used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “Don’t disturb yourself, Mac,” Dennis admonished with a grin, as his host threw down his newspaper.
admonishedverbUS /ədˈmɑːnɪʃt/
past form of “admonish” — advise or counsel in terms of someone's behavior
From this reading “Don’t disturb yourself, Mac,” Dennis admonished with a grin, as his host threw down his newspaper.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE INSPECTOR BRINGS NEWS The twain slept late the next morning, and they had only just returned from the little restaurant around the corner, where McCarty habitually took his meals, when the bell jangled on its loose wire from below.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “And why are you so sure—!”
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading THE INSPECTOR BRINGS NEWS The twain slept late the next morning, and they had only just returned from the little restaurant around the corner, where McCarty habitually took his meals, when the bell jangled on its loose wire from below.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “Don’t disturb yourself, Mac,” Dennis admonished with a grin, as his host threw down his newspaper.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading “’Twas not in my honor you cleaned house last night, but because you knew the inspector would be here, and you did it then for you were sure he’d come so early there’d be no time this morning.”
for the reason that
From this reading “’Twas not in my honor you cleaned house last night, but because you knew the inspector would be here, and you did it then for you were sure he’d come so early there’d be no time this morning.”
a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck
From this reading THE INSPECTOR BRINGS NEWS The twain slept late the next morning, and they had only just returned from the little restaurant around the corner, where McCarty habitually took his meals, when the bell jangled on its loose wire from below.
belowprepositionUS /bɪˈloʊ/
at or to a lower level than something
From this reading THE INSPECTOR BRINGS NEWS The twain slept late the next morning, and they had only just returned from the little restaurant around the corner, where McCarty habitually took his meals, when the bell jangled on its loose wire from below.
third-person singular of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading THE INSPECTOR BRINGS NEWS The twain slept late the next morning, and they had only just returned from the little restaurant around the corner, where McCarty habitually took his meals, when the bell jangled on its loose wire from below.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading “’Twas not in my honor you cleaned house last night, but because you knew the inspector would be here, and you did it then for you were sure he’d come so early there’d be no time this morning.”
cleanedverbUS /kliːnd/
past form of “clean” — make clean by removing dirt, filth, or unwanted substances from
From this reading “’Twas not in my honor you cleaned house last night, but because you knew the inspector would be here, and you did it then for you were sure he’d come so early there’d be no time this morning.”
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading “’Twas not in my honor you cleaned house last night, but because you knew the inspector would be here, and you did it then for you were sure he’d come so early there’d be no time this morning.”
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading THE INSPECTOR BRINGS NEWS The twain slept late the next morning, and they had only just returned from the little restaurant around the corner, where McCarty habitually took his meals, when the bell jangled on its loose wire from below.
Dennis
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From this reading “Don’t disturb yourself, Mac,” Dennis admonished with a grin, as his host threw down his newspaper.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading “’Twas not in my honor you cleaned house last night, but because you knew the inspector would be here, and you did it then for you were sure he’d come so early there’d be no time this morning.”
disturbverbUS /dɪˈstɜːrb/
move deeply
From this reading “Don’t disturb yourself, Mac,” Dennis admonished with a grin, as his host threw down his newspaper.
Don't
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From this reading “Don’t disturb yourself, Mac,” Dennis admonished with a grin, as his host threw down his newspaper.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading “Don’t disturb yourself, Mac,” Dennis admonished with a grin, as his host threw down his newspaper.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading “’Twas not in my honor you cleaned house last night, but because you knew the inspector would be here, and you did it then for you were sure he’d come so early there’d be no time this morning.”
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “’Twas not in my honor you cleaned house last night, but because you knew the inspector would be here, and you did it then for you were sure he’d come so early there’d be no time this morning.”
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading THE INSPECTOR BRINGS NEWS The twain slept late the next morning, and they had only just returned from the little restaurant around the corner, where McCarty habitually took his meals, when the bell jangled on its loose wire from below.
grinnounUS /ɡrɪn/
a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading “Don’t disturb yourself, Mac,” Dennis admonished with a grin, as his host threw down his newspaper.
habituallyadverbUS /həˈbɪtʃuːəli/
according to habit or custom
From this reading THE INSPECTOR BRINGS NEWS The twain slept late the next morning, and they had only just returned from the little restaurant around the corner, where McCarty habitually took his meals, when the bell jangled on its loose wire from below.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE INSPECTOR BRINGS NEWS The twain slept late the next morning, and they had only just returned from the little restaurant around the corner, where McCarty habitually took his meals, when the bell jangled on its loose wire from below.
he'd
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From this reading “’Twas not in my honor you cleaned house last night, but because you knew the inspector would be here, and you did it then for you were sure he’d come so early there’d be no time this morning.”
