used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "I'll give it another try," returned Jim, "but I warn you to keep a grip on that nasty temper of yours.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading THE COCK OF THE ROAD It was even as Melchior had said: Amos Hammond sought and found an opportunity before noon to speak alone with Jim Todhunter, and begged the young man to forget his outbreak of temper and remain under his roof.
AmosnounUS /ˈeɪməs/
a Hebrew shepherd and minor prophet
From this reading THE COCK OF THE ROAD It was even as Melchior had said: Amos Hammond sought and found an opportunity before noon to speak alone with Jim Todhunter, and begged the young man to forget his outbreak of temper and remain under his roof.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading THE COCK OF THE ROAD It was even as Melchior had said: Amos Hammond sought and found an opportunity before noon to speak alone with Jim Todhunter, and begged the young man to forget his outbreak of temper and remain under his roof.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE COCK OF THE ROAD It was even as Melchior had said: Amos Hammond sought and found an opportunity before noon to speak alone with Jim Todhunter, and begged the young man to forget his outbreak of temper and remain under his roof.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading "I'll give it another try," returned Jim, "but I warn you to keep a grip on that nasty temper of yours.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading "I have decided not to have anything to do with your business, and I won't stand for any of your impudence or tyranny."
any thing at all
From this reading "I have decided not to have anything to do with your business, and I won't stand for any of your impudence or tyranny."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE COCK OF THE ROAD It was even as Melchior had said: Amos Hammond sought and found an opportunity before noon to speak alone with Jim Todhunter, and begged the young man to forget his outbreak of temper and remain under his roof.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "Why do you want me to stay?" asked Jim.
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading "It would look bad, bad for both of us, if we was to break so soon; and yer friends in the States would be real disappointed," replied Hammond.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "It would look bad, bad for both of us, if we was to break so soon; and yer friends in the States would be real disappointed," replied Hammond.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading THE COCK OF THE ROAD It was even as Melchior had said: Amos Hammond sought and found an opportunity before noon to speak alone with Jim Todhunter, and begged the young man to forget his outbreak of temper and remain under his roof.
inflected form of “beg” — call upon in supplication; entreat
From this reading THE COCK OF THE ROAD It was even as Melchior had said: Amos Hammond sought and found an opportunity before noon to speak alone with Jim Todhunter, and begged the young man to forget his outbreak of temper and remain under his roof.
the two together, not just one
From this reading "It would look bad, bad for both of us, if we was to break so soon; and yer friends in the States would be real disappointed," replied Hammond.
terminate
From this reading "It would look bad, bad for both of us, if we was to break so soon; and yer friends in the States would be real disappointed," replied Hammond.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading "I have decided not to have anything to do with your business, and I won't stand for any of your impudence or tyranny."
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "I'll give it another try," returned Jim, "but I warn you to keep a grip on that nasty temper of yours.
COCKverbUS /kɑːk/
tilt or slant to one side
From this reading THE COCK OF THE ROAD It was even as Melchior had said: Amos Hammond sought and found an opportunity before noon to speak alone with Jim Todhunter, and begged the young man to forget his outbreak of temper and remain under his roof.
recognizable; marked
From this reading "I have decided not to have anything to do with your business, and I won't stand for any of your impudence or tyranny."
disappointingly unsuccessful
From this reading "It would look bad, bad for both of us, if we was to break so soon; and yer friends in the States would be real disappointed," replied Hammond.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "Why do you want me to stay?" asked Jim.
divisible by two
From this reading THE COCK OF THE ROAD It was even as Melchior had said: Amos Hammond sought and found an opportunity before noon to speak alone with Jim Todhunter, and begged the young man to forget his outbreak of temper and remain under his roof.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "I have decided not to have anything to do with your business, and I won't stand for any of your impudence or tyranny."
dismiss from the mind; stop remembering
From this reading THE COCK OF THE ROAD It was even as Melchior had said: Amos Hammond sought and found an opportunity before noon to speak alone with Jim Todhunter, and begged the young man to forget his outbreak of temper and remain under his roof.
set up or found
From this reading THE COCK OF THE ROAD It was even as Melchior had said: Amos Hammond sought and found an opportunity before noon to speak alone with Jim Todhunter, and begged the young man to forget his outbreak of temper and remain under his roof.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading "It would look bad, bad for both of us, if we was to break so soon; and yer friends in the States would be real disappointed," replied Hammond.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading "I'll give it another try," returned Jim, "but I warn you to keep a grip on that nasty temper of yours.
gripnounUS /ɡrɪp/
the act of grasping
From this reading "I'll give it another try," returned Jim, "but I warn you to keep a grip on that nasty temper of yours.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE COCK OF THE ROAD It was even as Melchior had said: Amos Hammond sought and found an opportunity before noon to speak alone with Jim Todhunter, and begged the young man to forget his outbreak of temper and remain under his roof.
