used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading DARRY MEETS WITH A REBUFF During these weeks Darry had accomplished many little jobs around his new home, things that had been wanting looking after for a long time; for Abner's visits were so few and far between that he had little time to mend broken doors, or put up shelves where they would save the "missus" steps.
Abner's
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From this reading DARRY MEETS WITH A REBUFF During these weeks Darry had accomplished many little jobs around his new home, things that had been wanting looking after for a long time; for Abner's visits were so few and far between that he had little time to mend broken doors, or put up shelves where they would save the "missus" steps.
highly skilled
From this reading DARRY MEETS WITH A REBUFF During these weeks Darry had accomplished many little jobs around his new home, things that had been wanting looking after for a long time; for Abner's visits were so few and far between that he had little time to mend broken doors, or put up shelves where they would save the "missus" steps.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading DARRY MEETS WITH A REBUFF During these weeks Darry had accomplished many little jobs around his new home, things that had been wanting looking after for a long time; for Abner's visits were so few and far between that he had little time to mend broken doors, or put up shelves where they would save the "missus" steps.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading DARRY MEETS WITH A REBUFF During these weeks Darry had accomplished many little jobs around his new home, things that had been wanting looking after for a long time; for Abner's visits were so few and far between that he had little time to mend broken doors, or put up shelves where they would save the "missus" steps.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading DARRY MEETS WITH A REBUFF During these weeks Darry had accomplished many little jobs around his new home, things that had been wanting looking after for a long time; for Abner's visits were so few and far between that he had little time to mend broken doors, or put up shelves where they would save the "missus" steps.
the verbal act of requesting
From this reading Perhaps the youth had regretted asking him to keep him company; it may have been done on the spur of the moment, simply because he chanced to resemble someone he knew.
for the reason that
From this reading Perhaps the youth had regretted asking him to keep him company; it may have been done on the spur of the moment, simply because he chanced to resemble someone he knew.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading DARRY MEETS WITH A REBUFF During these weeks Darry had accomplished many little jobs around his new home, things that had been wanting looking after for a long time; for Abner's visits were so few and far between that he had little time to mend broken doors, or put up shelves where they would save the "missus" steps.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading DARRY MEETS WITH A REBUFF During these weeks Darry had accomplished many little jobs around his new home, things that had been wanting looking after for a long time; for Abner's visits were so few and far between that he had little time to mend broken doors, or put up shelves where they would save the "missus" steps.
physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split
From this reading DARRY MEETS WITH A REBUFF During these weeks Darry had accomplished many little jobs around his new home, things that had been wanting looking after for a long time; for Abner's visits were so few and far between that he had little time to mend broken doors, or put up shelves where they would save the "missus" steps.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading If he went off with Paul Singleton later he would have no chance to look after these things, and so he made good use of his opportunities.
chancedverbUS /tʃænst/
past form of “chance” — be the case by chance
From this reading Perhaps the youth had regretted asking him to keep him company; it may have been done on the spur of the moment, simply because he chanced to resemble someone he knew.
a team of professional baseball players who play and travel together
From this reading He had not seen the young gentleman once since, and upon making inquiries of the storekeeper, learned that he had gone to a very exclusive club to spend some little time.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading Perhaps the youth had regretted asking him to keep him company; it may have been done on the spur of the moment, simply because he chanced to resemble someone he knew.
DARRY
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From this reading DARRY MEETS WITH A REBUFF During these weeks Darry had accomplished many little jobs around his new home, things that had been wanting looking after for a long time; for Abner's visits were so few and far between that he had little time to mend broken doors, or put up shelves where they would save the "missus" steps.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading Perhaps the youth had regretted asking him to keep him company; it may have been done on the spur of the moment, simply because he chanced to resemble someone he knew.
plural of “door” — a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading DARRY MEETS WITH A REBUFF During these weeks Darry had accomplished many little jobs around his new home, things that had been wanting looking after for a long time; for Abner's visits were so few and far between that he had little time to mend broken doors, or put up shelves where they would save the "missus" steps.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading DARRY MEETS WITH A REBUFF During these weeks Darry had accomplished many little jobs around his new home, things that had been wanting looking after for a long time; for Abner's visits were so few and far between that he had little time to mend broken doors, or put up shelves where they would save the "missus" steps.
