used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE NIGHT ALARM It was a hard thing for Leslie to keep away from the Horner home these days.
fear resulting from the awareness of danger
From this reading THE NIGHT ALARM It was a hard thing for Leslie to keep away from the Horner home these days.
(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 He had much in common with Dick to talk over, what with the progress of the black-face farce; the wonderful scheme Dick was carrying out looking to the bringing together of old Deacon Nocker and his son’s little family; and now, last of all, the mystery hanging over the returned Silas Langhorne.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He had much in common with Dick to talk over, what with the progress of the black-face farce; the wonderful scheme Dick was carrying out looking to the bringing together of old Deacon Nocker and his son’s little family; and now, last of all, the mystery hanging over the returned Silas Langhorne.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Why, with another mouth to feed, they’ll go hungry more’n a few times, if the winter’s as hard as they say it’s going to be.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Why, with another mouth to feed, they’ll go hungry more’n a few times, if the winter’s as hard as they say it’s going to be.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading THE NIGHT ALARM It was a hard thing for Leslie to keep away from the Horner home these days.
barnaclenounUS /ˈbɑːrnəkəl/
marine crustaceans with feathery food-catching appendages; free-swimming as larvae; as adults form a hard shell and live attached to submerged surfaces
From this reading “Even if he is Dick’s real uncle, which I doubt a whole lot,” he often told himself, “think of the nerve of him coming here to hang on to those poor people like a barnacle does to a ship’s keel.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Why, with another mouth to feed, they’ll go hungry more’n a few times, if the winter’s as hard as they say it’s going to be.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading Leslie was particularly interested in the weary wanderer who had spent the better part of his life in the endeavor to coax fortune to pour her favors into his lap, only to meet with final defeat.
black-face
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From this reading He had much in common with Dick to talk over, what with the progress of the black-face farce; the wonderful scheme Dick was carrying out looking to the bringing together of old Deacon Nocker and his son’s little family; and now, last of all, the mystery hanging over the returned Silas Langhorne.
the act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail)
From this reading He had much in common with Dick to talk over, what with the progress of the black-face farce; the wonderful scheme Dick was carrying out looking to the bringing together of old Deacon Nocker and his son’s little family; and now, last of all, the mystery hanging over the returned Silas Langhorne.
-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading He had much in common with Dick to talk over, what with the progress of the black-face farce; the wonderful scheme Dick was carrying out looking to the bringing together of old Deacon Nocker and his son’s little family; and now, last of all, the mystery hanging over the returned Silas Langhorne.
coaxverbUS /koʊks/
influence or urge by gentle urging, caressing, or flattering
From this reading Leslie was particularly interested in the weary wanderer who had spent the better part of his life in the endeavor to coax fortune to pour her favors into his lap, only to meet with final defeat.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading “Even if he is Dick’s real uncle, which I doubt a whole lot,” he often told himself, “think of the nerve of him coming here to hang on to those poor people like a barnacle does to a ship’s keel.
belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public
From this reading He had much in common with Dick to talk over, what with the progress of the black-face farce; the wonderful scheme Dick was carrying out looking to the bringing together of old Deacon Nocker and his son’s little family; and now, last of all, the mystery hanging over the returned Silas Langhorne.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading THE NIGHT ALARM It was a hard thing for Leslie to keep away from the Horner home these days.
DeaconnounUS /ˈdiːkən/
a Protestant layman who assists the minister
From this reading He had much in common with Dick to talk over, what with the progress of the black-face farce; the wonderful scheme Dick was carrying out looking to the bringing together of old Deacon Nocker and his son’s little family; and now, last of all, the mystery hanging over the returned Silas Langhorne.
defeatnounUS /dɪˈfiːt/
an unsuccessful ending to a struggle or contest
From this reading Leslie was particularly interested in the weary wanderer who had spent the better part of his life in the endeavor to coax fortune to pour her favors into his lap, only to meet with final defeat.
someone who is a detective
From this reading He had much in common with Dick to talk over, what with the progress of the black-face farce; the wonderful scheme Dick was carrying out looking to the bringing together of old Deacon Nocker and his son’s little family; and now, last of all, the mystery hanging over the returned Silas Langhorne.
