used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Look here, Bill, you and I suffered a good deal together last night, and you know it was mostly your fault that we did so; but I'll forgive you for my share of the suffering if you'll only confess the whole business to the superintendent.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading He is bound to find out all about it anyway; for he finds out everything; but he'll think a good deal more of you if you own up like a man.
(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 He is bound to find out all about it anyway; for he finds out everything; but he'll think a good deal more of you if you own up like a man.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In the first place the young fellow, whom he had treated so badly, came to him while the superintendent was interviewing Conductor Tobin, and said:
used to indicate that a statement explains or supports a previous statement
From this reading He is bound to find out all about it anyway; for he finds out everything; but he'll think a good deal more of you if you own up like a man.
APPLEBY'S
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From this reading SNYDER APPLEBY'S JEALOUSY.
to a severe or serious degree
From this reading In the first place the young fellow, whom he had treated so badly, came to him while the superintendent was interviewing Conductor Tobin, and said:
a statute in draft before it becomes law
From this reading Bill Miner, the tramp, underwent some novel mental experiences on the day that Rod obtained his position.
confined by bonds
From this reading He is bound to find out all about it anyway; for he finds out everything; but he'll think a good deal more of you if you own up like a man.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading "Look here, Bill, you and I suffered a good deal together last night, and you know it was mostly your fault that we did so; but I'll forgive you for my share of the suffering if you'll only confess the whole business to the superintendent.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "Look here, Bill, you and I suffered a good deal together last night, and you know it was mostly your fault that we did so; but I'll forgive you for my share of the suffering if you'll only confess the whole business to the superintendent.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading In the first place the young fellow, whom he had treated so badly, came to him while the superintendent was interviewing Conductor Tobin, and said:
ConductornounUS /kənˈdʌktər/
the person who leads a musical group
From this reading In the first place the young fellow, whom he had treated so badly, came to him while the superintendent was interviewing Conductor Tobin, and said:
confess to a punishable or reprehensible deed, usually under pressure
From this reading "Look here, Bill, you and I suffered a good deal together last night, and you know it was mostly your fault that we did so; but I'll forgive you for my share of the suffering if you'll only confess the whole business to the superintendent.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Bill Miner, the tramp, underwent some novel mental experiences on the day that Rod obtained his position.
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading "Look here, Bill, you and I suffered a good deal together last night, and you know it was mostly your fault that we did so; but I'll forgive you for my share of the suffering if you'll only confess the whole business to the superintendent.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading "Look here, Bill, you and I suffered a good deal together last night, and you know it was mostly your fault that we did so; but I'll forgive you for my share of the suffering if you'll only confess the whole business to the superintendent.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading He is bound to find out all about it anyway; for he finds out everything; but he'll think a good deal more of you if you own up like a man.
experiencesnounUS /ɪkˈspɪriənsɪz/
plural of “experience” — the accumulation of knowledge or skill that results from direct participation in events or activities
From this reading Bill Miner, the tramp, underwent some novel mental experiences on the day that Rod obtained his position.
a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention
From this reading "Look here, Bill, you and I suffered a good deal together last night, and you know it was mostly your fault that we did so; but I'll forgive you for my share of the suffering if you'll only confess the whole business to the superintendent.
a boy or man
From this reading In the first place the young fellow, whom he had treated so badly, came to him while the superintendent was interviewing Conductor Tobin, and said:
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading He is bound to find out all about it anyway; for he finds out everything; but he'll think a good deal more of you if you own up like a man.
plural of “find” — a productive insight
From this reading He is bound to find out all about it anyway; for he finds out everything; but he'll think a good deal more of you if you own up like a man.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading In the first place the young fellow, whom he had treated so badly, came to him while the superintendent was interviewing Conductor Tobin, and said:
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Look here, Bill, you and I suffered a good deal together last night, and you know it was mostly your fault that we did so; but I'll forgive you for my share of the suffering if you'll only confess the whole business to the superintendent.
stop blaming or grant forgiveness
From this reading "Look here, Bill, you and I suffered a good deal together last night, and you know it was mostly your fault that we did so; but I'll forgive you for my share of the suffering if you'll only confess the whole business to the superintendent.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading "Look here, Bill, you and I suffered a good deal together last night, and you know it was mostly your fault that we did so; but I'll forgive you for my share of the suffering if you'll only confess the whole business to the superintendent.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading In the first place the young fellow, whom he had treated so badly, came to him while the superintendent was interviewing Conductor Tobin, and said:
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In the first place the young fellow, whom he had treated so badly, came to him while the superintendent was interviewing Conductor Tobin, and said:
he'll
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From this reading He is bound to find out all about it anyway; for he finds out everything; but he'll think a good deal more of you if you own up like a man.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "Look here, Bill, you and I suffered a good deal together last night, and you know it was mostly your fault that we did so; but I'll forgive you for my share of the suffering if you'll only confess the whole business to the superintendent.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading In the first place the young fellow, whom he had treated so badly, came to him while the superintendent was interviewing Conductor Tobin, and said:
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Bill Miner, the tramp, underwent some novel mental experiences on the day that Rod obtained his position.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Look here, Bill, you and I suffered a good deal together last night, and you know it was mostly your fault that we did so; but I'll forgive you for my share of the suffering if you'll only confess the whole business to the superintendent.
