used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He'd already done everything he could and was no nearer a solution than he had been two months ago.
in the past
From this reading He'd already done everything he could and was no nearer a solution than he had been two months ago.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading He'd already done everything he could and was no nearer a solution than he had been two months ago.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Far from being interested in local quarrels, the outside world seldom even heard of them and little help could be expected from anyone.
any person at all
From this reading Far from being interested in local quarrels, the outside world seldom even heard of them and little help could be expected from anyone.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Far from being interested in local quarrels, the outside world seldom even heard of them and little help could be expected from anyone.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He'd already done everything he could and was no nearer a solution than he had been two months ago.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading But he had to know and had to have indisputable proof before he moved.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Far from being interested in local quarrels, the outside world seldom even heard of them and little help could be expected from anyone.
a statute in draft before it becomes law
From this reading If Bill Ellis knew who had shot Johnny, he would go get him.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But he had to know and had to have indisputable proof before he moved.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Far from being interested in local quarrels, the outside world seldom even heard of them and little help could be expected from anyone.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading He'd already done everything he could and was no nearer a solution than he had been two months ago.
EllisnounUS /ˈelɪs/
plural of “elli” — (Norse mythology) goddess of old age who defeated Thor in a wrestling match
From this reading If Bill Ellis knew who had shot Johnny, he would go get him.
divisible by two
From this reading Far from being interested in local quarrels, the outside world seldom even heard of them and little help could be expected from anyone.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading He'd already done everything he could and was no nearer a solution than he had been two months ago.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading Far from being interested in local quarrels, the outside world seldom even heard of them and little help could be expected from anyone.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Far from being interested in local quarrels, the outside world seldom even heard of them and little help could be expected from anyone.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Far from being interested in local quarrels, the outside world seldom even heard of them and little help could be expected from anyone.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading If Bill Ellis knew who had shot Johnny, he would go get him.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading If Bill Ellis knew who had shot Johnny, he would go get him.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading If Bill Ellis knew who had shot Johnny, he would go get him.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading But he had to know and had to have indisputable proof before he moved.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading If Bill Ellis knew who had shot Johnny, he would go get him.
He'd
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From this reading He'd already done everything he could and was no nearer a solution than he had been two months ago.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading Far from being interested in local quarrels, the outside world seldom even heard of them and little help could be expected from anyone.
(law) a proceeding (usually by a court) where evidence is taken for the purpose of determining an issue of fact and reaching a decision based on that evidence
From this reading Jeff listened intently, and realized that he was hearing the truth.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading Far from being interested in local quarrels, the outside world seldom even heard of them and little help could be expected from anyone.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading If Bill Ellis knew who had shot Johnny, he would go get him.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If Bill Ellis knew who had shot Johnny, he would go get him.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Far from being interested in local quarrels, the outside world seldom even heard of them and little help could be expected from anyone.
indisputableadjectiveUS /ˌɪndɪsˈpjuːtəbəl/
not open to question; obviously true
From this reading But he had to know and had to have indisputable proof before he moved.
intentlyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈtentli/
with strained or eager attention
From this reading Jeff listened intently, and realized that he was hearing the truth.
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading Far from being interested in local quarrels, the outside world seldom even heard of them and little help could be expected from anyone.
Jeff
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From this reading Jeff listened intently, and realized that he was hearing the truth.
“Johnny” was applied as a nickname for Confederate soldiers by the Federal soldiers in the American Civil War; “greyback” derived from their grey Confederate uniforms
From this reading If Bill Ellis knew who had shot Johnny, he would go get him.
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 If Bill Ellis knew who had shot Johnny, he would go get him.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading But he had to know and had to have indisputable proof before he moved.
past form of “listen” — hear with intention
From this reading Jeff listened intently, and realized that he was hearing the truth.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Far from being interested in local quarrels, the outside world seldom even heard of them and little help could be expected from anyone.
localadjectiveUS /ˈloʊkəl/
relating to or applicable to or concerned with the administration of a city or town or district rather than a larger area
From this reading Far from being interested in local quarrels, the outside world seldom even heard of them and little help could be expected from anyone.
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading He'd already done everything he could and was no nearer a solution than he had been two months ago.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading But he had to know and had to have indisputable proof before he moved.
(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance
From this reading He'd already done everything he could and was no nearer a solution than he had been two months ago.
not any; not one
From this reading He'd already done everything he could and was no nearer a solution than he had been two months ago.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Far from being interested in local quarrels, the outside world seldom even heard of them and little help could be expected from anyone.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading Far from being interested in local quarrels, the outside world seldom even heard of them and little help could be expected from anyone.
any factual evidence that helps to establish the truth of something
From this reading But he had to know and had to have indisputable proof before he moved.
quarrelsnounUS /ˈkwɔːrəlz/
plural of “quarrel” — an angry dispute
From this reading Far from being interested in local quarrels, the outside world seldom even heard of them and little help could be expected from anyone.
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading Jeff listened intently, and realized that he was hearing the truth.
not often
From this reading Far from being interested in local quarrels, the outside world seldom even heard of them and little help could be expected from anyone.
the act of firing a projectile
From this reading If Bill Ellis knew who had shot Johnny, he would go get him.
solutionnounUS /səˈluːʃən/
a homogeneous mixture of two or more substances; frequently (but not necessarily) a liquid solution
From this reading He'd already done everything he could and was no nearer a solution than he had been two months ago.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading He'd already done everything he could and was no nearer a solution than he had been two months ago.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Jeff listened intently, and realized that he was hearing the truth.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Far from being interested in local quarrels, the outside world seldom even heard of them and little help could be expected from anyone.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Far from being interested in local quarrels, the outside world seldom even heard of them and little help could be expected from anyone.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading But he had to know and had to have indisputable proof before he moved.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading Jeff listened intently, and realized that he was hearing the truth.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading He'd already done everything he could and was no nearer a solution than he had been two months ago.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He'd already done everything he could and was no nearer a solution than he had been two months ago.
which person or people
From this reading If Bill Ellis knew who had shot Johnny, he would go get him.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading Far from being interested in local quarrels, the outside world seldom even heard of them and little help could be expected from anyone.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading If Bill Ellis knew who had shot Johnny, he would go get him.
