used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The plot is still a bit ragged and I want to mend the holes before I spread it out before you."
AboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "About the same as before.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading I'm gradually accumulating facts to account for the old man's strange actions, but I'm not ready to submit them for criticism just yet.
accumulatingverbUS /əˈkjuːmjəleɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “accumulate” — get or gather together
From this reading I'm gradually accumulating facts to account for the old man's strange actions, but I'm not ready to submit them for criticism just yet.
actionsnounUS /ˈækʃənz/
plural of “action” — something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading I'm gradually accumulating facts to account for the old man's strange actions, but I'm not ready to submit them for criticism just yet.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The plot is still a bit ragged and I want to mend the holes before I spread it out before you."
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Do you think he suspects who you are?"
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "About the same as before.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading "About the same as before.
a small piece or quantity of something
From this reading The plot is still a bit ragged and I want to mend the holes before I spread it out before you."
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I'm gradually accumulating facts to account for the old man's strange actions, but I'm not ready to submit them for criticism just yet.
criticismnounUS /ˈkrɪtɪsɪzəm/
disapproval expressed by pointing out faults or shortcomings
From this reading I'm gradually accumulating facts to account for the old man's strange actions, but I'm not ready to submit them for criticism just yet.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading INGUA'S NEW DRESS "Well," said Mary Louise, when Josie had related to her friend the story next morning, "what do you think of Old Swallowtail now?"
put on clothes
From this reading INGUA'S NEW DRESS "Well," said Mary Louise, when Josie had related to her friend the story next morning, "what do you think of Old Swallowtail now?"
plural of “fact” — a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading I'm gradually accumulating facts to account for the old man's strange actions, but I'm not ready to submit them for criticism just yet.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I'm gradually accumulating facts to account for the old man's strange actions, but I'm not ready to submit them for criticism just yet.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading INGUA'S NEW DRESS "Well," said Mary Louise, when Josie had related to her friend the story next morning, "what do you think of Old Swallowtail now?"
in a gradual manner
From this reading I'm gradually accumulating facts to account for the old man's strange actions, but I'm not ready to submit them for criticism just yet.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading INGUA'S NEW DRESS "Well," said Mary Louise, when Josie had related to her friend the story next morning, "what do you think of Old Swallowtail now?"
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Do you think he suspects who you are?"
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading INGUA'S NEW DRESS "Well," said Mary Louise, when Josie had related to her friend the story next morning, "what do you think of Old Swallowtail now?"
holesnounUS /hoʊlz/
plural of “hole” — an opening into or through something
From this reading The plot is still a bit ragged and I want to mend the holes before I spread it out before you."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading The plot is still a bit ragged and I want to mend the holes before I spread it out before you."
I'm
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From this reading I'm gradually accumulating facts to account for the old man's strange actions, but I'm not ready to submit them for criticism just yet.
INGUA'S
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From this reading INGUA'S NEW DRESS "Well," said Mary Louise, when Josie had related to her friend the story next morning, "what do you think of Old Swallowtail now?"
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The plot is still a bit ragged and I want to mend the holes before I spread it out before you."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The plot is still a bit ragged and I want to mend the holes before I spread it out before you."
Josie
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From this reading INGUA'S NEW DRESS "Well," said Mary Louise, when Josie had related to her friend the story next morning, "what do you think of Old Swallowtail now?"
and nothing more
From this reading I'm gradually accumulating facts to account for the old man's strange actions, but I'm not ready to submit them for criticism just yet.
Louise
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From this reading INGUA'S NEW DRESS "Well," said Mary Louise, when Josie had related to her friend the story next morning, "what do you think of Old Swallowtail now?"
man'snounUS /mænz/
possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading I'm gradually accumulating facts to account for the old man's strange actions, but I'm not ready to submit them for criticism just yet.
the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading INGUA'S NEW DRESS "Well," said Mary Louise, when Josie had related to her friend the story next morning, "what do you think of Old Swallowtail now?"
mendverbUS /mend/
restore by replacing a part or putting together what is torn or broken
From this reading The plot is still a bit ragged and I want to mend the holes before I spread it out before you."
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading INGUA'S NEW DRESS "Well," said Mary Louise, when Josie had related to her friend the story next morning, "what do you think of Old Swallowtail now?"
