used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading As the reader has found out before now, this same Billie was something of a talker, and could ask more questions in ten minutes than most fellows would think up in an hour.
affidavy
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From this reading “I really and truly believe that’s it, coming along at last; and say, I give you my solemn affidavy right now, that I never saw daybreak as thankfully as this same morning!”
(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 That was what Billie was telling himself, as he strained his eyes, and perhaps his imagination at the same time, in staring into the magic east, where all his hopes lay.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading “I really and truly believe that’s it, coming along at last; and say, I give you my solemn affidavy right now, that I never saw daybreak as thankfully as this same morning!”
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading As the reader has found out before now, this same Billie was something of a talker, and could ask more questions in ten minutes than most fellows would think up in an hour.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “I really and truly believe that’s it, coming along at last; and say, I give you my solemn affidavy right now, that I never saw daybreak as thankfully as this same morning!”
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “I really and truly believe that’s it, coming along at last; and say, I give you my solemn affidavy right now, that I never saw daybreak as thankfully as this same morning!”
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading As the reader has found out before now, this same Billie was something of a talker, and could ask more questions in ten minutes than most fellows would think up in an hour.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading “I really and truly believe that’s it, coming along at last; and say, I give you my solemn affidavy right now, that I never saw daybreak as thankfully as this same morning!”
a gathering of spectators or listeners at a (usually public) performance
From this reading And when he had no one else to impose on as an audience, he did not hesitate to talk to himself, yes, and often carry on a regular conversation in that way.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading As the reader has found out before now, this same Billie was something of a talker, and could ask more questions in ten minutes than most fellows would think up in an hour.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading “I really and truly believe that’s it, coming along at last; and say, I give you my solemn affidavy right now, that I never saw daybreak as thankfully as this same morning!”
Billie
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From this reading That was what Billie was telling himself, as he strained his eyes, and perhaps his imagination at the same time, in staring into the magic east, where all his hopes lay.
move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading And when he had no one else to impose on as an audience, he did not hesitate to talk to himself, yes, and often carry on a regular conversation in that way.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading “I really and truly believe that’s it, coming along at last; and say, I give you my solemn affidavy right now, that I never saw daybreak as thankfully as this same morning!”
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading And when he had no one else to impose on as an audience, he did not hesitate to talk to himself, yes, and often carry on a regular conversation in that way.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading As the reader has found out before now, this same Billie was something of a talker, and could ask more questions in ten minutes than most fellows would think up in an hour.
daybreaknounUS /ˈdeɪbreɪk/
the first light of day
From this reading “I really and truly believe that’s it, coming along at last; and say, I give you my solemn affidavy right now, that I never saw daybreak as thankfully as this same morning!”
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading And when he had no one else to impose on as an audience, he did not hesitate to talk to himself, yes, and often carry on a regular conversation in that way.
the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees
From this reading That was what Billie was telling himself, as he strained his eyes, and perhaps his imagination at the same time, in staring into the magic east, where all his hopes lay.
else
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From this reading And when he had no one else to impose on as an audience, he did not hesitate to talk to himself, yes, and often carry on a regular conversation in that way.
opinion or judgment
From this reading That was what Billie was telling himself, as he strained his eyes, and perhaps his imagination at the same time, in staring into the magic east, where all his hopes lay.
plural of “fellow” — a boy or man
From this reading As the reader has found out before now, this same Billie was something of a talker, and could ask more questions in ten minutes than most fellows would think up in an hour.
set up or found
From this reading As the reader has found out before now, this same Billie was something of a talker, and could ask more questions in ten minutes than most fellows would think up in an hour.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading “I really and truly believe that’s it, coming along at last; and say, I give you my solemn affidavy right now, that I never saw daybreak as thankfully as this same morning!”
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading And when he had no one else to impose on as an audience, he did not hesitate to talk to himself, yes, and often carry on a regular conversation in that way.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading As the reader has found out before now, this same Billie was something of a talker, and could ask more questions in ten minutes than most fellows would think up in an hour.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading That was what Billie was telling himself, as he strained his eyes, and perhaps his imagination at the same time, in staring into the magic east, where all his hopes lay.
hesitateverbUS /ˈhezəteɪt/
pause or hold back in uncertainty or unwillingness
From this reading And when he had no one else to impose on as an audience, he did not hesitate to talk to himself, yes, and often carry on a regular conversation in that way.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading That was what Billie was telling himself, as he strained his eyes, and perhaps his imagination at the same time, in staring into the magic east, where all his hopes lay.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading That was what Billie was telling himself, as he strained his eyes, and perhaps his imagination at the same time, in staring into the magic east, where all his hopes lay.
