used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A NEW MEXICAN WEDDING.
acted upon; influenced
From this reading "I only wanted to be sure you were real, old man, and not a ghost," said "Billy" Brackett, trying to speak in his usual careless tone; but the tears that stood in the honest fellow's eyes, as he wrung the boy's hand, showed how deeply he was affected, and how truly he had mourned the loss of his young friend.
anew
From this reading For a moment the amazement of the two men at again beholding the lad whom they were fully persuaded was dead would neither allow them to speak nor move.
make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading For a moment the amazement of the two men at again beholding the lad whom they were fully persuaded was dead would neither allow them to speak nor move.
the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising
From this reading For a moment the amazement of the two men at again beholding the lad whom they were fully persuaded was dead would neither allow them to speak nor move.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Then "Billy" Brackett walked softly over to where Glen was standing, and gave one of his legs a sharp pinch.
move towards
From this reading The startled boy, who had not noticed his approach, leaped to the floor with a cry of mingled pain and surprise.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "I only wanted to be sure you were real, old man, and not a ghost," said "Billy" Brackett, trying to speak in his usual careless tone; but the tears that stood in the honest fellow's eyes, as he wrung the boy's hand, showed how deeply he was affected, and how truly he had mourned the loss of his young friend.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading For a moment the amazement of the two men at again beholding the lad whom they were fully persuaded was dead would neither allow them to speak nor move.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "I only wanted to be sure you were real, old man, and not a ghost," said "Billy" Brackett, trying to speak in his usual careless tone; but the tears that stood in the honest fellow's eyes, as he wrung the boy's hand, showed how deeply he was affected, and how truly he had mourned the loss of his young friend.
beholdingnounUS /bɪˈhoʊldɪŋ/
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading For a moment the amazement of the two men at again beholding the lad whom they were fully persuaded was dead would neither allow them to speak nor move.
a short stout club used primarily by policemen
From this reading Then "Billy" Brackett walked softly over to where Glen was standing, and gave one of his legs a sharp pinch.
a youthful male person
From this reading The startled boy, who had not noticed his approach, leaped to the floor with a cry of mingled pain and surprise.
boy'snounUS /bɔɪz/
possessive form of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading "I only wanted to be sure you were real, old man, and not a ghost," said "Billy" Brackett, trying to speak in his usual careless tone; but the tears that stood in the honest fellow's eyes, as he wrung the boy's hand, showed how deeply he was affected, and how truly he had mourned the loss of his young friend.
Brackett
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From this reading Then "Billy" Brackett walked softly over to where Glen was standing, and gave one of his legs a sharp pinch.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "I only wanted to be sure you were real, old man, and not a ghost," said "Billy" Brackett, trying to speak in his usual careless tone; but the tears that stood in the honest fellow's eyes, as he wrung the boy's hand, showed how deeply he was affected, and how truly he had mourned the loss of his young friend.
marked by lack of attention or consideration or forethought or thoroughness; not careful
From this reading "I only wanted to be sure you were real, old man, and not a ghost," said "Billy" Brackett, trying to speak in his usual careless tone; but the tears that stood in the honest fellow's eyes, as he wrung the boy's hand, showed how deeply he was affected, and how truly he had mourned the loss of his young friend.
utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading The startled boy, who had not noticed his approach, leaped to the floor with a cry of mingled pain and surprise.
no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life
From this reading For a moment the amazement of the two men at again beholding the lad whom they were fully persuaded was dead would neither allow them to speak nor move.
to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
From this reading "I only wanted to be sure you were real, old man, and not a ghost," said "Billy" Brackett, trying to speak in his usual careless tone; but the tears that stood in the honest fellow's eyes, as he wrung the boy's hand, showed how deeply he was affected, and how truly he had mourned the loss of his young friend.
opinion or judgment
From this reading "I only wanted to be sure you were real, old man, and not a ghost," said "Billy" Brackett, trying to speak in his usual careless tone; but the tears that stood in the honest fellow's eyes, as he wrung the boy's hand, showed how deeply he was affected, and how truly he had mourned the loss of his young friend.
fellow'snounUS /ˈfeloʊz/
possessive form of “fellow” — a boy or man
From this reading "I only wanted to be sure you were real, old man, and not a ghost," said "Billy" Brackett, trying to speak in his usual careless tone; but the tears that stood in the honest fellow's eyes, as he wrung the boy's hand, showed how deeply he was affected, and how truly he had mourned the loss of his young friend.
