used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A ROYAL GIFT Wolfgang took the bit of stone in his own fingers and examined it critically.
actionsnounUS /ˈækʃənz/
plural of “action” — something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading Always deliberate in his words and actions, he was now doubly so, and Mrs. Trent grew impatient of a situation which seemed unimportant, and that delayed for others, as well as herself, a much needed supper.
in addition
From this reading He stood with folded arms and triumphant bearing, ready for the miner's reply, whether it came soon or late; also, quite ready to disregard it should it be different from that expected.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Always deliberate in his words and actions, he was now doubly so, and Mrs. Trent grew impatient of a situation which seemed unimportant, and that delayed for others, as well as herself, a much needed supper.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A ROYAL GIFT Wolfgang took the bit of stone in his own fingers and examined it critically.
weapons considered collectively
From this reading He stood with folded arms and triumphant bearing, ready for the miner's reply, whether it came soon or late; also, quite ready to disregard it should it be different from that expected.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Always deliberate in his words and actions, he was now doubly so, and Mrs. Trent grew impatient of a situation which seemed unimportant, and that delayed for others, as well as herself, a much needed supper.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "Well, Wolfgang?" asked the ranch mistress.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He stood with folded arms and triumphant bearing, ready for the miner's reply, whether it came soon or late; also, quite ready to disregard it should it be different from that expected.
relevant relation or interconnection
From this reading He stood with folded arms and triumphant bearing, ready for the miner's reply, whether it came soon or late; also, quite ready to disregard it should it be different from that expected.
a small piece or quantity of something
From this reading A ROYAL GIFT Wolfgang took the bit of stone in his own fingers and examined it critically.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But Pedro was not impatient.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading He stood with folded arms and triumphant bearing, ready for the miner's reply, whether it came soon or late; also, quite ready to disregard it should it be different from that expected.
criticallyadverbUS /ˈkrɪtɪkəli/
in a critical manner
From this reading A ROYAL GIFT Wolfgang took the bit of stone in his own fingers and examined it critically.
delayedadjectiveUS /dɪˈleɪd/
not as far along as normal in development
From this reading Always deliberate in his words and actions, he was now doubly so, and Mrs. Trent grew impatient of a situation which seemed unimportant, and that delayed for others, as well as herself, a much needed supper.
deliberateadjectiveUS /dɪˈlɪbərət/
carefully thought out in advance
From this reading Always deliberate in his words and actions, he was now doubly so, and Mrs. Trent grew impatient of a situation which seemed unimportant, and that delayed for others, as well as herself, a much needed supper.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading He stood with folded arms and triumphant bearing, ready for the miner's reply, whether it came soon or late; also, quite ready to disregard it should it be different from that expected.
disregardverbUS /ˌdɪsrɪˈɡɑːrd/
refuse to acknowledge
From this reading He stood with folded arms and triumphant bearing, ready for the miner's reply, whether it came soon or late; also, quite ready to disregard it should it be different from that expected.
doublyadverbUS /ˈdʌbli/
to double the degree
From this reading Always deliberate in his words and actions, he was now doubly so, and Mrs. Trent grew impatient of a situation which seemed unimportant, and that delayed for others, as well as herself, a much needed supper.
past form of “examine” — consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning
From this reading A ROYAL GIFT Wolfgang took the bit of stone in his own fingers and examined it critically.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading He stood with folded arms and triumphant bearing, ready for the miner's reply, whether it came soon or late; also, quite ready to disregard it should it be different from that expected.
plural of “finger” — any of the terminal members of the hand (sometimes excepting the thumb)
From this reading A ROYAL GIFT Wolfgang took the bit of stone in his own fingers and examined it critically.
past form of “fold” — bend or lay so that one part covers the other
From this reading He stood with folded arms and triumphant bearing, ready for the miner's reply, whether it came soon or late; also, quite ready to disregard it should it be different from that expected.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Always deliberate in his words and actions, he was now doubly so, and Mrs. Trent grew impatient of a situation which seemed unimportant, and that delayed for others, as well as herself, a much needed supper.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He stood with folded arms and triumphant bearing, ready for the miner's reply, whether it came soon or late; also, quite ready to disregard it should it be different from that expected.
