used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading DALLAS MAKES A FRIEND "Y-a-a-as," drawled Lancaster, reflectively, gnawing the while at a fresh slab of tobacco, "we jes' nat'ally mavericked this claim."
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading And he had begun to show streaks of the bravado that, in his stronger days, made him an efficient section-boss.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading And he had begun to show streaks of the bravado that, in his stronger days, made him an efficient section-boss.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Rosy dreams, even, beset his brain--dreams upon which Marylyn, despising her father's meaner structures (and kept in ignorance of what might, at any moment, raze them), piled many a rainbow palace.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading DALLAS MAKES A FRIEND "Y-a-a-as," drawled Lancaster, reflectively, gnawing the while at a fresh slab of tobacco, "we jes' nat'ally mavericked this claim."
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading And he had begun to show streaks of the bravado that, in his stronger days, made him an efficient section-boss.
besetverbUS /bɪˈset/
annoy continually or chronically
From this reading Rosy dreams, even, beset his brain--dreams upon which Marylyn, despising her father's meaner structures (and kept in ignorance of what might, at any moment, raze them), piled many a rainbow palace.
that part of the central nervous system that includes all the higher nervous centers; enclosed within the skull; continuous with the spinal cord
From this reading Rosy dreams, even, beset his brain--dreams upon which Marylyn, despising her father's meaner structures (and kept in ignorance of what might, at any moment, raze them), piled many a rainbow palace.
bravadonounUS /brəˈvɑːdoʊ/
a swaggering show of courage
From this reading And he had begun to show streaks of the bravado that, in his stronger days, made him an efficient section-boss.
an assertion of a right (as to money or property)
From this reading DALLAS MAKES A FRIEND "Y-a-a-as," drawled Lancaster, reflectively, gnawing the while at a fresh slab of tobacco, "we jes' nat'ally mavericked this claim."
freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading In that time, his fear had slowly vanished, his confidence returned.
DALLASnounUS /ˈdæləs/
a large commercial and industrial city in northeastern Texas located in the heart of the northern Texas oil fields
From this reading DALLAS MAKES A FRIEND "Y-a-a-as," drawled Lancaster, reflectively, gnawing the while at a fresh slab of tobacco, "we jes' nat'ally mavericked this claim."
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading And he had begun to show streaks of the bravado that, in his stronger days, made him an efficient section-boss.
despisingnounUS /dɪˈspaɪzɪŋ/
a feeling of scornful hatred
From this reading Rosy dreams, even, beset his brain--dreams upon which Marylyn, despising her father's meaner structures (and kept in ignorance of what might, at any moment, raze them), piled many a rainbow palace.
drawledverbUS /drɔːld/
past form of “drawl” — lengthen and slow down or draw out
From this reading DALLAS MAKES A FRIEND "Y-a-a-as," drawled Lancaster, reflectively, gnawing the while at a fresh slab of tobacco, "we jes' nat'ally mavericked this claim."
plural of “dream” — a series of mental images and emotions occurring during sleep
From this reading Rosy dreams, even, beset his brain--dreams upon which Marylyn, despising her father's meaner structures (and kept in ignorance of what might, at any moment, raze them), piled many a rainbow palace.
efficientadjectiveUS /ɪˈfɪʃənt/
being effective without wasting time or effort or expense
From this reading And he had begun to show streaks of the bravado that, in his stronger days, made him an efficient section-boss.
divisible by two
From this reading Rosy dreams, even, beset his brain--dreams upon which Marylyn, despising her father's meaner structures (and kept in ignorance of what might, at any moment, raze them), piled many a rainbow palace.
father'snounUS /ˈfɑːðərz/
possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Rosy dreams, even, beset his brain--dreams upon which Marylyn, despising her father's meaner structures (and kept in ignorance of what might, at any moment, raze them), piled many a rainbow palace.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading In that time, his fear had slowly vanished, his confidence returned.
fortnightnounUS /ˈfɔːrtnaɪt/
a period of fourteen consecutive days
From this reading A fortnight had passed since his return from the land-office.
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading DALLAS MAKES A FRIEND "Y-a-a-as," drawled Lancaster, reflectively, gnawing the while at a fresh slab of tobacco, "we jes' nat'ally mavericked this claim."
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading DALLAS MAKES A FRIEND "Y-a-a-as," drawled Lancaster, reflectively, gnawing the while at a fresh slab of tobacco, "we jes' nat'ally mavericked this claim."