Dick'snounUS /dɪks/
possessive form of “dick” — someone who is a detective
From this reading “Even if he is Dick’s real uncle, which I doubt a whole lot,” he often told himself, “think of the nerve of him coming here to hang on to those poor people like a barnacle does to a ship’s keel.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Even if he is Dick’s real uncle, which I doubt a whole lot,” he often told himself, “think of the nerve of him coming here to hang on to those poor people like a barnacle does to a ship’s keel.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading “Even if he is Dick’s real uncle, which I doubt a whole lot,” he often told himself, “think of the nerve of him coming here to hang on to those poor people like a barnacle does to a ship’s keel.
endeavornounUS /ɪnˈdevər/
a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness)
From this reading Leslie was particularly interested in the weary wanderer who had spent the better part of his life in the endeavor to coax fortune to pour her favors into his lap, only to meet with final defeat.
divisible by two
From this reading “Even if he is Dick’s real uncle, which I doubt a whole lot,” he often told himself, “think of the nerve of him coming here to hang on to those poor people like a barnacle does to a ship’s keel.
a social unit living together
From this reading He had much in common with Dick to talk over, what with the progress of the black-face farce; the wonderful scheme Dick was carrying out looking to the bringing together of old Deacon Nocker and his son’s little family; and now, last of all, the mystery hanging over the returned Silas Langhorne.
farcenounUS /fɑːrs/
a comedy characterized by broad satire and improbable situations
From this reading He had much in common with Dick to talk over, what with the progress of the black-face farce; the wonderful scheme Dick was carrying out looking to the bringing together of old Deacon Nocker and his son’s little family; and now, last of all, the mystery hanging over the returned Silas Langhorne.
favorsnounUS /ˈfeɪvərz/
plural of “favor” — an act of gracious kindness
From this reading Leslie was particularly interested in the weary wanderer who had spent the better part of his life in the endeavor to coax fortune to pour her favors into his lap, only to meet with final defeat.
provide as food
From this reading Why, with another mouth to feed, they’ll go hungry more’n a few times, if the winter’s as hard as they say it’s going to be.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Why, with another mouth to feed, they’ll go hungry more’n a few times, if the winter’s as hard as they say it’s going to be.
finaladjectiveUS /ˈfaɪnəl/
occurring at or forming an end or termination
From this reading Leslie was particularly interested in the weary wanderer who had spent the better part of his life in the endeavor to coax fortune to pour her favors into his lap, only to meet with final defeat.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE NIGHT ALARM It was a hard thing for Leslie to keep away from the Horner home these days.
an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another
From this reading Leslie was particularly interested in the weary wanderer who had spent the better part of his life in the endeavor to coax fortune to pour her favors into his lap, only to meet with final defeat.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading THE NIGHT ALARM It was a hard thing for Leslie to keep away from the Horner home these days.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Why, with another mouth to feed, they’ll go hungry more’n a few times, if the winter’s as hard as they say it’s going to be.
the act of departing
From this reading Why, with another mouth to feed, they’ll go hungry more’n a few times, if the winter’s as hard as they say it’s going to be.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had much in common with Dick to talk over, what with the progress of the black-face farce; the wonderful scheme Dick was carrying out looking to the bringing together of old Deacon Nocker and his son’s little family; and now, last of all, the mystery hanging over the returned Silas Langhorne.
be suspended or hanging
From this reading “Even if he is Dick’s real uncle, which I doubt a whole lot,” he often told himself, “think of the nerve of him coming here to hang on to those poor people like a barnacle does to a ship’s keel.
