used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading ENOCH HARDING FEELS HIMSELF A MAN Although Enoch Harding had not grasped the serious nature of the matter which the ranger's words suggested, there was something he had realized, however, and this thought sent the blood coursing through his veins with more than wonted vigor and his eyes sparkled.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading He was to play a man's part on this day and the neighbors--even the old ranger who had stood his friend on so many occasions already--recognized him as the head of the family.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading ENOCH HARDING FEELS HIMSELF A MAN Although Enoch Harding had not grasped the serious nature of the matter which the ranger's words suggested, there was something he had realized, however, and this thought sent the blood coursing through his veins with more than wonted vigor and his eyes sparkled.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading ENOCH HARDING FEELS HIMSELF A MAN Although Enoch Harding had not grasped the serious nature of the matter which the ranger's words suggested, there was something he had realized, however, and this thought sent the blood coursing through his veins with more than wonted vigor and his eyes sparkled.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading To this end he spoke upon another subject, beginning: "D'ye remember where we be, Nuck?
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He was to play a man's part on this day and the neighbors--even the old ranger who had stood his friend on so many occasions already--recognized him as the head of the family.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading To this end he spoke upon another subject, beginning: "D'ye remember where we be, Nuck?
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading To this end he spoke upon another subject, beginning: "D'ye remember where we be, Nuck?
The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.
From this reading ENOCH HARDING FEELS HIMSELF A MAN Although Enoch Harding had not grasped the serious nature of the matter which the ranger's words suggested, there was something he had realized, however, and this thought sent the blood coursing through his veins with more than wonted vigor and his eyes sparkled.
Bolderwood
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From this reading Bolderwood saw this thought expressed in his face and without desiring to "take him down" and humble his pride, wished to show him the serious side of the situation.
coursingnounUS /ˈkɔːrsɪŋ/
hunting with dogs (usually greyhounds) that are trained to chase game (such as hares) by sight instead of by scent
From this reading ENOCH HARDING FEELS HIMSELF A MAN Although Enoch Harding had not grasped the serious nature of the matter which the ranger's words suggested, there was something he had realized, however, and this thought sent the blood coursing through his veins with more than wonted vigor and his eyes sparkled.
D'ye
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From this reading To this end he spoke upon another subject, beginning: "D'ye remember where we be, Nuck?
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading He was to play a man's part on this day and the neighbors--even the old ranger who had stood his friend on so many occasions already--recognized him as the head of the family.
desiringverbUS /dɪˈzaɪərɪŋ/
-ing form of “desire” — feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading Bolderwood saw this thought expressed in his face and without desiring to "take him down" and humble his pride, wished to show him the serious side of the situation.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Bolderwood saw this thought expressed in his face and without desiring to "take him down" and humble his pride, wished to show him the serious side of the situation.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading To this end he spoke upon another subject, beginning: "D'ye remember where we be, Nuck?
ENOCH
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From this reading ENOCH HARDING FEELS HIMSELF A MAN Although Enoch Harding had not grasped the serious nature of the matter which the ranger's words suggested, there was something he had realized, however, and this thought sent the blood coursing through his veins with more than wonted vigor and his eyes sparkled.
divisible by two
From this reading He was to play a man's part on this day and the neighbors--even the old ranger who had stood his friend on so many occasions already--recognized him as the head of the family.
communicated in words
From this reading Bolderwood saw this thought expressed in his face and without desiring to "take him down" and humble his pride, wished to show him the serious side of the situation.
opinion or judgment
From this reading ENOCH HARDING FEELS HIMSELF A MAN Although Enoch Harding had not grasped the serious nature of the matter which the ranger's words suggested, there was something he had realized, however, and this thought sent the blood coursing through his veins with more than wonted vigor and his eyes sparkled.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Bolderwood saw this thought expressed in his face and without desiring to "take him down" and humble his pride, wished to show him the serious side of the situation.
a social unit living together
From this reading He was to play a man's part on this day and the neighbors--even the old ranger who had stood his friend on so many occasions already--recognized him as the head of the family.
plural of “feel” — an intuitive awareness
From this reading ENOCH HARDING FEELS HIMSELF A MAN Although Enoch Harding had not grasped the serious nature of the matter which the ranger's words suggested, there was something he had realized, however, and this thought sent the blood coursing through his veins with more than wonted vigor and his eyes sparkled.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading He was to play a man's part on this day and the neighbors--even the old ranger who had stood his friend on so many occasions already--recognized him as the head of the family.
graspedverbUS /ɡræspt/
past form of “grasp” — hold firmly
From this reading ENOCH HARDING FEELS HIMSELF A MAN Although Enoch Harding had not grasped the serious nature of the matter which the ranger's words suggested, there was something he had realized, however, and this thought sent the blood coursing through his veins with more than wonted vigor and his eyes sparkled.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading ENOCH HARDING FEELS HIMSELF A MAN Although Enoch Harding had not grasped the serious nature of the matter which the ranger's words suggested, there was something he had realized, however, and this thought sent the blood coursing through his veins with more than wonted vigor and his eyes sparkled.
