used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Andy, “knocked all of a heap,” stood in the middle of the road, looking after Dick as he cantered down the slope.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Andy, “knocked all of a heap,” stood in the middle of the road, looking after Dick as he cantered down the slope.
(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 Andy, “knocked all of a heap,” stood in the middle of the road, looking after Dick as he cantered down the slope.
using the voice; not silently
From this reading “What does he mane?” said Andy, talking aloud; “what does he mane?” he repeated, anxious to doubt and therefore question the obvious construction which Dick's words bore.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “What does he mane?” said Andy, talking aloud; “what does he mane?” he repeated, anxious to doubt and therefore question the obvious construction which Dick's words bore.
Andy
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From this reading Andy, “knocked all of a heap,” stood in the middle of the road, looking after Dick as he cantered down the slope.
angryadjectiveUS /ˈæŋɡri/
feeling or showing anger
From this reading It was seldom poor Andy was angry--but he felt a strong sense of indignation choking him as Dick's parting words still rung in his ears.
eagerly desirous
From this reading “What does he mane?” said Andy, talking aloud; “what does he mane?” he repeated, anxious to doubt and therefore question the obvious construction which Dick's words bore.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Andy, “knocked all of a heap,” stood in the middle of the road, looking after Dick as he cantered down the slope.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading How would you like your own wife to be spoke of that way, Misther Dick, as proud as you ride your horse there--humph?”
cause to be bored
From this reading “What does he mane?” said Andy, talking aloud; “what does he mane?” he repeated, anxious to doubt and therefore question the obvious construction which Dick's words bore.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It was seldom poor Andy was angry--but he felt a strong sense of indignation choking him as Dick's parting words still rung in his ears.
cantered
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From this reading Andy, “knocked all of a heap,” stood in the middle of the road, looking after Dick as he cantered down the slope.
chokingadjectiveUS /ˈtʃoʊ.kɪŋ/
Causing difficulty in breathing.
From this reading It was seldom poor Andy was angry--but he felt a strong sense of indignation choking him as Dick's parting words still rung in his ears.
constructionnounUS /kənˈstrʌkʃən/
the act of constructing something
From this reading “What does he mane?” said Andy, talking aloud; “what does he mane?” he repeated, anxious to doubt and therefore question the obvious construction which Dick's words bore.
someone who is a detective
From this reading Andy, “knocked all of a heap,” stood in the middle of the road, looking after Dick as he cantered down the slope.
Dick'snounUS /dɪks/
possessive form of “dick” — someone who is a detective
From this reading It was seldom poor Andy was angry--but he felt a strong sense of indignation choking him as Dick's parting words still rung in his ears.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “What does he mane?” said Andy, talking aloud; “what does he mane?” he repeated, anxious to doubt and therefore question the obvious construction which Dick's words bore.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading “What does he mane?” said Andy, talking aloud; “what does he mane?” he repeated, anxious to doubt and therefore question the obvious construction which Dick's words bore.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Andy, “knocked all of a heap,” stood in the middle of the road, looking after Dick as he cantered down the slope.
plural of “ear” — the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading It was seldom poor Andy was angry--but he felt a strong sense of indignation choking him as Dick's parting words still rung in his ears.
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading “Misther Dick is fond of a joke, and maybe this is one of his making; but if it is, 't is not a fair one, 'pon my sowl: a poor man has his feelin's as well as a rich man.
feelin's
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From this reading “Misther Dick is fond of a joke, and maybe this is one of his making; but if it is, 't is not a fair one, 'pon my sowl: a poor man has his feelin's as well as a rich man.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading It was seldom poor Andy was angry--but he felt a strong sense of indignation choking him as Dick's parting words still rung in his ears.
having or displaying warmth or affection
From this reading “Misther Dick is fond of a joke, and maybe this is one of his making; but if it is, 't is not a fair one, 'pon my sowl: a poor man has his feelin's as well as a rich man.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Misther Dick is fond of a joke, and maybe this is one of his making; but if it is, 't is not a fair one, 'pon my sowl: a poor man has his feelin's as well as a rich man.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Andy, “knocked all of a heap,” stood in the middle of the road, looking after Dick as he cantered down the slope.
a collection of objects laid on top of each other
From this reading Andy, “knocked all of a heap,” stood in the middle of the road, looking after Dick as he cantered down the slope.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It was seldom poor Andy was angry--but he felt a strong sense of indignation choking him as Dick's parting words still rung in his ears.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It was seldom poor Andy was angry--but he felt a strong sense of indignation choking him as Dick's parting words still rung in his ears.
solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading How would you like your own wife to be spoke of that way, Misther Dick, as proud as you ride your horse there--humph?”
