used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading REGGIE TURNS UP “Reggie!” came from Joe and Jim in chorus as they made a rush for the visitor.
accentnounUS /əkˈsent/
distinctive manner of oral expression
From this reading “My word!” he ejaculated, in an accent that he tried to make as English as possible.
affablyadverbUS /ˈæfəbli/
in an affable manner
From this reading The newcomer smiled affably as Joe and Jim grasped his hands, slapped him on the back and drew him boisterously into the room, where they plumped him into a chair.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading “Might almost suppose you fellahs were glad to see me, eh what?”
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading “My word!” he ejaculated, in an accent that he tried to make as English as possible.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading REGGIE TURNS UP “Reggie!” came from Joe and Jim in chorus as they made a rush for the visitor.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading REGGIE TURNS UP “Reggie!” came from Joe and Jim in chorus as they made a rush for the visitor.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading The newcomer smiled affably as Joe and Jim grasped his hands, slapped him on the back and drew him boisterously into the room, where they plumped him into a chair.
boisterouslyadverb
in a carefree manner
From this reading The newcomer smiled affably as Joe and Jim grasped his hands, slapped him on the back and drew him boisterously into the room, where they plumped him into a chair.
a youthful male person
From this reading “You’re as welcome as the flowers in spring, Reggie, old boy,” declared Joe.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading REGGIE TURNS UP “Reggie!” came from Joe and Jim in chorus as they made a rush for the visitor.
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading The newcomer smiled affably as Joe and Jim grasped his hands, slapped him on the back and drew him boisterously into the room, where they plumped him into a chair.
chorusnounUS /ˈkɔːrəs/
any utterance produced simultaneously by a group
From this reading REGGIE TURNS UP “Reggie!” came from Joe and Jim in chorus as they made a rush for the visitor.
made known or openly avowed
From this reading “You’re as welcome as the flowers in spring, Reggie, old boy,” declared Joe.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading The newcomer smiled affably as Joe and Jim grasped his hands, slapped him on the back and drew him boisterously into the room, where they plumped him into a chair.
eh
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From this reading “Might almost suppose you fellahs were glad to see me, eh what?”
ejaculated
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From this reading “My word!” he ejaculated, in an accent that he tried to make as English as possible.
an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries
From this reading “My word!” he ejaculated, in an accent that he tried to make as English as possible.
fellahs
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From this reading “Might almost suppose you fellahs were glad to see me, eh what?”
plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading “You’re as welcome as the flowers in spring, Reggie, old boy,” declared Joe.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading REGGIE TURNS UP “Reggie!” came from Joe and Jim in chorus as they made a rush for the visitor.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading REGGIE TURNS UP “Reggie!” came from Joe and Jim in chorus as they made a rush for the visitor.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading “Might almost suppose you fellahs were glad to see me, eh what?”
graspedverbUS /ɡræspt/
past form of “grasp” — hold firmly
From this reading The newcomer smiled affably as Joe and Jim grasped his hands, slapped him on the back and drew him boisterously into the room, where they plumped him into a chair.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading The newcomer smiled affably as Joe and Jim grasped his hands, slapped him on the back and drew him boisterously into the room, where they plumped him into a chair.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “My word!” he ejaculated, in an accent that he tried to make as English as possible.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The newcomer smiled affably as Joe and Jim grasped his hands, slapped him on the back and drew him boisterously into the room, where they plumped him into a chair.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The newcomer smiled affably as Joe and Jim grasped his hands, slapped him on the back and drew him boisterously into the room, where they plumped him into a chair.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading REGGIE TURNS UP “Reggie!” came from Joe and Jim in chorus as they made a rush for the visitor.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The newcomer smiled affably as Joe and Jim grasped his hands, slapped him on the back and drew him boisterously into the room, where they plumped him into a chair.
Jim
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From this reading REGGIE TURNS UP “Reggie!” came from Joe and Jim in chorus as they made a rush for the visitor.
