used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The Judge periodically extricated him from serious entanglements, and Barnabas continued optimistic in his expectations of a time when Jud should "settle."
accusednounUS /əˈkjuːzd/
a defendant in a criminal proceeding
From this reading On one occasion Jud sneeringly accused David of "working the old man for a share in the farm," and taunted him with the fact that he was big enough and strong enough to hustle for himself without living on charity.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading David Dunne at eighteen was graduated from the high school in Lafferton after five colorless years in which study and farm work alternated.
alternatedverbUS /ˈɔːltərneɪtɪd/
past form of “alternate” — go back and forth; swing back and forth between two states or conditions
From this reading David Dunne at eighteen was graduated from the high school in Lafferton after five colorless years in which study and farm work alternated.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading David Dunne at eighteen was graduated from the high school in Lafferton after five colorless years in which study and farm work alternated.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading David Dunne at eighteen was graduated from the high school in Lafferton after five colorless years in which study and farm work alternated.
Barnabas
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From this reading The Judge periodically extricated him from serious entanglements, and Barnabas continued optimistic in his expectations of a time when Jud should "settle."
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading On one occasion Jud sneeringly accused David of "working the old man for a share in the farm," and taunted him with the fact that he was big enough and strong enough to hustle for himself without living on charity.
brawlsnounUS /brɔːlz/
plural of “brawl” — an uproarious party
From this reading Throughout this period he had continued to incur the rancor of Jud, whose youthful scrapes had gradually developed into brawls and carousals.
carousals
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From this reading Throughout this period he had continued to incur the rancor of Jud, whose youthful scrapes had gradually developed into brawls and carousals.
a foundation created to promote the public good (not for assistance to any particular individuals)
From this reading On one occasion Jud sneeringly accused David of "working the old man for a share in the farm," and taunted him with the fact that he was big enough and strong enough to hustle for himself without living on charity.
colorlessadjectiveUS /ˈkʌlərləs/
lacking in variety and interest
From this reading David Dunne at eighteen was graduated from the high school in Lafferton after five colorless years in which study and farm work alternated.
without stop or interruption
From this reading Throughout this period he had continued to incur the rancor of Jud, whose youthful scrapes had gradually developed into brawls and carousals.
patron saint of Wales (circa 520-600)
From this reading David Dunne at eighteen was graduated from the high school in Lafferton after five colorless years in which study and farm work alternated.
reach, make, or come to a decision about something
From this reading David started on a tramp through the woods to face the old issue and decide his fate.
developedadjectiveUS /dɪˈveləpt/
being changed over time so as to be e.g. stronger or more complete or more useful
From this reading Throughout this period he had continued to incur the rancor of Jud, whose youthful scrapes had gradually developed into brawls and carousals.
Dunne
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From this reading David Dunne at eighteen was graduated from the high school in Lafferton after five colorless years in which study and farm work alternated.
being one more than seventeen
From this reading David Dunne at eighteen was graduated from the high school in Lafferton after five colorless years in which study and farm work alternated.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading On one occasion Jud sneeringly accused David of "working the old man for a share in the farm," and taunted him with the fact that he was big enough and strong enough to hustle for himself without living on charity.
entanglementsnounUS /enˈtæŋɡəlmənts/
plural of “entanglement” — an intricate trap that entangles or ensnares its victim
From this reading The Judge periodically extricated him from serious entanglements, and Barnabas continued optimistic in his expectations of a time when Jud should "settle."
expectationsnounUS /ˌekspekˈteɪʃənz/
plural of “expectation” — belief about (or mental picture of) the future
From this reading The Judge periodically extricated him from serious entanglements, and Barnabas continued optimistic in his expectations of a time when Jud should "settle."
extricatedverbUS /ˈekstrəkeɪtɪd/
past form of “extricate” — release from entanglement of difficulty
From this reading The Judge periodically extricated him from serious entanglements, and Barnabas continued optimistic in his expectations of a time when Jud should "settle."
