used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Minnie, after shaking hands with every one, Frank Allen first of all, produced a letter that she had for Mr. Wallace.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading Apparently Lige was mighty well pleased because that shot of his had taken the wind out of the sails of the persistent Nash Yesson, whom none of them would, in all probability, ever run across again.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Minnie, after shaking hands with every one, Frank Allen first of all, produced a letter that she had for Mr. Wallace.
anew
From this reading Apparently Lige was mighty well pleased because that shot of his had taken the wind out of the sails of the persistent Nash Yesson, whom none of them would, in all probability, ever run across again.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading Apparently Lige was mighty well pleased because that shot of his had taken the wind out of the sails of the persistent Nash Yesson, whom none of them would, in all probability, ever run across again.
AllennounUS /ˈælən/
United States comedienne remembered as the confused but imperturbable partner of her husband, George Burns (1906-1964)
From this reading Minnie, after shaking hands with every one, Frank Allen first of all, produced a letter that she had for Mr. Wallace.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading "It came just as you thought it would, Mr. Wallace," she told him, "and I coaxed Mrs. Wallace to let me come along with Lige, who's been the finest kind of gentleman and guide.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading CONCLUSION It proved to be Minnie Cuthbert, although Frank had to rub his eyes several times before he could prove to his doubting self they were not playing him tricks.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "It came just as you thought it would, Mr. Wallace," she told him, "and I coaxed Mrs. Wallace to let me come along with Lige, who's been the finest kind of gentleman and guide.
from appearances alone
From this reading Apparently Lige was mighty well pleased because that shot of his had taken the wind out of the sails of the persistent Nash Yesson, whom none of them would, in all probability, ever run across again.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "It came just as you thought it would, Mr. Wallace," she told him, "and I coaxed Mrs. Wallace to let me come along with Lige, who's been the finest kind of gentleman and guide.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading CONCLUSION It proved to be Minnie Cuthbert, although Frank had to rub his eyes several times before he could prove to his doubting self they were not playing him tricks.
for the reason that
From this reading Apparently Lige was mighty well pleased because that shot of his had taken the wind out of the sails of the persistent Nash Yesson, whom none of them would, in all probability, ever run across again.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading "It came just as you thought it would, Mr. Wallace," she told him, "and I coaxed Mrs. Wallace to let me come along with Lige, who's been the finest kind of gentleman and guide.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading CONCLUSION It proved to be Minnie Cuthbert, although Frank had to rub his eyes several times before he could prove to his doubting self they were not playing him tricks.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "It came just as you thought it would, Mr. Wallace," she told him, "and I coaxed Mrs. Wallace to let me come along with Lige, who's been the finest kind of gentleman and guide.
coaxedverbUS /koʊkst/
past form of “coax” — influence or urge by gentle urging, caressing, or flattering
From this reading "It came just as you thought it would, Mr. Wallace," she told him, "and I coaxed Mrs. Wallace to let me come along with Lige, who's been the finest kind of gentleman and guide.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "It came just as you thought it would, Mr. Wallace," she told him, "and I coaxed Mrs. Wallace to let me come along with Lige, who's been the finest kind of gentleman and guide.
a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration
From this reading CONCLUSION It proved to be Minnie Cuthbert, although Frank had to rub his eyes several times before he could prove to his doubting self they were not playing him tricks.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading CONCLUSION It proved to be Minnie Cuthbert, although Frank had to rub his eyes several times before he could prove to his doubting self they were not playing him tricks.
Cuthbert
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading CONCLUSION It proved to be Minnie Cuthbert, although Frank had to rub his eyes several times before he could prove to his doubting self they were not playing him tricks.
doubtingadjectiveUS /ˈdaʊtɪŋ/
marked by or given to doubt
From this reading CONCLUSION It proved to be Minnie Cuthbert, although Frank had to rub his eyes several times before he could prove to his doubting self they were not playing him tricks.
at any time
From this reading Apparently Lige was mighty well pleased because that shot of his had taken the wind out of the sails of the persistent Nash Yesson, whom none of them would, in all probability, ever run across again.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Minnie, after shaking hands with every one, Frank Allen first of all, produced a letter that she had for Mr. Wallace.
