used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Now you boys can see we've fixed things in proper shape," Bill said, in a tone of triumph.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading GOOD SAMARITANS Knowing that Joe and Bill were in Mr. Wright's confidence Donovan had no hesitation about placing guards as desired, and immediately after they ascended from the slope every exit was closely watched.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading GOOD SAMARITANS Knowing that Joe and Bill were in Mr. Wright's confidence Donovan had no hesitation about placing guards as desired, and immediately after they ascended from the slope every exit was closely watched.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "Do whatever you choose until to-morrow, an' Joe an' me'll attend to Mr. Billings' case."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading GOOD SAMARITANS Knowing that Joe and Bill were in Mr. Wright's confidence Donovan had no hesitation about placing guards as desired, and immediately after they ascended from the slope every exit was closely watched.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "There are plenty below to take care of that."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading GOOD SAMARITANS Knowing that Joe and Bill were in Mr. Wright's confidence Donovan had no hesitation about placing guards as desired, and immediately after they ascended from the slope every exit was closely watched.
ascendedverbUS /əˈsendɪd/
past form of “ascend” — travel up
From this reading GOOD SAMARITANS Knowing that Joe and Bill were in Mr. Wright's confidence Donovan had no hesitation about placing guards as desired, and immediately after they ascended from the slope every exit was closely watched.
be present at (meetings, church services, university), etc.
From this reading "Do whatever you choose until to-morrow, an' Joe an' me'll attend to Mr. Billings' case."
belowprepositionUS /bɪˈloʊ/
at or to a lower level than something
From this reading "There are plenty below to take care of that."
a statute in draft before it becomes law
From this reading GOOD SAMARITANS Knowing that Joe and Bill were in Mr. Wright's confidence Donovan had no hesitation about placing guards as desired, and immediately after they ascended from the slope every exit was closely watched.
BillingsnounUS /ˈbɪlɪŋz/
the largest city in Montana; located in southern Montana on the Yellowstone river
From this reading "Do whatever you choose until to-morrow, an' Joe an' me'll attend to Mr. Billings' case."
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading "Now you boys can see we've fixed things in proper shape," Bill said, in a tone of triumph.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "But he might get into the lower level by the same way we did," Sam ventured to suggest.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "But he might get into the lower level by the same way we did," Sam ventured to suggest.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "Now you boys can see we've fixed things in proper shape," Bill said, in a tone of triumph.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading "There are plenty below to take care of that."
an occurrence of something
From this reading "Do whatever you choose until to-morrow, an' Joe an' me'll attend to Mr. Billings' case."
pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives
From this reading "Do whatever you choose until to-morrow, an' Joe an' me'll attend to Mr. Billings' case."
in a close relation or position in time or space
From this reading GOOD SAMARITANS Knowing that Joe and Bill were in Mr. Wright's confidence Donovan had no hesitation about placing guards as desired, and immediately after they ascended from the slope every exit was closely watched.
freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading GOOD SAMARITANS Knowing that Joe and Bill were in Mr. Wright's confidence Donovan had no hesitation about placing guards as desired, and immediately after they ascended from the slope every exit was closely watched.
wanted intensely
From this reading GOOD SAMARITANS Knowing that Joe and Bill were in Mr. Wright's confidence Donovan had no hesitation about placing guards as desired, and immediately after they ascended from the slope every exit was closely watched.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading "But he might get into the lower level by the same way we did," Sam ventured to suggest.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "Do whatever you choose until to-morrow, an' Joe an' me'll attend to Mr. Billings' case."
Donovan
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading GOOD SAMARITANS Knowing that Joe and Bill were in Mr. Wright's confidence Donovan had no hesitation about placing guards as desired, and immediately after they ascended from the slope every exit was closely watched.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading GOOD SAMARITANS Knowing that Joe and Bill were in Mr. Wright's confidence Donovan had no hesitation about placing guards as desired, and immediately after they ascended from the slope every exit was closely watched.
exitnounUS /ˈeɡzɪt/
an opening that permits escape or release
From this reading GOOD SAMARITANS Knowing that Joe and Bill were in Mr. Wright's confidence Donovan had no hesitation about placing guards as desired, and immediately after they ascended from the slope every exit was closely watched.
