(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading "She is the smoothest and worst of them all, and she is protected by McSheen, who in turn is protected by clients like The Argand Estate.
AllynounUS /ˈælaɪ/
a friendly nation
From this reading "'Smooth Ally,' was it?" said Wolffert, who knew of her.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "She is the smoothest and worst of them all, and she is protected by McSheen, who in turn is protected by clients like The Argand Estate.
Argand
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From this reading "She is the smoothest and worst of them all, and she is protected by McSheen, who in turn is protected by clients like The Argand Estate.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I related the story the poor girl I had met that night on the street had told me, but I frankly asserted that I did not believe that it could be as general as he claimed.
assertedadjectiveUS /əˈsɜːrtɪd/
confidently declared to be so
From this reading I related the story the poor girl I had met that night on the street had told me, but I frankly asserted that I did not believe that it could be as general as he claimed.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading I related the story the poor girl I had met that night on the street had told me, but I frankly asserted that I did not believe that it could be as general as he claimed.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading What became of her?" he demanded.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading I related the story the poor girl I had met that night on the street had told me, but I frankly asserted that I did not believe that it could be as general as he claimed.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I related the story the poor girl I had met that night on the street had told me, but I frankly asserted that I did not believe that it could be as general as he claimed.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "She is the smoothest and worst of them all, and she is protected by McSheen, who in turn is protected by clients like The Argand Estate.
claimedverbUS /kleɪmd/
past form of “claim” — assert or affirm strongly; state to be true or existing
From this reading I related the story the poor girl I had met that night on the street had told me, but I frankly asserted that I did not believe that it could be as general as he claimed.
clientsnounUS /ˈklaɪənts/
plural of “client” — a person who seeks the advice of a lawyer
From this reading "She is the smoothest and worst of them all, and she is protected by McSheen, who in turn is protected by clients like The Argand Estate.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading I related the story the poor girl I had met that night on the street had told me, but I frankly asserted that I did not believe that it could be as general as he claimed.
past form of “demand” — request urgently and forcefully
From this reading What became of her?" he demanded.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading I related the story the poor girl I had met that night on the street had told me, but I frankly asserted that I did not believe that it could be as general as he claimed.
don't
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From this reading "Why, I don't know.
everything you own; all of your assets (whether real property or personal property) and liabilities
From this reading "She is the smoothest and worst of them all, and she is protected by McSheen, who in turn is protected by clients like The Argand Estate.
franklyadverbUS /ˈfræŋkli/
(used as intensives reflecting the speaker's attitude) it is sincerely the case that
From this reading I related the story the poor girl I had met that night on the street had told me, but I frankly asserted that I did not believe that it could be as general as he claimed.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading I related the story the poor girl I had met that night on the street had told me, but I frankly asserted that I did not believe that it could be as general as he claimed.
a young female
From this reading I related the story the poor girl I had met that night on the street had told me, but I frankly asserted that I did not believe that it could be as general as he claimed.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I related the story the poor girl I had met that night on the street had told me, but I frankly asserted that I did not believe that it could be as general as he claimed.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I related the story the poor girl I had met that night on the street had told me, but I frankly asserted that I did not believe that it could be as general as he claimed.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "'Smooth Ally,' was it?" said Wolffert, who knew of her.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I related the story the poor girl I had met that night on the street had told me, but I frankly asserted that I did not believe that it could be as general as he claimed.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "She is the smoothest and worst of them all, and she is protected by McSheen, who in turn is protected by clients like The Argand Estate.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "She is the smoothest and worst of them all, and she is protected by McSheen, who in turn is protected by clients like The Argand Estate.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I related the story the poor girl I had met that night on the street had told me, but I frankly asserted that I did not believe that it could be as general as he claimed.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "'Smooth Ally,' was it?" said Wolffert, who knew of her.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "Why, I don't know.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading "She is the smoothest and worst of them all, and she is protected by McSheen, who in turn is protected by clients like The Argand Estate.
McSheen
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From this reading "She is the smoothest and worst of them all, and she is protected by McSheen, who in turn is protected by clients like The Argand Estate.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I related the story the poor girl I had met that night on the street had told me, but I frankly asserted that I did not believe that it could be as general as he claimed.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading I related the story the poor girl I had met that night on the street had told me, but I frankly asserted that I did not believe that it could be as general as he claimed.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading I related the story the poor girl I had met that night on the street had told me, but I frankly asserted that I did not believe that it could be as general as he claimed.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I related the story the poor girl I had met that night on the street had told me, but I frankly asserted that I did not believe that it could be as general as he claimed.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "'Smooth Ally,' was it?" said Wolffert, who knew of her.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading I related the story the poor girl I had met that night on the street had told me, but I frankly asserted that I did not believe that it could be as general as he claimed.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading I related the story the poor girl I had met that night on the street had told me, but I frankly asserted that I did not believe that it could be as general as he claimed.
protectedadjectiveUS /prəˈtektɪd/
kept safe or defended from danger or injury or loss
From this reading "She is the smoothest and worst of them all, and she is protected by McSheen, who in turn is protected by clients like The Argand Estate.
being connected either logically or causally or by shared characteristics
From this reading I related the story the poor girl I had met that night on the street had told me, but I frankly asserted that I did not believe that it could be as general as he claimed.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "'Smooth Ally,' was it?" said Wolffert, who knew of her.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "She is the smoothest and worst of them all, and she is protected by McSheen, who in turn is protected by clients like The Argand Estate.
having a surface free from roughness or bumps or ridges or irregularities
From this reading "'Smooth Ally,' was it?" said Wolffert, who knew of her.
smoothestadjectiveUS /ˈsmuːðəst/
superlative of “smooth” — having a surface free from roughness or bumps or ridges or irregularities
From this reading "She is the smoothest and worst of them all, and she is protected by McSheen, who in turn is protected by clients like The Argand Estate.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading I related the story the poor girl I had met that night on the street had told me, but I frankly asserted that I did not believe that it could be as general as he claimed.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading I related the story the poor girl I had met that night on the street had told me, but I frankly asserted that I did not believe that it could be as general as he claimed.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I related the story the poor girl I had met that night on the street had told me, but I frankly asserted that I did not believe that it could be as general as he claimed.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I related the story the poor girl I had met that night on the street had told me, but I frankly asserted that I did not believe that it could be as general as he claimed.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading "She is the smoothest and worst of them all, and she is protected by McSheen, who in turn is protected by clients like The Argand Estate.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading I related the story the poor girl I had met that night on the street had told me, but I frankly asserted that I did not believe that it could be as general as he claimed.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading "She is the smoothest and worst of them all, and she is protected by McSheen, who in turn is protected by clients like The Argand Estate.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "'Smooth Ally,' was it?" said Wolffert, who knew of her.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What became of her?" he demanded.
which person or people
From this reading "'Smooth Ally,' was it?" said Wolffert, who knew of her.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading "Why, I don't know.
Wolffert
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From this reading "'Smooth Ally,' was it?" said Wolffert, who knew of her.
the least favorable outcome
From this reading "She is the smoothest and worst of them all, and she is protected by McSheen, who in turn is protected by clients like The Argand Estate.
