used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading LEADEN-FOOTED JUSTICE I had spent a number of weary days awaiting trial, when a visitor was announced, and a young, smooth-shaven man shown into my quarters.
(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 Think of all the little things that didn't strike you as quite usual."
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading He nodded to me pleasantly, seated himself on the edge of the table, and commenced: "Your friends sent me along.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading LEADEN-FOOTED JUSTICE I had spent a number of weary days awaiting trial, when a visitor was announced, and a young, smooth-shaven man shown into my quarters.
declared publicly; made widely known
From this reading LEADEN-FOOTED JUSTICE I had spent a number of weary days awaiting trial, when a visitor was announced, and a young, smooth-shaven man shown into my quarters.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "I should like to hear in the first place who you are.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Think of all the little things that didn't strike you as quite usual."
awaitingverbUS /əˈweɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “await” — look forward to the probable occurrence of
From this reading LEADEN-FOOTED JUSTICE I had spent a number of weary days awaiting trial, when a visitor was announced, and a young, smooth-shaven man shown into my quarters.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading I hope to see you through this trouble, Rancher, and want you to tell me exactly how your difficulties began.
past form of “commence” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading He nodded to me pleasantly, seated himself on the edge of the table, and commenced: "Your friends sent me along.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading LEADEN-FOOTED JUSTICE I had spent a number of weary days awaiting trial, when a visitor was announced, and a young, smooth-shaven man shown into my quarters.
didn't
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From this reading Think of all the little things that didn't strike you as quite usual."
plural of “difficulty” — an effort that is inconvenient
From this reading I hope to see you through this trouble, Rancher, and want you to tell me exactly how your difficulties began.
the boundary of a surface
From this reading He nodded to me pleasantly, seated himself on the edge of the table, and commenced: "Your friends sent me along.
indicating exactness or preciseness
From this reading I hope to see you through this trouble, Rancher, and want you to tell me exactly how your difficulties began.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading "I should like to hear in the first place who you are.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading He nodded to me pleasantly, seated himself on the edge of the table, and commenced: "Your friends sent me along.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading LEADEN-FOOTED JUSTICE I had spent a number of weary days awaiting trial, when a visitor was announced, and a young, smooth-shaven man shown into my quarters.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He nodded to me pleasantly, seated himself on the edge of the table, and commenced: "Your friends sent me along.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading "I should like to hear in the first place who you are.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading He nodded to me pleasantly, seated himself on the edge of the table, and commenced: "Your friends sent me along.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading I hope to see you through this trouble, Rancher, and want you to tell me exactly how your difficulties began.
how
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From this reading I hope to see you through this trouble, Rancher, and want you to tell me exactly how your difficulties began.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading LEADEN-FOOTED JUSTICE I had spent a number of weary days awaiting trial, when a visitor was announced, and a young, smooth-shaven man shown into my quarters.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "I should like to hear in the first place who you are.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading LEADEN-FOOTED JUSTICE I had spent a number of weary days awaiting trial, when a visitor was announced, and a young, smooth-shaven man shown into my quarters.
the quality of being just or fair
From this reading LEADEN-FOOTED JUSTICE I had spent a number of weary days awaiting trial, when a visitor was announced, and a young, smooth-shaven man shown into my quarters.
LEADEN-FOOTED
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From this reading LEADEN-FOOTED JUSTICE I had spent a number of weary days awaiting trial, when a visitor was announced, and a young, smooth-shaven man shown into my quarters.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading "I should like to hear in the first place who you are.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Think of all the little things that didn't strike you as quite usual."
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading LEADEN-FOOTED JUSTICE I had spent a number of weary days awaiting trial, when a visitor was announced, and a young, smooth-shaven man shown into my quarters.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He nodded to me pleasantly, seated himself on the edge of the table, and commenced: "Your friends sent me along.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading LEADEN-FOOTED JUSTICE I had spent a number of weary days awaiting trial, when a visitor was announced, and a young, smooth-shaven man shown into my quarters.
inflected form of “nod” — express or signify by nodding
From this reading He nodded to me pleasantly, seated himself on the edge of the table, and commenced: "Your friends sent me along.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading LEADEN-FOOTED JUSTICE I had spent a number of weary days awaiting trial, when a visitor was announced, and a young, smooth-shaven man shown into my quarters.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading LEADEN-FOOTED JUSTICE I had spent a number of weary days awaiting trial, when a visitor was announced, and a young, smooth-shaven man shown into my quarters.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He nodded to me pleasantly, seated himself on the edge of the table, and commenced: "Your friends sent me along.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading "I should like to hear in the first place who you are.
