used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The next morning Sam determined upon a personal interview with the prisoner.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading "It do be surprisin' the number ave blackguards there do be infesting the straits ove Portland after dark these days.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading "Getting along as fast as could be expected," he answered.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading "Getting along as fast as could be expected," he answered.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading Upon arrival at the County jail, where the prisoner had been transferred, Sam encountered Smith, who was standing on the curb talking to a policeman.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Getting along as fast as could be expected," he answered.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Upon arrival at the County jail, where the prisoner had been transferred, Sam encountered Smith, who was standing on the curb talking to a policeman.
ave
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From this reading "It do be surprisin' the number ave blackguards there do be infesting the straits ove Portland after dark these days.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "Getting along as fast as could be expected," he answered.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Upon arrival at the County jail, where the prisoner had been transferred, Sam encountered Smith, who was standing on the curb talking to a policeman.
blackguards
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From this reading "It do be surprisin' the number ave blackguards there do be infesting the straits ove Portland after dark these days.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading "Getting along as fast as could be expected," he answered.
(United Kingdom) a region created by territorial division for the purpose of local government
From this reading Upon arrival at the County jail, where the prisoner had been transferred, Sam encountered Smith, who was standing on the curb talking to a policeman.
curbnounUS /kɜːrb/
an edge between a sidewalk and a roadway consisting of a line of curbstones (usually forming part of a gutter)
From this reading Upon arrival at the County jail, where the prisoner had been transferred, Sam encountered Smith, who was standing on the curb talking to a policeman.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading "It do be surprisin' the number ave blackguards there do be infesting the straits ove Portland after dark these days.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading "It do be surprisin' the number ave blackguards there do be infesting the straits ove Portland after dark these days.
characterized by great determination
From this reading The next morning Sam determined upon a personal interview with the prisoner.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "How dy yus do, Sor?" was Smith's greeting.
dynoun
a trivalent metallic element of the rare earth group; forms compounds that are highly magnetic
From this reading "How dy yus do, Sor?" was Smith's greeting.
encounteredverbUS /ɪnˈkaʊntərd/
past form of “encounter” — come together
From this reading Upon arrival at the County jail, where the prisoner had been transferred, Sam encountered Smith, who was standing on the curb talking to a policeman.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading "Getting along as fast as could be expected," he answered.
quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)
From this reading "Getting along as fast as could be expected," he answered.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading "Getting along as fast as could be expected," he answered.
greetingnounUS /ˈɡriːtɪŋ/
(usually plural) an acknowledgment or expression of good will (especially on meeting)
From this reading "How dy yus do, Sor?" was Smith's greeting.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Upon arrival at the County jail, where the prisoner had been transferred, Sam encountered Smith, who was standing on the curb talking to a policeman.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Getting along as fast as could be expected," he answered.
How
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From this reading "How dy yus do, Sor?" was Smith's greeting.
infesting
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From this reading "It do be surprisin' the number ave blackguards there do be infesting the straits ove Portland after dark these days.
conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
From this reading The next morning Sam determined upon a personal interview with the prisoner.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "It do be surprisin' the number ave blackguards there do be infesting the straits ove Portland after dark these days.
jailnounUS /dʒeɪl/
a correctional institution used to detain persons who are in the lawful custody of the government (either accused persons awaiting trial or convicted persons serving a sentence)
From this reading Upon arrival at the County jail, where the prisoner had been transferred, Sam encountered Smith, who was standing on the curb talking to a policeman.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading The next morning Sam determined upon a personal interview with the prisoner.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading The next morning Sam determined upon a personal interview with the prisoner.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading "It do be surprisin' the number ave blackguards there do be infesting the straits ove Portland after dark these days.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Upon arrival at the County jail, where the prisoner had been transferred, Sam encountered Smith, who was standing on the curb talking to a policeman.
ove
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From this reading "It do be surprisin' the number ave blackguards there do be infesting the straits ove Portland after dark these days.
concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality
From this reading The next morning Sam determined upon a personal interview with the prisoner.
policemannounUS /pəˈliːsmən/
a member of a police force
From this reading Upon arrival at the County jail, where the prisoner had been transferred, Sam encountered Smith, who was standing on the curb talking to a policeman.
PortlandnounUS /ˈpɔːrtlənd/
freshwater port and largest city in Oregon; located in northwestern Oregon on the Willamette River which divides the city into east and west sections; renowned for its beautiful natural setting among the mountains
From this reading "It do be surprisin' the number ave blackguards there do be infesting the straits ove Portland after dark these days.
a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading The next morning Sam determined upon a personal interview with the prisoner.
a guided missile fired from land or shipboard against an airborne target
From this reading The next morning Sam determined upon a personal interview with the prisoner.
Rhodesian statesman who declared independence of Zimbabwe from Great Britain (born in 1919)
From this reading Upon arrival at the County jail, where the prisoner had been transferred, Sam encountered Smith, who was standing on the curb talking to a policeman.
Smith'snounUS /smɪθs/
possessive form of “smith” — Rhodesian statesman who declared independence of Zimbabwe from Great Britain (born in 1919)
From this reading "How dy yus do, Sor?" was Smith's greeting.
Sor
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From this reading "How dy yus do, Sor?" was Smith's greeting.
having a supporting base
From this reading Upon arrival at the County jail, where the prisoner had been transferred, Sam encountered Smith, who was standing on the curb talking to a policeman.
straitsnounUS /streɪts/
a bad or difficult situation or state of affairs
From this reading "It do be surprisin' the number ave blackguards there do be infesting the straits ove Portland after dark these days.
surprisin
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From this reading "It do be surprisin' the number ave blackguards there do be infesting the straits ove Portland after dark these days.
an exchange of ideas via conversation
From this reading Upon arrival at the County jail, where the prisoner had been transferred, Sam encountered Smith, who was standing on the curb talking to a policeman.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The next morning Sam determined upon a personal interview with the prisoner.
in or at that place or location
From this reading "It do be surprisin' the number ave blackguards there do be infesting the straits ove Portland after dark these days.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading "It do be surprisin' the number ave blackguards there do be infesting the straits ove Portland after dark these days.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Upon arrival at the County jail, where the prisoner had been transferred, Sam encountered Smith, who was standing on the curb talking to a policeman.
transferredverbUS /trænˈsfɜːrd/
inflected form of “transfer” — transfer somebody to a different position or location of work
From this reading Upon arrival at the County jail, where the prisoner had been transferred, Sam encountered Smith, who was standing on the curb talking to a policeman.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The next morning Sam determined upon a personal interview with the prisoner.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Upon arrival at the County jail, where the prisoner had been transferred, Sam encountered Smith, who was standing on the curb talking to a policeman.
in or at the place that
From this reading Upon arrival at the County jail, where the prisoner had been transferred, Sam encountered Smith, who was standing on the curb talking to a policeman.
which person or people
From this reading Upon arrival at the County jail, where the prisoner had been transferred, Sam encountered Smith, who was standing on the curb talking to a policeman.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The next morning Sam determined upon a personal interview with the prisoner.
yus
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From this reading "How dy yus do, Sor?" was Smith's greeting.
