used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading SCOTT MAKES A TRIP TO WASHINGTON Scott leaned wearily on the picket fence for a long time after the old white horse had carried Foster out of sight up the mountain road.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading SCOTT MAKES A TRIP TO WASHINGTON Scott leaned wearily on the picket fence for a long time after the old white horse had carried Foster out of sight up the mountain road.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He did not bear any trace of the fight on his face, but his body was sore and he was very nearly exhausted.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading He did not bear any trace of the fight on his face, but his body was sore and he was very nearly exhausted.
used to indicate that a statement explains or supports a previous statement
From this reading Well, it was done now, anyway, no matter what the Waits might think.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He could not but smile as he stood there with heaving chest to think how far he had departed from the policy of strict neutrality which he had laid down for himself.
have
From this reading He did not bear any trace of the fight on his face, but his body was sore and he was very nearly exhausted.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading He did not bear any trace of the fight on his face, but his body was sore and he was very nearly exhausted.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He did not bear any trace of the fight on his face, but his body was sore and he was very nearly exhausted.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading SCOTT MAKES A TRIP TO WASHINGTON Scott leaned wearily on the picket fence for a long time after the old white horse had carried Foster out of sight up the mountain road.
the part of the human torso between the neck and the diaphragm or the corresponding part in other vertebrates
From this reading He could not but smile as he stood there with heaving chest to think how far he had departed from the policy of strict neutrality which he had laid down for himself.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He could not but smile as he stood there with heaving chest to think how far he had departed from the policy of strict neutrality which he had laid down for himself.
well in the past; former
From this reading He could not but smile as he stood there with heaving chest to think how far he had departed from the policy of strict neutrality which he had laid down for himself.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading He did not bear any trace of the fight on his face, but his body was sore and he was very nearly exhausted.
the quality of being unlike or dissimilar
From this reading But from the remarks which Hopwood had dropped that morning he doubted whether it would make very much difference to the Waits.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading Well, it was done now, anyway, no matter what the Waits might think.
doubtedverbUS /ˈdaʊtɪd/
past form of “doubt” — consider unlikely or have doubts about
From this reading But from the remarks which Hopwood had dropped that morning he doubted whether it would make very much difference to the Waits.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading He could not but smile as he stood there with heaving chest to think how far he had departed from the policy of strict neutrality which he had laid down for himself.
inflected form of “drop” — let fall to the ground
From this reading But from the remarks which Hopwood had dropped that morning he doubted whether it would make very much difference to the Waits.
drained of energy or effectiveness; extremely tired; completely exhausted
From this reading He did not bear any trace of the fight on his face, but his body was sore and he was very nearly exhausted.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading He did not bear any trace of the fight on his face, but his body was sore and he was very nearly exhausted.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading He could not but smile as he stood there with heaving chest to think how far he had departed from the policy of strict neutrality which he had laid down for himself.
enclose with a fence
From this reading SCOTT MAKES A TRIP TO WASHINGTON Scott leaned wearily on the picket fence for a long time after the old white horse had carried Foster out of sight up the mountain road.
be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading He did not bear any trace of the fight on his face, but his body was sore and he was very nearly exhausted.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading SCOTT MAKES A TRIP TO WASHINGTON Scott leaned wearily on the picket fence for a long time after the old white horse had carried Foster out of sight up the mountain road.
FosterverbUS /ˈfɑːstər/
promote the growth of
From this reading SCOTT MAKES A TRIP TO WASHINGTON Scott leaned wearily on the picket fence for a long time after the old white horse had carried Foster out of sight up the mountain road.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He could not but smile as he stood there with heaving chest to think how far he had departed from the policy of strict neutrality which he had laid down for himself.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading SCOTT MAKES A TRIP TO WASHINGTON Scott leaned wearily on the picket fence for a long time after the old white horse had carried Foster out of sight up the mountain road.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He did not bear any trace of the fight on his face, but his body was sore and he was very nearly exhausted.
heavingnounUS /ˈhiːvɪŋ/
an upward movement (especially a rhythmical rising and falling)
From this reading He could not but smile as he stood there with heaving chest to think how far he had departed from the policy of strict neutrality which he had laid down for himself.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading He could not but smile as he stood there with heaving chest to think how far he had departed from the policy of strict neutrality which he had laid down for himself.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He did not bear any trace of the fight on his face, but his body was sore and he was very nearly exhausted.
