used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading APPROACHING A SOLUTION A Chinese proverb informs us that "there are three hundred and forty-six subjects for elegant conversation," but during the trip down I think that Tommy and I confined ourselves almost exclusively to two.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading One was Mr. Bruce Latimer, and the other was Joyce's amazing discovery about McMurtrie and Marks.
inflected form of “admit” — declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading "I'm blessed if I know what to think about it, Neil," he admitted.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading APPROACHING A SOLUTION A Chinese proverb informs us that "there are three hundred and forty-six subjects for elegant conversation," but during the trip down I think that Tommy and I confined ourselves almost exclusively to two.
amazingadjectiveUS /əˈmeɪzɪŋ/
surprising greatly
From this reading One was Mr. Bruce Latimer, and the other was Joyce's amazing discovery about McMurtrie and Marks.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading APPROACHING A SOLUTION A Chinese proverb informs us that "there are three hundred and forty-six subjects for elegant conversation," but during the trip down I think that Tommy and I confined ourselves almost exclusively to two.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading "If it was any one else but Joyce, I should say she'd made a mistake.
the event of one object coming closer to another
From this reading APPROACHING A SOLUTION A Chinese proverb informs us that "there are three hundred and forty-six subjects for elegant conversation," but during the trip down I think that Tommy and I confined ourselves almost exclusively to two.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading APPROACHING A SOLUTION A Chinese proverb informs us that "there are three hundred and forty-six subjects for elegant conversation," but during the trip down I think that Tommy and I confined ourselves almost exclusively to two.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Concerning the latter Tommy was just as astonished and baffled as I was.
filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise or shock
From this reading Concerning the latter Tommy was just as astonished and baffled as I was.
bafflednounUS /ˈbæfəld/
people who are frustrated and perplexed
From this reading Concerning the latter Tommy was just as astonished and baffled as I was.
highly favored or fortunate (as e.g. by divine grace)
From this reading "I'm blessed if I know what to think about it, Neil," he admitted.
BrucenounUS /bruːs/
Australian physician and bacteriologist who described the bacterium that causes undulant fever or brucellosis (1855-1931)
From this reading One was Mr. Bruce Latimer, and the other was Joyce's amazing discovery about McMurtrie and Marks.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading APPROACHING A SOLUTION A Chinese proverb informs us that "there are three hundred and forty-six subjects for elegant conversation," but during the trip down I think that Tommy and I confined ourselves almost exclusively to two.
ChinesenounUS /tʃaɪˈniːz/
any of the Sino-Tibetan languages spoken in China; regarded as dialects of a single language (even though they are mutually unintelligible) because they share an ideographic writing system
From this reading APPROACHING A SOLUTION A Chinese proverb informs us that "there are three hundred and forty-six subjects for elegant conversation," but during the trip down I think that Tommy and I confined ourselves almost exclusively to two.
-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to
From this reading Concerning the latter Tommy was just as astonished and baffled as I was.
confinedadjectiveUS /kənˈfaɪnd/
not invading healthy tissue
From this reading APPROACHING A SOLUTION A Chinese proverb informs us that "there are three hundred and forty-six subjects for elegant conversation," but during the trip down I think that Tommy and I confined ourselves almost exclusively to two.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading APPROACHING A SOLUTION A Chinese proverb informs us that "there are three hundred and forty-six subjects for elegant conversation," but during the trip down I think that Tommy and I confined ourselves almost exclusively to two.
the act of discovering something
From this reading One was Mr. Bruce Latimer, and the other was Joyce's amazing discovery about McMurtrie and Marks.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading APPROACHING A SOLUTION A Chinese proverb informs us that "there are three hundred and forty-six subjects for elegant conversation," but during the trip down I think that Tommy and I confined ourselves almost exclusively to two.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading APPROACHING A SOLUTION A Chinese proverb informs us that "there are three hundred and forty-six subjects for elegant conversation," but during the trip down I think that Tommy and I confined ourselves almost exclusively to two.
elegantadjectiveUS /ˈeləɡənt/
refined and tasteful in appearance or behavior or style
From this reading APPROACHING A SOLUTION A Chinese proverb informs us that "there are three hundred and forty-six subjects for elegant conversation," but during the trip down I think that Tommy and I confined ourselves almost exclusively to two.
else
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From this reading "If it was any one else but Joyce, I should say she'd made a mistake.
exclusivelyadverbUS /ɪkˈskluːsɪvli/
without any others being included or involved
From this reading APPROACHING A SOLUTION A Chinese proverb informs us that "there are three hundred and forty-six subjects for elegant conversation," but during the trip down I think that Tommy and I confined ourselves almost exclusively to two.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading APPROACHING A SOLUTION A Chinese proverb informs us that "there are three hundred and forty-six subjects for elegant conversation," but during the trip down I think that Tommy and I confined ourselves almost exclusively to two.
forty-sixadjective
being six more than forty
From this reading APPROACHING A SOLUTION A Chinese proverb informs us that "there are three hundred and forty-six subjects for elegant conversation," but during the trip down I think that Tommy and I confined ourselves almost exclusively to two.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "I'm blessed if I know what to think about it, Neil," he admitted.
ten 10s
From this reading APPROACHING A SOLUTION A Chinese proverb informs us that "there are three hundred and forty-six subjects for elegant conversation," but during the trip down I think that Tommy and I confined ourselves almost exclusively to two.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading APPROACHING A SOLUTION A Chinese proverb informs us that "there are three hundred and forty-six subjects for elegant conversation," but during the trip down I think that Tommy and I confined ourselves almost exclusively to two.
