used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A Mysterious Letter.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Andy turned and there was Pete following after him.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Andy walked out into the street, feeling very ill-used and indignant, and was for hurrying away as quickly as possible, forgetting for the moment that he had determined on a certain course to pursue.
Andy
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From this reading Andy walked out into the street, feeling very ill-used and indignant, and was for hurrying away as quickly as possible, forgetting for the moment that he had determined on a certain course to pursue.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Andy walked out into the street, feeling very ill-used and indignant, and was for hurrying away as quickly as possible, forgetting for the moment that he had determined on a certain course to pursue.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Andy walked out into the street, feeling very ill-used and indignant, and was for hurrying away as quickly as possible, forgetting for the moment that he had determined on a certain course to pursue.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading "I thought fer sure yer was in fer a trip to the island," said a voice behind him.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading Andy walked out into the street, feeling very ill-used and indignant, and was for hurrying away as quickly as possible, forgetting for the moment that he had determined on a certain course to pursue.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Andy walked out into the street, feeling very ill-used and indignant, and was for hurrying away as quickly as possible, forgetting for the moment that he had determined on a certain course to pursue.
characterized by great determination
From this reading Andy walked out into the street, feeling very ill-used and indignant, and was for hurrying away as quickly as possible, forgetting for the moment that he had determined on a certain course to pursue.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading Andy walked out into the street, feeling very ill-used and indignant, and was for hurrying away as quickly as possible, forgetting for the moment that he had determined on a certain course to pursue.
fer
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From this reading "I thought fer sure yer was in fer a trip to the island," said a voice behind him.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading Andy turned and there was Pete following after him.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Andy walked out into the street, feeling very ill-used and indignant, and was for hurrying away as quickly as possible, forgetting for the moment that he had determined on a certain course to pursue.
forgettingverbUS /fərˈɡetɪŋ/
inflected form of “forget” — dismiss from the mind; stop remembering
From this reading Andy walked out into the street, feeling very ill-used and indignant, and was for hurrying away as quickly as possible, forgetting for the moment that he had determined on a certain course to pursue.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Andy walked out into the street, feeling very ill-used and indignant, and was for hurrying away as quickly as possible, forgetting for the moment that he had determined on a certain course to pursue.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Andy walked out into the street, feeling very ill-used and indignant, and was for hurrying away as quickly as possible, forgetting for the moment that he had determined on a certain course to pursue.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "I thought fer sure yer was in fer a trip to the island," said a voice behind him.
hurryingadjectiveUS /ˈhɜːriɪŋ/
moving with great haste
From this reading Andy walked out into the street, feeling very ill-used and indignant, and was for hurrying away as quickly as possible, forgetting for the moment that he had determined on a certain course to pursue.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I thought fer sure yer was in fer a trip to the island," said a voice behind him.
ill-usedadjective
(of persons) taken advantage of
From this reading Andy walked out into the street, feeling very ill-used and indignant, and was for hurrying away as quickly as possible, forgetting for the moment that he had determined on a certain course to pursue.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "I thought fer sure yer was in fer a trip to the island," said a voice behind him.
indignantadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈdɪɡnənt/
angered at something unjust or wrong
From this reading Andy walked out into the street, feeling very ill-used and indignant, and was for hurrying away as quickly as possible, forgetting for the moment that he had determined on a certain course to pursue.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Andy walked out into the street, feeling very ill-used and indignant, and was for hurrying away as quickly as possible, forgetting for the moment that he had determined on a certain course to pursue.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Oh, is that you, Pete?
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading "I thought fer sure yer was in fer a trip to the island," said a voice behind him.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading A Mysterious Letter.
a particular point in time
From this reading Andy walked out into the street, feeling very ill-used and indignant, and was for hurrying away as quickly as possible, forgetting for the moment that he had determined on a certain course to pursue.
of an obscure nature
From this reading A Mysterious Letter.
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading "Oh, is that you, Pete?
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Andy walked out into the street, feeling very ill-used and indignant, and was for hurrying away as quickly as possible, forgetting for the moment that he had determined on a certain course to pursue.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Andy walked out into the street, feeling very ill-used and indignant, and was for hurrying away as quickly as possible, forgetting for the moment that he had determined on a certain course to pursue.
Pete
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From this reading Andy turned and there was Pete following after him.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading Andy walked out into the street, feeling very ill-used and indignant, and was for hurrying away as quickly as possible, forgetting for the moment that he had determined on a certain course to pursue.
pursueverbUS /pərˈsuː/
carry out or participate in an activity; be involved in
From this reading Andy walked out into the street, feeling very ill-used and indignant, and was for hurrying away as quickly as possible, forgetting for the moment that he had determined on a certain course to pursue.
with speed
From this reading Andy walked out into the street, feeling very ill-used and indignant, and was for hurrying away as quickly as possible, forgetting for the moment that he had determined on a certain course to pursue.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I thought fer sure yer was in fer a trip to the island," said a voice behind him.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading Andy walked out into the street, feeling very ill-used and indignant, and was for hurrying away as quickly as possible, forgetting for the moment that he had determined on a certain course to pursue.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading "I thought fer sure yer was in fer a trip to the island," said a voice behind him.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Andy walked out into the street, feeling very ill-used and indignant, and was for hurrying away as quickly as possible, forgetting for the moment that he had determined on a certain course to pursue.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Andy walked out into the street, feeling very ill-used and indignant, and was for hurrying away as quickly as possible, forgetting for the moment that he had determined on a certain course to pursue.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Andy turned and there was Pete following after him.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading "I thought fer sure yer was in fer a trip to the island," said a voice behind him.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Andy walked out into the street, feeling very ill-used and indignant, and was for hurrying away as quickly as possible, forgetting for the moment that he had determined on a certain course to pursue.
a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)
From this reading "I thought fer sure yer was in fer a trip to the island," said a voice behind him.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading Andy turned and there was Pete following after him.
precisely as stated
From this reading Andy walked out into the street, feeling very ill-used and indignant, and was for hurrying away as quickly as possible, forgetting for the moment that he had determined on a certain course to pursue.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading "I thought fer sure yer was in fer a trip to the island," said a voice behind him.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading Andy walked out into the street, feeling very ill-used and indignant, and was for hurrying away as quickly as possible, forgetting for the moment that he had determined on a certain course to pursue.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Andy walked out into the street, feeling very ill-used and indignant, and was for hurrying away as quickly as possible, forgetting for the moment that he had determined on a certain course to pursue.
yer
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From this reading "I thought fer sure yer was in fer a trip to the island," said a voice behind him.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Oh, is that you, Pete?