decoration that is hung (as a tapestry) on a wall or over a window
From this reading He had much in common with Dick to talk over, what with the progress of the black-face farce; the wonderful scheme Dick was carrying out looking to the bringing together of old Deacon Nocker and his son’s little family; and now, last of all, the mystery hanging over the returned Silas Langhorne.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading THE NIGHT ALARM It was a hard thing for Leslie to keep away from the Horner home these days.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had much in common with Dick to talk over, what with the progress of the black-face farce; the wonderful scheme Dick was carrying out looking to the bringing together of old Deacon Nocker and his son’s little family; and now, last of all, the mystery hanging over the returned Silas Langhorne.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Leslie was particularly interested in the weary wanderer who had spent the better part of his life in the endeavor to coax fortune to pour her favors into his lap, only to meet with final defeat.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading “Even if he is Dick’s real uncle, which I doubt a whole lot,” he often told himself, “think of the nerve of him coming here to hang on to those poor people like a barnacle does to a ship’s keel.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “Even if he is Dick’s real uncle, which I doubt a whole lot,” he often told himself, “think of the nerve of him coming here to hang on to those poor people like a barnacle does to a ship’s keel.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading “Even if he is Dick’s real uncle, which I doubt a whole lot,” he often told himself, “think of the nerve of him coming here to hang on to those poor people like a barnacle does to a ship’s keel.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He had much in common with Dick to talk over, what with the progress of the black-face farce; the wonderful scheme Dick was carrying out looking to the bringing together of old Deacon Nocker and his son’s little family; and now, last of all, the mystery hanging over the returned Silas Langhorne.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading THE NIGHT ALARM It was a hard thing for Leslie to keep away from the Horner home these days.
Horner
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From this reading THE NIGHT ALARM It was a hard thing for Leslie to keep away from the Horner home these days.
feeling hunger; feeling a need or desire to eat food
From this reading Why, with another mouth to feed, they’ll go hungry more’n a few times, if the winter’s as hard as they say it’s going to be.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “Even if he is Dick’s real uncle, which I doubt a whole lot,” he often told himself, “think of the nerve of him coming here to hang on to those poor people like a barnacle does to a ship’s keel.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading “Even if he is Dick’s real uncle, which I doubt a whole lot,” he often told himself, “think of the nerve of him coming here to hang on to those poor people like a barnacle does to a ship’s keel.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He had much in common with Dick to talk over, what with the progress of the black-face farce; the wonderful scheme Dick was carrying out looking to the bringing together of old Deacon Nocker and his son’s little family; and now, last of all, the mystery hanging over the returned Silas Langhorne.
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading Leslie was particularly interested in the weary wanderer who had spent the better part of his life in the endeavor to coax fortune to pour her favors into his lap, only to meet with final defeat.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Leslie was particularly interested in the weary wanderer who had spent the better part of his life in the endeavor to coax fortune to pour her favors into his lap, only to meet with final defeat.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Even if he is Dick’s real uncle, which I doubt a whole lot,” he often told himself, “think of the nerve of him coming here to hang on to those poor people like a barnacle does to a ship’s keel.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE NIGHT ALARM It was a hard thing for Leslie to keep away from the Horner home these days.
it's
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From this reading Why, with another mouth to feed, they’ll go hungry more’n a few times, if the winter’s as hard as they say it’s going to be.
keelnounUS /kiːl/
a projection or ridge that suggests a keel
From this reading “Even if he is Dick’s real uncle, which I doubt a whole lot,” he often told himself, “think of the nerve of him coming here to hang on to those poor people like a barnacle does to a ship’s keel.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading THE NIGHT ALARM It was a hard thing for Leslie to keep away from the Horner home these days.
Langhorne
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From this reading He had much in common with Dick to talk over, what with the progress of the black-face farce; the wonderful scheme Dick was carrying out looking to the bringing together of old Deacon Nocker and his son’s little family; and now, last of all, the mystery hanging over the returned Silas Langhorne.
lapverbUS /læp/
lie partly over or alongside of something or of one another
From this reading Leslie was particularly interested in the weary wanderer who had spent the better part of his life in the endeavor to coax fortune to pour her favors into his lap, only to meet with final defeat.
immediately past
From this reading He had much in common with Dick to talk over, what with the progress of the black-face farce; the wonderful scheme Dick was carrying out looking to the bringing together of old Deacon Nocker and his son’s little family; and now, last of all, the mystery hanging over the returned Silas Langhorne.
