used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The big German mopped his face with a handkerchief, and said apologetically:
ABOUTprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
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ain't
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From this reading "A man can only tell what he knows, ain't it?"
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading "To begin dot guess-work business when you are talking to the law already, it is dangerous," stated Berg in an explanatory tone.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "To begin dot guess-work business when you are talking to the law already, it is dangerous," stated Berg in an explanatory tone.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading ASHTON-KIRK LOOKS ABOUT Berg was standing in the corridor waiting for the elevator when Ashton-Kirk and Pendleton came out.
apologeticallyadverbUS /əˌpɑːləˈdʒetɪkliː/
in an apologetic manner
From this reading The big German mopped his face with a handkerchief, and said apologetically:
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "To begin dot guess-work business when you are talking to the law already, it is dangerous," stated Berg in an explanatory tone.
ASHTON-KIRK
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From this reading ASHTON-KIRK LOOKS ABOUT Berg was standing in the corridor waiting for the elevator when Ashton-Kirk and Pendleton came out.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Ashton-Kirk looked at him questioningly, but said nothing.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading "To begin dot guess-work business when you are talking to the law already, it is dangerous," stated Berg in an explanatory tone.
BergnounUS /bɜːrɡ/
a large mass of ice floating at sea; usually broken off of a polar glacier
From this reading ASHTON-KIRK LOOKS ABOUT Berg was standing in the corridor waiting for the elevator when Ashton-Kirk and Pendleton came out.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The big German mopped his face with a handkerchief, and said apologetically:
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading "To begin dot guess-work business when you are talking to the law already, it is dangerous," stated Berg in an explanatory tone.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Ashton-Kirk looked at him questioningly, but said nothing.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading ASHTON-KIRK LOOKS ABOUT Berg was standing in the corridor waiting for the elevator when Ashton-Kirk and Pendleton came out.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "A man can only tell what he knows, ain't it?"
corridornounUS /ˈkɔːrədər/
an enclosed passageway; rooms usually open onto it
From this reading ASHTON-KIRK LOOKS ABOUT Berg was standing in the corridor waiting for the elevator when Ashton-Kirk and Pendleton came out.
involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm
From this reading "To begin dot guess-work business when you are talking to the law already, it is dangerous," stated Berg in an explanatory tone.
dotnounUS /dɑːt/
a very small circular shape
From this reading "To begin dot guess-work business when you are talking to the law already, it is dangerous," stated Berg in an explanatory tone.
elevatornounUS /ˈeləveɪtər/
lifting device consisting of a platform or cage that is raised and lowered mechanically in a vertical shaft in order to move people from one floor to another in a building
From this reading ASHTON-KIRK LOOKS ABOUT Berg was standing in the corridor waiting for the elevator when Ashton-Kirk and Pendleton came out.
explanatoryadjectiveUS /ɪkˈsplænətɔːri/
serving or intended to explain or make clear
From this reading "To begin dot guess-work business when you are talking to the law already, it is dangerous," stated Berg in an explanatory tone.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading The big German mopped his face with a handkerchief, and said apologetically:
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading ASHTON-KIRK LOOKS ABOUT Berg was standing in the corridor waiting for the elevator when Ashton-Kirk and Pendleton came out.
a person of German nationality
From this reading The big German mopped his face with a handkerchief, and said apologetically:
guess-work
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From this reading "To begin dot guess-work business when you are talking to the law already, it is dangerous," stated Berg in an explanatory tone.
a square piece of cloth used for wiping the eyes or nose or as a costume accessory
From this reading The big German mopped his face with a handkerchief, and said apologetically:
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "A man can only tell what he knows, ain't it?"
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Ashton-Kirk looked at him questioningly, but said nothing.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The big German mopped his face with a handkerchief, and said apologetically:
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading ASHTON-KIRK LOOKS ABOUT Berg was standing in the corridor waiting for the elevator when Ashton-Kirk and Pendleton came out.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "To begin dot guess-work business when you are talking to the law already, it is dangerous," stated Berg in an explanatory tone.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "A man can only tell what he knows, ain't it?"
plural of “know” — the fact of being aware of information that is known to few people
From this reading "A man can only tell what he knows, ain't it?"
the collection of rules imposed by authority
From this reading "To begin dot guess-work business when you are talking to the law already, it is dangerous," stated Berg in an explanatory tone.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Ashton-Kirk looked at him questioningly, but said nothing.
plural of “look” — the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading ASHTON-KIRK LOOKS ABOUT Berg was standing in the corridor waiting for the elevator when Ashton-Kirk and Pendleton came out.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading "A man can only tell what he knows, ain't it?"
moppedverbUS /mɑːpt/
inflected form of “mop” — to wash or wipe with or as if with a mop
From this reading The big German mopped his face with a handkerchief, and said apologetically:
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Ashton-Kirk looked at him questioningly, but said nothing.
and nothing more
From this reading "A man can only tell what he knows, ain't it?"
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading ASHTON-KIRK LOOKS ABOUT Berg was standing in the corridor waiting for the elevator when Ashton-Kirk and Pendleton came out.
Pendleton
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questioninglyadverb
in a curious and questioning manner
From this reading Ashton-Kirk looked at him questioningly, but said nothing.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading The big German mopped his face with a handkerchief, and said apologetically:
having a supporting base
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statedadjectiveUS /ˈsteɪtɪd/
declared as fact; explicitly stated
From this reading "To begin dot guess-work business when you are talking to the law already, it is dangerous," stated Berg in an explanatory tone.
an exchange of ideas via conversation
From this reading "To begin dot guess-work business when you are talking to the law already, it is dangerous," stated Berg in an explanatory tone.
express in words
From this reading "A man can only tell what he knows, ain't it?"
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ASHTON-KIRK LOOKS ABOUT Berg was standing in the corridor waiting for the elevator when Ashton-Kirk and Pendleton came out.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "To begin dot guess-work business when you are talking to the law already, it is dangerous," stated Berg in an explanatory tone.
the quality of a person's voice
From this reading "To begin dot guess-work business when you are talking to the law already, it is dangerous," stated Berg in an explanatory tone.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading ASHTON-KIRK LOOKS ABOUT Berg was standing in the corridor waiting for the elevator when Ashton-Kirk and Pendleton came out.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
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used to ask for information about something
From this reading "A man can only tell what he knows, ain't it?"
at the time that
From this reading ASHTON-KIRK LOOKS ABOUT Berg was standing in the corridor waiting for the elevator when Ashton-Kirk and Pendleton came out.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The big German mopped his face with a handkerchief, and said apologetically:
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "To begin dot guess-work business when you are talking to the law already, it is dangerous," stated Berg in an explanatory tone.
