adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “No--that is--only a rehash of what they said before,” returned Harcourt without opening the paper.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading “By the way, Grant,” he began, with an assumption of carelessness somewhat inconsistent with the fact that he had just called him in, “it may be necessary for me to pull up those fellows who are blackguarding me in the 'Clarion.'”
anythingpronounUS /ˈeniθɪŋ/
any thing at all
From this reading “Why, they haven't been saying anything new?” asked Grant, laughingly, as he glanced towards the paper.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “By the way, Grant,” he began, with an assumption of carelessness somewhat inconsistent with the fact that he had just called him in, “it may be necessary for me to pull up those fellows who are blackguarding me in the 'Clarion.'”
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “Why, they haven't been saying anything new?” asked Grant, laughingly, as he glanced towards the paper.
askedverbUS /æskt/
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading “Why, they haven't been saying anything new?” asked Grant, laughingly, as he glanced towards the paper.
assumptionnounUS /əˈsʌmpʃən/
a statement that is assumed to be true and from which a conclusion can be drawn
From this reading “By the way, Grant,” he began, with an assumption of carelessness somewhat inconsistent with the fact that he had just called him in, “it may be necessary for me to pull up those fellows who are blackguarding me in the 'Clarion.'”
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading “By the way, Grant,” he began, with an assumption of carelessness somewhat inconsistent with the fact that he had just called him in, “it may be necessary for me to pull up those fellows who are blackguarding me in the 'Clarion.'”
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading “Why, they haven't been saying anything new?” asked Grant, laughingly, as he glanced towards the paper.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading “No--that is--only a rehash of what they said before,” returned Harcourt without opening the paper.
beganverbUS /bɪˈɡæn/
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading “By the way, Grant,” he began, with an assumption of carelessness somewhat inconsistent with the fact that he had just called him in, “it may be necessary for me to pull up those fellows who are blackguarding me in the 'Clarion.'”
blackguarding
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From this reading “By the way, Grant,” he began, with an assumption of carelessness somewhat inconsistent with the fact that he had just called him in, “it may be necessary for me to pull up those fellows who are blackguarding me in the 'Clarion.'”
ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But there's nothing in that to invalidate your rights to Tasajara, to say nothing of your five years' undisputed possession.”
ByprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading “By the way, Grant,” he began, with an assumption of carelessness somewhat inconsistent with the fact that he had just called him in, “it may be necessary for me to pull up those fellows who are blackguarding me in the 'Clarion.'”
calledverbUS /kɔːld/
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading “By the way, Grant,” he began, with an assumption of carelessness somewhat inconsistent with the fact that he had just called him in, “it may be necessary for me to pull up those fellows who are blackguarding me in the 'Clarion.'”
carelessnessnounUS /ˈkerləsnəs/
the quality of not being careful or taking pains
From this reading “By the way, Grant,” he began, with an assumption of carelessness somewhat inconsistent with the fact that he had just called him in, “it may be necessary for me to pull up those fellows who are blackguarding me in the 'Clarion.'”
ClarionverbUS /ˈkleriən/
blow the clarion
From this reading “By the way, Grant,” he began, with an assumption of carelessness somewhat inconsistent with the fact that he had just called him in, “it may be necessary for me to pull up those fellows who are blackguarding me in the 'Clarion.'”
CurtisnounUS /ˈkɜːrtəs/
English botanical writer and publisher (1746-1799)
From this reading “Well,” said Grant playfully, “you don't mind their saying that you're NOT the original pioneer of Tasajara, for it's true; nor that that fellow 'Lige Curtis disappeared suddenly, for he did, if I remember rightly.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading “Well,” said Grant playfully, “you don't mind their saying that you're NOT the original pioneer of Tasajara, for it's true; nor that that fellow 'Lige Curtis disappeared suddenly, for he did, if I remember rightly.
