used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading During the course of their conversation about the open fire in Drew Lane's shack, Captain Burns took from his inside pocket a small package which proved to be five photographs pasted securely upon a strip of stout cloth in such a manner that they might be folded together in the form of a small book.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading During the course of their conversation about the open fire in Drew Lane's shack, Captain Burns took from his inside pocket a small package which proved to be five photographs pasted securely upon a strip of stout cloth in such a manner that they might be folded together in the form of a small book.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading "Ever see any of these?" he said to Johnny after spreading them out upon his knee.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading "Ever see any of these?" he said to Johnny after spreading them out upon his knee.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "That," he exclaimed, pointing a trembling finger at the third in the row, "is the man who sat beside me in the auction--who got me to bid in that package!"
auctionnounUS /ˈɑːkʃən/
a variety of bridge in which tricks made in excess of the contract are scored toward game; now generally superseded by contract bridge
From this reading "That," he exclaimed, pointing a trembling finger at the third in the row, "is the man who sat beside me in the auction--who got me to bid in that package!"
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading During the course of their conversation about the open fire in Drew Lane's shack, Captain Burns took from his inside pocket a small package which proved to be five photographs pasted securely upon a strip of stout cloth in such a manner that they might be folded together in the form of a small book.
next to; at the side of
From this reading "That," he exclaimed, pointing a trembling finger at the third in the row, "is the man who sat beside me in the auction--who got me to bid in that package!"
propose a payment
From this reading "That," he exclaimed, pointing a trembling finger at the third in the row, "is the man who sat beside me in the auction--who got me to bid in that package!"
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading During the course of their conversation about the open fire in Drew Lane's shack, Captain Burns took from his inside pocket a small package which proved to be five photographs pasted securely upon a strip of stout cloth in such a manner that they might be folded together in the form of a small book.
BurnsnounUS /bɜːrnz/
United States comedian and film actor (1896-1996)
From this reading During the course of their conversation about the open fire in Drew Lane's shack, Captain Burns took from his inside pocket a small package which proved to be five photographs pasted securely upon a strip of stout cloth in such a manner that they might be folded together in the form of a small book.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading During the course of their conversation about the open fire in Drew Lane's shack, Captain Burns took from his inside pocket a small package which proved to be five photographs pasted securely upon a strip of stout cloth in such a manner that they might be folded together in the form of a small book.
artifact made by weaving or felting or knitting or crocheting natural or synthetic fibers
From this reading During the course of their conversation about the open fire in Drew Lane's shack, Captain Burns took from his inside pocket a small package which proved to be five photographs pasted securely upon a strip of stout cloth in such a manner that they might be folded together in the form of a small book.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading During the course of their conversation about the open fire in Drew Lane's shack, Captain Burns took from his inside pocket a small package which proved to be five photographs pasted securely upon a strip of stout cloth in such a manner that they might be folded together in the form of a small book.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading During the course of their conversation about the open fire in Drew Lane's shack, Captain Burns took from his inside pocket a small package which proved to be five photographs pasted securely upon a strip of stout cloth in such a manner that they might be folded together in the form of a small book.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading During the course of their conversation about the open fire in Drew Lane's shack, Captain Burns took from his inside pocket a small package which proved to be five photographs pasted securely upon a strip of stout cloth in such a manner that they might be folded together in the form of a small book.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading During the course of their conversation about the open fire in Drew Lane's shack, Captain Burns took from his inside pocket a small package which proved to be five photographs pasted securely upon a strip of stout cloth in such a manner that they might be folded together in the form of a small book.
at any time
From this reading "Ever see any of these?" he said to Johnny after spreading them out upon his knee.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading "That," he exclaimed, pointing a trembling finger at the third in the row, "is the man who sat beside me in the auction--who got me to bid in that package!"
feel or handle with the fingers
From this reading "That," he exclaimed, pointing a trembling finger at the third in the row, "is the man who sat beside me in the auction--who got me to bid in that package!"
start firing a weapon
From this reading During the course of their conversation about the open fire in Drew Lane's shack, Captain Burns took from his inside pocket a small package which proved to be five photographs pasted securely upon a strip of stout cloth in such a manner that they might be folded together in the form of a small book.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading During the course of their conversation about the open fire in Drew Lane's shack, Captain Burns took from his inside pocket a small package which proved to be five photographs pasted securely upon a strip of stout cloth in such a manner that they might be folded together in the form of a small book.
past form of “fold” — bend or lay so that one part covers the other
From this reading During the course of their conversation about the open fire in Drew Lane's shack, Captain Burns took from his inside pocket a small package which proved to be five photographs pasted securely upon a strip of stout cloth in such a manner that they might be folded together in the form of a small book.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For a moment Johnny studied the pictures thoughtfully.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading During the course of their conversation about the open fire in Drew Lane's shack, Captain Burns took from his inside pocket a small package which proved to be five photographs pasted securely upon a strip of stout cloth in such a manner that they might be folded together in the form of a small book.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading During the course of their conversation about the open fire in Drew Lane's shack, Captain Burns took from his inside pocket a small package which proved to be five photographs pasted securely upon a strip of stout cloth in such a manner that they might be folded together in the form of a small book.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Then he gave a sudden start.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading "That," he exclaimed, pointing a trembling finger at the third in the row, "is the man who sat beside me in the auction--who got me to bid in that package!"
