used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Clip's motor-cycle was leaning against a hitching post, and there was an ominous look on Clip's swarthy face--a look that somehow reminded one of his grim Indian ancestors, for Clip was proud of the fact that one of his grandparents had been a full-blood native of the soil.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading Clip's motor-cycle was leaning against a hitching post, and there was an ominous look on Clip's swarthy face--a look that somehow reminded one of his grim Indian ancestors, for Clip was proud of the fact that one of his grandparents had been a full-blood native of the soil.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Clip's motor-cycle was leaning against a hitching post, and there was an ominous look on Clip's swarthy face--a look that somehow reminded one of his grim Indian ancestors, for Clip was proud of the fact that one of his grandparents had been a full-blood native of the soil.
ancestorsnounUS /ˈænsestərz/
plural of “ancestor” — someone from whom you are descended (but usually more remote than a grandparent)
From this reading Clip's motor-cycle was leaning against a hitching post, and there was an ominous look on Clip's swarthy face--a look that somehow reminded one of his grim Indian ancestors, for Clip was proud of the fact that one of his grandparents had been a full-blood native of the soil.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Clip's motor-cycle was leaning against a hitching post, and there was an ominous look on Clip's swarthy face--a look that somehow reminded one of his grim Indian ancestors, for Clip was proud of the fact that one of his grandparents had been a full-blood native of the soil.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading "I've got to do a hard 'century' in five hours," answered Matt, "and you're to go with me as long as you can keep up."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As Matt hurried out of the capitol building he found Clip at the curb, waiting for him.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "What's on?" he asked, as Matt rolled the _Comet_ off the walk and into the street.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading As Matt hurried out of the capitol building he found Clip at the curb, waiting for him.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Clip's motor-cycle was leaning against a hitching post, and there was an ominous look on Clip's swarthy face--a look that somehow reminded one of his grim Indian ancestors, for Clip was proud of the fact that one of his grandparents had been a full-blood native of the soil.
a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading As Matt hurried out of the capitol building he found Clip at the curb, waiting for him.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "I've got to do a hard 'century' in five hours," answered Matt, "and you're to go with me as long as you can keep up."
capitolnounUS /ˈkæpɪtəl/
a building occupied by a state legislature
From this reading As Matt hurried out of the capitol building he found Clip at the curb, waiting for him.
a period of 100 years
From this reading "I've got to do a hard 'century' in five hours," answered Matt, "and you're to go with me as long as you can keep up."
ClipnounUS /klɪp/
a metal frame or container holding cartridges; can be inserted into an automatic gun
From this reading As Matt hurried out of the capitol building he found Clip at the curb, waiting for him.
Clip's
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From this reading Clip's motor-cycle was leaning against a hitching post, and there was an ominous look on Clip's swarthy face--a look that somehow reminded one of his grim Indian ancestors, for Clip was proud of the fact that one of his grandparents had been a full-blood native of the soil.
CometnounUS /ˈkɑːmət/
(astronomy) a relatively small extraterrestrial body consisting of a frozen mass that travels around the sun in a highly elliptical orbit
From this reading "What's on?" he asked, as Matt rolled the _Comet_ off the walk and into the street.
curbnounUS /kɜːrb/
an edge between a sidewalk and a roadway consisting of a line of curbstones (usually forming part of a gutter)
From this reading As Matt hurried out of the capitol building he found Clip at the curb, waiting for him.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "I've got to do a hard 'century' in five hours," answered Matt, "and you're to go with me as long as you can keep up."
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Clip's motor-cycle was leaning against a hitching post, and there was an ominous look on Clip's swarthy face--a look that somehow reminded one of his grim Indian ancestors, for Clip was proud of the fact that one of his grandparents had been a full-blood native of the soil.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading Clip's motor-cycle was leaning against a hitching post, and there was an ominous look on Clip's swarthy face--a look that somehow reminded one of his grim Indian ancestors, for Clip was proud of the fact that one of his grandparents had been a full-blood native of the soil.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading "I've got to do a hard 'century' in five hours," answered Matt, "and you're to go with me as long as you can keep up."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading As Matt hurried out of the capitol building he found Clip at the curb, waiting for him.
set up or found
From this reading As Matt hurried out of the capitol building he found Clip at the curb, waiting for him.
full-bloodadjective
of unmixed ancestry
From this reading Clip's motor-cycle was leaning against a hitching post, and there was an ominous look on Clip's swarthy face--a look that somehow reminded one of his grim Indian ancestors, for Clip was proud of the fact that one of his grandparents had been a full-blood native of the soil.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "I've got to do a hard 'century' in five hours," answered Matt, "and you're to go with me as long as you can keep up."
