used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading This is the mental question Matt put to himself, and he was at a loss for a logical answer.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Why hadn’t McGlory and Levitt gone to the city with Colonel Billings?
react verbally
From this reading This is the mental question Matt put to himself, and he was at a loss for a logical answer.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading This is the mental question Matt put to himself, and he was at a loss for a logical answer.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading If McGlory and Levitt were hand and glove with the colonel in working out his nefarious scheme, then there was no reason in the world why they should not be traveling together--unless the big touring car used by the colonel had been loaded to its capacity.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading If McGlory and Levitt were hand and glove with the colonel in working out his nefarious scheme, then there was no reason in the world why they should not be traveling together--unless the big touring car used by the colonel had been loaded to its capacity.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading If McGlory and Levitt were hand and glove with the colonel in working out his nefarious scheme, then there was no reason in the world why they should not be traveling together--unless the big touring car used by the colonel had been loaded to its capacity.
BillingsnounUS /ˈbɪlɪŋz/
the largest city in Montana; located in southern Montana on the Yellowstone river
From this reading Why hadn’t McGlory and Levitt gone to the city with Colonel Billings?
showing who or what does the action
From this reading If McGlory and Levitt were hand and glove with the colonel in working out his nefarious scheme, then there was no reason in the world why they should not be traveling together--unless the big touring car used by the colonel had been loaded to its capacity.
capacitynounUS /kəˈpæsəti/
capability to perform or produce
From this reading If McGlory and Levitt were hand and glove with the colonel in working out his nefarious scheme, then there was no reason in the world why they should not be traveling together--unless the big touring car used by the colonel had been loaded to its capacity.
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading If McGlory and Levitt were hand and glove with the colonel in working out his nefarious scheme, then there was no reason in the world why they should not be traveling together--unless the big touring car used by the colonel had been loaded to its capacity.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading Why hadn’t McGlory and Levitt gone to the city with Colonel Billings?
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 Why hadn’t McGlory and Levitt gone to the city with Colonel Billings?
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Nor could it be that Levitt and McGlory were taking the runabout to get it out of Matt’s way.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading This did not seem possible.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading This is the mental question Matt put to himself, and he was at a loss for a logical answer.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Nor could it be that Levitt and McGlory were taking the runabout to get it out of Matt’s way.
glovenounUS /ɡlʌv/
the handwear used by fielders in playing baseball
From this reading If McGlory and Levitt were hand and glove with the colonel in working out his nefarious scheme, then there was no reason in the world why they should not be traveling together--unless the big touring car used by the colonel had been loaded to its capacity.
destroyed or killed
From this reading Why hadn’t McGlory and Levitt gone to the city with Colonel Billings?
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading If McGlory and Levitt were hand and glove with the colonel in working out his nefarious scheme, then there was no reason in the world why they should not be traveling together--unless the big touring car used by the colonel had been loaded to its capacity.
hadn't
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From this reading Why hadn’t McGlory and Levitt gone to the city with Colonel Billings?
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading If McGlory and Levitt were hand and glove with the colonel in working out his nefarious scheme, then there was no reason in the world why they should not be traveling together--unless the big touring car used by the colonel had been loaded to its capacity.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading This is the mental question Matt put to himself, and he was at a loss for a logical answer.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading This is the mental question Matt put to himself, and he was at a loss for a logical answer.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading If McGlory and Levitt were hand and glove with the colonel in working out his nefarious scheme, then there was no reason in the world why they should not be traveling together--unless the big touring car used by the colonel had been loaded to its capacity.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If McGlory and Levitt were hand and glove with the colonel in working out his nefarious scheme, then there was no reason in the world why they should not be traveling together--unless the big touring car used by the colonel had been loaded to its capacity.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading If McGlory and Levitt were hand and glove with the colonel in working out his nefarious scheme, then there was no reason in the world why they should not be traveling together--unless the big touring car used by the colonel had been loaded to its capacity.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This is the mental question Matt put to himself, and he was at a loss for a logical answer.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Nor could it be that Levitt and McGlory were taking the runabout to get it out of Matt’s way.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading If McGlory and Levitt were hand and glove with the colonel in working out his nefarious scheme, then there was no reason in the world why they should not be traveling together--unless the big touring car used by the colonel had been loaded to its capacity.
Levitt
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From this reading Why hadn’t McGlory and Levitt gone to the city with Colonel Billings?
loadedadjectiveUS /ˈloʊdɪd/
filled with a great quantity
From this reading If McGlory and Levitt were hand and glove with the colonel in working out his nefarious scheme, then there was no reason in the world why they should not be traveling together--unless the big touring car used by the colonel had been loaded to its capacity.
logicaladjectiveUS /ˈlɑːdʒɪkəl/
capable of or reflecting the capability for correct and valid reasoning
From this reading This is the mental question Matt put to himself, and he was at a loss for a logical answer.
something that is lost
From this reading This is the mental question Matt put to himself, and he was at a loss for a logical answer.
MattnounUS /mæt/
the property of having little or no contrast; lacking highlights or gloss
From this reading This is the mental question Matt put to himself, and he was at a loss for a logical answer.
Matt'snounUS /mætz/
possessive form of “matt” — the property of having little or no contrast; lacking highlights or gloss
From this reading Nor could it be that Levitt and McGlory were taking the runabout to get it out of Matt’s way.
