used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A “NEAR-ADVENTURE” JUST as Betty discovered Mr. Blake he looked up and discovered her.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading “How do you do?” he inquired gaily, striding across the street and up the steps to shake hands.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A “NEAR-ADVENTURE” JUST as Betty discovered Mr. Blake he looked up and discovered her.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading You’ve got another scoop up your sleeve for me, now haven’t you?”
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading “I’m extra glad to see you because I regard your appearance as a good omen.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A “NEAR-ADVENTURE” JUST as Betty discovered Mr. Blake he looked up and discovered her.
for the reason that
From this reading “I’m extra glad to see you because I regard your appearance as a good omen.
Betty
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From this reading A “NEAR-ADVENTURE” JUST as Betty discovered Mr. Blake he looked up and discovered her.
BlakenounUS /bleɪk/
visionary British poet and painter (1757-1827)
From this reading A “NEAR-ADVENTURE” JUST as Betty discovered Mr. Blake he looked up and discovered her.
past form of “demand” — request urgently and forcefully
From this reading “Do you mean that you haven’t found Mr. Morton yet?” demanded Betty, dispensing with formal greetings in her haste to explain Mr. Morton’s whereabouts.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading A “NEAR-ADVENTURE” JUST as Betty discovered Mr. Blake he looked up and discovered her.
dispensingverbUS /dɪˈspensɪŋ/
-ing form of “dispense” — administer or bestow, as in small portions
From this reading “Do you mean that you haven’t found Mr. Morton yet?” demanded Betty, dispensing with formal greetings in her haste to explain Mr. Morton’s whereabouts.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading “How do you do?” he inquired gaily, striding across the street and up the steps to shake hands.
make plain and comprehensible
From this reading “Do you mean that you haven’t found Mr. Morton yet?” demanded Betty, dispensing with formal greetings in her haste to explain Mr. Morton’s whereabouts.
extraadjectiveUS /ˈekstrə/
more than is needed, desired, or required
From this reading “I’m extra glad to see you because I regard your appearance as a good omen.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading You’ve got another scoop up your sleeve for me, now haven’t you?”
formaladjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrməl/
being in accord with established forms and conventions and requirements (as e.g. of formal dress)
From this reading “Do you mean that you haven’t found Mr. Morton yet?” demanded Betty, dispensing with formal greetings in her haste to explain Mr. Morton’s whereabouts.
set up or found
From this reading “Do you mean that you haven’t found Mr. Morton yet?” demanded Betty, dispensing with formal greetings in her haste to explain Mr. Morton’s whereabouts.
gailyadverbUS /ˈɡeɪli/
in a gay manner
From this reading “How do you do?” he inquired gaily, striding across the street and up the steps to shake hands.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading “I’m extra glad to see you because I regard your appearance as a good omen.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading “I’m extra glad to see you because I regard your appearance as a good omen.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading You’ve got another scoop up your sleeve for me, now haven’t you?”
greetingsnounUS /ˈɡriːtɪŋz/
plural of “greeting” — (usually plural) an acknowledgment or expression of good will (especially on meeting)
From this reading “Do you mean that you haven’t found Mr. Morton yet?” demanded Betty, dispensing with formal greetings in her haste to explain Mr. Morton’s whereabouts.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading “How do you do?” he inquired gaily, striding across the street and up the steps to shake hands.
overly eager speed (and possible carelessness)
From this reading “Do you mean that you haven’t found Mr. Morton yet?” demanded Betty, dispensing with formal greetings in her haste to explain Mr. Morton’s whereabouts.
haven't
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From this reading You’ve got another scoop up your sleeve for me, now haven’t you?”
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A “NEAR-ADVENTURE” JUST as Betty discovered Mr. Blake he looked up and discovered her.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading A “NEAR-ADVENTURE” JUST as Betty discovered Mr. Blake he looked up and discovered her.
How
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From this reading “How do you do?” he inquired gaily, striding across the street and up the steps to shake hands.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I’m extra glad to see you because I regard your appearance as a good omen.
