used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “I’m glad to hear you say that, Uncle Fred,” Adrian told him, realizing what a struggle must be going on inside, when the other talked in this strain.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading “Things can’t be any worse for you than they seem right now; and who knows what might turn up to bring about a change.
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 “I’m glad to hear you say that, Uncle Fred,” Adrian told him, realizing what a struggle must be going on inside, when the other talked in this strain.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE SHEEP AND THE GOATS.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading “Things can’t be any worse for you than they seem right now; and who knows what might turn up to bring about a change.
used to indicate that a statement explains or supports a previous statement
From this reading Anyhow, I believe in sticking it out.
ArizonanounUS /ˌerɪˈzoʊnə/
a state in southwestern United States; site of the Grand Canyon
From this reading If it gets to the worst, why, between you and me there might be a chance for you to run down to Arizona, and be the overseer at the Mackay place; because I happen to know that his foreman, Si Ketcham, is going to marry a girl who owns a ranch, and that he expects to throw up his job with Donald’s dad pretty soon.”
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading If it gets to the worst, why, between you and me there might be a chance for you to run down to Arizona, and be the overseer at the Mackay place; because I happen to know that his foreman, Si Ketcham, is going to marry a girl who owns a ranch, and that he expects to throw up his job with Donald’s dad pretty soon.”
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading “I’m glad to hear you say that, Uncle Fred,” Adrian told him, realizing what a struggle must be going on inside, when the other talked in this strain.
for the reason that
From this reading If it gets to the worst, why, between you and me there might be a chance for you to run down to Arizona, and be the overseer at the Mackay place; because I happen to know that his foreman, Si Ketcham, is going to marry a girl who owns a ranch, and that he expects to throw up his job with Donald’s dad pretty soon.”
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading Anyhow, I believe in sticking it out.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading If it gets to the worst, why, between you and me there might be a chance for you to run down to Arizona, and be the overseer at the Mackay place; because I happen to know that his foreman, Si Ketcham, is going to marry a girl who owns a ranch, and that he expects to throw up his job with Donald’s dad pretty soon.”
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading “Things can’t be any worse for you than they seem right now; and who knows what might turn up to bring about a change.
can't
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From this reading “Things can’t be any worse for you than they seem right now; and who knows what might turn up to bring about a change.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading If it gets to the worst, why, between you and me there might be a chance for you to run down to Arizona, and be the overseer at the Mackay place; because I happen to know that his foreman, Si Ketcham, is going to marry a girl who owns a ranch, and that he expects to throw up his job with Donald’s dad pretty soon.”
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading “Things can’t be any worse for you than they seem right now; and who knows what might turn up to bring about a change.
dadnounUS /dæd/
an informal term for a father; probably derived from baby talk
From this reading If it gets to the worst, why, between you and me there might be a chance for you to run down to Arizona, and be the overseer at the Mackay place; because I happen to know that his foreman, Si Ketcham, is going to marry a girl who owns a ranch, and that he expects to throw up his job with Donald’s dad pretty soon.”
Donald's
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From this reading If it gets to the worst, why, between you and me there might be a chance for you to run down to Arizona, and be the overseer at the Mackay place; because I happen to know that his foreman, Si Ketcham, is going to marry a girl who owns a ranch, and that he expects to throw up his job with Donald’s dad pretty soon.”
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading If it gets to the worst, why, between you and me there might be a chance for you to run down to Arizona, and be the overseer at the Mackay place; because I happen to know that his foreman, Si Ketcham, is going to marry a girl who owns a ranch, and that he expects to throw up his job with Donald’s dad pretty soon.”
expectsverbUS /ɪkˈspekts/
third-person singular of “expect” — regard something as probable or likely
From this reading If it gets to the worst, why, between you and me there might be a chance for you to run down to Arizona, and be the overseer at the Mackay place; because I happen to know that his foreman, Si Ketcham, is going to marry a girl who owns a ranch, and that he expects to throw up his job with Donald’s dad pretty soon.”
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “Things can’t be any worse for you than they seem right now; and who knows what might turn up to bring about a change.
foremannounUS /ˈfɔːrmən/
a person who exercises control over workers
From this reading If it gets to the worst, why, between you and me there might be a chance for you to run down to Arizona, and be the overseer at the Mackay place; because I happen to know that his foreman, Si Ketcham, is going to marry a girl who owns a ranch, and that he expects to throw up his job with Donald’s dad pretty soon.”