How
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From this reading How would you like your own wife to be spoke of that way, Misther Dick, as proud as you ride your horse there--humph?”
humph
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From this reading How would you like your own wife to be spoke of that way, Misther Dick, as proud as you ride your horse there--humph?”
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading “Misther Dick is fond of a joke, and maybe this is one of his making; but if it is, 't is not a fair one, 'pon my sowl: a poor man has his feelin's as well as a rich man.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Andy, “knocked all of a heap,” stood in the middle of the road, looking after Dick as he cantered down the slope.
a feeling of righteous anger
From this reading It was seldom poor Andy was angry--but he felt a strong sense of indignation choking him as Dick's parting words still rung in his ears.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Misther Dick is fond of a joke, and maybe this is one of his making; but if it is, 't is not a fair one, 'pon my sowl: a poor man has his feelin's as well as a rich man.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was seldom poor Andy was angry--but he felt a strong sense of indignation choking him as Dick's parting words still rung in his ears.
a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter
From this reading “Misther Dick is fond of a joke, and maybe this is one of his making; but if it is, 't is not a fair one, 'pon my sowl: a poor man has his feelin's as well as a rich man.
past form of “knock” — deliver a sharp blow or push
From this reading Andy, “knocked all of a heap,” stood in the middle of the road, looking after Dick as he cantered down the slope.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading How would you like your own wife to be spoke of that way, Misther Dick, as proud as you ride your horse there--humph?”
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading Andy, “knocked all of a heap,” stood in the middle of the road, looking after Dick as he cantered down the slope.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading “Misther Dick is fond of a joke, and maybe this is one of his making; but if it is, 't is not a fair one, 'pon my sowl: a poor man has his feelin's as well as a rich man.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading “Misther Dick is fond of a joke, and maybe this is one of his making; but if it is, 't is not a fair one, 'pon my sowl: a poor man has his feelin's as well as a rich man.
manenounUS /meɪn/
long coarse hair growing from the crest of the animal's neck
From this reading “What does he mane?” said Andy, talking aloud; “what does he mane?” he repeated, anxious to doubt and therefore question the obvious construction which Dick's words bore.
by chance
From this reading “Misther Dick is fond of a joke, and maybe this is one of his making; but if it is, 't is not a fair one, 'pon my sowl: a poor man has his feelin's as well as a rich man.
an area that is approximately central within some larger region
From this reading Andy, “knocked all of a heap,” stood in the middle of the road, looking after Dick as he cantered down the slope.
Misther
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From this reading “Misther Dick is fond of a joke, and maybe this is one of his making; but if it is, 't is not a fair one, 'pon my sowl: a poor man has his feelin's as well as a rich man.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “Misther Dick is fond of a joke, and maybe this is one of his making; but if it is, 't is not a fair one, 'pon my sowl: a poor man has his feelin's as well as a rich man.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading “Misther Dick is fond of a joke, and maybe this is one of his making; but if it is, 't is not a fair one, 'pon my sowl: a poor man has his feelin's as well as a rich man.
obviousadjectiveUS /ˈɑːbviəs/
easily perceived by the senses or grasped by the mind
From this reading “What does he mane?” said Andy, talking aloud; “what does he mane?” he repeated, anxious to doubt and therefore question the obvious construction which Dick's words bore.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Andy, “knocked all of a heap,” stood in the middle of the road, looking after Dick as he cantered down the slope.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading “Misther Dick is fond of a joke, and maybe this is one of his making; but if it is, 't is not a fair one, 'pon my sowl: a poor man has his feelin's as well as a rich man.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading How would you like your own wife to be spoke of that way, Misther Dick, as proud as you ride your horse there--humph?”
the act of departing politely
From this reading It was seldom poor Andy was angry--but he felt a strong sense of indignation choking him as Dick's parting words still rung in his ears.
pon
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From this reading “Misther Dick is fond of a joke, and maybe this is one of his making; but if it is, 't is not a fair one, 'pon my sowl: a poor man has his feelin's as well as a rich man.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading It was seldom poor Andy was angry--but he felt a strong sense of indignation choking him as Dick's parting words still rung in his ears.
feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride
From this reading How would you like your own wife to be spoke of that way, Misther Dick, as proud as you ride your horse there--humph?”
