used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Its crumpled, distasteful folds showed one border missing, and, if evidence had still been lacking, closer inspection would have elicited the fact that, half obliterated by a paint smudge, the word “Harmon” was plainly printed on a corner.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Its crumpled, distasteful folds showed one border missing, and, if evidence had still been lacking, closer inspection would have elicited the fact that, half obliterated by a paint smudge, the word “Harmon” was plainly printed on a corner.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Its crumpled, distasteful folds showed one border missing, and, if evidence had still been lacking, closer inspection would have elicited the fact that, half obliterated by a paint smudge, the word “Harmon” was plainly printed on a corner.
move up and down repeatedly
From this reading BOB SAYS SO Willard’s heart sank.
bordernounUS /ˈbɔːrdər/
a line that indicates a boundary
From this reading Its crumpled, distasteful folds showed one border missing, and, if evidence had still been lacking, closer inspection would have elicited the fact that, half obliterated by a paint smudge, the word “Harmon” was plainly printed on a corner.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Its crumpled, distasteful folds showed one border missing, and, if evidence had still been lacking, closer inspection would have elicited the fact that, half obliterated by a paint smudge, the word “Harmon” was plainly printed on a corner.
(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance
From this reading There was no need to pick the thing up for closer examination.
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading Its crumpled, distasteful folds showed one border missing, and, if evidence had still been lacking, closer inspection would have elicited the fact that, half obliterated by a paint smudge, the word “Harmon” was plainly printed on a corner.
crumpledadjectiveUS /ˈkrʌmpəld/
of metal e.g.
From this reading Its crumpled, distasteful folds showed one border missing, and, if evidence had still been lacking, closer inspection would have elicited the fact that, half obliterated by a paint smudge, the word “Harmon” was plainly printed on a corner.
distastefuladjectiveUS /dɪˈsteɪstfəl/
not pleasing in odor or taste
From this reading Its crumpled, distasteful folds showed one border missing, and, if evidence had still been lacking, closer inspection would have elicited the fact that, half obliterated by a paint smudge, the word “Harmon” was plainly printed on a corner.
elicitedadjectiveUS /ɪˈlɪsɪtɪd/
called forth from a latent or potential state by stimulation
From this reading Its crumpled, distasteful folds showed one border missing, and, if evidence had still been lacking, closer inspection would have elicited the fact that, half obliterated by a paint smudge, the word “Harmon” was plainly printed on a corner.
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading Its crumpled, distasteful folds showed one border missing, and, if evidence had still been lacking, closer inspection would have elicited the fact that, half obliterated by a paint smudge, the word “Harmon” was plainly printed on a corner.
examinationnounUS /ɪɡˌzæməˈneɪʃən/
the act of examining something closely (as for mistakes)
From this reading There was no need to pick the thing up for closer examination.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading Its crumpled, distasteful folds showed one border missing, and, if evidence had still been lacking, closer inspection would have elicited the fact that, half obliterated by a paint smudge, the word “Harmon” was plainly printed on a corner.
foldsnounUS /foʊldz/
plural of “fold” — an angular or rounded shape made by folding
From this reading Its crumpled, distasteful folds showed one border missing, and, if evidence had still been lacking, closer inspection would have elicited the fact that, half obliterated by a paint smudge, the word “Harmon” was plainly printed on a corner.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading There was no need to pick the thing up for closer examination.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading It was the handkerchief that he had given to Bob Newhall Saturday night to wipe his hands on.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Its crumpled, distasteful folds showed one border missing, and, if evidence had still been lacking, closer inspection would have elicited the fact that, half obliterated by a paint smudge, the word “Harmon” was plainly printed on a corner.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading Its crumpled, distasteful folds showed one border missing, and, if evidence had still been lacking, closer inspection would have elicited the fact that, half obliterated by a paint smudge, the word “Harmon” was plainly printed on a corner.
a square piece of cloth used for wiping the eyes or nose or as a costume accessory
From this reading It was the handkerchief that he had given to Bob Newhall Saturday night to wipe his hands on.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading It was the handkerchief that he had given to Bob Newhall Saturday night to wipe his hands on.
Harmon
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From this reading Its crumpled, distasteful folds showed one border missing, and, if evidence had still been lacking, closer inspection would have elicited the fact that, half obliterated by a paint smudge, the word “Harmon” was plainly printed on a corner.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Its crumpled, distasteful folds showed one border missing, and, if evidence had still been lacking, closer inspection would have elicited the fact that, half obliterated by a paint smudge, the word “Harmon” was plainly printed on a corner.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was the handkerchief that he had given to Bob Newhall Saturday night to wipe his hands on.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading BOB SAYS SO Willard’s heart sank.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It was the handkerchief that he had given to Bob Newhall Saturday night to wipe his hands on.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Its crumpled, distasteful folds showed one border missing, and, if evidence had still been lacking, closer inspection would have elicited the fact that, half obliterated by a paint smudge, the word “Harmon” was plainly printed on a corner.
