used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading GETS A LETTER FROM BAD AX, WIS., AND IS ALMOST OVERCOME WITH JOY.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading GETS A LETTER FROM BAD AX, WIS., AND IS ALMOST OVERCOME WITH JOY.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading SHORTY had always been conspicuously lacking in the general interest which his comrades had shown in the mails.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading His revelations as to his past were confined to memories of things which happened "when I was cuttin' wood down the Mississippi," or "when I was runnin' on an Ohio sternwheel."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading GETS A LETTER FROM BAD AX, WIS., AND IS ALMOST OVERCOME WITH JOY.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading His revelations as to his past were confined to memories of things which happened "when I was cuttin' wood down the Mississippi," or "when I was runnin' on an Ohio sternwheel."
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Probably at some time in his life he had had a home like the rest of them, but for some reason home now played no part in his thoughts.
AXnounUS /æks/
an edge tool with a heavy bladed head mounted across a handle
From this reading GETS A LETTER FROM BAD AX, WIS., AND IS ALMOST OVERCOME WITH JOY.
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading GETS A LETTER FROM BAD AX, WIS., AND IS ALMOST OVERCOME WITH JOY.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading SHORTY had always been conspicuously lacking in the general interest which his comrades had shown in the mails.
brought into existence
From this reading The enlistment and muster-rolls stated that he was born in Indiana, but he was a stranger in the neighborhood when he enrolled himself in Co. Q.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Probably at some time in his life he had had a home like the rest of them, but for some reason home now played no part in his thoughts.
ConounUS /koʊ/
an odorless very poisonous gas that is a product of incomplete combustion of carbon
From this reading The enlistment and muster-rolls stated that he was born in Indiana, but he was a stranger in the neighborhood when he enrolled himself in Co. Q.
comradesnounUS /ˈkɑːmrædz/
plural of “comrade” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading SHORTY had always been conspicuously lacking in the general interest which his comrades had shown in the mails.
confinedadjectiveUS /kənˈfaɪnd/
not invading healthy tissue
From this reading His revelations as to his past were confined to memories of things which happened "when I was cuttin' wood down the Mississippi," or "when I was runnin' on an Ohio sternwheel."
conspicuouslyadverbUS /kənˈspɪkjuːəsli/
in a manner tending to attract attention
From this reading SHORTY had always been conspicuously lacking in the general interest which his comrades had shown in the mails.
cuttin
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading His revelations as to his past were confined to memories of things which happened "when I was cuttin' wood down the Mississippi," or "when I was runnin' on an Ohio sternwheel."
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading His revelations as to his past were confined to memories of things which happened "when I was cuttin' wood down the Mississippi," or "when I was runnin' on an Ohio sternwheel."
enlistmentnounUS /enˈlɪstmənt/
a period of time spent in military service
From this reading The enlistment and muster-rolls stated that he was born in Indiana, but he was a stranger in the neighborhood when he enrolled himself in Co. Q.
enrolledverbUS /enˈroʊld/
inflected form of “enrol” — register formally as a participant or member
From this reading The enlistment and muster-rolls stated that he was born in Indiana, but he was a stranger in the neighborhood when he enrolled himself in Co. Q.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Probably at some time in his life he had had a home like the rest of them, but for some reason home now played no part in his thoughts.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading GETS A LETTER FROM BAD AX, WIS., AND IS ALMOST OVERCOME WITH JOY.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading SHORTY had always been conspicuously lacking in the general interest which his comrades had shown in the mails.
