested in the horse, wagon and stock, and if they were consumed he would be left in New York City next to penniless.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Almost every cent he possessed was invested in the horse, wagon and stock, and if they were consumed he would be left in New York City next to penniless.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Close to where he was standing was a grocery store, and rushing into this he threw his valise on the counter.
investedverbUS /ˌɪnˈvestəd/
past form of “invest” — make an investment
From this reading Almost every cent he possessed was invested in the horse, wagon and stock, and if they were consumed he would be left in New York City next to penniless.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was no wonder that Matt's heart was filled with dismay when he saw the stable which contained the auction outfit being thus rapidly devoured by the flames.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading "Keep this for me, please!" he cried to the proprietor.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading Almost every cent he possessed was invested in the horse, wagon and stock, and if they were consumed he would be left in New York City next to penniless.
Matt'snounUS /mætz/
possessive form of “matt” — the property of having little or no contrast; lacking highlights or gloss
From this reading It was no wonder that Matt's heart was filled with dismay when he saw the stable which contained the auction outfit being thus rapidly devoured by the flames.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Keep this for me, please!" he cried to the proprietor.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Almost every cent he possessed was invested in the horse, wagon and stock, and if they were consumed he would be left in New York City next to penniless.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Almost every cent he possessed was invested in the horse, wagon and stock, and if they were consumed he would be left in New York City next to penniless.
not any; not one
From this reading It was no wonder that Matt's heart was filled with dismay when he saw the stable which contained the auction outfit being thus rapidly devoured by the flames.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE RESULT OF A FIRE.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Close to where he was standing was a grocery store, and rushing into this he threw his valise on the counter.
outfitnounUS /ˈaʊtfɪt/
any cohesive unit such as a military company
From this reading It was no wonder that Matt's heart was filled with dismay when he saw the stable which contained the auction outfit being thus rapidly devoured by the flames.
pennilessadjectiveUS /ˈpeniləs/
not having enough money to pay for necessities
From this reading Almost every cent he possessed was invested in the horse, wagon and stock, and if they were consumed he would be left in New York City next to penniless.
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading "Keep this for me, please!" he cried to the proprietor.
influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion
From this reading Almost every cent he possessed was invested in the horse, wagon and stock, and if they were consumed he would be left in New York City next to penniless.
proprietornounUS /prəˈpraɪətər/
(law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business
From this reading "Keep this for me, please!" he cried to the proprietor.
with speed
From this reading It was no wonder that Matt's heart was filled with dismay when he saw the stable which contained the auction outfit being thus rapidly devoured by the flames.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading THE RESULT OF A FIRE.
(American football) an attempt to advance the ball by running into the line
From this reading Close to where he was standing was a grocery store, and rushing into this he threw his valise on the counter.
cut with a saw
From this reading It was no wonder that Matt's heart was filled with dismay when he saw the stable which contained the auction outfit being thus rapidly devoured by the flames.
stableadjectiveUS /ˈsteɪbəl/
resistant to change of position or condition
From this reading It was no wonder that Matt's heart was filled with dismay when he saw the stable which contained the auction outfit being thus rapidly devoured by the flames.
having a supporting base
From this reading Close to where he was standing was a grocery store, and rushing into this he threw his valise on the counter.
the capital raised by a corporation through the issue of shares entitling holders to an ownership interest
From this reading Almost every cent he possessed was invested in the horse, wagon and stock, and if they were consumed he would be left in New York City next to penniless.
a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services
From this reading Close to where he was standing was a grocery store, and rushing into this he threw his valise on the counter.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was no wonder that Matt's heart was filled with dismay when he saw the stable which contained the auction outfit being thus rapidly devoured by the flames.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE RESULT OF A FIRE.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Almost every cent he possessed was invested in the horse, wagon and stock, and if they were consumed he would be left in New York City next to penniless.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Close to where he was standing was a grocery store, and rushing into this he threw his valise on the counter.
inflected form of “throw” — propel through the air
From this reading Close to where he was standing was a grocery store, and rushing into this he threw his valise on the counter.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading It was no wonder that Matt's heart was filled with dismay when he saw the stable which contained the auction outfit being thus rapidly devoured by the flames.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Almost every cent he possessed was invested in the horse, wagon and stock, and if they were consumed he would be left in New York City next to penniless.
valisenoun
a small overnight bag for short trips
From this reading Close to where he was standing was a grocery store, and rushing into this he threw his valise on the counter.
any of various kinds of wheeled vehicles drawn by an animal or a tractor
From this reading Almost every cent he possessed was invested in the horse, wagon and stock, and if they were consumed he would be left in New York City next to penniless.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was no wonder that Matt's heart was filled with dismay when he saw the stable which contained the auction outfit being thus rapidly devoured by the flames.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Almost every cent he possessed was invested in the horse, wagon and stock, and if they were consumed he would be left in New York City next to penniless.
at the time that
From this reading It was no wonder that Matt's heart was filled with dismay when he saw the stable which contained the auction outfit being thus rapidly devoured by the flames.
in or at the place that
From this reading Close to where he was standing was a grocery store, and rushing into this he threw his valise on the counter.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It was no wonder that Matt's heart was filled with dismay when he saw the stable which contained the auction outfit being thus rapidly devoured by the flames.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It was no wonder that Matt's heart was filled with dismay when he saw the stable which contained the auction outfit being thus rapidly devoured by the flames.
the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading It was no wonder that Matt's heart was filled with dismay when he saw the stable which contained the auction outfit being thus rapidly devoured by the flames.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Almost every cent he possessed was invested in the horse, wagon and stock, and if they were consumed he would be left in New York City next to penniless.
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 Almost every cent he possessed was invested in the horse, wagon and stock, and if they were consumed he would be left in New York City next to penniless.
