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From this reading A GREAT FEAR The incident of the escaped rustlers was forgotten for the time while Belle prepared for her visit to the 8 X 8.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A GREAT FEAR The incident of the escaped rustlers was forgotten for the time while Belle prepared for her visit to the 8 X 8.
(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 At all events, he had recovered his good humor and directed many quips at the care Roy and Teddy were taking with their appearance before they set out.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading At all events, he had recovered his good humor and directed many quips at the care Roy and Teddy were taking with their appearance before they set out.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading At all events, he had recovered his good humor and directed many quips at the care Roy and Teddy were taking with their appearance before they set out.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “I see you boys are goin’ some place,” Mr. Manley said, as he stood at the door of their room, hands deep in his pockets, corncob pipe emitting clouds of fragrant smoke.
disposed or placed in a particular kind of order
From this reading It had been arranged that the brothers were to drive Belle over in a car and return later in the evening.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “I see you boys are goin’ some place,” Mr. Manley said, as he stood at the door of their room, hands deep in his pockets, corncob pipe emitting clouds of fragrant smoke.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Mr. Manley discarded his gun the day she was to leave, whether because of what he had heard at Eagles or because he deemed it no longer necessary, was a matter for speculation.
for the reason that
From this reading Mr. Manley discarded his gun the day she was to leave, whether because of what he had heard at Eagles or because he deemed it no longer necessary, was a matter for speculation.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It had been arranged that the brothers were to drive Belle over in a car and return later in the evening.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading At all events, he had recovered his good humor and directed many quips at the care Roy and Teddy were taking with their appearance before they set out.
BellenounUS /bel/
a young woman who is the most charming and beautiful of several rivals
From this reading A GREAT FEAR The incident of the escaped rustlers was forgotten for the time while Belle prepared for her visit to the 8 X 8.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading “I see you boys are goin’ some place,” Mr. Manley said, as he stood at the door of their room, hands deep in his pockets, corncob pipe emitting clouds of fragrant smoke.
plural of “brother” — a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading It had been arranged that the brothers were to drive Belle over in a car and return later in the evening.
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading It had been arranged that the brothers were to drive Belle over in a car and return later in the evening.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading At all events, he had recovered his good humor and directed many quips at the care Roy and Teddy were taking with their appearance before they set out.
plural of “cloud” — any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible
From this reading “I see you boys are goin’ some place,” Mr. Manley said, as he stood at the door of their room, hands deep in his pockets, corncob pipe emitting clouds of fragrant smoke.
corncobnounUS /ˈkɔːrnkɑːb/
the hard cylindrical core that bears the kernels of an ear of corn
From this reading “I see you boys are goin’ some place,” Mr. Manley said, as he stood at the door of their room, hands deep in his pockets, corncob pipe emitting clouds of fragrant smoke.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Mr. Manley discarded his gun the day she was to leave, whether because of what he had heard at Eagles or because he deemed it no longer necessary, was a matter for speculation.
deemedverbUS /diːmd/
past form of “deem” — keep in mind or convey as a conviction or view
From this reading Mr. Manley discarded his gun the day she was to leave, whether because of what he had heard at Eagles or because he deemed it no longer necessary, was a matter for speculation.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading “I see you boys are goin’ some place,” Mr. Manley said, as he stood at the door of their room, hands deep in his pockets, corncob pipe emitting clouds of fragrant smoke.
(often used in combination) having a specified direction
From this reading At all events, he had recovered his good humor and directed many quips at the care Roy and Teddy were taking with their appearance before they set out.
discardedadjectiveUS /dɪˈskɑːrdɪd/
thrown away
From this reading Mr. Manley discarded his gun the day she was to leave, whether because of what he had heard at Eagles or because he deemed it no longer necessary, was a matter for speculation.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading “I see you boys are goin’ some place,” Mr. Manley said, as he stood at the door of their room, hands deep in his pockets, corncob pipe emitting clouds of fragrant smoke.
operate or control a vehicle
From this reading It had been arranged that the brothers were to drive Belle over in a car and return later in the evening.
EaglesnounUS /ˈiːɡəlz/
plural of “eagle” — any of various large keen-sighted diurnal birds of prey noted for their broad wings and strong soaring flight
From this reading Mr. Manley discarded his gun the day she was to leave, whether because of what he had heard at Eagles or because he deemed it no longer necessary, was a matter for speculation.
emittingverbUS /ɪˈmɪtɪŋ/
inflected form of “emit” — expel (gases or odors)
From this reading “I see you boys are goin’ some place,” Mr. Manley said, as he stood at the door of their room, hands deep in his pockets, corncob pipe emitting clouds of fragrant smoke.
having escaped, especially from confinement
From this reading A GREAT FEAR The incident of the escaped rustlers was forgotten for the time while Belle prepared for her visit to the 8 X 8.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading It had been arranged that the brothers were to drive Belle over in a car and return later in the evening.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading At all events, he had recovered his good humor and directed many quips at the care Roy and Teddy were taking with their appearance before they set out.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading A GREAT FEAR The incident of the escaped rustlers was forgotten for the time while Belle prepared for her visit to the 8 X 8.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A GREAT FEAR The incident of the escaped rustlers was forgotten for the time while Belle prepared for her visit to the 8 X 8.
