used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I now see that you were right, Gran'pa Jim, to laugh at me when I suggested such a thing, for in truth the man is easily understood once you become acquainted with his history.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "Of course," she added, "Alora's explanations dispel my half formed suspicion that there is some mystery about Jason Jones.
having fair knowledge of
From this reading I now see that you were right, Gran'pa Jim, to laugh at me when I suggested such a thing, for in truth the man is easily understood once you become acquainted with his history.
acquitverbUS /əˈkwɪt/
pronounce not guilty of criminal charges
From this reading "In justice to Jason Jones," remarked the old Colonel, "we must acquit him of being a hypocrite.
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading "Of course," she added, "Alora's explanations dispel my half formed suspicion that there is some mystery about Jason Jones.
(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 JASON JONES IS FRIGHTENED When Alora had retired to her bedroom that night Mary Louise told to her grandfather, who was her trusted confidant, all that the unhappy girl had related.
Alora
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From this reading JASON JONES IS FRIGHTENED When Alora had retired to her bedroom that night Mary Louise told to her grandfather, who was her trusted confidant, all that the unhappy girl had related.
Alora's
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From this reading "Of course," she added, "Alora's explanations dispel my half formed suspicion that there is some mystery about Jason Jones.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading I now see that you were right, Gran'pa Jim, to laugh at me when I suggested such a thing, for in truth the man is easily understood once you become acquainted with his history.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading I now see that you were right, Gran'pa Jim, to laugh at me when I suggested such a thing, for in truth the man is easily understood once you become acquainted with his history.
a room used primarily for sleeping
From this reading JASON JONES IS FRIGHTENED When Alora had retired to her bedroom that night Mary Louise told to her grandfather, who was her trusted confidant, all that the unhappy girl had related.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading "In justice to Jason Jones," remarked the old Colonel, "we must acquit him of being a hypocrite.
a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general
From this reading "In justice to Jason Jones," remarked the old Colonel, "we must acquit him of being a hypocrite.
confidantnounUS /ˈkɑːnfədɑːnt/
someone to whom private matters are confided
From this reading JASON JONES IS FRIGHTENED When Alora had retired to her bedroom that night Mary Louise told to her grandfather, who was her trusted confidant, all that the unhappy girl had related.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading "Of course," she added, "Alora's explanations dispel my half formed suspicion that there is some mystery about Jason Jones.
dislikenounUS /dɪˈslaɪk/
an inclination to withhold approval from some person or group
From this reading However, I now dislike him more than ever."
dispelverbUS /dɪˈspel/
force to go away; used both with concrete and metaphoric meanings
From this reading "Of course," she added, "Alora's explanations dispel my half formed suspicion that there is some mystery about Jason Jones.
with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)
From this reading I now see that you were right, Gran'pa Jim, to laugh at me when I suggested such a thing, for in truth the man is easily understood once you become acquainted with his history.
at any time
From this reading However, I now dislike him more than ever."
explanationsnounUS /ˌekspləˈneɪʃənz/
plural of “explanation” — a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
From this reading "Of course," she added, "Alora's explanations dispel my half formed suspicion that there is some mystery about Jason Jones.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I now see that you were right, Gran'pa Jim, to laugh at me when I suggested such a thing, for in truth the man is easily understood once you become acquainted with his history.
having or given a form or shape
From this reading "Of course," she added, "Alora's explanations dispel my half formed suspicion that there is some mystery about Jason Jones.
made afraid
From this reading JASON JONES IS FRIGHTENED When Alora had retired to her bedroom that night Mary Louise told to her grandfather, who was her trusted confidant, all that the unhappy girl had related.
a young female
From this reading JASON JONES IS FRIGHTENED When Alora had retired to her bedroom that night Mary Louise told to her grandfather, who was her trusted confidant, all that the unhappy girl had related.
Gran'pa
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From this reading I now see that you were right, Gran'pa Jim, to laugh at me when I suggested such a thing, for in truth the man is easily understood once you become acquainted with his history.
the father of your father or mother
From this reading JASON JONES IS FRIGHTENED When Alora had retired to her bedroom that night Mary Louise told to her grandfather, who was her trusted confidant, all that the unhappy girl had related.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading JASON JONES IS FRIGHTENED When Alora had retired to her bedroom that night Mary Louise told to her grandfather, who was her trusted confidant, all that the unhappy girl had related.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading "Of course," she added, "Alora's explanations dispel my half formed suspicion that there is some mystery about Jason Jones.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading JASON JONES IS FRIGHTENED When Alora had retired to her bedroom that night Mary Louise told to her grandfather, who was her trusted confidant, all that the unhappy girl had related.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading However, I now dislike him more than ever."
