used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “By Jove!” ejaculated Pendleton, staring at Susie as though frightened by her precociousness; “that’s a bully idea!
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading Pendleton did not appear to mind at all, if he were conscious of the fact, that Susie’s hat was not one of the new fall models, or that her coat was not in the least smart.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading As they strolled back uptown through the long street, with its arching maples, they seemed altogether like the oldest of friends.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Phillips, the second assistant secretary, is an old friend of mine, and he’ll tear up the earth for me!”
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Phillips, the second assistant secretary, is an old friend of mine, and he’ll tear up the earth for me!”
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Pendleton did not appear to mind at all, if he were conscious of the fact, that Susie’s hat was not one of the new fall models, or that her coat was not in the least smart.
archingadjectiveUS /ˈɑːrtʃɪŋ/
forming or resembling an arch
From this reading As they strolled back uptown through the long street, with its arching maples, they seemed altogether like the oldest of friends.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “By Jove!” ejaculated Pendleton, staring at Susie as though frightened by her precociousness; “that’s a bully idea!
assistantnounUS /əˈsɪstənt/
a person who contributes to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
From this reading Phillips, the second assistant secretary, is an old friend of mine, and he’ll tear up the earth for me!”
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading “By Jove!” ejaculated Pendleton, staring at Susie as though frightened by her precociousness; “that’s a bully idea!
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading As they strolled back uptown through the long street, with its arching maples, they seemed altogether like the oldest of friends.
bullynounUS /ˈbʊli/
a cruel and brutal fellow
From this reading “By Jove!” ejaculated Pendleton, staring at Susie as though frightened by her precociousness; “that’s a bully idea!
showing who or what does the action
From this reading “By Jove!” ejaculated Pendleton, staring at Susie as though frightened by her precociousness; “that’s a bully idea!
an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors
From this reading Pendleton did not appear to mind at all, if he were conscious of the fact, that Susie’s hat was not one of the new fall models, or that her coat was not in the least smart.
intentionally conceived
From this reading Pendleton did not appear to mind at all, if he were conscious of the fact, that Susie’s hat was not one of the new fall models, or that her coat was not in the least smart.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Pendleton did not appear to mind at all, if he were conscious of the fact, that Susie’s hat was not one of the new fall models, or that her coat was not in the least smart.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading Phillips, the second assistant secretary, is an old friend of mine, and he’ll tear up the earth for me!”
ejaculated
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From this reading “By Jove!” ejaculated Pendleton, staring at Susie as though frightened by her precociousness; “that’s a bully idea!
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading Pendleton did not appear to mind at all, if he were conscious of the fact, that Susie’s hat was not one of the new fall models, or that her coat was not in the least smart.
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading Pendleton did not appear to mind at all, if he were conscious of the fact, that Susie’s hat was not one of the new fall models, or that her coat was not in the least smart.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Phillips, the second assistant secretary, is an old friend of mine, and he’ll tear up the earth for me!”
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Phillips, the second assistant secretary, is an old friend of mine, and he’ll tear up the earth for me!”
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading As they strolled back uptown through the long street, with its arching maples, they seemed altogether like the oldest of friends.
made afraid
From this reading “By Jove!” ejaculated Pendleton, staring at Susie as though frightened by her precociousness; “that’s a bully idea!
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading The strain was over and he submitted himself in high good humor to the Susiness of Susie.
headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim
From this reading Pendleton did not appear to mind at all, if he were conscious of the fact, that Susie’s hat was not one of the new fall models, or that her coat was not in the least smart.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Pendleton did not appear to mind at all, if he were conscious of the fact, that Susie’s hat was not one of the new fall models, or that her coat was not in the least smart.
he'll
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From this reading Phillips, the second assistant secretary, is an old friend of mine, and he’ll tear up the earth for me!”
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading “By Jove!” ejaculated Pendleton, staring at Susie as though frightened by her precociousness; “that’s a bully idea!
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading The strain was over and he submitted himself in high good humor to the Susiness of Susie.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading The strain was over and he submitted himself in high good humor to the Susiness of Susie.
humornounUS /ˈhjuːmər/
a message whose ingenuity or verbal skill or incongruity has the power to evoke laughter
From this reading The strain was over and he submitted himself in high good humor to the Susiness of Susie.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading “By Jove!” ejaculated Pendleton, staring at Susie as though frightened by her precociousness; “that’s a bully idea!
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Pendleton did not appear to mind at all, if he were conscious of the fact, that Susie’s hat was not one of the new fall models, or that her coat was not in the least smart.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Pendleton did not appear to mind at all, if he were conscious of the fact, that Susie’s hat was not one of the new fall models, or that her coat was not in the least smart.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Phillips, the second assistant secretary, is an old friend of mine, and he’ll tear up the earth for me!”
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading As they strolled back uptown through the long street, with its arching maples, they seemed altogether like the oldest of friends.
Jovenoun
(Roman mythology) supreme god of Romans; counterpart of Greek Zeus
From this reading “By Jove!” ejaculated Pendleton, staring at Susie as though frightened by her precociousness; “that’s a bully idea!
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading Pendleton did not appear to mind at all, if he were conscious of the fact, that Susie’s hat was not one of the new fall models, or that her coat was not in the least smart.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading As they strolled back uptown through the long street, with its arching maples, they seemed altogether like the oldest of friends.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading As they strolled back uptown through the long street, with its arching maples, they seemed altogether like the oldest of friends.
maplesnounUS /ˈmeɪpəlz/
plural of “maple” — wood of any of various maple trees; especially the hard close-grained wood of the sugar maple; used especially for furniture and flooring
From this reading As they strolled back uptown through the long street, with its arching maples, they seemed altogether like the oldest of friends.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Phillips, the second assistant secretary, is an old friend of mine, and he’ll tear up the earth for me!”