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading “What does he mane?” said Andy, talking aloud; “what does he mane?” he repeated, anxious to doubt and therefore question the obvious construction which Dick's words bore.
recurring again and again
From this reading “What does he mane?” said Andy, talking aloud; “what does he mane?” he repeated, anxious to doubt and therefore question the obvious construction which Dick's words bore.
possessing material wealth
From this reading “Misther Dick is fond of a joke, and maybe this is one of his making; but if it is, 't is not a fair one, 'pon my sowl: a poor man has his feelin's as well as a rich man.
sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading How would you like your own wife to be spoke of that way, Misther Dick, as proud as you ride your horse there--humph?”
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading Andy, “knocked all of a heap,” stood in the middle of the road, looking after Dick as he cantered down the slope.
rungnounUS /rʌŋ/
a crosspiece between the legs of a chair
From this reading It was seldom poor Andy was angry--but he felt a strong sense of indignation choking him as Dick's parting words still rung in his ears.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “What does he mane?” said Andy, talking aloud; “what does he mane?” he repeated, anxious to doubt and therefore question the obvious construction which Dick's words bore.
not often
From this reading It was seldom poor Andy was angry--but he felt a strong sense of indignation choking him as Dick's parting words still rung in his ears.
a general conscious awareness
From this reading It was seldom poor Andy was angry--but he felt a strong sense of indignation choking him as Dick's parting words still rung in his ears.
an elevated geological formation
From this reading Andy, “knocked all of a heap,” stood in the middle of the road, looking after Dick as he cantered down the slope.
sowl
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From this reading “Misther Dick is fond of a joke, and maybe this is one of his making; but if it is, 't is not a fair one, 'pon my sowl: a poor man has his feelin's as well as a rich man.
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading How would you like your own wife to be spoke of that way, Misther Dick, as proud as you ride your horse there--humph?”
not in physical motion
From this reading It was seldom poor Andy was angry--but he felt a strong sense of indignation choking him as Dick's parting words still rung in his ears.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Andy, “knocked all of a heap,” stood in the middle of the road, looking after Dick as he cantered down the slope.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading It was seldom poor Andy was angry--but he felt a strong sense of indignation choking him as Dick's parting words still rung in his ears.
a base found in DNA (but not in RNA) and derived from pyrimidine; pairs with adenine
From this reading “Misther Dick is fond of a joke, and maybe this is one of his making; but if it is, 't is not a fair one, 'pon my sowl: a poor man has his feelin's as well as a rich man.
an exchange of ideas via conversation
From this reading “What does he mane?” said Andy, talking aloud; “what does he mane?” he repeated, anxious to doubt and therefore question the obvious construction which Dick's words bore.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading How would you like your own wife to be spoke of that way, Misther Dick, as proud as you ride your horse there--humph?”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Andy, “knocked all of a heap,” stood in the middle of the road, looking after Dick as he cantered down the slope.
in or at that place or location
From this reading How would you like your own wife to be spoke of that way, Misther Dick, as proud as you ride your horse there--humph?”
for that reason; as a result
From this reading “What does he mane?” said Andy, talking aloud; “what does he mane?” he repeated, anxious to doubt and therefore question the obvious construction which Dick's words bore.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading “Misther Dick is fond of a joke, and maybe this is one of his making; but if it is, 't is not a fair one, 'pon my sowl: a poor man has his feelin's as well as a rich man.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “What does he mane?” said Andy, talking aloud; “what does he mane?” he repeated, anxious to doubt and therefore question the obvious construction which Dick's words bore.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was seldom poor Andy was angry--but he felt a strong sense of indignation choking him as Dick's parting words still rung in his ears.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading How would you like your own wife to be spoke of that way, Misther Dick, as proud as you ride your horse there--humph?”
(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 “Misther Dick is fond of a joke, and maybe this is one of his making; but if it is, 't is not a fair one, 'pon my sowl: a poor man has his feelin's as well as a rich man.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading “What does he mane?” said Andy, talking aloud; “what does he mane?” he repeated, anxious to doubt and therefore question the obvious construction which Dick's words bore.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading “What does he mane?” said Andy, talking aloud; “what does he mane?” he repeated, anxious to doubt and therefore question the obvious construction which Dick's words bore.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading How would you like your own wife to be spoke of that way, Misther Dick, as proud as you ride your horse there--humph?”
the words that are spoken
From this reading It was seldom poor Andy was angry--but he felt a strong sense of indignation choking him as Dick's parting words still rung in his ears.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading How would you like your own wife to be spoke of that way, Misther Dick, as proud as you ride your horse there--humph?”
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading How would you like your own wife to be spoke of that way, Misther Dick, as proud as you ride your horse there--humph?”
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading How would you like your own wife to be spoke of that way, Misther Dick, as proud as you ride your horse there--humph?”