opinion or judgment
From this reading CONCLUSION It proved to be Minnie Cuthbert, although Frank had to rub his eyes several times before he could prove to his doubting self they were not playing him tricks.
finestadjectiveUS /ˈfaɪnəst/
superlative of “fine” — being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading "It came just as you thought it would, Mr. Wallace," she told him, "and I coaxed Mrs. Wallace to let me come along with Lige, who's been the finest kind of gentleman and guide.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Minnie, after shaking hands with every one, Frank Allen first of all, produced a letter that she had for Mr. Wallace.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Minnie, after shaking hands with every one, Frank Allen first of all, produced a letter that she had for Mr. Wallace.
foremannounUS /ˈfɔːrmən/
a person who exercises control over workers
From this reading With Minnie was no other than the ranch foreman, Lige Smith.
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading CONCLUSION It proved to be Minnie Cuthbert, although Frank had to rub his eyes several times before he could prove to his doubting self they were not playing him tricks.
a man of refinement
From this reading "It came just as you thought it would, Mr. Wallace," she told him, "and I coaxed Mrs. Wallace to let me come along with Lige, who's been the finest kind of gentleman and guide.
someone employed to conduct others
From this reading "It came just as you thought it would, Mr. Wallace," she told him, "and I coaxed Mrs. Wallace to let me come along with Lige, who's been the finest kind of gentleman and guide.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading CONCLUSION It proved to be Minnie Cuthbert, although Frank had to rub his eyes several times before he could prove to his doubting self they were not playing him tricks.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading Minnie, after shaking hands with every one, Frank Allen first of all, produced a letter that she had for Mr. Wallace.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading CONCLUSION It proved to be Minnie Cuthbert, although Frank had to rub his eyes several times before he could prove to his doubting self they were not playing him tricks.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading CONCLUSION It proved to be Minnie Cuthbert, although Frank had to rub his eyes several times before he could prove to his doubting self they were not playing him tricks.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading CONCLUSION It proved to be Minnie Cuthbert, although Frank had to rub his eyes several times before he could prove to his doubting self they were not playing him tricks.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "It came just as you thought it would, Mr. Wallace," she told him, "and I coaxed Mrs. Wallace to let me come along with Lige, who's been the finest kind of gentleman and guide.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Apparently Lige was mighty well pleased because that shot of his had taken the wind out of the sails of the persistent Nash Yesson, whom none of them would, in all probability, ever run across again.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading CONCLUSION It proved to be Minnie Cuthbert, although Frank had to rub his eyes several times before he could prove to his doubting self they were not playing him tricks.
and nothing more
From this reading "It came just as you thought it would, Mr. Wallace," she told him, "and I coaxed Mrs. Wallace to let me come along with Lige, who's been the finest kind of gentleman and guide.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading "It came just as you thought it would, Mr. Wallace," she told him, "and I coaxed Mrs. Wallace to let me come along with Lige, who's been the finest kind of gentleman and guide.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading "It came just as you thought it would, Mr. Wallace," she told him, "and I coaxed Mrs. Wallace to let me come along with Lige, who's been the finest kind of gentleman and guide.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading Minnie, after shaking hands with every one, Frank Allen first of all, produced a letter that she had for Mr. Wallace.
Lige
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading With Minnie was no other than the ranch foreman, Lige Smith.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "It came just as you thought it would, Mr. Wallace," she told him, "and I coaxed Mrs. Wallace to let me come along with Lige, who's been the finest kind of gentleman and guide.
having or showing great strength or force or intensity
From this reading Apparently Lige was mighty well pleased because that shot of his had taken the wind out of the sails of the persistent Nash Yesson, whom none of them would, in all probability, ever run across again.
Minnie
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading CONCLUSION It proved to be Minnie Cuthbert, although Frank had to rub his eyes several times before he could prove to his doubting self they were not playing him tricks.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Minnie, after shaking hands with every one, Frank Allen first of all, produced a letter that she had for Mr. Wallace.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading "It came just as you thought it would, Mr. Wallace," she told him, "and I coaxed Mrs. Wallace to let me come along with Lige, who's been the finest kind of gentleman and guide.
