used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading On the way down, though, Bert unfolded a very alluring scheme by which we could, he allowed, make _oodles_ of money and at the same time stand a chance of meeting with something that looked like real adventure.
take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome
From this reading On the way down, though, Bert unfolded a very alluring scheme by which we could, he allowed, make _oodles_ of money and at the same time stand a chance of meeting with something that looked like real adventure.
past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading On the way down, though, Bert unfolded a very alluring scheme by which we could, he allowed, make _oodles_ of money and at the same time stand a chance of meeting with something that looked like real adventure.
alluringadjectiveUS /əˈlʊrɪŋ/
highly attractive and able to arouse hope or desire
From this reading On the way down, though, Bert unfolded a very alluring scheme by which we could, he allowed, make _oodles_ of money and at the same time stand a chance of meeting with something that looked like real adventure.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading “Wherever I go she is always on the other side of the street and although I tip my hat to her she never looks up, much less gives me a _tumble_.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading “Wherever I go she is always on the other side of the street and although I tip my hat to her she never looks up, much less gives me a _tumble_.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading When Bert Mackey and I got back to New York we were both in the same boat--to wit, we were without jobs.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading “Do you know, Jack,” Bert said confidentially, “that I went into the wireless game simply because it appeared to me to offer the best chance of meeting Miss Adventure.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading On the way down, though, Bert unfolded a very alluring scheme by which we could, he allowed, make _oodles_ of money and at the same time stand a chance of meeting with something that looked like real adventure.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading When Bert Mackey and I got back to New York we were both in the same boat--to wit, we were without jobs.
for the reason that
From this reading “Do you know, Jack,” Bert said confidentially, “that I went into the wireless game simply because it appeared to me to offer the best chance of meeting Miss Adventure.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading I’ve been at it for five years now and I’ve never even had the pleasure of getting a look at her face.
Bert
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From this reading When Bert Mackey and I got back to New York we were both in the same boat--to wit, we were without jobs.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading “Do you know, Jack,” Bert said confidentially, “that I went into the wireless game simply because it appeared to me to offer the best chance of meeting Miss Adventure.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading When Bert Mackey and I got back to New York we were both in the same boat--to wit, we were without jobs.
the two together, not just one
From this reading When Bert Mackey and I got back to New York we were both in the same boat--to wit, we were without jobs.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading On the way down, though, Bert unfolded a very alluring scheme by which we could, he allowed, make _oodles_ of money and at the same time stand a chance of meeting with something that looked like real adventure.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading On the way down, though, Bert unfolded a very alluring scheme by which we could, he allowed, make _oodles_ of money and at the same time stand a chance of meeting with something that looked like real adventure.
confidentiallyadverbUS /ˌkɑːnfəˈdenʃəli/
in a confidential manner
From this reading “Do you know, Jack,” Bert said confidentially, “that I went into the wireless game simply because it appeared to me to offer the best chance of meeting Miss Adventure.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading On the way down, though, Bert unfolded a very alluring scheme by which we could, he allowed, make _oodles_ of money and at the same time stand a chance of meeting with something that looked like real adventure.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading “Do you know, Jack,” Bert said confidentially, “that I went into the wireless game simply because it appeared to me to offer the best chance of meeting Miss Adventure.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading On the way down, though, Bert unfolded a very alluring scheme by which we could, he allowed, make _oodles_ of money and at the same time stand a chance of meeting with something that looked like real adventure.
divisible by two
From this reading I’ve been at it for five years now and I’ve never even had the pleasure of getting a look at her face.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading I’ve been at it for five years now and I’ve never even had the pleasure of getting a look at her face.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading I’ve been at it for five years now and I’ve never even had the pleasure of getting a look at her face.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I’ve been at it for five years now and I’ve never even had the pleasure of getting a look at her face.
a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading “Do you know, Jack,” Bert said confidentially, “that I went into the wireless game simply because it appeared to me to offer the best chance of meeting Miss Adventure.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading I’ve been at it for five years now and I’ve never even had the pleasure of getting a look at her face.
plural of “give” — the elasticity of something that can be stretched and returns to its original length
From this reading “Wherever I go she is always on the other side of the street and although I tip my hat to her she never looks up, much less gives me a _tumble_.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading “Wherever I go she is always on the other side of the street and although I tip my hat to her she never looks up, much less gives me a _tumble_.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading When Bert Mackey and I got back to New York we were both in the same boat--to wit, we were without jobs.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I’ve been at it for five years now and I’ve never even had the pleasure of getting a look at her face.
headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim
From this reading “Wherever I go she is always on the other side of the street and although I tip my hat to her she never looks up, much less gives me a _tumble_.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading On the way down, though, Bert unfolded a very alluring scheme by which we could, he allowed, make _oodles_ of money and at the same time stand a chance of meeting with something that looked like real adventure.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading I’ve been at it for five years now and I’ve never even had the pleasure of getting a look at her face.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading When Bert Mackey and I got back to New York we were both in the same boat--to wit, we were without jobs.
