used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading UNDER CANVAS In a short time O'Grady returned, followed by Hoolan, carrying a small barrel of wine.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "I think that it is the best they have; one of the girls went down with Tim into the cellar and pointed it out to him.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "It is good, I hope," the major said, as the barrel was set down in one corner of the room.
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading I told him to ask her for _bueno vino_.
barrelnounUS /ˈbærəl/
a tube through which a bullet travels when a gun is fired
From this reading UNDER CANVAS In a short time O'Grady returned, followed by Hoolan, carrying a small barrel of wine.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading "I think that it is the best they have; one of the girls went down with Tim into the cellar and pointed it out to him.
bueno
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From this reading I told him to ask her for _bueno vino_.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I don't know whether it was right or not, but I think she understood."
showing who or what does the action
From this reading UNDER CANVAS In a short time O'Grady returned, followed by Hoolan, carrying a small barrel of wine.
CANVASnounUS /ˈkænvəs/
a heavy, closely woven fabric (used for clothing or chairs or sails or tents)
From this reading UNDER CANVAS In a short time O'Grady returned, followed by Hoolan, carrying a small barrel of wine.
-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading UNDER CANVAS In a short time O'Grady returned, followed by Hoolan, carrying a small barrel of wine.
cellarnounUS /ˈselər/
the lowermost portion of a structure partly or wholly below ground level; often used for storage
From this reading "I think that it is the best they have; one of the girls went down with Tim into the cellar and pointed it out to him.
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading "It is good, I hope," the major said, as the barrel was set down in one corner of the room.
don't
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From this reading I don't know whether it was right or not, but I think she understood."
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading "It is good, I hope," the major said, as the barrel was set down in one corner of the room.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading UNDER CANVAS In a short time O'Grady returned, followed by Hoolan, carrying a small barrel of wine.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I told him to ask her for _bueno vino_.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading "I think that it is the best they have; one of the girls went down with Tim into the cellar and pointed it out to him.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading "It is good, I hope," the major said, as the barrel was set down in one corner of the room.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "I think that it is the best they have; one of the girls went down with Tim into the cellar and pointed it out to him.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading I told him to ask her for _bueno vino_.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "I think that it is the best they have; one of the girls went down with Tim into the cellar and pointed it out to him.
Hoolan
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From this reading UNDER CANVAS In a short time O'Grady returned, followed by Hoolan, carrying a small barrel of wine.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading "It is good, I hope," the major said, as the barrel was set down in one corner of the room.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "It is good, I hope," the major said, as the barrel was set down in one corner of the room.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading UNDER CANVAS In a short time O'Grady returned, followed by Hoolan, carrying a small barrel of wine.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading "I think that it is the best they have; one of the girls went down with Tim into the cellar and pointed it out to him.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "It is good, I hope," the major said, as the barrel was set down in one corner of the room.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "It is good, I hope," the major said, as the barrel was set down in one corner of the room.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading I don't know whether it was right or not, but I think she understood."
majoradjectiveUS /ˈmeɪdʒər/
of greater importance or stature or rank
From this reading "It is good, I hope," the major said, as the barrel was set down in one corner of the room.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I don't know whether it was right or not, but I think she understood."
O'Grady
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From this reading UNDER CANVAS In a short time O'Grady returned, followed by Hoolan, carrying a small barrel of wine.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading UNDER CANVAS In a short time O'Grady returned, followed by Hoolan, carrying a small barrel of wine.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "It is good, I hope," the major said, as the barrel was set down in one corner of the room.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading I don't know whether it was right or not, but I think she understood."
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "I think that it is the best they have; one of the girls went down with Tim into the cellar and pointed it out to him.
having a point
From this reading "I think that it is the best they have; one of the girls went down with Tim into the cellar and pointed it out to him.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading UNDER CANVAS In a short time O'Grady returned, followed by Hoolan, carrying a small barrel of wine.
precisely, exactly
From this reading I don't know whether it was right or not, but I think she understood."
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading "It is good, I hope," the major said, as the barrel was set down in one corner of the room.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "It is good, I hope," the major said, as the barrel was set down in one corner of the room.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading "It is good, I hope," the major said, as the barrel was set down in one corner of the room.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I don't know whether it was right or not, but I think she understood."
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading UNDER CANVAS In a short time O'Grady returned, followed by Hoolan, carrying a small barrel of wine.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading UNDER CANVAS In a short time O'Grady returned, followed by Hoolan, carrying a small barrel of wine.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "I think that it is the best they have; one of the girls went down with Tim into the cellar and pointed it out to him.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "It is good, I hope," the major said, as the barrel was set down in one corner of the room.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "I think that it is the best they have; one of the girls went down with Tim into the cellar and pointed it out to him.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "I think that it is the best they have; one of the girls went down with Tim into the cellar and pointed it out to him.
Tim
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I think that it is the best they have; one of the girls went down with Tim into the cellar and pointed it out to him.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading UNDER CANVAS In a short time O'Grady returned, followed by Hoolan, carrying a small barrel of wine.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "I think that it is the best they have; one of the girls went down with Tim into the cellar and pointed it out to him.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading I told him to ask her for _bueno vino_.
UNDERprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading UNDER CANVAS In a short time O'Grady returned, followed by Hoolan, carrying a small barrel of wine.
fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation
From this reading I don't know whether it was right or not, but I think she understood."
vinonoun
fermented juice (of grapes especially)
From this reading I told him to ask her for _bueno vino_.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "It is good, I hope," the major said, as the barrel was set down in one corner of the room.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "I think that it is the best they have; one of the girls went down with Tim into the cellar and pointed it out to him.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading I don't know whether it was right or not, but I think she understood."
fermented juice (of grapes especially)
From this reading UNDER CANVAS In a short time O'Grady returned, followed by Hoolan, carrying a small barrel of wine.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "I think that it is the best they have; one of the girls went down with Tim into the cellar and pointed it out to him.
