used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading DAVID'S MYSTERIOUS ERRAND Poor David Brewster was facing a more difficult problem than he ever had had to conquer in his life.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading The jewels that David had already returned to Miss Betsey had been in charge of the old gypsy woman; David had found them on his first visit to her.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He must manage to get over to the old coal mine, bring back the Preston silver and as much of Miss Betsey's money as he could force the thief to leave behind him, without being noticed or suspected of any unusual design.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading He must manage to get over to the old coal mine, bring back the Preston silver and as much of Miss Betsey's money as he could force the thief to leave behind him, without being noticed or suspected of any unusual design.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He must manage to get over to the old coal mine, bring back the Preston silver and as much of Miss Betsey's money as he could force the thief to leave behind him, without being noticed or suspected of any unusual design.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading He must manage to get over to the old coal mine, bring back the Preston silver and as much of Miss Betsey's money as he could force the thief to leave behind him, without being noticed or suspected of any unusual design.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The jewels that David had already returned to Miss Betsey had been in charge of the old gypsy woman; David had found them on his first visit to her.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading He must manage to get over to the old coal mine, bring back the Preston silver and as much of Miss Betsey's money as he could force the thief to leave behind him, without being noticed or suspected of any unusual design.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading He must manage to get over to the old coal mine, bring back the Preston silver and as much of Miss Betsey's money as he could force the thief to leave behind him, without being noticed or suspected of any unusual design.
Betsey
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From this reading The jewels that David had already returned to Miss Betsey had been in charge of the old gypsy woman; David had found them on his first visit to her.
Betsey's
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From this reading He must manage to get over to the old coal mine, bring back the Preston silver and as much of Miss Betsey's money as he could force the thief to leave behind him, without being noticed or suspected of any unusual design.
Bolling
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From this reading Yet David had one thing in his favor: Harry Sears and Jack Bolling had both left the Preston farm.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Yet David had one thing in his favor: Harry Sears and Jack Bolling had both left the Preston farm.
Brewster
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From this reading DAVID'S MYSTERIOUS ERRAND Poor David Brewster was facing a more difficult problem than he ever had had to conquer in his life.
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading He must manage to get over to the old coal mine, bring back the Preston silver and as much of Miss Betsey's money as he could force the thief to leave behind him, without being noticed or suspected of any unusual design.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But to carry back a quantity of old family silver, some of it in fairly large pieces, was not so simple a task.
move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading But to carry back a quantity of old family silver, some of it in fairly large pieces, was not so simple a task.
to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle
From this reading The jewels that David had already returned to Miss Betsey had been in charge of the old gypsy woman; David had found them on his first visit to her.
coalnounUS /koʊl/
fossil fuel consisting of carbonized vegetable matter deposited in the Carboniferous period
From this reading He must manage to get over to the old coal mine, bring back the Preston silver and as much of Miss Betsey's money as he could force the thief to leave behind him, without being noticed or suspected of any unusual design.
conquerverbUS /ˈkɑːŋkər/
bring under control by force or authority
From this reading DAVID'S MYSTERIOUS ERRAND Poor David Brewster was facing a more difficult problem than he ever had had to conquer in his life.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He must manage to get over to the old coal mine, bring back the Preston silver and as much of Miss Betsey's money as he could force the thief to leave behind him, without being noticed or suspected of any unusual design.
patron saint of Wales (circa 520-600)
From this reading DAVID'S MYSTERIOUS ERRAND Poor David Brewster was facing a more difficult problem than he ever had had to conquer in his life.
DAVID'SnounUS /ˈdeɪvɪdz/
possessive form of “david” — patron saint of Wales (circa 520-600)
From this reading DAVID'S MYSTERIOUS ERRAND Poor David Brewster was facing a more difficult problem than he ever had had to conquer in his life.
the act of working out the form of something (as by making a sketch or outline or plan)
From this reading He must manage to get over to the old coal mine, bring back the Preston silver and as much of Miss Betsey's money as he could force the thief to leave behind him, without being noticed or suspected of any unusual design.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading DAVID'S MYSTERIOUS ERRAND Poor David Brewster was facing a more difficult problem than he ever had had to conquer in his life.
ERRANDnounUS /ˈerənd/
a short trip that is taken in the performance of a necessary task or mission
From this reading DAVID'S MYSTERIOUS ERRAND Poor David Brewster was facing a more difficult problem than he ever had had to conquer in his life.
at any time
From this reading DAVID'S MYSTERIOUS ERRAND Poor David Brewster was facing a more difficult problem than he ever had had to conquer in his life.
facingnounUS /ˈfeɪsɪŋ/
a lining applied to the edge of a garment for ornamentation or strengthening
From this reading DAVID'S MYSTERIOUS ERRAND Poor David Brewster was facing a more difficult problem than he ever had had to conquer in his life.
to certain extent or degree
From this reading But to carry back a quantity of old family silver, some of it in fairly large pieces, was not so simple a task.
a social unit living together
From this reading But to carry back a quantity of old family silver, some of it in fairly large pieces, was not so simple a task.
be a farmer; work as a farmer
From this reading Yet David had one thing in his favor: Harry Sears and Jack Bolling had both left the Preston farm.
promote over another
From this reading Yet David had one thing in his favor: Harry Sears and Jack Bolling had both left the Preston farm.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The jewels that David had already returned to Miss Betsey had been in charge of the old gypsy woman; David had found them on his first visit to her.
