used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading JERRY STARTS ON A JOURNEY.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Now that the matter had once been talked over, the young oarsman was very anxious to know all about the property in California, and his mother brought forth the deeds and other papers found in the old trunk.
(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 Now that the matter had once been talked over, the young oarsman was very anxious to know all about the property in California, and his mother brought forth the deeds and other papers found in the old trunk.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Now that the matter had once been talked over, the young oarsman was very anxious to know all about the property in California, and his mother brought forth the deeds and other papers found in the old trunk.
eagerly desirous
From this reading Now that the matter had once been talked over, the young oarsman was very anxious to know all about the property in California, and his mother brought forth the deeds and other papers found in the old trunk.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He knew but little of the law, yet he felt that if the land mentioned in the papers was valuable his father's share, as heir to his uncle, must be considerable.
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "I would like to ask Mr. Parker about this," he said to his folks, but Mr. Upton shook his head.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He knew but little of the law, yet he felt that if the land mentioned in the papers was valuable his father's share, as heir to his uncle, must be considerable.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Now that the matter had once been talked over, the young oarsman was very anxious to know all about the property in California, and his mother brought forth the deeds and other papers found in the old trunk.
a youthful male person
From this reading The boy studied the documents with care.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Now that the matter had once been talked over, the young oarsman was very anxious to know all about the property in California, and his mother brought forth the deeds and other papers found in the old trunk.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He knew but little of the law, yet he felt that if the land mentioned in the papers was valuable his father's share, as heir to his uncle, must be considerable.
CalifornianounUS /ˌkæləˈfɔːrnjə/
a state in the western United States on the Pacific; the 3rd largest state; known for earthquakes
From this reading Now that the matter had once been talked over, the young oarsman was very anxious to know all about the property in California, and his mother brought forth the deeds and other papers found in the old trunk.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading The boy studied the documents with care.
large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree
From this reading He knew but little of the law, yet he felt that if the land mentioned in the papers was valuable his father's share, as heir to his uncle, must be considerable.
deedsnounUS /diːdz/
performance of moral or religious acts
From this reading Now that the matter had once been talked over, the young oarsman was very anxious to know all about the property in California, and his mother brought forth the deeds and other papers found in the old trunk.
documentsnounUS /ˈdɑːkjəmənts/
plural of “document” — writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading The boy studied the documents with care.
father'snounUS /ˈfɑːðərz/
possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading He knew but little of the law, yet he felt that if the land mentioned in the papers was valuable his father's share, as heir to his uncle, must be considerable.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading He knew but little of the law, yet he felt that if the land mentioned in the papers was valuable his father's share, as heir to his uncle, must be considerable.
your parents
From this reading "I would like to ask Mr. Parker about this," he said to his folks, but Mr. Upton shook his head.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Now that the matter had once been talked over, the young oarsman was very anxious to know all about the property in California, and his mother brought forth the deeds and other papers found in the old trunk.
set up or found
From this reading Now that the matter had once been talked over, the young oarsman was very anxious to know all about the property in California, and his mother brought forth the deeds and other papers found in the old trunk.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Now that the matter had once been talked over, the young oarsman was very anxious to know all about the property in California, and his mother brought forth the deeds and other papers found in the old trunk.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He knew but little of the law, yet he felt that if the land mentioned in the papers was valuable his father's share, as heir to his uncle, must be considerable.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading "I would like to ask Mr. Parker about this," he said to his folks, but Mr. Upton shook his head.
heirnounUS /er/
A person legally or magically entitled to the property or rank of another on that person's death.
From this reading He knew but little of the law, yet he felt that if the land mentioned in the papers was valuable his father's share, as heir to his uncle, must be considerable.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Now that the matter had once been talked over, the young oarsman was very anxious to know all about the property in California, and his mother brought forth the deeds and other papers found in the old trunk.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I would like to ask Mr. Parker about this," he said to his folks, but Mr. Upton shook his head.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading He knew but little of the law, yet he felt that if the land mentioned in the papers was valuable his father's share, as heir to his uncle, must be considerable.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Now that the matter had once been talked over, the young oarsman was very anxious to know all about the property in California, and his mother brought forth the deeds and other papers found in the old trunk.
offensive term for a person of German descent
From this reading JERRY STARTS ON A JOURNEY.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading JERRY STARTS ON A JOURNEY.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading He knew but little of the law, yet he felt that if the land mentioned in the papers was valuable his father's share, as heir to his uncle, must be considerable.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Now that the matter had once been talked over, the young oarsman was very anxious to know all about the property in California, and his mother brought forth the deeds and other papers found in the old trunk.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading He knew but little of the law, yet he felt that if the land mentioned in the papers was valuable his father's share, as heir to his uncle, must be considerable.
the collection of rules imposed by authority
From this reading He knew but little of the law, yet he felt that if the land mentioned in the papers was valuable his father's share, as heir to his uncle, must be considerable.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading "I would like to ask Mr. Parker about this," he said to his folks, but Mr. Upton shook his head.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading He knew but little of the law, yet he felt that if the land mentioned in the papers was valuable his father's share, as heir to his uncle, must be considerable.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Now that the matter had once been talked over, the young oarsman was very anxious to know all about the property in California, and his mother brought forth the deeds and other papers found in the old trunk.
