used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In the first place, he knew that this persecution of the unpopular old man was only a blind to save somebody else; that they were thieves who cried, "Stop thief!"
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading And he felt consequently that this was a chance to put his newly-formed resolutions into practice.
basket-maker
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From this reading Bud was doubly enlisted on the side of John Pearson, the basket-maker.
people who have severe visual impairments, considered as a group
From this reading In the first place, he knew that this persecution of the unpopular old man was only a blind to save somebody else; that they were thieves who cried, "Stop thief!"
BudnounUS /bʌd/
a partially opened flower
From this reading Bud was doubly enlisted on the side of John Pearson, the basket-maker.
Bud'snounUS /bʌdz/
possessive form of “bud” — a partially opened flower
From this reading The Old Testament religious life, which consists in fighting the Lord's enemies, suited Bud's temper and education.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading And he felt consequently that this was a chance to put his newly-formed resolutions into practice.
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading THE CHURCH MILITANT.
consequentlyadverbUS /ˈkɑːnsəkwəntli/
(sentence connectors) because of the reason given
From this reading And he felt consequently that this was a chance to put his newly-formed resolutions into practice.
consistsverbUS /kənˈsɪsts/
third-person singular of “consist” — originate
From this reading The Old Testament religious life, which consists in fighting the Lord's enemies, suited Bud's temper and education.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading In the first place, he knew that this persecution of the unpopular old man was only a blind to save somebody else; that they were thieves who cried, "Stop thief!"
doublyadverbUS /ˈdʌbli/
to double the degree
From this reading Bud was doubly enlisted on the side of John Pearson, the basket-maker.
the activities of educating or instructing; activities that impart knowledge or skill
From this reading The Old Testament religious life, which consists in fighting the Lord's enemies, suited Bud's temper and education.
else
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From this reading In the first place, he knew that this persecution of the unpopular old man was only a blind to save somebody else; that they were thieves who cried, "Stop thief!"
plural of “enemy” — an opposing military force
From this reading The Old Testament religious life, which consists in fighting the Lord's enemies, suited Bud's temper and education.
enlistedverbUS /ˌenˈlɪstɪd/
past form of “enlist” — join the military
From this reading Bud was doubly enlisted on the side of John Pearson, the basket-maker.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading And he felt consequently that this was a chance to put his newly-formed resolutions into practice.
the act of fighting; any contest or struggle
From this reading The Old Testament religious life, which consists in fighting the Lord's enemies, suited Bud's temper and education.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading In the first place, he knew that this persecution of the unpopular old man was only a blind to save somebody else; that they were thieves who cried, "Stop thief!"
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In the first place, he knew that this persecution of the unpopular old man was only a blind to save somebody else; that they were thieves who cried, "Stop thief!"
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading And he felt consequently that this was a chance to put his newly-formed resolutions into practice.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the first place, he knew that this persecution of the unpopular old man was only a blind to save somebody else; that they were thieves who cried, "Stop thief!"
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading And he felt consequently that this was a chance to put his newly-formed resolutions into practice.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading Bud was doubly enlisted on the side of John Pearson, the basket-maker.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading In the first place, he knew that this persecution of the unpopular old man was only a blind to save somebody else; that they were thieves who cried, "Stop thief!"
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading The Old Testament religious life, which consists in fighting the Lord's enemies, suited Bud's temper and education.
Lord'snounUS /lɔːrdz/
possessive form of “lord” — terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading The Old Testament religious life, which consists in fighting the Lord's enemies, suited Bud's temper and education.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading In the first place, he knew that this persecution of the unpopular old man was only a blind to save somebody else; that they were thieves who cried, "Stop thief!"
MILITANTadjectiveUS /ˈmɪlətənt/
disposed to warfare or hard-line policies
From this reading THE CHURCH MILITANT.
newly-formed
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From this reading And he felt consequently that this was a chance to put his newly-formed resolutions into practice.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Bud was doubly enlisted on the side of John Pearson, the basket-maker.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading In the first place, he knew that this persecution of the unpopular old man was only a blind to save somebody else; that they were thieves who cried, "Stop thief!"
