used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE DESERT "If I had a son, I would teach him obedience as heaven's first law, for so only can a man be trained to obey his own better self."--_Enoch's Diary_.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading These set up such an outcry that, while Enoch leaned quietly against a rude corral fence waiting for the hullaballoo to cease, the door of the house nearest opened, and a man came out.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading These set up such an outcry that, while Enoch leaned quietly against a rude corral fence waiting for the hullaballoo to cease, the door of the house nearest opened, and a man came out.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading These set up such an outcry that, while Enoch leaned quietly against a rude corral fence waiting for the hullaballoo to cease, the door of the house nearest opened, and a man came out.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading He thought that, once he had relocated it, he would wait until dawn before rousing any one.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE DESERT "If I had a son, I would teach him obedience as heaven's first law, for so only can a man be trained to obey his own better self."--_Enoch's Diary_.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The Secretary had no intention of waking the strange little village at night.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading THE DESERT "If I had a son, I would teach him obedience as heaven's first law, for so only can a man be trained to obey his own better self."--_Enoch's Diary_.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading He thought that, once he had relocated it, he would wait until dawn before rousing any one.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading THE DESERT "If I had a son, I would teach him obedience as heaven's first law, for so only can a man be trained to obey his own better self."--_Enoch's Diary_.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But he had not counted on the village dogs.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading These set up such an outcry that, while Enoch leaned quietly against a rude corral fence waiting for the hullaballoo to cease, the door of the house nearest opened, and a man came out.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading THE DESERT "If I had a son, I would teach him obedience as heaven's first law, for so only can a man be trained to obey his own better self."--_Enoch's Diary_.
put an end to a state or an activity
From this reading These set up such an outcry that, while Enoch leaned quietly against a rude corral fence waiting for the hullaballoo to cease, the door of the house nearest opened, and a man came out.
corralverbUS /kərˈæl/
enclose in a corral
From this reading These set up such an outcry that, while Enoch leaned quietly against a rude corral fence waiting for the hullaballoo to cease, the door of the house nearest opened, and a man came out.
countedverbUS /ˈkaʊntɪd/
past form of “count” — determine the number or amount of
From this reading But he had not counted on the village dogs.
the first light of day
From this reading He thought that, once he had relocated it, he would wait until dawn before rousing any one.
leave someone who needs or counts on you; leave in the lurch
From this reading THE DESERT "If I had a son, I would teach him obedience as heaven's first law, for so only can a man be trained to obey his own better self."--_Enoch's Diary_.
DiarynounUS /ˈdaɪəri/
a daily written record of (usually personal) experiences and observations
From this reading THE DESERT "If I had a son, I would teach him obedience as heaven's first law, for so only can a man be trained to obey his own better self."--_Enoch's Diary_.
plural of “dog” — a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds
From this reading But he had not counted on the village dogs.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading These set up such an outcry that, while Enoch leaned quietly against a rude corral fence waiting for the hullaballoo to cease, the door of the house nearest opened, and a man came out.
Enoch
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From this reading These set up such an outcry that, while Enoch leaned quietly against a rude corral fence waiting for the hullaballoo to cease, the door of the house nearest opened, and a man came out.
Enoch's
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From this reading THE DESERT "If I had a son, I would teach him obedience as heaven's first law, for so only can a man be trained to obey his own better self."--_Enoch's Diary_.
enclose with a fence
From this reading These set up such an outcry that, while Enoch leaned quietly against a rude corral fence waiting for the hullaballoo to cease, the door of the house nearest opened, and a man came out.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading THE DESERT "If I had a son, I would teach him obedience as heaven's first law, for so only can a man be trained to obey his own better self."--_Enoch's Diary_.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE DESERT "If I had a son, I would teach him obedience as heaven's first law, for so only can a man be trained to obey his own better self."--_Enoch's Diary_.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE DESERT "If I had a son, I would teach him obedience as heaven's first law, for so only can a man be trained to obey his own better self."--_Enoch's Diary_.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He thought that, once he had relocated it, he would wait until dawn before rousing any one.
