used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Uncle Jim was a solidly built elderly man, with the brown complexion and the quizzical, good-humoured eye of the habitual sportsman.
adequateadjectiveUS /ˈædəkwət/
having the requisite qualities or resources to meet a task
From this reading His vehicle was a battered but serviceable two-wheeled cart drawn by a placid though adequate horse.
(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 His weapon for all purposes was a rather ponderous twelve-gauge.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He wore invariably an old shooting coat and a cap that had seen younger, but perhaps not better, days.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Uncle Jim was a solidly built elderly man, with the brown complexion and the quizzical, good-humoured eye of the habitual sportsman.
any thing at all
From this reading UNCLE JIM Each morning, while we still sat at breakfast, Uncle Jim drove up from the General's in his two-wheeled cart to see if there might be anything doing.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading UNCLE JIM Each morning, while we still sat at breakfast, Uncle Jim drove up from the General's in his two-wheeled cart to see if there might be anything doing.
batteredadjectiveUS /ˈbætərd/
damaged by blows or hard usage
From this reading His vehicle was a battered but serviceable two-wheeled cart drawn by a placid though adequate horse.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading UNCLE JIM Each morning, while we still sat at breakfast, Uncle Jim drove up from the General's in his two-wheeled cart to see if there might be anything doing.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading He wore invariably an old shooting coat and a cap that had seen younger, but perhaps not better, days.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading UNCLE JIM Each morning, while we still sat at breakfast, Uncle Jim drove up from the General's in his two-wheeled cart to see if there might be anything doing.
an orange of low brightness and saturation
From this reading Uncle Jim was a solidly built elderly man, with the brown complexion and the quizzical, good-humoured eye of the habitual sportsman.
(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness
From this reading Uncle Jim was a solidly built elderly man, with the brown complexion and the quizzical, good-humoured eye of the habitual sportsman.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He wore invariably an old shooting coat and a cap that had seen younger, but perhaps not better, days.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading His vehicle was a battered but serviceable two-wheeled cart drawn by a placid though adequate horse.
a tight-fitting headdress
From this reading He wore invariably an old shooting coat and a cap that had seen younger, but perhaps not better, days.
cartnounUS /kɑːrt/
a heavy open wagon usually having two wheels and drawn by an animal
From this reading UNCLE JIM Each morning, while we still sat at breakfast, Uncle Jim drove up from the General's in his two-wheeled cart to see if there might be anything doing.
an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors
From this reading He wore invariably an old shooting coat and a cap that had seen younger, but perhaps not better, days.
complexionnounUS /kəmˈplekʃən/
the coloring of a person's face
From this reading Uncle Jim was a solidly built elderly man, with the brown complexion and the quizzical, good-humoured eye of the habitual sportsman.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading He wore invariably an old shooting coat and a cap that had seen younger, but perhaps not better, days.
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading UNCLE JIM Each morning, while we still sat at breakfast, Uncle Jim drove up from the General's in his two-wheeled cart to see if there might be anything doing.
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
From this reading His vehicle was a battered but serviceable two-wheeled cart drawn by a placid though adequate horse.
a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together
From this reading UNCLE JIM Each morning, while we still sat at breakfast, Uncle Jim drove up from the General's in his two-wheeled cart to see if there might be anything doing.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading UNCLE JIM Each morning, while we still sat at breakfast, Uncle Jim drove up from the General's in his two-wheeled cart to see if there might be anything doing.
elderlyadjectiveUS /ˈeldərli/
advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)
From this reading Uncle Jim was a solidly built elderly man, with the brown complexion and the quizzical, good-humoured eye of the habitual sportsman.
the organ of sight
From this reading Uncle Jim was a solidly built elderly man, with the brown complexion and the quizzical, good-humoured eye of the habitual sportsman.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading His weapon for all purposes was a rather ponderous twelve-gauge.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading UNCLE JIM Each morning, while we still sat at breakfast, Uncle Jim drove up from the General's in his two-wheeled cart to see if there might be anything doing.
General'snounUS /ˈdʒenərəlz/
possessive form of “general” — a general officer of the highest rank
From this reading UNCLE JIM Each morning, while we still sat at breakfast, Uncle Jim drove up from the General's in his two-wheeled cart to see if there might be anything doing.
good-humouredadjective
disposed to please
From this reading Uncle Jim was a solidly built elderly man, with the brown complexion and the quizzical, good-humoured eye of the habitual sportsman.
habitualadjectiveUS /həˈbɪtʃuːəl/
commonly used or practiced; usual
From this reading Uncle Jim was a solidly built elderly man, with the brown complexion and the quizzical, good-humoured eye of the habitual sportsman.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He wore invariably an old shooting coat and a cap that had seen younger, but perhaps not better, days.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He wore invariably an old shooting coat and a cap that had seen younger, but perhaps not better, days.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading UNCLE JIM Each morning, while we still sat at breakfast, Uncle Jim drove up from the General's in his two-wheeled cart to see if there might be anything doing.
solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading His vehicle was a battered but serviceable two-wheeled cart drawn by a placid though adequate horse.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading UNCLE JIM Each morning, while we still sat at breakfast, Uncle Jim drove up from the General's in his two-wheeled cart to see if there might be anything doing.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading UNCLE JIM Each morning, while we still sat at breakfast, Uncle Jim drove up from the General's in his two-wheeled cart to see if there might be anything doing.
invariablyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈveriəbli/
without variation or change, in every case
From this reading He wore invariably an old shooting coat and a cap that had seen younger, but perhaps not better, days.
