used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Overton sat silent and thoughtful for a little while after Mrs. Huzzard's words.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Overton sat silent and thoughtful for a little while after Mrs. Huzzard's words.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading "I've just been getting an idea of the direction your fancies are taking," he said mockingly, "and they're very pretty, but I reckon you'll change them to oblige me; what I'm doing for her is what I'd do for any other child left alone.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "I've just been getting an idea of the direction your fancies are taking," he said mockingly, "and they're very pretty, but I reckon you'll change them to oblige me; what I'm doing for her is what I'd do for any other child left alone.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Overton sat silent and thoughtful for a little while after Mrs. Huzzard's words.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading "I've just been getting an idea of the direction your fancies are taking," he said mockingly, "and they're very pretty, but I reckon you'll change them to oblige me; what I'm doing for her is what I'd do for any other child left alone.
used to indicate that a statement explains or supports a previous statement
From this reading But as this child doesn't happen to be a boy, I can't take it on the trail, and a ranger like me is not fit to look after her, anyway.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "I've just been getting an idea of the direction your fancies are taking," he said mockingly, "and they're very pretty, but I reckon you'll change them to oblige me; what I'm doing for her is what I'd do for any other child left alone.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading But as this child doesn't happen to be a boy, I can't take it on the trail, and a ranger like me is not fit to look after her, anyway.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Then he glanced up and smiled at her.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading But as this child doesn't happen to be a boy, I can't take it on the trail, and a ranger like me is not fit to look after her, anyway.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading "I've just been getting an idea of the direction your fancies are taking," he said mockingly, "and they're very pretty, but I reckon you'll change them to oblige me; what I'm doing for her is what I'd do for any other child left alone.
a youthful male person
From this reading But as this child doesn't happen to be a boy, I can't take it on the trail, and a ranger like me is not fit to look after her, anyway.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "I've just been getting an idea of the direction your fancies are taking," he said mockingly, "and they're very pretty, but I reckon you'll change them to oblige me; what I'm doing for her is what I'd do for any other child left alone.
can't
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From this reading But as this child doesn't happen to be a boy, I can't take it on the trail, and a ranger like me is not fit to look after her, anyway.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading "I've just been getting an idea of the direction your fancies are taking," he said mockingly, "and they're very pretty, but I reckon you'll change them to oblige me; what I'm doing for her is what I'd do for any other child left alone.
a young person of either sex
From this reading "I've just been getting an idea of the direction your fancies are taking," he said mockingly, "and they're very pretty, but I reckon you'll change them to oblige me; what I'm doing for her is what I'd do for any other child left alone.
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading "I've just been getting an idea of the direction your fancies are taking," he said mockingly, "and they're very pretty, but I reckon you'll change them to oblige me; what I'm doing for her is what I'd do for any other child left alone.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "I've just been getting an idea of the direction your fancies are taking," he said mockingly, "and they're very pretty, but I reckon you'll change them to oblige me; what I'm doing for her is what I'd do for any other child left alone.
doesn't
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From this reading But as this child doesn't happen to be a boy, I can't take it on the trail, and a ranger like me is not fit to look after her, anyway.
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading "I've just been getting an idea of the direction your fancies are taking," he said mockingly, "and they're very pretty, but I reckon you'll change them to oblige me; what I'm doing for her is what I'd do for any other child left alone.
fanciesnounUS /ˈfænsiz/
plural of “fancy” — something many people believe that is false
From this reading "I've just been getting an idea of the direction your fancies are taking," he said mockingly, "and they're very pretty, but I reckon you'll change them to oblige me; what I'm doing for her is what I'd do for any other child left alone.
be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading But as this child doesn't happen to be a boy, I can't take it on the trail, and a ranger like me is not fit to look after her, anyway.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Overton sat silent and thoughtful for a little while after Mrs. Huzzard's words.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading "I've just been getting an idea of the direction your fancies are taking," he said mockingly, "and they're very pretty, but I reckon you'll change them to oblige me; what I'm doing for her is what I'd do for any other child left alone.
past form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading Then he glanced up and smiled at her.
come to pass
From this reading But as this child doesn't happen to be a boy, I can't take it on the trail, and a ranger like me is not fit to look after her, anyway.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Then he glanced up and smiled at her.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Then he glanced up and smiled at her.
