used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "He has a bare chance yet," declared the outlaw, noting their looks of grief.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "I will do what I can for him, but I wish I'd been here an hour sooner."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He took a little package from the bosom of his shirt and spread the contents out upon the table.
arousingverbUS /ərˈaʊzɪŋ/
-ing form of “arouse” — call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses)
From this reading "I couldn't bring much without arousing suspicion," he said regretfully, "but I guess I can make out with what I've brought."
(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)
From this reading THE ATTACK.
completely unclothed
From this reading "He has a bare chance yet," declared the outlaw, noting their looks of grief.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading "I will do what I can for him, but I wish I'd been here an hour sooner."
the chest considered as the place where secret thoughts are kept
From this reading He took a little package from the bosom of his shirt and spread the contents out upon the table.
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading "I couldn't bring much without arousing suspicion," he said regretfully, "but I guess I can make out with what I've brought."
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading "I couldn't bring much without arousing suspicion," he said regretfully, "but I guess I can make out with what I've brought."
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "I will do what I can for him, but I wish I'd been here an hour sooner."
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "I will do what I can for him, but I wish I'd been here an hour sooner."
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading "He has a bare chance yet," declared the outlaw, noting their looks of grief.
(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something
From this reading He took a little package from the bosom of his shirt and spread the contents out upon the table.
couldn't
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From this reading "I couldn't bring much without arousing suspicion," he said regretfully, "but I guess I can make out with what I've brought."
made known or openly avowed
From this reading "He has a bare chance yet," declared the outlaw, noting their looks of grief.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "I will do what I can for him, but I wish I'd been here an hour sooner."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "I will do what I can for him, but I wish I'd been here an hour sooner."
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He took a little package from the bosom of his shirt and spread the contents out upon the table.
intense sorrow caused by loss of a loved one (especially by death)
From this reading "He has a bare chance yet," declared the outlaw, noting their looks of grief.
expect, believe, or suppose
From this reading "I couldn't bring much without arousing suspicion," he said regretfully, "but I guess I can make out with what I've brought."
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "He has a bare chance yet," declared the outlaw, noting their looks of grief.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "He has a bare chance yet," declared the outlaw, noting their looks of grief.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "I will do what I can for him, but I wish I'd been here an hour sooner."
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "I will do what I can for him, but I wish I'd been here an hour sooner."
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He took a little package from the bosom of his shirt and spread the contents out upon the table.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading "I will do what I can for him, but I wish I'd been here an hour sooner."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I will do what I can for him, but I wish I'd been here an hour sooner."
I'd
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From this reading "I will do what I can for him, but I wish I'd been here an hour sooner."
I've
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From this reading "I couldn't bring much without arousing suspicion," he said regretfully, "but I guess I can make out with what I've brought."
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading He took a little package from the bosom of his shirt and spread the contents out upon the table.
plural of “look” — the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading "He has a bare chance yet," declared the outlaw, noting their looks of grief.
engage in
From this reading "I couldn't bring much without arousing suspicion," he said regretfully, "but I guess I can make out with what I've brought."
to a great degree or extent
From this reading "I couldn't bring much without arousing suspicion," he said regretfully, "but I guess I can make out with what I've brought."
notingverbUS /ˈnoʊtɪŋ/
-ing form of “note” — make mention of
From this reading "He has a bare chance yet," declared the outlaw, noting their looks of grief.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "He has a bare chance yet," declared the outlaw, noting their looks of grief.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading He took a little package from the bosom of his shirt and spread the contents out upon the table.
outlawnounUS /ˈaʊtlɔː/
someone who has committed a crime or has been legally convicted of a crime
From this reading "He has a bare chance yet," declared the outlaw, noting their looks of grief.
packagenounUS /ˈpækədʒ/
a collection of things wrapped or boxed together
From this reading He took a little package from the bosom of his shirt and spread the contents out upon the table.
regretfullyadverbUS /rɪˈɡretfəli/
with regret (used in polite formulas)
From this reading "I couldn't bring much without arousing suspicion," he said regretfully, "but I guess I can make out with what I've brought."
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I couldn't bring much without arousing suspicion," he said regretfully, "but I guess I can make out with what I've brought."
shirtnounUS /ʃɜːrt/
a garment worn on the upper half of the body
From this reading He took a little package from the bosom of his shirt and spread the contents out upon the table.
comparatives of “soon” or “early”
From this reading "I will do what I can for him, but I wish I'd been here an hour sooner."
distribute or disperse widely
From this reading He took a little package from the bosom of his shirt and spread the contents out upon the table.
an impression that something might be the case
From this reading "I couldn't bring much without arousing suspicion," he said regretfully, "but I guess I can make out with what I've brought."
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading He took a little package from the bosom of his shirt and spread the contents out upon the table.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE ATTACK.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading "He has a bare chance yet," declared the outlaw, noting their looks of grief.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading He took a little package from the bosom of his shirt and spread the contents out upon the table.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading He took a little package from the bosom of his shirt and spread the contents out upon the table.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "I will do what I can for him, but I wish I'd been here an hour sooner."
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "I will do what I can for him, but I wish I'd been here an hour sooner."
hope for; have a wish
From this reading "I will do what I can for him, but I wish I'd been here an hour sooner."
in the company of; together with
From this reading "I couldn't bring much without arousing suspicion," he said regretfully, "but I guess I can make out with what I've brought."
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading "I couldn't bring much without arousing suspicion," he said regretfully, "but I guess I can make out with what I've brought."
but in spite of that
From this reading "He has a bare chance yet," declared the outlaw, noting their looks of grief.
