used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading To be sure, he had only his simple Ranger uniform to wear, but he took pains to be as neat as possible, and it became his shapely sinewy figure so well that more than one of those he met on the street turned to have a second look at him, and to wonder to what regiment he belonged.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading To be sure, he had only his simple Ranger uniform to wear, but he took pains to be as neat as possible, and it became his shapely sinewy figure so well that more than one of those he met on the street turned to have a second look at him, and to wonder to what regiment he belonged.
appreciateverbUS /əˈpriːʃieɪt/
recognize with gratitude; be grateful for
From this reading "You may consider yourself pretty lucky to have had this trip to Boston, Seth," he said in a tone of paternal patronage, that showed he wished his companion fully to appreciate his good fortune.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading To be sure, he had only his simple Ranger uniform to wear, but he took pains to be as neat as possible, and it became his shapely sinewy figure so well that more than one of those he met on the street turned to have a second look at him, and to wonder to what regiment he belonged.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading To be sure, he had only his simple Ranger uniform to wear, but he took pains to be as neat as possible, and it became his shapely sinewy figure so well that more than one of those he met on the street turned to have a second look at him, and to wonder to what regiment he belonged.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading To be sure, he had only his simple Ranger uniform to wear, but he took pains to be as neat as possible, and it became his shapely sinewy figure so well that more than one of those he met on the street turned to have a second look at him, and to wonder to what regiment he belonged.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading To be sure, he had only his simple Ranger uniform to wear, but he took pains to be as neat as possible, and it became his shapely sinewy figure so well that more than one of those he met on the street turned to have a second look at him, and to wonder to what regiment he belonged.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading "Not many of my men have ever been here, and none of them I'm sure has ever seen the Governor, and you will not only see him, but may have a chance to speak to him."
past form of “belong” — be owned by; be in the possession of
From this reading To be sure, he had only his simple Ranger uniform to wear, but he took pains to be as neat as possible, and it became his shapely sinewy figure so well that more than one of those he met on the street turned to have a second look at him, and to wonder to what regiment he belonged.
state capital and largest city of Massachusetts; a major center for banking and financial services
From this reading "You may consider yourself pretty lucky to have had this trip to Boston, Seth," he said in a tone of paternal patronage, that showed he wished his companion fully to appreciate his good fortune.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading To be sure, he had only his simple Ranger uniform to wear, but he took pains to be as neat as possible, and it became his shapely sinewy figure so well that more than one of those he met on the street turned to have a second look at him, and to wonder to what regiment he belonged.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading SETH RECEIVES PROMOTION It was with scrupulous care that Seth dressed himself on the following morning.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading "Not many of my men have ever been here, and none of them I'm sure has ever seen the Governor, and you will not only see him, but may have a chance to speak to him."
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading "You may consider yourself pretty lucky to have had this trip to Boston, Seth," he said in a tone of paternal patronage, that showed he wished his companion fully to appreciate his good fortune.
deem to be
From this reading "You may consider yourself pretty lucky to have had this trip to Boston, Seth," he said in a tone of paternal patronage, that showed he wished his companion fully to appreciate his good fortune.
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading SETH RECEIVES PROMOTION It was with scrupulous care that Seth dressed himself on the following morning.
at any time
From this reading "Not many of my men have ever been here, and none of them I'm sure has ever seen the Governor, and you will not only see him, but may have a chance to speak to him."
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading To be sure, he had only his simple Ranger uniform to wear, but he took pains to be as neat as possible, and it became his shapely sinewy figure so well that more than one of those he met on the street turned to have a second look at him, and to wonder to what regiment he belonged.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading SETH RECEIVES PROMOTION It was with scrupulous care that Seth dressed himself on the following morning.
an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another
From this reading "You may consider yourself pretty lucky to have had this trip to Boston, Seth," he said in a tone of paternal patronage, that showed he wished his companion fully to appreciate his good fortune.
in a free manner
From this reading Major Rogers was in high spirits, and talked freely as they walked at a good pace to Government House.
to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)
From this reading "You may consider yourself pretty lucky to have had this trip to Boston, Seth," he said in a tone of paternal patronage, that showed he wished his companion fully to appreciate his good fortune.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Major Rogers was in high spirits, and talked freely as they walked at a good pace to Government House.
the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit
From this reading Major Rogers was in high spirits, and talked freely as they walked at a good pace to Government House.
the head of a state government
From this reading "Not many of my men have ever been here, and none of them I'm sure has ever seen the Governor, and you will not only see him, but may have a chance to speak to him."
