used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "I have a notion that something will come of this," he said.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED MOVE On the whole the discovery was startling enough.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Venner paused presently, and stood as if an idea had occurred to him.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading There was very little said as the two friends walked down the street together.
BatesverbUS /beɪts/
third-person singular of “bate” — moderate or restrain; lessen the force of
From this reading It proved to demonstration that the man who called himself Bates must have been in some way connected with the one-time unfortunate owner of the Four Finger Mine.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It proved to demonstration that the man who called himself Bates must have been in some way connected with the one-time unfortunate owner of the Four Finger Mine.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading It proved to demonstration that the man who called himself Bates must have been in some way connected with the one-time unfortunate owner of the Four Finger Mine.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "I have a notion that something will come of this," he said.
being joined in close association
From this reading It proved to demonstration that the man who called himself Bates must have been in some way connected with the one-time unfortunate owner of the Four Finger Mine.
demonstrationnounUS /ˌdemənˈstreɪʃən/
a show or display; the act of presenting something to sight or view
From this reading It proved to demonstration that the man who called himself Bates must have been in some way connected with the one-time unfortunate owner of the Four Finger Mine.
the act of discovering something
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED MOVE On the whole the discovery was startling enough.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading There was very little said as the two friends walked down the street together.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED MOVE On the whole the discovery was startling enough.
feel or handle with the fingers
From this reading It proved to demonstration that the man who called himself Bates must have been in some way connected with the one-time unfortunate owner of the Four Finger Mine.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading It proved to demonstration that the man who called himself Bates must have been in some way connected with the one-time unfortunate owner of the Four Finger Mine.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading There was very little said as the two friends walked down the street together.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Venner paused presently, and stood as if an idea had occurred to him.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading It proved to demonstration that the man who called himself Bates must have been in some way connected with the one-time unfortunate owner of the Four Finger Mine.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "I have a notion that something will come of this," he said.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Venner paused presently, and stood as if an idea had occurred to him.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading It proved to demonstration that the man who called himself Bates must have been in some way connected with the one-time unfortunate owner of the Four Finger Mine.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I have a notion that something will come of this," he said.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Venner paused presently, and stood as if an idea had occurred to him.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Venner paused presently, and stood as if an idea had occurred to him.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It proved to demonstration that the man who called himself Bates must have been in some way connected with the one-time unfortunate owner of the Four Finger Mine.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It proved to demonstration that the man who called himself Bates must have been in some way connected with the one-time unfortunate owner of the Four Finger Mine.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading There was very little said as the two friends walked down the street together.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading It proved to demonstration that the man who called himself Bates must have been in some way connected with the one-time unfortunate owner of the Four Finger Mine.
the one or ones belonging to the person speaking
From this reading It proved to demonstration that the man who called himself Bates must have been in some way connected with the one-time unfortunate owner of the Four Finger Mine.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED MOVE On the whole the discovery was startling enough.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading It proved to demonstration that the man who called himself Bates must have been in some way connected with the one-time unfortunate owner of the Four Finger Mine.
a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
From this reading "I have a notion that something will come of this," he said.
inflected form of “occur” — come to pass
From this reading Venner paused presently, and stood as if an idea had occurred to him.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It proved to demonstration that the man who called himself Bates must have been in some way connected with the one-time unfortunate owner of the Four Finger Mine.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED MOVE On the whole the discovery was startling enough.
one-timeadjectiveUS /ˈwʌnˈtaɪm/
belonging to some prior time
From this reading It proved to demonstration that the man who called himself Bates must have been in some way connected with the one-time unfortunate owner of the Four Finger Mine.
(law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business
From this reading It proved to demonstration that the man who called himself Bates must have been in some way connected with the one-time unfortunate owner of the Four Finger Mine.
past form of “pause” — interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing
From this reading Venner paused presently, and stood as if an idea had occurred to him.
in the near future
From this reading Venner paused presently, and stood as if an idea had occurred to him.
established beyond doubt
From this reading It proved to demonstration that the man who called himself Bates must have been in some way connected with the one-time unfortunate owner of the Four Finger Mine.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading There was very little said as the two friends walked down the street together.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading It proved to demonstration that the man who called himself Bates must have been in some way connected with the one-time unfortunate owner of the Four Finger Mine.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading "I have a notion that something will come of this," he said.
startlingadjectiveUS /ˈstɑːrtlɪŋ/
so remarkably different or sudden as to cause momentary shock or alarm
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED MOVE On the whole the discovery was startling enough.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Venner paused presently, and stood as if an idea had occurred to him.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading There was very little said as the two friends walked down the street together.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It proved to demonstration that the man who called himself Bates must have been in some way connected with the one-time unfortunate owner of the Four Finger Mine.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED MOVE On the whole the discovery was startling enough.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was very little said as the two friends walked down the street together.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "I have a notion that something will come of this," he said.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It proved to demonstration that the man who called himself Bates must have been in some way connected with the one-time unfortunate owner of the Four Finger Mine.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading There was very little said as the two friends walked down the street together.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading There was very little said as the two friends walked down the street together.
not expected or anticipated
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED MOVE On the whole the discovery was startling enough.
not favored by fortune; marked or accompanied by or resulting in ill fortune
From this reading It proved to demonstration that the man who called himself Bates must have been in some way connected with the one-time unfortunate owner of the Four Finger Mine.
Venner
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From this reading Venner paused presently, and stood as if an idea had occurred to him.
precisely as stated
From this reading There was very little said as the two friends walked down the street together.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading There was very little said as the two friends walked down the street together.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED MOVE On the whole the discovery was startling enough.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading It proved to demonstration that the man who called himself Bates must have been in some way connected with the one-time unfortunate owner of the Four Finger Mine.
which person or people
From this reading It proved to demonstration that the man who called himself Bates must have been in some way connected with the one-time unfortunate owner of the Four Finger Mine.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED MOVE On the whole the discovery was startling enough.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "I have a notion that something will come of this," he said.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It proved to demonstration that the man who called himself Bates must have been in some way connected with the one-time unfortunate owner of the Four Finger Mine.