plural of “get” — a return on a shot that seemed impossible to reach and would normally have resulted in a point for the opponent
From this reading GETS A LETTER FROM BAD AX, WIS., AND IS ALMOST OVERCOME WITH JOY.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading SHORTY had always been conspicuously lacking in the general interest which his comrades had shown in the mails.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading His revelations as to his past were confined to memories of things which happened "when I was cuttin' wood down the Mississippi," or "when I was runnin' on an Ohio sternwheel."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Probably at some time in his life he had had a home like the rest of them, but for some reason home now played no part in his thoughts.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading The enlistment and muster-rolls stated that he was born in Indiana, but he was a stranger in the neighborhood when he enrolled himself in Co. Q.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading SHORTY had always been conspicuously lacking in the general interest which his comrades had shown in the mails.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Probably at some time in his life he had had a home like the rest of them, but for some reason home now played no part in his thoughts.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading His revelations as to his past were confined to memories of things which happened "when I was cuttin' wood down the Mississippi," or "when I was runnin' on an Ohio sternwheel."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading SHORTY had always been conspicuously lacking in the general interest which his comrades had shown in the mails.
IndiananounUS /ˌɪndiˈænə/
a state in midwestern United States
From this reading The enlistment and muster-rolls stated that he was born in Indiana, but he was a stranger in the neighborhood when he enrolled himself in Co. Q.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading SHORTY had always been conspicuously lacking in the general interest which his comrades had shown in the mails.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading GETS A LETTER FROM BAD AX, WIS., AND IS ALMOST OVERCOME WITH JOY.
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading GETS A LETTER FROM BAD AX, WIS., AND IS ALMOST OVERCOME WITH JOY.
lackingadjectiveUS /ˈlækɪŋ/
inadequate in amount or degree
From this reading SHORTY had always been conspicuously lacking in the general interest which his comrades had shown in the mails.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading GETS A LETTER FROM BAD AX, WIS., AND IS ALMOST OVERCOME WITH JOY.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Probably at some time in his life he had had a home like the rest of them, but for some reason home now played no part in his thoughts.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Probably at some time in his life he had had a home like the rest of them, but for some reason home now played no part in his thoughts.
mailsnounUS /meɪlz/
plural of “mail” — the bags of letters and packages that are transported by the postal service
From this reading SHORTY had always been conspicuously lacking in the general interest which his comrades had shown in the mails.
memoriesnounUS /ˈmɛm.ə.riz/
Recollections of past events.
From this reading His revelations as to his past were confined to memories of things which happened "when I was cuttin' wood down the Mississippi," or "when I was runnin' on an Ohio sternwheel."
MississippinounUS /ˌmɪsɪˈsɪpi/
a major North American river and the chief river of the United States; rises in northern Minnesota and flows southward into the Gulf of Mexico
From this reading His revelations as to his past were confined to memories of things which happened "when I was cuttin' wood down the Mississippi," or "when I was runnin' on an Ohio sternwheel."
muster-rolls
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The enlistment and muster-rolls stated that he was born in Indiana, but he was a stranger in the neighborhood when he enrolled himself in Co. Q.
neighborhoodnounUS /ˈneɪbərhʊd/
a surrounding or nearby region
From this reading The enlistment and muster-rolls stated that he was born in Indiana, but he was a stranger in the neighborhood when he enrolled himself in Co. Q.
not any; not one
From this reading Probably at some time in his life he had had a home like the rest of them, but for some reason home now played no part in his thoughts.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Probably at some time in his life he had had a home like the rest of them, but for some reason home now played no part in his thoughts.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Probably at some time in his life he had had a home like the rest of them, but for some reason home now played no part in his thoughts.
OhionounUS /oʊˈhaɪoʊ/
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading His revelations as to his past were confined to memories of things which happened "when I was cuttin' wood down the Mississippi," or "when I was runnin' on an Ohio sternwheel."
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading His revelations as to his past were confined to memories of things which happened "when I was cuttin' wood down the Mississippi," or "when I was runnin' on an Ohio sternwheel."
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading His revelations as to his past were confined to memories of things which happened "when I was cuttin' wood down the Mississippi," or "when I was runnin' on an Ohio sternwheel."
win a victory over
From this reading GETS A LETTER FROM BAD AX, WIS., AND IS ALMOST OVERCOME WITH JOY.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Probably at some time in his life he had had a home like the rest of them, but for some reason home now played no part in his thoughts.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading His revelations as to his past were confined to memories of things which happened "when I was cuttin' wood down the Mississippi," or "when I was runnin' on an Ohio sternwheel."
