used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A SMASH.
the performance of a part or role in a drama
From this reading "I don't like the way you are acting, Tsan Ti," said Matt, as soon as they had reached the trees.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "I don't like the way you are acting, Tsan Ti," said Matt, as soon as they had reached the trees.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading So far as situation went, there was small choice between them, but Matt resented Tsan Ti's deception in declaring he was staying at one when he was really staying at the other.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading So far as situation went, there was small choice between them, but Matt resented Tsan Ti's deception in declaring he was staying at one when he was really staying at the other.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading So far as situation went, there was small choice between them, but Matt resented Tsan Ti's deception in declaring he was staying at one when he was really staying at the other.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading So far as situation went, there was small choice between them, but Matt resented Tsan Ti's deception in declaring he was staying at one when he was really staying at the other.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It seemed so trivial a matter compared with the mandarin's critical situation--as set forth by himself.
the person or thing chosen or selected
From this reading So far as situation went, there was small choice between them, but Matt resented Tsan Ti's deception in declaring he was staying at one when he was really staying at the other.
comparedverbUS /kəmˈperd/
past form of “compare” — examine and note the similarities or differences of
From this reading It seemed so trivial a matter compared with the mandarin's critical situation--as set forth by himself.
criticaladjectiveUS /ˈkrɪtɪkəl/
marked by a tendency to find and call attention to errors and flaws
From this reading It seemed so trivial a matter compared with the mandarin's critical situation--as set forth by himself.
deceptionnounUS /dɪˈsepʃən/
a misleading falsehood
From this reading So far as situation went, there was small choice between them, but Matt resented Tsan Ti's deception in declaring he was staying at one when he was really staying at the other.
declaringverbUS /dɪˈklerɪŋ/
-ing form of “declare” — state emphatically and authoritatively
From this reading So far as situation went, there was small choice between them, but Matt resented Tsan Ti's deception in declaring he was staying at one when he was really staying at the other.
don't
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From this reading "I don't like the way you are acting, Tsan Ti," said Matt, as soon as they had reached the trees.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading So far as situation went, there was small choice between them, but Matt resented Tsan Ti's deception in declaring he was staying at one when he was really staying at the other.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading It seemed so trivial a matter compared with the mandarin's critical situation--as set forth by himself.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "I don't like the way you are acting, Tsan Ti," said Matt, as soon as they had reached the trees.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading So far as situation went, there was small choice between them, but Matt resented Tsan Ti's deception in declaring he was staying at one when he was really staying at the other.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading It seemed so trivial a matter compared with the mandarin's critical situation--as set forth by himself.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading The Hotel Kaaterskill was within a stone's throw of the Mountain House.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading The Hotel Kaaterskill was within a stone's throw of the Mountain House.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I don't like the way you are acting, Tsan Ti," said Matt, as soon as they had reached the trees.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading So far as situation went, there was small choice between them, but Matt resented Tsan Ti's deception in declaring he was staying at one when he was really staying at the other.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It seemed so trivial a matter compared with the mandarin's critical situation--as set forth by himself.
Kaaterskill
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From this reading The Hotel Kaaterskill was within a stone's throw of the Mountain House.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading "I don't like the way you are acting, Tsan Ti," said Matt, as soon as they had reached the trees.
mandarin's
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From this reading It seemed so trivial a matter compared with the mandarin's critical situation--as set forth by himself.
MattnounUS /mæt/
the property of having little or no contrast; lacking highlights or gloss
From this reading So far as situation went, there was small choice between them, but Matt resented Tsan Ti's deception in declaring he was staying at one when he was really staying at the other.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading It seemed so trivial a matter compared with the mandarin's critical situation--as set forth by himself.
