used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading One was that Mr. Warren and the sheriff intended to keep a sharp eye on him, and see that he did not squander any of the money he had earned by capturing the robber.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Silas Morgan was one of the proudest men that the sun ever shone upon, and he would have been supremely happy if it had not been for two things, over which he could exercise no control.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading One was that Mr. Warren and the sheriff intended to keep a sharp eye on him, and see that he did not squander any of the money he had earned by capturing the robber.
inflected form of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape
From this reading When Silas arose the next morning the first thought that came into his mind was that he was a rich man.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Silas Morgan was one of the proudest men that the sun ever shone upon, and he would have been supremely happy if it had not been for two things, over which he could exercise no control.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading One was that Mr. Warren and the sheriff intended to keep a sharp eye on him, and see that he did not squander any of the money he had earned by capturing the robber.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading When Silas arose the next morning the first thought that came into his mind was that he was a rich man.
capturingverbUS /ˈkæptʃərɪŋ/
-ing form of “capture” — succeed in representing or expressing something intangible
From this reading One was that Mr. Warren and the sheriff intended to keep a sharp eye on him, and see that he did not squander any of the money he had earned by capturing the robber.
claimedverbUS /kleɪmd/
past form of “claim” — assert or affirm strongly; state to be true or existing
From this reading The other was that Dan claimed recognition, and was determined to have it, too, in spite of the mean trick he had played upon his father.
power to direct or determine
From this reading Silas Morgan was one of the proudest men that the sun ever shone upon, and he would have been supremely happy if it had not been for two things, over which he could exercise no control.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Silas Morgan was one of the proudest men that the sun ever shone upon, and he would have been supremely happy if it had not been for two things, over which he could exercise no control.
Dan
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From this reading The other was that Dan claimed recognition, and was determined to have it, too, in spite of the mean trick he had played upon his father.
characterized by great determination
From this reading The other was that Dan claimed recognition, and was determined to have it, too, in spite of the mean trick he had played upon his father.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading One was that Mr. Warren and the sheriff intended to keep a sharp eye on him, and see that he did not squander any of the money he had earned by capturing the robber.
earnedadjectiveUS /ɜːrnd/
gained or acquired; especially through merit or as a result of effort or action
From this reading One was that Mr. Warren and the sheriff intended to keep a sharp eye on him, and see that he did not squander any of the money he had earned by capturing the robber.
at any time
From this reading Silas Morgan was one of the proudest men that the sun ever shone upon, and he would have been supremely happy if it had not been for two things, over which he could exercise no control.
the activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit
From this reading Silas Morgan was one of the proudest men that the sun ever shone upon, and he would have been supremely happy if it had not been for two things, over which he could exercise no control.
the organ of sight
From this reading One was that Mr. Warren and the sheriff intended to keep a sharp eye on him, and see that he did not squander any of the money he had earned by capturing the robber.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading The other was that Dan claimed recognition, and was determined to have it, too, in spite of the mean trick he had played upon his father.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading When Silas arose the next morning the first thought that came into his mind was that he was a rich man.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Silas Morgan was one of the proudest men that the sun ever shone upon, and he would have been supremely happy if it had not been for two things, over which he could exercise no control.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Silas Morgan was one of the proudest men that the sun ever shone upon, and he would have been supremely happy if it had not been for two things, over which he could exercise no control.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading Silas Morgan was one of the proudest men that the sun ever shone upon, and he would have been supremely happy if it had not been for two things, over which he could exercise no control.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Silas Morgan was one of the proudest men that the sun ever shone upon, and he would have been supremely happy if it had not been for two things, over which he could exercise no control.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Silas Morgan was one of the proudest men that the sun ever shone upon, and he would have been supremely happy if it had not been for two things, over which he could exercise no control.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading One was that Mr. Warren and the sheriff intended to keep a sharp eye on him, and see that he did not squander any of the money he had earned by capturing the robber.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The other was that Dan claimed recognition, and was determined to have it, too, in spite of the mean trick he had played upon his father.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Silas Morgan was one of the proudest men that the sun ever shone upon, and he would have been supremely happy if it had not been for two things, over which he could exercise no control.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The other was that Dan claimed recognition, and was determined to have it, too, in spite of the mean trick he had played upon his father.
resulting from one's intentions
From this reading One was that Mr. Warren and the sheriff intended to keep a sharp eye on him, and see that he did not squander any of the money he had earned by capturing the robber.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading When Silas arose the next morning the first thought that came into his mind was that he was a rich man.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Silas Morgan was one of the proudest men that the sun ever shone upon, and he would have been supremely happy if it had not been for two things, over which he could exercise no control.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading One was that Mr. Warren and the sheriff intended to keep a sharp eye on him, and see that he did not squander any of the money he had earned by capturing the robber.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading When Silas arose the next morning the first thought that came into his mind was that he was a rich man.
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading The other was that Dan claimed recognition, and was determined to have it, too, in spite of the mean trick he had played upon his father.
the force of workers available
From this reading Silas Morgan was one of the proudest men that the sun ever shone upon, and he would have been supremely happy if it had not been for two things, over which he could exercise no control.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading When Silas arose the next morning the first thought that came into his mind was that he was a rich man.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading One was that Mr. Warren and the sheriff intended to keep a sharp eye on him, and see that he did not squander any of the money he had earned by capturing the robber.