HUZZARD'S
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From this reading MRS HUZZARD'S SUSPICIONS.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I've just been getting an idea of the direction your fancies are taking," he said mockingly, "and they're very pretty, but I reckon you'll change them to oblige me; what I'm doing for her is what I'd do for any other child left alone.
I'd
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From this reading "I've just been getting an idea of the direction your fancies are taking," he said mockingly, "and they're very pretty, but I reckon you'll change them to oblige me; what I'm doing for her is what I'd do for any other child left alone.
I'm
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From this reading "I've just been getting an idea of the direction your fancies are taking," he said mockingly, "and they're very pretty, but I reckon you'll change them to oblige me; what I'm doing for her is what I'd do for any other child left alone.
I've
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From this reading "I've just been getting an idea of the direction your fancies are taking," he said mockingly, "and they're very pretty, but I reckon you'll change them to oblige me; what I'm doing for her is what I'd do for any other child left alone.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading "I've just been getting an idea of the direction your fancies are taking," he said mockingly, "and they're very pretty, but I reckon you'll change them to oblige me; what I'm doing for her is what I'd do for any other child left alone.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "I've just been getting an idea of the direction your fancies are taking," he said mockingly, "and they're very pretty, but I reckon you'll change them to oblige me; what I'm doing for her is what I'd do for any other child left alone.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading But as this child doesn't happen to be a boy, I can't take it on the trail, and a ranger like me is not fit to look after her, anyway.
and nothing more
From this reading "I've just been getting an idea of the direction your fancies are taking," he said mockingly, "and they're very pretty, but I reckon you'll change them to oblige me; what I'm doing for her is what I'd do for any other child left alone.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading "I've just been getting an idea of the direction your fancies are taking," he said mockingly, "and they're very pretty, but I reckon you'll change them to oblige me; what I'm doing for her is what I'd do for any other child left alone.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading But as this child doesn't happen to be a boy, I can't take it on the trail, and a ranger like me is not fit to look after her, anyway.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Overton sat silent and thoughtful for a little while after Mrs. Huzzard's words.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading But as this child doesn't happen to be a boy, I can't take it on the trail, and a ranger like me is not fit to look after her, anyway.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "I've just been getting an idea of the direction your fancies are taking," he said mockingly, "and they're very pretty, but I reckon you'll change them to oblige me; what I'm doing for her is what I'd do for any other child left alone.
mockinglyadverb
in a disrespectful jeering manner
From this reading "I've just been getting an idea of the direction your fancies are taking," he said mockingly, "and they're very pretty, but I reckon you'll change them to oblige me; what I'm doing for her is what I'd do for any other child left alone.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading MRS HUZZARD'S SUSPICIONS.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But as this child doesn't happen to be a boy, I can't take it on the trail, and a ranger like me is not fit to look after her, anyway.
obligeverbUS /əˈblaɪdʒ/
force somebody to do something
From this reading "I've just been getting an idea of the direction your fancies are taking," he said mockingly, "and they're very pretty, but I reckon you'll change them to oblige me; what I'm doing for her is what I'd do for any other child left alone.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "I've just been getting an idea of the direction your fancies are taking," he said mockingly, "and they're very pretty, but I reckon you'll change them to oblige me; what I'm doing for her is what I'd do for any other child left alone.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading But as this child doesn't happen to be a boy, I can't take it on the trail, and a ranger like me is not fit to look after her, anyway.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading "I've just been getting an idea of the direction your fancies are taking," he said mockingly, "and they're very pretty, but I reckon you'll change them to oblige me; what I'm doing for her is what I'd do for any other child left alone.
