used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading DAN’S ARREST As soon as Dan had made up his mind what he was going to do,--that is go to the village and tell the constables what he had seen that night,--he hurried with his corn hoeing.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Dan had to wear second-hand clothes, or garments made over from those cast aside by his employer, for Mrs. Savage was determined not to spend any money on the lad.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading My others are not much better, but they haven’t quite so many holes.”
aren't
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From this reading “These aren’t fit to go to town in.
ARRESTverbUS /ərˈest/
take into custody
From this reading DAN’S ARREST As soon as Dan had made up his mind what he was going to do,--that is go to the village and tell the constables what he had seen that night,--he hurried with his corn hoeing.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading DAN’S ARREST As soon as Dan had made up his mind what he was going to do,--that is go to the village and tell the constables what he had seen that night,--he hurried with his corn hoeing.
on or to one side
From this reading Dan had to wear second-hand clothes, or garments made over from those cast aside by his employer, for Mrs. Savage was determined not to spend any money on the lad.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading “I think I’ll change my clothes before I go,” he said to himself.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading My others are not much better, but they haven’t quite so many holes.”
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading My others are not much better, but they haven’t quite so many holes.”
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Dan had to wear second-hand clothes, or garments made over from those cast aside by his employer, for Mrs. Savage was determined not to spend any money on the lad.
put or send forth
From this reading Dan had to wear second-hand clothes, or garments made over from those cast aside by his employer, for Mrs. Savage was determined not to spend any money on the lad.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading “I think I’ll change my clothes before I go,” he said to himself.
clothing in general
From this reading “I think I’ll change my clothes before I go,” he said to himself.
constablesnounUS /ˈkɑːnstəbəlz/
plural of “constable” — a lawman with less authority and jurisdiction than a sheriff
From this reading DAN’S ARREST As soon as Dan had made up his mind what he was going to do,--that is go to the village and tell the constables what he had seen that night,--he hurried with his corn hoeing.
tall annual cereal grass bearing kernels on large ears: widely cultivated in America in many varieties; the principal cereal in Mexico and Central and South America since pre-Columbian times
From this reading DAN’S ARREST As soon as Dan had made up his mind what he was going to do,--that is go to the village and tell the constables what he had seen that night,--he hurried with his corn hoeing.
Dan
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From this reading DAN’S ARREST As soon as Dan had made up his mind what he was going to do,--that is go to the village and tell the constables what he had seen that night,--he hurried with his corn hoeing.
DAN'S
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From this reading DAN’S ARREST As soon as Dan had made up his mind what he was going to do,--that is go to the village and tell the constables what he had seen that night,--he hurried with his corn hoeing.
characterized by great determination
From this reading Dan had to wear second-hand clothes, or garments made over from those cast aside by his employer, for Mrs. Savage was determined not to spend any money on the lad.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading DAN’S ARREST As soon as Dan had made up his mind what he was going to do,--that is go to the village and tell the constables what he had seen that night,--he hurried with his corn hoeing.
employernounUS /emˈplɔɪər/
a person or firm that employs workers
From this reading Dan had to wear second-hand clothes, or garments made over from those cast aside by his employer, for Mrs. Savage was determined not to spend any money on the lad.
be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading “These aren’t fit to go to town in.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Dan had to wear second-hand clothes, or garments made over from those cast aside by his employer, for Mrs. Savage was determined not to spend any money on the lad.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Dan had to wear second-hand clothes, or garments made over from those cast aside by his employer, for Mrs. Savage was determined not to spend any money on the lad.
garmentsnounUS /ˈɡɑːrmənts/
plural of “garment” — an article of clothing
From this reading Dan had to wear second-hand clothes, or garments made over from those cast aside by his employer, for Mrs. Savage was determined not to spend any money on the lad.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading DAN’S ARREST As soon as Dan had made up his mind what he was going to do,--that is go to the village and tell the constables what he had seen that night,--he hurried with his corn hoeing.
the act of departing
From this reading DAN’S ARREST As soon as Dan had made up his mind what he was going to do,--that is go to the village and tell the constables what he had seen that night,--he hurried with his corn hoeing.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading DAN’S ARREST As soon as Dan had made up his mind what he was going to do,--that is go to the village and tell the constables what he had seen that night,--he hurried with his corn hoeing.
haven't
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From this reading My others are not much better, but they haven’t quite so many holes.”
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading DAN’S ARREST As soon as Dan had made up his mind what he was going to do,--that is go to the village and tell the constables what he had seen that night,--he hurried with his corn hoeing.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading “I think I’ll change my clothes before I go,” he said to himself.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading DAN’S ARREST As soon as Dan had made up his mind what he was going to do,--that is go to the village and tell the constables what he had seen that night,--he hurried with his corn hoeing.
hoeingverbUS /ˈhoʊɪŋ/
-ing form of “hoe” — dig with a hoe
From this reading DAN’S ARREST As soon as Dan had made up his mind what he was going to do,--that is go to the village and tell the constables what he had seen that night,--he hurried with his corn hoeing.
holesnounUS /hoʊlz/
plural of “hole” — an opening into or through something
From this reading My others are not much better, but they haven’t quite so many holes.”
moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste
From this reading DAN’S ARREST As soon as Dan had made up his mind what he was going to do,--that is go to the village and tell the constables what he had seen that night,--he hurried with his corn hoeing.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I think I’ll change my clothes before I go,” he said to himself.
