used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading But presently, realizing this was Kasker's place, she gave a little laugh and said to herself: "This is the fellow poor little Mary Louise suspected of being the arch traitor.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading I wonder if he knows anything at all, or if I could pump it out of him if he does?
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Mary Louise went in "to attend to business," while Josie O'Gorman strolled up the street and paused thoughtfully before the windows of Kasker's Clothing Emporium.
any thing at all
From this reading I wonder if he knows anything at all, or if I could pump it out of him if he does?
archnounUS /ɑːrtʃ/
a curved shape in the vertical plane that spans an opening
From this reading But presently, realizing this was Kasker's place, she gave a little laugh and said to herself: "This is the fellow poor little Mary Louise suspected of being the arch traitor.
arraynounUS /ərˈeɪ/
an orderly arrangement
From this reading At first she didn't notice that it was Kasker's; she looked in the windows at the array of men's wear just so she could think quietly, without attracting attention, for she was undecided as to her next move.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading At first she didn't notice that it was Kasker's; she looked in the windows at the array of men's wear just so she could think quietly, without attracting attention, for she was undecided as to her next move.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading SUSPENDERS FOR SALE The two girls parted at the Liberty Shop.
be present at (meetings, church services, university), etc.
From this reading Mary Louise went in "to attend to business," while Josie O'Gorman strolled up the street and paused thoughtfully before the windows of Kasker's Clothing Emporium.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading At first she didn't notice that it was Kasker's; she looked in the windows at the array of men's wear just so she could think quietly, without attracting attention, for she was undecided as to her next move.
attractingverbUS /əˈtræktɪŋ/
-ing form of “attract” — direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes
From this reading At first she didn't notice that it was Kasker's; she looked in the windows at the array of men's wear just so she could think quietly, without attracting attention, for she was undecided as to her next move.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Mary Louise went in "to attend to business," while Josie O'Gorman strolled up the street and paused thoughtfully before the windows of Kasker's Clothing Emporium.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading But presently, realizing this was Kasker's place, she gave a little laugh and said to herself: "This is the fellow poor little Mary Louise suspected of being the arch traitor.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading Mary Louise went in "to attend to business," while Josie O'Gorman strolled up the street and paused thoughtfully before the windows of Kasker's Clothing Emporium.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But presently, realizing this was Kasker's place, she gave a little laugh and said to herself: "This is the fellow poor little Mary Louise suspected of being the arch traitor.
ClothingnounUS /ˈkloʊðɪŋ/
a covering designed to be worn on a person's body
From this reading Mary Louise went in "to attend to business," while Josie O'Gorman strolled up the street and paused thoughtfully before the windows of Kasker's Clothing Emporium.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading At first she didn't notice that it was Kasker's; she looked in the windows at the array of men's wear just so she could think quietly, without attracting attention, for she was undecided as to her next move.
didn't
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From this reading At first she didn't notice that it was Kasker's; she looked in the windows at the array of men's wear just so she could think quietly, without attracting attention, for she was undecided as to her next move.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I wonder if he knows anything at all, or if I could pump it out of him if he does?
EmporiumnounUS /ˌemˈpɔːriəm/
a large retail store organized into departments offering a variety of merchandise; commonly part of a retail chain
From this reading Mary Louise went in "to attend to business," while Josie O'Gorman strolled up the street and paused thoughtfully before the windows of Kasker's Clothing Emporium.
a boy or man
From this reading But presently, realizing this was Kasker's place, she gave a little laugh and said to herself: "This is the fellow poor little Mary Louise suspected of being the arch traitor.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading At first she didn't notice that it was Kasker's; she looked in the windows at the array of men's wear just so she could think quietly, without attracting attention, for she was undecided as to her next move.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading SUSPENDERS FOR SALE The two girls parted at the Liberty Shop.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading But presently, realizing this was Kasker's place, she gave a little laugh and said to herself: "This is the fellow poor little Mary Louise suspected of being the arch traitor.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading SUSPENDERS FOR SALE The two girls parted at the Liberty Shop.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I wonder if he knows anything at all, or if I could pump it out of him if he does?
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading At first she didn't notice that it was Kasker's; she looked in the windows at the array of men's wear just so she could think quietly, without attracting attention, for she was undecided as to her next move.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading But presently, realizing this was Kasker's place, she gave a little laugh and said to herself: "This is the fellow poor little Mary Louise suspected of being the arch traitor.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I wonder if he knows anything at all, or if I could pump it out of him if he does?
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I wonder if he knows anything at all, or if I could pump it out of him if he does?
