used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading MAKING A BARGAIN WITH CONRAD "HOLD on, please, don't go away; I'd like to talk with you, and tell you how much I've enjoyed listening to your playing."
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Elmer saw that while he was a very handsome little fellow, there was no trace of weakness about his face; he had just as resolute a chin as Jem Shock himself; and his blue eyes could evidently flash fire if his spirit were aroused.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading MAKING A BARGAIN WITH CONRAD "HOLD on, please, don't go away; I'd like to talk with you, and tell you how much I've enjoyed listening to your playing."
from appearances alone
From this reading Upon hearing the stranger say these kind words, the boy apparently reconsidered his intention of running off.
arousedadjectiveUS /ərˈaʊzd/
aroused to action
From this reading Elmer saw that while he was a very handsome little fellow, there was no trace of weakness about his face; he had just as resolute a chin as Jem Shock himself; and his blue eyes could evidently flash fire if his spirit were aroused.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Elmer saw that while he was a very handsome little fellow, there was no trace of weakness about his face; he had just as resolute a chin as Jem Shock himself; and his blue eyes could evidently flash fire if his spirit were aroused.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading MAKING A BARGAIN WITH CONRAD "HOLD on, please, don't go away; I'd like to talk with you, and tell you how much I've enjoyed listening to your playing."
BARGAINnounUS /ˈbɑːrɡən/
an agreement between parties (usually arrived at after discussion) fixing obligations of each
From this reading MAKING A BARGAIN WITH CONRAD "HOLD on, please, don't go away; I'd like to talk with you, and tell you how much I've enjoyed listening to your playing."
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading Elmer saw that while he was a very handsome little fellow, there was no trace of weakness about his face; he had just as resolute a chin as Jem Shock himself; and his blue eyes could evidently flash fire if his spirit were aroused.
a youthful male person
From this reading Upon hearing the stranger say these kind words, the boy apparently reconsidered his intention of running off.
the protruding part of the lower jaw
From this reading Elmer saw that while he was a very handsome little fellow, there was no trace of weakness about his face; he had just as resolute a chin as Jem Shock himself; and his blue eyes could evidently flash fire if his spirit were aroused.
CONRADnounUS /ˈkɑːnræd/
English novelist (born in Poland) noted for sea stories and for his narrative technique (1857-1924)
From this reading MAKING A BARGAIN WITH CONRAD "HOLD on, please, don't go away; I'd like to talk with you, and tell you how much I've enjoyed listening to your playing."
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Elmer saw that while he was a very handsome little fellow, there was no trace of weakness about his face; he had just as resolute a chin as Jem Shock himself; and his blue eyes could evidently flash fire if his spirit were aroused.
don't
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From this reading MAKING A BARGAIN WITH CONRAD "HOLD on, please, don't go away; I'd like to talk with you, and tell you how much I've enjoyed listening to your playing."
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading He drew himself up proudly, and waited.
Elmer
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From this reading Elmer saw that while he was a very handsome little fellow, there was no trace of weakness about his face; he had just as resolute a chin as Jem Shock himself; and his blue eyes could evidently flash fire if his spirit were aroused.
past form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading MAKING A BARGAIN WITH CONRAD "HOLD on, please, don't go away; I'd like to talk with you, and tell you how much I've enjoyed listening to your playing."
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading Elmer saw that while he was a very handsome little fellow, there was no trace of weakness about his face; he had just as resolute a chin as Jem Shock himself; and his blue eyes could evidently flash fire if his spirit were aroused.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Elmer saw that while he was a very handsome little fellow, there was no trace of weakness about his face; he had just as resolute a chin as Jem Shock himself; and his blue eyes could evidently flash fire if his spirit were aroused.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Elmer saw that while he was a very handsome little fellow, there was no trace of weakness about his face; he had just as resolute a chin as Jem Shock himself; and his blue eyes could evidently flash fire if his spirit were aroused.
a boy or man
From this reading Elmer saw that while he was a very handsome little fellow, there was no trace of weakness about his face; he had just as resolute a chin as Jem Shock himself; and his blue eyes could evidently flash fire if his spirit were aroused.
start firing a weapon
From this reading Elmer saw that while he was a very handsome little fellow, there was no trace of weakness about his face; he had just as resolute a chin as Jem Shock himself; and his blue eyes could evidently flash fire if his spirit were aroused.
gleam or glow intermittently
From this reading Elmer saw that while he was a very handsome little fellow, there was no trace of weakness about his face; he had just as resolute a chin as Jem Shock himself; and his blue eyes could evidently flash fire if his spirit were aroused.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading So Elmer walked forward and joined the other.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading MAKING A BARGAIN WITH CONRAD "HOLD on, please, don't go away; I'd like to talk with you, and tell you how much I've enjoyed listening to your playing."
