used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Just a Doubt!
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading “You can’t be sure, unless you can swear to his having carried the bag and the wallet when he went away from Ripple, and you were not here yourself to know anything about it,” objected Nathan, who prided himself on having a judicial mind, and not accepting anything as fact which had not been proved inside and out.
acceptingadjectiveUS /ækˈseptɪŋ/
tolerating without protest
From this reading “You can’t be sure, unless you can swear to his having carried the bag and the wallet when he went away from Ripple, and you were not here yourself to know anything about it,” objected Nathan, who prided himself on having a judicial mind, and not accepting anything as fact which had not been proved inside and out.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Pam thrust out her hands with an impatient gesture.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She had recognized the things at once, and of course she came to the most obvious conclusion concerning them.
any thing at all
From this reading “You can’t be sure, unless you can swear to his having carried the bag and the wallet when he went away from Ripple, and you were not here yourself to know anything about it,” objected Nathan, who prided himself on having a judicial mind, and not accepting anything as fact which had not been proved inside and out.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “You can’t be sure, unless you can swear to his having carried the bag and the wallet when he went away from Ripple, and you were not here yourself to know anything about it,” objected Nathan, who prided himself on having a judicial mind, and not accepting anything as fact which had not been proved inside and out.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading She had recognized the things at once, and of course she came to the most obvious conclusion concerning them.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading “You can’t be sure, unless you can swear to his having carried the bag and the wallet when he went away from Ripple, and you were not here yourself to know anything about it,” objected Nathan, who prided himself on having a judicial mind, and not accepting anything as fact which had not been proved inside and out.
a flexible container with a single opening
From this reading “You can’t be sure, unless you can swear to his having carried the bag and the wallet when he went away from Ripple, and you were not here yourself to know anything about it,” objected Nathan, who prided himself on having a judicial mind, and not accepting anything as fact which had not been proved inside and out.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading “You can’t be sure, unless you can swear to his having carried the bag and the wallet when he went away from Ripple, and you were not here yourself to know anything about it,” objected Nathan, who prided himself on having a judicial mind, and not accepting anything as fact which had not been proved inside and out.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading “You can’t be sure, unless you can swear to his having carried the bag and the wallet when he went away from Ripple, and you were not here yourself to know anything about it,” objected Nathan, who prided himself on having a judicial mind, and not accepting anything as fact which had not been proved inside and out.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading She had recognized the things at once, and of course she came to the most obvious conclusion concerning them.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading “You can’t be sure, unless you can swear to his having carried the bag and the wallet when he went away from Ripple, and you were not here yourself to know anything about it,” objected Nathan, who prided himself on having a judicial mind, and not accepting anything as fact which had not been proved inside and out.
can't
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From this reading “You can’t be sure, unless you can swear to his having carried the bag and the wallet when he went away from Ripple, and you were not here yourself to know anything about it,” objected Nathan, who prided himself on having a judicial mind, and not accepting anything as fact which had not been proved inside and out.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading “You can’t be sure, unless you can swear to his having carried the bag and the wallet when he went away from Ripple, and you were not here yourself to know anything about it,” objected Nathan, who prided himself on having a judicial mind, and not accepting anything as fact which had not been proved inside and out.
-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to
From this reading She had recognized the things at once, and of course she came to the most obvious conclusion concerning them.
a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration
From this reading She had recognized the things at once, and of course she came to the most obvious conclusion concerning them.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading She had recognized the things at once, and of course she came to the most obvious conclusion concerning them.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading “It is Grandfather!” cried Pam in a startled tone.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading Just a Doubt!
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading “You can’t be sure, unless you can swear to his having carried the bag and the wallet when he went away from Ripple, and you were not here yourself to know anything about it,” objected Nathan, who prided himself on having a judicial mind, and not accepting anything as fact which had not been proved inside and out.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading “You can’t be sure, unless you can swear to his having carried the bag and the wallet when he went away from Ripple, and you were not here yourself to know anything about it,” objected Nathan, who prided himself on having a judicial mind, and not accepting anything as fact which had not been proved inside and out.
motion of hands or body to emphasize or help to express a thought or feeling
From this reading Pam thrust out her hands with an impatient gesture.
