used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "I hope you include me in that general amnesty order, young fellows," he now hastened to say, with a wishful look on his face.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading What he had just heard Roland say about forgiving his scheming cousin must have encouraged the fellow more or less; for surely if they meant to let the chief conspirator go scot-free, it would hardly be fitting to take it out on the poor hired tool.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading THE FUR FARMER'S TRIUMPH--CONCLUSION While all this talk was going on, the man had of course listened.
amnestynounUS /ˈæmnəsti/
a period during which offenders are exempt from punishment
From this reading "I hope you include me in that general amnesty order, young fellows," he now hastened to say, with a wishful look on his face.
any person at all
From this reading Course my name isn't Jake Storms; though it isn't necessary for me to inform you what it might be, because that doesn't concern anybody around here.
any thing at all
From this reading "Since the fat is in the fire I'm ready to tell anything you want of me.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading Course my name isn't Jake Storms; though it isn't necessary for me to inform you what it might be, because that doesn't concern anybody around here.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading What he had just heard Roland say about forgiving his scheming cousin must have encouraged the fellow more or less; for surely if they meant to let the chief conspirator go scot-free, it would hardly be fitting to take it out on the poor hired tool.
for the reason that
From this reading Course my name isn't Jake Storms; though it isn't necessary for me to inform you what it might be, because that doesn't concern anybody around here.
a person who is in charge
From this reading What he had just heard Roland say about forgiving his scheming cousin must have encouraged the fellow more or less; for surely if they meant to let the chief conspirator go scot-free, it would hardly be fitting to take it out on the poor hired tool.
something that interests you because it is important or affects you
From this reading Course my name isn't Jake Storms; though it isn't necessary for me to inform you what it might be, because that doesn't concern anybody around here.
a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration
From this reading THE FUR FARMER'S TRIUMPH--CONCLUSION While all this talk was going on, the man had of course listened.
conspiratornounUS /kənˈspɪrətər/
a member of a conspiracy
From this reading What he had just heard Roland say about forgiving his scheming cousin must have encouraged the fellow more or less; for surely if they meant to let the chief conspirator go scot-free, it would hardly be fitting to take it out on the poor hired tool.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading THE FUR FARMER'S TRIUMPH--CONCLUSION While all this talk was going on, the man had of course listened.
the child of your aunt or uncle
From this reading What he had just heard Roland say about forgiving his scheming cousin must have encouraged the fellow more or less; for surely if they meant to let the chief conspirator go scot-free, it would hardly be fitting to take it out on the poor hired tool.
doesn't
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From this reading Course my name isn't Jake Storms; though it isn't necessary for me to inform you what it might be, because that doesn't concern anybody around here.
encouragedadjectiveUS /enˈkɜːrɪdʒd/
inspired with confidence
From this reading What he had just heard Roland say about forgiving his scheming cousin must have encouraged the fellow more or less; for surely if they meant to let the chief conspirator go scot-free, it would hardly be fitting to take it out on the poor hired tool.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading "I hope you include me in that general amnesty order, young fellows," he now hastened to say, with a wishful look on his face.
FARMER'SnounUS /ˈfɑːrmərz/
possessive form of “farmer” — a person who operates a farm
From this reading THE FUR FARMER'S TRIUMPH--CONCLUSION While all this talk was going on, the man had of course listened.
having an (over)abundance of flesh
From this reading "Since the fat is in the fire I'm ready to tell anything you want of me.
a boy or man
From this reading What he had just heard Roland say about forgiving his scheming cousin must have encouraged the fellow more or less; for surely if they meant to let the chief conspirator go scot-free, it would hardly be fitting to take it out on the poor hired tool.
plural of “fellow” — a boy or man
From this reading "I hope you include me in that general amnesty order, young fellows," he now hastened to say, with a wishful look on his face.
start firing a weapon
From this reading "Since the fat is in the fire I'm ready to tell anything you want of me.
fittingadjectiveUS /ˈfɪtɪŋ/
in harmony with the spirit of particular persons or occasion
From this reading What he had just heard Roland say about forgiving his scheming cousin must have encouraged the fellow more or less; for surely if they meant to let the chief conspirator go scot-free, it would hardly be fitting to take it out on the poor hired tool.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading What he had just heard Roland say about forgiving his scheming cousin must have encouraged the fellow more or less; for surely if they meant to let the chief conspirator go scot-free, it would hardly be fitting to take it out on the poor hired tool.
forgivingadjectiveUS /fərˈɡɪvɪŋ/
inclined or able to forgive and show mercy
From this reading What he had just heard Roland say about forgiving his scheming cousin must have encouraged the fellow more or less; for surely if they meant to let the chief conspirator go scot-free, it would hardly be fitting to take it out on the poor hired tool.
