used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE TRIBUNAL After that day there was not a day but rich presents were showered on me by the Dawsons, which reminded me of the decking of a victim led to the sacrifice.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading What did I care about the jewels and furs and laces that my bridegroom brought me?
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading THE TRIBUNAL After that day there was not a day but rich presents were showered on me by the Dawsons, which reminded me of the decking of a victim led to the sacrifice.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading What did I care about the jewels and furs and laces that my bridegroom brought me?
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Garret Dawson used to eye me with a grim approval: and I heard him say to my grandfather once that he could have had rank and wealth and beauty for his son, and that I would bring him nothing; but that he and Rick knew a unique thing when they saw it and were prepared to pay any price for it.
approvalnounUS /əˈpruːvəl/
the formal act of approving
From this reading Garret Dawson used to eye me with a grim approval: and I heard him say to my grandfather once that he could have had rank and wealth and beauty for his son, and that I would bring him nothing; but that he and Rick knew a unique thing when they saw it and were prepared to pay any price for it.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading At which speech my poor grandfather bowed with a look as though he felt it hard to endure.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At which speech my poor grandfather bowed with a look as though he felt it hard to endure.
the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading Garret Dawson used to eye me with a grim approval: and I heard him say to my grandfather once that he could have had rank and wealth and beauty for his son, and that I would bring him nothing; but that he and Rick knew a unique thing when they saw it and were prepared to pay any price for it.
of a stringed instrument; sounded by stroking with a bow
From this reading At which speech my poor grandfather bowed with a look as though he felt it hard to endure.
bridegroomnounUS /ˈbraɪdɡruːm/
a man who has recently been married
From this reading What did I care about the jewels and furs and laces that my bridegroom brought me?
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Garret Dawson used to eye me with a grim approval: and I heard him say to my grandfather once that he could have had rank and wealth and beauty for his son, and that I would bring him nothing; but that he and Rick knew a unique thing when they saw it and were prepared to pay any price for it.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading What did I care about the jewels and furs and laces that my bridegroom brought me?
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading THE TRIBUNAL After that day there was not a day but rich presents were showered on me by the Dawsons, which reminded me of the decking of a victim led to the sacrifice.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading THE TRIBUNAL After that day there was not a day but rich presents were showered on me by the Dawsons, which reminded me of the decking of a victim led to the sacrifice.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading What did I care about the jewels and furs and laces that my bridegroom brought me?
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Garret Dawson used to eye me with a grim approval: and I heard him say to my grandfather once that he could have had rank and wealth and beauty for his son, and that I would bring him nothing; but that he and Rick knew a unique thing when they saw it and were prepared to pay any price for it.
DawsonnounUS /ˈdɔːsən/
a town in northwestern Canada in the Yukon on the Yukon River; a boom town around 1900 when gold was discovered in the Klondike
From this reading Garret Dawson used to eye me with a grim approval: and I heard him say to my grandfather once that he could have had rank and wealth and beauty for his son, and that I would bring him nothing; but that he and Rick knew a unique thing when they saw it and were prepared to pay any price for it.
Dawsons
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From this reading THE TRIBUNAL After that day there was not a day but rich presents were showered on me by the Dawsons, which reminded me of the decking of a victim led to the sacrifice.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading THE TRIBUNAL After that day there was not a day but rich presents were showered on me by the Dawsons, which reminded me of the decking of a victim led to the sacrifice.
deckingverbUS /ˈdekɪŋ/
-ing form of “deck” — be beautiful to look at
From this reading THE TRIBUNAL After that day there was not a day but rich presents were showered on me by the Dawsons, which reminded me of the decking of a victim led to the sacrifice.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading What did I care about the jewels and furs and laces that my bridegroom brought me?
put up with something or somebody unpleasant
From this reading At which speech my poor grandfather bowed with a look as though he felt it hard to endure.
the organ of sight
From this reading Garret Dawson used to eye me with a grim approval: and I heard him say to my grandfather once that he could have had rank and wealth and beauty for his son, and that I would bring him nothing; but that he and Rick knew a unique thing when they saw it and were prepared to pay any price for it.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading At which speech my poor grandfather bowed with a look as though he felt it hard to endure.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Garret Dawson used to eye me with a grim approval: and I heard him say to my grandfather once that he could have had rank and wealth and beauty for his son, and that I would bring him nothing; but that he and Rick knew a unique thing when they saw it and were prepared to pay any price for it.
fursnounUS /fɜːrz/
plural of “fur” — the dressed hairy coat of a mammal
From this reading What did I care about the jewels and furs and laces that my bridegroom brought me?
