used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Ganzell, the foreman, was not in the most pleasant frame of mind, for he did not fancy being talked to in such a manner.
ABOUTprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading SOME POINTS ABOUT HICKS.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “I’ll do my best, sir,” declared Frank, as he continued about his work.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading “See what you can do on her, young man,” he said, scowling at Frank.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Ganzell, the foreman, was not in the most pleasant frame of mind, for he did not fancy being talked to in such a manner.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading “I’ll do my best, sir,” declared Frank, as he continued about his work.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading “See what you can do on her, young man,” he said, scowling at Frank.
without stop or interruption
From this reading “I’ll do my best, sir,” declared Frank, as he continued about his work.
made known or openly avowed
From this reading “I’ll do my best, sir,” declared Frank, as he continued about his work.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Ganzell, the foreman, was not in the most pleasant frame of mind, for he did not fancy being talked to in such a manner.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading “See what you can do on her, young man,” he said, scowling at Frank.
something many people believe that is false
From this reading Ganzell, the foreman, was not in the most pleasant frame of mind, for he did not fancy being talked to in such a manner.
plural of “find” — a productive insight
From this reading “Hicks will raise a howl if he finds the least little thing wrong.”
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Ganzell, the foreman, was not in the most pleasant frame of mind, for he did not fancy being talked to in such a manner.
foremannounUS /ˈfɔːrmən/
a person who exercises control over workers
From this reading Ganzell, the foreman, was not in the most pleasant frame of mind, for he did not fancy being talked to in such a manner.
enclose in or as if in a frame
From this reading Ganzell, the foreman, was not in the most pleasant frame of mind, for he did not fancy being talked to in such a manner.
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading “See what you can do on her, young man,” he said, scowling at Frank.
Ganzell
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From this reading Ganzell, the foreman, was not in the most pleasant frame of mind, for he did not fancy being talked to in such a manner.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Ganzell, the foreman, was not in the most pleasant frame of mind, for he did not fancy being talked to in such a manner.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading “See what you can do on her, young man,” he said, scowling at Frank.
HICKSnounUS /hɪks/
plural of “hick” — a person who is not very intelligent or interested in culture
From this reading SOME POINTS ABOUT HICKS.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading “I’ll do my best, sir,” declared Frank, as he continued about his work.
howlverbUS /haʊl/
emit long loud cries
From this reading “Hicks will raise a howl if he finds the least little thing wrong.”
I'll
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From this reading “I’ll do my best, sir,” declared Frank, as he continued about his work.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading “Hicks will raise a howl if he finds the least little thing wrong.”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Ganzell, the foreman, was not in the most pleasant frame of mind, for he did not fancy being talked to in such a manner.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading “Hicks will raise a howl if he finds the least little thing wrong.”
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading “Hicks will raise a howl if he finds the least little thing wrong.”
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading “See what you can do on her, young man,” he said, scowling at Frank.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Ganzell, the foreman, was not in the most pleasant frame of mind, for he did not fancy being talked to in such a manner.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Ganzell, the foreman, was not in the most pleasant frame of mind, for he did not fancy being talked to in such a manner.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Ganzell, the foreman, was not in the most pleasant frame of mind, for he did not fancy being talked to in such a manner.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “I’ll do my best, sir,” declared Frank, as he continued about his work.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Ganzell, the foreman, was not in the most pleasant frame of mind, for he did not fancy being talked to in such a manner.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Ganzell, the foreman, was not in the most pleasant frame of mind, for he did not fancy being talked to in such a manner.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading “See what you can do on her, young man,” he said, scowling at Frank.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading Ganzell, the foreman, was not in the most pleasant frame of mind, for he did not fancy being talked to in such a manner.
plural of “point” — a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading SOME POINTS ABOUT HICKS.
raise the level or amount of something
From this reading “Hicks will raise a howl if he finds the least little thing wrong.”
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “See what you can do on her, young man,” he said, scowling at Frank.
scowlingadjectiveUS /ˈskaʊlɪŋ/
sullen or unfriendly in appearance
From this reading “See what you can do on her, young man,” he said, scowling at Frank.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading “See what you can do on her, young man,” he said, scowling at Frank.
term of address for a man
From this reading “I’ll do my best, sir,” declared Frank, as he continued about his work.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading SOME POINTS ABOUT HICKS.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Ganzell, the foreman, was not in the most pleasant frame of mind, for he did not fancy being talked to in such a manner.
past form of “talk” — exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading Ganzell, the foreman, was not in the most pleasant frame of mind, for he did not fancy being talked to in such a manner.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Ganzell, the foreman, was not in the most pleasant frame of mind, for he did not fancy being talked to in such a manner.
a special situation
From this reading “Hicks will raise a howl if he finds the least little thing wrong.”
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Ganzell, the foreman, was not in the most pleasant frame of mind, for he did not fancy being talked to in such a manner.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Ganzell, the foreman, was not in the most pleasant frame of mind, for he did not fancy being talked to in such a manner.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading “See what you can do on her, young man,” he said, scowling at Frank.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading “Hicks will raise a howl if he finds the least little thing wrong.”
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading “I’ll do my best, sir,” declared Frank, as he continued about his work.
not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth
From this reading “Hicks will raise a howl if he finds the least little thing wrong.”
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “See what you can do on her, young man,” he said, scowling at Frank.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading “See what you can do on her, young man,” he said, scowling at Frank.
