used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "I have got here at last, as you see, but that is a very different thing from getting in.
a person or thing that is a resource that helps make something easier or possible to do
From this reading He has everything to gain by our success, and yet will do nothing to aid it.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "I am heartily glad that you have come, Marryat," Colonel Forde said, as Charlie rode up.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading An uglier place to attack I never saw; and in other respects, matters are not bright.
Anandraz
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From this reading "Anandraz is a constant worry and trouble to me.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading An uglier place to attack I never saw; and in other respects, matters are not bright.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading An uglier place to attack I never saw; and in other respects, matters are not bright.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "I am heartily glad that you have come, Marryat," Colonel Forde said, as Charlie rode up.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "I have got here at last, as you see, but that is a very different thing from getting in.
(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)
From this reading An uglier place to attack I never saw; and in other respects, matters are not bright.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading An uglier place to attack I never saw; and in other respects, matters are not bright.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "I have got here at last, as you see, but that is a very different thing from getting in.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He has everything to gain by our success, and yet will do nothing to aid it.
Charlie
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I am heartily glad that you have come, Marryat," Colonel Forde said, as Charlie rode up.
a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general
From this reading "I am heartily glad that you have come, Marryat," Colonel Forde said, as Charlie rode up.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "I am heartily glad that you have come, Marryat," Colonel Forde said, as Charlie rode up.
unvarying in nature
From this reading "Anandraz is a constant worry and trouble to me.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading "I have got here at last, as you see, but that is a very different thing from getting in.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading He has everything to gain by our success, and yet will do nothing to aid it.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading He has everything to gain by our success, and yet will do nothing to aid it.
Forde
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I am heartily glad that you have come, Marryat," Colonel Forde said, as Charlie rode up.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "I have got here at last, as you see, but that is a very different thing from getting in.
obtain
From this reading He has everything to gain by our success, and yet will do nothing to aid it.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading "I have got here at last, as you see, but that is a very different thing from getting in.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading "I am heartily glad that you have come, Marryat," Colonel Forde said, as Charlie rode up.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading "I have got here at last, as you see, but that is a very different thing from getting in.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He has everything to gain by our success, and yet will do nothing to aid it.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "I am heartily glad that you have come, Marryat," Colonel Forde said, as Charlie rode up.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He has everything to gain by our success, and yet will do nothing to aid it.
with gusto and without reservation
From this reading "I am heartily glad that you have come, Marryat," Colonel Forde said, as Charlie rode up.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "I have got here at last, as you see, but that is a very different thing from getting in.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I am heartily glad that you have come, Marryat," Colonel Forde said, as Charlie rode up.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "I have got here at last, as you see, but that is a very different thing from getting in.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "I have got here at last, as you see, but that is a very different thing from getting in.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He has everything to gain by our success, and yet will do nothing to aid it.
immediately past
From this reading "I have got here at last, as you see, but that is a very different thing from getting in.
Marryat
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I am heartily glad that you have come, Marryat," Colonel Forde said, as Charlie rode up.
plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern
From this reading An uglier place to attack I never saw; and in other respects, matters are not bright.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Anandraz is a constant worry and trouble to me.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading An uglier place to attack I never saw; and in other respects, matters are not bright.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading An uglier place to attack I never saw; and in other respects, matters are not bright.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading He has everything to gain by our success, and yet will do nothing to aid it.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading An uglier place to attack I never saw; and in other respects, matters are not bright.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading He has everything to gain by our success, and yet will do nothing to aid it.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading An uglier place to attack I never saw; and in other respects, matters are not bright.
respectsnounUS /rɪˈspekts/
(often used with “pay”) a formal expression of esteem
From this reading An uglier place to attack I never saw; and in other respects, matters are not bright.
inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading "I am heartily glad that you have come, Marryat," Colonel Forde said, as Charlie rode up.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I am heartily glad that you have come, Marryat," Colonel Forde said, as Charlie rode up.
cut with a saw
From this reading An uglier place to attack I never saw; and in other respects, matters are not bright.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "I have got here at last, as you see, but that is a very different thing from getting in.
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading He has everything to gain by our success, and yet will do nothing to aid it.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "I am heartily glad that you have come, Marryat," Colonel Forde said, as Charlie rode up.
a special situation
From this reading "I have got here at last, as you see, but that is a very different thing from getting in.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading An uglier place to attack I never saw; and in other respects, matters are not bright.
a source of difficulty
From this reading "Anandraz is a constant worry and trouble to me.
uglieradjectiveUS /ˈʌɡliər/
comparative of “ugly” — displeasing to the senses
From this reading An uglier place to attack I never saw; and in other respects, matters are not bright.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "I am heartily glad that you have come, Marryat," Colonel Forde said, as Charlie rode up.
precisely as stated
From this reading "I have got here at last, as you see, but that is a very different thing from getting in.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading He has everything to gain by our success, and yet will do nothing to aid it.
be worried, concerned, anxious, troubled, or uneasy
From this reading "Anandraz is a constant worry and trouble to me.
but in spite of that
From this reading He has everything to gain by our success, and yet will do nothing to aid it.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I am heartily glad that you have come, Marryat," Colonel Forde said, as Charlie rode up.