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading The startled boy, who had not noticed his approach, leaped to the floor with a cry of mingled pain and surprise.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For a moment the amazement of the two men at again beholding the lad whom they were fully persuaded was dead would neither allow them to speak nor move.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading "I only wanted to be sure you were real, old man, and not a ghost," said "Billy" Brackett, trying to speak in his usual careless tone; but the tears that stood in the honest fellow's eyes, as he wrung the boy's hand, showed how deeply he was affected, and how truly he had mourned the loss of his young friend.
to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)
From this reading For a moment the amazement of the two men at again beholding the lad whom they were fully persuaded was dead would neither allow them to speak nor move.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Then "Billy" Brackett walked softly over to where Glen was standing, and gave one of his legs a sharp pinch.
a mental representation of some haunting experience
From this reading "I only wanted to be sure you were real, old man, and not a ghost," said "Billy" Brackett, trying to speak in his usual careless tone; but the tears that stood in the honest fellow's eyes, as he wrung the boy's hand, showed how deeply he was affected, and how truly he had mourned the loss of his young friend.
GlennounUS /ɡlen/
a narrow secluded valley (in the mountains)
From this reading Then "Billy" Brackett walked softly over to where Glen was standing, and gave one of his legs a sharp pinch.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The startled boy, who had not noticed his approach, leaped to the floor with a cry of mingled pain and surprise.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading "I only wanted to be sure you were real, old man, and not a ghost," said "Billy" Brackett, trying to speak in his usual careless tone; but the tears that stood in the honest fellow's eyes, as he wrung the boy's hand, showed how deeply he was affected, and how truly he had mourned the loss of his young friend.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "I only wanted to be sure you were real, old man, and not a ghost," said "Billy" Brackett, trying to speak in his usual careless tone; but the tears that stood in the honest fellow's eyes, as he wrung the boy's hand, showed how deeply he was affected, and how truly he had mourned the loss of his young friend.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Then "Billy" Brackett walked softly over to where Glen was standing, and gave one of his legs a sharp pinch.
not disposed to cheat or defraud; not deceptive or fraudulent
From this reading "I only wanted to be sure you were real, old man, and not a ghost," said "Billy" Brackett, trying to speak in his usual careless tone; but the tears that stood in the honest fellow's eyes, as he wrung the boy's hand, showed how deeply he was affected, and how truly he had mourned the loss of his young friend.
how
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From this reading "I only wanted to be sure you were real, old man, and not a ghost," said "Billy" Brackett, trying to speak in his usual careless tone; but the tears that stood in the honest fellow's eyes, as he wrung the boy's hand, showed how deeply he was affected, and how truly he had mourned the loss of his young friend.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I only wanted to be sure you were real, old man, and not a ghost," said "Billy" Brackett, trying to speak in his usual careless tone; but the tears that stood in the honest fellow's eyes, as he wrung the boy's hand, showed how deeply he was affected, and how truly he had mourned the loss of his young friend.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "I only wanted to be sure you were real, old man, and not a ghost," said "Billy" Brackett, trying to speak in his usual careless tone; but the tears that stood in the honest fellow's eyes, as he wrung the boy's hand, showed how deeply he was affected, and how truly he had mourned the loss of his young friend.
a boy or man
From this reading For a moment the amazement of the two men at again beholding the lad whom they were fully persuaded was dead would neither allow them to speak nor move.
past form of “leap” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading The startled boy, who had not noticed his approach, leaped to the floor with a cry of mingled pain and surprise.
staying power
From this reading Then "Billy" Brackett walked softly over to where Glen was standing, and gave one of his legs a sharp pinch.
something that is lost
From this reading "I only wanted to be sure you were real, old man, and not a ghost," said "Billy" Brackett, trying to speak in his usual careless tone; but the tears that stood in the honest fellow's eyes, as he wrung the boy's hand, showed how deeply he was affected, and how truly he had mourned the loss of his young friend.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading "I only wanted to be sure you were real, old man, and not a ghost," said "Billy" Brackett, trying to speak in his usual careless tone; but the tears that stood in the honest fellow's eyes, as he wrung the boy's hand, showed how deeply he was affected, and how truly he had mourned the loss of his young friend.
the force of workers available
From this reading For a moment the amazement of the two men at again beholding the lad whom they were fully persuaded was dead would neither allow them to speak nor move.