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading “’Twas not in my honor you cleaned house last night, but because you knew the inspector would be here, and you did it then for you were sure he’d come so early there’d be no time this morning.”
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE INSPECTOR BRINGS NEWS The twain slept late the next morning, and they had only just returned from the little restaurant around the corner, where McCarty habitually took his meals, when the bell jangled on its loose wire from below.
a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
From this reading “’Twas not in my honor you cleaned house last night, but because you knew the inspector would be here, and you did it then for you were sure he’d come so early there’d be no time this morning.”
a person who invites guests to a social event (such as a party in his or her own home) and who is responsible for them while they are there
From this reading “Don’t disturb yourself, Mac,” Dennis admonished with a grin, as his host threw down his newspaper.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading “’Twas not in my honor you cleaned house last night, but because you knew the inspector would be here, and you did it then for you were sure he’d come so early there’d be no time this morning.”
I'll
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From this reading “I’ll let the inspector in.”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “I’ll let the inspector in.”
INSPECTORnounUS /ˌɪnˈspektər/
a high ranking police officer
From this reading THE INSPECTOR BRINGS NEWS The twain slept late the next morning, and they had only just returned from the little restaurant around the corner, where McCarty habitually took his meals, when the bell jangled on its loose wire from below.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “’Twas not in my honor you cleaned house last night, but because you knew the inspector would be here, and you did it then for you were sure he’d come so early there’d be no time this morning.”
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading THE INSPECTOR BRINGS NEWS The twain slept late the next morning, and they had only just returned from the little restaurant around the corner, where McCarty habitually took his meals, when the bell jangled on its loose wire from below.
jangledverbUS /ˈdʒæŋɡəld/
past form of “jangle” — make a sound typical of metallic objects
From this reading THE INSPECTOR BRINGS NEWS The twain slept late the next morning, and they had only just returned from the little restaurant around the corner, where McCarty habitually took his meals, when the bell jangled on its loose wire from below.
and nothing more
From this reading THE INSPECTOR BRINGS NEWS The twain slept late the next morning, and they had only just returned from the little restaurant around the corner, where McCarty habitually took his meals, when the bell jangled on its loose wire from below.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading “’Twas not in my honor you cleaned house last night, but because you knew the inspector would be here, and you did it then for you were sure he’d come so early there’d be no time this morning.”
immediately past
From this reading “’Twas not in my honor you cleaned house last night, but because you knew the inspector would be here, and you did it then for you were sure he’d come so early there’d be no time this morning.”
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading THE INSPECTOR BRINGS NEWS The twain slept late the next morning, and they had only just returned from the little restaurant around the corner, where McCarty habitually took his meals, when the bell jangled on its loose wire from below.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading “I’ll let the inspector in.”
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading THE INSPECTOR BRINGS NEWS The twain slept late the next morning, and they had only just returned from the little restaurant around the corner, where McCarty habitually took his meals, when the bell jangled on its loose wire from below.
not compact or dense in structure or arrangement
From this reading THE INSPECTOR BRINGS NEWS The twain slept late the next morning, and they had only just returned from the little restaurant around the corner, where McCarty habitually took his meals, when the bell jangled on its loose wire from below.
MacnounUS /mæk/
a waterproof raincoat made of rubberized fabric
From this reading “Don’t disturb yourself, Mac,” Dennis admonished with a grin, as his host threw down his newspaper.
McCarty
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From this reading THE INSPECTOR BRINGS NEWS The twain slept late the next morning, and they had only just returned from the little restaurant around the corner, where McCarty habitually took his meals, when the bell jangled on its loose wire from below.
mealsnounUS /miːlz/
plural of “meal” — the food served and eaten at one time
From this reading THE INSPECTOR BRINGS NEWS The twain slept late the next morning, and they had only just returned from the little restaurant around the corner, where McCarty habitually took his meals, when the bell jangled on its loose wire from below.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading THE INSPECTOR BRINGS NEWS The twain slept late the next morning, and they had only just returned from the little restaurant around the corner, where McCarty habitually took his meals, when the bell jangled on its loose wire from below.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “’Twas not in my honor you cleaned house last night, but because you knew the inspector would be here, and you did it then for you were sure he’d come so early there’d be no time this morning.”
information about recent and important events
From this reading THE INSPECTOR BRINGS NEWS The twain slept late the next morning, and they had only just returned from the little restaurant around the corner, where McCarty habitually took his meals, when the bell jangled on its loose wire from below.
a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements
From this reading “Don’t disturb yourself, Mac,” Dennis admonished with a grin, as his host threw down his newspaper.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading THE INSPECTOR BRINGS NEWS The twain slept late the next morning, and they had only just returned from the little restaurant around the corner, where McCarty habitually took his meals, when the bell jangled on its loose wire from below.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading “’Twas not in my honor you cleaned house last night, but because you knew the inspector would be here, and you did it then for you were sure he’d come so early there’d be no time this morning.”
not any; not one
From this reading “’Twas not in my honor you cleaned house last night, but because you knew the inspector would be here, and you did it then for you were sure he’d come so early there’d be no time this morning.”
