used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The Ghost Reappears Belsely, the tenant farmer, had no difficulty in establishing a connection between Jethro Collins, real-estate agent, and the Frostola man.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "No doubt about that connection," was Rick's comment.
agentnounUS /ˈeɪdʒənt/
an active and efficient cause; capable of producing a certain effect
From this reading The Ghost Reappears Belsely, the tenant farmer, had no difficulty in establishing a connection between Jethro Collins, real-estate agent, and the Frostola man.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The Ghost Reappears Belsely, the tenant farmer, had no difficulty in establishing a connection between Jethro Collins, real-estate agent, and the Frostola man.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Then, because they had not talked to Belsely at any length, he questioned the farmer about the appearances of the ghost in the fields nearby.
appearancesnounUS /əˈpɪrənsəz/
plural of “appearance” — outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading Then, because they had not talked to Belsely at any length, he questioned the farmer about the appearances of the ghost in the fields nearby.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Then, because they had not talked to Belsely at any length, he questioned the farmer about the appearances of the ghost in the fields nearby.
for the reason that
From this reading Then, because they had not talked to Belsely at any length, he questioned the farmer about the appearances of the ghost in the fields nearby.
Belsely
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From this reading The Ghost Reappears Belsely, the tenant farmer, had no difficulty in establishing a connection between Jethro Collins, real-estate agent, and the Frostola man.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading The Ghost Reappears Belsely, the tenant farmer, had no difficulty in establishing a connection between Jethro Collins, real-estate agent, and the Frostola man.
chasednounUS /tʃeɪst/
a person who is being chased
From this reading "I've seen him four or five times, not counting the night you chased him," the farmer said.
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading He made a quick trip to town on the morning following the flight to Falls Church, and reported that the ice-cream vendor was renting a room from Collins.
CollinsnounUS /ˈkɑːlɪnz/
English writer noted for early detective novels (1824-1889)
From this reading The Ghost Reappears Belsely, the tenant farmer, had no difficulty in establishing a connection between Jethro Collins, real-estate agent, and the Frostola man.
commentnounUS /ˈkɑːment/
a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading "No doubt about that connection," was Rick's comment.
a relation between things or events (as in the case of one causing the other or sharing features with it)
From this reading The Ghost Reappears Belsely, the tenant farmer, had no difficulty in establishing a connection between Jethro Collins, real-estate agent, and the Frostola man.
countingnounUS /ˈkaʊntɪŋ/
the act of counting; reciting numbers in ascending order
From this reading "I've seen him four or five times, not counting the night you chased him," the farmer said.
an effort that is inconvenient
From this reading The Ghost Reappears Belsely, the tenant farmer, had no difficulty in establishing a connection between Jethro Collins, real-estate agent, and the Frostola man.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading "No doubt about that connection," was Rick's comment.
establishingverbUS /ɪˈstæblɪʃɪŋ/
-ing form of “establish” — set up or found
From this reading The Ghost Reappears Belsely, the tenant farmer, had no difficulty in establishing a connection between Jethro Collins, real-estate agent, and the Frostola man.
the petals or sepals of a flower that bend downward (especially the outer perianth of an iris)
From this reading He made a quick trip to town on the morning following the flight to Falls Church, and reported that the ice-cream vendor was renting a room from Collins.
a person who operates a farm
From this reading The Ghost Reappears Belsely, the tenant farmer, had no difficulty in establishing a connection between Jethro Collins, real-estate agent, and the Frostola man.
United States comedian and film actor (1880-1946)
From this reading Then, because they had not talked to Belsely at any length, he questioned the farmer about the appearances of the ghost in the fields nearby.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading "I've seen him four or five times, not counting the night you chased him," the farmer said.
a formation of aircraft in flight
From this reading He made a quick trip to town on the morning following the flight to Falls Church, and reported that the ice-cream vendor was renting a room from Collins.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading He made a quick trip to town on the morning following the flight to Falls Church, and reported that the ice-cream vendor was renting a room from Collins.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading "I've seen him four or five times, not counting the night you chased him," the farmer said.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He made a quick trip to town on the morning following the flight to Falls Church, and reported that the ice-cream vendor was renting a room from Collins.
Frostola
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From this reading The Ghost Reappears Belsely, the tenant farmer, had no difficulty in establishing a connection between Jethro Collins, real-estate agent, and the Frostola man.
a mental representation of some haunting experience
From this reading The Ghost Reappears Belsely, the tenant farmer, had no difficulty in establishing a connection between Jethro Collins, real-estate agent, and the Frostola man.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The Ghost Reappears Belsely, the tenant farmer, had no difficulty in establishing a connection between Jethro Collins, real-estate agent, and the Frostola man.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He made a quick trip to town on the morning following the flight to Falls Church, and reported that the ice-cream vendor was renting a room from Collins.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "I've seen him four or five times, not counting the night you chased him," the farmer said.
I've
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From this reading "I've seen him four or five times, not counting the night you chased him," the farmer said.
ice-cream
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From this reading He made a quick trip to town on the morning following the flight to Falls Church, and reported that the ice-cream vendor was renting a room from Collins.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The Ghost Reappears Belsely, the tenant farmer, had no difficulty in establishing a connection between Jethro Collins, real-estate agent, and the Frostola man.