Fred
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “I’m glad to hear you say that, Uncle Fred,” Adrian told him, realizing what a struggle must be going on inside, when the other talked in this strain.
plural of “get” — a return on a shot that seemed impossible to reach and would normally have resulted in a point for the opponent
From this reading If it gets to the worst, why, between you and me there might be a chance for you to run down to Arizona, and be the overseer at the Mackay place; because I happen to know that his foreman, Si Ketcham, is going to marry a girl who owns a ranch, and that he expects to throw up his job with Donald’s dad pretty soon.”
a young female
From this reading If it gets to the worst, why, between you and me there might be a chance for you to run down to Arizona, and be the overseer at the Mackay place; because I happen to know that his foreman, Si Ketcham, is going to marry a girl who owns a ranch, and that he expects to throw up his job with Donald’s dad pretty soon.”
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading “I’m glad to hear you say that, Uncle Fred,” Adrian told him, realizing what a struggle must be going on inside, when the other talked in this strain.
GOATSnounUS /ɡoʊts/
plural of “goat” — any of numerous agile ruminants related to sheep but having a beard and straight horns
From this reading THE SHEEP AND THE GOATS.
the act of departing
From this reading “I’m glad to hear you say that, Uncle Fred,” Adrian told him, realizing what a struggle must be going on inside, when the other talked in this strain.
come to pass
From this reading If it gets to the worst, why, between you and me there might be a chance for you to run down to Arizona, and be the overseer at the Mackay place; because I happen to know that his foreman, Si Ketcham, is going to marry a girl who owns a ranch, and that he expects to throw up his job with Donald’s dad pretty soon.”
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading If it gets to the worst, why, between you and me there might be a chance for you to run down to Arizona, and be the overseer at the Mackay place; because I happen to know that his foreman, Si Ketcham, is going to marry a girl who owns a ranch, and that he expects to throw up his job with Donald’s dad pretty soon.”
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading “I’m glad to hear you say that, Uncle Fred,” Adrian told him, realizing what a struggle must be going on inside, when the other talked in this strain.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “I’m glad to hear you say that, Uncle Fred,” Adrian told him, realizing what a struggle must be going on inside, when the other talked in this strain.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading If it gets to the worst, why, between you and me there might be a chance for you to run down to Arizona, and be the overseer at the Mackay place; because I happen to know that his foreman, Si Ketcham, is going to marry a girl who owns a ranch, and that he expects to throw up his job with Donald’s dad pretty soon.”
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Anyhow, I believe in sticking it out.
I'm
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “I’m glad to hear you say that, Uncle Fred,” Adrian told him, realizing what a struggle must be going on inside, when the other talked in this strain.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If it gets to the worst, why, between you and me there might be a chance for you to run down to Arizona, and be the overseer at the Mackay place; because I happen to know that his foreman, Si Ketcham, is going to marry a girl who owns a ranch, and that he expects to throw up his job with Donald’s dad pretty soon.”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “I’m glad to hear you say that, Uncle Fred,” Adrian told him, realizing what a struggle must be going on inside, when the other talked in this strain.
relating to or being on the side closer to the center or within a defined space
From this reading “I’m glad to hear you say that, Uncle Fred,” Adrian told him, realizing what a struggle must be going on inside, when the other talked in this strain.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading If it gets to the worst, why, between you and me there might be a chance for you to run down to Arizona, and be the overseer at the Mackay place; because I happen to know that his foreman, Si Ketcham, is going to marry a girl who owns a ranch, and that he expects to throw up his job with Donald’s dad pretty soon.”
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Anyhow, I believe in sticking it out.
the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money
From this reading If it gets to the worst, why, between you and me there might be a chance for you to run down to Arizona, and be the overseer at the Mackay place; because I happen to know that his foreman, Si Ketcham, is going to marry a girl who owns a ranch, and that he expects to throw up his job with Donald’s dad pretty soon.”
Ketcham
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading If it gets to the worst, why, between you and me there might be a chance for you to run down to Arizona, and be the overseer at the Mackay place; because I happen to know that his foreman, Si Ketcham, is going to marry a girl who owns a ranch, and that he expects to throw up his job with Donald’s dad pretty soon.”
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading If it gets to the worst, why, between you and me there might be a chance for you to run down to Arizona, and be the overseer at the Mackay place; because I happen to know that his foreman, Si Ketcham, is going to marry a girl who owns a ranch, and that he expects to throw up his job with Donald’s dad pretty soon.”
plural of “know” — the fact of being aware of information that is known to few people
From this reading “Things can’t be any worse for you than they seem right now; and who knows what might turn up to bring about a change.
