used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Even Mr. Martin contemplated it without a quiver.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading PROOFS Ira Hasbrook took no notice of the tribute paid him by the mother and daughter and father who clustered about him evidently not in the least afraid of the gun now that it was in his hands.
filled with fear or apprehension
From this reading PROOFS Ira Hasbrook took no notice of the tribute paid him by the mother and daughter and father who clustered about him evidently not in the least afraid of the gun now that it was in his hands.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading PROOFS Ira Hasbrook took no notice of the tribute paid him by the mother and daughter and father who clustered about him evidently not in the least afraid of the gun now that it was in his hands.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading PROOFS Ira Hasbrook took no notice of the tribute paid him by the mother and daughter and father who clustered about him evidently not in the least afraid of the gun now that it was in his hands.
cartridgenounUS /ˈkɑːrtrədʒ/
ammunition consisting of a cylindrical casing containing an explosive charge and a bullet; fired from a rifle or handgun
From this reading Upon the library table lay one cartridge.
clusteredadjectiveUS /ˈklʌstərd/
growing close together but not in dense mats
From this reading PROOFS Ira Hasbrook took no notice of the tribute paid him by the mother and daughter and father who clustered about him evidently not in the least afraid of the gun now that it was in his hands.
contemplatedverbUS /ˈkɑːntəmpleɪtɪd/
past form of “contemplate” — look at thoughtfully; observe deep in thought
From this reading Even Mr. Martin contemplated it without a quiver.
a female human offspring
From this reading PROOFS Ira Hasbrook took no notice of the tribute paid him by the mother and daughter and father who clustered about him evidently not in the least afraid of the gun now that it was in his hands.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading The other had done its good turn.
divisible by two
From this reading Even Mr. Martin contemplated it without a quiver.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading PROOFS Ira Hasbrook took no notice of the tribute paid him by the mother and daughter and father who clustered about him evidently not in the least afraid of the gun now that it was in his hands.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading PROOFS Ira Hasbrook took no notice of the tribute paid him by the mother and daughter and father who clustered about him evidently not in the least afraid of the gun now that it was in his hands.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading The other had done its good turn.
a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)
From this reading PROOFS Ira Hasbrook took no notice of the tribute paid him by the mother and daughter and father who clustered about him evidently not in the least afraid of the gun now that it was in his hands.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The other had done its good turn.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading PROOFS Ira Hasbrook took no notice of the tribute paid him by the mother and daughter and father who clustered about him evidently not in the least afraid of the gun now that it was in his hands.
Hasbrook
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading PROOFS Ira Hasbrook took no notice of the tribute paid him by the mother and daughter and father who clustered about him evidently not in the least afraid of the gun now that it was in his hands.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading “Yer see this here is one of them repeaters,” said Ira.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading PROOFS Ira Hasbrook took no notice of the tribute paid him by the mother and daughter and father who clustered about him evidently not in the least afraid of the gun now that it was in his hands.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading PROOFS Ira Hasbrook took no notice of the tribute paid him by the mother and daughter and father who clustered about him evidently not in the least afraid of the gun now that it was in his hands.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading PROOFS Ira Hasbrook took no notice of the tribute paid him by the mother and daughter and father who clustered about him evidently not in the least afraid of the gun now that it was in his hands.
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 PROOFS Ira Hasbrook took no notice of the tribute paid him by the mother and daughter and father who clustered about him evidently not in the least afraid of the gun now that it was in his hands.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Yer see this here is one of them repeaters,” said Ira.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading PROOFS Ira Hasbrook took no notice of the tribute paid him by the mother and daughter and father who clustered about him evidently not in the least afraid of the gun now that it was in his hands.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The other had done its good turn.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Upon the library table lay one cartridge.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading PROOFS Ira Hasbrook took no notice of the tribute paid him by the mother and daughter and father who clustered about him evidently not in the least afraid of the gun now that it was in his hands.
a room where books are kept
From this reading Upon the library table lay one cartridge.
French bishop who is a patron saint of France (died in 397)
From this reading Even Mr. Martin contemplated it without a quiver.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading PROOFS Ira Hasbrook took no notice of the tribute paid him by the mother and daughter and father who clustered about him evidently not in the least afraid of the gun now that it was in his hands.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Even Mr. Martin contemplated it without a quiver.
not any; not one
From this reading PROOFS Ira Hasbrook took no notice of the tribute paid him by the mother and daughter and father who clustered about him evidently not in the least afraid of the gun now that it was in his hands.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading PROOFS Ira Hasbrook took no notice of the tribute paid him by the mother and daughter and father who clustered about him evidently not in the least afraid of the gun now that it was in his hands.
an announcement containing information about an event
From this reading PROOFS Ira Hasbrook took no notice of the tribute paid him by the mother and daughter and father who clustered about him evidently not in the least afraid of the gun now that it was in his hands.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading PROOFS Ira Hasbrook took no notice of the tribute paid him by the mother and daughter and father who clustered about him evidently not in the least afraid of the gun now that it was in his hands.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading PROOFS Ira Hasbrook took no notice of the tribute paid him by the mother and daughter and father who clustered about him evidently not in the least afraid of the gun now that it was in his hands.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Upon the library table lay one cartridge.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The other had done its good turn.
marked by the reception of pay
From this reading PROOFS Ira Hasbrook took no notice of the tribute paid him by the mother and daughter and father who clustered about him evidently not in the least afraid of the gun now that it was in his hands.
PROOFSnounUS /pruːfs/
plural of “proof” — any factual evidence that helps to establish the truth of something
From this reading PROOFS Ira Hasbrook took no notice of the tribute paid him by the mother and daughter and father who clustered about him evidently not in the least afraid of the gun now that it was in his hands.
quiververbUS /ˈkwɪvər/
shake with fast, tremulous movements
From this reading Even Mr. Martin contemplated it without a quiver.
repeatersnounUS /rɪˈpiːtərz/
plural of “repeater” — a person who repeats
From this reading “Yer see this here is one of them repeaters,” said Ira.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “Yer see this here is one of them repeaters,” said Ira.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading “Yer see this here is one of them repeaters,” said Ira.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading Upon the library table lay one cartridge.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading PROOFS Ira Hasbrook took no notice of the tribute paid him by the mother and daughter and father who clustered about him evidently not in the least afraid of the gun now that it was in his hands.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading PROOFS Ira Hasbrook took no notice of the tribute paid him by the mother and daughter and father who clustered about him evidently not in the least afraid of the gun now that it was in his hands.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading “Yer see this here is one of them repeaters,” said Ira.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading “Yer see this here is one of them repeaters,” said Ira.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading PROOFS Ira Hasbrook took no notice of the tribute paid him by the mother and daughter and father who clustered about him evidently not in the least afraid of the gun now that it was in his hands.
tributenounUS /ˈtrɪbjuːt/
something given or done as an expression of esteem
From this reading PROOFS Ira Hasbrook took no notice of the tribute paid him by the mother and daughter and father who clustered about him evidently not in the least afraid of the gun now that it was in his hands.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading The other had done its good turn.
UponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Upon the library table lay one cartridge.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading PROOFS Ira Hasbrook took no notice of the tribute paid him by the mother and daughter and father who clustered about him evidently not in the least afraid of the gun now that it was in his hands.
which person or people
From this reading PROOFS Ira Hasbrook took no notice of the tribute paid him by the mother and daughter and father who clustered about him evidently not in the least afraid of the gun now that it was in his hands.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Even Mr. Martin contemplated it without a quiver.
Yer
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Yer see this here is one of them repeaters,” said Ira.
