used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading ROSS'S "HIRED MAN" As the door closed on Sandy, Ross beat a hasty retreat.
aidedadjectiveUS /ˈeɪdəd/
having help; often used as a combining form
From this reading The fact that they were in the valley to watch the progress of work on the Weimer-Grant claims and that they were interested in his being there and not anxious to have him remain, all aided in the interpretation of the McKenzies' speeches.
(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 The fact that they were in the valley to watch the progress of work on the Weimer-Grant claims and that they were interested in his being there and not anxious to have him remain, all aided in the interpretation of the McKenzies' speeches.
alreddy
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From this reading "Vat's you pack for alreddy?" demanded Weimer from his bunk as Ross opened the door.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "But who on earth is it that won't come as long as I am here and why not?" he asked himself as he stumbled back in the direction of the light in Weimer's cabin.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The fact that they were in the valley to watch the progress of work on the Weimer-Grant claims and that they were interested in his being there and not anxious to have him remain, all aided in the interpretation of the McKenzies' speeches.
eagerly desirous
From this reading The fact that they were in the valley to watch the progress of work on the Weimer-Grant claims and that they were interested in his being there and not anxious to have him remain, all aided in the interpretation of the McKenzies' speeches.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading ROSS'S "HIRED MAN" As the door closed on Sandy, Ross beat a hasty retreat.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "But who on earth is it that won't come as long as I am here and why not?" he asked himself as he stumbled back in the direction of the light in Weimer's cabin.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading "But who on earth is it that won't come as long as I am here and why not?" he asked himself as he stumbled back in the direction of the light in Weimer's cabin.
come out better in a competition, race, or conflict
From this reading ROSS'S "HIRED MAN" As the door closed on Sandy, Ross beat a hasty retreat.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading The fact that they were in the valley to watch the progress of work on the Weimer-Grant claims and that they were interested in his being there and not anxious to have him remain, all aided in the interpretation of the McKenzies' speeches.
plural of “brother” — a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading His first thought was that the brothers were discussing him.
bunknounUS /bʌŋk/
a long trough for feeding cattle
From this reading "Vat's you pack for alreddy?" demanded Weimer from his bunk as Ross opened the door.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "But who on earth is it that won't come as long as I am here and why not?" he asked himself as he stumbled back in the direction of the light in Weimer's cabin.
small room on a ship or boat where people sleep
From this reading "But who on earth is it that won't come as long as I am here and why not?" he asked himself as he stumbled back in the direction of the light in Weimer's cabin.
claimsnounUS /kleɪmz/
plural of “claim” — an assertion of a right (as to money or property)
From this reading The fact that they were in the valley to watch the progress of work on the Weimer-Grant claims and that they were interested in his being there and not anxious to have him remain, all aided in the interpretation of the McKenzies' speeches.
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading ROSS'S "HIRED MAN" As the door closed on Sandy, Ross beat a hasty retreat.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "But who on earth is it that won't come as long as I am here and why not?" he asked himself as he stumbled back in the direction of the light in Weimer's cabin.
past form of “demand” — request urgently and forcefully
From this reading "Vat's you pack for alreddy?" demanded Weimer from his bunk as Ross opened the door.
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading "But who on earth is it that won't come as long as I am here and why not?" he asked himself as he stumbled back in the direction of the light in Weimer's cabin.
discussingverbUS /dɪˈskʌsɪŋ/
-ing form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing
From this reading His first thought was that the brothers were discussing him.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading ROSS'S "HIRED MAN" As the door closed on Sandy, Ross beat a hasty retreat.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading "But who on earth is it that won't come as long as I am here and why not?" he asked himself as he stumbled back in the direction of the light in Weimer's cabin.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading The fact that they were in the valley to watch the progress of work on the Weimer-Grant claims and that they were interested in his being there and not anxious to have him remain, all aided in the interpretation of the McKenzies' speeches.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading His first thought was that the brothers were discussing him.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Vat's you pack for alreddy?" demanded Weimer from his bunk as Ross opened the door.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "Vat's you pack for alreddy?" demanded Weimer from his bunk as Ross opened the door.
