used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Are you sure it's swimming he wants to meet you for?" asked Evelyn, with a mouth full of eggs.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading "Well, I'll be seeing you, tomorrow afternoon at two o'clock, at your room, baby," as he picked up the checks and started for the door.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Well, I'll be seeing you, tomorrow afternoon at two o'clock, at your room, baby," as he picked up the checks and started for the door.
Areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Are you sure it's swimming he wants to meet you for?" asked Evelyn, with a mouth full of eggs.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Well, I'll be seeing you, tomorrow afternoon at two o'clock, at your room, baby," as he picked up the checks and started for the door.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "Are you sure it's swimming he wants to meet you for?" asked Evelyn, with a mouth full of eggs.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "Well, I'll be seeing you, tomorrow afternoon at two o'clock, at your room, baby," as he picked up the checks and started for the door.
a very young child (birth to 1 year) who has not yet begun to walk or talk
From this reading "Well, I'll be seeing you, tomorrow afternoon at two o'clock, at your room, baby," as he picked up the checks and started for the door.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "Well, I'll be seeing you, tomorrow afternoon at two o'clock, at your room, baby," as he picked up the checks and started for the door.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading I've never been in love before, and I don't know what it's like, but I think this is the real thing."
earlier than; in front of
From this reading I've never been in love before, and I don't know what it's like, but I think this is the real thing."
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading "You mean with Big Boy?" exclaimed Evelyn.
a youthful male person
From this reading "You mean with Big Boy?" exclaimed Evelyn.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I've never been in love before, and I don't know what it's like, but I think this is the real thing."
can't
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From this reading "I don't know, Ev--I can't figure it.
checksnounUS /tʃeks/
plural of “check” — a written order directing a bank to pay money
From this reading "Well, I'll be seeing you, tomorrow afternoon at two o'clock, at your room, baby," as he picked up the checks and started for the door.
don't
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From this reading "I don't know, Ev--I can't figure it.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading "Well, I'll be seeing you, tomorrow afternoon at two o'clock, at your room, baby," as he picked up the checks and started for the door.
oval reproductive body of a fowl (especially a hen) used as food
From this reading "Are you sure it's swimming he wants to meet you for?" asked Evelyn, with a mouth full of eggs.
EvnounUS /ev/
a unit of energy equal to the work done by an electron accelerated through a potential difference of 1 volt
From this reading "I don't know, Ev--I can't figure it.
Evelyn
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From this reading "Are you sure it's swimming he wants to meet you for?" asked Evelyn, with a mouth full of eggs.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading "You mean with Big Boy?" exclaimed Evelyn.
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading "I don't know, Ev--I can't figure it.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Well, I'll be seeing you, tomorrow afternoon at two o'clock, at your room, baby," as he picked up the checks and started for the door.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading "Are you sure it's swimming he wants to meet you for?" asked Evelyn, with a mouth full of eggs.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Well, I'll be seeing you, tomorrow afternoon at two o'clock, at your room, baby," as he picked up the checks and started for the door.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I don't know, Ev--I can't figure it.
I'll
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From this reading "Well, I'll be seeing you, tomorrow afternoon at two o'clock, at your room, baby," as he picked up the checks and started for the door.
I've
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From this reading I've never been in love before, and I don't know what it's like, but I think this is the real thing."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I've never been in love before, and I don't know what it's like, but I think this is the real thing."
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I've never been in love before, and I don't know what it's like, but I think this is the real thing."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "I don't know, Ev--I can't figure it.
it's
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From this reading "Are you sure it's swimming he wants to meet you for?" asked Evelyn, with a mouth full of eggs.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "I don't know, Ev--I can't figure it.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading I've never been in love before, and I don't know what it's like, but I think this is the real thing."
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading I've never been in love before, and I don't know what it's like, but I think this is the real thing."
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading "You mean with Big Boy?" exclaimed Evelyn.
come together
From this reading "Are you sure it's swimming he wants to meet you for?" asked Evelyn, with a mouth full of eggs.
the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge
From this reading "Are you sure it's swimming he wants to meet you for?" asked Evelyn, with a mouth full of eggs.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading I've never been in love before, and I don't know what it's like, but I think this is the real thing."
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading "Well, I'll be seeing you, tomorrow afternoon at two o'clock, at your room, baby," as he picked up the checks and started for the door.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Are you sure it's swimming he wants to meet you for?" asked Evelyn, with a mouth full of eggs.
past form of “pick” — select carefully from a group
From this reading "Well, I'll be seeing you, tomorrow afternoon at two o'clock, at your room, baby," as he picked up the checks and started for the door.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading I've never been in love before, and I don't know what it's like, but I think this is the real thing."
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading "Well, I'll be seeing you, tomorrow afternoon at two o'clock, at your room, baby," as he picked up the checks and started for the door.
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading "Well, I'll be seeing you, tomorrow afternoon at two o'clock, at your room, baby," as he picked up the checks and started for the door.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading "Well, I'll be seeing you, tomorrow afternoon at two o'clock, at your room, baby," as he picked up the checks and started for the door.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading "Are you sure it's swimming he wants to meet you for?" asked Evelyn, with a mouth full of eggs.
swimmingnounUS /ˈswɪmɪŋ/
the act of swimming
From this reading "Are you sure it's swimming he wants to meet you for?" asked Evelyn, with a mouth full of eggs.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Well, I'll be seeing you, tomorrow afternoon at two o'clock, at your room, baby," as he picked up the checks and started for the door.
a special situation
From this reading I've never been in love before, and I don't know what it's like, but I think this is the real thing."
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading I've never been in love before, and I don't know what it's like, but I think this is the real thing."
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading I've never been in love before, and I don't know what it's like, but I think this is the real thing."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Are you sure it's swimming he wants to meet you for?" asked Evelyn, with a mouth full of eggs.
tomorrownounUS /təˈmɑːroʊ/
the day after today
From this reading "Well, I'll be seeing you, tomorrow afternoon at two o'clock, at your room, baby," as he picked up the checks and started for the door.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading "Well, I'll be seeing you, tomorrow afternoon at two o'clock, at your room, baby," as he picked up the checks and started for the door.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "Well, I'll be seeing you, tomorrow afternoon at two o'clock, at your room, baby," as he picked up the checks and started for the door.
plural of “want” — a state of extreme poverty
From this reading "Are you sure it's swimming he wants to meet you for?" asked Evelyn, with a mouth full of eggs.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading "Well, I'll be seeing you, tomorrow afternoon at two o'clock, at your room, baby," as he picked up the checks and started for the door.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading I've never been in love before, and I don't know what it's like, but I think this is the real thing."
in the company of; together with
From this reading "Are you sure it's swimming he wants to meet you for?" asked Evelyn, with a mouth full of eggs.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Well, I'll be seeing you, tomorrow afternoon at two o'clock, at your room, baby," as he picked up the checks and started for the door.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Well, I'll be seeing you, tomorrow afternoon at two o'clock, at your room, baby," as he picked up the checks and started for the door.
