used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A letter from Wyatt also lay on his plate when he came down to breakfast.
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 He added that being expelled from a public school was not the only qualification for success as a sheep-farmer, but that, if Mike’s friend added to this a general intelligence and amiability, and a skill for picking off cats with an air-pistol and bull’s-eyes with a Lee-Enfield, there was no reason why something should not be done for him.
air-pistol
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From this reading He added that being expelled from a public school was not the only qualification for success as a sheep-farmer, but that, if Mike’s friend added to this a general intelligence and amiability, and a skill for picking off cats with an air-pistol and bull’s-eyes with a Lee-Enfield, there was no reason why something should not be done for him.
in addition
From this reading A letter from Wyatt also lay on his plate when he came down to breakfast.
amiabilitynounUS /ˌeɪmiəˈbɪləti/
a cheerful and agreeable mood
From this reading He added that being expelled from a public school was not the only qualification for success as a sheep-farmer, but that, if Mike’s friend added to this a general intelligence and amiability, and a skill for picking off cats with an air-pistol and bull’s-eyes with a Lee-Enfield, there was no reason why something should not be done for him.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading THE RIPTON MATCH Mike got an answer from his father on the morning of the Ripton match.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He said he would go and see Wyatt early in the next week.
react verbally
From this reading THE RIPTON MATCH Mike got an answer from his father on the morning of the Ripton match.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He added that being expelled from a public school was not the only qualification for success as a sheep-farmer, but that, if Mike’s friend added to this a general intelligence and amiability, and a skill for picking off cats with an air-pistol and bull’s-eyes with a Lee-Enfield, there was no reason why something should not be done for him.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He added that being expelled from a public school was not the only qualification for success as a sheep-farmer, but that, if Mike’s friend added to this a general intelligence and amiability, and a skill for picking off cats with an air-pistol and bull’s-eyes with a Lee-Enfield, there was no reason why something should not be done for him.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading He added that being expelled from a public school was not the only qualification for success as a sheep-farmer, but that, if Mike’s friend added to this a general intelligence and amiability, and a skill for picking off cats with an air-pistol and bull’s-eyes with a Lee-Enfield, there was no reason why something should not be done for him.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading A letter from Wyatt also lay on his plate when he came down to breakfast.
bull's-eyes
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From this reading He added that being expelled from a public school was not the only qualification for success as a sheep-farmer, but that, if Mike’s friend added to this a general intelligence and amiability, and a skill for picking off cats with an air-pistol and bull’s-eyes with a Lee-Enfield, there was no reason why something should not be done for him.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Mr. Jackson’s letter was short, but to the point.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading A letter from Wyatt also lay on his plate when he came down to breakfast.
catsnounUS /kæts/
plural of “cat” — feline mammal usually having thick soft fur and no ability to roar: domestic cats; wildcats
From this reading He added that being expelled from a public school was not the only qualification for success as a sheep-farmer, but that, if Mike’s friend added to this a general intelligence and amiability, and a skill for picking off cats with an air-pistol and bull’s-eyes with a Lee-Enfield, there was no reason why something should not be done for him.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading He added that being expelled from a public school was not the only qualification for success as a sheep-farmer, but that, if Mike’s friend added to this a general intelligence and amiability, and a skill for picking off cats with an air-pistol and bull’s-eyes with a Lee-Enfield, there was no reason why something should not be done for him.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading A letter from Wyatt also lay on his plate when he came down to breakfast.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading He said he would go and see Wyatt early in the next week.
expelledverbUS /ɪkˈspeld/
inflected form of “expel” — force to leave or move out
From this reading He added that being expelled from a public school was not the only qualification for success as a sheep-farmer, but that, if Mike’s friend added to this a general intelligence and amiability, and a skill for picking off cats with an air-pistol and bull’s-eyes with a Lee-Enfield, there was no reason why something should not be done for him.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading THE RIPTON MATCH Mike got an answer from his father on the morning of the Ripton match.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He added that being expelled from a public school was not the only qualification for success as a sheep-farmer, but that, if Mike’s friend added to this a general intelligence and amiability, and a skill for picking off cats with an air-pistol and bull’s-eyes with a Lee-Enfield, there was no reason why something should not be done for him.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading He added that being expelled from a public school was not the only qualification for success as a sheep-farmer, but that, if Mike’s friend added to this a general intelligence and amiability, and a skill for picking off cats with an air-pistol and bull’s-eyes with a Lee-Enfield, there was no reason why something should not be done for him.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading THE RIPTON MATCH Mike got an answer from his father on the morning of the Ripton match.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading He added that being expelled from a public school was not the only qualification for success as a sheep-farmer, but that, if Mike’s friend added to this a general intelligence and amiability, and a skill for picking off cats with an air-pistol and bull’s-eyes with a Lee-Enfield, there was no reason why something should not be done for him.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading He said he would go and see Wyatt early in the next week.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading THE RIPTON MATCH Mike got an answer from his father on the morning of the Ripton match.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A letter from Wyatt also lay on his plate when he came down to breakfast.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He added that being expelled from a public school was not the only qualification for success as a sheep-farmer, but that, if Mike’s friend added to this a general intelligence and amiability, and a skill for picking off cats with an air-pistol and bull’s-eyes with a Lee-Enfield, there was no reason why something should not be done for him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE RIPTON MATCH Mike got an answer from his father on the morning of the Ripton match.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading He added that being expelled from a public school was not the only qualification for success as a sheep-farmer, but that, if Mike’s friend added to this a general intelligence and amiability, and a skill for picking off cats with an air-pistol and bull’s-eyes with a Lee-Enfield, there was no reason why something should not be done for him.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He said he would go and see Wyatt early in the next week.