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading To be sure, he had only his simple Ranger uniform to wear, but he took pains to be as neat as possible, and it became his shapely sinewy figure so well that more than one of those he met on the street turned to have a second look at him, and to wonder to what regiment he belonged.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Not many of my men have ever been here, and none of them I'm sure has ever seen the Governor, and you will not only see him, but may have a chance to speak to him."
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading To be sure, he had only his simple Ranger uniform to wear, but he took pains to be as neat as possible, and it became his shapely sinewy figure so well that more than one of those he met on the street turned to have a second look at him, and to wonder to what regiment he belonged.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading To be sure, he had only his simple Ranger uniform to wear, but he took pains to be as neat as possible, and it became his shapely sinewy figure so well that more than one of those he met on the street turned to have a second look at him, and to wonder to what regiment he belonged.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "Not many of my men have ever been here, and none of them I'm sure has ever seen the Governor, and you will not only see him, but may have a chance to speak to him."
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Major Rogers was in high spirits, and talked freely as they walked at a good pace to Government House.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading To be sure, he had only his simple Ranger uniform to wear, but he took pains to be as neat as possible, and it became his shapely sinewy figure so well that more than one of those he met on the street turned to have a second look at him, and to wonder to what regiment he belonged.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading SETH RECEIVES PROMOTION It was with scrupulous care that Seth dressed himself on the following morning.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading To be sure, he had only his simple Ranger uniform to wear, but he took pains to be as neat as possible, and it became his shapely sinewy figure so well that more than one of those he met on the street turned to have a second look at him, and to wonder to what regiment he belonged.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Major Rogers was in high spirits, and talked freely as they walked at a good pace to Government House.
I'm
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From this reading "Not many of my men have ever been here, and none of them I'm sure has ever seen the Governor, and you will not only see him, but may have a chance to speak to him."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Major Rogers was in high spirits, and talked freely as they walked at a good pace to Government House.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading SETH RECEIVES PROMOTION It was with scrupulous care that Seth dressed himself on the following morning.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading To be sure, he had only his simple Ranger uniform to wear, but he took pains to be as neat as possible, and it became his shapely sinewy figure so well that more than one of those he met on the street turned to have a second look at him, and to wonder to what regiment he belonged.
occurring by chance
From this reading "You may consider yourself pretty lucky to have had this trip to Boston, Seth," he said in a tone of paternal patronage, that showed he wished his companion fully to appreciate his good fortune.
MajoradjectiveUS /ˈmeɪdʒər/
of greater importance or stature or rank
From this reading Major Rogers was in high spirits, and talked freely as they walked at a good pace to Government House.
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 "Not many of my men have ever been here, and none of them I'm sure has ever seen the Governor, and you will not only see him, but may have a chance to speak to him."
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading "You may consider yourself pretty lucky to have had this trip to Boston, Seth," he said in a tone of paternal patronage, that showed he wished his companion fully to appreciate his good fortune.
the force of workers available
From this reading "Not many of my men have ever been here, and none of them I'm sure has ever seen the Governor, and you will not only see him, but may have a chance to speak to him."