Hopwood
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From this reading But from the remarks which Hopwood had dropped that morning he doubted whether it would make very much difference to the Waits.
solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading SCOTT MAKES A TRIP TO WASHINGTON Scott leaned wearily on the picket fence for a long time after the old white horse had carried Foster out of sight up the mountain road.
how
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From this reading He could not but smile as he stood there with heaving chest to think how far he had departed from the policy of strict neutrality which he had laid down for himself.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading But from the remarks which Hopwood had dropped that morning he doubted whether it would make very much difference to the Waits.
set down according to a plan
From this reading He could not but smile as he stood there with heaving chest to think how far he had departed from the policy of strict neutrality which he had laid down for himself.
past form of “lean” — to incline or bend from a vertical position
From this reading SCOTT MAKES A TRIP TO WASHINGTON Scott leaned wearily on the picket fence for a long time after the old white horse had carried Foster out of sight up the mountain road.
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 SCOTT MAKES A TRIP TO WASHINGTON Scott leaned wearily on the picket fence for a long time after the old white horse had carried Foster out of sight up the mountain road.
engage in
From this reading But from the remarks which Hopwood had dropped that morning he doubted whether it would make very much difference to the Waits.
plural of “make” — a recognizable kind
From this reading SCOTT MAKES A TRIP TO WASHINGTON Scott leaned wearily on the picket fence for a long time after the old white horse had carried Foster out of sight up the mountain road.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Well, it was done now, anyway, no matter what the Waits might think.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Well, it was done now, anyway, no matter what the Waits might think.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading But from the remarks which Hopwood had dropped that morning he doubted whether it would make very much difference to the Waits.
a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading SCOTT MAKES A TRIP TO WASHINGTON Scott leaned wearily on the picket fence for a long time after the old white horse had carried Foster out of sight up the mountain road.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading But from the remarks which Hopwood had dropped that morning he doubted whether it would make very much difference to the Waits.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading He did not bear any trace of the fight on his face, but his body was sore and he was very nearly exhausted.
neutralitynounUS /nuːˈtræləti/
nonparticipation in a dispute or war
From this reading He could not but smile as he stood there with heaving chest to think how far he had departed from the policy of strict neutrality which he had laid down for himself.
not any; not one
From this reading Well, it was done now, anyway, no matter what the Waits might think.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He did not bear any trace of the fight on his face, but his body was sore and he was very nearly exhausted.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Well, it was done now, anyway, no matter what the Waits might think.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading SCOTT MAKES A TRIP TO WASHINGTON Scott leaned wearily on the picket fence for a long time after the old white horse had carried Foster out of sight up the mountain road.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading SCOTT MAKES A TRIP TO WASHINGTON Scott leaned wearily on the picket fence for a long time after the old white horse had carried Foster out of sight up the mountain road.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading SCOTT MAKES A TRIP TO WASHINGTON Scott leaned wearily on the picket fence for a long time after the old white horse had carried Foster out of sight up the mountain road.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading SCOTT MAKES A TRIP TO WASHINGTON Scott leaned wearily on the picket fence for a long time after the old white horse had carried Foster out of sight up the mountain road.
picketnounUS /ˈpɪkɪt/
a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading SCOTT MAKES A TRIP TO WASHINGTON Scott leaned wearily on the picket fence for a long time after the old white horse had carried Foster out of sight up the mountain road.
policynounUS /ˈpɑːləsi/
a plan of action adopted by an individual or social group
From this reading He could not but smile as he stood there with heaving chest to think how far he had departed from the policy of strict neutrality which he had laid down for himself.
plural of “remark” — a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading But from the remarks which Hopwood had dropped that morning he doubted whether it would make very much difference to the Waits.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading SCOTT MAKES A TRIP TO WASHINGTON Scott leaned wearily on the picket fence for a long time after the old white horse had carried Foster out of sight up the mountain road.
