used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The finality of decision in Pickles’ murderous intention was so evident that Hopalong wondered how the boy came to conceive so deadly a hatred.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading The death of Gottleib Gerken was an old story and so many things of pressing moment having occurred about the time of Hopalong’s arrival, he had not been told of this.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The death of Gottleib Gerken was an old story and so many things of pressing moment having occurred about the time of Hopalong’s arrival, he had not been told of this.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The death of Gottleib Gerken was an old story and so many things of pressing moment having occurred about the time of Hopalong’s arrival, he had not been told of this.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading The death of Gottleib Gerken was an old story and so many things of pressing moment having occurred about the time of Hopalong’s arrival, he had not been told of this.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Through the open window Pickles’ voice had reached him quite clearly: "I don’t guess I ’ll ever get him, Whit, but if I do, it ’ll be for keeps, you betcher."
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The death of Gottleib Gerken was an old story and so many things of pressing moment having occurred about the time of Hopalong’s arrival, he had not been told of this.
betcher
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From this reading Through the open window Pickles’ voice had reached him quite clearly: "I don’t guess I ’ll ever get him, Whit, but if I do, it ’ll be for keeps, you betcher."
a youthful male person
From this reading The finality of decision in Pickles’ murderous intention was so evident that Hopalong wondered how the boy came to conceive so deadly a hatred.
bunk-house
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From this reading HOPALONG’S NIGHT RIDE Hopalong, passing the bunk-house on his way to the stable, paused to listen.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Through the open window Pickles’ voice had reached him quite clearly: "I don’t guess I ’ll ever get him, Whit, but if I do, it ’ll be for keeps, you betcher."
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The finality of decision in Pickles’ murderous intention was so evident that Hopalong wondered how the boy came to conceive so deadly a hatred.
without doubt or question
From this reading Through the open window Pickles’ voice had reached him quite clearly: "I don’t guess I ’ll ever get him, Whit, but if I do, it ’ll be for keeps, you betcher."
conceiveverbUS /kənˈsiːv/
have the idea for
From this reading The finality of decision in Pickles’ murderous intention was so evident that Hopalong wondered how the boy came to conceive so deadly a hatred.
causing or capable of causing death
From this reading The finality of decision in Pickles’ murderous intention was so evident that Hopalong wondered how the boy came to conceive so deadly a hatred.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading The death of Gottleib Gerken was an old story and so many things of pressing moment having occurred about the time of Hopalong’s arrival, he had not been told of this.
the act of making up your mind about something
From this reading The finality of decision in Pickles’ murderous intention was so evident that Hopalong wondered how the boy came to conceive so deadly a hatred.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Through the open window Pickles’ voice had reached him quite clearly: "I don’t guess I ’ll ever get him, Whit, but if I do, it ’ll be for keeps, you betcher."
don't
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From this reading Through the open window Pickles’ voice had reached him quite clearly: "I don’t guess I ’ll ever get him, Whit, but if I do, it ’ll be for keeps, you betcher."
at any time
From this reading Through the open window Pickles’ voice had reached him quite clearly: "I don’t guess I ’ll ever get him, Whit, but if I do, it ’ll be for keeps, you betcher."
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading The finality of decision in Pickles’ murderous intention was so evident that Hopalong wondered how the boy came to conceive so deadly a hatred.
finalitynounUS /faɪˈnæləti/
the quality of being final or definitely settled
From this reading The finality of decision in Pickles’ murderous intention was so evident that Hopalong wondered how the boy came to conceive so deadly a hatred.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Through the open window Pickles’ voice had reached him quite clearly: "I don’t guess I ’ll ever get him, Whit, but if I do, it ’ll be for keeps, you betcher."
Gerken
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From this reading The death of Gottleib Gerken was an old story and so many things of pressing moment having occurred about the time of Hopalong’s arrival, he had not been told of this.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Through the open window Pickles’ voice had reached him quite clearly: "I don’t guess I ’ll ever get him, Whit, but if I do, it ’ll be for keeps, you betcher."
Gottleib
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From this reading The death of Gottleib Gerken was an old story and so many things of pressing moment having occurred about the time of Hopalong’s arrival, he had not been told of this.
expect, believe, or suppose
From this reading Through the open window Pickles’ voice had reached him quite clearly: "I don’t guess I ’ll ever get him, Whit, but if I do, it ’ll be for keeps, you betcher."
