used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It is believed that this little story by a master story teller, may, through its human interest and homely suggestion, exert a wholesome influence and warrant its publication in permanent form.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading That was all right.
in addition
From this reading That is also to be expected, and the boy should have thought of it before he crowded to the front of the angry mob or struck the deputy.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It is believed that this little story by a master story teller, may, through its human interest and homely suggestion, exert a wholesome influence and warrant its publication in permanent form.
angryadjectiveUS /ˈæŋɡri/
feeling or showing anger
From this reading That is also to be expected, and the boy should have thought of it before he crowded to the front of the angry mob or struck the deputy.
elected vice president and became 21st President of the United States when Garfield was assassinated (1830-1886)
From this reading With Illustrations By Arthur D. Puller When Tim Murphy let his enthusiasm get the better of his judgment and, in the excitement of that disastrous night, joined the front rank of the strikers in a general mix-up and cracked the head of a deputy sheriff, the result was what he might have expected--two years in the penitentiary.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The peace of the commonwealth must be preserved, and that is why laws and penitentiaries exist, but it sometimes goes hard with the mothers and wives.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading That is also to be expected, and the boy should have thought of it before he crowded to the front of the angry mob or struck the deputy.
past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true
From this reading It is believed that this little story by a master story teller, may, through its human interest and homely suggestion, exert a wholesome influence and warrant its publication in permanent form.
(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 With Illustrations By Arthur D. Puller When Tim Murphy let his enthusiasm get the better of his judgment and, in the excitement of that disastrous night, joined the front rank of the strikers in a general mix-up and cracked the head of a deputy sheriff, the result was what he might have expected--two years in the penitentiary.
a youthful male person
From this reading That is also to be expected, and the boy should have thought of it before he crowded to the front of the angry mob or struck the deputy.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The peace of the commonwealth must be preserved, and that is why laws and penitentiaries exist, but it sometimes goes hard with the mothers and wives.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It is believed that this little story by a master story teller, may, through its human interest and homely suggestion, exert a wholesome influence and warrant its publication in permanent form.
commonwealthnounUS /ˈkɑːmənwelθ/
the official name of some states in the United States (Massachusetts and Pennsylvania and Virginia and Kentucky) and associated territories (Puerto Rico)
From this reading The peace of the commonwealth must be preserved, and that is why laws and penitentiaries exist, but it sometimes goes hard with the mothers and wives.
crackedadjectiveUS /krækt/
used of skin roughened as a result of cold or exposure
From this reading With Illustrations By Arthur D. Puller When Tim Murphy let his enthusiasm get the better of his judgment and, in the excitement of that disastrous night, joined the front rank of the strikers in a general mix-up and cracked the head of a deputy sheriff, the result was what he might have expected--two years in the penitentiary.
overfilled or compacted or concentrated
From this reading That is also to be expected, and the boy should have thought of it before he crowded to the front of the angry mob or struck the deputy.
a fat-soluble vitamin that prevents rickets
From this reading With Illustrations By Arthur D. Puller When Tim Murphy let his enthusiasm get the better of his judgment and, in the excitement of that disastrous night, joined the front rank of the strikers in a general mix-up and cracked the head of a deputy sheriff, the result was what he might have expected--two years in the penitentiary.
deputynounUS /ˈdepjəti/
someone authorized to exercise the powers of sheriff in emergencies
From this reading With Illustrations By Arthur D. Puller When Tim Murphy let his enthusiasm get the better of his judgment and, in the excitement of that disastrous night, joined the front rank of the strikers in a general mix-up and cracked the head of a deputy sheriff, the result was what he might have expected--two years in the penitentiary.
disastrousadjectiveUS /dɪˈzæstrəs/
(of events) having extremely unfortunate or dire consequences; bringing ruin
From this reading With Illustrations By Arthur D. Puller When Tim Murphy let his enthusiasm get the better of his judgment and, in the excitement of that disastrous night, joined the front rank of the strikers in a general mix-up and cracked the head of a deputy sheriff, the result was what he might have expected--two years in the penitentiary.
