used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
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(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
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used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
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Areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
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at the same time that; because; in the way that
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past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
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beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
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above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
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used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "But he really didn't mean to take the papers.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
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a railcar where passengers ride
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an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors
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the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
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didn't
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "But he really didn't mean to take the papers.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
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a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds
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being or moving lower in position or less in some value
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a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading I heard my father say.
father'snounUS /ˈfɑːðərz/
possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
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intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
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hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
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a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss
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harnessedadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːrnəst/
brought under control and put to use
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a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
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detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading I heard my father say.
solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
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Hurd
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading OFF ON A TRIP "Are you sure this tramp lumberman who took the old coat with your father's papers in it, had red hair?" asked Mr. Hurd as Zip came to a stop near the carriage, and lay down in the shade, for, not being a big horse, the dog could do almost as he pleased when harnessed up.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I heard my father say.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
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a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
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and nothing more
From this reading It was just a mistake."
put into a certain place or abstract location
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lumbermannounUS /ˈlʌmbərmən/
a person who fells trees
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mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading "But he really didn't mean to take the papers.
a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention
From this reading It was just a mistake."
a form of address for a man
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belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I heard my father say.
near in time or place or relationship
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used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
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from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
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(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
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touching and supported by a surface
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writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
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experiencing or manifesting pleasure
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in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading "But he really didn't mean to take the papers.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
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RussnounUS /rʌs/
plural of “rus” — the medieval Russian state established by Scandinavian traders in the 9th century; the capital was first in Novgorod and then in Kiev
From this reading "Yes, he had red hair," said Russ.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Yes, he had red hair," said Russ.
express in words
From this reading I heard my father say.
relative darkness caused by light rays being intercepted by an opaque body
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come to a halt, stop moving
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having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
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carry out
From this reading "But he really didn't mean to take the papers.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
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used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading OFF ON A TRIP "Are you sure this tramp lumberman who took the old coat with your father's papers in it, had red hair?" asked Mr. Hurd as Zip came to a stop near the carriage, and lay down in the shade, for, not being a big horse, the dog could do almost as he pleased when harnessed up.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
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inflected form of “take” — carry out
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trampnounUS /træmp/
a vagrant
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a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)
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being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
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wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was just a mistake."
at the time that
From this reading OFF ON A TRIP "Are you sure this tramp lumberman who took the old coat with your father's papers in it, had red hair?" asked Mr. Hurd as Zip came to a stop near the carriage, and lay down in the shade, for, not being a big horse, the dog could do almost as he pleased when harnessed up.
which person or people
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in the company of; together with
From this reading OFF ON A TRIP "Are you sure this tramp lumberman who took the old coat with your father's papers in it, had red hair?" asked Mr. Hurd as Zip came to a stop near the carriage, and lay down in the shade, for, not being a big horse, the dog could do almost as he pleased when harnessed up.
an affirmative
From this reading "Yes, he had red hair," said Russ.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading OFF ON A TRIP "Are you sure this tramp lumberman who took the old coat with your father's papers in it, had red hair?" asked Mr. Hurd as Zip came to a stop near the carriage, and lay down in the shade, for, not being a big horse, the dog could do almost as he pleased when harnessed up.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading OFF ON A TRIP "Are you sure this tramp lumberman who took the old coat with your father's papers in it, had red hair?" asked Mr. Hurd as Zip came to a stop near the carriage, and lay down in the shade, for, not being a big horse, the dog could do almost as he pleased when harnessed up.
ZipverbUS /zɪp/
close with a zipper
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