used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE MARSHAL INTERFERES "Excuse me," said the loud-spoken man, as he made Jed a mocking bow, "but perhaps you did not understand me.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I asked for the honor of your company in partaking of a little of the liquid refreshment which they serve in this palatial hotel," and with his big hat he swept the floor.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE MARSHAL INTERFERES "Excuse me," said the loud-spoken man, as he made Jed a mocking bow, "but perhaps you did not understand me.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading I asked for the honor of your company in partaking of a little of the liquid refreshment which they serve in this palatial hotel," and with his big hat he swept the floor.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading I asked for the honor of your company in partaking of a little of the liquid refreshment which they serve in this palatial hotel," and with his big hat he swept the floor.
a knot with two loops and loose ends; used to tie shoelaces
From this reading THE MARSHAL INTERFERES "Excuse me," said the loud-spoken man, as he made Jed a mocking bow, "but perhaps you did not understand me.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading THE MARSHAL INTERFERES "Excuse me," said the loud-spoken man, as he made Jed a mocking bow, "but perhaps you did not understand me.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "Once more, stranger, a tenderfoot by your looks, what will you have?"
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "I understood you perfectly," replied Jed, "but I can only repeat what I said.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading I asked for the honor of your company in partaking of a little of the liquid refreshment which they serve in this palatial hotel," and with his big hat he swept the floor.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading THE MARSHAL INTERFERES "Excuse me," said the loud-spoken man, as he made Jed a mocking bow, "but perhaps you did not understand me.
cause to move by pulling
From this reading The last words were sternly spoken, and there was a general movement, on the part of those nearest Haverhill, to get out of range of the gun which they momentarily expected him to draw.
accept an excuse for
From this reading THE MARSHAL INTERFERES "Excuse me," said the loud-spoken man, as he made Jed a mocking bow, "but perhaps you did not understand me.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading The last words were sternly spoken, and there was a general movement, on the part of those nearest Haverhill, to get out of range of the gun which they momentarily expected him to draw.
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading I asked for the honor of your company in partaking of a little of the liquid refreshment which they serve in this palatial hotel," and with his big hat he swept the floor.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I asked for the honor of your company in partaking of a little of the liquid refreshment which they serve in this palatial hotel," and with his big hat he swept the floor.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading The last words were sternly spoken, and there was a general movement, on the part of those nearest Haverhill, to get out of range of the gun which they momentarily expected him to draw.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading The last words were sternly spoken, and there was a general movement, on the part of those nearest Haverhill, to get out of range of the gun which they momentarily expected him to draw.
a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)
From this reading The last words were sternly spoken, and there was a general movement, on the part of those nearest Haverhill, to get out of range of the gun which they momentarily expected him to draw.
headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim
From this reading I asked for the honor of your company in partaking of a little of the liquid refreshment which they serve in this palatial hotel," and with his big hat he swept the floor.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "Once more, stranger, a tenderfoot by your looks, what will you have?"
Haverhill
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From this reading The last words were sternly spoken, and there was a general movement, on the part of those nearest Haverhill, to get out of range of the gun which they momentarily expected him to draw.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE MARSHAL INTERFERES "Excuse me," said the loud-spoken man, as he made Jed a mocking bow, "but perhaps you did not understand me.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The last words were sternly spoken, and there was a general movement, on the part of those nearest Haverhill, to get out of range of the gun which they momentarily expected him to draw.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading I asked for the honor of your company in partaking of a little of the liquid refreshment which they serve in this palatial hotel," and with his big hat he swept the floor.
a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
From this reading I asked for the honor of your company in partaking of a little of the liquid refreshment which they serve in this palatial hotel," and with his big hat he swept the floor.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading I asked for the honor of your company in partaking of a little of the liquid refreshment which they serve in this palatial hotel," and with his big hat he swept the floor.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I asked for the honor of your company in partaking of a little of the liquid refreshment which they serve in this palatial hotel," and with his big hat he swept the floor.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I asked for the honor of your company in partaking of a little of the liquid refreshment which they serve in this palatial hotel," and with his big hat he swept the floor.
