used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A STRANGE HOTEL.
Abner
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From this reading From the upper window in the farm house, which was situated on elevated ground, Tony saw his old guardian follow Abner.
(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 He waited, however, a short time to make sure that all was safe, and then bade farewell to the farmer and his wife, thanking them heartily for their kindness to him.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He waited, however, a short time to make sure that all was safe, and then bade farewell to the farmer and his wife, thanking them heartily for their kindness to him.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "Won't you stay longer with us?" asked the farmer.
a Chadic language spoken in northern Nigeria
From this reading He waited, however, a short time to make sure that all was safe, and then bade farewell to the farmer and his wife, thanking them heartily for their kindness to him.
elevatedadjectiveUS /ˈeləveɪtɪd/
raised above the ground
From this reading From the upper window in the farm house, which was situated on elevated ground, Tony saw his old guardian follow Abner.
the act of escaping physically
From this reading Thus the way was opened for his escape.
an acknowledgment or expression of goodwill at parting
From this reading He waited, however, a short time to make sure that all was safe, and then bade farewell to the farmer and his wife, thanking them heartily for their kindness to him.
be a farmer; work as a farmer
From this reading From the upper window in the farm house, which was situated on elevated ground, Tony saw his old guardian follow Abner.
a person who operates a farm
From this reading He waited, however, a short time to make sure that all was safe, and then bade farewell to the farmer and his wife, thanking them heartily for their kindness to him.
to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading From the upper window in the farm house, which was situated on elevated ground, Tony saw his old guardian follow Abner.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Thus the way was opened for his escape.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading From the upper window in the farm house, which was situated on elevated ground, Tony saw his old guardian follow Abner.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading From the upper window in the farm house, which was situated on elevated ground, Tony saw his old guardian follow Abner.
guardiannounUS /ˈɡɑːrdiən/
a person who cares for persons or property
From this reading From the upper window in the farm house, which was situated on elevated ground, Tony saw his old guardian follow Abner.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He waited, however, a short time to make sure that all was safe, and then bade farewell to the farmer and his wife, thanking them heartily for their kindness to him.
with gusto and without reservation
From this reading He waited, however, a short time to make sure that all was safe, and then bade farewell to the farmer and his wife, thanking them heartily for their kindness to him.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He waited, however, a short time to make sure that all was safe, and then bade farewell to the farmer and his wife, thanking them heartily for their kindness to him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading From the upper window in the farm house, which was situated on elevated ground, Tony saw his old guardian follow Abner.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading A STRANGE HOTEL.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading From the upper window in the farm house, which was situated on elevated ground, Tony saw his old guardian follow Abner.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading He waited, however, a short time to make sure that all was safe, and then bade farewell to the farmer and his wife, thanking them heartily for their kindness to him.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading From the upper window in the farm house, which was situated on elevated ground, Tony saw his old guardian follow Abner.
the quality of being warmhearted and considerate and humane and sympathetic
From this reading He waited, however, a short time to make sure that all was safe, and then bade farewell to the farmer and his wife, thanking them heartily for their kindness to him.
for more time
From this reading "Won't you stay longer with us?" asked the farmer.
engage in
From this reading He waited, however, a short time to make sure that all was safe, and then bade farewell to the farmer and his wife, thanking them heartily for their kindness to him.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading From the upper window in the farm house, which was situated on elevated ground, Tony saw his old guardian follow Abner.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading From the upper window in the farm house, which was situated on elevated ground, Tony saw his old guardian follow Abner.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading Thus the way was opened for his escape.
free from danger or the risk of harm
From this reading He waited, however, a short time to make sure that all was safe, and then bade farewell to the farmer and his wife, thanking them heartily for their kindness to him.
cut with a saw
From this reading From the upper window in the farm house, which was situated on elevated ground, Tony saw his old guardian follow Abner.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading He waited, however, a short time to make sure that all was safe, and then bade farewell to the farmer and his wife, thanking them heartily for their kindness to him.
situatedadjectiveUS /ˈsɪtʃuːeɪtɪd/
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading From the upper window in the farm house, which was situated on elevated ground, Tony saw his old guardian follow Abner.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading "Won't you stay longer with us?" asked the farmer.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading A STRANGE HOTEL.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading He waited, however, a short time to make sure that all was safe, and then bade farewell to the farmer and his wife, thanking them heartily for their kindness to him.
thankingverbUS /ˈθæŋkɪŋ/
-ing form of “thank” — express gratitude or show appreciation to
From this reading He waited, however, a short time to make sure that all was safe, and then bade farewell to the farmer and his wife, thanking them heartily for their kindness to him.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He waited, however, a short time to make sure that all was safe, and then bade farewell to the farmer and his wife, thanking them heartily for their kindness to him.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading From the upper window in the farm house, which was situated on elevated ground, Tony saw his old guardian follow Abner.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading He waited, however, a short time to make sure that all was safe, and then bade farewell to the farmer and his wife, thanking them heartily for their kindness to him.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading He waited, however, a short time to make sure that all was safe, and then bade farewell to the farmer and his wife, thanking them heartily for their kindness to him.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading He waited, however, a short time to make sure that all was safe, and then bade farewell to the farmer and his wife, thanking them heartily for their kindness to him.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading Thus the way was opened for his escape.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading He waited, however, a short time to make sure that all was safe, and then bade farewell to the farmer and his wife, thanking them heartily for their kindness to him.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He waited, however, a short time to make sure that all was safe, and then bade farewell to the farmer and his wife, thanking them heartily for their kindness to him.
Tony
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From this reading From the upper window in the farm house, which was situated on elevated ground, Tony saw his old guardian follow Abner.
the topmost one of two
From this reading From the upper window in the farm house, which was situated on elevated ground, Tony saw his old guardian follow Abner.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Won't you stay longer with us?" asked the farmer.
past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading He waited, however, a short time to make sure that all was safe, and then bade farewell to the farmer and his wife, thanking them heartily for their kindness to him.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading From the upper window in the farm house, which was situated on elevated ground, Tony saw his old guardian follow Abner.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Thus the way was opened for his escape.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading From the upper window in the farm house, which was situated on elevated ground, Tony saw his old guardian follow Abner.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading He waited, however, a short time to make sure that all was safe, and then bade farewell to the farmer and his wife, thanking them heartily for their kindness to him.
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading From the upper window in the farm house, which was situated on elevated ground, Tony saw his old guardian follow Abner.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "Won't you stay longer with us?" asked the farmer.
Won't
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From this reading "Won't you stay longer with us?" asked the farmer.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Won't you stay longer with us?" asked the farmer.
