afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading SHANKS' DABBIN Shortly after his visit to Dryholm, Jim returned, one morning, from the market town, where he had gone to see his lawyer and banker.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading SHANKS' DABBIN Shortly after his visit to Dryholm, Jim returned, one morning, from the market town, where he had gone to see his lawyer and banker.
bankernounUS /ˈbæŋkər/
a financier who owns or is an executive in a bank
From this reading SHANKS' DABBIN Shortly after his visit to Dryholm, Jim returned, one morning, from the market town, where he had gone to see his lawyer and banker.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "Your mother and sister can stay until they have had enough, and I hope that won't be soon; but I know you, Jake, and think you're mean.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "I know you want to keep us, and mother and Carrie like it here, but we can't stay for good."
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "Your mother and sister can stay until they have had enough, and I hope that won't be soon; but I know you, Jake, and think you're mean.
can't
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From this reading "I know you want to keep us, and mother and Carrie like it here, but we can't stay for good."
Carrie
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From this reading "I know you want to keep us, and mother and Carrie like it here, but we can't stay for good."
DABBIN
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From this reading SHANKS' DABBIN Shortly after his visit to Dryholm, Jim returned, one morning, from the market town, where he had gone to see his lawyer and banker.
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading "Doing nothing makes me tired," the latter remarked.
Dryholm
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From this reading SHANKS' DABBIN Shortly after his visit to Dryholm, Jim returned, one morning, from the market town, where he had gone to see his lawyer and banker.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading "Your mother and sister can stay until they have had enough, and I hope that won't be soon; but I know you, Jake, and think you're mean.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "I know you want to keep us, and mother and Carrie like it here, but we can't stay for good."
set up or found
From this reading When he reached Langrigg he found Jake on the terrace.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading SHANKS' DABBIN Shortly after his visit to Dryholm, Jim returned, one morning, from the market town, where he had gone to see his lawyer and banker.
destroyed or killed
From this reading SHANKS' DABBIN Shortly after his visit to Dryholm, Jim returned, one morning, from the market town, where he had gone to see his lawyer and banker.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading "I know you want to keep us, and mother and Carrie like it here, but we can't stay for good."
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading SHANKS' DABBIN Shortly after his visit to Dryholm, Jim returned, one morning, from the market town, where he had gone to see his lawyer and banker.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "Your mother and sister can stay until they have had enough, and I hope that won't be soon; but I know you, Jake, and think you're mean.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading SHANKS' DABBIN Shortly after his visit to Dryholm, Jim returned, one morning, from the market town, where he had gone to see his lawyer and banker.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "I know you want to keep us, and mother and Carrie like it here, but we can't stay for good."
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading SHANKS' DABBIN Shortly after his visit to Dryholm, Jim returned, one morning, from the market town, where he had gone to see his lawyer and banker.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading "Your mother and sister can stay until they have had enough, and I hope that won't be soon; but I know you, Jake, and think you're mean.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I know you want to keep us, and mother and Carrie like it here, but we can't stay for good."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "I know you want to keep us, and mother and Carrie like it here, but we can't stay for good."
Jake
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From this reading When he reached Langrigg he found Jake on the terrace.
Jim
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From this reading SHANKS' DABBIN Shortly after his visit to Dryholm, Jim returned, one morning, from the market town, where he had gone to see his lawyer and banker.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading "I know you want to keep us, and mother and Carrie like it here, but we can't stay for good."
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "I know you want to keep us, and mother and Carrie like it here, but we can't stay for good."
Langrigg
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From this reading When he reached Langrigg he found Jake on the terrace.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading "Doing nothing makes me tired," the latter remarked.
a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice
From this reading SHANKS' DABBIN Shortly after his visit to Dryholm, Jim returned, one morning, from the market town, where he had gone to see his lawyer and banker.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading "I know you want to keep us, and mother and Carrie like it here, but we can't stay for good."
plural of “make” — a recognizable kind
From this reading "Doing nothing makes me tired," the latter remarked.
the world of commercial activity where goods and services are bought and sold
From this reading SHANKS' DABBIN Shortly after his visit to Dryholm, Jim returned, one morning, from the market town, where he had gone to see his lawyer and banker.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Doing nothing makes me tired," the latter remarked.