a feeling of excitement
From this reading With Illustrations By Arthur D. Puller When Tim Murphy let his enthusiasm get the better of his judgment and, in the excitement of that disastrous night, joined the front rank of the strikers in a general mix-up and cracked the head of a deputy sheriff, the result was what he might have expected--two years in the penitentiary.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading With Illustrations By Arthur D. Puller When Tim Murphy let his enthusiasm get the better of his judgment and, in the excitement of that disastrous night, joined the front rank of the strikers in a general mix-up and cracked the head of a deputy sheriff, the result was what he might have expected--two years in the penitentiary.
exertverbUS /ɪɡˈzɜːrt/
put to use
From this reading It is believed that this little story by a master story teller, may, through its human interest and homely suggestion, exert a wholesome influence and warrant its publication in permanent form.
existverbUS /ɪɡˈzɪst/
have an existence, be extant
From this reading The peace of the commonwealth must be preserved, and that is why laws and penitentiaries exist, but it sometimes goes hard with the mothers and wives.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading With Illustrations By Arthur D. Puller When Tim Murphy let his enthusiasm get the better of his judgment and, in the excitement of that disastrous night, joined the front rank of the strikers in a general mix-up and cracked the head of a deputy sheriff, the result was what he might have expected--two years in the penitentiary.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading It is believed that this little story by a master story teller, may, through its human interest and homely suggestion, exert a wholesome influence and warrant its publication in permanent form.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading With Illustrations By Arthur D. Puller When Tim Murphy let his enthusiasm get the better of his judgment and, in the excitement of that disastrous night, joined the front rank of the strikers in a general mix-up and cracked the head of a deputy sheriff, the result was what he might have expected--two years in the penitentiary.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading With Illustrations By Arthur D. Puller When Tim Murphy let his enthusiasm get the better of his judgment and, in the excitement of that disastrous night, joined the front rank of the strikers in a general mix-up and cracked the head of a deputy sheriff, the result was what he might have expected--two years in the penitentiary.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading With Illustrations By Arthur D. Puller When Tim Murphy let his enthusiasm get the better of his judgment and, in the excitement of that disastrous night, joined the front rank of the strikers in a general mix-up and cracked the head of a deputy sheriff, the result was what he might have expected--two years in the penitentiary.
plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)
From this reading The peace of the commonwealth must be preserved, and that is why laws and penitentiaries exist, but it sometimes goes hard with the mothers and wives.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading The peace of the commonwealth must be preserved, and that is why laws and penitentiaries exist, but it sometimes goes hard with the mothers and wives.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading With Illustrations By Arthur D. Puller When Tim Murphy let his enthusiasm get the better of his judgment and, in the excitement of that disastrous night, joined the front rank of the strikers in a general mix-up and cracked the head of a deputy sheriff, the result was what he might have expected--two years in the penitentiary.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading With Illustrations By Arthur D. Puller When Tim Murphy let his enthusiasm get the better of his judgment and, in the excitement of that disastrous night, joined the front rank of the strikers in a general mix-up and cracked the head of a deputy sheriff, the result was what he might have expected--two years in the penitentiary.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading With Illustrations By Arthur D. Puller When Tim Murphy let his enthusiasm get the better of his judgment and, in the excitement of that disastrous night, joined the front rank of the strikers in a general mix-up and cracked the head of a deputy sheriff, the result was what he might have expected--two years in the penitentiary.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading With Illustrations By Arthur D. Puller When Tim Murphy let his enthusiasm get the better of his judgment and, in the excitement of that disastrous night, joined the front rank of the strikers in a general mix-up and cracked the head of a deputy sheriff, the result was what he might have expected--two years in the penitentiary.
homelyadjectiveUS /ˈhoʊmli/
lacking in physical beauty or proportion
From this reading It is believed that this little story by a master story teller, may, through its human interest and homely suggestion, exert a wholesome influence and warrant its publication in permanent form.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading It is believed that this little story by a master story teller, may, through its human interest and homely suggestion, exert a wholesome influence and warrant its publication in permanent form.
