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used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading A painful incident, out of which arose another still more trying, has here to be recorded.

(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something

From this reading "Of course, a man must help his chums where he can, and I’ve been able to do so without any hurt to myself.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading "Of course, a man must help his chums where he can, and I’ve been able to do so without any hurt to myself.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading A painful incident, out of which arose another still more trying, has here to be recorded.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading "Of course, a man must help his chums where he can, and I’ve been able to do so without any hurt to myself.

inflected form of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape

From this reading A painful incident, out of which arose another still more trying, has here to be recorded.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Grandpapa, while discussing the different processes at law which he had incurred, told me, in some glee, of matters I did not know.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading A painful incident, out of which arose another still more trying, has here to be recorded.

for the reason that

From this reading People on the river think I’ve got pots of money, because I spend very freely.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading "Of course, a man must help his chums where he can, and I’ve been able to do so without any hurt to myself.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading "I did a smart thing recently," he began.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading "Of course, a man must help his chums where he can, and I’ve been able to do so without any hurt to myself.

plural of “chum” — a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities

From this reading "Of course, a man must help his chums where he can, and I’ve been able to do so without any hurt to myself.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading "Of course, a man must help his chums where he can, and I’ve been able to do so without any hurt to myself.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading Grandpapa, while discussing the different processes at law which he had incurred, told me, in some glee, of matters I did not know.

unlike in nature or quality or form or degree

From this reading Grandpapa, while discussing the different processes at law which he had incurred, told me, in some glee, of matters I did not know.

-ing form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing

From this reading Grandpapa, while discussing the different processes at law which he had incurred, told me, in some glee, of matters I did not know.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading "Of course, a man must help his chums where he can, and I’ve been able to do so without any hurt to myself.

in a free manner

From this reading People on the river think I’ve got pots of money, because I spend very freely.

great merriment

From this reading Grandpapa, while discussing the different processes at law which he had incurred, told me, in some glee, of matters I did not know.

inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading People on the river think I’ve got pots of money, because I spend very freely.

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From this reading Grandpapa, while discussing the different processes at law which he had incurred, told me, in some glee, of matters I did not know.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading Grandpapa, while discussing the different processes at law which he had incurred, told me, in some glee, of matters I did not know.

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading A painful incident, out of which arose another still more trying, has here to be recorded.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Grandpapa, while discussing the different processes at law which he had incurred, told me, in some glee, of matters I did not know.

give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading "Of course, a man must help his chums where he can, and I’ve been able to do so without any hurt to myself.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading A painful incident, out of which arose another still more trying, has here to be recorded.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading "Of course, a man must help his chums where he can, and I’ve been able to do so without any hurt to myself.

be the source of pain

From this reading "Of course, a man must help his chums where he can, and I’ve been able to do so without any hurt to myself.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading Grandpapa, while discussing the different processes at law which he had incurred, told me, in some glee, of matters I did not know.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "Of course, a man must help his chums where he can, and I’ve been able to do so without any hurt to myself.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading Grandpapa, while discussing the different processes at law which he had incurred, told me, in some glee, of matters I did not know.

a single distinct event

From this reading A painful incident, out of which arose another still more trying, has here to be recorded.

inflected form of “incur” — make oneself subject to; bring upon oneself; become liable to

From this reading Grandpapa, while discussing the different processes at law which he had incurred, told me, in some glee, of matters I did not know.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading Grandpapa, while discussing the different processes at law which he had incurred, told me, in some glee, of matters I did not know.

the collection of rules imposed by authority

From this reading Grandpapa, while discussing the different processes at law which he had incurred, told me, in some glee, of matters I did not know.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading "Of course, a man must help his chums where he can, and I’ve been able to do so without any hurt to myself.

plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern

From this reading Grandpapa, while discussing the different processes at law which he had incurred, told me, in some glee, of matters I did not know.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Grandpapa, while discussing the different processes at law which he had incurred, told me, in some glee, of matters I did not know.

the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender

From this reading People on the river think I’ve got pots of money, because I spend very freely.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading A painful incident, out of which arose another still more trying, has here to be recorded.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading "Of course, a man must help his chums where he can, and I’ve been able to do so without any hurt to myself.

used when the speaker is also the object of the action

From this reading "Of course, a man must help his chums where he can, and I’ve been able to do so without any hurt to myself.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Grandpapa, while discussing the different processes at law which he had incurred, told me, in some glee, of matters I did not know.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A painful incident, out of which arose another still more trying, has here to be recorded.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading People on the river think I’ve got pots of money, because I spend very freely.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading A painful incident, out of which arose another still more trying, has here to be recorded.

causing physical or psychological pain

From this reading A painful incident, out of which arose another still more trying, has here to be recorded.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading People on the river think I’ve got pots of money, because I spend very freely.

plural of “pot” — metal or earthenware cooking vessel that is usually round and deep; often has a handle and lid

From this reading People on the river think I’ve got pots of money, because I spend very freely.

plural of “process” — a particular course of action intended to achieve a result

From this reading Grandpapa, while discussing the different processes at law which he had incurred, told me, in some glee, of matters I did not know.

in the recent past

From this reading "I did a smart thing recently," he began.

set down or registered in a permanent form especially on film or tape for reproduction

From this reading A painful incident, out of which arose another still more trying, has here to be recorded.

a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)

From this reading People on the river think I’ve got pots of money, because I spend very freely.

showing mental alertness and calculation and resourcefulness

From this reading "I did a smart thing recently," he began.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading "Of course, a man must help his chums where he can, and I’ve been able to do so without any hurt to myself.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading Grandpapa, while discussing the different processes at law which he had incurred, told me, in some glee, of matters I did not know.

use up a period of time in a specific way

From this reading People on the river think I’ve got pots of money, because I spend very freely.

not in physical motion

From this reading A painful incident, out of which arose another still more trying, has here to be recorded.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading Grandpapa, while discussing the different processes at law which he had incurred, told me, in some glee, of matters I did not know.

a special situation

From this reading "I did a smart thing recently," he began.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading People on the river think I’ve got pots of money, because I spend very freely.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading A painful incident, out of which arose another still more trying, has here to be recorded.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading Grandpapa, while discussing the different processes at law which he had incurred, told me, in some glee, of matters I did not know.

hard to endure

From this reading A painful incident, out of which arose another still more trying, has here to be recorded.

precisely as stated

From this reading People on the river think I’ve got pots of money, because I spend very freely.

in or at the place that

From this reading "Of course, a man must help his chums where he can, and I’ve been able to do so without any hurt to myself.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading A painful incident, out of which arose another still more trying, has here to be recorded.

during the time that

From this reading Grandpapa, while discussing the different processes at law which he had incurred, told me, in some glee, of matters I did not know.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading "Of course, a man must help his chums where he can, and I’ve been able to do so without any hurt to myself.