Mackay
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From this reading If it gets to the worst, why, between you and me there might be a chance for you to run down to Arizona, and be the overseer at the Mackay place; because I happen to know that his foreman, Si Ketcham, is going to marry a girl who owns a ranch, and that he expects to throw up his job with Donald’s dad pretty soon.”
take in marriage
From this reading If it gets to the worst, why, between you and me there might be a chance for you to run down to Arizona, and be the overseer at the Mackay place; because I happen to know that his foreman, Si Ketcham, is going to marry a girl who owns a ranch, and that he expects to throw up his job with Donald’s dad pretty soon.”
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading If it gets to the worst, why, between you and me there might be a chance for you to run down to Arizona, and be the overseer at the Mackay place; because I happen to know that his foreman, Si Ketcham, is going to marry a girl who owns a ranch, and that he expects to throw up his job with Donald’s dad pretty soon.”
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading “Things can’t be any worse for you than they seem right now; and who knows what might turn up to bring about a change.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading “I’m glad to hear you say that, Uncle Fred,” Adrian told him, realizing what a struggle must be going on inside, when the other talked in this strain.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading “Things can’t be any worse for you than they seem right now; and who knows what might turn up to bring about a change.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading “I’m glad to hear you say that, Uncle Fred,” Adrian told him, realizing what a struggle must be going on inside, when the other talked in this strain.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading “I’m glad to hear you say that, Uncle Fred,” Adrian told him, realizing what a struggle must be going on inside, when the other talked in this strain.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Anyhow, I believe in sticking it out.
overseernounUS /ˈoʊvərˈsiːər/
a person who directs and manages an organization
From this reading If it gets to the worst, why, between you and me there might be a chance for you to run down to Arizona, and be the overseer at the Mackay place; because I happen to know that his foreman, Si Ketcham, is going to marry a girl who owns a ranch, and that he expects to throw up his job with Donald’s dad pretty soon.”
ownsverbUS /oʊnz/
third-person singular of “own” — have ownership or possession of
From this reading If it gets to the worst, why, between you and me there might be a chance for you to run down to Arizona, and be the overseer at the Mackay place; because I happen to know that his foreman, Si Ketcham, is going to marry a girl who owns a ranch, and that he expects to throw up his job with Donald’s dad pretty soon.”
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading If it gets to the worst, why, between you and me there might be a chance for you to run down to Arizona, and be the overseer at the Mackay place; because I happen to know that his foreman, Si Ketcham, is going to marry a girl who owns a ranch, and that he expects to throw up his job with Donald’s dad pretty soon.”
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading If it gets to the worst, why, between you and me there might be a chance for you to run down to Arizona, and be the overseer at the Mackay place; because I happen to know that his foreman, Si Ketcham, is going to marry a girl who owns a ranch, and that he expects to throw up his job with Donald’s dad pretty soon.”
ranchnounUS /ræntʃ/
farm consisting of a large tract of land along with facilities needed to raise livestock (especially cattle)
From this reading If it gets to the worst, why, between you and me there might be a chance for you to run down to Arizona, and be the overseer at the Mackay place; because I happen to know that his foreman, Si Ketcham, is going to marry a girl who owns a ranch, and that he expects to throw up his job with Donald’s dad pretty soon.”
realizingverbUS /ˈriːəlaɪzɪŋ/
-ing form of “realize” — be fully aware or cognizant of
From this reading “I’m glad to hear you say that, Uncle Fred,” Adrian told him, realizing what a struggle must be going on inside, when the other talked in this strain.
precisely, exactly
From this reading “Things can’t be any worse for you than they seem right now; and who knows what might turn up to bring about a change.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading If it gets to the worst, why, between you and me there might be a chance for you to run down to Arizona, and be the overseer at the Mackay place; because I happen to know that his foreman, Si Ketcham, is going to marry a girl who owns a ranch, and that he expects to throw up his job with Donald’s dad pretty soon.”
express in words
From this reading “I’m glad to hear you say that, Uncle Fred,” Adrian told him, realizing what a struggle must be going on inside, when the other talked in this strain.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading “Things can’t be any worse for you than they seem right now; and who knows what might turn up to bring about a change.
woolly usually horned ruminant mammal related to the goat
From this reading THE SHEEP AND THE GOATS.