exclusiveadjectiveUS /ɪkˈskluːsɪv/
not divided or shared with others
From this reading He had not seen the young gentleman once since, and upon making inquiries of the storekeeper, learned that he had gone to a very exclusive club to spend some little time.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading DARRY MEETS WITH A REBUFF During these weeks Darry had accomplished many little jobs around his new home, things that had been wanting looking after for a long time; for Abner's visits were so few and far between that he had little time to mend broken doors, or put up shelves where they would save the "missus" steps.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading DARRY MEETS WITH A REBUFF During these weeks Darry had accomplished many little jobs around his new home, things that had been wanting looking after for a long time; for Abner's visits were so few and far between that he had little time to mend broken doors, or put up shelves where they would save the "missus" steps.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading DARRY MEETS WITH A REBUFF During these weeks Darry had accomplished many little jobs around his new home, things that had been wanting looking after for a long time; for Abner's visits were so few and far between that he had little time to mend broken doors, or put up shelves where they would save the "missus" steps.
Not remembered; lapsed from memory.
From this reading Darry wondered whether he had been utterly forgotten.
a man of refinement
From this reading He had not seen the young gentleman once since, and upon making inquiries of the storekeeper, learned that he had gone to a very exclusive club to spend some little time.
destroyed or killed
From this reading He had not seen the young gentleman once since, and upon making inquiries of the storekeeper, learned that he had gone to a very exclusive club to spend some little time.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading If he went off with Paul Singleton later he would have no chance to look after these things, and so he made good use of his opportunities.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading DARRY MEETS WITH A REBUFF During these weeks Darry had accomplished many little jobs around his new home, things that had been wanting looking after for a long time; for Abner's visits were so few and far between that he had little time to mend broken doors, or put up shelves where they would save the "missus" steps.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading If he went off with Paul Singleton later he would have no chance to look after these things, and so he made good use of his opportunities.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading DARRY MEETS WITH A REBUFF During these weeks Darry had accomplished many little jobs around his new home, things that had been wanting looking after for a long time; for Abner's visits were so few and far between that he had little time to mend broken doors, or put up shelves where they would save the "missus" steps.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Perhaps the youth had regretted asking him to keep him company; it may have been done on the spur of the moment, simply because he chanced to resemble someone he knew.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading DARRY MEETS WITH A REBUFF During these weeks Darry had accomplished many little jobs around his new home, things that had been wanting looking after for a long time; for Abner's visits were so few and far between that he had little time to mend broken doors, or put up shelves where they would save the "missus" steps.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading DARRY MEETS WITH A REBUFF During these weeks Darry had accomplished many little jobs around his new home, things that had been wanting looking after for a long time; for Abner's visits were so few and far between that he had little time to mend broken doors, or put up shelves where they would save the "missus" steps.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If he went off with Paul Singleton later he would have no chance to look after these things, and so he made good use of his opportunities.
inquiriesnounUS /ˌɪnˈkwaɪəriz/
plural of “inquiry” — a search for knowledge
From this reading He had not seen the young gentleman once since, and upon making inquiries of the storekeeper, learned that he had gone to a very exclusive club to spend some little time.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Perhaps the youth had regretted asking him to keep him company; it may have been done on the spur of the moment, simply because he chanced to resemble someone he knew.
jobsnounUS /dʒɑːbz/
plural of “job” — the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money
From this reading DARRY MEETS WITH A REBUFF During these weeks Darry had accomplished many little jobs around his new home, things that had been wanting looking after for a long time; for Abner's visits were so few and far between that he had little time to mend broken doors, or put up shelves where they would save the "missus" steps.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading Perhaps the youth had regretted asking him to keep him company; it may have been done on the spur of the moment, simply because he chanced to resemble someone he knew.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Perhaps the youth had regretted asking him to keep him company; it may have been done on the spur of the moment, simply because he chanced to resemble someone he knew.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading If he went off with Paul Singleton later he would have no chance to look after these things, and so he made good use of his opportunities.
