used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading We’ve been here five days, and the traffic squad has been some busy with our bubble-wagon, but if there’s any part of this burg we haven’t seen, now’s the time to get out a search warrant, and go after it.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading “For its size, pard, I reckon this is about the biggest town on the map.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading We’ve been here five days, and the traffic squad has been some busy with our bubble-wagon, but if there’s any part of this burg we haven’t seen, now’s the time to get out a search warrant, and go after it.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading We’ve been here five days, and the traffic squad has been some busy with our bubble-wagon, but if there’s any part of this burg we haven’t seen, now’s the time to get out a search warrant, and go after it.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading We’ve been here five days, and the traffic squad has been some busy with our bubble-wagon, but if there’s any part of this burg we haven’t seen, now’s the time to get out a search warrant, and go after it.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading He and his chum, Matt King, known far and wide as Motor Matt, were in the lobby of the big hotel in which they had established themselves when they first arrived in New York.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He and his chum, Matt King, known far and wide as Motor Matt, were in the lobby of the big hotel in which they had established themselves when they first arrived in New York.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading We’ve been here five days, and the traffic squad has been some busy with our bubble-wagon, but if there’s any part of this burg we haven’t seen, now’s the time to get out a search warrant, and go after it.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading He and his chum, Matt King, known far and wide as Motor Matt, were in the lobby of the big hotel in which they had established themselves when they first arrived in New York.
biggestadjectiveUS /ˈbɪɡəst/
superlative of “big” — above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading “For its size, pard, I reckon this is about the biggest town on the map.
bubble-wagon
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From this reading We’ve been here five days, and the traffic squad has been some busy with our bubble-wagon, but if there’s any part of this burg we haven’t seen, now’s the time to get out a search warrant, and go after it.
burgnounUS /bɜːrɡ/
colloquial American term for a town
From this reading We’ve been here five days, and the traffic squad has been some busy with our bubble-wagon, but if there’s any part of this burg we haven’t seen, now’s the time to get out a search warrant, and go after it.
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading We’ve been here five days, and the traffic squad has been some busy with our bubble-wagon, but if there’s any part of this burg we haven’t seen, now’s the time to get out a search warrant, and go after it.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading We’ve been here five days, and the traffic squad has been some busy with our bubble-wagon, but if there’s any part of this burg we haven’t seen, now’s the time to get out a search warrant, and go after it.
chumnounUS /tʃʌm/
a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities
From this reading He and his chum, Matt King, known far and wide as Motor Matt, were in the lobby of the big hotel in which they had established themselves when they first arrived in New York.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading We’ve been here five days, and the traffic squad has been some busy with our bubble-wagon, but if there’s any part of this burg we haven’t seen, now’s the time to get out a search warrant, and go after it.
brought about or set up or accepted; especially long established
From this reading He and his chum, Matt King, known far and wide as Motor Matt, were in the lobby of the big hotel in which they had established themselves when they first arrived in New York.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading He and his chum, Matt King, known far and wide as Motor Matt, were in the lobby of the big hotel in which they had established themselves when they first arrived in New York.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading He and his chum, Matt King, known far and wide as Motor Matt, were in the lobby of the big hotel in which they had established themselves when they first arrived in New York.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading We’ve been here five days, and the traffic squad has been some busy with our bubble-wagon, but if there’s any part of this burg we haven’t seen, now’s the time to get out a search warrant, and go after it.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “For its size, pard, I reckon this is about the biggest town on the map.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading We’ve been here five days, and the traffic squad has been some busy with our bubble-wagon, but if there’s any part of this burg we haven’t seen, now’s the time to get out a search warrant, and go after it.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading We’ve been here five days, and the traffic squad has been some busy with our bubble-wagon, but if there’s any part of this burg we haven’t seen, now’s the time to get out a search warrant, and go after it.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He and his chum, Matt King, known far and wide as Motor Matt, were in the lobby of the big hotel in which they had established themselves when they first arrived in New York.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading We’ve been here five days, and the traffic squad has been some busy with our bubble-wagon, but if there’s any part of this burg we haven’t seen, now’s the time to get out a search warrant, and go after it.
