used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Even his friendship, however, did not prepare the boys for the farmer's sudden arrival at their club-house, on a Saturday afternoon, two weeks later.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading Even his friendship, however, did not prepare the boys for the farmer's sudden arrival at their club-house, on a Saturday afternoon, two weeks later.
allynounUS /ˈælaɪ/
a friendly nation
From this reading He had no hesitation in placing the credit where it belonged, and the boys soon found that they had no stronger ally than the hard-spoken old farmer.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Although Jed Tighe was stern by nature, he was thoroughly fair.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading CLEARING AN INNOCENT MAN The saving of Jed Tighe's crop did more to establish the reputation of the Mississippi League of the Weather than anything which the boys had done since the League was organized.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He had no hesitation in placing the credit where it belonged, and the boys soon found that they had no stronger ally than the hard-spoken old farmer.
any thing at all
From this reading CLEARING AN INNOCENT MAN The saving of Jed Tighe's crop did more to establish the reputation of the Mississippi League of the Weather than anything which the boys had done since the League was organized.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading Even his friendship, however, did not prepare the boys for the farmer's sudden arrival at their club-house, on a Saturday afternoon, two weeks later.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Even his friendship, however, did not prepare the boys for the farmer's sudden arrival at their club-house, on a Saturday afternoon, two weeks later.
past form of “belong” — be owned by; be in the possession of
From this reading He had no hesitation in placing the credit where it belonged, and the boys soon found that they had no stronger ally than the hard-spoken old farmer.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading CLEARING AN INNOCENT MAN The saving of Jed Tighe's crop did more to establish the reputation of the Mississippi League of the Weather than anything which the boys had done since the League was organized.
buggynounUS /ˈbʌɡi/
a small lightweight carriage; drawn by a single horse
From this reading He drove up in a ramshackle old buggy, driving two of the finest horses in the county.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Although Jed Tighe was stern by nature, he was thoroughly fair.
CLEARINGnounUS /ˈklɪrɪŋ/
a tract of land with few or no trees in the middle of a wooded area
From this reading CLEARING AN INNOCENT MAN The saving of Jed Tighe's crop did more to establish the reputation of the Mississippi League of the Weather than anything which the boys had done since the League was organized.
club-house
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From this reading Even his friendship, however, did not prepare the boys for the farmer's sudden arrival at their club-house, on a Saturday afternoon, two weeks later.
(United Kingdom) a region created by territorial division for the purpose of local government
From this reading He drove up in a ramshackle old buggy, driving two of the finest horses in the county.
approval
From this reading He had no hesitation in placing the credit where it belonged, and the boys soon found that they had no stronger ally than the hard-spoken old farmer.
cropnounUS /krɑːp/
the yield from plants in a single growing season
From this reading CLEARING AN INNOCENT MAN The saving of Jed Tighe's crop did more to establish the reputation of the Mississippi League of the Weather than anything which the boys had done since the League was organized.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading CLEARING AN INNOCENT MAN The saving of Jed Tighe's crop did more to establish the reputation of the Mississippi League of the Weather than anything which the boys had done since the League was organized.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading CLEARING AN INNOCENT MAN The saving of Jed Tighe's crop did more to establish the reputation of the Mississippi League of the Weather than anything which the boys had done since the League was organized.
having the power of driving or impelling
From this reading He drove up in a ramshackle old buggy, driving two of the finest horses in the county.
a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together
From this reading He drove up in a ramshackle old buggy, driving two of the finest horses in the county.
establishverbUS /ɪˈstæblɪʃ/
set up or found
From this reading CLEARING AN INNOCENT MAN The saving of Jed Tighe's crop did more to establish the reputation of the Mississippi League of the Weather than anything which the boys had done since the League was organized.
divisible by two
From this reading Even his friendship, however, did not prepare the boys for the farmer's sudden arrival at their club-house, on a Saturday afternoon, two weeks later.