(of a number) having a fixed and unchanging value
From this reading "Now you boys can see we've fixed things in proper shape," Bill said, in a tone of triumph.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading GOOD SAMARITANS Knowing that Joe and Bill were in Mr. Wright's confidence Donovan had no hesitation about placing guards as desired, and immediately after they ascended from the slope every exit was closely watched.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading "But he might get into the lower level by the same way we did," Sam ventured to suggest.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading GOOD SAMARITANS Knowing that Joe and Bill were in Mr. Wright's confidence Donovan had no hesitation about placing guards as desired, and immediately after they ascended from the slope every exit was closely watched.
guardsnounUS /ɡɑːrdz/
plural of “guard” — a person who keeps watch over something or someone
From this reading GOOD SAMARITANS Knowing that Joe and Bill were in Mr. Wright's confidence Donovan had no hesitation about placing guards as desired, and immediately after they ascended from the slope every exit was closely watched.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading GOOD SAMARITANS Knowing that Joe and Bill were in Mr. Wright's confidence Donovan had no hesitation about placing guards as desired, and immediately after they ascended from the slope every exit was closely watched.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "But he might get into the lower level by the same way we did," Sam ventured to suggest.
indecision in speech or action
From this reading GOOD SAMARITANS Knowing that Joe and Bill were in Mr. Wright's confidence Donovan had no hesitation about placing guards as desired, and immediately after they ascended from the slope every exit was closely watched.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading GOOD SAMARITANS Knowing that Joe and Bill were in Mr. Wright's confidence Donovan had no hesitation about placing guards as desired, and immediately after they ascended from the slope every exit was closely watched.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading GOOD SAMARITANS Knowing that Joe and Bill were in Mr. Wright's confidence Donovan had no hesitation about placing guards as desired, and immediately after they ascended from the slope every exit was closely watched.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading "But he might get into the lower level by the same way we did," Sam ventured to suggest.
Joe
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading GOOD SAMARITANS Knowing that Joe and Bill were in Mr. Wright's confidence Donovan had no hesitation about placing guards as desired, and immediately after they ascended from the slope every exit was closely watched.
evidencing the possession of inside information
From this reading GOOD SAMARITANS Knowing that Joe and Bill were in Mr. Wright's confidence Donovan had no hesitation about placing guards as desired, and immediately after they ascended from the slope every exit was closely watched.
a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading "But he might get into the lower level by the same way we did," Sam ventured to suggest.
move something or somebody to a lower position
From this reading "But he might get into the lower level by the same way we did," Sam ventured to suggest.
me'll
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Do whatever you choose until to-morrow, an' Joe an' me'll attend to Mr. Billings' case."
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading "But he might get into the lower level by the same way we did," Sam ventured to suggest.
a form of address for a man
From this reading GOOD SAMARITANS Knowing that Joe and Bill were in Mr. Wright's confidence Donovan had no hesitation about placing guards as desired, and immediately after they ascended from the slope every exit was closely watched.
not any; not one
From this reading GOOD SAMARITANS Knowing that Joe and Bill were in Mr. Wright's confidence Donovan had no hesitation about placing guards as desired, and immediately after they ascended from the slope every exit was closely watched.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading "Now you boys can see we've fixed things in proper shape," Bill said, in a tone of triumph.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Now you boys can see we've fixed things in proper shape," Bill said, in a tone of triumph.
placingverbUS /ˈpleɪsɪŋ/
-ing form of “place” — put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading GOOD SAMARITANS Knowing that Joe and Bill were in Mr. Wright's confidence Donovan had no hesitation about placing guards as desired, and immediately after they ascended from the slope every exit was closely watched.
a full supply
From this reading "There are plenty below to take care of that."
marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness
From this reading "Now you boys can see we've fixed things in proper shape," Bill said, in a tone of triumph.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Now you boys can see we've fixed things in proper shape," Bill said, in a tone of triumph.
a guided missile fired from land or shipboard against an airborne target
From this reading "But he might get into the lower level by the same way we did," Sam ventured to suggest.