FURnounUS /fɜːr/
the dressed hairy coat of a mammal
From this reading THE FUR FARMER'S TRIUMPH--CONCLUSION While all this talk was going on, the man had of course listened.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading "I hope you include me in that general amnesty order, young fellows," he now hastened to say, with a wishful look on his face.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading What he had just heard Roland say about forgiving his scheming cousin must have encouraged the fellow more or less; for surely if they meant to let the chief conspirator go scot-free, it would hardly be fitting to take it out on the poor hired tool.
the act of departing
From this reading THE FUR FARMER'S TRIUMPH--CONCLUSION While all this talk was going on, the man had of course listened.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE FUR FARMER'S TRIUMPH--CONCLUSION While all this talk was going on, the man had of course listened.
only a very short time before
From this reading What he had just heard Roland say about forgiving his scheming cousin must have encouraged the fellow more or less; for surely if they meant to let the chief conspirator go scot-free, it would hardly be fitting to take it out on the poor hired tool.
past form of “hasten” — act or move at high speed
From this reading "I hope you include me in that general amnesty order, young fellows," he now hastened to say, with a wishful look on his face.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading What he had just heard Roland say about forgiving his scheming cousin must have encouraged the fellow more or less; for surely if they meant to let the chief conspirator go scot-free, it would hardly be fitting to take it out on the poor hired tool.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading What he had just heard Roland say about forgiving his scheming cousin must have encouraged the fellow more or less; for surely if they meant to let the chief conspirator go scot-free, it would hardly be fitting to take it out on the poor hired tool.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading What he had just heard Roland say about forgiving his scheming cousin must have encouraged the fellow more or less; for surely if they meant to let the chief conspirator go scot-free, it would hardly be fitting to take it out on the poor hired tool.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Course my name isn't Jake Storms; though it isn't necessary for me to inform you what it might be, because that doesn't concern anybody around here.
hiredadjectiveUS /ˈhaɪərd/
having services engaged for a fee
From this reading What he had just heard Roland say about forgiving his scheming cousin must have encouraged the fellow more or less; for surely if they meant to let the chief conspirator go scot-free, it would hardly be fitting to take it out on the poor hired tool.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading What he had just heard Roland say about forgiving his scheming cousin must have encouraged the fellow more or less; for surely if they meant to let the chief conspirator go scot-free, it would hardly be fitting to take it out on the poor hired tool.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading "I hope you include me in that general amnesty order, young fellows," he now hastened to say, with a wishful look on his face.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I hope you include me in that general amnesty order, young fellows," he now hastened to say, with a wishful look on his face.
I'm
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From this reading "Since the fat is in the fire I'm ready to tell anything you want of me.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading What he had just heard Roland say about forgiving his scheming cousin must have encouraged the fellow more or less; for surely if they meant to let the chief conspirator go scot-free, it would hardly be fitting to take it out on the poor hired tool.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "I hope you include me in that general amnesty order, young fellows," he now hastened to say, with a wishful look on his face.
includeverbUS /ˌɪnˈkluːd/
have as a part, be made up out of
From this reading "I hope you include me in that general amnesty order, young fellows," he now hastened to say, with a wishful look on his face.
informverbUS /ˌɪnˈfɔːrm/
impart knowledge of some fact, state of affairs, or event to
From this reading Course my name isn't Jake Storms; though it isn't necessary for me to inform you what it might be, because that doesn't concern anybody around here.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Since the fat is in the fire I'm ready to tell anything you want of me.
isn't
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From this reading Course my name isn't Jake Storms; though it isn't necessary for me to inform you what it might be, because that doesn't concern anybody around here.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading What he had just heard Roland say about forgiving his scheming cousin must have encouraged the fellow more or less; for surely if they meant to let the chief conspirator go scot-free, it would hardly be fitting to take it out on the poor hired tool.
