used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The boy partook of a hearty meal in the kitchen of the great house, and while he was eating it, entertained the cook and the other servants with his droll comments on the food that was set before him.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading “Do you think,” said the tall man, “that you could find your way to a place two or three hundred miles from here, do an errand for me without telling everything you know, and then come back?”
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The boy partook of a hearty meal in the kitchen of the great house, and while he was eating it, entertained the cook and the other servants with his droll comments on the food that was set before him.
react verbally
From this reading “I kin,” was Skinny’s answer.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Having finished, he washed his face and hands at the sink, bowed politely to those who were in the room, and went up to the library where the master of the house was awaiting him.
awaitingverbUS /əˈweɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “await” — look forward to the probable occurrence of
From this reading Having finished, he washed his face and hands at the sink, bowed politely to those who were in the room, and went up to the library where the master of the house was awaiting him.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading “Do you think,” said the tall man, “that you could find your way to a place two or three hundred miles from here, do an errand for me without telling everything you know, and then come back?”
earlier than; in front of
From this reading The boy partook of a hearty meal in the kitchen of the great house, and while he was eating it, entertained the cook and the other servants with his droll comments on the food that was set before him.
of a stringed instrument; sounded by stroking with a bow
From this reading Having finished, he washed his face and hands at the sink, bowed politely to those who were in the room, and went up to the library where the master of the house was awaiting him.
a youthful male person
From this reading The boy partook of a hearty meal in the kitchen of the great house, and while he was eating it, entertained the cook and the other servants with his droll comments on the food that was set before him.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading “Very well,” rejoined the other producing a paper on which was written a number of names, “Can you read writing?”
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading “Do you think,” said the tall man, “that you could find your way to a place two or three hundred miles from here, do an errand for me without telling everything you know, and then come back?”
commentsnounUS /ˈkɑːments/
plural of “comment” — a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading The boy partook of a hearty meal in the kitchen of the great house, and while he was eating it, entertained the cook and the other servants with his droll comments on the food that was set before him.
prepare a hot meal
From this reading The boy partook of a hearty meal in the kitchen of the great house, and while he was eating it, entertained the cook and the other servants with his droll comments on the food that was set before him.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading “Do you think,” said the tall man, “that you could find your way to a place two or three hundred miles from here, do an errand for me without telling everything you know, and then come back?”
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading “Do you think,” said the tall man, “that you could find your way to a place two or three hundred miles from here, do an errand for me without telling everything you know, and then come back?”
drolladjectiveUS /droʊl/
comical in an odd or whimsical manner
From this reading The boy partook of a hearty meal in the kitchen of the great house, and while he was eating it, entertained the cook and the other servants with his droll comments on the food that was set before him.
the act of consuming food
From this reading The boy partook of a hearty meal in the kitchen of the great house, and while he was eating it, entertained the cook and the other servants with his droll comments on the food that was set before him.
entertainedadjectiveUS /ˌentərˈteɪnd/
pleasantly occupied
From this reading The boy partook of a hearty meal in the kitchen of the great house, and while he was eating it, entertained the cook and the other servants with his droll comments on the food that was set before him.
errandnounUS /ˈerənd/
a short trip that is taken in the performance of a necessary task or mission
From this reading “Do you think,” said the tall man, “that you could find your way to a place two or three hundred miles from here, do an errand for me without telling everything you know, and then come back?”
all things; all of a situation
From this reading “Do you think,” said the tall man, “that you could find your way to a place two or three hundred miles from here, do an errand for me without telling everything you know, and then come back?”
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Having finished, he washed his face and hands at the sink, bowed politely to those who were in the room, and went up to the library where the master of the house was awaiting him.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading “Do you think,” said the tall man, “that you could find your way to a place two or three hundred miles from here, do an errand for me without telling everything you know, and then come back?”
(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state
From this reading Having finished, he washed his face and hands at the sink, bowed politely to those who were in the room, and went up to the library where the master of the house was awaiting him.
any substance that can be metabolized by an animal to give energy and build tissue
From this reading The boy partook of a hearty meal in the kitchen of the great house, and while he was eating it, entertained the cook and the other servants with his droll comments on the food that was set before him.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “Do you think,” said the tall man, “that you could find your way to a place two or three hundred miles from here, do an errand for me without telling everything you know, and then come back?”
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading “Do you think,” said the tall man, “that you could find your way to a place two or three hundred miles from here, do an errand for me without telling everything you know, and then come back?”
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading The boy partook of a hearty meal in the kitchen of the great house, and while he was eating it, entertained the cook and the other servants with his droll comments on the food that was set before him.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading Having finished, he washed his face and hands at the sink, bowed politely to those who were in the room, and went up to the library where the master of the house was awaiting him.
Havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Having finished, he washed his face and hands at the sink, bowed politely to those who were in the room, and went up to the library where the master of the house was awaiting him.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The boy partook of a hearty meal in the kitchen of the great house, and while he was eating it, entertained the cook and the other servants with his droll comments on the food that was set before him.
heartyadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːrti/
showing warm and heartfelt friendliness
From this reading The boy partook of a hearty meal in the kitchen of the great house, and while he was eating it, entertained the cook and the other servants with his droll comments on the food that was set before him.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading “Do you think,” said the tall man, “that you could find your way to a place two or three hundred miles from here, do an errand for me without telling everything you know, and then come back?”
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The boy partook of a hearty meal in the kitchen of the great house, and while he was eating it, entertained the cook and the other servants with his droll comments on the food that was set before him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The boy partook of a hearty meal in the kitchen of the great house, and while he was eating it, entertained the cook and the other servants with his droll comments on the food that was set before him.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading The boy partook of a hearty meal in the kitchen of the great house, and while he was eating it, entertained the cook and the other servants with his droll comments on the food that was set before him.
ten 10s
From this reading “Do you think,” said the tall man, “that you could find your way to a place two or three hundred miles from here, do an errand for me without telling everything you know, and then come back?”
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I kin,” was Skinny’s answer.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The boy partook of a hearty meal in the kitchen of the great house, and while he was eating it, entertained the cook and the other servants with his droll comments on the food that was set before him.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The boy partook of a hearty meal in the kitchen of the great house, and while he was eating it, entertained the cook and the other servants with his droll comments on the food that was set before him.
kinnounUS /kɪn/
a person having kinship with another or others
From this reading “I kin,” was Skinny’s answer.
a room equipped for preparing meals
From this reading The boy partook of a hearty meal in the kitchen of the great house, and while he was eating it, entertained the cook and the other servants with his droll comments on the food that was set before him.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading “Do you think,” said the tall man, “that you could find your way to a place two or three hundred miles from here, do an errand for me without telling everything you know, and then come back?”
a room where books are kept
From this reading Having finished, he washed his face and hands at the sink, bowed politely to those who were in the room, and went up to the library where the master of the house was awaiting him.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading “Do you think,” said the tall man, “that you could find your way to a place two or three hundred miles from here, do an errand for me without telling everything you know, and then come back?”
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading Having finished, he washed his face and hands at the sink, bowed politely to those who were in the room, and went up to the library where the master of the house was awaiting him.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “Do you think,” said the tall man, “that you could find your way to a place two or three hundred miles from here, do an errand for me without telling everything you know, and then come back?”
the food served and eaten at one time
From this reading The boy partook of a hearty meal in the kitchen of the great house, and while he was eating it, entertained the cook and the other servants with his droll comments on the food that was set before him.
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading “Do you think,” said the tall man, “that you could find your way to a place two or three hundred miles from here, do an errand for me without telling everything you know, and then come back?”
verbal abuse; a crude substitute for argument
From this reading “Very well,” rejoined the other producing a paper on which was written a number of names, “Can you read writing?”
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading “Very well,” rejoined the other producing a paper on which was written a number of names, “Can you read writing?”
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The boy partook of a hearty meal in the kitchen of the great house, and while he was eating it, entertained the cook and the other servants with his droll comments on the food that was set before him.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The boy partook of a hearty meal in the kitchen of the great house, and while he was eating it, entertained the cook and the other servants with his droll comments on the food that was set before him.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading “Do you think,” said the tall man, “that you could find your way to a place two or three hundred miles from here, do an errand for me without telling everything you know, and then come back?”
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The boy partook of a hearty meal in the kitchen of the great house, and while he was eating it, entertained the cook and the other servants with his droll comments on the food that was set before him.
a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
From this reading “Very well,” rejoined the other producing a paper on which was written a number of names, “Can you read writing?”
partook
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From this reading The boy partook of a hearty meal in the kitchen of the great house, and while he was eating it, entertained the cook and the other servants with his droll comments on the food that was set before him.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading “Do you think,” said the tall man, “that you could find your way to a place two or three hundred miles from here, do an errand for me without telling everything you know, and then come back?”
politelyadverbUS /pəˈlaɪtli/
in a polite manner
From this reading Having finished, he washed his face and hands at the sink, bowed politely to those who were in the room, and went up to the library where the master of the house was awaiting him.
producingverbUS /prəˈduːsɪŋ/
-ing form of “produce” — bring forth or yield
From this reading “Very well,” rejoined the other producing a paper on which was written a number of names, “Can you read writing?”
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading “Very well,” rejoined the other producing a paper on which was written a number of names, “Can you read writing?”
past form of “rejoin” — join again
From this reading “Very well,” rejoined the other producing a paper on which was written a number of names, “Can you read writing?”