haven't
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From this reading We’ve been here five days, and the traffic squad has been some busy with our bubble-wagon, but if there’s any part of this burg we haven’t seen, now’s the time to get out a search warrant, and go after it.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He and his chum, Matt King, known far and wide as Motor Matt, were in the lobby of the big hotel in which they had established themselves when they first arrived in New York.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading We’ve been here five days, and the traffic squad has been some busy with our bubble-wagon, but if there’s any part of this burg we haven’t seen, now’s the time to get out a search warrant, and go after it.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He and his chum, Matt King, known far and wide as Motor Matt, were in the lobby of the big hotel in which they had established themselves when they first arrived in New York.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading He and his chum, Matt King, known far and wide as Motor Matt, were in the lobby of the big hotel in which they had established themselves when they first arrived in New York.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “For its size, pard, I reckon this is about the biggest town on the map.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading We’ve been here five days, and the traffic squad has been some busy with our bubble-wagon, but if there’s any part of this burg we haven’t seen, now’s the time to get out a search warrant, and go after it.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He and his chum, Matt King, known far and wide as Motor Matt, were in the lobby of the big hotel in which they had established themselves when they first arrived in New York.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “For its size, pard, I reckon this is about the biggest town on the map.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading We’ve been here five days, and the traffic squad has been some busy with our bubble-wagon, but if there’s any part of this burg we haven’t seen, now’s the time to get out a search warrant, and go after it.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading “For its size, pard, I reckon this is about the biggest town on the map.
Joe
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From this reading Joe McGlory was the speaker.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading He and his chum, Matt King, known far and wide as Motor Matt, were in the lobby of the big hotel in which they had established themselves when they first arrived in New York.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading He and his chum, Matt King, known far and wide as Motor Matt, were in the lobby of the big hotel in which they had established themselves when they first arrived in New York.
lobbynounUS /ˈlɑːbi/
a large entrance or reception room or area
From this reading He and his chum, Matt King, known far and wide as Motor Matt, were in the lobby of the big hotel in which they had established themselves when they first arrived in New York.
mapverbUS /mæp/
make a map of; show or establish the features of details of
From this reading “For its size, pard, I reckon this is about the biggest town on the map.
MattnounUS /mæt/
the property of having little or no contrast; lacking highlights or gloss
From this reading He and his chum, Matt King, known far and wide as Motor Matt, were in the lobby of the big hotel in which they had established themselves when they first arrived in New York.
McGlory
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From this reading Joe McGlory was the speaker.
MotornounUS /ˈmoʊtər/
machine that converts other forms of energy into mechanical energy and so imparts motion
From this reading He and his chum, Matt King, known far and wide as Motor Matt, were in the lobby of the big hotel in which they had established themselves when they first arrived in New York.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading He and his chum, Matt King, known far and wide as Motor Matt, were in the lobby of the big hotel in which they had established themselves when they first arrived in New York.
now'snounUS /naʊz/
possessive form of “now” — the momentary present
From this reading We’ve been here five days, and the traffic squad has been some busy with our bubble-wagon, but if there’s any part of this burg we haven’t seen, now’s the time to get out a search warrant, and go after it.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading We’ve been here five days, and the traffic squad has been some busy with our bubble-wagon, but if there’s any part of this burg we haven’t seen, now’s the time to get out a search warrant, and go after it.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading “For its size, pard, I reckon this is about the biggest town on the map.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading We’ve been here five days, and the traffic squad has been some busy with our bubble-wagon, but if there’s any part of this burg we haven’t seen, now’s the time to get out a search warrant, and go after it.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading We’ve been here five days, and the traffic squad has been some busy with our bubble-wagon, but if there’s any part of this burg we haven’t seen, now’s the time to get out a search warrant, and go after it.
pard
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From this reading “For its size, pard, I reckon this is about the biggest town on the map.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading We’ve been here five days, and the traffic squad has been some busy with our bubble-wagon, but if there’s any part of this burg we haven’t seen, now’s the time to get out a search warrant, and go after it.
expect, believe, or suppose
From this reading “For its size, pard, I reckon this is about the biggest town on the map.