HARDINGnounUS /ˈhɑːrdɪŋ/
29th President of the United States; two of his appointees were involved in the Teapot Dome scandal (1865-1823)
From this reading ENOCH HARDING FEELS HIMSELF A MAN Although Enoch Harding had not grasped the serious nature of the matter which the ranger's words suggested, there was something he had realized, however, and this thought sent the blood coursing through his veins with more than wonted vigor and his eyes sparkled.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading ENOCH HARDING FEELS HIMSELF A MAN Although Enoch Harding had not grasped the serious nature of the matter which the ranger's words suggested, there was something he had realized, however, and this thought sent the blood coursing through his veins with more than wonted vigor and his eyes sparkled.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading He was to play a man's part on this day and the neighbors--even the old ranger who had stood his friend on so many occasions already--recognized him as the head of the family.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He was to play a man's part on this day and the neighbors--even the old ranger who had stood his friend on so many occasions already--recognized him as the head of the family.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading ENOCH HARDING FEELS HIMSELF A MAN Although Enoch Harding had not grasped the serious nature of the matter which the ranger's words suggested, there was something he had realized, however, and this thought sent the blood coursing through his veins with more than wonted vigor and his eyes sparkled.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading ENOCH HARDING FEELS HIMSELF A MAN Although Enoch Harding had not grasped the serious nature of the matter which the ranger's words suggested, there was something he had realized, however, and this thought sent the blood coursing through his veins with more than wonted vigor and his eyes sparkled.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading ENOCH HARDING FEELS HIMSELF A MAN Although Enoch Harding had not grasped the serious nature of the matter which the ranger's words suggested, there was something he had realized, however, and this thought sent the blood coursing through his veins with more than wonted vigor and his eyes sparkled.
low or inferior in station or quality
From this reading Bolderwood saw this thought expressed in his face and without desiring to "take him down" and humble his pride, wished to show him the serious side of the situation.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Bolderwood saw this thought expressed in his face and without desiring to "take him down" and humble his pride, wished to show him the serious side of the situation.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading ENOCH HARDING FEELS HIMSELF A MAN Although Enoch Harding had not grasped the serious nature of the matter which the ranger's words suggested, there was something he had realized, however, and this thought sent the blood coursing through his veins with more than wonted vigor and his eyes sparkled.
man'snounUS /mænz/
possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading He was to play a man's part on this day and the neighbors--even the old ranger who had stood his friend on so many occasions already--recognized him as the head of the family.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading He was to play a man's part on this day and the neighbors--even the old ranger who had stood his friend on so many occasions already--recognized him as the head of the family.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading ENOCH HARDING FEELS HIMSELF A MAN Although Enoch Harding had not grasped the serious nature of the matter which the ranger's words suggested, there was something he had realized, however, and this thought sent the blood coursing through his veins with more than wonted vigor and his eyes sparkled.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading ENOCH HARDING FEELS HIMSELF A MAN Although Enoch Harding had not grasped the serious nature of the matter which the ranger's words suggested, there was something he had realized, however, and this thought sent the blood coursing through his veins with more than wonted vigor and his eyes sparkled.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading ENOCH HARDING FEELS HIMSELF A MAN Although Enoch Harding had not grasped the serious nature of the matter which the ranger's words suggested, there was something he had realized, however, and this thought sent the blood coursing through his veins with more than wonted vigor and his eyes sparkled.
neighborsnounUS /ˈneɪbərz/
plural of “neighbor” — a person who lives (or is located) near another
From this reading He was to play a man's part on this day and the neighbors--even the old ranger who had stood his friend on so many occasions already--recognized him as the head of the family.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading ENOCH HARDING FEELS HIMSELF A MAN Although Enoch Harding had not grasped the serious nature of the matter which the ranger's words suggested, there was something he had realized, however, and this thought sent the blood coursing through his veins with more than wonted vigor and his eyes sparkled.
