used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "I think that if anything has happened to Eli we can lay it to that ungrateful dog, Stackpole," he remarked, frowning a trifle, as if his memories of the timber-cruiser were not of the most pleasant character imaginable.
(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 Evidently he had been expecting some such remark from the other and was not at all surprised at being called on for assistance.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Evidently he had been expecting some such remark from the other and was not at all surprised at being called on for assistance.
any thing at all
From this reading "I think that if anything has happened to Eli we can lay it to that ungrateful dog, Stackpole," he remarked, frowning a trifle, as if his memories of the timber-cruiser were not of the most pleasant character imaginable.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "I think that if anything has happened to Eli we can lay it to that ungrateful dog, Stackpole," he remarked, frowning a trifle, as if his memories of the timber-cruiser were not of the most pleasant character imaginable.
on or to one side
From this reading Owen tossed the trap aside.
the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
From this reading Evidently he had been expecting some such remark from the other and was not at all surprised at being called on for assistance.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Evidently he had been expecting some such remark from the other and was not at all surprised at being called on for assistance.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Evidently he had been expecting some such remark from the other and was not at all surprised at being called on for assistance.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Evidently he had been expecting some such remark from the other and was not at all surprised at being called on for assistance.
a small piece or quantity of something
From this reading "You don't like that fellow one little bit, I can see; and do you know the thought struck me when I saw him curl his lip on seeing you with us that at some time in the past you two must have been at loggerheads," observed Cuthbert.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Evidently he had been expecting some such remark from the other and was not at all surprised at being called on for assistance.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "I think that if anything has happened to Eli we can lay it to that ungrateful dog, Stackpole," he remarked, frowning a trifle, as if his memories of the timber-cruiser were not of the most pleasant character imaginable.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading "I think that if anything has happened to Eli we can lay it to that ungrateful dog, Stackpole," he remarked, frowning a trifle, as if his memories of the timber-cruiser were not of the most pleasant character imaginable.
curlverbUS /kɜːrl/
form a curl, curve, or kink
From this reading "You don't like that fellow one little bit, I can see; and do you know the thought struck me when I saw him curl his lip on seeing you with us that at some time in the past you two must have been at loggerheads," observed Cuthbert.
Cuthbert
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From this reading "You don't like that fellow one little bit, I can see; and do you know the thought struck me when I saw him curl his lip on seeing you with us that at some time in the past you two must have been at loggerheads," observed Cuthbert.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "You don't like that fellow one little bit, I can see; and do you know the thought struck me when I saw him curl his lip on seeing you with us that at some time in the past you two must have been at loggerheads," observed Cuthbert.
a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds
From this reading "I think that if anything has happened to Eli we can lay it to that ungrateful dog, Stackpole," he remarked, frowning a trifle, as if his memories of the timber-cruiser were not of the most pleasant character imaginable.
don't
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From this reading "You don't like that fellow one little bit, I can see; and do you know the thought struck me when I saw him curl his lip on seeing you with us that at some time in the past you two must have been at loggerheads," observed Cuthbert.
ELI
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From this reading ON THE TRACK OF ELI.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading Evidently he had been expecting some such remark from the other and was not at all surprised at being called on for assistance.
-ing form of “expect” — regard something as probable or likely
From this reading Evidently he had been expecting some such remark from the other and was not at all surprised at being called on for assistance.
a boy or man
From this reading "You don't like that fellow one little bit, I can see; and do you know the thought struck me when I saw him curl his lip on seeing you with us that at some time in the past you two must have been at loggerheads," observed Cuthbert.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Evidently he had been expecting some such remark from the other and was not at all surprised at being called on for assistance.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Evidently he had been expecting some such remark from the other and was not at all surprised at being called on for assistance.
frowningadjectiveUS /ˈfraʊnɪŋ/
showing displeasure or anger
From this reading "I think that if anything has happened to Eli we can lay it to that ungrateful dog, Stackpole," he remarked, frowning a trifle, as if his memories of the timber-cruiser were not of the most pleasant character imaginable.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Evidently he had been expecting some such remark from the other and was not at all surprised at being called on for assistance.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading "I think that if anything has happened to Eli we can lay it to that ungrateful dog, Stackpole," he remarked, frowning a trifle, as if his memories of the timber-cruiser were not of the most pleasant character imaginable.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "I think that if anything has happened to Eli we can lay it to that ungrateful dog, Stackpole," he remarked, frowning a trifle, as if his memories of the timber-cruiser were not of the most pleasant character imaginable.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "You don't like that fellow one little bit, I can see; and do you know the thought struck me when I saw him curl his lip on seeing you with us that at some time in the past you two must have been at loggerheads," observed Cuthbert.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Evidently he had been expecting some such remark from the other and was not at all surprised at being called on for assistance.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "You don't like that fellow one little bit, I can see; and do you know the thought struck me when I saw him curl his lip on seeing you with us that at some time in the past you two must have been at loggerheads," observed Cuthbert.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "I think that if anything has happened to Eli we can lay it to that ungrateful dog, Stackpole," he remarked, frowning a trifle, as if his memories of the timber-cruiser were not of the most pleasant character imaginable.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I think that if anything has happened to Eli we can lay it to that ungrateful dog, Stackpole," he remarked, frowning a trifle, as if his memories of the timber-cruiser were not of the most pleasant character imaginable.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "I think that if anything has happened to Eli we can lay it to that ungrateful dog, Stackpole," he remarked, frowning a trifle, as if his memories of the timber-cruiser were not of the most pleasant character imaginable.
imaginableadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈmædʒənəbəl/
capable of being imagined
From this reading "I think that if anything has happened to Eli we can lay it to that ungrateful dog, Stackpole," he remarked, frowning a trifle, as if his memories of the timber-cruiser were not of the most pleasant character imaginable.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "You don't like that fellow one little bit, I can see; and do you know the thought struck me when I saw him curl his lip on seeing you with us that at some time in the past you two must have been at loggerheads," observed Cuthbert.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "I think that if anything has happened to Eli we can lay it to that ungrateful dog, Stackpole," he remarked, frowning a trifle, as if his memories of the timber-cruiser were not of the most pleasant character imaginable.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "You don't like that fellow one little bit, I can see; and do you know the thought struck me when I saw him curl his lip on seeing you with us that at some time in the past you two must have been at loggerheads," observed Cuthbert.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading "I think that if anything has happened to Eli we can lay it to that ungrateful dog, Stackpole," he remarked, frowning a trifle, as if his memories of the timber-cruiser were not of the most pleasant character imaginable.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading "You don't like that fellow one little bit, I can see; and do you know the thought struck me when I saw him curl his lip on seeing you with us that at some time in the past you two must have been at loggerheads," observed Cuthbert.
lipnounUS /lɪp/
either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading "You don't like that fellow one little bit, I can see; and do you know the thought struck me when I saw him curl his lip on seeing you with us that at some time in the past you two must have been at loggerheads," observed Cuthbert.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading "You don't like that fellow one little bit, I can see; and do you know the thought struck me when I saw him curl his lip on seeing you with us that at some time in the past you two must have been at loggerheads," observed Cuthbert.
loggerheadsnounUS /ˈlɑːɡərhedz/
plural of “loggerhead” — a stupid person; these words are used to express a low opinion of someone's intelligence
From this reading "You don't like that fellow one little bit, I can see; and do you know the thought struck me when I saw him curl his lip on seeing you with us that at some time in the past you two must have been at loggerheads," observed Cuthbert.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "You don't like that fellow one little bit, I can see; and do you know the thought struck me when I saw him curl his lip on seeing you with us that at some time in the past you two must have been at loggerheads," observed Cuthbert.
memoriesnounUS /ˈmɛm.ə.riz/
Recollections of past events.
From this reading "I think that if anything has happened to Eli we can lay it to that ungrateful dog, Stackpole," he remarked, frowning a trifle, as if his memories of the timber-cruiser were not of the most pleasant character imaginable.
used to form the superlative
From this reading "I think that if anything has happened to Eli we can lay it to that ungrateful dog, Stackpole," he remarked, frowning a trifle, as if his memories of the timber-cruiser were not of the most pleasant character imaginable.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading "You don't like that fellow one little bit, I can see; and do you know the thought struck me when I saw him curl his lip on seeing you with us that at some time in the past you two must have been at loggerheads," observed Cuthbert.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Evidently he had been expecting some such remark from the other and was not at all surprised at being called on for assistance.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading "You don't like that fellow one little bit, I can see; and do you know the thought struck me when I saw him curl his lip on seeing you with us that at some time in the past you two must have been at loggerheads," observed Cuthbert.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading ON THE TRACK OF ELI.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading ON THE TRACK OF ELI.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "You don't like that fellow one little bit, I can see; and do you know the thought struck me when I saw him curl his lip on seeing you with us that at some time in the past you two must have been at loggerheads," observed Cuthbert.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Evidently he had been expecting some such remark from the other and was not at all surprised at being called on for assistance.
OwennounUS /ˈoʊən/
Welsh industrialist and social reformer who founded cooperative communities (1771-1858)
From this reading Owen tossed the trap aside.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading "You don't like that fellow one little bit, I can see; and do you know the thought struck me when I saw him curl his lip on seeing you with us that at some time in the past you two must have been at loggerheads," observed Cuthbert.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading "I think that if anything has happened to Eli we can lay it to that ungrateful dog, Stackpole," he remarked, frowning a trifle, as if his memories of the timber-cruiser were not of the most pleasant character imaginable.
a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading Evidently he had been expecting some such remark from the other and was not at all surprised at being called on for assistance.
