used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading And because Biscuit Westfall's mother's brother-in-law (who was a farmer with a fine woodlot) when bringing in the annual Christmas tree for Biscuit, had also brought one for Nancy Guilford's Christmas party, he had aroused Sube's groundless jealousy of Biscuit to the striking point.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading THE TIMBER CRUISER Jealousy is about as reasonable as lightning; it is fully as deadly, and often much more unexpected.
in addition
From this reading And because Biscuit Westfall's mother's brother-in-law (who was a farmer with a fine woodlot) when bringing in the annual Christmas tree for Biscuit, had also brought one for Nancy Guilford's Christmas party, he had aroused Sube's groundless jealousy of Biscuit to the striking point.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE TIMBER CRUISER Jealousy is about as reasonable as lightning; it is fully as deadly, and often much more unexpected.
annualadjectiveUS /ˈænjuːəl/
completing its life cycle within a year
From this reading And because Biscuit Westfall's mother's brother-in-law (who was a farmer with a fine woodlot) when bringing in the annual Christmas tree for Biscuit, had also brought one for Nancy Guilford's Christmas party, he had aroused Sube's groundless jealousy of Biscuit to the striking point.
arousedadjectiveUS /ərˈaʊzd/
aroused to action
From this reading And because Biscuit Westfall's mother's brother-in-law (who was a farmer with a fine woodlot) when bringing in the annual Christmas tree for Biscuit, had also brought one for Nancy Guilford's Christmas party, he had aroused Sube's groundless jealousy of Biscuit to the striking point.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE TIMBER CRUISER Jealousy is about as reasonable as lightning; it is fully as deadly, and often much more unexpected.
for the reason that
From this reading And because Biscuit Westfall's mother's brother-in-law (who was a farmer with a fine woodlot) when bringing in the annual Christmas tree for Biscuit, had also brought one for Nancy Guilford's Christmas party, he had aroused Sube's groundless jealousy of Biscuit to the striking point.
BiscuitnounUS /ˈbɪskət/
small round bread leavened with baking-powder or soda
From this reading And because Biscuit Westfall's mother's brother-in-law (who was a farmer with a fine woodlot) when bringing in the annual Christmas tree for Biscuit, had also brought one for Nancy Guilford's Christmas party, he had aroused Sube's groundless jealousy of Biscuit to the striking point.
the act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail)
From this reading And because Biscuit Westfall's mother's brother-in-law (who was a farmer with a fine woodlot) when bringing in the annual Christmas tree for Biscuit, had also brought one for Nancy Guilford's Christmas party, he had aroused Sube's groundless jealousy of Biscuit to the striking point.
brother-in-lawnounUS /ˈbrʌðərɪnlɔː/
a brother by marriage
From this reading And because Biscuit Westfall's mother's brother-in-law (who was a farmer with a fine woodlot) when bringing in the annual Christmas tree for Biscuit, had also brought one for Nancy Guilford's Christmas party, he had aroused Sube's groundless jealousy of Biscuit to the striking point.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading And because Biscuit Westfall's mother's brother-in-law (who was a farmer with a fine woodlot) when bringing in the annual Christmas tree for Biscuit, had also brought one for Nancy Guilford's Christmas party, he had aroused Sube's groundless jealousy of Biscuit to the striking point.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Of course he was polite to Nancy, but he was polite to every lady.
past form of “care” — feel concern or interest
From this reading Biscuit cared nothing for Nancy; he had a lady love of his own.
period extending from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6
From this reading And because Biscuit Westfall's mother's brother-in-law (who was a farmer with a fine woodlot) when bringing in the annual Christmas tree for Biscuit, had also brought one for Nancy Guilford's Christmas party, he had aroused Sube's groundless jealousy of Biscuit to the striking point.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Of course he was polite to Nancy, but he was polite to every lady.
CRUISERnounUS /ˈkruːzər/
a car in which policemen cruise the streets; equipped with radiotelephonic communications to headquarters
From this reading THE TIMBER CRUISER Jealousy is about as reasonable as lightning; it is fully as deadly, and often much more unexpected.
causing or capable of causing death
From this reading THE TIMBER CRUISER Jealousy is about as reasonable as lightning; it is fully as deadly, and often much more unexpected.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Of course he was polite to Nancy, but he was polite to every lady.
