used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading MOONLIGHT When Nan told her story to the Masons a little later they were not only indignant but very genuinely worried.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Mr. Mason wanted to shadow the man, but Nan begged him not to do that until after they had had a chance to look up Mrs. Bragley's property for her and see what it was worth.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "If that's the way you feel," Mr. Mason decided sympathetically, "it seems to me the best thing to do is to get to Sunny Slopes as soon as possible, take a look at this land, and employ an attorney, if need be, to be sure her title is clear.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Walter declared that he would "catch that man and wring his neck before the day was up," which boast, though extremely extravagant, brought strange comfort to Nan, shocked as she had been by the events of the morning.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Walter declared that he would "catch that man and wring his neck before the day was up," which boast, though extremely extravagant, brought strange comfort to Nan, shocked as she had been by the events of the morning.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "If that's the way you feel," Mr. Mason decided sympathetically, "it seems to me the best thing to do is to get to Sunny Slopes as soon as possible, take a look at this land, and employ an attorney, if need be, to be sure her title is clear.
attorneynounUS /əˈtɜːrni/
a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice
From this reading "If that's the way you feel," Mr. Mason decided sympathetically, "it seems to me the best thing to do is to get to Sunny Slopes as soon as possible, take a look at this land, and employ an attorney, if need be, to be sure her title is clear.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "If that's the way you feel," Mr. Mason decided sympathetically, "it seems to me the best thing to do is to get to Sunny Slopes as soon as possible, take a look at this land, and employ an attorney, if need be, to be sure her title is clear.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Walter declared that he would "catch that man and wring his neck before the day was up," which boast, though extremely extravagant, brought strange comfort to Nan, shocked as she had been by the events of the morning.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Walter declared that he would "catch that man and wring his neck before the day was up," which boast, though extremely extravagant, brought strange comfort to Nan, shocked as she had been by the events of the morning.
inflected form of “beg” — call upon in supplication; entreat
From this reading Mr. Mason wanted to shadow the man, but Nan begged him not to do that until after they had had a chance to look up Mrs. Bragley's property for her and see what it was worth.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading "If that's the way you feel," Mr. Mason decided sympathetically, "it seems to me the best thing to do is to get to Sunny Slopes as soon as possible, take a look at this land, and employ an attorney, if need be, to be sure her title is clear.
boastverbUS /boʊst/
show off
From this reading Walter declared that he would "catch that man and wring his neck before the day was up," which boast, though extremely extravagant, brought strange comfort to Nan, shocked as she had been by the events of the morning.
Bragley's
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From this reading Mr. Mason wanted to shadow the man, but Nan begged him not to do that until after they had had a chance to look up Mrs. Bragley's property for her and see what it was worth.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Walter declared that he would "catch that man and wring his neck before the day was up," which boast, though extremely extravagant, brought strange comfort to Nan, shocked as she had been by the events of the morning.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading MOONLIGHT When Nan told her story to the Masons a little later they were not only indignant but very genuinely worried.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Walter declared that he would "catch that man and wring his neck before the day was up," which boast, though extremely extravagant, brought strange comfort to Nan, shocked as she had been by the events of the morning.
discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading Walter declared that he would "catch that man and wring his neck before the day was up," which boast, though extremely extravagant, brought strange comfort to Nan, shocked as she had been by the events of the morning.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading Mr. Mason wanted to shadow the man, but Nan begged him not to do that until after they had had a chance to look up Mrs. Bragley's property for her and see what it was worth.
rid of obstructions
From this reading "If that's the way you feel," Mr. Mason decided sympathetically, "it seems to me the best thing to do is to get to Sunny Slopes as soon as possible, take a look at this land, and employ an attorney, if need be, to be sure her title is clear.
a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain
From this reading Walter declared that he would "catch that man and wring his neck before the day was up," which boast, though extremely extravagant, brought strange comfort to Nan, shocked as she had been by the events of the morning.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Walter declared that he would "catch that man and wring his neck before the day was up," which boast, though extremely extravagant, brought strange comfort to Nan, shocked as she had been by the events of the morning.