SAMARITANSnounUS /səˈmerɪtənz/
plural of “samaritan” — a member of the people inhabiting Samaria in biblical times
From this reading GOOD SAMARITANS Knowing that Joe and Bill were in Mr. Wright's confidence Donovan had no hesitation about placing guards as desired, and immediately after they ascended from the slope every exit was closely watched.
Identical; not different.
From this reading "But he might get into the lower level by the same way we did," Sam ventured to suggest.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "Now you boys can see we've fixed things in proper shape," Bill said, in a tone of triumph.
any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)
From this reading "Now you boys can see we've fixed things in proper shape," Bill said, in a tone of triumph.
an elevated geological formation
From this reading GOOD SAMARITANS Knowing that Joe and Bill were in Mr. Wright's confidence Donovan had no hesitation about placing guards as desired, and immediately after they ascended from the slope every exit was closely watched.
suggestverbUS /səˈdʒest/
make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading "But he might get into the lower level by the same way we did," Sam ventured to suggest.
carry out
From this reading "There are plenty below to take care of that."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading GOOD SAMARITANS Knowing that Joe and Bill were in Mr. Wright's confidence Donovan had no hesitation about placing guards as desired, and immediately after they ascended from the slope every exit was closely watched.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading GOOD SAMARITANS Knowing that Joe and Bill were in Mr. Wright's confidence Donovan had no hesitation about placing guards as desired, and immediately after they ascended from the slope every exit was closely watched.
in or at that place or location
From this reading "There are plenty below to take care of that."
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading GOOD SAMARITANS Knowing that Joe and Bill were in Mr. Wright's confidence Donovan had no hesitation about placing guards as desired, and immediately after they ascended from the slope every exit was closely watched.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading "Now you boys can see we've fixed things in proper shape," Bill said, in a tone of triumph.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Do whatever you choose until to-morrow, an' Joe an' me'll attend to Mr. Billings' case."
to-morrow
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Do whatever you choose until to-morrow, an' Joe an' me'll attend to Mr. Billings' case."
the quality of a person's voice
From this reading "Now you boys can see we've fixed things in proper shape," Bill said, in a tone of triumph.
a successful ending of a struggle or contest
From this reading "Now you boys can see we've fixed things in proper shape," Bill said, in a tone of triumph.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading "Do whatever you choose until to-morrow, an' Joe an' me'll attend to Mr. Billings' case."
past form of “venture” — proceed somewhere despite the risk of possible dangers
From this reading "But he might get into the lower level by the same way we did," Sam ventured to suggest.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading GOOD SAMARITANS Knowing that Joe and Bill were in Mr. Wright's confidence Donovan had no hesitation about placing guards as desired, and immediately after they ascended from the slope every exit was closely watched.
past form of “watch” — look attentively
From this reading GOOD SAMARITANS Knowing that Joe and Bill were in Mr. Wright's confidence Donovan had no hesitation about placing guards as desired, and immediately after they ascended from the slope every exit was closely watched.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading "But he might get into the lower level by the same way we did," Sam ventured to suggest.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "But he might get into the lower level by the same way we did," Sam ventured to suggest.
we've
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Now you boys can see we've fixed things in proper shape," Bill said, in a tone of triumph.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading GOOD SAMARITANS Knowing that Joe and Bill were in Mr. Wright's confidence Donovan had no hesitation about placing guards as desired, and immediately after they ascended from the slope every exit was closely watched.
any or all of a kind, it does not matter which
From this reading "Do whatever you choose until to-morrow, an' Joe an' me'll attend to Mr. Billings' case."
Wright'snounUS /raɪts/
possessive form of “wright” — United States writer of detective novels (1888-1939)
From this reading GOOD SAMARITANS Knowing that Joe and Bill were in Mr. Wright's confidence Donovan had no hesitation about placing guards as desired, and immediately after they ascended from the slope every exit was closely watched.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Now you boys can see we've fixed things in proper shape," Bill said, in a tone of triumph.
