used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A PLAN THAT DID NOT WORK.
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading Go your way," he added, shaking his fist at Zeke, who was hurrying down the street engaged in an earnest conversation with his young friend.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading "Good riddance to bad rubbish," soliloquized the jailer, as he stood in his door and saw Enoch and Zeke cross the way and place his horse pistols close against the fence.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "I kinder reckoned on seeing Caleb here to-night, but I am glad he didn't come.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Go your way," he added, shaking his fist at Zeke, who was hurrying down the street engaged in an earnest conversation with his young friend.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Good riddance to bad rubbish," soliloquized the jailer, as he stood in his door and saw Enoch and Zeke cross the way and place his horse pistols close against the fence.
arrestedverbUS /ərˈestɪd/
past form of “arrest” — take into custody
From this reading That magistrate has arrested him for not paying his fine, but where is he?
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Good riddance to bad rubbish," soliloquized the jailer, as he stood in his door and saw Enoch and Zeke cross the way and place his horse pistols close against the fence.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Go your way," he added, shaking his fist at Zeke, who was hurrying down the street engaged in an earnest conversation with his young friend.
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading "Good riddance to bad rubbish," soliloquized the jailer, as he stood in his door and saw Enoch and Zeke cross the way and place his horse pistols close against the fence.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "I kinder reckoned on seeing Caleb here to-night, but I am glad he didn't come.
Caleb
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From this reading "I kinder reckoned on seeing Caleb here to-night, but I am glad he didn't come.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading "Good riddance to bad rubbish," soliloquized the jailer, as he stood in his door and saw Enoch and Zeke cross the way and place his horse pistols close against the fence.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "I kinder reckoned on seeing Caleb here to-night, but I am glad he didn't come.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading Go your way," he added, shaking his fist at Zeke, who was hurrying down the street engaged in an earnest conversation with his young friend.
travel across or pass over
From this reading "Good riddance to bad rubbish," soliloquized the jailer, as he stood in his door and saw Enoch and Zeke cross the way and place his horse pistols close against the fence.
DIDauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading A PLAN THAT DID NOT WORK.
didn't
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From this reading "I kinder reckoned on seeing Caleb here to-night, but I am glad he didn't come.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading "Good riddance to bad rubbish," soliloquized the jailer, as he stood in his door and saw Enoch and Zeke cross the way and place his horse pistols close against the fence.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Go your way," he added, shaking his fist at Zeke, who was hurrying down the street engaged in an earnest conversation with his young friend.
characterized by a firm and humorless belief in the validity of your opinions
From this reading Go your way," he added, shaking his fist at Zeke, who was hurrying down the street engaged in an earnest conversation with his young friend.
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading Go your way," he added, shaking his fist at Zeke, who was hurrying down the street engaged in an earnest conversation with his young friend.
Enoch
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From this reading "Good riddance to bad rubbish," soliloquized the jailer, as he stood in his door and saw Enoch and Zeke cross the way and place his horse pistols close against the fence.
enclose with a fence
From this reading "Good riddance to bad rubbish," soliloquized the jailer, as he stood in his door and saw Enoch and Zeke cross the way and place his horse pistols close against the fence.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading That magistrate has arrested him for not paying his fine, but where is he?
fistnounUS /fɪst/
a hand with the fingers clenched in the palm (as for hitting)
From this reading Go your way," he added, shaking his fist at Zeke, who was hurrying down the street engaged in an earnest conversation with his young friend.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading That magistrate has arrested him for not paying his fine, but where is he?
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Go your way," he added, shaking his fist at Zeke, who was hurrying down the street engaged in an earnest conversation with his young friend.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading "I kinder reckoned on seeing Caleb here to-night, but I am glad he didn't come.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Go your way," he added, shaking his fist at Zeke, who was hurrying down the street engaged in an earnest conversation with his young friend.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading "Good riddance to bad rubbish," soliloquized the jailer, as he stood in his door and saw Enoch and Zeke cross the way and place his horse pistols close against the fence.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading That magistrate has arrested him for not paying his fine, but where is he?
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Good riddance to bad rubbish," soliloquized the jailer, as he stood in his door and saw Enoch and Zeke cross the way and place his horse pistols close against the fence.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "I kinder reckoned on seeing Caleb here to-night, but I am glad he didn't come.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading That magistrate has arrested him for not paying his fine, but where is he?