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading "I think that if anything has happened to Eli we can lay it to that ungrateful dog, Stackpole," he remarked, frowning a trifle, as if his memories of the timber-cruiser were not of the most pleasant character imaginable.
cut with a saw
From this reading "You don't like that fellow one little bit, I can see; and do you know the thought struck me when I saw him curl his lip on seeing you with us that at some time in the past you two must have been at loggerheads," observed Cuthbert.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "You don't like that fellow one little bit, I can see; and do you know the thought struck me when I saw him curl his lip on seeing you with us that at some time in the past you two must have been at loggerheads," observed Cuthbert.
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading "You don't like that fellow one little bit, I can see; and do you know the thought struck me when I saw him curl his lip on seeing you with us that at some time in the past you two must have been at loggerheads," observed Cuthbert.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Evidently he had been expecting some such remark from the other and was not at all surprised at being called on for assistance.
Stackpole
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From this reading "I think that if anything has happened to Eli we can lay it to that ungrateful dog, Stackpole," he remarked, frowning a trifle, as if his memories of the timber-cruiser were not of the most pleasant character imaginable.
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading "You don't like that fellow one little bit, I can see; and do you know the thought struck me when I saw him curl his lip on seeing you with us that at some time in the past you two must have been at loggerheads," observed Cuthbert.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Evidently he had been expecting some such remark from the other and was not at all surprised at being called on for assistance.
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading Evidently he had been expecting some such remark from the other and was not at all surprised at being called on for assistance.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "I think that if anything has happened to Eli we can lay it to that ungrateful dog, Stackpole," he remarked, frowning a trifle, as if his memories of the timber-cruiser were not of the most pleasant character imaginable.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ON THE TRACK OF ELI.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "I think that if anything has happened to Eli we can lay it to that ungrateful dog, Stackpole," he remarked, frowning a trifle, as if his memories of the timber-cruiser were not of the most pleasant character imaginable.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading "You don't like that fellow one little bit, I can see; and do you know the thought struck me when I saw him curl his lip on seeing you with us that at some time in the past you two must have been at loggerheads," observed Cuthbert.
timber-cruiser
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From this reading "I think that if anything has happened to Eli we can lay it to that ungrateful dog, Stackpole," he remarked, frowning a trifle, as if his memories of the timber-cruiser were not of the most pleasant character imaginable.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading "You don't like that fellow one little bit, I can see; and do you know the thought struck me when I saw him curl his lip on seeing you with us that at some time in the past you two must have been at loggerheads," observed Cuthbert.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "I think that if anything has happened to Eli we can lay it to that ungrateful dog, Stackpole," he remarked, frowning a trifle, as if his memories of the timber-cruiser were not of the most pleasant character imaginable.
tossedverbUS /tɔːst/
past form of “toss” — throw or toss with a light motion
From this reading Owen tossed the trap aside.
a line or route along which something travels or moves
From this reading ON THE TRACK OF ELI.
trapnounUS /træp/
a device in which something (usually an animal) can be caught and penned
From this reading Owen tossed the trap aside.
a cold pudding made of layers of sponge cake spread with fruit or jelly; may be decorated with nuts, cream, or chocolate
From this reading "I think that if anything has happened to Eli we can lay it to that ungrateful dog, Stackpole," he remarked, frowning a trifle, as if his memories of the timber-cruiser were not of the most pleasant character imaginable.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading "You don't like that fellow one little bit, I can see; and do you know the thought struck me when I saw him curl his lip on seeing you with us that at some time in the past you two must have been at loggerheads," observed Cuthbert.
ungratefuladjectiveUS /ənˈɡreɪtfəl/
not feeling or showing gratitude
From this reading "I think that if anything has happened to Eli we can lay it to that ungrateful dog, Stackpole," he remarked, frowning a trifle, as if his memories of the timber-cruiser were not of the most pleasant character imaginable.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "You don't like that fellow one little bit, I can see; and do you know the thought struck me when I saw him curl his lip on seeing you with us that at some time in the past you two must have been at loggerheads," observed Cuthbert.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Evidently he had been expecting some such remark from the other and was not at all surprised at being called on for assistance.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "I think that if anything has happened to Eli we can lay it to that ungrateful dog, Stackpole," he remarked, frowning a trifle, as if his memories of the timber-cruiser were not of the most pleasant character imaginable.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "I think that if anything has happened to Eli we can lay it to that ungrateful dog, Stackpole," he remarked, frowning a trifle, as if his memories of the timber-cruiser were not of the most pleasant character imaginable.
at the time that
From this reading "You don't like that fellow one little bit, I can see; and do you know the thought struck me when I saw him curl his lip on seeing you with us that at some time in the past you two must have been at loggerheads," observed Cuthbert.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "You don't like that fellow one little bit, I can see; and do you know the thought struck me when I saw him curl his lip on seeing you with us that at some time in the past you two must have been at loggerheads," observed Cuthbert.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You don't like that fellow one little bit, I can see; and do you know the thought struck me when I saw him curl his lip on seeing you with us that at some time in the past you two must have been at loggerheads," observed Cuthbert.