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading I wonder if he knows anything at all, or if I could pump it out of him if he does?
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Mary Louise went in "to attend to business," while Josie O'Gorman strolled up the street and paused thoughtfully before the windows of Kasker's Clothing Emporium.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But presently, realizing this was Kasker's place, she gave a little laugh and said to herself: "This is the fellow poor little Mary Louise suspected of being the arch traitor.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading At first she didn't notice that it was Kasker's; she looked in the windows at the array of men's wear just so she could think quietly, without attracting attention, for she was undecided as to her next move.
Josie
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From this reading Mary Louise went in "to attend to business," while Josie O'Gorman strolled up the street and paused thoughtfully before the windows of Kasker's Clothing Emporium.
and nothing more
From this reading At first she didn't notice that it was Kasker's; she looked in the windows at the array of men's wear just so she could think quietly, without attracting attention, for she was undecided as to her next move.
Kasker's
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From this reading Mary Louise went in "to attend to business," while Josie O'Gorman strolled up the street and paused thoughtfully before the windows of Kasker's Clothing Emporium.
plural of “know” — the fact of being aware of information that is known to few people
From this reading I wonder if he knows anything at all, or if I could pump it out of him if he does?
the sound of laughing
From this reading But presently, realizing this was Kasker's place, she gave a little laugh and said to herself: "This is the fellow poor little Mary Louise suspected of being the arch traitor.
The state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions on one's way of life.
From this reading SUSPENDERS FOR SALE The two girls parted at the Liberty Shop.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading But presently, realizing this was Kasker's place, she gave a little laugh and said to herself: "This is the fellow poor little Mary Louise suspected of being the arch traitor.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading At first she didn't notice that it was Kasker's; she looked in the windows at the array of men's wear just so she could think quietly, without attracting attention, for she was undecided as to her next move.
Louise
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From this reading Mary Louise went in "to attend to business," while Josie O'Gorman strolled up the street and paused thoughtfully before the windows of Kasker's Clothing Emporium.
the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading Mary Louise went in "to attend to business," while Josie O'Gorman strolled up the street and paused thoughtfully before the windows of Kasker's Clothing Emporium.
men'snounUS /menz/
a public toilet for men
From this reading At first she didn't notice that it was Kasker's; she looked in the windows at the array of men's wear just so she could think quietly, without attracting attention, for she was undecided as to her next move.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading At first she didn't notice that it was Kasker's; she looked in the windows at the array of men's wear just so she could think quietly, without attracting attention, for she was undecided as to her next move.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading At first she didn't notice that it was Kasker's; she looked in the windows at the array of men's wear just so she could think quietly, without attracting attention, for she was undecided as to her next move.
an announcement containing information about an event
From this reading At first she didn't notice that it was Kasker's; she looked in the windows at the array of men's wear just so she could think quietly, without attracting attention, for she was undecided as to her next move.
O'Gorman
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From this reading Mary Louise went in "to attend to business," while Josie O'Gorman strolled up the street and paused thoughtfully before the windows of Kasker's Clothing Emporium.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Mary Louise went in "to attend to business," while Josie O'Gorman strolled up the street and paused thoughtfully before the windows of Kasker's Clothing Emporium.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading I wonder if he knows anything at all, or if I could pump it out of him if he does?
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading I wonder if he knows anything at all, or if I could pump it out of him if he does?
having a margin incised almost to the base so as to create distinct divisions or lobes
From this reading SUSPENDERS FOR SALE The two girls parted at the Liberty Shop.
past form of “pause” — interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing
From this reading Mary Louise went in "to attend to business," while Josie O'Gorman strolled up the street and paused thoughtfully before the windows of Kasker's Clothing Emporium.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading But presently, realizing this was Kasker's place, she gave a little laugh and said to herself: "This is the fellow poor little Mary Louise suspected of being the arch traitor.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading But presently, realizing this was Kasker's place, she gave a little laugh and said to herself: "This is the fellow poor little Mary Louise suspected of being the arch traitor.
in the near future
From this reading But presently, realizing this was Kasker's place, she gave a little laugh and said to herself: "This is the fellow poor little Mary Louise suspected of being the arch traitor.
pumpverbUS /pʌmp/
operate like a pump; move up and down, like a handle or a pedal
From this reading I wonder if he knows anything at all, or if I could pump it out of him if he does?
with low volume
From this reading At first she didn't notice that it was Kasker's; she looked in the windows at the array of men's wear just so she could think quietly, without attracting attention, for she was undecided as to her next move.
realizingverbUS /ˈriːəlaɪzɪŋ/
-ing form of “realize” — be fully aware or cognizant of
From this reading But presently, realizing this was Kasker's place, she gave a little laugh and said to herself: "This is the fellow poor little Mary Louise suspected of being the arch traitor.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading But presently, realizing this was Kasker's place, she gave a little laugh and said to herself: "This is the fellow poor little Mary Louise suspected of being the arch traitor.
