used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading CLEWS Ira ambled along through the woods, emerging at Barrett’s where the dubious rumors of his past career always assured him a ready welcome.
adventurousadjectiveUS /ædˈventʃərəs/
willing to undertake or seeking out new and daring enterprises
From this reading He had never been of the Barrett’s set, preferring the quiet of the farm, and the adventurous game of quietly plaguing Aunt Mira.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading CLEWS Ira ambled along through the woods, emerging at Barrett’s where the dubious rumors of his past career always assured him a ready welcome.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading CLEWS Ira ambled along through the woods, emerging at Barrett’s where the dubious rumors of his past career always assured him a ready welcome.
ambledverbUS /ˈæmbəld/
past form of “amble” — walk leisurely
From this reading CLEWS Ira ambled along through the woods, emerging at Barrett’s where the dubious rumors of his past career always assured him a ready welcome.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He had never been of the Barrett’s set, preferring the quiet of the farm, and the adventurous game of quietly plaguing Aunt Mira.
associatedverbUS /əˈsoʊsieɪtɪd/
past form of “associate” — make a logical or causal connection
From this reading But they knew him for a former sailor and soldier of fortune (or ill-fortune) and they respected him for the dark traditions which were associated with his name.
marked by assurance; exhibiting confidence
From this reading CLEWS Ira ambled along through the woods, emerging at Barrett’s where the dubious rumors of his past career always assured him a ready welcome.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading CLEWS Ira ambled along through the woods, emerging at Barrett’s where the dubious rumors of his past career always assured him a ready welcome.
the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading He had never been of the Barrett’s set, preferring the quiet of the farm, and the adventurous game of quietly plaguing Aunt Mira.
Barrett's
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From this reading CLEWS Ira ambled along through the woods, emerging at Barrett’s where the dubious rumors of his past career always assured him a ready welcome.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He had never been of the Barrett’s set, preferring the quiet of the farm, and the adventurous game of quietly plaguing Aunt Mira.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading He had no better plan than just a quiet tour of observation and inquiry.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But they knew him for a former sailor and soldier of fortune (or ill-fortune) and they respected him for the dark traditions which were associated with his name.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading He sauntered along the shabby little street till he came to the house of Luke Meadows.
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading CLEWS Ira ambled along through the woods, emerging at Barrett’s where the dubious rumors of his past career always assured him a ready welcome.
CLEWSnounUS /kluːz/
the cords used to suspend a hammock
From this reading CLEWS Ira ambled along through the woods, emerging at Barrett’s where the dubious rumors of his past career always assured him a ready welcome.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading But they knew him for a former sailor and soldier of fortune (or ill-fortune) and they respected him for the dark traditions which were associated with his name.
dubiousadjectiveUS /ˈduːbiəs/
fraught with uncertainty or doubt
From this reading CLEWS Ira ambled along through the woods, emerging at Barrett’s where the dubious rumors of his past career always assured him a ready welcome.
emergingadjectiveUS /ɪˈmɜːrdʒɪŋ/
coming to maturity
From this reading CLEWS Ira ambled along through the woods, emerging at Barrett’s where the dubious rumors of his past career always assured him a ready welcome.
be a farmer; work as a farmer
From this reading He had never been of the Barrett’s set, preferring the quiet of the farm, and the adventurous game of quietly plaguing Aunt Mira.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading But they knew him for a former sailor and soldier of fortune (or ill-fortune) and they respected him for the dark traditions which were associated with his name.
referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)
From this reading But they knew him for a former sailor and soldier of fortune (or ill-fortune) and they respected him for the dark traditions which were associated with his name.
an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another
From this reading But they knew him for a former sailor and soldier of fortune (or ill-fortune) and they respected him for the dark traditions which were associated with his name.
a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading He had never been of the Barrett’s set, preferring the quiet of the farm, and the adventurous game of quietly plaguing Aunt Mira.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had never been of the Barrett’s set, preferring the quiet of the farm, and the adventurous game of quietly plaguing Aunt Mira.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had never been of the Barrett’s set, preferring the quiet of the farm, and the adventurous game of quietly plaguing Aunt Mira.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading CLEWS Ira ambled along through the woods, emerging at Barrett’s where the dubious rumors of his past career always assured him a ready welcome.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading CLEWS Ira ambled along through the woods, emerging at Barrett’s where the dubious rumors of his past career always assured him a ready welcome.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading He sauntered along the shabby little street till he came to the house of Luke Meadows.
ill-fortune
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From this reading But they knew him for a former sailor and soldier of fortune (or ill-fortune) and they respected him for the dark traditions which were associated with his name.
inquirynounUS /ˌɪnˈkwaɪriː/
a search for knowledge
From this reading He had no better plan than just a quiet tour of observation and inquiry.
IranounUS /ˈaɪrə/
a militant organization of Irish nationalists who used terrorism and guerilla warfare in an effort to drive British forces from Northern Ireland and achieve a united independent Ireland
From this reading CLEWS Ira ambled along through the woods, emerging at Barrett’s where the dubious rumors of his past career always assured him a ready welcome.
and nothing more
From this reading He had no better plan than just a quiet tour of observation and inquiry.
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 But they knew him for a former sailor and soldier of fortune (or ill-fortune) and they respected him for the dark traditions which were associated with his name.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading He sauntered along the shabby little street till he came to the house of Luke Meadows.
