used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The message was a brief one and at its finish the ranchman-president was frowning heavily.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "I know what I am doing, and I shall go on as I have begun.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "I know what I am doing, and I shall go on as I have begun.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Matters are desperate enough with us now, and if I should drop out----" The telephone-bell was ringing, and Baldwin twisted his chair to bring himself within reach of the desk set.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "I know what I am doing, and I shall go on as I have begun.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The message was a brief one and at its finish the ranchman-president was frowning heavily.
BaldwinnounUS /ˈbɔːldwən/
United States author who was an outspoken critic of racism (1924-1987)
From this reading Matters are desperate enough with us now, and if I should drop out----" The telephone-bell was ringing, and Baldwin twisted his chair to bring himself within reach of the desk set.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading "I know what I am doing, and I shall go on as I have begun.
of short duration or distance
From this reading The message was a brief one and at its finish the ranchman-president was frowning heavily.
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Matters are desperate enough with us now, and if I should drop out----" The telephone-bell was ringing, and Baldwin twisted his chair to bring himself within reach of the desk set.
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading Matters are desperate enough with us now, and if I should drop out----" The telephone-bell was ringing, and Baldwin twisted his chair to bring himself within reach of the desk set.
a piece of furniture with a writing surface and usually drawers or other compartments
From this reading Matters are desperate enough with us now, and if I should drop out----" The telephone-bell was ringing, and Baldwin twisted his chair to bring himself within reach of the desk set.
arising from or marked by despair or loss of hope
From this reading Matters are desperate enough with us now, and if I should drop out----" The telephone-bell was ringing, and Baldwin twisted his chair to bring himself within reach of the desk set.
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading "I know what I am doing, and I shall go on as I have begun.
let fall to the ground
From this reading Matters are desperate enough with us now, and if I should drop out----" The telephone-bell was ringing, and Baldwin twisted his chair to bring himself within reach of the desk set.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading Matters are desperate enough with us now, and if I should drop out----" The telephone-bell was ringing, and Baldwin twisted his chair to bring himself within reach of the desk set.
come or bring to a finish or an end
From this reading The message was a brief one and at its finish the ranchman-president was frowning heavily.
frowningadjectiveUS /ˈfraʊnɪŋ/
showing displeasure or anger
From this reading The message was a brief one and at its finish the ranchman-president was frowning heavily.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "I know what I am doing, and I shall go on as I have begun.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "I know what I am doing, and I shall go on as I have begun.
to a considerable degree
From this reading The message was a brief one and at its finish the ranchman-president was frowning heavily.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Matters are desperate enough with us now, and if I should drop out----" The telephone-bell was ringing, and Baldwin twisted his chair to bring himself within reach of the desk set.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Matters are desperate enough with us now, and if I should drop out----" The telephone-bell was ringing, and Baldwin twisted his chair to bring himself within reach of the desk set.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I know what I am doing, and I shall go on as I have begun.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Matters are desperate enough with us now, and if I should drop out----" The telephone-bell was ringing, and Baldwin twisted his chair to bring himself within reach of the desk set.
It's
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From this reading It's the only way.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The message was a brief one and at its finish the ranchman-president was frowning heavily.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "I know what I am doing, and I shall go on as I have begun.
plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Matters are desperate enough with us now, and if I should drop out----" The telephone-bell was ringing, and Baldwin twisted his chair to bring himself within reach of the desk set.
a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled
From this reading The message was a brief one and at its finish the ranchman-president was frowning heavily.
not any; not one
From this reading "No," said Smith shortly.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Matters are desperate enough with us now, and if I should drop out----" The telephone-bell was ringing, and Baldwin twisted his chair to bring himself within reach of the desk set.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Matters are desperate enough with us now, and if I should drop out----" The telephone-bell was ringing, and Baldwin twisted his chair to bring himself within reach of the desk set.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "I know what I am doing, and I shall go on as I have begun.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The message was a brief one and at its finish the ranchman-president was frowning heavily.
and nothing more
From this reading It's the only way.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Matters are desperate enough with us now, and if I should drop out----" The telephone-bell was ringing, and Baldwin twisted his chair to bring himself within reach of the desk set.
ranchman-president
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From this reading The message was a brief one and at its finish the ranchman-president was frowning heavily.
reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading Matters are desperate enough with us now, and if I should drop out----" The telephone-bell was ringing, and Baldwin twisted his chair to bring himself within reach of the desk set.
ringingnounUS /ˈrɪŋɪŋ/
the sound of a bell ringing
From this reading Matters are desperate enough with us now, and if I should drop out----" The telephone-bell was ringing, and Baldwin twisted his chair to bring himself within reach of the desk set.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "No," said Smith shortly.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Matters are desperate enough with us now, and if I should drop out----" The telephone-bell was ringing, and Baldwin twisted his chair to bring himself within reach of the desk set.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading "I know what I am doing, and I shall go on as I have begun.
for a short time
From this reading "No," said Smith shortly.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Matters are desperate enough with us now, and if I should drop out----" The telephone-bell was ringing, and Baldwin twisted his chair to bring himself within reach of the desk set.
Rhodesian statesman who declared independence of Zimbabwe from Great Britain (born in 1919)
From this reading "No," said Smith shortly.
telephone-bell
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From this reading Matters are desperate enough with us now, and if I should drop out----" The telephone-bell was ringing, and Baldwin twisted his chair to bring himself within reach of the desk set.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It's the only way.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Matters are desperate enough with us now, and if I should drop out----" The telephone-bell was ringing, and Baldwin twisted his chair to bring himself within reach of the desk set.
twistedadjectiveUS /ˈtwɪstɪd/
having an intended meaning altered or misrepresented
From this reading Matters are desperate enough with us now, and if I should drop out----" The telephone-bell was ringing, and Baldwin twisted his chair to bring himself within reach of the desk set.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Matters are desperate enough with us now, and if I should drop out----" The telephone-bell was ringing, and Baldwin twisted his chair to bring himself within reach of the desk set.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Matters are desperate enough with us now, and if I should drop out----" The telephone-bell was ringing, and Baldwin twisted his chair to bring himself within reach of the desk set.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading It's the only way.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "I know what I am doing, and I shall go on as I have begun.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Matters are desperate enough with us now, and if I should drop out----" The telephone-bell was ringing, and Baldwin twisted his chair to bring himself within reach of the desk set.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading Matters are desperate enough with us now, and if I should drop out----" The telephone-bell was ringing, and Baldwin twisted his chair to bring himself within reach of the desk set.
