used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A PLAIN TALK WITH BILL KLEMM “There, what do you think of it, Frank?”
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Ralph sat back in a chair in his friend’s den, and waited to hear the decision of the one in whose opinion he had such faith.
(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic
From this reading “It seems as clear as print to me, and I’m tickled nearly to death at the way things are turning out It was mighty nice in you coming here to-night on the way home, and relieving my anxiety,” said the other, vigorously wringing the hand of his visitor.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “It seems as clear as print to me, and I’m tickled nearly to death at the way things are turning out It was mighty nice in you coming here to-night on the way home, and relieving my anxiety,” said the other, vigorously wringing the hand of his visitor.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “It seems as clear as print to me, and I’m tickled nearly to death at the way things are turning out It was mighty nice in you coming here to-night on the way home, and relieving my anxiety,” said the other, vigorously wringing the hand of his visitor.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading “It seems as clear as print to me, and I’m tickled nearly to death at the way things are turning out It was mighty nice in you coming here to-night on the way home, and relieving my anxiety,” said the other, vigorously wringing the hand of his visitor.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading I hoped to see your Uncle Jim, and now you tell me he’s away for the night--gone with your father to see a sick friend over the mountain, and won’t be back until morning.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Ralph sat back in a chair in his friend’s den, and waited to hear the decision of the one in whose opinion he had such faith.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading I hoped to see your Uncle Jim, and now you tell me he’s away for the night--gone with your father to see a sick friend over the mountain, and won’t be back until morning.
a statute in draft before it becomes law
From this reading A PLAIN TALK WITH BILL KLEMM “There, what do you think of it, Frank?”
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading “But I had a double motive.
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading Ralph sat back in a chair in his friend’s den, and waited to hear the decision of the one in whose opinion he had such faith.
rid of obstructions
From this reading “It seems as clear as print to me, and I’m tickled nearly to death at the way things are turning out It was mighty nice in you coming here to-night on the way home, and relieving my anxiety,” said the other, vigorously wringing the hand of his visitor.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading “It seems as clear as print to me, and I’m tickled nearly to death at the way things are turning out It was mighty nice in you coming here to-night on the way home, and relieving my anxiety,” said the other, vigorously wringing the hand of his visitor.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading “It seems as clear as print to me, and I’m tickled nearly to death at the way things are turning out It was mighty nice in you coming here to-night on the way home, and relieving my anxiety,” said the other, vigorously wringing the hand of his visitor.
the act of making up your mind about something
From this reading Ralph sat back in a chair in his friend’s den, and waited to hear the decision of the one in whose opinion he had such faith.
dennounUS /den/
the habitation of wild animals
From this reading Ralph sat back in a chair in his friend’s den, and waited to hear the decision of the one in whose opinion he had such faith.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading A PLAIN TALK WITH BILL KLEMM “There, what do you think of it, Frank?”
increase twofold
From this reading “But I had a double motive.
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
From this reading Ralph sat back in a chair in his friend’s den, and waited to hear the decision of the one in whose opinion he had such faith.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading I hoped to see your Uncle Jim, and now you tell me he’s away for the night--gone with your father to see a sick friend over the mountain, and won’t be back until morning.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I hoped to see your Uncle Jim, and now you tell me he’s away for the night--gone with your father to see a sick friend over the mountain, and won’t be back until morning.
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading A PLAIN TALK WITH BILL KLEMM “There, what do you think of it, Frank?”
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading I hoped to see your Uncle Jim, and now you tell me he’s away for the night--gone with your father to see a sick friend over the mountain, and won’t be back until morning.
friend'snounUS /frendz/
possessive form of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Ralph sat back in a chair in his friend’s den, and waited to hear the decision of the one in whose opinion he had such faith.
destroyed or killed
From this reading I hoped to see your Uncle Jim, and now you tell me he’s away for the night--gone with your father to see a sick friend over the mountain, and won’t be back until morning.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Ralph sat back in a chair in his friend’s den, and waited to hear the decision of the one in whose opinion he had such faith.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading “It seems as clear as print to me, and I’m tickled nearly to death at the way things are turning out It was mighty nice in you coming here to-night on the way home, and relieving my anxiety,” said the other, vigorously wringing the hand of his visitor.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Ralph sat back in a chair in his friend’s den, and waited to hear the decision of the one in whose opinion he had such faith.
he's
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From this reading I hoped to see your Uncle Jim, and now you tell me he’s away for the night--gone with your father to see a sick friend over the mountain, and won’t be back until morning.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading Ralph sat back in a chair in his friend’s den, and waited to hear the decision of the one in whose opinion he had such faith.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading “It seems as clear as print to me, and I’m tickled nearly to death at the way things are turning out It was mighty nice in you coming here to-night on the way home, and relieving my anxiety,” said the other, vigorously wringing the hand of his visitor.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Ralph sat back in a chair in his friend’s den, and waited to hear the decision of the one in whose opinion he had such faith.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading “It seems as clear as print to me, and I’m tickled nearly to death at the way things are turning out It was mighty nice in you coming here to-night on the way home, and relieving my anxiety,” said the other, vigorously wringing the hand of his visitor.
past form of “hope” — expect and wish
From this reading I hoped to see your Uncle Jim, and now you tell me he’s away for the night--gone with your father to see a sick friend over the mountain, and won’t be back until morning.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “But I had a double motive.