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading "I've got to do a hard 'century' in five hours," answered Matt, "and you're to go with me as long as you can keep up."
grandparentsnounUS /ˈɡrændperənts/
plural of “grandparent” — a parent of your father or mother
From this reading Clip's motor-cycle was leaning against a hitching post, and there was an ominous look on Clip's swarthy face--a look that somehow reminded one of his grim Indian ancestors, for Clip was proud of the fact that one of his grandparents had been a full-blood native of the soil.
not to be placated or appeased or moved by entreaty
From this reading Clip's motor-cycle was leaning against a hitching post, and there was an ominous look on Clip's swarthy face--a look that somehow reminded one of his grim Indian ancestors, for Clip was proud of the fact that one of his grandparents had been a full-blood native of the soil.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Clip's motor-cycle was leaning against a hitching post, and there was an ominous look on Clip's swarthy face--a look that somehow reminded one of his grim Indian ancestors, for Clip was proud of the fact that one of his grandparents had been a full-blood native of the soil.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading "I've got to do a hard 'century' in five hours," answered Matt, "and you're to go with me as long as you can keep up."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As Matt hurried out of the capitol building he found Clip at the curb, waiting for him.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading As Matt hurried out of the capitol building he found Clip at the curb, waiting for him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Clip's motor-cycle was leaning against a hitching post, and there was an ominous look on Clip's swarthy face--a look that somehow reminded one of his grim Indian ancestors, for Clip was proud of the fact that one of his grandparents had been a full-blood native of the soil.
hitchingverbUS /ˈhɪtʃɪŋ/
-ing form of “hitch” — to hook or entangle
From this reading Clip's motor-cycle was leaning against a hitching post, and there was an ominous look on Clip's swarthy face--a look that somehow reminded one of his grim Indian ancestors, for Clip was proud of the fact that one of his grandparents had been a full-blood native of the soil.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading "I've got to do a hard 'century' in five hours," answered Matt, "and you're to go with me as long as you can keep up."
moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste
From this reading As Matt hurried out of the capitol building he found Clip at the curb, waiting for him.
I've
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I've got to do a hard 'century' in five hours," answered Matt, "and you're to go with me as long as you can keep up."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "I've got to do a hard 'century' in five hours," answered Matt, "and you're to go with me as long as you can keep up."
of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures
From this reading Clip's motor-cycle was leaning against a hitching post, and there was an ominous look on Clip's swarthy face--a look that somehow reminded one of his grim Indian ancestors, for Clip was proud of the fact that one of his grandparents had been a full-blood native of the soil.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading "What's on?" he asked, as Matt rolled the _Comet_ off the walk and into the street.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading "I've got to do a hard 'century' in five hours," answered Matt, "and you're to go with me as long as you can keep up."
departing or being caused to depart from the true vertical or horizontal
From this reading Clip's motor-cycle was leaning against a hitching post, and there was an ominous look on Clip's swarthy face--a look that somehow reminded one of his grim Indian ancestors, for Clip was proud of the fact that one of his grandparents had been a full-blood native of the soil.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading "I've got to do a hard 'century' in five hours," answered Matt, "and you're to go with me as long as you can keep up."
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Clip's motor-cycle was leaning against a hitching post, and there was an ominous look on Clip's swarthy face--a look that somehow reminded one of his grim Indian ancestors, for Clip was proud of the fact that one of his grandparents had been a full-blood native of the soil.
MattnounUS /mæt/
the property of having little or no contrast; lacking highlights or gloss
From this reading As Matt hurried out of the capitol building he found Clip at the curb, waiting for him.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "I've got to do a hard 'century' in five hours," answered Matt, "and you're to go with me as long as you can keep up."
motor-cycle
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Clip's motor-cycle was leaning against a hitching post, and there was an ominous look on Clip's swarthy face--a look that somehow reminded one of his grim Indian ancestors, for Clip was proud of the fact that one of his grandparents had been a full-blood native of the soil.
characteristic of or existing by virtue of geographic origin
From this reading Clip's motor-cycle was leaning against a hitching post, and there was an ominous look on Clip's swarthy face--a look that somehow reminded one of his grim Indian ancestors, for Clip was proud of the fact that one of his grandparents had been a full-blood native of the soil.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading As Matt hurried out of the capitol building he found Clip at the curb, waiting for him.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading "What's on?" he asked, as Matt rolled the _Comet_ off the walk and into the street.
