used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “You’re going to give me a moment more, or I’ll know the reason why.”
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading “Why the glad rags, Joe?” he asked, trying to mask his growing concern by an air of easy good nature.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading “Why the glad rags, Joe?” he asked, trying to mask his growing concern by an air of easy good nature.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading “Why the glad rags, Joe?” he asked, trying to mask his growing concern by an air of easy good nature.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading “Why the glad rags, Joe?” he asked, trying to mask his growing concern by an air of easy good nature.
clothing in general
From this reading He gazed upon the tableau in surprise, then his eyes rested on Joe’s street clothes.
something that interests you because it is important or affects you
From this reading “Why the glad rags, Joe?” he asked, trying to mask his growing concern by an air of easy good nature.
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading “Why the glad rags, Joe?” he asked, trying to mask his growing concern by an air of easy good nature.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading Just then McRae entered the room.
opinion or judgment
From this reading He gazed upon the tableau in surprise, then his eyes rested on Joe’s street clothes.
past form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading He gazed upon the tableau in surprise, then his eyes rested on Joe’s street clothes.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading “You’re going to give me a moment more, or I’ll know the reason why.”
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading “Why the glad rags, Joe?” he asked, trying to mask his growing concern by an air of easy good nature.
the act of departing
From this reading “You’re going to give me a moment more, or I’ll know the reason why.”
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading “Why the glad rags, Joe?” he asked, trying to mask his growing concern by an air of easy good nature.
(biology) the process of an individual organism growing organically; a purely biological unfolding of events involved in an organism changing gradually from a simple to a more complex level
From this reading “Why the glad rags, Joe?” he asked, trying to mask his growing concern by an air of easy good nature.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He gazed upon the tableau in surprise, then his eyes rested on Joe’s street clothes.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He gazed upon the tableau in surprise, then his eyes rested on Joe’s street clothes.
I'll
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From this reading “You’re going to give me a moment more, or I’ll know the reason why.”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He gazed upon the tableau in surprise, then his eyes rested on Joe’s street clothes.
Jim
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From this reading REGGIE TO THE RESCUE “Not yet!” snapped Jim, resolutely.
Joe
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From this reading “Why the glad rags, Joe?” he asked, trying to mask his growing concern by an air of easy good nature.
Joe's
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From this reading He gazed upon the tableau in surprise, then his eyes rested on Joe’s street clothes.
and nothing more
From this reading Just then McRae entered the room.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading “You’re going to give me a moment more, or I’ll know the reason why.”
maskverbUS /mæsk/
hide under a false appearance
From this reading “Why the glad rags, Joe?” he asked, trying to mask his growing concern by an air of easy good nature.
McRae
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From this reading Just then McRae entered the room.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “You’re going to give me a moment more, or I’ll know the reason why.”
a particular point in time
From this reading “You’re going to give me a moment more, or I’ll know the reason why.”
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading “You’re going to give me a moment more, or I’ll know the reason why.”
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading “Why the glad rags, Joe?” he asked, trying to mask his growing concern by an air of easy good nature.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading REGGIE TO THE RESCUE “Not yet!” snapped Jim, resolutely.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “Why the glad rags, Joe?” he asked, trying to mask his growing concern by an air of easy good nature.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He gazed upon the tableau in surprise, then his eyes rested on Joe’s street clothes.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading “You’re going to give me a moment more, or I’ll know the reason why.”
ragsnounUS /ræɡz/
plural of “rag” — a small piece of cloth or paper
From this reading “Why the glad rags, Joe?” he asked, trying to mask his growing concern by an air of easy good nature.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading “You’re going to give me a moment more, or I’ll know the reason why.”
REGGIE
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From this reading REGGIE TO THE RESCUE “Not yet!” snapped Jim, resolutely.
free from harm or evil
From this reading REGGIE TO THE RESCUE “Not yet!” snapped Jim, resolutely.
resolutelyadverbUS /ˈresəluːtli/
showing firm determination or purpose
From this reading REGGIE TO THE RESCUE “Not yet!” snapped Jim, resolutely.
not tired; refreshed as by sleeping or relaxing
From this reading He gazed upon the tableau in surprise, then his eyes rested on Joe’s street clothes.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Just then McRae entered the room.
snappedverbUS /snæpt/
inflected form of “snap” — utter in an angry, sharp, or abrupt tone
From this reading REGGIE TO THE RESCUE “Not yet!” snapped Jim, resolutely.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading He gazed upon the tableau in surprise, then his eyes rested on Joe’s street clothes.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading He gazed upon the tableau in surprise, then his eyes rested on Joe’s street clothes.
tableaunounUS /təˈbloʊ/
a group of people attractively arranged (as if in a painting)
From this reading He gazed upon the tableau in surprise, then his eyes rested on Joe’s street clothes.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading REGGIE TO THE RESCUE “Not yet!” snapped Jim, resolutely.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Just then McRae entered the room.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading REGGIE TO THE RESCUE “Not yet!” snapped Jim, resolutely.
hard to endure
From this reading “Why the glad rags, Joe?” he asked, trying to mask his growing concern by an air of easy good nature.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading He gazed upon the tableau in surprise, then his eyes rested on Joe’s street clothes.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading “You’re going to give me a moment more, or I’ll know the reason why.”
but in spite of that
From this reading REGGIE TO THE RESCUE “Not yet!” snapped Jim, resolutely.
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From this reading “You’re going to give me a moment more, or I’ll know the reason why.”