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Bud was doubly enlisted on the side of John Pearson, the basket-maker.
and nothing more
From this reading In the first place, he knew that this persecution of the unpopular old man was only a blind to save somebody else; that they were thieves who cried, "Stop thief!"
Pearson
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From this reading Bud was doubly enlisted on the side of John Pearson, the basket-maker.
persecutionnounUS /ˌpɜːrsəˈkjuːʃən/
the act of persecuting (especially on the basis of race or religion)
From this reading In the first place, he knew that this persecution of the unpopular old man was only a blind to save somebody else; that they were thieves who cried, "Stop thief!"
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading In the first place, he knew that this persecution of the unpopular old man was only a blind to save somebody else; that they were thieves who cried, "Stop thief!"
a customary way of operation or behavior
From this reading And he felt consequently that this was a chance to put his newly-formed resolutions into practice.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading And he felt consequently that this was a chance to put his newly-formed resolutions into practice.
concerned with sacred matters or religion or the church
From this reading The Old Testament religious life, which consists in fighting the Lord's enemies, suited Bud's temper and education.
resolutionsnounUS /ˌrezəˈluːʃənz/
plural of “resolution” — a formal expression by a meeting; agreed to by a vote
From this reading And he felt consequently that this was a chance to put his newly-formed resolutions into practice.
except for; apart from
From this reading In the first place, he knew that this persecution of the unpopular old man was only a blind to save somebody else; that they were thieves who cried, "Stop thief!"
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading Bud was doubly enlisted on the side of John Pearson, the basket-maker.
a person, without saying who
From this reading In the first place, he knew that this persecution of the unpopular old man was only a blind to save somebody else; that they were thieves who cried, "Stop thief!"
come to a halt, stop moving
From this reading In the first place, he knew that this persecution of the unpopular old man was only a blind to save somebody else; that they were thieves who cried, "Stop thief!"
suitedadjectiveUS /ˈsuːtɪd/
meant or adapted for an occasion or use
From this reading The Old Testament religious life, which consists in fighting the Lord's enemies, suited Bud's temper and education.
a sudden outburst of anger
From this reading The Old Testament religious life, which consists in fighting the Lord's enemies, suited Bud's temper and education.
TestamentnounUS /ˈtestəmənt/
a profession of belief
From this reading The Old Testament religious life, which consists in fighting the Lord's enemies, suited Bud's temper and education.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading In the first place, he knew that this persecution of the unpopular old man was only a blind to save somebody else; that they were thieves who cried, "Stop thief!"
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE CHURCH MILITANT.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In the first place, he knew that this persecution of the unpopular old man was only a blind to save somebody else; that they were thieves who cried, "Stop thief!"
thiefnounUS /θiːf/
a criminal who takes property belonging to someone else with the intention of keeping it or selling it
From this reading In the first place, he knew that this persecution of the unpopular old man was only a blind to save somebody else; that they were thieves who cried, "Stop thief!"
thievesnounUS /θiːvz/
plural of “thief” — a criminal who takes property belonging to someone else with the intention of keeping it or selling it
From this reading In the first place, he knew that this persecution of the unpopular old man was only a blind to save somebody else; that they were thieves who cried, "Stop thief!"
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading In the first place, he knew that this persecution of the unpopular old man was only a blind to save somebody else; that they were thieves who cried, "Stop thief!"
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In the first place, he knew that this persecution of the unpopular old man was only a blind to save somebody else; that they were thieves who cried, "Stop thief!"
unpopularadjectiveUS /ˌʌnˈpɑːpjələr/
regarded with disfavor or lacking general approval
From this reading In the first place, he knew that this persecution of the unpopular old man was only a blind to save somebody else; that they were thieves who cried, "Stop thief!"
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Bud was doubly enlisted on the side of John Pearson, the basket-maker.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading In the first place, he knew that this persecution of the unpopular old man was only a blind to save somebody else; that they were thieves who cried, "Stop thief!"
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The Old Testament religious life, which consists in fighting the Lord's enemies, suited Bud's temper and education.
which person or people
From this reading In the first place, he knew that this persecution of the unpopular old man was only a blind to save somebody else; that they were thieves who cried, "Stop thief!"
