used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "By golly!" said he to himself one day--for he had become so absorbed in Mag's interest that he had fallen into a habit of musing aloud--"By golly!
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Full of pity for Mag, he set about devising measures for her relief.
giving or marked by complete attention to
From this reading "By golly!" said he to himself one day--for he had become so absorbed in Mag's interest that he had fallen into a habit of musing aloud--"By golly!
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After the usual supply of fuel was prepared, Jim returned home.
using the voice; not silently
From this reading "By golly!" said he to himself one day--for he had become so absorbed in Mag's interest that he had fallen into a habit of musing aloud--"By golly!
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "Who?" shouted Pete Greene, suddenly starting from an unobserved corner of the rude shop.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading "By golly!" said he to himself one day--for he had become so absorbed in Mag's interest that he had fallen into a habit of musing aloud--"By golly!
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "By golly!" said he to himself one day--for he had become so absorbed in Mag's interest that he had fallen into a habit of musing aloud--"By golly!
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading "Who?" shouted Pete Greene, suddenly starting from an unobserved corner of the rude shop.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading "By golly!" said he to himself one day--for he had become so absorbed in Mag's interest that he had fallen into a habit of musing aloud--"By golly!
devisingnounUS /dɪˈvaɪzɪŋ/
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading Full of pity for Mag, he set about devising measures for her relief.
having dropped by the force of gravity
From this reading "By golly!" said he to himself one day--for he had become so absorbed in Mag's interest that he had fallen into a habit of musing aloud--"By golly!
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Full of pity for Mag, he set about devising measures for her relief.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "Who?" shouted Pete Greene, suddenly starting from an unobserved corner of the rude shop.
fuelverbUS /ˈfjuːəl/
provide with a combustible substance that provides energy
From this reading After the usual supply of fuel was prepared, Jim returned home.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading Full of pity for Mag, he set about devising measures for her relief.
golly
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From this reading "By golly!" said he to himself one day--for he had become so absorbed in Mag's interest that he had fallen into a habit of musing aloud--"By golly!
GreenenounUS /ɡriːn/
English novelist and Catholic (1904-1991)
From this reading "Who?" shouted Pete Greene, suddenly starting from an unobserved corner of the rude shop.
an established custom
From this reading "By golly!" said he to himself one day--for he had become so absorbed in Mag's interest that he had fallen into a habit of musing aloud--"By golly!
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "By golly!" said he to himself one day--for he had become so absorbed in Mag's interest that he had fallen into a habit of musing aloud--"By golly!
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Full of pity for Mag, he set about devising measures for her relief.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Full of pity for Mag, he set about devising measures for her relief.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading "By golly!" said he to himself one day--for he had become so absorbed in Mag's interest that he had fallen into a habit of musing aloud--"By golly!
where you live at a particular time
From this reading After the usual supply of fuel was prepared, Jim returned home.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I wish she'd MARRY me."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "By golly!" said he to himself one day--for he had become so absorbed in Mag's interest that he had fallen into a habit of musing aloud--"By golly!
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading "By golly!" said he to himself one day--for he had become so absorbed in Mag's interest that he had fallen into a habit of musing aloud--"By golly!
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading "By golly!" said he to himself one day--for he had become so absorbed in Mag's interest that he had fallen into a habit of musing aloud--"By golly!
Jim
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From this reading After the usual supply of fuel was prepared, Jim returned home.
MagnounUS /mæɡ/
a periodic publication containing pictures and stories and articles of interest to those who purchase it or subscribe to it
From this reading Full of pity for Mag, he set about devising measures for her relief.
Mag's
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From this reading "By golly!" said he to himself one day--for he had become so absorbed in Mag's interest that he had fallen into a habit of musing aloud--"By golly!
take in marriage
From this reading I wish she'd MARRY me."
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I wish she'd MARRY me."
measuresnounUS /ˈmeʒərz/
plural of “measure” — any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading Full of pity for Mag, he set about devising measures for her relief.
musingnounUS /ˈmjuːzɪŋ/
a calm, lengthy, intent consideration
From this reading "By golly!" said he to himself one day--for he had become so absorbed in Mag's interest that he had fallen into a habit of musing aloud--"By golly!
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading After the usual supply of fuel was prepared, Jim returned home.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "By golly!" said he to himself one day--for he had become so absorbed in Mag's interest that he had fallen into a habit of musing aloud--"By golly!
Pete
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From this reading "Who?" shouted Pete Greene, suddenly starting from an unobserved corner of the rude shop.
a feeling of sympathy and sorrow for the misfortunes of others
From this reading Full of pity for Mag, he set about devising measures for her relief.
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading After the usual supply of fuel was prepared, Jim returned home.
the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced
From this reading Full of pity for Mag, he set about devising measures for her relief.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading After the usual supply of fuel was prepared, Jim returned home.
socially incorrect in behavior
From this reading "Who?" shouted Pete Greene, suddenly starting from an unobserved corner of the rude shop.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "By golly!" said he to himself one day--for he had become so absorbed in Mag's interest that he had fallen into a habit of musing aloud--"By golly!
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Full of pity for Mag, he set about devising measures for her relief.
she'd
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From this reading I wish she'd MARRY me."
do one's shopping
From this reading "Who?" shouted Pete Greene, suddenly starting from an unobserved corner of the rude shop.
in a vehement outcry
From this reading "Who?" shouted Pete Greene, suddenly starting from an unobserved corner of the rude shop.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "By golly!" said he to himself one day--for he had become so absorbed in Mag's interest that he had fallen into a habit of musing aloud--"By golly!
(especially of eyes) bulging or protruding as with fear
From this reading "Who?" shouted Pete Greene, suddenly starting from an unobserved corner of the rude shop.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading "Who?" shouted Pete Greene, suddenly starting from an unobserved corner of the rude shop.
give something useful or necessary to
From this reading After the usual supply of fuel was prepared, Jim returned home.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "By golly!" said he to himself one day--for he had become so absorbed in Mag's interest that he had fallen into a habit of musing aloud--"By golly!
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading After the usual supply of fuel was prepared, Jim returned home.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "By golly!" said he to himself one day--for he had become so absorbed in Mag's interest that he had fallen into a habit of musing aloud--"By golly!
unobservedadjective
not seen or observed
From this reading "Who?" shouted Pete Greene, suddenly starting from an unobserved corner of the rude shop.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading After the usual supply of fuel was prepared, Jim returned home.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading After the usual supply of fuel was prepared, Jim returned home.
which person or people
From this reading "Who?" shouted Pete Greene, suddenly starting from an unobserved corner of the rude shop.
hope for; have a wish
From this reading I wish she'd MARRY me."