the ability to comprehend; to understand and profit from experience
From this reading He added that being expelled from a public school was not the only qualification for success as a sheep-farmer, but that, if Mike’s friend added to this a general intelligence and amiability, and a skill for picking off cats with an air-pistol and bull’s-eyes with a Lee-Enfield, there was no reason why something should not be done for him.
Jackson'snounUS /ˈdʒæksənz/
possessive form of “jackson” — English film actress who later became a member of British Parliament (born in 1936)
From this reading Mr. Jackson’s letter was short, but to the point.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading A letter from Wyatt also lay on his plate when he came down to breakfast.
Lee-Enfield
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From this reading He added that being expelled from a public school was not the only qualification for success as a sheep-farmer, but that, if Mike’s friend added to this a general intelligence and amiability, and a skill for picking off cats with an air-pistol and bull’s-eyes with a Lee-Enfield, there was no reason why something should not be done for him.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading A letter from Wyatt also lay on his plate when he came down to breakfast.
be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics
From this reading THE RIPTON MATCH Mike got an answer from his father on the morning of the Ripton match.
MikenounUS /maɪk/
device for converting sound waves into electrical energy
From this reading THE RIPTON MATCH Mike got an answer from his father on the morning of the Ripton match.
Mike'snounUS /maɪks/
possessive form of “mike” — device for converting sound waves into electrical energy
From this reading He added that being expelled from a public school was not the only qualification for success as a sheep-farmer, but that, if Mike’s friend added to this a general intelligence and amiability, and a skill for picking off cats with an air-pistol and bull’s-eyes with a Lee-Enfield, there was no reason why something should not be done for him.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading THE RIPTON MATCH Mike got an answer from his father on the morning of the Ripton match.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Jackson’s letter was short, but to the point.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading He said he would go and see Wyatt early in the next week.
not any; not one
From this reading He added that being expelled from a public school was not the only qualification for success as a sheep-farmer, but that, if Mike’s friend added to this a general intelligence and amiability, and a skill for picking off cats with an air-pistol and bull’s-eyes with a Lee-Enfield, there was no reason why something should not be done for him.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He added that being expelled from a public school was not the only qualification for success as a sheep-farmer, but that, if Mike’s friend added to this a general intelligence and amiability, and a skill for picking off cats with an air-pistol and bull’s-eyes with a Lee-Enfield, there was no reason why something should not be done for him.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE RIPTON MATCH Mike got an answer from his father on the morning of the Ripton match.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading He added that being expelled from a public school was not the only qualification for success as a sheep-farmer, but that, if Mike’s friend added to this a general intelligence and amiability, and a skill for picking off cats with an air-pistol and bull’s-eyes with a Lee-Enfield, there was no reason why something should not be done for him.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE RIPTON MATCH Mike got an answer from his father on the morning of the Ripton match.
and nothing more
From this reading He added that being expelled from a public school was not the only qualification for success as a sheep-farmer, but that, if Mike’s friend added to this a general intelligence and amiability, and a skill for picking off cats with an air-pistol and bull’s-eyes with a Lee-Enfield, there was no reason why something should not be done for him.
pickingnounUS /ˈpɪkɪŋ/
the quantity of a crop that is harvested
From this reading He added that being expelled from a public school was not the only qualification for success as a sheep-farmer, but that, if Mike’s friend added to this a general intelligence and amiability, and a skill for picking off cats with an air-pistol and bull’s-eyes with a Lee-Enfield, there was no reason why something should not be done for him.
