used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "I don't know as I ever heard a queerer tale than this," he said at length.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "What did you do about it?"
the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising
From this reading Mr. Wrangler paused and touched his handkerchief to his eyes, while Billy gazed at him in amazement, uncertain to what category of disease his case should be assigned.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Mr. Wrangler paused and touched his handkerchief to his eyes, while Billy gazed at him in amazement, uncertain to what category of disease his case should be assigned.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading "I'm doing now," answered Mr. Wrangler.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "I don't know as I ever heard a queerer tale than this," he said at length.
assignedadjectiveUS /əˈsaɪnd/
appointed to a post or duty
From this reading Mr. Wrangler paused and touched his handkerchief to his eyes, while Billy gazed at him in amazement, uncertain to what category of disease his case should be assigned.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Mr. Wrangler paused and touched his handkerchief to his eyes, while Billy gazed at him in amazement, uncertain to what category of disease his case should be assigned.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Mr. Wrangler paused and touched his handkerchief to his eyes, while Billy gazed at him in amazement, uncertain to what category of disease his case should be assigned.
a short stout club used primarily by policemen
From this reading Mr. Wrangler paused and touched his handkerchief to his eyes, while Billy gazed at him in amazement, uncertain to what category of disease his case should be assigned.
an occurrence of something
From this reading Mr. Wrangler paused and touched his handkerchief to his eyes, while Billy gazed at him in amazement, uncertain to what category of disease his case should be assigned.
categorynounUS /ˈkætəɡɔːri/
a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading Mr. Wrangler paused and touched his handkerchief to his eyes, while Billy gazed at him in amazement, uncertain to what category of disease his case should be assigned.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading "What did you do about it?"
diseasenounUS /dɪˈziːz/
an impairment of health or a condition of abnormal functioning
From this reading Mr. Wrangler paused and touched his handkerchief to his eyes, while Billy gazed at him in amazement, uncertain to what category of disease his case should be assigned.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "What did you do about it?"
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading "I'm doing now," answered Mr. Wrangler.
don't
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From this reading "I don't know as I ever heard a queerer tale than this," he said at length.
at any time
From this reading "I don't know as I ever heard a queerer tale than this," he said at length.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Mr. Wrangler paused and touched his handkerchief to his eyes, while Billy gazed at him in amazement, uncertain to what category of disease his case should be assigned.
past form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading Mr. Wrangler paused and touched his handkerchief to his eyes, while Billy gazed at him in amazement, uncertain to what category of disease his case should be assigned.
a square piece of cloth used for wiping the eyes or nose or as a costume accessory
From this reading Mr. Wrangler paused and touched his handkerchief to his eyes, while Billy gazed at him in amazement, uncertain to what category of disease his case should be assigned.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "I don't know as I ever heard a queerer tale than this," he said at length.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading "I don't know as I ever heard a queerer tale than this," he said at length.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Mr. Wrangler paused and touched his handkerchief to his eyes, while Billy gazed at him in amazement, uncertain to what category of disease his case should be assigned.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Mr. Wrangler paused and touched his handkerchief to his eyes, while Billy gazed at him in amazement, uncertain to what category of disease his case should be assigned.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I don't know as I ever heard a queerer tale than this," he said at length.
I'm
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From this reading "I'm doing now," answered Mr. Wrangler.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Mr. Wrangler paused and touched his handkerchief to his eyes, while Billy gazed at him in amazement, uncertain to what category of disease his case should be assigned.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "It is on a special mission that I'm seeking you.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "What did you do about it?"
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "I don't know as I ever heard a queerer tale than this," he said at length.
the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place
From this reading "I don't know as I ever heard a queerer tale than this," he said at length.
an organization of missionaries in a foreign land sent to carry on religious work
From this reading "It is on a special mission that I'm seeking you.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Wrangler paused and touched his handkerchief to his eyes, while Billy gazed at him in amazement, uncertain to what category of disease his case should be assigned.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading "I'm doing now," answered Mr. Wrangler.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Mr. Wrangler paused and touched his handkerchief to his eyes, while Billy gazed at him in amazement, uncertain to what category of disease his case should be assigned.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "It is on a special mission that I'm seeking you.
past form of “pause” — interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing
From this reading Mr. Wrangler paused and touched his handkerchief to his eyes, while Billy gazed at him in amazement, uncertain to what category of disease his case should be assigned.
queereradjectiveUS /ˈkwɪrər/
comparative of “queer” — beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading "I don't know as I ever heard a queerer tale than this," he said at length.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I don't know as I ever heard a queerer tale than this," he said at length.
the act of searching for something
From this reading "It is on a special mission that I'm seeking you.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Mr. Wrangler paused and touched his handkerchief to his eyes, while Billy gazed at him in amazement, uncertain to what category of disease his case should be assigned.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading "It is on a special mission that I'm seeking you.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading "I don't know as I ever heard a queerer tale than this," he said at length.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading "I don't know as I ever heard a queerer tale than this," he said at length.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "It is on a special mission that I'm seeking you.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "I don't know as I ever heard a queerer tale than this," he said at length.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Mr. Wrangler paused and touched his handkerchief to his eyes, while Billy gazed at him in amazement, uncertain to what category of disease his case should be assigned.
having come into contact
From this reading Mr. Wrangler paused and touched his handkerchief to his eyes, while Billy gazed at him in amazement, uncertain to what category of disease his case should be assigned.
uncertainadjectiveUS /ənˈsɜːrtən/
lacking or indicating lack of confidence or assurance
From this reading Mr. Wrangler paused and touched his handkerchief to his eyes, while Billy gazed at him in amazement, uncertain to what category of disease his case should be assigned.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Mr. Wrangler paused and touched his handkerchief to his eyes, while Billy gazed at him in amazement, uncertain to what category of disease his case should be assigned.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Mr. Wrangler paused and touched his handkerchief to his eyes, while Billy gazed at him in amazement, uncertain to what category of disease his case should be assigned.
WranglernounUS /ˈræŋɡələr/
someone who argues noisily or angrily
From this reading Mr. Wrangler paused and touched his handkerchief to his eyes, while Billy gazed at him in amazement, uncertain to what category of disease his case should be assigned.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "What did you do about it?"
