used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading COLONEL HOWELL MAKES A NOVEL PROPOSAL "My name is Howell," began the man; "Hill Howell," he went on, "and in the places where I'm best known I'm frequently called 'Colonel' Howell, but I don't get that title because I am a native Kentuckian.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading But I'll have to repeat to you some account of my experience in the Northwest before you understand why I'm so interested in your machine and in you young men.
plural of “adventure” — a wild and exciting undertaking (not necessarily lawful)
From this reading I'm not going to tell you the story of my life or of any remarkable adventures, because I'm only a plain business man.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading "In Kentucky," resumed Colonel Howell, after he had helped himself to a cigar from his vest pocket, "we once thought we had oil.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading COLONEL HOWELL MAKES A NOVEL PROPOSAL "My name is Howell," began the man; "Hill Howell," he went on, "and in the places where I'm best known I'm frequently called 'Colonel' Howell, but I don't get that title because I am a native Kentuckian.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading COLONEL HOWELL MAKES A NOVEL PROPOSAL "My name is Howell," began the man; "Hill Howell," he went on, "and in the places where I'm best known I'm frequently called 'Colonel' Howell, but I don't get that title because I am a native Kentuckian.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading I'm not going to tell you the story of my life or of any remarkable adventures, because I'm only a plain business man.
for the reason that
From this reading COLONEL HOWELL MAKES A NOVEL PROPOSAL "My name is Howell," began the man; "Hill Howell," he went on, "and in the places where I'm best known I'm frequently called 'Colonel' Howell, but I don't get that title because I am a native Kentuckian.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading But I'll have to repeat to you some account of my experience in the Northwest before you understand why I'm so interested in your machine and in you young men.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading COLONEL HOWELL MAKES A NOVEL PROPOSAL "My name is Howell," began the man; "Hill Howell," he went on, "and in the places where I'm best known I'm frequently called 'Colonel' Howell, but I don't get that title because I am a native Kentuckian.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading COLONEL HOWELL MAKES A NOVEL PROPOSAL "My name is Howell," began the man; "Hill Howell," he went on, "and in the places where I'm best known I'm frequently called 'Colonel' Howell, but I don't get that title because I am a native Kentuckian.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading I'm not going to tell you the story of my life or of any remarkable adventures, because I'm only a plain business man.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading COLONEL HOWELL MAKES A NOVEL PROPOSAL "My name is Howell," began the man; "Hill Howell," he went on, "and in the places where I'm best known I'm frequently called 'Colonel' Howell, but I don't get that title because I am a native Kentuckian.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading COLONEL HOWELL MAKES A NOVEL PROPOSAL "My name is Howell," began the man; "Hill Howell," he went on, "and in the places where I'm best known I'm frequently called 'Colonel' Howell, but I don't get that title because I am a native Kentuckian.
cigarnounUS /sɪˈɡɑːr/
a roll of tobacco for smoking
From this reading "In Kentucky," resumed Colonel Howell, after he had helped himself to a cigar from his vest pocket, "we once thought we had oil.
a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general
From this reading COLONEL HOWELL MAKES A NOVEL PROPOSAL "My name is Howell," began the man; "Hill Howell," he went on, "and in the places where I'm best known I'm frequently called 'Colonel' Howell, but I don't get that title because I am a native Kentuckian.
don't
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From this reading COLONEL HOWELL MAKES A NOVEL PROPOSAL "My name is Howell," began the man; "Hill Howell," he went on, "and in the places where I'm best known I'm frequently called 'Colonel' Howell, but I don't get that title because I am a native Kentuckian.