the father of your father or mother
From this reading “It is Grandfather!” cried Pam in a startled tone.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She had recognized the things at once, and of course she came to the most obvious conclusion concerning them.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading Pam thrust out her hands with an impatient gesture.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading “You can’t be sure, unless you can swear to his having carried the bag and the wallet when he went away from Ripple, and you were not here yourself to know anything about it,” objected Nathan, who prided himself on having a judicial mind, and not accepting anything as fact which had not been proved inside and out.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “You can’t be sure, unless you can swear to his having carried the bag and the wallet when he went away from Ripple, and you were not here yourself to know anything about it,” objected Nathan, who prided himself on having a judicial mind, and not accepting anything as fact which had not been proved inside and out.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Pam thrust out her hands with an impatient gesture.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading “You can’t be sure, unless you can swear to his having carried the bag and the wallet when he went away from Ripple, and you were not here yourself to know anything about it,” objected Nathan, who prided himself on having a judicial mind, and not accepting anything as fact which had not been proved inside and out.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading “You can’t be sure, unless you can swear to his having carried the bag and the wallet when he went away from Ripple, and you were not here yourself to know anything about it,” objected Nathan, who prided himself on having a judicial mind, and not accepting anything as fact which had not been proved inside and out.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading “You can’t be sure, unless you can swear to his having carried the bag and the wallet when he went away from Ripple, and you were not here yourself to know anything about it,” objected Nathan, who prided himself on having a judicial mind, and not accepting anything as fact which had not been proved inside and out.
restless or short-tempered under delay or opposition
From this reading Pam thrust out her hands with an impatient gesture.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “It is Grandfather!” cried Pam in a startled tone.
relating to or being on the side closer to the center or within a defined space
From this reading “You can’t be sure, unless you can swear to his having carried the bag and the wallet when he went away from Ripple, and you were not here yourself to know anything about it,” objected Nathan, who prided himself on having a judicial mind, and not accepting anything as fact which had not been proved inside and out.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “It is Grandfather!” cried Pam in a startled tone.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “It is Grandfather!” cried Pam in a startled tone.
judicialadjectiveUS /dʒuːˈdɪʃəl/
decreed by or proceeding from a court of justice
From this reading “You can’t be sure, unless you can swear to his having carried the bag and the wallet when he went away from Ripple, and you were not here yourself to know anything about it,” objected Nathan, who prided himself on having a judicial mind, and not accepting anything as fact which had not been proved inside and out.
and nothing more
From this reading Just a Doubt!
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading “You can’t be sure, unless you can swear to his having carried the bag and the wallet when he went away from Ripple, and you were not here yourself to know anything about it,” objected Nathan, who prided himself on having a judicial mind, and not accepting anything as fact which had not been proved inside and out.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading “You can’t be sure, unless you can swear to his having carried the bag and the wallet when he went away from Ripple, and you were not here yourself to know anything about it,” objected Nathan, who prided himself on having a judicial mind, and not accepting anything as fact which had not been proved inside and out.
used to form the superlative
From this reading She had recognized the things at once, and of course she came to the most obvious conclusion concerning them.
Nathan
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From this reading “You can’t be sure, unless you can swear to his having carried the bag and the wallet when he went away from Ripple, and you were not here yourself to know anything about it,” objected Nathan, who prided himself on having a judicial mind, and not accepting anything as fact which had not been proved inside and out.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading “You can’t be sure, unless you can swear to his having carried the bag and the wallet when he went away from Ripple, and you were not here yourself to know anything about it,” objected Nathan, who prided himself on having a judicial mind, and not accepting anything as fact which had not been proved inside and out.
objectedverbUS /əbˈdʒektəd/
past form of “object” — express or raise an objection or protest or criticism or express dissent
From this reading “You can’t be sure, unless you can swear to his having carried the bag and the wallet when he went away from Ripple, and you were not here yourself to know anything about it,” objected Nathan, who prided himself on having a judicial mind, and not accepting anything as fact which had not been proved inside and out.
obviousadjectiveUS /ˈɑːbviəs/
easily perceived by the senses or grasped by the mind
From this reading She had recognized the things at once, and of course she came to the most obvious conclusion concerning them.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading She had recognized the things at once, and of course she came to the most obvious conclusion concerning them.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading “You can’t be sure, unless you can swear to his having carried the bag and the wallet when he went away from Ripple, and you were not here yourself to know anything about it,” objected Nathan, who prided himself on having a judicial mind, and not accepting anything as fact which had not been proved inside and out.
on one occasion
From this reading She had recognized the things at once, and of course she came to the most obvious conclusion concerning them.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading “You can’t be sure, unless you can swear to his having carried the bag and the wallet when he went away from Ripple, and you were not here yourself to know anything about it,” objected Nathan, who prided himself on having a judicial mind, and not accepting anything as fact which had not been proved inside and out.
