used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A TOUCH OF HEROISM When Winn bade good-by to Jess Hutton he realized for the first time how closely his life had become linked to Rockhaven.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading In truth, he was more so, for the hand of time had swept him beyond the influence of dollars, and human sympathy and his own feelings were of more account.
(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 "We, all on us, owe ye more'n we kin ever pay back," he said when the moment of parting came, "an' if ye realize how ye stand with us on the island 'n' how glad we'll all be to hev ye back with us, ye won't be long in comin'.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "We, all on us, owe ye more'n we kin ever pay back," he said when the moment of parting came, "an' if ye realize how ye stand with us on the island 'n' how glad we'll all be to hev ye back with us, ye won't be long in comin'.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In truth, he was more so, for the hand of time had swept him beyond the influence of dollars, and human sympathy and his own feelings were of more account.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He seemed as much cast down as Winn.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading "We, all on us, owe ye more'n we kin ever pay back," he said when the moment of parting came, "an' if ye realize how ye stand with us on the island 'n' how glad we'll all be to hev ye back with us, ye won't be long in comin'.
a Chadic language spoken in northern Nigeria
From this reading A TOUCH OF HEROISM When Winn bade good-by to Jess Hutton he realized for the first time how closely his life had become linked to Rockhaven.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "We, all on us, owe ye more'n we kin ever pay back," he said when the moment of parting came, "an' if ye realize how ye stand with us on the island 'n' how glad we'll all be to hev ye back with us, ye won't be long in comin'.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading A TOUCH OF HEROISM When Winn bade good-by to Jess Hutton he realized for the first time how closely his life had become linked to Rockhaven.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading The old man, burdened with the responsibility of twenty thousand dollars safely tucked under his pillow the night before, had not closed his eyes in sleep.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading In truth, he was more so, for the hand of time had swept him beyond the influence of dollars, and human sympathy and his own feelings were of more account.
burdenedadjectiveUS /ˈbɜːrdənd/
bearing a heavy burden of work or difficulties or responsibilities
From this reading The old man, burdened with the responsibility of twenty thousand dollars safely tucked under his pillow the night before, had not closed his eyes in sleep.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "We, all on us, owe ye more'n we kin ever pay back," he said when the moment of parting came, "an' if ye realize how ye stand with us on the island 'n' how glad we'll all be to hev ye back with us, ye won't be long in comin'.
put or send forth
From this reading He seemed as much cast down as Winn.
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading The old man, burdened with the responsibility of twenty thousand dollars safely tucked under his pillow the night before, had not closed his eyes in sleep.
in a close relation or position in time or space
From this reading A TOUCH OF HEROISM When Winn bade good-by to Jess Hutton he realized for the first time how closely his life had become linked to Rockhaven.
comin
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From this reading "We, all on us, owe ye more'n we kin ever pay back," he said when the moment of parting came, "an' if ye realize how ye stand with us on the island 'n' how glad we'll all be to hev ye back with us, ye won't be long in comin'.
plural of “dollar” — the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 cents
From this reading The old man, burdened with the responsibility of twenty thousand dollars safely tucked under his pillow the night before, had not closed his eyes in sleep.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading He seemed as much cast down as Winn.
at any time
From this reading "We, all on us, owe ye more'n we kin ever pay back," he said when the moment of parting came, "an' if ye realize how ye stand with us on the island 'n' how glad we'll all be to hev ye back with us, ye won't be long in comin'.
opinion or judgment
From this reading The old man, burdened with the responsibility of twenty thousand dollars safely tucked under his pillow the night before, had not closed his eyes in sleep.