GarretnounUS /ˈɡerɪt/
floor consisting of open space at the top of a house just below roof; often used for storage
From this reading Garret Dawson used to eye me with a grim approval: and I heard him say to my grandfather once that he could have had rank and wealth and beauty for his son, and that I would bring him nothing; but that he and Rick knew a unique thing when they saw it and were prepared to pay any price for it.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading About his promise of what he should give me when I was his?
the father of your father or mother
From this reading Garret Dawson used to eye me with a grim approval: and I heard him say to my grandfather once that he could have had rank and wealth and beauty for his son, and that I would bring him nothing; but that he and Rick knew a unique thing when they saw it and were prepared to pay any price for it.
not to be placated or appeased or moved by entreaty
From this reading Garret Dawson used to eye me with a grim approval: and I heard him say to my grandfather once that he could have had rank and wealth and beauty for his son, and that I would bring him nothing; but that he and Rick knew a unique thing when they saw it and were prepared to pay any price for it.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Garret Dawson used to eye me with a grim approval: and I heard him say to my grandfather once that he could have had rank and wealth and beauty for his son, and that I would bring him nothing; but that he and Rick knew a unique thing when they saw it and were prepared to pay any price for it.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading At which speech my poor grandfather bowed with a look as though he felt it hard to endure.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Garret Dawson used to eye me with a grim approval: and I heard him say to my grandfather once that he could have had rank and wealth and beauty for his son, and that I would bring him nothing; but that he and Rick knew a unique thing when they saw it and were prepared to pay any price for it.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading About his promise of what he should give me when I was his?
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading Garret Dawson used to eye me with a grim approval: and I heard him say to my grandfather once that he could have had rank and wealth and beauty for his son, and that I would bring him nothing; but that he and Rick knew a unique thing when they saw it and were prepared to pay any price for it.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Garret Dawson used to eye me with a grim approval: and I heard him say to my grandfather once that he could have had rank and wealth and beauty for his son, and that I would bring him nothing; but that he and Rick knew a unique thing when they saw it and were prepared to pay any price for it.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading About his promise of what he should give me when I was his?
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading What did I care about the jewels and furs and laces that my bridegroom brought me?
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Garret Dawson used to eye me with a grim approval: and I heard him say to my grandfather once that he could have had rank and wealth and beauty for his son, and that I would bring him nothing; but that he and Rick knew a unique thing when they saw it and were prepared to pay any price for it.
plural of “jewel” — a precious or semiprecious stone incorporated into a piece of jewelry
From this reading What did I care about the jewels and furs and laces that my bridegroom brought me?
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Garret Dawson used to eye me with a grim approval: and I heard him say to my grandfather once that he could have had rank and wealth and beauty for his son, and that I would bring him nothing; but that he and Rick knew a unique thing when they saw it and were prepared to pay any price for it.
lacesnounUS /ˈleɪsəz/
plural of “lace” — a cord that is drawn through eyelets or around hooks in order to draw together two edges (as of a shoe or garment)
From this reading What did I care about the jewels and furs and laces that my bridegroom brought me?
diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
From this reading THE TRIBUNAL After that day there was not a day but rich presents were showered on me by the Dawsons, which reminded me of the decking of a victim led to the sacrifice.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading At which speech my poor grandfather bowed with a look as though he felt it hard to endure.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading THE TRIBUNAL After that day there was not a day but rich presents were showered on me by the Dawsons, which reminded me of the decking of a victim led to the sacrifice.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading What did I care about the jewels and furs and laces that my bridegroom brought me?