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Elmer saw that while he was a very handsome little fellow, there was no trace of weakness about his face; he had just as resolute a chin as Jem Shock himself; and his blue eyes could evidently flash fire if his spirit were aroused.
pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion
From this reading Elmer saw that while he was a very handsome little fellow, there was no trace of weakness about his face; he had just as resolute a chin as Jem Shock himself; and his blue eyes could evidently flash fire if his spirit were aroused.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He drew himself up proudly, and waited.
(law) a proceeding (usually by a court) where evidence is taken for the purpose of determining an issue of fact and reaching a decision based on that evidence
From this reading Upon hearing the stranger say these kind words, the boy apparently reconsidered his intention of running off.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading He drew himself up proudly, and waited.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Upon hearing the stranger say these kind words, the boy apparently reconsidered his intention of running off.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading MAKING A BARGAIN WITH CONRAD "HOLD on, please, don't go away; I'd like to talk with you, and tell you how much I've enjoyed listening to your playing."
how
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From this reading MAKING A BARGAIN WITH CONRAD "HOLD on, please, don't go away; I'd like to talk with you, and tell you how much I've enjoyed listening to your playing."
I'd
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From this reading MAKING A BARGAIN WITH CONRAD "HOLD on, please, don't go away; I'd like to talk with you, and tell you how much I've enjoyed listening to your playing."
I've
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From this reading MAKING A BARGAIN WITH CONRAD "HOLD on, please, don't go away; I'd like to talk with you, and tell you how much I've enjoyed listening to your playing."
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Elmer saw that while he was a very handsome little fellow, there was no trace of weakness about his face; he had just as resolute a chin as Jem Shock himself; and his blue eyes could evidently flash fire if his spirit were aroused.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading Upon hearing the stranger say these kind words, the boy apparently reconsidered his intention of running off.
JemnounUS /dʒem/
a terrorist organization founded in 2000; a militant Islamic group active in Kashmir and closely aligned with al-Rashid Trust; seeks to secure release of imprisoned fellow militants by kidnappings
From this reading Elmer saw that while he was a very handsome little fellow, there was no trace of weakness about his face; he had just as resolute a chin as Jem Shock himself; and his blue eyes could evidently flash fire if his spirit were aroused.
of or relating to two people who are married to each other
From this reading So Elmer walked forward and joined the other.
and nothing more
From this reading Elmer saw that while he was a very handsome little fellow, there was no trace of weakness about his face; he had just as resolute a chin as Jem Shock himself; and his blue eyes could evidently flash fire if his spirit were aroused.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading Upon hearing the stranger say these kind words, the boy apparently reconsidered his intention of running off.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading MAKING A BARGAIN WITH CONRAD "HOLD on, please, don't go away; I'd like to talk with you, and tell you how much I've enjoyed listening to your playing."
the act of hearing attentively
From this reading MAKING A BARGAIN WITH CONRAD "HOLD on, please, don't go away; I'd like to talk with you, and tell you how much I've enjoyed listening to your playing."
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Elmer saw that while he was a very handsome little fellow, there was no trace of weakness about his face; he had just as resolute a chin as Jem Shock himself; and his blue eyes could evidently flash fire if his spirit were aroused.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading MAKING A BARGAIN WITH CONRAD "HOLD on, please, don't go away; I'd like to talk with you, and tell you how much I've enjoyed listening to your playing."
to a great degree or extent
From this reading MAKING A BARGAIN WITH CONRAD "HOLD on, please, don't go away; I'd like to talk with you, and tell you how much I've enjoyed listening to your playing."
not any; not one
From this reading Elmer saw that while he was a very handsome little fellow, there was no trace of weakness about his face; he had just as resolute a chin as Jem Shock himself; and his blue eyes could evidently flash fire if his spirit were aroused.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Upon hearing the stranger say these kind words, the boy apparently reconsidered his intention of running off.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Upon hearing the stranger say these kind words, the boy apparently reconsidered his intention of running off.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading MAKING A BARGAIN WITH CONRAD "HOLD on, please, don't go away; I'd like to talk with you, and tell you how much I've enjoyed listening to your playing."
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading So Elmer walked forward and joined the other.
the act of playing a musical instrument
From this reading MAKING A BARGAIN WITH CONRAD "HOLD on, please, don't go away; I'd like to talk with you, and tell you how much I've enjoyed listening to your playing."