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading In truth, he was more so, for the hand of time had swept him beyond the influence of dollars, and human sympathy and his own feelings were of more account.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading A TOUCH OF HEROISM When Winn bade good-by to Jess Hutton he realized for the first time how closely his life had become linked to Rockhaven.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A TOUCH OF HEROISM When Winn bade good-by to Jess Hutton he realized for the first time how closely his life had become linked to Rockhaven.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading "We, all on us, owe ye more'n we kin ever pay back," he said when the moment of parting came, "an' if ye realize how ye stand with us on the island 'n' how glad we'll all be to hev ye back with us, ye won't be long in comin'.
good-bynoun
a farewell remark
From this reading A TOUCH OF HEROISM When Winn bade good-by to Jess Hutton he realized for the first time how closely his life had become linked to Rockhaven.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A TOUCH OF HEROISM When Winn bade good-by to Jess Hutton he realized for the first time how closely his life had become linked to Rockhaven.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading In truth, he was more so, for the hand of time had swept him beyond the influence of dollars, and human sympathy and his own feelings were of more account.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A TOUCH OF HEROISM When Winn bade good-by to Jess Hutton he realized for the first time how closely his life had become linked to Rockhaven.
HEROISMnounUS /ˈheroʊɪzəm/
the qualities of a hero or heroine; exceptional or heroic courage when facing danger (especially in battle)
From this reading A TOUCH OF HEROISM When Winn bade good-by to Jess Hutton he realized for the first time how closely his life had become linked to Rockhaven.
hev
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From this reading "We, all on us, owe ye more'n we kin ever pay back," he said when the moment of parting came, "an' if ye realize how ye stand with us on the island 'n' how glad we'll all be to hev ye back with us, ye won't be long in comin'.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading In truth, he was more so, for the hand of time had swept him beyond the influence of dollars, and human sympathy and his own feelings were of more account.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A TOUCH OF HEROISM When Winn bade good-by to Jess Hutton he realized for the first time how closely his life had become linked to Rockhaven.
how
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From this reading A TOUCH OF HEROISM When Winn bade good-by to Jess Hutton he realized for the first time how closely his life had become linked to Rockhaven.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading In truth, he was more so, for the hand of time had swept him beyond the influence of dollars, and human sympathy and his own feelings were of more account.
HuttonnounUS /ˈhʌtən/
English cricketer (1916-1990)
From this reading A TOUCH OF HEROISM When Winn bade good-by to Jess Hutton he realized for the first time how closely his life had become linked to Rockhaven.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "We, all on us, owe ye more'n we kin ever pay back," he said when the moment of parting came, "an' if ye realize how ye stand with us on the island 'n' how glad we'll all be to hev ye back with us, ye won't be long in comin'.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The old man, burdened with the responsibility of twenty thousand dollars safely tucked under his pillow the night before, had not closed his eyes in sleep.
a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
From this reading In truth, he was more so, for the hand of time had swept him beyond the influence of dollars, and human sympathy and his own feelings were of more account.
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading "We, all on us, owe ye more'n we kin ever pay back," he said when the moment of parting came, "an' if ye realize how ye stand with us on the island 'n' how glad we'll all be to hev ye back with us, ye won't be long in comin'.
Jess
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A TOUCH OF HEROISM When Winn bade good-by to Jess Hutton he realized for the first time how closely his life had become linked to Rockhaven.
kinnounUS /kɪn/
a person having kinship with another or others
From this reading "We, all on us, owe ye more'n we kin ever pay back," he said when the moment of parting came, "an' if ye realize how ye stand with us on the island 'n' how glad we'll all be to hev ye back with us, ye won't be long in comin'.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading A TOUCH OF HEROISM When Winn bade good-by to Jess Hutton he realized for the first time how closely his life had become linked to Rockhaven.
linkedadjectiveUS /lɪŋkt/
connected by a link, as railway cars or trailer trucks
From this reading A TOUCH OF HEROISM When Winn bade good-by to Jess Hutton he realized for the first time how closely his life had become linked to Rockhaven.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading "We, all on us, owe ye more'n we kin ever pay back," he said when the moment of parting came, "an' if ye realize how ye stand with us on the island 'n' how glad we'll all be to hev ye back with us, ye won't be long in comin'.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The old man, burdened with the responsibility of twenty thousand dollars safely tucked under his pillow the night before, had not closed his eyes in sleep.
