used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading HOLDING THE FORT Ralph was a good deal startled at the statement of the man whom he had helped to some advantage, it seemed.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "I would be glad to have you tell me a little more about this business," he said.
the quality of having a superior or more favorable position
From this reading HOLDING THE FORT Ralph was a good deal startled at the statement of the man whom he had helped to some advantage, it seemed.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "As I told you, I am a good deal interested in the welfare of Mr. Glidden."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The man was grateful to him, and Ralph counted on his relating something further.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "As I told you, I am a good deal interested in the welfare of Mr. Glidden."
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading HOLDING THE FORT Ralph was a good deal startled at the statement of the man whom he had helped to some advantage, it seemed.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "I would be glad to have you tell me a little more about this business," he said.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading "I would be glad to have you tell me a little more about this business," he said.
countedverbUS /ˈkaʊntɪd/
past form of “count” — determine the number or amount of
From this reading The man was grateful to him, and Ralph counted on his relating something further.
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading HOLDING THE FORT Ralph was a good deal startled at the statement of the man whom he had helped to some advantage, it seemed.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading He did not, however, show it.
a fortified military post where troops are stationed
From this reading HOLDING THE FORT Ralph was a good deal startled at the statement of the man whom he had helped to some advantage, it seemed.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading The man was grateful to him, and Ralph counted on his relating something further.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading "I would be glad to have you tell me a little more about this business," he said.
Glidden
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From this reading "As I told you, I am a good deal interested in the welfare of Mr. Glidden."
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading HOLDING THE FORT Ralph was a good deal startled at the statement of the man whom he had helped to some advantage, it seemed.
feeling or showing gratitude
From this reading The man was grateful to him, and Ralph counted on his relating something further.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading HOLDING THE FORT Ralph was a good deal startled at the statement of the man whom he had helped to some advantage, it seemed.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "I would be glad to have you tell me a little more about this business," he said.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading HOLDING THE FORT Ralph was a good deal startled at the statement of the man whom he had helped to some advantage, it seemed.
past form of “help” — give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading HOLDING THE FORT Ralph was a good deal startled at the statement of the man whom he had helped to some advantage, it seemed.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The man was grateful to him, and Ralph counted on his relating something further.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The man was grateful to him, and Ralph counted on his relating something further.
the act of retaining something
From this reading HOLDING THE FORT Ralph was a good deal startled at the statement of the man whom he had helped to some advantage, it seemed.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading He did not, however, show it.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I would be glad to have you tell me a little more about this business," he said.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "As I told you, I am a good deal interested in the welfare of Mr. Glidden."
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading "As I told you, I am a good deal interested in the welfare of Mr. Glidden."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading HOLDING THE FORT Ralph was a good deal startled at the statement of the man whom he had helped to some advantage, it seemed.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading "I would be glad to have you tell me a little more about this business," he said.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading HOLDING THE FORT Ralph was a good deal startled at the statement of the man whom he had helped to some advantage, it seemed.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "I would be glad to have you tell me a little more about this business," he said.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading "I would be glad to have you tell me a little more about this business," he said.
a form of address for a man
From this reading "As I told you, I am a good deal interested in the welfare of Mr. Glidden."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He did not, however, show it.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading HOLDING THE FORT Ralph was a good deal startled at the statement of the man whom he had helped to some advantage, it seemed.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The man was grateful to him, and Ralph counted on his relating something further.
Ralph
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From this reading HOLDING THE FORT Ralph was a good deal startled at the statement of the man whom he had helped to some advantage, it seemed.
relatingverbUS /rɪˈleɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “relate” — make a logical or causal connection
From this reading The man was grateful to him, and Ralph counted on his relating something further.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I would be glad to have you tell me a little more about this business," he said.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading HOLDING THE FORT Ralph was a good deal startled at the statement of the man whom he had helped to some advantage, it seemed.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading He did not, however, show it.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading HOLDING THE FORT Ralph was a good deal startled at the statement of the man whom he had helped to some advantage, it seemed.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading The man was grateful to him, and Ralph counted on his relating something further.
excited by sudden surprise or alarm and making a quick involuntary movement
From this reading HOLDING THE FORT Ralph was a good deal startled at the statement of the man whom he had helped to some advantage, it seemed.
a message that is stated or declared; a communication (oral or written) setting forth particulars or facts etc
From this reading HOLDING THE FORT Ralph was a good deal startled at the statement of the man whom he had helped to some advantage, it seemed.
express in words
From this reading "I would be glad to have you tell me a little more about this business," he said.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading HOLDING THE FORT Ralph was a good deal startled at the statement of the man whom he had helped to some advantage, it seemed.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "I would be glad to have you tell me a little more about this business," he said.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading HOLDING THE FORT Ralph was a good deal startled at the statement of the man whom he had helped to some advantage, it seemed.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading "As I told you, I am a good deal interested in the welfare of Mr. Glidden."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading HOLDING THE FORT Ralph was a good deal startled at the statement of the man whom he had helped to some advantage, it seemed.
welfarenounUS /ˈwelfer/
governmental provision of economic assistance to persons in need
From this reading "As I told you, I am a good deal interested in the welfare of Mr. Glidden."
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading HOLDING THE FORT Ralph was a good deal startled at the statement of the man whom he had helped to some advantage, it seemed.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading "I would be glad to have you tell me a little more about this business," he said.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I would be glad to have you tell me a little more about this business," he said.