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading To be sure, he had only his simple Ranger uniform to wear, but he took pains to be as neat as possible, and it became his shapely sinewy figure so well that more than one of those he met on the street turned to have a second look at him, and to wonder to what regiment he belonged.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading To be sure, he had only his simple Ranger uniform to wear, but he took pains to be as neat as possible, and it became his shapely sinewy figure so well that more than one of those he met on the street turned to have a second look at him, and to wonder to what regiment he belonged.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading SETH RECEIVES PROMOTION It was with scrupulous care that Seth dressed himself on the following morning.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "Not many of my men have ever been here, and none of them I'm sure has ever seen the Governor, and you will not only see him, but may have a chance to speak to him."
neatadjectiveUS /niːt/
clean or organized
From this reading To be sure, he had only his simple Ranger uniform to wear, but he took pains to be as neat as possible, and it became his shapely sinewy figure so well that more than one of those he met on the street turned to have a second look at him, and to wonder to what regiment he belonged.
not one, and not any
From this reading "Not many of my men have ever been here, and none of them I'm sure has ever seen the Governor, and you will not only see him, but may have a chance to speak to him."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "Not many of my men have ever been here, and none of them I'm sure has ever seen the Governor, and you will not only see him, but may have a chance to speak to him."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading To be sure, he had only his simple Ranger uniform to wear, but he took pains to be as neat as possible, and it became his shapely sinewy figure so well that more than one of those he met on the street turned to have a second look at him, and to wonder to what regiment he belonged.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading SETH RECEIVES PROMOTION It was with scrupulous care that Seth dressed himself on the following morning.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading To be sure, he had only his simple Ranger uniform to wear, but he took pains to be as neat as possible, and it became his shapely sinewy figure so well that more than one of those he met on the street turned to have a second look at him, and to wonder to what regiment he belonged.
and nothing more
From this reading To be sure, he had only his simple Ranger uniform to wear, but he took pains to be as neat as possible, and it became his shapely sinewy figure so well that more than one of those he met on the street turned to have a second look at him, and to wonder to what regiment he belonged.
the rate of moving (especially walking or running)
From this reading Major Rogers was in high spirits, and talked freely as they walked at a good pace to Government House.
painsnounUS /peɪnz/
an effortful attempt to attain a goal
From this reading To be sure, he had only his simple Ranger uniform to wear, but he took pains to be as neat as possible, and it became his shapely sinewy figure so well that more than one of those he met on the street turned to have a second look at him, and to wonder to what regiment he belonged.
paternaladjectiveUS /pəˈtɜːrnəl/
belonging to or inherited from one's father
From this reading "You may consider yourself pretty lucky to have had this trip to Boston, Seth," he said in a tone of paternal patronage, that showed he wished his companion fully to appreciate his good fortune.
patronagenounUS /ˈpætrənɪdʒ/
the act of providing approval and support
From this reading "You may consider yourself pretty lucky to have had this trip to Boston, Seth," he said in a tone of paternal patronage, that showed he wished his companion fully to appreciate his good fortune.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading To be sure, he had only his simple Ranger uniform to wear, but he took pains to be as neat as possible, and it became his shapely sinewy figure so well that more than one of those he met on the street turned to have a second look at him, and to wonder to what regiment he belonged.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading "You may consider yourself pretty lucky to have had this trip to Boston, Seth," he said in a tone of paternal patronage, that showed he wished his companion fully to appreciate his good fortune.
PROMOTIONnounUS /prəˈmoʊʃən/
a message issued in behalf of some product or cause or idea or person or institution
From this reading SETH RECEIVES PROMOTION It was with scrupulous care that Seth dressed himself on the following morning.
RangernounUS /ˈreɪndʒər/
a member of the Texas state highway patrol; formerly a mounted lawman who maintained order on the frontier
From this reading To be sure, he had only his simple Ranger uniform to wear, but he took pains to be as neat as possible, and it became his shapely sinewy figure so well that more than one of those he met on the street turned to have a second look at him, and to wonder to what regiment he belonged.
RECEIVESverbUS /rəˈsiːvz/
third-person singular of “receive” — get something; come into possession of
From this reading SETH RECEIVES PROMOTION It was with scrupulous care that Seth dressed himself on the following morning.
subject to rigid discipline, order, and systematization
From this reading To be sure, he had only his simple Ranger uniform to wear, but he took pains to be as neat as possible, and it became his shapely sinewy figure so well that more than one of those he met on the street turned to have a second look at him, and to wonder to what regiment he belonged.