MorgannounUS /ˈmɔːrɡən/
United States anthropologist who studied the Seneca (1818-1881)
From this reading Silas Morgan was one of the proudest men that the sun ever shone upon, and he would have been supremely happy if it had not been for two things, over which he could exercise no control.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading When Silas arose the next morning the first thought that came into his mind was that he was a rich man.
a form of address for a man
From this reading One was that Mr. Warren and the sheriff intended to keep a sharp eye on him, and see that he did not squander any of the money he had earned by capturing the robber.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading When Silas arose the next morning the first thought that came into his mind was that he was a rich man.
not any; not one
From this reading Silas Morgan was one of the proudest men that the sun ever shone upon, and he would have been supremely happy if it had not been for two things, over which he could exercise no control.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Silas Morgan was one of the proudest men that the sun ever shone upon, and he would have been supremely happy if it had not been for two things, over which he could exercise no control.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Silas Morgan was one of the proudest men that the sun ever shone upon, and he would have been supremely happy if it had not been for two things, over which he could exercise no control.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading One was that Mr. Warren and the sheriff intended to keep a sharp eye on him, and see that he did not squander any of the money he had earned by capturing the robber.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Silas Morgan was one of the proudest men that the sun ever shone upon, and he would have been supremely happy if it had not been for two things, over which he could exercise no control.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The other was that Dan claimed recognition, and was determined to have it, too, in spite of the mean trick he had played upon his father.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Silas Morgan was one of the proudest men that the sun ever shone upon, and he would have been supremely happy if it had not been for two things, over which he could exercise no control.
(of games) engaged in
From this reading The other was that Dan claimed recognition, and was determined to have it, too, in spite of the mean trick he had played upon his father.
proudestadjectiveUS /ˈpraʊdəst/
superlative of “proud” — feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride
From this reading Silas Morgan was one of the proudest men that the sun ever shone upon, and he would have been supremely happy if it had not been for two things, over which he could exercise no control.
recognitionnounUS /ˌrekəɡˈnɪʃən/
the state or quality of being recognized or acknowledged
From this reading The other was that Dan claimed recognition, and was determined to have it, too, in spite of the mean trick he had played upon his father.
possessing material wealth
From this reading When Silas arose the next morning the first thought that came into his mind was that he was a rich man.
robbernounUS /ˈrɑːbər/
a thief who steals from someone by threatening violence
From this reading One was that Mr. Warren and the sheriff intended to keep a sharp eye on him, and see that he did not squander any of the money he had earned by capturing the robber.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading One was that Mr. Warren and the sheriff intended to keep a sharp eye on him, and see that he did not squander any of the money he had earned by capturing the robber.
(of something seen or heard) clearly defined
From this reading One was that Mr. Warren and the sheriff intended to keep a sharp eye on him, and see that he did not squander any of the money he had earned by capturing the robber.
sheriffnounUS /ˈʃerəf/
the principal law-enforcement officer in a county
From this reading One was that Mr. Warren and the sheriff intended to keep a sharp eye on him, and see that he did not squander any of the money he had earned by capturing the robber.
inflected form of “shine” — be bright by reflecting or casting light
From this reading Silas Morgan was one of the proudest men that the sun ever shone upon, and he would have been supremely happy if it had not been for two things, over which he could exercise no control.
Silas
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Silas Morgan was one of the proudest men that the sun ever shone upon, and he would have been supremely happy if it had not been for two things, over which he could exercise no control.
feeling a need to see others suffer
From this reading The other was that Dan claimed recognition, and was determined to have it, too, in spite of the mean trick he had played upon his father.
squanderverbUS /ˈskwɑːndər/
spend thoughtlessly; throw away
From this reading One was that Mr. Warren and the sheriff intended to keep a sharp eye on him, and see that he did not squander any of the money he had earned by capturing the robber.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading Silas Morgan was one of the proudest men that the sun ever shone upon, and he would have been supremely happy if it had not been for two things, over which he could exercise no control.
supremelyadverbUS /suːˈpriːməli/
to the maximum degree
From this reading Silas Morgan was one of the proudest men that the sun ever shone upon, and he would have been supremely happy if it had not been for two things, over which he could exercise no control.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Silas Morgan was one of the proudest men that the sun ever shone upon, and he would have been supremely happy if it had not been for two things, over which he could exercise no control.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE TRANSFORMATION.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Silas Morgan was one of the proudest men that the sun ever shone upon, and he would have been supremely happy if it had not been for two things, over which he could exercise no control.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading When Silas arose the next morning the first thought that came into his mind was that he was a rich man.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading One was that Mr. Warren and the sheriff intended to keep a sharp eye on him, and see that he did not squander any of the money he had earned by capturing the robber.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading The other was that Dan claimed recognition, and was determined to have it, too, in spite of the mean trick he had played upon his father.
TRANSFORMATIONnounUS /ˌtrænsfərˈmeɪʃən/
a qualitative change
From this reading THE TRANSFORMATION.
a cunning or deceitful action or device
From this reading The other was that Dan claimed recognition, and was determined to have it, too, in spite of the mean trick he had played upon his father.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Silas Morgan was one of the proudest men that the sun ever shone upon, and he would have been supremely happy if it had not been for two things, over which he could exercise no control.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Silas Morgan was one of the proudest men that the sun ever shone upon, and he would have been supremely happy if it had not been for two things, over which he could exercise no control.
WarrennounUS /ˈwɔːrən/
United States writer and poet (1905-1989)
From this reading One was that Mr. Warren and the sheriff intended to keep a sharp eye on him, and see that he did not squander any of the money he had earned by capturing the robber.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Silas Morgan was one of the proudest men that the sun ever shone upon, and he would have been supremely happy if it had not been for two things, over which he could exercise no control.
at the time that
From this reading When Silas arose the next morning the first thought that came into his mind was that he was a rich man.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Silas Morgan was one of the proudest men that the sun ever shone upon, and he would have been supremely happy if it had not been for two things, over which he could exercise no control.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Silas Morgan was one of the proudest men that the sun ever shone upon, and he would have been supremely happy if it had not been for two things, over which he could exercise no control.