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Having finished, he washed his face and hands at the sink, bowed politely to those who were in the room, and went up to the library where the master of the house was awaiting him.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “Do you think,” said the tall man, “that you could find your way to a place two or three hundred miles from here, do an errand for me without telling everything you know, and then come back?”
plural of “servant” — a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading The boy partook of a hearty meal in the kitchen of the great house, and while he was eating it, entertained the cook and the other servants with his droll comments on the food that was set before him.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading The boy partook of a hearty meal in the kitchen of the great house, and while he was eating it, entertained the cook and the other servants with his droll comments on the food that was set before him.
sinkverbUS /sɪŋk/
fall or descend to a lower place or level
From this reading Having finished, he washed his face and hands at the sink, bowed politely to those who were in the room, and went up to the library where the master of the house was awaiting him.
Skinny's
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From this reading “I kin,” was Skinny’s answer.
great in vertical dimension; high in stature
From this reading “Do you think,” said the tall man, “that you could find your way to a place two or three hundred miles from here, do an errand for me without telling everything you know, and then come back?”
disclosing unintentionally something concealed
From this reading “Do you think,” said the tall man, “that you could find your way to a place two or three hundred miles from here, do an errand for me without telling everything you know, and then come back?”
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The boy partook of a hearty meal in the kitchen of the great house, and while he was eating it, entertained the cook and the other servants with his droll comments on the food that was set before him.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The boy partook of a hearty meal in the kitchen of the great house, and while he was eating it, entertained the cook and the other servants with his droll comments on the food that was set before him.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading “Do you think,” said the tall man, “that you could find your way to a place two or three hundred miles from here, do an errand for me without telling everything you know, and then come back?”
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading “Do you think,” said the tall man, “that you could find your way to a place two or three hundred miles from here, do an errand for me without telling everything you know, and then come back?”
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Having finished, he washed his face and hands at the sink, bowed politely to those who were in the room, and went up to the library where the master of the house was awaiting him.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading “Do you think,” said the tall man, “that you could find your way to a place two or three hundred miles from here, do an errand for me without telling everything you know, and then come back?”
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Having finished, he washed his face and hands at the sink, bowed politely to those who were in the room, and went up to the library where the master of the house was awaiting him.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading “Do you think,” said the tall man, “that you could find your way to a place two or three hundred miles from here, do an errand for me without telling everything you know, and then come back?”
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Having finished, he washed his face and hands at the sink, bowed politely to those who were in the room, and went up to the library where the master of the house was awaiting him.
precisely as stated
From this reading “Very well,” rejoined the other producing a paper on which was written a number of names, “Can you read writing?”
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The boy partook of a hearty meal in the kitchen of the great house, and while he was eating it, entertained the cook and the other servants with his droll comments on the food that was set before him.
clean by virtue of having been washed in water
From this reading Having finished, he washed his face and hands at the sink, bowed politely to those who were in the room, and went up to the library where the master of the house was awaiting him.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading “Do you think,” said the tall man, “that you could find your way to a place two or three hundred miles from here, do an errand for me without telling everything you know, and then come back?”
(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 “Very well,” rejoined the other producing a paper on which was written a number of names, “Can you read writing?”
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Having finished, he washed his face and hands at the sink, bowed politely to those who were in the room, and went up to the library where the master of the house was awaiting him.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Having finished, he washed his face and hands at the sink, bowed politely to those who were in the room, and went up to the library where the master of the house was awaiting him.
in or at the place that
From this reading Having finished, he washed his face and hands at the sink, bowed politely to those who were in the room, and went up to the library where the master of the house was awaiting him.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading “Very well,” rejoined the other producing a paper on which was written a number of names, “Can you read writing?”
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading The boy partook of a hearty meal in the kitchen of the great house, and while he was eating it, entertained the cook and the other servants with his droll comments on the food that was set before him.
which person or people
From this reading Having finished, he washed his face and hands at the sink, bowed politely to those who were in the room, and went up to the library where the master of the house was awaiting him.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The boy partook of a hearty meal in the kitchen of the great house, and while he was eating it, entertained the cook and the other servants with his droll comments on the food that was set before him.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading “Do you think,” said the tall man, “that you could find your way to a place two or three hundred miles from here, do an errand for me without telling everything you know, and then come back?”
the act of creating written works
From this reading “Very well,” rejoined the other producing a paper on which was written a number of names, “Can you read writing?”
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading “Very well,” rejoined the other producing a paper on which was written a number of names, “Can you read writing?”
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Do you think,” said the tall man, “that you could find your way to a place two or three hundred miles from here, do an errand for me without telling everything you know, and then come back?”
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Do you think,” said the tall man, “that you could find your way to a place two or three hundred miles from here, do an errand for me without telling everything you know, and then come back?”
