used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading DEAD MAN'S MONEY I was so much amazed by this extraordinary suggestion, that for the moment I could only stand staring at him, and before I could find my tongue he threw a quick question at me.
amazedadjectiveUS /əˈmeɪzd/
filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise or shock
From this reading DEAD MAN'S MONEY I was so much amazed by this extraordinary suggestion, that for the moment I could only stand staring at him, and before I could find my tongue he threw a quick question at me.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading DEAD MAN'S MONEY I was so much amazed by this extraordinary suggestion, that for the moment I could only stand staring at him, and before I could find my tongue he threw a quick question at me.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading "Mr. Lindsey wouldn't stand in my way, Sir Gilbert," I answered.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "Lindsey wouldn't stand in your way, would he?" he asked.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading DEAD MAN'S MONEY I was so much amazed by this extraordinary suggestion, that for the moment I could only stand staring at him, and before I could find my tongue he threw a quick question at me.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading DEAD MAN'S MONEY I was so much amazed by this extraordinary suggestion, that for the moment I could only stand staring at him, and before I could find my tongue he threw a quick question at me.
beggingnounUS /ˈbeɡɪŋ/
a solicitation for money or food (especially in the street by an apparently penniless person)
From this reading "Such jobs don't go begging, you know."
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "But--" "But what?" said he, seeing me hesitate.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading DEAD MAN'S MONEY I was so much amazed by this extraordinary suggestion, that for the moment I could only stand staring at him, and before I could find my tongue he threw a quick question at me.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading DEAD MAN'S MONEY I was so much amazed by this extraordinary suggestion, that for the moment I could only stand staring at him, and before I could find my tongue he threw a quick question at me.
no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life
From this reading DEAD MAN'S MONEY I was so much amazed by this extraordinary suggestion, that for the moment I could only stand staring at him, and before I could find my tongue he threw a quick question at me.
don't
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From this reading "Such jobs don't go begging, you know."
beyond what is ordinary or usual; highly unusual or exceptional or remarkable
From this reading DEAD MAN'S MONEY I was so much amazed by this extraordinary suggestion, that for the moment I could only stand staring at him, and before I could find my tongue he threw a quick question at me.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading DEAD MAN'S MONEY I was so much amazed by this extraordinary suggestion, that for the moment I could only stand staring at him, and before I could find my tongue he threw a quick question at me.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading DEAD MAN'S MONEY I was so much amazed by this extraordinary suggestion, that for the moment I could only stand staring at him, and before I could find my tongue he threw a quick question at me.
GilbertnounUS /ˈɡɪlbərt/
a unit of magnetomotive force equal to 0.7958 ampere-turns
From this reading "Mr. Lindsey wouldn't stand in my way, Sir Gilbert," I answered.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "Such jobs don't go begging, you know."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading DEAD MAN'S MONEY I was so much amazed by this extraordinary suggestion, that for the moment I could only stand staring at him, and before I could find my tongue he threw a quick question at me.
hesitateverbUS /ˈhezəteɪt/
pause or hold back in uncertainty or unwillingness
From this reading "But--" "But what?" said he, seeing me hesitate.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading DEAD MAN'S MONEY I was so much amazed by this extraordinary suggestion, that for the moment I could only stand staring at him, and before I could find my tongue he threw a quick question at me.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading DEAD MAN'S MONEY I was so much amazed by this extraordinary suggestion, that for the moment I could only stand staring at him, and before I could find my tongue he threw a quick question at me.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Lindsey wouldn't stand in your way, would he?" he asked.
jobsnounUS /dʒɑːbz/
plural of “job” — the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money
From this reading "Such jobs don't go begging, you know."
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "Such jobs don't go begging, you know."
Lindsey
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From this reading "Lindsey wouldn't stand in your way, would he?" he asked.
