used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading As the other beckoned to him, and started a conversation, Adrian found himself irresistibly impelled presently to tell the chief what he thought about such a scheme as the one he had heard the circus man propose.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading As the other beckoned to him, and started a conversation, Adrian found himself irresistibly impelled presently to tell the chief what he thought about such a scheme as the one he had heard the circus man propose.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading Adrian was something of a good talker; indeed, he some day expected to study to be a lawyer on this very account.
AdriannounUS /ˈeɪdriən/
Roman Emperor who was the adoptive son of Trajan; travelled throughout his empire to strengthen its frontiers and encourage learning and architecture; on a visit to Britain in 122 he ordered the construction of Hadrian's Wall (76-138)
From this reading It was some time after the Broncho Rider Boys had finished their dinner that Adrian, while wandering around the village, chanced to come upon the old chief again.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading It was some time after the Broncho Rider Boys had finished their dinner that Adrian, while wandering around the village, chanced to come upon the old chief again.
anew
From this reading It was some time after the Broncho Rider Boys had finished their dinner that Adrian, while wandering around the village, chanced to come upon the old chief again.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading BILLIE AND THE SHOWMAN.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading It was some time after the Broncho Rider Boys had finished their dinner that Adrian, while wandering around the village, chanced to come upon the old chief again.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As the other beckoned to him, and started a conversation, Adrian found himself irresistibly impelled presently to tell the chief what he thought about such a scheme as the one he had heard the circus man propose.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading And as the chief seemed glad of a chance to get some other person’s opinion concerning the honesty of Braddon, and the likelihood of his keeping a contract to the letter, he asked many questions.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Adrian was something of a good talker; indeed, he some day expected to study to be a lawyer on this very account.
beckonedverbUS /ˈbekənd/
past form of “beckon” — signal with the hands or nod
From this reading As the other beckoned to him, and started a conversation, Adrian found himself irresistibly impelled presently to tell the chief what he thought about such a scheme as the one he had heard the circus man propose.
BILLIE
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From this reading BILLIE AND THE SHOWMAN.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading It was some time after the Broncho Rider Boys had finished their dinner that Adrian, while wandering around the village, chanced to come upon the old chief again.
Braddon
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From this reading And as the chief seemed glad of a chance to get some other person’s opinion concerning the honesty of Braddon, and the likelihood of his keeping a contract to the letter, he asked many questions.
Bronchonoun
an unbroken or imperfectly broken mustang
From this reading It was some time after the Broncho Rider Boys had finished their dinner that Adrian, while wandering around the village, chanced to come upon the old chief again.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading And as the chief seemed glad of a chance to get some other person’s opinion concerning the honesty of Braddon, and the likelihood of his keeping a contract to the letter, he asked many questions.
chancedverbUS /tʃænst/
past form of “chance” — be the case by chance
From this reading It was some time after the Broncho Rider Boys had finished their dinner that Adrian, while wandering around the village, chanced to come upon the old chief again.
a person who is in charge
From this reading It was some time after the Broncho Rider Boys had finished their dinner that Adrian, while wandering around the village, chanced to come upon the old chief again.
circusnounUS /ˈsɜːrkəs/
a travelling company of entertainers; including trained animals
From this reading As the other beckoned to him, and started a conversation, Adrian found himself irresistibly impelled presently to tell the chief what he thought about such a scheme as the one he had heard the circus man propose.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading It was some time after the Broncho Rider Boys had finished their dinner that Adrian, while wandering around the village, chanced to come upon the old chief again.
-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to
From this reading And as the chief seemed glad of a chance to get some other person’s opinion concerning the honesty of Braddon, and the likelihood of his keeping a contract to the letter, he asked many questions.
contractverbUS /ˈkɑːntrækt/
enter into a contractual arrangement
From this reading And as the chief seemed glad of a chance to get some other person’s opinion concerning the honesty of Braddon, and the likelihood of his keeping a contract to the letter, he asked many questions.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading As the other beckoned to him, and started a conversation, Adrian found himself irresistibly impelled presently to tell the chief what he thought about such a scheme as the one he had heard the circus man propose.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Adrian was something of a good talker; indeed, he some day expected to study to be a lawyer on this very account.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading It was some time after the Broncho Rider Boys had finished their dinner that Adrian, while wandering around the village, chanced to come upon the old chief again.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading Adrian was something of a good talker; indeed, he some day expected to study to be a lawyer on this very account.
