used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Providence has cut out a job for me, and sent it home.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "No use talkin' no more about the heathen 'On Greenland's icy mountains,' or any place else," he communed with himself that evening, as he sat and smoked, and occasionally glanced at the ebon face of the sleeper in the corner.
AbrahamnounUS /ˈeɪbrəhæm/
the first of the Old Testament patriarchs and the father of Isaac; according to Genesis, God promised to give Abraham's family (the Hebrews) the land of Canaan (the Promised Land); God tested Abraham by asking him to sacrifice his son
From this reading ALL THREE of the men at once became guardians of Abraham Lincoln, and in their several ways heartily interested in his welfare.
(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 ALL THREE of the men at once became guardians of Abraham Lincoln, and in their several ways heartily interested in his welfare.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading ALL THREE of the men at once became guardians of Abraham Lincoln, and in their several ways heartily interested in his welfare.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading "No use talkin' no more about the heathen 'On Greenland's icy mountains,' or any place else," he communed with himself that evening, as he sat and smoked, and occasionally glanced at the ebon face of the sleeper in the corner.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "No use talkin' no more about the heathen 'On Greenland's icy mountains,' or any place else," he communed with himself that evening, as he sat and smoked, and occasionally glanced at the ebon face of the sleeper in the corner.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading ALL THREE of the men at once became guardians of Abraham Lincoln, and in their several ways heartily interested in his welfare.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading ALL THREE of the men at once became guardians of Abraham Lincoln, and in their several ways heartily interested in his welfare.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading TOO HIGH-PRESSURE SCHOOLING--THE BOYS ON PICKET.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The Deacon was fired by the missionary spirit of his kind and class.
a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading The Deacon was fired by the missionary spirit of his kind and class.
communed
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From this reading "No use talkin' no more about the heathen 'On Greenland's icy mountains,' or any place else," he communed with himself that evening, as he sat and smoked, and occasionally glanced at the ebon face of the sleeper in the corner.
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading "No use talkin' no more about the heathen 'On Greenland's icy mountains,' or any place else," he communed with himself that evening, as he sat and smoked, and occasionally glanced at the ebon face of the sleeper in the corner.
separate with or as if with an instrument
From this reading "Providence has cut out a job for me, and sent it home.
DeaconnounUS /ˈdiːkən/
a Protestant layman who assists the minister
From this reading The Deacon was fired by the missionary spirit of his kind and class.
ebonadjective
of a very dark black
From this reading "No use talkin' no more about the heathen 'On Greenland's icy mountains,' or any place else," he communed with himself that evening, as he sat and smoked, and occasionally glanced at the ebon face of the sleeper in the corner.
else
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From this reading "No use talkin' no more about the heathen 'On Greenland's icy mountains,' or any place else," he communed with himself that evening, as he sat and smoked, and occasionally glanced at the ebon face of the sleeper in the corner.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading "No use talkin' no more about the heathen 'On Greenland's icy mountains,' or any place else," he communed with himself that evening, as he sat and smoked, and occasionally glanced at the ebon face of the sleeper in the corner.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading "No use talkin' no more about the heathen 'On Greenland's icy mountains,' or any place else," he communed with himself that evening, as he sat and smoked, and occasionally glanced at the ebon face of the sleeper in the corner.
firedadjectiveUS /ˈfaɪərd/
having lost your job
From this reading The Deacon was fired by the missionary spirit of his kind and class.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Providence has cut out a job for me, and sent it home.
past form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading "No use talkin' no more about the heathen 'On Greenland's icy mountains,' or any place else," he communed with himself that evening, as he sat and smoked, and occasionally glanced at the ebon face of the sleeper in the corner.
Greenland's
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From this reading "No use talkin' no more about the heathen 'On Greenland's icy mountains,' or any place else," he communed with himself that evening, as he sat and smoked, and occasionally glanced at the ebon face of the sleeper in the corner.
guardiansnounUS /ˈɡɑːrdiənz/
plural of “guardian” — a person who cares for persons or property
From this reading ALL THREE of the men at once became guardians of Abraham Lincoln, and in their several ways heartily interested in his welfare.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Providence has cut out a job for me, and sent it home.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "No use talkin' no more about the heathen 'On Greenland's icy mountains,' or any place else," he communed with himself that evening, as he sat and smoked, and occasionally glanced at the ebon face of the sleeper in the corner.
with gusto and without reservation
From this reading ALL THREE of the men at once became guardians of Abraham Lincoln, and in their several ways heartily interested in his welfare.
heathennounUS /ˈhiːðən/
a person who does not acknowledge your god
From this reading "No use talkin' no more about the heathen 'On Greenland's icy mountains,' or any place else," he communed with himself that evening, as he sat and smoked, and occasionally glanced at the ebon face of the sleeper in the corner.
HIGH-PRESSUREadjective
aggressively and persistently persuasive
From this reading TOO HIGH-PRESSURE SCHOOLING--THE BOYS ON PICKET.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading "No use talkin' no more about the heathen 'On Greenland's icy mountains,' or any place else," he communed with himself that evening, as he sat and smoked, and occasionally glanced at the ebon face of the sleeper in the corner.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading ALL THREE of the men at once became guardians of Abraham Lincoln, and in their several ways heartily interested in his welfare.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading "Providence has cut out a job for me, and sent it home.
icyadjectiveUS /ˈaɪsi/
devoid of warmth and cordiality; expressive of unfriendliness or disdain
From this reading "No use talkin' no more about the heathen 'On Greenland's icy mountains,' or any place else," he communed with himself that evening, as he sat and smoked, and occasionally glanced at the ebon face of the sleeper in the corner.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading ALL THREE of the men at once became guardians of Abraham Lincoln, and in their several ways heartily interested in his welfare.