NashnounUS /næʃ/
United States writer noted for his droll epigrams (1902-1971)
From this reading Apparently Lige was mighty well pleased because that shot of his had taken the wind out of the sails of the persistent Nash Yesson, whom none of them would, in all probability, ever run across again.
not any; not one
From this reading With Minnie was no other than the ranch foreman, Lige Smith.
not one, and not any
From this reading Apparently Lige was mighty well pleased because that shot of his had taken the wind out of the sails of the persistent Nash Yesson, whom none of them would, in all probability, ever run across again.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading CONCLUSION It proved to be Minnie Cuthbert, although Frank had to rub his eyes several times before he could prove to his doubting self they were not playing him tricks.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Apparently Lige was mighty well pleased because that shot of his had taken the wind out of the sails of the persistent Nash Yesson, whom none of them would, in all probability, ever run across again.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Minnie, after shaking hands with every one, Frank Allen first of all, produced a letter that she had for Mr. Wallace.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading With Minnie was no other than the ranch foreman, Lige Smith.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Apparently Lige was mighty well pleased because that shot of his had taken the wind out of the sails of the persistent Nash Yesson, whom none of them would, in all probability, ever run across again.
persistentadjectiveUS /pərˈsɪstənt/
never-ceasing
From this reading Apparently Lige was mighty well pleased because that shot of his had taken the wind out of the sails of the persistent Nash Yesson, whom none of them would, in all probability, ever run across again.
the act of playing a musical instrument
From this reading CONCLUSION It proved to be Minnie Cuthbert, although Frank had to rub his eyes several times before he could prove to his doubting self they were not playing him tricks.
experiencing or manifesting pleasure
From this reading Apparently Lige was mighty well pleased because that shot of his had taken the wind out of the sails of the persistent Nash Yesson, whom none of them would, in all probability, ever run across again.
probabilitynounUS /ˌprɑːbəˈbɪlətiː/
a measure of how likely it is that some event will occur; a number expressing the ratio of favorable cases to the whole number of cases possible
From this reading Apparently Lige was mighty well pleased because that shot of his had taken the wind out of the sails of the persistent Nash Yesson, whom none of them would, in all probability, ever run across again.
past form of “produce” — bring forth or yield
From this reading Minnie, after shaking hands with every one, Frank Allen first of all, produced a letter that she had for Mr. Wallace.
be shown or be found to be
From this reading CONCLUSION It proved to be Minnie Cuthbert, although Frank had to rub his eyes several times before he could prove to his doubting self they were not playing him tricks.
established beyond doubt
From this reading CONCLUSION It proved to be Minnie Cuthbert, although Frank had to rub his eyes several times before he could prove to his doubting self they were not playing him tricks.
ranchnounUS /ræntʃ/
farm consisting of a large tract of land along with facilities needed to raise livestock (especially cattle)
From this reading With Minnie was no other than the ranch foreman, Lige Smith.
rubverbUS /rʌb/
move over something with pressure
From this reading CONCLUSION It proved to be Minnie Cuthbert, although Frank had to rub his eyes several times before he could prove to his doubting self they were not playing him tricks.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading Apparently Lige was mighty well pleased because that shot of his had taken the wind out of the sails of the persistent Nash Yesson, whom none of them would, in all probability, ever run across again.
sailsnounUS /seɪlz/
plural of “sail” — a large piece of fabric (usually canvas fabric) by means of which wind is used to propel a sailing vessel
From this reading Apparently Lige was mighty well pleased because that shot of his had taken the wind out of the sails of the persistent Nash Yesson, whom none of them would, in all probability, ever run across again.
your consciousness of your own identity
From this reading CONCLUSION It proved to be Minnie Cuthbert, although Frank had to rub his eyes several times before he could prove to his doubting self they were not playing him tricks.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading CONCLUSION It proved to be Minnie Cuthbert, although Frank had to rub his eyes several times before he could prove to his doubting self they were not playing him tricks.
the act of causing something to move up and down (or back and forth) with quick movements
From this reading Minnie, after shaking hands with every one, Frank Allen first of all, produced a letter that she had for Mr. Wallace.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Minnie, after shaking hands with every one, Frank Allen first of all, produced a letter that she had for Mr. Wallace.
the act of firing a projectile
From this reading Apparently Lige was mighty well pleased because that shot of his had taken the wind out of the sails of the persistent Nash Yesson, whom none of them would, in all probability, ever run across again.