Leslie
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From this reading THE NIGHT ALARM It was a hard thing for Leslie to keep away from the Horner home these days.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Leslie was particularly interested in the weary wanderer who had spent the better part of his life in the endeavor to coax fortune to pour her favors into his lap, only to meet with final defeat.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading “Even if he is Dick’s real uncle, which I doubt a whole lot,” he often told himself, “think of the nerve of him coming here to hang on to those poor people like a barnacle does to a ship’s keel.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading He had much in common with Dick to talk over, what with the progress of the black-face farce; the wonderful scheme Dick was carrying out looking to the bringing together of old Deacon Nocker and his son’s little family; and now, last of all, the mystery hanging over the returned Silas Langhorne.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading He had much in common with Dick to talk over, what with the progress of the black-face farce; the wonderful scheme Dick was carrying out looking to the bringing together of old Deacon Nocker and his son’s little family; and now, last of all, the mystery hanging over the returned Silas Langhorne.
(often followed by “of”) a large number or amount or extent
From this reading “Even if he is Dick’s real uncle, which I doubt a whole lot,” he often told himself, “think of the nerve of him coming here to hang on to those poor people like a barnacle does to a ship’s keel.
come together
From this reading Leslie was particularly interested in the weary wanderer who had spent the better part of his life in the endeavor to coax fortune to pour her favors into his lap, only to meet with final defeat.
more'n
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From this reading Why, with another mouth to feed, they’ll go hungry more’n a few times, if the winter’s as hard as they say it’s going to be.
the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge
From this reading Why, with another mouth to feed, they’ll go hungry more’n a few times, if the winter’s as hard as they say it’s going to be.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading He had much in common with Dick to talk over, what with the progress of the black-face farce; the wonderful scheme Dick was carrying out looking to the bringing together of old Deacon Nocker and his son’s little family; and now, last of all, the mystery hanging over the returned Silas Langhorne.
something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading He had much in common with Dick to talk over, what with the progress of the black-face farce; the wonderful scheme Dick was carrying out looking to the bringing together of old Deacon Nocker and his son’s little family; and now, last of all, the mystery hanging over the returned Silas Langhorne.
nervenounUS /nɜːrv/
any bundle of nerve fibers running to various organs and tissues of the body
From this reading “Even if he is Dick’s real uncle, which I doubt a whole lot,” he often told himself, “think of the nerve of him coming here to hang on to those poor people like a barnacle does to a ship’s keel.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading THE NIGHT ALARM It was a hard thing for Leslie to keep away from the Horner home these days.
Nocker
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From this reading He had much in common with Dick to talk over, what with the progress of the black-face farce; the wonderful scheme Dick was carrying out looking to the bringing together of old Deacon Nocker and his son’s little family; and now, last of all, the mystery hanging over the returned Silas Langhorne.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading He had much in common with Dick to talk over, what with the progress of the black-face farce; the wonderful scheme Dick was carrying out looking to the bringing together of old Deacon Nocker and his son’s little family; and now, last of all, the mystery hanging over the returned Silas Langhorne.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He had much in common with Dick to talk over, what with the progress of the black-face farce; the wonderful scheme Dick was carrying out looking to the bringing together of old Deacon Nocker and his son’s little family; and now, last of all, the mystery hanging over the returned Silas Langhorne.
many times at short intervals
From this reading “Even if he is Dick’s real uncle, which I doubt a whole lot,” he often told himself, “think of the nerve of him coming here to hang on to those poor people like a barnacle does to a ship’s keel.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading He had much in common with Dick to talk over, what with the progress of the black-face farce; the wonderful scheme Dick was carrying out looking to the bringing together of old Deacon Nocker and his son’s little family; and now, last of all, the mystery hanging over the returned Silas Langhorne.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading “Even if he is Dick’s real uncle, which I doubt a whole lot,” he often told himself, “think of the nerve of him coming here to hang on to those poor people like a barnacle does to a ship’s keel.
