used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE BEST LAID PLANS I "She's--she's a real Botticelli," said the young man dreamily, as he watched the figure of William's sister, Ethel, disappearing into the distance.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE BEST LAID PLANS I "She's--she's a real Botticelli," said the young man dreamily, as he watched the figure of William's sister, Ethel, disappearing into the distance.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading William glared at him.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading THE BEST LAID PLANS I "She's--she's a real Botticelli," said the young man dreamily, as he watched the figure of William's sister, Ethel, disappearing into the distance.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading No more'n you can help havin'--havin'----" his eye wandered speculatively over the young man in search of physical defects--"having big ears," he ended.
Botticellinoun
Italian painter of mythological and religious paintings (1444-1510)
From this reading THE BEST LAID PLANS I "She's--she's a real Botticelli," said the young man dreamily, as he watched the figure of William's sister, Ethel, disappearing into the distance.
BottledverbUS /ˈbɑːtəld/
past form of “bottle” — store (liquids or gases) in bottles
From this reading "Bottled cherry yourself!" he said indignantly.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "She can't help having red hair, can she?
can't
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From this reading "She can't help having red hair, can she?
cherrynounUS /ˈtʃeri/
wood of any of various cherry trees especially the black cherry
From this reading "Bottled cherry yourself!" he said indignantly.
defectsnounUS /ˈdiːfekts/
plural of “defect” — an imperfection in a bodily system
From this reading No more'n you can help havin'--havin'----" his eye wandered speculatively over the young man in search of physical defects--"having big ears," he ended.
disappearingnounUS /ˌdɪsəˈpɪrɪŋ/
the act of leaving secretly or without explanation
From this reading THE BEST LAID PLANS I "She's--she's a real Botticelli," said the young man dreamily, as he watched the figure of William's sister, Ethel, disappearing into the distance.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading THE BEST LAID PLANS I "She's--she's a real Botticelli," said the young man dreamily, as he watched the figure of William's sister, Ethel, disappearing into the distance.
dreamilyadverb
in a dreamy manner
From this reading THE BEST LAID PLANS I "She's--she's a real Botticelli," said the young man dreamily, as he watched the figure of William's sister, Ethel, disappearing into the distance.
plural of “ear” — the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading No more'n you can help havin'--havin'----" his eye wandered speculatively over the young man in search of physical defects--"having big ears," he ended.
endedadjectiveUS /ˈendəd/
having come or been brought to a conclusion
From this reading No more'n you can help havin'--havin'----" his eye wandered speculatively over the young man in search of physical defects--"having big ears," he ended.
Ethel
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From this reading THE BEST LAID PLANS I "She's--she's a real Botticelli," said the young man dreamily, as he watched the figure of William's sister, Ethel, disappearing into the distance.
the organ of sight
From this reading No more'n you can help havin'--havin'----" his eye wandered speculatively over the young man in search of physical defects--"having big ears," he ended.
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading THE BEST LAID PLANS I "She's--she's a real Botticelli," said the young man dreamily, as he watched the figure of William's sister, Ethel, disappearing into the distance.
glaredverbUS /ɡlerd/
past form of “glare” — look at with a fixed gaze
From this reading William glared at him.
a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss
From this reading "She can't help having red hair, can she?
havin
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From this reading No more'n you can help havin'--havin'----" his eye wandered speculatively over the young man in search of physical defects--"having big ears," he ended.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading "She can't help having red hair, can she?
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE BEST LAID PLANS I "She's--she's a real Botticelli," said the young man dreamily, as he watched the figure of William's sister, Ethel, disappearing into the distance.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading "She can't help having red hair, can she?