Jake
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From this reading Course my name isn't Jake Storms; though it isn't necessary for me to inform you what it might be, because that doesn't concern anybody around here.
and nothing more
From this reading What he had just heard Roland say about forgiving his scheming cousin must have encouraged the fellow more or less; for surely if they meant to let the chief conspirator go scot-free, it would hardly be fitting to take it out on the poor hired tool.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading What he had just heard Roland say about forgiving his scheming cousin must have encouraged the fellow more or less; for surely if they meant to let the chief conspirator go scot-free, it would hardly be fitting to take it out on the poor hired tool.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading What he had just heard Roland say about forgiving his scheming cousin must have encouraged the fellow more or less; for surely if they meant to let the chief conspirator go scot-free, it would hardly be fitting to take it out on the poor hired tool.
past form of “listen” — hear with intention
From this reading THE FUR FARMER'S TRIUMPH--CONCLUSION While all this talk was going on, the man had of course listened.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading "I hope you include me in that general amnesty order, young fellows," he now hastened to say, with a wishful look on his face.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading THE FUR FARMER'S TRIUMPH--CONCLUSION While all this talk was going on, the man had of course listened.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "I hope you include me in that general amnesty order, young fellows," he now hastened to say, with a wishful look on his face.
inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading What he had just heard Roland say about forgiving his scheming cousin must have encouraged the fellow more or less; for surely if they meant to let the chief conspirator go scot-free, it would hardly be fitting to take it out on the poor hired tool.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Course my name isn't Jake Storms; though it isn't necessary for me to inform you what it might be, because that doesn't concern anybody around here.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading What he had just heard Roland say about forgiving his scheming cousin must have encouraged the fellow more or less; for surely if they meant to let the chief conspirator go scot-free, it would hardly be fitting to take it out on the poor hired tool.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading What he had just heard Roland say about forgiving his scheming cousin must have encouraged the fellow more or less; for surely if they meant to let the chief conspirator go scot-free, it would hardly be fitting to take it out on the poor hired tool.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Course my name isn't Jake Storms; though it isn't necessary for me to inform you what it might be, because that doesn't concern anybody around here.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Course my name isn't Jake Storms; though it isn't necessary for me to inform you what it might be, because that doesn't concern anybody around here.
absolutely essential
From this reading Course my name isn't Jake Storms; though it isn't necessary for me to inform you what it might be, because that doesn't concern anybody around here.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading "I hope you include me in that general amnesty order, young fellows," he now hastened to say, with a wishful look on his face.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE FUR FARMER'S TRIUMPH--CONCLUSION While all this talk was going on, the man had of course listened.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE FUR FARMER'S TRIUMPH--CONCLUSION While all this talk was going on, the man had of course listened.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading What he had just heard Roland say about forgiving his scheming cousin must have encouraged the fellow more or less; for surely if they meant to let the chief conspirator go scot-free, it would hardly be fitting to take it out on the poor hired tool.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading "I hope you include me in that general amnesty order, young fellows," he now hastened to say, with a wishful look on his face.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading What he had just heard Roland say about forgiving his scheming cousin must have encouraged the fellow more or less; for surely if they meant to let the chief conspirator go scot-free, it would hardly be fitting to take it out on the poor hired tool.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading What he had just heard Roland say about forgiving his scheming cousin must have encouraged the fellow more or less; for surely if they meant to let the chief conspirator go scot-free, it would hardly be fitting to take it out on the poor hired tool.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading "Since the fat is in the fire I'm ready to tell anything you want of me.
