used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading HOW A MAN MAY CARRY A MESSAGE AND NOT KNOW HIMSELF TO BE A MESSENGER "There's no call for bad blood between you and me, Jim," said Barlow, plainly ill at his ease.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading "We've always been friends; let's stay friends.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading HOW A MAN MAY CARRY A MESSAGE AND NOT KNOW HIMSELF TO BE A MESSENGER "There's no call for bad blood between you and me, Jim," said Barlow, plainly ill at his ease.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading HOW A MAN MAY CARRY A MESSAGE AND NOT KNOW HIMSELF TO BE A MESSENGER "There's no call for bad blood between you and me, Jim," said Barlow, plainly ill at his ease.
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading HOW A MAN MAY CARRY A MESSAGE AND NOT KNOW HIMSELF TO BE A MESSENGER "There's no call for bad blood between you and me, Jim," said Barlow, plainly ill at his ease.
Barlow
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From this reading HOW A MAN MAY CARRY A MESSAGE AND NOT KNOW HIMSELF TO BE A MESSENGER "There's no call for bad blood between you and me, Jim," said Barlow, plainly ill at his ease.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading HOW A MAN MAY CARRY A MESSAGE AND NOT KNOW HIMSELF TO BE A MESSENGER "There's no call for bad blood between you and me, Jim," said Barlow, plainly ill at his ease.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading "We've always been friends; let's stay friends.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading HOW A MAN MAY CARRY A MESSAGE AND NOT KNOW HIMSELF TO BE A MESSENGER "There's no call for bad blood between you and me, Jim," said Barlow, plainly ill at his ease.
The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.
From this reading HOW A MAN MAY CARRY A MESSAGE AND NOT KNOW HIMSELF TO BE A MESSENGER "There's no call for bad blood between you and me, Jim," said Barlow, plainly ill at his ease.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading HOW A MAN MAY CARRY A MESSAGE AND NOT KNOW HIMSELF TO BE A MESSENGER "There's no call for bad blood between you and me, Jim," said Barlow, plainly ill at his ease.
can't
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From this reading If we can't pull together in the deal that's comin', why, let's just split our trail two ways and let it go at that."
move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading HOW A MAN MAY CARRY A MESSAGE AND NOT KNOW HIMSELF TO BE A MESSENGER "There's no call for bad blood between you and me, Jim," said Barlow, plainly ill at his ease.
comin
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From this reading If we can't pull together in the deal that's comin', why, let's just split our trail two ways and let it go at that."
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading His companion thrust out a hand; Kendric took it warmly.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading "Fair enough," cried Kendric heartily.
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading If we can't pull together in the deal that's comin', why, let's just split our trail two ways and let it go at that."
move gently or carefully
From this reading HOW A MAN MAY CARRY A MESSAGE AND NOT KNOW HIMSELF TO BE A MESSENGER "There's no call for bad blood between you and me, Jim," said Barlow, plainly ill at his ease.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading "Fair enough," cried Kendric heartily.
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading "Fair enough," cried Kendric heartily.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading HOW A MAN MAY CARRY A MESSAGE AND NOT KNOW HIMSELF TO BE A MESSENGER "There's no call for bad blood between you and me, Jim," said Barlow, plainly ill at his ease.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading "We've always been friends; let's stay friends.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading If we can't pull together in the deal that's comin', why, let's just split our trail two ways and let it go at that."
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading His companion thrust out a hand; Kendric took it warmly.
with gusto and without reservation
From this reading "Fair enough," cried Kendric heartily.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading HOW A MAN MAY CARRY A MESSAGE AND NOT KNOW HIMSELF TO BE A MESSENGER "There's no call for bad blood between you and me, Jim," said Barlow, plainly ill at his ease.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading HOW A MAN MAY CARRY A MESSAGE AND NOT KNOW HIMSELF TO BE A MESSENGER "There's no call for bad blood between you and me, Jim," said Barlow, plainly ill at his ease.
HOW
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From this reading HOW A MAN MAY CARRY A MESSAGE AND NOT KNOW HIMSELF TO BE A MESSENGER "There's no call for bad blood between you and me, Jim," said Barlow, plainly ill at his ease.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If we can't pull together in the deal that's comin', why, let's just split our trail two ways and let it go at that."
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading HOW A MAN MAY CARRY A MESSAGE AND NOT KNOW HIMSELF TO BE A MESSENGER "There's no call for bad blood between you and me, Jim," said Barlow, plainly ill at his ease.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading If we can't pull together in the deal that's comin', why, let's just split our trail two ways and let it go at that."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading If we can't pull together in the deal that's comin', why, let's just split our trail two ways and let it go at that."
Jim
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From this reading HOW A MAN MAY CARRY A MESSAGE AND NOT KNOW HIMSELF TO BE A MESSENGER "There's no call for bad blood between you and me, Jim," said Barlow, plainly ill at his ease.
and nothing more
From this reading If we can't pull together in the deal that's comin', why, let's just split our trail two ways and let it go at that."