pleasantlyadverbUS /ˈplezəntli/
in a cheerful manner
From this reading He nodded to me pleasantly, seated himself on the edge of the table, and commenced: "Your friends sent me along.
housing available for people to live in
From this reading LEADEN-FOOTED JUSTICE I had spent a number of weary days awaiting trial, when a visitor was announced, and a young, smooth-shaven man shown into my quarters.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Think of all the little things that didn't strike you as quite usual."
RanchernounUS /ˈræntʃər/
a person who owns or operates a ranch
From this reading I hope to see you through this trouble, Rancher, and want you to tell me exactly how your difficulties began.
(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
From this reading He nodded to me pleasantly, seated himself on the edge of the table, and commenced: "Your friends sent me along.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading I hope to see you through this trouble, Rancher, and want you to tell me exactly how your difficulties began.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading He nodded to me pleasantly, seated himself on the edge of the table, and commenced: "Your friends sent me along.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading "I should like to hear in the first place who you are.
inflected form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading LEADEN-FOOTED JUSTICE I had spent a number of weary days awaiting trial, when a visitor was announced, and a young, smooth-shaven man shown into my quarters.
smooth-shavenadjectiveUS /ˌsmuːθˈʃeɪvən/
closely shaved recently
From this reading LEADEN-FOOTED JUSTICE I had spent a number of weary days awaiting trial, when a visitor was announced, and a young, smooth-shaven man shown into my quarters.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading LEADEN-FOOTED JUSTICE I had spent a number of weary days awaiting trial, when a visitor was announced, and a young, smooth-shaven man shown into my quarters.
deliver a sharp blow, as with the hand, fist, or weapon
From this reading Think of all the little things that didn't strike you as quite usual."
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading He nodded to me pleasantly, seated himself on the edge of the table, and commenced: "Your friends sent me along.
express in words
From this reading I hope to see you through this trouble, Rancher, and want you to tell me exactly how your difficulties began.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Think of all the little things that didn't strike you as quite usual."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He nodded to me pleasantly, seated himself on the edge of the table, and commenced: "Your friends sent me along.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Think of all the little things that didn't strike you as quite usual."
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading Think of all the little things that didn't strike you as quite usual."
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading I hope to see you through this trouble, Rancher, and want you to tell me exactly how your difficulties began.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading I hope to see you through this trouble, Rancher, and want you to tell me exactly how your difficulties began.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He nodded to me pleasantly, seated himself on the edge of the table, and commenced: "Your friends sent me along.
the act of testing something
From this reading LEADEN-FOOTED JUSTICE I had spent a number of weary days awaiting trial, when a visitor was announced, and a young, smooth-shaven man shown into my quarters.
a source of difficulty
From this reading I hope to see you through this trouble, Rancher, and want you to tell me exactly how your difficulties began.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading Think of all the little things that didn't strike you as quite usual."
someone who visits
From this reading LEADEN-FOOTED JUSTICE I had spent a number of weary days awaiting trial, when a visitor was announced, and a young, smooth-shaven man shown into my quarters.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading I hope to see you through this trouble, Rancher, and want you to tell me exactly how your difficulties began.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading LEADEN-FOOTED JUSTICE I had spent a number of weary days awaiting trial, when a visitor was announced, and a young, smooth-shaven man shown into my quarters.
exhaust or get tired through overuse or great strain or stress
From this reading LEADEN-FOOTED JUSTICE I had spent a number of weary days awaiting trial, when a visitor was announced, and a young, smooth-shaven man shown into my quarters.
at the time that
From this reading LEADEN-FOOTED JUSTICE I had spent a number of weary days awaiting trial, when a visitor was announced, and a young, smooth-shaven man shown into my quarters.
which person or people
From this reading "I should like to hear in the first place who you are.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading I hope to see you through this trouble, Rancher, and want you to tell me exactly how your difficulties began.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading LEADEN-FOOTED JUSTICE I had spent a number of weary days awaiting trial, when a visitor was announced, and a young, smooth-shaven man shown into my quarters.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading He nodded to me pleasantly, seated himself on the edge of the table, and commenced: "Your friends sent me along.
