used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Och, your honour, I'll soon be after remembering which is which when I see the bastes again, though I haven't crossed a horse's back since I left," said Larry, in answer to my uncle's remark.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Even when we were at supper he made me talk on, appearing scarcely to think about what he was eating, so eager was he to listen to me.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading "I'll trust you for that, my lad," said the major; "and now, Terence, we will go in and order supper, and while it's coming, you shall give me an account of your adventures."
plural of “adventure” — a wild and exciting undertaking (not necessarily lawful)
From this reading "I'll trust you for that, my lad," said the major; "and now, Terence, we will go in and order supper, and while it's coming, you shall give me an account of your adventures."
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading "Och, your honour, I'll soon be after remembering which is which when I see the bastes again, though I haven't crossed a horse's back since I left," said Larry, in answer to my uncle's remark.
anew
From this reading "Och, your honour, I'll soon be after remembering which is which when I see the bastes again, though I haven't crossed a horse's back since I left," said Larry, in answer to my uncle's remark.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "I'll trust you for that, my lad," said the major; "and now, Terence, we will go in and order supper, and while it's coming, you shall give me an account of your adventures."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "I'll trust you for that, my lad," said the major; "and now, Terence, we will go in and order supper, and while it's coming, you shall give me an account of your adventures."
react verbally
From this reading "Och, your honour, I'll soon be after remembering which is which when I see the bastes again, though I haven't crossed a horse's back since I left," said Larry, in answer to my uncle's remark.
appearingnounUS /əˈpɪrɪŋ/
formal attendance (in court or at a hearing) of a party in an action
From this reading Even when we were at supper he made me talk on, appearing scarcely to think about what he was eating, so eager was he to listen to me.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I was soon seated before the fire, briefly describing what I had gone through, in as clear a way as I could.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Even when we were at supper he made me talk on, appearing scarcely to think about what he was eating, so eager was he to listen to me.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading "Och, your honour, I'll soon be after remembering which is which when I see the bastes again, though I haven't crossed a horse's back since I left," said Larry, in answer to my uncle's remark.
bastes
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From this reading "Och, your honour, I'll soon be after remembering which is which when I see the bastes again, though I haven't crossed a horse's back since I left," said Larry, in answer to my uncle's remark.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "Och, your honour, I'll soon be after remembering which is which when I see the bastes again, though I haven't crossed a horse's back since I left," said Larry, in answer to my uncle's remark.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading I was soon seated before the fire, briefly describing what I had gone through, in as clear a way as I could.
brieflyadverbUS /ˈbriːfli/
for a short time
From this reading I was soon seated before the fire, briefly describing what I had gone through, in as clear a way as I could.
rid of obstructions
From this reading I was soon seated before the fire, briefly describing what I had gone through, in as clear a way as I could.
without doubt or question
From this reading My uncle was deeply interested, and constantly stopped me to put questions, when he did not clearly understand my descriptions.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading "I'll trust you for that, my lad," said the major; "and now, Terence, we will go in and order supper, and while it's coming, you shall give me an account of your adventures."
without variation or change, in every case
From this reading My uncle was deeply interested, and constantly stopped me to put questions, when he did not clearly understand my descriptions.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading I was soon seated before the fire, briefly describing what I had gone through, in as clear a way as I could.
placed crosswise
From this reading "Och, your honour, I'll soon be after remembering which is which when I see the bastes again, though I haven't crossed a horse's back since I left," said Larry, in answer to my uncle's remark.
to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
From this reading My uncle was deeply interested, and constantly stopped me to put questions, when he did not clearly understand my descriptions.
describingverbUS /dɪˈskraɪbɪŋ/
-ing form of “describe” — give a description of
From this reading I was soon seated before the fire, briefly describing what I had gone through, in as clear a way as I could.
descriptionsnounUS /dɪˈskrɪpʃənz/
plural of “description” — a statement that represents something in words
From this reading My uncle was deeply interested, and constantly stopped me to put questions, when he did not clearly understand my descriptions.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading My uncle was deeply interested, and constantly stopped me to put questions, when he did not clearly understand my descriptions.
eageradjectiveUS /ˈiːɡər/
having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy
From this reading Even when we were at supper he made me talk on, appearing scarcely to think about what he was eating, so eager was he to listen to me.
the act of consuming food
From this reading Even when we were at supper he made me talk on, appearing scarcely to think about what he was eating, so eager was he to listen to me.
divisible by two
From this reading Even when we were at supper he made me talk on, appearing scarcely to think about what he was eating, so eager was he to listen to me.
start firing a weapon
From this reading I was soon seated before the fire, briefly describing what I had gone through, in as clear a way as I could.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "I'll trust you for that, my lad," said the major; "and now, Terence, we will go in and order supper, and while it's coming, you shall give me an account of your adventures."
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading "I'll trust you for that, my lad," said the major; "and now, Terence, we will go in and order supper, and while it's coming, you shall give me an account of your adventures."