INTERFERESverbUS /ˌɪntərˈfɪrz/
third-person singular of “interfere” — come between so as to be hindrance or obstacle
From this reading THE MARSHAL INTERFERES "Excuse me," said the loud-spoken man, as he made Jed a mocking bow, "but perhaps you did not understand me.
Jed
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From this reading THE MARSHAL INTERFERES "Excuse me," said the loud-spoken man, as he made Jed a mocking bow, "but perhaps you did not understand me.
immediately past
From this reading The last words were sternly spoken, and there was a general movement, on the part of those nearest Haverhill, to get out of range of the gun which they momentarily expected him to draw.
liquidadjectiveUS /ˈlɪkwəd/
existing as or having characteristics of a liquid; especially tending to flow
From this reading I asked for the honor of your company in partaking of a little of the liquid refreshment which they serve in this palatial hotel," and with his big hat he swept the floor.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading I asked for the honor of your company in partaking of a little of the liquid refreshment which they serve in this palatial hotel," and with his big hat he swept the floor.
plural of “look” — the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading "Once more, stranger, a tenderfoot by your looks, what will you have?"
loud-spoken
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE MARSHAL INTERFERES "Excuse me," said the loud-spoken man, as he made Jed a mocking bow, "but perhaps you did not understand me.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading THE MARSHAL INTERFERES "Excuse me," said the loud-spoken man, as he made Jed a mocking bow, "but perhaps you did not understand me.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading THE MARSHAL INTERFERES "Excuse me," said the loud-spoken man, as he made Jed a mocking bow, "but perhaps you did not understand me.
MARSHALverbUS /ˈmɑːrʃəl/
place in proper rank
From this reading THE MARSHAL INTERFERES "Excuse me," said the loud-spoken man, as he made Jed a mocking bow, "but perhaps you did not understand me.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading THE MARSHAL INTERFERES "Excuse me," said the loud-spoken man, as he made Jed a mocking bow, "but perhaps you did not understand me.
mockingadjectiveUS /ˈmɑːkɪŋ/
abusing vocally; expressing contempt or ridicule
From this reading THE MARSHAL INTERFERES "Excuse me," said the loud-spoken man, as he made Jed a mocking bow, "but perhaps you did not understand me.
momentarilyadverbUS /ˌmoʊmənˈterəli/
for an instant or moment
From this reading The last words were sternly spoken, and there was a general movement, on the part of those nearest Haverhill, to get out of range of the gun which they momentarily expected him to draw.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading "Once more, stranger, a tenderfoot by your looks, what will you have?"
a change of position that does not entail a change of location
From this reading The last words were sternly spoken, and there was a general movement, on the part of those nearest Haverhill, to get out of range of the gun which they momentarily expected him to draw.
(superlative of “near” or “close”) within the shortest distance
From this reading The last words were sternly spoken, and there was a general movement, on the part of those nearest Haverhill, to get out of range of the gun which they momentarily expected him to draw.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading THE MARSHAL INTERFERES "Excuse me," said the loud-spoken man, as he made Jed a mocking bow, "but perhaps you did not understand me.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I asked for the honor of your company in partaking of a little of the liquid refreshment which they serve in this palatial hotel," and with his big hat he swept the floor.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The last words were sternly spoken, and there was a general movement, on the part of those nearest Haverhill, to get out of range of the gun which they momentarily expected him to draw.
on one occasion
From this reading "Once more, stranger, a tenderfoot by your looks, what will you have?"
and nothing more
From this reading "I understood you perfectly," replied Jed, "but I can only repeat what I said.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The last words were sternly spoken, and there was a general movement, on the part of those nearest Haverhill, to get out of range of the gun which they momentarily expected him to draw.
palatialadjectiveUS /pəˈleɪʃəl/
relating to or being a palace
From this reading I asked for the honor of your company in partaking of a little of the liquid refreshment which they serve in this palatial hotel," and with his big hat he swept the floor.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading The last words were sternly spoken, and there was a general movement, on the part of those nearest Haverhill, to get out of range of the gun which they momentarily expected him to draw.
partaking
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I asked for the honor of your company in partaking of a little of the liquid refreshment which they serve in this palatial hotel," and with his big hat he swept the floor.
