used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In order to explain Walter Johnson's testimony and his state of mind, I must carry the reader back nearly a week.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In order to explain Walter Johnson's testimony and his state of mind, I must carry the reader back nearly a week.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading In order to explain Walter Johnson's testimony and his state of mind, I must carry the reader back nearly a week.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Bud and Walter Johnson had been having some confidential conversation that evening, and Bud had got more out of his companion than that exquisite but weak young man had intended.
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading "BROTHER SODOM."
BudnounUS /bʌd/
a partially opened flower
From this reading Bud and Walter Johnson had been having some confidential conversation that evening, and Bud had got more out of his companion than that exquisite but weak young man had intended.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Bud and Walter Johnson had been having some confidential conversation that evening, and Bud had got more out of his companion than that exquisite but weak young man had intended.
move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading In order to explain Walter Johnson's testimony and his state of mind, I must carry the reader back nearly a week.
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading Bud and Walter Johnson had been having some confidential conversation that evening, and Bud had got more out of his companion than that exquisite but weak young man had intended.
confidentialadjectiveUS /ˌkɑːnfəˈdenʃəl/
entrusted with private information and the confidence of another
From this reading Bud and Walter Johnson had been having some confidential conversation that evening, and Bud had got more out of his companion than that exquisite but weak young man had intended.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading Bud and Walter Johnson had been having some confidential conversation that evening, and Bud had got more out of his companion than that exquisite but weak young man had intended.
Dr
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From this reading The scene was Dr. Small's office.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading Bud and Walter Johnson had been having some confidential conversation that evening, and Bud had got more out of his companion than that exquisite but weak young man had intended.
make plain and comprehensible
From this reading In order to explain Walter Johnson's testimony and his state of mind, I must carry the reader back nearly a week.
intense or sharp
From this reading Bud and Walter Johnson had been having some confidential conversation that evening, and Bud had got more out of his companion than that exquisite but weak young man had intended.
made afraid
From this reading He looked round in a frightened way.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Bud and Walter Johnson had been having some confidential conversation that evening, and Bud had got more out of his companion than that exquisite but weak young man had intended.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Bud and Walter Johnson had been having some confidential conversation that evening, and Bud had got more out of his companion than that exquisite but weak young man had intended.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Bud and Walter Johnson had been having some confidential conversation that evening, and Bud had got more out of his companion than that exquisite but weak young man had intended.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He looked round in a frightened way.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading In order to explain Walter Johnson's testimony and his state of mind, I must carry the reader back nearly a week.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading In order to explain Walter Johnson's testimony and his state of mind, I must carry the reader back nearly a week.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In order to explain Walter Johnson's testimony and his state of mind, I must carry the reader back nearly a week.
resulting from one's intentions
From this reading Bud and Walter Johnson had been having some confidential conversation that evening, and Bud had got more out of his companion than that exquisite but weak young man had intended.
English writer and lexicographer (1709-1784)
From this reading Bud and Walter Johnson had been having some confidential conversation that evening, and Bud had got more out of his companion than that exquisite but weak young man had intended.
Johnson'snounUS /ˈdʒɑːnsənz/
possessive form of “johnson” — English writer and lexicographer (1709-1784)
From this reading In order to explain Walter Johnson's testimony and his state of mind, I must carry the reader back nearly a week.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading He looked round in a frightened way.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Bud and Walter Johnson had been having some confidential conversation that evening, and Bud had got more out of his companion than that exquisite but weak young man had intended.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading In order to explain Walter Johnson's testimony and his state of mind, I must carry the reader back nearly a week.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Bud and Walter Johnson had been having some confidential conversation that evening, and Bud had got more out of his companion than that exquisite but weak young man had intended.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading In order to explain Walter Johnson's testimony and his state of mind, I must carry the reader back nearly a week.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading In order to explain Walter Johnson's testimony and his state of mind, I must carry the reader back nearly a week.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In order to explain Walter Johnson's testimony and his state of mind, I must carry the reader back nearly a week.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading The scene was Dr. Small's office.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading In order to explain Walter Johnson's testimony and his state of mind, I must carry the reader back nearly a week.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Bud and Walter Johnson had been having some confidential conversation that evening, and Bud had got more out of his companion than that exquisite but weak young man had intended.
a person who enjoys reading
From this reading In order to explain Walter Johnson's testimony and his state of mind, I must carry the reader back nearly a week.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading He looked round in a frightened way.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading The scene was Dr. Small's office.
Small's
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From this reading The scene was Dr. Small's office.
SODOMnounUS /ˈsɔːdəm/
any location known for vice and corruption
From this reading "BROTHER SODOM."
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Bud and Walter Johnson had been having some confidential conversation that evening, and Bud had got more out of his companion than that exquisite but weak young man had intended.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading In order to explain Walter Johnson's testimony and his state of mind, I must carry the reader back nearly a week.
testimonynounUS /ˈtestəmoʊni/
a solemn statement made under oath
From this reading In order to explain Walter Johnson's testimony and his state of mind, I must carry the reader back nearly a week.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Bud and Walter Johnson had been having some confidential conversation that evening, and Bud had got more out of his companion than that exquisite but weak young man had intended.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Bud and Walter Johnson had been having some confidential conversation that evening, and Bud had got more out of his companion than that exquisite but weak young man had intended.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In order to explain Walter Johnson's testimony and his state of mind, I must carry the reader back nearly a week.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In order to explain Walter Johnson's testimony and his state of mind, I must carry the reader back nearly a week.
German conductor (1876-1962)
From this reading In order to explain Walter Johnson's testimony and his state of mind, I must carry the reader back nearly a week.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The scene was Dr. Small's office.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading He looked round in a frightened way.
wanting in physical strength
From this reading Bud and Walter Johnson had been having some confidential conversation that evening, and Bud had got more out of his companion than that exquisite but weak young man had intended.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading In order to explain Walter Johnson's testimony and his state of mind, I must carry the reader back nearly a week.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Bud and Walter Johnson had been having some confidential conversation that evening, and Bud had got more out of his companion than that exquisite but weak young man had intended.
