used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The two conversed for a time at the stile, then Drane, as he was preparing to ride on, asked, "Any commissions I can execute for you in town, Dudley?"
Abner
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading DRANE PRACTICES PENMANSHIP One morning in October, Drane, who at this time seemed to have business demanding his frequent presence at Cane Ridge, passed by the Rogers' homestead just as Abner was coming from the house.
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading But stay," he added, "you may post a letter, if you will be so kind.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Wait a minute," and he ran to the house and soon returned with a letter which he handed Drane.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading The two conversed for a time at the stile, then Drane, as he was preparing to ride on, asked, "Any commissions I can execute for you in town, Dudley?"
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading DRANE PRACTICES PENMANSHIP One morning in October, Drane, who at this time seemed to have business demanding his frequent presence at Cane Ridge, passed by the Rogers' homestead just as Abner was coming from the house.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading The two conversed for a time at the stile, then Drane, as he was preparing to ride on, asked, "Any commissions I can execute for you in town, Dudley?"
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading DRANE PRACTICES PENMANSHIP One morning in October, Drane, who at this time seemed to have business demanding his frequent presence at Cane Ridge, passed by the Rogers' homestead just as Abner was coming from the house.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading But stay," he added, "you may post a letter, if you will be so kind.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading "No," Abner replied, "I believe not; I was in Lexington myself Thursday.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading DRANE PRACTICES PENMANSHIP One morning in October, Drane, who at this time seemed to have business demanding his frequent presence at Cane Ridge, passed by the Rogers' homestead just as Abner was coming from the house.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But stay," he added, "you may post a letter, if you will be so kind.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading DRANE PRACTICES PENMANSHIP One morning in October, Drane, who at this time seemed to have business demanding his frequent presence at Cane Ridge, passed by the Rogers' homestead just as Abner was coming from the house.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading The two conversed for a time at the stile, then Drane, as he was preparing to ride on, asked, "Any commissions I can execute for you in town, Dudley?"
CanenounUS /keɪn/
a stick that people can lean on to help them walk
From this reading DRANE PRACTICES PENMANSHIP One morning in October, Drane, who at this time seemed to have business demanding his frequent presence at Cane Ridge, passed by the Rogers' homestead just as Abner was coming from the house.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading DRANE PRACTICES PENMANSHIP One morning in October, Drane, who at this time seemed to have business demanding his frequent presence at Cane Ridge, passed by the Rogers' homestead just as Abner was coming from the house.
commissionsnounUS /kəˈmɪʃənz/
plural of “commission” — a special group delegated to consider some matter
From this reading The two conversed for a time at the stile, then Drane, as he was preparing to ride on, asked, "Any commissions I can execute for you in town, Dudley?"
conversedverbUS /kənˈvɜːrst/
past form of “converse” — carry on a conversation
From this reading The two conversed for a time at the stile, then Drane, as he was preparing to ride on, asked, "Any commissions I can execute for you in town, Dudley?"
demandingadjectiveUS /dɪˈmændɪŋ/
requiring more than usually expected or thought due; especially great patience and effort and skill
From this reading DRANE PRACTICES PENMANSHIP One morning in October, Drane, who at this time seemed to have business demanding his frequent presence at Cane Ridge, passed by the Rogers' homestead just as Abner was coming from the house.
DRANE
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading DRANE PRACTICES PENMANSHIP One morning in October, Drane, who at this time seemed to have business demanding his frequent presence at Cane Ridge, passed by the Rogers' homestead just as Abner was coming from the house.
Dudley
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The two conversed for a time at the stile, then Drane, as he was preparing to ride on, asked, "Any commissions I can execute for you in town, Dudley?"
executeverbUS /ˈeksəkjuːt/
kill as a means of socially sanctioned punishment
From this reading The two conversed for a time at the stile, then Drane, as he was preparing to ride on, asked, "Any commissions I can execute for you in town, Dudley?"
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The two conversed for a time at the stile, then Drane, as he was preparing to ride on, asked, "Any commissions I can execute for you in town, Dudley?"
frequentverbUS /ˈfriːkwənt/
do one's shopping at; do business with; be a customer or client of
From this reading DRANE PRACTICES PENMANSHIP One morning in October, Drane, who at this time seemed to have business demanding his frequent presence at Cane Ridge, passed by the Rogers' homestead just as Abner was coming from the house.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading DRANE PRACTICES PENMANSHIP One morning in October, Drane, who at this time seemed to have business demanding his frequent presence at Cane Ridge, passed by the Rogers' homestead just as Abner was coming from the house.
having or involving the use of hands
From this reading Wait a minute," and he ran to the house and soon returned with a letter which he handed Drane.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading DRANE PRACTICES PENMANSHIP One morning in October, Drane, who at this time seemed to have business demanding his frequent presence at Cane Ridge, passed by the Rogers' homestead just as Abner was coming from the house.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The two conversed for a time at the stile, then Drane, as he was preparing to ride on, asked, "Any commissions I can execute for you in town, Dudley?"