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading I now see that you were right, Gran'pa Jim, to laugh at me when I suggested such a thing, for in truth the man is easily understood once you become acquainted with his history.
the aggregate of past events
From this reading I now see that you were right, Gran'pa Jim, to laugh at me when I suggested such a thing, for in truth the man is easily understood once you become acquainted with his history.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading However, I now dislike him more than ever."
hypocritenounUS /ˈhɪpəkrɪt/
a person who professes beliefs and opinions that he or she does not hold in order to conceal his or her real feelings or motives
From this reading "In justice to Jason Jones," remarked the old Colonel, "we must acquit him of being a hypocrite.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I now see that you were right, Gran'pa Jim, to laugh at me when I suggested such a thing, for in truth the man is easily understood once you become acquainted with his history.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I now see that you were right, Gran'pa Jim, to laugh at me when I suggested such a thing, for in truth the man is easily understood once you become acquainted with his history.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading JASON JONES IS FRIGHTENED When Alora had retired to her bedroom that night Mary Louise told to her grandfather, who was her trusted confidant, all that the unhappy girl had related.
JASONnounUS /ˈdʒeɪsən/
(Greek mythology) the husband of Medea and leader of the Argonauts who sailed in quest of the Golden Fleece
From this reading JASON JONES IS FRIGHTENED When Alora had retired to her bedroom that night Mary Louise told to her grandfather, who was her trusted confidant, all that the unhappy girl had related.
Jim
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From this reading I now see that you were right, Gran'pa Jim, to laugh at me when I suggested such a thing, for in truth the man is easily understood once you become acquainted with his history.
United States labor leader (born in Ireland) who helped to found the Industrial Workers of the World (1830-1930)
From this reading JASON JONES IS FRIGHTENED When Alora had retired to her bedroom that night Mary Louise told to her grandfather, who was her trusted confidant, all that the unhappy girl had related.
the quality of being just or fair
From this reading "In justice to Jason Jones," remarked the old Colonel, "we must acquit him of being a hypocrite.
the sound of laughing
From this reading I now see that you were right, Gran'pa Jim, to laugh at me when I suggested such a thing, for in truth the man is easily understood once you become acquainted with his history.
Louise
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading JASON JONES IS FRIGHTENED When Alora had retired to her bedroom that night Mary Louise told to her grandfather, who was her trusted confidant, all that the unhappy girl had related.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading I now see that you were right, Gran'pa Jim, to laugh at me when I suggested such a thing, for in truth the man is easily understood once you become acquainted with his history.
the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading JASON JONES IS FRIGHTENED When Alora had retired to her bedroom that night Mary Louise told to her grandfather, who was her trusted confidant, all that the unhappy girl had related.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I now see that you were right, Gran'pa Jim, to laugh at me when I suggested such a thing, for in truth the man is easily understood once you become acquainted with his history.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading However, I now dislike him more than ever."
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading "In justice to Jason Jones," remarked the old Colonel, "we must acquit him of being a hypocrite.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "Of course," she added, "Alora's explanations dispel my half formed suspicion that there is some mystery about Jason Jones.
something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading "Of course," she added, "Alora's explanations dispel my half formed suspicion that there is some mystery about Jason Jones.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading JASON JONES IS FRIGHTENED When Alora had retired to her bedroom that night Mary Louise told to her grandfather, who was her trusted confidant, all that the unhappy girl had related.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading I now see that you were right, Gran'pa Jim, to laugh at me when I suggested such a thing, for in truth the man is easily understood once you become acquainted with his history.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Of course," she added, "Alora's explanations dispel my half formed suspicion that there is some mystery about Jason Jones.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading "In justice to Jason Jones," remarked the old Colonel, "we must acquit him of being a hypocrite.
on one occasion
From this reading I now see that you were right, Gran'pa Jim, to laugh at me when I suggested such a thing, for in truth the man is easily understood once you become acquainted with his history.
being connected either logically or causally or by shared characteristics
From this reading JASON JONES IS FRIGHTENED When Alora had retired to her bedroom that night Mary Louise told to her grandfather, who was her trusted confidant, all that the unhappy girl had related.