MAN'SnounUS /mænz/
possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading DEAD MAN'S MONEY I was so much amazed by this extraordinary suggestion, that for the moment I could only stand staring at him, and before I could find my tongue he threw a quick question at me.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading DEAD MAN'S MONEY I was so much amazed by this extraordinary suggestion, that for the moment I could only stand staring at him, and before I could find my tongue he threw a quick question at me.
a particular point in time
From this reading DEAD MAN'S MONEY I was so much amazed by this extraordinary suggestion, that for the moment I could only stand staring at him, and before I could find my tongue he threw a quick question at me.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading DEAD MAN'S MONEY I was so much amazed by this extraordinary suggestion, that for the moment I could only stand staring at him, and before I could find my tongue he threw a quick question at me.
a form of address for a man
From this reading "Mr. Lindsey wouldn't stand in my way, Sir Gilbert," I answered.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading DEAD MAN'S MONEY I was so much amazed by this extraordinary suggestion, that for the moment I could only stand staring at him, and before I could find my tongue he threw a quick question at me.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading DEAD MAN'S MONEY I was so much amazed by this extraordinary suggestion, that for the moment I could only stand staring at him, and before I could find my tongue he threw a quick question at me.
and nothing more
From this reading DEAD MAN'S MONEY I was so much amazed by this extraordinary suggestion, that for the moment I could only stand staring at him, and before I could find my tongue he threw a quick question at me.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading DEAD MAN'S MONEY I was so much amazed by this extraordinary suggestion, that for the moment I could only stand staring at him, and before I could find my tongue he threw a quick question at me.
accomplished rapidly and without delay
From this reading DEAD MAN'S MONEY I was so much amazed by this extraordinary suggestion, that for the moment I could only stand staring at him, and before I could find my tongue he threw a quick question at me.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "But--" "But what?" said he, seeing me hesitate.
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading "But--" "But what?" said he, seeing me hesitate.
term of address for a man
From this reading "Mr. Lindsey wouldn't stand in my way, Sir Gilbert," I answered.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading DEAD MAN'S MONEY I was so much amazed by this extraordinary suggestion, that for the moment I could only stand staring at him, and before I could find my tongue he threw a quick question at me.
be standing; be upright
From this reading DEAD MAN'S MONEY I was so much amazed by this extraordinary suggestion, that for the moment I could only stand staring at him, and before I could find my tongue he threw a quick question at me.
(used of eyes) open and fixed as if in fear or wonder
From this reading DEAD MAN'S MONEY I was so much amazed by this extraordinary suggestion, that for the moment I could only stand staring at him, and before I could find my tongue he threw a quick question at me.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading "Such jobs don't go begging, you know."
an idea that is suggested
From this reading DEAD MAN'S MONEY I was so much amazed by this extraordinary suggestion, that for the moment I could only stand staring at him, and before I could find my tongue he threw a quick question at me.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading DEAD MAN'S MONEY I was so much amazed by this extraordinary suggestion, that for the moment I could only stand staring at him, and before I could find my tongue he threw a quick question at me.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading DEAD MAN'S MONEY I was so much amazed by this extraordinary suggestion, that for the moment I could only stand staring at him, and before I could find my tongue he threw a quick question at me.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading DEAD MAN'S MONEY I was so much amazed by this extraordinary suggestion, that for the moment I could only stand staring at him, and before I could find my tongue he threw a quick question at me.
inflected form of “throw” — propel through the air
From this reading DEAD MAN'S MONEY I was so much amazed by this extraordinary suggestion, that for the moment I could only stand staring at him, and before I could find my tongue he threw a quick question at me.
a mobile mass of muscular tissue covered with mucous membrane and located in the oral cavity
From this reading DEAD MAN'S MONEY I was so much amazed by this extraordinary suggestion, that for the moment I could only stand staring at him, and before I could find my tongue he threw a quick question at me.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading DEAD MAN'S MONEY I was so much amazed by this extraordinary suggestion, that for the moment I could only stand staring at him, and before I could find my tongue he threw a quick question at me.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading "Lindsey wouldn't stand in your way, would he?" he asked.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "But--" "But what?" said he, seeing me hesitate.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading "Lindsey wouldn't stand in your way, would he?" he asked.
wouldn't
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From this reading "Lindsey wouldn't stand in your way, would he?" he asked.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Such jobs don't go begging, you know."
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Lindsey wouldn't stand in your way, would he?" he asked.