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A fortnight had passed since his return from the land-office.
gnawingverbUS /ˈnɔːɪŋ/
-ing form of “gnaw” — bite or chew on with the teeth
From this reading DALLAS MAKES A FRIEND "Y-a-a-as," drawled Lancaster, reflectively, gnawing the while at a fresh slab of tobacco, "we jes' nat'ally mavericked this claim."
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A fortnight had passed since his return from the land-office.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading And he had begun to show streaks of the bravado that, in his stronger days, made him an efficient section-boss.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Rosy dreams, even, beset his brain--dreams upon which Marylyn, despising her father's meaner structures (and kept in ignorance of what might, at any moment, raze them), piled many a rainbow palace.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading And he had begun to show streaks of the bravado that, in his stronger days, made him an efficient section-boss.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A fortnight had passed since his return from the land-office.
the lack of knowledge or education
From this reading Rosy dreams, even, beset his brain--dreams upon which Marylyn, despising her father's meaner structures (and kept in ignorance of what might, at any moment, raze them), piled many a rainbow palace.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In that time, his fear had slowly vanished, his confidence returned.
jes
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From this reading DALLAS MAKES A FRIEND "Y-a-a-as," drawled Lancaster, reflectively, gnawing the while at a fresh slab of tobacco, "we jes' nat'ally mavericked this claim."
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading Rosy dreams, even, beset his brain--dreams upon which Marylyn, despising her father's meaner structures (and kept in ignorance of what might, at any moment, raze them), piled many a rainbow palace.
LancasternounUS /ˈlænkæstər/
a city in northwestern England
From this reading DALLAS MAKES A FRIEND "Y-a-a-as," drawled Lancaster, reflectively, gnawing the while at a fresh slab of tobacco, "we jes' nat'ally mavericked this claim."
land-office
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From this reading A fortnight had passed since his return from the land-office.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading And he had begun to show streaks of the bravado that, in his stronger days, made him an efficient section-boss.
plural of “make” — a recognizable kind
From this reading DALLAS MAKES A FRIEND "Y-a-a-as," drawled Lancaster, reflectively, gnawing the while at a fresh slab of tobacco, "we jes' nat'ally mavericked this claim."
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 Rosy dreams, even, beset his brain--dreams upon which Marylyn, despising her father's meaner structures (and kept in ignorance of what might, at any moment, raze them), piled many a rainbow palace.
Marylyn
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From this reading Rosy dreams, even, beset his brain--dreams upon which Marylyn, despising her father's meaner structures (and kept in ignorance of what might, at any moment, raze them), piled many a rainbow palace.
mavericked
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From this reading DALLAS MAKES A FRIEND "Y-a-a-as," drawled Lancaster, reflectively, gnawing the while at a fresh slab of tobacco, "we jes' nat'ally mavericked this claim."
meaneradjectiveUS /ˈmiːnər/
comparative of “mean” — approximating the statistical norm or average or expected value
From this reading Rosy dreams, even, beset his brain--dreams upon which Marylyn, despising her father's meaner structures (and kept in ignorance of what might, at any moment, raze them), piled many a rainbow palace.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Rosy dreams, even, beset his brain--dreams upon which Marylyn, despising her father's meaner structures (and kept in ignorance of what might, at any moment, raze them), piled many a rainbow palace.
a particular point in time
From this reading Rosy dreams, even, beset his brain--dreams upon which Marylyn, despising her father's meaner structures (and kept in ignorance of what might, at any moment, raze them), piled many a rainbow palace.
nat'ally
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading DALLAS MAKES A FRIEND "Y-a-a-as," drawled Lancaster, reflectively, gnawing the while at a fresh slab of tobacco, "we jes' nat'ally mavericked this claim."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading DALLAS MAKES A FRIEND "Y-a-a-as," drawled Lancaster, reflectively, gnawing the while at a fresh slab of tobacco, "we jes' nat'ally mavericked this claim."
a large and stately mansion
From this reading Rosy dreams, even, beset his brain--dreams upon which Marylyn, despising her father's meaner structures (and kept in ignorance of what might, at any moment, raze them), piled many a rainbow palace.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading A fortnight had passed since his return from the land-office.
piledverbUS /paɪld/
past form of “pile” — arrange in stacks
From this reading Rosy dreams, even, beset his brain--dreams upon which Marylyn, despising her father's meaner structures (and kept in ignorance of what might, at any moment, raze them), piled many a rainbow palace.
rainbownounUS /ˈreɪnboʊ/
an arc of colored light in the sky caused by refraction of the sun's rays by rain
From this reading Rosy dreams, even, beset his brain--dreams upon which Marylyn, despising her father's meaner structures (and kept in ignorance of what might, at any moment, raze them), piled many a rainbow palace.
razeverbUS /reɪz/
tear down so as to make flat with the ground
From this reading Rosy dreams, even, beset his brain--dreams upon which Marylyn, despising her father's meaner structures (and kept in ignorance of what might, at any moment, raze them), piled many a rainbow palace.
reflectivelyadverb
in a reflective manner
From this reading DALLAS MAKES A FRIEND "Y-a-a-as," drawled Lancaster, reflectively, gnawing the while at a fresh slab of tobacco, "we jes' nat'ally mavericked this claim."
