used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Uncle Jim!" she cried, and promptly disappeared in his arms for a hug and a kiss.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Uncle Jim!" she cried, and promptly disappeared in his arms for a hug and a kiss.
weapons considered collectively
From this reading "Uncle Jim!" she cried, and promptly disappeared in his arms for a hug and a kiss.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading OLD-TIMERS As soon as Captain Ellison heard of what had happened at Tascosa, he went over on the stage from Mobeetie to look at the situation himself.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading OLD-TIMERS As soon as Captain Ellison heard of what had happened at Tascosa, he went over on the stage from Mobeetie to look at the situation himself.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading OLD-TIMERS As soon as Captain Ellison heard of what had happened at Tascosa, he went over on the stage from Mobeetie to look at the situation himself.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading "Uncle Jim!" she cried, and promptly disappeared in his arms for a hug and a kiss.
past form of “disappear” — get lost, as without warning or explanation
From this reading "Uncle Jim!" she cried, and promptly disappeared in his arms for a hug and a kiss.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Ramona opened the door to him.
inflected form of “drop” — let fall to the ground
From this reading He dropped in at once to see his old friends the Wadleys.
EllisonnounUS /ˈelɪsən/
United States novelist who wrote about a young Black man and his struggles in American society (1914-1994)
From this reading OLD-TIMERS As soon as Captain Ellison heard of what had happened at Tascosa, he went over on the stage from Mobeetie to look at the situation himself.
past form of “examine” — consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning
From this reading The Ranger Captain held her off and examined the lovely flushed face.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading The Ranger Captain held her off and examined the lovely flushed face.
having the pinkish flush of health
From this reading The Ranger Captain held her off and examined the lovely flushed face.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Uncle Jim!" she cried, and promptly disappeared in his arms for a hug and a kiss.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading He dropped in at once to see his old friends the Wadleys.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading OLD-TIMERS As soon as Captain Ellison heard of what had happened at Tascosa, he went over on the stage from Mobeetie to look at the situation himself.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading OLD-TIMERS As soon as Captain Ellison heard of what had happened at Tascosa, he went over on the stage from Mobeetie to look at the situation himself.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading OLD-TIMERS As soon as Captain Ellison heard of what had happened at Tascosa, he went over on the stage from Mobeetie to look at the situation himself.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading OLD-TIMERS As soon as Captain Ellison heard of what had happened at Tascosa, he went over on the stage from Mobeetie to look at the situation himself.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading OLD-TIMERS As soon as Captain Ellison heard of what had happened at Tascosa, he went over on the stage from Mobeetie to look at the situation himself.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading The Ranger Captain held her off and examined the lovely flushed face.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The Ranger Captain held her off and examined the lovely flushed face.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Ramona opened the door to him.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading OLD-TIMERS As soon as Captain Ellison heard of what had happened at Tascosa, he went over on the stage from Mobeetie to look at the situation himself.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He dropped in at once to see his old friends the Wadleys.
hugverbUS /hʌɡ/
hold (someone) tightly in your arms, usually with fondness
From this reading "Uncle Jim!" she cried, and promptly disappeared in his arms for a hug and a kiss.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He dropped in at once to see his old friends the Wadleys.
Jim
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From this reading "Uncle Jim!" she cried, and promptly disappeared in his arms for a hug and a kiss.
the act of caressing with the lips (or an instance thereof)
From this reading "Uncle Jim!" she cried, and promptly disappeared in his arms for a hug and a kiss.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading OLD-TIMERS As soon as Captain Ellison heard of what had happened at Tascosa, he went over on the stage from Mobeetie to look at the situation himself.
appealing to the emotions as well as the eye
From this reading The Ranger Captain held her off and examined the lovely flushed face.
Mobeetie
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From this reading OLD-TIMERS As soon as Captain Ellison heard of what had happened at Tascosa, he went over on the stage from Mobeetie to look at the situation himself.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading OLD-TIMERS As soon as Captain Ellison heard of what had happened at Tascosa, he went over on the stage from Mobeetie to look at the situation himself.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The Ranger Captain held her off and examined the lovely flushed face.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading He dropped in at once to see his old friends the Wadleys.
OLD-TIMERSnounUS /ˌoʊldˈtaɪmərz/
plural of “old-timer” — an experienced person who has been through many battles; someone who has given long service
From this reading OLD-TIMERS As soon as Captain Ellison heard of what had happened at Tascosa, he went over on the stage from Mobeetie to look at the situation himself.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading OLD-TIMERS As soon as Captain Ellison heard of what had happened at Tascosa, he went over on the stage from Mobeetie to look at the situation himself.
on one occasion
From this reading He dropped in at once to see his old friends the Wadleys.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading Ramona opened the door to him.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading OLD-TIMERS As soon as Captain Ellison heard of what had happened at Tascosa, he went over on the stage from Mobeetie to look at the situation himself.
promptlyadverbUS /ˈprɑːmptli/
with little or no delay
From this reading "Uncle Jim!" she cried, and promptly disappeared in his arms for a hug and a kiss.
RamonanounUS /rəˈmoʊnə/
shrubby plant with aromatic greyish-green leaves used as a cooking herb
From this reading Ramona opened the door to him.
RangernounUS /ˈreɪndʒər/
a member of the Texas state highway patrol; formerly a mounted lawman who maintained order on the frontier
From this reading The Ranger Captain held her off and examined the lovely flushed face.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading He dropped in at once to see his old friends the Wadleys.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Uncle Jim!" she cried, and promptly disappeared in his arms for a hug and a kiss.
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading OLD-TIMERS As soon as Captain Ellison heard of what had happened at Tascosa, he went over on the stage from Mobeetie to look at the situation himself.
in the near future
From this reading OLD-TIMERS As soon as Captain Ellison heard of what had happened at Tascosa, he went over on the stage from Mobeetie to look at the situation himself.
any distinct time period in a sequence of events
From this reading OLD-TIMERS As soon as Captain Ellison heard of what had happened at Tascosa, he went over on the stage from Mobeetie to look at the situation himself.
Tascosa
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From this reading OLD-TIMERS As soon as Captain Ellison heard of what had happened at Tascosa, he went over on the stage from Mobeetie to look at the situation himself.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading OLD-TIMERS As soon as Captain Ellison heard of what had happened at Tascosa, he went over on the stage from Mobeetie to look at the situation himself.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading OLD-TIMERS As soon as Captain Ellison heard of what had happened at Tascosa, he went over on the stage from Mobeetie to look at the situation himself.
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading "Uncle Jim!" she cried, and promptly disappeared in his arms for a hug and a kiss.
Wadleys
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From this reading He dropped in at once to see his old friends the Wadleys.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading OLD-TIMERS As soon as Captain Ellison heard of what had happened at Tascosa, he went over on the stage from Mobeetie to look at the situation himself.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading OLD-TIMERS As soon as Captain Ellison heard of what had happened at Tascosa, he went over on the stage from Mobeetie to look at the situation himself.
