used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “Pard,” said McGlory finally, “I’ve connected with a lesson this afternoon that’s made the biggest kind of an impression on me.”
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading “Pard,” said McGlory finally, “I’ve connected with a lesson this afternoon that’s made the biggest kind of an impression on me.”
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading “Pard,” said McGlory finally, “I’ve connected with a lesson this afternoon that’s made the biggest kind of an impression on me.”
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Did you ever think you were smart, and then wake up and find yourself the biggest fool in seven states?
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading “What sort of a lesson, Joe?” asked Matt.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading “The kind that hits you plumb between the eyes like a bolt of lightning.
biggestadjectiveUS /ˈbɪɡəst/
superlative of “big” — above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading “Pard,” said McGlory finally, “I’ve connected with a lesson this afternoon that’s made the biggest kind of an impression on me.”
boltnounUS /boʊlt/
a discharge of lightning accompanied by thunder
From this reading “The kind that hits you plumb between the eyes like a bolt of lightning.
being joined in close association
From this reading “Pard,” said McGlory finally, “I’ve connected with a lesson this afternoon that’s made the biggest kind of an impression on me.”
Didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Did you ever think you were smart, and then wake up and find yourself the biggest fool in seven states?
don't
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From this reading No, I don’t reckon you ever did.
at any time
From this reading Did you ever think you were smart, and then wake up and find yourself the biggest fool in seven states?
opinion or judgment
From this reading “The kind that hits you plumb between the eyes like a bolt of lightning.
after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay
From this reading “Pard,” said McGlory finally, “I’ve connected with a lesson this afternoon that’s made the biggest kind of an impression on me.”
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading Did you ever think you were smart, and then wake up and find yourself the biggest fool in seven states?
a person who lacks good judgment
From this reading Did you ever think you were smart, and then wake up and find yourself the biggest fool in seven states?
hitsnounUS /hɪts/
plural of “hit” — (baseball) a successful stroke in an athletic contest (especially in baseball)
From this reading “The kind that hits you plumb between the eyes like a bolt of lightning.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading No, I don’t reckon you ever did.
I've
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From this reading “Pard,” said McGlory finally, “I’ve connected with a lesson this afternoon that’s made the biggest kind of an impression on me.”
a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
From this reading “Pard,” said McGlory finally, “I’ve connected with a lesson this afternoon that’s made the biggest kind of an impression on me.”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Did you ever think you were smart, and then wake up and find yourself the biggest fool in seven states?
Joe
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From this reading “What sort of a lesson, Joe?” asked Matt.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading “Pard,” said McGlory finally, “I’ve connected with a lesson this afternoon that’s made the biggest kind of an impression on me.”
a unit of instruction
From this reading “Pard,” said McGlory finally, “I’ve connected with a lesson this afternoon that’s made the biggest kind of an impression on me.”
abrupt electric discharge from cloud to cloud or from cloud to earth accompanied by the emission of light
From this reading “The kind that hits you plumb between the eyes like a bolt of lightning.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading “The kind that hits you plumb between the eyes like a bolt of lightning.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading “Pard,” said McGlory finally, “I’ve connected with a lesson this afternoon that’s made the biggest kind of an impression on me.”
MattnounUS /mæt/
the property of having little or no contrast; lacking highlights or gloss
From this reading “What sort of a lesson, Joe?” asked Matt.
McGlory
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From this reading “Pard,” said McGlory finally, “I’ve connected with a lesson this afternoon that’s made the biggest kind of an impression on me.”
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “Pard,” said McGlory finally, “I’ve connected with a lesson this afternoon that’s made the biggest kind of an impression on me.”
not any; not one
From this reading No, I don’t reckon you ever did.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “Pard,” said McGlory finally, “I’ve connected with a lesson this afternoon that’s made the biggest kind of an impression on me.”
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading “Pard,” said McGlory finally, “I’ve connected with a lesson this afternoon that’s made the biggest kind of an impression on me.”
Pard
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From this reading “Pard,” said McGlory finally, “I’ve connected with a lesson this afternoon that’s made the biggest kind of an impression on me.”
plumbverbUS /plʌm/
measure the depth of something
From this reading “The kind that hits you plumb between the eyes like a bolt of lightning.
expect, believe, or suppose
From this reading No, I don’t reckon you ever did.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “Pard,” said McGlory finally, “I’ve connected with a lesson this afternoon that’s made the biggest kind of an impression on me.”
the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one
From this reading Did you ever think you were smart, and then wake up and find yourself the biggest fool in seven states?
smartadjectiveUS /smɑːrt/
showing mental alertness and calculation and resourcefulness
From this reading Did you ever think you were smart, and then wake up and find yourself the biggest fool in seven states?
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading “What sort of a lesson, Joe?” asked Matt.
plural of “state” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading Did you ever think you were smart, and then wake up and find yourself the biggest fool in seven states?
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “The kind that hits you plumb between the eyes like a bolt of lightning.
that's
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From this reading “Pard,” said McGlory finally, “I’ve connected with a lesson this afternoon that’s made the biggest kind of an impression on me.”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “Pard,” said McGlory finally, “I’ve connected with a lesson this afternoon that’s made the biggest kind of an impression on me.”
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Did you ever think you were smart, and then wake up and find yourself the biggest fool in seven states?
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading Did you ever think you were smart, and then wake up and find yourself the biggest fool in seven states?
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading “Pard,” said McGlory finally, “I’ve connected with a lesson this afternoon that’s made the biggest kind of an impression on me.”
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Did you ever think you were smart, and then wake up and find yourself the biggest fool in seven states?
be awake, be alert, be there
From this reading Did you ever think you were smart, and then wake up and find yourself the biggest fool in seven states?
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Did you ever think you were smart, and then wake up and find yourself the biggest fool in seven states?
used to ask for information about something
From this reading “What sort of a lesson, Joe?” asked Matt.
in the company of; together with
From this reading “Pard,” said McGlory finally, “I’ve connected with a lesson this afternoon that’s made the biggest kind of an impression on me.”
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “The kind that hits you plumb between the eyes like a bolt of lightning.
used when the person spoken to is also the object of the action
From this reading Did you ever think you were smart, and then wake up and find yourself the biggest fool in seven states?