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Ever see any of these?" he said to Johnny after spreading them out upon his knee.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading During the course of their conversation about the open fire in Drew Lane's shack, Captain Burns took from his inside pocket a small package which proved to be five photographs pasted securely upon a strip of stout cloth in such a manner that they might be folded together in the form of a small book.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading During the course of their conversation about the open fire in Drew Lane's shack, Captain Burns took from his inside pocket a small package which proved to be five photographs pasted securely upon a strip of stout cloth in such a manner that they might be folded together in the form of a small book.
relating to or being on the side closer to the center or within a defined space
From this reading During the course of their conversation about the open fire in Drew Lane's shack, Captain Burns took from his inside pocket a small package which proved to be five photographs pasted securely upon a strip of stout cloth in such a manner that they might be folded together in the form of a small book.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "That," he exclaimed, pointing a trembling finger at the third in the row, "is the man who sat beside me in the auction--who got me to bid in that package!"
“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 "Ever see any of these?" he said to Johnny after spreading them out upon his knee.
hinge joint in the human leg connecting the tibia and fibula with the femur and protected in front by the patella
From this reading "Ever see any of these?" he said to Johnny after spreading them out upon his knee.
Lane'snounUS /leɪnz/
possessive form of “lane” — a narrow way or road
From this reading During the course of their conversation about the open fire in Drew Lane's shack, Captain Burns took from his inside pocket a small package which proved to be five photographs pasted securely upon a strip of stout cloth in such a manner that they might be folded together in the form of a small book.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading "That," he exclaimed, pointing a trembling finger at the third in the row, "is the man who sat beside me in the auction--who got me to bid in that package!"
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading During the course of their conversation about the open fire in Drew Lane's shack, Captain Burns took from his inside pocket a small package which proved to be five photographs pasted securely upon a strip of stout cloth in such a manner that they might be folded together in the form of a small book.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "That," he exclaimed, pointing a trembling finger at the third in the row, "is the man who sat beside me in the auction--who got me to bid in that package!"
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading During the course of their conversation about the open fire in Drew Lane's shack, Captain Burns took from his inside pocket a small package which proved to be five photographs pasted securely upon a strip of stout cloth in such a manner that they might be folded together in the form of a small book.
a particular point in time
From this reading For a moment Johnny studied the pictures thoughtfully.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading During the course of their conversation about the open fire in Drew Lane's shack, Captain Burns took from his inside pocket a small package which proved to be five photographs pasted securely upon a strip of stout cloth in such a manner that they might be folded together in the form of a small book.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading During the course of their conversation about the open fire in Drew Lane's shack, Captain Burns took from his inside pocket a small package which proved to be five photographs pasted securely upon a strip of stout cloth in such a manner that they might be folded together in the form of a small book.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "Ever see any of these?" he said to Johnny after spreading them out upon his knee.
packagenounUS /ˈpækədʒ/
a collection of things wrapped or boxed together
From this reading During the course of their conversation about the open fire in Drew Lane's shack, Captain Burns took from his inside pocket a small package which proved to be five photographs pasted securely upon a strip of stout cloth in such a manner that they might be folded together in the form of a small book.
pastedadjectiveUS /ˈpeɪstɪd/
affixed or as if affixed with glue or paste
From this reading During the course of their conversation about the open fire in Drew Lane's shack, Captain Burns took from his inside pocket a small package which proved to be five photographs pasted securely upon a strip of stout cloth in such a manner that they might be folded together in the form of a small book.
photographsnounUS /ˈfoʊtəɡræfs/
plural of “photograph” — a representation of a person or scene in the form of a print or transparent slide or in digital format
From this reading During the course of their conversation about the open fire in Drew Lane's shack, Captain Burns took from his inside pocket a small package which proved to be five photographs pasted securely upon a strip of stout cloth in such a manner that they might be folded together in the form of a small book.
plural of “picture” — a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface
From this reading For a moment Johnny studied the pictures thoughtfully.
a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles
From this reading During the course of their conversation about the open fire in Drew Lane's shack, Captain Burns took from his inside pocket a small package which proved to be five photographs pasted securely upon a strip of stout cloth in such a manner that they might be folded together in the form of a small book.
-ing form of “point” — indicate a place, direction, person, or thing; either spatially or figuratively
From this reading "That," he exclaimed, pointing a trembling finger at the third in the row, "is the man who sat beside me in the auction--who got me to bid in that package!"
established beyond doubt
From this reading During the course of their conversation about the open fire in Drew Lane's shack, Captain Burns took from his inside pocket a small package which proved to be five photographs pasted securely upon a strip of stout cloth in such a manner that they might be folded together in the form of a small book.
an arrangement of objects or people side by side in a line
From this reading "That," he exclaimed, pointing a trembling finger at the third in the row, "is the man who sat beside me in the auction--who got me to bid in that package!"