I'll
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From this reading “I think I’ll change my clothes before I go,” he said to himself.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “These aren’t fit to go to town in.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading DAN’S ARREST As soon as Dan had made up his mind what he was going to do,--that is go to the village and tell the constables what he had seen that night,--he hurried with his corn hoeing.
a boy or man
From this reading Dan had to wear second-hand clothes, or garments made over from those cast aside by his employer, for Mrs. Savage was determined not to spend any money on the lad.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading DAN’S ARREST As soon as Dan had made up his mind what he was going to do,--that is go to the village and tell the constables what he had seen that night,--he hurried with his corn hoeing.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading My others are not much better, but they haven’t quite so many holes.”
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading DAN’S ARREST As soon as Dan had made up his mind what he was going to do,--that is go to the village and tell the constables what he had seen that night,--he hurried with his corn hoeing.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading Dan had to wear second-hand clothes, or garments made over from those cast aside by his employer, for Mrs. Savage was determined not to spend any money on the lad.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Dan had to wear second-hand clothes, or garments made over from those cast aside by his employer, for Mrs. Savage was determined not to spend any money on the lad.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading My others are not much better, but they haven’t quite so many holes.”
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “I think I’ll change my clothes before I go,” he said to himself.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading DAN’S ARREST As soon as Dan had made up his mind what he was going to do,--that is go to the village and tell the constables what he had seen that night,--he hurried with his corn hoeing.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading My others are not much better, but they haven’t quite so many holes.”
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Dan had to wear second-hand clothes, or garments made over from those cast aside by his employer, for Mrs. Savage was determined not to spend any money on the lad.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Dan had to wear second-hand clothes, or garments made over from those cast aside by his employer, for Mrs. Savage was determined not to spend any money on the lad.
others
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From this reading My others are not much better, but they haven’t quite so many holes.”
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Dan had to wear second-hand clothes, or garments made over from those cast aside by his employer, for Mrs. Savage was determined not to spend any money on the lad.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading My others are not much better, but they haven’t quite so many holes.”
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “I think I’ll change my clothes before I go,” he said to himself.
(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering
From this reading Dan had to wear second-hand clothes, or garments made over from those cast aside by his employer, for Mrs. Savage was determined not to spend any money on the lad.
second-hand
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From this reading Dan had to wear second-hand clothes, or garments made over from those cast aside by his employer, for Mrs. Savage was determined not to spend any money on the lad.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading DAN’S ARREST As soon as Dan had made up his mind what he was going to do,--that is go to the village and tell the constables what he had seen that night,--he hurried with his corn hoeing.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading My others are not much better, but they haven’t quite so many holes.”
in the near future
From this reading DAN’S ARREST As soon as Dan had made up his mind what he was going to do,--that is go to the village and tell the constables what he had seen that night,--he hurried with his corn hoeing.
use up a period of time in a specific way
From this reading Dan had to wear second-hand clothes, or garments made over from those cast aside by his employer, for Mrs. Savage was determined not to spend any money on the lad.
express in words
From this reading DAN’S ARREST As soon as Dan had made up his mind what he was going to do,--that is go to the village and tell the constables what he had seen that night,--he hurried with his corn hoeing.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading DAN’S ARREST As soon as Dan had made up his mind what he was going to do,--that is go to the village and tell the constables what he had seen that night,--he hurried with his corn hoeing.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading DAN’S ARREST As soon as Dan had made up his mind what he was going to do,--that is go to the village and tell the constables what he had seen that night,--he hurried with his corn hoeing.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading “These aren’t fit to go to town in.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading My others are not much better, but they haven’t quite so many holes.”
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading “I think I’ll change my clothes before I go,” he said to himself.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Dan had to wear second-hand clothes, or garments made over from those cast aside by his employer, for Mrs. Savage was determined not to spend any money on the lad.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading DAN’S ARREST As soon as Dan had made up his mind what he was going to do,--that is go to the village and tell the constables what he had seen that night,--he hurried with his corn hoeing.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading “These aren’t fit to go to town in.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading DAN’S ARREST As soon as Dan had made up his mind what he was going to do,--that is go to the village and tell the constables what he had seen that night,--he hurried with his corn hoeing.
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading DAN’S ARREST As soon as Dan had made up his mind what he was going to do,--that is go to the village and tell the constables what he had seen that night,--he hurried with his corn hoeing.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading DAN’S ARREST As soon as Dan had made up his mind what he was going to do,--that is go to the village and tell the constables what he had seen that night,--he hurried with his corn hoeing.
be dressed in
From this reading Dan had to wear second-hand clothes, or garments made over from those cast aside by his employer, for Mrs. Savage was determined not to spend any money on the lad.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading DAN’S ARREST As soon as Dan had made up his mind what he was going to do,--that is go to the village and tell the constables what he had seen that night,--he hurried with his corn hoeing.
in the company of; together with
From this reading DAN’S ARREST As soon as Dan had made up his mind what he was going to do,--that is go to the village and tell the constables what he had seen that night,--he hurried with his corn hoeing.
