used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "I wished to give yez a pleasant surprise, as the doctor said when he told the man that his wife was dead," remarked Tim, in explanation of his conduct.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Our young friends were too well pleased at the intelligence to feel other than good natured, and they gladly forgave Tim for his trespass upon their patience.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading "Had there really been any of the red gintlemen around I'd have told you soon enough."
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading "Had there really been any of the red gintlemen around I'd have told you soon enough."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "I wished to give yez a pleasant surprise, as the doctor said when he told the man that his wife was dead," remarked Tim, in explanation of his conduct.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Our young friends were too well pleased at the intelligence to feel other than good natured, and they gladly forgave Tim for his trespass upon their patience.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading "Had there really been any of the red gintlemen around I'd have told you soon enough."
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Without waiting further they walked hastily forward, and a moment later stood by the camp-fire.
camp-fire
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From this reading Without waiting further they walked hastily forward, and a moment later stood by the camp-fire.
direct the course of; manage or control
From this reading "I wished to give yez a pleasant surprise, as the doctor said when he told the man that his wife was dead," remarked Tim, in explanation of his conduct.
no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life
From this reading "I wished to give yez a pleasant surprise, as the doctor said when he told the man that his wife was dead," remarked Tim, in explanation of his conduct.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading "I wished to give yez a pleasant surprise, as the doctor said when he told the man that his wife was dead," remarked Tim, in explanation of his conduct.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading "Had there really been any of the red gintlemen around I'd have told you soon enough."
a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
From this reading "I wished to give yez a pleasant surprise, as the doctor said when he told the man that his wife was dead," remarked Tim, in explanation of his conduct.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading Our young friends were too well pleased at the intelligence to feel other than good natured, and they gladly forgave Tim for his trespass upon their patience.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Our young friends were too well pleased at the intelligence to feel other than good natured, and they gladly forgave Tim for his trespass upon their patience.
forgaveverbUS /fərˈɡeɪv/
inflected form of “forgive” — stop blaming or grant forgiveness
From this reading Our young friends were too well pleased at the intelligence to feel other than good natured, and they gladly forgave Tim for his trespass upon their patience.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading Without waiting further they walked hastily forward, and a moment later stood by the camp-fire.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Our young friends were too well pleased at the intelligence to feel other than good natured, and they gladly forgave Tim for his trespass upon their patience.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading Without waiting further they walked hastily forward, and a moment later stood by the camp-fire.
gintlemen
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From this reading "Had there really been any of the red gintlemen around I'd have told you soon enough."
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading "I wished to give yez a pleasant surprise, as the doctor said when he told the man that his wife was dead," remarked Tim, in explanation of his conduct.
gladlyadverbUS /ˈɡlædli/
in a willing manner
From this reading Our young friends were too well pleased at the intelligence to feel other than good natured, and they gladly forgave Tim for his trespass upon their patience.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Our young friends were too well pleased at the intelligence to feel other than good natured, and they gladly forgave Tim for his trespass upon their patience.
Hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "Had there really been any of the red gintlemen around I'd have told you soon enough."
in a hurried or hasty manner
From this reading Without waiting further they walked hastily forward, and a moment later stood by the camp-fire.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "Had there really been any of the red gintlemen around I'd have told you soon enough."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "I wished to give yez a pleasant surprise, as the doctor said when he told the man that his wife was dead," remarked Tim, in explanation of his conduct.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "I wished to give yez a pleasant surprise, as the doctor said when he told the man that his wife was dead," remarked Tim, in explanation of his conduct.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I wished to give yez a pleasant surprise, as the doctor said when he told the man that his wife was dead," remarked Tim, in explanation of his conduct.
I'd
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From this reading "Had there really been any of the red gintlemen around I'd have told you soon enough."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "I wished to give yez a pleasant surprise, as the doctor said when he told the man that his wife was dead," remarked Tim, in explanation of his conduct.
the ability to comprehend; to understand and profit from experience
From this reading Our young friends were too well pleased at the intelligence to feel other than good natured, and they gladly forgave Tim for his trespass upon their patience.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading Without waiting further they walked hastily forward, and a moment later stood by the camp-fire.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading "I wished to give yez a pleasant surprise, as the doctor said when he told the man that his wife was dead," remarked Tim, in explanation of his conduct.
