used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Next time I pick a side-partner in a scheme the man has got to go before a notary and swear he never even heard the word ‘ideal’ mentioned.”
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading “You tear up ten thousand dollars like an old rag because the way you’ve spread on five dollars’ worth of paint hurts your conscience.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Next time I pick a side-partner in a scheme the man has got to go before a notary and swear he never even heard the word ‘ideal’ mentioned.”
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading White paid little attention to his resentment.
for the reason that
From this reading “You tear up ten thousand dollars like an old rag because the way you’ve spread on five dollars’ worth of paint hurts your conscience.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Next time I pick a side-partner in a scheme the man has got to go before a notary and swear he never even heard the word ‘ideal’ mentioned.”
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading “‘Down with the blank fool’ would have suited your case better,” said Keogh, with fiery emphasis.
blankadjectiveUS /blæŋk/
(of a surface) not written or printed on
From this reading “‘Down with the blank fool’ would have suited your case better,” said Keogh, with fiery emphasis.
an occurrence of something
From this reading “‘Down with the blank fool’ would have suited your case better,” said Keogh, with fiery emphasis.
motivation deriving logically from ethical or moral principles that govern a person's thoughts and actions
From this reading “You tear up ten thousand dollars like an old rag because the way you’ve spread on five dollars’ worth of paint hurts your conscience.
plural of “dollar” — the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 cents
From this reading “You tear up ten thousand dollars like an old rag because the way you’ve spread on five dollars’ worth of paint hurts your conscience.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading “‘Down with the blank fool’ would have suited your case better,” said Keogh, with fiery emphasis.
emphasisnounUS /ˈemfəsəs/
special importance or significance
From this reading “‘Down with the blank fool’ would have suited your case better,” said Keogh, with fiery emphasis.
divisible by two
From this reading Next time I pick a side-partner in a scheme the man has got to go before a notary and swear he never even heard the word ‘ideal’ mentioned.”
fieryadjectiveUS /ˈfaɪəri/
characterized by intense emotion
From this reading “‘Down with the blank fool’ would have suited your case better,” said Keogh, with fiery emphasis.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading “You tear up ten thousand dollars like an old rag because the way you’ve spread on five dollars’ worth of paint hurts your conscience.
a person who lacks good judgment
From this reading “‘Down with the blank fool’ would have suited your case better,” said Keogh, with fiery emphasis.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Keogh strode from the room, white-hot.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Next time I pick a side-partner in a scheme the man has got to go before a notary and swear he never even heard the word ‘ideal’ mentioned.”
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Next time I pick a side-partner in a scheme the man has got to go before a notary and swear he never even heard the word ‘ideal’ mentioned.”
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Next time I pick a side-partner in a scheme the man has got to go before a notary and swear he never even heard the word ‘ideal’ mentioned.”
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “‘Down with the blank fool’ would have suited your case better,” said Keogh, with fiery emphasis.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Next time I pick a side-partner in a scheme the man has got to go before a notary and swear he never even heard the word ‘ideal’ mentioned.”
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading Next time I pick a side-partner in a scheme the man has got to go before a notary and swear he never even heard the word ‘ideal’ mentioned.”
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading White paid little attention to his resentment.
hurtsnounUS /hɜːrts/
plural of “hurt” — any physical damage to the body caused by violence or accident or fracture etc.
From this reading “You tear up ten thousand dollars like an old rag because the way you’ve spread on five dollars’ worth of paint hurts your conscience.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Next time I pick a side-partner in a scheme the man has got to go before a notary and swear he never even heard the word ‘ideal’ mentioned.”
idealadjectiveUS /aɪˈdiːl/
conforming to an ultimate standard of perfection or excellence; embodying an ideal
From this reading Next time I pick a side-partner in a scheme the man has got to go before a notary and swear he never even heard the word ‘ideal’ mentioned.”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Next time I pick a side-partner in a scheme the man has got to go before a notary and swear he never even heard the word ‘ideal’ mentioned.”
Keogh
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From this reading “‘Down with the blank fool’ would have suited your case better,” said Keogh, with fiery emphasis.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading “You tear up ten thousand dollars like an old rag because the way you’ve spread on five dollars’ worth of paint hurts your conscience.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading White paid little attention to his resentment.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Next time I pick a side-partner in a scheme the man has got to go before a notary and swear he never even heard the word ‘ideal’ mentioned.”
past form of “mention” — make reference to
From this reading Next time I pick a side-partner in a scheme the man has got to go before a notary and swear he never even heard the word ‘ideal’ mentioned.”
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Next time I pick a side-partner in a scheme the man has got to go before a notary and swear he never even heard the word ‘ideal’ mentioned.”
