used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Dab was standing by his ponies, in front of a store in the village.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading TWO BOYS, ONE PIG, AND AN UNFORTUNATE RAILWAY-TRAIN.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading TWO BOYS, ONE PIG, AND AN UNFORTUNATE RAILWAY-TRAIN.
react verbally
From this reading His mother was making some purchases in the store, and Dab was thinking how the Morris house would look when it was finished; and it was at him the old farmer was pointing in answer to a question which had just been asked him.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading His mother was making some purchases in the store, and Dab was thinking how the Morris house would look when it was finished; and it was at him the old farmer was pointing in answer to a question which had just been asked him.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading His mother was making some purchases in the store, and Dab was thinking how the Morris house would look when it was finished; and it was at him the old farmer was pointing in answer to a question which had just been asked him.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading His mother was making some purchases in the store, and Dab was thinking how the Morris house would look when it was finished; and it was at him the old farmer was pointing in answer to a question which had just been asked him.
botheredadjectiveUS /ˈbɑːðərd/
caused to show discomposure
From this reading The questioner was the sharp-eyed boy who had bothered poor Dick Lee that morning, and he was now evidently making a sort of "study" of Dab Kinzer.
a youthful male person
From this reading The questioner was the sharp-eyed boy who had bothered poor Dick Lee that morning, and he was now evidently making a sort of "study" of Dab Kinzer.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading TWO BOYS, ONE PIG, AND AN UNFORTUNATE RAILWAY-TRAIN.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Dab was standing by his ponies, in front of a store in the village.
DabverbUS /dæb/
apply (usually a liquid) to a surface
From this reading Dab was standing by his ponies, in front of a store in the village.
someone who is a detective
From this reading The questioner was the sharp-eyed boy who had bothered poor Dick Lee that morning, and he was now evidently making a sort of "study" of Dab Kinzer.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading The questioner was the sharp-eyed boy who had bothered poor Dick Lee that morning, and he was now evidently making a sort of "study" of Dab Kinzer.
a person who operates a farm
From this reading His mother was making some purchases in the store, and Dab was thinking how the Morris house would look when it was finished; and it was at him the old farmer was pointing in answer to a question which had just been asked him.
(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state
From this reading His mother was making some purchases in the store, and Dab was thinking how the Morris house would look when it was finished; and it was at him the old farmer was pointing in answer to a question which had just been asked him.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading Dab was standing by his ponies, in front of a store in the village.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading His mother was making some purchases in the store, and Dab was thinking how the Morris house would look when it was finished; and it was at him the old farmer was pointing in answer to a question which had just been asked him.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The questioner was the sharp-eyed boy who had bothered poor Dick Lee that morning, and he was now evidently making a sort of "study" of Dab Kinzer.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "That's him!"
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Dab was standing by his ponies, in front of a store in the village.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading His mother was making some purchases in the store, and Dab was thinking how the Morris house would look when it was finished; and it was at him the old farmer was pointing in answer to a question which had just been asked him.
how
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From this reading His mother was making some purchases in the store, and Dab was thinking how the Morris house would look when it was finished; and it was at him the old farmer was pointing in answer to a question which had just been asked him.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Dab was standing by his ponies, in front of a store in the village.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading His mother was making some purchases in the store, and Dab was thinking how the Morris house would look when it was finished; and it was at him the old farmer was pointing in answer to a question which had just been asked him.
and nothing more
From this reading His mother was making some purchases in the store, and Dab was thinking how the Morris house would look when it was finished; and it was at him the old farmer was pointing in answer to a question which had just been asked him.
Kinzer
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From this reading The questioner was the sharp-eyed boy who had bothered poor Dick Lee that morning, and he was now evidently making a sort of "study" of Dab Kinzer.
LeenounUS /liː/
United States filmmaker whose works explore the richness of black culture in America (born in 1957)
From this reading The questioner was the sharp-eyed boy who had bothered poor Dick Lee that morning, and he was now evidently making a sort of "study" of Dab Kinzer.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading His mother was making some purchases in the store, and Dab was thinking how the Morris house would look when it was finished; and it was at him the old farmer was pointing in answer to a question which had just been asked him.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading His mother was making some purchases in the store, and Dab was thinking how the Morris house would look when it was finished; and it was at him the old farmer was pointing in answer to a question which had just been asked him.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading The questioner was the sharp-eyed boy who had bothered poor Dick Lee that morning, and he was now evidently making a sort of "study" of Dab Kinzer.