RogersnounUS /ˈrɑːdʒərz/
United States humorist remembered for his homespun commentary on politics and American society (1879-1935)
From this reading Major Rogers was in high spirits, and talked freely as they walked at a good pace to Government House.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "You may consider yourself pretty lucky to have had this trip to Boston, Seth," he said in a tone of paternal patronage, that showed he wished his companion fully to appreciate his good fortune.
scrupulousadjectiveUS /ˈskruːpjələs/
having scruples; arising from a sense of right and wrong; principled
From this reading SETH RECEIVES PROMOTION It was with scrupulous care that Seth dressed himself on the following morning.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading To be sure, he had only his simple Ranger uniform to wear, but he took pains to be as neat as possible, and it became his shapely sinewy figure so well that more than one of those he met on the street turned to have a second look at him, and to wonder to what regiment he belonged.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "Not many of my men have ever been here, and none of them I'm sure has ever seen the Governor, and you will not only see him, but may have a chance to speak to him."
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "Not many of my men have ever been here, and none of them I'm sure has ever seen the Governor, and you will not only see him, but may have a chance to speak to him."
SETHnounUS /seθ/
(Old Testament) third son of Adam and Eve; given by God in place of the murdered Abel
From this reading SETH RECEIVES PROMOTION It was with scrupulous care that Seth dressed himself on the following morning.
shapelyadjectiveUS /ˈʃeɪpli/
having a well-proportioned and pleasing shape
From this reading To be sure, he had only his simple Ranger uniform to wear, but he took pains to be as neat as possible, and it became his shapely sinewy figure so well that more than one of those he met on the street turned to have a second look at him, and to wonder to what regiment he belonged.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading "You may consider yourself pretty lucky to have had this trip to Boston, Seth," he said in a tone of paternal patronage, that showed he wished his companion fully to appreciate his good fortune.
having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading To be sure, he had only his simple Ranger uniform to wear, but he took pains to be as neat as possible, and it became his shapely sinewy figure so well that more than one of those he met on the street turned to have a second look at him, and to wonder to what regiment he belonged.
sinewyadjectiveUS /ˈsɪnjuːi/
(of meat) full of sinews; especially impossible to chew
From this reading To be sure, he had only his simple Ranger uniform to wear, but he took pains to be as neat as possible, and it became his shapely sinewy figure so well that more than one of those he met on the street turned to have a second look at him, and to wonder to what regiment he belonged.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading To be sure, he had only his simple Ranger uniform to wear, but he took pains to be as neat as possible, and it became his shapely sinewy figure so well that more than one of those he met on the street turned to have a second look at him, and to wonder to what regiment he belonged.
express in speech
From this reading "Not many of my men have ever been here, and none of them I'm sure has ever seen the Governor, and you will not only see him, but may have a chance to speak to him."
an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
From this reading Major Rogers was in high spirits, and talked freely as they walked at a good pace to Government House.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading To be sure, he had only his simple Ranger uniform to wear, but he took pains to be as neat as possible, and it became his shapely sinewy figure so well that more than one of those he met on the street turned to have a second look at him, and to wonder to what regiment he belonged.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading To be sure, he had only his simple Ranger uniform to wear, but he took pains to be as neat as possible, and it became his shapely sinewy figure so well that more than one of those he met on the street turned to have a second look at him, and to wonder to what regiment he belonged.
past form of “talk” — exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading Major Rogers was in high spirits, and talked freely as they walked at a good pace to Government House.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading To be sure, he had only his simple Ranger uniform to wear, but he took pains to be as neat as possible, and it became his shapely sinewy figure so well that more than one of those he met on the street turned to have a second look at him, and to wonder to what regiment he belonged.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading SETH RECEIVES PROMOTION It was with scrupulous care that Seth dressed himself on the following morning.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading SETH RECEIVES PROMOTION It was with scrupulous care that Seth dressed himself on the following morning.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading "Not many of my men have ever been here, and none of them I'm sure has ever seen the Governor, and you will not only see him, but may have a chance to speak to him."
