used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A DISAPPOINTMENT No argument could be held with such intelligence as this.
Alden
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From this reading Alden was so amazed that at first he suspected his dusky friend was jesting, but there could be no doubt of his earnestness.
amazedadjectiveUS /əˈmeɪzd/
filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise or shock
From this reading Alden was so amazed that at first he suspected his dusky friend was jesting, but there could be no doubt of his earnestness.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Possibly he felt that he was blamable in the matter, for it had been his awful words that caused the senseless panic of the colored youth, and made him flee from before a harmless antelope, when the lad had a loaded rifle in his hands and knew how to use it.
antelopenounUS /ˈæntəloʊp/
graceful Old World ruminant with long legs and horns directed upward and backward; includes gazelles; springboks; impalas; addax; gerenuks; blackbucks; dik-diks
From this reading Possibly he felt that he was blamable in the matter, for it had been his awful words that caused the senseless panic of the colored youth, and made him flee from before a harmless antelope, when the lad had a loaded rifle in his hands and knew how to use it.
a fact or assertion offered as evidence that something is true
From this reading A DISAPPOINTMENT No argument could be held with such intelligence as this.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A DISAPPOINTMENT No argument could be held with such intelligence as this.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Shagbark, with a queer expression on his bearded countenance, looked at the grinning Jethro, but did not speak.
awfuladjectiveUS /ˈɑːfəl/
exceptionally bad or displeasing
From this reading Possibly he felt that he was blamable in the matter, for it had been his awful words that caused the senseless panic of the colored youth, and made him flee from before a harmless antelope, when the lad had a loaded rifle in his hands and knew how to use it.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading A DISAPPOINTMENT No argument could be held with such intelligence as this.
beardedadjectiveUS /ˈbɪrdəd/
having hair on the cheeks and chin
From this reading Shagbark, with a queer expression on his bearded countenance, looked at the grinning Jethro, but did not speak.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Possibly he felt that he was blamable in the matter, for it had been his awful words that caused the senseless panic of the colored youth, and made him flee from before a harmless antelope, when the lad had a loaded rifle in his hands and knew how to use it.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Possibly he felt that he was blamable in the matter, for it had been his awful words that caused the senseless panic of the colored youth, and made him flee from before a harmless antelope, when the lad had a loaded rifle in his hands and knew how to use it.
blamableadjective
deserving blame or censure as being wrong or evil or injurious
From this reading Possibly he felt that he was blamable in the matter, for it had been his awful words that caused the senseless panic of the colored youth, and made him flee from before a harmless antelope, when the lad had a loaded rifle in his hands and knew how to use it.
brightnessnounUS /ˈbraɪtnəs/
the location of a visual perception along a continuum from black to white
From this reading Jethro was confident that he had saved his life by his own brightness.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Shagbark, with a queer expression on his bearded countenance, looked at the grinning Jethro, but did not speak.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Jethro was confident that he had saved his life by his own brightness.
past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally
From this reading Possibly he felt that he was blamable in the matter, for it had been his awful words that caused the senseless panic of the colored youth, and made him flee from before a harmless antelope, when the lad had a loaded rifle in his hands and knew how to use it.
coloredadjectiveUS /ˈkʌlərd/
having color or a certain color; sometimes used in combination
From this reading Possibly he felt that he was blamable in the matter, for it had been his awful words that caused the senseless panic of the colored youth, and made him flee from before a harmless antelope, when the lad had a loaded rifle in his hands and knew how to use it.
confidentadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːnfədənt/
having or marked by confidence or assurance
From this reading Jethro was confident that he had saved his life by his own brightness.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading A DISAPPOINTMENT No argument could be held with such intelligence as this.
the appearance conveyed by a person's face
From this reading Shagbark, with a queer expression on his bearded countenance, looked at the grinning Jethro, but did not speak.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Shagbark, with a queer expression on his bearded countenance, looked at the grinning Jethro, but did not speak.
a feeling of dissatisfaction that results when your expectations are not realized
From this reading A DISAPPOINTMENT No argument could be held with such intelligence as this.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading Alden was so amazed that at first he suspected his dusky friend was jesting, but there could be no doubt of his earnestness.
duskyadjective
lighted by or as if by twilight
From this reading Alden was so amazed that at first he suspected his dusky friend was jesting, but there could be no doubt of his earnestness.