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading MAKING A BARGAIN WITH CONRAD "HOLD on, please, don't go away; I'd like to talk with you, and tell you how much I've enjoyed listening to your playing."
proudlyadverbUS /ˈpraʊdli/
with pride; in a proud manner
From this reading He drew himself up proudly, and waited.
reconsideredverbUS /ˌriːkənˈsɪdərd/
past form of “reconsider” — consider again; give new consideration to; usually with a view to changing
From this reading Upon hearing the stranger say these kind words, the boy apparently reconsidered his intention of running off.
resoluteadjectiveUS /ˈrezəluːt/
firm in purpose or belief; characterized by firmness and determination
From this reading Elmer saw that while he was a very handsome little fellow, there was no trace of weakness about his face; he had just as resolute a chin as Jem Shock himself; and his blue eyes could evidently flash fire if his spirit were aroused.
(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream
From this reading Upon hearing the stranger say these kind words, the boy apparently reconsidered his intention of running off.
cut with a saw
From this reading Elmer saw that while he was a very handsome little fellow, there was no trace of weakness about his face; he had just as resolute a chin as Jem Shock himself; and his blue eyes could evidently flash fire if his spirit were aroused.
express in words
From this reading Upon hearing the stranger say these kind words, the boy apparently reconsidered his intention of running off.
the feeling of distress and disbelief that you have when something bad happens accidentally
From this reading Elmer saw that while he was a very handsome little fellow, there was no trace of weakness about his face; he had just as resolute a chin as Jem Shock himself; and his blue eyes could evidently flash fire if his spirit were aroused.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So Elmer walked forward and joined the other.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading Elmer saw that while he was a very handsome little fellow, there was no trace of weakness about his face; he had just as resolute a chin as Jem Shock himself; and his blue eyes could evidently flash fire if his spirit were aroused.
anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading Upon hearing the stranger say these kind words, the boy apparently reconsidered his intention of running off.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading MAKING A BARGAIN WITH CONRAD "HOLD on, please, don't go away; I'd like to talk with you, and tell you how much I've enjoyed listening to your playing."
express in words
From this reading MAKING A BARGAIN WITH CONRAD "HOLD on, please, don't go away; I'd like to talk with you, and tell you how much I've enjoyed listening to your playing."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Elmer saw that while he was a very handsome little fellow, there was no trace of weakness about his face; he had just as resolute a chin as Jem Shock himself; and his blue eyes could evidently flash fire if his spirit were aroused.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Upon hearing the stranger say these kind words, the boy apparently reconsidered his intention of running off.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Elmer saw that while he was a very handsome little fellow, there was no trace of weakness about his face; he had just as resolute a chin as Jem Shock himself; and his blue eyes could evidently flash fire if his spirit were aroused.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Upon hearing the stranger say these kind words, the boy apparently reconsidered his intention of running off.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading MAKING A BARGAIN WITH CONRAD "HOLD on, please, don't go away; I'd like to talk with you, and tell you how much I've enjoyed listening to your playing."
a just detectable amount
From this reading Elmer saw that while he was a very handsome little fellow, there was no trace of weakness about his face; he had just as resolute a chin as Jem Shock himself; and his blue eyes could evidently flash fire if his spirit were aroused.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading He drew himself up proudly, and waited.
UponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Upon hearing the stranger say these kind words, the boy apparently reconsidered his intention of running off.
precisely as stated
From this reading Elmer saw that while he was a very handsome little fellow, there was no trace of weakness about his face; he had just as resolute a chin as Jem Shock himself; and his blue eyes could evidently flash fire if his spirit were aroused.
past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading He drew himself up proudly, and waited.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading So Elmer walked forward and joined the other.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Elmer saw that while he was a very handsome little fellow, there was no trace of weakness about his face; he had just as resolute a chin as Jem Shock himself; and his blue eyes could evidently flash fire if his spirit were aroused.
a flaw or weak point
From this reading Elmer saw that while he was a very handsome little fellow, there was no trace of weakness about his face; he had just as resolute a chin as Jem Shock himself; and his blue eyes could evidently flash fire if his spirit were aroused.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Elmer saw that while he was a very handsome little fellow, there was no trace of weakness about his face; he had just as resolute a chin as Jem Shock himself; and his blue eyes could evidently flash fire if his spirit were aroused.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Elmer saw that while he was a very handsome little fellow, there was no trace of weakness about his face; he had just as resolute a chin as Jem Shock himself; and his blue eyes could evidently flash fire if his spirit were aroused.
in the company of; together with
From this reading MAKING A BARGAIN WITH CONRAD "HOLD on, please, don't go away; I'd like to talk with you, and tell you how much I've enjoyed listening to your playing."
the words that are spoken
From this reading Upon hearing the stranger say these kind words, the boy apparently reconsidered his intention of running off.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading MAKING A BARGAIN WITH CONRAD "HOLD on, please, don't go away; I'd like to talk with you, and tell you how much I've enjoyed listening to your playing."
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading MAKING A BARGAIN WITH CONRAD "HOLD on, please, don't go away; I'd like to talk with you, and tell you how much I've enjoyed listening to your playing."