I'm
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From this reading “I’m extra glad to see you because I regard your appearance as a good omen.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “Do you mean that you haven’t found Mr. Morton yet?” demanded Betty, dispensing with formal greetings in her haste to explain Mr. Morton’s whereabouts.
past form of “inquire” — address a question to and expect an answer from
From this reading “How do you do?” he inquired gaily, striding across the street and up the steps to shake hands.
and nothing more
From this reading A “NEAR-ADVENTURE” JUST as Betty discovered Mr. Blake he looked up and discovered her.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading A “NEAR-ADVENTURE” JUST as Betty discovered Mr. Blake he looked up and discovered her.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading You’ve got another scoop up your sleeve for me, now haven’t you?”
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading “Do you mean that you haven’t found Mr. Morton yet?” demanded Betty, dispensing with formal greetings in her haste to explain Mr. Morton’s whereabouts.
MortonnounUS /ˈmɔːrtən/
United States jazz musician who moved from ragtime to New Orleans jazz (1885-1941)
From this reading “Do you mean that you haven’t found Mr. Morton yet?” demanded Betty, dispensing with formal greetings in her haste to explain Mr. Morton’s whereabouts.
Morton'snounUS /ˈmɔːrtənz/
possessive form of “morton” — United States jazz musician who moved from ragtime to New Orleans jazz (1885-1941)
From this reading “Do you mean that you haven’t found Mr. Morton yet?” demanded Betty, dispensing with formal greetings in her haste to explain Mr. Morton’s whereabouts.
a form of address for a man
From this reading A “NEAR-ADVENTURE” JUST as Betty discovered Mr. Blake he looked up and discovered her.
NEAR-ADVENTURE
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From this reading A “NEAR-ADVENTURE” JUST as Betty discovered Mr. Blake he looked up and discovered her.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading You’ve got another scoop up your sleeve for me, now haven’t you?”
omennounUS /ˈoʊmən/
a sign of something about to happen
From this reading “I’m extra glad to see you because I regard your appearance as a good omen.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading “I’m extra glad to see you because I regard your appearance as a good omen.
scoopnounUS /skuːp/
the quantity a scoop will hold
From this reading You’ve got another scoop up your sleeve for me, now haven’t you?”
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading “I’m extra glad to see you because I regard your appearance as a good omen.
move or cause to move back and forth
From this reading “How do you do?” he inquired gaily, striding across the street and up the steps to shake hands.
sleevenounUS /sliːv/
the part of a garment that is attached at the armhole and that provides a cloth covering for the arm
From this reading You’ve got another scoop up your sleeve for me, now haven’t you?”
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading “How do you do?” he inquired gaily, striding across the street and up the steps to shake hands.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading “How do you do?” he inquired gaily, striding across the street and up the steps to shake hands.
stridingverbUS /ˈstraɪdɪŋ/
-ing form of “stride” — walk with long steps
From this reading “How do you do?” he inquired gaily, striding across the street and up the steps to shake hands.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “Do you mean that you haven’t found Mr. Morton yet?” demanded Betty, dispensing with formal greetings in her haste to explain Mr. Morton’s whereabouts.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “How do you do?” he inquired gaily, striding across the street and up the steps to shake hands.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “How do you do?” he inquired gaily, striding across the street and up the steps to shake hands.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading A “NEAR-ADVENTURE” JUST as Betty discovered Mr. Blake he looked up and discovered her.
whereaboutsnounUS /ˈwerəbaʊts/
the general location where something is
From this reading “Do you mean that you haven’t found Mr. Morton yet?” demanded Betty, dispensing with formal greetings in her haste to explain Mr. Morton’s whereabouts.
in the company of; together with
From this reading “Do you mean that you haven’t found Mr. Morton yet?” demanded Betty, dispensing with formal greetings in her haste to explain Mr. Morton’s whereabouts.
but in spite of that
From this reading “Do you mean that you haven’t found Mr. Morton yet?” demanded Betty, dispensing with formal greetings in her haste to explain Mr. Morton’s whereabouts.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “How do you do?” he inquired gaily, striding across the street and up the steps to shake hands.
You've
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From this reading You’ve got another scoop up your sleeve for me, now haven’t you?”
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “I’m extra glad to see you because I regard your appearance as a good omen.