recognizable; marked
From this reading "If that's the way you feel," Mr. Mason decided sympathetically, "it seems to me the best thing to do is to get to Sunny Slopes as soon as possible, take a look at this land, and employ an attorney, if need be, to be sure her title is clear.
made known or openly avowed
From this reading Walter declared that he would "catch that man and wring his neck before the day was up," which boast, though extremely extravagant, brought strange comfort to Nan, shocked as she had been by the events of the morning.
detectivenounUS /dɪˈtektɪv/
a police officer who investigates crimes
From this reading Then if this man is illegally trying to wrest the land from its rightful owner, we will employ a detective and see that the fellow is brought to justice.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Mr. Mason wanted to shadow the man, but Nan begged him not to do that until after they had had a chance to look up Mrs. Bragley's property for her and see what it was worth.
employverbUS /emˈplɔɪ/
put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose
From this reading "If that's the way you feel," Mr. Mason decided sympathetically, "it seems to me the best thing to do is to get to Sunny Slopes as soon as possible, take a look at this land, and employ an attorney, if need be, to be sure her title is clear.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading Walter declared that he would "catch that man and wring his neck before the day was up," which boast, though extremely extravagant, brought strange comfort to Nan, shocked as she had been by the events of the morning.
extravagantadjectiveUS /ekˈstrævəɡənt/
unrestrained, especially with regard to feelings
From this reading Walter declared that he would "catch that man and wring his neck before the day was up," which boast, though extremely extravagant, brought strange comfort to Nan, shocked as she had been by the events of the morning.
to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect
From this reading Walter declared that he would "catch that man and wring his neck before the day was up," which boast, though extremely extravagant, brought strange comfort to Nan, shocked as she had been by the events of the morning.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading "If that's the way you feel," Mr. Mason decided sympathetically, "it seems to me the best thing to do is to get to Sunny Slopes as soon as possible, take a look at this land, and employ an attorney, if need be, to be sure her title is clear.
a boy or man
From this reading Then if this man is illegally trying to wrest the land from its rightful owner, we will employ a detective and see that the fellow is brought to justice.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Mr. Mason wanted to shadow the man, but Nan begged him not to do that until after they had had a chance to look up Mrs. Bragley's property for her and see what it was worth.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Then if this man is illegally trying to wrest the land from its rightful owner, we will employ a detective and see that the fellow is brought to justice.
genuinelyadverbUS /ˈdʒenjəwənli/
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading MOONLIGHT When Nan told her story to the Masons a little later they were not only indignant but very genuinely worried.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading "If that's the way you feel," Mr. Mason decided sympathetically, "it seems to me the best thing to do is to get to Sunny Slopes as soon as possible, take a look at this land, and employ an attorney, if need be, to be sure her title is clear.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Walter declared that he would "catch that man and wring his neck before the day was up," which boast, though extremely extravagant, brought strange comfort to Nan, shocked as she had been by the events of the morning.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Walter declared that he would "catch that man and wring his neck before the day was up," which boast, though extremely extravagant, brought strange comfort to Nan, shocked as she had been by the events of the morning.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading MOONLIGHT When Nan told her story to the Masons a little later they were not only indignant but very genuinely worried.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Mr. Mason wanted to shadow the man, but Nan begged him not to do that until after they had had a chance to look up Mrs. Bragley's property for her and see what it was worth.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Walter declared that he would "catch that man and wring his neck before the day was up," which boast, though extremely extravagant, brought strange comfort to Nan, shocked as she had been by the events of the morning.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "If that's the way you feel," Mr. Mason decided sympathetically, "it seems to me the best thing to do is to get to Sunny Slopes as soon as possible, take a look at this land, and employ an attorney, if need be, to be sure her title is clear.
illegallyadverbUS /ˌɪˈliːɡəli/
in an illegal manner
From this reading Then if this man is illegally trying to wrest the land from its rightful owner, we will employ a detective and see that the fellow is brought to justice.
indignantadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈdɪɡnənt/
angered at something unjust or wrong
From this reading MOONLIGHT When Nan told her story to the Masons a little later they were not only indignant but very genuinely worried.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "If that's the way you feel," Mr. Mason decided sympathetically, "it seems to me the best thing to do is to get to Sunny Slopes as soon as possible, take a look at this land, and employ an attorney, if need be, to be sure her title is clear.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Mr. Mason wanted to shadow the man, but Nan begged him not to do that until after they had had a chance to look up Mrs. Bragley's property for her and see what it was worth.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Then if this man is illegally trying to wrest the land from its rightful owner, we will employ a detective and see that the fellow is brought to justice.
