45
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From this reading “Your number’s 45; just remember that.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was evident from the frowning glance which the aisle manager bestowed upon him that he had recognized him, furthermore that he believed Harry to be the boy who had called him a crank.
aislenounUS /aɪl/
a long narrow passage (as in a cave or woods)
From this reading It was evident from the frowning glance which the aisle manager bestowed upon him that he had recognized him, furthermore that he believed Harry to be the boy who had called him a crank.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading FRIENDS AND FOES Harry Harding’s heart sank as he stood before Mr. Barton.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading FRIENDS AND FOES Harry Harding’s heart sank as he stood before Mr. Barton.
Barton
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading FRIENDS AND FOES Harry Harding’s heart sank as he stood before Mr. Barton.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It was evident from the frowning glance which the aisle manager bestowed upon him that he had recognized him, furthermore that he believed Harry to be the boy who had called him a crank.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading FRIENDS AND FOES Harry Harding’s heart sank as he stood before Mr. Barton.
past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true
From this reading It was evident from the frowning glance which the aisle manager bestowed upon him that he had recognized him, furthermore that he believed Harry to be the boy who had called him a crank.
bestowedverbUS /bɪˈstoʊd/
past form of “bestow” — present
From this reading It was evident from the frowning glance which the aisle manager bestowed upon him that he had recognized him, furthermore that he believed Harry to be the boy who had called him a crank.
a youthful male person
From this reading It was evident from the frowning glance which the aisle manager bestowed upon him that he had recognized him, furthermore that he believed Harry to be the boy who had called him a crank.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading It was evident from the frowning glance which the aisle manager bestowed upon him that he had recognized him, furthermore that he believed Harry to be the boy who had called him a crank.
one of a set of small pieces of stiff paper marked in various ways and used for playing games or for telling fortunes
From this reading “Let me see your card,” snapped Mr. Barton.
crankverbUS /kræŋk/
travel along a zigzag path
From this reading It was evident from the frowning glance which the aisle manager bestowed upon him that he had recognized him, furthermore that he believed Harry to be the boy who had called him a crank.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading It was evident from the frowning glance which the aisle manager bestowed upon him that he had recognized him, furthermore that he believed Harry to be the boy who had called him a crank.
FOESnounUS /foʊz/
plural of “foe” — an armed adversary (especially a member of an opposing military force)
From this reading FRIENDS AND FOES Harry Harding’s heart sank as he stood before Mr. Barton.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading FRIENDS AND FOES Harry Harding’s heart sank as he stood before Mr. Barton.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It was evident from the frowning glance which the aisle manager bestowed upon him that he had recognized him, furthermore that he believed Harry to be the boy who had called him a crank.
frowningadjectiveUS /ˈfraʊnɪŋ/
showing displeasure or anger
From this reading It was evident from the frowning glance which the aisle manager bestowed upon him that he had recognized him, furthermore that he believed Harry to be the boy who had called him a crank.
furthermoreadverbUS /ˈfɜːrðərmɔːr/
in addition
From this reading It was evident from the frowning glance which the aisle manager bestowed upon him that he had recognized him, furthermore that he believed Harry to be the boy who had called him a crank.
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading It was evident from the frowning glance which the aisle manager bestowed upon him that he had recognized him, furthermore that he believed Harry to be the boy who had called him a crank.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was evident from the frowning glance which the aisle manager bestowed upon him that he had recognized him, furthermore that he believed Harry to be the boy who had called him a crank.
having or involving the use of hands
From this reading Harry instantly handed his card to the aisle manager.
Harding'snounUS /ˈhɑːrdɪŋs/
possessive form of “harding” — 29th President of the United States; two of his appointees were involved in the Teapot Dome scandal (1865-1823)
From this reading FRIENDS AND FOES Harry Harding’s heart sank as he stood before Mr. Barton.
annoy continually or chronically
From this reading FRIENDS AND FOES Harry Harding’s heart sank as he stood before Mr. Barton.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading FRIENDS AND FOES Harry Harding’s heart sank as he stood before Mr. Barton.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading FRIENDS AND FOES Harry Harding’s heart sank as he stood before Mr. Barton.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It was evident from the frowning glance which the aisle manager bestowed upon him that he had recognized him, furthermore that he believed Harry to be the boy who had called him a crank.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Harry instantly handed his card to the aisle manager.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading Harry instantly handed his card to the aisle manager.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was evident from the frowning glance which the aisle manager bestowed upon him that he had recognized him, furthermore that he believed Harry to be the boy who had called him a crank.
and nothing more
From this reading “Your number’s 45; just remember that.
Letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading “Let me see your card,” snapped Mr. Barton.
managernounUS /ˈmænədʒər/
someone who controls resources and expenditures
From this reading It was evident from the frowning glance which the aisle manager bestowed upon him that he had recognized him, furthermore that he believed Harry to be the boy who had called him a crank.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “Let me see your card,” snapped Mr. Barton.
a form of address for a man
From this reading FRIENDS AND FOES Harry Harding’s heart sank as he stood before Mr. Barton.
number'snounUS /ˈnʌmbərz/
possessive form of “number” — the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading “Your number’s 45; just remember that.
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading It was evident from the frowning glance which the aisle manager bestowed upon him that he had recognized him, furthermore that he believed Harry to be the boy who had called him a crank.
To recall to mind.
From this reading “Your number’s 45; just remember that.
inflected form of “sink” — fall or descend to a lower place or level
From this reading FRIENDS AND FOES Harry Harding’s heart sank as he stood before Mr. Barton.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading “Let me see your card,” snapped Mr. Barton.
snappedverbUS /snæpt/
inflected form of “snap” — utter in an angry, sharp, or abrupt tone
From this reading “Let me see your card,” snapped Mr. Barton.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading FRIENDS AND FOES Harry Harding’s heart sank as he stood before Mr. Barton.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was evident from the frowning glance which the aisle manager bestowed upon him that he had recognized him, furthermore that he believed Harry to be the boy who had called him a crank.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was evident from the frowning glance which the aisle manager bestowed upon him that he had recognized him, furthermore that he believed Harry to be the boy who had called him a crank.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was evident from the frowning glance which the aisle manager bestowed upon him that he had recognized him, furthermore that he believed Harry to be the boy who had called him a crank.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading It was evident from the frowning glance which the aisle manager bestowed upon him that he had recognized him, furthermore that he believed Harry to be the boy who had called him a crank.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was evident from the frowning glance which the aisle manager bestowed upon him that he had recognized him, furthermore that he believed Harry to be the boy who had called him a crank.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It was evident from the frowning glance which the aisle manager bestowed upon him that he had recognized him, furthermore that he believed Harry to be the boy who had called him a crank.
which person or people
From this reading It was evident from the frowning glance which the aisle manager bestowed upon him that he had recognized him, furthermore that he believed Harry to be the boy who had called him a crank.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Let me see your card,” snapped Mr. Barton.
