used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Do you think they are talking about the Abe Blower we want to find?" asked Roger of Dave, in a whisper.
Abe
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From this reading "Do you think they are talking about the Abe Blower we want to find?" asked Roger of Dave, in a whisper.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "Do you think they are talking about the Abe Blower we want to find?" asked Roger of Dave, in a whisper.
(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 All glanced at each other suggestively.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading IN BUTTE Dave overheard the conversation between the two rough-looking men in the crowded car, and so did Phil and Roger.
react verbally
From this reading "More than likely, Roger," was the answer.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Do you think they are talking about the Abe Blower we want to find?" asked Roger of Dave, in a whisper.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "Do you think they are talking about the Abe Blower we want to find?" asked Roger of Dave, in a whisper.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading All glanced at each other suggestively.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading IN BUTTE Dave overheard the conversation between the two rough-looking men in the crowded car, and so did Phil and Roger.
BlowernounUS /ˈbloʊər/
a device that produces a current of air
From this reading "Do you think they are talking about the Abe Blower we want to find?" asked Roger of Dave, in a whisper.
BlowersnounUS /ˈbloʊərz/
plural of “blower” — a device that produces a current of air
From this reading "It is not likely that there are two Abe Blowers in this part of the country.
BUTTEnounUS /bjuːt/
a hill that rises abruptly from the surrounding region; has a flat top and sloping sides
From this reading IN BUTTE Dave overheard the conversation between the two rough-looking men in the crowded car, and so did Phil and Roger.
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading IN BUTTE Dave overheard the conversation between the two rough-looking men in the crowded car, and so did Phil and Roger.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading IN BUTTE Dave overheard the conversation between the two rough-looking men in the crowded car, and so did Phil and Roger.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading "It is not likely that there are two Abe Blowers in this part of the country.
overfilled or compacted or concentrated
From this reading IN BUTTE Dave overheard the conversation between the two rough-looking men in the crowded car, and so did Phil and Roger.
Dave
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From this reading IN BUTTE Dave overheard the conversation between the two rough-looking men in the crowded car, and so did Phil and Roger.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading IN BUTTE Dave overheard the conversation between the two rough-looking men in the crowded car, and so did Phil and Roger.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "Do you think they are talking about the Abe Blower we want to find?" asked Roger of Dave, in a whisper.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading All glanced at each other suggestively.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading "Do you think they are talking about the Abe Blower we want to find?" asked Roger of Dave, in a whisper.
past form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading All glanced at each other suggestively.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN BUTTE Dave overheard the conversation between the two rough-looking men in the crowded car, and so did Phil and Roger.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "It is not likely that there are two Abe Blowers in this part of the country.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "It is not likely that there are two Abe Blowers in this part of the country.
has a good chance of being the case or of coming about
From this reading "More than likely, Roger," was the answer.
the force of workers available
From this reading IN BUTTE Dave overheard the conversation between the two rough-looking men in the crowded car, and so did Phil and Roger.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading "More than likely, Roger," was the answer.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "It is not likely that there are two Abe Blowers in this part of the country.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Do you think they are talking about the Abe Blower we want to find?" asked Roger of Dave, in a whisper.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading All glanced at each other suggestively.
overheardverbUS /ˈoʊvərˈhɜːrd/
inflected form of “overhear” — hear, usually without the knowledge of the speakers
From this reading IN BUTTE Dave overheard the conversation between the two rough-looking men in the crowded car, and so did Phil and Roger.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading "It is not likely that there are two Abe Blowers in this part of the country.
Phil
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From this reading IN BUTTE Dave overheard the conversation between the two rough-looking men in the crowded car, and so did Phil and Roger.
Roger
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From this reading IN BUTTE Dave overheard the conversation between the two rough-looking men in the crowded car, and so did Phil and Roger.
rough-looking
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From this reading IN BUTTE Dave overheard the conversation between the two rough-looking men in the crowded car, and so did Phil and Roger.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading IN BUTTE Dave overheard the conversation between the two rough-looking men in the crowded car, and so did Phil and Roger.
suggestivelyadverb
in a suggestive manner
From this reading All glanced at each other suggestively.
an exchange of ideas via conversation
From this reading "Do you think they are talking about the Abe Blower we want to find?" asked Roger of Dave, in a whisper.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading "More than likely, Roger," was the answer.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "It is not likely that there are two Abe Blowers in this part of the country.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IN BUTTE Dave overheard the conversation between the two rough-looking men in the crowded car, and so did Phil and Roger.
in or at that place or location
From this reading "It is not likely that there are two Abe Blowers in this part of the country.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Do you think they are talking about the Abe Blower we want to find?" asked Roger of Dave, in a whisper.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "Do you think they are talking about the Abe Blower we want to find?" asked Roger of Dave, in a whisper.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "It is not likely that there are two Abe Blowers in this part of the country.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Do you think they are talking about the Abe Blower we want to find?" asked Roger of Dave, in a whisper.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading IN BUTTE Dave overheard the conversation between the two rough-looking men in the crowded car, and so did Phil and Roger.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading "Do you think they are talking about the Abe Blower we want to find?" asked Roger of Dave, in a whisper.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "More than likely, Roger," was the answer.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "Do you think they are talking about the Abe Blower we want to find?" asked Roger of Dave, in a whisper.
speaking softly without vibration of the vocal cords
From this reading "Do you think they are talking about the Abe Blower we want to find?" asked Roger of Dave, in a whisper.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Do you think they are talking about the Abe Blower we want to find?" asked Roger of Dave, in a whisper.
