used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The Boers had their tail up, and the British Army was indulging itself in "regrettable incidents" about once a week.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading The Boers had their tail up, and the British Army was indulging itself in "regrettable incidents" about once a week.
aforesaidadjectiveUS /əˈfɔːrsed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Just to the east of the home inhabited by these ladies occurs the Jim Crow Mine, the same being the very place where the robbers once had breakfast with old man Ryan, making him pay the bill, as aforesaid, which was seventy-five thousand dollars, and annoying.
AfricanounUS /ˈæfrəkɑː/
the second largest continent; located to the south of Europe and bordered to the west by the South Atlantic and to the east by the Indian Ocean
From this reading ROBBERY-UNDER-ARMS In those days of our little unpleasantness in Arizona there was another discussion proceeding along in South Africa.
alludeverbUS /əˈluːd/
make a more or less disguised reference to
From this reading Which I allude to here because the word "regrettable incident" is good; it's soothing, and it illustrates exactly what happened on the night when I delivered Curly, damaged but cheerful, among my cousins, the Misses Jameson.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading ROBBERY-UNDER-ARMS In those days of our little unpleasantness in Arizona there was another discussion proceeding along in South Africa.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Which I allude to here because the word "regrettable incident" is good; it's soothing, and it illustrates exactly what happened on the night when I delivered Curly, damaged but cheerful, among my cousins, the Misses Jameson.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The Boers had their tail up, and the British Army was indulging itself in "regrettable incidents" about once a week.
annoyingadjectiveUS /əˈnɔɪɪŋ/
causing irritation or annoyance
From this reading Just to the east of the home inhabited by these ladies occurs the Jim Crow Mine, the same being the very place where the robbers once had breakfast with old man Ryan, making him pay the bill, as aforesaid, which was seventy-five thousand dollars, and annoying.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading ROBBERY-UNDER-ARMS In those days of our little unpleasantness in Arizona there was another discussion proceeding along in South Africa.
ArizonanounUS /ˌerɪˈzoʊnə/
a state in southwestern United States; site of the Grand Canyon
From this reading ROBBERY-UNDER-ARMS In those days of our little unpleasantness in Arizona there was another discussion proceeding along in South Africa.
a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state
From this reading The Boers had their tail up, and the British Army was indulging itself in "regrettable incidents" about once a week.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Just to the east of the home inhabited by these ladies occurs the Jim Crow Mine, the same being the very place where the robbers once had breakfast with old man Ryan, making him pay the bill, as aforesaid, which was seventy-five thousand dollars, and annoying.
for the reason that
From this reading Which I allude to here because the word "regrettable incident" is good; it's soothing, and it illustrates exactly what happened on the night when I delivered Curly, damaged but cheerful, among my cousins, the Misses Jameson.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Just to the east of the home inhabited by these ladies occurs the Jim Crow Mine, the same being the very place where the robbers once had breakfast with old man Ryan, making him pay the bill, as aforesaid, which was seventy-five thousand dollars, and annoying.
a statute in draft before it becomes law
From this reading Just to the east of the home inhabited by these ladies occurs the Jim Crow Mine, the same being the very place where the robbers once had breakfast with old man Ryan, making him pay the bill, as aforesaid, which was seventy-five thousand dollars, and annoying.
BoersnounUS /bɔːrz/
plural of “boer” — a white native of Cape Province who is a descendant of Dutch settlers and who speaks Afrikaans
From this reading The Boers had their tail up, and the British Army was indulging itself in "regrettable incidents" about once a week.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading Just to the east of the home inhabited by these ladies occurs the Jim Crow Mine, the same being the very place where the robbers once had breakfast with old man Ryan, making him pay the bill, as aforesaid, which was seventy-five thousand dollars, and annoying.
the people of Great Britain
From this reading The Boers had their tail up, and the British Army was indulging itself in "regrettable incidents" about once a week.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Which I allude to here because the word "regrettable incident" is good; it's soothing, and it illustrates exactly what happened on the night when I delivered Curly, damaged but cheerful, among my cousins, the Misses Jameson.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Just to the east of the home inhabited by these ladies occurs the Jim Crow Mine, the same being the very place where the robbers once had breakfast with old man Ryan, making him pay the bill, as aforesaid, which was seventy-five thousand dollars, and annoying.