(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state
From this reading It was some time after the Broncho Rider Boys had finished their dinner that Adrian, while wandering around the village, chanced to come upon the old chief again.
set up or found
From this reading As the other beckoned to him, and started a conversation, Adrian found himself irresistibly impelled presently to tell the chief what he thought about such a scheme as the one he had heard the circus man propose.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading And as the chief seemed glad of a chance to get some other person’s opinion concerning the honesty of Braddon, and the likelihood of his keeping a contract to the letter, he asked many questions.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading And as the chief seemed glad of a chance to get some other person’s opinion concerning the honesty of Braddon, and the likelihood of his keeping a contract to the letter, he asked many questions.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Adrian was something of a good talker; indeed, he some day expected to study to be a lawyer on this very account.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was some time after the Broncho Rider Boys had finished their dinner that Adrian, while wandering around the village, chanced to come upon the old chief again.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As the other beckoned to him, and started a conversation, Adrian found himself irresistibly impelled presently to tell the chief what he thought about such a scheme as the one he had heard the circus man propose.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading As the other beckoned to him, and started a conversation, Adrian found himself irresistibly impelled presently to tell the chief what he thought about such a scheme as the one he had heard the circus man propose.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading As the other beckoned to him, and started a conversation, Adrian found himself irresistibly impelled presently to tell the chief what he thought about such a scheme as the one he had heard the circus man propose.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading As the other beckoned to him, and started a conversation, Adrian found himself irresistibly impelled presently to tell the chief what he thought about such a scheme as the one he had heard the circus man propose.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading And as the chief seemed glad of a chance to get some other person’s opinion concerning the honesty of Braddon, and the likelihood of his keeping a contract to the letter, he asked many questions.
honestynounUS /ˈɑːnəsti/
the quality of being honest
From this reading And as the chief seemed glad of a chance to get some other person’s opinion concerning the honesty of Braddon, and the likelihood of his keeping a contract to the letter, he asked many questions.
impelledadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpeld/
urged or forced to action through moral pressure
From this reading As the other beckoned to him, and started a conversation, Adrian found himself irresistibly impelled presently to tell the chief what he thought about such a scheme as the one he had heard the circus man propose.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Adrian was something of a good talker; indeed, he some day expected to study to be a lawyer on this very account.
irresistiblyadverbUS /ˌɪrɪˈzɪstəbli/
incapable of being resisted
From this reading As the other beckoned to him, and started a conversation, Adrian found himself irresistibly impelled presently to tell the chief what he thought about such a scheme as the one he had heard the circus man propose.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was some time after the Broncho Rider Boys had finished their dinner that Adrian, while wandering around the village, chanced to come upon the old chief again.
conformity or harmony
From this reading And as the chief seemed glad of a chance to get some other person’s opinion concerning the honesty of Braddon, and the likelihood of his keeping a contract to the letter, he asked many questions.
a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice
From this reading Adrian was something of a good talker; indeed, he some day expected to study to be a lawyer on this very account.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading And as the chief seemed glad of a chance to get some other person’s opinion concerning the honesty of Braddon, and the likelihood of his keeping a contract to the letter, he asked many questions.
likelihoodnounUS /ˈlaɪklihʊd/
the probability of a specified outcome
From this reading And as the chief seemed glad of a chance to get some other person’s opinion concerning the honesty of Braddon, and the likelihood of his keeping a contract to the letter, he asked many questions.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading As the other beckoned to him, and started a conversation, Adrian found himself irresistibly impelled presently to tell the chief what he thought about such a scheme as the one he had heard the circus man propose.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading And as the chief seemed glad of a chance to get some other person’s opinion concerning the honesty of Braddon, and the likelihood of his keeping a contract to the letter, he asked many questions.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Adrian was something of a good talker; indeed, he some day expected to study to be a lawyer on this very account.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading It was some time after the Broncho Rider Boys had finished their dinner that Adrian, while wandering around the village, chanced to come upon the old chief again.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Adrian was something of a good talker; indeed, he some day expected to study to be a lawyer on this very account.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading As the other beckoned to him, and started a conversation, Adrian found himself irresistibly impelled presently to tell the chief what he thought about such a scheme as the one he had heard the circus man propose.