a person who operates a farm
From this reading And because Biscuit Westfall's mother's brother-in-law (who was a farmer with a fine woodlot) when bringing in the annual Christmas tree for Biscuit, had also brought one for Nancy Guilford's Christmas party, he had aroused Sube's groundless jealousy of Biscuit to the striking point.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading And because Biscuit Westfall's mother's brother-in-law (who was a farmer with a fine woodlot) when bringing in the annual Christmas tree for Biscuit, had also brought one for Nancy Guilford's Christmas party, he had aroused Sube's groundless jealousy of Biscuit to the striking point.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading And because Biscuit Westfall's mother's brother-in-law (who was a farmer with a fine woodlot) when bringing in the annual Christmas tree for Biscuit, had also brought one for Nancy Guilford's Christmas party, he had aroused Sube's groundless jealousy of Biscuit to the striking point.
to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)
From this reading THE TIMBER CRUISER Jealousy is about as reasonable as lightning; it is fully as deadly, and often much more unexpected.
groundlessadjectiveUS /ˈɡraʊndləs/
without a basis in reason or fact
From this reading And because Biscuit Westfall's mother's brother-in-law (who was a farmer with a fine woodlot) when bringing in the annual Christmas tree for Biscuit, had also brought one for Nancy Guilford's Christmas party, he had aroused Sube's groundless jealousy of Biscuit to the striking point.
Guilford's
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From this reading And because Biscuit Westfall's mother's brother-in-law (who was a farmer with a fine woodlot) when bringing in the annual Christmas tree for Biscuit, had also brought one for Nancy Guilford's Christmas party, he had aroused Sube's groundless jealousy of Biscuit to the striking point.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading And because Biscuit Westfall's mother's brother-in-law (who was a farmer with a fine woodlot) when bringing in the annual Christmas tree for Biscuit, had also brought one for Nancy Guilford's Christmas party, he had aroused Sube's groundless jealousy of Biscuit to the striking point.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading And because Biscuit Westfall's mother's brother-in-law (who was a farmer with a fine woodlot) when bringing in the annual Christmas tree for Biscuit, had also brought one for Nancy Guilford's Christmas party, he had aroused Sube's groundless jealousy of Biscuit to the striking point.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Biscuit cared nothing for Nancy; he had a lady love of his own.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading And because Biscuit Westfall's mother's brother-in-law (who was a farmer with a fine woodlot) when bringing in the annual Christmas tree for Biscuit, had also brought one for Nancy Guilford's Christmas party, he had aroused Sube's groundless jealousy of Biscuit to the striking point.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE TIMBER CRUISER Jealousy is about as reasonable as lightning; it is fully as deadly, and often much more unexpected.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE TIMBER CRUISER Jealousy is about as reasonable as lightning; it is fully as deadly, and often much more unexpected.
JealousynounUS /ˈdʒeləsi/
a feeling of jealous envy (especially of a rival)
From this reading THE TIMBER CRUISER Jealousy is about as reasonable as lightning; it is fully as deadly, and often much more unexpected.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading Biscuit cared nothing for Nancy; he had a lady love of his own.
abrupt electric discharge from cloud to cloud or from cloud to earth accompanied by the emission of light
From this reading THE TIMBER CRUISER Jealousy is about as reasonable as lightning; it is fully as deadly, and often much more unexpected.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading Biscuit cared nothing for Nancy; he had a lady love of his own.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading THE TIMBER CRUISER Jealousy is about as reasonable as lightning; it is fully as deadly, and often much more unexpected.
mother'snounUS /ˈmʌðərz/
possessive form of “mother” — a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading And because Biscuit Westfall's mother's brother-in-law (who was a farmer with a fine woodlot) when bringing in the annual Christmas tree for Biscuit, had also brought one for Nancy Guilford's Christmas party, he had aroused Sube's groundless jealousy of Biscuit to the striking point.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading THE TIMBER CRUISER Jealousy is about as reasonable as lightning; it is fully as deadly, and often much more unexpected.
NancynounUS /ˈnænsi/
a city in northeastern France in Lorraine
From this reading And because Biscuit Westfall's mother's brother-in-law (who was a farmer with a fine woodlot) when bringing in the annual Christmas tree for Biscuit, had also brought one for Nancy Guilford's Christmas party, he had aroused Sube's groundless jealousy of Biscuit to the striking point.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Biscuit cared nothing for Nancy; he had a lady love of his own.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading And because Biscuit Westfall's mother's brother-in-law (who was a farmer with a fine woodlot) when bringing in the annual Christmas tree for Biscuit, had also brought one for Nancy Guilford's Christmas party, he had aroused Sube's groundless jealousy of Biscuit to the striking point.