SALEnounUS /seɪl/
a particular instance of selling
From this reading SUSPENDERS FOR SALE The two girls parted at the Liberty Shop.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading At first she didn't notice that it was Kasker's; she looked in the windows at the array of men's wear just so she could think quietly, without attracting attention, for she was undecided as to her next move.
do one's shopping
From this reading SUSPENDERS FOR SALE The two girls parted at the Liberty Shop.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading At first she didn't notice that it was Kasker's; she looked in the windows at the array of men's wear just so she could think quietly, without attracting attention, for she was undecided as to her next move.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading Mary Louise went in "to attend to business," while Josie O'Gorman strolled up the street and paused thoughtfully before the windows of Kasker's Clothing Emporium.
strolledverbUS /stroʊld/
past form of “stroll” — walk leisurely and with no apparent aim
From this reading Mary Louise went in "to attend to business," while Josie O'Gorman strolled up the street and paused thoughtfully before the windows of Kasker's Clothing Emporium.
believed likely
From this reading But presently, realizing this was Kasker's place, she gave a little laugh and said to herself: "This is the fellow poor little Mary Louise suspected of being the arch traitor.
SUSPENDERSnounUS /səˈspendərz/
plural of “suspender” — elastic straps that hold trousers up (usually used in the plural)
From this reading SUSPENDERS FOR SALE The two girls parted at the Liberty Shop.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading At first she didn't notice that it was Kasker's; she looked in the windows at the array of men's wear just so she could think quietly, without attracting attention, for she was undecided as to her next move.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading SUSPENDERS FOR SALE The two girls parted at the Liberty Shop.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading At first she didn't notice that it was Kasker's; she looked in the windows at the array of men's wear just so she could think quietly, without attracting attention, for she was undecided as to her next move.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading But presently, realizing this was Kasker's place, she gave a little laugh and said to herself: "This is the fellow poor little Mary Louise suspected of being the arch traitor.
thoughtfullyadverbUS /ˈθɔːtfəli/
in a thoughtful manner
From this reading Mary Louise went in "to attend to business," while Josie O'Gorman strolled up the street and paused thoughtfully before the windows of Kasker's Clothing Emporium.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Mary Louise went in "to attend to business," while Josie O'Gorman strolled up the street and paused thoughtfully before the windows of Kasker's Clothing Emporium.
traitornounUS /ˈtreɪtər/
someone who betrays his country by committing treason
From this reading But presently, realizing this was Kasker's place, she gave a little laugh and said to herself: "This is the fellow poor little Mary Louise suspected of being the arch traitor.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading SUSPENDERS FOR SALE The two girls parted at the Liberty Shop.
undecidedadjectiveUS /ˌʌndɪˈsaɪdɪd/
not brought to a conclusion; subject to further thought
From this reading At first she didn't notice that it was Kasker's; she looked in the windows at the array of men's wear just so she could think quietly, without attracting attention, for she was undecided as to her next move.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Mary Louise went in "to attend to business," while Josie O'Gorman strolled up the street and paused thoughtfully before the windows of Kasker's Clothing Emporium.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading At first she didn't notice that it was Kasker's; she looked in the windows at the array of men's wear just so she could think quietly, without attracting attention, for she was undecided as to her next move.
be dressed in
From this reading At first she didn't notice that it was Kasker's; she looked in the windows at the array of men's wear just so she could think quietly, without attracting attention, for she was undecided as to her next move.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Mary Louise went in "to attend to business," while Josie O'Gorman strolled up the street and paused thoughtfully before the windows of Kasker's Clothing Emporium.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Mary Louise went in "to attend to business," while Josie O'Gorman strolled up the street and paused thoughtfully before the windows of Kasker's Clothing Emporium.
(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface
From this reading Mary Louise went in "to attend to business," while Josie O'Gorman strolled up the street and paused thoughtfully before the windows of Kasker's Clothing Emporium.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading At first she didn't notice that it was Kasker's; she looked in the windows at the array of men's wear just so she could think quietly, without attracting attention, for she was undecided as to her next move.
the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading I wonder if he knows anything at all, or if I could pump it out of him if he does?