(of games) engaged in
From this reading Probably at some time in his life he had had a home like the rest of them, but for some reason home now played no part in his thoughts.
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading Probably at some time in his life he had had a home like the rest of them, but for some reason home now played no part in his thoughts.
QnounUS /kjuː/
the 17th letter of the Roman alphabet
From this reading The enlistment and muster-rolls stated that he was born in Indiana, but he was a stranger in the neighborhood when he enrolled himself in Co. Q.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading Probably at some time in his life he had had a home like the rest of them, but for some reason home now played no part in his thoughts.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading Probably at some time in his life he had had a home like the rest of them, but for some reason home now played no part in his thoughts.
revelationsnounUS /ˌrevəˈleɪʃənz/
plural of “revelation” — the speech act of making something evident
From this reading His revelations as to his past were confined to memories of things which happened "when I was cuttin' wood down the Mississippi," or "when I was runnin' on an Ohio sternwheel."
runnin
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading His revelations as to his past were confined to memories of things which happened "when I was cuttin' wood down the Mississippi," or "when I was runnin' on an Ohio sternwheel."
SHORTY
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading SHORTY had always been conspicuously lacking in the general interest which his comrades had shown in the mails.
inflected form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading SHORTY had always been conspicuously lacking in the general interest which his comrades had shown in the mails.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Probably at some time in his life he had had a home like the rest of them, but for some reason home now played no part in his thoughts.
statedadjectiveUS /ˈsteɪtɪd/
declared as fact; explicitly stated
From this reading The enlistment and muster-rolls stated that he was born in Indiana, but he was a stranger in the neighborhood when he enrolled himself in Co. Q.
sternwheel
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading His revelations as to his past were confined to memories of things which happened "when I was cuttin' wood down the Mississippi," or "when I was runnin' on an Ohio sternwheel."
anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading The enlistment and muster-rolls stated that he was born in Indiana, but he was a stranger in the neighborhood when he enrolled himself in Co. Q.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The enlistment and muster-rolls stated that he was born in Indiana, but he was a stranger in the neighborhood when he enrolled himself in Co. Q.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading SHORTY had always been conspicuously lacking in the general interest which his comrades had shown in the mails.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Probably at some time in his life he had had a home like the rest of them, but for some reason home now played no part in his thoughts.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading His revelations as to his past were confined to memories of things which happened "when I was cuttin' wood down the Mississippi," or "when I was runnin' on an Ohio sternwheel."
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Probably at some time in his life he had had a home like the rest of them, but for some reason home now played no part in his thoughts.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Probably at some time in his life he had had a home like the rest of them, but for some reason home now played no part in his thoughts.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading His revelations as to his past were confined to memories of things which happened "when I was cuttin' wood down the Mississippi," or "when I was runnin' on an Ohio sternwheel."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The enlistment and muster-rolls stated that he was born in Indiana, but he was a stranger in the neighborhood when he enrolled himself in Co. Q.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading His revelations as to his past were confined to memories of things which happened "when I was cuttin' wood down the Mississippi," or "when I was runnin' on an Ohio sternwheel."
at the time that
From this reading The enlistment and muster-rolls stated that he was born in Indiana, but he was a stranger in the neighborhood when he enrolled himself in Co. Q.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading SHORTY had always been conspicuously lacking in the general interest which his comrades had shown in the mails.
WISnounUS /wɪs/
plural of “wi” — a midwestern state in north central United States
From this reading GETS A LETTER FROM BAD AX, WIS., AND IS ALMOST OVERCOME WITH JOY.
in the company of; together with
From this reading GETS A LETTER FROM BAD AX, WIS., AND IS ALMOST OVERCOME WITH JOY.
the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees
From this reading His revelations as to his past were confined to memories of things which happened "when I was cuttin' wood down the Mississippi," or "when I was runnin' on an Ohio sternwheel."
