used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading WARRY RARIDAN'S INDIGNATION Raridan stayed in town all summer, and he and Saxton saw a good deal of each other.
(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 WARRY RARIDAN'S INDIGNATION Raridan stayed in town all summer, and he and Saxton saw a good deal of each other.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading WARRY RARIDAN'S INDIGNATION Raridan stayed in town all summer, and he and Saxton saw a good deal of each other.
annoyedadjectiveUS /əˈnɔɪd/
aroused to impatience or anger
From this reading He was annoyed, at first, when Raridan in his unlimited leisure, began to invade his office; but as the confidence and ease of real friendship grew between them he did not scruple to send him away, or to throw him a newspaper and bid him read and keep still.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading They drove often to the country club together, and Saxton became, as people said, another of Warry's enthusiasms.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading They drove often to the country club together, and Saxton became, as people said, another of Warry's enthusiasms.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He was annoyed, at first, when Raridan in his unlimited leisure, began to invade his office; but as the confidence and ease of real friendship grew between them he did not scruple to send him away, or to throw him a newspaper and bid him read and keep still.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading He was annoyed, at first, when Raridan in his unlimited leisure, began to invade his office; but as the confidence and ease of real friendship grew between them he did not scruple to send him away, or to throw him a newspaper and bid him read and keep still.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading They drove often to the country club together, and Saxton became, as people said, another of Warry's enthusiasms.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Saxton was no idler, and he was conscientiously striving to bring order out of chaos in the interests which had been confided to him.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading He was annoyed, at first, when Raridan in his unlimited leisure, began to invade his office; but as the confidence and ease of real friendship grew between them he did not scruple to send him away, or to throw him a newspaper and bid him read and keep still.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading He was annoyed, at first, when Raridan in his unlimited leisure, began to invade his office; but as the confidence and ease of real friendship grew between them he did not scruple to send him away, or to throw him a newspaper and bid him read and keep still.
propose a payment
From this reading He was annoyed, at first, when Raridan in his unlimited leisure, began to invade his office; but as the confidence and ease of real friendship grew between them he did not scruple to send him away, or to throw him a newspaper and bid him read and keep still.
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Saxton was no idler, and he was conscientiously striving to bring order out of chaos in the interests which had been confided to him.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He was annoyed, at first, when Raridan in his unlimited leisure, began to invade his office; but as the confidence and ease of real friendship grew between them he did not scruple to send him away, or to throw him a newspaper and bid him read and keep still.
chaosnounUS /ˈkeɪɑːs/
a state of extreme confusion and disorder
From this reading Saxton was no idler, and he was conscientiously striving to bring order out of chaos in the interests which had been confided to him.
a team of professional baseball players who play and travel together
From this reading They drove often to the country club together, and Saxton became, as people said, another of Warry's enthusiasms.
confidedverbUS /kənˈfaɪdɪd/
past form of “confide” — reveal in private; tell confidentially
From this reading Saxton was no idler, and he was conscientiously striving to bring order out of chaos in the interests which had been confided to him.
freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading He was annoyed, at first, when Raridan in his unlimited leisure, began to invade his office; but as the confidence and ease of real friendship grew between them he did not scruple to send him away, or to throw him a newspaper and bid him read and keep still.
conscientiouslyadverbUS /ˌkɑːntʃiˈentʃəsli/
with extreme conscientiousness
From this reading Saxton was no idler, and he was conscientiously striving to bring order out of chaos in the interests which had been confided to him.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading They drove often to the country club together, and Saxton became, as people said, another of Warry's enthusiasms.
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading WARRY RARIDAN'S INDIGNATION Raridan stayed in town all summer, and he and Saxton saw a good deal of each other.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading He was annoyed, at first, when Raridan in his unlimited leisure, began to invade his office; but as the confidence and ease of real friendship grew between them he did not scruple to send him away, or to throw him a newspaper and bid him read and keep still.
a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together
From this reading They drove often to the country club together, and Saxton became, as people said, another of Warry's enthusiasms.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading WARRY RARIDAN'S INDIGNATION Raridan stayed in town all summer, and he and Saxton saw a good deal of each other.
move gently or carefully
From this reading He was annoyed, at first, when Raridan in his unlimited leisure, began to invade his office; but as the confidence and ease of real friendship grew between them he did not scruple to send him away, or to throw him a newspaper and bid him read and keep still.
enthusiasmsnounUS /ɪnˈθuːziæzəmz/
plural of “enthusiasm” — a feeling of excitement
From this reading They drove often to the country club together, and Saxton became, as people said, another of Warry's enthusiasms.