hastyadjectiveUS /ˈheɪsti/
excessively quick
From this reading ROSS'S "HIRED MAN" As the door closed on Sandy, Ross beat a hasty retreat.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The fact that they were in the valley to watch the progress of work on the Weimer-Grant claims and that they were interested in his being there and not anxious to have him remain, all aided in the interpretation of the McKenzies' speeches.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "But who on earth is it that won't come as long as I am here and why not?" he asked himself as he stumbled back in the direction of the light in Weimer's cabin.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "But who on earth is it that won't come as long as I am here and why not?" he asked himself as he stumbled back in the direction of the light in Weimer's cabin.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading His first thought was that the brothers were discussing him.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading "But who on earth is it that won't come as long as I am here and why not?" he asked himself as he stumbled back in the direction of the light in Weimer's cabin.
HIREDadjectiveUS /ˈhaɪərd/
having services engaged for a fee
From this reading ROSS'S "HIRED MAN" As the door closed on Sandy, Ross beat a hasty retreat.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His first thought was that the brothers were discussing him.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "But who on earth is it that won't come as long as I am here and why not?" he asked himself as he stumbled back in the direction of the light in Weimer's cabin.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The fact that they were in the valley to watch the progress of work on the Weimer-Grant claims and that they were interested in his being there and not anxious to have him remain, all aided in the interpretation of the McKenzies' speeches.
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading The fact that they were in the valley to watch the progress of work on the Weimer-Grant claims and that they were interested in his being there and not anxious to have him remain, all aided in the interpretation of the McKenzies' speeches.
interpretationnounUS /ˌɪntɜːrprɪˈteɪʃən/
a mental representation of the meaning or significance of something
From this reading The fact that they were in the valley to watch the progress of work on the Weimer-Grant claims and that they were interested in his being there and not anxious to have him remain, all aided in the interpretation of the McKenzies' speeches.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "But who on earth is it that won't come as long as I am here and why not?" he asked himself as he stumbled back in the direction of the light in Weimer's cabin.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "But who on earth is it that won't come as long as I am here and why not?" he asked himself as he stumbled back in the direction of the light in Weimer's cabin.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading "But who on earth is it that won't come as long as I am here and why not?" he asked himself as he stumbled back in the direction of the light in Weimer's cabin.
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 "But who on earth is it that won't come as long as I am here and why not?" he asked himself as he stumbled back in the direction of the light in Weimer's cabin.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading ROSS'S "HIRED MAN" As the door closed on Sandy, Ross beat a hasty retreat.
McKenzies
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From this reading The fact that they were in the valley to watch the progress of work on the Weimer-Grant claims and that they were interested in his being there and not anxious to have him remain, all aided in the interpretation of the McKenzies' speeches.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The fact that they were in the valley to watch the progress of work on the Weimer-Grant claims and that they were interested in his being there and not anxious to have him remain, all aided in the interpretation of the McKenzies' speeches.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The fact that they were in the valley to watch the progress of work on the Weimer-Grant claims and that they were interested in his being there and not anxious to have him remain, all aided in the interpretation of the McKenzies' speeches.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading ROSS'S "HIRED MAN" As the door closed on Sandy, Ross beat a hasty retreat.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading "Vat's you pack for alreddy?" demanded Weimer from his bunk as Ross opened the door.
arrange in a container
From this reading "Vat's you pack for alreddy?" demanded Weimer from his bunk as Ross opened the door.
gradual improvement or growth or development
From this reading The fact that they were in the valley to watch the progress of work on the Weimer-Grant claims and that they were interested in his being there and not anxious to have him remain, all aided in the interpretation of the McKenzies' speeches.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading The fact that they were in the valley to watch the progress of work on the Weimer-Grant claims and that they were interested in his being there and not anxious to have him remain, all aided in the interpretation of the McKenzies' speeches.
