used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “Mr. Silverton,” Dan began, speaking rapidly because he knew he had only a moment in which to present his case.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading “It’s about your pheasants—” “Attendant, stop the elevator at the second floor,” the sportsman directed the operator of the cage.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading “It’s about your pheasants—” “Attendant, stop the elevator at the second floor,” the sportsman directed the operator of the cage.
AttendantnounUS /əˈtendənt/
someone who waits on or tends to or attends to the needs of another
From this reading “It’s about your pheasants—” “Attendant, stop the elevator at the second floor,” the sportsman directed the operator of the cage.
for the reason that
From this reading “Mr. Silverton,” Dan began, speaking rapidly because he knew he had only a moment in which to present his case.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading “Mr. Silverton,” Dan began, speaking rapidly because he knew he had only a moment in which to present his case.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading The elevator man, observing the despairing look of the two boys, deliberately let the lift slide past the second floor level.
cagenounUS /keɪdʒ/
an enclosure made or wire or metal bars in which birds or animals can be kept
From this reading “It’s about your pheasants—” “Attendant, stop the elevator at the second floor,” the sportsman directed the operator of the cage.
an occurrence of something
From this reading “Mr. Silverton,” Dan began, speaking rapidly because he knew he had only a moment in which to present his case.
Dan
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From this reading “Mr. Silverton,” Dan began, speaking rapidly because he knew he had only a moment in which to present his case.
deliberatelyadverbUS /dɪˈlɪbərətli/
with intention; in an intentional manner
From this reading The elevator man, observing the despairing look of the two boys, deliberately let the lift slide past the second floor level.
despairingadjectiveUS /dɪˈsperɪŋ/
arising from or marked by despair or loss of hope
From this reading The elevator man, observing the despairing look of the two boys, deliberately let the lift slide past the second floor level.
(often used in combination) having a specified direction
From this reading “It’s about your pheasants—” “Attendant, stop the elevator at the second floor,” the sportsman directed the operator of the cage.
elevatornounUS /ˈeləveɪtər/
lifting device consisting of a platform or cage that is raised and lowered mechanically in a vertical shaft in order to move people from one floor to another in a building
From this reading “It’s about your pheasants—” “Attendant, stop the elevator at the second floor,” the sportsman directed the operator of the cage.
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading “It’s about your pheasants—” “Attendant, stop the elevator at the second floor,” the sportsman directed the operator of the cage.
fumblingadjectiveUS /ˈfʌmbəlɪŋ/
showing lack of skill or aptitude
From this reading “Sorry, sir,” he said, fumbling with the levers.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading “Mr. Silverton,” Dan began, speaking rapidly because he knew he had only a moment in which to present his case.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Mr. Silverton,” Dan began, speaking rapidly because he knew he had only a moment in which to present his case.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading “Mr. Silverton,” Dan began, speaking rapidly because he knew he had only a moment in which to present his case.
I'll
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “I’ll walk!”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “Mr. Silverton,” Dan began, speaking rapidly because he knew he had only a moment in which to present his case.
It's
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From this reading “It’s about your pheasants—” “Attendant, stop the elevator at the second floor,” the sportsman directed the operator of the cage.
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 “Mr. Silverton,” Dan began, speaking rapidly because he knew he had only a moment in which to present his case.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading The elevator man, observing the despairing look of the two boys, deliberately let the lift slide past the second floor level.
a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading The elevator man, observing the despairing look of the two boys, deliberately let the lift slide past the second floor level.
leversnounUS /ˈlevərz/
plural of “lever” — a rigid bar pivoted about a fulcrum
From this reading “Sorry, sir,” he said, fumbling with the levers.
raise from a lower to a higher position
From this reading The elevator man, observing the despairing look of the two boys, deliberately let the lift slide past the second floor level.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading The elevator man, observing the despairing look of the two boys, deliberately let the lift slide past the second floor level.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The elevator man, observing the despairing look of the two boys, deliberately let the lift slide past the second floor level.
a particular point in time
From this reading “Mr. Silverton,” Dan began, speaking rapidly because he knew he had only a moment in which to present his case.
a form of address for a man
From this reading “Mr. Silverton,” Dan began, speaking rapidly because he knew he had only a moment in which to present his case.
observingadjectiveUS /əbˈzɜːrvɪŋ/
quick to notice; showing quick and keen perception
From this reading The elevator man, observing the despairing look of the two boys, deliberately let the lift slide past the second floor level.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “It’s about your pheasants—” “Attendant, stop the elevator at the second floor,” the sportsman directed the operator of the cage.
and nothing more
From this reading “Mr. Silverton,” Dan began, speaking rapidly because he knew he had only a moment in which to present his case.
operatornounUS /ˈɑːpəreɪtər/
(mathematics) a symbol or function representing a mathematical operation
From this reading “It’s about your pheasants—” “Attendant, stop the elevator at the second floor,” the sportsman directed the operator of the cage.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading The elevator man, observing the despairing look of the two boys, deliberately let the lift slide past the second floor level.
pheasantsnounUS /ˈfezənts/
plural of “pheasant” — large long-tailed gallinaceous bird native to the Old World but introduced elsewhere
From this reading “It’s about your pheasants—” “Attendant, stop the elevator at the second floor,” the sportsman directed the operator of the cage.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading “Mr. Silverton,” Dan began, speaking rapidly because he knew he had only a moment in which to present his case.
with speed
From this reading “Mr. Silverton,” Dan began, speaking rapidly because he knew he had only a moment in which to present his case.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “Sorry, sir,” he said, fumbling with the levers.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading “It’s about your pheasants—” “Attendant, stop the elevator at the second floor,” the sportsman directed the operator of the cage.
Silverton
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From this reading “Mr. Silverton,” Dan began, speaking rapidly because he knew he had only a moment in which to present his case.
term of address for a man
From this reading “Sorry, sir,” he said, fumbling with the levers.
slidenounUS /slaɪd/
a small flat rectangular piece of glass on which specimens can be mounted for microscopic study
From this reading The elevator man, observing the despairing look of the two boys, deliberately let the lift slide past the second floor level.
SorryadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːri/
feeling or expressing regret or sorrow or a sense of loss over something done or undone
From this reading “Sorry, sir,” he said, fumbling with the levers.
the utterance of intelligible speech
From this reading “Mr. Silverton,” Dan began, speaking rapidly because he knew he had only a moment in which to present his case.
sportsmannounUS /ˈspɔːrtsmən/
someone who engages in sports
From this reading “It’s about your pheasants—” “Attendant, stop the elevator at the second floor,” the sportsman directed the operator of the cage.
come to a halt, stop moving
From this reading “It’s about your pheasants—” “Attendant, stop the elevator at the second floor,” the sportsman directed the operator of the cage.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “It’s about your pheasants—” “Attendant, stop the elevator at the second floor,” the sportsman directed the operator of the cage.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “Mr. Silverton,” Dan began, speaking rapidly because he knew he had only a moment in which to present his case.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The elevator man, observing the despairing look of the two boys, deliberately let the lift slide past the second floor level.
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading “I’ll walk!”
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading “Mr. Silverton,” Dan began, speaking rapidly because he knew he had only a moment in which to present his case.
in the company of; together with
From this reading “Sorry, sir,” he said, fumbling with the levers.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “It’s about your pheasants—” “Attendant, stop the elevator at the second floor,” the sportsman directed the operator of the cage.