the quality of being just or fair
From this reading Then if this man is illegally trying to wrest the land from its rightful owner, we will employ a detective and see that the fellow is brought to justice.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading "If that's the way you feel," Mr. Mason decided sympathetically, "it seems to me the best thing to do is to get to Sunny Slopes as soon as possible, take a look at this land, and employ an attorney, if need be, to be sure her title is clear.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading MOONLIGHT When Nan told her story to the Masons a little later they were not only indignant but very genuinely worried.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading MOONLIGHT When Nan told her story to the Masons a little later they were not only indignant but very genuinely worried.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Mr. Mason wanted to shadow the man, but Nan begged him not to do that until after they had had a chance to look up Mrs. Bragley's property for her and see what it was worth.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Walter declared that he would "catch that man and wring his neck before the day was up," which boast, though extremely extravagant, brought strange comfort to Nan, shocked as she had been by the events of the morning.
MasonnounUS /ˈmeɪsən/
American Revolutionary leader from Virginia whose objections led to the drafting of the Bill of Rights (1725-1792)
From this reading Mr. Mason wanted to shadow the man, but Nan begged him not to do that until after they had had a chance to look up Mrs. Bragley's property for her and see what it was worth.
MasonsnounUS /ˈmeɪsənz/
plural of “mason” — American Revolutionary leader from Virginia whose objections led to the drafting of the Bill of Rights (1725-1792)
From this reading MOONLIGHT When Nan told her story to the Masons a little later they were not only indignant but very genuinely worried.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "If that's the way you feel," Mr. Mason decided sympathetically, "it seems to me the best thing to do is to get to Sunny Slopes as soon as possible, take a look at this land, and employ an attorney, if need be, to be sure her title is clear.
the light of the Moon
From this reading MOONLIGHT When Nan told her story to the Masons a little later they were not only indignant but very genuinely worried.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Walter declared that he would "catch that man and wring his neck before the day was up," which boast, though extremely extravagant, brought strange comfort to Nan, shocked as she had been by the events of the morning.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Mason wanted to shadow the man, but Nan begged him not to do that until after they had had a chance to look up Mrs. Bragley's property for her and see what it was worth.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Mr. Mason wanted to shadow the man, but Nan begged him not to do that until after they had had a chance to look up Mrs. Bragley's property for her and see what it was worth.
NannounUS /næn/
your grandmother
From this reading MOONLIGHT When Nan told her story to the Masons a little later they were not only indignant but very genuinely worried.
the part of an organism (human or animal) that connects the head to the rest of the body
From this reading Walter declared that he would "catch that man and wring his neck before the day was up," which boast, though extremely extravagant, brought strange comfort to Nan, shocked as she had been by the events of the morning.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading "If that's the way you feel," Mr. Mason decided sympathetically, "it seems to me the best thing to do is to get to Sunny Slopes as soon as possible, take a look at this land, and employ an attorney, if need be, to be sure her title is clear.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading MOONLIGHT When Nan told her story to the Masons a little later they were not only indignant but very genuinely worried.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Walter declared that he would "catch that man and wring his neck before the day was up," which boast, though extremely extravagant, brought strange comfort to Nan, shocked as she had been by the events of the morning.
and nothing more
From this reading MOONLIGHT When Nan told her story to the Masons a little later they were not only indignant but very genuinely worried.
(law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business
From this reading Then if this man is illegally trying to wrest the land from its rightful owner, we will employ a detective and see that the fellow is brought to justice.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading "If that's the way you feel," Mr. Mason decided sympathetically, "it seems to me the best thing to do is to get to Sunny Slopes as soon as possible, take a look at this land, and employ an attorney, if need be, to be sure her title is clear.
something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone
From this reading Mr. Mason wanted to shadow the man, but Nan begged him not to do that until after they had had a chance to look up Mrs. Bragley's property for her and see what it was worth.
rightfuladjectiveUS /ˈraɪtfəl/
legally valid
From this reading Then if this man is illegally trying to wrest the land from its rightful owner, we will employ a detective and see that the fellow is brought to justice.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Mr. Mason wanted to shadow the man, but Nan begged him not to do that until after they had had a chance to look up Mrs. Bragley's property for her and see what it was worth.
