used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "That's what I'm trying to think, Rose," said her brother, not a little perplexed.
past form of “act” — perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading To tell the truth, Rough and Ready had acted from impulse, and without any well-defined plan in his mind.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading To tell the truth, Rough and Ready had acted from impulse, and without any well-defined plan in his mind.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading To tell the truth, Rough and Ready had acted from impulse, and without any well-defined plan in his mind.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Where are we going, Rufus?" asked Rose, as they left the subterranean shop.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Where are we going, Rufus?" asked Rose, as they left the subterranean shop.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "Where are we going, Rufus?" asked Rose, as they left the subterranean shop.
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading "That's what I'm trying to think, Rose," said her brother, not a little perplexed.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He had resolved to take Rose from her old home, if it deserved the name, and for reasons which the reader will no doubt pronounce sufficient; but he had not yet had time to consider where they should live in future.
deem to be
From this reading He had resolved to take Rose from her old home, if it deserved the name, and for reasons which the reader will no doubt pronounce sufficient; but he had not yet had time to consider where they should live in future.
deservedadjectiveUS /dɪˈzɜːrvd/
properly deserved
From this reading He had resolved to take Rose from her old home, if it deserved the name, and for reasons which the reader will no doubt pronounce sufficient; but he had not yet had time to consider where they should live in future.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading He had resolved to take Rose from her old home, if it deserved the name, and for reasons which the reader will no doubt pronounce sufficient; but he had not yet had time to consider where they should live in future.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He had resolved to take Rose from her old home, if it deserved the name, and for reasons which the reader will no doubt pronounce sufficient; but he had not yet had time to consider where they should live in future.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading To tell the truth, Rough and Ready had acted from impulse, and without any well-defined plan in his mind.
yet to be or coming
From this reading He had resolved to take Rose from her old home, if it deserved the name, and for reasons which the reader will no doubt pronounce sufficient; but he had not yet had time to consider where they should live in future.
the act of departing
From this reading "Where are we going, Rufus?" asked Rose, as they left the subterranean shop.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading To tell the truth, Rough and Ready had acted from impulse, and without any well-defined plan in his mind.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had resolved to take Rose from her old home, if it deserved the name, and for reasons which the reader will no doubt pronounce sufficient; but he had not yet had time to consider where they should live in future.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "That's what I'm trying to think, Rose," said her brother, not a little perplexed.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading To tell the truth, Rough and Ready had acted from impulse, and without any well-defined plan in his mind.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading He had resolved to take Rose from her old home, if it deserved the name, and for reasons which the reader will no doubt pronounce sufficient; but he had not yet had time to consider where they should live in future.
I'm
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From this reading "That's what I'm trying to think, Rose," said her brother, not a little perplexed.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading He had resolved to take Rose from her old home, if it deserved the name, and for reasons which the reader will no doubt pronounce sufficient; but he had not yet had time to consider where they should live in future.
an instinctive motive
From this reading To tell the truth, Rough and Ready had acted from impulse, and without any well-defined plan in his mind.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading To tell the truth, Rough and Ready had acted from impulse, and without any well-defined plan in his mind.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He had resolved to take Rose from her old home, if it deserved the name, and for reasons which the reader will no doubt pronounce sufficient; but he had not yet had time to consider where they should live in future.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading "Where are we going, Rufus?" asked Rose, as they left the subterranean shop.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading "That's what I'm trying to think, Rose," said her brother, not a little perplexed.
be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading He had resolved to take Rose from her old home, if it deserved the name, and for reasons which the reader will no doubt pronounce sufficient; but he had not yet had time to consider where they should live in future.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading To tell the truth, Rough and Ready had acted from impulse, and without any well-defined plan in his mind.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading He had resolved to take Rose from her old home, if it deserved the name, and for reasons which the reader will no doubt pronounce sufficient; but he had not yet had time to consider where they should live in future.
not any; not one
From this reading He had resolved to take Rose from her old home, if it deserved the name, and for reasons which the reader will no doubt pronounce sufficient; but he had not yet had time to consider where they should live in future.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "That's what I'm trying to think, Rose," said her brother, not a little perplexed.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading He had resolved to take Rose from her old home, if it deserved the name, and for reasons which the reader will no doubt pronounce sufficient; but he had not yet had time to consider where they should live in future.
perplexedadjectiveUS /pərˈplekst/
full of difficulty or confusion or bewilderment
From this reading "That's what I'm trying to think, Rose," said her brother, not a little perplexed.