IllustrationsnounUS /ˌɪləˈstreɪʃənz/
plural of “illustration” — artwork that helps make something clear or attractive
From this reading With Illustrations By Arthur D. Puller When Tim Murphy let his enthusiasm get the better of his judgment and, in the excitement of that disastrous night, joined the front rank of the strikers in a general mix-up and cracked the head of a deputy sheriff, the result was what he might have expected--two years in the penitentiary.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It is believed that this little story by a master story teller, may, through its human interest and homely suggestion, exert a wholesome influence and warrant its publication in permanent form.
a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
From this reading It is believed that this little story by a master story teller, may, through its human interest and homely suggestion, exert a wholesome influence and warrant its publication in permanent form.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading It is believed that this little story by a master story teller, may, through its human interest and homely suggestion, exert a wholesome influence and warrant its publication in permanent form.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is believed that this little story by a master story teller, may, through its human interest and homely suggestion, exert a wholesome influence and warrant its publication in permanent form.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is believed that this little story by a master story teller, may, through its human interest and homely suggestion, exert a wholesome influence and warrant its publication in permanent form.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading It is believed that this little story by a master story teller, may, through its human interest and homely suggestion, exert a wholesome influence and warrant its publication in permanent form.
of or relating to two people who are married to each other
From this reading With Illustrations By Arthur D. Puller When Tim Murphy let his enthusiasm get the better of his judgment and, in the excitement of that disastrous night, joined the front rank of the strikers in a general mix-up and cracked the head of a deputy sheriff, the result was what he might have expected--two years in the penitentiary.
an opinion formed by judging something
From this reading With Illustrations By Arthur D. Puller When Tim Murphy let his enthusiasm get the better of his judgment and, in the excitement of that disastrous night, joined the front rank of the strikers in a general mix-up and cracked the head of a deputy sheriff, the result was what he might have expected--two years in the penitentiary.
the first of three divisions of the Hebrew Scriptures comprising the first five books of the Hebrew Bible considered as a unit
From this reading The peace of the commonwealth must be preserved, and that is why laws and penitentiaries exist, but it sometimes goes hard with the mothers and wives.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading With Illustrations By Arthur D. Puller When Tim Murphy let his enthusiasm get the better of his judgment and, in the excitement of that disastrous night, joined the front rank of the strikers in a general mix-up and cracked the head of a deputy sheriff, the result was what he might have expected--two years in the penitentiary.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading It is believed that this little story by a master story teller, may, through its human interest and homely suggestion, exert a wholesome influence and warrant its publication in permanent form.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading It is believed that this little story by a master story teller, may, through its human interest and homely suggestion, exert a wholesome influence and warrant its publication in permanent form.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading It is believed that this little story by a master story teller, may, through its human interest and homely suggestion, exert a wholesome influence and warrant its publication in permanent form.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading With Illustrations By Arthur D. Puller When Tim Murphy let his enthusiasm get the better of his judgment and, in the excitement of that disastrous night, joined the front rank of the strikers in a general mix-up and cracked the head of a deputy sheriff, the result was what he might have expected--two years in the penitentiary.
mix-upnounUS /ˈmɪksʌp/
a mistake that results from taking one thing to be another
From this reading With Illustrations By Arthur D. Puller When Tim Murphy let his enthusiasm get the better of his judgment and, in the excitement of that disastrous night, joined the front rank of the strikers in a general mix-up and cracked the head of a deputy sheriff, the result was what he might have expected--two years in the penitentiary.
mobnounUS /mɑːb/
a disorderly crowd of people
From this reading That is also to be expected, and the boy should have thought of it before he crowded to the front of the angry mob or struck the deputy.
mothersnounUS /ˈmʌðərz/
plural of “mother” — a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading The peace of the commonwealth must be preserved, and that is why laws and penitentiaries exist, but it sometimes goes hard with the mothers and wives.
MurphynounUS /ˈmɜːrfi/
an edible tuber native to South America; a staple food of Ireland
From this reading With Illustrations By Arthur D. Puller When Tim Murphy let his enthusiasm get the better of his judgment and, in the excitement of that disastrous night, joined the front rank of the strikers in a general mix-up and cracked the head of a deputy sheriff, the result was what he might have expected--two years in the penitentiary.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading The peace of the commonwealth must be preserved, and that is why laws and penitentiaries exist, but it sometimes goes hard with the mothers and wives.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading With Illustrations By Arthur D. Puller When Tim Murphy let his enthusiasm get the better of his judgment and, in the excitement of that disastrous night, joined the front rank of the strikers in a general mix-up and cracked the head of a deputy sheriff, the result was what he might have expected--two years in the penitentiary.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading With Illustrations By Arthur D. Puller When Tim Murphy let his enthusiasm get the better of his judgment and, in the excitement of that disastrous night, joined the front rank of the strikers in a general mix-up and cracked the head of a deputy sheriff, the result was what he might have expected--two years in the penitentiary.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading That is also to be expected, and the boy should have thought of it before he crowded to the front of the angry mob or struck the deputy.