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading "If that's the way you feel," Mr. Mason decided sympathetically, "it seems to me the best thing to do is to get to Sunny Slopes as soon as possible, take a look at this land, and employ an attorney, if need be, to be sure her title is clear.
A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.
From this reading Mr. Mason wanted to shadow the man, but Nan begged him not to do that until after they had had a chance to look up Mrs. Bragley's property for her and see what it was worth.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Walter declared that he would "catch that man and wring his neck before the day was up," which boast, though extremely extravagant, brought strange comfort to Nan, shocked as she had been by the events of the morning.
shockedadjectiveUS /ʃɑːkt/
struck with fear, dread, or consternation
From this reading Walter declared that he would "catch that man and wring his neck before the day was up," which boast, though extremely extravagant, brought strange comfort to Nan, shocked as she had been by the events of the morning.
SlopesnounUS /sloʊps/
plural of “slope” — an elevated geological formation
From this reading "If that's the way you feel," Mr. Mason decided sympathetically, "it seems to me the best thing to do is to get to Sunny Slopes as soon as possible, take a look at this land, and employ an attorney, if need be, to be sure her title is clear.
in the near future
From this reading "If that's the way you feel," Mr. Mason decided sympathetically, "it seems to me the best thing to do is to get to Sunny Slopes as soon as possible, take a look at this land, and employ an attorney, if need be, to be sure her title is clear.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading MOONLIGHT When Nan told her story to the Masons a little later they were not only indignant but very genuinely worried.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading Walter declared that he would "catch that man and wring his neck before the day was up," which boast, though extremely extravagant, brought strange comfort to Nan, shocked as she had been by the events of the morning.
SunnyadjectiveUS /ˈsʌni/
bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
From this reading "If that's the way you feel," Mr. Mason decided sympathetically, "it seems to me the best thing to do is to get to Sunny Slopes as soon as possible, take a look at this land, and employ an attorney, if need be, to be sure her title is clear.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading "If that's the way you feel," Mr. Mason decided sympathetically, "it seems to me the best thing to do is to get to Sunny Slopes as soon as possible, take a look at this land, and employ an attorney, if need be, to be sure her title is clear.
sympatheticallyadverbUS /ˌsɪmpəˈθetɪkəli/
with respect to the sympathetic nervous system
From this reading "If that's the way you feel," Mr. Mason decided sympathetically, "it seems to me the best thing to do is to get to Sunny Slopes as soon as possible, take a look at this land, and employ an attorney, if need be, to be sure her title is clear.
carry out
From this reading "If that's the way you feel," Mr. Mason decided sympathetically, "it seems to me the best thing to do is to get to Sunny Slopes as soon as possible, take a look at this land, and employ an attorney, if need be, to be sure her title is clear.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Walter declared that he would "catch that man and wring his neck before the day was up," which boast, though extremely extravagant, brought strange comfort to Nan, shocked as she had been by the events of the morning.
that's
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From this reading "If that's the way you feel," Mr. Mason decided sympathetically, "it seems to me the best thing to do is to get to Sunny Slopes as soon as possible, take a look at this land, and employ an attorney, if need be, to be sure her title is clear.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading MOONLIGHT When Nan told her story to the Masons a little later they were not only indignant but very genuinely worried.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then if this man is illegally trying to wrest the land from its rightful owner, we will employ a detective and see that the fellow is brought to justice.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading MOONLIGHT When Nan told her story to the Masons a little later they were not only indignant but very genuinely worried.
a special situation
From this reading "If that's the way you feel," Mr. Mason decided sympathetically, "it seems to me the best thing to do is to get to Sunny Slopes as soon as possible, take a look at this land, and employ an attorney, if need be, to be sure her title is clear.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "If that's the way you feel," Mr. Mason decided sympathetically, "it seems to me the best thing to do is to get to Sunny Slopes as soon as possible, take a look at this land, and employ an attorney, if need be, to be sure her title is clear.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Walter declared that he would "catch that man and wring his neck before the day was up," which boast, though extremely extravagant, brought strange comfort to Nan, shocked as she had been by the events of the morning.