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Through the open window Pickles’ voice had reached him quite clearly: "I don’t guess I ’ll ever get him, Whit, but if I do, it ’ll be for keeps, you betcher."
hatrednounUS /ˈheɪtrəd/
the emotion of intense dislike; a feeling of dislike so strong that it demands action
From this reading The finality of decision in Pickles’ murderous intention was so evident that Hopalong wondered how the boy came to conceive so deadly a hatred.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading The death of Gottleib Gerken was an old story and so many things of pressing moment having occurred about the time of Hopalong’s arrival, he had not been told of this.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The death of Gottleib Gerken was an old story and so many things of pressing moment having occurred about the time of Hopalong’s arrival, he had not been told of this.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Through the open window Pickles’ voice had reached him quite clearly: "I don’t guess I ’ll ever get him, Whit, but if I do, it ’ll be for keeps, you betcher."
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading HOPALONG’S NIGHT RIDE Hopalong, passing the bunk-house on his way to the stable, paused to listen.
Hopalong
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From this reading HOPALONG’S NIGHT RIDE Hopalong, passing the bunk-house on his way to the stable, paused to listen.
HOPALONG'S
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From this reading HOPALONG’S NIGHT RIDE Hopalong, passing the bunk-house on his way to the stable, paused to listen.
how
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From this reading The finality of decision in Pickles’ murderous intention was so evident that Hopalong wondered how the boy came to conceive so deadly a hatred.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Through the open window Pickles’ voice had reached him quite clearly: "I don’t guess I ’ll ever get him, Whit, but if I do, it ’ll be for keeps, you betcher."
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Through the open window Pickles’ voice had reached him quite clearly: "I don’t guess I ’ll ever get him, Whit, but if I do, it ’ll be for keeps, you betcher."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The finality of decision in Pickles’ murderous intention was so evident that Hopalong wondered how the boy came to conceive so deadly a hatred.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading The finality of decision in Pickles’ murderous intention was so evident that Hopalong wondered how the boy came to conceive so deadly a hatred.
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading Hopalong was interested.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Through the open window Pickles’ voice had reached him quite clearly: "I don’t guess I ’ll ever get him, Whit, but if I do, it ’ll be for keeps, you betcher."
plural of “keep” — the financial means whereby one lives
From this reading Through the open window Pickles’ voice had reached him quite clearly: "I don’t guess I ’ll ever get him, Whit, but if I do, it ’ll be for keeps, you betcher."
hear with intention
From this reading HOPALONG’S NIGHT RIDE Hopalong, passing the bunk-house on his way to the stable, paused to listen.
ll
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From this reading Through the open window Pickles’ voice had reached him quite clearly: "I don’t guess I ’ll ever get him, Whit, but if I do, it ’ll be for keeps, you betcher."
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading The death of Gottleib Gerken was an old story and so many things of pressing moment having occurred about the time of Hopalong’s arrival, he had not been told of this.
a particular point in time
From this reading The death of Gottleib Gerken was an old story and so many things of pressing moment having occurred about the time of Hopalong’s arrival, he had not been told of this.
murderousadjectiveUS /ˈmɜːrdərəs/
characteristic of or capable of or having a tendency toward killing another human being
From this reading The finality of decision in Pickles’ murderous intention was so evident that Hopalong wondered how the boy came to conceive so deadly a hatred.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading HOPALONG’S NIGHT RIDE Hopalong, passing the bunk-house on his way to the stable, paused to listen.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The death of Gottleib Gerken was an old story and so many things of pressing moment having occurred about the time of Hopalong’s arrival, he had not been told of this.
inflected form of “occur” — come to pass
From this reading The death of Gottleib Gerken was an old story and so many things of pressing moment having occurred about the time of Hopalong’s arrival, he had not been told of this.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The death of Gottleib Gerken was an old story and so many things of pressing moment having occurred about the time of Hopalong’s arrival, he had not been told of this.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading The death of Gottleib Gerken was an old story and so many things of pressing moment having occurred about the time of Hopalong’s arrival, he had not been told of this.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading HOPALONG’S NIGHT RIDE Hopalong, passing the bunk-house on his way to the stable, paused to listen.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading Through the open window Pickles’ voice had reached him quite clearly: "I don’t guess I ’ll ever get him, Whit, but if I do, it ’ll be for keeps, you betcher."