disappearedverbUS /ˌdɪsəˈpɪrd/
past form of “disappear” — get lost, as without warning or explanation
From this reading “Well,” said Grant playfully, “you don't mind their saying that you're NOT the original pioneer of Tasajara, for it's true; nor that that fellow 'Lige Curtis disappeared suddenly, for he did, if I remember rightly.
don't
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From this reading “Well,” said Grant playfully, “you don't mind their saying that you're NOT the original pioneer of Tasajara, for it's true; nor that that fellow 'Lige Curtis disappeared suddenly, for he did, if I remember rightly.
factnounUS /fækt/
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading “By the way, Grant,” he began, with an assumption of carelessness somewhat inconsistent with the fact that he had just called him in, “it may be necessary for me to pull up those fellows who are blackguarding me in the 'Clarion.'”
fellownounUS /ˈfeloʊ/
a boy or man
From this reading “Well,” said Grant playfully, “you don't mind their saying that you're NOT the original pioneer of Tasajara, for it's true; nor that that fellow 'Lige Curtis disappeared suddenly, for he did, if I remember rightly.
fellowsnounUS /ˈfeloʊz/
plural of “fellow” — a boy or man
From this reading “By the way, Grant,” he began, with an assumption of carelessness somewhat inconsistent with the fact that he had just called him in, “it may be necessary for me to pull up those fellows who are blackguarding me in the 'Clarion.'”
fivenounUS /faɪv/
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading But there's nothing in that to invalidate your rights to Tasajara, to say nothing of your five years' undisputed possession.”
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “By the way, Grant,” he began, with an assumption of carelessness somewhat inconsistent with the fact that he had just called him in, “it may be necessary for me to pull up those fellows who are blackguarding me in the 'Clarion.'”
glancedverbUS /ɡlænst/
past form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading “Why, they haven't been saying anything new?” asked Grant, laughingly, as he glanced towards the paper.
GrantverbUS /ɡrænt/
let have
From this reading “By the way, Grant,” he began, with an assumption of carelessness somewhat inconsistent with the fact that he had just called him in, “it may be necessary for me to pull up those fellows who are blackguarding me in the 'Clarion.'”
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading “By the way, Grant,” he began, with an assumption of carelessness somewhat inconsistent with the fact that he had just called him in, “it may be necessary for me to pull up those fellows who are blackguarding me in the 'Clarion.'”
Harcourt
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From this reading “No--that is--only a rehash of what they said before,” returned Harcourt without opening the paper.
haven't
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From this reading “Why, they haven't been saying anything new?” asked Grant, laughingly, as he glanced towards the paper.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “By the way, Grant,” he began, with an assumption of carelessness somewhat inconsistent with the fact that he had just called him in, “it may be necessary for me to pull up those fellows who are blackguarding me in the 'Clarion.'”
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “By the way, Grant,” he began, with an assumption of carelessness somewhat inconsistent with the fact that he had just called him in, “it may be necessary for me to pull up those fellows who are blackguarding me in the 'Clarion.'”
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “Well,” said Grant playfully, “you don't mind their saying that you're NOT the original pioneer of Tasajara, for it's true; nor that that fellow 'Lige Curtis disappeared suddenly, for he did, if I remember rightly.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading “Well,” said Grant playfully, “you don't mind their saying that you're NOT the original pioneer of Tasajara, for it's true; nor that that fellow 'Lige Curtis disappeared suddenly, for he did, if I remember rightly.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “By the way, Grant,” he began, with an assumption of carelessness somewhat inconsistent with the fact that he had just called him in, “it may be necessary for me to pull up those fellows who are blackguarding me in the 'Clarion.'”
inconsistentadjectiveUS /ˌɪnkənˈsɪstənt/
displaying a lack of consistency
From this reading “By the way, Grant,” he began, with an assumption of carelessness somewhat inconsistent with the fact that he had just called him in, “it may be necessary for me to pull up those fellows who are blackguarding me in the 'Clarion.'”
invalidateverbUS /ˌɪnˈvælɪdeɪt/
declare invalid
From this reading But there's nothing in that to invalidate your rights to Tasajara, to say nothing of your five years' undisputed possession.”