MorrisnounUS /ˈmɔːrəs/
United States suffragist in Wyoming (1814-1902)
From this reading His mother was making some purchases in the store, and Dab was thinking how the Morris house would look when it was finished; and it was at him the old farmer was pointing in answer to a question which had just been asked him.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading His mother was making some purchases in the store, and Dab was thinking how the Morris house would look when it was finished; and it was at him the old farmer was pointing in answer to a question which had just been asked him.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading The questioner was the sharp-eyed boy who had bothered poor Dick Lee that morning, and he was now evidently making a sort of "study" of Dab Kinzer.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Dab was standing by his ponies, in front of a store in the village.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading His mother was making some purchases in the store, and Dab was thinking how the Morris house would look when it was finished; and it was at him the old farmer was pointing in answer to a question which had just been asked him.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading TWO BOYS, ONE PIG, AND AN UNFORTUNATE RAILWAY-TRAIN.
PIGnounUS /pɪɡ/
domestic swine
From this reading TWO BOYS, ONE PIG, AND AN UNFORTUNATE RAILWAY-TRAIN.
-ing form of “point” — indicate a place, direction, person, or thing; either spatially or figuratively
From this reading His mother was making some purchases in the store, and Dab was thinking how the Morris house would look when it was finished; and it was at him the old farmer was pointing in answer to a question which had just been asked him.
poniesnounUS /ˈpoʊniz/
plural of “pony” — a range horse of the western United States
From this reading Dab was standing by his ponies, in front of a store in the village.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading The questioner was the sharp-eyed boy who had bothered poor Dick Lee that morning, and he was now evidently making a sort of "study" of Dab Kinzer.
purchasesnounUS /ˈpɜːrtʃəsəz/
plural of “purchase” — the acquisition of something for payment
From this reading His mother was making some purchases in the store, and Dab was thinking how the Morris house would look when it was finished; and it was at him the old farmer was pointing in answer to a question which had just been asked him.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading His mother was making some purchases in the store, and Dab was thinking how the Morris house would look when it was finished; and it was at him the old farmer was pointing in answer to a question which had just been asked him.
questionernounUS /ˈkwestʃənər/
someone who asks a question
From this reading The questioner was the sharp-eyed boy who had bothered poor Dick Lee that morning, and he was now evidently making a sort of "study" of Dab Kinzer.
RAILWAY-TRAIN
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading TWO BOYS, ONE PIG, AND AN UNFORTUNATE RAILWAY-TRAIN.
sharp-eyedadjective
having very keen vision
From this reading The questioner was the sharp-eyed boy who had bothered poor Dick Lee that morning, and he was now evidently making a sort of "study" of Dab Kinzer.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading His mother was making some purchases in the store, and Dab was thinking how the Morris house would look when it was finished; and it was at him the old farmer was pointing in answer to a question which had just been asked him.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading The questioner was the sharp-eyed boy who had bothered poor Dick Lee that morning, and he was now evidently making a sort of "study" of Dab Kinzer.
having a supporting base
From this reading Dab was standing by his ponies, in front of a store in the village.
a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services
From this reading Dab was standing by his ponies, in front of a store in the village.
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading The questioner was the sharp-eyed boy who had bothered poor Dick Lee that morning, and he was now evidently making a sort of "study" of Dab Kinzer.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The questioner was the sharp-eyed boy who had bothered poor Dick Lee that morning, and he was now evidently making a sort of "study" of Dab Kinzer.
That's
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From this reading "That's him!"
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Dab was standing by his ponies, in front of a store in the village.
the process of using your mind to consider something carefully
From this reading His mother was making some purchases in the store, and Dab was thinking how the Morris house would look when it was finished; and it was at him the old farmer was pointing in answer to a question which had just been asked him.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading His mother was making some purchases in the store, and Dab was thinking how the Morris house would look when it was finished; and it was at him the old farmer was pointing in answer to a question which had just been asked him.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading TWO BOYS, ONE PIG, AND AN UNFORTUNATE RAILWAY-TRAIN.
not favored by fortune; marked or accompanied by or resulting in ill fortune
From this reading TWO BOYS, ONE PIG, AND AN UNFORTUNATE RAILWAY-TRAIN.
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading Dab was standing by his ponies, in front of a store in the village.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Dab was standing by his ponies, in front of a store in the village.
at the time that
From this reading His mother was making some purchases in the store, and Dab was thinking how the Morris house would look when it was finished; and it was at him the old farmer was pointing in answer to a question which had just been asked him.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading His mother was making some purchases in the store, and Dab was thinking how the Morris house would look when it was finished; and it was at him the old farmer was pointing in answer to a question which had just been asked him.
which person or people
From this reading The questioner was the sharp-eyed boy who had bothered poor Dick Lee that morning, and he was now evidently making a sort of "study" of Dab Kinzer.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading His mother was making some purchases in the store, and Dab was thinking how the Morris house would look when it was finished; and it was at him the old farmer was pointing in answer to a question which had just been asked him.