equableadjectiveUS /ˈekwəbəl/
not varying
From this reading Raridan was the plaything of many moods; Saxton was equable and steady.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading He was annoyed, at first, when Raridan in his unlimited leisure, began to invade his office; but as the confidence and ease of real friendship grew between them he did not scruple to send him away, or to throw him a newspaper and bid him read and keep still.
the state of being friends (or friendly)
From this reading He was annoyed, at first, when Raridan in his unlimited leisure, began to invade his office; but as the confidence and ease of real friendship grew between them he did not scruple to send him away, or to throw him a newspaper and bid him read and keep still.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading WARRY RARIDAN'S INDIGNATION Raridan stayed in town all summer, and he and Saxton saw a good deal of each other.
inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading He was annoyed, at first, when Raridan in his unlimited leisure, began to invade his office; but as the confidence and ease of real friendship grew between them he did not scruple to send him away, or to throw him a newspaper and bid him read and keep still.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Saxton was no idler, and he was conscientiously striving to bring order out of chaos in the interests which had been confided to him.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading WARRY RARIDAN'S INDIGNATION Raridan stayed in town all summer, and he and Saxton saw a good deal of each other.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Saxton was no idler, and he was conscientiously striving to bring order out of chaos in the interests which had been confided to him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He was annoyed, at first, when Raridan in his unlimited leisure, began to invade his office; but as the confidence and ease of real friendship grew between them he did not scruple to send him away, or to throw him a newspaper and bid him read and keep still.
idlernounUS /ˈaɪdələr/
person who does no work
From this reading Saxton was no idler, and he was conscientiously striving to bring order out of chaos in the interests which had been confided to him.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading WARRY RARIDAN'S INDIGNATION Raridan stayed in town all summer, and he and Saxton saw a good deal of each other.
a feeling of righteous anger
From this reading WARRY RARIDAN'S INDIGNATION Raridan stayed in town all summer, and he and Saxton saw a good deal of each other.
plural of “interest” — a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading Saxton was no idler, and he was conscientiously striving to bring order out of chaos in the interests which had been confided to him.
invadeverbUS /ˌɪnˈveɪd/
march aggressively into another's territory by military force for the purposes of conquest and occupation
From this reading He was annoyed, at first, when Raridan in his unlimited leisure, began to invade his office; but as the confidence and ease of real friendship grew between them he did not scruple to send him away, or to throw him a newspaper and bid him read and keep still.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading He was annoyed, at first, when Raridan in his unlimited leisure, began to invade his office; but as the confidence and ease of real friendship grew between them he did not scruple to send him away, or to throw him a newspaper and bid him read and keep still.
leisurenounUS /ˈleʒər/
time available for ease and relaxation
From this reading He was annoyed, at first, when Raridan in his unlimited leisure, began to invade his office; but as the confidence and ease of real friendship grew between them he did not scruple to send him away, or to throw him a newspaper and bid him read and keep still.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Raridan was the plaything of many moods; Saxton was equable and steady.
moodsnounUS /muːdz/
plural of “mood” — a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling
From this reading Raridan was the plaything of many moods; Saxton was equable and steady.
a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements
From this reading He was annoyed, at first, when Raridan in his unlimited leisure, began to invade his office; but as the confidence and ease of real friendship grew between them he did not scruple to send him away, or to throw him a newspaper and bid him read and keep still.
not any; not one
From this reading Saxton was no idler, and he was conscientiously striving to bring order out of chaos in the interests which had been confided to him.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He was annoyed, at first, when Raridan in his unlimited leisure, began to invade his office; but as the confidence and ease of real friendship grew between them he did not scruple to send him away, or to throw him a newspaper and bid him read and keep still.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading WARRY RARIDAN'S INDIGNATION Raridan stayed in town all summer, and he and Saxton saw a good deal of each other.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading He was annoyed, at first, when Raridan in his unlimited leisure, began to invade his office; but as the confidence and ease of real friendship grew between them he did not scruple to send him away, or to throw him a newspaper and bid him read and keep still.
many times at short intervals
From this reading They drove often to the country club together, and Saxton became, as people said, another of Warry's enthusiasms.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading He was annoyed, at first, when Raridan in his unlimited leisure, began to invade his office; but as the confidence and ease of real friendship grew between them he did not scruple to send him away, or to throw him a newspaper and bid him read and keep still.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading Saxton was no idler, and he was conscientiously striving to bring order out of chaos in the interests which had been confided to him.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading WARRY RARIDAN'S INDIGNATION Raridan stayed in town all summer, and he and Saxton saw a good deal of each other.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Saxton was no idler, and he was conscientiously striving to bring order out of chaos in the interests which had been confided to him.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading They drove often to the country club together, and Saxton became, as people said, another of Warry's enthusiasms.
playthingnounUS /ˈpleɪθɪŋ/
an artifact designed to be played with
From this reading Raridan was the plaything of many moods; Saxton was equable and steady.