ominousadjectiveUS /ˈɑːmənəs/
threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments
From this reading Clip's motor-cycle was leaning against a hitching post, and there was an ominous look on Clip's swarthy face--a look that somehow reminded one of his grim Indian ancestors, for Clip was proud of the fact that one of his grandparents had been a full-blood native of the soil.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Clip's motor-cycle was leaning against a hitching post, and there was an ominous look on Clip's swarthy face--a look that somehow reminded one of his grim Indian ancestors, for Clip was proud of the fact that one of his grandparents had been a full-blood native of the soil.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Clip's motor-cycle was leaning against a hitching post, and there was an ominous look on Clip's swarthy face--a look that somehow reminded one of his grim Indian ancestors, for Clip was proud of the fact that one of his grandparents had been a full-blood native of the soil.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading As Matt hurried out of the capitol building he found Clip at the curb, waiting for him.
affix in a public place or for public notice
From this reading Clip's motor-cycle was leaning against a hitching post, and there was an ominous look on Clip's swarthy face--a look that somehow reminded one of his grim Indian ancestors, for Clip was proud of the fact that one of his grandparents had been a full-blood native of the soil.
feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride
From this reading Clip's motor-cycle was leaning against a hitching post, and there was an ominous look on Clip's swarthy face--a look that somehow reminded one of his grim Indian ancestors, for Clip was proud of the fact that one of his grandparents had been a full-blood native of the soil.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading THE RED ROADSTER.
past form of “remind” — put in the mind of someone
From this reading Clip's motor-cycle was leaning against a hitching post, and there was an ominous look on Clip's swarthy face--a look that somehow reminded one of his grim Indian ancestors, for Clip was proud of the fact that one of his grandparents had been a full-blood native of the soil.
ROADSTERnounUS /ˈroʊdstər/
an open automobile having a front seat and a rumble seat
From this reading THE RED ROADSTER.
especially of petals or leaves in bud; having margins rolled inward
From this reading "What's on?" he asked, as Matt rolled the _Comet_ off the walk and into the street.
the state of being covered with unclean things
From this reading Clip's motor-cycle was leaning against a hitching post, and there was an ominous look on Clip's swarthy face--a look that somehow reminded one of his grim Indian ancestors, for Clip was proud of the fact that one of his grandparents had been a full-blood native of the soil.
in some unspecified way or manner; or by some unspecified means
From this reading Clip's motor-cycle was leaning against a hitching post, and there was an ominous look on Clip's swarthy face--a look that somehow reminded one of his grim Indian ancestors, for Clip was proud of the fact that one of his grandparents had been a full-blood native of the soil.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading "What's on?" he asked, as Matt rolled the _Comet_ off the walk and into the street.
swarthyadjectiveUS /ˈswɔːrði/
naturally having skin of a dark color
From this reading Clip's motor-cycle was leaning against a hitching post, and there was an ominous look on Clip's swarthy face--a look that somehow reminded one of his grim Indian ancestors, for Clip was proud of the fact that one of his grandparents had been a full-blood native of the soil.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Clip's motor-cycle was leaning against a hitching post, and there was an ominous look on Clip's swarthy face--a look that somehow reminded one of his grim Indian ancestors, for Clip was proud of the fact that one of his grandparents had been a full-blood native of the soil.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE RED ROADSTER.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Clip's motor-cycle was leaning against a hitching post, and there was an ominous look on Clip's swarthy face--a look that somehow reminded one of his grim Indian ancestors, for Clip was proud of the fact that one of his grandparents had been a full-blood native of the soil.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "I've got to do a hard 'century' in five hours," answered Matt, "and you're to go with me as long as you can keep up."
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "I've got to do a hard 'century' in five hours," answered Matt, "and you're to go with me as long as you can keep up."
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading As Matt hurried out of the capitol building he found Clip at the curb, waiting for him.
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading "What's on?" he asked, as Matt rolled the _Comet_ off the walk and into the street.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Clip's motor-cycle was leaning against a hitching post, and there was an ominous look on Clip's swarthy face--a look that somehow reminded one of his grim Indian ancestors, for Clip was proud of the fact that one of his grandparents had been a full-blood native of the soil.
What's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "What's on?" he asked, as Matt rolled the _Comet_ off the walk and into the street.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "I've got to do a hard 'century' in five hours," answered Matt, "and you're to go with me as long as you can keep up."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I've got to do a hard 'century' in five hours," answered Matt, "and you're to go with me as long as you can keep up."
you're
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From this reading "I've got to do a hard 'century' in five hours," answered Matt, "and you're to go with me as long as you can keep up."