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading David started on a tramp through the woods to face the old issue and decide his fate.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading On one occasion Jud sneeringly accused David of "working the old man for a share in the farm," and taunted him with the fact that he was big enough and strong enough to hustle for himself without living on charity.
be a farmer; work as a farmer
From this reading David Dunne at eighteen was graduated from the high school in Lafferton after five colorless years in which study and farm work alternated.
an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future
From this reading David started on a tramp through the woods to face the old issue and decide his fate.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading David Dunne at eighteen was graduated from the high school in Lafferton after five colorless years in which study and farm work alternated.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading On one occasion Jud sneeringly accused David of "working the old man for a share in the farm," and taunted him with the fact that he was big enough and strong enough to hustle for himself without living on charity.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading David Dunne at eighteen was graduated from the high school in Lafferton after five colorless years in which study and farm work alternated.
in a gradual manner
From this reading Throughout this period he had continued to incur the rancor of Jud, whose youthful scrapes had gradually developed into brawls and carousals.
graduatedadjectiveUS /ˈɡrædʒuːeɪtɪd/
marked with or divided into degrees
From this reading David Dunne at eighteen was graduated from the high school in Lafferton after five colorless years in which study and farm work alternated.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Throughout this period he had continued to incur the rancor of Jud, whose youthful scrapes had gradually developed into brawls and carousals.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Throughout this period he had continued to incur the rancor of Jud, whose youthful scrapes had gradually developed into brawls and carousals.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading David Dunne at eighteen was graduated from the high school in Lafferton after five colorless years in which study and farm work alternated.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The Judge periodically extricated him from serious entanglements, and Barnabas continued optimistic in his expectations of a time when Jud should "settle."
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading On one occasion Jud sneeringly accused David of "working the old man for a share in the farm," and taunted him with the fact that he was big enough and strong enough to hustle for himself without living on charity.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The Judge periodically extricated him from serious entanglements, and Barnabas continued optimistic in his expectations of a time when Jud should "settle."
hustleverbUS /ˈhʌsəl/
cause to move furtively and hurriedly
From this reading On one occasion Jud sneeringly accused David of "working the old man for a share in the farm," and taunted him with the fact that he was big enough and strong enough to hustle for himself without living on charity.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading David Dunne at eighteen was graduated from the high school in Lafferton after five colorless years in which study and farm work alternated.
incurverbUS /ˌɪnˈkɜːr/
make oneself subject to; bring upon oneself; become liable to
From this reading Throughout this period he had continued to incur the rancor of Jud, whose youthful scrapes had gradually developed into brawls and carousals.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Throughout this period he had continued to incur the rancor of Jud, whose youthful scrapes had gradually developed into brawls and carousals.
issueverbUS /ˈɪʃuː/
prepare and issue for public distribution or sale
From this reading David started on a tramp through the woods to face the old issue and decide his fate.
Jud
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From this reading Throughout this period he had continued to incur the rancor of Jud, whose youthful scrapes had gradually developed into brawls and carousals.
determine the result of (a competition)
From this reading The Judge periodically extricated him from serious entanglements, and Barnabas continued optimistic in his expectations of a time when Jud should "settle."
Lafferton
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From this reading David Dunne at eighteen was graduated from the high school in Lafferton after five colorless years in which study and farm work alternated.
the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
From this reading On one occasion Jud sneeringly accused David of "working the old man for a share in the farm," and taunted him with the fact that he was big enough and strong enough to hustle for himself without living on charity.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading On one occasion Jud sneeringly accused David of "working the old man for a share in the farm," and taunted him with the fact that he was big enough and strong enough to hustle for himself without living on charity.
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading On one occasion Jud sneeringly accused David of "working the old man for a share in the farm," and taunted him with the fact that he was big enough and strong enough to hustle for himself without living on charity.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Throughout this period he had continued to incur the rancor of Jud, whose youthful scrapes had gradually developed into brawls and carousals.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading On one occasion Jud sneeringly accused David of "working the old man for a share in the farm," and taunted him with the fact that he was big enough and strong enough to hustle for himself without living on charity.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On one occasion Jud sneeringly accused David of "working the old man for a share in the farm," and taunted him with the fact that he was big enough and strong enough to hustle for himself without living on charity.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading On one occasion Jud sneeringly accused David of "working the old man for a share in the farm," and taunted him with the fact that he was big enough and strong enough to hustle for himself without living on charity.
optimisticadjectiveUS /ˌɑːptəˈmɪstɪk/
expecting the best in this best of all possible worlds
From this reading The Judge periodically extricated him from serious entanglements, and Barnabas continued optimistic in his expectations of a time when Jud should "settle."
an amount of time
From this reading Throughout this period he had continued to incur the rancor of Jud, whose youthful scrapes had gradually developed into brawls and carousals.
periodicallyadverbUS /ˌpiːriˈɑːdɪkəli/
in a sporadic manner
From this reading The Judge periodically extricated him from serious entanglements, and Barnabas continued optimistic in his expectations of a time when Jud should "settle."
rancornounUS /ˈræŋkər/
a feeling of deep and bitter anger and ill-will
From this reading Throughout this period he had continued to incur the rancor of Jud, whose youthful scrapes had gradually developed into brawls and carousals.