Joe
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From this reading REGGIE TURNS UP “Reggie!” came from Joe and Jim in chorus as they made a rush for the visitor.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading REGGIE TURNS UP “Reggie!” came from Joe and Jim in chorus as they made a rush for the visitor.
engage in
From this reading “My word!” he ejaculated, in an accent that he tried to make as English as possible.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “Might almost suppose you fellahs were glad to see me, eh what?”
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading “Might almost suppose you fellahs were glad to see me, eh what?”
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “My word!” he ejaculated, in an accent that he tried to make as English as possible.
newcomernounUS /ˈnuːkʌmər/
any new participant in some activity
From this reading The newcomer smiled affably as Joe and Jim grasped his hands, slapped him on the back and drew him boisterously into the room, where they plumped him into a chair.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading “You’re as welcome as the flowers in spring, Reggie, old boy,” declared Joe.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The newcomer smiled affably as Joe and Jim grasped his hands, slapped him on the back and drew him boisterously into the room, where they plumped him into a chair.
plumpedverbUS /plʌmpt/
past form of “plump” — drop sharply
From this reading The newcomer smiled affably as Joe and Jim grasped his hands, slapped him on the back and drew him boisterously into the room, where they plumped him into a chair.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading “My word!” he ejaculated, in an accent that he tried to make as English as possible.
REGGIE
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From this reading REGGIE TURNS UP “Reggie!” came from Joe and Jim in chorus as they made a rush for the visitor.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading The newcomer smiled affably as Joe and Jim grasped his hands, slapped him on the back and drew him boisterously into the room, where they plumped him into a chair.
move hurridly
From this reading REGGIE TURNS UP “Reggie!” came from Joe and Jim in chorus as they made a rush for the visitor.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading “Might almost suppose you fellahs were glad to see me, eh what?”
slappedverbUS /slæpt/
inflected form of “slap” — hit with something flat, like a paddle or the open hand
From this reading The newcomer smiled affably as Joe and Jim grasped his hands, slapped him on the back and drew him boisterously into the room, where they plumped him into a chair.
past form of “smile” — change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading The newcomer smiled affably as Joe and Jim grasped his hands, slapped him on the back and drew him boisterously into the room, where they plumped him into a chair.
the season of growth
From this reading “You’re as welcome as the flowers in spring, Reggie, old boy,” declared Joe.
express a supposition
From this reading “Might almost suppose you fellahs were glad to see me, eh what?”
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “My word!” he ejaculated, in an accent that he tried to make as English as possible.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading REGGIE TURNS UP “Reggie!” came from Joe and Jim in chorus as they made a rush for the visitor.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading REGGIE TURNS UP “Reggie!” came from Joe and Jim in chorus as they made a rush for the visitor.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “My word!” he ejaculated, in an accent that he tried to make as English as possible.
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading “My word!” he ejaculated, in an accent that he tried to make as English as possible.
plural of “turn” — a circular segment of a curve
From this reading REGGIE TURNS UP “Reggie!” came from Joe and Jim in chorus as they made a rush for the visitor.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading REGGIE TURNS UP “Reggie!” came from Joe and Jim in chorus as they made a rush for the visitor.
someone who visits
From this reading REGGIE TURNS UP “Reggie!” came from Joe and Jim in chorus as they made a rush for the visitor.
accept gladly
From this reading “You’re as welcome as the flowers in spring, Reggie, old boy,” declared Joe.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “Might almost suppose you fellahs were glad to see me, eh what?”
used to ask for information about something
From this reading “Might almost suppose you fellahs were glad to see me, eh what?”
in or at the place that
From this reading The newcomer smiled affably as Joe and Jim grasped his hands, slapped him on the back and drew him boisterously into the room, where they plumped him into a chair.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading “My word!” he ejaculated, in an accent that he tried to make as English as possible.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Might almost suppose you fellahs were glad to see me, eh what?”
You're
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From this reading “You’re as welcome as the flowers in spring, Reggie, old boy,” declared Joe.