Pam
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From this reading “It is Grandfather!” cried Pam in a startled tone.
pridedverbUS /ˈpraɪdɪd/
past form of “pride” — be proud of
From this reading “You can’t be sure, unless you can swear to his having carried the bag and the wallet when he went away from Ripple, and you were not here yourself to know anything about it,” objected Nathan, who prided himself on having a judicial mind, and not accepting anything as fact which had not been proved inside and out.
established beyond doubt
From this reading “You can’t be sure, unless you can swear to his having carried the bag and the wallet when he went away from Ripple, and you were not here yourself to know anything about it,” objected Nathan, who prided himself on having a judicial mind, and not accepting anything as fact which had not been proved inside and out.
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading She had recognized the things at once, and of course she came to the most obvious conclusion concerning them.
RipplenounUS /ˈrɪpəl/
a small wave on the surface of a liquid
From this reading “You can’t be sure, unless you can swear to his having carried the bag and the wallet when he went away from Ripple, and you were not here yourself to know anything about it,” objected Nathan, who prided himself on having a judicial mind, and not accepting anything as fact which had not been proved inside and out.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She had recognized the things at once, and of course she came to the most obvious conclusion concerning them.
excited by sudden surprise or alarm and making a quick involuntary movement
From this reading “It is Grandfather!” cried Pam in a startled tone.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading “You can’t be sure, unless you can swear to his having carried the bag and the wallet when he went away from Ripple, and you were not here yourself to know anything about it,” objected Nathan, who prided himself on having a judicial mind, and not accepting anything as fact which had not been proved inside and out.
utter obscenities or profanities
From this reading “You can’t be sure, unless you can swear to his having carried the bag and the wallet when he went away from Ripple, and you were not here yourself to know anything about it,” objected Nathan, who prided himself on having a judicial mind, and not accepting anything as fact which had not been proved inside and out.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading She had recognized the things at once, and of course she came to the most obvious conclusion concerning them.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading She had recognized the things at once, and of course she came to the most obvious conclusion concerning them.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading She had recognized the things at once, and of course she came to the most obvious conclusion concerning them.
push forcefully
From this reading Pam thrust out her hands with an impatient gesture.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She had recognized the things at once, and of course she came to the most obvious conclusion concerning them.
the quality of a person's voice
From this reading “It is Grandfather!” cried Pam in a startled tone.
except if; if not
From this reading “You can’t be sure, unless you can swear to his having carried the bag and the wallet when he went away from Ripple, and you were not here yourself to know anything about it,” objected Nathan, who prided himself on having a judicial mind, and not accepting anything as fact which had not been proved inside and out.
walletnounUS /ˈwɔːlət/
a pocket-size case for holding papers and paper money
From this reading “You can’t be sure, unless you can swear to his having carried the bag and the wallet when he went away from Ripple, and you were not here yourself to know anything about it,” objected Nathan, who prided himself on having a judicial mind, and not accepting anything as fact which had not been proved inside and out.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading “You can’t be sure, unless you can swear to his having carried the bag and the wallet when he went away from Ripple, and you were not here yourself to know anything about it,” objected Nathan, who prided himself on having a judicial mind, and not accepting anything as fact which had not been proved inside and out.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “You can’t be sure, unless you can swear to his having carried the bag and the wallet when he went away from Ripple, and you were not here yourself to know anything about it,” objected Nathan, who prided himself on having a judicial mind, and not accepting anything as fact which had not been proved inside and out.
at the time that
From this reading “You can’t be sure, unless you can swear to his having carried the bag and the wallet when he went away from Ripple, and you were not here yourself to know anything about it,” objected Nathan, who prided himself on having a judicial mind, and not accepting anything as fact which had not been proved inside and out.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading “You can’t be sure, unless you can swear to his having carried the bag and the wallet when he went away from Ripple, and you were not here yourself to know anything about it,” objected Nathan, who prided himself on having a judicial mind, and not accepting anything as fact which had not been proved inside and out.
which person or people
From this reading “You can’t be sure, unless you can swear to his having carried the bag and the wallet when he went away from Ripple, and you were not here yourself to know anything about it,” objected Nathan, who prided himself on having a judicial mind, and not accepting anything as fact which had not been proved inside and out.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Pam thrust out her hands with an impatient gesture.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “You can’t be sure, unless you can swear to his having carried the bag and the wallet when he went away from Ripple, and you were not here yourself to know anything about it,” objected Nathan, who prided himself on having a judicial mind, and not accepting anything as fact which had not been proved inside and out.
used when the person spoken to is also the object of the action
From this reading “You can’t be sure, unless you can swear to his having carried the bag and the wallet when he went away from Ripple, and you were not here yourself to know anything about it,” objected Nathan, who prided himself on having a judicial mind, and not accepting anything as fact which had not been proved inside and out.