being full of or promoting cheer; having or showing good spirits
From this reading Which I allude to here because the word "regrettable incident" is good; it's soothing, and it illustrates exactly what happened on the night when I delivered Curly, damaged but cheerful, among my cousins, the Misses Jameson.
an assertion of a right (as to money or property)
From this reading On this further occasion which I now unfold, there were only four men working the Jim Crow claim.
cousinsnounUS /ˈkʌzənz/
plural of “cousin” — the child of your aunt or uncle
From this reading Which I allude to here because the word "regrettable incident" is good; it's soothing, and it illustrates exactly what happened on the night when I delivered Curly, damaged but cheerful, among my cousins, the Misses Jameson.
CrowverbUS /kroʊ/
dwell on with satisfaction
From this reading Just to the east of the home inhabited by these ladies occurs the Jim Crow Mine, the same being the very place where the robbers once had breakfast with old man Ryan, making him pay the bill, as aforesaid, which was seventy-five thousand dollars, and annoying.
CurlyadjectiveUS /ˈkɜːrli/
(of hair) having curls or waves
From this reading Which I allude to here because the word "regrettable incident" is good; it's soothing, and it illustrates exactly what happened on the night when I delivered Curly, damaged but cheerful, among my cousins, the Misses Jameson.
damagedadjectiveUS /ˈdæmədʒd/
harmed or injured or spoiled
From this reading Which I allude to here because the word "regrettable incident" is good; it's soothing, and it illustrates exactly what happened on the night when I delivered Curly, damaged but cheerful, among my cousins, the Misses Jameson.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading ROBBERY-UNDER-ARMS In those days of our little unpleasantness in Arizona there was another discussion proceeding along in South Africa.
past form of “deliver” — deliver (a speech, oration, or idea)
From this reading Which I allude to here because the word "regrettable incident" is good; it's soothing, and it illustrates exactly what happened on the night when I delivered Curly, damaged but cheerful, among my cousins, the Misses Jameson.
discussionnounUS /dɪˈskʌʃən/
an extended communication (often interactive) dealing with some particular topic
From this reading ROBBERY-UNDER-ARMS In those days of our little unpleasantness in Arizona there was another discussion proceeding along in South Africa.
plural of “dollar” — the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 cents
From this reading Just to the east of the home inhabited by these ladies occurs the Jim Crow Mine, the same being the very place where the robbers once had breakfast with old man Ryan, making him pay the bill, as aforesaid, which was seventy-five thousand dollars, and annoying.
the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees
From this reading Just to the east of the home inhabited by these ladies occurs the Jim Crow Mine, the same being the very place where the robbers once had breakfast with old man Ryan, making him pay the bill, as aforesaid, which was seventy-five thousand dollars, and annoying.
indicating exactness or preciseness
From this reading Which I allude to here because the word "regrettable incident" is good; it's soothing, and it illustrates exactly what happened on the night when I delivered Curly, damaged but cheerful, among my cousins, the Misses Jameson.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading On this further occasion which I now unfold, there were only four men working the Jim Crow claim.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading On this further occasion which I now unfold, there were only four men working the Jim Crow claim.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Which I allude to here because the word "regrettable incident" is good; it's soothing, and it illustrates exactly what happened on the night when I delivered Curly, damaged but cheerful, among my cousins, the Misses Jameson.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The Boers had their tail up, and the British Army was indulging itself in "regrettable incidents" about once a week.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading Which I allude to here because the word "regrettable incident" is good; it's soothing, and it illustrates exactly what happened on the night when I delivered Curly, damaged but cheerful, among my cousins, the Misses Jameson.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Which I allude to here because the word "regrettable incident" is good; it's soothing, and it illustrates exactly what happened on the night when I delivered Curly, damaged but cheerful, among my cousins, the Misses Jameson.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Just to the east of the home inhabited by these ladies occurs the Jim Crow Mine, the same being the very place where the robbers once had breakfast with old man Ryan, making him pay the bill, as aforesaid, which was seventy-five thousand dollars, and annoying.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Just to the east of the home inhabited by these ladies occurs the Jim Crow Mine, the same being the very place where the robbers once had breakfast with old man Ryan, making him pay the bill, as aforesaid, which was seventy-five thousand dollars, and annoying.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Which I allude to here because the word "regrettable incident" is good; it's soothing, and it illustrates exactly what happened on the night when I delivered Curly, damaged but cheerful, among my cousins, the Misses Jameson.