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading "Your mother and sister can stay until they have had enough, and I hope that won't be soon; but I know you, Jake, and think you're mean.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading SHANKS' DABBIN Shortly after his visit to Dryholm, Jim returned, one morning, from the market town, where he had gone to see his lawyer and banker.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading "I know you want to keep us, and mother and Carrie like it here, but we can't stay for good."
not one thing; not anything
From this reading "Doing nothing makes me tired," the latter remarked.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading When he reached Langrigg he found Jake on the terrace.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading SHANKS' DABBIN Shortly after his visit to Dryholm, Jim returned, one morning, from the market town, where he had gone to see his lawyer and banker.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading When he reached Langrigg he found Jake on the terrace.
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading "Doing nothing makes me tired," the latter remarked.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading SHANKS' DABBIN Shortly after his visit to Dryholm, Jim returned, one morning, from the market town, where he had gone to see his lawyer and banker.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading SHANKS' DABBIN Shortly after his visit to Dryholm, Jim returned, one morning, from the market town, where he had gone to see his lawyer and banker.
SHANKSnounUS /ʃæŋks/
plural of “shank” — a cut of meat (beef or veal or mutton or lamb) from the upper part of the leg
From this reading SHANKS' DABBIN Shortly after his visit to Dryholm, Jim returned, one morning, from the market town, where he had gone to see his lawyer and banker.
for a short time
From this reading SHANKS' DABBIN Shortly after his visit to Dryholm, Jim returned, one morning, from the market town, where he had gone to see his lawyer and banker.
a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading "Your mother and sister can stay until they have had enough, and I hope that won't be soon; but I know you, Jake, and think you're mean.
in the near future
From this reading "Your mother and sister can stay until they have had enough, and I hope that won't be soon; but I know you, Jake, and think you're mean.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading "I know you want to keep us, and mother and Carrie like it here, but we can't stay for good."
terracenounUS /ˈterəs/
usually paved outdoor area adjoining a residence
From this reading When he reached Langrigg he found Jake on the terrace.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Your mother and sister can stay until they have had enough, and I hope that won't be soon; but I know you, Jake, and think you're mean.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading SHANKS' DABBIN Shortly after his visit to Dryholm, Jim returned, one morning, from the market town, where he had gone to see his lawyer and banker.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Your mother and sister can stay until they have had enough, and I hope that won't be soon; but I know you, Jake, and think you're mean.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "Your mother and sister can stay until they have had enough, and I hope that won't be soon; but I know you, Jake, and think you're mean.
tiredadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪərd/
depleted of strength or energy
From this reading "Doing nothing makes me tired," the latter remarked.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading SHANKS' DABBIN Shortly after his visit to Dryholm, Jim returned, one morning, from the market town, where he had gone to see his lawyer and banker.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading SHANKS' DABBIN Shortly after his visit to Dryholm, Jim returned, one morning, from the market town, where he had gone to see his lawyer and banker.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading "Your mother and sister can stay until they have had enough, and I hope that won't be soon; but I know you, Jake, and think you're mean.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "I know you want to keep us, and mother and Carrie like it here, but we can't stay for good."
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading SHANKS' DABBIN Shortly after his visit to Dryholm, Jim returned, one morning, from the market town, where he had gone to see his lawyer and banker.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading "I know you want to keep us, and mother and Carrie like it here, but we can't stay for good."
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "I know you want to keep us, and mother and Carrie like it here, but we can't stay for good."
at the time that
From this reading When he reached Langrigg he found Jake on the terrace.
in or at the place that
From this reading SHANKS' DABBIN Shortly after his visit to Dryholm, Jim returned, one morning, from the market town, where he had gone to see his lawyer and banker.
won't
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From this reading "Your mother and sister can stay until they have had enough, and I hope that won't be soon; but I know you, Jake, and think you're mean.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I know you want to keep us, and mother and Carrie like it here, but we can't stay for good."
you're
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From this reading "Your mother and sister can stay until they have had enough, and I hope that won't be soon; but I know you, Jake, and think you're mean.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Your mother and sister can stay until they have had enough, and I hope that won't be soon; but I know you, Jake, and think you're mean.