something acquired without compensation
From this reading A ROYAL GIFT Wolfgang took the bit of stone in his own fingers and examined it critically.
inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading Always deliberate in his words and actions, he was now doubly so, and Mrs. Trent grew impatient of a situation which seemed unimportant, and that delayed for others, as well as herself, a much needed supper.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Always deliberate in his words and actions, he was now doubly so, and Mrs. Trent grew impatient of a situation which seemed unimportant, and that delayed for others, as well as herself, a much needed supper.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading Always deliberate in his words and actions, he was now doubly so, and Mrs. Trent grew impatient of a situation which seemed unimportant, and that delayed for others, as well as herself, a much needed supper.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A ROYAL GIFT Wolfgang took the bit of stone in his own fingers and examined it critically.
restless or short-tempered under delay or opposition
From this reading Always deliberate in his words and actions, he was now doubly so, and Mrs. Trent grew impatient of a situation which seemed unimportant, and that delayed for others, as well as herself, a much needed supper.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A ROYAL GIFT Wolfgang took the bit of stone in his own fingers and examined it critically.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading A ROYAL GIFT Wolfgang took the bit of stone in his own fingers and examined it critically.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading He stood with folded arms and triumphant bearing, ready for the miner's reply, whether it came soon or late; also, quite ready to disregard it should it be different from that expected.
miner'snounUS /ˈmaɪnərz/
possessive form of “miner” — laborer who works in a mine
From this reading He stood with folded arms and triumphant bearing, ready for the miner's reply, whether it came soon or late; also, quite ready to disregard it should it be different from that expected.
an adulterous woman; a woman who has an ongoing extramarital sexual relationship with a man
From this reading "Well, Wolfgang?" asked the ranch mistress.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Always deliberate in his words and actions, he was now doubly so, and Mrs. Trent grew impatient of a situation which seemed unimportant, and that delayed for others, as well as herself, a much needed supper.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Always deliberate in his words and actions, he was now doubly so, and Mrs. Trent grew impatient of a situation which seemed unimportant, and that delayed for others, as well as herself, a much needed supper.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading Always deliberate in his words and actions, he was now doubly so, and Mrs. Trent grew impatient of a situation which seemed unimportant, and that delayed for others, as well as herself, a much needed supper.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But Pedro was not impatient.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Always deliberate in his words and actions, he was now doubly so, and Mrs. Trent grew impatient of a situation which seemed unimportant, and that delayed for others, as well as herself, a much needed supper.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A ROYAL GIFT Wolfgang took the bit of stone in his own fingers and examined it critically.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading He stood with folded arms and triumphant bearing, ready for the miner's reply, whether it came soon or late; also, quite ready to disregard it should it be different from that expected.
others
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From this reading Always deliberate in his words and actions, he was now doubly so, and Mrs. Trent grew impatient of a situation which seemed unimportant, and that delayed for others, as well as herself, a much needed supper.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading A ROYAL GIFT Wolfgang took the bit of stone in his own fingers and examined it critically.
Pedro
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From this reading But Pedro was not impatient.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading He stood with folded arms and triumphant bearing, ready for the miner's reply, whether it came soon or late; also, quite ready to disregard it should it be different from that expected.
ranchnounUS /ræntʃ/
farm consisting of a large tract of land along with facilities needed to raise livestock (especially cattle)
From this reading "Well, Wolfgang?" asked the ranch mistress.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading He stood with folded arms and triumphant bearing, ready for the miner's reply, whether it came soon or late; also, quite ready to disregard it should it be different from that expected.
a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading He stood with folded arms and triumphant bearing, ready for the miner's reply, whether it came soon or late; also, quite ready to disregard it should it be different from that expected.
