used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He had been delayed in the beginning by old Jed Hathaway's having to know all about it, and insisting on hearing every little detail before he could be induced to provide a second supply.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading He had been delayed in the beginning by old Jed Hathaway's having to know all about it, and insisting on hearing every little detail before he could be induced to provide a second supply.
anew
From this reading When he was released at last, he hurried all he could, but the minute-hand of the old town-clock was perilously close to the perpendicular when he got back to the square again.
(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 had been delayed in the beginning by old Jed Hathaway's having to know all about it, and insisting on hearing every little detail before he could be induced to provide a second supply.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He had been delayed in the beginning by old Jed Hathaway's having to know all about it, and insisting on hearing every little detail before he could be induced to provide a second supply.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading When he was released at last, he hurried all he could, but the minute-hand of the old town-clock was perilously close to the perpendicular when he got back to the square again.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading When he was released at last, he hurried all he could, but the minute-hand of the old town-clock was perilously close to the perpendicular when he got back to the square again.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He had been delayed in the beginning by old Jed Hathaway's having to know all about it, and insisting on hearing every little detail before he could be induced to provide a second supply.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He had been delayed in the beginning by old Jed Hathaway's having to know all about it, and insisting on hearing every little detail before he could be induced to provide a second supply.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading THE NEW TENDERFOOT It was close to half past seven before Dale delivered his last paper.
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading He had been delayed in the beginning by old Jed Hathaway's having to know all about it, and insisting on hearing every little detail before he could be induced to provide a second supply.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Dale tried to be patient under the cross-examination of the garrulous old newsdealer, but it wasn't easy when he knew that each minute wasted now was going to make it harder to get through in time for the scout meeting.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He had been delayed in the beginning by old Jed Hathaway's having to know all about it, and insisting on hearing every little detail before he could be induced to provide a second supply.
without doubt or question
From this reading Clearly, there was no time to go home even for that "hurry up" snack he had been thinking about.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading THE NEW TENDERFOOT It was close to half past seven before Dale delivered his last paper.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He had been delayed in the beginning by old Jed Hathaway's having to know all about it, and insisting on hearing every little detail before he could be induced to provide a second supply.
cross-examinationnoun
(law) close questioning of a hostile witness in a court of law to discredit or throw a new light on the testimony already provided in direct examination
From this reading Dale tried to be patient under the cross-examination of the garrulous old newsdealer, but it wasn't easy when he knew that each minute wasted now was going to make it harder to get through in time for the scout meeting.
DalenounUS /deɪl/
an open river valley (in a hilly area)
From this reading THE NEW TENDERFOOT It was close to half past seven before Dale delivered his last paper.
delayedadjectiveUS /dɪˈleɪd/
not as far along as normal in development
From this reading He had been delayed in the beginning by old Jed Hathaway's having to know all about it, and insisting on hearing every little detail before he could be induced to provide a second supply.
past form of “deliver” — deliver (a speech, oration, or idea)
From this reading THE NEW TENDERFOOT It was close to half past seven before Dale delivered his last paper.
detailnounUS /dɪˈteɪl/
an isolated fact that is considered separately from the whole
From this reading He had been delayed in the beginning by old Jed Hathaway's having to know all about it, and insisting on hearing every little detail before he could be induced to provide a second supply.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Dale tried to be patient under the cross-examination of the garrulous old newsdealer, but it wasn't easy when he knew that each minute wasted now was going to make it harder to get through in time for the scout meeting.
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading Dale tried to be patient under the cross-examination of the garrulous old newsdealer, but it wasn't easy when he knew that each minute wasted now was going to make it harder to get through in time for the scout meeting.
divisible by two
From this reading Clearly, there was no time to go home even for that "hurry up" snack he had been thinking about.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading He had been delayed in the beginning by old Jed Hathaway's having to know all about it, and insisting on hearing every little detail before he could be induced to provide a second supply.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Dale tried to be patient under the cross-examination of the garrulous old newsdealer, but it wasn't easy when he knew that each minute wasted now was going to make it harder to get through in time for the scout meeting.
garrulousadjectiveUS /ˈɡerələs/
full of trivial conversation
From this reading Dale tried to be patient under the cross-examination of the garrulous old newsdealer, but it wasn't easy when he knew that each minute wasted now was going to make it harder to get through in time for the scout meeting.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Dale tried to be patient under the cross-examination of the garrulous old newsdealer, but it wasn't easy when he knew that each minute wasted now was going to make it harder to get through in time for the scout meeting.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Clearly, there was no time to go home even for that "hurry up" snack he had been thinking about.
the act of departing
From this reading Dale tried to be patient under the cross-examination of the garrulous old newsdealer, but it wasn't easy when he knew that each minute wasted now was going to make it harder to get through in time for the scout meeting.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading When he was released at last, he hurried all he could, but the minute-hand of the old town-clock was perilously close to the perpendicular when he got back to the square again.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had been delayed in the beginning by old Jed Hathaway's having to know all about it, and insisting on hearing every little detail before he could be induced to provide a second supply.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading THE NEW TENDERFOOT It was close to half past seven before Dale delivered his last paper.
harderadverbUS /ˈhɑːrdər/
comparative of “hard” — with effort or force or vigor
From this reading Dale tried to be patient under the cross-examination of the garrulous old newsdealer, but it wasn't easy when he knew that each minute wasted now was going to make it harder to get through in time for the scout meeting.
