used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A SUDDEN PROPOSAL After the excitement of the chase was at an end, Nick Smithers had a chance to think matters over, and he concluded to get out of Springfield without delay.
make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading He was much upset because of Nat's unexpected appearance, and the fact that his satchel and belongings were still at the hotel did not tend to add to his good humor.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading A SUDDEN PROPOSAL After the excitement of the chase was at an end, Nick Smithers had a chance to think matters over, and he concluded to get out of Springfield without delay.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading A SUDDEN PROPOSAL After the excitement of the chase was at an end, Nick Smithers had a chance to think matters over, and he concluded to get out of Springfield without delay.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A SUDDEN PROPOSAL After the excitement of the chase was at an end, Nick Smithers had a chance to think matters over, and he concluded to get out of Springfield without delay.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading He was much upset because of Nat's unexpected appearance, and the fact that his satchel and belongings were still at the hotel did not tend to add to his good humor.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A SUDDEN PROPOSAL After the excitement of the chase was at an end, Nick Smithers had a chance to think matters over, and he concluded to get out of Springfield without delay.
for the reason that
From this reading He was much upset because of Nat's unexpected appearance, and the fact that his satchel and belongings were still at the hotel did not tend to add to his good humor.
belongingsnounUS /bɪˈlɔːŋɪŋz/
something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone
From this reading He was much upset because of Nat's unexpected appearance, and the fact that his satchel and belongings were still at the hotel did not tend to add to his good humor.
a youthful male person
From this reading "Confound that boy!
can't
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From this reading "I can't go for those things, or send for them," he reasoned.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading A SUDDEN PROPOSAL After the excitement of the chase was at an end, Nick Smithers had a chance to think matters over, and he concluded to get out of Springfield without delay.
chaseverbUS /tʃeɪs/
go after with the intent to catch
From this reading A SUDDEN PROPOSAL After the excitement of the chase was at an end, Nick Smithers had a chance to think matters over, and he concluded to get out of Springfield without delay.
having come or been brought to a conclusion
From this reading A SUDDEN PROPOSAL After the excitement of the chase was at an end, Nick Smithers had a chance to think matters over, and he concluded to get out of Springfield without delay.
ConfoundverbUS /kɑːnˈfaʊnd/
be confusing or perplexing to; cause to be unable to think clearly
From this reading "Confound that boy!
cause to be slowed down or delayed
From this reading A SUDDEN PROPOSAL After the excitement of the chase was at an end, Nick Smithers had a chance to think matters over, and he concluded to get out of Springfield without delay.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading He was much upset because of Nat's unexpected appearance, and the fact that his satchel and belongings were still at the hotel did not tend to add to his good humor.
conceived of or imagined or hoped for
From this reading Who would ever have dreamed that he would make such trouble for me?
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading A SUDDEN PROPOSAL After the excitement of the chase was at an end, Nick Smithers had a chance to think matters over, and he concluded to get out of Springfield without delay.
at any time
From this reading Who would ever have dreamed that he would make such trouble for me?
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading A SUDDEN PROPOSAL After the excitement of the chase was at an end, Nick Smithers had a chance to think matters over, and he concluded to get out of Springfield without delay.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading He was much upset because of Nat's unexpected appearance, and the fact that his satchel and belongings were still at the hotel did not tend to add to his good humor.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "I can't go for those things, or send for them," he reasoned.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading A SUDDEN PROPOSAL After the excitement of the chase was at an end, Nick Smithers had a chance to think matters over, and he concluded to get out of Springfield without delay.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "I can't go for those things, or send for them," he reasoned.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading He was much upset because of Nat's unexpected appearance, and the fact that his satchel and belongings were still at the hotel did not tend to add to his good humor.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A SUDDEN PROPOSAL After the excitement of the chase was at an end, Nick Smithers had a chance to think matters over, and he concluded to get out of Springfield without delay.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Who would ever have dreamed that he would make such trouble for me?
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A SUDDEN PROPOSAL After the excitement of the chase was at an end, Nick Smithers had a chance to think matters over, and he concluded to get out of Springfield without delay.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He was much upset because of Nat's unexpected appearance, and the fact that his satchel and belongings were still at the hotel did not tend to add to his good humor.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading He was much upset because of Nat's unexpected appearance, and the fact that his satchel and belongings were still at the hotel did not tend to add to his good humor.
humornounUS /ˈhjuːmər/
a message whose ingenuity or verbal skill or incongruity has the power to evoke laughter
From this reading He was much upset because of Nat's unexpected appearance, and the fact that his satchel and belongings were still at the hotel did not tend to add to his good humor.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I can't go for those things, or send for them," he reasoned.
engage in
From this reading Who would ever have dreamed that he would make such trouble for me?
plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern
From this reading A SUDDEN PROPOSAL After the excitement of the chase was at an end, Nick Smithers had a chance to think matters over, and he concluded to get out of Springfield without delay.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Who would ever have dreamed that he would make such trouble for me?
to a great degree or extent
From this reading He was much upset because of Nat's unexpected appearance, and the fact that his satchel and belongings were still at the hotel did not tend to add to his good humor.
