used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “What makes you want so many feet of netting at once?” asked Mr. Mackenzie; “and in such a hurry too.
AFTERprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading LOOKING BEFORE AND AFTER.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading LOOKING BEFORE AND AFTER.
applicationnounUS /ˌæpləˈkeɪʃən/
the act of bringing something to bear; using it for a particular purpose
From this reading He was in the store-house when Fergus went to make his application for nets.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading “What makes you want so many feet of netting at once?” asked Mr. Mackenzie; “and in such a hurry too.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading “What makes you want so many feet of netting at once?” asked Mr. Mackenzie; “and in such a hurry too.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading I hope yours have not been destroyed?”
earlier than; in front of
From this reading LOOKING BEFORE AND AFTER.
spoiled or ruined or demolished
From this reading I hope yours have not been destroyed?”
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading None of the party left the station without having seen the face of the magistrate.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading “What makes you want so many feet of netting at once?” asked Mr. Mackenzie; “and in such a hurry too.
Fergus
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He was in the store-house when Fergus went to make his application for nets.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He was in the store-house when Fergus went to make his application for nets.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I hope yours have not been destroyed?”
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading None of the party left the station without having seen the face of the magistrate.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was in the store-house when Fergus went to make his application for nets.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He was in the store-house when Fergus went to make his application for nets.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading I hope yours have not been destroyed?”
a condition of urgency making it necessary to hurry
From this reading “What makes you want so many feet of netting at once?” asked Mr. Mackenzie; “and in such a hurry too.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I hope yours have not been destroyed?”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He was in the store-house when Fergus went to make his application for nets.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading None of the party left the station without having seen the face of the magistrate.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading LOOKING BEFORE AND AFTER.
MackenzienounUS /məˈkenzi/
Canadian explorer (born in England) who explored the Mackenzie River and who was first to cross North America by land north of Mexico (1764-1820)
From this reading “What makes you want so many feet of netting at once?” asked Mr. Mackenzie; “and in such a hurry too.
magistratenounUS /ˈmædʒəstreɪt/
a lay judge or civil authority who administers the law (especially one who conducts a court dealing with minor offenses)
From this reading None of the party left the station without having seen the face of the magistrate.
engage in
From this reading He was in the store-house when Fergus went to make his application for nets.
plural of “make” — a recognizable kind
From this reading “What makes you want so many feet of netting at once?” asked Mr. Mackenzie; “and in such a hurry too.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading “What makes you want so many feet of netting at once?” asked Mr. Mackenzie; “and in such a hurry too.
a form of address for a man
From this reading “What makes you want so many feet of netting at once?” asked Mr. Mackenzie; “and in such a hurry too.
netsnounUS /nets/
plural of “net” — a computer network consisting of a worldwide network of computer networks that use the TCP/IP network protocols to facilitate data transmission and exchange
From this reading He was in the store-house when Fergus went to make his application for nets.
nettingnounUS /ˈnetɪŋ/
a net of transparent fabric with a loose open weave
From this reading “What makes you want so many feet of netting at once?” asked Mr. Mackenzie; “and in such a hurry too.
not one, and not any
From this reading None of the party left the station without having seen the face of the magistrate.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I hope yours have not been destroyed?”
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading None of the party left the station without having seen the face of the magistrate.
on one occasion
From this reading “What makes you want so many feet of netting at once?” asked Mr. Mackenzie; “and in such a hurry too.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading None of the party left the station without having seen the face of the magistrate.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading None of the party left the station without having seen the face of the magistrate.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading “What makes you want so many feet of netting at once?” asked Mr. Mackenzie; “and in such a hurry too.
a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose
From this reading None of the party left the station without having seen the face of the magistrate.
store-house
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He was in the store-house when Fergus went to make his application for nets.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading “What makes you want so many feet of netting at once?” asked Mr. Mackenzie; “and in such a hurry too.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading None of the party left the station without having seen the face of the magistrate.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He was in the store-house when Fergus went to make his application for nets.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading “What makes you want so many feet of netting at once?” asked Mr. Mackenzie; “and in such a hurry too.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading “What makes you want so many feet of netting at once?” asked Mr. Mackenzie; “and in such a hurry too.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was in the store-house when Fergus went to make his application for nets.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading He was in the store-house when Fergus went to make his application for nets.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading “What makes you want so many feet of netting at once?” asked Mr. Mackenzie; “and in such a hurry too.
at the time that
From this reading He was in the store-house when Fergus went to make his application for nets.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading None of the party left the station without having seen the face of the magistrate.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “What makes you want so many feet of netting at once?” asked Mr. Mackenzie; “and in such a hurry too.
the one or ones belonging to the person spoken to
From this reading I hope yours have not been destroyed?”