I'm
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From this reading “It seems as clear as print to me, and I’m tickled nearly to death at the way things are turning out It was mighty nice in you coming here to-night on the way home, and relieving my anxiety,” said the other, vigorously wringing the hand of his visitor.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Ralph sat back in a chair in his friend’s den, and waited to hear the decision of the one in whose opinion he had such faith.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading A PLAIN TALK WITH BILL KLEMM “There, what do you think of it, Frank?”
Jim
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From this reading I hoped to see your Uncle Jim, and now you tell me he’s away for the night--gone with your father to see a sick friend over the mountain, and won’t be back until morning.
KLEMM
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From this reading A PLAIN TALK WITH BILL KLEMM “There, what do you think of it, Frank?”
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “It seems as clear as print to me, and I’m tickled nearly to death at the way things are turning out It was mighty nice in you coming here to-night on the way home, and relieving my anxiety,” said the other, vigorously wringing the hand of his visitor.
having or showing great strength or force or intensity
From this reading “It seems as clear as print to me, and I’m tickled nearly to death at the way things are turning out It was mighty nice in you coming here to-night on the way home, and relieving my anxiety,” said the other, vigorously wringing the hand of his visitor.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading I hoped to see your Uncle Jim, and now you tell me he’s away for the night--gone with your father to see a sick friend over the mountain, and won’t be back until morning.
motivenounUS /ˈmoʊtɪv/
the psychological feature that arouses an organism to action toward a desired goal; the reason for the action; that which gives purpose and direction to behavior
From this reading “But I had a double motive.
a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading I hoped to see your Uncle Jim, and now you tell me he’s away for the night--gone with your father to see a sick friend over the mountain, and won’t be back until morning.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “It seems as clear as print to me, and I’m tickled nearly to death at the way things are turning out It was mighty nice in you coming here to-night on the way home, and relieving my anxiety,” said the other, vigorously wringing the hand of his visitor.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading “It seems as clear as print to me, and I’m tickled nearly to death at the way things are turning out It was mighty nice in you coming here to-night on the way home, and relieving my anxiety,” said the other, vigorously wringing the hand of his visitor.
pleasant or pleasing or agreeable in nature or appearance
From this reading “It seems as clear as print to me, and I’m tickled nearly to death at the way things are turning out It was mighty nice in you coming here to-night on the way home, and relieving my anxiety,” said the other, vigorously wringing the hand of his visitor.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading I hoped to see your Uncle Jim, and now you tell me he’s away for the night--gone with your father to see a sick friend over the mountain, and won’t be back until morning.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading I hoped to see your Uncle Jim, and now you tell me he’s away for the night--gone with your father to see a sick friend over the mountain, and won’t be back until morning.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A PLAIN TALK WITH BILL KLEMM “There, what do you think of it, Frank?”
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading “It seems as clear as print to me, and I’m tickled nearly to death at the way things are turning out It was mighty nice in you coming here to-night on the way home, and relieving my anxiety,” said the other, vigorously wringing the hand of his visitor.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Ralph sat back in a chair in his friend’s den, and waited to hear the decision of the one in whose opinion he had such faith.
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading Ralph sat back in a chair in his friend’s den, and waited to hear the decision of the one in whose opinion he had such faith.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading “It seems as clear as print to me, and I’m tickled nearly to death at the way things are turning out It was mighty nice in you coming here to-night on the way home, and relieving my anxiety,” said the other, vigorously wringing the hand of his visitor.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading “It seems as clear as print to me, and I’m tickled nearly to death at the way things are turning out It was mighty nice in you coming here to-night on the way home, and relieving my anxiety,” said the other, vigorously wringing the hand of his visitor.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading I hoped to see your Uncle Jim, and now you tell me he’s away for the night--gone with your father to see a sick friend over the mountain, and won’t be back until morning.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading A PLAIN TALK WITH BILL KLEMM “There, what do you think of it, Frank?”
printnounUS /prɪnt/
the text appearing in a book, newspaper, or other printed publication
From this reading “It seems as clear as print to me, and I’m tickled nearly to death at the way things are turning out It was mighty nice in you coming here to-night on the way home, and relieving my anxiety,” said the other, vigorously wringing the hand of his visitor.
Ralph
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From this reading Ralph sat back in a chair in his friend’s den, and waited to hear the decision of the one in whose opinion he had such faith.
relievingverbUS /rɪˈliːvɪŋ/
-ing form of “relieve” — provide physical relief, as from pain
From this reading “It seems as clear as print to me, and I’m tickled nearly to death at the way things are turning out It was mighty nice in you coming here to-night on the way home, and relieving my anxiety,” said the other, vigorously wringing the hand of his visitor.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “It seems as clear as print to me, and I’m tickled nearly to death at the way things are turning out It was mighty nice in you coming here to-night on the way home, and relieving my anxiety,” said the other, vigorously wringing the hand of his visitor.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Ralph sat back in a chair in his friend’s den, and waited to hear the decision of the one in whose opinion he had such faith.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading I hoped to see your Uncle Jim, and now you tell me he’s away for the night--gone with your father to see a sick friend over the mountain, and won’t be back until morning.
