used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Why, it's 'most like a d'vorce!" he shivered.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Cyrus choked, and peered at the name with suddenly blurred eyes: the "Huldah Pendleton" was fiercely black and distinct; the "Gregg" was so faint it could scarcely be discerned.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading _Sir_ [it ran stiffly]: I shall be obliged if you do not chop any more wood for me.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Cyrus choked, and peered at the name with suddenly blurred eyes: the "Huldah Pendleton" was fiercely black and distinct; the "Gregg" was so faint it could scarcely be discerned.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading _Sir_ [it ran stiffly]: I shall be obliged if you do not chop any more wood for me.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading Cyrus choked, and peered at the name with suddenly blurred eyes: the "Huldah Pendleton" was fiercely black and distinct; the "Gregg" was so faint it could scarcely be discerned.
blurredadjectiveUS /blɜːrd/
indistinct or hazy in outline
From this reading Cyrus choked, and peered at the name with suddenly blurred eyes: the "Huldah Pendleton" was fiercely black and distinct; the "Gregg" was so faint it could scarcely be discerned.
chokedadjectiveUS /tʃoʊkt/
stopped up; clogged up
From this reading Cyrus choked, and peered at the name with suddenly blurred eyes: the "Huldah Pendleton" was fiercely black and distinct; the "Gregg" was so faint it could scarcely be discerned.
chopverbUS /tʃɑːp/
cut into pieces
From this reading _Sir_ [it ran stiffly]: I shall be obliged if you do not chop any more wood for me.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Cyrus choked, and peered at the name with suddenly blurred eyes: the "Huldah Pendleton" was fiercely black and distinct; the "Gregg" was so faint it could scarcely be discerned.
CyrusnounUS /ˈsaɪrəs/
Persian prince who was defeated in battle by his brother Artaxerxes II (424-401 BC)
From this reading Cyrus choked, and peered at the name with suddenly blurred eyes: the "Huldah Pendleton" was fiercely black and distinct; the "Gregg" was so faint it could scarcely be discerned.
d'vorce
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From this reading "Why, it's 'most like a d'vorce!" he shivered.
discernedverbUS /dɪˈsɜːrnd/
past form of “discern” — detect with the senses
From this reading Cyrus choked, and peered at the name with suddenly blurred eyes: the "Huldah Pendleton" was fiercely black and distinct; the "Gregg" was so faint it could scarcely be discerned.
distinctadjectiveUS /dɪˈstɪŋkt/
(often followed by “from”) not alike; different in nature or quality
From this reading Cyrus choked, and peered at the name with suddenly blurred eyes: the "Huldah Pendleton" was fiercely black and distinct; the "Gregg" was so faint it could scarcely be discerned.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading _Sir_ [it ran stiffly]: I shall be obliged if you do not chop any more wood for me.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Cyrus choked, and peered at the name with suddenly blurred eyes: the "Huldah Pendleton" was fiercely black and distinct; the "Gregg" was so faint it could scarcely be discerned.
deficient in magnitude; barely perceptible; lacking clarity or brightness or loudness etc
From this reading Cyrus choked, and peered at the name with suddenly blurred eyes: the "Huldah Pendleton" was fiercely black and distinct; the "Gregg" was so faint it could scarcely be discerned.
fiercelyadverbUS /ˈfɪrsli/
in a physically fierce manner
From this reading Cyrus choked, and peered at the name with suddenly blurred eyes: the "Huldah Pendleton" was fiercely black and distinct; the "Gregg" was so faint it could scarcely be discerned.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading _Sir_ [it ran stiffly]: I shall be obliged if you do not chop any more wood for me.
GREGG
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From this reading HULDAH PENDLETON GREGG.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Why, it's 'most like a d'vorce!" he shivered.
HereafteradverbUS /hɪˈræftər/
in a subsequent part of this document or statement or matter etc.
From this reading Hereafter I shall use the oil stove.
HULDAH
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From this reading HULDAH PENDLETON GREGG.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading _Sir_ [it ran stiffly]: I shall be obliged if you do not chop any more wood for me.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading _Sir_ [it ran stiffly]: I shall be obliged if you do not chop any more wood for me.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading _Sir_ [it ran stiffly]: I shall be obliged if you do not chop any more wood for me.
it's
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From this reading "Why, it's 'most like a d'vorce!" he shivered.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading "Why, it's 'most like a d'vorce!" he shivered.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading _Sir_ [it ran stiffly]: I shall be obliged if you do not chop any more wood for me.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading _Sir_ [it ran stiffly]: I shall be obliged if you do not chop any more wood for me.
used to form the superlative
From this reading "Why, it's 'most like a d'vorce!" he shivered.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Cyrus choked, and peered at the name with suddenly blurred eyes: the "Huldah Pendleton" was fiercely black and distinct; the "Gregg" was so faint it could scarcely be discerned.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading _Sir_ [it ran stiffly]: I shall be obliged if you do not chop any more wood for me.
under a moral obligation to do something
From this reading _Sir_ [it ran stiffly]: I shall be obliged if you do not chop any more wood for me.
oilnounUS /ɔɪl/
A viscous liquid derived from petroleum or plants, stored in large earthen jars.
From this reading Hereafter I shall use the oil stove.
peeredverbUS /pɪrd/
past form of “peer” — look searchingly
From this reading Cyrus choked, and peered at the name with suddenly blurred eyes: the "Huldah Pendleton" was fiercely black and distinct; the "Gregg" was so faint it could scarcely be discerned.
PENDLETON
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From this reading HULDAH PENDLETON GREGG.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading _Sir_ [it ran stiffly]: I shall be obliged if you do not chop any more wood for me.
only a very short time before
From this reading Cyrus choked, and peered at the name with suddenly blurred eyes: the "Huldah Pendleton" was fiercely black and distinct; the "Gregg" was so faint it could scarcely be discerned.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading _Sir_ [it ran stiffly]: I shall be obliged if you do not chop any more wood for me.
shiveredverbUS /ˈʃɪvərd/
past form of “shiver” — tremble convulsively, as from fear or excitement
From this reading "Why, it's 'most like a d'vorce!" he shivered.
term of address for a man
From this reading _Sir_ [it ran stiffly]: I shall be obliged if you do not chop any more wood for me.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Cyrus choked, and peered at the name with suddenly blurred eyes: the "Huldah Pendleton" was fiercely black and distinct; the "Gregg" was so faint it could scarcely be discerned.
stifflyadverbUS /ˈstɪfli/
in a stiff manner
From this reading _Sir_ [it ran stiffly]: I shall be obliged if you do not chop any more wood for me.
stovenounUS /stoʊv/
a kitchen appliance used for cooking food
From this reading Hereafter I shall use the oil stove.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading Cyrus choked, and peered at the name with suddenly blurred eyes: the "Huldah Pendleton" was fiercely black and distinct; the "Gregg" was so faint it could scarcely be discerned.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Hereafter I shall use the oil stove.
the act of using
From this reading Hereafter I shall use the oil stove.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Cyrus choked, and peered at the name with suddenly blurred eyes: the "Huldah Pendleton" was fiercely black and distinct; the "Gregg" was so faint it could scarcely be discerned.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading "Why, it's 'most like a d'vorce!" he shivered.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Cyrus choked, and peered at the name with suddenly blurred eyes: the "Huldah Pendleton" was fiercely black and distinct; the "Gregg" was so faint it could scarcely be discerned.
the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees
From this reading _Sir_ [it ran stiffly]: I shall be obliged if you do not chop any more wood for me.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading _Sir_ [it ran stiffly]: I shall be obliged if you do not chop any more wood for me.
