used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading NORA GOES TO STANWICK Through the upheaving in his mind, Bat Scanlon managed to squeeze a reply to Nora's question which held some traces of plausibility.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading "A fellow always feels upset by things like this," said he.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He left the window and returned to his chair.
BatnounUS /bæt/
nocturnal mouselike mammal with forelimbs modified to form membranous wings and anatomical adaptations for echolocation by which they navigate
From this reading NORA GOES TO STANWICK Through the upheaving in his mind, Bat Scanlon managed to squeeze a reply to Nora's question which held some traces of plausibility.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "Most of the time there is no reason for it, but that seems to make no difference.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "A fellow always feels upset by things like this," said he.
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading He left the window and returned to his chair.
the quality of being unlike or dissimilar
From this reading "Most of the time there is no reason for it, but that seems to make no difference.
plural of “feel” — an intuitive awareness
From this reading "A fellow always feels upset by things like this," said he.
a boy or man
From this reading "A fellow always feels upset by things like this," said he.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Most of the time there is no reason for it, but that seems to make no difference.
plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)
From this reading NORA GOES TO STANWICK Through the upheaving in his mind, Bat Scanlon managed to squeeze a reply to Nora's question which held some traces of plausibility.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "A fellow always feels upset by things like this," said he.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading NORA GOES TO STANWICK Through the upheaving in his mind, Bat Scanlon managed to squeeze a reply to Nora's question which held some traces of plausibility.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading NORA GOES TO STANWICK Through the upheaving in his mind, Bat Scanlon managed to squeeze a reply to Nora's question which held some traces of plausibility.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading NORA GOES TO STANWICK Through the upheaving in his mind, Bat Scanlon managed to squeeze a reply to Nora's question which held some traces of plausibility.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Most of the time there is no reason for it, but that seems to make no difference.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Most of the time there is no reason for it, but that seems to make no difference.
and nothing more
From this reading He feels that way just the same."
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading He left the window and returned to his chair.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading "A fellow always feels upset by things like this," said he.
engage in
From this reading "Most of the time there is no reason for it, but that seems to make no difference.
past form of “manage” — be successful; achieve a goal
From this reading NORA GOES TO STANWICK Through the upheaving in his mind, Bat Scanlon managed to squeeze a reply to Nora's question which held some traces of plausibility.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading NORA GOES TO STANWICK Through the upheaving in his mind, Bat Scanlon managed to squeeze a reply to Nora's question which held some traces of plausibility.
used to form the superlative
From this reading "Most of the time there is no reason for it, but that seems to make no difference.
not any; not one
From this reading "Most of the time there is no reason for it, but that seems to make no difference.
NORA
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading NORA GOES TO STANWICK Through the upheaving in his mind, Bat Scanlon managed to squeeze a reply to Nora's question which held some traces of plausibility.
Nora's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading NORA GOES TO STANWICK Through the upheaving in his mind, Bat Scanlon managed to squeeze a reply to Nora's question which held some traces of plausibility.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading NORA GOES TO STANWICK Through the upheaving in his mind, Bat Scanlon managed to squeeze a reply to Nora's question which held some traces of plausibility.
plausibilitynounUS /ˌplɔːzɪˈbɪlɪti/
apparent validity
From this reading NORA GOES TO STANWICK Through the upheaving in his mind, Bat Scanlon managed to squeeze a reply to Nora's question which held some traces of plausibility.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading NORA GOES TO STANWICK Through the upheaving in his mind, Bat Scanlon managed to squeeze a reply to Nora's question which held some traces of plausibility.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading "Most of the time there is no reason for it, but that seems to make no difference.
a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading NORA GOES TO STANWICK Through the upheaving in his mind, Bat Scanlon managed to squeeze a reply to Nora's question which held some traces of plausibility.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading He left the window and returned to his chair.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "A fellow always feels upset by things like this," said he.
Identical; not different.
From this reading He feels that way just the same."
Scanlon
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading NORA GOES TO STANWICK Through the upheaving in his mind, Bat Scanlon managed to squeeze a reply to Nora's question which held some traces of plausibility.
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading "Most of the time there is no reason for it, but that seems to make no difference.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading NORA GOES TO STANWICK Through the upheaving in his mind, Bat Scanlon managed to squeeze a reply to Nora's question which held some traces of plausibility.
squeezeverbUS /skwiːz/
to compress with violence, out of natural shape or condition
From this reading NORA GOES TO STANWICK Through the upheaving in his mind, Bat Scanlon managed to squeeze a reply to Nora's question which held some traces of plausibility.
STANWICK
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading NORA GOES TO STANWICK Through the upheaving in his mind, Bat Scanlon managed to squeeze a reply to Nora's question which held some traces of plausibility.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Most of the time there is no reason for it, but that seems to make no difference.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading NORA GOES TO STANWICK Through the upheaving in his mind, Bat Scanlon managed to squeeze a reply to Nora's question which held some traces of plausibility.
in or at that place or location
From this reading "Most of the time there is no reason for it, but that seems to make no difference.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading "A fellow always feels upset by things like this," said he.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "A fellow always feels upset by things like this," said he.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading NORA GOES TO STANWICK Through the upheaving in his mind, Bat Scanlon managed to squeeze a reply to Nora's question which held some traces of plausibility.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading "Most of the time there is no reason for it, but that seems to make no difference.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading NORA GOES TO STANWICK Through the upheaving in his mind, Bat Scanlon managed to squeeze a reply to Nora's question which held some traces of plausibility.
tracesnounUS /ˈtreɪsəz/
plural of “trace” — a just detectable amount
From this reading NORA GOES TO STANWICK Through the upheaving in his mind, Bat Scanlon managed to squeeze a reply to Nora's question which held some traces of plausibility.
upheaving
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading NORA GOES TO STANWICK Through the upheaving in his mind, Bat Scanlon managed to squeeze a reply to Nora's question which held some traces of plausibility.
upsetverbUS /əpˈset/
disturb the balance or stability of
From this reading "A fellow always feels upset by things like this," said he.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading He feels that way just the same."
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading NORA GOES TO STANWICK Through the upheaving in his mind, Bat Scanlon managed to squeeze a reply to Nora's question which held some traces of plausibility.
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading He left the window and returned to his chair.
