used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading That’s because he has traveled around a lot on his red wagon, and talked to almost everybody in Michigan.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading If you don’t you ought to know him, because he knows more than almost anybody else in the world, I guess.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading I guess you know Zadok Biggs, the little tin-peddler who was always whistling.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading That’s because he has traveled around a lot on his red wagon, and talked to almost everybody in Michigan.
any person at all
From this reading If you don’t you ought to know him, because he knows more than almost anybody else in the world, I guess.
used to indicate that a statement explains or supports a previous statement
From this reading He says so, anyhow, and he told us that the only reason he wasn’t a judge in the United States Supreme Court was because he was so little.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading That’s because he has traveled around a lot on his red wagon, and talked to almost everybody in Michigan.
for the reason that
From this reading If you don’t you ought to know him, because he knows more than almost anybody else in the world, I guess.
in addition to; as well as
From this reading Besides, I think he had quite a lot of brains to start with.
Biggs
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brainsnounUS /breɪnz/
plural of “brain” — that part of the central nervous system that includes all the higher nervous centers; enclosed within the skull; continuous with the spinal cord
From this reading Besides, I think he had quite a lot of brains to start with.
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading He says so, anyhow, and he told us that the only reason he wasn’t a judge in the United States Supreme Court was because he was so little.
don't
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From this reading If you don’t you ought to know him, because he knows more than almost anybody else in the world, I guess.
else
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From this reading If you don’t you ought to know him, because he knows more than almost anybody else in the world, I guess.
every person
From this reading That’s because he has traveled around a lot on his red wagon, and talked to almost everybody in Michigan.
expect, believe, or suppose
From this reading I guess you know Zadok Biggs, the little tin-peddler who was always whistling.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Besides, I think he had quite a lot of brains to start with.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading That’s because he has traveled around a lot on his red wagon, and talked to almost everybody in Michigan.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading If you don’t you ought to know him, because he knows more than almost anybody else in the world, I guess.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading If you don’t you ought to know him, because he knows more than almost anybody else in the world, I guess.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading That’s because he has traveled around a lot on his red wagon, and talked to almost everybody in Michigan.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I guess you know Zadok Biggs, the little tin-peddler who was always whistling.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If you don’t you ought to know him, because he knows more than almost anybody else in the world, I guess.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading If you don’t you ought to know him, because he knows more than almost anybody else in the world, I guess.
determine the result of (a competition)
From this reading He says so, anyhow, and he told us that the only reason he wasn’t a judge in the United States Supreme Court was because he was so little.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading I guess you know Zadok Biggs, the little tin-peddler who was always whistling.
plural of “know” — the fact of being aware of information that is known to few people
From this reading If you don’t you ought to know him, because he knows more than almost anybody else in the world, I guess.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading I guess you know Zadok Biggs, the little tin-peddler who was always whistling.
(often followed by “of”) a large number or amount or extent
From this reading That’s because he has traveled around a lot on his red wagon, and talked to almost everybody in Michigan.
MichigannounUS /ˈmɪʃɪɡən/
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading That’s because he has traveled around a lot on his red wagon, and talked to almost everybody in Michigan.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading If you don’t you ought to know him, because he knows more than almost anybody else in the world, I guess.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Besides, I think he had quite a lot of brains to start with.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading That’s because he has traveled around a lot on his red wagon, and talked to almost everybody in Michigan.
and nothing more
From this reading He says so, anyhow, and he told us that the only reason he wasn’t a judge in the United States Supreme Court was because he was so little.
used with “to” to say what is right or advisable
From this reading If you don’t you ought to know him, because he knows more than almost anybody else in the world, I guess.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Besides, I think he had quite a lot of brains to start with.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading He says so, anyhow, and he told us that the only reason he wasn’t a judge in the United States Supreme Court was because he was so little.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading That’s because he has traveled around a lot on his red wagon, and talked to almost everybody in Michigan.
plural of “say” — the chance to speak
From this reading He says so, anyhow, and he told us that the only reason he wasn’t a judge in the United States Supreme Court was because he was so little.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading He says so, anyhow, and he told us that the only reason he wasn’t a judge in the United States Supreme Court was because he was so little.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Besides, I think he had quite a lot of brains to start with.
plural of “state” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading He says so, anyhow, and he told us that the only reason he wasn’t a judge in the United States Supreme Court was because he was so little.
SupremeadjectiveUS /səˈpriːm/
final or last in your life or progress
From this reading He says so, anyhow, and he told us that the only reason he wasn’t a judge in the United States Supreme Court was because he was so little.
past form of “talk” — exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading That’s because he has traveled around a lot on his red wagon, and talked to almost everybody in Michigan.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading If you don’t you ought to know him, because he knows more than almost anybody else in the world, I guess.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He says so, anyhow, and he told us that the only reason he wasn’t a judge in the United States Supreme Court was because he was so little.
That's
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From this reading That’s because he has traveled around a lot on his red wagon, and talked to almost everybody in Michigan.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I guess you know Zadok Biggs, the little tin-peddler who was always whistling.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading Besides, I think he had quite a lot of brains to start with.
tin-peddler
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used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading If you don’t you ought to know him, because he knows more than almost anybody else in the world, I guess.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading He says so, anyhow, and he told us that the only reason he wasn’t a judge in the United States Supreme Court was because he was so little.
traveledadjectiveUS /ˈtrævəld/
traveled over or through; sometimes used as a combining term
From this reading That’s because he has traveled around a lot on his red wagon, and talked to almost everybody in Michigan.
UnitedadjectiveUS /juːˈnaɪtɪd/
characterized by unity; being or joined into a single entity
From this reading He says so, anyhow, and he told us that the only reason he wasn’t a judge in the United States Supreme Court was because he was so little.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He says so, anyhow, and he told us that the only reason he wasn’t a judge in the United States Supreme Court was because he was so little.
any of various kinds of wheeled vehicles drawn by an animal or a tractor
From this reading That’s because he has traveled around a lot on his red wagon, and talked to almost everybody in Michigan.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I guess you know Zadok Biggs, the little tin-peddler who was always whistling.
wasn't
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From this reading He says so, anyhow, and he told us that the only reason he wasn’t a judge in the United States Supreme Court was because he was so little.
whistlingnounUS /ˈwɪslɪŋ/
the sound made by something moving rapidly or by steam coming out of a small aperture
From this reading I guess you know Zadok Biggs, the little tin-peddler who was always whistling.
which person or people
From this reading I guess you know Zadok Biggs, the little tin-peddler who was always whistling.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Besides, I think he had quite a lot of brains to start with.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading If you don’t you ought to know him, because he knows more than almost anybody else in the world, I guess.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading I guess you know Zadok Biggs, the little tin-peddler who was always whistling.
Zadok
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From this reading I guess you know Zadok Biggs, the little tin-peddler who was always whistling.
