used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A MAN WHO NEVER BROOKED AN INSULT.
(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 "What are you doing here, fellow, when all brave men are at work?"
in spite of the fact that
From this reading The first person he met was garbed as an officer, and this man, although brave as a lion, proved to be an arrogant fellow in this time of danger.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading A MAN WHO NEVER BROOKED AN INSULT.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The first person he met was garbed as an officer, and this man, although brave as a lion, proved to be an arrogant fellow in this time of danger.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "What are you doing here, fellow, when all brave men are at work?"
a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb
From this reading "Whar kin I see Major Reno?" asked the ranger, laying his hand on the arm of the officer, a familiarity he seemed to resent, for he shook it off as he turned haughtily toward the other.
arrogantadjectiveUS /ˈerəɡənt/
having or showing feelings of unwarranted importance out of overbearing pride
From this reading The first person he met was garbed as an officer, and this man, although brave as a lion, proved to be an arrogant fellow in this time of danger.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The first person he met was garbed as an officer, and this man, although brave as a lion, proved to be an arrogant fellow in this time of danger.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "Whar kin I see Major Reno?" asked the ranger, laying his hand on the arm of the officer, a familiarity he seemed to resent, for he shook it off as he turned haughtily toward the other.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "What are you doing here, fellow, when all brave men are at work?"
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The first person he met was garbed as an officer, and this man, although brave as a lion, proved to be an arrogant fellow in this time of danger.
possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching
From this reading The first person he met was garbed as an officer, and this man, although brave as a lion, proved to be an arrogant fellow in this time of danger.
the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing
From this reading Once within the rifle pits, Pandy Ellis drew his breath more easily, for the present danger was over.
BROOKED
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From this reading A MAN WHO NEVER BROOKED AN INSULT.
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading Once within the rifle pits, Pandy Ellis drew his breath more easily, for the present danger was over.
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading "What are you doing here, fellow, when all brave men are at work?"
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading Once within the rifle pits, Pandy Ellis drew his breath more easily, for the present danger was over.
with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)
From this reading Once within the rifle pits, Pandy Ellis drew his breath more easily, for the present danger was over.
EllisnounUS /ˈelɪs/
plural of “elli” — (Norse mythology) goddess of old age who defeated Thor in a wrestling match
From this reading Once within the rifle pits, Pandy Ellis drew his breath more easily, for the present danger was over.
familiaritynounUS /fəˌmɪˈljerəti/
personal knowledge or information about someone or something
From this reading "Whar kin I see Major Reno?" asked the ranger, laying his hand on the arm of the officer, a familiarity he seemed to resent, for he shook it off as he turned haughtily toward the other.
a boy or man
From this reading The first person he met was garbed as an officer, and this man, although brave as a lion, proved to be an arrogant fellow in this time of danger.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The first person he met was garbed as an officer, and this man, although brave as a lion, proved to be an arrogant fellow in this time of danger.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Once within the rifle pits, Pandy Ellis drew his breath more easily, for the present danger was over.
garbedadjectiveUS /ɡɑːrbd/
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading The first person he met was garbed as an officer, and this man, although brave as a lion, proved to be an arrogant fellow in this time of danger.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading "Whar kin I see Major Reno?" asked the ranger, laying his hand on the arm of the officer, a familiarity he seemed to resent, for he shook it off as he turned haughtily toward the other.
haughtilyadverbUS /ˈhɔːtɪli/
in a haughty manner
From this reading "Whar kin I see Major Reno?" asked the ranger, laying his hand on the arm of the officer, a familiarity he seemed to resent, for he shook it off as he turned haughtily toward the other.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The first person he met was garbed as an officer, and this man, although brave as a lion, proved to be an arrogant fellow in this time of danger.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "What are you doing here, fellow, when all brave men are at work?"
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Once within the rifle pits, Pandy Ellis drew his breath more easily, for the present danger was over.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Whar kin I see Major Reno?" asked the ranger, laying his hand on the arm of the officer, a familiarity he seemed to resent, for he shook it off as he turned haughtily toward the other.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The first person he met was garbed as an officer, and this man, although brave as a lion, proved to be an arrogant fellow in this time of danger.
INSULTnounUS /ˌɪnˈsʌlt/
a rude expression intended to offend or hurt
From this reading A MAN WHO NEVER BROOKED AN INSULT.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Whar kin I see Major Reno?" asked the ranger, laying his hand on the arm of the officer, a familiarity he seemed to resent, for he shook it off as he turned haughtily toward the other.
kinnounUS /kɪn/
a person having kinship with another or others
From this reading "Whar kin I see Major Reno?" asked the ranger, laying his hand on the arm of the officer, a familiarity he seemed to resent, for he shook it off as he turned haughtily toward the other.
the production of eggs (especially in birds)
From this reading "Whar kin I see Major Reno?" asked the ranger, laying his hand on the arm of the officer, a familiarity he seemed to resent, for he shook it off as he turned haughtily toward the other.
large gregarious predatory feline of Africa and India having a tawny coat with a shaggy mane in the male
From this reading The first person he met was garbed as an officer, and this man, although brave as a lion, proved to be an arrogant fellow in this time of danger.