heaven'snounUS /ˈhevənz/
possessive form of “heaven” — any place of complete bliss and delight and peace
From this reading THE DESERT "If I had a son, I would teach him obedience as heaven's first law, for so only can a man be trained to obey his own better self."--_Enoch's Diary_.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading THE DESERT "If I had a son, I would teach him obedience as heaven's first law, for so only can a man be trained to obey his own better self."--_Enoch's Diary_.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE DESERT "If I had a son, I would teach him obedience as heaven's first law, for so only can a man be trained to obey his own better self."--_Enoch's Diary_.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading These set up such an outcry that, while Enoch leaned quietly against a rude corral fence waiting for the hullaballoo to cease, the door of the house nearest opened, and a man came out.
hullaballoo
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From this reading These set up such an outcry that, while Enoch leaned quietly against a rude corral fence waiting for the hullaballoo to cease, the door of the house nearest opened, and a man came out.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading THE DESERT "If I had a son, I would teach him obedience as heaven's first law, for so only can a man be trained to obey his own better self."--_Enoch's Diary_.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading THE DESERT "If I had a son, I would teach him obedience as heaven's first law, for so only can a man be trained to obey his own better self."--_Enoch's Diary_.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading The Secretary had no intention of waking the strange little village at night.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He thought that, once he had relocated it, he would wait until dawn before rousing any one.
the collection of rules imposed by authority
From this reading THE DESERT "If I had a son, I would teach him obedience as heaven's first law, for so only can a man be trained to obey his own better self."--_Enoch's Diary_.
past form of “lean” — to incline or bend from a vertical position
From this reading These set up such an outcry that, while Enoch leaned quietly against a rude corral fence waiting for the hullaballoo to cease, the door of the house nearest opened, and a man came out.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The Secretary had no intention of waking the strange little village at night.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading THE DESERT "If I had a son, I would teach him obedience as heaven's first law, for so only can a man be trained to obey his own better self."--_Enoch's Diary_.
(superlative of “near” or “close”) within the shortest distance
From this reading These set up such an outcry that, while Enoch leaned quietly against a rude corral fence waiting for the hullaballoo to cease, the door of the house nearest opened, and a man came out.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading The Secretary had no intention of waking the strange little village at night.
not any; not one
From this reading The Secretary had no intention of waking the strange little village at night.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But he had not counted on the village dogs.
obediencenounUS /oʊˈbiːdiəns/
the act of obeying; dutiful or submissive behavior with respect to another person
From this reading THE DESERT "If I had a son, I would teach him obedience as heaven's first law, for so only can a man be trained to obey his own better self."--_Enoch's Diary_.
be obedient to
From this reading THE DESERT "If I had a son, I would teach him obedience as heaven's first law, for so only can a man be trained to obey his own better self."--_Enoch's Diary_.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The Secretary had no intention of waking the strange little village at night.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading But he had not counted on the village dogs.
on one occasion
From this reading He thought that, once he had relocated it, he would wait until dawn before rousing any one.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading He thought that, once he had relocated it, he would wait until dawn before rousing any one.
and nothing more
From this reading THE DESERT "If I had a son, I would teach him obedience as heaven's first law, for so only can a man be trained to obey his own better self."--_Enoch's Diary_.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading These set up such an outcry that, while Enoch leaned quietly against a rude corral fence waiting for the hullaballoo to cease, the door of the house nearest opened, and a man came out.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading These set up such an outcry that, while Enoch leaned quietly against a rude corral fence waiting for the hullaballoo to cease, the door of the house nearest opened, and a man came out.
outcrynounUS /ˈaʊtkraɪ/
a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition
From this reading These set up such an outcry that, while Enoch leaned quietly against a rude corral fence waiting for the hullaballoo to cease, the door of the house nearest opened, and a man came out.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading THE DESERT "If I had a son, I would teach him obedience as heaven's first law, for so only can a man be trained to obey his own better self."--_Enoch's Diary_.