MEXICANnounUS /ˈmeksəkən/
a native or inhabitant of Mexico
From this reading A NEW MEXICAN WEDDING.
past form of “mingle” — to bring or combine together or with something else
From this reading The startled boy, who had not noticed his approach, leaped to the floor with a cry of mingled pain and surprise.
a particular point in time
From this reading For a moment the amazement of the two men at again beholding the lad whom they were fully persuaded was dead would neither allow them to speak nor move.
mournedverbUS /mɔːrnd/
past form of “mourn” — feel sadness
From this reading "I only wanted to be sure you were real, old man, and not a ghost," said "Billy" Brackett, trying to speak in his usual careless tone; but the tears that stood in the honest fellow's eyes, as he wrung the boy's hand, showed how deeply he was affected, and how truly he had mourned the loss of his young friend.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading For a moment the amazement of the two men at again beholding the lad whom they were fully persuaded was dead would neither allow them to speak nor move.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading For a moment the amazement of the two men at again beholding the lad whom they were fully persuaded was dead would neither allow them to speak nor move.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading A NEW MEXICAN WEDDING.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading For a moment the amazement of the two men at again beholding the lad whom they were fully persuaded was dead would neither allow them to speak nor move.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The startled boy, who had not noticed his approach, leaped to the floor with a cry of mingled pain and surprise.
being perceived or observed
From this reading The startled boy, who had not noticed his approach, leaped to the floor with a cry of mingled pain and surprise.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading For a moment the amazement of the two men at again beholding the lad whom they were fully persuaded was dead would neither allow them to speak nor move.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading "I only wanted to be sure you were real, old man, and not a ghost," said "Billy" Brackett, trying to speak in his usual careless tone; but the tears that stood in the honest fellow's eyes, as he wrung the boy's hand, showed how deeply he was affected, and how truly he had mourned the loss of his young friend.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Then "Billy" Brackett walked softly over to where Glen was standing, and gave one of his legs a sharp pinch.
and nothing more
From this reading "I only wanted to be sure you were real, old man, and not a ghost," said "Billy" Brackett, trying to speak in his usual careless tone; but the tears that stood in the honest fellow's eyes, as he wrung the boy's hand, showed how deeply he was affected, and how truly he had mourned the loss of his young friend.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Then "Billy" Brackett walked softly over to where Glen was standing, and gave one of his legs a sharp pinch.
a symptom of some physical hurt or disorder
From this reading The startled boy, who had not noticed his approach, leaped to the floor with a cry of mingled pain and surprise.
persuadedverbUS /pərˈsweɪdɪd/
past form of “persuade” — win approval or support for
From this reading For a moment the amazement of the two men at again beholding the lad whom they were fully persuaded was dead would neither allow them to speak nor move.
pinchverbUS /pɪntʃ/
squeeze tightly between the fingers
From this reading Then "Billy" Brackett walked softly over to where Glen was standing, and gave one of his legs a sharp pinch.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading "I only wanted to be sure you were real, old man, and not a ghost," said "Billy" Brackett, trying to speak in his usual careless tone; but the tears that stood in the honest fellow's eyes, as he wrung the boy's hand, showed how deeply he was affected, and how truly he had mourned the loss of his young friend.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I only wanted to be sure you were real, old man, and not a ghost," said "Billy" Brackett, trying to speak in his usual careless tone; but the tears that stood in the honest fellow's eyes, as he wrung the boy's hand, showed how deeply he was affected, and how truly he had mourned the loss of his young friend.
(of something seen or heard) clearly defined
From this reading Then "Billy" Brackett walked softly over to where Glen was standing, and gave one of his legs a sharp pinch.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading "I only wanted to be sure you were real, old man, and not a ghost," said "Billy" Brackett, trying to speak in his usual careless tone; but the tears that stood in the honest fellow's eyes, as he wrung the boy's hand, showed how deeply he was affected, and how truly he had mourned the loss of his young friend.
with low volume
From this reading Then "Billy" Brackett walked softly over to where Glen was standing, and gave one of his legs a sharp pinch.
express in speech
From this reading For a moment the amazement of the two men at again beholding the lad whom they were fully persuaded was dead would neither allow them to speak nor move.
having a supporting base
From this reading Then "Billy" Brackett walked softly over to where Glen was standing, and gave one of his legs a sharp pinch.
excited by sudden surprise or alarm and making a quick involuntary movement
From this reading The startled boy, who had not noticed his approach, leaped to the floor with a cry of mingled pain and surprise.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading "I only wanted to be sure you were real, old man, and not a ghost," said "Billy" Brackett, trying to speak in his usual careless tone; but the tears that stood in the honest fellow's eyes, as he wrung the boy's hand, showed how deeply he was affected, and how truly he had mourned the loss of his young friend.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading "I only wanted to be sure you were real, old man, and not a ghost," said "Billy" Brackett, trying to speak in his usual careless tone; but the tears that stood in the honest fellow's eyes, as he wrung the boy's hand, showed how deeply he was affected, and how truly he had mourned the loss of his young friend.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading The startled boy, who had not noticed his approach, leaped to the floor with a cry of mingled pain and surprise.