a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading The Hotel Kaaterskill was within a stone's throw of the Mountain House.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The Hotel Kaaterskill was within a stone's throw of the Mountain House.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading So far as situation went, there was small choice between them, but Matt resented Tsan Ti's deception in declaring he was staying at one when he was really staying at the other.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading So far as situation went, there was small choice between them, but Matt resented Tsan Ti's deception in declaring he was staying at one when he was really staying at the other.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading "I don't like the way you are acting, Tsan Ti," said Matt, as soon as they had reached the trees.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading So far as situation went, there was small choice between them, but Matt resented Tsan Ti's deception in declaring he was staying at one when he was really staying at the other.
resentedverbUS /riˈzentɪd/
past form of “resent” — feel bitter or indignant about
From this reading So far as situation went, there was small choice between them, but Matt resented Tsan Ti's deception in declaring he was staying at one when he was really staying at the other.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I don't like the way you are acting, Tsan Ti," said Matt, as soon as they had reached the trees.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading It seemed so trivial a matter compared with the mandarin's critical situation--as set forth by himself.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading It seemed so trivial a matter compared with the mandarin's critical situation--as set forth by himself.
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading So far as situation went, there was small choice between them, but Matt resented Tsan Ti's deception in declaring he was staying at one when he was really staying at the other.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading So far as situation went, there was small choice between them, but Matt resented Tsan Ti's deception in declaring he was staying at one when he was really staying at the other.
SMASHverbUS /smæʃ/
hit hard
From this reading A SMASH.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So far as situation went, there was small choice between them, but Matt resented Tsan Ti's deception in declaring he was staying at one when he was really staying at the other.
in the near future
From this reading "I don't like the way you are acting, Tsan Ti," said Matt, as soon as they had reached the trees.
stayingverbUS /ˈsteɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “stay” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading So far as situation went, there was small choice between them, but Matt resented Tsan Ti's deception in declaring he was staying at one when he was really staying at the other.
stone'snounUS /stoʊnz/
possessive form of “stone” — a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading The Hotel Kaaterskill was within a stone's throw of the Mountain House.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Hotel Kaaterskill was within a stone's throw of the Mountain House.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading So far as situation went, there was small choice between them, but Matt resented Tsan Ti's deception in declaring he was staying at one when he was really staying at the other.
in or at that place or location
From this reading So far as situation went, there was small choice between them, but Matt resented Tsan Ti's deception in declaring he was staying at one when he was really staying at the other.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "I don't like the way you are acting, Tsan Ti," said Matt, as soon as they had reached the trees.
propel through the air
From this reading The Hotel Kaaterskill was within a stone's throw of the Mountain House.
TinounUS /tiː/
a light strong grey lustrous corrosion-resistant metallic element used in strong lightweight alloys (as for airplane parts); the main sources are rutile and ilmenite
From this reading "I don't like the way you are acting, Tsan Ti," said Matt, as soon as they had reached the trees.
Ti's
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From this reading So far as situation went, there was small choice between them, but Matt resented Tsan Ti's deception in declaring he was staying at one when he was really staying at the other.
plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading "I don't like the way you are acting, Tsan Ti," said Matt, as soon as they had reached the trees.
trivialadjectiveUS /ˈtrɪviəl/
(informal) small and of little importance
From this reading It seemed so trivial a matter compared with the mandarin's critical situation--as set forth by himself.
Tsan
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From this reading So far as situation went, there was small choice between them, but Matt resented Tsan Ti's deception in declaring he was staying at one when he was really staying at the other.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The Hotel Kaaterskill was within a stone's throw of the Mountain House.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading "I don't like the way you are acting, Tsan Ti," said Matt, as soon as they had reached the trees.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading So far as situation went, there was small choice between them, but Matt resented Tsan Ti's deception in declaring he was staying at one when he was really staying at the other.
at the time that
From this reading So far as situation went, there was small choice between them, but Matt resented Tsan Ti's deception in declaring he was staying at one when he was really staying at the other.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It seemed so trivial a matter compared with the mandarin's critical situation--as set forth by himself.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading The Hotel Kaaterskill was within a stone's throw of the Mountain House.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I don't like the way you are acting, Tsan Ti," said Matt, as soon as they had reached the trees.
