used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Not another word was spoken, and Peters went out, turning with a sullen look as he reached the road.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading The old man began to tell a story: "Feller down in the bottoms owned a calf that had wool on him like a sheep; uster ter shear him every spring, and one time he--" "Jasper, didn't Peters say he was a comin' after you?"
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Not another word was spoken, and Peters went out, turning with a sullen look as he reached the road.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Not another word was spoken, and Peters went out, turning with a sullen look as he reached the road.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Not another word was spoken, and Peters went out, turning with a sullen look as he reached the road.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading For a moment he stood there and then skulked on away, met a dog in the road and kicked at him.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading For a moment he stood there and then skulked on away, met a dog in the road and kicked at him.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading The old man began to tell a story: "Feller down in the bottoms owned a calf that had wool on him like a sheep; uster ter shear him every spring, and one time he--" "Jasper, didn't Peters say he was a comin' after you?"
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading When Margaret re-entered the room Jasper was walking up and down with his hands behind him.
bottomsnounUS /ˈbɑːtəmz/
plural of “bottom” — the lower side of anything
From this reading The old man began to tell a story: "Feller down in the bottoms owned a calf that had wool on him like a sheep; uster ter shear him every spring, and one time he--" "Jasper, didn't Peters say he was a comin' after you?"
calfnounUS /kæf/
young of domestic cattle
From this reading The old man began to tell a story: "Feller down in the bottoms owned a calf that had wool on him like a sheep; uster ter shear him every spring, and one time he--" "Jasper, didn't Peters say he was a comin' after you?"
comin
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From this reading The old man began to tell a story: "Feller down in the bottoms owned a calf that had wool on him like a sheep; uster ter shear him every spring, and one time he--" "Jasper, didn't Peters say he was a comin' after you?"
didn't
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From this reading The old man began to tell a story: "Feller down in the bottoms owned a calf that had wool on him like a sheep; uster ter shear him every spring, and one time he--" "Jasper, didn't Peters say he was a comin' after you?"
a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds
From this reading For a moment he stood there and then skulked on away, met a dog in the road and kicked at him.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading When Margaret re-entered the room Jasper was walking up and down with his hands behind him.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading The old man began to tell a story: "Feller down in the bottoms owned a calf that had wool on him like a sheep; uster ter shear him every spring, and one time he--" "Jasper, didn't Peters say he was a comin' after you?"
FellernounUS /ˈfelər/
a person who fells trees
From this reading The old man began to tell a story: "Feller down in the bottoms owned a calf that had wool on him like a sheep; uster ter shear him every spring, and one time he--" "Jasper, didn't Peters say he was a comin' after you?"
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For a moment he stood there and then skulked on away, met a dog in the road and kicked at him.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The old man began to tell a story: "Feller down in the bottoms owned a calf that had wool on him like a sheep; uster ter shear him every spring, and one time he--" "Jasper, didn't Peters say he was a comin' after you?"
HADN'T
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From this reading HADN'T LISTENED.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading When Margaret re-entered the room Jasper was walking up and down with his hands behind him.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Not another word was spoken, and Peters went out, turning with a sullen look as he reached the road.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading For a moment he stood there and then skulked on away, met a dog in the road and kicked at him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading When Margaret re-entered the room Jasper was walking up and down with his hands behind him.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading For a moment he stood there and then skulked on away, met a dog in the road and kicked at him.
JaspernounUS /ˈdʒæspər/
an opaque form of quartz; red or yellow or brown or dark green in color; used for ornamentation or as a gemstone
From this reading When Margaret re-entered the room Jasper was walking up and down with his hands behind him.
kickedverbUS /kɪkt/
past form of “kick” — drive or propel with the foot
From this reading For a moment he stood there and then skulked on away, met a dog in the road and kicked at him.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading The old man began to tell a story: "Feller down in the bottoms owned a calf that had wool on him like a sheep; uster ter shear him every spring, and one time he--" "Jasper, didn't Peters say he was a comin' after you?"
past form of “listen” — hear with intention
From this reading HADN'T LISTENED.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Not another word was spoken, and Peters went out, turning with a sullen look as he reached the road.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The old man began to tell a story: "Feller down in the bottoms owned a calf that had wool on him like a sheep; uster ter shear him every spring, and one time he--" "Jasper, didn't Peters say he was a comin' after you?"
Margaret
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From this reading When Margaret re-entered the room Jasper was walking up and down with his hands behind him.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading For a moment he stood there and then skulked on away, met a dog in the road and kicked at him.
a particular point in time
From this reading For a moment he stood there and then skulked on away, met a dog in the road and kicked at him.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Not another word was spoken, and Peters went out, turning with a sullen look as he reached the road.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading The old man began to tell a story: "Feller down in the bottoms owned a calf that had wool on him like a sheep; uster ter shear him every spring, and one time he--" "Jasper, didn't Peters say he was a comin' after you?"
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading For a moment he stood there and then skulked on away, met a dog in the road and kicked at him.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The old man began to tell a story: "Feller down in the bottoms owned a calf that had wool on him like a sheep; uster ter shear him every spring, and one time he--" "Jasper, didn't Peters say he was a comin' after you?"
