used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He was a tall, bony youth, with gray eyes and a delicate mouth.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Although unformed and shy, there was a hint of character about him; which was the reason why Miss Stretton gave him the honor of her company that morning on his trip to Stoneyton.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Although unformed and shy, there was a hint of character about him; which was the reason why Miss Stretton gave him the honor of her company that morning on his trip to Stoneyton.
amiableadjectiveUS /ˈeɪmiəbəl/
disposed to please
From this reading It was partly in pursuance of her amiable wish to draw him out, and partly because she liked the ride on horseback.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He was a tall, bony youth, with gray eyes and a delicate mouth.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading "Why, doin' whatever's to do," answered Jerry Douglas with his thin laugh.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "Doing what?" asked Miss Stretton, crisply.
for the reason that
From this reading It was partly in pursuance of her amiable wish to draw him out, and partly because she liked the ride on horseback.
bonyadjectiveUS /ˈboʊni/
being very thin
From this reading He was a tall, bony youth, with gray eyes and a delicate mouth.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading Although unformed and shy, there was a hint of character about him; which was the reason why Miss Stretton gave him the honor of her company that morning on his trip to Stoneyton.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading Although unformed and shy, there was a hint of character about him; which was the reason why Miss Stretton gave him the honor of her company that morning on his trip to Stoneyton.
crisplyadverbUS /ˈkrɪspli/
in a well delineated manner
From this reading "Doing what?" asked Miss Stretton, crisply.
exquisitely fine and subtle and pleasing; susceptible to injury
From this reading He was a tall, bony youth, with gray eyes and a delicate mouth.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "Why, doin' whatever's to do," answered Jerry Douglas with his thin laugh.
doin
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From this reading "Why, doin' whatever's to do," answered Jerry Douglas with his thin laugh.
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading "Doing what?" asked Miss Stretton, crisply.
DouglasnounUS /ˈdʌɡləs/
United States politician who proposed that individual territories be allowed to decide whether they would have slavery; he engaged in a famous series of debates with Abraham Lincoln (1813-1861)
From this reading "Why, doin' whatever's to do," answered Jerry Douglas with his thin laugh.
cause to move by pulling
From this reading It was partly in pursuance of her amiable wish to draw him out, and partly because she liked the ride on horseback.
opinion or judgment
From this reading He was a tall, bony youth, with gray eyes and a delicate mouth.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Although unformed and shy, there was a hint of character about him; which was the reason why Miss Stretton gave him the honor of her company that morning on his trip to Stoneyton.
a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black
From this reading He was a tall, bony youth, with gray eyes and a delicate mouth.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was a tall, bony youth, with gray eyes and a delicate mouth.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Although unformed and shy, there was a hint of character about him; which was the reason why Miss Stretton gave him the honor of her company that morning on his trip to Stoneyton.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Although unformed and shy, there was a hint of character about him; which was the reason why Miss Stretton gave him the honor of her company that morning on his trip to Stoneyton.
an indirect suggestion
From this reading Although unformed and shy, there was a hint of character about him; which was the reason why Miss Stretton gave him the honor of her company that morning on his trip to Stoneyton.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "Why, doin' whatever's to do," answered Jerry Douglas with his thin laugh.
a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
From this reading Although unformed and shy, there was a hint of character about him; which was the reason why Miss Stretton gave him the honor of her company that morning on his trip to Stoneyton.
horsebacknounUS /ˈhɔːrsbæk/
the back of a horse
From this reading It was partly in pursuance of her amiable wish to draw him out, and partly because she liked the ride on horseback.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was partly in pursuance of her amiable wish to draw him out, and partly because she liked the ride on horseback.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was partly in pursuance of her amiable wish to draw him out, and partly because she liked the ride on horseback.
offensive term for a person of German descent
From this reading "Why, doin' whatever's to do," answered Jerry Douglas with his thin laugh.