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading “It seems as clear as print to me, and I’m tickled nearly to death at the way things are turning out It was mighty nice in you coming here to-night on the way home, and relieving my anxiety,” said the other, vigorously wringing the hand of his visitor.
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading I hoped to see your Uncle Jim, and now you tell me he’s away for the night--gone with your father to see a sick friend over the mountain, and won’t be back until morning.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Ralph sat back in a chair in his friend’s den, and waited to hear the decision of the one in whose opinion he had such faith.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading A PLAIN TALK WITH BILL KLEMM “There, what do you think of it, Frank?”
express in words
From this reading I hoped to see your Uncle Jim, and now you tell me he’s away for the night--gone with your father to see a sick friend over the mountain, and won’t be back until morning.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Ralph sat back in a chair in his friend’s den, and waited to hear the decision of the one in whose opinion he had such faith.
in or at that place or location
From this reading A PLAIN TALK WITH BILL KLEMM “There, what do you think of it, Frank?”
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading “It seems as clear as print to me, and I’m tickled nearly to death at the way things are turning out It was mighty nice in you coming here to-night on the way home, and relieving my anxiety,” said the other, vigorously wringing the hand of his visitor.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading A PLAIN TALK WITH BILL KLEMM “There, what do you think of it, Frank?”
tickledverbUS /ˈtɪkəld/
past form of “tickle” — touch (a body part) lightly so as to excite the surface nerves and cause uneasiness, laughter, or spasmodic movements
From this reading “It seems as clear as print to me, and I’m tickled nearly to death at the way things are turning out It was mighty nice in you coming here to-night on the way home, and relieving my anxiety,” said the other, vigorously wringing the hand of his visitor.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Ralph sat back in a chair in his friend’s den, and waited to hear the decision of the one in whose opinion he had such faith.
to-night
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From this reading “It seems as clear as print to me, and I’m tickled nearly to death at the way things are turning out It was mighty nice in you coming here to-night on the way home, and relieving my anxiety,” said the other, vigorously wringing the hand of his visitor.
the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course
From this reading “It seems as clear as print to me, and I’m tickled nearly to death at the way things are turning out It was mighty nice in you coming here to-night on the way home, and relieving my anxiety,” said the other, vigorously wringing the hand of his visitor.
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading I hoped to see your Uncle Jim, and now you tell me he’s away for the night--gone with your father to see a sick friend over the mountain, and won’t be back until morning.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading I hoped to see your Uncle Jim, and now you tell me he’s away for the night--gone with your father to see a sick friend over the mountain, and won’t be back until morning.
vigorouslyadverbUS /ˈvɪɡərəsli/
with vigor; in a vigorous manner
From this reading “It seems as clear as print to me, and I’m tickled nearly to death at the way things are turning out It was mighty nice in you coming here to-night on the way home, and relieving my anxiety,” said the other, vigorously wringing the hand of his visitor.
someone who visits
From this reading “It seems as clear as print to me, and I’m tickled nearly to death at the way things are turning out It was mighty nice in you coming here to-night on the way home, and relieving my anxiety,” said the other, vigorously wringing the hand of his visitor.
past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading Ralph sat back in a chair in his friend’s den, and waited to hear the decision of the one in whose opinion he had such faith.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “It seems as clear as print to me, and I’m tickled nearly to death at the way things are turning out It was mighty nice in you coming here to-night on the way home, and relieving my anxiety,” said the other, vigorously wringing the hand of his visitor.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading “It seems as clear as print to me, and I’m tickled nearly to death at the way things are turning out It was mighty nice in you coming here to-night on the way home, and relieving my anxiety,” said the other, vigorously wringing the hand of his visitor.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading A PLAIN TALK WITH BILL KLEMM “There, what do you think of it, Frank?”
belonging to which person
From this reading Ralph sat back in a chair in his friend’s den, and waited to hear the decision of the one in whose opinion he had such faith.
in the company of; together with
From this reading A PLAIN TALK WITH BILL KLEMM “There, what do you think of it, Frank?”
won't
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From this reading I hoped to see your Uncle Jim, and now you tell me he’s away for the night--gone with your father to see a sick friend over the mountain, and won’t be back until morning.
wringingverbUS /ˈrɪŋɪŋ/
-ing form of “wring” — twist and press out of shape
From this reading “It seems as clear as print to me, and I’m tickled nearly to death at the way things are turning out It was mighty nice in you coming here to-night on the way home, and relieving my anxiety,” said the other, vigorously wringing the hand of his visitor.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading A PLAIN TALK WITH BILL KLEMM “There, what do you think of it, Frank?”
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading I hoped to see your Uncle Jim, and now you tell me he’s away for the night--gone with your father to see a sick friend over the mountain, and won’t be back until morning.