an educational institution
From this reading David Dunne at eighteen was graduated from the high school in Lafferton after five colorless years in which study and farm work alternated.
scrapesnounUS /skreɪps/
plural of “scrape” — a harsh noise made by scraping
From this reading Throughout this period he had continued to incur the rancor of Jud, whose youthful scrapes had gradually developed into brawls and carousals.
concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities
From this reading The Judge periodically extricated him from serious entanglements, and Barnabas continued optimistic in his expectations of a time when Jud should "settle."
settle into a position, usually on a surface or ground
From this reading The Judge periodically extricated him from serious entanglements, and Barnabas continued optimistic in his expectations of a time when Jud should "settle."
have in common
From this reading On one occasion Jud sneeringly accused David of "working the old man for a share in the farm," and taunted him with the fact that he was big enough and strong enough to hustle for himself without living on charity.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading The Judge periodically extricated him from serious entanglements, and Barnabas continued optimistic in his expectations of a time when Jud should "settle."
sneeringlyadverb
with a sneer; in an uncomplimentary sneering manner
From this reading On one occasion Jud sneeringly accused David of "working the old man for a share in the farm," and taunted him with the fact that he was big enough and strong enough to hustle for himself without living on charity.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading David started on a tramp through the woods to face the old issue and decide his fate.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading On one occasion Jud sneeringly accused David of "working the old man for a share in the farm," and taunted him with the fact that he was big enough and strong enough to hustle for himself without living on charity.
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading David Dunne at eighteen was graduated from the high school in Lafferton after five colorless years in which study and farm work alternated.
tauntedverbUS /ˈtɔːntɪd/
past form of “taunt” — harass with persistent criticism or carping
From this reading On one occasion Jud sneeringly accused David of "working the old man for a share in the farm," and taunted him with the fact that he was big enough and strong enough to hustle for himself without living on charity.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading On one occasion Jud sneeringly accused David of "working the old man for a share in the farm," and taunted him with the fact that he was big enough and strong enough to hustle for himself without living on charity.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading David Dunne at eighteen was graduated from the high school in Lafferton after five colorless years in which study and farm work alternated.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Throughout this period he had continued to incur the rancor of Jud, whose youthful scrapes had gradually developed into brawls and carousals.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading David started on a tramp through the woods to face the old issue and decide his fate.
in every part of a place, or for the whole of a period
From this reading Throughout this period he had continued to incur the rancor of Jud, whose youthful scrapes had gradually developed into brawls and carousals.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The Judge periodically extricated him from serious entanglements, and Barnabas continued optimistic in his expectations of a time when Jud should "settle."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Throughout this period he had continued to incur the rancor of Jud, whose youthful scrapes had gradually developed into brawls and carousals.
trampnounUS /træmp/
a vagrant
From this reading David started on a tramp through the woods to face the old issue and decide his fate.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading David Dunne at eighteen was graduated from the high school in Lafferton after five colorless years in which study and farm work alternated.
at the time that
From this reading The Judge periodically extricated him from serious entanglements, and Barnabas continued optimistic in his expectations of a time when Jud should "settle."
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading David Dunne at eighteen was graduated from the high school in Lafferton after five colorless years in which study and farm work alternated.
belonging to which person
From this reading Throughout this period he had continued to incur the rancor of Jud, whose youthful scrapes had gradually developed into brawls and carousals.
in the company of; together with
From this reading On one occasion Jud sneeringly accused David of "working the old man for a share in the farm," and taunted him with the fact that he was big enough and strong enough to hustle for himself without living on charity.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading On one occasion Jud sneeringly accused David of "working the old man for a share in the farm," and taunted him with the fact that he was big enough and strong enough to hustle for himself without living on charity.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading David started on a tramp through the woods to face the old issue and decide his fate.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading David Dunne at eighteen was graduated from the high school in Lafferton after five colorless years in which study and farm work alternated.
actively engaged in paid work
From this reading On one occasion Jud sneeringly accused David of "working the old man for a share in the farm," and taunted him with the fact that he was big enough and strong enough to hustle for himself without living on charity.
a late time of life
From this reading David Dunne at eighteen was graduated from the high school in Lafferton after five colorless years in which study and farm work alternated.
youthfuladjectiveUS /ˈjuːθfəl/
suggestive of youth; vigorous and fresh
From this reading Throughout this period he had continued to incur the rancor of Jud, whose youthful scrapes had gradually developed into brawls and carousals.