I've
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From this reading I’ve been at it for five years now and I’ve never even had the pleasure of getting a look at her face.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading When Bert Mackey and I got back to New York we were both in the same boat--to wit, we were without jobs.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading “Do you know, Jack,” Bert said confidentially, “that I went into the wireless game simply because it appeared to me to offer the best chance of meeting Miss Adventure.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Wherever I go she is always on the other side of the street and although I tip my hat to her she never looks up, much less gives me a _tumble_.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “Do you know, Jack,” Bert said confidentially, “that I went into the wireless game simply because it appeared to me to offer the best chance of meeting Miss Adventure.
a small worthless amount
From this reading “Do you know, Jack,” Bert said confidentially, “that I went into the wireless game simply because it appeared to me to offer the best chance of meeting Miss Adventure.
jobsnounUS /dʒɑːbz/
plural of “job” — the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money
From this reading When Bert Mackey and I got back to New York we were both in the same boat--to wit, we were without jobs.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading “Do you know, Jack,” Bert said confidentially, “that I went into the wireless game simply because it appeared to me to offer the best chance of meeting Miss Adventure.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading “Wherever I go she is always on the other side of the street and although I tip my hat to her she never looks up, much less gives me a _tumble_.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading On the way down, though, Bert unfolded a very alluring scheme by which we could, he allowed, make _oodles_ of money and at the same time stand a chance of meeting with something that looked like real adventure.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading I’ve been at it for five years now and I’ve never even had the pleasure of getting a look at her face.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading On the way down, though, Bert unfolded a very alluring scheme by which we could, he allowed, make _oodles_ of money and at the same time stand a chance of meeting with something that looked like real adventure.
plural of “look” — the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading “Wherever I go she is always on the other side of the street and although I tip my hat to her she never looks up, much less gives me a _tumble_.
Mackey
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From this reading When Bert Mackey and I got back to New York we were both in the same boat--to wit, we were without jobs.
engage in
From this reading On the way down, though, Bert unfolded a very alluring scheme by which we could, he allowed, make _oodles_ of money and at the same time stand a chance of meeting with something that looked like real adventure.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “Do you know, Jack,” Bert said confidentially, “that I went into the wireless game simply because it appeared to me to offer the best chance of meeting Miss Adventure.
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading On the way down, though, Bert unfolded a very alluring scheme by which we could, he allowed, make _oodles_ of money and at the same time stand a chance of meeting with something that looked like real adventure.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading “Do you know, Jack,” Bert said confidentially, “that I went into the wireless game simply because it appeared to me to offer the best chance of meeting Miss Adventure.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading On the way down, though, Bert unfolded a very alluring scheme by which we could, he allowed, make _oodles_ of money and at the same time stand a chance of meeting with something that looked like real adventure.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading “Wherever I go she is always on the other side of the street and although I tip my hat to her she never looks up, much less gives me a _tumble_.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “Wherever I go she is always on the other side of the street and although I tip my hat to her she never looks up, much less gives me a _tumble_.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading I’ve been at it for five years now and I’ve never even had the pleasure of getting a look at her face.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading When Bert Mackey and I got back to New York we were both in the same boat--to wit, we were without jobs.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading I’ve been at it for five years now and I’ve never even had the pleasure of getting a look at her face.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading On the way down, though, Bert unfolded a very alluring scheme by which we could, he allowed, make _oodles_ of money and at the same time stand a chance of meeting with something that looked like real adventure.
make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading “Do you know, Jack,” Bert said confidentially, “that I went into the wireless game simply because it appeared to me to offer the best chance of meeting Miss Adventure.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On the way down, though, Bert unfolded a very alluring scheme by which we could, he allowed, make _oodles_ of money and at the same time stand a chance of meeting with something that looked like real adventure.
oodlesnounUS /ˈuːdəlz/
a large number or amount
From this reading On the way down, though, Bert unfolded a very alluring scheme by which we could, he allowed, make _oodles_ of money and at the same time stand a chance of meeting with something that looked like real adventure.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading “Wherever I go she is always on the other side of the street and although I tip my hat to her she never looks up, much less gives me a _tumble_.
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading I’ve been at it for five years now and I’ve never even had the pleasure of getting a look at her face.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading On the way down, though, Bert unfolded a very alluring scheme by which we could, he allowed, make _oodles_ of money and at the same time stand a chance of meeting with something that looked like real adventure.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “Do you know, Jack,” Bert said confidentially, “that I went into the wireless game simply because it appeared to me to offer the best chance of meeting Miss Adventure.
Identical; not different.