MajoradjectiveUS /ˈmeɪdʒər/
of greater importance or stature or rank
From this reading "Whar kin I see Major Reno?" asked the ranger, laying his hand on the arm of the officer, a familiarity he seemed to resent, for he shook it off as he turned haughtily toward the other.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading A MAN WHO NEVER BROOKED AN INSULT.
the force of workers available
From this reading "What are you doing here, fellow, when all brave men are at work?"
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading The first person he met was garbed as an officer, and this man, although brave as a lion, proved to be an arrogant fellow in this time of danger.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Once within the rifle pits, Pandy Ellis drew his breath more easily, for the present danger was over.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading A MAN WHO NEVER BROOKED AN INSULT.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The first person he met was garbed as an officer, and this man, although brave as a lion, proved to be an arrogant fellow in this time of danger.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading "Whar kin I see Major Reno?" asked the ranger, laying his hand on the arm of the officer, a familiarity he seemed to resent, for he shook it off as he turned haughtily toward the other.
any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading The first person he met was garbed as an officer, and this man, although brave as a lion, proved to be an arrogant fellow in this time of danger.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "Whar kin I see Major Reno?" asked the ranger, laying his hand on the arm of the officer, a familiarity he seemed to resent, for he shook it off as he turned haughtily toward the other.
on one occasion
From this reading Once within the rifle pits, Pandy Ellis drew his breath more easily, for the present danger was over.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading "Whar kin I see Major Reno?" asked the ranger, laying his hand on the arm of the officer, a familiarity he seemed to resent, for he shook it off as he turned haughtily toward the other.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Once within the rifle pits, Pandy Ellis drew his breath more easily, for the present danger was over.
Pandy
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From this reading Once within the rifle pits, Pandy Ellis drew his breath more easily, for the present danger was over.
a human being
From this reading The first person he met was garbed as an officer, and this man, although brave as a lion, proved to be an arrogant fellow in this time of danger.
pitsnounUS /pɪts/
plural of “pit” — a sizeable hole (usually in the ground)
From this reading Once within the rifle pits, Pandy Ellis drew his breath more easily, for the present danger was over.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Once within the rifle pits, Pandy Ellis drew his breath more easily, for the present danger was over.
established beyond doubt
From this reading The first person he met was garbed as an officer, and this man, although brave as a lion, proved to be an arrogant fellow in this time of danger.
rangernounUS /ˈreɪndʒər/
a member of the Texas state highway patrol; formerly a mounted lawman who maintained order on the frontier
From this reading "Whar kin I see Major Reno?" asked the ranger, laying his hand on the arm of the officer, a familiarity he seemed to resent, for he shook it off as he turned haughtily toward the other.
RenonounUS /ˈriːnoʊ/
a city in western Nevada at the foot of the Sierra Nevada Mountains; known for gambling casinos and easy divorce and remarriage
From this reading "Whar kin I see Major Reno?" asked the ranger, laying his hand on the arm of the officer, a familiarity he seemed to resent, for he shook it off as he turned haughtily toward the other.
resentverbUS /rɪˈzent/
feel bitter or indignant about
From this reading "Whar kin I see Major Reno?" asked the ranger, laying his hand on the arm of the officer, a familiarity he seemed to resent, for he shook it off as he turned haughtily toward the other.
steal goods; take as spoils
From this reading Once within the rifle pits, Pandy Ellis drew his breath more easily, for the present danger was over.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "Whar kin I see Major Reno?" asked the ranger, laying his hand on the arm of the officer, a familiarity he seemed to resent, for he shook it off as he turned haughtily toward the other.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading "Whar kin I see Major Reno?" asked the ranger, laying his hand on the arm of the officer, a familiarity he seemed to resent, for he shook it off as he turned haughtily toward the other.
a disassembled barrel; the parts packed for storage or shipment
From this reading "Whar kin I see Major Reno?" asked the ranger, laying his hand on the arm of the officer, a familiarity he seemed to resent, for he shook it off as he turned haughtily toward the other.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Once within the rifle pits, Pandy Ellis drew his breath more easily, for the present danger was over.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The first person he met was garbed as an officer, and this man, although brave as a lion, proved to be an arrogant fellow in this time of danger.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The first person he met was garbed as an officer, and this man, although brave as a lion, proved to be an arrogant fellow in this time of danger.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The first person he met was garbed as an officer, and this man, although brave as a lion, proved to be an arrogant fellow in this time of danger.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading "Whar kin I see Major Reno?" asked the ranger, laying his hand on the arm of the officer, a familiarity he seemed to resent, for he shook it off as he turned haughtily toward the other.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading "Whar kin I see Major Reno?" asked the ranger, laying his hand on the arm of the officer, a familiarity he seemed to resent, for he shook it off as he turned haughtily toward the other.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Once within the rifle pits, Pandy Ellis drew his breath more easily, for the present danger was over.
Whar
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From this reading "Whar kin I see Major Reno?" asked the ranger, laying his hand on the arm of the officer, a familiarity he seemed to resent, for he shook it off as he turned haughtily toward the other.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "What are you doing here, fellow, when all brave men are at work?"
at the time that
From this reading "What are you doing here, fellow, when all brave men are at work?"
which person or people
From this reading A MAN WHO NEVER BROOKED AN INSULT.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading Once within the rifle pits, Pandy Ellis drew his breath more easily, for the present danger was over.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading "What are you doing here, fellow, when all brave men are at work?"
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "What are you doing here, fellow, when all brave men are at work?"