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "Good riddance to bad rubbish," soliloquized the jailer, as he stood in his door and saw Enoch and Zeke cross the way and place his horse pistols close against the fence.
solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading "Good riddance to bad rubbish," soliloquized the jailer, as he stood in his door and saw Enoch and Zeke cross the way and place his horse pistols close against the fence.
hurryingadjectiveUS /ˈhɜːriɪŋ/
moving with great haste
From this reading Go your way," he added, shaking his fist at Zeke, who was hurrying down the street engaged in an earnest conversation with his young friend.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I kinder reckoned on seeing Caleb here to-night, but I am glad he didn't come.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Good riddance to bad rubbish," soliloquized the jailer, as he stood in his door and saw Enoch and Zeke cross the way and place his horse pistols close against the fence.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading That magistrate has arrested him for not paying his fine, but where is he?
jailernounUS /ˈdʒeɪlər/
someone who guards prisoners
From this reading "Good riddance to bad rubbish," soliloquized the jailer, as he stood in his door and saw Enoch and Zeke cross the way and place his horse pistols close against the fence.
kinderadjectiveUS /ˈkaɪndər/
comparative of “kind” — having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading "I kinder reckoned on seeing Caleb here to-night, but I am glad he didn't come.
magistratenounUS /ˈmædʒəstreɪt/
a lay judge or civil authority who administers the law (especially one who conducts a court dealing with minor offenses)
From this reading That magistrate has arrested him for not paying his fine, but where is he?
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading A PLAN THAT DID NOT WORK.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "I kinder reckoned on seeing Caleb here to-night, but I am glad he didn't come.
yielding a fair profit
From this reading That magistrate has arrested him for not paying his fine, but where is he?
pistolsnounUS /ˈpɪstəlz/
plural of “pistol” — a firearm that is held and fired with one hand
From this reading "Good riddance to bad rubbish," soliloquized the jailer, as he stood in his door and saw Enoch and Zeke cross the way and place his horse pistols close against the fence.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading "Good riddance to bad rubbish," soliloquized the jailer, as he stood in his door and saw Enoch and Zeke cross the way and place his horse pistols close against the fence.
have the will and intention to carry out some action
From this reading A PLAN THAT DID NOT WORK.
reckonedverbUS /ˈrekənd/
past form of “reckon” — expect, believe, or suppose
From this reading "I kinder reckoned on seeing Caleb here to-night, but I am glad he didn't come.
riddancenounUS /ˈrɪdəns/
the act of removing or getting rid of something
From this reading "Good riddance to bad rubbish," soliloquized the jailer, as he stood in his door and saw Enoch and Zeke cross the way and place his horse pistols close against the fence.
rubbishnounUS /ˈrʌbɪʃ/
worthless material that is to be disposed of
From this reading "Good riddance to bad rubbish," soliloquized the jailer, as he stood in his door and saw Enoch and Zeke cross the way and place his horse pistols close against the fence.
cut with a saw
From this reading "Good riddance to bad rubbish," soliloquized the jailer, as he stood in his door and saw Enoch and Zeke cross the way and place his horse pistols close against the fence.
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading "I kinder reckoned on seeing Caleb here to-night, but I am glad he didn't come.
the act of causing something to move up and down (or back and forth) with quick movements
From this reading Go your way," he added, shaking his fist at Zeke, who was hurrying down the street engaged in an earnest conversation with his young friend.
soliloquized
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From this reading "Good riddance to bad rubbish," soliloquized the jailer, as he stood in his door and saw Enoch and Zeke cross the way and place his horse pistols close against the fence.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading "Good riddance to bad rubbish," soliloquized the jailer, as he stood in his door and saw Enoch and Zeke cross the way and place his horse pistols close against the fence.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading Go your way," he added, shaking his fist at Zeke, who was hurrying down the street engaged in an earnest conversation with his young friend.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A PLAN THAT DID NOT WORK.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Good riddance to bad rubbish," soliloquized the jailer, as he stood in his door and saw Enoch and Zeke cross the way and place his horse pistols close against the fence.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Good riddance to bad rubbish," soliloquized the jailer, as he stood in his door and saw Enoch and Zeke cross the way and place his horse pistols close against the fence.
to-night
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From this reading "I kinder reckoned on seeing Caleb here to-night, but I am glad he didn't come.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Go your way," he added, shaking his fist at Zeke, who was hurrying down the street engaged in an earnest conversation with his young friend.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading "Good riddance to bad rubbish," soliloquized the jailer, as he stood in his door and saw Enoch and Zeke cross the way and place his horse pistols close against the fence.
in or at the place that
From this reading That magistrate has arrested him for not paying his fine, but where is he?
which person or people
From this reading Go your way," he added, shaking his fist at Zeke, who was hurrying down the street engaged in an earnest conversation with his young friend.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Go your way," he added, shaking his fist at Zeke, who was hurrying down the street engaged in an earnest conversation with his young friend.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading A PLAN THAT DID NOT WORK.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Go your way," he added, shaking his fist at Zeke, who was hurrying down the street engaged in an earnest conversation with his young friend.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Go your way," he added, shaking his fist at Zeke, who was hurrying down the street engaged in an earnest conversation with his young friend.
Zeke
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From this reading "Good riddance to bad rubbish," soliloquized the jailer, as he stood in his door and saw Enoch and Zeke cross the way and place his horse pistols close against the fence.