plural of “hope” — a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading That was what Billie was telling himself, as he strained his eyes, and perhaps his imagination at the same time, in staring into the magic east, where all his hopes lay.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading As the reader has found out before now, this same Billie was something of a talker, and could ask more questions in ten minutes than most fellows would think up in an hour.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I really and truly believe that’s it, coming along at last; and say, I give you my solemn affidavy right now, that I never saw daybreak as thankfully as this same morning!”
the formation of a mental image of something that is not perceived as real and is not present to the senses
From this reading That was what Billie was telling himself, as he strained his eyes, and perhaps his imagination at the same time, in staring into the magic east, where all his hopes lay.
imposeverbUS /ˌɪmˈpoʊz/
compel to behave in a certain way
From this reading And when he had no one else to impose on as an audience, he did not hesitate to talk to himself, yes, and often carry on a regular conversation in that way.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading That was what Billie was telling himself, as he strained his eyes, and perhaps his imagination at the same time, in staring into the magic east, where all his hopes lay.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading That was what Billie was telling himself, as he strained his eyes, and perhaps his imagination at the same time, in staring into the magic east, where all his hopes lay.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “I really and truly believe that’s it, coming along at last; and say, I give you my solemn affidavy right now, that I never saw daybreak as thankfully as this same morning!”
immediately past
From this reading “I really and truly believe that’s it, coming along at last; and say, I give you my solemn affidavy right now, that I never saw daybreak as thankfully as this same morning!”
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading That was what Billie was telling himself, as he strained his eyes, and perhaps his imagination at the same time, in staring into the magic east, where all his hopes lay.
any art that invokes supernatural powers
From this reading That was what Billie was telling himself, as he strained his eyes, and perhaps his imagination at the same time, in staring into the magic east, where all his hopes lay.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading As the reader has found out before now, this same Billie was something of a talker, and could ask more questions in ten minutes than most fellows would think up in an hour.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading As the reader has found out before now, this same Billie was something of a talker, and could ask more questions in ten minutes than most fellows would think up in an hour.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading “I really and truly believe that’s it, coming along at last; and say, I give you my solemn affidavy right now, that I never saw daybreak as thankfully as this same morning!”
used to form the superlative
From this reading As the reader has found out before now, this same Billie was something of a talker, and could ask more questions in ten minutes than most fellows would think up in an hour.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “I really and truly believe that’s it, coming along at last; and say, I give you my solemn affidavy right now, that I never saw daybreak as thankfully as this same morning!”
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading “I really and truly believe that’s it, coming along at last; and say, I give you my solemn affidavy right now, that I never saw daybreak as thankfully as this same morning!”
not any; not one
From this reading And when he had no one else to impose on as an audience, he did not hesitate to talk to himself, yes, and often carry on a regular conversation in that way.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading And when he had no one else to impose on as an audience, he did not hesitate to talk to himself, yes, and often carry on a regular conversation in that way.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading “I really and truly believe that’s it, coming along at last; and say, I give you my solemn affidavy right now, that I never saw daybreak as thankfully as this same morning!”
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE PANGS OF STARVATION.
many times at short intervals
From this reading And when he had no one else to impose on as an audience, he did not hesitate to talk to himself, yes, and often carry on a regular conversation in that way.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading And when he had no one else to impose on as an audience, he did not hesitate to talk to himself, yes, and often carry on a regular conversation in that way.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading And when he had no one else to impose on as an audience, he did not hesitate to talk to himself, yes, and often carry on a regular conversation in that way.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading As the reader has found out before now, this same Billie was something of a talker, and could ask more questions in ten minutes than most fellows would think up in an hour.
PANGSnounUS /pæŋz/
plural of “pang” — a sudden sharp feeling
From this reading THE PANGS OF STARVATION.
by chance
From this reading That was what Billie was telling himself, as he strained his eyes, and perhaps his imagination at the same time, in staring into the magic east, where all his hopes lay.
plural of “question” — an instance of questioning
From this reading As the reader has found out before now, this same Billie was something of a talker, and could ask more questions in ten minutes than most fellows would think up in an hour.
a person who enjoys reading
From this reading As the reader has found out before now, this same Billie was something of a talker, and could ask more questions in ten minutes than most fellows would think up in an hour.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading “I really and truly believe that’s it, coming along at last; and say, I give you my solemn affidavy right now, that I never saw daybreak as thankfully as this same morning!”
in accordance with fixed order or procedure or principle
From this reading And when he had no one else to impose on as an audience, he did not hesitate to talk to himself, yes, and often carry on a regular conversation in that way.
precisely, exactly
From this reading “I really and truly believe that’s it, coming along at last; and say, I give you my solemn affidavy right now, that I never saw daybreak as thankfully as this same morning!”
Identical; not different.
