used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A BRILLIANT SCHEME MADE POSSIBLE.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "We will talk about that when we get to Plattsburgh.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "I don't want any pay for what I did for either," said Dory Dornwood, as he saw his companion thrust his hand into his pocket, and he feared that his joke had been taken in earnest.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading "I don't want any pay for what I did for either," said Dory Dornwood, as he saw his companion thrust his hand into his pocket, and he feared that his joke had been taken in earnest.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "I don't want any pay for what I did for either," said Dory Dornwood, as he saw his companion thrust his hand into his pocket, and he feared that his joke had been taken in earnest.
assailantnounUS /əˈseɪlənt/
someone who attacks
From this reading Certainly he was a Christian man, for he seemed to have nothing but kindness in his heart towards his late assailant.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading "I don't want any pay for what I did for either," said Dory Dornwood, as he saw his companion thrust his hand into his pocket, and he feared that his joke had been taken in earnest.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Dory began to think his companion was a lunatic.
of surpassing excellence
From this reading A BRILLIANT SCHEME MADE POSSIBLE.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Certainly he was a Christian man, for he seemed to have nothing but kindness in his heart towards his late assailant.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading Certainly he was a Christian man, for he seemed to have nothing but kindness in his heart towards his late assailant.
relating to or characteristic of Christianity
From this reading Certainly he was a Christian man, for he seemed to have nothing but kindness in his heart towards his late assailant.
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading Dory began to think his companion was a lunatic.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading "I don't want any pay for what I did for either," said Dory Dornwood, as he saw his companion thrust his hand into his pocket, and he feared that his joke had been taken in earnest.
don't
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From this reading "I don't want any pay for what I did for either," said Dory Dornwood, as he saw his companion thrust his hand into his pocket, and he feared that his joke had been taken in earnest.
Dornwood
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From this reading "I don't want any pay for what I did for either," said Dory Dornwood, as he saw his companion thrust his hand into his pocket, and he feared that his joke had been taken in earnest.
DorynounUS /ˈdɔːri/
a small boat of shallow draft with cross thwarts for seats and rowlocks for oars with which it is propelled
From this reading Dory began to think his companion was a lunatic.
characterized by a firm and humorless belief in the validity of your opinions
From this reading "I don't want any pay for what I did for either," said Dory Dornwood, as he saw his companion thrust his hand into his pocket, and he feared that his joke had been taken in earnest.
one or the other of two
From this reading "I don't want any pay for what I did for either," said Dory Dornwood, as he saw his companion thrust his hand into his pocket, and he feared that his joke had been taken in earnest.
past form of “fear” — be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading "I don't want any pay for what I did for either," said Dory Dornwood, as he saw his companion thrust his hand into his pocket, and he feared that his joke had been taken in earnest.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Certainly he was a Christian man, for he seemed to have nothing but kindness in his heart towards his late assailant.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading "We will talk about that when we get to Plattsburgh.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "I don't want any pay for what I did for either," said Dory Dornwood, as he saw his companion thrust his hand into his pocket, and he feared that his joke had been taken in earnest.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading "I don't want any pay for what I did for either," said Dory Dornwood, as he saw his companion thrust his hand into his pocket, and he feared that his joke had been taken in earnest.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Certainly he was a Christian man, for he seemed to have nothing but kindness in his heart towards his late assailant.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Certainly he was a Christian man, for he seemed to have nothing but kindness in his heart towards his late assailant.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading Certainly he was a Christian man, for he seemed to have nothing but kindness in his heart towards his late assailant.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Dory began to think his companion was a lunatic.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I don't want any pay for what I did for either," said Dory Dornwood, as he saw his companion thrust his hand into his pocket, and he feared that his joke had been taken in earnest.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Certainly he was a Christian man, for he seemed to have nothing but kindness in his heart towards his late assailant.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading "I don't want any pay for what I did for either," said Dory Dornwood, as he saw his companion thrust his hand into his pocket, and he feared that his joke had been taken in earnest.
a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter
From this reading "I don't want any pay for what I did for either," said Dory Dornwood, as he saw his companion thrust his hand into his pocket, and he feared that his joke had been taken in earnest.
the quality of being warmhearted and considerate and humane and sympathetic
From this reading Certainly he was a Christian man, for he seemed to have nothing but kindness in his heart towards his late assailant.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading Certainly he was a Christian man, for he seemed to have nothing but kindness in his heart towards his late assailant.
lunaticadjectiveUS /ˈluːnətɪk/
insane and believed to be affected by the phases of the moon
From this reading Dory began to think his companion was a lunatic.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading A BRILLIANT SCHEME MADE POSSIBLE.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Certainly he was a Christian man, for he seemed to have nothing but kindness in his heart towards his late assailant.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Certainly he was a Christian man, for he seemed to have nothing but kindness in his heart towards his late assailant.
give money, usually in exchange for goods or services
From this reading "I don't want any pay for what I did for either," said Dory Dornwood, as he saw his companion thrust his hand into his pocket, and he feared that his joke had been taken in earnest.
Plattsburgh
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From this reading "We will talk about that when we get to Plattsburgh.
a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles
From this reading "I don't want any pay for what I did for either," said Dory Dornwood, as he saw his companion thrust his hand into his pocket, and he feared that his joke had been taken in earnest.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading A BRILLIANT SCHEME MADE POSSIBLE.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I don't want any pay for what I did for either," said Dory Dornwood, as he saw his companion thrust his hand into his pocket, and he feared that his joke had been taken in earnest.
cut with a saw
From this reading "I don't want any pay for what I did for either," said Dory Dornwood, as he saw his companion thrust his hand into his pocket, and he feared that his joke had been taken in earnest.
an elaborate and systematic plan of action
From this reading A BRILLIANT SCHEME MADE POSSIBLE.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Certainly he was a Christian man, for he seemed to have nothing but kindness in his heart towards his late assailant.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading "I don't want any pay for what I did for either," said Dory Dornwood, as he saw his companion thrust his hand into his pocket, and he feared that his joke had been taken in earnest.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading "We will talk about that when we get to Plattsburgh.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "I don't want any pay for what I did for either," said Dory Dornwood, as he saw his companion thrust his hand into his pocket, and he feared that his joke had been taken in earnest.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading Dory began to think his companion was a lunatic.
push forcefully
From this reading "I don't want any pay for what I did for either," said Dory Dornwood, as he saw his companion thrust his hand into his pocket, and he feared that his joke had been taken in earnest.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Dory began to think his companion was a lunatic.
in the direction of
From this reading Certainly he was a Christian man, for he seemed to have nothing but kindness in his heart towards his late assailant.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading "I don't want any pay for what I did for either," said Dory Dornwood, as he saw his companion thrust his hand into his pocket, and he feared that his joke had been taken in earnest.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Dory began to think his companion was a lunatic.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "We will talk about that when we get to Plattsburgh.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "I don't want any pay for what I did for either," said Dory Dornwood, as he saw his companion thrust his hand into his pocket, and he feared that his joke had been taken in earnest.
at the time that
From this reading "We will talk about that when we get to Plattsburgh.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "We will talk about that when we get to Plattsburgh.