SCOTTnounUS /skɑːt/
award-winning United States film actor (1928-1999)
From this reading SCOTT MAKES A TRIP TO WASHINGTON Scott leaned wearily on the picket fence for a long time after the old white horse had carried Foster out of sight up the mountain road.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading SCOTT MAKES A TRIP TO WASHINGTON Scott leaned wearily on the picket fence for a long time after the old white horse had carried Foster out of sight up the mountain road.
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading He could not but smile as he stood there with heaving chest to think how far he had departed from the policy of strict neutrality which he had laid down for himself.
hurting
From this reading He did not bear any trace of the fight on his face, but his body was sore and he was very nearly exhausted.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading He could not but smile as he stood there with heaving chest to think how far he had departed from the policy of strict neutrality which he had laid down for himself.
strictadjectiveUS /strɪkt/
rigidly accurate; allowing no deviation from a standard
From this reading He could not but smile as he stood there with heaving chest to think how far he had departed from the policy of strict neutrality which he had laid down for himself.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But from the remarks which Hopwood had dropped that morning he doubted whether it would make very much difference to the Waits.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading SCOTT MAKES A TRIP TO WASHINGTON Scott leaned wearily on the picket fence for a long time after the old white horse had carried Foster out of sight up the mountain road.
in or at that place or location
From this reading He could not but smile as he stood there with heaving chest to think how far he had departed from the policy of strict neutrality which he had laid down for himself.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading He could not but smile as he stood there with heaving chest to think how far he had departed from the policy of strict neutrality which he had laid down for himself.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading SCOTT MAKES A TRIP TO WASHINGTON Scott leaned wearily on the picket fence for a long time after the old white horse had carried Foster out of sight up the mountain road.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading SCOTT MAKES A TRIP TO WASHINGTON Scott leaned wearily on the picket fence for a long time after the old white horse had carried Foster out of sight up the mountain road.
a just detectable amount
From this reading He did not bear any trace of the fight on his face, but his body was sore and he was very nearly exhausted.
a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)
From this reading SCOTT MAKES A TRIP TO WASHINGTON Scott leaned wearily on the picket fence for a long time after the old white horse had carried Foster out of sight up the mountain road.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading SCOTT MAKES A TRIP TO WASHINGTON Scott leaned wearily on the picket fence for a long time after the old white horse had carried Foster out of sight up the mountain road.
precisely as stated
From this reading He did not bear any trace of the fight on his face, but his body was sore and he was very nearly exhausted.
WaitsnounUS /weɪts/
plural of “wait” — time during which some action is awaited
From this reading But from the remarks which Hopwood had dropped that morning he doubted whether it would make very much difference to the Waits.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He did not bear any trace of the fight on his face, but his body was sore and he was very nearly exhausted.
the capital of the United States in the District of Columbia and a tourist mecca; George Washington commissioned Charles L'Enfant to lay out the city in 1791
From this reading SCOTT MAKES A TRIP TO WASHINGTON Scott leaned wearily on the picket fence for a long time after the old white horse had carried Foster out of sight up the mountain road.
wearilyadverbUS /ˈwerəli/
in a weary manner
From this reading SCOTT MAKES A TRIP TO WASHINGTON Scott leaned wearily on the picket fence for a long time after the old white horse had carried Foster out of sight up the mountain road.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading Well, it was done now, anyway, no matter what the Waits might think.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Well, it was done now, anyway, no matter what the Waits might think.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading But from the remarks which Hopwood had dropped that morning he doubted whether it would make very much difference to the Waits.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He could not but smile as he stood there with heaving chest to think how far he had departed from the policy of strict neutrality which he had laid down for himself.
a Caucasian
From this reading SCOTT MAKES A TRIP TO WASHINGTON Scott leaned wearily on the picket fence for a long time after the old white horse had carried Foster out of sight up the mountain road.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He could not but smile as he stood there with heaving chest to think how far he had departed from the policy of strict neutrality which he had laid down for himself.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading But from the remarks which Hopwood had dropped that morning he doubted whether it would make very much difference to the Waits.
