used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading ANTECEDENTS "The man was aince a poacher!"
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading They were conversing in great confidence about the important "case" of Sergeant Adam Mercer.
having companions or an escort
From this reading The only reply of Robert Menzies was, "Is’t possible!" accompanied by a start and a steady gaze at his well-informed brother.
AdamnounUS /ˈædəm/
(Old Testament) in Judeo-Christian mythology; the first man and the husband of Eve and the progenitor of the human race
From this reading They were conversing in great confidence about the important "case" of Sergeant Adam Mercer.
aince
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From this reading ANTECEDENTS "The man was aince a poacher!"
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading So said, or rather breathed with his hard wheezing breath, Peter Smellie, shopkeeper and elder, into the ears of Robert Menzies, a brother elder, who was possessed of a more humane disposition.
ANTECEDENTSnounUS /ˌæntɪˈsiːdənts/
plural of “antecedent” — someone from whom you are descended (but usually more remote than a grandparent)
From this reading ANTECEDENTS "The man was aince a poacher!"
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The only reply of Robert Menzies was, "Is’t possible!" accompanied by a start and a steady gaze at his well-informed brother.
the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing
From this reading So said, or rather breathed with his hard wheezing breath, Peter Smellie, shopkeeper and elder, into the ears of Robert Menzies, a brother elder, who was possessed of a more humane disposition.
uttered without voice
From this reading So said, or rather breathed with his hard wheezing breath, Peter Smellie, shopkeeper and elder, into the ears of Robert Menzies, a brother elder, who was possessed of a more humane disposition.
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading So said, or rather breathed with his hard wheezing breath, Peter Smellie, shopkeeper and elder, into the ears of Robert Menzies, a brother elder, who was possessed of a more humane disposition.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading What that case was, the reader will learn by and by.
an occurrence of something
From this reading They were conversing in great confidence about the important "case" of Sergeant Adam Mercer.
freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading They were conversing in great confidence about the important "case" of Sergeant Adam Mercer.
conversingverbUS /kənˈvɜːrsɪŋ/
-ing form of “converse” — carry on a conversation
From this reading They were conversing in great confidence about the important "case" of Sergeant Adam Mercer.
dispositionnounUS /ˌdɪspəˈzɪʃən/
your usual mood
From this reading So said, or rather breathed with his hard wheezing breath, Peter Smellie, shopkeeper and elder, into the ears of Robert Menzies, a brother elder, who was possessed of a more humane disposition.
plural of “ear” — the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading So said, or rather breathed with his hard wheezing breath, Peter Smellie, shopkeeper and elder, into the ears of Robert Menzies, a brother elder, who was possessed of a more humane disposition.
a person who is older than you are
From this reading So said, or rather breathed with his hard wheezing breath, Peter Smellie, shopkeeper and elder, into the ears of Robert Menzies, a brother elder, who was possessed of a more humane disposition.
a long fixed look
From this reading The only reply of Robert Menzies was, "Is’t possible!" accompanied by a start and a steady gaze at his well-informed brother.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading They were conversing in great confidence about the important "case" of Sergeant Adam Mercer.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading So said, or rather breathed with his hard wheezing breath, Peter Smellie, shopkeeper and elder, into the ears of Robert Menzies, a brother elder, who was possessed of a more humane disposition.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading So said, or rather breathed with his hard wheezing breath, Peter Smellie, shopkeeper and elder, into the ears of Robert Menzies, a brother elder, who was possessed of a more humane disposition.
humaneadjectiveUS /hjuːˈmeɪn/
pertaining to or concerned with the humanities
From this reading So said, or rather breathed with his hard wheezing breath, Peter Smellie, shopkeeper and elder, into the ears of Robert Menzies, a brother elder, who was possessed of a more humane disposition.
of great significance or value
From this reading They were conversing in great confidence about the important "case" of Sergeant Adam Mercer.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading They were conversing in great confidence about the important "case" of Sergeant Adam Mercer.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading So said, or rather breathed with his hard wheezing breath, Peter Smellie, shopkeeper and elder, into the ears of Robert Menzies, a brother elder, who was possessed of a more humane disposition.
Is't
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From this reading The only reply of Robert Menzies was, "Is’t possible!" accompanied by a start and a steady gaze at his well-informed brother.
gain knowledge or skills
From this reading What that case was, the reader will learn by and by.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading ANTECEDENTS "The man was aince a poacher!"
Menzies
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From this reading So said, or rather breathed with his hard wheezing breath, Peter Smellie, shopkeeper and elder, into the ears of Robert Menzies, a brother elder, who was possessed of a more humane disposition.