Nuck
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From this reading To this end he spoke upon another subject, beginning: "D'ye remember where we be, Nuck?
something you have to do
From this reading He was to play a man's part on this day and the neighbors--even the old ranger who had stood his friend on so many occasions already--recognized him as the head of the family.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading ENOCH HARDING FEELS HIMSELF A MAN Although Enoch Harding had not grasped the serious nature of the matter which the ranger's words suggested, there was something he had realized, however, and this thought sent the blood coursing through his veins with more than wonted vigor and his eyes sparkled.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading He was to play a man's part on this day and the neighbors--even the old ranger who had stood his friend on so many occasions already--recognized him as the head of the family.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He was to play a man's part on this day and the neighbors--even the old ranger who had stood his friend on so many occasions already--recognized him as the head of the family.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading He was to play a man's part on this day and the neighbors--even the old ranger who had stood his friend on so many occasions already--recognized him as the head of the family.
participate in games or sport
From this reading He was to play a man's part on this day and the neighbors--even the old ranger who had stood his friend on so many occasions already--recognized him as the head of the family.
a feeling of self-respect and personal worth
From this reading Bolderwood saw this thought expressed in his face and without desiring to "take him down" and humble his pride, wished to show him the serious side of the situation.
rangernounUS /ˈreɪndʒər/
a member of the Texas state highway patrol; formerly a mounted lawman who maintained order on the frontier
From this reading He was to play a man's part on this day and the neighbors--even the old ranger who had stood his friend on so many occasions already--recognized him as the head of the family.
ranger'snounUS /ˈreɪndʒərz/
possessive form of “ranger” — a member of the Texas state highway patrol; formerly a mounted lawman who maintained order on the frontier
From this reading ENOCH HARDING FEELS HIMSELF A MAN Although Enoch Harding had not grasped the serious nature of the matter which the ranger's words suggested, there was something he had realized, however, and this thought sent the blood coursing through his veins with more than wonted vigor and his eyes sparkled.
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading ENOCH HARDING FEELS HIMSELF A MAN Although Enoch Harding had not grasped the serious nature of the matter which the ranger's words suggested, there was something he had realized, however, and this thought sent the blood coursing through his veins with more than wonted vigor and his eyes sparkled.
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading He was to play a man's part on this day and the neighbors--even the old ranger who had stood his friend on so many occasions already--recognized him as the head of the family.
To recall to mind.
From this reading To this end he spoke upon another subject, beginning: "D'ye remember where we be, Nuck?
cut with a saw
From this reading Bolderwood saw this thought expressed in his face and without desiring to "take him down" and humble his pride, wished to show him the serious side of the situation.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading ENOCH HARDING FEELS HIMSELF A MAN Although Enoch Harding had not grasped the serious nature of the matter which the ranger's words suggested, there was something he had realized, however, and this thought sent the blood coursing through his veins with more than wonted vigor and his eyes sparkled.
concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities
From this reading ENOCH HARDING FEELS HIMSELF A MAN Although Enoch Harding had not grasped the serious nature of the matter which the ranger's words suggested, there was something he had realized, however, and this thought sent the blood coursing through his veins with more than wonted vigor and his eyes sparkled.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Bolderwood saw this thought expressed in his face and without desiring to "take him down" and humble his pride, wished to show him the serious side of the situation.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading Bolderwood saw this thought expressed in his face and without desiring to "take him down" and humble his pride, wished to show him the serious side of the situation.
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading Bolderwood saw this thought expressed in his face and without desiring to "take him down" and humble his pride, wished to show him the serious side of the situation.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading He was to play a man's part on this day and the neighbors--even the old ranger who had stood his friend on so many occasions already--recognized him as the head of the family.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading ENOCH HARDING FEELS HIMSELF A MAN Although Enoch Harding had not grasped the serious nature of the matter which the ranger's words suggested, there was something he had realized, however, and this thought sent the blood coursing through his veins with more than wonted vigor and his eyes sparkled.
sparkledverbUS /ˈspɑːrkəld/
past form of “sparkle” — reflect brightly
From this reading ENOCH HARDING FEELS HIMSELF A MAN Although Enoch Harding had not grasped the serious nature of the matter which the ranger's words suggested, there was something he had realized, however, and this thought sent the blood coursing through his veins with more than wonted vigor and his eyes sparkled.
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading To this end he spoke upon another subject, beginning: "D'ye remember where we be, Nuck?
