used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A CORNER IN WHISKEY.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading For several days after their unsuccessful fishing expedition, Jack and Matt were extremely obedient and undemonstrative.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading It was perhaps for this reason that even when Matt or Jack amused himself by whistling, the airs selected were sure to have been written on minor keys, and that both boys sought earnestly, each by himself, for some method of setting some positive moral success against their late failure at benevolence.
airsnounUS /erz/
affected manners intended to impress others
From this reading It was perhaps for this reason that even when Matt or Jack amused himself by whistling, the airs selected were sure to have been written on minor keys, and that both boys sought earnestly, each by himself, for some method of setting some positive moral success against their late failure at benevolence.
pleasantly occupied
From this reading It was perhaps for this reason that even when Matt or Jack amused himself by whistling, the airs selected were sure to have been written on minor keys, and that both boys sought earnestly, each by himself, for some method of setting some positive moral success against their late failure at benevolence.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading For several days after their unsuccessful fishing expedition, Jack and Matt were extremely obedient and undemonstrative.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Village school teachers, in that country, were not unfrequently the stout-armed sons of farmers, and when they plied the rod, any memory of the occasion was not likely soon to become dimmed.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It was perhaps for this reason that even when Matt or Jack amused himself by whistling, the airs selected were sure to have been written on minor keys, and that both boys sought earnestly, each by himself, for some method of setting some positive moral success against their late failure at benevolence.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Village school teachers, in that country, were not unfrequently the stout-armed sons of farmers, and when they plied the rod, any memory of the occasion was not likely soon to become dimmed.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It was perhaps for this reason that even when Matt or Jack amused himself by whistling, the airs selected were sure to have been written on minor keys, and that both boys sought earnestly, each by himself, for some method of setting some positive moral success against their late failure at benevolence.
benevolencenounUS /bəˈnev.əl.əns/
The quality of being well meaning; kindness and generosity. (Lòng nhân ái, sự nhân từ độ lượng.)
From this reading It was perhaps for this reason that even when Matt or Jack amused himself by whistling, the airs selected were sure to have been written on minor keys, and that both boys sought earnestly, each by himself, for some method of setting some positive moral success against their late failure at benevolence.
the two together, not just one
From this reading It was perhaps for this reason that even when Matt or Jack amused himself by whistling, the airs selected were sure to have been written on minor keys, and that both boys sought earnestly, each by himself, for some method of setting some positive moral success against their late failure at benevolence.
a youthful male person
From this reading "You're the worst boy in town!"
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading It was perhaps for this reason that even when Matt or Jack amused himself by whistling, the airs selected were sure to have been written on minor keys, and that both boys sought earnestly, each by himself, for some method of setting some positive moral success against their late failure at benevolence.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It was perhaps for this reason that even when Matt or Jack amused himself by whistling, the airs selected were sure to have been written on minor keys, and that both boys sought earnestly, each by himself, for some method of setting some positive moral success against their late failure at benevolence.
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading A CORNER IN WHISKEY.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading Village school teachers, in that country, were not unfrequently the stout-armed sons of farmers, and when they plied the rod, any memory of the occasion was not likely soon to become dimmed.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading For several days after their unsuccessful fishing expedition, Jack and Matt were extremely obedient and undemonstrative.
dimmedadjectiveUS /dɪmd/
made dim or less bright
From this reading Village school teachers, in that country, were not unfrequently the stout-armed sons of farmers, and when they plied the rod, any memory of the occasion was not likely soon to become dimmed.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading It was perhaps for this reason that even when Matt or Jack amused himself by whistling, the airs selected were sure to have been written on minor keys, and that both boys sought earnestly, each by himself, for some method of setting some positive moral success against their late failure at benevolence.
in a serious manner
From this reading It was perhaps for this reason that even when Matt or Jack amused himself by whistling, the airs selected were sure to have been written on minor keys, and that both boys sought earnestly, each by himself, for some method of setting some positive moral success against their late failure at benevolence.