JIM
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From this reading UNCLE JIM Each morning, while we still sat at breakfast, Uncle Jim drove up from the General's in his two-wheeled cart to see if there might be anything doing.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Uncle Jim was a solidly built elderly man, with the brown complexion and the quizzical, good-humoured eye of the habitual sportsman.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading UNCLE JIM Each morning, while we still sat at breakfast, Uncle Jim drove up from the General's in his two-wheeled cart to see if there might be anything doing.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading UNCLE JIM Each morning, while we still sat at breakfast, Uncle Jim drove up from the General's in his two-wheeled cart to see if there might be anything doing.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He wore invariably an old shooting coat and a cap that had seen younger, but perhaps not better, days.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Uncle Jim was a solidly built elderly man, with the brown complexion and the quizzical, good-humoured eye of the habitual sportsman.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading He wore invariably an old shooting coat and a cap that had seen younger, but perhaps not better, days.
by chance
From this reading He wore invariably an old shooting coat and a cap that had seen younger, but perhaps not better, days.
placidadjectiveUS /ˈplæsəd/
(of a body of water) free from disturbance by heavy waves
From this reading His vehicle was a battered but serviceable two-wheeled cart drawn by a placid though adequate horse.
ponderousadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːndərəs/
slow and laborious because of weight
From this reading His weapon for all purposes was a rather ponderous twelve-gauge.
purposesnounUS /ˈpɜːrpəsəz/
plural of “purpose” — an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading His weapon for all purposes was a rather ponderous twelve-gauge.
quizzicaladjectiveUS /ˈkwɪzəkəl/
playfully vexing (especially by ridicule)
From this reading Uncle Jim was a solidly built elderly man, with the brown complexion and the quizzical, good-humoured eye of the habitual sportsman.
on the contrary
From this reading His weapon for all purposes was a rather ponderous twelve-gauge.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading UNCLE JIM Each morning, while we still sat at breakfast, Uncle Jim drove up from the General's in his two-wheeled cart to see if there might be anything doing.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading UNCLE JIM Each morning, while we still sat at breakfast, Uncle Jim drove up from the General's in his two-wheeled cart to see if there might be anything doing.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading He wore invariably an old shooting coat and a cap that had seen younger, but perhaps not better, days.
serviceableadjectiveUS /ˈsɜːrvəsəbəl/
ready for service or able to give long service
From this reading His vehicle was a battered but serviceable two-wheeled cart drawn by a placid though adequate horse.
shootingnounUS /ˈʃuːtɪŋ/
the act of firing a projectile
From this reading He wore invariably an old shooting coat and a cap that had seen younger, but perhaps not better, days.
solidlyadverbUS /ˈsɑːlədli/
as an undiversified whole
From this reading Uncle Jim was a solidly built elderly man, with the brown complexion and the quizzical, good-humoured eye of the habitual sportsman.
sportsmannounUS /ˈspɔːrtsmən/
someone who engages in sports
From this reading Uncle Jim was a solidly built elderly man, with the brown complexion and the quizzical, good-humoured eye of the habitual sportsman.
not in physical motion
From this reading UNCLE JIM Each morning, while we still sat at breakfast, Uncle Jim drove up from the General's in his two-wheeled cart to see if there might be anything doing.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He wore invariably an old shooting coat and a cap that had seen younger, but perhaps not better, days.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading UNCLE JIM Each morning, while we still sat at breakfast, Uncle Jim drove up from the General's in his two-wheeled cart to see if there might be anything doing.
in or at that place or location
From this reading UNCLE JIM Each morning, while we still sat at breakfast, Uncle Jim drove up from the General's in his two-wheeled cart to see if there might be anything doing.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading His vehicle was a battered but serviceable two-wheeled cart drawn by a placid though adequate horse.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading UNCLE JIM Each morning, while we still sat at breakfast, Uncle Jim drove up from the General's in his two-wheeled cart to see if there might be anything doing.
twelve-gauge
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading His weapon for all purposes was a rather ponderous twelve-gauge.
two-wheeledadjective
of or relating to vehicles with two wheels
From this reading UNCLE JIM Each morning, while we still sat at breakfast, Uncle Jim drove up from the General's in his two-wheeled cart to see if there might be anything doing.
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading UNCLE JIM Each morning, while we still sat at breakfast, Uncle Jim drove up from the General's in his two-wheeled cart to see if there might be anything doing.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading UNCLE JIM Each morning, while we still sat at breakfast, Uncle Jim drove up from the General's in his two-wheeled cart to see if there might be anything doing.
vehiclenounUS /ˈviːhɪkəl/
a conveyance that transports people or objects
From this reading His vehicle was a battered but serviceable two-wheeled cart drawn by a placid though adequate horse.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Uncle Jim was a solidly built elderly man, with the brown complexion and the quizzical, good-humoured eye of the habitual sportsman.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading UNCLE JIM Each morning, while we still sat at breakfast, Uncle Jim drove up from the General's in his two-wheeled cart to see if there might be anything doing.
any instrument or instrumentality used in fighting or hunting
From this reading His weapon for all purposes was a rather ponderous twelve-gauge.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading UNCLE JIM Each morning, while we still sat at breakfast, Uncle Jim drove up from the General's in his two-wheeled cart to see if there might be anything doing.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Uncle Jim was a solidly built elderly man, with the brown complexion and the quizzical, good-humoured eye of the habitual sportsman.
inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in
From this reading He wore invariably an old shooting coat and a cap that had seen younger, but perhaps not better, days.
used of the younger of two persons of the same name especially used to distinguish a son from his father
From this reading He wore invariably an old shooting coat and a cap that had seen younger, but perhaps not better, days.