Kendric
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From this reading "Fair enough," cried Kendric heartily.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading HOW A MAN MAY CARRY A MESSAGE AND NOT KNOW HIMSELF TO BE A MESSENGER "There's no call for bad blood between you and me, Jim," said Barlow, plainly ill at his ease.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading If we can't pull together in the deal that's comin', why, let's just split our trail two ways and let it go at that."
let's
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From this reading "We've always been friends; let's stay friends.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading HOW A MAN MAY CARRY A MESSAGE AND NOT KNOW HIMSELF TO BE A MESSENGER "There's no call for bad blood between you and me, Jim," said Barlow, plainly ill at his ease.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading HOW A MAN MAY CARRY A MESSAGE AND NOT KNOW HIMSELF TO BE A MESSENGER "There's no call for bad blood between you and me, Jim," said Barlow, plainly ill at his ease.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading HOW A MAN MAY CARRY A MESSAGE AND NOT KNOW HIMSELF TO BE A MESSENGER "There's no call for bad blood between you and me, Jim," said Barlow, plainly ill at his ease.
a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled
From this reading HOW A MAN MAY CARRY A MESSAGE AND NOT KNOW HIMSELF TO BE A MESSENGER "There's no call for bad blood between you and me, Jim," said Barlow, plainly ill at his ease.
a person who carries a message
From this reading HOW A MAN MAY CARRY A MESSAGE AND NOT KNOW HIMSELF TO BE A MESSENGER "There's no call for bad blood between you and me, Jim," said Barlow, plainly ill at his ease.
not any; not one
From this reading HOW A MAN MAY CARRY A MESSAGE AND NOT KNOW HIMSELF TO BE A MESSENGER "There's no call for bad blood between you and me, Jim," said Barlow, plainly ill at his ease.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading HOW A MAN MAY CARRY A MESSAGE AND NOT KNOW HIMSELF TO BE A MESSENGER "There's no call for bad blood between you and me, Jim," said Barlow, plainly ill at his ease.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading If we can't pull together in the deal that's comin', why, let's just split our trail two ways and let it go at that."
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading His companion thrust out a hand; Kendric took it warmly.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading HOW A MAN MAY CARRY A MESSAGE AND NOT KNOW HIMSELF TO BE A MESSENGER "There's no call for bad blood between you and me, Jim," said Barlow, plainly ill at his ease.
cause to move by pulling
From this reading If we can't pull together in the deal that's comin', why, let's just split our trail two ways and let it go at that."
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading HOW A MAN MAY CARRY A MESSAGE AND NOT KNOW HIMSELF TO BE A MESSENGER "There's no call for bad blood between you and me, Jim," said Barlow, plainly ill at his ease.
splitverbUS /splɪt/
separate into parts or portions
From this reading If we can't pull together in the deal that's comin', why, let's just split our trail two ways and let it go at that."
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading "We've always been friends; let's stay friends.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading If we can't pull together in the deal that's comin', why, let's just split our trail two ways and let it go at that."
that's
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From this reading If we can't pull together in the deal that's comin', why, let's just split our trail two ways and let it go at that."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading If we can't pull together in the deal that's comin', why, let's just split our trail two ways and let it go at that."
There's
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From this reading HOW A MAN MAY CARRY A MESSAGE AND NOT KNOW HIMSELF TO BE A MESSENGER "There's no call for bad blood between you and me, Jim," said Barlow, plainly ill at his ease.
push forcefully
From this reading His companion thrust out a hand; Kendric took it warmly.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading HOW A MAN MAY CARRY A MESSAGE AND NOT KNOW HIMSELF TO BE A MESSENGER "There's no call for bad blood between you and me, Jim," said Barlow, plainly ill at his ease.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading If we can't pull together in the deal that's comin', why, let's just split our trail two ways and let it go at that."
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading His companion thrust out a hand; Kendric took it warmly.
a track or mark left by something that has passed
From this reading If we can't pull together in the deal that's comin', why, let's just split our trail two ways and let it go at that."
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading If we can't pull together in the deal that's comin', why, let's just split our trail two ways and let it go at that."
warmlyadverbUS /ˈwɔːrmli/
in a hearty manner
From this reading His companion thrust out a hand; Kendric took it warmly.
structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired
From this reading If we can't pull together in the deal that's comin', why, let's just split our trail two ways and let it go at that."
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading If we can't pull together in the deal that's comin', why, let's just split our trail two ways and let it go at that."
We've
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From this reading "We've always been friends; let's stay friends.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading If we can't pull together in the deal that's comin', why, let's just split our trail two ways and let it go at that."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading HOW A MAN MAY CARRY A MESSAGE AND NOT KNOW HIMSELF TO BE A MESSENGER "There's no call for bad blood between you and me, Jim," said Barlow, plainly ill at his ease.