MINERSnounUS /ˈmaɪnərz/
plural of “miner” — laborer who works in a mine
From this reading THE MINERS.
a particular point in time
From this reading Without waiting further they walked hastily forward, and a moment later stood by the camp-fire.
natured
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From this reading Our young friends were too well pleased at the intelligence to feel other than good natured, and they gladly forgave Tim for his trespass upon their patience.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "I wished to give yez a pleasant surprise, as the doctor said when he told the man that his wife was dead," remarked Tim, in explanation of his conduct.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Our young friends were too well pleased at the intelligence to feel other than good natured, and they gladly forgave Tim for his trespass upon their patience.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Our young friends were too well pleased at the intelligence to feel other than good natured, and they gladly forgave Tim for his trespass upon their patience.
good-natured tolerance of delay or incompetence
From this reading Our young friends were too well pleased at the intelligence to feel other than good natured, and they gladly forgave Tim for his trespass upon their patience.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading "I wished to give yez a pleasant surprise, as the doctor said when he told the man that his wife was dead," remarked Tim, in explanation of his conduct.
experiencing or manifesting pleasure
From this reading Our young friends were too well pleased at the intelligence to feel other than good natured, and they gladly forgave Tim for his trespass upon their patience.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading "Had there really been any of the red gintlemen around I'd have told you soon enough."
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading "Had there really been any of the red gintlemen around I'd have told you soon enough."
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading "I wished to give yez a pleasant surprise, as the doctor said when he told the man that his wife was dead," remarked Tim, in explanation of his conduct.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I wished to give yez a pleasant surprise, as the doctor said when he told the man that his wife was dead," remarked Tim, in explanation of his conduct.
in the near future
From this reading "Had there really been any of the red gintlemen around I'd have told you soon enough."
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Without waiting further they walked hastily forward, and a moment later stood by the camp-fire.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading "I wished to give yez a pleasant surprise, as the doctor said when he told the man that his wife was dead," remarked Tim, in explanation of his conduct.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Our young friends were too well pleased at the intelligence to feel other than good natured, and they gladly forgave Tim for his trespass upon their patience.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "I wished to give yez a pleasant surprise, as the doctor said when he told the man that his wife was dead," remarked Tim, in explanation of his conduct.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE MINERS.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Our young friends were too well pleased at the intelligence to feel other than good natured, and they gladly forgave Tim for his trespass upon their patience.
in or at that place or location
From this reading "Had there really been any of the red gintlemen around I'd have told you soon enough."
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Our young friends were too well pleased at the intelligence to feel other than good natured, and they gladly forgave Tim for his trespass upon their patience.
Tim
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From this reading "I wished to give yez a pleasant surprise, as the doctor said when he told the man that his wife was dead," remarked Tim, in explanation of his conduct.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "I wished to give yez a pleasant surprise, as the doctor said when he told the man that his wife was dead," remarked Tim, in explanation of his conduct.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading "I wished to give yez a pleasant surprise, as the doctor said when he told the man that his wife was dead," remarked Tim, in explanation of his conduct.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Our young friends were too well pleased at the intelligence to feel other than good natured, and they gladly forgave Tim for his trespass upon their patience.
trespassverbUS /ˈtrespæs/
enter unlawfully on someone's property
From this reading Our young friends were too well pleased at the intelligence to feel other than good natured, and they gladly forgave Tim for his trespass upon their patience.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Our young friends were too well pleased at the intelligence to feel other than good natured, and they gladly forgave Tim for his trespass upon their patience.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading Without waiting further they walked hastily forward, and a moment later stood by the camp-fire.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading Without waiting further they walked hastily forward, and a moment later stood by the camp-fire.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "I wished to give yez a pleasant surprise, as the doctor said when he told the man that his wife was dead," remarked Tim, in explanation of his conduct.
(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 Our young friends were too well pleased at the intelligence to feel other than good natured, and they gladly forgave Tim for his trespass upon their patience.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Our young friends were too well pleased at the intelligence to feel other than good natured, and they gladly forgave Tim for his trespass upon their patience.
at the time that
From this reading "I wished to give yez a pleasant surprise, as the doctor said when he told the man that his wife was dead," remarked Tim, in explanation of his conduct.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading "I wished to give yez a pleasant surprise, as the doctor said when he told the man that his wife was dead," remarked Tim, in explanation of his conduct.
past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish
From this reading "I wished to give yez a pleasant surprise, as the doctor said when he told the man that his wife was dead," remarked Tim, in explanation of his conduct.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Without waiting further they walked hastily forward, and a moment later stood by the camp-fire.
yez
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From this reading "I wished to give yez a pleasant surprise, as the doctor said when he told the man that his wife was dead," remarked Tim, in explanation of his conduct.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Had there really been any of the red gintlemen around I'd have told you soon enough."
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Our young friends were too well pleased at the intelligence to feel other than good natured, and they gladly forgave Tim for his trespass upon their patience.
