used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “That is a pretty strong statement to make against anybody,” he said slowly.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading “That is a pretty strong statement to make against anybody,” he said slowly.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Mr. Ralph Obray was much surprised at the statement made by Roger, and his face showed it.
any person at all
From this reading “That is a pretty strong statement to make against anybody,” he said slowly.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Mr. Ralph Obray was much surprised at the statement made by Roger, and his face showed it.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading “Perhaps you had better explain.”
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Mr. Ralph Obray was much surprised at the statement made by Roger, and his face showed it.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading “I can do that easily enough,” returned the senator’s son.
Dave
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “And Dave here can tell you even more than I can.”
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading “I can do that easily enough,” returned the senator’s son.
with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)
From this reading “I can do that easily enough,” returned the senator’s son.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading “I can do that easily enough,” returned the senator’s son.
divisible by two
From this reading “And Dave here can tell you even more than I can.”
make plain and comprehensible
From this reading “Perhaps you had better explain.”
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Mr. Ralph Obray was much surprised at the statement made by Roger, and his face showed it.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading “Perhaps you had better explain.”
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “That is a pretty strong statement to make against anybody,” he said slowly.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading “And Dave here can tell you even more than I can.”
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Mr. Ralph Obray was much surprised at the statement made by Roger, and his face showed it.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I can do that easily enough,” returned the senator’s son.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “That is a pretty strong statement to make against anybody,” he said slowly.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Mr. Ralph Obray was much surprised at the statement made by Roger, and his face showed it.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Mr. Ralph Obray was much surprised at the statement made by Roger, and his face showed it.
engage in
From this reading “That is a pretty strong statement to make against anybody,” he said slowly.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading “And Dave here can tell you even more than I can.”
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Ralph Obray was much surprised at the statement made by Roger, and his face showed it.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Mr. Ralph Obray was much surprised at the statement made by Roger, and his face showed it.
Obray
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From this reading Mr. Ralph Obray was much surprised at the statement made by Roger, and his face showed it.
by chance
From this reading “Perhaps you had better explain.”
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading “That is a pretty strong statement to make against anybody,” he said slowly.
Ralph
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From this reading Mr. Ralph Obray was much surprised at the statement made by Roger, and his face showed it.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading “I can do that easily enough,” returned the senator’s son.
Roger
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From this reading Mr. Ralph Obray was much surprised at the statement made by Roger, and his face showed it.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “That is a pretty strong statement to make against anybody,” he said slowly.
senator'snounUS /ˈsenətərz/
possessive form of “senator” — a member of a senate
From this reading “I can do that easily enough,” returned the senator’s son.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Mr. Ralph Obray was much surprised at the statement made by Roger, and his face showed it.
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading “That is a pretty strong statement to make against anybody,” he said slowly.
a male human offspring
From this reading “I can do that easily enough,” returned the senator’s son.
a message that is stated or declared; a communication (oral or written) setting forth particulars or facts etc
From this reading Mr. Ralph Obray was much surprised at the statement made by Roger, and his face showed it.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading “That is a pretty strong statement to make against anybody,” he said slowly.
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading Mr. Ralph Obray was much surprised at the statement made by Roger, and his face showed it.
express in words
From this reading “And Dave here can tell you even more than I can.”
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading “And Dave here can tell you even more than I can.”
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “That is a pretty strong statement to make against anybody,” he said slowly.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Mr. Ralph Obray was much surprised at the statement made by Roger, and his face showed it.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “That is a pretty strong statement to make against anybody,” he said slowly.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Mr. Ralph Obray was much surprised at the statement made by Roger, and his face showed it.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Perhaps you had better explain.”