Not remembered; lapsed from memory.
From this reading A GREAT FEAR The incident of the escaped rustlers was forgotten for the time while Belle prepared for her visit to the 8 X 8.
fragrantadjectiveUS /ˈfreɪɡrənt/
pleasant-smelling
From this reading “I see you boys are goin’ some place,” Mr. Manley said, as he stood at the door of their room, hands deep in his pockets, corncob pipe emitting clouds of fragrant smoke.
goin
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From this reading “I see you boys are goin’ some place,” Mr. Manley said, as he stood at the door of their room, hands deep in his pockets, corncob pipe emitting clouds of fragrant smoke.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading At all events, he had recovered his good humor and directed many quips at the care Roy and Teddy were taking with their appearance before they set out.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading A GREAT FEAR The incident of the escaped rustlers was forgotten for the time while Belle prepared for her visit to the 8 X 8.
a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)
From this reading Mr. Manley discarded his gun the day she was to leave, whether because of what he had heard at Eagles or because he deemed it no longer necessary, was a matter for speculation.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Mr. Manley discarded his gun the day she was to leave, whether because of what he had heard at Eagles or because he deemed it no longer necessary, was a matter for speculation.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading “I see you boys are goin’ some place,” Mr. Manley said, as he stood at the door of their room, hands deep in his pockets, corncob pipe emitting clouds of fragrant smoke.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Mr. Manley discarded his gun the day she was to leave, whether because of what he had heard at Eagles or because he deemed it no longer necessary, was a matter for speculation.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading Mr. Manley discarded his gun the day she was to leave, whether because of what he had heard at Eagles or because he deemed it no longer necessary, was a matter for speculation.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading A GREAT FEAR The incident of the escaped rustlers was forgotten for the time while Belle prepared for her visit to the 8 X 8.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Mr. Manley discarded his gun the day she was to leave, whether because of what he had heard at Eagles or because he deemed it no longer necessary, was a matter for speculation.
humornounUS /ˈhjuːmər/
a message whose ingenuity or verbal skill or incongruity has the power to evoke laughter
From this reading At all events, he had recovered his good humor and directed many quips at the care Roy and Teddy were taking with their appearance before they set out.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I see you boys are goin’ some place,” Mr. Manley said, as he stood at the door of their room, hands deep in his pockets, corncob pipe emitting clouds of fragrant smoke.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It had been arranged that the brothers were to drive Belle over in a car and return later in the evening.
a single distinct event
From this reading A GREAT FEAR The incident of the escaped rustlers was forgotten for the time while Belle prepared for her visit to the 8 X 8.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Mr. Manley discarded his gun the day she was to leave, whether because of what he had heard at Eagles or because he deemed it no longer necessary, was a matter for speculation.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading It had been arranged that the brothers were to drive Belle over in a car and return later in the evening.
go away from a place
From this reading Mr. Manley discarded his gun the day she was to leave, whether because of what he had heard at Eagles or because he deemed it no longer necessary, was a matter for speculation.
for more time
From this reading Mr. Manley discarded his gun the day she was to leave, whether because of what he had heard at Eagles or because he deemed it no longer necessary, was a matter for speculation.
Manley
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From this reading Mr. Manley discarded his gun the day she was to leave, whether because of what he had heard at Eagles or because he deemed it no longer necessary, was a matter for speculation.
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 At all events, he had recovered his good humor and directed many quips at the care Roy and Teddy were taking with their appearance before they set out.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Mr. Manley discarded his gun the day she was to leave, whether because of what he had heard at Eagles or because he deemed it no longer necessary, was a matter for speculation.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Manley discarded his gun the day she was to leave, whether because of what he had heard at Eagles or because he deemed it no longer necessary, was a matter for speculation.
absolutely essential
From this reading Mr. Manley discarded his gun the day she was to leave, whether because of what he had heard at Eagles or because he deemed it no longer necessary, was a matter for speculation.
not any; not one
From this reading Mr. Manley discarded his gun the day she was to leave, whether because of what he had heard at Eagles or because he deemed it no longer necessary, was a matter for speculation.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A GREAT FEAR The incident of the escaped rustlers was forgotten for the time while Belle prepared for her visit to the 8 X 8.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Mr. Manley discarded his gun the day she was to leave, whether because of what he had heard at Eagles or because he deemed it no longer necessary, was a matter for speculation.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading At all events, he had recovered his good humor and directed many quips at the care Roy and Teddy were taking with their appearance before they set out.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading It had been arranged that the brothers were to drive Belle over in a car and return later in the evening.
a tube with a small bowl at one end; used for smoking tobacco
From this reading “I see you boys are goin’ some place,” Mr. Manley said, as he stood at the door of their room, hands deep in his pockets, corncob pipe emitting clouds of fragrant smoke.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading “I see you boys are goin’ some place,” Mr. Manley said, as he stood at the door of their room, hands deep in his pockets, corncob pipe emitting clouds of fragrant smoke.
plural of “pocket” — a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles
From this reading “I see you boys are goin’ some place,” Mr. Manley said, as he stood at the door of their room, hands deep in his pockets, corncob pipe emitting clouds of fragrant smoke.