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading THE TRIBUNAL After that day there was not a day but rich presents were showered on me by the Dawsons, which reminded me of the decking of a victim led to the sacrifice.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Garret Dawson used to eye me with a grim approval: and I heard him say to my grandfather once that he could have had rank and wealth and beauty for his son, and that I would bring him nothing; but that he and Rick knew a unique thing when they saw it and were prepared to pay any price for it.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE TRIBUNAL After that day there was not a day but rich presents were showered on me by the Dawsons, which reminded me of the decking of a victim led to the sacrifice.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE TRIBUNAL After that day there was not a day but rich presents were showered on me by the Dawsons, which reminded me of the decking of a victim led to the sacrifice.
on one occasion
From this reading Garret Dawson used to eye me with a grim approval: and I heard him say to my grandfather once that he could have had rank and wealth and beauty for his son, and that I would bring him nothing; but that he and Rick knew a unique thing when they saw it and were prepared to pay any price for it.
give money, usually in exchange for goods or services
From this reading Garret Dawson used to eye me with a grim approval: and I heard him say to my grandfather once that he could have had rank and wealth and beauty for his son, and that I would bring him nothing; but that he and Rick knew a unique thing when they saw it and were prepared to pay any price for it.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading At which speech my poor grandfather bowed with a look as though he felt it hard to endure.
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading Garret Dawson used to eye me with a grim approval: and I heard him say to my grandfather once that he could have had rank and wealth and beauty for his son, and that I would bring him nothing; but that he and Rick knew a unique thing when they saw it and were prepared to pay any price for it.
presentsnounUS /ˈprezənts/
plural of “present” — the period of time that is happening now; any continuous stretch of time including the moment of speech
From this reading THE TRIBUNAL After that day there was not a day but rich presents were showered on me by the Dawsons, which reminded me of the decking of a victim led to the sacrifice.
the property of having material worth (often indicated by the amount of money something would bring if sold)
From this reading Garret Dawson used to eye me with a grim approval: and I heard him say to my grandfather once that he could have had rank and wealth and beauty for his son, and that I would bring him nothing; but that he and Rick knew a unique thing when they saw it and were prepared to pay any price for it.
make a promise or commitment
From this reading About his promise of what he should give me when I was his?
a row or line of people (especially soldiers or police) standing abreast of one another
From this reading Garret Dawson used to eye me with a grim approval: and I heard him say to my grandfather once that he could have had rank and wealth and beauty for his son, and that I would bring him nothing; but that he and Rick knew a unique thing when they saw it and were prepared to pay any price for it.
past form of “remind” — put in the mind of someone
From this reading THE TRIBUNAL After that day there was not a day but rich presents were showered on me by the Dawsons, which reminded me of the decking of a victim led to the sacrifice.
possessing material wealth
From this reading THE TRIBUNAL After that day there was not a day but rich presents were showered on me by the Dawsons, which reminded me of the decking of a victim led to the sacrifice.
RicknounUS /rɪk/
a painful muscle spasm especially in the neck or back (“rick” and “wrick” are British)
From this reading Garret Dawson used to eye me with a grim approval: and I heard him say to my grandfather once that he could have had rank and wealth and beauty for his son, and that I would bring him nothing; but that he and Rick knew a unique thing when they saw it and were prepared to pay any price for it.
the act of losing or surrendering something as a penalty for a mistake or fault or failure to perform etc.
From this reading THE TRIBUNAL After that day there was not a day but rich presents were showered on me by the Dawsons, which reminded me of the decking of a victim led to the sacrifice.
cut with a saw
From this reading Garret Dawson used to eye me with a grim approval: and I heard him say to my grandfather once that he could have had rank and wealth and beauty for his son, and that I would bring him nothing; but that he and Rick knew a unique thing when they saw it and were prepared to pay any price for it.
express in words
From this reading Garret Dawson used to eye me with a grim approval: and I heard him say to my grandfather once that he could have had rank and wealth and beauty for his son, and that I would bring him nothing; but that he and Rick knew a unique thing when they saw it and were prepared to pay any price for it.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading About his promise of what he should give me when I was his?