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading Although Jed Tighe was stern by nature, he was thoroughly fair.
a person who operates a farm
From this reading He had no hesitation in placing the credit where it belonged, and the boys soon found that they had no stronger ally than the hard-spoken old farmer.
farmer'snounUS /ˈfɑːrmərz/
possessive form of “farmer” — a person who operates a farm
From this reading Even his friendship, however, did not prepare the boys for the farmer's sudden arrival at their club-house, on a Saturday afternoon, two weeks later.
finestadjectiveUS /ˈfaɪnəst/
superlative of “fine” — being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading He drove up in a ramshackle old buggy, driving two of the finest horses in the county.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Even his friendship, however, did not prepare the boys for the farmer's sudden arrival at their club-house, on a Saturday afternoon, two weeks later.
set up or found
From this reading He had no hesitation in placing the credit where it belonged, and the boys soon found that they had no stronger ally than the hard-spoken old farmer.
the state of being friends (or friendly)
From this reading Even his friendship, however, did not prepare the boys for the farmer's sudden arrival at their club-house, on a Saturday afternoon, two weeks later.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading CLEARING AN INNOCENT MAN The saving of Jed Tighe's crop did more to establish the reputation of the Mississippi League of the Weather than anything which the boys had done since the League was organized.
hard-spoken
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From this reading He had no hesitation in placing the credit where it belonged, and the boys soon found that they had no stronger ally than the hard-spoken old farmer.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Although Jed Tighe was stern by nature, he was thoroughly fair.
indecision in speech or action
From this reading He had no hesitation in placing the credit where it belonged, and the boys soon found that they had no stronger ally than the hard-spoken old farmer.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Even his friendship, however, did not prepare the boys for the farmer's sudden arrival at their club-house, on a Saturday afternoon, two weeks later.
plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading He drove up in a ramshackle old buggy, driving two of the finest horses in the county.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading Even his friendship, however, did not prepare the boys for the farmer's sudden arrival at their club-house, on a Saturday afternoon, two weeks later.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He had no hesitation in placing the credit where it belonged, and the boys soon found that they had no stronger ally than the hard-spoken old farmer.
free from evil or guilt
From this reading CLEARING AN INNOCENT MAN The saving of Jed Tighe's crop did more to establish the reputation of the Mississippi League of the Weather than anything which the boys had done since the League was organized.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He had no hesitation in placing the credit where it belonged, and the boys soon found that they had no stronger ally than the hard-spoken old farmer.
Jed
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From this reading CLEARING AN INNOCENT MAN The saving of Jed Tighe's crop did more to establish the reputation of the Mississippi League of the Weather than anything which the boys had done since the League was organized.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading Even his friendship, however, did not prepare the boys for the farmer's sudden arrival at their club-house, on a Saturday afternoon, two weeks later.
LeaguenounUS /liːɡ/
an association of sports teams that organizes matches for its members
From this reading CLEARING AN INNOCENT MAN The saving of Jed Tighe's crop did more to establish the reputation of the Mississippi League of the Weather than anything which the boys had done since the League was organized.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading CLEARING AN INNOCENT MAN The saving of Jed Tighe's crop did more to establish the reputation of the Mississippi League of the Weather than anything which the boys had done since the League was organized.
MississippinounUS /ˌmɪsɪˈsɪpi/
a major North American river and the chief river of the United States; rises in northern Minnesota and flows southward into the Gulf of Mexico
From this reading CLEARING AN INNOCENT MAN The saving of Jed Tighe's crop did more to establish the reputation of the Mississippi League of the Weather than anything which the boys had done since the League was organized.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading CLEARING AN INNOCENT MAN The saving of Jed Tighe's crop did more to establish the reputation of the Mississippi League of the Weather than anything which the boys had done since the League was organized.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading Although Jed Tighe was stern by nature, he was thoroughly fair.
not any; not one
From this reading He had no hesitation in placing the credit where it belonged, and the boys soon found that they had no stronger ally than the hard-spoken old farmer.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Even his friendship, however, did not prepare the boys for the farmer's sudden arrival at their club-house, on a Saturday afternoon, two weeks later.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading CLEARING AN INNOCENT MAN The saving of Jed Tighe's crop did more to establish the reputation of the Mississippi League of the Weather than anything which the boys had done since the League was organized.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading He had no hesitation in placing the credit where it belonged, and the boys soon found that they had no stronger ally than the hard-spoken old farmer.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Even his friendship, however, did not prepare the boys for the farmer's sudden arrival at their club-house, on a Saturday afternoon, two weeks later.
organizedadjectiveUS /ˈɔːrɡənaɪzd/
formed into a structured or coherent whole, particularly on a large scale
From this reading CLEARING AN INNOCENT MAN The saving of Jed Tighe's crop did more to establish the reputation of the Mississippi League of the Weather than anything which the boys had done since the League was organized.
