used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Never a trace of them has there been since they were released from prison, never a trace.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading Left him all his money too, did Squire; 'as a proof,' so Squire said.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Out of the country they both went, so we think, and that's as far as we know.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Out of the country they both went, so we think, and that's as far as we know.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading "Never a trace of them has there been since they were released from prison, never a trace.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Yes, the Chase went to your father, the Major, Master Robin, him being eldest son, my dear, but the money's waiting for Master Derrick when he comes home."
the two together, not just one
From this reading Out of the country they both went, so we think, and that's as far as we know.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It was the death-blow to Squire, it was; but he died trusting in Master Derrick.
go after with the intent to catch
From this reading Yes, the Chase went to your father, the Major, Master Robin, him being eldest son, my dear, but the money's waiting for Master Derrick when he comes home."
plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract
From this reading Yes, the Chase went to your father, the Major, Master Robin, him being eldest son, my dear, but the money's waiting for Master Derrick when he comes home."
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading Out of the country they both went, so we think, and that's as far as we know.
dearly loved
From this reading Yes, the Chase went to your father, the Major, Master Robin, him being eldest son, my dear, but the money's waiting for Master Derrick when he comes home."
death-blow
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was the death-blow to Squire, it was; but he died trusting in Master Derrick.
DerricknounUS /ˈderɪk/
a framework erected over an oil well to allow drill tubes to be raised and lowered
From this reading It was the death-blow to Squire, it was; but he died trusting in Master Derrick.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Left him all his money too, did Squire; 'as a proof,' so Squire said.
past form of “die” — pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
From this reading It was the death-blow to Squire, it was; but he died trusting in Master Derrick.
eldestadjectiveUS /ˈeldəst/
first in order of birth
From this reading Yes, the Chase went to your father, the Major, Master Robin, him being eldest son, my dear, but the money's waiting for Master Derrick when he comes home."
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Out of the country they both went, so we think, and that's as far as we know.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Yes, the Chase went to your father, the Major, Master Robin, him being eldest son, my dear, but the money's waiting for Master Derrick when he comes home."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Yes, the Chase went to your father, the Major, Master Robin, him being eldest son, my dear, but the money's waiting for Master Derrick when he comes home."
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "Never a trace of them has there been since they were released from prison, never a trace.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Never a trace of them has there been since they were released from prison, never a trace.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was the death-blow to Squire, it was; but he died trusting in Master Derrick.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Left him all his money too, did Squire; 'as a proof,' so Squire said.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Left him all his money too, did Squire; 'as a proof,' so Squire said.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Yes, the Chase went to your father, the Major, Master Robin, him being eldest son, my dear, but the money's waiting for Master Derrick when he comes home."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was the death-blow to Squire, it was; but he died trusting in Master Derrick.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was the death-blow to Squire, it was; but he died trusting in Master Derrick.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Out of the country they both went, so we think, and that's as far as we know.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading Left him all his money too, did Squire; 'as a proof,' so Squire said.
MajoradjectiveUS /ˈmeɪdʒər/
of greater importance or stature or rank
From this reading Yes, the Chase went to your father, the Major, Master Robin, him being eldest son, my dear, but the money's waiting for Master Derrick when he comes home."
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading It was the death-blow to Squire, it was; but he died trusting in Master Derrick.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading Left him all his money too, did Squire; 'as a proof,' so Squire said.
money'snounUS /ˈmʌniz/
possessive form of “money” — the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading Yes, the Chase went to your father, the Major, Master Robin, him being eldest son, my dear, but the money's waiting for Master Derrick when he comes home."
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Yes, the Chase went to your father, the Major, Master Robin, him being eldest son, my dear, but the money's waiting for Master Derrick when he comes home."
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading "Never a trace of them has there been since they were released from prison, never a trace.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Never a trace of them has there been since they were released from prison, never a trace.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Out of the country they both went, so we think, and that's as far as we know.
a correctional institution where persons are confined while on trial or for punishment
From this reading "Never a trace of them has there been since they were released from prison, never a trace.
any factual evidence that helps to establish the truth of something
From this reading Left him all his money too, did Squire; 'as a proof,' so Squire said.
releasedverbUS /riˈliːst/
past form of “release” — release, as from one's grip
From this reading "Never a trace of them has there been since they were released from prison, never a trace.
small Old World songbird with a reddish breast
From this reading Yes, the Chase went to your father, the Major, Master Robin, him being eldest son, my dear, but the money's waiting for Master Derrick when he comes home."
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Left him all his money too, did Squire; 'as a proof,' so Squire said.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading "Never a trace of them has there been since they were released from prison, never a trace.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Out of the country they both went, so we think, and that's as far as we know.
a male human offspring
From this reading Yes, the Chase went to your father, the Major, Master Robin, him being eldest son, my dear, but the money's waiting for Master Derrick when he comes home."
young nobleman attendant on a knight
From this reading It was the death-blow to Squire, it was; but he died trusting in Master Derrick.
that's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Out of the country they both went, so we think, and that's as far as we know.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Out of the country they both went, so we think, and that's as far as we know.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading "Never a trace of them has there been since they were released from prison, never a trace.
in or at that place or location
From this reading "Never a trace of them has there been since they were released from prison, never a trace.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Never a trace of them has there been since they were released from prison, never a trace.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading Out of the country they both went, so we think, and that's as far as we know.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was the death-blow to Squire, it was; but he died trusting in Master Derrick.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Left him all his money too, did Squire; 'as a proof,' so Squire said.
a just detectable amount
From this reading "Never a trace of them has there been since they were released from prison, never a trace.
trustingadjectiveUS /ˈtrʌstɪŋ/
inclined to believe or confide readily; full of trust
From this reading It was the death-blow to Squire, it was; but he died trusting in Master Derrick.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading Yes, the Chase went to your father, the Major, Master Robin, him being eldest son, my dear, but the money's waiting for Master Derrick when he comes home."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was the death-blow to Squire, it was; but he died trusting in Master Derrick.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Out of the country they both went, so we think, and that's as far as we know.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Out of the country they both went, so we think, and that's as far as we know.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Never a trace of them has there been since they were released from prison, never a trace.
at the time that
From this reading Yes, the Chase went to your father, the Major, Master Robin, him being eldest son, my dear, but the money's waiting for Master Derrick when he comes home."
an affirmative
From this reading Yes, the Chase went to your father, the Major, Master Robin, him being eldest son, my dear, but the money's waiting for Master Derrick when he comes home."
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Yes, the Chase went to your father, the Major, Master Robin, him being eldest son, my dear, but the money's waiting for Master Derrick when he comes home."