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading He had not seen the young gentleman once since, and upon making inquiries of the storekeeper, learned that he had gone to a very exclusive club to spend some little time.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading DARRY MEETS WITH A REBUFF During these weeks Darry had accomplished many little jobs around his new home, things that had been wanting looking after for a long time; for Abner's visits were so few and far between that he had little time to mend broken doors, or put up shelves where they would save the "missus" steps.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading DARRY MEETS WITH A REBUFF During these weeks Darry had accomplished many little jobs around his new home, things that had been wanting looking after for a long time; for Abner's visits were so few and far between that he had little time to mend broken doors, or put up shelves where they would save the "missus" steps.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading If he went off with Paul Singleton later he would have no chance to look after these things, and so he made good use of his opportunities.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading DARRY MEETS WITH A REBUFF During these weeks Darry had accomplished many little jobs around his new home, things that had been wanting looking after for a long time; for Abner's visits were so few and far between that he had little time to mend broken doors, or put up shelves where they would save the "missus" steps.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading If he went off with Paul Singleton later he would have no chance to look after these things, and so he made good use of his opportunities.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading He had not seen the young gentleman once since, and upon making inquiries of the storekeeper, learned that he had gone to a very exclusive club to spend some little time.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading DARRY MEETS WITH A REBUFF During these weeks Darry had accomplished many little jobs around his new home, things that had been wanting looking after for a long time; for Abner's visits were so few and far between that he had little time to mend broken doors, or put up shelves where they would save the "missus" steps.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Perhaps the youth had regretted asking him to keep him company; it may have been done on the spur of the moment, simply because he chanced to resemble someone he knew.
MEETSnounUS /miːts/
plural of “meet” — a meeting at which a number of athletic contests are held
From this reading DARRY MEETS WITH A REBUFF During these weeks Darry had accomplished many little jobs around his new home, things that had been wanting looking after for a long time; for Abner's visits were so few and far between that he had little time to mend broken doors, or put up shelves where they would save the "missus" steps.
mendverbUS /mend/
restore by replacing a part or putting together what is torn or broken
From this reading DARRY MEETS WITH A REBUFF During these weeks Darry had accomplished many little jobs around his new home, things that had been wanting looking after for a long time; for Abner's visits were so few and far between that he had little time to mend broken doors, or put up shelves where they would save the "missus" steps.
missusnounUS /ˈmɪsɪz/
informal term of address for someone's wife
From this reading DARRY MEETS WITH A REBUFF During these weeks Darry had accomplished many little jobs around his new home, things that had been wanting looking after for a long time; for Abner's visits were so few and far between that he had little time to mend broken doors, or put up shelves where they would save the "missus" steps.
a particular point in time
From this reading Perhaps the youth had regretted asking him to keep him company; it may have been done on the spur of the moment, simply because he chanced to resemble someone he knew.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading DARRY MEETS WITH A REBUFF During these weeks Darry had accomplished many little jobs around his new home, things that had been wanting looking after for a long time; for Abner's visits were so few and far between that he had little time to mend broken doors, or put up shelves where they would save the "missus" steps.
not any; not one
From this reading If he went off with Paul Singleton later he would have no chance to look after these things, and so he made good use of his opportunities.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He had not seen the young gentleman once since, and upon making inquiries of the storekeeper, learned that he had gone to a very exclusive club to spend some little time.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading If he went off with Paul Singleton later he would have no chance to look after these things, and so he made good use of his opportunities.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading If he went off with Paul Singleton later he would have no chance to look after these things, and so he made good use of his opportunities.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Perhaps the youth had regretted asking him to keep him company; it may have been done on the spur of the moment, simply because he chanced to resemble someone he knew.
on one occasion
From this reading He had not seen the young gentleman once since, and upon making inquiries of the storekeeper, learned that he had gone to a very exclusive club to spend some little time.
opportunitiesnounUS /ˌɑːpərˈtuːnətiz/
plural of “opportunity” — a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading If he went off with Paul Singleton later he would have no chance to look after these things, and so he made good use of his opportunities.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading DARRY MEETS WITH A REBUFF During these weeks Darry had accomplished many little jobs around his new home, things that had been wanting looking after for a long time; for Abner's visits were so few and far between that he had little time to mend broken doors, or put up shelves where they would save the "missus" steps.
United States feminist (1885-1977)
From this reading If he went off with Paul Singleton later he would have no chance to look after these things, and so he made good use of his opportunities.
by chance
From this reading Perhaps the youth had regretted asking him to keep him company; it may have been done on the spur of the moment, simply because he chanced to resemble someone he knew.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading DARRY MEETS WITH A REBUFF During these weeks Darry had accomplished many little jobs around his new home, things that had been wanting looking after for a long time; for Abner's visits were so few and far between that he had little time to mend broken doors, or put up shelves where they would save the "missus" steps.