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading DRANE PRACTICES PENMANSHIP One morning in October, Drane, who at this time seemed to have business demanding his frequent presence at Cane Ridge, passed by the Rogers' homestead just as Abner was coming from the house.
homesteadnounUS /ˈhoʊmsted/
the home and adjacent grounds occupied by a family
From this reading DRANE PRACTICES PENMANSHIP One morning in October, Drane, who at this time seemed to have business demanding his frequent presence at Cane Ridge, passed by the Rogers' homestead just as Abner was coming from the house.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading DRANE PRACTICES PENMANSHIP One morning in October, Drane, who at this time seemed to have business demanding his frequent presence at Cane Ridge, passed by the Rogers' homestead just as Abner was coming from the house.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading The two conversed for a time at the stile, then Drane, as he was preparing to ride on, asked, "Any commissions I can execute for you in town, Dudley?"
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading But stay," he added, "you may post a letter, if you will be so kind.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading DRANE PRACTICES PENMANSHIP One morning in October, Drane, who at this time seemed to have business demanding his frequent presence at Cane Ridge, passed by the Rogers' homestead just as Abner was coming from the house.
and nothing more
From this reading DRANE PRACTICES PENMANSHIP One morning in October, Drane, who at this time seemed to have business demanding his frequent presence at Cane Ridge, passed by the Rogers' homestead just as Abner was coming from the house.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading But stay," he added, "you may post a letter, if you will be so kind.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading But stay," he added, "you may post a letter, if you will be so kind.
LexingtonnounUS /ˈleksɪŋtən/
town in eastern Massachusetts near Boston where the first battle of the American Revolution was fought
From this reading "No," Abner replied, "I believe not; I was in Lexington myself Thursday.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading But stay," he added, "you may post a letter, if you will be so kind.
a unit of time equal to 60 seconds or 1/60th of an hour
From this reading Wait a minute," and he ran to the house and soon returned with a letter which he handed Drane.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading DRANE PRACTICES PENMANSHIP One morning in October, Drane, who at this time seemed to have business demanding his frequent presence at Cane Ridge, passed by the Rogers' homestead just as Abner was coming from the house.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading "No," Abner replied, "I believe not; I was in Lexington myself Thursday.
not any; not one
From this reading "No," Abner replied, "I believe not; I was in Lexington myself Thursday.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "No," Abner replied, "I believe not; I was in Lexington myself Thursday.
OctobernounUS /ɑːkˈtoʊbər/
the month following September and preceding November
From this reading DRANE PRACTICES PENMANSHIP One morning in October, Drane, who at this time seemed to have business demanding his frequent presence at Cane Ridge, passed by the Rogers' homestead just as Abner was coming from the house.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The two conversed for a time at the stile, then Drane, as he was preparing to ride on, asked, "Any commissions I can execute for you in town, Dudley?"
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading DRANE PRACTICES PENMANSHIP One morning in October, Drane, who at this time seemed to have business demanding his frequent presence at Cane Ridge, passed by the Rogers' homestead just as Abner was coming from the house.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading DRANE PRACTICES PENMANSHIP One morning in October, Drane, who at this time seemed to have business demanding his frequent presence at Cane Ridge, passed by the Rogers' homestead just as Abner was coming from the house.
PENMANSHIPnoun
beautiful handwriting
From this reading DRANE PRACTICES PENMANSHIP One morning in October, Drane, who at this time seemed to have business demanding his frequent presence at Cane Ridge, passed by the Rogers' homestead just as Abner was coming from the house.
affix in a public place or for public notice
From this reading But stay," he added, "you may post a letter, if you will be so kind.
PRACTICESnounUS /ˈpræktəsəz/
plural of “practice” — a customary way of operation or behavior
From this reading DRANE PRACTICES PENMANSHIP One morning in October, Drane, who at this time seemed to have business demanding his frequent presence at Cane Ridge, passed by the Rogers' homestead just as Abner was coming from the house.
preparingverbUS /priˈperɪŋ/
-ing form of “prepare” — make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
From this reading The two conversed for a time at the stile, then Drane, as he was preparing to ride on, asked, "Any commissions I can execute for you in town, Dudley?"