divisible by two
From this reading It was perhaps for this reason that even when Matt or Jack amused himself by whistling, the airs selected were sure to have been written on minor keys, and that both boys sought earnestly, each by himself, for some method of setting some positive moral success against their late failure at benevolence.
a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country
From this reading For several days after their unsuccessful fishing expedition, Jack and Matt were extremely obedient and undemonstrative.
to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect
From this reading For several days after their unsuccessful fishing expedition, Jack and Matt were extremely obedient and undemonstrative.
an act that fails
From this reading It was perhaps for this reason that even when Matt or Jack amused himself by whistling, the airs selected were sure to have been written on minor keys, and that both boys sought earnestly, each by himself, for some method of setting some positive moral success against their late failure at benevolence.
farmersnounUS /ˈfɑːrmərz/
plural of “farmer” — a person who operates a farm
From this reading Village school teachers, in that country, were not unfrequently the stout-armed sons of farmers, and when they plied the rod, any memory of the occasion was not likely soon to become dimmed.
fishingnounUS /ˈfɪʃɪŋ/
the act of someone who fishes as a diversion
From this reading For several days after their unsuccessful fishing expedition, Jack and Matt were extremely obedient and undemonstrative.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For several days after their unsuccessful fishing expedition, Jack and Matt were extremely obedient and undemonstrative.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading It was perhaps for this reason that even when Matt or Jack amused himself by whistling, the airs selected were sure to have been written on minor keys, and that both boys sought earnestly, each by himself, for some method of setting some positive moral success against their late failure at benevolence.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading It was perhaps for this reason that even when Matt or Jack amused himself by whistling, the airs selected were sure to have been written on minor keys, and that both boys sought earnestly, each by himself, for some method of setting some positive moral success against their late failure at benevolence.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A CORNER IN WHISKEY.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was perhaps for this reason that even when Matt or Jack amused himself by whistling, the airs selected were sure to have been written on minor keys, and that both boys sought earnestly, each by himself, for some method of setting some positive moral success against their late failure at benevolence.
a small worthless amount
From this reading For several days after their unsuccessful fishing expedition, Jack and Matt were extremely obedient and undemonstrative.
keysnounUS /kiːz/
plural of “key” — metal device shaped in such a way that when it is inserted into the appropriate lock the lock's mechanism can be rotated
From this reading It was perhaps for this reason that even when Matt or Jack amused himself by whistling, the airs selected were sure to have been written on minor keys, and that both boys sought earnestly, each by himself, for some method of setting some positive moral success against their late failure at benevolence.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading It was perhaps for this reason that even when Matt or Jack amused himself by whistling, the airs selected were sure to have been written on minor keys, and that both boys sought earnestly, each by himself, for some method of setting some positive moral success against their late failure at benevolence.
has a good chance of being the case or of coming about
From this reading Village school teachers, in that country, were not unfrequently the stout-armed sons of farmers, and when they plied the rod, any memory of the occasion was not likely soon to become dimmed.
MattnounUS /mæt/
the property of having little or no contrast; lacking highlights or gloss
From this reading For several days after their unsuccessful fishing expedition, Jack and Matt were extremely obedient and undemonstrative.
The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information and knowledge.
From this reading Village school teachers, in that country, were not unfrequently the stout-armed sons of farmers, and when they plied the rod, any memory of the occasion was not likely soon to become dimmed.
a way of doing something, especially a systematic way; implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps)
From this reading It was perhaps for this reason that even when Matt or Jack amused himself by whistling, the airs selected were sure to have been written on minor keys, and that both boys sought earnestly, each by himself, for some method of setting some positive moral success against their late failure at benevolence.
minoradjectiveUS /ˈmaɪnər/
of lesser importance or stature or rank
From this reading It was perhaps for this reason that even when Matt or Jack amused himself by whistling, the airs selected were sure to have been written on minor keys, and that both boys sought earnestly, each by himself, for some method of setting some positive moral success against their late failure at benevolence.
moraladjectiveUS /ˈmɔːrəl/
concerned with principles of right and wrong or conforming to standards of behavior and character based on those principles
From this reading It was perhaps for this reason that even when Matt or Jack amused himself by whistling, the airs selected were sure to have been written on minor keys, and that both boys sought earnestly, each by himself, for some method of setting some positive moral success against their late failure at benevolence.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Village school teachers, in that country, were not unfrequently the stout-armed sons of farmers, and when they plied the rod, any memory of the occasion was not likely soon to become dimmed.
obedientadjectiveUS /oʊˈbiːdiənt/
dutifully complying with the commands or instructions of those in authority
From this reading For several days after their unsuccessful fishing expedition, Jack and Matt were extremely obedient and undemonstrative.