REBUFFverbUS /rɪˈbʌf/
reject outright and bluntly
From this reading DARRY MEETS WITH A REBUFF During these weeks Darry had accomplished many little jobs around his new home, things that had been wanting looking after for a long time; for Abner's visits were so few and far between that he had little time to mend broken doors, or put up shelves where they would save the "missus" steps.
regrettedverbUS /rɪˈɡretɪd/
inflected form of “regret” — feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about
From this reading Perhaps the youth had regretted asking him to keep him company; it may have been done on the spur of the moment, simply because he chanced to resemble someone he knew.
resembleverbUS /rɪˈzembəl/
appear like; be similar or bear a likeness to
From this reading Perhaps the youth had regretted asking him to keep him company; it may have been done on the spur of the moment, simply because he chanced to resemble someone he knew.
except for; apart from
From this reading DARRY MEETS WITH A REBUFF During these weeks Darry had accomplished many little jobs around his new home, things that had been wanting looking after for a long time; for Abner's visits were so few and far between that he had little time to mend broken doors, or put up shelves where they would save the "missus" steps.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading He had not seen the young gentleman once since, and upon making inquiries of the storekeeper, learned that he had gone to a very exclusive club to spend some little time.
shelvesnounUS /ʃelvz/
Plural of shelf; the vast wooden or stone structures holding archives.
From this reading DARRY MEETS WITH A REBUFF During these weeks Darry had accomplished many little jobs around his new home, things that had been wanting looking after for a long time; for Abner's visits were so few and far between that he had little time to mend broken doors, or put up shelves where they would save the "missus" steps.
and nothing more
From this reading Perhaps the youth had regretted asking him to keep him company; it may have been done on the spur of the moment, simply because he chanced to resemble someone he knew.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading He had not seen the young gentleman once since, and upon making inquiries of the storekeeper, learned that he had gone to a very exclusive club to spend some little time.
SingletonnounUS /ˈsɪŋɡəltən/
a single object (as distinguished from a pair)
From this reading If he went off with Paul Singleton later he would have no chance to look after these things, and so he made good use of his opportunities.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading DARRY MEETS WITH A REBUFF During these weeks Darry had accomplished many little jobs around his new home, things that had been wanting looking after for a long time; for Abner's visits were so few and far between that he had little time to mend broken doors, or put up shelves where they would save the "missus" steps.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading He had not seen the young gentleman once since, and upon making inquiries of the storekeeper, learned that he had gone to a very exclusive club to spend some little time.
a person, without saying who
From this reading Perhaps the youth had regretted asking him to keep him company; it may have been done on the spur of the moment, simply because he chanced to resemble someone he knew.
use up a period of time in a specific way
From this reading He had not seen the young gentleman once since, and upon making inquiries of the storekeeper, learned that he had gone to a very exclusive club to spend some little time.
spurnounUS /spɜːr/
a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something
From this reading Perhaps the youth had regretted asking him to keep him company; it may have been done on the spur of the moment, simply because he chanced to resemble someone he knew.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading DARRY MEETS WITH A REBUFF During these weeks Darry had accomplished many little jobs around his new home, things that had been wanting looking after for a long time; for Abner's visits were so few and far between that he had little time to mend broken doors, or put up shelves where they would save the "missus" steps.