Hathaway'snounUS /ˈhæθəweɪz/
possessive form of “hathaway” — wife of William Shakespeare (1556-1623)
From this reading He had been delayed in the beginning by old Jed Hathaway's having to know all about it, and insisting on hearing every little detail before he could be induced to provide a second supply.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading He had been delayed in the beginning by old Jed Hathaway's having to know all about it, and insisting on hearing every little detail before he could be induced to provide a second supply.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had been delayed in the beginning by old Jed Hathaway's having to know all about it, and insisting on hearing every little detail before he could be induced to provide a second supply.
(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 He had been delayed in the beginning by old Jed Hathaway's having to know all about it, and insisting on hearing every little detail before he could be induced to provide a second supply.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE NEW TENDERFOOT It was close to half past seven before Dale delivered his last paper.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Clearly, there was no time to go home even for that "hurry up" snack he had been thinking about.
moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste
From this reading When he was released at last, he hurried all he could, but the minute-hand of the old town-clock was perilously close to the perpendicular when he got back to the square again.
a condition of urgency making it necessary to hurry
From this reading Clearly, there was no time to go home even for that "hurry up" snack he had been thinking about.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He had been delayed in the beginning by old Jed Hathaway's having to know all about it, and insisting on hearing every little detail before he could be induced to provide a second supply.
inducedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈduːst/
brought about or caused; not spontaneous
From this reading He had been delayed in the beginning by old Jed Hathaway's having to know all about it, and insisting on hearing every little detail before he could be induced to provide a second supply.
insistingnounUS /ˌɪnˈsɪstɪŋ/
continual and persistent demands
From this reading He had been delayed in the beginning by old Jed Hathaway's having to know all about it, and insisting on hearing every little detail before he could be induced to provide a second supply.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE NEW TENDERFOOT It was close to half past seven before Dale delivered his last paper.
Jed
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From this reading He had been delayed in the beginning by old Jed Hathaway's having to know all about it, and insisting on hearing every little detail before he could be induced to provide a second supply.
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 Dale tried to be patient under the cross-examination of the garrulous old newsdealer, but it wasn't easy when he knew that each minute wasted now was going to make it harder to get through in time for the scout meeting.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading He had been delayed in the beginning by old Jed Hathaway's having to know all about it, and insisting on hearing every little detail before he could be induced to provide a second supply.
immediately past
From this reading THE NEW TENDERFOOT It was close to half past seven before Dale delivered his last paper.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading He had been delayed in the beginning by old Jed Hathaway's having to know all about it, and insisting on hearing every little detail before he could be induced to provide a second supply.
engage in
From this reading Dale tried to be patient under the cross-examination of the garrulous old newsdealer, but it wasn't easy when he knew that each minute wasted now was going to make it harder to get through in time for the scout meeting.
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading Dale tried to be patient under the cross-examination of the garrulous old newsdealer, but it wasn't easy when he knew that each minute wasted now was going to make it harder to get through in time for the scout meeting.
a unit of time equal to 60 seconds or 1/60th of an hour
From this reading Dale tried to be patient under the cross-examination of the garrulous old newsdealer, but it wasn't easy when he knew that each minute wasted now was going to make it harder to get through in time for the scout meeting.
minute-hand
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When he was released at last, he hurried all he could, but the minute-hand of the old town-clock was perilously close to the perpendicular when he got back to the square again.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading THE NEW TENDERFOOT It was close to half past seven before Dale delivered his last paper.
newsdealernoun
someone who sells newspapers
From this reading Dale tried to be patient under the cross-examination of the garrulous old newsdealer, but it wasn't easy when he knew that each minute wasted now was going to make it harder to get through in time for the scout meeting.
not any; not one
From this reading Clearly, there was no time to go home even for that "hurry up" snack he had been thinking about.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Dale tried to be patient under the cross-examination of the garrulous old newsdealer, but it wasn't easy when he knew that each minute wasted now was going to make it harder to get through in time for the scout meeting.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Dale tried to be patient under the cross-examination of the garrulous old newsdealer, but it wasn't easy when he knew that each minute wasted now was going to make it harder to get through in time for the scout meeting.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading He had been delayed in the beginning by old Jed Hathaway's having to know all about it, and insisting on hearing every little detail before he could be induced to provide a second supply.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He had been delayed in the beginning by old Jed Hathaway's having to know all about it, and insisting on hearing every little detail before he could be induced to provide a second supply.