showeredverbUS /ˈʃaʊərd/
past form of “shower” — expend profusely; also used with abstract nouns
From this reading THE TRIBUNAL After that day there was not a day but rich presents were showered on me by the Dawsons, which reminded me of the decking of a victim led to the sacrifice.
a male human offspring
From this reading Garret Dawson used to eye me with a grim approval: and I heard him say to my grandfather once that he could have had rank and wealth and beauty for his son, and that I would bring him nothing; but that he and Rick knew a unique thing when they saw it and were prepared to pay any price for it.
the act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience
From this reading At which speech my poor grandfather bowed with a look as though he felt it hard to endure.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE TRIBUNAL After that day there was not a day but rich presents were showered on me by the Dawsons, which reminded me of the decking of a victim led to the sacrifice.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE TRIBUNAL After that day there was not a day but rich presents were showered on me by the Dawsons, which reminded me of the decking of a victim led to the sacrifice.
in or at that place or location
From this reading THE TRIBUNAL After that day there was not a day but rich presents were showered on me by the Dawsons, which reminded me of the decking of a victim led to the sacrifice.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Garret Dawson used to eye me with a grim approval: and I heard him say to my grandfather once that he could have had rank and wealth and beauty for his son, and that I would bring him nothing; but that he and Rick knew a unique thing when they saw it and were prepared to pay any price for it.
a special situation
From this reading Garret Dawson used to eye me with a grim approval: and I heard him say to my grandfather once that he could have had rank and wealth and beauty for his son, and that I would bring him nothing; but that he and Rick knew a unique thing when they saw it and were prepared to pay any price for it.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading At which speech my poor grandfather bowed with a look as though he felt it hard to endure.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE TRIBUNAL After that day there was not a day but rich presents were showered on me by the Dawsons, which reminded me of the decking of a victim led to the sacrifice.
TRIBUNALnounUS /trəˈbjuːnəl/
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading THE TRIBUNAL After that day there was not a day but rich presents were showered on me by the Dawsons, which reminded me of the decking of a victim led to the sacrifice.
uniqueadjectiveUS /juːˈniːk/
radically distinctive and without equal
From this reading Garret Dawson used to eye me with a grim approval: and I heard him say to my grandfather once that he could have had rank and wealth and beauty for his son, and that I would bring him nothing; but that he and Rick knew a unique thing when they saw it and were prepared to pay any price for it.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading Garret Dawson used to eye me with a grim approval: and I heard him say to my grandfather once that he could have had rank and wealth and beauty for his son, and that I would bring him nothing; but that he and Rick knew a unique thing when they saw it and were prepared to pay any price for it.
an unfortunate person who suffers from some adverse circumstance
From this reading THE TRIBUNAL After that day there was not a day but rich presents were showered on me by the Dawsons, which reminded me of the decking of a victim led to the sacrifice.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE TRIBUNAL After that day there was not a day but rich presents were showered on me by the Dawsons, which reminded me of the decking of a victim led to the sacrifice.
the state of being rich and affluent; having a plentiful supply of material goods and money
From this reading Garret Dawson used to eye me with a grim approval: and I heard him say to my grandfather once that he could have had rank and wealth and beauty for his son, and that I would bring him nothing; but that he and Rick knew a unique thing when they saw it and were prepared to pay any price for it.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading THE TRIBUNAL After that day there was not a day but rich presents were showered on me by the Dawsons, which reminded me of the decking of a victim led to the sacrifice.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What did I care about the jewels and furs and laces that my bridegroom brought me?
at the time that
From this reading About his promise of what he should give me when I was his?
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading THE TRIBUNAL After that day there was not a day but rich presents were showered on me by the Dawsons, which reminded me of the decking of a victim led to the sacrifice.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Garret Dawson used to eye me with a grim approval: and I heard him say to my grandfather once that he could have had rank and wealth and beauty for his son, and that I would bring him nothing; but that he and Rick knew a unique thing when they saw it and were prepared to pay any price for it.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Garret Dawson used to eye me with a grim approval: and I heard him say to my grandfather once that he could have had rank and wealth and beauty for his son, and that I would bring him nothing; but that he and Rick knew a unique thing when they saw it and were prepared to pay any price for it.