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading But I'll have to repeat to you some account of my experience in the Northwest before you understand why I'm so interested in your machine and in you young men.
many times at short intervals
From this reading COLONEL HOWELL MAKES A NOVEL PROPOSAL "My name is Howell," began the man; "Hill Howell," he went on, "and in the places where I'm best known I'm frequently called 'Colonel' Howell, but I don't get that title because I am a native Kentuckian.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "In Kentucky," resumed Colonel Howell, after he had helped himself to a cigar from his vest pocket, "we once thought we had oil.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading COLONEL HOWELL MAKES A NOVEL PROPOSAL "My name is Howell," began the man; "Hill Howell," he went on, "and in the places where I'm best known I'm frequently called 'Colonel' Howell, but I don't get that title because I am a native Kentuckian.
the act of departing
From this reading I'm not going to tell you the story of my life or of any remarkable adventures, because I'm only a plain business man.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "In Kentucky," resumed Colonel Howell, after he had helped himself to a cigar from his vest pocket, "we once thought we had oil.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading But I'll have to repeat to you some account of my experience in the Northwest before you understand why I'm so interested in your machine and in you young men.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading COLONEL HOWELL MAKES A NOVEL PROPOSAL "My name is Howell," began the man; "Hill Howell," he went on, "and in the places where I'm best known I'm frequently called 'Colonel' Howell, but I don't get that title because I am a native Kentuckian.
past form of “help” — give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading "In Kentucky," resumed Colonel Howell, after he had helped himself to a cigar from his vest pocket, "we once thought we had oil.
a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading COLONEL HOWELL MAKES A NOVEL PROPOSAL "My name is Howell," began the man; "Hill Howell," he went on, "and in the places where I'm best known I'm frequently called 'Colonel' Howell, but I don't get that title because I am a native Kentuckian.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading "In Kentucky," resumed Colonel Howell, after he had helped himself to a cigar from his vest pocket, "we once thought we had oil.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "In Kentucky," resumed Colonel Howell, after he had helped himself to a cigar from his vest pocket, "we once thought we had oil.
HOWELL
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From this reading COLONEL HOWELL MAKES A NOVEL PROPOSAL "My name is Howell," began the man; "Hill Howell," he went on, "and in the places where I'm best known I'm frequently called 'Colonel' Howell, but I don't get that title because I am a native Kentuckian.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading COLONEL HOWELL MAKES A NOVEL PROPOSAL "My name is Howell," began the man; "Hill Howell," he went on, "and in the places where I'm best known I'm frequently called 'Colonel' Howell, but I don't get that title because I am a native Kentuckian.
I'll
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From this reading But I'll have to repeat to you some account of my experience in the Northwest before you understand why I'm so interested in your machine and in you young men.
I'm
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From this reading COLONEL HOWELL MAKES A NOVEL PROPOSAL "My name is Howell," began the man; "Hill Howell," he went on, "and in the places where I'm best known I'm frequently called 'Colonel' Howell, but I don't get that title because I am a native Kentuckian.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading COLONEL HOWELL MAKES A NOVEL PROPOSAL "My name is Howell," began the man; "Hill Howell," he went on, "and in the places where I'm best known I'm frequently called 'Colonel' Howell, but I don't get that title because I am a native Kentuckian.
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading But I'll have to repeat to you some account of my experience in the Northwest before you understand why I'm so interested in your machine and in you young men.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading COLONEL HOWELL MAKES A NOVEL PROPOSAL "My name is Howell," began the man; "Hill Howell," he went on, "and in the places where I'm best known I'm frequently called 'Colonel' Howell, but I don't get that title because I am a native Kentuckian.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I secured it up in this part of the world--just why, I don't know.
and nothing more
From this reading I secured it up in this part of the world--just why, I don't know.
KentuckiannounUS /ˌkenˈtʌkiən/
a native or resident of Kentucky
From this reading COLONEL HOWELL MAKES A NOVEL PROPOSAL "My name is Howell," began the man; "Hill Howell," he went on, "and in the places where I'm best known I'm frequently called 'Colonel' Howell, but I don't get that title because I am a native Kentuckian.