a particular point in time
From this reading "We, all on us, owe ye more'n we kin ever pay back," he said when the moment of parting came, "an' if ye realize how ye stand with us on the island 'n' how glad we'll all be to hev ye back with us, ye won't be long in comin'.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading In truth, he was more so, for the hand of time had swept him beyond the influence of dollars, and human sympathy and his own feelings were of more account.
more'n
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "We, all on us, owe ye more'n we kin ever pay back," he said when the moment of parting came, "an' if ye realize how ye stand with us on the island 'n' how glad we'll all be to hev ye back with us, ye won't be long in comin'.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading He seemed as much cast down as Winn.
a common nonmetallic element that is normally a colorless odorless tasteless inert diatomic gas; constitutes 78 percent of the atmosphere by volume; a constituent of all living tissues
From this reading "We, all on us, owe ye more'n we kin ever pay back," he said when the moment of parting came, "an' if ye realize how ye stand with us on the island 'n' how glad we'll all be to hev ye back with us, ye won't be long in comin'.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading The old man, burdened with the responsibility of twenty thousand dollars safely tucked under his pillow the night before, had not closed his eyes in sleep.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The old man, burdened with the responsibility of twenty thousand dollars safely tucked under his pillow the night before, had not closed his eyes in sleep.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A TOUCH OF HEROISM When Winn bade good-by to Jess Hutton he realized for the first time how closely his life had become linked to Rockhaven.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading The old man, burdened with the responsibility of twenty thousand dollars safely tucked under his pillow the night before, had not closed his eyes in sleep.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "We, all on us, owe ye more'n we kin ever pay back," he said when the moment of parting came, "an' if ye realize how ye stand with us on the island 'n' how glad we'll all be to hev ye back with us, ye won't be long in comin'.
be obliged to pay or repay
From this reading "We, all on us, owe ye more'n we kin ever pay back," he said when the moment of parting came, "an' if ye realize how ye stand with us on the island 'n' how glad we'll all be to hev ye back with us, ye won't be long in comin'.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading In truth, he was more so, for the hand of time had swept him beyond the influence of dollars, and human sympathy and his own feelings were of more account.
the act of departing politely
From this reading "We, all on us, owe ye more'n we kin ever pay back," he said when the moment of parting came, "an' if ye realize how ye stand with us on the island 'n' how glad we'll all be to hev ye back with us, ye won't be long in comin'.
give money, usually in exchange for goods or services
From this reading "We, all on us, owe ye more'n we kin ever pay back," he said when the moment of parting came, "an' if ye realize how ye stand with us on the island 'n' how glad we'll all be to hev ye back with us, ye won't be long in comin'.
pillownounUS /ˈpɪloʊ/
a cushion to support the head of a sleeping person
From this reading The old man, burdened with the responsibility of twenty thousand dollars safely tucked under his pillow the night before, had not closed his eyes in sleep.
be fully aware or cognizant of
From this reading "We, all on us, owe ye more'n we kin ever pay back," he said when the moment of parting came, "an' if ye realize how ye stand with us on the island 'n' how glad we'll all be to hev ye back with us, ye won't be long in comin'.
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading A TOUCH OF HEROISM When Winn bade good-by to Jess Hutton he realized for the first time how closely his life had become linked to Rockhaven.
responsibilitynounUS /riˌspɑːnsəˈbɪləti/
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading The old man, burdened with the responsibility of twenty thousand dollars safely tucked under his pillow the night before, had not closed his eyes in sleep.
Rockhaven
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From this reading A TOUCH OF HEROISM When Winn bade good-by to Jess Hutton he realized for the first time how closely his life had become linked to Rockhaven.
with safety; in a safe manner
From this reading The old man, burdened with the responsibility of twenty thousand dollars safely tucked under his pillow the night before, had not closed his eyes in sleep.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "We, all on us, owe ye more'n we kin ever pay back," he said when the moment of parting came, "an' if ye realize how ye stand with us on the island 'n' how glad we'll all be to hev ye back with us, ye won't be long in comin'.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading He seemed as much cast down as Winn.