(military) withdrawal of troops to a more favorable position to escape the enemy's superior forces or after a defeat
From this reading ROSS'S "HIRED MAN" As the door closed on Sandy, Ross beat a hasty retreat.
RossnounUS /rɑːs/
Scottish explorer who led Arctic expeditions that yielded geographic discoveries while searching for the Northwest Passage (1777-1856)
From this reading ROSS'S "HIRED MAN" As the door closed on Sandy, Ross beat a hasty retreat.
ROSS'SnounUS /ˈrɑːsɪz/
possessive form of “ross” — Scottish explorer who led Arctic expeditions that yielded geographic discoveries while searching for the Northwest Passage (1777-1856)
From this reading ROSS'S "HIRED MAN" As the door closed on Sandy, Ross beat a hasty retreat.
SandyadjectiveUS /ˈsændi/
of hair color; pale yellowish to yellowish brown
From this reading ROSS'S "HIRED MAN" As the door closed on Sandy, Ross beat a hasty retreat.
speechesnounUS /ˈspiːtʃəz/
plural of “speech” — the act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience
From this reading The fact that they were in the valley to watch the progress of work on the Weimer-Grant claims and that they were interested in his being there and not anxious to have him remain, all aided in the interpretation of the McKenzies' speeches.
stumbledverbUS /ˈstʌmbəld/
past form of “stumble” — walk unsteadily
From this reading "But who on earth is it that won't come as long as I am here and why not?" he asked himself as he stumbled back in the direction of the light in Weimer's cabin.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading His first thought was that the brothers were discussing him.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ROSS'S "HIRED MAN" As the door closed on Sandy, Ross beat a hasty retreat.
in or at that place or location
From this reading The fact that they were in the valley to watch the progress of work on the Weimer-Grant claims and that they were interested in his being there and not anxious to have him remain, all aided in the interpretation of the McKenzies' speeches.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The fact that they were in the valley to watch the progress of work on the Weimer-Grant claims and that they were interested in his being there and not anxious to have him remain, all aided in the interpretation of the McKenzies' speeches.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading His first thought was that the brothers were discussing him.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The fact that they were in the valley to watch the progress of work on the Weimer-Grant claims and that they were interested in his being there and not anxious to have him remain, all aided in the interpretation of the McKenzies' speeches.
a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river
From this reading The fact that they were in the valley to watch the progress of work on the Weimer-Grant claims and that they were interested in his being there and not anxious to have him remain, all aided in the interpretation of the McKenzies' speeches.
Vat's
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From this reading "Vat's you pack for alreddy?" demanded Weimer from his bunk as Ross opened the door.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading His first thought was that the brothers were discussing him.
look attentively
From this reading The fact that they were in the valley to watch the progress of work on the Weimer-Grant claims and that they were interested in his being there and not anxious to have him remain, all aided in the interpretation of the McKenzies' speeches.
Weimer
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From this reading "Vat's you pack for alreddy?" demanded Weimer from his bunk as Ross opened the door.
Weimer's
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From this reading "But who on earth is it that won't come as long as I am here and why not?" he asked himself as he stumbled back in the direction of the light in Weimer's cabin.
Weimer-Grant
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The fact that they were in the valley to watch the progress of work on the Weimer-Grant claims and that they were interested in his being there and not anxious to have him remain, all aided in the interpretation of the McKenzies' speeches.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading His first thought was that the brothers were discussing him.
which person or people
From this reading "But who on earth is it that won't come as long as I am here and why not?" he asked himself as he stumbled back in the direction of the light in Weimer's cabin.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading "But who on earth is it that won't come as long as I am here and why not?" he asked himself as he stumbled back in the direction of the light in Weimer's cabin.
won't
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "But who on earth is it that won't come as long as I am here and why not?" he asked himself as he stumbled back in the direction of the light in Weimer's cabin.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading The fact that they were in the valley to watch the progress of work on the Weimer-Grant claims and that they were interested in his being there and not anxious to have him remain, all aided in the interpretation of the McKenzies' speeches.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Vat's you pack for alreddy?" demanded Weimer from his bunk as Ross opened the door.
