used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A GAME OF CARDS I Micky’s Jim was telling the story of a fight in which he had taken part and how he knocked down a man twice as heavy as himself with one on the jaw.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading The farm belonged to a surly old man named Morrison, a short-tempered fellow, always at variance with the squad, whom he did not like.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A GAME OF CARDS I Micky’s Jim was telling the story of a fight in which he had taken part and how he knocked down a man twice as heavy as himself with one on the jaw.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A GAME OF CARDS I Micky’s Jim was telling the story of a fight in which he had taken part and how he knocked down a man twice as heavy as himself with one on the jaw.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The farm belonged to a surly old man named Morrison, a short-tempered fellow, always at variance with the squad, whom he did not like.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The squad had just changed quarters from a farm on which they had been engaged to the one on which they were now, and it was here that they were going to end the season.
past form of “belong” — be owned by; be in the possession of
From this reading The farm belonged to a surly old man named Morrison, a short-tempered fellow, always at variance with the squad, whom he did not like.
a game played with playing cards
From this reading A GAME OF CARDS I Micky’s Jim was telling the story of a fight in which he had taken part and how he knocked down a man twice as heavy as himself with one on the jaw.
cart-shed
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From this reading Jim was telling the story in the cart-shed.
made or become different in nature or form
From this reading The squad had just changed quarters from a farm on which they had been engaged to the one on which they were now, and it was here that they were going to end the season.
Dermod
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From this reading Owen Kelly, Gourock Ellen, Dermod, and Norah were the listeners.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading The farm belonged to a surly old man named Morrison, a short-tempered fellow, always at variance with the squad, whom he did not like.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading A GAME OF CARDS I Micky’s Jim was telling the story of a fight in which he had taken part and how he knocked down a man twice as heavy as himself with one on the jaw.
Ellen
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From this reading Owen Kelly, Gourock Ellen, Dermod, and Norah were the listeners.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading The squad had just changed quarters from a farm on which they had been engaged to the one on which they were now, and it was here that they were going to end the season.
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading The squad had just changed quarters from a farm on which they had been engaged to the one on which they were now, and it was here that they were going to end the season.
be a farmer; work as a farmer
From this reading The squad had just changed quarters from a farm on which they had been engaged to the one on which they were now, and it was here that they were going to end the season.
a boy or man
From this reading The farm belonged to a surly old man named Morrison, a short-tempered fellow, always at variance with the squad, whom he did not like.
be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading A GAME OF CARDS I Micky’s Jim was telling the story of a fight in which he had taken part and how he knocked down a man twice as heavy as himself with one on the jaw.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The squad had just changed quarters from a farm on which they had been engaged to the one on which they were now, and it was here that they were going to end the season.
a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading A GAME OF CARDS I Micky’s Jim was telling the story of a fight in which he had taken part and how he knocked down a man twice as heavy as himself with one on the jaw.
the act of departing
From this reading The squad had just changed quarters from a farm on which they had been engaged to the one on which they were now, and it was here that they were going to end the season.
Gourock
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From this reading Owen Kelly, Gourock Ellen, Dermod, and Norah were the listeners.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A GAME OF CARDS I Micky’s Jim was telling the story of a fight in which he had taken part and how he knocked down a man twice as heavy as himself with one on the jaw.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A GAME OF CARDS I Micky’s Jim was telling the story of a fight in which he had taken part and how he knocked down a man twice as heavy as himself with one on the jaw.
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading A GAME OF CARDS I Micky’s Jim was telling the story of a fight in which he had taken part and how he knocked down a man twice as heavy as himself with one on the jaw.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading The squad had just changed quarters from a farm on which they had been engaged to the one on which they were now, and it was here that they were going to end the season.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading A GAME OF CARDS I Micky’s Jim was telling the story of a fight in which he had taken part and how he knocked down a man twice as heavy as himself with one on the jaw.
how
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From this reading A GAME OF CARDS I Micky’s Jim was telling the story of a fight in which he had taken part and how he knocked down a man twice as heavy as himself with one on the jaw.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading A GAME OF CARDS I Micky’s Jim was telling the story of a fight in which he had taken part and how he knocked down a man twice as heavy as himself with one on the jaw.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A GAME OF CARDS I Micky’s Jim was telling the story of a fight in which he had taken part and how he knocked down a man twice as heavy as himself with one on the jaw.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The squad had just changed quarters from a farm on which they had been engaged to the one on which they were now, and it was here that they were going to end the season.
jawverbUS /dʒɔː/
talk socially without exchanging too much information
From this reading A GAME OF CARDS I Micky’s Jim was telling the story of a fight in which he had taken part and how he knocked down a man twice as heavy as himself with one on the jaw.
Jim
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From this reading A GAME OF CARDS I Micky’s Jim was telling the story of a fight in which he had taken part and how he knocked down a man twice as heavy as himself with one on the jaw.
and nothing more
From this reading The squad had just changed quarters from a farm on which they had been engaged to the one on which they were now, and it was here that they were going to end the season.
