used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “Is Astoria a healthy place?” asked Nick, as a starter.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading When the farm wagon had reached the park, Nick commenced to talk about one thing and another, cunningly putting in from time to time questions about the murders and about Weeden.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading When the farm wagon had reached the park, Nick commenced to talk about one thing and another, cunningly putting in from time to time questions about the murders and about Weeden.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading When the farm wagon had reached the park, Nick commenced to talk about one thing and another, cunningly putting in from time to time questions about the murders and about Weeden.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “Is Astoria a healthy place?” asked Nick, as a starter.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading “Is Astoria a healthy place?” asked Nick, as a starter.
Astoria
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From this reading “Is Astoria a healthy place?” asked Nick, as a starter.
past form of “commence” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading When the farm wagon had reached the park, Nick commenced to talk about one thing and another, cunningly putting in from time to time questions about the murders and about Weeden.
cunninglyadverb
in an attractive manner
From this reading When the farm wagon had reached the park, Nick commenced to talk about one thing and another, cunningly putting in from time to time questions about the murders and about Weeden.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading “I reckon it is healthy enough for some people,” said the farmer.
be a farmer; work as a farmer
From this reading When the farm wagon had reached the park, Nick commenced to talk about one thing and another, cunningly putting in from time to time questions about the murders and about Weeden.
a person who operates a farm
From this reading THE FARMER QUESTIONED.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “I reckon it is healthy enough for some people,” said the farmer.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading “Not for such men as your friend that was relieved of his pocketbook, is it?” asked Nick, with a laugh.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading When the farm wagon had reached the park, Nick commenced to talk about one thing and another, cunningly putting in from time to time questions about the murders and about Weeden.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading When the farm wagon had reached the park, Nick commenced to talk about one thing and another, cunningly putting in from time to time questions about the murders and about Weeden.
healthyadjectiveUS /ˈhelθi/
having or indicating good health in body or mind; free from infirmity or disease
From this reading “Is Astoria a healthy place?” asked Nick, as a starter.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading “Not for such men as your friend that was relieved of his pocketbook, is it?” asked Nick, with a laugh.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I reckon it is healthy enough for some people,” said the farmer.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading When the farm wagon had reached the park, Nick commenced to talk about one thing and another, cunningly putting in from time to time questions about the murders and about Weeden.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Is Astoria a healthy place?” asked Nick, as a starter.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “I reckon it is healthy enough for some people,” said the farmer.
the sound of laughing
From this reading “Not for such men as your friend that was relieved of his pocketbook, is it?” asked Nick, with a laugh.
the force of workers available
From this reading “Not for such men as your friend that was relieved of his pocketbook, is it?” asked Nick, with a laugh.
murdersnounUS /ˈmɜːrdərz/
plural of “murder” — unlawful premeditated killing of a human being by a human being
From this reading When the farm wagon had reached the park, Nick commenced to talk about one thing and another, cunningly putting in from time to time questions about the murders and about Weeden.
NickverbUS /nɪk/
cut slightly, with a razor
From this reading When the farm wagon had reached the park, Nick commenced to talk about one thing and another, cunningly putting in from time to time questions about the murders and about Weeden.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading “Not for such men as your friend that was relieved of his pocketbook, is it?” asked Nick, with a laugh.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “Not for such men as your friend that was relieved of his pocketbook, is it?” asked Nick, with a laugh.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading When the farm wagon had reached the park, Nick commenced to talk about one thing and another, cunningly putting in from time to time questions about the murders and about Weeden.
a large area of land preserved in its natural state as public property
From this reading When the farm wagon had reached the park, Nick commenced to talk about one thing and another, cunningly putting in from time to time questions about the murders and about Weeden.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading “I reckon it is healthy enough for some people,” said the farmer.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading “Is Astoria a healthy place?” asked Nick, as a starter.
pocketbooknounUS /ˈpɑːkətbʊk/
your personal financial means
From this reading “Not for such men as your friend that was relieved of his pocketbook, is it?” asked Nick, with a laugh.
hitting a golf ball that is on the green using a putter
From this reading When the farm wagon had reached the park, Nick commenced to talk about one thing and another, cunningly putting in from time to time questions about the murders and about Weeden.
past form of “question” — challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading THE FARMER QUESTIONED.
plural of “question” — an instance of questioning
From this reading When the farm wagon had reached the park, Nick commenced to talk about one thing and another, cunningly putting in from time to time questions about the murders and about Weeden.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading When the farm wagon had reached the park, Nick commenced to talk about one thing and another, cunningly putting in from time to time questions about the murders and about Weeden.
expect, believe, or suppose
From this reading “I reckon it is healthy enough for some people,” said the farmer.
(of pain or sorrow) made easier to bear
From this reading “Not for such men as your friend that was relieved of his pocketbook, is it?” asked Nick, with a laugh.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “I reckon it is healthy enough for some people,” said the farmer.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading “I reckon it is healthy enough for some people,” said the farmer.
starternounUS /ˈstɑːrtər/
an electric motor for starting an engine
From this reading “Is Astoria a healthy place?” asked Nick, as a starter.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading “Not for such men as your friend that was relieved of his pocketbook, is it?” asked Nick, with a laugh.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading When the farm wagon had reached the park, Nick commenced to talk about one thing and another, cunningly putting in from time to time questions about the murders and about Weeden.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “Not for such men as your friend that was relieved of his pocketbook, is it?” asked Nick, with a laugh.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE FARMER QUESTIONED.
a special situation
From this reading When the farm wagon had reached the park, Nick commenced to talk about one thing and another, cunningly putting in from time to time questions about the murders and about Weeden.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading When the farm wagon had reached the park, Nick commenced to talk about one thing and another, cunningly putting in from time to time questions about the murders and about Weeden.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When the farm wagon had reached the park, Nick commenced to talk about one thing and another, cunningly putting in from time to time questions about the murders and about Weeden.
any of various kinds of wheeled vehicles drawn by an animal or a tractor
From this reading When the farm wagon had reached the park, Nick commenced to talk about one thing and another, cunningly putting in from time to time questions about the murders and about Weeden.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Not for such men as your friend that was relieved of his pocketbook, is it?” asked Nick, with a laugh.
Weeden
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When the farm wagon had reached the park, Nick commenced to talk about one thing and another, cunningly putting in from time to time questions about the murders and about Weeden.
at the time that
From this reading When the farm wagon had reached the park, Nick commenced to talk about one thing and another, cunningly putting in from time to time questions about the murders and about Weeden.
in the company of; together with
From this reading “Not for such men as your friend that was relieved of his pocketbook, is it?” asked Nick, with a laugh.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Not for such men as your friend that was relieved of his pocketbook, is it?” asked Nick, with a laugh.