storekeepernounUS /ˈstɔːrkiːpər/
a merchant who owns or manages a shop
From this reading He had not seen the young gentleman once since, and upon making inquiries of the storekeeper, learned that he had gone to a very exclusive club to spend some little time.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading DARRY MEETS WITH A REBUFF During these weeks Darry had accomplished many little jobs around his new home, things that had been wanting looking after for a long time; for Abner's visits were so few and far between that he had little time to mend broken doors, or put up shelves where they would save the "missus" steps.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading DARRY MEETS WITH A REBUFF During these weeks Darry had accomplished many little jobs around his new home, things that had been wanting looking after for a long time; for Abner's visits were so few and far between that he had little time to mend broken doors, or put up shelves where they would save the "missus" steps.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading DARRY MEETS WITH A REBUFF During these weeks Darry had accomplished many little jobs around his new home, things that had been wanting looking after for a long time; for Abner's visits were so few and far between that he had little time to mend broken doors, or put up shelves where they would save the "missus" steps.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading DARRY MEETS WITH A REBUFF During these weeks Darry had accomplished many little jobs around his new home, things that had been wanting looking after for a long time; for Abner's visits were so few and far between that he had little time to mend broken doors, or put up shelves where they would save the "missus" steps.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading DARRY MEETS WITH A REBUFF During these weeks Darry had accomplished many little jobs around his new home, things that had been wanting looking after for a long time; for Abner's visits were so few and far between that he had little time to mend broken doors, or put up shelves where they would save the "missus" steps.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading DARRY MEETS WITH A REBUFF During these weeks Darry had accomplished many little jobs around his new home, things that had been wanting looking after for a long time; for Abner's visits were so few and far between that he had little time to mend broken doors, or put up shelves where they would save the "missus" steps.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading DARRY MEETS WITH A REBUFF During these weeks Darry had accomplished many little jobs around his new home, things that had been wanting looking after for a long time; for Abner's visits were so few and far between that he had little time to mend broken doors, or put up shelves where they would save the "missus" steps.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading DARRY MEETS WITH A REBUFF During these weeks Darry had accomplished many little jobs around his new home, things that had been wanting looking after for a long time; for Abner's visits were so few and far between that he had little time to mend broken doors, or put up shelves where they would save the "missus" steps.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading He had not seen the young gentleman once since, and upon making inquiries of the storekeeper, learned that he had gone to a very exclusive club to spend some little time.
the act of using
From this reading If he went off with Paul Singleton later he would have no chance to look after these things, and so he made good use of his opportunities.
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading Darry wondered whether he had been utterly forgotten.
precisely as stated
From this reading He had not seen the young gentleman once since, and upon making inquiries of the storekeeper, learned that he had gone to a very exclusive club to spend some little time.
visitsnounUS /ˈvɪzɪts/
plural of “visit” — the act of going to see some person or place or thing for a short time
From this reading DARRY MEETS WITH A REBUFF During these weeks Darry had accomplished many little jobs around his new home, things that had been wanting looking after for a long time; for Abner's visits were so few and far between that he had little time to mend broken doors, or put up shelves where they would save the "missus" steps.
nonexistent
From this reading DARRY MEETS WITH A REBUFF During these weeks Darry had accomplished many little jobs around his new home, things that had been wanting looking after for a long time; for Abner's visits were so few and far between that he had little time to mend broken doors, or put up shelves where they would save the "missus" steps.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading DARRY MEETS WITH A REBUFF During these weeks Darry had accomplished many little jobs around his new home, things that had been wanting looking after for a long time; for Abner's visits were so few and far between that he had little time to mend broken doors, or put up shelves where they would save the "missus" steps.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading If he went off with Paul Singleton later he would have no chance to look after these things, and so he made good use of his opportunities.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading DARRY MEETS WITH A REBUFF During these weeks Darry had accomplished many little jobs around his new home, things that had been wanting looking after for a long time; for Abner's visits were so few and far between that he had little time to mend broken doors, or put up shelves where they would save the "missus" steps.
in or at the place that
From this reading DARRY MEETS WITH A REBUFF During these weeks Darry had accomplished many little jobs around his new home, things that had been wanting looking after for a long time; for Abner's visits were so few and far between that he had little time to mend broken doors, or put up shelves where they would save the "missus" steps.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading Darry wondered whether he had been utterly forgotten.
in the company of; together with
From this reading DARRY MEETS WITH A REBUFF During these weeks Darry had accomplished many little jobs around his new home, things that had been wanting looking after for a long time; for Abner's visits were so few and far between that he had little time to mend broken doors, or put up shelves where they would save the "missus" steps.
past form of “wonder” — have a wish or desire to know something
From this reading Darry wondered whether he had been utterly forgotten.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading DARRY MEETS WITH A REBUFF During these weeks Darry had accomplished many little jobs around his new home, things that had been wanting looking after for a long time; for Abner's visits were so few and far between that he had little time to mend broken doors, or put up shelves where they would save the "missus" steps.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading He had not seen the young gentleman once since, and upon making inquiries of the storekeeper, learned that he had gone to a very exclusive club to spend some little time.
a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading Perhaps the youth had regretted asking him to keep him company; it may have been done on the spur of the moment, simply because he chanced to resemble someone he knew.
