used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Humph," he said, half aloud, as he cantered briskly along, "took me for a fool, did he? thought I couldn't tell where the shot went in and where it came out, or where it would go in or out if caused in that way.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading "Humph," he said, half aloud, as he cantered briskly along, "took me for a fool, did he? thought I couldn't tell where the shot went in and where it came out, or where it would go in or out if caused in that way.
using the voice; not silently
From this reading "Humph," he said, half aloud, as he cantered briskly along, "took me for a fool, did he? thought I couldn't tell where the shot went in and where it came out, or where it would go in or out if caused in that way.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Nap," he said, when they were out of ear-shot of the stranger, "watch that man and keep him here if possible, till I come back."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Humph," he said, half aloud, as he cantered briskly along, "took me for a fool, did he? thought I couldn't tell where the shot went in and where it came out, or where it would go in or out if caused in that way.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Nap went back into the office while the doctor mounted and rode away.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading "Nap," he said, when they were out of ear-shot of the stranger, "watch that man and keep him here if possible, till I come back."
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading No, sir, you never gave yourself that wound; but the question is who did? and what for? have you been house-breaking or some other mischief?"
brisklyadverbUS /ˈbrɪskli/
in a brisk manner
From this reading "Humph," he said, half aloud, as he cantered briskly along, "took me for a fool, did he? thought I couldn't tell where the shot went in and where it came out, or where it would go in or out if caused in that way.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading No, sir, you never gave yourself that wound; but the question is who did? and what for? have you been house-breaking or some other mischief?"
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "Humph," he said, half aloud, as he cantered briskly along, "took me for a fool, did he? thought I couldn't tell where the shot went in and where it came out, or where it would go in or out if caused in that way.
cantered
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From this reading "Humph," he said, half aloud, as he cantered briskly along, "took me for a fool, did he? thought I couldn't tell where the shot went in and where it came out, or where it would go in or out if caused in that way.
past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally
From this reading "Humph," he said, half aloud, as he cantered briskly along, "took me for a fool, did he? thought I couldn't tell where the shot went in and where it came out, or where it would go in or out if caused in that way.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "Nap," he said, when they were out of ear-shot of the stranger, "watch that man and keep him here if possible, till I come back."
couldn't
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From this reading "Humph," he said, half aloud, as he cantered briskly along, "took me for a fool, did he? thought I couldn't tell where the shot went in and where it came out, or where it would go in or out if caused in that way.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading "Humph," he said, half aloud, as he cantered briskly along, "took me for a fool, did he? thought I couldn't tell where the shot went in and where it came out, or where it would go in or out if caused in that way.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading Nap went back into the office while the doctor mounted and rode away.
ear-shot
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From this reading "Nap," he said, when they were out of ear-shot of the stranger, "watch that man and keep him here if possible, till I come back."
a person who lacks good judgment
From this reading "Humph," he said, half aloud, as he cantered briskly along, "took me for a fool, did he? thought I couldn't tell where the shot went in and where it came out, or where it would go in or out if caused in that way.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Humph," he said, half aloud, as he cantered briskly along, "took me for a fool, did he? thought I couldn't tell where the shot went in and where it came out, or where it would go in or out if caused in that way.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading No, sir, you never gave yourself that wound; but the question is who did? and what for? have you been house-breaking or some other mischief?"
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "Humph," he said, half aloud, as he cantered briskly along, "took me for a fool, did he? thought I couldn't tell where the shot went in and where it came out, or where it would go in or out if caused in that way.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading "Humph," he said, half aloud, as he cantered briskly along, "took me for a fool, did he? thought I couldn't tell where the shot went in and where it came out, or where it would go in or out if caused in that way.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading No, sir, you never gave yourself that wound; but the question is who did? and what for? have you been house-breaking or some other mischief?"
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Nap," he said, when they were out of ear-shot of the stranger, "watch that man and keep him here if possible, till I come back."
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "Nap," he said, when they were out of ear-shot of the stranger, "watch that man and keep him here if possible, till I come back."
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Nap," he said, when they were out of ear-shot of the stranger, "watch that man and keep him here if possible, till I come back."
house-breaking
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From this reading No, sir, you never gave yourself that wound; but the question is who did? and what for? have you been house-breaking or some other mischief?"
Humph
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From this reading "Humph," he said, half aloud, as he cantered briskly along, "took me for a fool, did he? thought I couldn't tell where the shot went in and where it came out, or where it would go in or out if caused in that way.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Nap," he said, when they were out of ear-shot of the stranger, "watch that man and keep him here if possible, till I come back."
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "Nap," he said, when they were out of ear-shot of the stranger, "watch that man and keep him here if possible, till I come back."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Humph," he said, half aloud, as he cantered briskly along, "took me for a fool, did he? thought I couldn't tell where the shot went in and where it came out, or where it would go in or out if caused in that way.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Nap went back into the office while the doctor mounted and rode away.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading No, sir, you never gave yourself that wound; but the question is who did? and what for? have you been house-breaking or some other mischief?"
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Humph," he said, half aloud, as he cantered briskly along, "took me for a fool, did he? thought I couldn't tell where the shot went in and where it came out, or where it would go in or out if caused in that way.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading "Nap," he said, when they were out of ear-shot of the stranger, "watch that man and keep him here if possible, till I come back."
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading "Nap," he said, when they were out of ear-shot of the stranger, "watch that man and keep him here if possible, till I come back."