Hammond
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From this reading THE COCK OF THE ROAD It was even as Melchior had said: Amos Hammond sought and found an opportunity before noon to speak alone with Jim Todhunter, and begged the young man to forget his outbreak of temper and remain under his roof.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "I have decided not to have anything to do with your business, and I won't stand for any of your impudence or tyranny."
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE COCK OF THE ROAD It was even as Melchior had said: Amos Hammond sought and found an opportunity before noon to speak alone with Jim Todhunter, and begged the young man to forget his outbreak of temper and remain under his roof.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I have decided not to have anything to do with your business, and I won't stand for any of your impudence or tyranny."
I'll
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From this reading "I'll give it another try," returned Jim, "but I warn you to keep a grip on that nasty temper of yours.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "It would look bad, bad for both of us, if we was to break so soon; and yer friends in the States would be real disappointed," replied Hammond.
impudencenoun
an impudent statement
From this reading "I have decided not to have anything to do with your business, and I won't stand for any of your impudence or tyranny."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "It would look bad, bad for both of us, if we was to break so soon; and yer friends in the States would be real disappointed," replied Hammond.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE COCK OF THE ROAD It was even as Melchior had said: Amos Hammond sought and found an opportunity before noon to speak alone with Jim Todhunter, and begged the young man to forget his outbreak of temper and remain under his roof.
Jim
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From this reading THE COCK OF THE ROAD It was even as Melchior had said: Amos Hammond sought and found an opportunity before noon to speak alone with Jim Todhunter, and begged the young man to forget his outbreak of temper and remain under his roof.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading "I'll give it another try," returned Jim, "but I warn you to keep a grip on that nasty temper of yours.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading "It would look bad, bad for both of us, if we was to break so soon; and yer friends in the States would be real disappointed," replied Hammond.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading THE COCK OF THE ROAD It was even as Melchior had said: Amos Hammond sought and found an opportunity before noon to speak alone with Jim Todhunter, and begged the young man to forget his outbreak of temper and remain under his roof.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Why do you want me to stay?" asked Jim.
MelchiornounUS /meɪlˈtʃiːər/
United States operatic tenor (born in Denmark) noted for his Wagnerian roles (1890-1973)
From this reading THE COCK OF THE ROAD It was even as Melchior had said: Amos Hammond sought and found an opportunity before noon to speak alone with Jim Todhunter, and begged the young man to forget his outbreak of temper and remain under his roof.
nastyadjectiveUS /ˈnæsti/
offensive or even (of persons) malicious
From this reading "I'll give it another try," returned Jim, "but I warn you to keep a grip on that nasty temper of yours.
the middle of the day
From this reading THE COCK OF THE ROAD It was even as Melchior had said: Amos Hammond sought and found an opportunity before noon to speak alone with Jim Todhunter, and begged the young man to forget his outbreak of temper and remain under his roof.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "I have decided not to have anything to do with your business, and I won't stand for any of your impudence or tyranny."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE COCK OF THE ROAD It was even as Melchior had said: Amos Hammond sought and found an opportunity before noon to speak alone with Jim Todhunter, and begged the young man to forget his outbreak of temper and remain under his roof.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "I'll give it another try," returned Jim, "but I warn you to keep a grip on that nasty temper of yours.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading THE COCK OF THE ROAD It was even as Melchior had said: Amos Hammond sought and found an opportunity before noon to speak alone with Jim Todhunter, and begged the young man to forget his outbreak of temper and remain under his roof.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "I have decided not to have anything to do with your business, and I won't stand for any of your impudence or tyranny."
outbreaknounUS /ˈaʊtbreɪk/
a sudden violent spontaneous occurrence (usually of some undesirable condition)
From this reading THE COCK OF THE ROAD It was even as Melchior had said: Amos Hammond sought and found an opportunity before noon to speak alone with Jim Todhunter, and begged the young man to forget his outbreak of temper and remain under his roof.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading "It would look bad, bad for both of us, if we was to break so soon; and yer friends in the States would be real disappointed," replied Hammond.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading THE COCK OF THE ROAD It was even as Melchior had said: Amos Hammond sought and found an opportunity before noon to speak alone with Jim Todhunter, and begged the young man to forget his outbreak of temper and remain under his roof.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "It would look bad, bad for both of us, if we was to break so soon; and yer friends in the States would be real disappointed," replied Hammond.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading "I'll give it another try," returned Jim, "but I warn you to keep a grip on that nasty temper of yours.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading THE COCK OF THE ROAD It was even as Melchior had said: Amos Hammond sought and found an opportunity before noon to speak alone with Jim Todhunter, and begged the young man to forget his outbreak of temper and remain under his roof.
