used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "I was wondering if that wasn't just a bait to help them get on board."
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "I think he is telling the truth about the river thieves," Alex. replied.
Alex
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From this reading THE DARKEY UP THE TREE While Case talked with the young man Clay went back into the cabin to talk with Alex., who was now changing into dry clothing.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading "Do you think the story that man is telling is all right?" he asked.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "It may be, but there are river robbers in this section.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "Do you think the story that man is telling is all right?" he asked.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading THE DARKEY UP THE TREE While Case talked with the young man Clay went back into the cabin to talk with Alex., who was now changing into dry clothing.
baitverbUS /beɪt/
harass with persistent criticism or carping
From this reading "I was wondering if that wasn't just a bait to help them get on board."
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "It may be, but there are river robbers in this section.
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading "I was wondering if that wasn't just a bait to help them get on board."
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "It may be, but there are river robbers in this section.
small room on a ship or boat where people sleep
From this reading THE DARKEY UP THE TREE While Case talked with the young man Clay went back into the cabin to talk with Alex., who was now changing into dry clothing.
an occurrence of something
From this reading THE DARKEY UP THE TREE While Case talked with the young man Clay went back into the cabin to talk with Alex., who was now changing into dry clothing.
changingadjectiveUS /ˈtʃeɪndʒɪŋ/
marked by continuous change or effective action
From this reading THE DARKEY UP THE TREE While Case talked with the young man Clay went back into the cabin to talk with Alex., who was now changing into dry clothing.
ClaynounUS /kleɪ/
a very fine-grained soil that is plastic when moist but hard when fired
From this reading THE DARKEY UP THE TREE While Case talked with the young man Clay went back into the cabin to talk with Alex., who was now changing into dry clothing.
clothingnounUS /ˈkloʊðɪŋ/
a covering designed to be worn on a person's body
From this reading THE DARKEY UP THE TREE While Case talked with the young man Clay went back into the cabin to talk with Alex., who was now changing into dry clothing.
DARKEY
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From this reading THE DARKEY UP THE TREE While Case talked with the young man Clay went back into the cabin to talk with Alex., who was now changing into dry clothing.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "Do you think the story that man is telling is all right?" he asked.
free from liquid or moisture; lacking natural or normal moisture or depleted of water; or no longer wet
From this reading THE DARKEY UP THE TREE While Case talked with the young man Clay went back into the cabin to talk with Alex., who was now changing into dry clothing.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading "I was wondering if that wasn't just a bait to help them get on board."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Do you think the story that man is telling is all right?" he asked.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading "I was wondering if that wasn't just a bait to help them get on board."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I think he is telling the truth about the river thieves," Alex. replied.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "I was wondering if that wasn't just a bait to help them get on board."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "It may be, but there are river robbers in this section.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading THE DARKEY UP THE TREE While Case talked with the young man Clay went back into the cabin to talk with Alex., who was now changing into dry clothing.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Do you think the story that man is telling is all right?" he asked.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "It may be, but there are river robbers in this section.
and nothing more
From this reading "I was wondering if that wasn't just a bait to help them get on board."
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading THE DARKEY UP THE TREE While Case talked with the young man Clay went back into the cabin to talk with Alex., who was now changing into dry clothing.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading "It may be, but there are river robbers in this section.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading THE DARKEY UP THE TREE While Case talked with the young man Clay went back into the cabin to talk with Alex., who was now changing into dry clothing.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "I was wondering if that wasn't just a bait to help them get on board."
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "I think he is telling the truth about the river thieves," Alex. replied.
precisely, exactly
From this reading "Do you think the story that man is telling is all right?" he asked.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading "I think he is telling the truth about the river thieves," Alex. replied.
robbersnounUS /ˈrɒb.ərz/
Persons who steal from a person or place, especially using violence or threats.
From this reading "It may be, but there are river robbers in this section.
sectionnounUS /ˈsekʃən/
a self-contained part of a larger composition (written or musical)
From this reading "It may be, but there are river robbers in this section.
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 "Do you think the story that man is telling is all right?" he asked.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading THE DARKEY UP THE TREE While Case talked with the young man Clay went back into the cabin to talk with Alex., who was now changing into dry clothing.
past form of “talk” — exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading THE DARKEY UP THE TREE While Case talked with the young man Clay went back into the cabin to talk with Alex., who was now changing into dry clothing.
disclosing unintentionally something concealed
From this reading "Do you think the story that man is telling is all right?" he asked.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Do you think the story that man is telling is all right?" he asked.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE DARKEY UP THE TREE While Case talked with the young man Clay went back into the cabin to talk with Alex., who was now changing into dry clothing.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading "I was wondering if that wasn't just a bait to help them get on board."
in or at that place or location
From this reading "It may be, but there are river robbers in this section.
thievesnounUS /θiːvz/
plural of “thief” — a criminal who takes property belonging to someone else with the intention of keeping it or selling it
From this reading "I think he is telling the truth about the river thieves," Alex. replied.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "Do you think the story that man is telling is all right?" he asked.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "It may be, but there are river robbers in this section.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE DARKEY UP THE TREE While Case talked with the young man Clay went back into the cabin to talk with Alex., who was now changing into dry clothing.
a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading THE DARKEY UP THE TREE While Case talked with the young man Clay went back into the cabin to talk with Alex., who was now changing into dry clothing.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading "I think he is telling the truth about the river thieves," Alex. replied.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading THE DARKEY UP THE TREE While Case talked with the young man Clay went back into the cabin to talk with Alex., who was now changing into dry clothing.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE DARKEY UP THE TREE While Case talked with the young man Clay went back into the cabin to talk with Alex., who was now changing into dry clothing.
wasn't
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From this reading "I was wondering if that wasn't just a bait to help them get on board."
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading THE DARKEY UP THE TREE While Case talked with the young man Clay went back into the cabin to talk with Alex., who was now changing into dry clothing.
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading THE DARKEY UP THE TREE While Case talked with the young man Clay went back into the cabin to talk with Alex., who was now changing into dry clothing.
which person or people
From this reading THE DARKEY UP THE TREE While Case talked with the young man Clay went back into the cabin to talk with Alex., who was now changing into dry clothing.
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE DARKEY UP THE TREE While Case talked with the young man Clay went back into the cabin to talk with Alex., who was now changing into dry clothing.
showing curiosity
From this reading "I was wondering if that wasn't just a bait to help them get on board."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Do you think the story that man is telling is all right?" he asked.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading THE DARKEY UP THE TREE While Case talked with the young man Clay went back into the cabin to talk with Alex., who was now changing into dry clothing.