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading “’Twas not in my honor you cleaned house last night, but because you knew the inspector would be here, and you did it then for you were sure he’d come so early there’d be no time this morning.”
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE INSPECTOR BRINGS NEWS The twain slept late the next morning, and they had only just returned from the little restaurant around the corner, where McCarty habitually took his meals, when the bell jangled on its loose wire from below.
and nothing more
From this reading THE INSPECTOR BRINGS NEWS The twain slept late the next morning, and they had only just returned from the little restaurant around the corner, where McCarty habitually took his meals, when the bell jangled on its loose wire from below.
restaurantnounUS /ˈrestərɑːnt/
a building where people go to eat
From this reading THE INSPECTOR BRINGS NEWS The twain slept late the next morning, and they had only just returned from the little restaurant around the corner, where McCarty habitually took his meals, when the bell jangled on its loose wire from below.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading THE INSPECTOR BRINGS NEWS The twain slept late the next morning, and they had only just returned from the little restaurant around the corner, where McCarty habitually took his meals, when the bell jangled on its loose wire from below.
inflected form of “sleep” — be asleep
From this reading THE INSPECTOR BRINGS NEWS The twain slept late the next morning, and they had only just returned from the little restaurant around the corner, where McCarty habitually took his meals, when the bell jangled on its loose wire from below.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading “And why are you so sure—!”
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading “And why are you so sure—!”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE INSPECTOR BRINGS NEWS The twain slept late the next morning, and they had only just returned from the little restaurant around the corner, where McCarty habitually took his meals, when the bell jangled on its loose wire from below.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading “’Twas not in my honor you cleaned house last night, but because you knew the inspector would be here, and you did it then for you were sure he’d come so early there’d be no time this morning.”
there'd
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From this reading “’Twas not in my honor you cleaned house last night, but because you knew the inspector would be here, and you did it then for you were sure he’d come so early there’d be no time this morning.”
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE INSPECTOR BRINGS NEWS The twain slept late the next morning, and they had only just returned from the little restaurant around the corner, where McCarty habitually took his meals, when the bell jangled on its loose wire from below.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading “’Twas not in my honor you cleaned house last night, but because you knew the inspector would be here, and you did it then for you were sure he’d come so early there’d be no time this morning.”
inflected form of “throw” — propel through the air
From this reading “Don’t disturb yourself, Mac,” Dennis admonished with a grin, as his host threw down his newspaper.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading “’Twas not in my honor you cleaned house last night, but because you knew the inspector would be here, and you did it then for you were sure he’d come so early there’d be no time this morning.”
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading THE INSPECTOR BRINGS NEWS The twain slept late the next morning, and they had only just returned from the little restaurant around the corner, where McCarty habitually took his meals, when the bell jangled on its loose wire from below.
twainnounUS /tweɪn/
two items of the same kind
From this reading THE INSPECTOR BRINGS NEWS The twain slept late the next morning, and they had only just returned from the little restaurant around the corner, where McCarty habitually took his meals, when the bell jangled on its loose wire from below.
Twas
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From this reading “’Twas not in my honor you cleaned house last night, but because you knew the inspector would be here, and you did it then for you were sure he’d come so early there’d be no time this morning.”
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “’Twas not in my honor you cleaned house last night, but because you knew the inspector would be here, and you did it then for you were sure he’d come so early there’d be no time this morning.”
at the time that
From this reading THE INSPECTOR BRINGS NEWS The twain slept late the next morning, and they had only just returned from the little restaurant around the corner, where McCarty habitually took his meals, when the bell jangled on its loose wire from below.
in or at the place that
From this reading THE INSPECTOR BRINGS NEWS The twain slept late the next morning, and they had only just returned from the little restaurant around the corner, where McCarty habitually took his meals, when the bell jangled on its loose wire from below.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading “And why are you so sure—!”
ligament made of metal and used to fasten things or make cages or fences etc
From this reading THE INSPECTOR BRINGS NEWS The twain slept late the next morning, and they had only just returned from the little restaurant around the corner, where McCarty habitually took his meals, when the bell jangled on its loose wire from below.
in the company of; together with
From this reading “Don’t disturb yourself, Mac,” Dennis admonished with a grin, as his host threw down his newspaper.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading “’Twas not in my honor you cleaned house last night, but because you knew the inspector would be here, and you did it then for you were sure he’d come so early there’d be no time this morning.”
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “And why are you so sure—!”
used when the person spoken to is also the object of the action
From this reading “Don’t disturb yourself, Mac,” Dennis admonished with a grin, as his host threw down his newspaper.