From this reading “I really and truly believe that’s it, coming along at last; and say, I give you my solemn affidavy right now, that I never saw daybreak as thankfully as this same morning!”
cut with a saw
From this reading “I really and truly believe that’s it, coming along at last; and say, I give you my solemn affidavy right now, that I never saw daybreak as thankfully as this same morning!”
express in words
From this reading “I really and truly believe that’s it, coming along at last; and say, I give you my solemn affidavy right now, that I never saw daybreak as thankfully as this same morning!”
dignified and somber in manner or character and committed to keeping promises
From this reading “I really and truly believe that’s it, coming along at last; and say, I give you my solemn affidavy right now, that I never saw daybreak as thankfully as this same morning!”
a thing, without saying which
From this reading As the reader has found out before now, this same Billie was something of a talker, and could ask more questions in ten minutes than most fellows would think up in an hour.
(used of eyes) open and fixed as if in fear or wonder
From this reading That was what Billie was telling himself, as he strained his eyes, and perhaps his imagination at the same time, in staring into the magic east, where all his hopes lay.
STARVATIONnounUS /stɑːrˈveɪʃən/
a state of extreme hunger resulting from lack of essential nutrients over a prolonged period
From this reading THE PANGS OF STARVATION.
strainedadjectiveUS /streɪnd/
lacking natural ease
From this reading That was what Billie was telling himself, as he strained his eyes, and perhaps his imagination at the same time, in staring into the magic east, where all his hopes lay.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading And when he had no one else to impose on as an audience, he did not hesitate to talk to himself, yes, and often carry on a regular conversation in that way.
talkernounUS /ˈtɔːkər/
someone who expresses in language; someone who talks (especially someone who delivers a public speech or someone especially garrulous)
From this reading As the reader has found out before now, this same Billie was something of a talker, and could ask more questions in ten minutes than most fellows would think up in an hour.
disclosing unintentionally something concealed
From this reading That was what Billie was telling himself, as he strained his eyes, and perhaps his imagination at the same time, in staring into the magic east, where all his hopes lay.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading As the reader has found out before now, this same Billie was something of a talker, and could ask more questions in ten minutes than most fellows would think up in an hour.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading As the reader has found out before now, this same Billie was something of a talker, and could ask more questions in ten minutes than most fellows would think up in an hour.
thankfullyadverbUS /ˈθæŋkfəli/
in a thankful manner; with thanks
From this reading “I really and truly believe that’s it, coming along at last; and say, I give you my solemn affidavy right now, that I never saw daybreak as thankfully as this same morning!”
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “I really and truly believe that’s it, coming along at last; and say, I give you my solemn affidavy right now, that I never saw daybreak as thankfully as this same morning!”
that's
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From this reading “I really and truly believe that’s it, coming along at last; and say, I give you my solemn affidavy right now, that I never saw daybreak as thankfully as this same morning!”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE PANGS OF STARVATION.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading As the reader has found out before now, this same Billie was something of a talker, and could ask more questions in ten minutes than most fellows would think up in an hour.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading “I really and truly believe that’s it, coming along at last; and say, I give you my solemn affidavy right now, that I never saw daybreak as thankfully as this same morning!”
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading That was what Billie was telling himself, as he strained his eyes, and perhaps his imagination at the same time, in staring into the magic east, where all his hopes lay.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading And when he had no one else to impose on as an audience, he did not hesitate to talk to himself, yes, and often carry on a regular conversation in that way.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading “I really and truly believe that’s it, coming along at last; and say, I give you my solemn affidavy right now, that I never saw daybreak as thankfully as this same morning!”
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading As the reader has found out before now, this same Billie was something of a talker, and could ask more questions in ten minutes than most fellows would think up in an hour.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading That was what Billie was telling himself, as he strained his eyes, and perhaps his imagination at the same time, in staring into the magic east, where all his hopes lay.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading And when he had no one else to impose on as an audience, he did not hesitate to talk to himself, yes, and often carry on a regular conversation in that way.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading That was what Billie was telling himself, as he strained his eyes, and perhaps his imagination at the same time, in staring into the magic east, where all his hopes lay.
at the time that
From this reading And when he had no one else to impose on as an audience, he did not hesitate to talk to himself, yes, and often carry on a regular conversation in that way.
in or at the place that
From this reading That was what Billie was telling himself, as he strained his eyes, and perhaps his imagination at the same time, in staring into the magic east, where all his hopes lay.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading As the reader has found out before now, this same Billie was something of a talker, and could ask more questions in ten minutes than most fellows would think up in an hour.
an affirmative
From this reading And when he had no one else to impose on as an audience, he did not hesitate to talk to himself, yes, and often carry on a regular conversation in that way.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “I really and truly believe that’s it, coming along at last; and say, I give you my solemn affidavy right now, that I never saw daybreak as thankfully as this same morning!”
