used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "After this, you might mention my automobile in a more respectful tone," she tossed over her shoulder.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading "After this, you might mention my automobile in a more respectful tone," she tossed over her shoulder.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Riding up the freight elevator, Penny passed a few remarks with the smiling operator and stepped off at the editorial floor.
areanounUS /ˈeriə/
a particular geographical region of indefinite boundary (usually serving some special purpose or distinguished by its people or culture or geography)
From this reading Penny grinned broadly as she crossed the loading area.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Penny grinned broadly as she crossed the loading area.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Riding up the freight elevator, Penny passed a few remarks with the smiling operator and stepped off at the editorial floor.
automobilenounUS /ˈɔːtəmoʊbiːl/
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading "After this, you might mention my automobile in a more respectful tone," she tossed over her shoulder.
broadlyadverbUS /ˈbrɔːdli/
without regard to specific details or exceptions
From this reading Penny grinned broadly as she crossed the loading area.
placed crosswise
From this reading Penny grinned broadly as she crossed the loading area.
editorialadjectiveUS /ˌedəˈtɔːriəl/
of or relating to an article stating opinions or giving perspectives
From this reading Riding up the freight elevator, Penny passed a few remarks with the smiling operator and stepped off at the editorial floor.
one or the other of two
From this reading "It's not scrap iron or a jitney either!"
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 Riding up the freight elevator, Penny passed a few remarks with the smiling operator and stepped off at the editorial floor.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Riding up the freight elevator, Penny passed a few remarks with the smiling operator and stepped off at the editorial floor.
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading Riding up the freight elevator, Penny passed a few remarks with the smiling operator and stepped off at the editorial floor.
freightnounUS /freɪt/
goods carried by a large vehicle
From this reading Riding up the freight elevator, Penny passed a few remarks with the smiling operator and stepped off at the editorial floor.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading "Sure, I get it," the other mumbled.
grinnedverbUS /ɡrɪnd/
inflected form of “grin” — to draw back the lips and reveal the teeth, in a smile, grimace, or snarl
From this reading Penny grinned broadly as she crossed the loading area.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "After this, you might mention my automobile in a more respectful tone," she tossed over her shoulder.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Sure, I get it," the other mumbled.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "After this, you might mention my automobile in a more respectful tone," she tossed over her shoulder.
a heavy ductile magnetic metallic element; is silver-white in pure form but readily rusts; used in construction and tools and armament; plays a role in the transport of oxygen by the blood
From this reading "It's not scrap iron or a jitney either!"
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Sure, I get it," the other mumbled.
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From this reading "It's not scrap iron or a jitney either!"
jitneynounUS /ˈdʒɪtni/
a vehicle carrying many passengers; used for public transport
From this reading "It's not scrap iron or a jitney either!"
loadingnounUS /ˈloʊdɪŋ/
weight to be borne or conveyed
From this reading Penny grinned broadly as she crossed the loading area.
make reference to
From this reading "After this, you might mention my automobile in a more respectful tone," she tossed over her shoulder.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading "After this, you might mention my automobile in a more respectful tone," she tossed over her shoulder.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading "After this, you might mention my automobile in a more respectful tone," she tossed over her shoulder.
mumbledverbUS /ˈmʌmbəld/
past form of “mumble” — talk indistinctly; usually in a low voice
From this reading "Sure, I get it," the other mumbled.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "After this, you might mention my automobile in a more respectful tone," she tossed over her shoulder.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "It's not scrap iron or a jitney either!"
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Riding up the freight elevator, Penny passed a few remarks with the smiling operator and stepped off at the editorial floor.
operatornounUS /ˈɑːpəreɪtər/
(mathematics) a symbol or function representing a mathematical operation
From this reading Riding up the freight elevator, Penny passed a few remarks with the smiling operator and stepped off at the editorial floor.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "It's not scrap iron or a jitney either!"
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading "Sure, I get it," the other mumbled.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading "After this, you might mention my automobile in a more respectful tone," she tossed over her shoulder.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading Riding up the freight elevator, Penny passed a few remarks with the smiling operator and stepped off at the editorial floor.
a fractional monetary unit of Ireland and the United Kingdom; equal to one hundredth of a pound
From this reading Penny grinned broadly as she crossed the loading area.
plural of “remark” — a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading Riding up the freight elevator, Penny passed a few remarks with the smiling operator and stepped off at the editorial floor.
respectfuladjectiveUS /rɪˈspektfəl/
full of or exhibiting respect
From this reading "After this, you might mention my automobile in a more respectful tone," she tossed over her shoulder.
the sport of sitting on the back of a horse while controlling its movements
From this reading Riding up the freight elevator, Penny passed a few remarks with the smiling operator and stepped off at the editorial floor.
scrapnounUS /skræp/
a small fragment of something broken off from the whole
From this reading "It's not scrap iron or a jitney either!"
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Penny grinned broadly as she crossed the loading area.
lift onto one's shoulders
From this reading "After this, you might mention my automobile in a more respectful tone," she tossed over her shoulder.
a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading Riding up the freight elevator, Penny passed a few remarks with the smiling operator and stepped off at the editorial floor.
inflected form of “step” — shift or move by taking a step
From this reading Riding up the freight elevator, Penny passed a few remarks with the smiling operator and stepped off at the editorial floor.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading "Sure, I get it," the other mumbled.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Sure, I get it," the other mumbled.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "After this, you might mention my automobile in a more respectful tone," she tossed over her shoulder.
the quality of a person's voice
From this reading "After this, you might mention my automobile in a more respectful tone," she tossed over her shoulder.
tossedverbUS /tɔːst/
past form of “toss” — throw or toss with a light motion
From this reading "After this, you might mention my automobile in a more respectful tone," she tossed over her shoulder.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Riding up the freight elevator, Penny passed a few remarks with the smiling operator and stepped off at the editorial floor.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Riding up the freight elevator, Penny passed a few remarks with the smiling operator and stepped off at the editorial floor.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "After this, you might mention my automobile in a more respectful tone," she tossed over her shoulder.