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading "In justice to Jason Jones," remarked the old Colonel, "we must acquit him of being a hypocrite.
no longer active in your work or profession
From this reading JASON JONES IS FRIGHTENED When Alora had retired to her bedroom that night Mary Louise told to her grandfather, who was her trusted confidant, all that the unhappy girl had related.
precisely, exactly
From this reading I now see that you were right, Gran'pa Jim, to laugh at me when I suggested such a thing, for in truth the man is easily understood once you become acquainted with his history.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading I now see that you were right, Gran'pa Jim, to laugh at me when I suggested such a thing, for in truth the man is easily understood once you become acquainted with his history.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Of course," she added, "Alora's explanations dispel my half formed suspicion that there is some mystery about Jason Jones.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading "Of course," she added, "Alora's explanations dispel my half formed suspicion that there is some mystery about Jason Jones.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading I now see that you were right, Gran'pa Jim, to laugh at me when I suggested such a thing, for in truth the man is easily understood once you become acquainted with his history.
past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading I now see that you were right, Gran'pa Jim, to laugh at me when I suggested such a thing, for in truth the man is easily understood once you become acquainted with his history.
an impression that something might be the case
From this reading "Of course," she added, "Alora's explanations dispel my half formed suspicion that there is some mystery about Jason Jones.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading However, I now dislike him more than ever."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading JASON JONES IS FRIGHTENED When Alora had retired to her bedroom that night Mary Louise told to her grandfather, who was her trusted confidant, all that the unhappy girl had related.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading JASON JONES IS FRIGHTENED When Alora had retired to her bedroom that night Mary Louise told to her grandfather, who was her trusted confidant, all that the unhappy girl had related.
in or at that place or location
From this reading "Of course," she added, "Alora's explanations dispel my half formed suspicion that there is some mystery about Jason Jones.
a special situation
From this reading I now see that you were right, Gran'pa Jim, to laugh at me when I suggested such a thing, for in truth the man is easily understood once you become acquainted with his history.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading JASON JONES IS FRIGHTENED When Alora had retired to her bedroom that night Mary Louise told to her grandfather, who was her trusted confidant, all that the unhappy girl had related.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading JASON JONES IS FRIGHTENED When Alora had retired to her bedroom that night Mary Louise told to her grandfather, who was her trusted confidant, all that the unhappy girl had related.
(of persons) worthy of trust or confidence
From this reading JASON JONES IS FRIGHTENED When Alora had retired to her bedroom that night Mary Louise told to her grandfather, who was her trusted confidant, all that the unhappy girl had related.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading I now see that you were right, Gran'pa Jim, to laugh at me when I suggested such a thing, for in truth the man is easily understood once you become acquainted with his history.
fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation
From this reading I now see that you were right, Gran'pa Jim, to laugh at me when I suggested such a thing, for in truth the man is easily understood once you become acquainted with his history.
experiencing or marked by or causing sadness or sorrow or discontent
From this reading JASON JONES IS FRIGHTENED When Alora had retired to her bedroom that night Mary Louise told to her grandfather, who was her trusted confidant, all that the unhappy girl had related.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading JASON JONES IS FRIGHTENED When Alora had retired to her bedroom that night Mary Louise told to her grandfather, who was her trusted confidant, all that the unhappy girl had related.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "In justice to Jason Jones," remarked the old Colonel, "we must acquit him of being a hypocrite.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading I now see that you were right, Gran'pa Jim, to laugh at me when I suggested such a thing, for in truth the man is easily understood once you become acquainted with his history.
at the time that
From this reading JASON JONES IS FRIGHTENED When Alora had retired to her bedroom that night Mary Louise told to her grandfather, who was her trusted confidant, all that the unhappy girl had related.
which person or people
From this reading JASON JONES IS FRIGHTENED When Alora had retired to her bedroom that night Mary Louise told to her grandfather, who was her trusted confidant, all that the unhappy girl had related.
in the company of; together with
From this reading I now see that you were right, Gran'pa Jim, to laugh at me when I suggested such a thing, for in truth the man is easily understood once you become acquainted with his history.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading I now see that you were right, Gran'pa Jim, to laugh at me when I suggested such a thing, for in truth the man is easily understood once you become acquainted with his history.
