used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading TENISON SERVES BREAKFAST "I'm telling you, Sawdy," expostulated McAlpin, in the manner of an ultimatum, "I'm a patient man.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading TENISON SERVES BREAKFAST "I'm telling you, Sawdy," expostulated McAlpin, in the manner of an ultimatum, "I'm a patient man.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Sawdy stood a statue of dignity and defiance: "And I'm telling you, Hop Scotch, I'll get out of that room when I get good and ready."
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Belle was listening; these sparks were flying at her gate: "Whatever you do," she interjected contemptuously, "don't get a quarrel going over that room."
BellenounUS /bel/
a young woman who is the most charming and beautiful of several rivals
From this reading Belle was listening; these sparks were flying at her gate: "Whatever you do," she interjected contemptuously, "don't get a quarrel going over that room."
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading "A big piece of ceiling came down last night," thundered McAlpin.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading TENISON SERVES BREAKFAST "I'm telling you, Sawdy," expostulated McAlpin, in the manner of an ultimatum, "I'm a patient man.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But you've got to get out of that room."
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "A big piece of ceiling came down last night," thundered McAlpin.
ceilingnounUS /ˈsiːlɪŋ/
the overhead upper surface of a covered space
From this reading "A big piece of ceiling came down last night," thundered McAlpin.
contemptuouslyadverbUS /kənˈtemptʃwəsli/
without respect; in a disdainful manner
From this reading Belle was listening; these sparks were flying at her gate: "Whatever you do," she interjected contemptuously, "don't get a quarrel going over that room."
defiancenounUS /dɪˈfaɪəns/
intentionally contemptuous behavior or attitude
From this reading Sawdy stood a statue of dignity and defiance: "And I'm telling you, Hop Scotch, I'll get out of that room when I get good and ready."
the quality of being worthy of esteem or respect
From this reading Sawdy stood a statue of dignity and defiance: "And I'm telling you, Hop Scotch, I'll get out of that room when I get good and ready."
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Belle was listening; these sparks were flying at her gate: "Whatever you do," she interjected contemptuously, "don't get a quarrel going over that room."
don't
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From this reading Belle was listening; these sparks were flying at her gate: "Whatever you do," she interjected contemptuously, "don't get a quarrel going over that room."
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading "A big piece of ceiling came down last night," thundered McAlpin.
expostulated
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From this reading TENISON SERVES BREAKFAST "I'm telling you, Sawdy," expostulated McAlpin, in the manner of an ultimatum, "I'm a patient man.
moving swiftly
From this reading Belle was listening; these sparks were flying at her gate: "Whatever you do," she interjected contemptuously, "don't get a quarrel going over that room."
a movable barrier in a fence or wall
From this reading Belle was listening; these sparks were flying at her gate: "Whatever you do," she interjected contemptuously, "don't get a quarrel going over that room."
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading But you've got to get out of that room."
the act of departing
From this reading Belle was listening; these sparks were flying at her gate: "Whatever you do," she interjected contemptuously, "don't get a quarrel going over that room."
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Sawdy stood a statue of dignity and defiance: "And I'm telling you, Hop Scotch, I'll get out of that room when I get good and ready."
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading But you've got to get out of that room."
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Belle was listening; these sparks were flying at her gate: "Whatever you do," she interjected contemptuously, "don't get a quarrel going over that room."
HopverbUS /hɑːp/
jump lightly
From this reading Sawdy stood a statue of dignity and defiance: "And I'm telling you, Hop Scotch, I'll get out of that room when I get good and ready."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Sawdy stood a statue of dignity and defiance: "And I'm telling you, Hop Scotch, I'll get out of that room when I get good and ready."
I'll
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From this reading Sawdy stood a statue of dignity and defiance: "And I'm telling you, Hop Scotch, I'll get out of that room when I get good and ready."
I'm
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From this reading TENISON SERVES BREAKFAST "I'm telling you, Sawdy," expostulated McAlpin, in the manner of an ultimatum, "I'm a patient man.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading TENISON SERVES BREAKFAST "I'm telling you, Sawdy," expostulated McAlpin, in the manner of an ultimatum, "I'm a patient man.
interjectedverbUS /ˌɪntərˈdʒektɪd/
past form of “interject” — to insert between other elements
From this reading Belle was listening; these sparks were flying at her gate: "Whatever you do," she interjected contemptuously, "don't get a quarrel going over that room."
immediately past
From this reading "A big piece of ceiling came down last night," thundered McAlpin.
the act of hearing attentively
From this reading Belle was listening; these sparks were flying at her gate: "Whatever you do," she interjected contemptuously, "don't get a quarrel going over that room."
