used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading At first he had determined to carry a warning straight to old Jarred Morgan, but what good would that do?
a proposal for an appropriate course of action
From this reading He wanted to see Hopwood and ask his advice but for once Hopwood did not show up when he was wanted.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading SCOTT HAS AN INTERVIEW WITH SEWALL The next day Scott was still worrying over what he had overheard on the mountain the evening before.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Jarred could not stop the Waits from starting a fight even if he tried, and no one had ever heard of his trying.
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading He wanted to see Hopwood and ask his advice but for once Hopwood did not show up when he was wanted.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At first he had determined to carry a warning straight to old Jarred Morgan, but what good would that do?
earlier than; in front of
From this reading SCOTT HAS AN INTERVIEW WITH SEWALL The next day Scott was still worrying over what he had overheard on the mountain the evening before.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading At first he had determined to carry a warning straight to old Jarred Morgan, but what good would that do?
move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading At first he had determined to carry a warning straight to old Jarred Morgan, but what good would that do?
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Jarred could not stop the Waits from starting a fight even if he tried, and no one had ever heard of his trying.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading SCOTT HAS AN INTERVIEW WITH SEWALL The next day Scott was still worrying over what he had overheard on the mountain the evening before.
characterized by great determination
From this reading At first he had determined to carry a warning straight to old Jarred Morgan, but what good would that do?
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading He did not know what to do.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading He did not know what to do.
divisible by two
From this reading Jarred could not stop the Waits from starting a fight even if he tried, and no one had ever heard of his trying.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading SCOTT HAS AN INTERVIEW WITH SEWALL The next day Scott was still worrying over what he had overheard on the mountain the evening before.
at any time
From this reading Jarred could not stop the Waits from starting a fight even if he tried, and no one had ever heard of his trying.
be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading Jarred could not stop the Waits from starting a fight even if he tried, and no one had ever heard of his trying.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading At first he had determined to carry a warning straight to old Jarred Morgan, but what good would that do?
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He wanted to see Hopwood and ask his advice but for once Hopwood did not show up when he was wanted.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Jarred could not stop the Waits from starting a fight even if he tried, and no one had ever heard of his trying.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading At first he had determined to carry a warning straight to old Jarred Morgan, but what good would that do?
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading SCOTT HAS AN INTERVIEW WITH SEWALL The next day Scott was still worrying over what he had overheard on the mountain the evening before.
HASauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading SCOTT HAS AN INTERVIEW WITH SEWALL The next day Scott was still worrying over what he had overheard on the mountain the evening before.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading SCOTT HAS AN INTERVIEW WITH SEWALL The next day Scott was still worrying over what he had overheard on the mountain the evening before.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading Jarred could not stop the Waits from starting a fight even if he tried, and no one had ever heard of his trying.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Jarred could not stop the Waits from starting a fight even if he tried, and no one had ever heard of his trying.
Hopwood
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From this reading He wanted to see Hopwood and ask his advice but for once Hopwood did not show up when he was wanted.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Jarred could not stop the Waits from starting a fight even if he tried, and no one had ever heard of his trying.
conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
From this reading SCOTT HAS AN INTERVIEW WITH SEWALL The next day Scott was still worrying over what he had overheard on the mountain the evening before.
JarredverbUS /dʒɑːrd/
inflected form of “jar” — be incompatible; be or come into conflict
From this reading At first he had determined to carry a warning straight to old Jarred Morgan, but what good would that do?
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading He did not know what to do.
MorgannounUS /ˈmɔːrɡən/
United States anthropologist who studied the Seneca (1818-1881)
From this reading At first he had determined to carry a warning straight to old Jarred Morgan, but what good would that do?
a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading SCOTT HAS AN INTERVIEW WITH SEWALL The next day Scott was still worrying over what he had overheard on the mountain the evening before.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading SCOTT HAS AN INTERVIEW WITH SEWALL The next day Scott was still worrying over what he had overheard on the mountain the evening before.
not any; not one
From this reading Jarred could not stop the Waits from starting a fight even if he tried, and no one had ever heard of his trying.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He did not know what to do.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Jarred could not stop the Waits from starting a fight even if he tried, and no one had ever heard of his trying.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading At first he had determined to carry a warning straight to old Jarred Morgan, but what good would that do?
