used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “A COWARD’S TRICK.”
AaronnounUS /ˈerən/
United States professional baseball player who hit more home runs than Babe Ruth (born in 1934)
From this reading “Wait a minute, Aaron,” shouted Tubbs, a minute after his son had disappeared.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading “Wait a minute, Aaron,” shouted Tubbs, a minute after his son had disappeared.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “I’ll come and help you with that bird.”
on or to one side
From this reading Throwing aside his tools and scrooping back his wooden stool, the old cobbler vanished in his turn into the back regions of the establishment.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Throwing aside his tools and scrooping back his wooden stool, the old cobbler vanished in his turn into the back regions of the establishment.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading “I wish between them they’d be a little quicker,” sighed Fay, who regretted the delay in the winding up of this transaction.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading “I wish between them they’d be a little quicker,” sighed Fay, who regretted the delay in the winding up of this transaction.
warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings
From this reading “I’ll come and help you with that bird.”
cobblernounUS /ˈkɑːblər/
a person who makes or repairs shoes
From this reading Throwing aside his tools and scrooping back his wooden stool, the old cobbler vanished in his turn into the back regions of the establishment.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading “I’ll come and help you with that bird.”
COWARD'SnounUS /ˈkaʊərdz/
possessive form of “coward” — a person who shows fear or timidity
From this reading “A COWARD’S TRICK.”
cause to be slowed down or delayed
From this reading “I wish between them they’d be a little quicker,” sighed Fay, who regretted the delay in the winding up of this transaction.
past form of “disappear” — get lost, as without warning or explanation
From this reading “Wait a minute, Aaron,” shouted Tubbs, a minute after his son had disappeared.
establishmentnounUS /ɪˈstæblɪʃmənt/
the act of forming or establishing something
From this reading Throwing aside his tools and scrooping back his wooden stool, the old cobbler vanished in his turn into the back regions of the establishment.
FaynounUS /feɪ/
a small being, human in form, playful and having magical powers
From this reading “I wish between them they’d be a little quicker,” sighed Fay, who regretted the delay in the winding up of this transaction.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading “Wait a minute, Aaron,” shouted Tubbs, a minute after his son had disappeared.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading “I’ll come and help you with that bird.”
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading “Wait a minute, Aaron,” shouted Tubbs, a minute after his son had disappeared.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I wish between them they’d be a little quicker,” sighed Fay, who regretted the delay in the winding up of this transaction.
I'll
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From this reading “I’ll come and help you with that bird.”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Throwing aside his tools and scrooping back his wooden stool, the old cobbler vanished in his turn into the back regions of the establishment.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Throwing aside his tools and scrooping back his wooden stool, the old cobbler vanished in his turn into the back regions of the establishment.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading “I wish between them they’d be a little quicker,” sighed Fay, who regretted the delay in the winding up of this transaction.
a unit of time equal to 60 seconds or 1/60th of an hour
From this reading “Wait a minute, Aaron,” shouted Tubbs, a minute after his son had disappeared.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Throwing aside his tools and scrooping back his wooden stool, the old cobbler vanished in his turn into the back regions of the establishment.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Throwing aside his tools and scrooping back his wooden stool, the old cobbler vanished in his turn into the back regions of the establishment.
quickeradverbUS /ˈkwɪkər/
more quickly
From this reading “I wish between them they’d be a little quicker,” sighed Fay, who regretted the delay in the winding up of this transaction.
regionsnounUS /ˈriːdʒənz/
plural of “region” — the extended spatial location of something
From this reading Throwing aside his tools and scrooping back his wooden stool, the old cobbler vanished in his turn into the back regions of the establishment.
regrettedverbUS /rɪˈɡretɪd/
inflected form of “regret” — feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about
From this reading “I wish between them they’d be a little quicker,” sighed Fay, who regretted the delay in the winding up of this transaction.
scrooping
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From this reading Throwing aside his tools and scrooping back his wooden stool, the old cobbler vanished in his turn into the back regions of the establishment.
in a vehement outcry
From this reading “Wait a minute, Aaron,” shouted Tubbs, a minute after his son had disappeared.
past form of “sigh” — heave or utter a sigh; breathe deeply and heavily
From this reading “I wish between them they’d be a little quicker,” sighed Fay, who regretted the delay in the winding up of this transaction.
a male human offspring
From this reading “Wait a minute, Aaron,” shouted Tubbs, a minute after his son had disappeared.
stoolnounUS /stuːl/
a simple seat without a back or arms
From this reading Throwing aside his tools and scrooping back his wooden stool, the old cobbler vanished in his turn into the back regions of the establishment.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “I’ll come and help you with that bird.”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Throwing aside his tools and scrooping back his wooden stool, the old cobbler vanished in his turn into the back regions of the establishment.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading “I wish between them they’d be a little quicker,” sighed Fay, who regretted the delay in the winding up of this transaction.
they'd
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From this reading “I wish between them they’d be a little quicker,” sighed Fay, who regretted the delay in the winding up of this transaction.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading “I wish between them they’d be a little quicker,” sighed Fay, who regretted the delay in the winding up of this transaction.
-ing form of “throw” — propel through the air
From this reading Throwing aside his tools and scrooping back his wooden stool, the old cobbler vanished in his turn into the back regions of the establishment.
toolsnounUS /tuːlz/
plural of “tool” — an implement used in the practice of a vocation
From this reading Throwing aside his tools and scrooping back his wooden stool, the old cobbler vanished in his turn into the back regions of the establishment.
transactionnounUS /trænˈzækʃən/
the act of transacting within or between groups (as carrying on commercial activities)
From this reading “I wish between them they’d be a little quicker,” sighed Fay, who regretted the delay in the winding up of this transaction.
a cunning or deceitful action or device
From this reading “A COWARD’S TRICK.”
Tubbs
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From this reading “Wait a minute, Aaron,” shouted Tubbs, a minute after his son had disappeared.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading Throwing aside his tools and scrooping back his wooden stool, the old cobbler vanished in his turn into the back regions of the establishment.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading “I wish between them they’d be a little quicker,” sighed Fay, who regretted the delay in the winding up of this transaction.
having passed out of existence
From this reading Throwing aside his tools and scrooping back his wooden stool, the old cobbler vanished in his turn into the back regions of the establishment.
stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading “Wait a minute, Aaron,” shouted Tubbs, a minute after his son had disappeared.
which person or people
From this reading “I wish between them they’d be a little quicker,” sighed Fay, who regretted the delay in the winding up of this transaction.
windingadjectiveUS /ˈwaɪndɪŋ/
marked by repeated turns and bends
From this reading “I wish between them they’d be a little quicker,” sighed Fay, who regretted the delay in the winding up of this transaction.
hope for; have a wish
From this reading “I wish between them they’d be a little quicker,” sighed Fay, who regretted the delay in the winding up of this transaction.
in the company of; together with
From this reading “I’ll come and help you with that bird.”
made or consisting of (entirely or in part) or employing wood
From this reading Throwing aside his tools and scrooping back his wooden stool, the old cobbler vanished in his turn into the back regions of the establishment.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “I’ll come and help you with that bird.”