and nothing more
From this reading Leslie was particularly interested in the weary wanderer who had spent the better part of his life in the endeavor to coax fortune to pour her favors into his lap, only to meet with final defeat.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading He had much in common with Dick to talk over, what with the progress of the black-face farce; the wonderful scheme Dick was carrying out looking to the bringing together of old Deacon Nocker and his son’s little family; and now, last of all, the mystery hanging over the returned Silas Langhorne.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading He had much in common with Dick to talk over, what with the progress of the black-face farce; the wonderful scheme Dick was carrying out looking to the bringing together of old Deacon Nocker and his son’s little family; and now, last of all, the mystery hanging over the returned Silas Langhorne.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Leslie was particularly interested in the weary wanderer who had spent the better part of his life in the endeavor to coax fortune to pour her favors into his lap, only to meet with final defeat.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading Leslie was particularly interested in the weary wanderer who had spent the better part of his life in the endeavor to coax fortune to pour her favors into his lap, only to meet with final defeat.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading “Even if he is Dick’s real uncle, which I doubt a whole lot,” he often told himself, “think of the nerve of him coming here to hang on to those poor people like a barnacle does to a ship’s keel.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading “Even if he is Dick’s real uncle, which I doubt a whole lot,” he often told himself, “think of the nerve of him coming here to hang on to those poor people like a barnacle does to a ship’s keel.
pourverbUS /pɔːr/
cause to run
From this reading Leslie was particularly interested in the weary wanderer who had spent the better part of his life in the endeavor to coax fortune to pour her favors into his lap, only to meet with final defeat.
gradual improvement or growth or development
From this reading He had much in common with Dick to talk over, what with the progress of the black-face farce; the wonderful scheme Dick was carrying out looking to the bringing together of old Deacon Nocker and his son’s little family; and now, last of all, the mystery hanging over the returned Silas Langhorne.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading “Even if he is Dick’s real uncle, which I doubt a whole lot,” he often told himself, “think of the nerve of him coming here to hang on to those poor people like a barnacle does to a ship’s keel.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading He had much in common with Dick to talk over, what with the progress of the black-face farce; the wonderful scheme Dick was carrying out looking to the bringing together of old Deacon Nocker and his son’s little family; and now, last of all, the mystery hanging over the returned Silas Langhorne.
express in words
From this reading Why, with another mouth to feed, they’ll go hungry more’n a few times, if the winter’s as hard as they say it’s going to be.
an elaborate and systematic plan of action
From this reading He had much in common with Dick to talk over, what with the progress of the black-face farce; the wonderful scheme Dick was carrying out looking to the bringing together of old Deacon Nocker and his son’s little family; and now, last of all, the mystery hanging over the returned Silas Langhorne.
ship'snounUS /ʃɪps/
possessive form of “ship” — a vessel that carries passengers or freight
From this reading “Even if he is Dick’s real uncle, which I doubt a whole lot,” he often told himself, “think of the nerve of him coming here to hang on to those poor people like a barnacle does to a ship’s keel.
Silas
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From this reading He had much in common with Dick to talk over, what with the progress of the black-face farce; the wonderful scheme Dick was carrying out looking to the bringing together of old Deacon Nocker and his son’s little family; and now, last of all, the mystery hanging over the returned Silas Langhorne.
son'snounUS /sʌnz/
possessive form of “son” — a male human offspring
From this reading He had much in common with Dick to talk over, what with the progress of the black-face farce; the wonderful scheme Dick was carrying out looking to the bringing together of old Deacon Nocker and his son’s little family; and now, last of all, the mystery hanging over the returned Silas Langhorne.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading Leslie was particularly interested in the weary wanderer who had spent the better part of his life in the endeavor to coax fortune to pour her favors into his lap, only to meet with final defeat.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading He had much in common with Dick to talk over, what with the progress of the black-face farce; the wonderful scheme Dick was carrying out looking to the bringing together of old Deacon Nocker and his son’s little family; and now, last of all, the mystery hanging over the returned Silas Langhorne.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE NIGHT ALARM It was a hard thing for Leslie to keep away from the Horner home these days.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading THE NIGHT ALARM It was a hard thing for Leslie to keep away from the Horner home these days.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Why, with another mouth to feed, they’ll go hungry more’n a few times, if the winter’s as hard as they say it’s going to be.