the process of shedding tears (usually accompanied by sobs or other inarticulate sounds)
From this reading "I only wanted to be sure you were real, old man, and not a ghost," said "Billy" Brackett, trying to speak in his usual careless tone; but the tears that stood in the honest fellow's eyes, as he wrung the boy's hand, showed how deeply he was affected, and how truly he had mourned the loss of his young friend.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "I only wanted to be sure you were real, old man, and not a ghost," said "Billy" Brackett, trying to speak in his usual careless tone; but the tears that stood in the honest fellow's eyes, as he wrung the boy's hand, showed how deeply he was affected, and how truly he had mourned the loss of his young friend.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading For a moment the amazement of the two men at again beholding the lad whom they were fully persuaded was dead would neither allow them to speak nor move.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading For a moment the amazement of the two men at again beholding the lad whom they were fully persuaded was dead would neither allow them to speak nor move.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then "Billy" Brackett walked softly over to where Glen was standing, and gave one of his legs a sharp pinch.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading For a moment the amazement of the two men at again beholding the lad whom they were fully persuaded was dead would neither allow them to speak nor move.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading For a moment the amazement of the two men at again beholding the lad whom they were fully persuaded was dead would neither allow them to speak nor move.
the quality of a person's voice
From this reading "I only wanted to be sure you were real, old man, and not a ghost," said "Billy" Brackett, trying to speak in his usual careless tone; but the tears that stood in the honest fellow's eyes, as he wrung the boy's hand, showed how deeply he was affected, and how truly he had mourned the loss of his young friend.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading "I only wanted to be sure you were real, old man, and not a ghost," said "Billy" Brackett, trying to speak in his usual careless tone; but the tears that stood in the honest fellow's eyes, as he wrung the boy's hand, showed how deeply he was affected, and how truly he had mourned the loss of his young friend.
hard to endure
From this reading "I only wanted to be sure you were real, old man, and not a ghost," said "Billy" Brackett, trying to speak in his usual careless tone; but the tears that stood in the honest fellow's eyes, as he wrung the boy's hand, showed how deeply he was affected, and how truly he had mourned the loss of his young friend.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading For a moment the amazement of the two men at again beholding the lad whom they were fully persuaded was dead would neither allow them to speak nor move.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading "I only wanted to be sure you were real, old man, and not a ghost," said "Billy" Brackett, trying to speak in his usual careless tone; but the tears that stood in the honest fellow's eyes, as he wrung the boy's hand, showed how deeply he was affected, and how truly he had mourned the loss of his young friend.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading Then "Billy" Brackett walked softly over to where Glen was standing, and gave one of his legs a sharp pinch.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading "I only wanted to be sure you were real, old man, and not a ghost," said "Billy" Brackett, trying to speak in his usual careless tone; but the tears that stood in the honest fellow's eyes, as he wrung the boy's hand, showed how deeply he was affected, and how truly he had mourned the loss of his young friend.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading For a moment the amazement of the two men at again beholding the lad whom they were fully persuaded was dead would neither allow them to speak nor move.
the social event at which the ceremony of marriage is performed
From this reading A NEW MEXICAN WEDDING.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading For a moment the amazement of the two men at again beholding the lad whom they were fully persuaded was dead would neither allow them to speak nor move.
in or at the place that
From this reading Then "Billy" Brackett walked softly over to where Glen was standing, and gave one of his legs a sharp pinch.
which person or people
From this reading The startled boy, who had not noticed his approach, leaped to the floor with a cry of mingled pain and surprise.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading For a moment the amazement of the two men at again beholding the lad whom they were fully persuaded was dead would neither allow them to speak nor move.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The startled boy, who had not noticed his approach, leaped to the floor with a cry of mingled pain and surprise.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading For a moment the amazement of the two men at again beholding the lad whom they were fully persuaded was dead would neither allow them to speak nor move.
wrungverbUS /rʌŋ/
inflected form of “wring” — twist and press out of shape
From this reading "I only wanted to be sure you were real, old man, and not a ghost," said "Billy" Brackett, trying to speak in his usual careless tone; but the tears that stood in the honest fellow's eyes, as he wrung the boy's hand, showed how deeply he was affected, and how truly he had mourned the loss of his young friend.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I only wanted to be sure you were real, old man, and not a ghost," said "Billy" Brackett, trying to speak in his usual careless tone; but the tears that stood in the honest fellow's eyes, as he wrung the boy's hand, showed how deeply he was affected, and how truly he had mourned the loss of his young friend.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading "I only wanted to be sure you were real, old man, and not a ghost," said "Billy" Brackett, trying to speak in his usual careless tone; but the tears that stood in the honest fellow's eyes, as he wrung the boy's hand, showed how deeply he was affected, and how truly he had mourned the loss of his young friend.
