used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading WHEN Ethan Hopkins had surveyed the steam man fully, he drew a long sigh and exclaimed:
the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising
From this reading 'What's that?' inquired Bicknell, who had been not a little amused at his open-mouthed amazement.
pleasantly occupied
From this reading 'What's that?' inquired Bicknell, who had been not a little amused at his open-mouthed amazement.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading WHEN Ethan Hopkins had surveyed the steam man fully, he drew a long sigh and exclaimed:
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading 'Did you ever think of any plan!'
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading 'What's that?' inquired Bicknell, who had been not a little amused at his open-mouthed amazement.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
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Bicknell
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From this reading 'What's that?' inquired Bicknell, who had been not a little amused at his open-mouthed amazement.
Colt'snounUS /koʊlts/
possessive form of “colt” — a young male horse under the age of four
From this reading 'Do you know I've been thinking of that thing for ten years, ever since I went through Colt's pistol factory in Hartford, when I was a youngster?'
Didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading 'Did you ever think of any plan!'
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading 'Do you know I've been thinking of that thing for ten years, ever since I went through Colt's pistol factory in Hartford, when I was a youngster?'
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading WHEN Ethan Hopkins had surveyed the steam man fully, he drew a long sigh and exclaimed:
Ethan
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at any time
From this reading 'Do you know I've been thinking of that thing for ten years, ever since I went through Colt's pistol factory in Hartford, when I was a youngster?'
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading WHEN Ethan Hopkins had surveyed the steam man fully, he drew a long sigh and exclaimed:
factorynounUS /ˈfæktəri/
a plant consisting of one or more buildings with facilities for manufacturing
From this reading 'Do you know I've been thinking of that thing for ten years, ever since I went through Colt's pistol factory in Hartford, when I was a youngster?'
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading 'Do you know I've been thinking of that thing for ten years, ever since I went through Colt's pistol factory in Hartford, when I was a youngster?'
to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)
From this reading WHEN Ethan Hopkins had surveyed the steam man fully, he drew a long sigh and exclaimed:
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading WHEN Ethan Hopkins had surveyed the steam man fully, he drew a long sigh and exclaimed:
HartfordnounUS /ˈhɑːrtfərd/
the state capital of Connecticut; located in central Connecticut on the Connecticut river; a center of the insurance business
From this reading 'Do you know I've been thinking of that thing for ten years, ever since I went through Colt's pistol factory in Hartford, when I was a youngster?'
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading WHEN Ethan Hopkins had surveyed the steam man fully, he drew a long sigh and exclaimed:
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading 'What's that?' inquired Bicknell, who had been not a little amused at his open-mouthed amazement.
HopkinsnounUS /ˈhɑːpkɪnz/
United States educator and theologian (1802-1887)
From this reading WHEN Ethan Hopkins had surveyed the steam man fully, he drew a long sigh and exclaimed:
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading 'Do you know I've been thinking of that thing for ten years, ever since I went through Colt's pistol factory in Hartford, when I was a youngster?'
I've
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From this reading 'Do you know I've been thinking of that thing for ten years, ever since I went through Colt's pistol factory in Hartford, when I was a youngster?'
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading 'Do you know I've been thinking of that thing for ten years, ever since I went through Colt's pistol factory in Hartford, when I was a youngster?'
past form of “inquire” — address a question to and expect an answer from
From this reading 'What's that?' inquired Bicknell, who had been not a little amused at his open-mouthed amazement.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading 'Do you know I've been thinking of that thing for ten years, ever since I went through Colt's pistol factory in Hartford, when I was a youngster?'
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading 'What's that?' inquired Bicknell, who had been not a little amused at his open-mouthed amazement.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading WHEN Ethan Hopkins had surveyed the steam man fully, he drew a long sigh and exclaimed:
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading WHEN Ethan Hopkins had surveyed the steam man fully, he drew a long sigh and exclaimed:
naow
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From this reading 'Wal, naow, that's too had!'
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
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belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading 'Do you know I've been thinking of that thing for ten years, ever since I went through Colt's pistol factory in Hartford, when I was a youngster?'
open-mouthed
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pistolnounUS /ˈpɪstəl/
a firearm that is held and fired with one hand
From this reading 'Do you know I've been thinking of that thing for ten years, ever since I went through Colt's pistol factory in Hartford, when I was a youngster?'
have the will and intention to carry out some action
From this reading 'Did you ever think of any plan!'
heave or utter a sigh; breathe deeply and heavily
From this reading WHEN Ethan Hopkins had surveyed the steam man fully, he drew a long sigh and exclaimed:
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading 'Do you know I've been thinking of that thing for ten years, ever since I went through Colt's pistol factory in Hartford, when I was a youngster?'
steamverbUS /stiːm/
travel by means of steam power
From this reading WHEN Ethan Hopkins had surveyed the steam man fully, he drew a long sigh and exclaimed:
surveyedverbUS /sərˈveɪd/
past form of “survey” — consider in a comprehensive way
From this reading WHEN Ethan Hopkins had surveyed the steam man fully, he drew a long sigh and exclaimed:
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading 'Do you know I've been thinking of that thing for ten years, ever since I went through Colt's pistol factory in Hartford, when I was a youngster?'
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading 'What's that?' inquired Bicknell, who had been not a little amused at his open-mouthed amazement.
that's
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From this reading 'Wal, naow, that's too had!'
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading WHEN Ethan Hopkins had surveyed the steam man fully, he drew a long sigh and exclaimed:
a special situation
From this reading 'Do you know I've been thinking of that thing for ten years, ever since I went through Colt's pistol factory in Hartford, when I was a youngster?'
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading 'Did you ever think of any plan!'
the process of using your mind to consider something carefully
From this reading 'Do you know I've been thinking of that thing for ten years, ever since I went through Colt's pistol factory in Hartford, when I was a youngster?'
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading 'Do you know I've been thinking of that thing for ten years, ever since I went through Colt's pistol factory in Hartford, when I was a youngster?'
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading 'Wal, naow, that's too had!'
Wal
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From this reading 'Wal, naow, that's too had!'
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading 'Do you know I've been thinking of that thing for ten years, ever since I went through Colt's pistol factory in Hartford, when I was a youngster?'
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading 'Do you know I've been thinking of that thing for ten years, ever since I went through Colt's pistol factory in Hartford, when I was a youngster?'
What's
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From this reading 'What's that?' inquired Bicknell, who had been not a little amused at his open-mouthed amazement.
at the time that
From this reading WHEN Ethan Hopkins had surveyed the steam man fully, he drew a long sigh and exclaimed:
which person or people
From this reading 'What's that?' inquired Bicknell, who had been not a little amused at his open-mouthed amazement.
a late time of life
From this reading 'Do you know I've been thinking of that thing for ten years, ever since I went through Colt's pistol factory in Hartford, when I was a youngster?'
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading 'Do you know I've been thinking of that thing for ten years, ever since I went through Colt's pistol factory in Hartford, when I was a youngster?'
youngsternounUS /ˈjʌŋstər/
a young person of either sex
From this reading 'Do you know I've been thinking of that thing for ten years, ever since I went through Colt's pistol factory in Hartford, when I was a youngster?'