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading TENISON SERVES BREAKFAST "I'm telling you, Sawdy," expostulated McAlpin, in the manner of an ultimatum, "I'm a patient man.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading TENISON SERVES BREAKFAST "I'm telling you, Sawdy," expostulated McAlpin, in the manner of an ultimatum, "I'm a patient man.
McAlpin
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From this reading TENISON SERVES BREAKFAST "I'm telling you, Sawdy," expostulated McAlpin, in the manner of an ultimatum, "I'm a patient man.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading "A big piece of ceiling came down last night," thundered McAlpin.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading TENISON SERVES BREAKFAST "I'm telling you, Sawdy," expostulated McAlpin, in the manner of an ultimatum, "I'm a patient man.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading But you've got to get out of that room."
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Belle was listening; these sparks were flying at her gate: "Whatever you do," she interjected contemptuously, "don't get a quarrel going over that room."
a person who requires medical care
From this reading TENISON SERVES BREAKFAST "I'm telling you, Sawdy," expostulated McAlpin, in the manner of an ultimatum, "I'm a patient man.
a separate part of a whole
From this reading "A big piece of ceiling came down last night," thundered McAlpin.
an angry dispute
From this reading Belle was listening; these sparks were flying at her gate: "Whatever you do," she interjected contemptuously, "don't get a quarrel going over that room."
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading Sawdy stood a statue of dignity and defiance: "And I'm telling you, Hop Scotch, I'll get out of that room when I get good and ready."
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading But you've got to get out of that room."
Sawdy
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From this reading TENISON SERVES BREAKFAST "I'm telling you, Sawdy," expostulated McAlpin, in the manner of an ultimatum, "I'm a patient man.
ScotchnounUS /skɑːtʃ/
a slight surface cut (especially a notch that is made to keep a tally)
From this reading Sawdy stood a statue of dignity and defiance: "And I'm telling you, Hop Scotch, I'll get out of that room when I get good and ready."
SERVESnounUS /sɜːrvz/
plural of “serve” — (sports) a stroke that puts the ball in play
From this reading TENISON SERVES BREAKFAST "I'm telling you, Sawdy," expostulated McAlpin, in the manner of an ultimatum, "I'm a patient man.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Belle was listening; these sparks were flying at her gate: "Whatever you do," she interjected contemptuously, "don't get a quarrel going over that room."
sparksnounUS /spɑːrks/
plural of “spark” — a momentary flash of light
From this reading Belle was listening; these sparks were flying at her gate: "Whatever you do," she interjected contemptuously, "don't get a quarrel going over that room."
statuenounUS /ˈstætʃuː/
a sculpture representing a human or animal
From this reading Sawdy stood a statue of dignity and defiance: "And I'm telling you, Hop Scotch, I'll get out of that room when I get good and ready."
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Sawdy stood a statue of dignity and defiance: "And I'm telling you, Hop Scotch, I'll get out of that room when I get good and ready."
disclosing unintentionally something concealed
From this reading TENISON SERVES BREAKFAST "I'm telling you, Sawdy," expostulated McAlpin, in the manner of an ultimatum, "I'm a patient man.
TENISON
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From this reading TENISON SERVES BREAKFAST "I'm telling you, Sawdy," expostulated McAlpin, in the manner of an ultimatum, "I'm a patient man.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But you've got to get out of that room."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading TENISON SERVES BREAKFAST "I'm telling you, Sawdy," expostulated McAlpin, in the manner of an ultimatum, "I'm a patient man.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Belle was listening; these sparks were flying at her gate: "Whatever you do," she interjected contemptuously, "don't get a quarrel going over that room."
thunderedverbUS /ˈθʌndərd/
past form of “thunder” — move fast, noisily, and heavily
From this reading "A big piece of ceiling came down last night," thundered McAlpin.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading But you've got to get out of that room."
ultimatumnounUS /ˌʌltəˈmeɪtəm/
a final peremptory demand
From this reading TENISON SERVES BREAKFAST "I'm telling you, Sawdy," expostulated McAlpin, in the manner of an ultimatum, "I'm a patient man.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Belle was listening; these sparks were flying at her gate: "Whatever you do," she interjected contemptuously, "don't get a quarrel going over that room."
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Belle was listening; these sparks were flying at her gate: "Whatever you do," she interjected contemptuously, "don't get a quarrel going over that room."
any or all of a kind, it does not matter which
From this reading Belle was listening; these sparks were flying at her gate: "Whatever you do," she interjected contemptuously, "don't get a quarrel going over that room."
at the time that
From this reading Sawdy stood a statue of dignity and defiance: "And I'm telling you, Hop Scotch, I'll get out of that room when I get good and ready."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading TENISON SERVES BREAKFAST "I'm telling you, Sawdy," expostulated McAlpin, in the manner of an ultimatum, "I'm a patient man.
you've
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From this reading But you've got to get out of that room."