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "I'll trust you for that, my lad," said the major; "and now, Terence, we will go in and order supper, and while it's coming, you shall give me an account of your adventures."
destroyed or killed
From this reading I was soon seated before the fire, briefly describing what I had gone through, in as clear a way as I could.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I was soon seated before the fire, briefly describing what I had gone through, in as clear a way as I could.
haven't
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From this reading "Och, your honour, I'll soon be after remembering which is which when I see the bastes again, though I haven't crossed a horse's back since I left," said Larry, in answer to my uncle's remark.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading My uncle was deeply interested, and constantly stopped me to put questions, when he did not clearly understand my descriptions.
the state of being honored
From this reading "Och, your honour, I'll soon be after remembering which is which when I see the bastes again, though I haven't crossed a horse's back since I left," said Larry, in answer to my uncle's remark.
horse'snounUS /ˈhɔːrsəz/
possessive form of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading "Och, your honour, I'll soon be after remembering which is which when I see the bastes again, though I haven't crossed a horse's back since I left," said Larry, in answer to my uncle's remark.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Och, your honour, I'll soon be after remembering which is which when I see the bastes again, though I haven't crossed a horse's back since I left," said Larry, in answer to my uncle's remark.
I'll
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From this reading "Och, your honour, I'll soon be after remembering which is which when I see the bastes again, though I haven't crossed a horse's back since I left," said Larry, in answer to my uncle's remark.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Och, your honour, I'll soon be after remembering which is which when I see the bastes again, though I haven't crossed a horse's back since I left," said Larry, in answer to my uncle's remark.
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading My uncle was deeply interested, and constantly stopped me to put questions, when he did not clearly understand my descriptions.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Och, your honour, I'll soon be after remembering which is which when I see the bastes again, though I haven't crossed a horse's back since I left," said Larry, in answer to my uncle's remark.
it's
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From this reading "I'll trust you for that, my lad," said the major; "and now, Terence, we will go in and order supper, and while it's coming, you shall give me an account of your adventures."
a boy or man
From this reading "I'll trust you for that, my lad," said the major; "and now, Terence, we will go in and order supper, and while it's coming, you shall give me an account of your adventures."
Larry
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From this reading "Och, your honour, I'll soon be after remembering which is which when I see the bastes again, though I haven't crossed a horse's back since I left," said Larry, in answer to my uncle's remark.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading "Och, your honour, I'll soon be after remembering which is which when I see the bastes again, though I haven't crossed a horse's back since I left," said Larry, in answer to my uncle's remark.
hear with intention
From this reading Even when we were at supper he made me talk on, appearing scarcely to think about what he was eating, so eager was he to listen to me.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Even when we were at supper he made me talk on, appearing scarcely to think about what he was eating, so eager was he to listen to me.
majoradjectiveUS /ˈmeɪdʒər/
of greater importance or stature or rank
From this reading "I'll trust you for that, my lad," said the major; "and now, Terence, we will go in and order supper, and while it's coming, you shall give me an account of your adventures."
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "I'll trust you for that, my lad," said the major; "and now, Terence, we will go in and order supper, and while it's coming, you shall give me an account of your adventures."
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "Och, your honour, I'll soon be after remembering which is which when I see the bastes again, though I haven't crossed a horse's back since I left," said Larry, in answer to my uncle's remark.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading My uncle was deeply interested, and constantly stopped me to put questions, when he did not clearly understand my descriptions.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading "I'll trust you for that, my lad," said the major; "and now, Terence, we will go in and order supper, and while it's coming, you shall give me an account of your adventures."
Och
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From this reading "Och, your honour, I'll soon be after remembering which is which when I see the bastes again, though I haven't crossed a horse's back since I left," said Larry, in answer to my uncle's remark.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "I'll trust you for that, my lad," said the major; "and now, Terence, we will go in and order supper, and while it's coming, you shall give me an account of your adventures."
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Even when we were at supper he made me talk on, appearing scarcely to think about what he was eating, so eager was he to listen to me.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading "I'll trust you for that, my lad," said the major; "and now, Terence, we will go in and order supper, and while it's coming, you shall give me an account of your adventures."
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading My uncle was deeply interested, and constantly stopped me to put questions, when he did not clearly understand my descriptions.
plural of “question” — an instance of questioning
From this reading My uncle was deeply interested, and constantly stopped me to put questions, when he did not clearly understand my descriptions.
a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading "Och, your honour, I'll soon be after remembering which is which when I see the bastes again, though I haven't crossed a horse's back since I left," said Larry, in answer to my uncle's remark.
rememberingnounUS /rɪˈmembərɪŋ/
the cognitive processes whereby past experience is remembered
From this reading "Och, your honour, I'll soon be after remembering which is which when I see the bastes again, though I haven't crossed a horse's back since I left," said Larry, in answer to my uncle's remark.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Och, your honour, I'll soon be after remembering which is which when I see the bastes again, though I haven't crossed a horse's back since I left," said Larry, in answer to my uncle's remark.
only a very short time before
From this reading Even when we were at supper he made me talk on, appearing scarcely to think about what he was eating, so eager was he to listen to me.