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading A GREAT FEAR The incident of the escaped rustlers was forgotten for the time while Belle prepared for her visit to the 8 X 8.
quipsnounUS /kwɪps/
plural of “quip” — a witty saying
From this reading At all events, he had recovered his good humor and directed many quips at the care Roy and Teddy were taking with their appearance before they set out.
freed from illness or injury
From this reading At all events, he had recovered his good humor and directed many quips at the care Roy and Teddy were taking with their appearance before they set out.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading It had been arranged that the brothers were to drive Belle over in a car and return later in the evening.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading “I see you boys are goin’ some place,” Mr. Manley said, as he stood at the door of their room, hands deep in his pockets, corncob pipe emitting clouds of fragrant smoke.
Roy
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From this reading At all events, he had recovered his good humor and directed many quips at the care Roy and Teddy were taking with their appearance before they set out.
rustlersnounUS /ˈrʌsələrz/
plural of “rustler” — someone who steals livestock (especially cattle)
From this reading A GREAT FEAR The incident of the escaped rustlers was forgotten for the time while Belle prepared for her visit to the 8 X 8.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “I see you boys are goin’ some place,” Mr. Manley said, as he stood at the door of their room, hands deep in his pockets, corncob pipe emitting clouds of fragrant smoke.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading “I see you boys are goin’ some place,” Mr. Manley said, as he stood at the door of their room, hands deep in his pockets, corncob pipe emitting clouds of fragrant smoke.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading At all events, he had recovered his good humor and directed many quips at the care Roy and Teddy were taking with their appearance before they set out.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Mr. Manley discarded his gun the day she was to leave, whether because of what he had heard at Eagles or because he deemed it no longer necessary, was a matter for speculation.
a cloud of fine particles suspended in a gas
From this reading “I see you boys are goin’ some place,” Mr. Manley said, as he stood at the door of their room, hands deep in his pockets, corncob pipe emitting clouds of fragrant smoke.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading “I see you boys are goin’ some place,” Mr. Manley said, as he stood at the door of their room, hands deep in his pockets, corncob pipe emitting clouds of fragrant smoke.
speculationnounUS /ˌspekjəˈleɪʃən/
a message expressing an opinion based on incomplete evidence
From this reading Mr. Manley discarded his gun the day she was to leave, whether because of what he had heard at Eagles or because he deemed it no longer necessary, was a matter for speculation.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading “I see you boys are goin’ some place,” Mr. Manley said, as he stood at the door of their room, hands deep in his pockets, corncob pipe emitting clouds of fragrant smoke.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading At all events, he had recovered his good humor and directed many quips at the care Roy and Teddy were taking with their appearance before they set out.
TeddynounUS /ˈtedi/
plaything consisting of a child's toy bear (usually plush and stuffed with soft materials)
From this reading At all events, he had recovered his good humor and directed many quips at the care Roy and Teddy were taking with their appearance before they set out.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It had been arranged that the brothers were to drive Belle over in a car and return later in the evening.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A GREAT FEAR The incident of the escaped rustlers was forgotten for the time while Belle prepared for her visit to the 8 X 8.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading At all events, he had recovered his good humor and directed many quips at the care Roy and Teddy were taking with their appearance before they set out.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading At all events, he had recovered his good humor and directed many quips at the care Roy and Teddy were taking with their appearance before they set out.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading A GREAT FEAR The incident of the escaped rustlers was forgotten for the time while Belle prepared for her visit to the 8 X 8.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A GREAT FEAR The incident of the escaped rustlers was forgotten for the time while Belle prepared for her visit to the 8 X 8.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading A GREAT FEAR The incident of the escaped rustlers was forgotten for the time while Belle prepared for her visit to the 8 X 8.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A GREAT FEAR The incident of the escaped rustlers was forgotten for the time while Belle prepared for her visit to the 8 X 8.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading At all events, he had recovered his good humor and directed many quips at the care Roy and Teddy were taking with their appearance before they set out.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Mr. Manley discarded his gun the day she was to leave, whether because of what he had heard at Eagles or because he deemed it no longer necessary, was a matter for speculation.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading Mr. Manley discarded his gun the day she was to leave, whether because of what he had heard at Eagles or because he deemed it no longer necessary, was a matter for speculation.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading A GREAT FEAR The incident of the escaped rustlers was forgotten for the time while Belle prepared for her visit to the 8 X 8.
in the company of; together with
From this reading At all events, he had recovered his good humor and directed many quips at the care Roy and Teddy were taking with their appearance before they set out.
XnounUS /eks/
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading A GREAT FEAR The incident of the escaped rustlers was forgotten for the time while Belle prepared for her visit to the 8 X 8.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “I see you boys are goin’ some place,” Mr. Manley said, as he stood at the door of their room, hands deep in his pockets, corncob pipe emitting clouds of fragrant smoke.