inspectionnounUS /ˌɪnˈspekʃən/
a formal or official examination
From this reading Its crumpled, distasteful folds showed one border missing, and, if evidence had still been lacking, closer inspection would have elicited the fact that, half obliterated by a paint smudge, the word “Harmon” was plainly printed on a corner.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was the handkerchief that he had given to Bob Newhall Saturday night to wipe his hands on.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Its crumpled, distasteful folds showed one border missing, and, if evidence had still been lacking, closer inspection would have elicited the fact that, half obliterated by a paint smudge, the word “Harmon” was plainly printed on a corner.
lackingadjectiveUS /ˈlækɪŋ/
inadequate in amount or degree
From this reading Its crumpled, distasteful folds showed one border missing, and, if evidence had still been lacking, closer inspection would have elicited the fact that, half obliterated by a paint smudge, the word “Harmon” was plainly printed on a corner.
not able to be found
From this reading Its crumpled, distasteful folds showed one border missing, and, if evidence had still been lacking, closer inspection would have elicited the fact that, half obliterated by a paint smudge, the word “Harmon” was plainly printed on a corner.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading There was no need to pick the thing up for closer examination.
Newhall
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From this reading It was the handkerchief that he had given to Bob Newhall Saturday night to wipe his hands on.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading It was the handkerchief that he had given to Bob Newhall Saturday night to wipe his hands on.
not any; not one
From this reading There was no need to pick the thing up for closer examination.
obliteratedadjectiveUS /əˈblɪtəreɪtɪd/
reduced to nothingness
From this reading Its crumpled, distasteful folds showed one border missing, and, if evidence had still been lacking, closer inspection would have elicited the fact that, half obliterated by a paint smudge, the word “Harmon” was plainly printed on a corner.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Its crumpled, distasteful folds showed one border missing, and, if evidence had still been lacking, closer inspection would have elicited the fact that, half obliterated by a paint smudge, the word “Harmon” was plainly printed on a corner.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Its crumpled, distasteful folds showed one border missing, and, if evidence had still been lacking, closer inspection would have elicited the fact that, half obliterated by a paint smudge, the word “Harmon” was plainly printed on a corner.
paintverbUS /peɪnt/
make a painting
From this reading Its crumpled, distasteful folds showed one border missing, and, if evidence had still been lacking, closer inspection would have elicited the fact that, half obliterated by a paint smudge, the word “Harmon” was plainly printed on a corner.
select carefully from a group
From this reading There was no need to pick the thing up for closer examination.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading Its crumpled, distasteful folds showed one border missing, and, if evidence had still been lacking, closer inspection would have elicited the fact that, half obliterated by a paint smudge, the word “Harmon” was plainly printed on a corner.
past form of “print” — put into print
From this reading Its crumpled, distasteful folds showed one border missing, and, if evidence had still been lacking, closer inspection would have elicited the fact that, half obliterated by a paint smudge, the word “Harmon” was plainly printed on a corner.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading “Yes, sir,” replied Willard.
inflected form of “sink” — fall or descend to a lower place or level
From this reading BOB SAYS SO Willard’s heart sank.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading It was the handkerchief that he had given to Bob Newhall Saturday night to wipe his hands on.
plural of “say” — the chance to speak
From this reading BOB SAYS SO Willard’s heart sank.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Its crumpled, distasteful folds showed one border missing, and, if evidence had still been lacking, closer inspection would have elicited the fact that, half obliterated by a paint smudge, the word “Harmon” was plainly printed on a corner.
term of address for a man
From this reading “Yes, sir,” replied Willard.
smudgenounUS /smʌdʒ/
a smoky fire to drive away insects
From this reading Its crumpled, distasteful folds showed one border missing, and, if evidence had still been lacking, closer inspection would have elicited the fact that, half obliterated by a paint smudge, the word “Harmon” was plainly printed on a corner.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading BOB SAYS SO Willard’s heart sank.
not in physical motion
From this reading Its crumpled, distasteful folds showed one border missing, and, if evidence had still been lacking, closer inspection would have elicited the fact that, half obliterated by a paint smudge, the word “Harmon” was plainly printed on a corner.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Its crumpled, distasteful folds showed one border missing, and, if evidence had still been lacking, closer inspection would have elicited the fact that, half obliterated by a paint smudge, the word “Harmon” was plainly printed on a corner.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading There was no need to pick the thing up for closer examination.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was no need to pick the thing up for closer examination.
a special situation
From this reading There was no need to pick the thing up for closer examination.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading There was no need to pick the thing up for closer examination.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading There was no need to pick the thing up for closer examination.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There was no need to pick the thing up for closer examination.
WillardnounUS /ˈwɪlərd/
United States advocate of temperance and women's suffrage (1839-1898)
From this reading “Yes, sir,” replied Willard.
Willard's
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From this reading BOB SAYS SO Willard’s heart sank.
wipeverbUS /waɪp/
rub with a circular motion
From this reading It was the handkerchief that he had given to Bob Newhall Saturday night to wipe his hands on.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading Its crumpled, distasteful folds showed one border missing, and, if evidence had still been lacking, closer inspection would have elicited the fact that, half obliterated by a paint smudge, the word “Harmon” was plainly printed on a corner.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Its crumpled, distasteful folds showed one border missing, and, if evidence had still been lacking, closer inspection would have elicited the fact that, half obliterated by a paint smudge, the word “Harmon” was plainly printed on a corner.
an affirmative
From this reading “Yes, sir,” replied Willard.
