used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Both Squire Paget and the postmaster were surprised to see Ralph in conversation with Uriah Dicks and the young gentleman who was a stranger to them.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Both Squire Paget and the postmaster were surprised to see Ralph in conversation with Uriah Dicks and the young gentleman who was a stranger to them.
past form of “approach” — move towards
From this reading However, he put on a bold front, and approached Uriah without hesitation, just as the latter looked up.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading However, he put on a bold front, and approached Uriah without hesitation, just as the latter looked up.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading AT THE GENERAL STORE.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The squire had expected to hold a quiet talk with the keeper of the general store, and he was much disappointed to learn that this was to be denied to him.
fearless and daring
From this reading However, he put on a bold front, and approached Uriah without hesitation, just as the latter looked up.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Both Squire Paget and the postmaster were surprised to see Ralph in conversation with Uriah Dicks and the young gentleman who was a stranger to them.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading Both Squire Paget and the postmaster were surprised to see Ralph in conversation with Uriah Dicks and the young gentleman who was a stranger to them.
deniedverbUS /dɪˈnaɪd/
inflected form of “deny” — declare untrue; contradict
From this reading The squire had expected to hold a quiet talk with the keeper of the general store, and he was much disappointed to learn that this was to be denied to him.
DicksnounUS /dɪks/
plural of “dick” — someone who is a detective
From this reading Both Squire Paget and the postmaster were surprised to see Ralph in conversation with Uriah Dicks and the young gentleman who was a stranger to them.
disappointingly unsuccessful
From this reading The squire had expected to hold a quiet talk with the keeper of the general store, and he was much disappointed to learn that this was to be denied to him.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading "Why, here is Squire Paget now!" exclaimed Uriah Dicks.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading The squire had expected to hold a quiet talk with the keeper of the general store, and he was much disappointed to learn that this was to be denied to him.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading However, he put on a bold front, and approached Uriah without hesitation, just as the latter looked up.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading AT THE GENERAL STORE.
a man of refinement
From this reading Both Squire Paget and the postmaster were surprised to see Ralph in conversation with Uriah Dicks and the young gentleman who was a stranger to them.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The squire had expected to hold a quiet talk with the keeper of the general store, and he was much disappointed to learn that this was to be denied to him.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The squire had expected to hold a quiet talk with the keeper of the general store, and he was much disappointed to learn that this was to be denied to him.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "Why, here is Squire Paget now!" exclaimed Uriah Dicks.
indecision in speech or action
From this reading However, he put on a bold front, and approached Uriah without hesitation, just as the latter looked up.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The squire had expected to hold a quiet talk with the keeper of the general store, and he was much disappointed to learn that this was to be denied to him.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading The squire had expected to hold a quiet talk with the keeper of the general store, and he was much disappointed to learn that this was to be denied to him.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading However, he put on a bold front, and approached Uriah without hesitation, just as the latter looked up.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Both Squire Paget and the postmaster were surprised to see Ralph in conversation with Uriah Dicks and the young gentleman who was a stranger to them.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Why, here is Squire Paget now!" exclaimed Uriah Dicks.
and nothing more
From this reading However, he put on a bold front, and approached Uriah without hesitation, just as the latter looked up.
keepernounUS /ˈkiːpər/
someone in charge of other people
From this reading The squire had expected to hold a quiet talk with the keeper of the general store, and he was much disappointed to learn that this was to be denied to him.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading However, he put on a bold front, and approached Uriah without hesitation, just as the latter looked up.
gain knowledge or skills
From this reading The squire had expected to hold a quiet talk with the keeper of the general store, and he was much disappointed to learn that this was to be denied to him.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading However, he put on a bold front, and approached Uriah without hesitation, just as the latter looked up.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading The squire had expected to hold a quiet talk with the keeper of the general store, and he was much disappointed to learn that this was to be denied to him.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading "Why, here is Squire Paget now!" exclaimed Uriah Dicks.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The squire had expected to hold a quiet talk with the keeper of the general store, and he was much disappointed to learn that this was to be denied to him.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading However, he put on a bold front, and approached Uriah without hesitation, just as the latter looked up.
PagetnounUS /ˈpædʒət/
English pathologist who discovered the cause of trichinosis (1814-1899)
From this reading Both Squire Paget and the postmaster were surprised to see Ralph in conversation with Uriah Dicks and the young gentleman who was a stranger to them.
postmasternounUS /ˈpoʊstmæstər/
the person in charge of a post office
From this reading Both Squire Paget and the postmaster were surprised to see Ralph in conversation with Uriah Dicks and the young gentleman who was a stranger to them.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading However, he put on a bold front, and approached Uriah without hesitation, just as the latter looked up.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading The squire had expected to hold a quiet talk with the keeper of the general store, and he was much disappointed to learn that this was to be denied to him.
Ralph
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From this reading Both Squire Paget and the postmaster were surprised to see Ralph in conversation with Uriah Dicks and the young gentleman who was a stranger to them.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Both Squire Paget and the postmaster were surprised to see Ralph in conversation with Uriah Dicks and the young gentleman who was a stranger to them.
young nobleman attendant on a knight
From this reading Both Squire Paget and the postmaster were surprised to see Ralph in conversation with Uriah Dicks and the young gentleman who was a stranger to them.
a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services
From this reading AT THE GENERAL STORE.
anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading Both Squire Paget and the postmaster were surprised to see Ralph in conversation with Uriah Dicks and the young gentleman who was a stranger to them.
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading Both Squire Paget and the postmaster were surprised to see Ralph in conversation with Uriah Dicks and the young gentleman who was a stranger to them.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading The squire had expected to hold a quiet talk with the keeper of the general store, and he was much disappointed to learn that this was to be denied to him.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The squire had expected to hold a quiet talk with the keeper of the general store, and he was much disappointed to learn that this was to be denied to him.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AT THE GENERAL STORE.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Both Squire Paget and the postmaster were surprised to see Ralph in conversation with Uriah Dicks and the young gentleman who was a stranger to them.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The squire had expected to hold a quiet talk with the keeper of the general store, and he was much disappointed to learn that this was to be denied to him.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Both Squire Paget and the postmaster were surprised to see Ralph in conversation with Uriah Dicks and the young gentleman who was a stranger to them.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading However, he put on a bold front, and approached Uriah without hesitation, just as the latter looked up.
Uriahnoun
(Old Testament) the husband of Bathsheba and a soldier who was sent to die in battle so that king David could marry his wife (circa 10th century BC)
From this reading Both Squire Paget and the postmaster were surprised to see Ralph in conversation with Uriah Dicks and the young gentleman who was a stranger to them.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Both Squire Paget and the postmaster were surprised to see Ralph in conversation with Uriah Dicks and the young gentleman who was a stranger to them.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Both Squire Paget and the postmaster were surprised to see Ralph in conversation with Uriah Dicks and the young gentleman who was a stranger to them.
which person or people
From this reading Both Squire Paget and the postmaster were surprised to see Ralph in conversation with Uriah Dicks and the young gentleman who was a stranger to them.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading "Why, here is Squire Paget now!" exclaimed Uriah Dicks.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Both Squire Paget and the postmaster were surprised to see Ralph in conversation with Uriah Dicks and the young gentleman who was a stranger to them.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading However, he put on a bold front, and approached Uriah without hesitation, just as the latter looked up.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Both Squire Paget and the postmaster were surprised to see Ralph in conversation with Uriah Dicks and the young gentleman who was a stranger to them.