illustratesverbUS /ˈɪləstreɪts/
third-person singular of “illustrate” — clarify by giving an example of
From this reading Which I allude to here because the word "regrettable incident" is good; it's soothing, and it illustrates exactly what happened on the night when I delivered Curly, damaged but cheerful, among my cousins, the Misses Jameson.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading ROBBERY-UNDER-ARMS In those days of our little unpleasantness in Arizona there was another discussion proceeding along in South Africa.
a single distinct event
From this reading Which I allude to here because the word "regrettable incident" is good; it's soothing, and it illustrates exactly what happened on the night when I delivered Curly, damaged but cheerful, among my cousins, the Misses Jameson.
incidentsnounUS /ˈɪnsədənts/
plural of “incident” — a single distinct event
From this reading The Boers had their tail up, and the British Army was indulging itself in "regrettable incidents" about once a week.
indulgingnounUS /ˌɪnˈdʌldʒɪŋ/
the act of indulging or gratifying a desire
From this reading The Boers had their tail up, and the British Army was indulging itself in "regrettable incidents" about once a week.
inhabitedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈhæbətəd/
having inhabitants; lived in
From this reading Just to the east of the home inhabited by these ladies occurs the Jim Crow Mine, the same being the very place where the robbers once had breakfast with old man Ryan, making him pay the bill, as aforesaid, which was seventy-five thousand dollars, and annoying.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Which I allude to here because the word "regrettable incident" is good; it's soothing, and it illustrates exactly what happened on the night when I delivered Curly, damaged but cheerful, among my cousins, the Misses Jameson.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Which I allude to here because the word "regrettable incident" is good; it's soothing, and it illustrates exactly what happened on the night when I delivered Curly, damaged but cheerful, among my cousins, the Misses Jameson.
it's
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From this reading Which I allude to here because the word "regrettable incident" is good; it's soothing, and it illustrates exactly what happened on the night when I delivered Curly, damaged but cheerful, among my cousins, the Misses Jameson.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading The Boers had their tail up, and the British Army was indulging itself in "regrettable incidents" about once a week.
Jameson
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From this reading Which I allude to here because the word "regrettable incident" is good; it's soothing, and it illustrates exactly what happened on the night when I delivered Curly, damaged but cheerful, among my cousins, the Misses Jameson.
Jim
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From this reading Just to the east of the home inhabited by these ladies occurs the Jim Crow Mine, the same being the very place where the robbers once had breakfast with old man Ryan, making him pay the bill, as aforesaid, which was seventy-five thousand dollars, and annoying.
and nothing more
From this reading Just to the east of the home inhabited by these ladies occurs the Jim Crow Mine, the same being the very place where the robbers once had breakfast with old man Ryan, making him pay the bill, as aforesaid, which was seventy-five thousand dollars, and annoying.
plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading Just to the east of the home inhabited by these ladies occurs the Jim Crow Mine, the same being the very place where the robbers once had breakfast with old man Ryan, making him pay the bill, as aforesaid, which was seventy-five thousand dollars, and annoying.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading ROBBERY-UNDER-ARMS In those days of our little unpleasantness in Arizona there was another discussion proceeding along in South Africa.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading Just to the east of the home inhabited by these ladies occurs the Jim Crow Mine, the same being the very place where the robbers once had breakfast with old man Ryan, making him pay the bill, as aforesaid, which was seventy-five thousand dollars, and annoying.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Just to the east of the home inhabited by these ladies occurs the Jim Crow Mine, the same being the very place where the robbers once had breakfast with old man Ryan, making him pay the bill, as aforesaid, which was seventy-five thousand dollars, and annoying.
the force of workers available
From this reading On this further occasion which I now unfold, there were only four men working the Jim Crow claim.
the one or ones belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Just to the east of the home inhabited by these ladies occurs the Jim Crow Mine, the same being the very place where the robbers once had breakfast with old man Ryan, making him pay the bill, as aforesaid, which was seventy-five thousand dollars, and annoying.