I'll
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From this reading "Look here, Bill, you and I suffered a good deal together last night, and you know it was mostly your fault that we did so; but I'll forgive you for my share of the suffering if you'll only confess the whole business to the superintendent.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "Look here, Bill, you and I suffered a good deal together last night, and you know it was mostly your fault that we did so; but I'll forgive you for my share of the suffering if you'll only confess the whole business to the superintendent.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the first place the young fellow, whom he had treated so badly, came to him while the superintendent was interviewing Conductor Tobin, and said:
interviewingverbUS /ˈɪntərvjuːɪŋ/
-ing form of “interview” — conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
From this reading In the first place the young fellow, whom he had treated so badly, came to him while the superintendent was interviewing Conductor Tobin, and said:
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He is bound to find out all about it anyway; for he finds out everything; but he'll think a good deal more of you if you own up like a man.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Look here, Bill, you and I suffered a good deal together last night, and you know it was mostly your fault that we did so; but I'll forgive you for my share of the suffering if you'll only confess the whole business to the superintendent.
a feeling of jealous envy (especially of a rival)
From this reading SNYDER APPLEBY'S JEALOUSY.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "Look here, Bill, you and I suffered a good deal together last night, and you know it was mostly your fault that we did so; but I'll forgive you for my share of the suffering if you'll only confess the whole business to the superintendent.
immediately past
From this reading "Look here, Bill, you and I suffered a good deal together last night, and you know it was mostly your fault that we did so; but I'll forgive you for my share of the suffering if you'll only confess the whole business to the superintendent.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading He is bound to find out all about it anyway; for he finds out everything; but he'll think a good deal more of you if you own up like a man.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading "Look here, Bill, you and I suffered a good deal together last night, and you know it was mostly your fault that we did so; but I'll forgive you for my share of the suffering if you'll only confess the whole business to the superintendent.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading He is bound to find out all about it anyway; for he finds out everything; but he'll think a good deal more of you if you own up like a man.
involving the mind or an intellectual process
From this reading Bill Miner, the tramp, underwent some novel mental experiences on the day that Rod obtained his position.
MinernounUS /ˈmaɪnər/
laborer who works in a mine
From this reading Bill Miner, the tramp, underwent some novel mental experiences on the day that Rod obtained his position.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading He is bound to find out all about it anyway; for he finds out everything; but he'll think a good deal more of you if you own up like a man.
mostlyadverbUS /ˈmoʊstli/
in large part; mainly or chiefly
From this reading "Look here, Bill, you and I suffered a good deal together last night, and you know it was mostly your fault that we did so; but I'll forgive you for my share of the suffering if you'll only confess the whole business to the superintendent.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "Look here, Bill, you and I suffered a good deal together last night, and you know it was mostly your fault that we did so; but I'll forgive you for my share of the suffering if you'll only confess the whole business to the superintendent.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading "Look here, Bill, you and I suffered a good deal together last night, and you know it was mostly your fault that we did so; but I'll forgive you for my share of the suffering if you'll only confess the whole business to the superintendent.
novelnounUS /ˈnɑːvəl/
an extended fictional work in prose; usually in the form of a story
From this reading Bill Miner, the tramp, underwent some novel mental experiences on the day that Rod obtained his position.
past form of “obtain” — come into possession of
From this reading Bill Miner, the tramp, underwent some novel mental experiences on the day that Rod obtained his position.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Look here, Bill, you and I suffered a good deal together last night, and you know it was mostly your fault that we did so; but I'll forgive you for my share of the suffering if you'll only confess the whole business to the superintendent.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Bill Miner, the tramp, underwent some novel mental experiences on the day that Rod obtained his position.
and nothing more
From this reading "Look here, Bill, you and I suffered a good deal together last night, and you know it was mostly your fault that we did so; but I'll forgive you for my share of the suffering if you'll only confess the whole business to the superintendent.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading He is bound to find out all about it anyway; for he finds out everything; but he'll think a good deal more of you if you own up like a man.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading He is bound to find out all about it anyway; for he finds out everything; but he'll think a good deal more of you if you own up like a man.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading In the first place the young fellow, whom he had treated so badly, came to him while the superintendent was interviewing Conductor Tobin, and said:
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading Bill Miner, the tramp, underwent some novel mental experiences on the day that Rod obtained his position.