SinounUS /siː/
a tetravalent nonmetallic element; next to oxygen it is the most abundant element in the earth's crust; occurs in clay and feldspar and granite and quartz and sand; used as a semiconductor in transistors
From this reading If it gets to the worst, why, between you and me there might be a chance for you to run down to Arizona, and be the overseer at the Mackay place; because I happen to know that his foreman, Si Ketcham, is going to marry a girl who owns a ranch, and that he expects to throw up his job with Donald’s dad pretty soon.”
in the near future
From this reading If it gets to the worst, why, between you and me there might be a chance for you to run down to Arizona, and be the overseer at the Mackay place; because I happen to know that his foreman, Si Ketcham, is going to marry a girl who owns a ranch, and that he expects to throw up his job with Donald’s dad pretty soon.”
stickingadjectiveUS /ˈstɪkɪŋ/
extending out above or beyond a surface or boundary
From this reading Anyhow, I believe in sticking it out.
(physics) deformation of a physical body under the action of applied forces
From this reading “I’m glad to hear you say that, Uncle Fred,” Adrian told him, realizing what a struggle must be going on inside, when the other talked in this strain.
make a strenuous or labored effort
From this reading “I’m glad to hear you say that, Uncle Fred,” Adrian told him, realizing what a struggle must be going on inside, when the other talked in this strain.
past form of “talk” — exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading “I’m glad to hear you say that, Uncle Fred,” Adrian told him, realizing what a struggle must be going on inside, when the other talked in this strain.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading “Things can’t be any worse for you than they seem right now; and who knows what might turn up to bring about a change.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “I’m glad to hear you say that, Uncle Fred,” Adrian told him, realizing what a struggle must be going on inside, when the other talked in this strain.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE SHEEP AND THE GOATS.
in or at that place or location
From this reading If it gets to the worst, why, between you and me there might be a chance for you to run down to Arizona, and be the overseer at the Mackay place; because I happen to know that his foreman, Si Ketcham, is going to marry a girl who owns a ranch, and that he expects to throw up his job with Donald’s dad pretty soon.”
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Things can’t be any worse for you than they seem right now; and who knows what might turn up to bring about a change.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading “Things can’t be any worse for you than they seem right now; and who knows what might turn up to bring about a change.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading “I’m glad to hear you say that, Uncle Fred,” Adrian told him, realizing what a struggle must be going on inside, when the other talked in this strain.
propel through the air
From this reading If it gets to the worst, why, between you and me there might be a chance for you to run down to Arizona, and be the overseer at the Mackay place; because I happen to know that his foreman, Si Ketcham, is going to marry a girl who owns a ranch, and that he expects to throw up his job with Donald’s dad pretty soon.”
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “I’m glad to hear you say that, Uncle Fred,” Adrian told him, realizing what a struggle must be going on inside, when the other talked in this strain.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading “I’m glad to hear you say that, Uncle Fred,” Adrian told him, realizing what a struggle must be going on inside, when the other talked in this strain.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading “Things can’t be any worse for you than they seem right now; and who knows what might turn up to bring about a change.
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading “I’m glad to hear you say that, Uncle Fred,” Adrian told him, realizing what a struggle must be going on inside, when the other talked in this strain.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading “Things can’t be any worse for you than they seem right now; and who knows what might turn up to bring about a change.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading “I’m glad to hear you say that, Uncle Fred,” Adrian told him, realizing what a struggle must be going on inside, when the other talked in this strain.
at the time that
From this reading “I’m glad to hear you say that, Uncle Fred,” Adrian told him, realizing what a struggle must be going on inside, when the other talked in this strain.
which person or people
From this reading “Things can’t be any worse for you than they seem right now; and who knows what might turn up to bring about a change.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading If it gets to the worst, why, between you and me there might be a chance for you to run down to Arizona, and be the overseer at the Mackay place; because I happen to know that his foreman, Si Ketcham, is going to marry a girl who owns a ranch, and that he expects to throw up his job with Donald’s dad pretty soon.”
in the company of; together with
From this reading If it gets to the worst, why, between you and me there might be a chance for you to run down to Arizona, and be the overseer at the Mackay place; because I happen to know that his foreman, Si Ketcham, is going to marry a girl who owns a ranch, and that he expects to throw up his job with Donald’s dad pretty soon.”
(comparative of “bad”) inferior to another in quality or condition or desirability
From this reading “Things can’t be any worse for you than they seem right now; and who knows what might turn up to bring about a change.
the least favorable outcome
From this reading If it gets to the worst, why, between you and me there might be a chance for you to run down to Arizona, and be the overseer at the Mackay place; because I happen to know that his foreman, Si Ketcham, is going to marry a girl who owns a ranch, and that he expects to throw up his job with Donald’s dad pretty soon.”
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “I’m glad to hear you say that, Uncle Fred,” Adrian told him, realizing what a struggle must be going on inside, when the other talked in this strain.