MissesnounUS /ˈmɪsəz/
plural of “miss” — a young female
From this reading Which I allude to here because the word "regrettable incident" is good; it's soothing, and it illustrates exactly what happened on the night when I delivered Curly, damaged but cheerful, among my cousins, the Misses Jameson.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Which I allude to here because the word "regrettable incident" is good; it's soothing, and it illustrates exactly what happened on the night when I delivered Curly, damaged but cheerful, among my cousins, the Misses Jameson.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Which I allude to here because the word "regrettable incident" is good; it's soothing, and it illustrates exactly what happened on the night when I delivered Curly, damaged but cheerful, among my cousins, the Misses Jameson.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading On this further occasion which I now unfold, there were only four men working the Jim Crow claim.
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading On this further occasion which I now unfold, there were only four men working the Jim Crow claim.
occursverbUS /əˈkɜːrz/
third-person singular of “occur” — come to pass
From this reading Just to the east of the home inhabited by these ladies occurs the Jim Crow Mine, the same being the very place where the robbers once had breakfast with old man Ryan, making him pay the bill, as aforesaid, which was seventy-five thousand dollars, and annoying.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading ROBBERY-UNDER-ARMS In those days of our little unpleasantness in Arizona there was another discussion proceeding along in South Africa.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Just to the east of the home inhabited by these ladies occurs the Jim Crow Mine, the same being the very place where the robbers once had breakfast with old man Ryan, making him pay the bill, as aforesaid, which was seventy-five thousand dollars, and annoying.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Which I allude to here because the word "regrettable incident" is good; it's soothing, and it illustrates exactly what happened on the night when I delivered Curly, damaged but cheerful, among my cousins, the Misses Jameson.
on one occasion
From this reading The Boers had their tail up, and the British Army was indulging itself in "regrettable incidents" about once a week.
and nothing more
From this reading On this further occasion which I now unfold, there were only four men working the Jim Crow claim.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading ROBBERY-UNDER-ARMS In those days of our little unpleasantness in Arizona there was another discussion proceeding along in South Africa.
give money, usually in exchange for goods or services
From this reading Just to the east of the home inhabited by these ladies occurs the Jim Crow Mine, the same being the very place where the robbers once had breakfast with old man Ryan, making him pay the bill, as aforesaid, which was seventy-five thousand dollars, and annoying.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Just to the east of the home inhabited by these ladies occurs the Jim Crow Mine, the same being the very place where the robbers once had breakfast with old man Ryan, making him pay the bill, as aforesaid, which was seventy-five thousand dollars, and annoying.
proceedingnounUS /prəˈsiːdɪŋ/
(law) the institution of a sequence of steps by which legal judgments are invoked
From this reading ROBBERY-UNDER-ARMS In those days of our little unpleasantness in Arizona there was another discussion proceeding along in South Africa.
regrettableadjectiveUS /rɪˈɡretəbəl/
deserving regret
From this reading The Boers had their tail up, and the British Army was indulging itself in "regrettable incidents" about once a week.
robbersnounUS /ˈrɒb.ərz/
Persons who steal from a person or place, especially using violence or threats.
From this reading Just to the east of the home inhabited by these ladies occurs the Jim Crow Mine, the same being the very place where the robbers once had breakfast with old man Ryan, making him pay the bill, as aforesaid, which was seventy-five thousand dollars, and annoying.
ROBBERY-UNDER-ARMS
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From this reading ROBBERY-UNDER-ARMS In those days of our little unpleasantness in Arizona there was another discussion proceeding along in South Africa.
Ryan
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From this reading Just to the east of the home inhabited by these ladies occurs the Jim Crow Mine, the same being the very place where the robbers once had breakfast with old man Ryan, making him pay the bill, as aforesaid, which was seventy-five thousand dollars, and annoying.
Identical; not different.