RodnounUS /rɑːd/
a long thin implement made of metal or wood
From this reading Bill Miner, the tramp, underwent some novel mental experiences on the day that Rod obtained his position.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading In the first place the young fellow, whom he had treated so badly, came to him while the superintendent was interviewing Conductor Tobin, and said:
have in common
From this reading "Look here, Bill, you and I suffered a good deal together last night, and you know it was mostly your fault that we did so; but I'll forgive you for my share of the suffering if you'll only confess the whole business to the superintendent.
SNYDER
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From this reading SNYDER APPLEBY'S JEALOUSY.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading In the first place the young fellow, whom he had treated so badly, came to him while the superintendent was interviewing Conductor Tobin, and said:
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Bill Miner, the tramp, underwent some novel mental experiences on the day that Rod obtained his position.
past form of “suffer” — undergo or be subjected to
From this reading "Look here, Bill, you and I suffered a good deal together last night, and you know it was mostly your fault that we did so; but I'll forgive you for my share of the suffering if you'll only confess the whole business to the superintendent.
a state of acute pain
From this reading "Look here, Bill, you and I suffered a good deal together last night, and you know it was mostly your fault that we did so; but I'll forgive you for my share of the suffering if you'll only confess the whole business to the superintendent.
superintendentnounUS /ˌsuːpərənˈtendənt/
a person who directs and manages an organization
From this reading In the first place the young fellow, whom he had treated so badly, came to him while the superintendent was interviewing Conductor Tobin, and said:
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Bill Miner, the tramp, underwent some novel mental experiences on the day that Rod obtained his position.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Bill Miner, the tramp, underwent some novel mental experiences on the day that Rod obtained his position.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading He is bound to find out all about it anyway; for he finds out everything; but he'll think a good deal more of you if you own up like a man.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In the first place the young fellow, whom he had treated so badly, came to him while the superintendent was interviewing Conductor Tobin, and said:
TobinnounUS /ˈtoʊbɪn/
United States economist (1918-2002)
From this reading In the first place the young fellow, whom he had treated so badly, came to him while the superintendent was interviewing Conductor Tobin, and said:
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading "Look here, Bill, you and I suffered a good deal together last night, and you know it was mostly your fault that we did so; but I'll forgive you for my share of the suffering if you'll only confess the whole business to the superintendent.
trampnounUS /træmp/
a vagrant
From this reading Bill Miner, the tramp, underwent some novel mental experiences on the day that Rod obtained his position.
subjected to a physical (or chemical) treatment or action or agent
From this reading In the first place the young fellow, whom he had treated so badly, came to him while the superintendent was interviewing Conductor Tobin, and said:
underwentverbUS /ˌʌndərˈwent/
inflected form of “undergo” — pass through
From this reading Bill Miner, the tramp, underwent some novel mental experiences on the day that Rod obtained his position.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading He is bound to find out all about it anyway; for he finds out everything; but he'll think a good deal more of you if you own up like a man.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In the first place the young fellow, whom he had treated so badly, came to him while the superintendent was interviewing Conductor Tobin, and said:
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "Look here, Bill, you and I suffered a good deal together last night, and you know it was mostly your fault that we did so; but I'll forgive you for my share of the suffering if you'll only confess the whole business to the superintendent.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading In the first place the young fellow, whom he had treated so badly, came to him while the superintendent was interviewing Conductor Tobin, and said:
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading "Look here, Bill, you and I suffered a good deal together last night, and you know it was mostly your fault that we did so; but I'll forgive you for my share of the suffering if you'll only confess the whole business to the superintendent.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading In the first place the young fellow, whom he had treated so badly, came to him while the superintendent was interviewing Conductor Tobin, and said:
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Look here, Bill, you and I suffered a good deal together last night, and you know it was mostly your fault that we did so; but I'll forgive you for my share of the suffering if you'll only confess the whole business to the superintendent.
you'll
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From this reading "Look here, Bill, you and I suffered a good deal together last night, and you know it was mostly your fault that we did so; but I'll forgive you for my share of the suffering if you'll only confess the whole business to the superintendent.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading In the first place the young fellow, whom he had treated so badly, came to him while the superintendent was interviewing Conductor Tobin, and said:
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Look here, Bill, you and I suffered a good deal together last night, and you know it was mostly your fault that we did so; but I'll forgive you for my share of the suffering if you'll only confess the whole business to the superintendent.