Roland
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From this reading What he had just heard Roland say about forgiving his scheming cousin must have encouraged the fellow more or less; for surely if they meant to let the chief conspirator go scot-free, it would hardly be fitting to take it out on the poor hired tool.
express in words
From this reading What he had just heard Roland say about forgiving his scheming cousin must have encouraged the fellow more or less; for surely if they meant to let the chief conspirator go scot-free, it would hardly be fitting to take it out on the poor hired tool.
schemingadjectiveUS /ˈskiːmɪŋ/
acting with a specific goal
From this reading What he had just heard Roland say about forgiving his scheming cousin must have encouraged the fellow more or less; for surely if they meant to let the chief conspirator go scot-free, it would hardly be fitting to take it out on the poor hired tool.
scot-free
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From this reading What he had just heard Roland say about forgiving his scheming cousin must have encouraged the fellow more or less; for surely if they meant to let the chief conspirator go scot-free, it would hardly be fitting to take it out on the poor hired tool.
SinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading "Since the fat is in the fire I'm ready to tell anything you want of me.
StormsnounUS /stɔːrmz/
plural of “storm” — a violent weather condition with winds 64-72 knots (11 on the Beaufort scale) and precipitation and thunder and lightning
From this reading Course my name isn't Jake Storms; though it isn't necessary for me to inform you what it might be, because that doesn't concern anybody around here.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading What he had just heard Roland say about forgiving his scheming cousin must have encouraged the fellow more or less; for surely if they meant to let the chief conspirator go scot-free, it would hardly be fitting to take it out on the poor hired tool.
carry out
From this reading What he had just heard Roland say about forgiving his scheming cousin must have encouraged the fellow more or less; for surely if they meant to let the chief conspirator go scot-free, it would hardly be fitting to take it out on the poor hired tool.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading THE FUR FARMER'S TRIUMPH--CONCLUSION While all this talk was going on, the man had of course listened.
express in words
From this reading "Since the fat is in the fire I'm ready to tell anything you want of me.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "I hope you include me in that general amnesty order, young fellows," he now hastened to say, with a wishful look on his face.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE FUR FARMER'S TRIUMPH--CONCLUSION While all this talk was going on, the man had of course listened.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading What he had just heard Roland say about forgiving his scheming cousin must have encouraged the fellow more or less; for surely if they meant to let the chief conspirator go scot-free, it would hardly be fitting to take it out on the poor hired tool.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading THE FUR FARMER'S TRIUMPH--CONCLUSION While all this talk was going on, the man had of course listened.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Course my name isn't Jake Storms; though it isn't necessary for me to inform you what it might be, because that doesn't concern anybody around here.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading What he had just heard Roland say about forgiving his scheming cousin must have encouraged the fellow more or less; for surely if they meant to let the chief conspirator go scot-free, it would hardly be fitting to take it out on the poor hired tool.
toolnounUS /tuːl/
an implement used in the practice of a vocation
From this reading What he had just heard Roland say about forgiving his scheming cousin must have encouraged the fellow more or less; for surely if they meant to let the chief conspirator go scot-free, it would hardly be fitting to take it out on the poor hired tool.
a successful ending of a struggle or contest
From this reading THE FUR FARMER'S TRIUMPH--CONCLUSION While all this talk was going on, the man had of course listened.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading "Since the fat is in the fire I'm ready to tell anything you want of me.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE FUR FARMER'S TRIUMPH--CONCLUSION While all this talk was going on, the man had of course listened.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What he had just heard Roland say about forgiving his scheming cousin must have encouraged the fellow more or less; for surely if they meant to let the chief conspirator go scot-free, it would hardly be fitting to take it out on the poor hired tool.
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading THE FUR FARMER'S TRIUMPH--CONCLUSION While all this talk was going on, the man had of course listened.
wishfuladjectiveUS /ˈwɪʃfəl/
having or expressing desire for something
From this reading "I hope you include me in that general amnesty order, young fellows," he now hastened to say, with a wishful look on his face.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "I hope you include me in that general amnesty order, young fellows," he now hastened to say, with a wishful look on his face.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading What he had just heard Roland say about forgiving his scheming cousin must have encouraged the fellow more or less; for surely if they meant to let the chief conspirator go scot-free, it would hardly be fitting to take it out on the poor hired tool.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I hope you include me in that general amnesty order, young fellows," he now hastened to say, with a wishful look on his face.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading "I hope you include me in that general amnesty order, young fellows," he now hastened to say, with a wishful look on his face.