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading ALL THREE of the men at once became guardians of Abraham Lincoln, and in their several ways heartily interested in his welfare.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Providence has cut out a job for me, and sent it home.
the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money
From this reading "Providence has cut out a job for me, and sent it home.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading The Deacon was fired by the missionary spirit of his kind and class.
LincolnnounUS /ˈlɪŋkən/
16th President of the United States; saved the Union during the American Civil War and emancipated the slaves; was assassinated by Booth (1809-1865)
From this reading ALL THREE of the men at once became guardians of Abraham Lincoln, and in their several ways heartily interested in his welfare.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Providence has cut out a job for me, and sent it home.
the force of workers available
From this reading ALL THREE of the men at once became guardians of Abraham Lincoln, and in their several ways heartily interested in his welfare.
missionarynounUS /ˈmɪʃəneri/
someone who attempts to convert others to a particular doctrine or program
From this reading The Deacon was fired by the missionary spirit of his kind and class.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading "No use talkin' no more about the heathen 'On Greenland's icy mountains,' or any place else," he communed with himself that evening, as he sat and smoked, and occasionally glanced at the ebon face of the sleeper in the corner.
plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading "No use talkin' no more about the heathen 'On Greenland's icy mountains,' or any place else," he communed with himself that evening, as he sat and smoked, and occasionally glanced at the ebon face of the sleeper in the corner.
not any; not one
From this reading "No use talkin' no more about the heathen 'On Greenland's icy mountains,' or any place else," he communed with himself that evening, as he sat and smoked, and occasionally glanced at the ebon face of the sleeper in the corner.
sporadically and infrequently
From this reading "No use talkin' no more about the heathen 'On Greenland's icy mountains,' or any place else," he communed with himself that evening, as he sat and smoked, and occasionally glanced at the ebon face of the sleeper in the corner.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading ALL THREE of the men at once became guardians of Abraham Lincoln, and in their several ways heartily interested in his welfare.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading TOO HIGH-PRESSURE SCHOOLING--THE BOYS ON PICKET.
on one occasion
From this reading ALL THREE of the men at once became guardians of Abraham Lincoln, and in their several ways heartily interested in his welfare.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "No use talkin' no more about the heathen 'On Greenland's icy mountains,' or any place else," he communed with himself that evening, as he sat and smoked, and occasionally glanced at the ebon face of the sleeper in the corner.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "Providence has cut out a job for me, and sent it home.
PICKETnounUS /ˈpɪkɪt/
a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading TOO HIGH-PRESSURE SCHOOLING--THE BOYS ON PICKET.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading "No use talkin' no more about the heathen 'On Greenland's icy mountains,' or any place else," he communed with himself that evening, as he sat and smoked, and occasionally glanced at the ebon face of the sleeper in the corner.
The protective care of God or nature as a spiritual power. (Sự quan phòng, thiên ý phù hộ.)
From this reading "Providence has cut out a job for me, and sent it home.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading "No use talkin' no more about the heathen 'On Greenland's icy mountains,' or any place else," he communed with himself that evening, as he sat and smoked, and occasionally glanced at the ebon face of the sleeper in the corner.
SCHOOLINGnounUS /ˈskuːlɪŋ/
the act of teaching at school
From this reading TOO HIGH-PRESSURE SCHOOLING--THE BOYS ON PICKET.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading "Providence has cut out a job for me, and sent it home.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading ALL THREE of the men at once became guardians of Abraham Lincoln, and in their several ways heartily interested in his welfare.
sleepernounUS /ˈsliːpər/
a rester who is sleeping
From this reading "No use talkin' no more about the heathen 'On Greenland's icy mountains,' or any place else," he communed with himself that evening, as he sat and smoked, and occasionally glanced at the ebon face of the sleeper in the corner.
smokedadjectiveUS /smoʊkt/
(used especially of meats and fish) dried and cured by hanging in wood smoke
From this reading "No use talkin' no more about the heathen 'On Greenland's icy mountains,' or any place else," he communed with himself that evening, as he sat and smoked, and occasionally glanced at the ebon face of the sleeper in the corner.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading The Deacon was fired by the missionary spirit of his kind and class.
talkin
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From this reading "No use talkin' no more about the heathen 'On Greenland's icy mountains,' or any place else," he communed with himself that evening, as he sat and smoked, and occasionally glanced at the ebon face of the sleeper in the corner.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "No use talkin' no more about the heathen 'On Greenland's icy mountains,' or any place else," he communed with himself that evening, as he sat and smoked, and occasionally glanced at the ebon face of the sleeper in the corner.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading TOO HIGH-PRESSURE SCHOOLING--THE BOYS ON PICKET.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading ALL THREE of the men at once became guardians of Abraham Lincoln, and in their several ways heartily interested in his welfare.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading ALL THREE of the men at once became guardians of Abraham Lincoln, and in their several ways heartily interested in his welfare.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading TOO HIGH-PRESSURE SCHOOLING--THE BOYS ON PICKET.
the act of using
From this reading "No use talkin' no more about the heathen 'On Greenland's icy mountains,' or any place else," he communed with himself that evening, as he sat and smoked, and occasionally glanced at the ebon face of the sleeper in the corner.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The Deacon was fired by the missionary spirit of his kind and class.
structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired
From this reading ALL THREE of the men at once became guardians of Abraham Lincoln, and in their several ways heartily interested in his welfare.
welfarenounUS /ˈwelfer/
governmental provision of economic assistance to persons in need
From this reading ALL THREE of the men at once became guardians of Abraham Lincoln, and in their several ways heartily interested in his welfare.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "No use talkin' no more about the heathen 'On Greenland's icy mountains,' or any place else," he communed with himself that evening, as he sat and smoked, and occasionally glanced at the ebon face of the sleeper in the corner.