KentuckynounUS /kənˈtʌki/
a state in east central United States; a border state during the American Civil War; famous for breeding race horses
From this reading "In Kentucky," resumed Colonel Howell, after he had helped himself to a cigar from his vest pocket, "we once thought we had oil.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading I secured it up in this part of the world--just why, I don't know.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading COLONEL HOWELL MAKES A NOVEL PROPOSAL "My name is Howell," began the man; "Hill Howell," he went on, "and in the places where I'm best known I'm frequently called 'Colonel' Howell, but I don't get that title because I am a native Kentuckian.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading I'm not going to tell you the story of my life or of any remarkable adventures, because I'm only a plain business man.
any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks
From this reading But I'll have to repeat to you some account of my experience in the Northwest before you understand why I'm so interested in your machine and in you young men.
plural of “make” — a recognizable kind
From this reading COLONEL HOWELL MAKES A NOVEL PROPOSAL "My name is Howell," began the man; "Hill Howell," he went on, "and in the places where I'm best known I'm frequently called 'Colonel' Howell, but I don't get that title because I am a native Kentuckian.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading COLONEL HOWELL MAKES A NOVEL PROPOSAL "My name is Howell," began the man; "Hill Howell," he went on, "and in the places where I'm best known I'm frequently called 'Colonel' Howell, but I don't get that title because I am a native Kentuckian.
the force of workers available
From this reading But I'll have to repeat to you some account of my experience in the Northwest before you understand why I'm so interested in your machine and in you young men.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading COLONEL HOWELL MAKES A NOVEL PROPOSAL "My name is Howell," began the man; "Hill Howell," he went on, "and in the places where I'm best known I'm frequently called 'Colonel' Howell, but I don't get that title because I am a native Kentuckian.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading COLONEL HOWELL MAKES A NOVEL PROPOSAL "My name is Howell," began the man; "Hill Howell," he went on, "and in the places where I'm best known I'm frequently called 'Colonel' Howell, but I don't get that title because I am a native Kentuckian.
characteristic of or existing by virtue of geographic origin
From this reading COLONEL HOWELL MAKES A NOVEL PROPOSAL "My name is Howell," began the man; "Hill Howell," he went on, "and in the places where I'm best known I'm frequently called 'Colonel' Howell, but I don't get that title because I am a native Kentuckian.
NorthwestnounUS /ˌnɔːrˈθwest/
the northwestern region of the United States
From this reading But I'll have to repeat to you some account of my experience in the Northwest before you understand why I'm so interested in your machine and in you young men.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I'm not going to tell you the story of my life or of any remarkable adventures, because I'm only a plain business man.
NOVELnounUS /ˈnɑːvəl/
an extended fictional work in prose; usually in the form of a story
From this reading COLONEL HOWELL MAKES A NOVEL PROPOSAL "My name is Howell," began the man; "Hill Howell," he went on, "and in the places where I'm best known I'm frequently called 'Colonel' Howell, but I don't get that title because I am a native Kentuckian.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I secured it up in this part of the world--just why, I don't know.
oilnounUS /ɔɪl/
A viscous liquid derived from petroleum or plants, stored in large earthen jars.
From this reading "In Kentucky," resumed Colonel Howell, after he had helped himself to a cigar from his vest pocket, "we once thought we had oil.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading COLONEL HOWELL MAKES A NOVEL PROPOSAL "My name is Howell," began the man; "Hill Howell," he went on, "and in the places where I'm best known I'm frequently called 'Colonel' Howell, but I don't get that title because I am a native Kentuckian.
on one occasion
From this reading "In Kentucky," resumed Colonel Howell, after he had helped himself to a cigar from his vest pocket, "we once thought we had oil.
and nothing more
From this reading I'm not going to tell you the story of my life or of any remarkable adventures, because I'm only a plain business man.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading I'm not going to tell you the story of my life or of any remarkable adventures, because I'm only a plain business man.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading I secured it up in this part of the world--just why, I don't know.
plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading COLONEL HOWELL MAKES A NOVEL PROPOSAL "My name is Howell," began the man; "Hill Howell," he went on, "and in the places where I'm best known I'm frequently called 'Colonel' Howell, but I don't get that title because I am a native Kentuckian.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading I'm not going to tell you the story of my life or of any remarkable adventures, because I'm only a plain business man.
a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles
From this reading "In Kentucky," resumed Colonel Howell, after he had helped himself to a cigar from his vest pocket, "we once thought we had oil.
