used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “JOHN THOMAS, A. B.”
a proposal for an appropriate course of action
From this reading Probably he intended to be governed entirely by his advice, for he had already thought better of his resolution to return at once to Norwall.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading Probably he intended to be governed entirely by his advice, for he had already thought better of his resolution to return at once to Norwall.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading At any rate he would find Flint and ask him if it hadn’t.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading At any rate he would find Flint and ask him if it hadn’t.
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading At any rate he would find Flint and ask him if it hadn’t.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Probably he intended to be governed entirely by his advice, for he had already thought better of his resolution to return at once to Norwall.
aerobic rod-shaped spore-producing bacterium; often occurring in chainlike formations; found primarily in soil
From this reading “JOHN THOMAS, A. B.”
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Probably he intended to be governed entirely by his advice, for he had already thought better of his resolution to return at once to Norwall.
past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true
From this reading It is true that he had seen the rough side of the world so far during his wanderings, but he believed that it had better things in store for him.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading Probably he intended to be governed entirely by his advice, for he had already thought better of his resolution to return at once to Norwall.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It is true that he had seen the rough side of the world so far during his wanderings, but he believed that it had better things in store for him.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Probably he intended to be governed entirely by his advice, for he had already thought better of his resolution to return at once to Norwall.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading WHEN he found his friend Flint, Guy did not know just what he would do.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading WHEN he found his friend Flint, Guy did not know just what he would do.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading It is true that he had seen the rough side of the world so far during his wanderings, but he believed that it had better things in store for him.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading Probably he intended to be governed entirely by his advice, for he had already thought better of his resolution to return at once to Norwall.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading It is true that he had seen the rough side of the world so far during his wanderings, but he believed that it had better things in store for him.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading At any rate he would find Flint and ask him if it hadn’t.
FlintnounUS /flɪnt/
a hard kind of stone; a form of silica more opaque than chalcedony
From this reading WHEN he found his friend Flint, Guy did not know just what he would do.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Probably he intended to be governed entirely by his advice, for he had already thought better of his resolution to return at once to Norwall.
set up or found
From this reading WHEN he found his friend Flint, Guy did not know just what he would do.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading WHEN he found his friend Flint, Guy did not know just what he would do.
governednounUS /ˈɡʌvərnd/
the body of people who are citizens of a particular government
From this reading Probably he intended to be governed entirely by his advice, for he had already thought better of his resolution to return at once to Norwall.
an informal term for a youth or man
From this reading WHEN he found his friend Flint, Guy did not know just what he would do.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Probably he intended to be governed entirely by his advice, for he had already thought better of his resolution to return at once to Norwall.
hadn't
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From this reading At any rate he would find Flint and ask him if it hadn’t.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading WHEN he found his friend Flint, Guy did not know just what he would do.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It is true that he had seen the rough side of the world so far during his wanderings, but he believed that it had better things in store for him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading WHEN he found his friend Flint, Guy did not know just what he would do.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading At any rate he would find Flint and ask him if it hadn’t.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It is true that he had seen the rough side of the world so far during his wanderings, but he believed that it had better things in store for him.
resulting from one's intentions
From this reading Probably he intended to be governed entirely by his advice, for he had already thought better of his resolution to return at once to Norwall.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is true that he had seen the rough side of the world so far during his wanderings, but he believed that it had better things in store for him.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is true that he had seen the rough side of the world so far during his wanderings, but he believed that it had better things in store for him.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading “JOHN THOMAS, A. B.”
and nothing more
From this reading WHEN he found his friend Flint, Guy did not know just what he would do.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading WHEN he found his friend Flint, Guy did not know just what he would do.
Norwall
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From this reading Probably he intended to be governed entirely by his advice, for he had already thought better of his resolution to return at once to Norwall.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading WHEN he found his friend Flint, Guy did not know just what he would do.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Probably he intended to be governed entirely by his advice, for he had already thought better of his resolution to return at once to Norwall.
on one occasion
From this reading Probably he intended to be governed entirely by his advice, for he had already thought better of his resolution to return at once to Norwall.
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading Probably he intended to be governed entirely by his advice, for he had already thought better of his resolution to return at once to Norwall.
a magnitude or frequency relative to a time unit
From this reading At any rate he would find Flint and ask him if it hadn’t.
a formal expression by a meeting; agreed to by a vote
From this reading Probably he intended to be governed entirely by his advice, for he had already thought better of his resolution to return at once to Norwall.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Probably he intended to be governed entirely by his advice, for he had already thought better of his resolution to return at once to Norwall.
having or caused by an irregular surface
From this reading It is true that he had seen the rough side of the world so far during his wanderings, but he believed that it had better things in store for him.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading It is true that he had seen the rough side of the world so far during his wanderings, but he believed that it had better things in store for him.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading It is true that he had seen the rough side of the world so far during his wanderings, but he believed that it had better things in store for him.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading It is true that he had seen the rough side of the world so far during his wanderings, but he believed that it had better things in store for him.
a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services
From this reading It is true that he had seen the rough side of the world so far during his wanderings, but he believed that it had better things in store for him.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It is true that he had seen the rough side of the world so far during his wanderings, but he believed that it had better things in store for him.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It is true that he had seen the rough side of the world so far during his wanderings, but he believed that it had better things in store for him.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading It is true that he had seen the rough side of the world so far during his wanderings, but he believed that it had better things in store for him.
United States clockmaker who introduced mass production (1785-1859)
From this reading “JOHN THOMAS, A. B.”
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Probably he intended to be governed entirely by his advice, for he had already thought better of his resolution to return at once to Norwall.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Probably he intended to be governed entirely by his advice, for he had already thought better of his resolution to return at once to Norwall.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading It is true that he had seen the rough side of the world so far during his wanderings, but he believed that it had better things in store for him.
wanderingsnounUS /ˈwɑːndərɪŋz/
plural of “wandering” — travelling about without any clear destination
From this reading It is true that he had seen the rough side of the world so far during his wanderings, but he believed that it had better things in store for him.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading WHEN he found his friend Flint, Guy did not know just what he would do.
at the time that
From this reading WHEN he found his friend Flint, Guy did not know just what he would do.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading It is true that he had seen the rough side of the world so far during his wanderings, but he believed that it had better things in store for him.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading WHEN he found his friend Flint, Guy did not know just what he would do.