Nat's
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From this reading He was much upset because of Nat's unexpected appearance, and the fact that his satchel and belongings were still at the hotel did not tend to add to his good humor.
NickverbUS /nɪk/
cut slightly, with a razor
From this reading A SUDDEN PROPOSAL After the excitement of the chase was at an end, Nick Smithers had a chance to think matters over, and he concluded to get out of Springfield without delay.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He was much upset because of Nat's unexpected appearance, and the fact that his satchel and belongings were still at the hotel did not tend to add to his good humor.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A SUDDEN PROPOSAL After the excitement of the chase was at an end, Nick Smithers had a chance to think matters over, and he concluded to get out of Springfield without delay.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "I can't go for those things, or send for them," he reasoned.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading A SUDDEN PROPOSAL After the excitement of the chase was at an end, Nick Smithers had a chance to think matters over, and he concluded to get out of Springfield without delay.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading A SUDDEN PROPOSAL After the excitement of the chase was at an end, Nick Smithers had a chance to think matters over, and he concluded to get out of Springfield without delay.
PROPOSALnounUS /prəˈpoʊzəl/
something proposed (such as a plan or assumption)
From this reading A SUDDEN PROPOSAL After the excitement of the chase was at an end, Nick Smithers had a chance to think matters over, and he concluded to get out of Springfield without delay.
reasonedadjectiveUS /ˈriːzənd/
logically valid
From this reading "I can't go for those things, or send for them," he reasoned.
satchelnoun
luggage consisting of a small case with a flat bottom and (usually) a shoulder strap
From this reading He was much upset because of Nat's unexpected appearance, and the fact that his satchel and belongings were still at the hotel did not tend to add to his good humor.
cause to go somewhere
From this reading "I can't go for those things, or send for them," he reasoned.
Smithers
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A SUDDEN PROPOSAL After the excitement of the chase was at an end, Nick Smithers had a chance to think matters over, and he concluded to get out of Springfield without delay.
SpringfieldnounUS /ˈsprɪŋfiːld/
capital of the state of Illinois
From this reading A SUDDEN PROPOSAL After the excitement of the chase was at an end, Nick Smithers had a chance to think matters over, and he concluded to get out of Springfield without delay.
not in physical motion
From this reading He was much upset because of Nat's unexpected appearance, and the fact that his satchel and belongings were still at the hotel did not tend to add to his good humor.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Who would ever have dreamed that he would make such trouble for me?
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading A SUDDEN PROPOSAL After the excitement of the chase was at an end, Nick Smithers had a chance to think matters over, and he concluded to get out of Springfield without delay.
tendverbUS /tend/
have a tendency or disposition to do or be something; be inclined
From this reading He was much upset because of Nat's unexpected appearance, and the fact that his satchel and belongings were still at the hotel did not tend to add to his good humor.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He was much upset because of Nat's unexpected appearance, and the fact that his satchel and belongings were still at the hotel did not tend to add to his good humor.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A SUDDEN PROPOSAL After the excitement of the chase was at an end, Nick Smithers had a chance to think matters over, and he concluded to get out of Springfield without delay.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading "I can't go for those things, or send for them," he reasoned.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading "I can't go for those things, or send for them," he reasoned.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading A SUDDEN PROPOSAL After the excitement of the chase was at an end, Nick Smithers had a chance to think matters over, and he concluded to get out of Springfield without delay.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading "I can't go for those things, or send for them," he reasoned.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A SUDDEN PROPOSAL After the excitement of the chase was at an end, Nick Smithers had a chance to think matters over, and he concluded to get out of Springfield without delay.
a source of difficulty
From this reading Who would ever have dreamed that he would make such trouble for me?
not expected or anticipated
From this reading He was much upset because of Nat's unexpected appearance, and the fact that his satchel and belongings were still at the hotel did not tend to add to his good humor.
upsetverbUS /əpˈset/
disturb the balance or stability of
From this reading He was much upset because of Nat's unexpected appearance, and the fact that his satchel and belongings were still at the hotel did not tend to add to his good humor.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A SUDDEN PROPOSAL After the excitement of the chase was at an end, Nick Smithers had a chance to think matters over, and he concluded to get out of Springfield without delay.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He was much upset because of Nat's unexpected appearance, and the fact that his satchel and belongings were still at the hotel did not tend to add to his good humor.
which person or people
From this reading Who would ever have dreamed that he would make such trouble for me?
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading A SUDDEN PROPOSAL After the excitement of the chase was at an end, Nick Smithers had a chance to think matters over, and he concluded to get out of Springfield without delay.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Who would ever have dreamed that he would make such trouble for me?