McGlory
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From this reading Why hadn’t McGlory and Levitt gone to the city with Colonel Billings?
involving the mind or an intellectual process
From this reading This is the mental question Matt put to himself, and he was at a loss for a logical answer.
nefariousadjectiveUS /nəˈferiəs/
extremely wicked
From this reading If McGlory and Levitt were hand and glove with the colonel in working out his nefarious scheme, then there was no reason in the world why they should not be traveling together--unless the big touring car used by the colonel had been loaded to its capacity.
not any; not one
From this reading If McGlory and Levitt were hand and glove with the colonel in working out his nefarious scheme, then there was no reason in the world why they should not be traveling together--unless the big touring car used by the colonel had been loaded to its capacity.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading Nor could it be that Levitt and McGlory were taking the runabout to get it out of Matt’s way.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading If McGlory and Levitt were hand and glove with the colonel in working out his nefarious scheme, then there was no reason in the world why they should not be traveling together--unless the big touring car used by the colonel had been loaded to its capacity.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Nor could it be that Levitt and McGlory were taking the runabout to get it out of Matt’s way.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading If McGlory and Levitt were hand and glove with the colonel in working out his nefarious scheme, then there was no reason in the world why they should not be traveling together--unless the big touring car used by the colonel had been loaded to its capacity.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading This did not seem possible.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading This is the mental question Matt put to himself, and he was at a loss for a logical answer.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading This is the mental question Matt put to himself, and he was at a loss for a logical answer.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading If McGlory and Levitt were hand and glove with the colonel in working out his nefarious scheme, then there was no reason in the world why they should not be traveling together--unless the big touring car used by the colonel had been loaded to its capacity.
runaboutnounUS /ˈrʌnəbaʊt/
an open automobile having a front seat and a rumble seat
From this reading Nor could it be that Levitt and McGlory were taking the runabout to get it out of Matt’s way.
an elaborate and systematic plan of action
From this reading If McGlory and Levitt were hand and glove with the colonel in working out his nefarious scheme, then there was no reason in the world why they should not be traveling together--unless the big touring car used by the colonel had been loaded to its capacity.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading This did not seem possible.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading If McGlory and Levitt were hand and glove with the colonel in working out his nefarious scheme, then there was no reason in the world why they should not be traveling together--unless the big touring car used by the colonel had been loaded to its capacity.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading Nor could it be that Levitt and McGlory were taking the runabout to get it out of Matt’s way.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Nor could it be that Levitt and McGlory were taking the runabout to get it out of Matt’s way.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Why hadn’t McGlory and Levitt gone to the city with Colonel Billings?
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading If McGlory and Levitt were hand and glove with the colonel in working out his nefarious scheme, then there was no reason in the world why they should not be traveling together--unless the big touring car used by the colonel had been loaded to its capacity.
in or at that place or location
From this reading If McGlory and Levitt were hand and glove with the colonel in working out his nefarious scheme, then there was no reason in the world why they should not be traveling together--unless the big touring car used by the colonel had been loaded to its capacity.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading If McGlory and Levitt were hand and glove with the colonel in working out his nefarious scheme, then there was no reason in the world why they should not be traveling together--unless the big touring car used by the colonel had been loaded to its capacity.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This is the mental question Matt put to himself, and he was at a loss for a logical answer.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Why hadn’t McGlory and Levitt gone to the city with Colonel Billings?
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading If McGlory and Levitt were hand and glove with the colonel in working out his nefarious scheme, then there was no reason in the world why they should not be traveling together--unless the big touring car used by the colonel had been loaded to its capacity.
touringverbUS /ˈtʊrɪŋ/
-ing form of “tour” — make a tour of a certain place
From this reading If McGlory and Levitt were hand and glove with the colonel in working out his nefarious scheme, then there was no reason in the world why they should not be traveling together--unless the big touring car used by the colonel had been loaded to its capacity.
travelingnounUS /ˈtrævəlɪŋ/
the act of going from one place to another
From this reading If McGlory and Levitt were hand and glove with the colonel in working out his nefarious scheme, then there was no reason in the world why they should not be traveling together--unless the big touring car used by the colonel had been loaded to its capacity.
except if; if not
From this reading If McGlory and Levitt were hand and glove with the colonel in working out his nefarious scheme, then there was no reason in the world why they should not be traveling together--unless the big touring car used by the colonel had been loaded to its capacity.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading If McGlory and Levitt were hand and glove with the colonel in working out his nefarious scheme, then there was no reason in the world why they should not be traveling together--unless the big touring car used by the colonel had been loaded to its capacity.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This is the mental question Matt put to himself, and he was at a loss for a logical answer.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Nor could it be that Levitt and McGlory were taking the runabout to get it out of Matt’s way.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading If McGlory and Levitt were hand and glove with the colonel in working out his nefarious scheme, then there was no reason in the world why they should not be traveling together--unless the big touring car used by the colonel had been loaded to its capacity.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading Why hadn’t McGlory and Levitt gone to the city with Colonel Billings?
in the company of; together with
From this reading Why hadn’t McGlory and Levitt gone to the city with Colonel Billings?
actively engaged in paid work
From this reading If McGlory and Levitt were hand and glove with the colonel in working out his nefarious scheme, then there was no reason in the world why they should not be traveling together--unless the big touring car used by the colonel had been loaded to its capacity.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading If McGlory and Levitt were hand and glove with the colonel in working out his nefarious scheme, then there was no reason in the world why they should not be traveling together--unless the big touring car used by the colonel had been loaded to its capacity.