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Humph," he said, half aloud, as he cantered briskly along, "took me for a fool, did he? thought I couldn't tell where the shot went in and where it came out, or where it would go in or out if caused in that way.
reckless or malicious behavior that causes discomfort or annoyance in others
From this reading No, sir, you never gave yourself that wound; but the question is who did? and what for? have you been house-breaking or some other mischief?"
assembled for use; especially by being attached to a support
From this reading Nap went back into the office while the doctor mounted and rode away.
NapnounUS /næp/
a period of time spent sleeping
From this reading "Nap," he said, when they were out of ear-shot of the stranger, "watch that man and keep him here if possible, till I come back."
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading No, sir, you never gave yourself that wound; but the question is who did? and what for? have you been house-breaking or some other mischief?"
not any; not one
From this reading No, sir, you never gave yourself that wound; but the question is who did? and what for? have you been house-breaking or some other mischief?"
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Nap," he said, when they were out of ear-shot of the stranger, "watch that man and keep him here if possible, till I come back."
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading Nap went back into the office while the doctor mounted and rode away.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "Humph," he said, half aloud, as he cantered briskly along, "took me for a fool, did he? thought I couldn't tell where the shot went in and where it came out, or where it would go in or out if caused in that way.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading No, sir, you never gave yourself that wound; but the question is who did? and what for? have you been house-breaking or some other mischief?"
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "Nap," he said, when they were out of ear-shot of the stranger, "watch that man and keep him here if possible, till I come back."
capable of happening or existing
From this reading "Nap," he said, when they were out of ear-shot of the stranger, "watch that man and keep him here if possible, till I come back."
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading No, sir, you never gave yourself that wound; but the question is who did? and what for? have you been house-breaking or some other mischief?"
inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading Nap went back into the office while the doctor mounted and rode away.
sah
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From this reading "Yes, sah."
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Nap," he said, when they were out of ear-shot of the stranger, "watch that man and keep him here if possible, till I come back."
the act of firing a projectile
From this reading "Humph," he said, half aloud, as he cantered briskly along, "took me for a fool, did he? thought I couldn't tell where the shot went in and where it came out, or where it would go in or out if caused in that way.
term of address for a man
From this reading No, sir, you never gave yourself that wound; but the question is who did? and what for? have you been house-breaking or some other mischief?"
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading No, sir, you never gave yourself that wound; but the question is who did? and what for? have you been house-breaking or some other mischief?"
anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading "Nap," he said, when they were out of ear-shot of the stranger, "watch that man and keep him here if possible, till I come back."
express in words
From this reading "Humph," he said, half aloud, as he cantered briskly along, "took me for a fool, did he? thought I couldn't tell where the shot went in and where it came out, or where it would go in or out if caused in that way.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Nap," he said, when they were out of ear-shot of the stranger, "watch that man and keep him here if possible, till I come back."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Nap," he said, when they were out of ear-shot of the stranger, "watch that man and keep him here if possible, till I come back."
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Nap," he said, when they were out of ear-shot of the stranger, "watch that man and keep him here if possible, till I come back."
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading "Humph," he said, half aloud, as he cantered briskly along, "took me for a fool, did he? thought I couldn't tell where the shot went in and where it came out, or where it would go in or out if caused in that way.
up to a particular time
From this reading "Nap," he said, when they were out of ear-shot of the stranger, "watch that man and keep him here if possible, till I come back."
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading "Humph," he said, half aloud, as he cantered briskly along, "took me for a fool, did he? thought I couldn't tell where the shot went in and where it came out, or where it would go in or out if caused in that way.
look attentively
From this reading "Nap," he said, when they were out of ear-shot of the stranger, "watch that man and keep him here if possible, till I come back."
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading "Humph," he said, half aloud, as he cantered briskly along, "took me for a fool, did he? thought I couldn't tell where the shot went in and where it came out, or where it would go in or out if caused in that way.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Nap went back into the office while the doctor mounted and rode away.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Nap," he said, when they were out of ear-shot of the stranger, "watch that man and keep him here if possible, till I come back."
used to ask for information about something
From this reading No, sir, you never gave yourself that wound; but the question is who did? and what for? have you been house-breaking or some other mischief?"
at the time that
From this reading "Nap," he said, when they were out of ear-shot of the stranger, "watch that man and keep him here if possible, till I come back."
in or at the place that
From this reading "Humph," he said, half aloud, as he cantered briskly along, "took me for a fool, did he? thought I couldn't tell where the shot went in and where it came out, or where it would go in or out if caused in that way.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Nap went back into the office while the doctor mounted and rode away.
which person or people
From this reading No, sir, you never gave yourself that wound; but the question is who did? and what for? have you been house-breaking or some other mischief?"
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading "Humph," he said, half aloud, as he cantered briskly along, "took me for a fool, did he? thought I couldn't tell where the shot went in and where it came out, or where it would go in or out if caused in that way.
an injury to living tissue (especially an injury involving a cut or break in the skin)
From this reading No, sir, you never gave yourself that wound; but the question is who did? and what for? have you been house-breaking or some other mischief?"
an affirmative
From this reading "Yes, sah."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading No, sir, you never gave yourself that wound; but the question is who did? and what for? have you been house-breaking or some other mischief?"
used when the person spoken to is also the object of the action
From this reading No, sir, you never gave yourself that wound; but the question is who did? and what for? have you been house-breaking or some other mischief?"