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading William glared at him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading No more'n you can help havin'--havin'----" his eye wandered speculatively over the young man in search of physical defects--"having big ears," he ended.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading THE BEST LAID PLANS I "She's--she's a real Botticelli," said the young man dreamily, as he watched the figure of William's sister, Ethel, disappearing into the distance.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading No more'n you can help havin'--havin'----" his eye wandered speculatively over the young man in search of physical defects--"having big ears," he ended.
indignantlyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈdɪɡnəntliː/
in an indignant manner
From this reading "Bottled cherry yourself!" he said indignantly.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading THE BEST LAID PLANS I "She's--she's a real Botticelli," said the young man dreamily, as he watched the figure of William's sister, Ethel, disappearing into the distance.
set down according to a plan
From this reading THE BEST LAID PLANS I "She's--she's a real Botticelli," said the young man dreamily, as he watched the figure of William's sister, Ethel, disappearing into the distance.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading THE BEST LAID PLANS I "She's--she's a real Botticelli," said the young man dreamily, as he watched the figure of William's sister, Ethel, disappearing into the distance.
more'n
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From this reading No more'n you can help havin'--havin'----" his eye wandered speculatively over the young man in search of physical defects--"having big ears," he ended.
not any; not one
From this reading No more'n you can help havin'--havin'----" his eye wandered speculatively over the young man in search of physical defects--"having big ears," he ended.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE BEST LAID PLANS I "She's--she's a real Botticelli," said the young man dreamily, as he watched the figure of William's sister, Ethel, disappearing into the distance.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading No more'n you can help havin'--havin'----" his eye wandered speculatively over the young man in search of physical defects--"having big ears," he ended.
involving the body as distinguished from the mind or spirit
From this reading No more'n you can help havin'--havin'----" his eye wandered speculatively over the young man in search of physical defects--"having big ears," he ended.
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading THE BEST LAID PLANS I "She's--she's a real Botticelli," said the young man dreamily, as he watched the figure of William's sister, Ethel, disappearing into the distance.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading THE BEST LAID PLANS I "She's--she's a real Botticelli," said the young man dreamily, as he watched the figure of William's sister, Ethel, disappearing into the distance.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading "She can't help having red hair, can she?
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading THE BEST LAID PLANS I "She's--she's a real Botticelli," said the young man dreamily, as he watched the figure of William's sister, Ethel, disappearing into the distance.
try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of
From this reading No more'n you can help havin'--havin'----" his eye wandered speculatively over the young man in search of physical defects--"having big ears," he ended.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "She can't help having red hair, can she?
She's
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From this reading THE BEST LAID PLANS I "She's--she's a real Botticelli," said the young man dreamily, as he watched the figure of William's sister, Ethel, disappearing into the distance.
a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading THE BEST LAID PLANS I "She's--she's a real Botticelli," said the young man dreamily, as he watched the figure of William's sister, Ethel, disappearing into the distance.
speculativelyadverb
with speculation; in a speculative manner
From this reading No more'n you can help havin'--havin'----" his eye wandered speculatively over the young man in search of physical defects--"having big ears," he ended.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE BEST LAID PLANS I "She's--she's a real Botticelli," said the young man dreamily, as he watched the figure of William's sister, Ethel, disappearing into the distance.
past form of “wander” — move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment
From this reading No more'n you can help havin'--havin'----" his eye wandered speculatively over the young man in search of physical defects--"having big ears," he ended.
past form of “watch” — look attentively
From this reading THE BEST LAID PLANS I "She's--she's a real Botticelli," said the young man dreamily, as he watched the figure of William's sister, Ethel, disappearing into the distance.
William
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From this reading William glared at him.
William'snounUS /ˈwɪljəmz/
possessive form of “williams” — United States country singer and songwriter (1923-1953)
From this reading THE BEST LAID PLANS I "She's--she's a real Botticelli," said the young man dreamily, as he watched the figure of William's sister, Ethel, disappearing into the distance.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading No more'n you can help havin'--havin'----" his eye wandered speculatively over the young man in search of physical defects--"having big ears," he ended.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading THE BEST LAID PLANS I "She's--she's a real Botticelli," said the young man dreamily, as he watched the figure of William's sister, Ethel, disappearing into the distance.
used when the person spoken to is also the object of the action
From this reading "Bottled cherry yourself!" he said indignantly.