(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
From this reading I was soon seated before the fire, briefly describing what I had gone through, in as clear a way as I could.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "Och, your honour, I'll soon be after remembering which is which when I see the bastes again, though I haven't crossed a horse's back since I left," said Larry, in answer to my uncle's remark.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading "I'll trust you for that, my lad," said the major; "and now, Terence, we will go in and order supper, and while it's coming, you shall give me an account of your adventures."
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading "Och, your honour, I'll soon be after remembering which is which when I see the bastes again, though I haven't crossed a horse's back since I left," said Larry, in answer to my uncle's remark.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Even when we were at supper he made me talk on, appearing scarcely to think about what he was eating, so eager was he to listen to me.
in the near future
From this reading "Och, your honour, I'll soon be after remembering which is which when I see the bastes again, though I haven't crossed a horse's back since I left," said Larry, in answer to my uncle's remark.
(of a nose) blocked
From this reading My uncle was deeply interested, and constantly stopped me to put questions, when he did not clearly understand my descriptions.
a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime
From this reading "I'll trust you for that, my lad," said the major; "and now, Terence, we will go in and order supper, and while it's coming, you shall give me an account of your adventures."
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading Even when we were at supper he made me talk on, appearing scarcely to think about what he was eating, so eager was he to listen to me.
TerencenounUS /ˈterəns/
dramatist of ancient Rome (born in Greece) whose comedies were based on works by Menander (190?-159 BC)
From this reading "I'll trust you for that, my lad," said the major; "and now, Terence, we will go in and order supper, and while it's coming, you shall give me an account of your adventures."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "I'll trust you for that, my lad," said the major; "and now, Terence, we will go in and order supper, and while it's coming, you shall give me an account of your adventures."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Och, your honour, I'll soon be after remembering which is which when I see the bastes again, though I haven't crossed a horse's back since I left," said Larry, in answer to my uncle's remark.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading Even when we were at supper he made me talk on, appearing scarcely to think about what he was eating, so eager was he to listen to me.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading "Och, your honour, I'll soon be after remembering which is which when I see the bastes again, though I haven't crossed a horse's back since I left," said Larry, in answer to my uncle's remark.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading I was soon seated before the fire, briefly describing what I had gone through, in as clear a way as I could.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Och, your honour, I'll soon be after remembering which is which when I see the bastes again, though I haven't crossed a horse's back since I left," said Larry, in answer to my uncle's remark.
something (as property) held by one party (the trustee) for the benefit of another (the beneficiary)
From this reading "I'll trust you for that, my lad," said the major; "and now, Terence, we will go in and order supper, and while it's coming, you shall give me an account of your adventures."
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading My uncle was deeply interested, and constantly stopped me to put questions, when he did not clearly understand my descriptions.
uncle'snounUS /ˈʌŋkəlz/
possessive form of “uncle” — the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading "Och, your honour, I'll soon be after remembering which is which when I see the bastes again, though I haven't crossed a horse's back since I left," said Larry, in answer to my uncle's remark.
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading My uncle was deeply interested, and constantly stopped me to put questions, when he did not clearly understand my descriptions.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I was soon seated before the fire, briefly describing what I had gone through, in as clear a way as I could.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading I was soon seated before the fire, briefly describing what I had gone through, in as clear a way as I could.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "I'll trust you for that, my lad," said the major; "and now, Terence, we will go in and order supper, and while it's coming, you shall give me an account of your adventures."
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Even when we were at supper he made me talk on, appearing scarcely to think about what he was eating, so eager was he to listen to me.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading I was soon seated before the fire, briefly describing what I had gone through, in as clear a way as I could.
at the time that
From this reading "Och, your honour, I'll soon be after remembering which is which when I see the bastes again, though I haven't crossed a horse's back since I left," said Larry, in answer to my uncle's remark.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading "Och, your honour, I'll soon be after remembering which is which when I see the bastes again, though I haven't crossed a horse's back since I left," said Larry, in answer to my uncle's remark.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading "I'll trust you for that, my lad," said the major; "and now, Terence, we will go in and order supper, and while it's coming, you shall give me an account of your adventures."
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "I'll trust you for that, my lad," said the major; "and now, Terence, we will go in and order supper, and while it's coming, you shall give me an account of your adventures."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I'll trust you for that, my lad," said the major; "and now, Terence, we will go in and order supper, and while it's coming, you shall give me an account of your adventures."
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Och, your honour, I'll soon be after remembering which is which when I see the bastes again, though I haven't crossed a horse's back since I left," said Larry, in answer to my uncle's remark.