Rhodesian statesman who declared independence of Zimbabwe from Great Britain (born in 1919)
From this reading With Minnie was no other than the ranch foreman, Lige Smith.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading Apparently Lige was mighty well pleased because that shot of his had taken the wind out of the sails of the persistent Nash Yesson, whom none of them would, in all probability, ever run across again.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading With Minnie was no other than the ranch foreman, Lige Smith.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Apparently Lige was mighty well pleased because that shot of his had taken the wind out of the sails of the persistent Nash Yesson, whom none of them would, in all probability, ever run across again.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading With Minnie was no other than the ranch foreman, Lige Smith.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Apparently Lige was mighty well pleased because that shot of his had taken the wind out of the sails of the persistent Nash Yesson, whom none of them would, in all probability, ever run across again.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading CONCLUSION It proved to be Minnie Cuthbert, although Frank had to rub his eyes several times before he could prove to his doubting self they were not playing him tricks.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading "It came just as you thought it would, Mr. Wallace," she told him, "and I coaxed Mrs. Wallace to let me come along with Lige, who's been the finest kind of gentleman and guide.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading CONCLUSION It proved to be Minnie Cuthbert, although Frank had to rub his eyes several times before he could prove to his doubting self they were not playing him tricks.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading CONCLUSION It proved to be Minnie Cuthbert, although Frank had to rub his eyes several times before he could prove to his doubting self they were not playing him tricks.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading "It came just as you thought it would, Mr. Wallace," she told him, "and I coaxed Mrs. Wallace to let me come along with Lige, who's been the finest kind of gentleman and guide.
tricksnounUS /trɪks/
plural of “trick” — a cunning or deceitful action or device
From this reading CONCLUSION It proved to be Minnie Cuthbert, although Frank had to rub his eyes several times before he could prove to his doubting self they were not playing him tricks.
WallacenounUS /ˈwɔːləs/
Scottish insurgent who led the resistance to Edward I; in 1297 he gained control of Scotland briefly until Edward invaded Scotland again and defeated Wallace and subsequently executed him (1270-1305)
From this reading Minnie, after shaking hands with every one, Frank Allen first of all, produced a letter that she had for Mr. Wallace.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading With Minnie was no other than the ranch foreman, Lige Smith.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading Apparently Lige was mighty well pleased because that shot of his had taken the wind out of the sails of the persistent Nash Yesson, whom none of them would, in all probability, ever run across again.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading CONCLUSION It proved to be Minnie Cuthbert, although Frank had to rub his eyes several times before he could prove to his doubting self they were not playing him tricks.
who's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "It came just as you thought it would, Mr. Wallace," she told him, "and I coaxed Mrs. Wallace to let me come along with Lige, who's been the finest kind of gentleman and guide.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Apparently Lige was mighty well pleased because that shot of his had taken the wind out of the sails of the persistent Nash Yesson, whom none of them would, in all probability, ever run across again.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading Apparently Lige was mighty well pleased because that shot of his had taken the wind out of the sails of the persistent Nash Yesson, whom none of them would, in all probability, ever run across again.
in the company of; together with
From this reading With Minnie was no other than the ranch foreman, Lige Smith.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Apparently Lige was mighty well pleased because that shot of his had taken the wind out of the sails of the persistent Nash Yesson, whom none of them would, in all probability, ever run across again.
Yesson
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Apparently Lige was mighty well pleased because that shot of his had taken the wind out of the sails of the persistent Nash Yesson, whom none of them would, in all probability, ever run across again.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "It came just as you thought it would, Mr. Wallace," she told him, "and I coaxed Mrs. Wallace to let me come along with Lige, who's been the finest kind of gentleman and guide.