From this reading When Bert Mackey and I got back to New York we were both in the same boat--to wit, we were without jobs.
an elaborate and systematic plan of action
From this reading On the way down, though, Bert unfolded a very alluring scheme by which we could, he allowed, make _oodles_ of money and at the same time stand a chance of meeting with something that looked like real adventure.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Wherever I go she is always on the other side of the street and although I tip my hat to her she never looks up, much less gives me a _tumble_.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading “Wherever I go she is always on the other side of the street and although I tip my hat to her she never looks up, much less gives me a _tumble_.
and nothing more
From this reading “Do you know, Jack,” Bert said confidentially, “that I went into the wireless game simply because it appeared to me to offer the best chance of meeting Miss Adventure.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading On the way down, though, Bert unfolded a very alluring scheme by which we could, he allowed, make _oodles_ of money and at the same time stand a chance of meeting with something that looked like real adventure.
be standing; be upright
From this reading On the way down, though, Bert unfolded a very alluring scheme by which we could, he allowed, make _oodles_ of money and at the same time stand a chance of meeting with something that looked like real adventure.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading “Wherever I go she is always on the other side of the street and although I tip my hat to her she never looks up, much less gives me a _tumble_.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading On the way down, though, Bert unfolded a very alluring scheme by which we could, he allowed, make _oodles_ of money and at the same time stand a chance of meeting with something that looked like real adventure.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading When Bert Mackey and I got back to New York we were both in the same boat--to wit, we were without jobs.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading On the way down, though, Bert unfolded a very alluring scheme by which we could, he allowed, make _oodles_ of money and at the same time stand a chance of meeting with something that looked like real adventure.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading On the way down, though, Bert unfolded a very alluring scheme by which we could, he allowed, make _oodles_ of money and at the same time stand a chance of meeting with something that looked like real adventure.
tipnounUS /tɪp/
the extreme end of something; especially something pointed
From this reading “Wherever I go she is always on the other side of the street and although I tip my hat to her she never looks up, much less gives me a _tumble_.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When Bert Mackey and I got back to New York we were both in the same boat--to wit, we were without jobs.
tumbleverbUS /ˈtʌmbəl/
fall down, as if collapsing
From this reading “Wherever I go she is always on the other side of the street and although I tip my hat to her she never looks up, much less gives me a _tumble_.
unfoldedverbUS /ənˈfoʊldɪd/
past form of “unfold” — develop or come to a promising stage
From this reading On the way down, though, Bert unfolded a very alluring scheme by which we could, he allowed, make _oodles_ of money and at the same time stand a chance of meeting with something that looked like real adventure.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading “Wherever I go she is always on the other side of the street and although I tip my hat to her she never looks up, much less gives me a _tumble_.
precisely as stated
From this reading On the way down, though, Bert unfolded a very alluring scheme by which we could, he allowed, make _oodles_ of money and at the same time stand a chance of meeting with something that looked like real adventure.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading On the way down, though, Bert unfolded a very alluring scheme by which we could, he allowed, make _oodles_ of money and at the same time stand a chance of meeting with something that looked like real adventure.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading When Bert Mackey and I got back to New York we were both in the same boat--to wit, we were without jobs.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading “Do you know, Jack,” Bert said confidentially, “that I went into the wireless game simply because it appeared to me to offer the best chance of meeting Miss Adventure.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading When Bert Mackey and I got back to New York we were both in the same boat--to wit, we were without jobs.
at the time that
From this reading When Bert Mackey and I got back to New York we were both in the same boat--to wit, we were without jobs.
in or to any place at all
From this reading “Wherever I go she is always on the other side of the street and although I tip my hat to her she never looks up, much less gives me a _tumble_.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading On the way down, though, Bert unfolded a very alluring scheme by which we could, he allowed, make _oodles_ of money and at the same time stand a chance of meeting with something that looked like real adventure.
wirelessnounUS /ˈwaɪrlɪs/
medium for communication
From this reading “Do you know, Jack,” Bert said confidentially, “that I went into the wireless game simply because it appeared to me to offer the best chance of meeting Miss Adventure.
a message whose ingenuity or verbal skill or incongruity has the power to evoke laughter
From this reading When Bert Mackey and I got back to New York we were both in the same boat--to wit, we were without jobs.
in the company of; together with
From this reading On the way down, though, Bert unfolded a very alluring scheme by which we could, he allowed, make _oodles_ of money and at the same time stand a chance of meeting with something that looked like real adventure.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading When Bert Mackey and I got back to New York we were both in the same boat--to wit, we were without jobs.
a late time of life
From this reading I’ve been at it for five years now and I’ve never even had the pleasure of getting a look at her face.
the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose
From this reading When Bert Mackey and I got back to New York we were both in the same boat--to wit, we were without jobs.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Do you know, Jack,” Bert said confidentially, “that I went into the wireless game simply because it appeared to me to offer the best chance of meeting Miss Adventure.