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading The old man, burdened with the responsibility of twenty thousand dollars safely tucked under his pillow the night before, had not closed his eyes in sleep.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading In truth, he was more so, for the hand of time had swept him beyond the influence of dollars, and human sympathy and his own feelings were of more account.
be standing; be upright
From this reading "We, all on us, owe ye more'n we kin ever pay back," he said when the moment of parting came, "an' if ye realize how ye stand with us on the island 'n' how glad we'll all be to hev ye back with us, ye won't be long in comin'.
possessing sweep
From this reading In truth, he was more so, for the hand of time had swept him beyond the influence of dollars, and human sympathy and his own feelings were of more account.
an inclination to support or be loyal to or to agree with an opinion
From this reading In truth, he was more so, for the hand of time had swept him beyond the influence of dollars, and human sympathy and his own feelings were of more account.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A TOUCH OF HEROISM When Winn bade good-by to Jess Hutton he realized for the first time how closely his life had become linked to Rockhaven.
the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading The old man, burdened with the responsibility of twenty thousand dollars safely tucked under his pillow the night before, had not closed his eyes in sleep.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading A TOUCH OF HEROISM When Winn bade good-by to Jess Hutton he realized for the first time how closely his life had become linked to Rockhaven.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A TOUCH OF HEROISM When Winn bade good-by to Jess Hutton he realized for the first time how closely his life had become linked to Rockhaven.
make physical contact with, come in contact with
From this reading A TOUCH OF HEROISM When Winn bade good-by to Jess Hutton he realized for the first time how closely his life had become linked to Rockhaven.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading In truth, he was more so, for the hand of time had swept him beyond the influence of dollars, and human sympathy and his own feelings were of more account.
tuckedadjectiveUS /tʌkt/
having tucked or being tucked
From this reading The old man, burdened with the responsibility of twenty thousand dollars safely tucked under his pillow the night before, had not closed his eyes in sleep.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one
From this reading The old man, burdened with the responsibility of twenty thousand dollars safely tucked under his pillow the night before, had not closed his eyes in sleep.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading The old man, burdened with the responsibility of twenty thousand dollars safely tucked under his pillow the night before, had not closed his eyes in sleep.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "We, all on us, owe ye more'n we kin ever pay back," he said when the moment of parting came, "an' if ye realize how ye stand with us on the island 'n' how glad we'll all be to hev ye back with us, ye won't be long in comin'.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In truth, he was more so, for the hand of time had swept him beyond the influence of dollars, and human sympathy and his own feelings were of more account.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "We, all on us, owe ye more'n we kin ever pay back," he said when the moment of parting came, "an' if ye realize how ye stand with us on the island 'n' how glad we'll all be to hev ye back with us, ye won't be long in comin'.
we'll
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "We, all on us, owe ye more'n we kin ever pay back," he said when the moment of parting came, "an' if ye realize how ye stand with us on the island 'n' how glad we'll all be to hev ye back with us, ye won't be long in comin'.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading In truth, he was more so, for the hand of time had swept him beyond the influence of dollars, and human sympathy and his own feelings were of more account.
at the time that
From this reading A TOUCH OF HEROISM When Winn bade good-by to Jess Hutton he realized for the first time how closely his life had become linked to Rockhaven.
Winn
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From this reading A TOUCH OF HEROISM When Winn bade good-by to Jess Hutton he realized for the first time how closely his life had become linked to Rockhaven.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The old man, burdened with the responsibility of twenty thousand dollars safely tucked under his pillow the night before, had not closed his eyes in sleep.
won't
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "We, all on us, owe ye more'n we kin ever pay back," he said when the moment of parting came, "an' if ye realize how ye stand with us on the island 'n' how glad we'll all be to hev ye back with us, ye won't be long in comin'.
an old word for “you”, speaking to more than one person
From this reading "We, all on us, owe ye more'n we kin ever pay back," he said when the moment of parting came, "an' if ye realize how ye stand with us on the island 'n' how glad we'll all be to hev ye back with us, ye won't be long in comin'.
