used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading On a little knoll ahead of the stage he saw what seemed to be a heap of earth.
at or in the front
From this reading On a little knoll ahead of the stage he saw what seemed to be a heap of earth.
amplyadverbUS /ˈæmpli/
to an ample degree or in an ample manner
From this reading What was lacking in the house was amply atoned for by the perjury of the claimant who, in pre-empting, would swear to any necessary number of good qualities in his habitation.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Here and there Charlton noticed the little claim-shanties, built in every sort of fashion, mere excuses for pre-emption.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading What was lacking in the house was amply atoned for by the perjury of the claimant who, in pre-empting, would swear to any necessary number of good qualities in his habitation.
atoned
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From this reading What was lacking in the house was amply atoned for by the perjury of the claimant who, in pre-empting, would swear to any necessary number of good qualities in his habitation.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading On a little knoll ahead of the stage he saw what seemed to be a heap of earth.
brushverbUS /brʌʃ/
rub with a brush, or as if with a brush
From this reading Some were even constructed of brush.
(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness
From this reading Here and there Charlton noticed the little claim-shanties, built in every sort of fashion, mere excuses for pre-emption.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading What was lacking in the house was amply atoned for by the perjury of the claimant who, in pre-empting, would swear to any necessary number of good qualities in his habitation.
Charlton
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From this reading Here and there Charlton noticed the little claim-shanties, built in every sort of fashion, mere excuses for pre-emption.
claim-shanties
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From this reading Here and there Charlton noticed the little claim-shanties, built in every sort of fashion, mere excuses for pre-emption.
claimantnounUS /ˈkleɪmənt/
someone who claims a benefit or right or title
From this reading What was lacking in the house was amply atoned for by the perjury of the claimant who, in pre-empting, would swear to any necessary number of good qualities in his habitation.
constructedverbUS /kənˈstrʌktəd/
past form of “construct” — make by combining materials and parts
From this reading Some were even constructed of brush.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading On a little knoll ahead of the stage he saw what seemed to be a heap of earth.
divisible by two
From this reading Some were even constructed of brush.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Here and there Charlton noticed the little claim-shanties, built in every sort of fashion, mere excuses for pre-emption.
excusesnounUS /ɪksˈkjuːsɪz/
plural of “excuse” — a defense of some offensive behavior or some failure to keep a promise etc.
From this reading Here and there Charlton noticed the little claim-shanties, built in every sort of fashion, mere excuses for pre-emption.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Here and there Charlton noticed the little claim-shanties, built in every sort of fashion, mere excuses for pre-emption.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Here and there Charlton noticed the little claim-shanties, built in every sort of fashion, mere excuses for pre-emption.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading What was lacking in the house was amply atoned for by the perjury of the claimant who, in pre-empting, would swear to any necessary number of good qualities in his habitation.
habitationnounUS /ˌhæbəˈteɪʃən/
the native habitat or home of an animal or plant
From this reading What was lacking in the house was amply atoned for by the perjury of the claimant who, in pre-empting, would swear to any necessary number of good qualities in his habitation.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading On a little knoll ahead of the stage he saw what seemed to be a heap of earth.
a collection of objects laid on top of each other
From this reading On a little knoll ahead of the stage he saw what seemed to be a heap of earth.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Here and there Charlton noticed the little claim-shanties, built in every sort of fashion, mere excuses for pre-emption.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading What was lacking in the house was amply atoned for by the perjury of the claimant who, in pre-empting, would swear to any necessary number of good qualities in his habitation.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading What was lacking in the house was amply atoned for by the perjury of the claimant who, in pre-empting, would swear to any necessary number of good qualities in his habitation.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Here and there Charlton noticed the little claim-shanties, built in every sort of fashion, mere excuses for pre-emption.
knollnounUS /noʊl/
a small natural hill
From this reading On a little knoll ahead of the stage he saw what seemed to be a heap of earth.
lackingadjectiveUS /ˈlækɪŋ/
inadequate in amount or degree
From this reading What was lacking in the house was amply atoned for by the perjury of the claimant who, in pre-empting, would swear to any necessary number of good qualities in his habitation.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Here and there Charlton noticed the little claim-shanties, built in every sort of fashion, mere excuses for pre-emption.
being nothing more than specified
From this reading Here and there Charlton noticed the little claim-shanties, built in every sort of fashion, mere excuses for pre-emption.
absolutely essential
From this reading What was lacking in the house was amply atoned for by the perjury of the claimant who, in pre-empting, would swear to any necessary number of good qualities in his habitation.
being perceived or observed
From this reading Here and there Charlton noticed the little claim-shanties, built in every sort of fashion, mere excuses for pre-emption.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading What was lacking in the house was amply atoned for by the perjury of the claimant who, in pre-empting, would swear to any necessary number of good qualities in his habitation.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Here and there Charlton noticed the little claim-shanties, built in every sort of fashion, mere excuses for pre-emption.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On a little knoll ahead of the stage he saw what seemed to be a heap of earth.
perjurynounUS /ˈpɜːrdʒəri/
criminal offense of making false statements under oath
From this reading What was lacking in the house was amply atoned for by the perjury of the claimant who, in pre-empting, would swear to any necessary number of good qualities in his habitation.
pre-empting
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From this reading What was lacking in the house was amply atoned for by the perjury of the claimant who, in pre-empting, would swear to any necessary number of good qualities in his habitation.
pre-emptionnoun
the judicial principle asserting the supremacy of federal over state legislation on the same subject
From this reading Here and there Charlton noticed the little claim-shanties, built in every sort of fashion, mere excuses for pre-emption.
plural of “quality” — an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone
From this reading What was lacking in the house was amply atoned for by the perjury of the claimant who, in pre-empting, would swear to any necessary number of good qualities in his habitation.
cut with a saw
From this reading On a little knoll ahead of the stage he saw what seemed to be a heap of earth.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading On a little knoll ahead of the stage he saw what seemed to be a heap of earth.
SODnounUS /sɑːd/
surface layer of ground containing a mat of grass and grass roots
From this reading THE SOD TAVERN.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Some were even constructed of brush.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading Here and there Charlton noticed the little claim-shanties, built in every sort of fashion, mere excuses for pre-emption.
any distinct time period in a sequence of events
From this reading On a little knoll ahead of the stage he saw what seemed to be a heap of earth.
utter obscenities or profanities
From this reading What was lacking in the house was amply atoned for by the perjury of the claimant who, in pre-empting, would swear to any necessary number of good qualities in his habitation.
TAVERNnounUS /ˈtævərn/
a building with a bar that is licensed to sell alcoholic drinks
From this reading THE SOD TAVERN.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE SOD TAVERN.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Here and there Charlton noticed the little claim-shanties, built in every sort of fashion, mere excuses for pre-emption.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading What was lacking in the house was amply atoned for by the perjury of the claimant who, in pre-empting, would swear to any necessary number of good qualities in his habitation.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading What was lacking in the house was amply atoned for by the perjury of the claimant who, in pre-empting, would swear to any necessary number of good qualities in his habitation.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Some were even constructed of brush.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What was lacking in the house was amply atoned for by the perjury of the claimant who, in pre-empting, would swear to any necessary number of good qualities in his habitation.
which person or people
From this reading What was lacking in the house was amply atoned for by the perjury of the claimant who, in pre-empting, would swear to any necessary number of good qualities in his habitation.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading What was lacking in the house was amply atoned for by the perjury of the claimant who, in pre-empting, would swear to any necessary number of good qualities in his habitation.