with low volume
From this reading These set up such an outcry that, while Enoch leaned quietly against a rude corral fence waiting for the hullaballoo to cease, the door of the house nearest opened, and a man came out.
relocatedadjectiveUS /ˌriːˈloʊkeɪtɪd/
settled in a new location
From this reading He thought that, once he had relocated it, he would wait until dawn before rousing any one.
rousingadjectiveUS /ˈraʊzɪŋ/
capable of arousing enthusiasm or excitement
From this reading He thought that, once he had relocated it, he would wait until dawn before rousing any one.
socially incorrect in behavior
From this reading These set up such an outcry that, while Enoch leaned quietly against a rude corral fence waiting for the hullaballoo to cease, the door of the house nearest opened, and a man came out.
a person who is head of an administrative department of government
From this reading The Secretary had no intention of waking the strange little village at night.
your consciousness of your own identity
From this reading THE DESERT "If I had a son, I would teach him obedience as heaven's first law, for so only can a man be trained to obey his own better self."--_Enoch's Diary_.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading These set up such an outcry that, while Enoch leaned quietly against a rude corral fence waiting for the hullaballoo to cease, the door of the house nearest opened, and a man came out.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading THE DESERT "If I had a son, I would teach him obedience as heaven's first law, for so only can a man be trained to obey his own better self."--_Enoch's Diary_.
a male human offspring
From this reading THE DESERT "If I had a son, I would teach him obedience as heaven's first law, for so only can a man be trained to obey his own better self."--_Enoch's Diary_.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading The Secretary had no intention of waking the strange little village at night.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading These set up such an outcry that, while Enoch leaned quietly against a rude corral fence waiting for the hullaballoo to cease, the door of the house nearest opened, and a man came out.
impart skills or knowledge to
From this reading THE DESERT "If I had a son, I would teach him obedience as heaven's first law, for so only can a man be trained to obey his own better self."--_Enoch's Diary_.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He thought that, once he had relocated it, he would wait until dawn before rousing any one.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE DESERT "If I had a son, I would teach him obedience as heaven's first law, for so only can a man be trained to obey his own better self."--_Enoch's Diary_.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading These set up such an outcry that, while Enoch leaned quietly against a rude corral fence waiting for the hullaballoo to cease, the door of the house nearest opened, and a man came out.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading He thought that, once he had relocated it, he would wait until dawn before rousing any one.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE DESERT "If I had a son, I would teach him obedience as heaven's first law, for so only can a man be trained to obey his own better self."--_Enoch's Diary_.
trainedadjectiveUS /treɪnd/
shaped or conditioned or disciplined by training; often used as a combining form
From this reading THE DESERT "If I had a son, I would teach him obedience as heaven's first law, for so only can a man be trained to obey his own better self."--_Enoch's Diary_.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading He thought that, once he had relocated it, he would wait until dawn before rousing any one.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading These set up such an outcry that, while Enoch leaned quietly against a rude corral fence waiting for the hullaballoo to cease, the door of the house nearest opened, and a man came out.
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading The Secretary had no intention of waking the strange little village at night.
stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading He thought that, once he had relocated it, he would wait until dawn before rousing any one.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading These set up such an outcry that, while Enoch leaned quietly against a rude corral fence waiting for the hullaballoo to cease, the door of the house nearest opened, and a man came out.
wakingadjectiveUS /ˈweɪ.kɪŋ/
Risen from sleep; conscious.
From this reading The Secretary had no intention of waking the strange little village at night.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading These set up such an outcry that, while Enoch leaned quietly against a rude corral fence waiting for the hullaballoo to cease, the door of the house nearest opened, and a man came out.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading THE DESERT "If I had a son, I would teach him obedience as heaven's first law, for so only can a man be trained to obey his own better self."--_Enoch's Diary_.