many times at short intervals
From this reading THE TIMBER CRUISER Jealousy is about as reasonable as lightning; it is fully as deadly, and often much more unexpected.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading And because Biscuit Westfall's mother's brother-in-law (who was a farmer with a fine woodlot) when bringing in the annual Christmas tree for Biscuit, had also brought one for Nancy Guilford's Christmas party, he had aroused Sube's groundless jealousy of Biscuit to the striking point.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Biscuit cared nothing for Nancy; he had a lady love of his own.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading And because Biscuit Westfall's mother's brother-in-law (who was a farmer with a fine woodlot) when bringing in the annual Christmas tree for Biscuit, had also brought one for Nancy Guilford's Christmas party, he had aroused Sube's groundless jealousy of Biscuit to the striking point.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading And because Biscuit Westfall's mother's brother-in-law (who was a farmer with a fine woodlot) when bringing in the annual Christmas tree for Biscuit, had also brought one for Nancy Guilford's Christmas party, he had aroused Sube's groundless jealousy of Biscuit to the striking point.
politeadjectiveUS /pəˈlaɪt/
showing regard for others in manners, speech, behavior, etc.
From this reading Of course he was polite to Nancy, but he was polite to every lady.
reasonableadjectiveUS /ˈriːzənəbəl/
showing reason or sound judgment
From this reading THE TIMBER CRUISER Jealousy is about as reasonable as lightning; it is fully as deadly, and often much more unexpected.
sensational in appearance or thrilling in effect
From this reading And because Biscuit Westfall's mother's brother-in-law (who was a farmer with a fine woodlot) when bringing in the annual Christmas tree for Biscuit, had also brought one for Nancy Guilford's Christmas party, he had aroused Sube's groundless jealousy of Biscuit to the striking point.
Sube's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading And because Biscuit Westfall's mother's brother-in-law (who was a farmer with a fine woodlot) when bringing in the annual Christmas tree for Biscuit, had also brought one for Nancy Guilford's Christmas party, he had aroused Sube's groundless jealousy of Biscuit to the striking point.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE TIMBER CRUISER Jealousy is about as reasonable as lightning; it is fully as deadly, and often much more unexpected.
TIMBERnounUS /ˈtɪmbər/
the wood of trees cut and prepared for use as building material
From this reading THE TIMBER CRUISER Jealousy is about as reasonable as lightning; it is fully as deadly, and often much more unexpected.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading And because Biscuit Westfall's mother's brother-in-law (who was a farmer with a fine woodlot) when bringing in the annual Christmas tree for Biscuit, had also brought one for Nancy Guilford's Christmas party, he had aroused Sube's groundless jealousy of Biscuit to the striking point.
a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading And because Biscuit Westfall's mother's brother-in-law (who was a farmer with a fine woodlot) when bringing in the annual Christmas tree for Biscuit, had also brought one for Nancy Guilford's Christmas party, he had aroused Sube's groundless jealousy of Biscuit to the striking point.
not expected or anticipated
From this reading THE TIMBER CRUISER Jealousy is about as reasonable as lightning; it is fully as deadly, and often much more unexpected.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading And because Biscuit Westfall's mother's brother-in-law (who was a farmer with a fine woodlot) when bringing in the annual Christmas tree for Biscuit, had also brought one for Nancy Guilford's Christmas party, he had aroused Sube's groundless jealousy of Biscuit to the striking point.
Westfall's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading And because Biscuit Westfall's mother's brother-in-law (who was a farmer with a fine woodlot) when bringing in the annual Christmas tree for Biscuit, had also brought one for Nancy Guilford's Christmas party, he had aroused Sube's groundless jealousy of Biscuit to the striking point.
at the time that
From this reading And because Biscuit Westfall's mother's brother-in-law (who was a farmer with a fine woodlot) when bringing in the annual Christmas tree for Biscuit, had also brought one for Nancy Guilford's Christmas party, he had aroused Sube's groundless jealousy of Biscuit to the striking point.
which person or people
From this reading And because Biscuit Westfall's mother's brother-in-law (who was a farmer with a fine woodlot) when bringing in the annual Christmas tree for Biscuit, had also brought one for Nancy Guilford's Christmas party, he had aroused Sube's groundless jealousy of Biscuit to the striking point.
in the company of; together with
From this reading And because Biscuit Westfall's mother's brother-in-law (who was a farmer with a fine woodlot) when bringing in the annual Christmas tree for Biscuit, had also brought one for Nancy Guilford's Christmas party, he had aroused Sube's groundless jealousy of Biscuit to the striking point.
woodlot
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading And because Biscuit Westfall's mother's brother-in-law (who was a farmer with a fine woodlot) when bringing in the annual Christmas tree for Biscuit, had also brought one for Nancy Guilford's Christmas party, he had aroused Sube's groundless jealousy of Biscuit to the striking point.