I'm
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From this reading "I'm blessed if I know what to think about it, Neil," he admitted.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "I'm blessed if I know what to think about it, Neil," he admitted.
informsverbUS /ˌɪnˈfɔːrmz/
third-person singular of “inform” — impart knowledge of some fact, state of affairs, or event to
From this reading APPROACHING A SOLUTION A Chinese proverb informs us that "there are three hundred and forty-six subjects for elegant conversation," but during the trip down I think that Tommy and I confined ourselves almost exclusively to two.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "I'm blessed if I know what to think about it, Neil," he admitted.
JoycenounUS /dʒɔɪs/
influential Irish writer noted for his many innovations (such as stream of consciousness writing) (1882-1941)
From this reading "If it was any one else but Joyce, I should say she'd made a mistake.
Joyce'snounUS /ˈdʒɔɪsɪz/
possessive form of “joyce” — influential Irish writer noted for his many innovations (such as stream of consciousness writing) (1882-1941)
From this reading One was Mr. Bruce Latimer, and the other was Joyce's amazing discovery about McMurtrie and Marks.
and nothing more
From this reading Concerning the latter Tommy was just as astonished and baffled as I was.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "I'm blessed if I know what to think about it, Neil," he admitted.
Latimer
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From this reading One was Mr. Bruce Latimer, and the other was Joyce's amazing discovery about McMurtrie and Marks.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading Concerning the latter Tommy was just as astonished and baffled as I was.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading "If it was any one else but Joyce, I should say she'd made a mistake.
English businessman who created a retail chain (1888-1964)
From this reading One was Mr. Bruce Latimer, and the other was Joyce's amazing discovery about McMurtrie and Marks.
McMurtrie
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From this reading One was Mr. Bruce Latimer, and the other was Joyce's amazing discovery about McMurtrie and Marks.
a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention
From this reading "If it was any one else but Joyce, I should say she'd made a mistake.
a form of address for a man
From this reading One was Mr. Bruce Latimer, and the other was Joyce's amazing discovery about McMurtrie and Marks.
Neil
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From this reading "I'm blessed if I know what to think about it, Neil," he admitted.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One was Mr. Bruce Latimer, and the other was Joyce's amazing discovery about McMurtrie and Marks.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading One was Mr. Bruce Latimer, and the other was Joyce's amazing discovery about McMurtrie and Marks.
used when we are both doing the action and receiving it
From this reading APPROACHING A SOLUTION A Chinese proverb informs us that "there are three hundred and forty-six subjects for elegant conversation," but during the trip down I think that Tommy and I confined ourselves almost exclusively to two.
proverbnounUS /ˈprɑːvərb/
a condensed but memorable saying embodying some important fact of experience that is taken as true by many people
From this reading APPROACHING A SOLUTION A Chinese proverb informs us that "there are three hundred and forty-six subjects for elegant conversation," but during the trip down I think that Tommy and I confined ourselves almost exclusively to two.
express in words
From this reading "If it was any one else but Joyce, I should say she'd made a mistake.
she'd
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From this reading "If it was any one else but Joyce, I should say she'd made a mistake.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading "If it was any one else but Joyce, I should say she'd made a mistake.
SOLUTIONnounUS /səˈluːʃən/
a homogeneous mixture of two or more substances; frequently (but not necessarily) a liquid solution
From this reading APPROACHING A SOLUTION A Chinese proverb informs us that "there are three hundred and forty-six subjects for elegant conversation," but during the trip down I think that Tommy and I confined ourselves almost exclusively to two.
plural of “subject” — the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading APPROACHING A SOLUTION A Chinese proverb informs us that "there are three hundred and forty-six subjects for elegant conversation," but during the trip down I think that Tommy and I confined ourselves almost exclusively to two.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading APPROACHING A SOLUTION A Chinese proverb informs us that "there are three hundred and forty-six subjects for elegant conversation," but during the trip down I think that Tommy and I confined ourselves almost exclusively to two.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading APPROACHING A SOLUTION A Chinese proverb informs us that "there are three hundred and forty-six subjects for elegant conversation," but during the trip down I think that Tommy and I confined ourselves almost exclusively to two.
in or at that place or location
From this reading APPROACHING A SOLUTION A Chinese proverb informs us that "there are three hundred and forty-six subjects for elegant conversation," but during the trip down I think that Tommy and I confined ourselves almost exclusively to two.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading APPROACHING A SOLUTION A Chinese proverb informs us that "there are three hundred and forty-six subjects for elegant conversation," but during the trip down I think that Tommy and I confined ourselves almost exclusively to two.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading APPROACHING A SOLUTION A Chinese proverb informs us that "there are three hundred and forty-six subjects for elegant conversation," but during the trip down I think that Tommy and I confined ourselves almost exclusively to two.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading APPROACHING A SOLUTION A Chinese proverb informs us that "there are three hundred and forty-six subjects for elegant conversation," but during the trip down I think that Tommy and I confined ourselves almost exclusively to two.
Tommy
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From this reading APPROACHING A SOLUTION A Chinese proverb informs us that "there are three hundred and forty-six subjects for elegant conversation," but during the trip down I think that Tommy and I confined ourselves almost exclusively to two.
a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)
From this reading APPROACHING A SOLUTION A Chinese proverb informs us that "there are three hundred and forty-six subjects for elegant conversation," but during the trip down I think that Tommy and I confined ourselves almost exclusively to two.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading APPROACHING A SOLUTION A Chinese proverb informs us that "there are three hundred and forty-six subjects for elegant conversation," but during the trip down I think that Tommy and I confined ourselves almost exclusively to two.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading APPROACHING A SOLUTION A Chinese proverb informs us that "there are three hundred and forty-six subjects for elegant conversation," but during the trip down I think that Tommy and I confined ourselves almost exclusively to two.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading One was Mr. Bruce Latimer, and the other was Joyce's amazing discovery about McMurtrie and Marks.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "I'm blessed if I know what to think about it, Neil," he admitted.