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading SCOTT HAS AN INTERVIEW WITH SEWALL The next day Scott was still worrying over what he had overheard on the mountain the evening before.
on one occasion
From this reading He wanted to see Hopwood and ask his advice but for once Hopwood did not show up when he was wanted.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Jarred could not stop the Waits from starting a fight even if he tried, and no one had ever heard of his trying.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading SCOTT HAS AN INTERVIEW WITH SEWALL The next day Scott was still worrying over what he had overheard on the mountain the evening before.
overheardverbUS /ˈoʊvərˈhɜːrd/
inflected form of “overhear” — hear, usually without the knowledge of the speakers
From this reading SCOTT HAS AN INTERVIEW WITH SEWALL The next day Scott was still worrying over what he had overheard on the mountain the evening before.
SCOTTnounUS /skɑːt/
award-winning United States film actor (1928-1999)
From this reading SCOTT HAS AN INTERVIEW WITH SEWALL The next day Scott was still worrying over what he had overheard on the mountain the evening before.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading He wanted to see Hopwood and ask his advice but for once Hopwood did not show up when he was wanted.
SEWALL
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From this reading SCOTT HAS AN INTERVIEW WITH SEWALL The next day Scott was still worrying over what he had overheard on the mountain the evening before.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading He wanted to see Hopwood and ask his advice but for once Hopwood did not show up when he was wanted.
(especially of eyes) bulging or protruding as with fear
From this reading Jarred could not stop the Waits from starting a fight even if he tried, and no one had ever heard of his trying.
not in physical motion
From this reading SCOTT HAS AN INTERVIEW WITH SEWALL The next day Scott was still worrying over what he had overheard on the mountain the evening before.
come to a halt, stop moving
From this reading Jarred could not stop the Waits from starting a fight even if he tried, and no one had ever heard of his trying.
successive (without a break)
From this reading At first he had determined to carry a warning straight to old Jarred Morgan, but what good would that do?
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading At first he had determined to carry a warning straight to old Jarred Morgan, but what good would that do?
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading SCOTT HAS AN INTERVIEW WITH SEWALL The next day Scott was still worrying over what he had overheard on the mountain the evening before.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He did not know what to do.
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading Jarred could not stop the Waits from starting a fight even if he tried, and no one had ever heard of his trying.
hard to endure
From this reading Jarred could not stop the Waits from starting a fight even if he tried, and no one had ever heard of his trying.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading He wanted to see Hopwood and ask his advice but for once Hopwood did not show up when he was wanted.
WaitsnounUS /weɪts/
plural of “wait” — time during which some action is awaited
From this reading Jarred could not stop the Waits from starting a fight even if he tried, and no one had ever heard of his trying.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading He wanted to see Hopwood and ask his advice but for once Hopwood did not show up when he was wanted.
a message informing of danger
From this reading At first he had determined to carry a warning straight to old Jarred Morgan, but what good would that do?
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading SCOTT HAS AN INTERVIEW WITH SEWALL The next day Scott was still worrying over what he had overheard on the mountain the evening before.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading SCOTT HAS AN INTERVIEW WITH SEWALL The next day Scott was still worrying over what he had overheard on the mountain the evening before.
at the time that
From this reading He wanted to see Hopwood and ask his advice but for once Hopwood did not show up when he was wanted.
in the company of; together with
From this reading SCOTT HAS AN INTERVIEW WITH SEWALL The next day Scott was still worrying over what he had overheard on the mountain the evening before.
worryingnounUS /ˈwɜːriɪŋ/
the act of harassing someone
From this reading SCOTT HAS AN INTERVIEW WITH SEWALL The next day Scott was still worrying over what he had overheard on the mountain the evening before.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading At first he had determined to carry a warning straight to old Jarred Morgan, but what good would that do?