LukenounUS /luːk/
(New Testament) the Apostle closely associated with St. Paul and traditionally assumed to be the author of the third Gospel
From this reading He sauntered along the shabby little street till he came to the house of Luke Meadows.
MeadowsnounUS /ˈmedoʊz/
plural of “meadow” — a field where grass or alfalfa are grown to be made into hay
From this reading He sauntered along the shabby little street till he came to the house of Luke Meadows.
Mira
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From this reading He had never been of the Barrett’s set, preferring the quiet of the farm, and the adventurous game of quietly plaguing Aunt Mira.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading But they knew him for a former sailor and soldier of fortune (or ill-fortune) and they respected him for the dark traditions which were associated with his name.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading He had never been of the Barrett’s set, preferring the quiet of the farm, and the adventurous game of quietly plaguing Aunt Mira.
not any; not one
From this reading He had no better plan than just a quiet tour of observation and inquiry.
the act of making and recording a measurement
From this reading He had no better plan than just a quiet tour of observation and inquiry.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading CLEWS Ira ambled along through the woods, emerging at Barrett’s where the dubious rumors of his past career always assured him a ready welcome.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading But they knew him for a former sailor and soldier of fortune (or ill-fortune) and they respected him for the dark traditions which were associated with his name.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading CLEWS Ira ambled along through the woods, emerging at Barrett’s where the dubious rumors of his past career always assured him a ready welcome.
plaguingverbUS /ˈpleɪɡɪŋ/
-ing form of “plague” — cause to suffer a blight
From this reading He had never been of the Barrett’s set, preferring the quiet of the farm, and the adventurous game of quietly plaguing Aunt Mira.
have the will and intention to carry out some action
From this reading He had no better plan than just a quiet tour of observation and inquiry.
preferringverbUS /prɪˈfɜːrɪŋ/
inflected form of “prefer” — like better; value more highly
From this reading He had never been of the Barrett’s set, preferring the quiet of the farm, and the adventurous game of quietly plaguing Aunt Mira.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading He had never been of the Barrett’s set, preferring the quiet of the farm, and the adventurous game of quietly plaguing Aunt Mira.
with low volume
From this reading He had never been of the Barrett’s set, preferring the quiet of the farm, and the adventurous game of quietly plaguing Aunt Mira.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading CLEWS Ira ambled along through the woods, emerging at Barrett’s where the dubious rumors of his past career always assured him a ready welcome.
respectedadjectiveUS /rɪˈspektɪd/
receiving deferential regard
From this reading But they knew him for a former sailor and soldier of fortune (or ill-fortune) and they respected him for the dark traditions which were associated with his name.
rumorsnounUS /ˈruːmərz/
plural of “rumor” — gossip (usually a mixture of truth and untruth) passed around by word of mouth
From this reading CLEWS Ira ambled along through the woods, emerging at Barrett’s where the dubious rumors of his past career always assured him a ready welcome.
any member of a ship's crew
From this reading But they knew him for a former sailor and soldier of fortune (or ill-fortune) and they respected him for the dark traditions which were associated with his name.
sauntered
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From this reading He sauntered along the shabby little street till he came to the house of Luke Meadows.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading He had never been of the Barrett’s set, preferring the quiet of the farm, and the adventurous game of quietly plaguing Aunt Mira.
shabbyadjectiveUS /ˈʃæbi/
showing signs of wear and tear
From this reading He sauntered along the shabby little street till he came to the house of Luke Meadows.
an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading But they knew him for a former sailor and soldier of fortune (or ill-fortune) and they respected him for the dark traditions which were associated with his name.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading He sauntered along the shabby little street till he came to the house of Luke Meadows.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading He had no better plan than just a quiet tour of observation and inquiry.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading CLEWS Ira ambled along through the woods, emerging at Barrett’s where the dubious rumors of his past career always assured him a ready welcome.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But they knew him for a former sailor and soldier of fortune (or ill-fortune) and they respected him for the dark traditions which were associated with his name.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading CLEWS Ira ambled along through the woods, emerging at Barrett’s where the dubious rumors of his past career always assured him a ready welcome.
up to a particular time
From this reading He sauntered along the shabby little street till he came to the house of Luke Meadows.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He sauntered along the shabby little street till he came to the house of Luke Meadows.
tournounUS /tʊr/
a journey or route all the way around a particular place or area
From this reading He had no better plan than just a quiet tour of observation and inquiry.
traditionsnounUS /trəˈdɪʃənz/
plural of “tradition” — an inherited pattern of thought or action
From this reading But they knew him for a former sailor and soldier of fortune (or ill-fortune) and they respected him for the dark traditions which were associated with his name.
accept gladly
From this reading CLEWS Ira ambled along through the woods, emerging at Barrett’s where the dubious rumors of his past career always assured him a ready welcome.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading But they knew him for a former sailor and soldier of fortune (or ill-fortune) and they respected him for the dark traditions which were associated with his name.
in or at the place that
From this reading CLEWS Ira ambled along through the woods, emerging at Barrett’s where the dubious rumors of his past career always assured him a ready welcome.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading But they knew him for a former sailor and soldier of fortune (or ill-fortune) and they respected him for the dark traditions which were associated with his name.
in the company of; together with
From this reading But they knew him for a former sailor and soldier of fortune (or ill-fortune) and they respected him for the dark traditions which were associated with his name.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading CLEWS Ira ambled along through the woods, emerging at Barrett’s where the dubious rumors of his past career always assured him a ready welcome.
