used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading TONY STRETTON BIDS FAREWELL TO THE LEGION It was a long letter.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading "Is all this true?" he asked, not considering at all of whom he asked the question.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "Is all this true?" he asked, not considering at all of whom he asked the question.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "Is all this true?" he asked, not considering at all of whom he asked the question.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Tony read it through slowly, standing in the narrow lane between the high walls of prickly pear.
BIDSnounUS /bɪdz/
plural of “bid” — an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
From this reading TONY STRETTON BIDS FAREWELL TO THE LEGION It was a long letter.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "I know nothing, of course, of what is written there," replied Warrisden; "but I do not doubt its truth.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading A look of incredulity came upon his face.
-ing form of “consider” — deem to be
From this reading "Is all this true?" he asked, not considering at all of whom he asked the question.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading "I know nothing, of course, of what is written there," replied Warrisden; "but I do not doubt its truth.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "I know nothing, of course, of what is written there," replied Warrisden; "but I do not doubt its truth.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading "I know nothing, of course, of what is written there," replied Warrisden; "but I do not doubt its truth.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading A look of incredulity came upon his face.
an acknowledgment or expression of goodwill at parting
From this reading TONY STRETTON BIDS FAREWELL TO THE LEGION It was a long letter.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Is all this true?" he asked, not considering at all of whom he asked the question.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Tony read it through slowly, standing in the narrow lane between the high walls of prickly pear.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A look of incredulity came upon his face.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I know nothing, of course, of what is written there," replied Warrisden; "but I do not doubt its truth.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Tony read it through slowly, standing in the narrow lane between the high walls of prickly pear.
incredulitynounUS /ˌɪnkrəˈduːlɪti/
doubt about the truth of something
From this reading A look of incredulity came upon his face.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Is all this true?" he asked, not considering at all of whom he asked the question.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading TONY STRETTON BIDS FAREWELL TO THE LEGION It was a long letter.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading "I know nothing, of course, of what is written there," replied Warrisden; "but I do not doubt its truth.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "I know nothing, of course, of what is written there," replied Warrisden; "but I do not doubt its truth.
a narrow way or road
From this reading Tony read it through slowly, standing in the narrow lane between the high walls of prickly pear.
LEGIONnounUS /ˈliːdʒən/
archaic terms for army
From this reading TONY STRETTON BIDS FAREWELL TO THE LEGION It was a long letter.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading TONY STRETTON BIDS FAREWELL TO THE LEGION It was a long letter.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading TONY STRETTON BIDS FAREWELL TO THE LEGION It was a long letter.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading A look of incredulity came upon his face.
make or become more narrow or restricted
From this reading Tony read it through slowly, standing in the narrow lane between the high walls of prickly pear.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "Is all this true?" he asked, not considering at all of whom he asked the question.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading "I know nothing, of course, of what is written there," replied Warrisden; "but I do not doubt its truth.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Tony read it through slowly, standing in the narrow lane between the high walls of prickly pear.
pearnounUS /per/
sweet juicy gritty-textured fruit available in many varieties
From this reading Tony read it through slowly, standing in the narrow lane between the high walls of prickly pear.
pricklyadjectiveUS /ˈprɪkli/
very irritable
From this reading Tony read it through slowly, standing in the narrow lane between the high walls of prickly pear.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading "Is all this true?" he asked, not considering at all of whom he asked the question.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading Tony read it through slowly, standing in the narrow lane between the high walls of prickly pear.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "I know nothing, of course, of what is written there," replied Warrisden; "but I do not doubt its truth.
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading Tony read it through slowly, standing in the narrow lane between the high walls of prickly pear.
having a supporting base
From this reading Tony read it through slowly, standing in the narrow lane between the high walls of prickly pear.
STRETTON
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From this reading TONY STRETTON BIDS FAREWELL TO THE LEGION It was a long letter.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading TONY STRETTON BIDS FAREWELL TO THE LEGION It was a long letter.
in or at that place or location
From this reading "I know nothing, of course, of what is written there," replied Warrisden; "but I do not doubt its truth.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "Is all this true?" he asked, not considering at all of whom he asked the question.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Tony read it through slowly, standing in the narrow lane between the high walls of prickly pear.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading TONY STRETTON BIDS FAREWELL TO THE LEGION It was a long letter.
TONY
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From this reading TONY STRETTON BIDS FAREWELL TO THE LEGION It was a long letter.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading "Is all this true?" he asked, not considering at all of whom he asked the question.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading "I know nothing, of course, of what is written there," replied Warrisden; "but I do not doubt its truth.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading A look of incredulity came upon his face.
plural of “wall” — an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading Tony read it through slowly, standing in the narrow lane between the high walls of prickly pear.
Warrisden
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From this reading "I know nothing, of course, of what is written there," replied Warrisden; "but I do not doubt its truth.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading TONY STRETTON BIDS FAREWELL TO THE LEGION It was a long letter.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "I know nothing, of course, of what is written there," replied Warrisden; "but I do not doubt its truth.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Is all this true?" he asked, not considering at all of whom he asked the question.
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading "I know nothing, of course, of what is written there," replied Warrisden; "but I do not doubt its truth.
