used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A NIGHT OF WATCHING Rube and Buck, accompanied by Alex and Jule, passed through the rain with no thought but that of capturing the counterfeiters in their minds.
having companions or an escort
From this reading A NIGHT OF WATCHING Rube and Buck, accompanied by Alex and Jule, passed through the rain with no thought but that of capturing the counterfeiters in their minds.
united by being of the same opinion
From this reading “That’s right,” Jule agreed.
Alex
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From this reading A NIGHT OF WATCHING Rube and Buck, accompanied by Alex and Jule, passed through the rain with no thought but that of capturing the counterfeiters in their minds.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A NIGHT OF WATCHING Rube and Buck, accompanied by Alex and Jule, passed through the rain with no thought but that of capturing the counterfeiters in their minds.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “This certainly is a section of country where they are not likely to receive many visitors.”
BuckverbUS /bʌk/
to strive with determination
From this reading A NIGHT OF WATCHING Rube and Buck, accompanied by Alex and Jule, passed through the rain with no thought but that of capturing the counterfeiters in their minds.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading A NIGHT OF WATCHING Rube and Buck, accompanied by Alex and Jule, passed through the rain with no thought but that of capturing the counterfeiters in their minds.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading A NIGHT OF WATCHING Rube and Buck, accompanied by Alex and Jule, passed through the rain with no thought but that of capturing the counterfeiters in their minds.
capturingverbUS /ˈkæptʃərɪŋ/
-ing form of “capture” — succeed in representing or expressing something intangible
From this reading A NIGHT OF WATCHING Rube and Buck, accompanied by Alex and Jule, passed through the rain with no thought but that of capturing the counterfeiters in their minds.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading “This certainly is a section of country where they are not likely to receive many visitors.”
one who is the object of choice; who is given preference
From this reading “They have chosen a fine locality for the job,” suggested Buck, pausing to wipe the sweat from his face.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading The rain fell steadily, making a great patter on the leaves of the forest trees, so conversation was difficult.
counterfeitersnounUS /ˈkaʊntərfɪtərz/
plural of “counterfeiter” — someone who makes copies illegally
From this reading A NIGHT OF WATCHING Rube and Buck, accompanied by Alex and Jule, passed through the rain with no thought but that of capturing the counterfeiters in their minds.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading “This certainly is a section of country where they are not likely to receive many visitors.”
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading The rain fell steadily, making a great patter on the leaves of the forest trees, so conversation was difficult.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading “They have chosen a fine locality for the job,” suggested Buck, pausing to wipe the sweat from his face.
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading The rain fell steadily, making a great patter on the leaves of the forest trees, so conversation was difficult.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading “They have chosen a fine locality for the job,” suggested Buck, pausing to wipe the sweat from his face.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “They have chosen a fine locality for the job,” suggested Buck, pausing to wipe the sweat from his face.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading The rain fell steadily, making a great patter on the leaves of the forest trees, so conversation was difficult.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading “They have chosen a fine locality for the job,” suggested Buck, pausing to wipe the sweat from his face.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading The rain fell steadily, making a great patter on the leaves of the forest trees, so conversation was difficult.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “They have chosen a fine locality for the job,” suggested Buck, pausing to wipe the sweat from his face.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading “They have chosen a fine locality for the job,” suggested Buck, pausing to wipe the sweat from his face.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A NIGHT OF WATCHING Rube and Buck, accompanied by Alex and Jule, passed through the rain with no thought but that of capturing the counterfeiters in their minds.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “This certainly is a section of country where they are not likely to receive many visitors.”
the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money
From this reading “They have chosen a fine locality for the job,” suggested Buck, pausing to wipe the sweat from his face.
Jule
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From this reading A NIGHT OF WATCHING Rube and Buck, accompanied by Alex and Jule, passed through the rain with no thought but that of capturing the counterfeiters in their minds.
plural of “leaf” — the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants
From this reading The rain fell steadily, making a great patter on the leaves of the forest trees, so conversation was difficult.
has a good chance of being the case or of coming about
From this reading “This certainly is a section of country where they are not likely to receive many visitors.”
localitynounUS /loʊˈkæləti/
a surrounding or nearby region
From this reading “They have chosen a fine locality for the job,” suggested Buck, pausing to wipe the sweat from his face.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading The rain fell steadily, making a great patter on the leaves of the forest trees, so conversation was difficult.