a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building
From this reading THE COCK OF THE ROAD It was even as Melchior had said: Amos Hammond sought and found an opportunity before noon to speak alone with Jim Todhunter, and begged the young man to forget his outbreak of temper and remain under his roof.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading THE COCK OF THE ROAD It was even as Melchior had said: Amos Hammond sought and found an opportunity before noon to speak alone with Jim Todhunter, and begged the young man to forget his outbreak of temper and remain under his roof.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "It would look bad, bad for both of us, if we was to break so soon; and yer friends in the States would be real disappointed," replied Hammond.
in the near future
From this reading "It would look bad, bad for both of us, if we was to break so soon; and yer friends in the States would be real disappointed," replied Hammond.
that is looked for
From this reading THE COCK OF THE ROAD It was even as Melchior had said: Amos Hammond sought and found an opportunity before noon to speak alone with Jim Todhunter, and begged the young man to forget his outbreak of temper and remain under his roof.
express in speech
From this reading THE COCK OF THE ROAD It was even as Melchior had said: Amos Hammond sought and found an opportunity before noon to speak alone with Jim Todhunter, and begged the young man to forget his outbreak of temper and remain under his roof.
be standing; be upright
From this reading "I have decided not to have anything to do with your business, and I won't stand for any of your impudence or tyranny."
plural of “state” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading "It would look bad, bad for both of us, if we was to break so soon; and yer friends in the States would be real disappointed," replied Hammond.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading "Why do you want me to stay?" asked Jim.
a sudden outburst of anger
From this reading THE COCK OF THE ROAD It was even as Melchior had said: Amos Hammond sought and found an opportunity before noon to speak alone with Jim Todhunter, and begged the young man to forget his outbreak of temper and remain under his roof.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "I'll give it another try," returned Jim, "but I warn you to keep a grip on that nasty temper of yours.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE COCK OF THE ROAD It was even as Melchior had said: Amos Hammond sought and found an opportunity before noon to speak alone with Jim Todhunter, and begged the young man to forget his outbreak of temper and remain under his roof.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE COCK OF THE ROAD It was even as Melchior had said: Amos Hammond sought and found an opportunity before noon to speak alone with Jim Todhunter, and begged the young man to forget his outbreak of temper and remain under his roof.
Todhunter
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From this reading THE COCK OF THE ROAD It was even as Melchior had said: Amos Hammond sought and found an opportunity before noon to speak alone with Jim Todhunter, and begged the young man to forget his outbreak of temper and remain under his roof.
make an effort or attempt
From this reading "I'll give it another try," returned Jim, "but I warn you to keep a grip on that nasty temper of yours.
tyrannynounUS /ˈtɪrəni/
a form of government in which the ruler is an absolute dictator (not restricted by a constitution or laws or opposition etc.)
From this reading "I have decided not to have anything to do with your business, and I won't stand for any of your impudence or tyranny."
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading THE COCK OF THE ROAD It was even as Melchior had said: Amos Hammond sought and found an opportunity before noon to speak alone with Jim Todhunter, and begged the young man to forget his outbreak of temper and remain under his roof.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "It would look bad, bad for both of us, if we was to break so soon; and yer friends in the States would be real disappointed," replied Hammond.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading "Why do you want me to stay?" asked Jim.
warnverbUS /wɔːrn/
notify of danger, potential harm, or risk
From this reading "I'll give it another try," returned Jim, "but I warn you to keep a grip on that nasty temper of yours.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE COCK OF THE ROAD It was even as Melchior had said: Amos Hammond sought and found an opportunity before noon to speak alone with Jim Todhunter, and begged the young man to forget his outbreak of temper and remain under his roof.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "It would look bad, bad for both of us, if we was to break so soon; and yer friends in the States would be real disappointed," replied Hammond.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading "Why do you want me to stay?" asked Jim.
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE COCK OF THE ROAD It was even as Melchior had said: Amos Hammond sought and found an opportunity before noon to speak alone with Jim Todhunter, and begged the young man to forget his outbreak of temper and remain under his roof.
won't
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From this reading "I have decided not to have anything to do with your business, and I won't stand for any of your impudence or tyranny."
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading "It would look bad, bad for both of us, if we was to break so soon; and yer friends in the States would be real disappointed," replied Hammond.
yer
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From this reading "It would look bad, bad for both of us, if we was to break so soon; and yer friends in the States would be real disappointed," replied Hammond.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Why do you want me to stay?" asked Jim.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading THE COCK OF THE ROAD It was even as Melchior had said: Amos Hammond sought and found an opportunity before noon to speak alone with Jim Todhunter, and begged the young man to forget his outbreak of temper and remain under his roof.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I have decided not to have anything to do with your business, and I won't stand for any of your impudence or tyranny."
the one or ones belonging to the person spoken to
From this reading "I'll give it another try," returned Jim, "but I warn you to keep a grip on that nasty temper of yours.
