used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading When the agent gave me the keys, he said, 'There is a paint-shop in the garden, but you can make that useful for something.'"
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading "The paint-shop was in the garden of the little house Bertha and I had hired just after Elaine was born.
agentnounUS /ˈeɪdʒənt/
an active and efficient cause; capable of producing a certain effect
From this reading When the agent gave me the keys, he said, 'There is a paint-shop in the garden, but you can make that useful for something.'"
(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 "It all began with the paint-shop," he said.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I knew that "the dumb man's borders still increase," so I asked no question what the paint-shop was, and by listening I learned.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading I knew that "the dumb man's borders still increase," so I asked no question what the paint-shop was, and by listening I learned.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading "It all began with the paint-shop," he said.
Bertha
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From this reading "The paint-shop was in the garden of the little house Bertha and I had hired just after Elaine was born.
bordersnounUS /ˈbɔːrdərz/
plural of “border” — a line that indicates a boundary
From this reading I knew that "the dumb man's borders still increase," so I asked no question what the paint-shop was, and by listening I learned.
brought into existence
From this reading "The paint-shop was in the garden of the little house Bertha and I had hired just after Elaine was born.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading When the agent gave me the keys, he said, 'There is a paint-shop in the garden, but you can make that useful for something.'"
showing who or what does the action
From this reading I knew that "the dumb man's borders still increase," so I asked no question what the paint-shop was, and by listening I learned.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading When the agent gave me the keys, he said, 'There is a paint-shop in the garden, but you can make that useful for something.'"
dumbadjectiveUS /dʌm/
slow to learn or understand; lacking intellectual acuity
From this reading I knew that "the dumb man's borders still increase," so I asked no question what the paint-shop was, and by listening I learned.
Elaine
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From this reading "The paint-shop was in the garden of the little house Bertha and I had hired just after Elaine was born.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading When the agent gave me the keys, he said, 'There is a paint-shop in the garden, but you can make that useful for something.'"
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading "The paint-shop was in the garden of the little house Bertha and I had hired just after Elaine was born.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading When the agent gave me the keys, he said, 'There is a paint-shop in the garden, but you can make that useful for something.'"
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "The paint-shop was in the garden of the little house Bertha and I had hired just after Elaine was born.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "It all began with the paint-shop," he said.
hiredadjectiveUS /ˈhaɪərd/
having services engaged for a fee
From this reading "The paint-shop was in the garden of the little house Bertha and I had hired just after Elaine was born.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading "The paint-shop was in the garden of the little house Bertha and I had hired just after Elaine was born.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I knew that "the dumb man's borders still increase," so I asked no question what the paint-shop was, and by listening I learned.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "The paint-shop was in the garden of the little house Bertha and I had hired just after Elaine was born.
increasenounUS /ˌɪnˈkriːs/
a quantity that is added
From this reading I knew that "the dumb man's borders still increase," so I asked no question what the paint-shop was, and by listening I learned.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When the agent gave me the keys, he said, 'There is a paint-shop in the garden, but you can make that useful for something.'"
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "It all began with the paint-shop," he said.
and nothing more
From this reading "The paint-shop was in the garden of the little house Bertha and I had hired just after Elaine was born.
keysnounUS /kiːz/
plural of “key” — metal device shaped in such a way that when it is inserted into the appropriate lock the lock's mechanism can be rotated
From this reading When the agent gave me the keys, he said, 'There is a paint-shop in the garden, but you can make that useful for something.'"
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading I knew that "the dumb man's borders still increase," so I asked no question what the paint-shop was, and by listening I learned.
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading I knew that "the dumb man's borders still increase," so I asked no question what the paint-shop was, and by listening I learned.
the act of hearing attentively
From this reading I knew that "the dumb man's borders still increase," so I asked no question what the paint-shop was, and by listening I learned.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading "The paint-shop was in the garden of the little house Bertha and I had hired just after Elaine was born.
engage in
From this reading When the agent gave me the keys, he said, 'There is a paint-shop in the garden, but you can make that useful for something.'"
man'snounUS /mænz/
possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading I knew that "the dumb man's borders still increase," so I asked no question what the paint-shop was, and by listening I learned.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading When the agent gave me the keys, he said, 'There is a paint-shop in the garden, but you can make that useful for something.'"
not any; not one
From this reading I knew that "the dumb man's borders still increase," so I asked no question what the paint-shop was, and by listening I learned.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "The paint-shop was in the garden of the little house Bertha and I had hired just after Elaine was born.
PAINT-SHOP
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE PAINT-SHOP.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading I knew that "the dumb man's borders still increase," so I asked no question what the paint-shop was, and by listening I learned.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "It all began with the paint-shop," he said.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading I knew that "the dumb man's borders still increase," so I asked no question what the paint-shop was, and by listening I learned.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading When the agent gave me the keys, he said, 'There is a paint-shop in the garden, but you can make that useful for something.'"
not in physical motion
From this reading I knew that "the dumb man's borders still increase," so I asked no question what the paint-shop was, and by listening I learned.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I knew that "the dumb man's borders still increase," so I asked no question what the paint-shop was, and by listening I learned.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE PAINT-SHOP.
in or at that place or location
From this reading When the agent gave me the keys, he said, 'There is a paint-shop in the garden, but you can make that useful for something.'"
being of use or service
From this reading When the agent gave me the keys, he said, 'There is a paint-shop in the garden, but you can make that useful for something.'"
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I knew that "the dumb man's borders still increase," so I asked no question what the paint-shop was, and by listening I learned.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading I knew that "the dumb man's borders still increase," so I asked no question what the paint-shop was, and by listening I learned.
at the time that
From this reading When the agent gave me the keys, he said, 'There is a paint-shop in the garden, but you can make that useful for something.'"
in the company of; together with
From this reading "It all began with the paint-shop," he said.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading When the agent gave me the keys, he said, 'There is a paint-shop in the garden, but you can make that useful for something.'"