Overton
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From this reading Overton sat silent and thoughtful for a little while after Mrs. Huzzard's words.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading "I've just been getting an idea of the direction your fancies are taking," he said mockingly, "and they're very pretty, but I reckon you'll change them to oblige me; what I'm doing for her is what I'd do for any other child left alone.
rangernounUS /ˈreɪndʒər/
a member of the Texas state highway patrol; formerly a mounted lawman who maintained order on the frontier
From this reading But as this child doesn't happen to be a boy, I can't take it on the trail, and a ranger like me is not fit to look after her, anyway.
expect, believe, or suppose
From this reading "I've just been getting an idea of the direction your fancies are taking," he said mockingly, "and they're very pretty, but I reckon you'll change them to oblige me; what I'm doing for her is what I'd do for any other child left alone.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I've just been getting an idea of the direction your fancies are taking," he said mockingly, "and they're very pretty, but I reckon you'll change them to oblige me; what I'm doing for her is what I'd do for any other child left alone.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Overton sat silent and thoughtful for a little while after Mrs. Huzzard's words.
marked by absence of sound
From this reading Overton sat silent and thoughtful for a little while after Mrs. Huzzard's words.
past form of “smile” — change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading Then he glanced up and smiled at her.
SUSPICIONSnounUS /səˈspɪʃənz/
plural of “suspicion” — an impression that something might be the case
From this reading MRS HUZZARD'S SUSPICIONS.
carry out
From this reading But as this child doesn't happen to be a boy, I can't take it on the trail, and a ranger like me is not fit to look after her, anyway.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading "I've just been getting an idea of the direction your fancies are taking," he said mockingly, "and they're very pretty, but I reckon you'll change them to oblige me; what I'm doing for her is what I'd do for any other child left alone.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "I've just been getting an idea of the direction your fancies are taking," he said mockingly, "and they're very pretty, but I reckon you'll change them to oblige me; what I'm doing for her is what I'd do for any other child left alone.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading "I've just been getting an idea of the direction your fancies are taking," he said mockingly, "and they're very pretty, but I reckon you'll change them to oblige me; what I'm doing for her is what I'd do for any other child left alone.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then he glanced up and smiled at her.
they're
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From this reading "I've just been getting an idea of the direction your fancies are taking," he said mockingly, "and they're very pretty, but I reckon you'll change them to oblige me; what I'm doing for her is what I'd do for any other child left alone.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading But as this child doesn't happen to be a boy, I can't take it on the trail, and a ranger like me is not fit to look after her, anyway.
thoughtfuladjectiveUS /ˈθɔːtfəl/
having intellectual depth
From this reading Overton sat silent and thoughtful for a little while after Mrs. Huzzard's words.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "I've just been getting an idea of the direction your fancies are taking," he said mockingly, "and they're very pretty, but I reckon you'll change them to oblige me; what I'm doing for her is what I'd do for any other child left alone.
a track or mark left by something that has passed
From this reading But as this child doesn't happen to be a boy, I can't take it on the trail, and a ranger like me is not fit to look after her, anyway.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Then he glanced up and smiled at her.
precisely as stated
From this reading "I've just been getting an idea of the direction your fancies are taking," he said mockingly, "and they're very pretty, but I reckon you'll change them to oblige me; what I'm doing for her is what I'd do for any other child left alone.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "I've just been getting an idea of the direction your fancies are taking," he said mockingly, "and they're very pretty, but I reckon you'll change them to oblige me; what I'm doing for her is what I'd do for any other child left alone.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Overton sat silent and thoughtful for a little while after Mrs. Huzzard's words.
the words that are spoken
From this reading Overton sat silent and thoughtful for a little while after Mrs. Huzzard's words.
you'll
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From this reading "I've just been getting an idea of the direction your fancies are taking," he said mockingly, "and they're very pretty, but I reckon you'll change them to oblige me; what I'm doing for her is what I'd do for any other child left alone.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I've just been getting an idea of the direction your fancies are taking," he said mockingly, "and they're very pretty, but I reckon you'll change them to oblige me; what I'm doing for her is what I'd do for any other child left alone.
