used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A SCHEME THAT DIDN'T WORK.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Say," exclaimed Rodney Gray excitedly, as Captain Hubbard took his place on the right of the company and the orderly galloped off to his tent.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading "You can't prove it by me," answered the captain.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Say," exclaimed Rodney Gray excitedly, as Captain Hubbard took his place on the right of the company and the orderly galloped off to his tent.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading "I never saw him before, but I know he's a mighty cross-grained old chap."
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "I never saw him before, but I know he's a mighty cross-grained old chap."
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "You can't prove it by me," answered the captain.
can't
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From this reading "You can't prove it by me," answered the captain.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading "Say," exclaimed Rodney Gray excitedly, as Captain Hubbard took his place on the right of the company and the orderly galloped off to his tent.
a railcar where passengers ride
From this reading "Who is that old party in the Governor's carriage?"
a boy or man
From this reading "I never saw him before, but I know he's a mighty cross-grained old chap."
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading "Say," exclaimed Rodney Gray excitedly, as Captain Hubbard took his place on the right of the company and the orderly galloped off to his tent.
cross-grainedadjective
difficult to deal with
From this reading "I never saw him before, but I know he's a mighty cross-grained old chap."
DIDN'T
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From this reading A SCHEME THAT DIDN'T WORK.
excitedlyadverbUS /ɪkˈsaɪtədli/
with excitement; in an excited manner
From this reading "Say," exclaimed Rodney Gray excitedly, as Captain Hubbard took his place on the right of the company and the orderly galloped off to his tent.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading "Say," exclaimed Rodney Gray excitedly, as Captain Hubbard took his place on the right of the company and the orderly galloped off to his tent.
gallopedverbUS /ˈɡæləpt/
past form of “gallop” — ride at a galloping pace
From this reading "Say," exclaimed Rodney Gray excitedly, as Captain Hubbard took his place on the right of the company and the orderly galloped off to his tent.
Governor'snounUS /ˈɡʌvərnərz/
possessive form of “governor” — the head of a state government
From this reading "Who is that old party in the Governor's carriage?"
a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black
From this reading "Say," exclaimed Rodney Gray excitedly, as Captain Hubbard took his place on the right of the company and the orderly galloped off to his tent.
he's
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From this reading "I never saw him before, but I know he's a mighty cross-grained old chap."
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "I never saw him before, but I know he's a mighty cross-grained old chap."
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "Say," exclaimed Rodney Gray excitedly, as Captain Hubbard took his place on the right of the company and the orderly galloped off to his tent.
HubbardnounUS /ˈhʌbərd/
a United States writer of science fiction and founder of Scientology (1911-1986)
From this reading "Say," exclaimed Rodney Gray excitedly, as Captain Hubbard took his place on the right of the company and the orderly galloped off to his tent.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I never saw him before, but I know he's a mighty cross-grained old chap."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Who is that old party in the Governor's carriage?"
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Who is that old party in the Governor's carriage?"
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "You can't prove it by me," answered the captain.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "I never saw him before, but I know he's a mighty cross-grained old chap."
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "You can't prove it by me," answered the captain.
having or showing great strength or force or intensity
From this reading "I never saw him before, but I know he's a mighty cross-grained old chap."
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading "I never saw him before, but I know he's a mighty cross-grained old chap."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Say," exclaimed Rodney Gray excitedly, as Captain Hubbard took his place on the right of the company and the orderly galloped off to his tent.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading "Say," exclaimed Rodney Gray excitedly, as Captain Hubbard took his place on the right of the company and the orderly galloped off to his tent.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading "Who is that old party in the Governor's carriage?"
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "Say," exclaimed Rodney Gray excitedly, as Captain Hubbard took his place on the right of the company and the orderly galloped off to his tent.
orderlynounUS /ˈɔːrdərli/
a soldier who serves as an attendant to a superior officer
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an organization to gain political power
From this reading "Who is that old party in the Governor's carriage?"
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
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be shown or be found to be
From this reading "You can't prove it by me," answered the captain.
precisely, exactly
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Rodney
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From this reading "Say," exclaimed Rodney Gray excitedly, as Captain Hubbard took his place on the right of the company and the orderly galloped off to his tent.
cut with a saw
From this reading "I never saw him before, but I know he's a mighty cross-grained old chap."
express in words
From this reading "Say," exclaimed Rodney Gray excitedly, as Captain Hubbard took his place on the right of the company and the orderly galloped off to his tent.
an elaborate and systematic plan of action
From this reading A SCHEME THAT DIDN'T WORK.
a portable shelter (usually of canvas stretched over supporting poles and fastened to the ground with ropes and pegs)
From this reading "Say," exclaimed Rodney Gray excitedly, as Captain Hubbard took his place on the right of the company and the orderly galloped off to his tent.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A SCHEME THAT DIDN'T WORK.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Say," exclaimed Rodney Gray excitedly, as Captain Hubbard took his place on the right of the company and the orderly galloped off to his tent.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Say," exclaimed Rodney Gray excitedly, as Captain Hubbard took his place on the right of the company and the orderly galloped off to his tent.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading "Say," exclaimed Rodney Gray excitedly, as Captain Hubbard took his place on the right of the company and the orderly galloped off to his tent.
which person or people
From this reading "Who is that old party in the Governor's carriage?"
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading A SCHEME THAT DIDN'T WORK.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You can't prove it by me," answered the captain.
