used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Knowing that he himself treated those farmers best who from time to time gave him presents, Attorney Case thought that if he sent a gift to Sir Arthur, it might help him to get what he wished.
elected vice president and became 21st President of the United States when Garfield was assassinated (1830-1886)
From this reading Knowing that he himself treated those farmers best who from time to time gave him presents, Attorney Case thought that if he sent a gift to Sir Arthur, it might help him to get what he wished.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "Do you know of a nice fat lamb?" the Attorney asked the lad.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Standing at the door was a shepherd-boy.
AttorneynounUS /əˈtɜːrni/
a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice
From this reading Knowing that he himself treated those farmers best who from time to time gave him presents, Attorney Case thought that if he sent a gift to Sir Arthur, it might help him to get what he wished.
Barbara
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From this reading Barbara, too, was there.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading Knowing that he himself treated those farmers best who from time to time gave him presents, Attorney Case thought that if he sent a gift to Sir Arthur, it might help him to get what he wished.
an occurrence of something
From this reading Knowing that he himself treated those farmers best who from time to time gave him presents, Attorney Case thought that if he sent a gift to Sir Arthur, it might help him to get what he wished.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "Do you know of a nice fat lamb?" the Attorney asked the lad.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Standing at the door was a shepherd-boy.
farmersnounUS /ˈfɑːrmərz/
plural of “farmer” — a person who operates a farm
From this reading Knowing that he himself treated those farmers best who from time to time gave him presents, Attorney Case thought that if he sent a gift to Sir Arthur, it might help him to get what he wished.
having an (over)abundance of flesh
From this reading "Do you know of a nice fat lamb?" the Attorney asked the lad.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Knowing that he himself treated those farmers best who from time to time gave him presents, Attorney Case thought that if he sent a gift to Sir Arthur, it might help him to get what he wished.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Knowing that he himself treated those farmers best who from time to time gave him presents, Attorney Case thought that if he sent a gift to Sir Arthur, it might help him to get what he wished.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Knowing that he himself treated those farmers best who from time to time gave him presents, Attorney Case thought that if he sent a gift to Sir Arthur, it might help him to get what he wished.
something acquired without compensation
From this reading Knowing that he himself treated those farmers best who from time to time gave him presents, Attorney Case thought that if he sent a gift to Sir Arthur, it might help him to get what he wished.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading No sooner had the idea struck him than the Attorney went to the kitchen.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Knowing that he himself treated those farmers best who from time to time gave him presents, Attorney Case thought that if he sent a gift to Sir Arthur, it might help him to get what he wished.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading Knowing that he himself treated those farmers best who from time to time gave him presents, Attorney Case thought that if he sent a gift to Sir Arthur, it might help him to get what he wished.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Knowing that he himself treated those farmers best who from time to time gave him presents, Attorney Case thought that if he sent a gift to Sir Arthur, it might help him to get what he wished.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Knowing that he himself treated those farmers best who from time to time gave him presents, Attorney Case thought that if he sent a gift to Sir Arthur, it might help him to get what he wished.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading No sooner had the idea struck him than the Attorney went to the kitchen.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Knowing that he himself treated those farmers best who from time to time gave him presents, Attorney Case thought that if he sent a gift to Sir Arthur, it might help him to get what he wished.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Knowing that he himself treated those farmers best who from time to time gave him presents, Attorney Case thought that if he sent a gift to Sir Arthur, it might help him to get what he wished.
a room equipped for preparing meals
From this reading No sooner had the idea struck him than the Attorney went to the kitchen.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "Do you know of a nice fat lamb?" the Attorney asked the lad.
evidencing the possession of inside information
From this reading Knowing that he himself treated those farmers best who from time to time gave him presents, Attorney Case thought that if he sent a gift to Sir Arthur, it might help him to get what he wished.
a boy or man
From this reading "Do you know of a nice fat lamb?" the Attorney asked the lad.
lambnounUS /læm/
young sheep
From this reading "Do you know of a nice fat lamb?" the Attorney asked the lad.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Knowing that he himself treated those farmers best who from time to time gave him presents, Attorney Case thought that if he sent a gift to Sir Arthur, it might help him to get what he wished.
pleasant or pleasing or agreeable in nature or appearance
From this reading "Do you know of a nice fat lamb?" the Attorney asked the lad.
not any; not one
From this reading No sooner had the idea struck him than the Attorney went to the kitchen.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Do you know of a nice fat lamb?" the Attorney asked the lad.
presentsnounUS /ˈprezənts/
plural of “present” — the period of time that is happening now; any continuous stretch of time including the moment of speech
From this reading Knowing that he himself treated those farmers best who from time to time gave him presents, Attorney Case thought that if he sent a gift to Sir Arthur, it might help him to get what he wished.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading Knowing that he himself treated those farmers best who from time to time gave him presents, Attorney Case thought that if he sent a gift to Sir Arthur, it might help him to get what he wished.
shepherd-boy
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Standing at the door was a shepherd-boy.
term of address for a man
From this reading Knowing that he himself treated those farmers best who from time to time gave him presents, Attorney Case thought that if he sent a gift to Sir Arthur, it might help him to get what he wished.
comparatives of “soon” or “early”
From this reading No sooner had the idea struck him than the Attorney went to the kitchen.
having a supporting base
From this reading Standing at the door was a shepherd-boy.
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading No sooner had the idea struck him than the Attorney went to the kitchen.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading No sooner had the idea struck him than the Attorney went to the kitchen.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Knowing that he himself treated those farmers best who from time to time gave him presents, Attorney Case thought that if he sent a gift to Sir Arthur, it might help him to get what he wished.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading No sooner had the idea struck him than the Attorney went to the kitchen.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Barbara, too, was there.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Knowing that he himself treated those farmers best who from time to time gave him presents, Attorney Case thought that if he sent a gift to Sir Arthur, it might help him to get what he wished.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Knowing that he himself treated those farmers best who from time to time gave him presents, Attorney Case thought that if he sent a gift to Sir Arthur, it might help him to get what he wished.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Knowing that he himself treated those farmers best who from time to time gave him presents, Attorney Case thought that if he sent a gift to Sir Arthur, it might help him to get what he wished.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Knowing that he himself treated those farmers best who from time to time gave him presents, Attorney Case thought that if he sent a gift to Sir Arthur, it might help him to get what he wished.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Barbara, too, was there.
subjected to a physical (or chemical) treatment or action or agent
From this reading Knowing that he himself treated those farmers best who from time to time gave him presents, Attorney Case thought that if he sent a gift to Sir Arthur, it might help him to get what he wished.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Standing at the door was a shepherd-boy.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading No sooner had the idea struck him than the Attorney went to the kitchen.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Knowing that he himself treated those farmers best who from time to time gave him presents, Attorney Case thought that if he sent a gift to Sir Arthur, it might help him to get what he wished.
which person or people
From this reading Knowing that he himself treated those farmers best who from time to time gave him presents, Attorney Case thought that if he sent a gift to Sir Arthur, it might help him to get what he wished.
past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish
From this reading Knowing that he himself treated those farmers best who from time to time gave him presents, Attorney Case thought that if he sent a gift to Sir Arthur, it might help him to get what he wished.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Do you know of a nice fat lamb?" the Attorney asked the lad.