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading Village school teachers, in that country, were not unfrequently the stout-armed sons of farmers, and when they plied the rod, any memory of the occasion was not likely soon to become dimmed.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Village school teachers, in that country, were not unfrequently the stout-armed sons of farmers, and when they plied the rod, any memory of the occasion was not likely soon to become dimmed.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It was perhaps for this reason that even when Matt or Jack amused himself by whistling, the airs selected were sure to have been written on minor keys, and that both boys sought earnestly, each by himself, for some method of setting some positive moral success against their late failure at benevolence.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading It was perhaps for this reason that even when Matt or Jack amused himself by whistling, the airs selected were sure to have been written on minor keys, and that both boys sought earnestly, each by himself, for some method of setting some positive moral success against their late failure at benevolence.
by chance
From this reading It was perhaps for this reason that even when Matt or Jack amused himself by whistling, the airs selected were sure to have been written on minor keys, and that both boys sought earnestly, each by himself, for some method of setting some positive moral success against their late failure at benevolence.
pliedverbUS /plaɪd/
inflected form of “ply” — give what is desired or needed, especially support, food or sustenance
From this reading Village school teachers, in that country, were not unfrequently the stout-armed sons of farmers, and when they plied the rod, any memory of the occasion was not likely soon to become dimmed.
positiveadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːzətɪv/
characterized by or displaying affirmation or acceptance or certainty etc.
From this reading It was perhaps for this reason that even when Matt or Jack amused himself by whistling, the airs selected were sure to have been written on minor keys, and that both boys sought earnestly, each by himself, for some method of setting some positive moral success against their late failure at benevolence.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading It was perhaps for this reason that even when Matt or Jack amused himself by whistling, the airs selected were sure to have been written on minor keys, and that both boys sought earnestly, each by himself, for some method of setting some positive moral success against their late failure at benevolence.
rodnounUS /rɑːd/
a long thin implement made of metal or wood
From this reading Village school teachers, in that country, were not unfrequently the stout-armed sons of farmers, and when they plied the rod, any memory of the occasion was not likely soon to become dimmed.
an educational institution
From this reading Village school teachers, in that country, were not unfrequently the stout-armed sons of farmers, and when they plied the rod, any memory of the occasion was not likely soon to become dimmed.
selectedadjectiveUS /səˈlektɪd/
chosen in preference to another
From this reading It was perhaps for this reason that even when Matt or Jack amused himself by whistling, the airs selected were sure to have been written on minor keys, and that both boys sought earnestly, each by himself, for some method of setting some positive moral success against their late failure at benevolence.
the context and environment in which something is set
From this reading It was perhaps for this reason that even when Matt or Jack amused himself by whistling, the airs selected were sure to have been written on minor keys, and that both boys sought earnestly, each by himself, for some method of setting some positive moral success against their late failure at benevolence.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading For several days after their unsuccessful fishing expedition, Jack and Matt were extremely obedient and undemonstrative.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading It was perhaps for this reason that even when Matt or Jack amused himself by whistling, the airs selected were sure to have been written on minor keys, and that both boys sought earnestly, each by himself, for some method of setting some positive moral success against their late failure at benevolence.
plural of “son” — a male human offspring
From this reading Village school teachers, in that country, were not unfrequently the stout-armed sons of farmers, and when they plied the rod, any memory of the occasion was not likely soon to become dimmed.
in the near future
From this reading Village school teachers, in that country, were not unfrequently the stout-armed sons of farmers, and when they plied the rod, any memory of the occasion was not likely soon to become dimmed.
that is looked for
From this reading It was perhaps for this reason that even when Matt or Jack amused himself by whistling, the airs selected were sure to have been written on minor keys, and that both boys sought earnestly, each by himself, for some method of setting some positive moral success against their late failure at benevolence.
stout-armed
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From this reading Village school teachers, in that country, were not unfrequently the stout-armed sons of farmers, and when they plied the rod, any memory of the occasion was not likely soon to become dimmed.
