used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Fortunately Frank had a great way of figuring out what he would do under certain conditions.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading "No use trying to follow after him, to begin with," he declared.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading SALLIE RIDES BAREBACK "And now what's our next move?" demanded Andy, who generally found it very nice to let Frank do all the planning, though capable of taking hold himself when forced to do it.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading SALLIE RIDES BAREBACK "And now what's our next move?" demanded Andy, who generally found it very nice to let Frank do all the planning, though capable of taking hold himself when forced to do it.
Andy
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From this reading SALLIE RIDES BAREBACK "And now what's our next move?" demanded Andy, who generally found it very nice to let Frank do all the planning, though capable of taking hold himself when forced to do it.
inflected form of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape
From this reading This gave some sort of assurance when difficulties arose; for there was little time lost in fixing things up so as to have a programme.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading This gave some sort of assurance when difficulties arose; for there was little time lost in fixing things up so as to have a programme.
assurancenounUS /əˈʃʊrəns/
freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading This gave some sort of assurance when difficulties arose; for there was little time lost in fixing things up so as to have a programme.
BAREBACKadjective
riding without a saddle
From this reading SALLIE RIDES BAREBACK "And now what's our next move?" demanded Andy, who generally found it very nice to let Frank do all the planning, though capable of taking hold himself when forced to do it.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading "No use trying to follow after him, to begin with," he declared.
(usually followed by “of”) having capacity or ability
From this reading SALLIE RIDES BAREBACK "And now what's our next move?" demanded Andy, who generally found it very nice to let Frank do all the planning, though capable of taking hold himself when forced to do it.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading Fortunately Frank had a great way of figuring out what he would do under certain conditions.
the prevailing context that influences the performance or the outcome of a process
From this reading Fortunately Frank had a great way of figuring out what he would do under certain conditions.
the child of your aunt or uncle
From this reading "Why do you say that?" his cousin wanted to know.
made known or openly avowed
From this reading "No use trying to follow after him, to begin with," he declared.
past form of “demand” — request urgently and forcefully
From this reading SALLIE RIDES BAREBACK "And now what's our next move?" demanded Andy, who generally found it very nice to let Frank do all the planning, though capable of taking hold himself when forced to do it.
plural of “difficulty” — an effort that is inconvenient
From this reading This gave some sort of assurance when difficulties arose; for there was little time lost in fixing things up so as to have a programme.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading SALLIE RIDES BAREBACK "And now what's our next move?" demanded Andy, who generally found it very nice to let Frank do all the planning, though capable of taking hold himself when forced to do it.
figuringnounUS /ˈfɪɡjərɪŋ/
problem solving that involves numbers or quantities
From this reading Fortunately Frank had a great way of figuring out what he would do under certain conditions.
fixingnounUS /ˈfɪksɪŋ/
the act of putting something in working order again
From this reading This gave some sort of assurance when difficulties arose; for there was little time lost in fixing things up so as to have a programme.
to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading "No use trying to follow after him, to begin with," he declared.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading This gave some sort of assurance when difficulties arose; for there was little time lost in fixing things up so as to have a programme.
produced by or subjected to forcing
From this reading SALLIE RIDES BAREBACK "And now what's our next move?" demanded Andy, who generally found it very nice to let Frank do all the planning, though capable of taking hold himself when forced to do it.
FortunatelyadverbUS /ˈfɔːrtʃənətli/
by good fortune
From this reading Fortunately Frank had a great way of figuring out what he would do under certain conditions.
set up or found
From this reading SALLIE RIDES BAREBACK "And now what's our next move?" demanded Andy, who generally found it very nice to let Frank do all the planning, though capable of taking hold himself when forced to do it.
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading SALLIE RIDES BAREBACK "And now what's our next move?" demanded Andy, who generally found it very nice to let Frank do all the planning, though capable of taking hold himself when forced to do it.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading This gave some sort of assurance when difficulties arose; for there was little time lost in fixing things up so as to have a programme.
usually; as a rule
From this reading SALLIE RIDES BAREBACK "And now what's our next move?" demanded Andy, who generally found it very nice to let Frank do all the planning, though capable of taking hold himself when forced to do it.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Fortunately Frank had a great way of figuring out what he would do under certain conditions.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Fortunately Frank had a great way of figuring out what he would do under certain conditions.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading This gave some sort of assurance when difficulties arose; for there was little time lost in fixing things up so as to have a programme.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Fortunately Frank had a great way of figuring out what he would do under certain conditions.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "No use trying to follow after him, to begin with," he declared.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading SALLIE RIDES BAREBACK "And now what's our next move?" demanded Andy, who generally found it very nice to let Frank do all the planning, though capable of taking hold himself when forced to do it.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "Why do you say that?" his cousin wanted to know.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading SALLIE RIDES BAREBACK "And now what's our next move?" demanded Andy, who generally found it very nice to let Frank do all the planning, though capable of taking hold himself when forced to do it.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading This gave some sort of assurance when difficulties arose; for there was little time lost in fixing things up so as to have a programme.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading SALLIE RIDES BAREBACK "And now what's our next move?" demanded Andy, who generally found it very nice to let Frank do all the planning, though capable of taking hold himself when forced to do it.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "Why do you say that?" his cousin wanted to know.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading SALLIE RIDES BAREBACK "And now what's our next move?" demanded Andy, who generally found it very nice to let Frank do all the planning, though capable of taking hold himself when forced to do it.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading This gave some sort of assurance when difficulties arose; for there was little time lost in fixing things up so as to have a programme.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading This gave some sort of assurance when difficulties arose; for there was little time lost in fixing things up so as to have a programme.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading SALLIE RIDES BAREBACK "And now what's our next move?" demanded Andy, who generally found it very nice to let Frank do all the planning, though capable of taking hold himself when forced to do it.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading SALLIE RIDES BAREBACK "And now what's our next move?" demanded Andy, who generally found it very nice to let Frank do all the planning, though capable of taking hold himself when forced to do it.