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading INGUA'S NEW DRESS "Well," said Mary Louise, when Josie had related to her friend the story next morning, "what do you think of Old Swallowtail now?"
immediately following in time or order
From this reading INGUA'S NEW DRESS "Well," said Mary Louise, when Josie had related to her friend the story next morning, "what do you think of Old Swallowtail now?"
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I'm gradually accumulating facts to account for the old man's strange actions, but I'm not ready to submit them for criticism just yet.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading INGUA'S NEW DRESS "Well," said Mary Louise, when Josie had related to her friend the story next morning, "what do you think of Old Swallowtail now?"
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading INGUA'S NEW DRESS "Well," said Mary Louise, when Josie had related to her friend the story next morning, "what do you think of Old Swallowtail now?"
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading INGUA'S NEW DRESS "Well," said Mary Louise, when Josie had related to her friend the story next morning, "what do you think of Old Swallowtail now?"
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The plot is still a bit ragged and I want to mend the holes before I spread it out before you."
plotnounUS /plɑːt/
a secret scheme to do something (especially something underhand or illegal)
From this reading The plot is still a bit ragged and I want to mend the holes before I spread it out before you."
raggedadjectiveUS /ˈræɡəd/
being or dressed in clothes that are worn or torn
From this reading The plot is still a bit ragged and I want to mend the holes before I spread it out before you."
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading I'm gradually accumulating facts to account for the old man's strange actions, but I'm not ready to submit them for criticism just yet.
being connected either logically or causally or by shared characteristics
From this reading INGUA'S NEW DRESS "Well," said Mary Louise, when Josie had related to her friend the story next morning, "what do you think of Old Swallowtail now?"
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading INGUA'S NEW DRESS "Well," said Mary Louise, when Josie had related to her friend the story next morning, "what do you think of Old Swallowtail now?"
Identical; not different.
From this reading "About the same as before.
distribute or disperse widely
From this reading The plot is still a bit ragged and I want to mend the holes before I spread it out before you."
not in physical motion
From this reading The plot is still a bit ragged and I want to mend the holes before I spread it out before you."
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading INGUA'S NEW DRESS "Well," said Mary Louise, when Josie had related to her friend the story next morning, "what do you think of Old Swallowtail now?"
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading I'm gradually accumulating facts to account for the old man's strange actions, but I'm not ready to submit them for criticism just yet.
submitverbUS /səbˈmɪt/
refer for judgment or consideration
From this reading I'm gradually accumulating facts to account for the old man's strange actions, but I'm not ready to submit them for criticism just yet.
suspectsnounUS /səˈspekts/
plural of “suspect” — someone who is under suspicion
From this reading "Do you think he suspects who you are?"
Swallowtailnoun
a man's full-dress jacket with two long tapering tails at the back
From this reading INGUA'S NEW DRESS "Well," said Mary Louise, when Josie had related to her friend the story next morning, "what do you think of Old Swallowtail now?"
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading INGUA'S NEW DRESS "Well," said Mary Louise, when Josie had related to her friend the story next morning, "what do you think of Old Swallowtail now?"
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading I'm gradually accumulating facts to account for the old man's strange actions, but I'm not ready to submit them for criticism just yet.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading INGUA'S NEW DRESS "Well," said Mary Louise, when Josie had related to her friend the story next morning, "what do you think of Old Swallowtail now?"
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading INGUA'S NEW DRESS "Well," said Mary Louise, when Josie had related to her friend the story next morning, "what do you think of Old Swallowtail now?"
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading The plot is still a bit ragged and I want to mend the holes before I spread it out before you."
(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 INGUA'S NEW DRESS "Well," said Mary Louise, when Josie had related to her friend the story next morning, "what do you think of Old Swallowtail now?"
used to ask for information about something
From this reading INGUA'S NEW DRESS "Well," said Mary Louise, when Josie had related to her friend the story next morning, "what do you think of Old Swallowtail now?"
at the time that
From this reading INGUA'S NEW DRESS "Well," said Mary Louise, when Josie had related to her friend the story next morning, "what do you think of Old Swallowtail now?"
which person or people
From this reading "Do you think he suspects who you are?"
but in spite of that
From this reading I'm gradually accumulating facts to account for the old man's strange actions, but I'm not ready to submit them for criticism just yet.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading INGUA'S NEW DRESS "Well," said Mary Louise, when Josie had related to her friend the story next morning, "what do you think of Old Swallowtail now?"
