used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "This man was a gentleman and I know he was truthful.
(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 "Sometimes rascals tell all sorts of stories in order to get money."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading IN DIXIE LAND "Oh, Mr. Huntsworth," she cried, "I have something to tell you," and she rapidly related the incident of the young Lieutenant.
Areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Are you sure the fellow was telling the truth?" queried the old man smiling at her enthusiasm.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "Are you sure the fellow was telling the truth?" queried the old man smiling at her enthusiasm.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading IN DIXIE LAND "Oh, Mr. Huntsworth," she cried, "I have something to tell you," and she rapidly related the incident of the young Lieutenant.
didn't
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From this reading He didn't want to take the money at all.
DIXIEnounUS /ˈdɪksi/
the southern states that seceded from the United States in 1861
From this reading IN DIXIE LAND "Oh, Mr. Huntsworth," she cried, "I have something to tell you," and she rapidly related the incident of the young Lieutenant.
a feeling of excitement
From this reading "Are you sure the fellow was telling the truth?" queried the old man smiling at her enthusiasm.
a boy or man
From this reading "Are you sure the fellow was telling the truth?" queried the old man smiling at her enthusiasm.
a man of refinement
From this reading "This man was a gentleman and I know he was truthful.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading "Sometimes rascals tell all sorts of stories in order to get money."
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading IN DIXIE LAND "Oh, Mr. Huntsworth," she cried, "I have something to tell you," and she rapidly related the incident of the young Lieutenant.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "This man was a gentleman and I know he was truthful.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "Are you sure the fellow was telling the truth?" queried the old man smiling at her enthusiasm.
Huntsworth
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading IN DIXIE LAND "Oh, Mr. Huntsworth," she cried, "I have something to tell you," and she rapidly related the incident of the young Lieutenant.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading IN DIXIE LAND "Oh, Mr. Huntsworth," she cried, "I have something to tell you," and she rapidly related the incident of the young Lieutenant.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN DIXIE LAND "Oh, Mr. Huntsworth," she cried, "I have something to tell you," and she rapidly related the incident of the young Lieutenant.
a single distinct event
From this reading IN DIXIE LAND "Oh, Mr. Huntsworth," she cried, "I have something to tell you," and she rapidly related the incident of the young Lieutenant.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "This man was a gentleman and I know he was truthful.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading IN DIXIE LAND "Oh, Mr. Huntsworth," she cried, "I have something to tell you," and she rapidly related the incident of the young Lieutenant.
a commissioned military officer
From this reading IN DIXIE LAND "Oh, Mr. Huntsworth," she cried, "I have something to tell you," and she rapidly related the incident of the young Lieutenant.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading "Are you sure the fellow was telling the truth?" queried the old man smiling at her enthusiasm.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading "Sometimes rascals tell all sorts of stories in order to get money."
a form of address for a man
From this reading IN DIXIE LAND "Oh, Mr. Huntsworth," she cried, "I have something to tell you," and she rapidly related the incident of the young Lieutenant.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading IN DIXIE LAND "Oh, Mr. Huntsworth," she cried, "I have something to tell you," and she rapidly related the incident of the young Lieutenant.
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading IN DIXIE LAND "Oh, Mr. Huntsworth," she cried, "I have something to tell you," and she rapidly related the incident of the young Lieutenant.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading "Are you sure the fellow was telling the truth?" queried the old man smiling at her enthusiasm.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading "Sometimes rascals tell all sorts of stories in order to get money."
queriedverbUS /ˈkwɪrid/
inflected form of “query” — pose a question
From this reading "Are you sure the fellow was telling the truth?" queried the old man smiling at her enthusiasm.
with speed
From this reading IN DIXIE LAND "Oh, Mr. Huntsworth," she cried, "I have something to tell you," and she rapidly related the incident of the young Lieutenant.
rascalsnounUS /ˈræskəlz/
plural of “rascal” — a deceitful and unreliable scoundrel
From this reading "Sometimes rascals tell all sorts of stories in order to get money."
being connected either logically or causally or by shared characteristics
From this reading IN DIXIE LAND "Oh, Mr. Huntsworth," she cried, "I have something to tell you," and she rapidly related the incident of the young Lieutenant.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading IN DIXIE LAND "Oh, Mr. Huntsworth," she cried, "I have something to tell you," and she rapidly related the incident of the young Lieutenant.
a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading "Are you sure the fellow was telling the truth?" queried the old man smiling at her enthusiasm.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading IN DIXIE LAND "Oh, Mr. Huntsworth," she cried, "I have something to tell you," and she rapidly related the incident of the young Lieutenant.
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading "Sometimes rascals tell all sorts of stories in order to get money."
plural of “sort” — a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading "Sometimes rascals tell all sorts of stories in order to get money."
plural of “story” — a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading "Sometimes rascals tell all sorts of stories in order to get money."
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading "Are you sure the fellow was telling the truth?" queried the old man smiling at her enthusiasm.
carry out
From this reading He didn't want to take the money at all.
express in words
From this reading IN DIXIE LAND "Oh, Mr. Huntsworth," she cried, "I have something to tell you," and she rapidly related the incident of the young Lieutenant.
disclosing unintentionally something concealed
From this reading "Are you sure the fellow was telling the truth?" queried the old man smiling at her enthusiasm.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IN DIXIE LAND "Oh, Mr. Huntsworth," she cried, "I have something to tell you," and she rapidly related the incident of the young Lieutenant.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "This man was a gentleman and I know he was truthful.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading IN DIXIE LAND "Oh, Mr. Huntsworth," she cried, "I have something to tell you," and she rapidly related the incident of the young Lieutenant.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading "Are you sure the fellow was telling the truth?" queried the old man smiling at her enthusiasm.
truthfuladjectiveUS /ˈtruːθfəl/
expressing or given to expressing the truth
From this reading "This man was a gentleman and I know he was truthful.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading He didn't want to take the money at all.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Are you sure the fellow was telling the truth?" queried the old man smiling at her enthusiasm.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading IN DIXIE LAND "Oh, Mr. Huntsworth," she cried, "I have something to tell you," and she rapidly related the incident of the young Lieutenant.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading IN DIXIE LAND "Oh, Mr. Huntsworth," she cried, "I have something to tell you," and she rapidly related the incident of the young Lieutenant.
