used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Before Grant could answer that question a step was heard, and looking up, the two friends saw approaching a tall, gaunt man of thirty-five—a typical Yankee—whose shabby attire indicated that he was “down on his luck.”
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Before Grant could answer that question a step was heard, and looking up, the two friends saw approaching a tall, gaunt man of thirty-five—a typical Yankee—whose shabby attire indicated that he was “down on his luck.”
react verbally
From this reading Before Grant could answer that question a step was heard, and looking up, the two friends saw approaching a tall, gaunt man of thirty-five—a typical Yankee—whose shabby attire indicated that he was “down on his luck.”
the event of one object coming closer to another
From this reading Before Grant could answer that question a step was heard, and looking up, the two friends saw approaching a tall, gaunt man of thirty-five—a typical Yankee—whose shabby attire indicated that he was “down on his luck.”
attirenounUS /əˈtaɪər/
clothing of a distinctive style or for a particular occasion
From this reading Before Grant could answer that question a step was heard, and looking up, the two friends saw approaching a tall, gaunt man of thirty-five—a typical Yankee—whose shabby attire indicated that he was “down on his luck.”
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Before Grant could answer that question a step was heard, and looking up, the two friends saw approaching a tall, gaunt man of thirty-five—a typical Yankee—whose shabby attire indicated that he was “down on his luck.”
claimsnounUS /kleɪmz/
plural of “claim” — an assertion of a right (as to money or property)
From this reading “What shall we do with our old claims?”
cordiallyadverbUS /ˈkɔːrdʒəli/
in a hearty manner
From this reading “Good-evening,” responded Tom cordially.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Before Grant could answer that question a step was heard, and looking up, the two friends saw approaching a tall, gaunt man of thirty-five—a typical Yankee—whose shabby attire indicated that he was “down on his luck.”
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading “What shall we do with our old claims?”
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Before Grant could answer that question a step was heard, and looking up, the two friends saw approaching a tall, gaunt man of thirty-five—a typical Yankee—whose shabby attire indicated that he was “down on his luck.”
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Before Grant could answer that question a step was heard, and looking up, the two friends saw approaching a tall, gaunt man of thirty-five—a typical Yankee—whose shabby attire indicated that he was “down on his luck.”
gauntadjectiveUS /ɡɔːnt/
very thin especially from disease or hunger or cold
From this reading Before Grant could answer that question a step was heard, and looking up, the two friends saw approaching a tall, gaunt man of thirty-five—a typical Yankee—whose shabby attire indicated that he was “down on his luck.”
Good-evenin
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From this reading “Good-evenin’, friends,” he said.
Good-evening
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From this reading “Good-evening,” responded Tom cordially.
let have
From this reading Before Grant could answer that question a step was heard, and looking up, the two friends saw approaching a tall, gaunt man of thirty-five—a typical Yankee—whose shabby attire indicated that he was “down on his luck.”
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Before Grant could answer that question a step was heard, and looking up, the two friends saw approaching a tall, gaunt man of thirty-five—a typical Yankee—whose shabby attire indicated that he was “down on his luck.”
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading Before Grant could answer that question a step was heard, and looking up, the two friends saw approaching a tall, gaunt man of thirty-five—a typical Yankee—whose shabby attire indicated that he was “down on his luck.”
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Before Grant could answer that question a step was heard, and looking up, the two friends saw approaching a tall, gaunt man of thirty-five—a typical Yankee—whose shabby attire indicated that he was “down on his luck.”
indicatedverbUS /ˈɪndəkeɪtəd/
past form of “indicate” — be a signal for or a symptom of
From this reading Before Grant could answer that question a step was heard, and looking up, the two friends saw approaching a tall, gaunt man of thirty-five—a typical Yankee—whose shabby attire indicated that he was “down on his luck.”
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading Before Grant could answer that question a step was heard, and looking up, the two friends saw approaching a tall, gaunt man of thirty-five—a typical Yankee—whose shabby attire indicated that he was “down on his luck.”
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading Before Grant could answer that question a step was heard, and looking up, the two friends saw approaching a tall, gaunt man of thirty-five—a typical Yankee—whose shabby attire indicated that he was “down on his luck.”
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Before Grant could answer that question a step was heard, and looking up, the two friends saw approaching a tall, gaunt man of thirty-five—a typical Yankee—whose shabby attire indicated that he was “down on his luck.”