(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate
From this reading HOPALONG’S NIGHT RIDE Hopalong, passing the bunk-house on his way to the stable, paused to listen.
past form of “pause” — interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing
From this reading HOPALONG’S NIGHT RIDE Hopalong, passing the bunk-house on his way to the stable, paused to listen.
PicklesnounUS /ˈpɪkəlz/
plural of “pickle” — vegetables (especially cucumbers) preserved in brine or vinegar
From this reading Through the open window Pickles’ voice had reached him quite clearly: "I don’t guess I ’ll ever get him, Whit, but if I do, it ’ll be for keeps, you betcher."
pressingnounUS /ˈpresɪŋ/
the act of pressing; the exertion of pressure
From this reading The death of Gottleib Gerken was an old story and so many things of pressing moment having occurred about the time of Hopalong’s arrival, he had not been told of this.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Through the open window Pickles’ voice had reached him quite clearly: "I don’t guess I ’ll ever get him, Whit, but if I do, it ’ll be for keeps, you betcher."
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading Through the open window Pickles’ voice had reached him quite clearly: "I don’t guess I ’ll ever get him, Whit, but if I do, it ’ll be for keeps, you betcher."
sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading HOPALONG’S NIGHT RIDE Hopalong, passing the bunk-house on his way to the stable, paused to listen.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The death of Gottleib Gerken was an old story and so many things of pressing moment having occurred about the time of Hopalong’s arrival, he had not been told of this.
stableadjectiveUS /ˈsteɪbəl/
resistant to change of position or condition
From this reading HOPALONG’S NIGHT RIDE Hopalong, passing the bunk-house on his way to the stable, paused to listen.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading The death of Gottleib Gerken was an old story and so many things of pressing moment having occurred about the time of Hopalong’s arrival, he had not been told of this.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The finality of decision in Pickles’ murderous intention was so evident that Hopalong wondered how the boy came to conceive so deadly a hatred.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading HOPALONG’S NIGHT RIDE Hopalong, passing the bunk-house on his way to the stable, paused to listen.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading The death of Gottleib Gerken was an old story and so many things of pressing moment having occurred about the time of Hopalong’s arrival, he had not been told of this.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The death of Gottleib Gerken was an old story and so many things of pressing moment having occurred about the time of Hopalong’s arrival, he had not been told of this.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Through the open window Pickles’ voice had reached him quite clearly: "I don’t guess I ’ll ever get him, Whit, but if I do, it ’ll be for keeps, you betcher."
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The death of Gottleib Gerken was an old story and so many things of pressing moment having occurred about the time of Hopalong’s arrival, he had not been told of this.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading HOPALONG’S NIGHT RIDE Hopalong, passing the bunk-house on his way to the stable, paused to listen.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading The death of Gottleib Gerken was an old story and so many things of pressing moment having occurred about the time of Hopalong’s arrival, he had not been told of this.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading Through the open window Pickles’ voice had reached him quite clearly: "I don’t guess I ’ll ever get him, Whit, but if I do, it ’ll be for keeps, you betcher."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Hopalong was interested.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading HOPALONG’S NIGHT RIDE Hopalong, passing the bunk-house on his way to the stable, paused to listen.
WhitnounUS /wɪt/
a tiny or scarcely detectable amount
From this reading Through the open window Pickles’ voice had reached him quite clearly: "I don’t guess I ’ll ever get him, Whit, but if I do, it ’ll be for keeps, you betcher."
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading Through the open window Pickles’ voice had reached him quite clearly: "I don’t guess I ’ll ever get him, Whit, but if I do, it ’ll be for keeps, you betcher."
past form of “wonder” — have a wish or desire to know something
From this reading The finality of decision in Pickles’ murderous intention was so evident that Hopalong wondered how the boy came to conceive so deadly a hatred.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Through the open window Pickles’ voice had reached him quite clearly: "I don’t guess I ’ll ever get him, Whit, but if I do, it ’ll be for keeps, you betcher."
