used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Joe, I've got a scheme to outwit the desperadoes and Indians, and I've a good mind to propose it to Will."
(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 "If the scheme is good for anything let Will have it by all means," answered his cousin.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It was Darry who spoke, as he and Joe were eating an early supper that night, in one corner of the messroom.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Joe, I've got a scheme to outwit the desperadoes and Indians, and I've a good mind to propose it to Will."
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading "If the scheme is good for anything let Will have it by all means," answered his cousin.
any thing at all
From this reading "If the scheme is good for anything let Will have it by all means," answered his cousin.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It was Darry who spoke, as he and Joe were eating an early supper that night, in one corner of the messroom.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "If the scheme is good for anything let Will have it by all means," answered his cousin.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "Heaven knows we need all the help we can get!"
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading It was Darry who spoke, as he and Joe were eating an early supper that night, in one corner of the messroom.
the child of your aunt or uncle
From this reading "If the scheme is good for anything let Will have it by all means," answered his cousin.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading SIGNALS IN THE DARK.
Darry
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From this reading It was Darry who spoke, as he and Joe were eating an early supper that night, in one corner of the messroom.
desperadoesnounUS /ˌdespərˈɑːdoʊz/
plural of “desperado” — a bold outlaw (especially on the American frontier)
From this reading "Joe, I've got a scheme to outwit the desperadoes and Indians, and I've a good mind to propose it to Will."
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading It was Darry who spoke, as he and Joe were eating an early supper that night, in one corner of the messroom.
the act of consuming food
From this reading It was Darry who spoke, as he and Joe were eating an early supper that night, in one corner of the messroom.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "If the scheme is good for anything let Will have it by all means," answered his cousin.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading "Heaven knows we need all the help we can get!"
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading "Joe, I've got a scheme to outwit the desperadoes and Indians, and I've a good mind to propose it to Will."
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading "Joe, I've got a scheme to outwit the desperadoes and Indians, and I've a good mind to propose it to Will."
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "If the scheme is good for anything let Will have it by all means," answered his cousin.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was Darry who spoke, as he and Joe were eating an early supper that night, in one corner of the messroom.
any place of complete bliss and delight and peace
From this reading "Heaven knows we need all the help we can get!"
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading "Heaven knows we need all the help we can get!"
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "If the scheme is good for anything let Will have it by all means," answered his cousin.
I've
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Joe, I've got a scheme to outwit the desperadoes and Indians, and I've a good mind to propose it to Will."
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "If the scheme is good for anything let Will have it by all means," answered his cousin.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading SIGNALS IN THE DARK.
plural of “indian” — a native or inhabitant of India
From this reading "Joe, I've got a scheme to outwit the desperadoes and Indians, and I've a good mind to propose it to Will."
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "If the scheme is good for anything let Will have it by all means," answered his cousin.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Joe, I've got a scheme to outwit the desperadoes and Indians, and I've a good mind to propose it to Will."
Joe
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From this reading "Joe, I've got a scheme to outwit the desperadoes and Indians, and I've a good mind to propose it to Will."
plural of “know” — the fact of being aware of information that is known to few people
From this reading "Heaven knows we need all the help we can get!"
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading "If the scheme is good for anything let Will have it by all means," answered his cousin.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading "If the scheme is good for anything let Will have it by all means," answered his cousin.
messroom
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From this reading It was Darry who spoke, as he and Joe were eating an early supper that night, in one corner of the messroom.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading "Joe, I've got a scheme to outwit the desperadoes and Indians, and I've a good mind to propose it to Will."
a condition requiring relief
From this reading "Heaven knows we need all the help we can get!"
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading It was Darry who spoke, as he and Joe were eating an early supper that night, in one corner of the messroom.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was Darry who spoke, as he and Joe were eating an early supper that night, in one corner of the messroom.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading It was Darry who spoke, as he and Joe were eating an early supper that night, in one corner of the messroom.
outwitverbUS /ˈaʊtwɪt/
beat through cleverness and wit
From this reading "Joe, I've got a scheme to outwit the desperadoes and Indians, and I've a good mind to propose it to Will."
proposeverbUS /prəˈpoʊz/
make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading "Joe, I've got a scheme to outwit the desperadoes and Indians, and I've a good mind to propose it to Will."
an elaborate and systematic plan of action
From this reading "Joe, I've got a scheme to outwit the desperadoes and Indians, and I've a good mind to propose it to Will."
SIGNALSnounUS /ˈsɪɡnəlz/
plural of “signal” — any nonverbal action or gesture that encodes a message
From this reading SIGNALS IN THE DARK.
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading It was Darry who spoke, as he and Joe were eating an early supper that night, in one corner of the messroom.
a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime
From this reading It was Darry who spoke, as he and Joe were eating an early supper that night, in one corner of the messroom.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was Darry who spoke, as he and Joe were eating an early supper that night, in one corner of the messroom.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading SIGNALS IN THE DARK.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Joe, I've got a scheme to outwit the desperadoes and Indians, and I've a good mind to propose it to Will."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was Darry who spoke, as he and Joe were eating an early supper that night, in one corner of the messroom.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "Heaven knows we need all the help we can get!"
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It was Darry who spoke, as he and Joe were eating an early supper that night, in one corner of the messroom.
which person or people
From this reading It was Darry who spoke, as he and Joe were eating an early supper that night, in one corner of the messroom.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "Joe, I've got a scheme to outwit the desperadoes and Indians, and I've a good mind to propose it to Will."