(baseball) base consisting of a rubber slab where the batter stands; it must be touched by a base runner in order to score
From this reading A letter from Wyatt also lay on his plate when he came down to breakfast.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading Mr. Jackson’s letter was short, but to the point.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading He added that being expelled from a public school was not the only qualification for success as a sheep-farmer, but that, if Mike’s friend added to this a general intelligence and amiability, and a skill for picking off cats with an air-pistol and bull’s-eyes with a Lee-Enfield, there was no reason why something should not be done for him.
qualificationnounUS /ˌkwɑːləfəˈkeɪʃən/
an attribute that must be met or complied with and that fits a person for something
From this reading He added that being expelled from a public school was not the only qualification for success as a sheep-farmer, but that, if Mike’s friend added to this a general intelligence and amiability, and a skill for picking off cats with an air-pistol and bull’s-eyes with a Lee-Enfield, there was no reason why something should not be done for him.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading He added that being expelled from a public school was not the only qualification for success as a sheep-farmer, but that, if Mike’s friend added to this a general intelligence and amiability, and a skill for picking off cats with an air-pistol and bull’s-eyes with a Lee-Enfield, there was no reason why something should not be done for him.
RIPTON
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From this reading THE RIPTON MATCH Mike got an answer from his father on the morning of the Ripton match.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading He said he would go and see Wyatt early in the next week.
an educational institution
From this reading He added that being expelled from a public school was not the only qualification for success as a sheep-farmer, but that, if Mike’s friend added to this a general intelligence and amiability, and a skill for picking off cats with an air-pistol and bull’s-eyes with a Lee-Enfield, there was no reason why something should not be done for him.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading He said he would go and see Wyatt early in the next week.
sheep-farmer
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From this reading He added that being expelled from a public school was not the only qualification for success as a sheep-farmer, but that, if Mike’s friend added to this a general intelligence and amiability, and a skill for picking off cats with an air-pistol and bull’s-eyes with a Lee-Enfield, there was no reason why something should not be done for him.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading Mr. Jackson’s letter was short, but to the point.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading He added that being expelled from a public school was not the only qualification for success as a sheep-farmer, but that, if Mike’s friend added to this a general intelligence and amiability, and a skill for picking off cats with an air-pistol and bull’s-eyes with a Lee-Enfield, there was no reason why something should not be done for him.
an ability that has been acquired by training
From this reading He added that being expelled from a public school was not the only qualification for success as a sheep-farmer, but that, if Mike’s friend added to this a general intelligence and amiability, and a skill for picking off cats with an air-pistol and bull’s-eyes with a Lee-Enfield, there was no reason why something should not be done for him.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading He added that being expelled from a public school was not the only qualification for success as a sheep-farmer, but that, if Mike’s friend added to this a general intelligence and amiability, and a skill for picking off cats with an air-pistol and bull’s-eyes with a Lee-Enfield, there was no reason why something should not be done for him.
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading He added that being expelled from a public school was not the only qualification for success as a sheep-farmer, but that, if Mike’s friend added to this a general intelligence and amiability, and a skill for picking off cats with an air-pistol and bull’s-eyes with a Lee-Enfield, there was no reason why something should not be done for him.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He added that being expelled from a public school was not the only qualification for success as a sheep-farmer, but that, if Mike’s friend added to this a general intelligence and amiability, and a skill for picking off cats with an air-pistol and bull’s-eyes with a Lee-Enfield, there was no reason why something should not be done for him.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE RIPTON MATCH Mike got an answer from his father on the morning of the Ripton match.
in or at that place or location
From this reading He added that being expelled from a public school was not the only qualification for success as a sheep-farmer, but that, if Mike’s friend added to this a general intelligence and amiability, and a skill for picking off cats with an air-pistol and bull’s-eyes with a Lee-Enfield, there was no reason why something should not be done for him.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading He added that being expelled from a public school was not the only qualification for success as a sheep-farmer, but that, if Mike’s friend added to this a general intelligence and amiability, and a skill for picking off cats with an air-pistol and bull’s-eyes with a Lee-Enfield, there was no reason why something should not be done for him.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A letter from Wyatt also lay on his plate when he came down to breakfast.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Mr. Jackson’s letter was short, but to the point.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading He said he would go and see Wyatt early in the next week.
at the time that
From this reading A letter from Wyatt also lay on his plate when he came down to breakfast.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading He added that being expelled from a public school was not the only qualification for success as a sheep-farmer, but that, if Mike’s friend added to this a general intelligence and amiability, and a skill for picking off cats with an air-pistol and bull’s-eyes with a Lee-Enfield, there was no reason why something should not be done for him.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He added that being expelled from a public school was not the only qualification for success as a sheep-farmer, but that, if Mike’s friend added to this a general intelligence and amiability, and a skill for picking off cats with an air-pistol and bull’s-eyes with a Lee-Enfield, there was no reason why something should not be done for him.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He said he would go and see Wyatt early in the next week.
WyattnounUS /ˈwaɪət/
English architect (1746-1813)
From this reading A letter from Wyatt also lay on his plate when he came down to breakfast.
