used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “Except I don’t understand what contraption this is,” and Ned kicked a box that an expressman had just delivered at the Slade homestead in Cresville.
united by being of the same opinion
From this reading “It surely does,” agreed Jerry to Ned’s observation.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading “Except I don’t understand what contraption this is,” and Ned kicked a box that an expressman had just delivered at the Slade homestead in Cresville.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “Except I don’t understand what contraption this is,” and Ned kicked a box that an expressman had just delivered at the Slade homestead in Cresville.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading “Except I don’t understand what contraption this is,” and Ned kicked a box that an expressman had just delivered at the Slade homestead in Cresville.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading OFF FOR THE WEST “Well, everything seems to be in pretty good shape.”
move up and down repeatedly
From this reading “Must be something pretty particular that Bob sent, for he’s marked it ‘_Don’t open until I get there_.’”
a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid
From this reading “Except I don’t understand what contraption this is,” and Ned kicked a box that an expressman had just delivered at the Slade homestead in Cresville.
contraptionnounUS /kənˈtræpʃən/
a device or control that is very useful for a particular job
From this reading “Except I don’t understand what contraption this is,” and Ned kicked a box that an expressman had just delivered at the Slade homestead in Cresville.
Cresville
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From this reading “Except I don’t understand what contraption this is,” and Ned kicked a box that an expressman had just delivered at the Slade homestead in Cresville.
made known or openly avowed
From this reading “Something to eat, I’ll wager,” declared Jerry.
past form of “deliver” — deliver (a speech, oration, or idea)
From this reading “Except I don’t understand what contraption this is,” and Ned kicked a box that an expressman had just delivered at the Slade homestead in Cresville.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “It surely does,” agreed Jerry to Ned’s observation.
don't
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From this reading “Except I don’t understand what contraption this is,” and Ned kicked a box that an expressman had just delivered at the Slade homestead in Cresville.
take in solid food
From this reading “Something to eat, I’ll wager,” declared Jerry.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading OFF FOR THE WEST “Well, everything seems to be in pretty good shape.”
apart from; not including
From this reading “Except I don’t understand what contraption this is,” and Ned kicked a box that an expressman had just delivered at the Slade homestead in Cresville.
expressman
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From this reading “Except I don’t understand what contraption this is,” and Ned kicked a box that an expressman had just delivered at the Slade homestead in Cresville.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading OFF FOR THE WEST “Well, everything seems to be in pretty good shape.”
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading “Must be something pretty particular that Bob sent, for he’s marked it ‘_Don’t open until I get there_.’”
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading OFF FOR THE WEST “Well, everything seems to be in pretty good shape.”
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading “Except I don’t understand what contraption this is,” and Ned kicked a box that an expressman had just delivered at the Slade homestead in Cresville.
he's
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From this reading “Must be something pretty particular that Bob sent, for he’s marked it ‘_Don’t open until I get there_.’”
homesteadnounUS /ˈhoʊmsted/
the home and adjacent grounds occupied by a family
From this reading “Except I don’t understand what contraption this is,” and Ned kicked a box that an expressman had just delivered at the Slade homestead in Cresville.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “Except I don’t understand what contraption this is,” and Ned kicked a box that an expressman had just delivered at the Slade homestead in Cresville.
I'll
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From this reading “Something to eat, I’ll wager,” declared Jerry.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading OFF FOR THE WEST “Well, everything seems to be in pretty good shape.”
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Except I don’t understand what contraption this is,” and Ned kicked a box that an expressman had just delivered at the Slade homestead in Cresville.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “It surely does,” agreed Jerry to Ned’s observation.
offensive term for a person of German descent
From this reading “It surely does,” agreed Jerry to Ned’s observation.
and nothing more
From this reading “Except I don’t understand what contraption this is,” and Ned kicked a box that an expressman had just delivered at the Slade homestead in Cresville.
kickedverbUS /kɪkt/
past form of “kick” — drive or propel with the foot
From this reading “Except I don’t understand what contraption this is,” and Ned kicked a box that an expressman had just delivered at the Slade homestead in Cresville.
strongly marked; easily noticeable
From this reading “Must be something pretty particular that Bob sent, for he’s marked it ‘_Don’t open until I get there_.’”
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading “Must be something pretty particular that Bob sent, for he’s marked it ‘_Don’t open until I get there_.’”
Ned
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From this reading “Except I don’t understand what contraption this is,” and Ned kicked a box that an expressman had just delivered at the Slade homestead in Cresville.
Ned's
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From this reading “It surely does,” agreed Jerry to Ned’s observation.
the act of making and recording a measurement
From this reading “It surely does,” agreed Jerry to Ned’s observation.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading OFF FOR THE WEST “Well, everything seems to be in pretty good shape.”
To move from a closed position.
From this reading “Must be something pretty particular that Bob sent, for he’s marked it ‘_Don’t open until I get there_.’”
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading “Must be something pretty particular that Bob sent, for he’s marked it ‘_Don’t open until I get there_.’”
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading OFF FOR THE WEST “Well, everything seems to be in pretty good shape.”
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading OFF FOR THE WEST “Well, everything seems to be in pretty good shape.”
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading “Must be something pretty particular that Bob sent, for he’s marked it ‘_Don’t open until I get there_.’”
any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)
From this reading OFF FOR THE WEST “Well, everything seems to be in pretty good shape.”
Slade
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From this reading “Except I don’t understand what contraption this is,” and Ned kicked a box that an expressman had just delivered at the Slade homestead in Cresville.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading “Must be something pretty particular that Bob sent, for he’s marked it ‘_Don’t open until I get there_.’”
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading “It surely does,” agreed Jerry to Ned’s observation.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “Except I don’t understand what contraption this is,” and Ned kicked a box that an expressman had just delivered at the Slade homestead in Cresville.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading OFF FOR THE WEST “Well, everything seems to be in pretty good shape.”
in or at that place or location
From this reading “Must be something pretty particular that Bob sent, for he’s marked it ‘_Don’t open until I get there_.’”
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading “Except I don’t understand what contraption this is,” and Ned kicked a box that an expressman had just delivered at the Slade homestead in Cresville.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading OFF FOR THE WEST “Well, everything seems to be in pretty good shape.”
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading “Except I don’t understand what contraption this is,” and Ned kicked a box that an expressman had just delivered at the Slade homestead in Cresville.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading “Must be something pretty particular that Bob sent, for he’s marked it ‘_Don’t open until I get there_.’”
wagernounUS /ˈweɪdʒər/
the act of gambling
From this reading “Something to eat, I’ll wager,” declared Jerry.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading OFF FOR THE WEST “Well, everything seems to be in pretty good shape.”
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading OFF FOR THE WEST “Well, everything seems to be in pretty good shape.”
used to ask for information about something
From this reading “Except I don’t understand what contraption this is,” and Ned kicked a box that an expressman had just delivered at the Slade homestead in Cresville.