PROPOSALnounUS /prəˈpoʊzəl/
something proposed (such as a plan or assumption)
From this reading COLONEL HOWELL MAKES A NOVEL PROPOSAL "My name is Howell," began the man; "Hill Howell," he went on, "and in the places where I'm best known I'm frequently called 'Colonel' Howell, but I don't get that title because I am a native Kentuckian.
unusual or striking
From this reading I'm not going to tell you the story of my life or of any remarkable adventures, because I'm only a plain business man.
to say, state, or perform again
From this reading But I'll have to repeat to you some account of my experience in the Northwest before you understand why I'm so interested in your machine and in you young men.
past form of “resume” — take up or begin anew
From this reading "In Kentucky," resumed Colonel Howell, after he had helped himself to a cigar from his vest pocket, "we once thought we had oil.
securedverbUS /sɪˈkjʊrd/
past form of “secure” — get by special effort
From this reading I secured it up in this part of the world--just why, I don't know.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading But I'll have to repeat to you some account of my experience in the Northwest before you understand why I'm so interested in your machine and in you young men.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading But I'll have to repeat to you some account of my experience in the Northwest before you understand why I'm so interested in your machine and in you young men.
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 I'm not going to tell you the story of my life or of any remarkable adventures, because I'm only a plain business man.
express in words
From this reading I'm not going to tell you the story of my life or of any remarkable adventures, because I'm only a plain business man.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading COLONEL HOWELL MAKES A NOVEL PROPOSAL "My name is Howell," began the man; "Hill Howell," he went on, "and in the places where I'm best known I'm frequently called 'Colonel' Howell, but I don't get that title because I am a native Kentuckian.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading COLONEL HOWELL MAKES A NOVEL PROPOSAL "My name is Howell," began the man; "Hill Howell," he went on, "and in the places where I'm best known I'm frequently called 'Colonel' Howell, but I don't get that title because I am a native Kentuckian.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading I secured it up in this part of the world--just why, I don't know.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading "In Kentucky," resumed Colonel Howell, after he had helped himself to a cigar from his vest pocket, "we once thought we had oil.
a heading that names a statute or legislative bill; may give a brief summary of the matters it deals with
From this reading COLONEL HOWELL MAKES A NOVEL PROPOSAL "My name is Howell," began the man; "Hill Howell," he went on, "and in the places where I'm best known I'm frequently called 'Colonel' Howell, but I don't get that title because I am a native Kentuckian.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I'm not going to tell you the story of my life or of any remarkable adventures, because I'm only a plain business man.
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading But I'll have to repeat to you some account of my experience in the Northwest before you understand why I'm so interested in your machine and in you young men.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading I secured it up in this part of the world--just why, I don't know.
vestverbUS /vest/
provide with power and authority
From this reading "In Kentucky," resumed Colonel Howell, after he had helped himself to a cigar from his vest pocket, "we once thought we had oil.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "In Kentucky," resumed Colonel Howell, after he had helped himself to a cigar from his vest pocket, "we once thought we had oil.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading COLONEL HOWELL MAKES A NOVEL PROPOSAL "My name is Howell," began the man; "Hill Howell," he went on, "and in the places where I'm best known I'm frequently called 'Colonel' Howell, but I don't get that title because I am a native Kentuckian.
in or at the place that
From this reading COLONEL HOWELL MAKES A NOVEL PROPOSAL "My name is Howell," began the man; "Hill Howell," he went on, "and in the places where I'm best known I'm frequently called 'Colonel' Howell, but I don't get that title because I am a native Kentuckian.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading I secured it up in this part of the world--just why, I don't know.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading I secured it up in this part of the world--just why, I don't know.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading I'm not going to tell you the story of my life or of any remarkable adventures, because I'm only a plain business man.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading But I'll have to repeat to you some account of my experience in the Northwest before you understand why I'm so interested in your machine and in you young men.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading But I'll have to repeat to you some account of my experience in the Northwest before you understand why I'm so interested in your machine and in you young men.