earnestnessnounUS /ˈɜːrnəstnəs/
an earnest and sincere feeling
From this reading Alden was so amazed that at first he suspected his dusky friend was jesting, but there could be no doubt of his earnestness.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading Shagbark, with a queer expression on his bearded countenance, looked at the grinning Jethro, but did not speak.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Possibly he felt that he was blamable in the matter, for it had been his awful words that caused the senseless panic of the colored youth, and made him flee from before a harmless antelope, when the lad had a loaded rifle in his hands and knew how to use it.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Alden was so amazed that at first he suspected his dusky friend was jesting, but there could be no doubt of his earnestness.
fleeverbUS /fliː/
run away quickly
From this reading Possibly he felt that he was blamable in the matter, for it had been his awful words that caused the senseless panic of the colored youth, and made him flee from before a harmless antelope, when the lad had a loaded rifle in his hands and knew how to use it.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Possibly he felt that he was blamable in the matter, for it had been his awful words that caused the senseless panic of the colored youth, and made him flee from before a harmless antelope, when the lad had a loaded rifle in his hands and knew how to use it.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Alden was so amazed that at first he suspected his dusky friend was jesting, but there could be no doubt of his earnestness.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Possibly he felt that he was blamable in the matter, for it had been his awful words that caused the senseless panic of the colored youth, and made him flee from before a harmless antelope, when the lad had a loaded rifle in his hands and knew how to use it.
grinningnounUS /ˈɡrɪnɪŋ/
a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading Shagbark, with a queer expression on his bearded countenance, looked at the grinning Jethro, but did not speak.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Possibly he felt that he was blamable in the matter, for it had been his awful words that caused the senseless panic of the colored youth, and made him flee from before a harmless antelope, when the lad had a loaded rifle in his hands and knew how to use it.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading Possibly he felt that he was blamable in the matter, for it had been his awful words that caused the senseless panic of the colored youth, and made him flee from before a harmless antelope, when the lad had a loaded rifle in his hands and knew how to use it.
harmlessadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːrmləs/
not causing or capable of causing harm
From this reading Possibly he felt that he was blamable in the matter, for it had been his awful words that caused the senseless panic of the colored youth, and made him flee from before a harmless antelope, when the lad had a loaded rifle in his hands and knew how to use it.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Possibly he felt that he was blamable in the matter, for it had been his awful words that caused the senseless panic of the colored youth, and made him flee from before a harmless antelope, when the lad had a loaded rifle in his hands and knew how to use it.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading A DISAPPOINTMENT No argument could be held with such intelligence as this.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Possibly he felt that he was blamable in the matter, for it had been his awful words that caused the senseless panic of the colored youth, and made him flee from before a harmless antelope, when the lad had a loaded rifle in his hands and knew how to use it.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Shagbark, with a queer expression on his bearded countenance, looked at the grinning Jethro, but did not speak.
how
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From this reading Possibly he felt that he was blamable in the matter, for it had been his awful words that caused the senseless panic of the colored youth, and made him flee from before a harmless antelope, when the lad had a loaded rifle in his hands and knew how to use it.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Possibly he felt that he was blamable in the matter, for it had been his awful words that caused the senseless panic of the colored youth, and made him flee from before a harmless antelope, when the lad had a loaded rifle in his hands and knew how to use it.
the ability to comprehend; to understand and profit from experience
From this reading A DISAPPOINTMENT No argument could be held with such intelligence as this.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Possibly he felt that he was blamable in the matter, for it had been his awful words that caused the senseless panic of the colored youth, and made him flee from before a harmless antelope, when the lad had a loaded rifle in his hands and knew how to use it.
jestingadjective
characterized by jokes and good humor
From this reading Alden was so amazed that at first he suspected his dusky friend was jesting, but there could be no doubt of his earnestness.
Jethro
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From this reading Shagbark, with a queer expression on his bearded countenance, looked at the grinning Jethro, but did not speak.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Possibly he felt that he was blamable in the matter, for it had been his awful words that caused the senseless panic of the colored youth, and made him flee from before a harmless antelope, when the lad had a loaded rifle in his hands and knew how to use it.
a boy or man
From this reading Possibly he felt that he was blamable in the matter, for it had been his awful words that caused the senseless panic of the colored youth, and made him flee from before a harmless antelope, when the lad had a loaded rifle in his hands and knew how to use it.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Jethro was confident that he had saved his life by his own brightness.
loadedadjectiveUS /ˈloʊdɪd/
filled with a great quantity
From this reading Possibly he felt that he was blamable in the matter, for it had been his awful words that caused the senseless panic of the colored youth, and made him flee from before a harmless antelope, when the lad had a loaded rifle in his hands and knew how to use it.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Shagbark, with a queer expression on his bearded countenance, looked at the grinning Jethro, but did not speak.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Possibly he felt that he was blamable in the matter, for it had been his awful words that caused the senseless panic of the colored youth, and made him flee from before a harmless antelope, when the lad had a loaded rifle in his hands and knew how to use it.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Possibly he felt that he was blamable in the matter, for it had been his awful words that caused the senseless panic of the colored youth, and made him flee from before a harmless antelope, when the lad had a loaded rifle in his hands and knew how to use it.
