used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading There he saw Jack Slate in a much disheveled condition, dressed in his evening clothes.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Ted gasped as he stared for an instant at the youth from Boston.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The crowd of men and youths opened out in front of Ted, and he strode into the circle.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading He wanted to tell Jack that "it served him right," but that was not the part of loyalty, and in the presence of the enemy it did not make any difference to a broncho boy if his pard was right or wrong, if he was in need of help.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Ted gasped as he stared for an instant at the youth from Boston.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Ted gasped as he stared for an instant at the youth from Boston.
state capital and largest city of Massachusetts; a major center for banking and financial services
From this reading Ted gasped as he stared for an instant at the youth from Boston.
a youthful male person
From this reading He wanted to tell Jack that "it served him right," but that was not the part of loyalty, and in the presence of the enemy it did not make any difference to a broncho boy if his pard was right or wrong, if he was in need of help.
bronchonoun
an unbroken or imperfectly broken mustang
From this reading He wanted to tell Jack that "it served him right," but that was not the part of loyalty, and in the presence of the enemy it did not make any difference to a broncho boy if his pard was right or wrong, if he was in need of help.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He wanted to tell Jack that "it served him right," but that was not the part of loyalty, and in the presence of the enemy it did not make any difference to a broncho boy if his pard was right or wrong, if he was in need of help.
ellipse in which the two axes are of equal length; a plane curve generated by one point moving at a constant distance from a fixed point
From this reading The crowd of men and youths opened out in front of Ted, and he strode into the circle.
clothing in general
From this reading There he saw Jack Slate in a much disheveled condition, dressed in his evening clothes.
a state at a particular time
From this reading There he saw Jack Slate in a much disheveled condition, dressed in his evening clothes.
cause to herd, drive, or crowd together
From this reading The crowd of men and youths opened out in front of Ted, and he strode into the circle.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading He wanted to tell Jack that "it served him right," but that was not the part of loyalty, and in the presence of the enemy it did not make any difference to a broncho boy if his pard was right or wrong, if he was in need of help.
the quality of being unlike or dissimilar
From this reading He wanted to tell Jack that "it served him right," but that was not the part of loyalty, and in the presence of the enemy it did not make any difference to a broncho boy if his pard was right or wrong, if he was in need of help.
disheveledadjectiveUS /dɪˈʃevəld/
in disarray; extremely disorderly
From this reading There he saw Jack Slate in a much disheveled condition, dressed in his evening clothes.
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading There he saw Jack Slate in a much disheveled condition, dressed in his evening clothes.
an opposing military force
From this reading He wanted to tell Jack that "it served him right," but that was not the part of loyalty, and in the presence of the enemy it did not make any difference to a broncho boy if his pard was right or wrong, if he was in need of help.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading There he saw Jack Slate in a much disheveled condition, dressed in his evening clothes.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Ted gasped as he stared for an instant at the youth from Boston.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Ted gasped as he stared for an instant at the youth from Boston.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading The crowd of men and youths opened out in front of Ted, and he strode into the circle.
past form of “gasp” — breathe noisily, as when one is exhausted
From this reading Ted gasped as he stared for an instant at the youth from Boston.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The crowd of men and youths opened out in front of Ted, and he strode into the circle.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading He wanted to tell Jack that "it served him right," but that was not the part of loyalty, and in the presence of the enemy it did not make any difference to a broncho boy if his pard was right or wrong, if he was in need of help.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He wanted to tell Jack that "it served him right," but that was not the part of loyalty, and in the presence of the enemy it did not make any difference to a broncho boy if his pard was right or wrong, if he was in need of help.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading There he saw Jack Slate in a much disheveled condition, dressed in his evening clothes.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading He wanted to tell Jack that "it served him right," but that was not the part of loyalty, and in the presence of the enemy it did not make any difference to a broncho boy if his pard was right or wrong, if he was in need of help.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The crowd of men and youths opened out in front of Ted, and he strode into the circle.
a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
From this reading Ted gasped as he stared for an instant at the youth from Boston.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The crowd of men and youths opened out in front of Ted, and he strode into the circle.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE TROUBLE IS STARTED.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He wanted to tell Jack that "it served him right," but that was not the part of loyalty, and in the presence of the enemy it did not make any difference to a broncho boy if his pard was right or wrong, if he was in need of help.
a small worthless amount
From this reading There he saw Jack Slate in a much disheveled condition, dressed in his evening clothes.
loyaltynounUS /ˈlɔɪəlti/
the quality of being loyal
From this reading He wanted to tell Jack that "it served him right," but that was not the part of loyalty, and in the presence of the enemy it did not make any difference to a broncho boy if his pard was right or wrong, if he was in need of help.