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading A fortnight had passed since his return from the land-office.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading In that time, his fear had slowly vanished, his confidence returned.
RosyadjectiveUS /ˈroʊzi/
reflecting optimism
From this reading Rosy dreams, even, beset his brain--dreams upon which Marylyn, despising her father's meaner structures (and kept in ignorance of what might, at any moment, raze them), piled many a rainbow palace.
section-boss
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From this reading And he had begun to show streaks of the bravado that, in his stronger days, made him an efficient section-boss.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading And he had begun to show streaks of the bravado that, in his stronger days, made him an efficient section-boss.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading A fortnight had passed since his return from the land-office.
slabnounUS /slæb/
block consisting of a thick piece of something
From this reading DALLAS MAKES A FRIEND "Y-a-a-as," drawled Lancaster, reflectively, gnawing the while at a fresh slab of tobacco, "we jes' nat'ally mavericked this claim."
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading In that time, his fear had slowly vanished, his confidence returned.
streaksnounUS /striːks/
plural of “streak” — an unbroken series of events
From this reading And he had begun to show streaks of the bravado that, in his stronger days, made him an efficient section-boss.
comparative of “strong” — having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading And he had begun to show streaks of the bravado that, in his stronger days, made him an efficient section-boss.
structuresnounUS /ˈstrʌktʃərz/
plural of “structure” — a thing constructed; a complex entity constructed of many parts
From this reading Rosy dreams, even, beset his brain--dreams upon which Marylyn, despising her father's meaner structures (and kept in ignorance of what might, at any moment, raze them), piled many a rainbow palace.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading In that time, his fear had slowly vanished, his confidence returned.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading DALLAS MAKES A FRIEND "Y-a-a-as," drawled Lancaster, reflectively, gnawing the while at a fresh slab of tobacco, "we jes' nat'ally mavericked this claim."
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Rosy dreams, even, beset his brain--dreams upon which Marylyn, despising her father's meaner structures (and kept in ignorance of what might, at any moment, raze them), piled many a rainbow palace.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading DALLAS MAKES A FRIEND "Y-a-a-as," drawled Lancaster, reflectively, gnawing the while at a fresh slab of tobacco, "we jes' nat'ally mavericked this claim."
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading In that time, his fear had slowly vanished, his confidence returned.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading And he had begun to show streaks of the bravado that, in his stronger days, made him an efficient section-boss.
tobacconounUS /təˈbækoʊ/
leaves of the tobacco plant dried and prepared for smoking or ingestion
From this reading DALLAS MAKES A FRIEND "Y-a-a-as," drawled Lancaster, reflectively, gnawing the while at a fresh slab of tobacco, "we jes' nat'ally mavericked this claim."
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Rosy dreams, even, beset his brain--dreams upon which Marylyn, despising her father's meaner structures (and kept in ignorance of what might, at any moment, raze them), piled many a rainbow palace.
having passed out of existence
From this reading In that time, his fear had slowly vanished, his confidence returned.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading DALLAS MAKES A FRIEND "Y-a-a-as," drawled Lancaster, reflectively, gnawing the while at a fresh slab of tobacco, "we jes' nat'ally mavericked this claim."
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Rosy dreams, even, beset his brain--dreams upon which Marylyn, despising her father's meaner structures (and kept in ignorance of what might, at any moment, raze them), piled many a rainbow palace.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Rosy dreams, even, beset his brain--dreams upon which Marylyn, despising her father's meaner structures (and kept in ignorance of what might, at any moment, raze them), piled many a rainbow palace.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading DALLAS MAKES A FRIEND "Y-a-a-as," drawled Lancaster, reflectively, gnawing the while at a fresh slab of tobacco, "we jes' nat'ally mavericked this claim."
Y-a-a-as
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From this reading DALLAS MAKES A FRIEND "Y-a-a-as," drawled Lancaster, reflectively, gnawing the while at a fresh slab of tobacco, "we jes' nat'ally mavericked this claim."
