used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was a hard assignment to take, but Bob acquiesced.
acquiescedverbUS /ˌækwiˈest/
past form of “acquiesce” — to agree or express agreement
From this reading It was a hard assignment to take, but Bob acquiesced.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading Keep your chin up now, and give them all you’ve got.”
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He would have preferred to remain in Jacksonville and search for his uncle, but he realized the logic in Waldo Edgar’s deductions.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “Keep in close touch with me, Bob, and if it looks like things are going to break down the coast, we’ll get help to you.
assignmentnounUS /əˈsaɪnmənt/
a duty that you are assigned to perform (especially in the armed forces)
From this reading It was a hard assignment to take, but Bob acquiesced.
move up and down repeatedly
From this reading It was a hard assignment to take, but Bob acquiesced.
terminate
From this reading “Keep in close touch with me, Bob, and if it looks like things are going to break down the coast, we’ll get help to you.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It was a hard assignment to take, but Bob acquiesced.
the protruding part of the lower jaw
From this reading Keep your chin up now, and give them all you’ve got.”
clickedverbUS /klɪkt/
past form of “click” — move or strike with a noise
From this reading The receiver on the far end of the line clicked and Bob hung up the instrument he had used.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading “Keep in close touch with me, Bob, and if it looks like things are going to break down the coast, we’ll get help to you.
the shore of a sea or ocean
From this reading “Keep in close touch with me, Bob, and if it looks like things are going to break down the coast, we’ll get help to you.
deductionsnounUS /dɪˈdʌkʃənz/
plural of “deduction” — a reduction in the gross amount on which a tax is calculated; reduces taxes by the percentage fixed for the taxpayer's income bracket
From this reading He would have preferred to remain in Jacksonville and search for his uncle, but he realized the logic in Waldo Edgar’s deductions.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading “Keep in close touch with me, Bob, and if it looks like things are going to break down the coast, we’ll get help to you.
Edgar'snounUS /ˈedɡərz/
possessive form of “edgar” — the younger brother of Edwy who became king of Northumbria when it renounced Edwy; on Edwy's death he succeeded to the throne of England (944-975)
From this reading He would have preferred to remain in Jacksonville and search for his uncle, but he realized the logic in Waldo Edgar’s deductions.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading The receiver on the far end of the line clicked and Bob hung up the instrument he had used.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading The receiver on the far end of the line clicked and Bob hung up the instrument he had used.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He would have preferred to remain in Jacksonville and search for his uncle, but he realized the logic in Waldo Edgar’s deductions.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading “Keep in close touch with me, Bob, and if it looks like things are going to break down the coast, we’ll get help to you.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Keep your chin up now, and give them all you’ve got.”
the act of departing
From this reading “Keep in close touch with me, Bob, and if it looks like things are going to break down the coast, we’ll get help to you.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Keep your chin up now, and give them all you’ve got.”
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The receiver on the far end of the line clicked and Bob hung up the instrument he had used.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading It was a hard assignment to take, but Bob acquiesced.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading He would have preferred to remain in Jacksonville and search for his uncle, but he realized the logic in Waldo Edgar’s deductions.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He would have preferred to remain in Jacksonville and search for his uncle, but he realized the logic in Waldo Edgar’s deductions.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading “Keep in close touch with me, Bob, and if it looks like things are going to break down the coast, we’ll get help to you.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He would have preferred to remain in Jacksonville and search for his uncle, but he realized the logic in Waldo Edgar’s deductions.
inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging
From this reading The receiver on the far end of the line clicked and Bob hung up the instrument he had used.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading “Keep in close touch with me, Bob, and if it looks like things are going to break down the coast, we’ll get help to you.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He would have preferred to remain in Jacksonville and search for his uncle, but he realized the logic in Waldo Edgar’s deductions.
instrumentnounUS /ˈɪnstrəmənt/
a device that requires skill for proper use
From this reading The receiver on the far end of the line clicked and Bob hung up the instrument he had used.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was a hard assignment to take, but Bob acquiesced.
JacksonvillenounUS /ˈdʒæksənvɪl/
Florida's largest city; a port and important commercial center in northeastern Florida
From this reading He would have preferred to remain in Jacksonville and search for his uncle, but he realized the logic in Waldo Edgar’s deductions.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading “Keep in close touch with me, Bob, and if it looks like things are going to break down the coast, we’ll get help to you.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading “Keep in close touch with me, Bob, and if it looks like things are going to break down the coast, we’ll get help to you.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading The receiver on the far end of the line clicked and Bob hung up the instrument he had used.
logicnounUS /ˈlɑːdʒɪk/
the branch of philosophy that analyzes inference
From this reading He would have preferred to remain in Jacksonville and search for his uncle, but he realized the logic in Waldo Edgar’s deductions.
plural of “look” — the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading “Keep in close touch with me, Bob, and if it looks like things are going to break down the coast, we’ll get help to you.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “Keep in close touch with me, Bob, and if it looks like things are going to break down the coast, we’ll get help to you.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Keep your chin up now, and give them all you’ve got.”
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The receiver on the far end of the line clicked and Bob hung up the instrument he had used.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The receiver on the far end of the line clicked and Bob hung up the instrument he had used.
preferredadjectiveUS /prəˈfɜːrd/
more desirable than another
From this reading He would have preferred to remain in Jacksonville and search for his uncle, but he realized the logic in Waldo Edgar’s deductions.
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading He would have preferred to remain in Jacksonville and search for his uncle, but he realized the logic in Waldo Edgar’s deductions.
receivernounUS /rəˈsiːvər/
set that receives radio or tv signals
From this reading The receiver on the far end of the line clicked and Bob hung up the instrument he had used.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading He would have preferred to remain in Jacksonville and search for his uncle, but he realized the logic in Waldo Edgar’s deductions.
try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of
From this reading He would have preferred to remain in Jacksonville and search for his uncle, but he realized the logic in Waldo Edgar’s deductions.
carry out
From this reading It was a hard assignment to take, but Bob acquiesced.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He would have preferred to remain in Jacksonville and search for his uncle, but he realized the logic in Waldo Edgar’s deductions.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Keep your chin up now, and give them all you’ve got.”
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading “Keep in close touch with me, Bob, and if it looks like things are going to break down the coast, we’ll get help to you.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was a hard assignment to take, but Bob acquiesced.
make physical contact with, come in contact with
From this reading “Keep in close touch with me, Bob, and if it looks like things are going to break down the coast, we’ll get help to you.
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading He would have preferred to remain in Jacksonville and search for his uncle, but he realized the logic in Waldo Edgar’s deductions.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Keep your chin up now, and give them all you’ve got.”
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading The receiver on the far end of the line clicked and Bob hung up the instrument he had used.
Waldo
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From this reading He would have preferred to remain in Jacksonville and search for his uncle, but he realized the logic in Waldo Edgar’s deductions.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was a hard assignment to take, but Bob acquiesced.
we'll
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From this reading “Keep in close touch with me, Bob, and if it looks like things are going to break down the coast, we’ll get help to you.
in the company of; together with
From this reading “Keep in close touch with me, Bob, and if it looks like things are going to break down the coast, we’ll get help to you.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He would have preferred to remain in Jacksonville and search for his uncle, but he realized the logic in Waldo Edgar’s deductions.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Keep in close touch with me, Bob, and if it looks like things are going to break down the coast, we’ll get help to you.
you've
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From this reading Keep your chin up now, and give them all you’ve got.”
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Keep your chin up now, and give them all you’ve got.”
