used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading At eight of the next evening, Griff Lomax was surprised by a visit from the preacher--surprised, because only a few hours ago they had parted at the end of a long ride together.
in the past
From this reading At eight of the next evening, Griff Lomax was surprised by a visit from the preacher--surprised, because only a few hours ago they had parted at the end of a long ride together.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading Gabriel wore an air of clumsy craftiness which sat laughably ill upon him.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Gabriel wore an air of clumsy craftiness which sat laughably ill upon him.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading CONCERNING PARSLEY AND STRONG DRINK.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At eight of the next evening, Griff Lomax was surprised by a visit from the preacher--surprised, because only a few hours ago they had parted at the end of a long ride together.
for the reason that
From this reading At eight of the next evening, Griff Lomax was surprised by a visit from the preacher--surprised, because only a few hours ago they had parted at the end of a long ride together.
blowsnounUS /bloʊz/
plural of “blow” — a powerful stroke with the fist or a weapon
From this reading "Oh, the wind blows there, does it?" laughed Griff, noting that the preacher's face was more carefully shaven than usual, and that he wore a shirt of fine linen.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading At eight of the next evening, Griff Lomax was surprised by a visit from the preacher--surprised, because only a few hours ago they had parted at the end of a long ride together.
taking care or paying attention
From this reading "Oh, the wind blows there, does it?" laughed Griff, noting that the preacher's face was more carefully shaven than usual, and that he wore a shirt of fine linen.
clumsyadjectiveUS /ˈklʌmzi/
lacking grace in movement or posture
From this reading Gabriel wore an air of clumsy craftiness which sat laughably ill upon him.
-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to
From this reading CONCERNING PARSLEY AND STRONG DRINK.
craftinessnoun
shrewdness as demonstrated by being skilled in deception
From this reading Gabriel wore an air of clumsy craftiness which sat laughably ill upon him.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Oh, the wind blows there, does it?" laughed Griff, noting that the preacher's face was more carefully shaven than usual, and that he wore a shirt of fine linen.
don't
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From this reading "It's time you paid your respects at the mill, don't you think?" he said, shifting from foot to foot.
take in liquids
From this reading CONCERNING PARSLEY AND STRONG DRINK.
being one more than seven
From this reading At eight of the next evening, Griff Lomax was surprised by a visit from the preacher--surprised, because only a few hours ago they had parted at the end of a long ride together.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading At eight of the next evening, Griff Lomax was surprised by a visit from the preacher--surprised, because only a few hours ago they had parted at the end of a long ride together.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading At eight of the next evening, Griff Lomax was surprised by a visit from the preacher--surprised, because only a few hours ago they had parted at the end of a long ride together.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading "Oh, the wind blows there, does it?" laughed Griff, noting that the preacher's face was more carefully shaven than usual, and that he wore a shirt of fine linen.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading At eight of the next evening, Griff Lomax was surprised by a visit from the preacher--surprised, because only a few hours ago they had parted at the end of a long ride together.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading "Oh, the wind blows there, does it?" laughed Griff, noting that the preacher's face was more carefully shaven than usual, and that he wore a shirt of fine linen.
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading "It's time you paid your respects at the mill, don't you think?" he said, shifting from foot to foot.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading At eight of the next evening, Griff Lomax was surprised by a visit from the preacher--surprised, because only a few hours ago they had parted at the end of a long ride together.
GabrielnounUS /ˈɡeɪbriəl/
(Bible) the archangel who was the messenger of God
From this reading Gabriel wore an air of clumsy craftiness which sat laughably ill upon him.
Griff
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From this reading At eight of the next evening, Griff Lomax was surprised by a visit from the preacher--surprised, because only a few hours ago they had parted at the end of a long ride together.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading At eight of the next evening, Griff Lomax was surprised by a visit from the preacher--surprised, because only a few hours ago they had parted at the end of a long ride together.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "It's time you paid your respects at the mill, don't you think?" he said, shifting from foot to foot.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Gabriel wore an air of clumsy craftiness which sat laughably ill upon him.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading At eight of the next evening, Griff Lomax was surprised by a visit from the preacher--surprised, because only a few hours ago they had parted at the end of a long ride together.
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading Gabriel wore an air of clumsy craftiness which sat laughably ill upon him.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Oh, the wind blows there, does it?" laughed Griff, noting that the preacher's face was more carefully shaven than usual, and that he wore a shirt of fine linen.
It's
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From this reading "It's time you paid your respects at the mill, don't you think?" he said, shifting from foot to foot.
laughablyadverb
so as to arouse or deserve laughter
From this reading Gabriel wore an air of clumsy craftiness which sat laughably ill upon him.
past form of “laugh” — produce laughter
From this reading "Oh, the wind blows there, does it?" laughed Griff, noting that the preacher's face was more carefully shaven than usual, and that he wore a shirt of fine linen.
linennounUS /ˈlɪnən/
a fabric woven with fibers from the flax plant
From this reading "Oh, the wind blows there, does it?" laughed Griff, noting that the preacher's face was more carefully shaven than usual, and that he wore a shirt of fine linen.