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Pendleton did not appear to mind at all, if he were conscious of the fact, that Susie’s hat was not one of the new fall models, or that her coat was not in the least smart.
the one or ones belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Phillips, the second assistant secretary, is an old friend of mine, and he’ll tear up the earth for me!”
modelsnounUS /ˈmɑːdəlz/
plural of “model” — a hypothetical description of a complex entity or process
From this reading Pendleton did not appear to mind at all, if he were conscious of the fact, that Susie’s hat was not one of the new fall models, or that her coat was not in the least smart.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Pendleton did not appear to mind at all, if he were conscious of the fact, that Susie’s hat was not one of the new fall models, or that her coat was not in the least smart.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Pendleton did not appear to mind at all, if he were conscious of the fact, that Susie’s hat was not one of the new fall models, or that her coat was not in the least smart.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Phillips, the second assistant secretary, is an old friend of mine, and he’ll tear up the earth for me!”
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Phillips, the second assistant secretary, is an old friend of mine, and he’ll tear up the earth for me!”
oldestadjectiveUS /ˈoʊldəst/
superlative of “old” — (used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading As they strolled back uptown through the long street, with its arching maples, they seemed altogether like the oldest of friends.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Pendleton did not appear to mind at all, if he were conscious of the fact, that Susie’s hat was not one of the new fall models, or that her coat was not in the least smart.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Pendleton did not appear to mind at all, if he were conscious of the fact, that Susie’s hat was not one of the new fall models, or that her coat was not in the least smart.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The strain was over and he submitted himself in high good humor to the Susiness of Susie.
Pendleton
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From this reading “By Jove!” ejaculated Pendleton, staring at Susie as though frightened by her precociousness; “that’s a bully idea!
Phillips
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From this reading Phillips, the second assistant secretary, is an old friend of mine, and he’ll tear up the earth for me!”
precociousnessnoun
intelligence achieved far ahead of normal developmental schedules
From this reading “By Jove!” ejaculated Pendleton, staring at Susie as though frightened by her precociousness; “that’s a bully idea!
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading Phillips, the second assistant secretary, is an old friend of mine, and he’ll tear up the earth for me!”
a person who is head of an administrative department of government
From this reading Phillips, the second assistant secretary, is an old friend of mine, and he’ll tear up the earth for me!”
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading As they strolled back uptown through the long street, with its arching maples, they seemed altogether like the oldest of friends.
smartadjectiveUS /smɑːrt/
showing mental alertness and calculation and resourcefulness
From this reading Pendleton did not appear to mind at all, if he were conscious of the fact, that Susie’s hat was not one of the new fall models, or that her coat was not in the least smart.
(used of eyes) open and fixed as if in fear or wonder
From this reading “By Jove!” ejaculated Pendleton, staring at Susie as though frightened by her precociousness; “that’s a bully idea!
(physics) deformation of a physical body under the action of applied forces
From this reading The strain was over and he submitted himself in high good humor to the Susiness of Susie.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading As they strolled back uptown through the long street, with its arching maples, they seemed altogether like the oldest of friends.
strolledverbUS /stroʊld/
past form of “stroll” — walk leisurely and with no apparent aim
From this reading As they strolled back uptown through the long street, with its arching maples, they seemed altogether like the oldest of friends.
submittedverbUS /səbˈmɪtɪd/
inflected form of “submit” — refer for judgment or consideration
From this reading The strain was over and he submitted himself in high good humor to the Susiness of Susie.
Susie
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From this reading “By Jove!” ejaculated Pendleton, staring at Susie as though frightened by her precociousness; “that’s a bully idea!
Susie's
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From this reading Pendleton did not appear to mind at all, if he were conscious of the fact, that Susie’s hat was not one of the new fall models, or that her coat was not in the least smart.
Susiness
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From this reading The strain was over and he submitted himself in high good humor to the Susiness of Susie.
separate or cause to separate abruptly
From this reading Phillips, the second assistant secretary, is an old friend of mine, and he’ll tear up the earth for me!”
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Pendleton did not appear to mind at all, if he were conscious of the fact, that Susie’s hat was not one of the new fall models, or that her coat was not in the least smart.
that's
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From this reading “By Jove!” ejaculated Pendleton, staring at Susie as though frightened by her precociousness; “that’s a bully idea!
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Phillips, the second assistant secretary, is an old friend of mine, and he’ll tear up the earth for me!”
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As they strolled back uptown through the long street, with its arching maples, they seemed altogether like the oldest of friends.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading “By Jove!” ejaculated Pendleton, staring at Susie as though frightened by her precociousness; “that’s a bully idea!
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading As they strolled back uptown through the long street, with its arching maples, they seemed altogether like the oldest of friends.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Pendleton did not appear to mind at all, if he were conscious of the fact, that Susie’s hat was not one of the new fall models, or that her coat was not in the least smart.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Phillips, the second assistant secretary, is an old friend of mine, and he’ll tear up the earth for me!”
uptownnounUS /ˈʌpˈtaʊn/
a residential part of town away from the central commercial district
From this reading As they strolled back uptown through the long street, with its arching maples, they seemed altogether like the oldest of friends.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Pendleton did not appear to mind at all, if he were conscious of the fact, that Susie’s hat was not one of the new fall models, or that her coat was not in the least smart.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Pendleton did not appear to mind at all, if he were conscious of the fact, that Susie’s hat was not one of the new fall models, or that her coat was not in the least smart.
in the company of; together with
From this reading As they strolled back uptown through the long street, with its arching maples, they seemed altogether like the oldest of friends.