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading He must manage to get over to the old coal mine, bring back the Preston silver and as much of Miss Betsey's money as he could force the thief to leave behind him, without being noticed or suspected of any unusual design.
set up or found
From this reading The jewels that David had already returned to Miss Betsey had been in charge of the old gypsy woman; David had found them on his first visit to her.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading He must manage to get over to the old coal mine, bring back the Preston silver and as much of Miss Betsey's money as he could force the thief to leave behind him, without being noticed or suspected of any unusual design.
gypsynounUS /ˈdʒɪpsi/
a laborer who moves from place to place as demanded by employment
From this reading The jewels that David had already returned to Miss Betsey had been in charge of the old gypsy woman; David had found them on his first visit to her.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading DAVID'S MYSTERIOUS ERRAND Poor David Brewster was facing a more difficult problem than he ever had had to conquer in his life.
annoy continually or chronically
From this reading Yet David had one thing in his favor: Harry Sears and Jack Bolling had both left the Preston farm.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading DAVID'S MYSTERIOUS ERRAND Poor David Brewster was facing a more difficult problem than he ever had had to conquer in his life.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The jewels that David had already returned to Miss Betsey had been in charge of the old gypsy woman; David had found them on his first visit to her.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He must manage to get over to the old coal mine, bring back the Preston silver and as much of Miss Betsey's money as he could force the thief to leave behind him, without being noticed or suspected of any unusual design.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading DAVID'S MYSTERIOUS ERRAND Poor David Brewster was facing a more difficult problem than he ever had had to conquer in his life.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading DAVID'S MYSTERIOUS ERRAND Poor David Brewster was facing a more difficult problem than he ever had had to conquer in his life.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading But to carry back a quantity of old family silver, some of it in fairly large pieces, was not so simple a task.
a small worthless amount
From this reading Yet David had one thing in his favor: Harry Sears and Jack Bolling had both left the Preston farm.
plural of “jewel” — a precious or semiprecious stone incorporated into a piece of jewelry
From this reading The jewels that David had already returned to Miss Betsey had been in charge of the old gypsy woman; David had found them on his first visit to her.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading But to carry back a quantity of old family silver, some of it in fairly large pieces, was not so simple a task.
go away from a place
From this reading He must manage to get over to the old coal mine, bring back the Preston silver and as much of Miss Betsey's money as he could force the thief to leave behind him, without being noticed or suspected of any unusual design.
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 Yet David had one thing in his favor: Harry Sears and Jack Bolling had both left the Preston farm.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading DAVID'S MYSTERIOUS ERRAND Poor David Brewster was facing a more difficult problem than he ever had had to conquer in his life.
be successful; achieve a goal
From this reading He must manage to get over to the old coal mine, bring back the Preston silver and as much of Miss Betsey's money as he could force the thief to leave behind him, without being noticed or suspected of any unusual design.
the one or ones belonging to the person speaking
From this reading He must manage to get over to the old coal mine, bring back the Preston silver and as much of Miss Betsey's money as he could force the thief to leave behind him, without being noticed or suspected of any unusual design.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading He must manage to get over to the old coal mine, bring back the Preston silver and as much of Miss Betsey's money as he could force the thief to leave behind him, without being noticed or suspected of any unusual design.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading He must manage to get over to the old coal mine, bring back the Preston silver and as much of Miss Betsey's money as he could force the thief to leave behind him, without being noticed or suspected of any unusual design.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading DAVID'S MYSTERIOUS ERRAND Poor David Brewster was facing a more difficult problem than he ever had had to conquer in his life.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading He must manage to get over to the old coal mine, bring back the Preston silver and as much of Miss Betsey's money as he could force the thief to leave behind him, without being noticed or suspected of any unusual design.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading He must manage to get over to the old coal mine, bring back the Preston silver and as much of Miss Betsey's money as he could force the thief to leave behind him, without being noticed or suspected of any unusual design.
of an obscure nature
From this reading DAVID'S MYSTERIOUS ERRAND Poor David Brewster was facing a more difficult problem than he ever had had to conquer in his life.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But to carry back a quantity of old family silver, some of it in fairly large pieces, was not so simple a task.
