used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Well, you have changed your tune since I was here before," added Captain Chinks, with a satisfied smile.
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading "Well, you have changed your tune since I was here before," added Captain Chinks, with a satisfied smile.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading "No, I don't think it will ever come up," answered the lawyer.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "I'm very glad to see you, Captain Chinks," said Squire Gilfilian, as he conducted the gentleman of doubtful reputation into his private office.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "Is my case likely to come up soon?" asked the captain.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading "Well, you have changed your tune since I was here before," added Captain Chinks, with a satisfied smile.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading CAPTAIN CHINKS.
an occurrence of something
From this reading "Is my case likely to come up soon?" asked the captain.
made or become different in nature or form
From this reading "Well, you have changed your tune since I was here before," added Captain Chinks, with a satisfied smile.
CHINKSnounUS /tʃɪŋks/
plural of “chink” — (ethnic slur) offensive term for a person of Chinese descent
From this reading CAPTAIN CHINKS.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "Is my case likely to come up soon?" asked the captain.
conductedverbUS /kənˈdʌktəd/
past form of “conduct” — direct the course of; manage or control
From this reading "I'm very glad to see you, Captain Chinks," said Squire Gilfilian, as he conducted the gentleman of doubtful reputation into his private office.
don't
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From this reading "No, I don't think it will ever come up," answered the lawyer.
doubtfuladjectiveUS /ˈdaʊtfəl/
open to doubt or suspicion
From this reading "I'm very glad to see you, Captain Chinks," said Squire Gilfilian, as he conducted the gentleman of doubtful reputation into his private office.
at any time
From this reading "No, I don't think it will ever come up," answered the lawyer.
a man of refinement
From this reading "I'm very glad to see you, Captain Chinks," said Squire Gilfilian, as he conducted the gentleman of doubtful reputation into his private office.
Gilfilian
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From this reading "I'm very glad to see you, Captain Chinks," said Squire Gilfilian, as he conducted the gentleman of doubtful reputation into his private office.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading "I'm very glad to see you, Captain Chinks," said Squire Gilfilian, as he conducted the gentleman of doubtful reputation into his private office.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "Well, you have changed your tune since I was here before," added Captain Chinks, with a satisfied smile.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "I'm very glad to see you, Captain Chinks," said Squire Gilfilian, as he conducted the gentleman of doubtful reputation into his private office.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "Well, you have changed your tune since I was here before," added Captain Chinks, with a satisfied smile.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "I'm very glad to see you, Captain Chinks," said Squire Gilfilian, as he conducted the gentleman of doubtful reputation into his private office.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "No, I don't think it will ever come up," answered the lawyer.
I'm
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From this reading "I'm very glad to see you, Captain Chinks," said Squire Gilfilian, as he conducted the gentleman of doubtful reputation into his private office.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading "I'm very glad to see you, Captain Chinks," said Squire Gilfilian, as he conducted the gentleman of doubtful reputation into his private office.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Is my case likely to come up soon?" asked the captain.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "No, I don't think it will ever come up," answered the lawyer.
a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice
From this reading "No, I don't think it will ever come up," answered the lawyer.
has a good chance of being the case or of coming about
From this reading "Is my case likely to come up soon?" asked the captain.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "Is my case likely to come up soon?" asked the captain.
not any; not one
From this reading "No, I don't think it will ever come up," answered the lawyer.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "I'm very glad to see you, Captain Chinks," said Squire Gilfilian, as he conducted the gentleman of doubtful reputation into his private office.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading "I'm very glad to see you, Captain Chinks," said Squire Gilfilian, as he conducted the gentleman of doubtful reputation into his private office.
confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy
From this reading "I'm very glad to see you, Captain Chinks," said Squire Gilfilian, as he conducted the gentleman of doubtful reputation into his private office.
the state of being held in high esteem and honor
From this reading "I'm very glad to see you, Captain Chinks," said Squire Gilfilian, as he conducted the gentleman of doubtful reputation into his private office.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I'm very glad to see you, Captain Chinks," said Squire Gilfilian, as he conducted the gentleman of doubtful reputation into his private office.
filled with satisfaction
From this reading "Well, you have changed your tune since I was here before," added Captain Chinks, with a satisfied smile.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "I'm very glad to see you, Captain Chinks," said Squire Gilfilian, as he conducted the gentleman of doubtful reputation into his private office.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading "Well, you have changed your tune since I was here before," added Captain Chinks, with a satisfied smile.
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading "Well, you have changed your tune since I was here before," added Captain Chinks, with a satisfied smile.
in the near future
From this reading "Is my case likely to come up soon?" asked the captain.
young nobleman attendant on a knight
From this reading "I'm very glad to see you, Captain Chinks," said Squire Gilfilian, as he conducted the gentleman of doubtful reputation into his private office.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "I'm very glad to see you, Captain Chinks," said Squire Gilfilian, as he conducted the gentleman of doubtful reputation into his private office.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "No, I don't think it will ever come up," answered the lawyer.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "I'm very glad to see you, Captain Chinks," said Squire Gilfilian, as he conducted the gentleman of doubtful reputation into his private office.
tunenounUS /tuːn/
a succession of notes forming a distinctive sequence
From this reading "Well, you have changed your tune since I was here before," added Captain Chinks, with a satisfied smile.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "Is my case likely to come up soon?" asked the captain.
precisely as stated
From this reading "I'm very glad to see you, Captain Chinks," said Squire Gilfilian, as he conducted the gentleman of doubtful reputation into his private office.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Well, you have changed your tune since I was here before," added Captain Chinks, with a satisfied smile.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading "Well, you have changed your tune since I was here before," added Captain Chinks, with a satisfied smile.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "No, I don't think it will ever come up," answered the lawyer.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "Well, you have changed your tune since I was here before," added Captain Chinks, with a satisfied smile.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I'm very glad to see you, Captain Chinks," said Squire Gilfilian, as he conducted the gentleman of doubtful reputation into his private office.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Well, you have changed your tune since I was here before," added Captain Chinks, with a satisfied smile.
