used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I saw, however, that he was still thinking of his brother, and I was not sure whether he was expecting a word of sympathy, or not.
Alf
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From this reading “Alf and I talked it over as we walked down to the docks.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I saw, however, that he was still thinking of his brother, and I was not sure whether he was expecting a word of sympathy, or not.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading I reckoned he had been talking more to relieve his mind than for any other purpose.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “Alf and I talked it over as we walked down to the docks.
Barney
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From this reading _In Which Phillis Tells Me of Her Dream_ I thought Mr. Barney had finished his story, he was so long silent.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading I reckoned he had been talking more to relieve his mind than for any other purpose.
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading I saw, however, that he was still thinking of his brother, and I was not sure whether he was expecting a word of sympathy, or not.
docksnounUS /dɑːks/
plural of “dock” — an enclosure in a court of law where the defendant sits during the trial
From this reading “Alf and I talked it over as we walked down to the docks.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading “Alf and I talked it over as we walked down to the docks.
A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.
From this reading _In Which Phillis Tells Me of Her Dream_ I thought Mr. Barney had finished his story, he was so long silent.
-ing form of “expect” — regard something as probable or likely
From this reading I saw, however, that he was still thinking of his brother, and I was not sure whether he was expecting a word of sympathy, or not.
after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay
From this reading And finally he went on with it:
(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state
From this reading _In Which Phillis Tells Me of Her Dream_ I thought Mr. Barney had finished his story, he was so long silent.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I reckoned he had been talking more to relieve his mind than for any other purpose.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading _In Which Phillis Tells Me of Her Dream_ I thought Mr. Barney had finished his story, he was so long silent.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading _In Which Phillis Tells Me of Her Dream_ I thought Mr. Barney had finished his story, he was so long silent.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading _In Which Phillis Tells Me of Her Dream_ I thought Mr. Barney had finished his story, he was so long silent.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading _In Which Phillis Tells Me of Her Dream_ I thought Mr. Barney had finished his story, he was so long silent.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading I saw, however, that he was still thinking of his brother, and I was not sure whether he was expecting a word of sympathy, or not.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading _In Which Phillis Tells Me of Her Dream_ I thought Mr. Barney had finished his story, he was so long silent.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _In Which Phillis Tells Me of Her Dream_ I thought Mr. Barney had finished his story, he was so long silent.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading And finally he went on with it:
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading _In Which Phillis Tells Me of Her Dream_ I thought Mr. Barney had finished his story, he was so long silent.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading _In Which Phillis Tells Me of Her Dream_ I thought Mr. Barney had finished his story, he was so long silent.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading I reckoned he had been talking more to relieve his mind than for any other purpose.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading I reckoned he had been talking more to relieve his mind than for any other purpose.
a form of address for a man
From this reading _In Which Phillis Tells Me of Her Dream_ I thought Mr. Barney had finished his story, he was so long silent.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I saw, however, that he was still thinking of his brother, and I was not sure whether he was expecting a word of sympathy, or not.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _In Which Phillis Tells Me of Her Dream_ I thought Mr. Barney had finished his story, he was so long silent.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading And finally he went on with it:
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading I saw, however, that he was still thinking of his brother, and I was not sure whether he was expecting a word of sympathy, or not.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading I reckoned he had been talking more to relieve his mind than for any other purpose.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading “Alf and I talked it over as we walked down to the docks.
Phillis
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From this reading _In Which Phillis Tells Me of Her Dream_ I thought Mr. Barney had finished his story, he was so long silent.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading I reckoned he had been talking more to relieve his mind than for any other purpose.
reckonedverbUS /ˈrekənd/
past form of “reckon” — expect, believe, or suppose
From this reading I reckoned he had been talking more to relieve his mind than for any other purpose.
relieveverbUS /rɪˈliːv/
provide physical relief, as from pain
From this reading I reckoned he had been talking more to relieve his mind than for any other purpose.
cut with a saw
From this reading I saw, however, that he was still thinking of his brother, and I was not sure whether he was expecting a word of sympathy, or not.
marked by absence of sound
From this reading _In Which Phillis Tells Me of Her Dream_ I thought Mr. Barney had finished his story, he was so long silent.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading _In Which Phillis Tells Me of Her Dream_ I thought Mr. Barney had finished his story, he was so long silent.
not in physical motion
From this reading I saw, however, that he was still thinking of his brother, and I was not sure whether he was expecting a word of sympathy, or not.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading _In Which Phillis Tells Me of Her Dream_ I thought Mr. Barney had finished his story, he was so long silent.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading I saw, however, that he was still thinking of his brother, and I was not sure whether he was expecting a word of sympathy, or not.
an inclination to support or be loyal to or to agree with an opinion
From this reading I saw, however, that he was still thinking of his brother, and I was not sure whether he was expecting a word of sympathy, or not.
past form of “talk” — exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading “Alf and I talked it over as we walked down to the docks.
an exchange of ideas via conversation
From this reading I reckoned he had been talking more to relieve his mind than for any other purpose.
plural of “tell” — a Swiss patriot who lived in the early 14th century and who was renowned for his skill as an archer
From this reading _In Which Phillis Tells Me of Her Dream_ I thought Mr. Barney had finished his story, he was so long silent.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading I reckoned he had been talking more to relieve his mind than for any other purpose.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I saw, however, that he was still thinking of his brother, and I was not sure whether he was expecting a word of sympathy, or not.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “Alf and I talked it over as we walked down to the docks.
the process of using your mind to consider something carefully
From this reading I saw, however, that he was still thinking of his brother, and I was not sure whether he was expecting a word of sympathy, or not.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading _In Which Phillis Tells Me of Her Dream_ I thought Mr. Barney had finished his story, he was so long silent.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I reckoned he had been talking more to relieve his mind than for any other purpose.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading “Alf and I talked it over as we walked down to the docks.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _In Which Phillis Tells Me of Her Dream_ I thought Mr. Barney had finished his story, he was so long silent.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading “Alf and I talked it over as we walked down to the docks.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading And finally he went on with it:
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading I saw, however, that he was still thinking of his brother, and I was not sure whether he was expecting a word of sympathy, or not.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading _In Which Phillis Tells Me of Her Dream_ I thought Mr. Barney had finished his story, he was so long silent.
in the company of; together with
From this reading And finally he went on with it:
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading I saw, however, that he was still thinking of his brother, and I was not sure whether he was expecting a word of sympathy, or not.