past form of “mention” — make reference to
From this reading He knew but little of the law, yet he felt that if the land mentioned in the papers was valuable his father's share, as heir to his uncle, must be considerable.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading Now that the matter had once been talked over, the young oarsman was very anxious to know all about the property in California, and his mother brought forth the deeds and other papers found in the old trunk.
a form of address for a man
From this reading "I would like to ask Mr. Parker about this," he said to his folks, but Mr. Upton shook his head.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading He knew but little of the law, yet he felt that if the land mentioned in the papers was valuable his father's share, as heir to his uncle, must be considerable.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Now that the matter had once been talked over, the young oarsman was very anxious to know all about the property in California, and his mother brought forth the deeds and other papers found in the old trunk.
oarsmannounUS /ˈɔːrzmən/
someone who rows a boat
From this reading Now that the matter had once been talked over, the young oarsman was very anxious to know all about the property in California, and his mother brought forth the deeds and other papers found in the old trunk.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He knew but little of the law, yet he felt that if the land mentioned in the papers was valuable his father's share, as heir to his uncle, must be considerable.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Now that the matter had once been talked over, the young oarsman was very anxious to know all about the property in California, and his mother brought forth the deeds and other papers found in the old trunk.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading JERRY STARTS ON A JOURNEY.
on one occasion
From this reading Now that the matter had once been talked over, the young oarsman was very anxious to know all about the property in California, and his mother brought forth the deeds and other papers found in the old trunk.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Now that the matter had once been talked over, the young oarsman was very anxious to know all about the property in California, and his mother brought forth the deeds and other papers found in the old trunk.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Now that the matter had once been talked over, the young oarsman was very anxious to know all about the property in California, and his mother brought forth the deeds and other papers found in the old trunk.
writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading Now that the matter had once been talked over, the young oarsman was very anxious to know all about the property in California, and his mother brought forth the deeds and other papers found in the old trunk.
ParkernounUS /ˈpɑːrkər/
United States saxophonist and leader of the bop style of jazz (1920-1955)
From this reading "I would like to ask Mr. Parker about this," he said to his folks, but Mr. Upton shook his head.
something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone
From this reading Now that the matter had once been talked over, the young oarsman was very anxious to know all about the property in California, and his mother brought forth the deeds and other papers found in the old trunk.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I would like to ask Mr. Parker about this," he said to his folks, but Mr. Upton shook his head.
have in common
From this reading He knew but little of the law, yet he felt that if the land mentioned in the papers was valuable his father's share, as heir to his uncle, must be considerable.
a disassembled barrel; the parts packed for storage or shipment
From this reading "I would like to ask Mr. Parker about this," he said to his folks, but Mr. Upton shook his head.
STARTSnounUS /stɑːrts/
plural of “start” — the beginning of anything
From this reading JERRY STARTS ON A JOURNEY.
produced or marked by conscious design or premeditation
From this reading The boy studied the documents with care.
past form of “talk” — exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading Now that the matter had once been talked over, the young oarsman was very anxious to know all about the property in California, and his mother brought forth the deeds and other papers found in the old trunk.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Now that the matter had once been talked over, the young oarsman was very anxious to know all about the property in California, and his mother brought forth the deeds and other papers found in the old trunk.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Now that the matter had once been talked over, the young oarsman was very anxious to know all about the property in California, and his mother brought forth the deeds and other papers found in the old trunk.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "I would like to ask Mr. Parker about this," he said to his folks, but Mr. Upton shook his head.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Now that the matter had once been talked over, the young oarsman was very anxious to know all about the property in California, and his mother brought forth the deeds and other papers found in the old trunk.
the main stem of a tree; usually covered with bark; the bole is usually the part that is commercially useful for lumber
From this reading Now that the matter had once been talked over, the young oarsman was very anxious to know all about the property in California, and his mother brought forth the deeds and other papers found in the old trunk.
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading He knew but little of the law, yet he felt that if the land mentioned in the papers was valuable his father's share, as heir to his uncle, must be considerable.
Upton
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From this reading "I would like to ask Mr. Parker about this," he said to his folks, but Mr. Upton shook his head.
having great material or monetary value especially for use or exchange
From this reading He knew but little of the law, yet he felt that if the land mentioned in the papers was valuable his father's share, as heir to his uncle, must be considerable.
precisely as stated
From this reading Now that the matter had once been talked over, the young oarsman was very anxious to know all about the property in California, and his mother brought forth the deeds and other papers found in the old trunk.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Now that the matter had once been talked over, the young oarsman was very anxious to know all about the property in California, and his mother brought forth the deeds and other papers found in the old trunk.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The boy studied the documents with care.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading "I would like to ask Mr. Parker about this," he said to his folks, but Mr. Upton shook his head.
but in spite of that
From this reading He knew but little of the law, yet he felt that if the land mentioned in the papers was valuable his father's share, as heir to his uncle, must be considerable.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Now that the matter had once been talked over, the young oarsman was very anxious to know all about the property in California, and his mother brought forth the deeds and other papers found in the old trunk.