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “No--that is--only a rehash of what they said before,” returned Harcourt without opening the paper.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “By the way, Grant,” he began, with an assumption of carelessness somewhat inconsistent with the fact that he had just called him in, “it may be necessary for me to pull up those fellows who are blackguarding me in the 'Clarion.'”
it's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Well,” said Grant playfully, “you don't mind their saying that you're NOT the original pioneer of Tasajara, for it's true; nor that that fellow 'Lige Curtis disappeared suddenly, for he did, if I remember rightly.
justadverbUS /dʒʌst/
and nothing more
From this reading “By the way, Grant,” he began, with an assumption of carelessness somewhat inconsistent with the fact that he had just called him in, “it may be necessary for me to pull up those fellows who are blackguarding me in the 'Clarion.'”
laughinglyadverbUS /ˈlæfɪŋli/
with laughter; while laughing
From this reading “Why, they haven't been saying anything new?” asked Grant, laughingly, as he glanced towards the paper.
Lige
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From this reading “Well,” said Grant playfully, “you don't mind their saying that you're NOT the original pioneer of Tasajara, for it's true; nor that that fellow 'Lige Curtis disappeared suddenly, for he did, if I remember rightly.
maymodal verbUS /meɪ/
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading “By the way, Grant,” he began, with an assumption of carelessness somewhat inconsistent with the fact that he had just called him in, “it may be necessary for me to pull up those fellows who are blackguarding me in the 'Clarion.'”
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “By the way, Grant,” he began, with an assumption of carelessness somewhat inconsistent with the fact that he had just called him in, “it may be necessary for me to pull up those fellows who are blackguarding me in the 'Clarion.'”
mindnounUS /maɪnd/
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading “Well,” said Grant playfully, “you don't mind their saying that you're NOT the original pioneer of Tasajara, for it's true; nor that that fellow 'Lige Curtis disappeared suddenly, for he did, if I remember rightly.
necessaryadjectiveUS /ˈnesəseri/
absolutely essential
From this reading “By the way, Grant,” he began, with an assumption of carelessness somewhat inconsistent with the fact that he had just called him in, “it may be necessary for me to pull up those fellows who are blackguarding me in the 'Clarion.'”
newadjectiveUS /nuː/
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading “Why, they haven't been saying anything new?” asked Grant, laughingly, as he glanced towards the paper.
NodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading “No--that is--only a rehash of what they said before,” returned Harcourt without opening the paper.
norconjunctionUS /nɔːr/
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading “Well,” said Grant playfully, “you don't mind their saying that you're NOT the original pioneer of Tasajara, for it's true; nor that that fellow 'Lige Curtis disappeared suddenly, for he did, if I remember rightly.
NOTadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading “Well,” said Grant playfully, “you don't mind their saying that you're NOT the original pioneer of Tasajara, for it's true; nor that that fellow 'Lige Curtis disappeared suddenly, for he did, if I remember rightly.
nothingpronounUS /ˈnʌθɪŋ/
not one thing; not anything
From this reading But there's nothing in that to invalidate your rights to Tasajara, to say nothing of your five years' undisputed possession.”
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “By the way, Grant,” he began, with an assumption of carelessness somewhat inconsistent with the fact that he had just called him in, “it may be necessary for me to pull up those fellows who are blackguarding me in the 'Clarion.'”