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading DRANE PRACTICES PENMANSHIP One morning in October, Drane, who at this time seemed to have business demanding his frequent presence at Cane Ridge, passed by the Rogers' homestead just as Abner was coming from the house.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading Wait a minute," and he ran to the house and soon returned with a letter which he handed Drane.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "No," Abner replied, "I believe not; I was in Lexington myself Thursday.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Wait a minute," and he ran to the house and soon returned with a letter which he handed Drane.
sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading The two conversed for a time at the stile, then Drane, as he was preparing to ride on, asked, "Any commissions I can execute for you in town, Dudley?"
RidgenounUS /rɪdʒ/
a long narrow natural elevation or striation
From this reading DRANE PRACTICES PENMANSHIP One morning in October, Drane, who at this time seemed to have business demanding his frequent presence at Cane Ridge, passed by the Rogers' homestead just as Abner was coming from the house.
RogersnounUS /ˈrɑːdʒərz/
United States humorist remembered for his homespun commentary on politics and American society (1879-1935)
From this reading DRANE PRACTICES PENMANSHIP One morning in October, Drane, who at this time seemed to have business demanding his frequent presence at Cane Ridge, passed by the Rogers' homestead just as Abner was coming from the house.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading DRANE PRACTICES PENMANSHIP One morning in October, Drane, who at this time seemed to have business demanding his frequent presence at Cane Ridge, passed by the Rogers' homestead just as Abner was coming from the house.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading But stay," he added, "you may post a letter, if you will be so kind.
in the near future
From this reading Wait a minute," and he ran to the house and soon returned with a letter which he handed Drane.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading But stay," he added, "you may post a letter, if you will be so kind.
stilenounUS /staɪl/
an upright that is a member in a door or window frame
From this reading The two conversed for a time at the stile, then Drane, as he was preparing to ride on, asked, "Any commissions I can execute for you in town, Dudley?"
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading DRANE PRACTICES PENMANSHIP One morning in October, Drane, who at this time seemed to have business demanding his frequent presence at Cane Ridge, passed by the Rogers' homestead just as Abner was coming from the house.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading The two conversed for a time at the stile, then Drane, as he was preparing to ride on, asked, "Any commissions I can execute for you in town, Dudley?"
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading DRANE PRACTICES PENMANSHIP One morning in October, Drane, who at this time seemed to have business demanding his frequent presence at Cane Ridge, passed by the Rogers' homestead just as Abner was coming from the house.
ThursdaynounUS /ˈθɜːrzdeɪ/
the fifth day of the week; the fourth working day
From this reading "No," Abner replied, "I believe not; I was in Lexington myself Thursday.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading DRANE PRACTICES PENMANSHIP One morning in October, Drane, who at this time seemed to have business demanding his frequent presence at Cane Ridge, passed by the Rogers' homestead just as Abner was coming from the house.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading DRANE PRACTICES PENMANSHIP One morning in October, Drane, who at this time seemed to have business demanding his frequent presence at Cane Ridge, passed by the Rogers' homestead just as Abner was coming from the house.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading The two conversed for a time at the stile, then Drane, as he was preparing to ride on, asked, "Any commissions I can execute for you in town, Dudley?"
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The two conversed for a time at the stile, then Drane, as he was preparing to ride on, asked, "Any commissions I can execute for you in town, Dudley?"
stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading Wait a minute," and he ran to the house and soon returned with a letter which he handed Drane.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading DRANE PRACTICES PENMANSHIP One morning in October, Drane, who at this time seemed to have business demanding his frequent presence at Cane Ridge, passed by the Rogers' homestead just as Abner was coming from the house.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Wait a minute," and he ran to the house and soon returned with a letter which he handed Drane.
which person or people
From this reading DRANE PRACTICES PENMANSHIP One morning in October, Drane, who at this time seemed to have business demanding his frequent presence at Cane Ridge, passed by the Rogers' homestead just as Abner was coming from the house.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading But stay," he added, "you may post a letter, if you will be so kind.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Wait a minute," and he ran to the house and soon returned with a letter which he handed Drane.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading The two conversed for a time at the stile, then Drane, as he was preparing to ride on, asked, "Any commissions I can execute for you in town, Dudley?"