a heading that names a statute or legislative bill; may give a brief summary of the matters it deals with
From this reading "If that's the way you feel," Mr. Mason decided sympathetically, "it seems to me the best thing to do is to get to Sunny Slopes as soon as possible, take a look at this land, and employ an attorney, if need be, to be sure her title is clear.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading MOONLIGHT When Nan told her story to the Masons a little later they were not only indignant but very genuinely worried.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading MOONLIGHT When Nan told her story to the Masons a little later they were not only indignant but very genuinely worried.
hard to endure
From this reading Then if this man is illegally trying to wrest the land from its rightful owner, we will employ a detective and see that the fellow is brought to justice.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Mr. Mason wanted to shadow the man, but Nan begged him not to do that until after they had had a chance to look up Mrs. Bragley's property for her and see what it was worth.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Walter declared that he would "catch that man and wring his neck before the day was up," which boast, though extremely extravagant, brought strange comfort to Nan, shocked as she had been by the events of the morning.
precisely as stated
From this reading MOONLIGHT When Nan told her story to the Masons a little later they were not only indignant but very genuinely worried.
German conductor (1876-1962)
From this reading Walter declared that he would "catch that man and wring his neck before the day was up," which boast, though extremely extravagant, brought strange comfort to Nan, shocked as she had been by the events of the morning.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading Mr. Mason wanted to shadow the man, but Nan begged him not to do that until after they had had a chance to look up Mrs. Bragley's property for her and see what it was worth.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Walter declared that he would "catch that man and wring his neck before the day was up," which boast, though extremely extravagant, brought strange comfort to Nan, shocked as she had been by the events of the morning.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading "If that's the way you feel," Mr. Mason decided sympathetically, "it seems to me the best thing to do is to get to Sunny Slopes as soon as possible, take a look at this land, and employ an attorney, if need be, to be sure her title is clear.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Then if this man is illegally trying to wrest the land from its rightful owner, we will employ a detective and see that the fellow is brought to justice.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading MOONLIGHT When Nan told her story to the Masons a little later they were not only indignant but very genuinely worried.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Mr. Mason wanted to shadow the man, but Nan begged him not to do that until after they had had a chance to look up Mrs. Bragley's property for her and see what it was worth.
at the time that
From this reading MOONLIGHT When Nan told her story to the Masons a little later they were not only indignant but very genuinely worried.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Walter declared that he would "catch that man and wring his neck before the day was up," which boast, though extremely extravagant, brought strange comfort to Nan, shocked as she had been by the events of the morning.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Then if this man is illegally trying to wrest the land from its rightful owner, we will employ a detective and see that the fellow is brought to justice.
worriedadjectiveUS /ˈwɜːrid/
afflicted with or marked by anxious uneasiness or trouble or grief
From this reading MOONLIGHT When Nan told her story to the Masons a little later they were not only indignant but very genuinely worried.
an indefinite quantity of something having a specified value
From this reading Mr. Mason wanted to shadow the man, but Nan begged him not to do that until after they had had a chance to look up Mrs. Bragley's property for her and see what it was worth.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Walter declared that he would "catch that man and wring his neck before the day was up," which boast, though extremely extravagant, brought strange comfort to Nan, shocked as she had been by the events of the morning.
wrestverbUS /rest/
obtain by seizing forcibly or violently, also metaphorically
From this reading Then if this man is illegally trying to wrest the land from its rightful owner, we will employ a detective and see that the fellow is brought to justice.
wringverbUS /rɪŋ/
twist and press out of shape
From this reading Walter declared that he would "catch that man and wring his neck before the day was up," which boast, though extremely extravagant, brought strange comfort to Nan, shocked as she had been by the events of the morning.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "If that's the way you feel," Mr. Mason decided sympathetically, "it seems to me the best thing to do is to get to Sunny Slopes as soon as possible, take a look at this land, and employ an attorney, if need be, to be sure her title is clear.