have the will and intention to carry out some action
From this reading To tell the truth, Rough and Ready had acted from impulse, and without any well-defined plan in his mind.
pronounceverbUS /prəˈnaʊns/
speak, pronounce, or utter in a certain way
From this reading He had resolved to take Rose from her old home, if it deserved the name, and for reasons which the reader will no doubt pronounce sufficient; but he had not yet had time to consider where they should live in future.
puzzlingadjectiveUS /ˈpʌzəlɪŋ/
not clear to the understanding
From this reading This was a puzzling question.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading This was a puzzling question.
a person who enjoys reading
From this reading He had resolved to take Rose from her old home, if it deserved the name, and for reasons which the reader will no doubt pronounce sufficient; but he had not yet had time to consider where they should live in future.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading To tell the truth, Rough and Ready had acted from impulse, and without any well-defined plan in his mind.
plural of “reason” — a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading He had resolved to take Rose from her old home, if it deserved the name, and for reasons which the reader will no doubt pronounce sufficient; but he had not yet had time to consider where they should live in future.
determined
From this reading He had resolved to take Rose from her old home, if it deserved the name, and for reasons which the reader will no doubt pronounce sufficient; but he had not yet had time to consider where they should live in future.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading "Where are we going, Rufus?" asked Rose, as they left the subterranean shop.
having or caused by an irregular surface
From this reading To tell the truth, Rough and Ready had acted from impulse, and without any well-defined plan in his mind.
Rufus
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From this reading "Where are we going, Rufus?" asked Rose, as they left the subterranean shop.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "That's what I'm trying to think, Rose," said her brother, not a little perplexed.
do one's shopping
From this reading "Where are we going, Rufus?" asked Rose, as they left the subterranean shop.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading He had resolved to take Rose from her old home, if it deserved the name, and for reasons which the reader will no doubt pronounce sufficient; but he had not yet had time to consider where they should live in future.
subterraneanadjectiveUS /ˌsʌb.təˈreɪ.ni.ən/
Existing, occurring, or done under the earth's surface.
From this reading "Where are we going, Rufus?" asked Rose, as they left the subterranean shop.
of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant
From this reading He had resolved to take Rose from her old home, if it deserved the name, and for reasons which the reader will no doubt pronounce sufficient; but he had not yet had time to consider where they should live in future.
carry out
From this reading He had resolved to take Rose from her old home, if it deserved the name, and for reasons which the reader will no doubt pronounce sufficient; but he had not yet had time to consider where they should live in future.
express in words
From this reading To tell the truth, Rough and Ready had acted from impulse, and without any well-defined plan in his mind.
That's
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From this reading "That's what I'm trying to think, Rose," said her brother, not a little perplexed.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Where are we going, Rufus?" asked Rose, as they left the subterranean shop.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Where are we going, Rufus?" asked Rose, as they left the subterranean shop.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "That's what I'm trying to think, Rose," said her brother, not a little perplexed.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This was a puzzling question.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading He had resolved to take Rose from her old home, if it deserved the name, and for reasons which the reader will no doubt pronounce sufficient; but he had not yet had time to consider where they should live in future.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "That's what I'm trying to think, Rose," said her brother, not a little perplexed.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading To tell the truth, Rough and Ready had acted from impulse, and without any well-defined plan in his mind.
hard to endure
From this reading "That's what I'm trying to think, Rose," said her brother, not a little perplexed.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This was a puzzling question.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "Where are we going, Rufus?" asked Rose, as they left the subterranean shop.
well-definedadjective
having a clean and distinct outline as if precisely cut along the edges
From this reading To tell the truth, Rough and Ready had acted from impulse, and without any well-defined plan in his mind.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "That's what I'm trying to think, Rose," said her brother, not a little perplexed.
in or at the place that
From this reading "Where are we going, Rufus?" asked Rose, as they left the subterranean shop.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He had resolved to take Rose from her old home, if it deserved the name, and for reasons which the reader will no doubt pronounce sufficient; but he had not yet had time to consider where they should live in future.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading He had resolved to take Rose from her old home, if it deserved the name, and for reasons which the reader will no doubt pronounce sufficient; but he had not yet had time to consider where they should live in future.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading To tell the truth, Rough and Ready had acted from impulse, and without any well-defined plan in his mind.
but in spite of that
From this reading He had resolved to take Rose from her old home, if it deserved the name, and for reasons which the reader will no doubt pronounce sufficient; but he had not yet had time to consider where they should live in future.