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Ever see any of these?" he said to Johnny after spreading them out upon his knee.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading "That," he exclaimed, pointing a trembling finger at the third in the row, "is the man who sat beside me in the auction--who got me to bid in that package!"
securelyadverbUS /sɪˈkjʊrli/
in a secure manner; in a manner free from danger
From this reading During the course of their conversation about the open fire in Drew Lane's shack, Captain Burns took from his inside pocket a small package which proved to be five photographs pasted securely upon a strip of stout cloth in such a manner that they might be folded together in the form of a small book.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "Ever see any of these?" he said to Johnny after spreading them out upon his knee.
shacknounUS /ʃæk/
small crude shelter used as a dwelling
From this reading During the course of their conversation about the open fire in Drew Lane's shack, Captain Burns took from his inside pocket a small package which proved to be five photographs pasted securely upon a strip of stout cloth in such a manner that they might be folded together in the form of a small book.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading During the course of their conversation about the open fire in Drew Lane's shack, Captain Burns took from his inside pocket a small package which proved to be five photographs pasted securely upon a strip of stout cloth in such a manner that they might be folded together in the form of a small book.
spreadingnounUS /ˈspredɪŋ/
process or result of distributing or extending over a wide expanse of space
From this reading "Ever see any of these?" he said to Johnny after spreading them out upon his knee.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Then he gave a sudden start.
dependable
From this reading During the course of their conversation about the open fire in Drew Lane's shack, Captain Burns took from his inside pocket a small package which proved to be five photographs pasted securely upon a strip of stout cloth in such a manner that they might be folded together in the form of a small book.
stripverbUS /strɪp/
take away possessions from someone
From this reading During the course of their conversation about the open fire in Drew Lane's shack, Captain Burns took from his inside pocket a small package which proved to be five photographs pasted securely upon a strip of stout cloth in such a manner that they might be folded together in the form of a small book.
produced or marked by conscious design or premeditation
From this reading For a moment Johnny studied the pictures thoughtfully.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading During the course of their conversation about the open fire in Drew Lane's shack, Captain Burns took from his inside pocket a small package which proved to be five photographs pasted securely upon a strip of stout cloth in such a manner that they might be folded together in the form of a small book.
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading Then he gave a sudden start.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading During the course of their conversation about the open fire in Drew Lane's shack, Captain Burns took from his inside pocket a small package which proved to be five photographs pasted securely upon a strip of stout cloth in such a manner that they might be folded together in the form of a small book.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading During the course of their conversation about the open fire in Drew Lane's shack, Captain Burns took from his inside pocket a small package which proved to be five photographs pasted securely upon a strip of stout cloth in such a manner that they might be folded together in the form of a small book.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading During the course of their conversation about the open fire in Drew Lane's shack, Captain Burns took from his inside pocket a small package which proved to be five photographs pasted securely upon a strip of stout cloth in such a manner that they might be folded together in the form of a small book.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading "Ever see any of these?" he said to Johnny after spreading them out upon his knee.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then he gave a sudden start.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading "Ever see any of these?" he said to Johnny after spreading them out upon his knee.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading During the course of their conversation about the open fire in Drew Lane's shack, Captain Burns took from his inside pocket a small package which proved to be five photographs pasted securely upon a strip of stout cloth in such a manner that they might be folded together in the form of a small book.
one of three equal parts of a divisible whole
From this reading "That," he exclaimed, pointing a trembling finger at the third in the row, "is the man who sat beside me in the auction--who got me to bid in that package!"
thoughtfullyadverbUS /ˈθɔːtfəli/
in a thoughtful manner
From this reading For a moment Johnny studied the pictures thoughtfully.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading During the course of their conversation about the open fire in Drew Lane's shack, Captain Burns took from his inside pocket a small package which proved to be five photographs pasted securely upon a strip of stout cloth in such a manner that they might be folded together in the form of a small book.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading During the course of their conversation about the open fire in Drew Lane's shack, Captain Burns took from his inside pocket a small package which proved to be five photographs pasted securely upon a strip of stout cloth in such a manner that they might be folded together in the form of a small book.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading During the course of their conversation about the open fire in Drew Lane's shack, Captain Burns took from his inside pocket a small package which proved to be five photographs pasted securely upon a strip of stout cloth in such a manner that they might be folded together in the form of a small book.
a shaky motion
From this reading "That," he exclaimed, pointing a trembling finger at the third in the row, "is the man who sat beside me in the auction--who got me to bid in that package!"
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading During the course of their conversation about the open fire in Drew Lane's shack, Captain Burns took from his inside pocket a small package which proved to be five photographs pasted securely upon a strip of stout cloth in such a manner that they might be folded together in the form of a small book.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading During the course of their conversation about the open fire in Drew Lane's shack, Captain Burns took from his inside pocket a small package which proved to be five photographs pasted securely upon a strip of stout cloth in such a manner that they might be folded together in the form of a small book.
which person or people
From this reading "That," he exclaimed, pointing a trembling finger at the third in the row, "is the man who sat beside me in the auction--who got me to bid in that package!"