placingverbUS /ˈpleɪsɪŋ/
-ing form of “place” — put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading He had no hesitation in placing the credit where it belonged, and the boys soon found that they had no stronger ally than the hard-spoken old farmer.
prepareverbUS /priˈper/
make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
From this reading Even his friendship, however, did not prepare the boys for the farmer's sudden arrival at their club-house, on a Saturday afternoon, two weeks later.
ramshackleadjectiveUS /ˈræmʃækəl/
in deplorable condition
From this reading He drove up in a ramshackle old buggy, driving two of the finest horses in the county.
the state of being held in high esteem and honor
From this reading CLEARING AN INNOCENT MAN The saving of Jed Tighe's crop did more to establish the reputation of the Mississippi League of the Weather than anything which the boys had done since the League was organized.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Even his friendship, however, did not prepare the boys for the farmer's sudden arrival at their club-house, on a Saturday afternoon, two weeks later.
savingnounUS /ˈseɪvɪŋ/
an act of economizing; reduction in cost
From this reading CLEARING AN INNOCENT MAN The saving of Jed Tighe's crop did more to establish the reputation of the Mississippi League of the Weather than anything which the boys had done since the League was organized.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading CLEARING AN INNOCENT MAN The saving of Jed Tighe's crop did more to establish the reputation of the Mississippi League of the Weather than anything which the boys had done since the League was organized.
in the near future
From this reading He had no hesitation in placing the credit where it belonged, and the boys soon found that they had no stronger ally than the hard-spoken old farmer.
sternadjectiveUS /stɜːrn/
of a stern or strict bearing or demeanor; forbidding in aspect
From this reading Although Jed Tighe was stern by nature, he was thoroughly fair.
comparative of “strong” — having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading He had no hesitation in placing the credit where it belonged, and the boys soon found that they had no stronger ally than the hard-spoken old farmer.
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading Even his friendship, however, did not prepare the boys for the farmer's sudden arrival at their club-house, on a Saturday afternoon, two weeks later.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading CLEARING AN INNOCENT MAN The saving of Jed Tighe's crop did more to establish the reputation of the Mississippi League of the Weather than anything which the boys had done since the League was organized.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He had no hesitation in placing the credit where it belonged, and the boys soon found that they had no stronger ally than the hard-spoken old farmer.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading CLEARING AN INNOCENT MAN The saving of Jed Tighe's crop did more to establish the reputation of the Mississippi League of the Weather than anything which the boys had done since the League was organized.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Even his friendship, however, did not prepare the boys for the farmer's sudden arrival at their club-house, on a Saturday afternoon, two weeks later.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had no hesitation in placing the credit where it belonged, and the boys soon found that they had no stronger ally than the hard-spoken old farmer.
in an exhaustive manner
From this reading Although Jed Tighe was stern by nature, he was thoroughly fair.
Tighe
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From this reading Although Jed Tighe was stern by nature, he was thoroughly fair.
Tighe's
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From this reading CLEARING AN INNOCENT MAN The saving of Jed Tighe's crop did more to establish the reputation of the Mississippi League of the Weather than anything which the boys had done since the League was organized.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading CLEARING AN INNOCENT MAN The saving of Jed Tighe's crop did more to establish the reputation of the Mississippi League of the Weather than anything which the boys had done since the League was organized.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Even his friendship, however, did not prepare the boys for the farmer's sudden arrival at their club-house, on a Saturday afternoon, two weeks later.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading He drove up in a ramshackle old buggy, driving two of the finest horses in the county.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading CLEARING AN INNOCENT MAN The saving of Jed Tighe's crop did more to establish the reputation of the Mississippi League of the Weather than anything which the boys had done since the League was organized.
the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation
From this reading CLEARING AN INNOCENT MAN The saving of Jed Tighe's crop did more to establish the reputation of the Mississippi League of the Weather than anything which the boys had done since the League was organized.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading Even his friendship, however, did not prepare the boys for the farmer's sudden arrival at their club-house, on a Saturday afternoon, two weeks later.
in or at the place that
From this reading He had no hesitation in placing the credit where it belonged, and the boys soon found that they had no stronger ally than the hard-spoken old farmer.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading CLEARING AN INNOCENT MAN The saving of Jed Tighe's crop did more to establish the reputation of the Mississippi League of the Weather than anything which the boys had done since the League was organized.