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading "I understood you perfectly," replied Jed, "but I can only repeat what I said.
by chance
From this reading THE MARSHAL INTERFERES "Excuse me," said the loud-spoken man, as he made Jed a mocking bow, "but perhaps you did not understand me.
an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control: "the range of a supersonic jet"
From this reading The last words were sternly spoken, and there was a general movement, on the part of those nearest Haverhill, to get out of range of the gun which they momentarily expected him to draw.
refreshmentnounUS /rəˈfreʃmənt/
snacks and drinks served as a light meal
From this reading I asked for the honor of your company in partaking of a little of the liquid refreshment which they serve in this palatial hotel," and with his big hat he swept the floor.
to say, state, or perform again
From this reading "I understood you perfectly," replied Jed, "but I can only repeat what I said.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "I understood you perfectly," replied Jed, "but I can only repeat what I said.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading THE MARSHAL INTERFERES "Excuse me," said the loud-spoken man, as he made Jed a mocking bow, "but perhaps you did not understand me.
serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading I asked for the honor of your company in partaking of a little of the liquid refreshment which they serve in this palatial hotel," and with his big hat he swept the floor.
uttered through the medium of speech or characterized by speech; sometimes used in combination
From this reading The last words were sternly spoken, and there was a general movement, on the part of those nearest Haverhill, to get out of range of the gun which they momentarily expected him to draw.
sternlyadverbUS /ˈstɜːrnli/
with sternness; in a severe manner
From this reading The last words were sternly spoken, and there was a general movement, on the part of those nearest Haverhill, to get out of range of the gun which they momentarily expected him to draw.
anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading "Once more, stranger, a tenderfoot by your looks, what will you have?"
possessing sweep
From this reading I asked for the honor of your company in partaking of a little of the liquid refreshment which they serve in this palatial hotel," and with his big hat he swept the floor.
tenderfootnoun
an inexperienced person (especially someone inexperienced in outdoor living)
From this reading "Once more, stranger, a tenderfoot by your looks, what will you have?"
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE MARSHAL INTERFERES "Excuse me," said the loud-spoken man, as he made Jed a mocking bow, "but perhaps you did not understand me.
in or at that place or location
From this reading The last words were sternly spoken, and there was a general movement, on the part of those nearest Haverhill, to get out of range of the gun which they momentarily expected him to draw.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I asked for the honor of your company in partaking of a little of the liquid refreshment which they serve in this palatial hotel," and with his big hat he swept the floor.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading I asked for the honor of your company in partaking of a little of the liquid refreshment which they serve in this palatial hotel," and with his big hat he swept the floor.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading The last words were sternly spoken, and there was a general movement, on the part of those nearest Haverhill, to get out of range of the gun which they momentarily expected him to draw.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The last words were sternly spoken, and there was a general movement, on the part of those nearest Haverhill, to get out of range of the gun which they momentarily expected him to draw.
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading THE MARSHAL INTERFERES "Excuse me," said the loud-spoken man, as he made Jed a mocking bow, "but perhaps you did not understand me.
fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation
From this reading "I understood you perfectly," replied Jed, "but I can only repeat what I said.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The last words were sternly spoken, and there was a general movement, on the part of those nearest Haverhill, to get out of range of the gun which they momentarily expected him to draw.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The last words were sternly spoken, and there was a general movement, on the part of those nearest Haverhill, to get out of range of the gun which they momentarily expected him to draw.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "Once more, stranger, a tenderfoot by your looks, what will you have?"
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading I asked for the honor of your company in partaking of a little of the liquid refreshment which they serve in this palatial hotel," and with his big hat he swept the floor.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "Once more, stranger, a tenderfoot by your looks, what will you have?"
in the company of; together with
From this reading I asked for the honor of your company in partaking of a little of the liquid refreshment which they serve in this palatial hotel," and with his big hat he swept the floor.
the words that are spoken
From this reading The last words were sternly spoken, and there was a general movement, on the part of those nearest Haverhill, to get out of range of the gun which they momentarily expected him to draw.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading THE MARSHAL INTERFERES "Excuse me," said the loud-spoken man, as he made Jed a mocking bow, "but perhaps you did not understand me.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading I asked for the honor of your company in partaking of a little of the liquid refreshment which they serve in this palatial hotel," and with his big hat he swept the floor.