not any; not one
From this reading A DISAPPOINTMENT No argument could be held with such intelligence as this.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Shagbark, with a queer expression on his bearded countenance, looked at the grinning Jethro, but did not speak.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Possibly he felt that he was blamable in the matter, for it had been his awful words that caused the senseless panic of the colored youth, and made him flee from before a harmless antelope, when the lad had a loaded rifle in his hands and knew how to use it.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Shagbark, with a queer expression on his bearded countenance, looked at the grinning Jethro, but did not speak.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Jethro was confident that he had saved his life by his own brightness.
panicnounUS /ˈpænɪk/
an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety
From this reading Possibly he felt that he was blamable in the matter, for it had been his awful words that caused the senseless panic of the colored youth, and made him flee from before a harmless antelope, when the lad had a loaded rifle in his hands and knew how to use it.
by chance
From this reading Possibly he felt that he was blamable in the matter, for it had been his awful words that caused the senseless panic of the colored youth, and made him flee from before a harmless antelope, when the lad had a loaded rifle in his hands and knew how to use it.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading Shagbark, with a queer expression on his bearded countenance, looked at the grinning Jethro, but did not speak.
steal goods; take as spoils
From this reading Possibly he felt that he was blamable in the matter, for it had been his awful words that caused the senseless panic of the colored youth, and made him flee from before a harmless antelope, when the lad had a loaded rifle in his hands and knew how to use it.
rescued; especially from the power and consequences of sin
From this reading Jethro was confident that he had saved his life by his own brightness.
senselessadjectiveUS /ˈsensləs/
not marked by the use of reason
From this reading Possibly he felt that he was blamable in the matter, for it had been his awful words that caused the senseless panic of the colored youth, and made him flee from before a harmless antelope, when the lad had a loaded rifle in his hands and knew how to use it.
Shagbarknoun
North American hickory having loose grey shaggy bark and edible nuts
From this reading Shagbark, with a queer expression on his bearded countenance, looked at the grinning Jethro, but did not speak.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Alden was so amazed that at first he suspected his dusky friend was jesting, but there could be no doubt of his earnestness.
express in speech
From this reading Shagbark, with a queer expression on his bearded countenance, looked at the grinning Jethro, but did not speak.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading A DISAPPOINTMENT No argument could be held with such intelligence as this.
believed likely
From this reading Alden was so amazed that at first he suspected his dusky friend was jesting, but there could be no doubt of his earnestness.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Possibly he felt that he was blamable in the matter, for it had been his awful words that caused the senseless panic of the colored youth, and made him flee from before a harmless antelope, when the lad had a loaded rifle in his hands and knew how to use it.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Shagbark, with a queer expression on his bearded countenance, looked at the grinning Jethro, but did not speak.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Alden was so amazed that at first he suspected his dusky friend was jesting, but there could be no doubt of his earnestness.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading A DISAPPOINTMENT No argument could be held with such intelligence as this.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Possibly he felt that he was blamable in the matter, for it had been his awful words that caused the senseless panic of the colored youth, and made him flee from before a harmless antelope, when the lad had a loaded rifle in his hands and knew how to use it.
the act of using
From this reading Possibly he felt that he was blamable in the matter, for it had been his awful words that caused the senseless panic of the colored youth, and made him flee from before a harmless antelope, when the lad had a loaded rifle in his hands and knew how to use it.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Possibly he felt that he was blamable in the matter, for it had been his awful words that caused the senseless panic of the colored youth, and made him flee from before a harmless antelope, when the lad had a loaded rifle in his hands and knew how to use it.
at the time that
From this reading Possibly he felt that he was blamable in the matter, for it had been his awful words that caused the senseless panic of the colored youth, and made him flee from before a harmless antelope, when the lad had a loaded rifle in his hands and knew how to use it.
in the company of; together with
From this reading A DISAPPOINTMENT No argument could be held with such intelligence as this.
the words that are spoken
From this reading Possibly he felt that he was blamable in the matter, for it had been his awful words that caused the senseless panic of the colored youth, and made him flee from before a harmless antelope, when the lad had a loaded rifle in his hands and knew how to use it.
a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading Possibly he felt that he was blamable in the matter, for it had been his awful words that caused the senseless panic of the colored youth, and made him flee from before a harmless antelope, when the lad had a loaded rifle in his hands and knew how to use it.
