used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It ain't much difference at first sight, but when you get down to cases it's a whale of a difference!"
ain't
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From this reading It ain't much difference at first sight, but when you get down to cases it's a whale of a difference!"
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "The difference between you and Macgowan," said Robert Dorns, "is that he's got the law on his side--and you're on the side of the law.
ArmstrongnounUS /ˈɑːrmstrɑːŋ/
United States astronaut; the first man to set foot on the Moon (July 20, 1969) (1930-)
From this reading Armstrong smiled wearily.
Armstrong'snounUS /ˈɑːrmstrɔːŋz/
possessive form of “armstrong” — United States astronaut; the first man to set foot on the Moon (July 20, 1969) (1930-)
From this reading They were in Armstrong's rooms at the hotel--Dorns, Mansfield, Bruton, Holcomb and Sessions.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It ain't much difference at first sight, but when you get down to cases it's a whale of a difference!"
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading "The difference between you and Macgowan," said Robert Dorns, "is that he's got the law on his side--and you're on the side of the law.
Bruton
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From this reading They were in Armstrong's rooms at the hotel--Dorns, Mansfield, Bruton, Holcomb and Sessions.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It ain't much difference at first sight, but when you get down to cases it's a whale of a difference!"
plural of “case” — an occurrence of something
From this reading It ain't much difference at first sight, but when you get down to cases it's a whale of a difference!"
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading Jimmy Wren listened in a corner.
the quality of being unlike or dissimilar
From this reading "The difference between you and Macgowan," said Robert Dorns, "is that he's got the law on his side--and you're on the side of the law.
Dorns
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From this reading "The difference between you and Macgowan," said Robert Dorns, "is that he's got the law on his side--and you're on the side of the law.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading It ain't much difference at first sight, but when you get down to cases it's a whale of a difference!"
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading It ain't much difference at first sight, but when you get down to cases it's a whale of a difference!"
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading It ain't much difference at first sight, but when you get down to cases it's a whale of a difference!"
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading "The difference between you and Macgowan," said Robert Dorns, "is that he's got the law on his side--and you're on the side of the law.
he's
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From this reading "The difference between you and Macgowan," said Robert Dorns, "is that he's got the law on his side--and you're on the side of the law.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "The difference between you and Macgowan," said Robert Dorns, "is that he's got the law on his side--and you're on the side of the law.
Holcomb
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From this reading They were in Armstrong's rooms at the hotel--Dorns, Mansfield, Bruton, Holcomb and Sessions.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading They were in Armstrong's rooms at the hotel--Dorns, Mansfield, Bruton, Holcomb and Sessions.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading They were in Armstrong's rooms at the hotel--Dorns, Mansfield, Bruton, Holcomb and Sessions.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "The difference between you and Macgowan," said Robert Dorns, "is that he's got the law on his side--and you're on the side of the law.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It ain't much difference at first sight, but when you get down to cases it's a whale of a difference!"
it's
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From this reading It ain't much difference at first sight, but when you get down to cases it's a whale of a difference!"
to move or force, especially in an effort to get something open
From this reading Jimmy Wren listened in a corner.
the collection of rules imposed by authority
From this reading "The difference between you and Macgowan," said Robert Dorns, "is that he's got the law on his side--and you're on the side of the law.
past form of “listen” — hear with intention
From this reading Jimmy Wren listened in a corner.
Macgowan
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From this reading "The difference between you and Macgowan," said Robert Dorns, "is that he's got the law on his side--and you're on the side of the law.
MansfieldnounUS /ˈmænzfiːld/
New Zealand writer of short stories (1888-1923)
From this reading They were in Armstrong's rooms at the hotel--Dorns, Mansfield, Bruton, Holcomb and Sessions.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading It ain't much difference at first sight, but when you get down to cases it's a whale of a difference!"
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "The difference between you and Macgowan," said Robert Dorns, "is that he's got the law on his side--and you're on the side of the law.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "The difference between you and Macgowan," said Robert Dorns, "is that he's got the law on his side--and you're on the side of the law.
United States parliamentary authority and author (in 1876) of Robert's Rules of Order (1837-1923)
From this reading "The difference between you and Macgowan," said Robert Dorns, "is that he's got the law on his side--and you're on the side of the law.
apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)
From this reading They were in Armstrong's rooms at the hotel--Dorns, Mansfield, Bruton, Holcomb and Sessions.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "The difference between you and Macgowan," said Robert Dorns, "is that he's got the law on his side--and you're on the side of the law.
SessionsnounUS /ˈseʃənz/
United States composer who promoted 20th century music (1896-1985)
From this reading They were in Armstrong's rooms at the hotel--Dorns, Mansfield, Bruton, Holcomb and Sessions.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading "The difference between you and Macgowan," said Robert Dorns, "is that he's got the law on his side--and you're on the side of the law.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading It ain't much difference at first sight, but when you get down to cases it's a whale of a difference!"
past form of “smile” — change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading Armstrong smiled wearily.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "The difference between you and Macgowan," said Robert Dorns, "is that he's got the law on his side--and you're on the side of the law.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "The difference between you and Macgowan," said Robert Dorns, "is that he's got the law on his side--and you're on the side of the law.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They were in Armstrong's rooms at the hotel--Dorns, Mansfield, Bruton, Holcomb and Sessions.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It ain't much difference at first sight, but when you get down to cases it's a whale of a difference!"
wearilyadverbUS /ˈwerəli/
in a weary manner
From this reading Armstrong smiled wearily.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They were in Armstrong's rooms at the hotel--Dorns, Mansfield, Bruton, Holcomb and Sessions.
whalenounUS /weɪl/
a very large person; impressive in size or qualities
From this reading It ain't much difference at first sight, but when you get down to cases it's a whale of a difference!"
at the time that
From this reading It ain't much difference at first sight, but when you get down to cases it's a whale of a difference!"
WrennounUS /ren/
English architect who designed more than fifty London churches (1632-1723)
From this reading Jimmy Wren listened in a corner.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "The difference between you and Macgowan," said Robert Dorns, "is that he's got the law on his side--and you're on the side of the law.
you're
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From this reading "The difference between you and Macgowan," said Robert Dorns, "is that he's got the law on his side--and you're on the side of the law.