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading And as the chief seemed glad of a chance to get some other person’s opinion concerning the honesty of Braddon, and the likelihood of his keeping a contract to the letter, he asked many questions.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading As the other beckoned to him, and started a conversation, Adrian found himself irresistibly impelled presently to tell the chief what he thought about such a scheme as the one he had heard the circus man propose.
person'snounUS /ˈpɜːrsənz/
possessive form of “person” — a human being
From this reading And as the chief seemed glad of a chance to get some other person’s opinion concerning the honesty of Braddon, and the likelihood of his keeping a contract to the letter, he asked many questions.
in the near future
From this reading As the other beckoned to him, and started a conversation, Adrian found himself irresistibly impelled presently to tell the chief what he thought about such a scheme as the one he had heard the circus man propose.
proposeverbUS /prəˈpoʊz/
make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading As the other beckoned to him, and started a conversation, Adrian found himself irresistibly impelled presently to tell the chief what he thought about such a scheme as the one he had heard the circus man propose.
plural of “question” — an instance of questioning
From this reading And as the chief seemed glad of a chance to get some other person’s opinion concerning the honesty of Braddon, and the likelihood of his keeping a contract to the letter, he asked many questions.
RidernounUS /ˈraɪdər/
a traveler who actively rides an animal (as a horse or camel)
From this reading It was some time after the Broncho Rider Boys had finished their dinner that Adrian, while wandering around the village, chanced to come upon the old chief again.
an elaborate and systematic plan of action
From this reading As the other beckoned to him, and started a conversation, Adrian found himself irresistibly impelled presently to tell the chief what he thought about such a scheme as the one he had heard the circus man propose.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading And as the chief seemed glad of a chance to get some other person’s opinion concerning the honesty of Braddon, and the likelihood of his keeping a contract to the letter, he asked many questions.
SHOWMANnounUS /ˈʃoʊmən/
a person skilled at making effective presentations
From this reading BILLIE AND THE SHOWMAN.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading It was some time after the Broncho Rider Boys had finished their dinner that Adrian, while wandering around the village, chanced to come upon the old chief again.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading Adrian was something of a good talker; indeed, he some day expected to study to be a lawyer on this very account.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading As the other beckoned to him, and started a conversation, Adrian found himself irresistibly impelled presently to tell the chief what he thought about such a scheme as the one he had heard the circus man propose.
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading Adrian was something of a good talker; indeed, he some day expected to study to be a lawyer on this very account.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading As the other beckoned to him, and started a conversation, Adrian found himself irresistibly impelled presently to tell the chief what he thought about such a scheme as the one he had heard the circus man propose.
talkernounUS /ˈtɔːkər/
someone who expresses in language; someone who talks (especially someone who delivers a public speech or someone especially garrulous)
From this reading Adrian was something of a good talker; indeed, he some day expected to study to be a lawyer on this very account.
express in words
From this reading As the other beckoned to him, and started a conversation, Adrian found himself irresistibly impelled presently to tell the chief what he thought about such a scheme as the one he had heard the circus man propose.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was some time after the Broncho Rider Boys had finished their dinner that Adrian, while wandering around the village, chanced to come upon the old chief again.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading BILLIE AND THE SHOWMAN.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading It was some time after the Broncho Rider Boys had finished their dinner that Adrian, while wandering around the village, chanced to come upon the old chief again.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Adrian was something of a good talker; indeed, he some day expected to study to be a lawyer on this very account.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading As the other beckoned to him, and started a conversation, Adrian found himself irresistibly impelled presently to tell the chief what he thought about such a scheme as the one he had heard the circus man propose.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading It was some time after the Broncho Rider Boys had finished their dinner that Adrian, while wandering around the village, chanced to come upon the old chief again.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was some time after the Broncho Rider Boys had finished their dinner that Adrian, while wandering around the village, chanced to come upon the old chief again.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading It was some time after the Broncho Rider Boys had finished their dinner that Adrian, while wandering around the village, chanced to come upon the old chief again.
precisely as stated
From this reading Adrian was something of a good talker; indeed, he some day expected to study to be a lawyer on this very account.
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading It was some time after the Broncho Rider Boys had finished their dinner that Adrian, while wandering around the village, chanced to come upon the old chief again.
migratory
From this reading It was some time after the Broncho Rider Boys had finished their dinner that Adrian, while wandering around the village, chanced to come upon the old chief again.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was some time after the Broncho Rider Boys had finished their dinner that Adrian, while wandering around the village, chanced to come upon the old chief again.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading As the other beckoned to him, and started a conversation, Adrian found himself irresistibly impelled presently to tell the chief what he thought about such a scheme as the one he had heard the circus man propose.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading It was some time after the Broncho Rider Boys had finished their dinner that Adrian, while wandering around the village, chanced to come upon the old chief again.