NAHUMnounUS /ˈnæhəm/
a Hebrew minor prophet of the 7th century BC
From this reading NAHUM STOCKTON.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Before Grant could answer that question a step was heard, and looking up, the two friends saw approaching a tall, gaunt man of thirty-five—a typical Yankee—whose shabby attire indicated that he was “down on his luck.”
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading “What shall we do with our old claims?”
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Before Grant could answer that question a step was heard, and looking up, the two friends saw approaching a tall, gaunt man of thirty-five—a typical Yankee—whose shabby attire indicated that he was “down on his luck.”
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading “What shall we do with our old claims?”
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading Before Grant could answer that question a step was heard, and looking up, the two friends saw approaching a tall, gaunt man of thirty-five—a typical Yankee—whose shabby attire indicated that he was “down on his luck.”
past form of “respond” — show a response or a reaction to something
From this reading “Good-evening,” responded Tom cordially.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “Good-evenin’, friends,” he said.
cut with a saw
From this reading Before Grant could answer that question a step was heard, and looking up, the two friends saw approaching a tall, gaunt man of thirty-five—a typical Yankee—whose shabby attire indicated that he was “down on his luck.”
shabbyadjectiveUS /ˈʃæbi/
showing signs of wear and tear
From this reading Before Grant could answer that question a step was heard, and looking up, the two friends saw approaching a tall, gaunt man of thirty-five—a typical Yankee—whose shabby attire indicated that he was “down on his luck.”
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading “What shall we do with our old claims?”
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading Before Grant could answer that question a step was heard, and looking up, the two friends saw approaching a tall, gaunt man of thirty-five—a typical Yankee—whose shabby attire indicated that he was “down on his luck.”
STOCKTONnounUS /ˈstɑːktən/
United States writer (1834-1902)
From this reading NAHUM STOCKTON.
great in vertical dimension; high in stature
From this reading Before Grant could answer that question a step was heard, and looking up, the two friends saw approaching a tall, gaunt man of thirty-five—a typical Yankee—whose shabby attire indicated that he was “down on his luck.”
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Before Grant could answer that question a step was heard, and looking up, the two friends saw approaching a tall, gaunt man of thirty-five—a typical Yankee—whose shabby attire indicated that he was “down on his luck.”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Before Grant could answer that question a step was heard, and looking up, the two friends saw approaching a tall, gaunt man of thirty-five—a typical Yankee—whose shabby attire indicated that he was “down on his luck.”
thirty-fiveadjectiveUS /ˈθɜːrdifaɪv/
being five more than thirty
From this reading Before Grant could answer that question a step was heard, and looking up, the two friends saw approaching a tall, gaunt man of thirty-five—a typical Yankee—whose shabby attire indicated that he was “down on his luck.”
male cat
From this reading “Good-evening,” responded Tom cordially.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Before Grant could answer that question a step was heard, and looking up, the two friends saw approaching a tall, gaunt man of thirty-five—a typical Yankee—whose shabby attire indicated that he was “down on his luck.”
typicaladjectiveUS /ˈtɪpəkəl/
exhibiting the qualities or characteristics that identify a group or kind or category
From this reading Before Grant could answer that question a step was heard, and looking up, the two friends saw approaching a tall, gaunt man of thirty-five—a typical Yankee—whose shabby attire indicated that he was “down on his luck.”
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Before Grant could answer that question a step was heard, and looking up, the two friends saw approaching a tall, gaunt man of thirty-five—a typical Yankee—whose shabby attire indicated that he was “down on his luck.”
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Before Grant could answer that question a step was heard, and looking up, the two friends saw approaching a tall, gaunt man of thirty-five—a typical Yankee—whose shabby attire indicated that he was “down on his luck.”
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading “What shall we do with our old claims?”
used to ask for information about something
From this reading “What shall we do with our old claims?”
belonging to which person
From this reading Before Grant could answer that question a step was heard, and looking up, the two friends saw approaching a tall, gaunt man of thirty-five—a typical Yankee—whose shabby attire indicated that he was “down on his luck.”
in the company of; together with
From this reading “What shall we do with our old claims?”
YankeenounUS /ˈjæŋki/
an American who lives in the North (especially during the American Civil War)
From this reading Before Grant could answer that question a step was heard, and looking up, the two friends saw approaching a tall, gaunt man of thirty-five—a typical Yankee—whose shabby attire indicated that he was “down on his luck.”