they'll
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From this reading Why, with another mouth to feed, they’ll go hungry more’n a few times, if the winter’s as hard as they say it’s going to be.
a special situation
From this reading THE NIGHT ALARM It was a hard thing for Leslie to keep away from the Horner home these days.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading “Even if he is Dick’s real uncle, which I doubt a whole lot,” he often told himself, “think of the nerve of him coming here to hang on to those poor people like a barnacle does to a ship’s keel.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading “Even if he is Dick’s real uncle, which I doubt a whole lot,” he often told himself, “think of the nerve of him coming here to hang on to those poor people like a barnacle does to a ship’s keel.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading Why, with another mouth to feed, they’ll go hungry more’n a few times, if the winter’s as hard as they say it’s going to be.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE NIGHT ALARM It was a hard thing for Leslie to keep away from the Horner home these days.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading He had much in common with Dick to talk over, what with the progress of the black-face farce; the wonderful scheme Dick was carrying out looking to the bringing together of old Deacon Nocker and his son’s little family; and now, last of all, the mystery hanging over the returned Silas Langhorne.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading “Even if he is Dick’s real uncle, which I doubt a whole lot,” he often told himself, “think of the nerve of him coming here to hang on to those poor people like a barnacle does to a ship’s keel.
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading “Even if he is Dick’s real uncle, which I doubt a whole lot,” he often told himself, “think of the nerve of him coming here to hang on to those poor people like a barnacle does to a ship’s keel.
wanderernounUS /ˈwɑːndərər/
someone who leads a wandering unsettled life
From this reading Leslie was particularly interested in the weary wanderer who had spent the better part of his life in the endeavor to coax fortune to pour her favors into his lap, only to meet with final defeat.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE NIGHT ALARM It was a hard thing for Leslie to keep away from the Horner home these days.
exhaust or get tired through overuse or great strain or stress
From this reading Leslie was particularly interested in the weary wanderer who had spent the better part of his life in the endeavor to coax fortune to pour her favors into his lap, only to meet with final defeat.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading He had much in common with Dick to talk over, what with the progress of the black-face farce; the wonderful scheme Dick was carrying out looking to the bringing together of old Deacon Nocker and his son’s little family; and now, last of all, the mystery hanging over the returned Silas Langhorne.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading “Even if he is Dick’s real uncle, which I doubt a whole lot,” he often told himself, “think of the nerve of him coming here to hang on to those poor people like a barnacle does to a ship’s keel.
which person or people
From this reading Leslie was particularly interested in the weary wanderer who had spent the better part of his life in the endeavor to coax fortune to pour her favors into his lap, only to meet with final defeat.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading “Even if he is Dick’s real uncle, which I doubt a whole lot,” he often told himself, “think of the nerve of him coming here to hang on to those poor people like a barnacle does to a ship’s keel.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading Why, with another mouth to feed, they’ll go hungry more’n a few times, if the winter’s as hard as they say it’s going to be.
winter'snounUS /ˈwɪntərz/
possessive form of “winter” — the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading Why, with another mouth to feed, they’ll go hungry more’n a few times, if the winter’s as hard as they say it’s going to be.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He had much in common with Dick to talk over, what with the progress of the black-face farce; the wonderful scheme Dick was carrying out looking to the bringing together of old Deacon Nocker and his son’s little family; and now, last of all, the mystery hanging over the returned Silas Langhorne.
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading He had much in common with Dick to talk over, what with the progress of the black-face farce; the wonderful scheme Dick was carrying out looking to the bringing together of old Deacon Nocker and his son’s little family; and now, last of all, the mystery hanging over the returned Silas Langhorne.