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading “No--that is--only a rehash of what they said before,” returned Harcourt without opening the paper.
openingnounUS /ˈoʊpənɪŋ/
an open or empty space in or between things
From this reading “No--that is--only a rehash of what they said before,” returned Harcourt without opening the paper.
originaladjectiveUS /ərˈɪdʒənəl/
preceding all others in time or being as first made or performed
From this reading “Well,” said Grant playfully, “you don't mind their saying that you're NOT the original pioneer of Tasajara, for it's true; nor that that fellow 'Lige Curtis disappeared suddenly, for he did, if I remember rightly.
papernounUS /ˈpeɪpər/
a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
From this reading “Why, they haven't been saying anything new?” asked Grant, laughingly, as he glanced towards the paper.
pioneernounUS /ˌpaɪəˈnɪr/
someone who helps to open up a new line of research or technology or art
From this reading “Well,” said Grant playfully, “you don't mind their saying that you're NOT the original pioneer of Tasajara, for it's true; nor that that fellow 'Lige Curtis disappeared suddenly, for he did, if I remember rightly.
playfullyadverbUS /ˈpleɪfəli/
in a playful manner
From this reading “Well,” said Grant playfully, “you don't mind their saying that you're NOT the original pioneer of Tasajara, for it's true; nor that that fellow 'Lige Curtis disappeared suddenly, for he did, if I remember rightly.
possessionnounUS /pəˈzeʃən/
the act of having and controlling property
From this reading But there's nothing in that to invalidate your rights to Tasajara, to say nothing of your five years' undisputed possession.”
pullverbUS /pʊl/
cause to move by pulling
From this reading “By the way, Grant,” he began, with an assumption of carelessness somewhat inconsistent with the fact that he had just called him in, “it may be necessary for me to pull up those fellows who are blackguarding me in the 'Clarion.'”
rehashverbUS /riˈhæʃ/
present or use over, with no or few changes
From this reading “No--that is--only a rehash of what they said before,” returned Harcourt without opening the paper.
rememberverbUS /rɪˈmɛm.bər/
To recall to mind.
From this reading “Well,” said Grant playfully, “you don't mind their saying that you're NOT the original pioneer of Tasajara, for it's true; nor that that fellow 'Lige Curtis disappeared suddenly, for he did, if I remember rightly.
returnedverbUS /rɪˈtɜːrnd/
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading “No--that is--only a rehash of what they said before,” returned Harcourt without opening the paper.
rightlyadverbUS /ˈraɪtli/
with honesty
From this reading “Well,” said Grant playfully, “you don't mind their saying that you're NOT the original pioneer of Tasajara, for it's true; nor that that fellow 'Lige Curtis disappeared suddenly, for he did, if I remember rightly.
rightsnounUS /raɪts/
plural of “right” — an abstract idea of that which is due to a person or governmental body by law or tradition or nature
From this reading But there's nothing in that to invalidate your rights to Tasajara, to say nothing of your five years' undisputed possession.”
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “No--that is--only a rehash of what they said before,” returned Harcourt without opening the paper.
sayverbUS /seɪ/
express in words
From this reading But there's nothing in that to invalidate your rights to Tasajara, to say nothing of your five years' undisputed possession.”
sayingnounUS /ˈseɪɪŋ/
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading “Why, they haven't been saying anything new?” asked Grant, laughingly, as he glanced towards the paper.
somewhatadverbUS /ˈsʌmˈwʌt/
to a small degree or extent
From this reading “By the way, Grant,” he began, with an assumption of carelessness somewhat inconsistent with the fact that he had just called him in, “it may be necessary for me to pull up those fellows who are blackguarding me in the 'Clarion.'”
suddenlyadverbUS /ˈsʌdənli/
happening unexpectedly
From this reading “Well,” said Grant playfully, “you don't mind their saying that you're NOT the original pioneer of Tasajara, for it's true; nor that that fellow 'Lige Curtis disappeared suddenly, for he did, if I remember rightly.
Tasajara
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Well,” said Grant playfully, “you don't mind their saying that you're NOT the original pioneer of Tasajara, for it's true; nor that that fellow 'Lige Curtis disappeared suddenly, for he did, if I remember rightly.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “By the way, Grant,” he began, with an assumption of carelessness somewhat inconsistent with the fact that he had just called him in, “it may be necessary for me to pull up those fellows who are blackguarding me in the 'Clarion.'”