Lomax
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From this reading At eight of the next evening, Griff Lomax was surprised by a visit from the preacher--surprised, because only a few hours ago they had parted at the end of a long ride together.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading At eight of the next evening, Griff Lomax was surprised by a visit from the preacher--surprised, because only a few hours ago they had parted at the end of a long ride together.
millverbUS /mɪl/
move about in a confused manner
From this reading "It's time you paid your respects at the mill, don't you think?" he said, shifting from foot to foot.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading "Oh, the wind blows there, does it?" laughed Griff, noting that the preacher's face was more carefully shaven than usual, and that he wore a shirt of fine linen.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading At eight of the next evening, Griff Lomax was surprised by a visit from the preacher--surprised, because only a few hours ago they had parted at the end of a long ride together.
notingverbUS /ˈnoʊtɪŋ/
-ing form of “note” — make mention of
From this reading "Oh, the wind blows there, does it?" laughed Griff, noting that the preacher's face was more carefully shaven than usual, and that he wore a shirt of fine linen.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading At eight of the next evening, Griff Lomax was surprised by a visit from the preacher--surprised, because only a few hours ago they had parted at the end of a long ride together.
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading "Oh, the wind blows there, does it?" laughed Griff, noting that the preacher's face was more carefully shaven than usual, and that he wore a shirt of fine linen.
and nothing more
From this reading At eight of the next evening, Griff Lomax was surprised by a visit from the preacher--surprised, because only a few hours ago they had parted at the end of a long ride together.
marked by the reception of pay
From this reading "It's time you paid your respects at the mill, don't you think?" he said, shifting from foot to foot.
PARSLEYnounUS /ˈpɑːrsli/
annual or perennial herb with aromatic leaves
From this reading CONCERNING PARSLEY AND STRONG DRINK.
having a margin incised almost to the base so as to create distinct divisions or lobes
From this reading At eight of the next evening, Griff Lomax was surprised by a visit from the preacher--surprised, because only a few hours ago they had parted at the end of a long ride together.
preachernounUS /ˈpriːtʃər/
someone whose occupation is preaching the gospel
From this reading At eight of the next evening, Griff Lomax was surprised by a visit from the preacher--surprised, because only a few hours ago they had parted at the end of a long ride together.
preacher'snounUS /ˈpriːtʃərz/
possessive form of “preacher” — someone whose occupation is preaching the gospel
From this reading "Oh, the wind blows there, does it?" laughed Griff, noting that the preacher's face was more carefully shaven than usual, and that he wore a shirt of fine linen.
respectsnounUS /rɪˈspekts/
(often used with “pay”) a formal expression of esteem
From this reading "It's time you paid your respects at the mill, don't you think?" he said, shifting from foot to foot.
sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading At eight of the next evening, Griff Lomax was surprised by a visit from the preacher--surprised, because only a few hours ago they had parted at the end of a long ride together.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "It's time you paid your respects at the mill, don't you think?" he said, shifting from foot to foot.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Gabriel wore an air of clumsy craftiness which sat laughably ill upon him.
shavenadjectiveUS /ˈʃeɪvən/
having the beard or hair cut off close to the skin
From this reading "Oh, the wind blows there, does it?" laughed Griff, noting that the preacher's face was more carefully shaven than usual, and that he wore a shirt of fine linen.
shiftingadjectiveUS /ˈʃɪftɪŋ/
continuously varying
From this reading "It's time you paid your respects at the mill, don't you think?" he said, shifting from foot to foot.
shirtnounUS /ʃɜːrt/
a garment worn on the upper half of the body
From this reading "Oh, the wind blows there, does it?" laughed Griff, noting that the preacher's face was more carefully shaven than usual, and that he wore a shirt of fine linen.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading CONCERNING PARSLEY AND STRONG DRINK.
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading At eight of the next evening, Griff Lomax was surprised by a visit from the preacher--surprised, because only a few hours ago they had parted at the end of a long ride together.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading "Oh, the wind blows there, does it?" laughed Griff, noting that the preacher's face was more carefully shaven than usual, and that he wore a shirt of fine linen.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Oh, the wind blows there, does it?" laughed Griff, noting that the preacher's face was more carefully shaven than usual, and that he wore a shirt of fine linen.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading At eight of the next evening, Griff Lomax was surprised by a visit from the preacher--surprised, because only a few hours ago they had parted at the end of a long ride together.
in or at that place or location
From this reading "Oh, the wind blows there, does it?" laughed Griff, noting that the preacher's face was more carefully shaven than usual, and that he wore a shirt of fine linen.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading At eight of the next evening, Griff Lomax was surprised by a visit from the preacher--surprised, because only a few hours ago they had parted at the end of a long ride together.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "It's time you paid your respects at the mill, don't you think?" he said, shifting from foot to foot.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading "It's time you paid your respects at the mill, don't you think?" he said, shifting from foot to foot.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "It's time you paid your respects at the mill, don't you think?" he said, shifting from foot to foot.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading At eight of the next evening, Griff Lomax was surprised by a visit from the preacher--surprised, because only a few hours ago they had parted at the end of a long ride together.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Gabriel wore an air of clumsy craftiness which sat laughably ill upon him.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading "Oh, the wind blows there, does it?" laughed Griff, noting that the preacher's face was more carefully shaven than usual, and that he wore a shirt of fine linen.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading At eight of the next evening, Griff Lomax was surprised by a visit from the preacher--surprised, because only a few hours ago they had parted at the end of a long ride together.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading At eight of the next evening, Griff Lomax was surprised by a visit from the preacher--surprised, because only a few hours ago they had parted at the end of a long ride together.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Gabriel wore an air of clumsy craftiness which sat laughably ill upon him.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading "Oh, the wind blows there, does it?" laughed Griff, noting that the preacher's face was more carefully shaven than usual, and that he wore a shirt of fine linen.
inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in
From this reading Gabriel wore an air of clumsy craftiness which sat laughably ill upon him.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "It's time you paid your respects at the mill, don't you think?" he said, shifting from foot to foot.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "It's time you paid your respects at the mill, don't you think?" he said, shifting from foot to foot.