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 “This certainly is a section of country where they are not likely to receive many visitors.”
plural of “mind” — that which is responsible for one's thoughts, feelings, and conscious brain functions; the seat of the faculty of reason
From this reading A NIGHT OF WATCHING Rube and Buck, accompanied by Alex and Jule, passed through the rain with no thought but that of capturing the counterfeiters in their minds.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading A NIGHT OF WATCHING Rube and Buck, accompanied by Alex and Jule, passed through the rain with no thought but that of capturing the counterfeiters in their minds.
not any; not one
From this reading A NIGHT OF WATCHING Rube and Buck, accompanied by Alex and Jule, passed through the rain with no thought but that of capturing the counterfeiters in their minds.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading “This certainly is a section of country where they are not likely to receive many visitors.”
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A NIGHT OF WATCHING Rube and Buck, accompanied by Alex and Jule, passed through the rain with no thought but that of capturing the counterfeiters in their minds.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The rain fell steadily, making a great patter on the leaves of the forest trees, so conversation was difficult.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading A NIGHT OF WATCHING Rube and Buck, accompanied by Alex and Jule, passed through the rain with no thought but that of capturing the counterfeiters in their minds.
patternounUS /ˈpætər/
plausible glib talk (especially useful to a salesperson)
From this reading The rain fell steadily, making a great patter on the leaves of the forest trees, so conversation was difficult.
pausingverbUS /ˈpɔːzɪŋ/
-ing form of “pause” — interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing
From this reading “They have chosen a fine locality for the job,” suggested Buck, pausing to wipe the sweat from his face.
water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere
From this reading A NIGHT OF WATCHING Rube and Buck, accompanied by Alex and Jule, passed through the rain with no thought but that of capturing the counterfeiters in their minds.
get something; come into possession of
From this reading “This certainly is a section of country where they are not likely to receive many visitors.”
precisely, exactly
From this reading “That’s right,” Jule agreed.
RubenounUS /ruːb/
a person who is not very intelligent or interested in culture
From this reading A NIGHT OF WATCHING Rube and Buck, accompanied by Alex and Jule, passed through the rain with no thought but that of capturing the counterfeiters in their minds.
sectionnounUS /ˈsekʃən/
a self-contained part of a larger composition (written or musical)
From this reading “This certainly is a section of country where they are not likely to receive many visitors.”
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The rain fell steadily, making a great patter on the leaves of the forest trees, so conversation was difficult.
at a steady rate or pace
From this reading The rain fell steadily, making a great patter on the leaves of the forest trees, so conversation was difficult.
past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading “They have chosen a fine locality for the job,” suggested Buck, pausing to wipe the sweat from his face.
sweatnounUS /swet/
salty fluid secreted by sweat glands
From this reading “They have chosen a fine locality for the job,” suggested Buck, pausing to wipe the sweat from his face.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A NIGHT OF WATCHING Rube and Buck, accompanied by Alex and Jule, passed through the rain with no thought but that of capturing the counterfeiters in their minds.
That's
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From this reading “That’s right,” Jule agreed.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A NIGHT OF WATCHING Rube and Buck, accompanied by Alex and Jule, passed through the rain with no thought but that of capturing the counterfeiters in their minds.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading A NIGHT OF WATCHING Rube and Buck, accompanied by Alex and Jule, passed through the rain with no thought but that of capturing the counterfeiters in their minds.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “They have chosen a fine locality for the job,” suggested Buck, pausing to wipe the sweat from his face.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading “This certainly is a section of country where they are not likely to receive many visitors.”
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading A NIGHT OF WATCHING Rube and Buck, accompanied by Alex and Jule, passed through the rain with no thought but that of capturing the counterfeiters in their minds.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading A NIGHT OF WATCHING Rube and Buck, accompanied by Alex and Jule, passed through the rain with no thought but that of capturing the counterfeiters in their minds.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “They have chosen a fine locality for the job,” suggested Buck, pausing to wipe the sweat from his face.
plural of “tree” — 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 rain fell steadily, making a great patter on the leaves of the forest trees, so conversation was difficult.
plural of “visitor” — someone who visits
From this reading “This certainly is a section of country where they are not likely to receive many visitors.”
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The rain fell steadily, making a great patter on the leaves of the forest trees, so conversation was difficult.
the act of observing; taking a patient look
From this reading A NIGHT OF WATCHING Rube and Buck, accompanied by Alex and Jule, passed through the rain with no thought but that of capturing the counterfeiters in their minds.
in or at the place that
From this reading “This certainly is a section of country where they are not likely to receive many visitors.”
wipeverbUS /waɪp/
rub with a circular motion
From this reading “They have chosen a fine locality for the job,” suggested Buck, pausing to wipe the sweat from his face.
in the company of; together with
From this reading A NIGHT OF WATCHING Rube and Buck, accompanied by Alex and Jule, passed through the rain with no thought but that of capturing the counterfeiters in their minds.