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Major Rogers was in high spirits, and talked freely as they walked at a good pace to Government House.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "You may consider yourself pretty lucky to have had this trip to Boston, Seth," he said in a tone of paternal patronage, that showed he wished his companion fully to appreciate his good fortune.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading To be sure, he had only his simple Ranger uniform to wear, but he took pains to be as neat as possible, and it became his shapely sinewy figure so well that more than one of those he met on the street turned to have a second look at him, and to wonder to what regiment he belonged.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading To be sure, he had only his simple Ranger uniform to wear, but he took pains to be as neat as possible, and it became his shapely sinewy figure so well that more than one of those he met on the street turned to have a second look at him, and to wonder to what regiment he belonged.
the quality of a person's voice
From this reading "You may consider yourself pretty lucky to have had this trip to Boston, Seth," he said in a tone of paternal patronage, that showed he wished his companion fully to appreciate his good fortune.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading To be sure, he had only his simple Ranger uniform to wear, but he took pains to be as neat as possible, and it became his shapely sinewy figure so well that more than one of those he met on the street turned to have a second look at him, and to wonder to what regiment he belonged.
a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)
From this reading "You may consider yourself pretty lucky to have had this trip to Boston, Seth," he said in a tone of paternal patronage, that showed he wished his companion fully to appreciate his good fortune.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading To be sure, he had only his simple Ranger uniform to wear, but he took pains to be as neat as possible, and it became his shapely sinewy figure so well that more than one of those he met on the street turned to have a second look at him, and to wonder to what regiment he belonged.
always the same; showing a single form or character in all occurrences
From this reading To be sure, he had only his simple Ranger uniform to wear, but he took pains to be as neat as possible, and it became his shapely sinewy figure so well that more than one of those he met on the street turned to have a second look at him, and to wonder to what regiment he belonged.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading Major Rogers was in high spirits, and talked freely as they walked at a good pace to Government House.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading SETH RECEIVES PROMOTION It was with scrupulous care that Seth dressed himself on the following morning.
be dressed in
From this reading To be sure, he had only his simple Ranger uniform to wear, but he took pains to be as neat as possible, and it became his shapely sinewy figure so well that more than one of those he met on the street turned to have a second look at him, and to wonder to what regiment he belonged.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading To be sure, he had only his simple Ranger uniform to wear, but he took pains to be as neat as possible, and it became his shapely sinewy figure so well that more than one of those he met on the street turned to have a second look at him, and to wonder to what regiment he belonged.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading To be sure, he had only his simple Ranger uniform to wear, but he took pains to be as neat as possible, and it became his shapely sinewy figure so well that more than one of those he met on the street turned to have a second look at him, and to wonder to what regiment he belonged.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "Not many of my men have ever been here, and none of them I'm sure has ever seen the Governor, and you will not only see him, but may have a chance to speak to him."
past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish
From this reading "You may consider yourself pretty lucky to have had this trip to Boston, Seth," he said in a tone of paternal patronage, that showed he wished his companion fully to appreciate his good fortune.
in the company of; together with
From this reading SETH RECEIVES PROMOTION It was with scrupulous care that Seth dressed himself on the following morning.
the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading To be sure, he had only his simple Ranger uniform to wear, but he took pains to be as neat as possible, and it became his shapely sinewy figure so well that more than one of those he met on the street turned to have a second look at him, and to wonder to what regiment he belonged.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You may consider yourself pretty lucky to have had this trip to Boston, Seth," he said in a tone of paternal patronage, that showed he wished his companion fully to appreciate his good fortune.
used when the person spoken to is also the object of the action
From this reading "You may consider yourself pretty lucky to have had this trip to Boston, Seth," he said in a tone of paternal patronage, that showed he wished his companion fully to appreciate his good fortune.