Jethro
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From this reading The Ghost Reappears Belsely, the tenant farmer, had no difficulty in establishing a connection between Jethro Collins, real-estate agent, and the Frostola man.
the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place
From this reading Then, because they had not talked to Belsely at any length, he questioned the farmer about the appearances of the ghost in the fields nearby.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading He made a quick trip to town on the morning following the flight to Falls Church, and reported that the ice-cream vendor was renting a room from Collins.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The Ghost Reappears Belsely, the tenant farmer, had no difficulty in establishing a connection between Jethro Collins, real-estate agent, and the Frostola man.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading He made a quick trip to town on the morning following the flight to Falls Church, and reported that the ice-cream vendor was renting a room from Collins.
nearbyadjectiveUS /ˈnɪrˈbaɪ/
close at hand
From this reading Then, because they had not talked to Belsely at any length, he questioned the farmer about the appearances of the ghost in the fields nearby.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading "I've seen him four or five times, not counting the night you chased him," the farmer said.
not any; not one
From this reading The Ghost Reappears Belsely, the tenant farmer, had no difficulty in establishing a connection between Jethro Collins, real-estate agent, and the Frostola man.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Then, because they had not talked to Belsely at any length, he questioned the farmer about the appearances of the ghost in the fields nearby.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Then, because they had not talked to Belsely at any length, he questioned the farmer about the appearances of the ghost in the fields nearby.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He made a quick trip to town on the morning following the flight to Falls Church, and reported that the ice-cream vendor was renting a room from Collins.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "I've seen him four or five times, not counting the night you chased him," the farmer said.
past form of “question” — challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading Then, because they had not talked to Belsely at any length, he questioned the farmer about the appearances of the ghost in the fields nearby.
accomplished rapidly and without delay
From this reading He made a quick trip to town on the morning following the flight to Falls Church, and reported that the ice-cream vendor was renting a room from Collins.
real-estate
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From this reading The Ghost Reappears Belsely, the tenant farmer, had no difficulty in establishing a connection between Jethro Collins, real-estate agent, and the Frostola man.
ReappearsverbUS /ˌriːəˈpɪrz/
third-person singular of “reappear” — appear again
From this reading The Ghost Reappears Belsely, the tenant farmer, had no difficulty in establishing a connection between Jethro Collins, real-estate agent, and the Frostola man.
rentingnounUS /ˈrentɪŋ/
the act of paying for the use of something (as an apartment or house or car)
From this reading He made a quick trip to town on the morning following the flight to Falls Church, and reported that the ice-cream vendor was renting a room from Collins.
made known or told about; especially presented in a formal account
From this reading He made a quick trip to town on the morning following the flight to Falls Church, and reported that the ice-cream vendor was renting a room from Collins.
Rick'snounUS /rɪks/
possessive form of “rick” — a painful muscle spasm especially in the neck or back (“rick” and “wrick” are British)
From this reading "No doubt about that connection," was Rick's comment.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading He made a quick trip to town on the morning following the flight to Falls Church, and reported that the ice-cream vendor was renting a room from Collins.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I've seen him four or five times, not counting the night you chased him," the farmer said.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "I've seen him four or five times, not counting the night you chased him," the farmer said.
past form of “talk” — exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading Then, because they had not talked to Belsely at any length, he questioned the farmer about the appearances of the ghost in the fields nearby.
tenantnounUS /ˈtenənt/
someone who pays rent to use land or a building or a car that is owned by someone else
From this reading The Ghost Reappears Belsely, the tenant farmer, had no difficulty in establishing a connection between Jethro Collins, real-estate agent, and the Frostola man.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He made a quick trip to town on the morning following the flight to Falls Church, and reported that the ice-cream vendor was renting a room from Collins.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Ghost Reappears Belsely, the tenant farmer, had no difficulty in establishing a connection between Jethro Collins, real-estate agent, and the Frostola man.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then, because they had not talked to Belsely at any length, he questioned the farmer about the appearances of the ghost in the fields nearby.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Then, because they had not talked to Belsely at any length, he questioned the farmer about the appearances of the ghost in the fields nearby.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading "I've seen him four or five times, not counting the night you chased him," the farmer said.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He made a quick trip to town on the morning following the flight to Falls Church, and reported that the ice-cream vendor was renting a room from Collins.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading He made a quick trip to town on the morning following the flight to Falls Church, and reported that the ice-cream vendor was renting a room from Collins.
a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)
From this reading He made a quick trip to town on the morning following the flight to Falls Church, and reported that the ice-cream vendor was renting a room from Collins.
vendornounUS /ˈvendər/
someone who promotes or exchanges goods or services for money
From this reading He made a quick trip to town on the morning following the flight to Falls Church, and reported that the ice-cream vendor was renting a room from Collins.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He made a quick trip to town on the morning following the flight to Falls Church, and reported that the ice-cream vendor was renting a room from Collins.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I've seen him four or five times, not counting the night you chased him," the farmer said.