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading It was perhaps for this reason that even when Matt or Jack amused himself by whistling, the airs selected were sure to have been written on minor keys, and that both boys sought earnestly, each by himself, for some method of setting some positive moral success against their late failure at benevolence.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading It was perhaps for this reason that even when Matt or Jack amused himself by whistling, the airs selected were sure to have been written on minor keys, and that both boys sought earnestly, each by himself, for some method of setting some positive moral success against their late failure at benevolence.
teachersnounUS /ˈtiːtʃərz/
plural of “teacher” — a person whose occupation is teaching
From this reading Village school teachers, in that country, were not unfrequently the stout-armed sons of farmers, and when they plied the rod, any memory of the occasion was not likely soon to become dimmed.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Village school teachers, in that country, were not unfrequently the stout-armed sons of farmers, and when they plied the rod, any memory of the occasion was not likely soon to become dimmed.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "You're the worst boy in town!"
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading For several days after their unsuccessful fishing expedition, Jack and Matt were extremely obedient and undemonstrative.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Village school teachers, in that country, were not unfrequently the stout-armed sons of farmers, and when they plied the rod, any memory of the occasion was not likely soon to become dimmed.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading It was perhaps for this reason that even when Matt or Jack amused himself by whistling, the airs selected were sure to have been written on minor keys, and that both boys sought earnestly, each by himself, for some method of setting some positive moral success against their late failure at benevolence.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Village school teachers, in that country, were not unfrequently the stout-armed sons of farmers, and when they plied the rod, any memory of the occasion was not likely soon to become dimmed.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading "You're the worst boy in town!"
undemonstrativeadjective
not given to open expression of emotion
From this reading For several days after their unsuccessful fishing expedition, Jack and Matt were extremely obedient and undemonstrative.
unfrequently
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From this reading Village school teachers, in that country, were not unfrequently the stout-armed sons of farmers, and when they plied the rod, any memory of the occasion was not likely soon to become dimmed.
unsuccessfuladjectiveUS /ˌʌnsəkˈsesfəl/
not successful; having failed or having an unfavorable outcome
From this reading For several days after their unsuccessful fishing expedition, Jack and Matt were extremely obedient and undemonstrative.
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading Village school teachers, in that country, were not unfrequently the stout-armed sons of farmers, and when they plied the rod, any memory of the occasion was not likely soon to become dimmed.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Village school teachers, in that country, were not unfrequently the stout-armed sons of farmers, and when they plied the rod, any memory of the occasion was not likely soon to become dimmed.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading For several days after their unsuccessful fishing expedition, Jack and Matt were extremely obedient and undemonstrative.
at the time that
From this reading Village school teachers, in that country, were not unfrequently the stout-armed sons of farmers, and when they plied the rod, any memory of the occasion was not likely soon to become dimmed.
WHISKEYnounUS /ˈwɪski/
a liquor made from fermented mash of grain
From this reading A CORNER IN WHISKEY.
whistlingnounUS /ˈwɪslɪŋ/
the sound made by something moving rapidly or by steam coming out of a small aperture
From this reading It was perhaps for this reason that even when Matt or Jack amused himself by whistling, the airs selected were sure to have been written on minor keys, and that both boys sought earnestly, each by himself, for some method of setting some positive moral success against their late failure at benevolence.
the least favorable outcome
From this reading "You're the worst boy in town!"
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading It was perhaps for this reason that even when Matt or Jack amused himself by whistling, the airs selected were sure to have been written on minor keys, and that both boys sought earnestly, each by himself, for some method of setting some positive moral success against their late failure at benevolence.
You're
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From this reading "You're the worst boy in town!"
