used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Mrs. Spooner had about as much use for a Mexican as she had for an Indian, and that was no use at all.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading But he was not able to find out anything more than he already knew.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Mrs. Spooner had about as much use for a Mexican as she had for an Indian, and that was no use at all.
(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 Mrs. Spooner had about as much use for a Mexican as she had for an Indian, and that was no use at all.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading But he was not able to find out anything more than he already knew.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Mrs. Spooner had about as much use for a Mexican as she had for an Indian, and that was no use at all.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading While he and Chub were eating their breakfast Matt questioned Mrs. Spooner more at length regarding the Mexican who had brought the letter.
any thing at all
From this reading But he was not able to find out anything more than he already knew.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Mrs. Spooner had about as much use for a Mexican as she had for an Indian, and that was no use at all.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading While he and Chub were eating their breakfast Matt questioned Mrs. Spooner more at length regarding the Mexican who had brought the letter.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading Consequently she had paid but little attention to the messenger who had delivered the letter, and had been very glad to get rid of him so quickly.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Consequently she had paid but little attention to the messenger who had delivered the letter, and had been very glad to get rid of him so quickly.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading While he and Chub were eating their breakfast Matt questioned Mrs. Spooner more at length regarding the Mexican who had brought the letter.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading While he and Chub were eating their breakfast Matt questioned Mrs. Spooner more at length regarding the Mexican who had brought the letter.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But he was not able to find out anything more than he already knew.
Chubnoun
European freshwater game fish with a thick spindle-shaped body
From this reading While he and Chub were eating their breakfast Matt questioned Mrs. Spooner more at length regarding the Mexican who had brought the letter.
ConsequentlyadverbUS /ˈkɑːnsəkwəntli/
(sentence connectors) because of the reason given
From this reading Consequently she had paid but little attention to the messenger who had delivered the letter, and had been very glad to get rid of him so quickly.
past form of “deliver” — deliver (a speech, oration, or idea)
From this reading Consequently she had paid but little attention to the messenger who had delivered the letter, and had been very glad to get rid of him so quickly.
the act of consuming food
From this reading While he and Chub were eating their breakfast Matt questioned Mrs. Spooner more at length regarding the Mexican who had brought the letter.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading But he was not able to find out anything more than he already knew.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Mrs. Spooner had about as much use for a Mexican as she had for an Indian, and that was no use at all.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Consequently she had paid but little attention to the messenger who had delivered the letter, and had been very glad to get rid of him so quickly.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading Consequently she had paid but little attention to the messenger who had delivered the letter, and had been very glad to get rid of him so quickly.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading While he and Chub were eating their breakfast Matt questioned Mrs. Spooner more at length regarding the Mexican who had brought the letter.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading While he and Chub were eating their breakfast Matt questioned Mrs. Spooner more at length regarding the Mexican who had brought the letter.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Consequently she had paid but little attention to the messenger who had delivered the letter, and had been very glad to get rid of him so quickly.
of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures
From this reading Mrs. Spooner had about as much use for a Mexican as she had for an Indian, and that was no use at all.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading But he was not able to find out anything more than he already knew.
the production of eggs (especially in birds)
From this reading LAYING PLANS.
the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place
From this reading While he and Chub were eating their breakfast Matt questioned Mrs. Spooner more at length regarding the Mexican who had brought the letter.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading While he and Chub were eating their breakfast Matt questioned Mrs. Spooner more at length regarding the Mexican who had brought the letter.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Consequently she had paid but little attention to the messenger who had delivered the letter, and had been very glad to get rid of him so quickly.
MattnounUS /mæt/
the property of having little or no contrast; lacking highlights or gloss
From this reading While he and Chub were eating their breakfast Matt questioned Mrs. Spooner more at length regarding the Mexican who had brought the letter.
a person who carries a message
From this reading Consequently she had paid but little attention to the messenger who had delivered the letter, and had been very glad to get rid of him so quickly.
MexicannounUS /ˈmeksəkən/
a native or inhabitant of Mexico
From this reading While he and Chub were eating their breakfast Matt questioned Mrs. Spooner more at length regarding the Mexican who had brought the letter.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading While he and Chub were eating their breakfast Matt questioned Mrs. Spooner more at length regarding the Mexican who had brought the letter.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading While he and Chub were eating their breakfast Matt questioned Mrs. Spooner more at length regarding the Mexican who had brought the letter.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Mrs. Spooner had about as much use for a Mexican as she had for an Indian, and that was no use at all.
not any; not one
From this reading Mrs. Spooner had about as much use for a Mexican as she had for an Indian, and that was no use at all.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But he was not able to find out anything more than he already knew.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Consequently she had paid but little attention to the messenger who had delivered the letter, and had been very glad to get rid of him so quickly.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading But he was not able to find out anything more than he already knew.
marked by the reception of pay
From this reading Consequently she had paid but little attention to the messenger who had delivered the letter, and had been very glad to get rid of him so quickly.
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading LAYING PLANS.
past form of “question” — challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading While he and Chub were eating their breakfast Matt questioned Mrs. Spooner more at length regarding the Mexican who had brought the letter.
with speed
From this reading Consequently she had paid but little attention to the messenger who had delivered the letter, and had been very glad to get rid of him so quickly.
-ing form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading While he and Chub were eating their breakfast Matt questioned Mrs. Spooner more at length regarding the Mexican who had brought the letter.
relieve from
From this reading Consequently she had paid but little attention to the messenger who had delivered the letter, and had been very glad to get rid of him so quickly.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Mrs. Spooner had about as much use for a Mexican as she had for an Indian, and that was no use at all.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Consequently she had paid but little attention to the messenger who had delivered the letter, and had been very glad to get rid of him so quickly.
Spooner
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From this reading While he and Chub were eating their breakfast Matt questioned Mrs. Spooner more at length regarding the Mexican who had brought the letter.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading But he was not able to find out anything more than he already knew.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Mrs. Spooner had about as much use for a Mexican as she had for an Indian, and that was no use at all.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading While he and Chub were eating their breakfast Matt questioned Mrs. Spooner more at length regarding the Mexican who had brought the letter.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading While he and Chub were eating their breakfast Matt questioned Mrs. Spooner more at length regarding the Mexican who had brought the letter.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading But he was not able to find out anything more than he already knew.
the act of using
From this reading Mrs. Spooner had about as much use for a Mexican as she had for an Indian, and that was no use at all.
precisely as stated
From this reading Consequently she had paid but little attention to the messenger who had delivered the letter, and had been very glad to get rid of him so quickly.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But he was not able to find out anything more than he already knew.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading While he and Chub were eating their breakfast Matt questioned Mrs. Spooner more at length regarding the Mexican who had brought the letter.
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading While he and Chub were eating their breakfast Matt questioned Mrs. Spooner more at length regarding the Mexican who had brought the letter.
which person or people
From this reading While he and Chub were eating their breakfast Matt questioned Mrs. Spooner more at length regarding the Mexican who had brought the letter.
