used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Perhaps he was the more willing to ride slowly because it gave him an opportunity to ask a great many questions, and to consider the answers given.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading Besides, the account they gave sounded well.
matters of personal concern
From this reading Indian politeness compelled him to let them keep their own affairs to themselves.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Many Bears did not seem disposed to hurry his return to his camp after his meeting with Steve and Murray.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Perhaps he was the more willing to ride slowly because it gave him an opportunity to ask a great many questions, and to consider the answers given.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Many Bears did not seem disposed to hurry his return to his camp after his meeting with Steve and Murray.
answersnounUS /ˈænsərz/
plural of “answer” — a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading Perhaps he was the more willing to ride slowly because it gave him an opportunity to ask a great many questions, and to consider the answers given.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He did not seem very curious as to the past history of his new friends.
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading Perhaps he was the more willing to ride slowly because it gave him an opportunity to ask a great many questions, and to consider the answers given.
BearsnounUS /berz/
plural of “bear” — massive plantigrade carnivorous or omnivorous mammals with long shaggy coats and strong claws
From this reading Many Bears did not seem disposed to hurry his return to his camp after his meeting with Steve and Murray.
for the reason that
From this reading Perhaps he was the more willing to ride slowly because it gave him an opportunity to ask a great many questions, and to consider the answers given.
in addition to; as well as
From this reading Besides, the account they gave sounded well.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading Many Bears did not seem disposed to hurry his return to his camp after his meeting with Steve and Murray.
inflected form of “compel” — force somebody to do something
From this reading Indian politeness compelled him to let them keep their own affairs to themselves.
deem to be
From this reading Perhaps he was the more willing to ride slowly because it gave him an opportunity to ask a great many questions, and to consider the answers given.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading He did not seem very curious as to the past history of his new friends.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Many Bears did not seem disposed to hurry his return to his camp after his meeting with Steve and Murray.
having made preparations
From this reading Many Bears did not seem disposed to hurry his return to his camp after his meeting with Steve and Murray.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading He did not seem very curious as to the past history of his new friends.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Perhaps he was the more willing to ride slowly because it gave him an opportunity to ask a great many questions, and to consider the answers given.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading Perhaps he was the more willing to ride slowly because it gave him an opportunity to ask a great many questions, and to consider the answers given.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Perhaps he was the more willing to ride slowly because it gave him an opportunity to ask a great many questions, and to consider the answers given.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Perhaps he was the more willing to ride slowly because it gave him an opportunity to ask a great many questions, and to consider the answers given.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Perhaps he was the more willing to ride slowly because it gave him an opportunity to ask a great many questions, and to consider the answers given.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Many Bears did not seem disposed to hurry his return to his camp after his meeting with Steve and Murray.
the aggregate of past events
From this reading He did not seem very curious as to the past history of his new friends.
a condition of urgency making it necessary to hurry
From this reading Many Bears did not seem disposed to hurry his return to his camp after his meeting with Steve and Murray.
of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures
From this reading Indian politeness compelled him to let them keep their own affairs to themselves.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Perhaps he was the more willing to ride slowly because it gave him an opportunity to ask a great many questions, and to consider the answers given.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading Indian politeness compelled him to let them keep their own affairs to themselves.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading Indian politeness compelled him to let them keep their own affairs to themselves.
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 Many Bears did not seem disposed to hurry his return to his camp after his meeting with Steve and Murray.
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading Many Bears did not seem disposed to hurry his return to his camp after his meeting with Steve and Murray.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Perhaps he was the more willing to ride slowly because it gave him an opportunity to ask a great many questions, and to consider the answers given.
MurraynounUS /ˈmɜːri/
British classical scholar (born in Australia) who advocated the League of Nations and the United Nations (1866-1957)
From this reading Many Bears did not seem disposed to hurry his return to his camp after his meeting with Steve and Murray.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading He did not seem very curious as to the past history of his new friends.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Many Bears did not seem disposed to hurry his return to his camp after his meeting with Steve and Murray.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He did not seem very curious as to the past history of his new friends.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading Perhaps he was the more willing to ride slowly because it gave him an opportunity to ask a great many questions, and to consider the answers given.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Indian politeness compelled him to let them keep their own affairs to themselves.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading He did not seem very curious as to the past history of his new friends.
by chance
From this reading Perhaps he was the more willing to ride slowly because it gave him an opportunity to ask a great many questions, and to consider the answers given.
politenessnounUS /pəˈlaɪtnəs/
a courteous manner that respects accepted social usage
From this reading Indian politeness compelled him to let them keep their own affairs to themselves.
plural of “question” — an instance of questioning
From this reading Perhaps he was the more willing to ride slowly because it gave him an opportunity to ask a great many questions, and to consider the answers given.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Many Bears did not seem disposed to hurry his return to his camp after his meeting with Steve and Murray.
sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading Perhaps he was the more willing to ride slowly because it gave him an opportunity to ask a great many questions, and to consider the answers given.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Many Bears did not seem disposed to hurry his return to his camp after his meeting with Steve and Murray.
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading Perhaps he was the more willing to ride slowly because it gave him an opportunity to ask a great many questions, and to consider the answers given.
past form of “sound” — appear in a certain way
From this reading Besides, the account they gave sounded well.
Steve
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From this reading Many Bears did not seem disposed to hurry his return to his camp after his meeting with Steve and Murray.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Perhaps he was the more willing to ride slowly because it gave him an opportunity to ask a great many questions, and to consider the answers given.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Indian politeness compelled him to let them keep their own affairs to themselves.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Indian politeness compelled him to let them keep their own affairs to themselves.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading Indian politeness compelled him to let them keep their own affairs to themselves.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Besides, the account they gave sounded well.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Many Bears did not seem disposed to hurry his return to his camp after his meeting with Steve and Murray.
precisely as stated
From this reading He did not seem very curious as to the past history of his new friends.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Perhaps he was the more willing to ride slowly because it gave him an opportunity to ask a great many questions, and to consider the answers given.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading Besides, the account they gave sounded well.
disposed or inclined toward
From this reading Perhaps he was the more willing to ride slowly because it gave him an opportunity to ask a great many questions, and to consider the answers given.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Many Bears did not seem disposed to hurry his return to his camp after his meeting with Steve and Murray.