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “By the way, Grant,” he began, with an assumption of carelessness somewhat inconsistent with the fact that he had just called him in, “it may be necessary for me to pull up those fellows who are blackguarding me in the 'Clarion.'”
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading “Well,” said Grant playfully, “you don't mind their saying that you're NOT the original pioneer of Tasajara, for it's true; nor that that fellow 'Lige Curtis disappeared suddenly, for he did, if I remember rightly.
there's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But there's nothing in that to invalidate your rights to Tasajara, to say nothing of your five years' undisputed possession.”
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Why, they haven't been saying anything new?” asked Grant, laughingly, as he glanced towards the paper.
thosedeterminerUS /ðoʊz/
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading “By the way, Grant,” he began, with an assumption of carelessness somewhat inconsistent with the fact that he had just called him in, “it may be necessary for me to pull up those fellows who are blackguarding me in the 'Clarion.'”
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “By the way, Grant,” he began, with an assumption of carelessness somewhat inconsistent with the fact that he had just called him in, “it may be necessary for me to pull up those fellows who are blackguarding me in the 'Clarion.'”
towardsprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrdz/
in the direction of
From this reading “Why, they haven't been saying anything new?” asked Grant, laughingly, as he glanced towards the paper.
trueadjectiveUS /truː/
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading “Well,” said Grant playfully, “you don't mind their saying that you're NOT the original pioneer of Tasajara, for it's true; nor that that fellow 'Lige Curtis disappeared suddenly, for he did, if I remember rightly.
undisputedadjectiveUS /ˌʌndɪsˈpjuːtɪd/
generally agreed upon; not subject to dispute
From this reading But there's nothing in that to invalidate your rights to Tasajara, to say nothing of your five years' undisputed possession.”
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading “By the way, Grant,” he began, with an assumption of carelessness somewhat inconsistent with the fact that he had just called him in, “it may be necessary for me to pull up those fellows who are blackguarding me in the 'Clarion.'”
waynounUS /weɪ/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading “By the way, Grant,” he began, with an assumption of carelessness somewhat inconsistent with the fact that he had just called him in, “it may be necessary for me to pull up those fellows who are blackguarding me in the 'Clarion.'”
WelladverbUS /wel/
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading “Well,” said Grant playfully, “you don't mind their saying that you're NOT the original pioneer of Tasajara, for it's true; nor that that fellow 'Lige Curtis disappeared suddenly, for he did, if I remember rightly.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading “No--that is--only a rehash of what they said before,” returned Harcourt without opening the paper.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading “By the way, Grant,” he began, with an assumption of carelessness somewhat inconsistent with the fact that he had just called him in, “it may be necessary for me to pull up those fellows who are blackguarding me in the 'Clarion.'”
WhynounUS /waɪ/
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading “Why, they haven't been saying anything new?” asked Grant, laughingly, as he glanced towards the paper.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading “By the way, Grant,” he began, with an assumption of carelessness somewhat inconsistent with the fact that he had just called him in, “it may be necessary for me to pull up those fellows who are blackguarding me in the 'Clarion.'”
withoutprepositionUS /wɪˈθaʊt/
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading “No--that is--only a rehash of what they said before,” returned Harcourt without opening the paper.
yearsnounUS /jɪrz/
a late time of life
From this reading But there's nothing in that to invalidate your rights to Tasajara, to say nothing of your five years' undisputed possession.”
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Well,” said Grant playfully, “you don't mind their saying that you're NOT the original pioneer of Tasajara, for it's true; nor that that fellow 'Lige Curtis disappeared suddenly, for he did, if I remember rightly.
you're
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Well,” said Grant playfully, “you don't mind their saying that you're NOT the original pioneer of Tasajara, for it's true; nor that that fellow 'Lige Curtis disappeared suddenly, for he did, if I remember rightly.
yourdeterminerUS /jɔːr/
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading But there's nothing in that to invalidate your rights to Tasajara, to say nothing of your five years' undisputed possession.”