Raridan
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From this reading WARRY RARIDAN'S INDIGNATION Raridan stayed in town all summer, and he and Saxton saw a good deal of each other.
RARIDAN'S
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From this reading WARRY RARIDAN'S INDIGNATION Raridan stayed in town all summer, and he and Saxton saw a good deal of each other.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading He was annoyed, at first, when Raridan in his unlimited leisure, began to invade his office; but as the confidence and ease of real friendship grew between them he did not scruple to send him away, or to throw him a newspaper and bid him read and keep still.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading He was annoyed, at first, when Raridan in his unlimited leisure, began to invade his office; but as the confidence and ease of real friendship grew between them he did not scruple to send him away, or to throw him a newspaper and bid him read and keep still.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading They drove often to the country club together, and Saxton became, as people said, another of Warry's enthusiasms.
cut with a saw
From this reading WARRY RARIDAN'S INDIGNATION Raridan stayed in town all summer, and he and Saxton saw a good deal of each other.
Saxton
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From this reading WARRY RARIDAN'S INDIGNATION Raridan stayed in town all summer, and he and Saxton saw a good deal of each other.
scruplenounUS /ˈskruːpəl/
a unit of apothecary weight equal to 20 grains
From this reading He was annoyed, at first, when Raridan in his unlimited leisure, began to invade his office; but as the confidence and ease of real friendship grew between them he did not scruple to send him away, or to throw him a newspaper and bid him read and keep still.
cause to go somewhere
From this reading He was annoyed, at first, when Raridan in his unlimited leisure, began to invade his office; but as the confidence and ease of real friendship grew between them he did not scruple to send him away, or to throw him a newspaper and bid him read and keep still.
past form of “stay” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading WARRY RARIDAN'S INDIGNATION Raridan stayed in town all summer, and he and Saxton saw a good deal of each other.
make steady
From this reading Raridan was the plaything of many moods; Saxton was equable and steady.
not in physical motion
From this reading He was annoyed, at first, when Raridan in his unlimited leisure, began to invade his office; but as the confidence and ease of real friendship grew between them he did not scruple to send him away, or to throw him a newspaper and bid him read and keep still.
strivingnounUS /ˈstraɪvɪŋ/
an effortful attempt to attain a goal
From this reading Saxton was no idler, and he was conscientiously striving to bring order out of chaos in the interests which had been confided to him.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading WARRY RARIDAN'S INDIGNATION Raridan stayed in town all summer, and he and Saxton saw a good deal of each other.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading They drove often to the country club together, and Saxton became, as people said, another of Warry's enthusiasms.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading He was annoyed, at first, when Raridan in his unlimited leisure, began to invade his office; but as the confidence and ease of real friendship grew between them he did not scruple to send him away, or to throw him a newspaper and bid him read and keep still.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They drove often to the country club together, and Saxton became, as people said, another of Warry's enthusiasms.
propel through the air
From this reading He was annoyed, at first, when Raridan in his unlimited leisure, began to invade his office; but as the confidence and ease of real friendship grew between them he did not scruple to send him away, or to throw him a newspaper and bid him read and keep still.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading They drove often to the country club together, and Saxton became, as people said, another of Warry's enthusiasms.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading They drove often to the country club together, and Saxton became, as people said, another of Warry's enthusiasms.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading WARRY RARIDAN'S INDIGNATION Raridan stayed in town all summer, and he and Saxton saw a good deal of each other.
unlimitedadjectiveUS /ənˈlɪmətɪd/
having no limits in range or scope
From this reading He was annoyed, at first, when Raridan in his unlimited leisure, began to invade his office; but as the confidence and ease of real friendship grew between them he did not scruple to send him away, or to throw him a newspaper and bid him read and keep still.
WARRY
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From this reading WARRY RARIDAN'S INDIGNATION Raridan stayed in town all summer, and he and Saxton saw a good deal of each other.
Warry's
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From this reading They drove often to the country club together, and Saxton became, as people said, another of Warry's enthusiasms.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Saxton was no idler, and he was conscientiously striving to bring order out of chaos in the interests which had been confided to him.
at the time that
From this reading He was annoyed, at first, when Raridan in his unlimited leisure, began to invade his office; but as the confidence and ease of real friendship grew between them he did not scruple to send him away, or to throw him a newspaper and bid him read and keep still.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Saxton was no idler, and he was conscientiously striving to bring order out of chaos in the interests which had been confided to him.