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Not another word was spoken, and Peters went out, turning with a sullen look as he reached the road.
ownedadjectiveUS /oʊnd/
having an owner; often used in combination
From this reading The old man began to tell a story: "Feller down in the bottoms owned a calf that had wool on him like a sheep; uster ter shear him every spring, and one time he--" "Jasper, didn't Peters say he was a comin' after you?"
PetersnounUS /ˈpiːtərz/
plural of “peter” — disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
From this reading Not another word was spoken, and Peters went out, turning with a sullen look as he reached the road.
re-enteredverbUS /ˌriːˈentərd/
past form of “re-enter” — enter again
From this reading When Margaret re-entered the room Jasper was walking up and down with his hands behind him.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading Not another word was spoken, and Peters went out, turning with a sullen look as he reached the road.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading Not another word was spoken, and Peters went out, turning with a sullen look as he reached the road.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading When Margaret re-entered the room Jasper was walking up and down with his hands behind him.
express in words
From this reading The old man began to tell a story: "Feller down in the bottoms owned a calf that had wool on him like a sheep; uster ter shear him every spring, and one time he--" "Jasper, didn't Peters say he was a comin' after you?"
shearverbUS /ʃɪr/
cut with shears
From this reading The old man began to tell a story: "Feller down in the bottoms owned a calf that had wool on him like a sheep; uster ter shear him every spring, and one time he--" "Jasper, didn't Peters say he was a comin' after you?"
woolly usually horned ruminant mammal related to the goat
From this reading The old man began to tell a story: "Feller down in the bottoms owned a calf that had wool on him like a sheep; uster ter shear him every spring, and one time he--" "Jasper, didn't Peters say he was a comin' after you?"
skulked
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From this reading For a moment he stood there and then skulked on away, met a dog in the road and kicked at him.
uttered through the medium of speech or characterized by speech; sometimes used in combination
From this reading Not another word was spoken, and Peters went out, turning with a sullen look as he reached the road.
the season of growth
From this reading The old man began to tell a story: "Feller down in the bottoms owned a calf that had wool on him like a sheep; uster ter shear him every spring, and one time he--" "Jasper, didn't Peters say he was a comin' after you?"
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading For a moment he stood there and then skulked on away, met a dog in the road and kicked at him.
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 The old man began to tell a story: "Feller down in the bottoms owned a calf that had wool on him like a sheep; uster ter shear him every spring, and one time he--" "Jasper, didn't Peters say he was a comin' after you?"
sullenadjectiveUS /ˈsʌlən/
showing a brooding ill humor
From this reading Not another word was spoken, and Peters went out, turning with a sullen look as he reached the road.
express in words
From this reading The old man began to tell a story: "Feller down in the bottoms owned a calf that had wool on him like a sheep; uster ter shear him every spring, and one time he--" "Jasper, didn't Peters say he was a comin' after you?"
ter
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From this reading The old man began to tell a story: "Feller down in the bottoms owned a calf that had wool on him like a sheep; uster ter shear him every spring, and one time he--" "Jasper, didn't Peters say he was a comin' after you?"
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The old man began to tell a story: "Feller down in the bottoms owned a calf that had wool on him like a sheep; uster ter shear him every spring, and one time he--" "Jasper, didn't Peters say he was a comin' after you?"
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Not another word was spoken, and Peters went out, turning with a sullen look as he reached the road.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading For a moment he stood there and then skulked on away, met a dog in the road and kicked at him.
in or at that place or location
From this reading For a moment he stood there and then skulked on away, met a dog in the road and kicked at him.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The old man began to tell a story: "Feller down in the bottoms owned a calf that had wool on him like a sheep; uster ter shear him every spring, and one time he--" "Jasper, didn't Peters say he was a comin' after you?"
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The old man began to tell a story: "Feller down in the bottoms owned a calf that had wool on him like a sheep; uster ter shear him every spring, and one time he--" "Jasper, didn't Peters say he was a comin' after you?"
the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course
From this reading Not another word was spoken, and Peters went out, turning with a sullen look as he reached the road.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading When Margaret re-entered the room Jasper was walking up and down with his hands behind him.
uster
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From this reading The old man began to tell a story: "Feller down in the bottoms owned a calf that had wool on him like a sheep; uster ter shear him every spring, and one time he--" "Jasper, didn't Peters say he was a comin' after you?"
close enough to be walked to
From this reading When Margaret re-entered the room Jasper was walking up and down with his hands behind him.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Not another word was spoken, and Peters went out, turning with a sullen look as he reached the road.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Not another word was spoken, and Peters went out, turning with a sullen look as he reached the road.
at the time that
From this reading When Margaret re-entered the room Jasper was walking up and down with his hands behind him.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Not another word was spoken, and Peters went out, turning with a sullen look as he reached the road.
woolnounUS /wʊl/
a fabric made from the hair of sheep
From this reading The old man began to tell a story: "Feller down in the bottoms owned a calf that had wool on him like a sheep; uster ter shear him every spring, and one time he--" "Jasper, didn't Peters say he was a comin' after you?"
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading Not another word was spoken, and Peters went out, turning with a sullen look as he reached the road.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading The old man began to tell a story: "Feller down in the bottoms owned a calf that had wool on him like a sheep; uster ter shear him every spring, and one time he--" "Jasper, didn't Peters say he was a comin' after you?"