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Next time I pick a side-partner in a scheme the man has got to go before a notary and swear he never even heard the word ‘ideal’ mentioned.”
notarynounUS /ˈnoʊtəri/
someone legally empowered to witness signatures and certify a document's validity and to take depositions
From this reading Next time I pick a side-partner in a scheme the man has got to go before a notary and swear he never even heard the word ‘ideal’ mentioned.”
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “You tear up ten thousand dollars like an old rag because the way you’ve spread on five dollars’ worth of paint hurts your conscience.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading “You tear up ten thousand dollars like an old rag because the way you’ve spread on five dollars’ worth of paint hurts your conscience.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading “You tear up ten thousand dollars like an old rag because the way you’ve spread on five dollars’ worth of paint hurts your conscience.
marked by the reception of pay
From this reading White paid little attention to his resentment.
make a painting
From this reading “You tear up ten thousand dollars like an old rag because the way you’ve spread on five dollars’ worth of paint hurts your conscience.
select carefully from a group
From this reading Next time I pick a side-partner in a scheme the man has got to go before a notary and swear he never even heard the word ‘ideal’ mentioned.”
ragnounUS /ræɡ/
a small piece of cloth or paper
From this reading “You tear up ten thousand dollars like an old rag because the way you’ve spread on five dollars’ worth of paint hurts your conscience.
resentmentnounUS /rɪˈzentmənt/
a feeling of deep and bitter anger and ill-will
From this reading White paid little attention to his resentment.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Keogh strode from the room, white-hot.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “‘Down with the blank fool’ would have suited your case better,” said Keogh, with fiery emphasis.
an elaborate and systematic plan of action
From this reading Next time I pick a side-partner in a scheme the man has got to go before a notary and swear he never even heard the word ‘ideal’ mentioned.”
side-partner
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From this reading Next time I pick a side-partner in a scheme the man has got to go before a notary and swear he never even heard the word ‘ideal’ mentioned.”
distribute or disperse widely
From this reading “You tear up ten thousand dollars like an old rag because the way you’ve spread on five dollars’ worth of paint hurts your conscience.
strodeverbUS /stroʊd/
inflected form of “stride” — walk with long steps
From this reading Keogh strode from the room, white-hot.
suitedadjectiveUS /ˈsuːtɪd/
meant or adapted for an occasion or use
From this reading “‘Down with the blank fool’ would have suited your case better,” said Keogh, with fiery emphasis.
utter obscenities or profanities
From this reading Next time I pick a side-partner in a scheme the man has got to go before a notary and swear he never even heard the word ‘ideal’ mentioned.”
separate or cause to separate abruptly
From this reading “You tear up ten thousand dollars like an old rag because the way you’ve spread on five dollars’ worth of paint hurts your conscience.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading “You tear up ten thousand dollars like an old rag because the way you’ve spread on five dollars’ worth of paint hurts your conscience.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “‘Down with the blank fool’ would have suited your case better,” said Keogh, with fiery emphasis.
the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading “You tear up ten thousand dollars like an old rag because the way you’ve spread on five dollars’ worth of paint hurts your conscience.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Next time I pick a side-partner in a scheme the man has got to go before a notary and swear he never even heard the word ‘ideal’ mentioned.”
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Next time I pick a side-partner in a scheme the man has got to go before a notary and swear he never even heard the word ‘ideal’ mentioned.”
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading “You tear up ten thousand dollars like an old rag because the way you’ve spread on five dollars’ worth of paint hurts your conscience.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading “You tear up ten thousand dollars like an old rag because the way you’ve spread on five dollars’ worth of paint hurts your conscience.
a Caucasian
From this reading White paid little attention to his resentment.
white-hotadjective
intensely zealous or fervid
From this reading Keogh strode from the room, white-hot.
in the company of; together with
From this reading “‘Down with the blank fool’ would have suited your case better,” said Keogh, with fiery emphasis.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading Next time I pick a side-partner in a scheme the man has got to go before a notary and swear he never even heard the word ‘ideal’ mentioned.”
an indefinite quantity of something having a specified value
From this reading “You tear up ten thousand dollars like an old rag because the way you’ve spread on five dollars’ worth of paint hurts your conscience.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading “‘Down with the blank fool’ would have suited your case better,” said Keogh, with fiery emphasis.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “You tear up ten thousand dollars like an old rag because the way you’ve spread on five dollars’ worth of paint hurts your conscience.
you've
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From this reading “You tear up ten thousand dollars like an old rag because the way you’ve spread on five dollars’ worth of paint hurts your conscience.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “‘Down with the blank fool’ would have suited your case better,” said Keogh, with fiery emphasis.