the state prevailing during the absence of war
From this reading The peace of the commonwealth must be preserved, and that is why laws and penitentiaries exist, but it sometimes goes hard with the mothers and wives.
penitentiariesnounUS /ˌpenɪˈtentʃəriz/
plural of “penitentiary” — a correctional institution for those convicted of major crimes
From this reading The peace of the commonwealth must be preserved, and that is why laws and penitentiaries exist, but it sometimes goes hard with the mothers and wives.
penitentiaryadjectiveUS /ˌpenɪˈtentʃəri/
used for punishment or reform of criminals or wrongdoers
From this reading With Illustrations By Arthur D. Puller When Tim Murphy let his enthusiasm get the better of his judgment and, in the excitement of that disastrous night, joined the front rank of the strikers in a general mix-up and cracked the head of a deputy sheriff, the result was what he might have expected--two years in the penitentiary.
permanentadjectiveUS /ˈpɜːrmənənt/
continuing or enduring without marked change in status or condition or place
From this reading It is believed that this little story by a master story teller, may, through its human interest and homely suggestion, exert a wholesome influence and warrant its publication in permanent form.
preservedadjectiveUS /prəˈzɜːrvd/
prevented from decaying or spoiling and prepared for future use
From this reading The peace of the commonwealth must be preserved, and that is why laws and penitentiaries exist, but it sometimes goes hard with the mothers and wives.
publicationnounUS /ˌpʌblɪˈkeɪʃən/
a copy of a printed work offered for distribution
From this reading It is believed that this little story by a master story teller, may, through its human interest and homely suggestion, exert a wholesome influence and warrant its publication in permanent form.
PullernounUS /ˈpʊlər/
someone who applies force so as to cause motion toward herself or himself
From this reading With Illustrations By Arthur D. Puller When Tim Murphy let his enthusiasm get the better of his judgment and, in the excitement of that disastrous night, joined the front rank of the strikers in a general mix-up and cracked the head of a deputy sheriff, the result was what he might have expected--two years in the penitentiary.
a row or line of people (especially soldiers or police) standing abreast of one another
From this reading With Illustrations By Arthur D. Puller When Tim Murphy let his enthusiasm get the better of his judgment and, in the excitement of that disastrous night, joined the front rank of the strikers in a general mix-up and cracked the head of a deputy sheriff, the result was what he might have expected--two years in the penitentiary.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading With Illustrations By Arthur D. Puller When Tim Murphy let his enthusiasm get the better of his judgment and, in the excitement of that disastrous night, joined the front rank of the strikers in a general mix-up and cracked the head of a deputy sheriff, the result was what he might have expected--two years in the penitentiary.
precisely, exactly
From this reading That was all right.
sheriffnounUS /ˈʃerəf/
the principal law-enforcement officer in a county
From this reading With Illustrations By Arthur D. Puller When Tim Murphy let his enthusiasm get the better of his judgment and, in the excitement of that disastrous night, joined the front rank of the strikers in a general mix-up and cracked the head of a deputy sheriff, the result was what he might have expected--two years in the penitentiary.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading That is also to be expected, and the boy should have thought of it before he crowded to the front of the angry mob or struck the deputy.
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading The peace of the commonwealth must be preserved, and that is why laws and penitentiaries exist, but it sometimes goes hard with the mothers and wives.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading It is believed that this little story by a master story teller, may, through its human interest and homely suggestion, exert a wholesome influence and warrant its publication in permanent form.
strikersnounUS /ˈstraɪkərz/
plural of “striker” — a forward on a soccer team
From this reading With Illustrations By Arthur D. Puller When Tim Murphy let his enthusiasm get the better of his judgment and, in the excitement of that disastrous night, joined the front rank of the strikers in a general mix-up and cracked the head of a deputy sheriff, the result was what he might have expected--two years in the penitentiary.
