used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “You can’t make over a poor thing like this Tubb, or the other chap, from what you say of him.
pleasantly occupied
From this reading TUBB TRIES FOOTBALL Arnold was interested and amused, but he didn’t approve, and he said so.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading TUBB TRIES FOOTBALL Arnold was interested and amused, but he didn’t approve, and he said so.
approveverbUS /əˈpruːv/
give sanction to
From this reading TUBB TRIES FOOTBALL Arnold was interested and amused, but he didn’t approve, and he said so.
ArnoldnounUS /ˈɑːrnəld/
English poet and literary critic (1822-1888)
From this reading TUBB TRIES FOOTBALL Arnold was interested and amused, but he didn’t approve, and he said so.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading “You’ll have those freaks hanging around your neck for the rest of the year, T. Tucker,” he remonstrated.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading TUBB TRIES FOOTBALL Arnold was interested and amused, but he didn’t approve, and he said so.
can't
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From this reading “You can’t make over a poor thing like this Tubb, or the other chap, from what you say of him.
a boy or man
From this reading “You can’t make over a poor thing like this Tubb, or the other chap, from what you say of him.
correctedadjectiveUS /kərˈektəd/
having something undesirable neutralized
From this reading Play tennis with Rumsey――――” “Ramsey,” Toby corrected meekly.
didn't
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From this reading TUBB TRIES FOOTBALL Arnold was interested and amused, but he didn’t approve, and he said so.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading What do you expect to do?
regard something as probable or likely
From this reading What do you expect to do?
FOOTBALLnounUS /ˈfʊtbɔːl/
any of various games played with a ball (round or oval) in which two teams try to kick or carry or propel the ball into each other's goal
From this reading TUBB TRIES FOOTBALL Arnold was interested and amused, but he didn’t approve, and he said so.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “You’ll have those freaks hanging around your neck for the rest of the year, T. Tucker,” he remonstrated.
freaksnounUS /friːks/
plural of “freak” — a person or animal that is markedly unusual or deformed
From this reading “You’ll have those freaks hanging around your neck for the rest of the year, T. Tucker,” he remonstrated.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading “You can’t make over a poor thing like this Tubb, or the other chap, from what you say of him.
decoration that is hung (as a tapestry) on a wall or over a window
From this reading “You’ll have those freaks hanging around your neck for the rest of the year, T. Tucker,” he remonstrated.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “You’ll have those freaks hanging around your neck for the rest of the year, T. Tucker,” he remonstrated.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading TUBB TRIES FOOTBALL Arnold was interested and amused, but he didn’t approve, and he said so.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “You can’t make over a poor thing like this Tubb, or the other chap, from what you say of him.
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading TUBB TRIES FOOTBALL Arnold was interested and amused, but he didn’t approve, and he said so.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading “You can’t make over a poor thing like this Tubb, or the other chap, from what you say of him.
engage in
From this reading “You can’t make over a poor thing like this Tubb, or the other chap, from what you say of him.
meeklyadverbUS /ˈmiːkli/
in a submissive or spiritless manner
From this reading Play tennis with Rumsey――――” “Ramsey,” Toby corrected meekly.
the part of an organism (human or animal) that connects the head to the rest of the body
From this reading “You’ll have those freaks hanging around your neck for the rest of the year, T. Tucker,” he remonstrated.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “You’ll have those freaks hanging around your neck for the rest of the year, T. Tucker,” he remonstrated.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading “You can’t make over a poor thing like this Tubb, or the other chap, from what you say of him.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading “You can’t make over a poor thing like this Tubb, or the other chap, from what you say of him.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading “You can’t make over a poor thing like this Tubb, or the other chap, from what you say of him.
participate in games or sport
From this reading Play tennis with Rumsey――――” “Ramsey,” Toby corrected meekly.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading “You can’t make over a poor thing like this Tubb, or the other chap, from what you say of him.
Ramsey
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From this reading Play tennis with Rumsey――――” “Ramsey,” Toby corrected meekly.
remonstrated
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From this reading “You’ll have those freaks hanging around your neck for the rest of the year, T. Tucker,” he remonstrated.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading “You’ll have those freaks hanging around your neck for the rest of the year, T. Tucker,” he remonstrated.
Rumsey
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From this reading Play tennis with Rumsey――――” “Ramsey,” Toby corrected meekly.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading TUBB TRIES FOOTBALL Arnold was interested and amused, but he didn’t approve, and he said so.
express in words
From this reading “You can’t make over a poor thing like this Tubb, or the other chap, from what you say of him.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading TUBB TRIES FOOTBALL Arnold was interested and amused, but he didn’t approve, and he said so.
a base found in DNA (but not in RNA) and derived from pyrimidine; pairs with adenine
From this reading “You’ll have those freaks hanging around your neck for the rest of the year, T. Tucker,” he remonstrated.
tennisnounUS /ˈtenəs/
a game played with rackets by two or four players who hit a ball back and forth over a net that divides the court
From this reading Play tennis with Rumsey――――” “Ramsey,” Toby corrected meekly.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “You’ll have those freaks hanging around your neck for the rest of the year, T. Tucker,” he remonstrated.
a special situation
From this reading “You can’t make over a poor thing like this Tubb, or the other chap, from what you say of him.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading “You can’t make over a poor thing like this Tubb, or the other chap, from what you say of him.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading “You’ll have those freaks hanging around your neck for the rest of the year, T. Tucker,” he remonstrated.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading What do you expect to do?
TobynounUS /ˈtoʊbi/
a drinking mug in the shape of a stout man wearing a three-cornered hat
From this reading Play tennis with Rumsey――――” “Ramsey,” Toby corrected meekly.
TRIESnounUS /traɪz/
plural of “try” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading TUBB TRIES FOOTBALL Arnold was interested and amused, but he didn’t approve, and he said so.
TUBB
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From this reading TUBB TRIES FOOTBALL Arnold was interested and amused, but he didn’t approve, and he said so.
TuckernounUS /ˈtʌkər/
United States anarchist influential before World War I (1854-1939)
From this reading “You’ll have those freaks hanging around your neck for the rest of the year, T. Tucker,” he remonstrated.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading TUBB TRIES FOOTBALL Arnold was interested and amused, but he didn’t approve, and he said so.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading “You can’t make over a poor thing like this Tubb, or the other chap, from what you say of him.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Play tennis with Rumsey――――” “Ramsey,” Toby corrected meekly.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading “You’ll have those freaks hanging around your neck for the rest of the year, T. Tucker,” he remonstrated.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “You can’t make over a poor thing like this Tubb, or the other chap, from what you say of him.
You'll
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From this reading “You’ll have those freaks hanging around your neck for the rest of the year, T. Tucker,” he remonstrated.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “You’ll have those freaks hanging around your neck for the rest of the year, T. Tucker,” he remonstrated.