From this reading Just to the east of the home inhabited by these ladies occurs the Jim Crow Mine, the same being the very place where the robbers once had breakfast with old man Ryan, making him pay the bill, as aforesaid, which was seventy-five thousand dollars, and annoying.
seventy-fiveadjectiveUS /ˈsevəntifaɪv/
being five more than seventy
From this reading Just to the east of the home inhabited by these ladies occurs the Jim Crow Mine, the same being the very place where the robbers once had breakfast with old man Ryan, making him pay the bill, as aforesaid, which was seventy-five thousand dollars, and annoying.
soothingadjectiveUS /ˈsuːðɪŋ/
affording physical relief
From this reading Which I allude to here because the word "regrettable incident" is good; it's soothing, and it illustrates exactly what happened on the night when I delivered Curly, damaged but cheerful, among my cousins, the Misses Jameson.
the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading ROBBERY-UNDER-ARMS In those days of our little unpleasantness in Arizona there was another discussion proceeding along in South Africa.
the posterior part of the body of a vertebrate especially when elongated and extending beyond the trunk or main part of the body
From this reading The Boers had their tail up, and the British Army was indulging itself in "regrettable incidents" about once a week.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Boers had their tail up, and the British Army was indulging itself in "regrettable incidents" about once a week.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The Boers had their tail up, and the British Army was indulging itself in "regrettable incidents" about once a week.
in or at that place or location
From this reading ROBBERY-UNDER-ARMS In those days of our little unpleasantness in Arizona there was another discussion proceeding along in South Africa.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Just to the east of the home inhabited by these ladies occurs the Jim Crow Mine, the same being the very place where the robbers once had breakfast with old man Ryan, making him pay the bill, as aforesaid, which was seventy-five thousand dollars, and annoying.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading On this further occasion which I now unfold, there were only four men working the Jim Crow claim.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading ROBBERY-UNDER-ARMS In those days of our little unpleasantness in Arizona there was another discussion proceeding along in South Africa.
the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading Just to the east of the home inhabited by these ladies occurs the Jim Crow Mine, the same being the very place where the robbers once had breakfast with old man Ryan, making him pay the bill, as aforesaid, which was seventy-five thousand dollars, and annoying.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Which I allude to here because the word "regrettable incident" is good; it's soothing, and it illustrates exactly what happened on the night when I delivered Curly, damaged but cheerful, among my cousins, the Misses Jameson.
unfoldverbUS /ənˈfoʊld/
develop or come to a promising stage
From this reading On this further occasion which I now unfold, there were only four men working the Jim Crow claim.
unpleasantnessnounUS /ənˈplezəntnəs/
the feeling caused by disagreeable stimuli; one pole of a continuum of states of feeling
From this reading ROBBERY-UNDER-ARMS In those days of our little unpleasantness in Arizona there was another discussion proceeding along in South Africa.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The Boers had their tail up, and the British Army was indulging itself in "regrettable incidents" about once a week.
precisely as stated
From this reading Just to the east of the home inhabited by these ladies occurs the Jim Crow Mine, the same being the very place where the robbers once had breakfast with old man Ryan, making him pay the bill, as aforesaid, which was seventy-five thousand dollars, and annoying.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading ROBBERY-UNDER-ARMS In those days of our little unpleasantness in Arizona there was another discussion proceeding along in South Africa.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading The Boers had their tail up, and the British Army was indulging itself in "regrettable incidents" about once a week.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading On this further occasion which I now unfold, there were only four men working the Jim Crow claim.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Which I allude to here because the word "regrettable incident" is good; it's soothing, and it illustrates exactly what happened on the night when I delivered Curly, damaged but cheerful, among my cousins, the Misses Jameson.
at the time that
From this reading Which I allude to here because the word "regrettable incident" is good; it's soothing, and it illustrates exactly what happened on the night when I delivered Curly, damaged but cheerful, among my cousins, the Misses Jameson.
in or at the place that
From this reading Just to the east of the home inhabited by these ladies occurs the Jim Crow Mine, the same being the very place where the robbers once had breakfast with old man Ryan, making him pay the bill, as aforesaid, which was seventy-five thousand dollars, and annoying.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Which I allude to here because the word "regrettable incident" is good; it's soothing, and it illustrates exactly what happened on the night when I delivered Curly, damaged but cheerful, among my cousins, the Misses Jameson.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Just to the east of the home inhabited by these ladies occurs the Jim Crow Mine, the same being the very place where the robbers once had breakfast with old man Ryan, making him pay the bill, as aforesaid, which was seventy-five thousand dollars, and annoying.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading Which I allude to here because the word "regrettable incident" is good; it's soothing, and it illustrates exactly what happened on the night when I delivered Curly, damaged but cheerful, among my cousins, the Misses Jameson.
actively engaged in paid work
From this reading On this further occasion which I now unfold, there were only four men working the Jim Crow claim.
