used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “Doyle knows a lot about newsreel work and can help you,” he declared.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading “Doyle knows a lot about newsreel work and can help you,” he declared.
speak to
From this reading Pleased by Flash’s promise, Joe Wells quickly provided him with George Doyle’s Indianapolis hotel address, and offered such advice as he thought might prove useful.
a proposal for an appropriate course of action
From this reading Pleased by Flash’s promise, Joe Wells quickly provided him with George Doyle’s Indianapolis hotel address, and offered such advice as he thought might prove useful.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading “But you readily see the job is too big for him to handle alone.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Pleased by Flash’s promise, Joe Wells quickly provided him with George Doyle’s Indianapolis hotel address, and offered such advice as he thought might prove useful.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Pleased by Flash’s promise, Joe Wells quickly provided him with George Doyle’s Indianapolis hotel address, and offered such advice as he thought might prove useful.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading I’m frank to say he’s touchy and rather unpleasant at times.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading “But you readily see the job is too big for him to handle alone.
botherverbUS /ˈbɑːðər/
take the trouble to do something; concern oneself
From this reading Don’t let that bother you.”
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading “But you readily see the job is too big for him to handle alone.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Pleased by Flash’s promise, Joe Wells quickly provided him with George Doyle’s Indianapolis hotel address, and offered such advice as he thought might prove useful.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading “Doyle knows a lot about newsreel work and can help you,” he declared.
made known or openly avowed
From this reading “Doyle knows a lot about newsreel work and can help you,” he declared.
Don't
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From this reading Don’t let that bother you.”
Doyle
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From this reading “Doyle knows a lot about newsreel work and can help you,” he declared.
Doyle's
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From this reading Pleased by Flash’s promise, Joe Wells quickly provided him with George Doyle’s Indianapolis hotel address, and offered such advice as he thought might prove useful.
Flash'snounUS /ˈflæʃɪz/
possessive form of “flash” — a sudden intense burst of radiant energy
From this reading Pleased by Flash’s promise, Joe Wells quickly provided him with George Doyle’s Indianapolis hotel address, and offered such advice as he thought might prove useful.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “But you readily see the job is too big for him to handle alone.
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading I’m frank to say he’s touchy and rather unpleasant at times.
Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)
From this reading Pleased by Flash’s promise, Joe Wells quickly provided him with George Doyle’s Indianapolis hotel address, and offered such advice as he thought might prove useful.
be in charge of, act on, or dispose of
From this reading “But you readily see the job is too big for him to handle alone.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Pleased by Flash’s promise, Joe Wells quickly provided him with George Doyle’s Indianapolis hotel address, and offered such advice as he thought might prove useful.
he's
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From this reading I’m frank to say he’s touchy and rather unpleasant at times.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading “Doyle knows a lot about newsreel work and can help you,” he declared.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Pleased by Flash’s promise, Joe Wells quickly provided him with George Doyle’s Indianapolis hotel address, and offered such advice as he thought might prove useful.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading Pleased by Flash’s promise, Joe Wells quickly provided him with George Doyle’s Indianapolis hotel address, and offered such advice as he thought might prove useful.
I'm
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From this reading I’m frank to say he’s touchy and rather unpleasant at times.
IndianapolisnounUS /ˌɪndiəˈnæpəlɪs/
the capital and largest city of Indiana; a major commercial center in the country's heartland; site of an annual 500-mile automobile race
From this reading Pleased by Flash’s promise, Joe Wells quickly provided him with George Doyle’s Indianapolis hotel address, and offered such advice as he thought might prove useful.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “But you readily see the job is too big for him to handle alone.
the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money
From this reading “But you readily see the job is too big for him to handle alone.
Joe
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From this reading Pleased by Flash’s promise, Joe Wells quickly provided him with George Doyle’s Indianapolis hotel address, and offered such advice as he thought might prove useful.
plural of “know” — the fact of being aware of information that is known to few people
From this reading “Doyle knows a lot about newsreel work and can help you,” he declared.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading Don’t let that bother you.”
(often followed by “of”) a large number or amount or extent
From this reading “Doyle knows a lot about newsreel work and can help you,” he declared.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Pleased by Flash’s promise, Joe Wells quickly provided him with George Doyle’s Indianapolis hotel address, and offered such advice as he thought might prove useful.
newsreelnounUS /ˈnuːzriːl/
a short film and commentary about current events
From this reading “Doyle knows a lot about newsreel work and can help you,” he declared.
past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading Pleased by Flash’s promise, Joe Wells quickly provided him with George Doyle’s Indianapolis hotel address, and offered such advice as he thought might prove useful.
experiencing or manifesting pleasure
From this reading Pleased by Flash’s promise, Joe Wells quickly provided him with George Doyle’s Indianapolis hotel address, and offered such advice as he thought might prove useful.
make a promise or commitment
From this reading Pleased by Flash’s promise, Joe Wells quickly provided him with George Doyle’s Indianapolis hotel address, and offered such advice as he thought might prove useful.
be shown or be found to be
From this reading Pleased by Flash’s promise, Joe Wells quickly provided him with George Doyle’s Indianapolis hotel address, and offered such advice as he thought might prove useful.
past form of “provide” — give something useful or necessary to
From this reading Pleased by Flash’s promise, Joe Wells quickly provided him with George Doyle’s Indianapolis hotel address, and offered such advice as he thought might prove useful.
with speed
From this reading Pleased by Flash’s promise, Joe Wells quickly provided him with George Doyle’s Indianapolis hotel address, and offered such advice as he thought might prove useful.
on the contrary
From this reading I’m frank to say he’s touchy and rather unpleasant at times.
without much difficulty
From this reading “But you readily see the job is too big for him to handle alone.
express in words
From this reading I’m frank to say he’s touchy and rather unpleasant at times.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading “But you readily see the job is too big for him to handle alone.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Pleased by Flash’s promise, Joe Wells quickly provided him with George Doyle’s Indianapolis hotel address, and offered such advice as he thought might prove useful.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Don’t let that bother you.”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “But you readily see the job is too big for him to handle alone.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Pleased by Flash’s promise, Joe Wells quickly provided him with George Doyle’s Indianapolis hotel address, and offered such advice as he thought might prove useful.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading I’m frank to say he’s touchy and rather unpleasant at times.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “But you readily see the job is too big for him to handle alone.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading “But you readily see the job is too big for him to handle alone.
touchyadjectiveUS /ˈtʌtʃi/
quick to take offense
From this reading I’m frank to say he’s touchy and rather unpleasant at times.
offensive or disagreeable; causing discomfort or unhappiness
From this reading I’m frank to say he’s touchy and rather unpleasant at times.
being of use or service
From this reading Pleased by Flash’s promise, Joe Wells quickly provided him with George Doyle’s Indianapolis hotel address, and offered such advice as he thought might prove useful.
WellsnounUS /welz/
prolific English writer best known for his science-fiction novels; he also wrote on contemporary social problems and wrote popular accounts of history and science (1866-1946)
From this reading Pleased by Flash’s promise, Joe Wells quickly provided him with George Doyle’s Indianapolis hotel address, and offered such advice as he thought might prove useful.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Pleased by Flash’s promise, Joe Wells quickly provided him with George Doyle’s Indianapolis hotel address, and offered such advice as he thought might prove useful.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading “Doyle knows a lot about newsreel work and can help you,” he declared.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Doyle knows a lot about newsreel work and can help you,” he declared.
