advertisingnounUS /ˈædvərtaɪzɪŋ/
a public promotion of some product or service
From this reading "If you are going to try to prevent rural advertising," he remarked, "you'll find your hands full."
united by being of the same opinion
From this reading The lawyer laughed heartily at his young friend's whim, but agreed to help him.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading DON QUIXOTE When Kenneth got home he told Mr. Watson of his discovery and asked the old gentleman to write to the sign painter and find out what could be done.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "If you are going to try to prevent rural advertising," he remarked, "you'll find your hands full."
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading DON QUIXOTE When Kenneth got home he told Mr. Watson of his discovery and asked the old gentleman to write to the sign painter and find out what could be done.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The lawyer laughed heartily at his young friend's whim, but agreed to help him.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading DON QUIXOTE When Kenneth got home he told Mr. Watson of his discovery and asked the old gentleman to write to the sign painter and find out what could be done.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The lawyer laughed heartily at his young friend's whim, but agreed to help him.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading DON QUIXOTE When Kenneth got home he told Mr. Watson of his discovery and asked the old gentleman to write to the sign painter and find out what could be done.
the act of discovering something
From this reading DON QUIXOTE When Kenneth got home he told Mr. Watson of his discovery and asked the old gentleman to write to the sign painter and find out what could be done.
a Spanish gentleman or nobleman
From this reading DON QUIXOTE When Kenneth got home he told Mr. Watson of his discovery and asked the old gentleman to write to the sign painter and find out what could be done.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading DON QUIXOTE When Kenneth got home he told Mr. Watson of his discovery and asked the old gentleman to write to the sign painter and find out what could be done.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading DON QUIXOTE When Kenneth got home he told Mr. Watson of his discovery and asked the old gentleman to write to the sign painter and find out what could be done.
friend'snounUS /frendz/
possessive form of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading The lawyer laughed heartily at his young friend's whim, but agreed to help him.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading "If you are going to try to prevent rural advertising," he remarked, "you'll find your hands full."
a man of refinement
From this reading DON QUIXOTE When Kenneth got home he told Mr. Watson of his discovery and asked the old gentleman to write to the sign painter and find out what could be done.
the act of departing
From this reading "If you are going to try to prevent rural advertising," he remarked, "you'll find your hands full."
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading DON QUIXOTE When Kenneth got home he told Mr. Watson of his discovery and asked the old gentleman to write to the sign painter and find out what could be done.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading "If you are going to try to prevent rural advertising," he remarked, "you'll find your hands full."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading DON QUIXOTE When Kenneth got home he told Mr. Watson of his discovery and asked the old gentleman to write to the sign painter and find out what could be done.
with gusto and without reservation
From this reading The lawyer laughed heartily at his young friend's whim, but agreed to help him.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading The lawyer laughed heartily at his young friend's whim, but agreed to help him.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The lawyer laughed heartily at his young friend's whim, but agreed to help him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading DON QUIXOTE When Kenneth got home he told Mr. Watson of his discovery and asked the old gentleman to write to the sign painter and find out what could be done.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading DON QUIXOTE When Kenneth got home he told Mr. Watson of his discovery and asked the old gentleman to write to the sign painter and find out what could be done.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "If you are going to try to prevent rural advertising," he remarked, "you'll find your hands full."
Kenneth
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From this reading DON QUIXOTE When Kenneth got home he told Mr. Watson of his discovery and asked the old gentleman to write to the sign painter and find out what could be done.
past form of “laugh” — produce laughter
From this reading The lawyer laughed heartily at his young friend's whim, but agreed to help him.
a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice
From this reading The lawyer laughed heartily at his young friend's whim, but agreed to help him.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Kenneth looked up smiling.
a form of address for a man
From this reading DON QUIXOTE When Kenneth got home he told Mr. Watson of his discovery and asked the old gentleman to write to the sign painter and find out what could be done.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading DON QUIXOTE When Kenneth got home he told Mr. Watson of his discovery and asked the old gentleman to write to the sign painter and find out what could be done.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading DON QUIXOTE When Kenneth got home he told Mr. Watson of his discovery and asked the old gentleman to write to the sign painter and find out what could be done.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading DON QUIXOTE When Kenneth got home he told Mr. Watson of his discovery and asked the old gentleman to write to the sign painter and find out what could be done.
painternounUS /ˈpeɪntər/
an artist who paints
From this reading DON QUIXOTE When Kenneth got home he told Mr. Watson of his discovery and asked the old gentleman to write to the sign painter and find out what could be done.
keep from happening or arising; make impossible
From this reading "If you are going to try to prevent rural advertising," he remarked, "you'll find your hands full."
QUIXOTE
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From this reading DON QUIXOTE When Kenneth got home he told Mr. Watson of his discovery and asked the old gentleman to write to the sign painter and find out what could be done.
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading "If you are going to try to prevent rural advertising," he remarked, "you'll find your hands full."
ruraladjectiveUS /ˈrʊrəl/
living in or characteristic of farming or country life
From this reading "If you are going to try to prevent rural advertising," he remarked, "you'll find your hands full."
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Thank you," he said.
a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading DON QUIXOTE When Kenneth got home he told Mr. Watson of his discovery and asked the old gentleman to write to the sign painter and find out what could be done.
a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading Kenneth looked up smiling.
express gratitude or show appreciation to
From this reading "Thank you," he said.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading DON QUIXOTE When Kenneth got home he told Mr. Watson of his discovery and asked the old gentleman to write to the sign painter and find out what could be done.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading DON QUIXOTE When Kenneth got home he told Mr. Watson of his discovery and asked the old gentleman to write to the sign painter and find out what could be done.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading DON QUIXOTE When Kenneth got home he told Mr. Watson of his discovery and asked the old gentleman to write to the sign painter and find out what could be done.
make an effort or attempt
From this reading "If you are going to try to prevent rural advertising," he remarked, "you'll find your hands full."
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Kenneth looked up smiling.
WatsonnounUS /ˈwɑːtsən/
United States telephone engineer who assisted Alexander Graham Bell in his experiments (1854-1934)
From this reading DON QUIXOTE When Kenneth got home he told Mr. Watson of his discovery and asked the old gentleman to write to the sign painter and find out what could be done.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading DON QUIXOTE When Kenneth got home he told Mr. Watson of his discovery and asked the old gentleman to write to the sign painter and find out what could be done.
at the time that
From this reading DON QUIXOTE When Kenneth got home he told Mr. Watson of his discovery and asked the old gentleman to write to the sign painter and find out what could be done.
whimnounUS /wɪm/
a sudden desire
From this reading The lawyer laughed heartily at his young friend's whim, but agreed to help him.
produce a literary work
From this reading DON QUIXOTE When Kenneth got home he told Mr. Watson of his discovery and asked the old gentleman to write to the sign painter and find out what could be done.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "If you are going to try to prevent rural advertising," he remarked, "you'll find your hands full."
you'll
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From this reading "If you are going to try to prevent rural advertising," he remarked, "you'll find your hands full."
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading The lawyer laughed heartily at his young friend's whim, but agreed to help him.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "If you are going to try to prevent rural advertising," he remarked, "you'll find your hands full."