ROYALadjectiveUS /ˈrɔɪəl/
of or relating to or indicative of or issued or performed by a king or queen or other monarch
From this reading A ROYAL GIFT Wolfgang took the bit of stone in his own fingers and examined it critically.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Always deliberate in his words and actions, he was now doubly so, and Mrs. Trent grew impatient of a situation which seemed unimportant, and that delayed for others, as well as herself, a much needed supper.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading He stood with folded arms and triumphant bearing, ready for the miner's reply, whether it came soon or late; also, quite ready to disregard it should it be different from that expected.
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading Always deliberate in his words and actions, he was now doubly so, and Mrs. Trent grew impatient of a situation which seemed unimportant, and that delayed for others, as well as herself, a much needed supper.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Always deliberate in his words and actions, he was now doubly so, and Mrs. Trent grew impatient of a situation which seemed unimportant, and that delayed for others, as well as herself, a much needed supper.
in the near future
From this reading He stood with folded arms and triumphant bearing, ready for the miner's reply, whether it came soon or late; also, quite ready to disregard it should it be different from that expected.
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading A ROYAL GIFT Wolfgang took the bit of stone in his own fingers and examined it critically.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading He stood with folded arms and triumphant bearing, ready for the miner's reply, whether it came soon or late; also, quite ready to disregard it should it be different from that expected.
a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime
From this reading Always deliberate in his words and actions, he was now doubly so, and Mrs. Trent grew impatient of a situation which seemed unimportant, and that delayed for others, as well as herself, a much needed supper.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Always deliberate in his words and actions, he was now doubly so, and Mrs. Trent grew impatient of a situation which seemed unimportant, and that delayed for others, as well as herself, a much needed supper.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A ROYAL GIFT Wolfgang took the bit of stone in his own fingers and examined it critically.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He stood with folded arms and triumphant bearing, ready for the miner's reply, whether it came soon or late; also, quite ready to disregard it should it be different from that expected.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading A ROYAL GIFT Wolfgang took the bit of stone in his own fingers and examined it critically.
TrentnounUS /trent/
a river in central England that flows generally northeastward to join with the Ouse River and form the Humber
From this reading Always deliberate in his words and actions, he was now doubly so, and Mrs. Trent grew impatient of a situation which seemed unimportant, and that delayed for others, as well as herself, a much needed supper.
triumphantadjectiveUS /traɪˈʌmfənt/
joyful and proud especially because of triumph or success
From this reading He stood with folded arms and triumphant bearing, ready for the miner's reply, whether it came soon or late; also, quite ready to disregard it should it be different from that expected.
unimportantadjectiveUS /ənɪmˈpɔːrtənt/
not important
From this reading Always deliberate in his words and actions, he was now doubly so, and Mrs. Trent grew impatient of a situation which seemed unimportant, and that delayed for others, as well as herself, a much needed supper.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Always deliberate in his words and actions, he was now doubly so, and Mrs. Trent grew impatient of a situation which seemed unimportant, and that delayed for others, as well as herself, a much needed supper.
(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 Always deliberate in his words and actions, he was now doubly so, and Mrs. Trent grew impatient of a situation which seemed unimportant, and that delayed for others, as well as herself, a much needed supper.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading He stood with folded arms and triumphant bearing, ready for the miner's reply, whether it came soon or late; also, quite ready to disregard it should it be different from that expected.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Always deliberate in his words and actions, he was now doubly so, and Mrs. Trent grew impatient of a situation which seemed unimportant, and that delayed for others, as well as herself, a much needed supper.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He stood with folded arms and triumphant bearing, ready for the miner's reply, whether it came soon or late; also, quite ready to disregard it should it be different from that expected.
Wolfgang
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From this reading A ROYAL GIFT Wolfgang took the bit of stone in his own fingers and examined it critically.
the words that are spoken
From this reading Always deliberate in his words and actions, he was now doubly so, and Mrs. Trent grew impatient of a situation which seemed unimportant, and that delayed for others, as well as herself, a much needed supper.
