used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Eradicate Sampson had a mule, Boomerang, of whom he thought almost as much as he did of Tom.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Eradicate Sampson had a mule, Boomerang, of whom he thought almost as much as he did of Tom.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Mr. Damon was an odd man, always blessing everything.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Mr. Damon was an odd man, always blessing everything.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Eradicate was a faithful friend and servant, but, of late, Koku, or August, the giant, had rather supplanted him.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Eradicate Sampson had a mule, Boomerang, of whom he thought almost as much as he did of Tom.
the month following July and preceding September
From this reading Eradicate was a faithful friend and servant, but, of late, Koku, or August, the giant, had rather supplanted him.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He and Tom were good friends, and had been on many trips together.
the formal act of approving
From this reading Mr. Damon was an odd man, always blessing everything.
BoomerangverbUS /ˈbuːməræŋ/
return to the initial position from where it came; like a boomerang
From this reading Eradicate Sampson had a mule, Boomerang, of whom he thought almost as much as he did of Tom.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Eradicate was a faithful friend and servant, but, of late, Koku, or August, the giant, had rather supplanted him.
DamonnounUS /ˈdeɪmən/
the friend of Phintias who pledged his life that Phintias would return (4th century BC)
From this reading I must not forget Mr. Wakefield Damon, of Waterfield, a village near Shopton.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Eradicate Sampson had a mule, Boomerang, of whom he thought almost as much as he did of Tom.
EradicateverbUS /ɪˈrædəkeɪt/
kill in large numbers
From this reading Eradicate Sampson had a mule, Boomerang, of whom he thought almost as much as he did of Tom.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading Mr. Damon was an odd man, always blessing everything.
steadfast in affection or allegiance
From this reading Eradicate was a faithful friend and servant, but, of late, Koku, or August, the giant, had rather supplanted him.
dismiss from the mind; stop remembering
From this reading I must not forget Mr. Wakefield Damon, of Waterfield, a village near Shopton.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Eradicate was a faithful friend and servant, but, of late, Koku, or August, the giant, had rather supplanted him.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading He and Tom were good friends, and had been on many trips together.
any creature of exceptional size
From this reading Eradicate was a faithful friend and servant, but, of late, Koku, or August, the giant, had rather supplanted him.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading He and Tom were good friends, and had been on many trips together.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Eradicate Sampson had a mule, Boomerang, of whom he thought almost as much as he did of Tom.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Eradicate Sampson had a mule, Boomerang, of whom he thought almost as much as he did of Tom.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Eradicate was a faithful friend and servant, but, of late, Koku, or August, the giant, had rather supplanted him.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I must not forget Mr. Wakefield Damon, of Waterfield, a village near Shopton.
Koku
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From this reading Eradicate was a faithful friend and servant, but, of late, Koku, or August, the giant, had rather supplanted him.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading Eradicate was a faithful friend and servant, but, of late, Koku, or August, the giant, had rather supplanted him.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Mr. Damon was an odd man, always blessing everything.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading He and Tom were good friends, and had been on many trips together.
a form of address for a man
From this reading I must not forget Mr. Wakefield Damon, of Waterfield, a village near Shopton.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Eradicate Sampson had a mule, Boomerang, of whom he thought almost as much as he did of Tom.
mulenounUS /mjuːl/
hybrid offspring of a male donkey and a female horse; usually sterile
From this reading Eradicate Sampson had a mule, Boomerang, of whom he thought almost as much as he did of Tom.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading I must not forget Mr. Wakefield Damon, of Waterfield, a village near Shopton.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading I must not forget Mr. Wakefield Damon, of Waterfield, a village near Shopton.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I must not forget Mr. Wakefield Damon, of Waterfield, a village near Shopton.
not divisible by two
From this reading Mr. Damon was an odd man, always blessing everything.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Eradicate Sampson had a mule, Boomerang, of whom he thought almost as much as he did of Tom.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He and Tom were good friends, and had been on many trips together.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Eradicate was a faithful friend and servant, but, of late, Koku, or August, the giant, had rather supplanted him.
on the contrary
From this reading Eradicate was a faithful friend and servant, but, of late, Koku, or August, the giant, had rather supplanted him.
Sampson
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From this reading Eradicate Sampson had a mule, Boomerang, of whom he thought almost as much as he did of Tom.
a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading Eradicate was a faithful friend and servant, but, of late, Koku, or August, the giant, had rather supplanted him.
Shopton
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From this reading I must not forget Mr. Wakefield Damon, of Waterfield, a village near Shopton.
supplantedverbUS /səˈplæntɪd/
past form of “supplant” — take the place or move into the position of
From this reading Eradicate was a faithful friend and servant, but, of late, Koku, or August, the giant, had rather supplanted him.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Eradicate was a faithful friend and servant, but, of late, Koku, or August, the giant, had rather supplanted him.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Eradicate Sampson had a mule, Boomerang, of whom he thought almost as much as he did of Tom.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading He and Tom were good friends, and had been on many trips together.
male cat
From this reading Eradicate Sampson had a mule, Boomerang, of whom he thought almost as much as he did of Tom.
tripsnounUS /trɪps/
plural of “trip” — a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)
From this reading He and Tom were good friends, and had been on many trips together.
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading I must not forget Mr. Wakefield Damon, of Waterfield, a village near Shopton.
Wakefield
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From this reading I must not forget Mr. Wakefield Damon, of Waterfield, a village near Shopton.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Eradicate was a faithful friend and servant, but, of late, Koku, or August, the giant, had rather supplanted him.
Waterfield
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I must not forget Mr. Wakefield Damon, of Waterfield, a village near Shopton.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He and Tom were good friends, and had been on many trips together.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Eradicate Sampson had a mule, Boomerang, of whom he thought almost as much as he did of Tom.