MercernounUS /ˈmɜːrsər/
a dealer in textiles (especially silks)
From this reading They were conversing in great confidence about the important "case" of Sergeant Adam Mercer.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading So said, or rather breathed with his hard wheezing breath, Peter Smellie, shopkeeper and elder, into the ears of Robert Menzies, a brother elder, who was possessed of a more humane disposition.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading So said, or rather breathed with his hard wheezing breath, Peter Smellie, shopkeeper and elder, into the ears of Robert Menzies, a brother elder, who was possessed of a more humane disposition.
and nothing more
From this reading The only reply of Robert Menzies was, "Is’t possible!" accompanied by a start and a steady gaze at his well-informed brother.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading So said, or rather breathed with his hard wheezing breath, Peter Smellie, shopkeeper and elder, into the ears of Robert Menzies, a brother elder, who was possessed of a more humane disposition.
disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
From this reading So said, or rather breathed with his hard wheezing breath, Peter Smellie, shopkeeper and elder, into the ears of Robert Menzies, a brother elder, who was possessed of a more humane disposition.
poachernounUS /ˈpoʊtʃər/
someone who hunts or fishes illegally on the property of another
From this reading ANTECEDENTS "The man was aince a poacher!"
influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion
From this reading So said, or rather breathed with his hard wheezing breath, Peter Smellie, shopkeeper and elder, into the ears of Robert Menzies, a brother elder, who was possessed of a more humane disposition.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading The only reply of Robert Menzies was, "Is’t possible!" accompanied by a start and a steady gaze at his well-informed brother.
on the contrary
From this reading So said, or rather breathed with his hard wheezing breath, Peter Smellie, shopkeeper and elder, into the ears of Robert Menzies, a brother elder, who was possessed of a more humane disposition.
a person who enjoys reading
From this reading What that case was, the reader will learn by and by.
a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading The only reply of Robert Menzies was, "Is’t possible!" accompanied by a start and a steady gaze at his well-informed brother.
United States parliamentary authority and author (in 1876) of Robert's Rules of Order (1837-1923)
From this reading So said, or rather breathed with his hard wheezing breath, Peter Smellie, shopkeeper and elder, into the ears of Robert Menzies, a brother elder, who was possessed of a more humane disposition.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading So said, or rather breathed with his hard wheezing breath, Peter Smellie, shopkeeper and elder, into the ears of Robert Menzies, a brother elder, who was possessed of a more humane disposition.
any of several noncommissioned officer ranks in the Army or Air Force or Marines ranking above a corporal
From this reading They were conversing in great confidence about the important "case" of Sergeant Adam Mercer.
shopkeepernounUS /ˈʃɑːpkiːpər/
a merchant who owns or manages a shop
From this reading So said, or rather breathed with his hard wheezing breath, Peter Smellie, shopkeeper and elder, into the ears of Robert Menzies, a brother elder, who was possessed of a more humane disposition.
Smellie
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From this reading So said, or rather breathed with his hard wheezing breath, Peter Smellie, shopkeeper and elder, into the ears of Robert Menzies, a brother elder, who was possessed of a more humane disposition.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So said, or rather breathed with his hard wheezing breath, Peter Smellie, shopkeeper and elder, into the ears of Robert Menzies, a brother elder, who was possessed of a more humane disposition.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading The only reply of Robert Menzies was, "Is’t possible!" accompanied by a start and a steady gaze at his well-informed brother.
make steady
From this reading The only reply of Robert Menzies was, "Is’t possible!" accompanied by a start and a steady gaze at his well-informed brother.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading What that case was, the reader will learn by and by.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ANTECEDENTS "The man was aince a poacher!"
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They were conversing in great confidence about the important "case" of Sergeant Adam Mercer.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading ANTECEDENTS "The man was aince a poacher!"
well-informedadjective
possessing sound knowledge
From this reading The only reply of Robert Menzies was, "Is’t possible!" accompanied by a start and a steady gaze at his well-informed brother.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They were conversing in great confidence about the important "case" of Sergeant Adam Mercer.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What that case was, the reader will learn by and by.
wheezingadjectiveUS /ˈwiːzɪŋ/
relating to breathing with a whistling sound
From this reading So said, or rather breathed with his hard wheezing breath, Peter Smellie, shopkeeper and elder, into the ears of Robert Menzies, a brother elder, who was possessed of a more humane disposition.
which person or people
From this reading So said, or rather breathed with his hard wheezing breath, Peter Smellie, shopkeeper and elder, into the ears of Robert Menzies, a brother elder, who was possessed of a more humane disposition.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading What that case was, the reader will learn by and by.
in the company of; together with
From this reading So said, or rather breathed with his hard wheezing breath, Peter Smellie, shopkeeper and elder, into the ears of Robert Menzies, a brother elder, who was possessed of a more humane disposition.