a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
From this reading THE NEW TENDERFOOT It was close to half past seven before Dale delivered his last paper.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading THE NEW TENDERFOOT It was close to half past seven before Dale delivered his last paper.
a person who requires medical care
From this reading Dale tried to be patient under the cross-examination of the garrulous old newsdealer, but it wasn't easy when he knew that each minute wasted now was going to make it harder to get through in time for the scout meeting.
perilouslyadverbUS /ˈperələsli/
in a dangerous manner
From this reading When he was released at last, he hurried all he could, but the minute-hand of the old town-clock was perilously close to the perpendicular when he got back to the square again.
perpendicularnounUS /ˌpɜːrpənˈdɪkjələr/
a straight line at right angles to another line
From this reading When he was released at last, he hurried all he could, but the minute-hand of the old town-clock was perilously close to the perpendicular when he got back to the square again.
provideverbUS /prəˈvaɪd/
give something useful or necessary to
From this reading He had been delayed in the beginning by old Jed Hathaway's having to know all about it, and insisting on hearing every little detail before he could be induced to provide a second supply.
releasedverbUS /riˈliːst/
past form of “release” — release, as from one's grip
From this reading When he was released at last, he hurried all he could, but the minute-hand of the old town-clock was perilously close to the perpendicular when he got back to the square again.
scoutnounUS /skaʊt/
a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading Dale tried to be patient under the cross-examination of the garrulous old newsdealer, but it wasn't easy when he knew that each minute wasted now was going to make it harder to get through in time for the scout meeting.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading He had been delayed in the beginning by old Jed Hathaway's having to know all about it, and insisting on hearing every little detail before he could be induced to provide a second supply.
the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one
From this reading THE NEW TENDERFOOT It was close to half past seven before Dale delivered his last paper.
snacknounUS /snæk/
a light informal meal
From this reading Clearly, there was no time to go home even for that "hurry up" snack he had been thinking about.
make square
From this reading When he was released at last, he hurried all he could, but the minute-hand of the old town-clock was perilously close to the perpendicular when he got back to the square again.
give something useful or necessary to
From this reading He had been delayed in the beginning by old Jed Hathaway's having to know all about it, and insisting on hearing every little detail before he could be induced to provide a second supply.
TENDERFOOTnoun
an inexperienced person (especially someone inexperienced in outdoor living)
From this reading THE NEW TENDERFOOT It was close to half past seven before Dale delivered his last paper.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Dale tried to be patient under the cross-examination of the garrulous old newsdealer, but it wasn't easy when he knew that each minute wasted now was going to make it harder to get through in time for the scout meeting.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE NEW TENDERFOOT It was close to half past seven before Dale delivered his last paper.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Clearly, there was no time to go home even for that "hurry up" snack he had been thinking about.
the process of using your mind to consider something carefully
From this reading Clearly, there was no time to go home even for that "hurry up" snack he had been thinking about.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Dale tried to be patient under the cross-examination of the garrulous old newsdealer, but it wasn't easy when he knew that each minute wasted now was going to make it harder to get through in time for the scout meeting.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Dale tried to be patient under the cross-examination of the garrulous old newsdealer, but it wasn't easy when he knew that each minute wasted now was going to make it harder to get through in time for the scout meeting.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE NEW TENDERFOOT It was close to half past seven before Dale delivered his last paper.
town-clock
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When he was released at last, he hurried all he could, but the minute-hand of the old town-clock was perilously close to the perpendicular when he got back to the square again.
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading Dale tried to be patient under the cross-examination of the garrulous old newsdealer, but it wasn't easy when he knew that each minute wasted now was going to make it harder to get through in time for the scout meeting.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Dale tried to be patient under the cross-examination of the garrulous old newsdealer, but it wasn't easy when he knew that each minute wasted now was going to make it harder to get through in time for the scout meeting.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Clearly, there was no time to go home even for that "hurry up" snack he had been thinking about.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE NEW TENDERFOOT It was close to half past seven before Dale delivered his last paper.
wasn't
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Dale tried to be patient under the cross-examination of the garrulous old newsdealer, but it wasn't easy when he knew that each minute wasted now was going to make it harder to get through in time for the scout meeting.
wastedadjectiveUS /ˈweɪstɪd/
serving no useful purpose; having no excuse for being
From this reading Dale tried to be patient under the cross-examination of the garrulous old newsdealer, but it wasn't easy when he knew that each minute wasted now was going to make it harder to get through in time for the scout meeting.
at the time that
From this reading Dale tried to be patient under the cross-examination of the garrulous old newsdealer, but it wasn't easy when he knew that each minute wasted now was going to make it harder to get through in time for the scout meeting.