the sound of laughing
From this reading "Why, doin' whatever's to do," answered Jerry Douglas with his thin laugh.
found pleasant or attractive; often used as a combining form
From this reading It was partly in pursuance of her amiable wish to draw him out, and partly because she liked the ride on horseback.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading "Doing what?" asked Miss Stretton, crisply.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Although unformed and shy, there was a hint of character about him; which was the reason why Miss Stretton gave him the honor of her company that morning on his trip to Stoneyton.
the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge
From this reading He was a tall, bony youth, with gray eyes and a delicate mouth.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Although unformed and shy, there was a hint of character about him; which was the reason why Miss Stretton gave him the honor of her company that morning on his trip to Stoneyton.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Although unformed and shy, there was a hint of character about him; which was the reason why Miss Stretton gave him the honor of her company that morning on his trip to Stoneyton.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading It was partly in pursuance of her amiable wish to draw him out, and partly because she liked the ride on horseback.
to some extent; in some degree; not wholly
From this reading It was partly in pursuance of her amiable wish to draw him out, and partly because she liked the ride on horseback.
pursuancenoun
a search for an alternative that meets cognitive criteria
From this reading It was partly in pursuance of her amiable wish to draw him out, and partly because she liked the ride on horseback.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading Although unformed and shy, there was a hint of character about him; which was the reason why Miss Stretton gave him the honor of her company that morning on his trip to Stoneyton.
sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading It was partly in pursuance of her amiable wish to draw him out, and partly because she liked the ride on horseback.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was partly in pursuance of her amiable wish to draw him out, and partly because she liked the ride on horseback.
shyverbUS /ʃaɪ/
start suddenly, as from fright
From this reading Although unformed and shy, there was a hint of character about him; which was the reason why Miss Stretton gave him the honor of her company that morning on his trip to Stoneyton.
Stoneyton
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Although unformed and shy, there was a hint of character about him; which was the reason why Miss Stretton gave him the honor of her company that morning on his trip to Stoneyton.
Stretton
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From this reading "Doing what?" asked Miss Stretton, crisply.
great in vertical dimension; high in stature
From this reading He was a tall, bony youth, with gray eyes and a delicate mouth.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Although unformed and shy, there was a hint of character about him; which was the reason why Miss Stretton gave him the honor of her company that morning on his trip to Stoneyton.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Although unformed and shy, there was a hint of character about him; which was the reason why Miss Stretton gave him the honor of her company that morning on his trip to Stoneyton.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Although unformed and shy, there was a hint of character about him; which was the reason why Miss Stretton gave him the honor of her company that morning on his trip to Stoneyton.
Having little thickness or extent.
From this reading "Why, doin' whatever's to do," answered Jerry Douglas with his thin laugh.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Why, doin' whatever's to do," answered Jerry Douglas with his thin laugh.
a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)
From this reading Although unformed and shy, there was a hint of character about him; which was the reason why Miss Stretton gave him the honor of her company that morning on his trip to Stoneyton.
unformedadjectiveUS /ənˈfɔːrmd/
not having form or shape
From this reading Although unformed and shy, there was a hint of character about him; which was the reason why Miss Stretton gave him the honor of her company that morning on his trip to Stoneyton.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was a tall, bony youth, with gray eyes and a delicate mouth.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "Doing what?" asked Miss Stretton, crisply.
whatever's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Why, doin' whatever's to do," answered Jerry Douglas with his thin laugh.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Although unformed and shy, there was a hint of character about him; which was the reason why Miss Stretton gave him the honor of her company that morning on his trip to Stoneyton.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading "Why, doin' whatever's to do," answered Jerry Douglas with his thin laugh.
hope for; have a wish
From this reading It was partly in pursuance of her amiable wish to draw him out, and partly because she liked the ride on horseback.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "Why, doin' whatever's to do," answered Jerry Douglas with his thin laugh.
a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading He was a tall, bony youth, with gray eyes and a delicate mouth.