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading He was to play a man's part on this day and the neighbors--even the old ranger who had stood his friend on so many occasions already--recognized him as the head of the family.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading To this end he spoke upon another subject, beginning: "D'ye remember where we be, Nuck?
past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading ENOCH HARDING FEELS HIMSELF A MAN Although Enoch Harding had not grasped the serious nature of the matter which the ranger's words suggested, there was something he had realized, however, and this thought sent the blood coursing through his veins with more than wonted vigor and his eyes sparkled.
carry out
From this reading Bolderwood saw this thought expressed in his face and without desiring to "take him down" and humble his pride, wished to show him the serious side of the situation.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading ENOCH HARDING FEELS HIMSELF A MAN Although Enoch Harding had not grasped the serious nature of the matter which the ranger's words suggested, there was something he had realized, however, and this thought sent the blood coursing through his veins with more than wonted vigor and his eyes sparkled.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ENOCH HARDING FEELS HIMSELF A MAN Although Enoch Harding had not grasped the serious nature of the matter which the ranger's words suggested, there was something he had realized, however, and this thought sent the blood coursing through his veins with more than wonted vigor and his eyes sparkled.
in or at that place or location
From this reading ENOCH HARDING FEELS HIMSELF A MAN Although Enoch Harding had not grasped the serious nature of the matter which the ranger's words suggested, there was something he had realized, however, and this thought sent the blood coursing through his veins with more than wonted vigor and his eyes sparkled.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading ENOCH HARDING FEELS HIMSELF A MAN Although Enoch Harding had not grasped the serious nature of the matter which the ranger's words suggested, there was something he had realized, however, and this thought sent the blood coursing through his veins with more than wonted vigor and his eyes sparkled.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading ENOCH HARDING FEELS HIMSELF A MAN Although Enoch Harding had not grasped the serious nature of the matter which the ranger's words suggested, there was something he had realized, however, and this thought sent the blood coursing through his veins with more than wonted vigor and his eyes sparkled.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading ENOCH HARDING FEELS HIMSELF A MAN Although Enoch Harding had not grasped the serious nature of the matter which the ranger's words suggested, there was something he had realized, however, and this thought sent the blood coursing through his veins with more than wonted vigor and his eyes sparkled.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He was to play a man's part on this day and the neighbors--even the old ranger who had stood his friend on so many occasions already--recognized him as the head of the family.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading To this end he spoke upon another subject, beginning: "D'ye remember where we be, Nuck?
veinsnounUS /veɪnz/
plural of “vein” — a blood vessel that carries blood from the capillaries toward the heart
From this reading ENOCH HARDING FEELS HIMSELF A MAN Although Enoch Harding had not grasped the serious nature of the matter which the ranger's words suggested, there was something he had realized, however, and this thought sent the blood coursing through his veins with more than wonted vigor and his eyes sparkled.
vigornounUS /ˈvɪɡər/
forceful exertion
From this reading ENOCH HARDING FEELS HIMSELF A MAN Although Enoch Harding had not grasped the serious nature of the matter which the ranger's words suggested, there was something he had realized, however, and this thought sent the blood coursing through his veins with more than wonted vigor and his eyes sparkled.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading ENOCH HARDING FEELS HIMSELF A MAN Although Enoch Harding had not grasped the serious nature of the matter which the ranger's words suggested, there was something he had realized, however, and this thought sent the blood coursing through his veins with more than wonted vigor and his eyes sparkled.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading To this end he spoke upon another subject, beginning: "D'ye remember where we be, Nuck?
in or at the place that
From this reading To this end he spoke upon another subject, beginning: "D'ye remember where we be, Nuck?
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading ENOCH HARDING FEELS HIMSELF A MAN Although Enoch Harding had not grasped the serious nature of the matter which the ranger's words suggested, there was something he had realized, however, and this thought sent the blood coursing through his veins with more than wonted vigor and his eyes sparkled.
which person or people
From this reading He was to play a man's part on this day and the neighbors--even the old ranger who had stood his friend on so many occasions already--recognized him as the head of the family.
past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish
From this reading Bolderwood saw this thought expressed in his face and without desiring to "take him down" and humble his pride, wished to show him the serious side of the situation.
in the company of; together with
From this reading ENOCH HARDING FEELS HIMSELF A MAN Although Enoch Harding had not grasped the serious nature of the matter which the ranger's words suggested, there was something he had realized, however, and this thought sent the blood coursing through his veins with more than wonted vigor and his eyes sparkled.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Bolderwood saw this thought expressed in his face and without desiring to "take him down" and humble his pride, wished to show him the serious side of the situation.
wontedadjective
commonly used or practiced; usual
From this reading ENOCH HARDING FEELS HIMSELF A MAN Although Enoch Harding had not grasped the serious nature of the matter which the ranger's words suggested, there was something he had realized, however, and this thought sent the blood coursing through his veins with more than wonted vigor and his eyes sparkled.
the words that are spoken
From this reading ENOCH HARDING FEELS HIMSELF A MAN Although Enoch Harding had not grasped the serious nature of the matter which the ranger's words suggested, there was something he had realized, however, and this thought sent the blood coursing through his veins with more than wonted vigor and his eyes sparkled.