pleasant or pleasing or agreeable in nature or appearance
From this reading SALLIE RIDES BAREBACK "And now what's our next move?" demanded Andy, who generally found it very nice to let Frank do all the planning, though capable of taking hold himself when forced to do it.
not any; not one
From this reading "No use trying to follow after him, to begin with," he declared.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading SALLIE RIDES BAREBACK "And now what's our next move?" demanded Andy, who generally found it very nice to let Frank do all the planning, though capable of taking hold himself when forced to do it.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading SALLIE RIDES BAREBACK "And now what's our next move?" demanded Andy, who generally found it very nice to let Frank do all the planning, though capable of taking hold himself when forced to do it.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading SALLIE RIDES BAREBACK "And now what's our next move?" demanded Andy, who generally found it very nice to let Frank do all the planning, though capable of taking hold himself when forced to do it.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Fortunately Frank had a great way of figuring out what he would do under certain conditions.
planningnounUS /ˈplænɪŋ/
an act of formulating a program for a definite course of action
From this reading SALLIE RIDES BAREBACK "And now what's our next move?" demanded Andy, who generally found it very nice to let Frank do all the planning, though capable of taking hold himself when forced to do it.
programmenounUS /ˈproʊɡræm/
an announcement of the events that will occur as part of a theatrical or sporting event
From this reading This gave some sort of assurance when difficulties arose; for there was little time lost in fixing things up so as to have a programme.
RIDESnounUS /raɪdz/
plural of “ride” — a journey in a vehicle (usually an automobile)
From this reading SALLIE RIDES BAREBACK "And now what's our next move?" demanded Andy, who generally found it very nice to let Frank do all the planning, though capable of taking hold himself when forced to do it.
SALLIE
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From this reading SALLIE RIDES BAREBACK "And now what's our next move?" demanded Andy, who generally found it very nice to let Frank do all the planning, though capable of taking hold himself when forced to do it.
express in words
From this reading "Why do you say that?" his cousin wanted to know.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading This gave some sort of assurance when difficulties arose; for there was little time lost in fixing things up so as to have a programme.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading This gave some sort of assurance when difficulties arose; for there was little time lost in fixing things up so as to have a programme.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading This gave some sort of assurance when difficulties arose; for there was little time lost in fixing things up so as to have a programme.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading SALLIE RIDES BAREBACK "And now what's our next move?" demanded Andy, who generally found it very nice to let Frank do all the planning, though capable of taking hold himself when forced to do it.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Why do you say that?" his cousin wanted to know.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading SALLIE RIDES BAREBACK "And now what's our next move?" demanded Andy, who generally found it very nice to let Frank do all the planning, though capable of taking hold himself when forced to do it.
in or at that place or location
From this reading This gave some sort of assurance when difficulties arose; for there was little time lost in fixing things up so as to have a programme.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading This gave some sort of assurance when difficulties arose; for there was little time lost in fixing things up so as to have a programme.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This gave some sort of assurance when difficulties arose; for there was little time lost in fixing things up so as to have a programme.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading SALLIE RIDES BAREBACK "And now what's our next move?" demanded Andy, who generally found it very nice to let Frank do all the planning, though capable of taking hold himself when forced to do it.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading This gave some sort of assurance when difficulties arose; for there was little time lost in fixing things up so as to have a programme.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading SALLIE RIDES BAREBACK "And now what's our next move?" demanded Andy, who generally found it very nice to let Frank do all the planning, though capable of taking hold himself when forced to do it.
hard to endure
From this reading "No use trying to follow after him, to begin with," he declared.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Fortunately Frank had a great way of figuring out what he would do under certain conditions.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading This gave some sort of assurance when difficulties arose; for there was little time lost in fixing things up so as to have a programme.
the act of using
From this reading "No use trying to follow after him, to begin with," he declared.
precisely as stated
From this reading SALLIE RIDES BAREBACK "And now what's our next move?" demanded Andy, who generally found it very nice to let Frank do all the planning, though capable of taking hold himself when forced to do it.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading "Why do you say that?" his cousin wanted to know.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This gave some sort of assurance when difficulties arose; for there was little time lost in fixing things up so as to have a programme.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Fortunately Frank had a great way of figuring out what he would do under certain conditions.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Fortunately Frank had a great way of figuring out what he would do under certain conditions.
what's
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From this reading SALLIE RIDES BAREBACK "And now what's our next move?" demanded Andy, who generally found it very nice to let Frank do all the planning, though capable of taking hold himself when forced to do it.
at the time that
From this reading SALLIE RIDES BAREBACK "And now what's our next move?" demanded Andy, who generally found it very nice to let Frank do all the planning, though capable of taking hold himself when forced to do it.
which person or people
From this reading SALLIE RIDES BAREBACK "And now what's our next move?" demanded Andy, who generally found it very nice to let Frank do all the planning, though capable of taking hold himself when forced to do it.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading "Why do you say that?" his cousin wanted to know.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "No use trying to follow after him, to begin with," he declared.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Fortunately Frank had a great way of figuring out what he would do under certain conditions.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Why do you say that?" his cousin wanted to know.