engage in
From this reading He wanted to tell Jack that "it served him right," but that was not the part of loyalty, and in the presence of the enemy it did not make any difference to a broncho boy if his pard was right or wrong, if he was in need of help.
the force of workers available
From this reading The crowd of men and youths opened out in front of Ted, and he strode into the circle.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading There he saw Jack Slate in a much disheveled condition, dressed in his evening clothes.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading He wanted to tell Jack that "it served him right," but that was not the part of loyalty, and in the presence of the enemy it did not make any difference to a broncho boy if his pard was right or wrong, if he was in need of help.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He wanted to tell Jack that "it served him right," but that was not the part of loyalty, and in the presence of the enemy it did not make any difference to a broncho boy if his pard was right or wrong, if he was in need of help.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The crowd of men and youths opened out in front of Ted, and he strode into the circle.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading The crowd of men and youths opened out in front of Ted, and he strode into the circle.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading He wanted to tell Jack that "it served him right," but that was not the part of loyalty, and in the presence of the enemy it did not make any difference to a broncho boy if his pard was right or wrong, if he was in need of help.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The crowd of men and youths opened out in front of Ted, and he strode into the circle.
pard
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From this reading He wanted to tell Jack that "it served him right," but that was not the part of loyalty, and in the presence of the enemy it did not make any difference to a broncho boy if his pard was right or wrong, if he was in need of help.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading He wanted to tell Jack that "it served him right," but that was not the part of loyalty, and in the presence of the enemy it did not make any difference to a broncho boy if his pard was right or wrong, if he was in need of help.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading He wanted to tell Jack that "it served him right," but that was not the part of loyalty, and in the presence of the enemy it did not make any difference to a broncho boy if his pard was right or wrong, if he was in need of help.
precisely, exactly
From this reading He wanted to tell Jack that "it served him right," but that was not the part of loyalty, and in the presence of the enemy it did not make any difference to a broncho boy if his pard was right or wrong, if he was in need of help.
cut with a saw
From this reading There he saw Jack Slate in a much disheveled condition, dressed in his evening clothes.
past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading He wanted to tell Jack that "it served him right," but that was not the part of loyalty, and in the presence of the enemy it did not make any difference to a broncho boy if his pard was right or wrong, if he was in need of help.
SlatenounUS /sleɪt/
(formerly) a writing tablet made of slate
From this reading There he saw Jack Slate in a much disheveled condition, dressed in his evening clothes.
past form of “stare” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading Ted gasped as he stared for an instant at the youth from Boston.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading THE TROUBLE IS STARTED.
strodeverbUS /stroʊd/
inflected form of “stride” — walk with long steps
From this reading The crowd of men and youths opened out in front of Ted, and he strode into the circle.
TednounUS /ted/
a tough youth of 1950's and 1960's wearing Edwardian style clothes
From this reading The crowd of men and youths opened out in front of Ted, and he strode into the circle.
express in words
From this reading He wanted to tell Jack that "it served him right," but that was not the part of loyalty, and in the presence of the enemy it did not make any difference to a broncho boy if his pard was right or wrong, if he was in need of help.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He wanted to tell Jack that "it served him right," but that was not the part of loyalty, and in the presence of the enemy it did not make any difference to a broncho boy if his pard was right or wrong, if he was in need of help.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE TROUBLE IS STARTED.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There he saw Jack Slate in a much disheveled condition, dressed in his evening clothes.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He wanted to tell Jack that "it served him right," but that was not the part of loyalty, and in the presence of the enemy it did not make any difference to a broncho boy if his pard was right or wrong, if he was in need of help.
a source of difficulty
From this reading THE TROUBLE IS STARTED.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading He wanted to tell Jack that "it served him right," but that was not the part of loyalty, and in the presence of the enemy it did not make any difference to a broncho boy if his pard was right or wrong, if he was in need of help.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He wanted to tell Jack that "it served him right," but that was not the part of loyalty, and in the presence of the enemy it did not make any difference to a broncho boy if his pard was right or wrong, if he was in need of help.
not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth
From this reading He wanted to tell Jack that "it served him right," but that was not the part of loyalty, and in the presence of the enemy it did not make any difference to a broncho boy if his pard was right or wrong, if he was in need of help.
a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading Ted gasped as he stared for an instant at the youth from Boston.
youthsnounUS /juːðz/
plural of “youth” — a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading The crowd of men and youths opened out in front of Ted, and he strode into the circle.