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading That is also to be expected, and the boy should have thought of it before he crowded to the front of the angry mob or struck the deputy.
an idea that is suggested
From this reading It is believed that this little story by a master story teller, may, through its human interest and homely suggestion, exert a wholesome influence and warrant its publication in permanent form.
tellernounUS /ˈtelər/
United States physicist (born in Hungary) who worked on the first atom bomb and the first hydrogen bomb (1908-2003)
From this reading It is believed that this little story by a master story teller, may, through its human interest and homely suggestion, exert a wholesome influence and warrant its publication in permanent form.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It is believed that this little story by a master story teller, may, through its human interest and homely suggestion, exert a wholesome influence and warrant its publication in permanent form.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading With Illustrations By Arthur D. Puller When Tim Murphy let his enthusiasm get the better of his judgment and, in the excitement of that disastrous night, joined the front rank of the strikers in a general mix-up and cracked the head of a deputy sheriff, the result was what he might have expected--two years in the penitentiary.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading It is believed that this little story by a master story teller, may, through its human interest and homely suggestion, exert a wholesome influence and warrant its publication in permanent form.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading That is also to be expected, and the boy should have thought of it before he crowded to the front of the angry mob or struck the deputy.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading It is believed that this little story by a master story teller, may, through its human interest and homely suggestion, exert a wholesome influence and warrant its publication in permanent form.
Tim
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From this reading With Illustrations By Arthur D. Puller When Tim Murphy let his enthusiasm get the better of his judgment and, in the excitement of that disastrous night, joined the front rank of the strikers in a general mix-up and cracked the head of a deputy sheriff, the result was what he might have expected--two years in the penitentiary.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading That is also to be expected, and the boy should have thought of it before he crowded to the front of the angry mob or struck the deputy.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading With Illustrations By Arthur D. Puller When Tim Murphy let his enthusiasm get the better of his judgment and, in the excitement of that disastrous night, joined the front rank of the strikers in a general mix-up and cracked the head of a deputy sheriff, the result was what he might have expected--two years in the penitentiary.
warrantnounUS /ˈwɔːrənt/
a writ from a court commanding police to perform specified acts
From this reading It is believed that this little story by a master story teller, may, through its human interest and homely suggestion, exert a wholesome influence and warrant its publication in permanent form.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading With Illustrations By Arthur D. Puller When Tim Murphy let his enthusiasm get the better of his judgment and, in the excitement of that disastrous night, joined the front rank of the strikers in a general mix-up and cracked the head of a deputy sheriff, the result was what he might have expected--two years in the penitentiary.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading With Illustrations By Arthur D. Puller When Tim Murphy let his enthusiasm get the better of his judgment and, in the excitement of that disastrous night, joined the front rank of the strikers in a general mix-up and cracked the head of a deputy sheriff, the result was what he might have expected--two years in the penitentiary.
at the time that
From this reading With Illustrations By Arthur D. Puller When Tim Murphy let his enthusiasm get the better of his judgment and, in the excitement of that disastrous night, joined the front rank of the strikers in a general mix-up and cracked the head of a deputy sheriff, the result was what he might have expected--two years in the penitentiary.
wholesomeadjectiveUS /ˈhoʊlsəm/
conducive to or characteristic of physical or moral well-being
From this reading It is believed that this little story by a master story teller, may, through its human interest and homely suggestion, exert a wholesome influence and warrant its publication in permanent form.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading The peace of the commonwealth must be preserved, and that is why laws and penitentiaries exist, but it sometimes goes hard with the mothers and wives.
in the company of; together with
From this reading With Illustrations By Arthur D. Puller When Tim Murphy let his enthusiasm get the better of his judgment and, in the excitement of that disastrous night, joined the front rank of the strikers in a general mix-up and cracked the head of a deputy sheriff, the result was what he might have expected--two years in the penitentiary.
wivesnounUS /waɪvz/
plural of “wife” — a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading The peace of the commonwealth must be preserved, and that is why laws and penitentiaries exist, but it sometimes goes hard with the mothers and wives.
a late time of life
From this reading With Illustrations By Arthur D. Puller When Tim Murphy let his enthusiasm get the better of his judgment and, in the excitement of that disastrous night, joined the front rank of the strikers in a general mix-up and cracked the head of a deputy sheriff, the result was what he might have expected--two years in the penitentiary.