being perceived or observed
From this reading He must manage to get over to the old coal mine, bring back the Preston silver and as much of Miss Betsey's money as he could force the thief to leave behind him, without being noticed or suspected of any unusual design.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He must manage to get over to the old coal mine, bring back the Preston silver and as much of Miss Betsey's money as he could force the thief to leave behind him, without being noticed or suspected of any unusual design.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading He must manage to get over to the old coal mine, bring back the Preston silver and as much of Miss Betsey's money as he could force the thief to leave behind him, without being noticed or suspected of any unusual design.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The jewels that David had already returned to Miss Betsey had been in charge of the old gypsy woman; David had found them on his first visit to her.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Yet David had one thing in his favor: Harry Sears and Jack Bolling had both left the Preston farm.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading He must manage to get over to the old coal mine, bring back the Preston silver and as much of Miss Betsey's money as he could force the thief to leave behind him, without being noticed or suspected of any unusual design.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading He must manage to get over to the old coal mine, bring back the Preston silver and as much of Miss Betsey's money as he could force the thief to leave behind him, without being noticed or suspected of any unusual design.
plural of “piece” — a separate part of a whole
From this reading But to carry back a quantity of old family silver, some of it in fairly large pieces, was not so simple a task.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading DAVID'S MYSTERIOUS ERRAND Poor David Brewster was facing a more difficult problem than he ever had had to conquer in his life.
Preston
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From this reading He must manage to get over to the old coal mine, bring back the Preston silver and as much of Miss Betsey's money as he could force the thief to leave behind him, without being noticed or suspected of any unusual design.
problemnounUS /ˈprɑːbləm/
a state of difficulty that needs to be resolved
From this reading DAVID'S MYSTERIOUS ERRAND Poor David Brewster was facing a more difficult problem than he ever had had to conquer in his life.
quantitynounUS /ˈkwɑːntəti/
how much there is or how many there are of something that you can quantify
From this reading But to carry back a quantity of old family silver, some of it in fairly large pieces, was not so simple a task.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading The jewels that David had already returned to Miss Betsey had been in charge of the old gypsy woman; David had found them on his first visit to her.
SearsverbUS /sɪrz/
third-person singular of “sear” — make very hot and dry
From this reading Yet David had one thing in his favor: Harry Sears and Jack Bolling had both left the Preston farm.
a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography
From this reading He must manage to get over to the old coal mine, bring back the Preston silver and as much of Miss Betsey's money as he could force the thief to leave behind him, without being noticed or suspected of any unusual design.
having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading But to carry back a quantity of old family silver, some of it in fairly large pieces, was not so simple a task.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading But to carry back a quantity of old family silver, some of it in fairly large pieces, was not so simple a task.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading But to carry back a quantity of old family silver, some of it in fairly large pieces, was not so simple a task.
believed likely
From this reading He must manage to get over to the old coal mine, bring back the Preston silver and as much of Miss Betsey's money as he could force the thief to leave behind him, without being noticed or suspected of any unusual design.
any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading But to carry back a quantity of old family silver, some of it in fairly large pieces, was not so simple a task.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading DAVID'S MYSTERIOUS ERRAND Poor David Brewster was facing a more difficult problem than he ever had had to conquer in his life.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The jewels that David had already returned to Miss Betsey had been in charge of the old gypsy woman; David had found them on his first visit to her.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He must manage to get over to the old coal mine, bring back the Preston silver and as much of Miss Betsey's money as he could force the thief to leave behind him, without being noticed or suspected of any unusual design.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The jewels that David had already returned to Miss Betsey had been in charge of the old gypsy woman; David had found them on his first visit to her.
thiefnounUS /θiːf/
a criminal who takes property belonging to someone else with the intention of keeping it or selling it
From this reading He must manage to get over to the old coal mine, bring back the Preston silver and as much of Miss Betsey's money as he could force the thief to leave behind him, without being noticed or suspected of any unusual design.
a special situation
From this reading Yet David had one thing in his favor: Harry Sears and Jack Bolling had both left the Preston farm.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading DAVID'S MYSTERIOUS ERRAND Poor David Brewster was facing a more difficult problem than he ever had had to conquer in his life.
not usual or common or ordinary
From this reading He must manage to get over to the old coal mine, bring back the Preston silver and as much of Miss Betsey's money as he could force the thief to leave behind him, without being noticed or suspected of any unusual design.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading The jewels that David had already returned to Miss Betsey had been in charge of the old gypsy woman; David had found them on his first visit to her.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading DAVID'S MYSTERIOUS ERRAND Poor David Brewster was facing a more difficult problem than he ever had had to conquer in his life.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading He must manage to get over to the old coal mine, bring back the Preston silver and as much of Miss Betsey's money as he could force the thief to leave behind him, without being noticed or suspected of any unusual design.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading The jewels that David had already returned to Miss Betsey had been in charge of the old gypsy woman; David had found them on his first visit to her.
but in spite of that
From this reading Yet David had one thing in his favor: Harry Sears and Jack Bolling had both left the Preston farm.