KellynounUS /ˈkeli/
United States circus clown (1898-1979)
From this reading Owen Kelly, Gourock Ellen, Dermod, and Norah were the listeners.
past form of “knock” — deliver a sharp blow or push
From this reading A GAME OF CARDS I Micky’s Jim was telling the story of a fight in which he had taken part and how he knocked down a man twice as heavy as himself with one on the jaw.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading The farm belonged to a surly old man named Morrison, a short-tempered fellow, always at variance with the squad, whom he did not like.
listenersnounUS /ˈlɪsənərz/
plural of “listener” — someone who listens attentively
From this reading Owen Kelly, Gourock Ellen, Dermod, and Norah were the listeners.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading A GAME OF CARDS I Micky’s Jim was telling the story of a fight in which he had taken part and how he knocked down a man twice as heavy as himself with one on the jaw.
Micky's
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From this reading A GAME OF CARDS I Micky’s Jim was telling the story of a fight in which he had taken part and how he knocked down a man twice as heavy as himself with one on the jaw.
MorrisonnounUS /ˈmɔːrɪsən/
United States rock singer (1943-1971)
From this reading The farm belonged to a surly old man named Morrison, a short-tempered fellow, always at variance with the squad, whom he did not like.
past form of “name” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading The farm belonged to a surly old man named Morrison, a short-tempered fellow, always at variance with the squad, whom he did not like.
Norah
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From this reading Owen Kelly, Gourock Ellen, Dermod, and Norah were the listeners.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The farm belonged to a surly old man named Morrison, a short-tempered fellow, always at variance with the squad, whom he did not like.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading The squad had just changed quarters from a farm on which they had been engaged to the one on which they were now, and it was here that they were going to end the season.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A GAME OF CARDS I Micky’s Jim was telling the story of a fight in which he had taken part and how he knocked down a man twice as heavy as himself with one on the jaw.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading The farm belonged to a surly old man named Morrison, a short-tempered fellow, always at variance with the squad, whom he did not like.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A GAME OF CARDS I Micky’s Jim was telling the story of a fight in which he had taken part and how he knocked down a man twice as heavy as himself with one on the jaw.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading A GAME OF CARDS I Micky’s Jim was telling the story of a fight in which he had taken part and how he knocked down a man twice as heavy as himself with one on the jaw.
OwennounUS /ˈoʊən/
Welsh industrialist and social reformer who founded cooperative communities (1771-1858)
From this reading Owen Kelly, Gourock Ellen, Dermod, and Norah were the listeners.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading A GAME OF CARDS I Micky’s Jim was telling the story of a fight in which he had taken part and how he knocked down a man twice as heavy as himself with one on the jaw.
housing available for people to live in
From this reading The squad had just changed quarters from a farm on which they had been engaged to the one on which they were now, and it was here that they were going to end the season.
a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
From this reading The squad had just changed quarters from a farm on which they had been engaged to the one on which they were now, and it was here that they were going to end the season.
short-temperedadjective
quickly aroused to anger
From this reading The farm belonged to a surly old man named Morrison, a short-tempered fellow, always at variance with the squad, whom he did not like.
squadnounUS /skwɑːd/
a smallest army unit
From this reading The squad had just changed quarters from a farm on which they had been engaged to the one on which they were now, and it was here that they were going to end the season.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading A GAME OF CARDS I Micky’s Jim was telling the story of a fight in which he had taken part and how he knocked down a man twice as heavy as himself with one on the jaw.
surlyadjectiveUS /ˈsɜːrli/
inclined to anger or bad feelings with overtones of menace
From this reading The farm belonged to a surly old man named Morrison, a short-tempered fellow, always at variance with the squad, whom he did not like.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading A GAME OF CARDS I Micky’s Jim was telling the story of a fight in which he had taken part and how he knocked down a man twice as heavy as himself with one on the jaw.
disclosing unintentionally something concealed
From this reading A GAME OF CARDS I Micky’s Jim was telling the story of a fight in which he had taken part and how he knocked down a man twice as heavy as himself with one on the jaw.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The squad had just changed quarters from a farm on which they had been engaged to the one on which they were now, and it was here that they were going to end the season.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A GAME OF CARDS I Micky’s Jim was telling the story of a fight in which he had taken part and how he knocked down a man twice as heavy as himself with one on the jaw.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The squad had just changed quarters from a farm on which they had been engaged to the one on which they were now, and it was here that they were going to end the season.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The squad had just changed quarters from a farm on which they had been engaged to the one on which they were now, and it was here that they were going to end the season.
two times
From this reading A GAME OF CARDS I Micky’s Jim was telling the story of a fight in which he had taken part and how he knocked down a man twice as heavy as himself with one on the jaw.
variancenounUS /ˈveriəns/
an event that departs from expectations
From this reading The farm belonged to a surly old man named Morrison, a short-tempered fellow, always at variance with the squad, whom he did not like.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A GAME OF CARDS I Micky’s Jim was telling the story of a fight in which he had taken part and how he knocked down a man twice as heavy as himself with one on the jaw.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Owen Kelly, Gourock Ellen, Dermod, and Norah were the listeners.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading A GAME OF CARDS I Micky’s Jim was telling the story of a fight in which he had taken part and how he knocked down a man twice as heavy as himself with one on the jaw.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The farm belonged to a surly old man named Morrison, a short-tempered fellow, always at variance with the squad, whom he did not like.
in the company of; together with
From this reading A GAME OF CARDS I Micky’s Jim was telling the story of a fight in which he had taken part and how he knocked down a man twice as heavy as himself with one on the jaw.
