used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “Well, by gad!” exclaimed the colonel, realizing suddenly what sort of a lad he had to deal with in Matt King.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading “It don’t belong to you, or to McGlory, or to any one but me!” said Levitt.
be owned by; be in the possession of
From this reading “It don’t belong to you, or to McGlory, or to any one but me!” said Levitt.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading “It don’t belong to you, or to McGlory, or to any one but me!” said Levitt.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading “Well, by gad!” exclaimed the colonel, realizing suddenly what sort of a lad he had to deal with in Matt King.
a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general
From this reading “Well, by gad!” exclaimed the colonel, realizing suddenly what sort of a lad he had to deal with in Matt King.
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading “Well, by gad!” exclaimed the colonel, realizing suddenly what sort of a lad he had to deal with in Matt King.
documentnounUS /ˈdɑːkjəment/
writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading “If you try to keep that document, King, you’re nothing more nor less than a thief.”
don't
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From this reading “It don’t belong to you, or to McGlory, or to any one but me!” said Levitt.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading “Well, by gad!” exclaimed the colonel, realizing suddenly what sort of a lad he had to deal with in Matt King.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading The red ran into Matt’s face.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “What’s that for, pard?” inquired McGlory.
gadnounUS /ɡæd/
an anxiety disorder characterized by chronic free-floating anxiety and such symptoms as tension or sweating or trembling or lightheadedness or irritability etc that has lasted for more than six months
From this reading “Well, by gad!” exclaimed the colonel, realizing suddenly what sort of a lad he had to deal with in Matt King.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading “Well, by gad!” exclaimed the colonel, realizing suddenly what sort of a lad he had to deal with in Matt King.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Well, by gad!” exclaimed the colonel, realizing suddenly what sort of a lad he had to deal with in Matt King.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading “If you try to keep that document, King, you’re nothing more nor less than a thief.”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “Well, by gad!” exclaimed the colonel, realizing suddenly what sort of a lad he had to deal with in Matt King.
past form of “inquire” — address a question to and expect an answer from
From this reading “What’s that for, pard?” inquired McGlory.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The red ran into Matt’s face.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “It don’t belong to you, or to McGlory, or to any one but me!” said Levitt.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading “If you try to keep that document, King, you’re nothing more nor less than a thief.”
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading “Well, by gad!” exclaimed the colonel, realizing suddenly what sort of a lad he had to deal with in Matt King.
a boy or man
From this reading “Well, by gad!” exclaimed the colonel, realizing suddenly what sort of a lad he had to deal with in Matt King.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading “If you try to keep that document, King, you’re nothing more nor less than a thief.”
Levitt
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From this reading “It don’t belong to you, or to McGlory, or to any one but me!” said Levitt.
MattnounUS /mæt/
the property of having little or no contrast; lacking highlights or gloss
From this reading “Well, by gad!” exclaimed the colonel, realizing suddenly what sort of a lad he had to deal with in Matt King.
Matt'snounUS /mætz/
possessive form of “matt” — the property of having little or no contrast; lacking highlights or gloss
From this reading The red ran into Matt’s face.
McGlory
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From this reading “What’s that for, pard?” inquired McGlory.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “It don’t belong to you, or to McGlory, or to any one but me!” said Levitt.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading “If you try to keep that document, King, you’re nothing more nor less than a thief.”
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading “If you try to keep that document, King, you’re nothing more nor less than a thief.”
not one thing; not anything
From this reading “If you try to keep that document, King, you’re nothing more nor less than a thief.”
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “Well, by gad!” exclaimed the colonel, realizing suddenly what sort of a lad he had to deal with in Matt King.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading “It don’t belong to you, or to McGlory, or to any one but me!” said Levitt.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading “It don’t belong to you, or to McGlory, or to any one but me!” said Levitt.
pard
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From this reading “What’s that for, pard?” inquired McGlory.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading The red ran into Matt’s face.
realizingverbUS /ˈriːəlaɪzɪŋ/
-ing form of “realize” — be fully aware or cognizant of
From this reading “Well, by gad!” exclaimed the colonel, realizing suddenly what sort of a lad he had to deal with in Matt King.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading The red ran into Matt’s face.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “It don’t belong to you, or to McGlory, or to any one but me!” said Levitt.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading “Well, by gad!” exclaimed the colonel, realizing suddenly what sort of a lad he had to deal with in Matt King.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading “Well, by gad!” exclaimed the colonel, realizing suddenly what sort of a lad he had to deal with in Matt King.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading “If you try to keep that document, King, you’re nothing more nor less than a thief.”
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “What’s that for, pard?” inquired McGlory.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “Well, by gad!” exclaimed the colonel, realizing suddenly what sort of a lad he had to deal with in Matt King.
thiefnounUS /θiːf/
a criminal who takes property belonging to someone else with the intention of keeping it or selling it
From this reading “If you try to keep that document, King, you’re nothing more nor less than a thief.”
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “Well, by gad!” exclaimed the colonel, realizing suddenly what sort of a lad he had to deal with in Matt King.
make an effort or attempt
From this reading “If you try to keep that document, King, you’re nothing more nor less than a thief.”
(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 “Well, by gad!” exclaimed the colonel, realizing suddenly what sort of a lad he had to deal with in Matt King.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading “Well, by gad!” exclaimed the colonel, realizing suddenly what sort of a lad he had to deal with in Matt King.
What's
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From this reading “What’s that for, pard?” inquired McGlory.
in the company of; together with
From this reading “Well, by gad!” exclaimed the colonel, realizing suddenly what sort of a lad he had to deal with in Matt King.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “It don’t belong to you, or to McGlory, or to any one but me!” said Levitt.
you're
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From this reading “If you try to keep that document, King, you’re nothing more nor less than a thief.”
