aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "Never mind about that," answered Joe coolly.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading "Never mind about that," answered Joe coolly.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Once more Joe cried: "Helen, don't throw away any more of your money on his stocks!"
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Once more Joe cried: "Helen, don't throw away any more of your money on his stocks!"
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading THE LAST PERFORMANCE It would have been difficult to say who was the more surprised by the sudden entrance of Joe Strong--Helen or the law clerk.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Both seemed startled.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading THE LAST PERFORMANCE It would have been difficult to say who was the more surprised by the sudden entrance of Joe Strong--Helen or the law clerk.
an employee who performs clerical work (e.g., keeps records or accounts)
From this reading THE LAST PERFORMANCE It would have been difficult to say who was the more surprised by the sudden entrance of Joe Strong--Helen or the law clerk.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "How dare you come in here?" demanded Sanford.
coollyadverbUS /ˈkuːli/
in a composed and unconcerned manner
From this reading "Never mind about that," answered Joe coolly.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading Once more Joe cried: "Helen, don't throw away any more of your money on his stocks!"
take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission
From this reading "How dare you come in here?" demanded Sanford.
past form of “demand” — request urgently and forcefully
From this reading "How dare you come in here?" demanded Sanford.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading THE LAST PERFORMANCE It would have been difficult to say who was the more surprised by the sudden entrance of Joe Strong--Helen or the law clerk.
don't
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From this reading Once more Joe cried: "Helen, don't throw away any more of your money on his stocks!"
something that provides access (to get in or get out)
From this reading THE LAST PERFORMANCE It would have been difficult to say who was the more surprised by the sudden entrance of Joe Strong--Helen or the law clerk.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading THE LAST PERFORMANCE It would have been difficult to say who was the more surprised by the sudden entrance of Joe Strong--Helen or the law clerk.
(Greek mythology) the beautiful daughter of Zeus and Leda who was abducted by Paris; the Greek army sailed to Troy to get her back which resulted in the Trojan War
From this reading THE LAST PERFORMANCE It would have been difficult to say who was the more surprised by the sudden entrance of Joe Strong--Helen or the law clerk.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "How dare you come in here?" demanded Sanford.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Once more Joe cried: "Helen, don't throw away any more of your money on his stocks!"
How
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From this reading "How dare you come in here?" demanded Sanford.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "How dare you come in here?" demanded Sanford.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE LAST PERFORMANCE It would have been difficult to say who was the more surprised by the sudden entrance of Joe Strong--Helen or the law clerk.
Joe
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From this reading THE LAST PERFORMANCE It would have been difficult to say who was the more surprised by the sudden entrance of Joe Strong--Helen or the law clerk.
immediately past
From this reading THE LAST PERFORMANCE It would have been difficult to say who was the more surprised by the sudden entrance of Joe Strong--Helen or the law clerk.
the collection of rules imposed by authority
From this reading THE LAST PERFORMANCE It would have been difficult to say who was the more surprised by the sudden entrance of Joe Strong--Helen or the law clerk.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading "Never mind about that," answered Joe coolly.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading Once more Joe cried: "Helen, don't throw away any more of your money on his stocks!"
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading THE LAST PERFORMANCE It would have been difficult to say who was the more surprised by the sudden entrance of Joe Strong--Helen or the law clerk.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading "Never mind about that," answered Joe coolly.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE LAST PERFORMANCE It would have been difficult to say who was the more surprised by the sudden entrance of Joe Strong--Helen or the law clerk.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Once more Joe cried: "Helen, don't throw away any more of your money on his stocks!"
on one occasion
From this reading Once more Joe cried: "Helen, don't throw away any more of your money on his stocks!"
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading THE LAST PERFORMANCE It would have been difficult to say who was the more surprised by the sudden entrance of Joe Strong--Helen or the law clerk.
PERFORMANCEnounUS /pərˈfɔːrməns/
a dramatic or musical entertainment
From this reading THE LAST PERFORMANCE It would have been difficult to say who was the more surprised by the sudden entrance of Joe Strong--Helen or the law clerk.
Sanford
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From this reading "How dare you come in here?" demanded Sanford.
express in words
From this reading THE LAST PERFORMANCE It would have been difficult to say who was the more surprised by the sudden entrance of Joe Strong--Helen or the law clerk.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Both seemed startled.
excited by sudden surprise or alarm and making a quick involuntary movement
From this reading Both seemed startled.
stocksnounUS /stɑːks/
a frame that supports a boat while it is under construction
From this reading Once more Joe cried: "Helen, don't throw away any more of your money on his stocks!"
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading THE LAST PERFORMANCE It would have been difficult to say who was the more surprised by the sudden entrance of Joe Strong--Helen or the law clerk.
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading THE LAST PERFORMANCE It would have been difficult to say who was the more surprised by the sudden entrance of Joe Strong--Helen or the law clerk.
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading THE LAST PERFORMANCE It would have been difficult to say who was the more surprised by the sudden entrance of Joe Strong--Helen or the law clerk.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Never mind about that," answered Joe coolly.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE LAST PERFORMANCE It would have been difficult to say who was the more surprised by the sudden entrance of Joe Strong--Helen or the law clerk.
propel through the air
From this reading Once more Joe cried: "Helen, don't throw away any more of your money on his stocks!"
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE LAST PERFORMANCE It would have been difficult to say who was the more surprised by the sudden entrance of Joe Strong--Helen or the law clerk.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE LAST PERFORMANCE It would have been difficult to say who was the more surprised by the sudden entrance of Joe Strong--Helen or the law clerk.
which person or people
From this reading THE LAST PERFORMANCE It would have been difficult to say who was the more surprised by the sudden entrance of Joe Strong--Helen or the law clerk.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading THE LAST PERFORMANCE It would have been difficult to say who was the more surprised by the sudden entrance of Joe Strong--Helen or the law clerk.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "How dare you come in here?" demanded Sanford.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Once more Joe cried: "Helen, don't throw away any more of your money on his stocks!"