try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of
From this reading We’ve been here five days, and the traffic squad has been some busy with our bubble-wagon, but if there’s any part of this burg we haven’t seen, now’s the time to get out a search warrant, and go after it.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading We’ve been here five days, and the traffic squad has been some busy with our bubble-wagon, but if there’s any part of this burg we haven’t seen, now’s the time to get out a search warrant, and go after it.
the physical magnitude of something (how big it is)
From this reading “For its size, pard, I reckon this is about the biggest town on the map.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading We’ve been here five days, and the traffic squad has been some busy with our bubble-wagon, but if there’s any part of this burg we haven’t seen, now’s the time to get out a search warrant, and go after it.
speakernounUS /ˈspiːkər/
someone who expresses in language; someone who talks (especially someone who delivers a public speech or someone especially garrulous)
From this reading Joe McGlory was the speaker.
squadnounUS /skwɑːd/
a smallest army unit
From this reading We’ve been here five days, and the traffic squad has been some busy with our bubble-wagon, but if there’s any part of this burg we haven’t seen, now’s the time to get out a search warrant, and go after it.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “For its size, pard, I reckon this is about the biggest town on the map.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading He and his chum, Matt King, known far and wide as Motor Matt, were in the lobby of the big hotel in which they had established themselves when they first arrived in New York.
there's
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From this reading We’ve been here five days, and the traffic squad has been some busy with our bubble-wagon, but if there’s any part of this burg we haven’t seen, now’s the time to get out a search warrant, and go after it.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He and his chum, Matt King, known far and wide as Motor Matt, were in the lobby of the big hotel in which they had established themselves when they first arrived in New York.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading “For its size, pard, I reckon this is about the biggest town on the map.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading We’ve been here five days, and the traffic squad has been some busy with our bubble-wagon, but if there’s any part of this burg we haven’t seen, now’s the time to get out a search warrant, and go after it.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading We’ve been here five days, and the traffic squad has been some busy with our bubble-wagon, but if there’s any part of this burg we haven’t seen, now’s the time to get out a search warrant, and go after it.
to-day
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From this reading What’s on for to-day?”
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading “For its size, pard, I reckon this is about the biggest town on the map.
trafficnounUS /ˈtræfɪk/
the aggregation of things (pedestrians or vehicles) coming and going in a particular locality during a specified period of time
From this reading We’ve been here five days, and the traffic squad has been some busy with our bubble-wagon, but if there’s any part of this burg we haven’t seen, now’s the time to get out a search warrant, and go after it.
warrantnounUS /ˈwɔːrənt/
a writ from a court commanding police to perform specified acts
From this reading We’ve been here five days, and the traffic squad has been some busy with our bubble-wagon, but if there’s any part of this burg we haven’t seen, now’s the time to get out a search warrant, and go after it.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Joe McGlory was the speaker.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We’ve been here five days, and the traffic squad has been some busy with our bubble-wagon, but if there’s any part of this burg we haven’t seen, now’s the time to get out a search warrant, and go after it.
We've
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From this reading We’ve been here five days, and the traffic squad has been some busy with our bubble-wagon, but if there’s any part of this burg we haven’t seen, now’s the time to get out a search warrant, and go after it.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He and his chum, Matt King, known far and wide as Motor Matt, were in the lobby of the big hotel in which they had established themselves when they first arrived in New York.
What's
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From this reading What’s on for to-day?”
at the time that
From this reading He and his chum, Matt King, known far and wide as Motor Matt, were in the lobby of the big hotel in which they had established themselves when they first arrived in New York.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He and his chum, Matt King, known far and wide as Motor Matt, were in the lobby of the big hotel in which they had established themselves when they first arrived in New York.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading He and his chum, Matt King, known far and wide as Motor Matt, were in the lobby of the big hotel in which they had established themselves when they first arrived in New York.
in the company of; together with
From this reading We’ve been here five days, and the traffic squad has been some busy with our bubble-wagon, but if there’s any part of this burg we haven’t seen, now’s the time to get out a search warrant, and go after it.
the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose
From this reading He and his chum, Matt King, known far and wide as Motor Matt, were in the lobby of the big hotel in which they had established themselves when they first arrived in New York.
