used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading McGlory was inclined to view recent events in a humorous light.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "Speak to me about that, pard!" he laughed, when he and Matt had halted for breath, and to determine, if possible, which way Bunce had gone.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Speak to me about that, pard!" he laughed, when he and Matt had halted for breath, and to determine, if possible, which way Bunce had gone.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading "I told you what was on the programme if you became trustee for the Eye of Buddha.
the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing
From this reading "Speak to me about that, pard!" he laughed, when he and Matt had halted for breath, and to determine, if possible, which way Bunce had gone.
BuddhanounUS /ˈbuːdə/
founder of Buddhism (c 563-483 BC)
From this reading "I told you what was on the programme if you became trustee for the Eye of Buddha.
BuncenounUS /bʌns/
a sudden happening that brings good fortune (as a sudden opportunity to make money)
From this reading "Speak to me about that, pard!" he laughed, when he and Matt had halted for breath, and to determine, if possible, which way Bunce had gone.
CUT-OUT
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From this reading THE CUT-OUT UNDER THE LEDGE.
determineverbUS /dəˈtɜːrmən/
establish after a calculation, investigation, experiment, survey, or study
From this reading "Speak to me about that, pard!" he laughed, when he and Matt had halted for breath, and to determine, if possible, which way Bunce had gone.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading McGlory was inclined to view recent events in a humorous light.
the organ of sight
From this reading "I told you what was on the programme if you became trustee for the Eye of Buddha.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Speak to me about that, pard!" he laughed, when he and Matt had halted for breath, and to determine, if possible, which way Bunce had gone.
the act of departing
From this reading We never know when lightning's going to strike, or how."
destroyed or killed
From this reading "Speak to me about that, pard!" he laughed, when he and Matt had halted for breath, and to determine, if possible, which way Bunce had gone.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "Speak to me about that, pard!" he laughed, when he and Matt had halted for breath, and to determine, if possible, which way Bunce had gone.
past form of “halt” — cause to stop
From this reading "Speak to me about that, pard!" he laughed, when he and Matt had halted for breath, and to determine, if possible, which way Bunce had gone.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Speak to me about that, pard!" he laughed, when he and Matt had halted for breath, and to determine, if possible, which way Bunce had gone.
how
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading We never know when lightning's going to strike, or how."
humorousadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmərəs/
full of or characterized by humor
From this reading McGlory was inclined to view recent events in a humorous light.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I told you what was on the programme if you became trustee for the Eye of Buddha.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "Speak to me about that, pard!" he laughed, when he and Matt had halted for breath, and to determine, if possible, which way Bunce had gone.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading McGlory was inclined to view recent events in a humorous light.
(often followed by “to”) having a preference, disposition, or tendency
From this reading McGlory was inclined to view recent events in a humorous light.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading We never know when lightning's going to strike, or how."
past form of “laugh” — produce laughter
From this reading "Speak to me about that, pard!" he laughed, when he and Matt had halted for breath, and to determine, if possible, which way Bunce had gone.
LEDGEnounUS /ledʒ/
a projecting ridge on a mountain or submerged under water
From this reading THE CUT-OUT UNDER THE LEDGE.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading McGlory was inclined to view recent events in a humorous light.
lightning's
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From this reading We never know when lightning's going to strike, or how."
MattnounUS /mæt/
the property of having little or no contrast; lacking highlights or gloss
From this reading "Speak to me about that, pard!" he laughed, when he and Matt had halted for breath, and to determine, if possible, which way Bunce had gone.
McGlory
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From this reading McGlory was inclined to view recent events in a humorous light.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Speak to me about that, pard!" he laughed, when he and Matt had halted for breath, and to determine, if possible, which way Bunce had gone.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading We never know when lightning's going to strike, or how."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "I told you what was on the programme if you became trustee for the Eye of Buddha.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "I told you what was on the programme if you became trustee for the Eye of Buddha.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading We never know when lightning's going to strike, or how."
pard
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From this reading "Speak to me about that, pard!" he laughed, when he and Matt had halted for breath, and to determine, if possible, which way Bunce had gone.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading "Speak to me about that, pard!" he laughed, when he and Matt had halted for breath, and to determine, if possible, which way Bunce had gone.
programmenounUS /ˈproʊɡræm/
an announcement of the events that will occur as part of a theatrical or sporting event
From this reading "I told you what was on the programme if you became trustee for the Eye of Buddha.
recentadjectiveUS /ˈriːsənt/
new
From this reading McGlory was inclined to view recent events in a humorous light.
express in speech
From this reading "Speak to me about that, pard!" he laughed, when he and Matt had halted for breath, and to determine, if possible, which way Bunce had gone.
deliver a sharp blow, as with the hand, fist, or weapon
From this reading We never know when lightning's going to strike, or how."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Speak to me about that, pard!" he laughed, when he and Matt had halted for breath, and to determine, if possible, which way Bunce had gone.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE CUT-OUT UNDER THE LEDGE.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading McGlory was inclined to view recent events in a humorous light.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading "I told you what was on the programme if you became trustee for the Eye of Buddha.
trusteenounUS /ˌtrʌˈstiː/
a person (or institution) to whom legal title to property is entrusted to use for another's benefit
From this reading "I told you what was on the programme if you became trustee for the Eye of Buddha.
UNDERprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading THE CUT-OUT UNDER THE LEDGE.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading McGlory was inclined to view recent events in a humorous light.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading McGlory was inclined to view recent events in a humorous light.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading "Speak to me about that, pard!" he laughed, when he and Matt had halted for breath, and to determine, if possible, which way Bunce had gone.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We never know when lightning's going to strike, or how."
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "I told you what was on the programme if you became trustee for the Eye of Buddha.
at the time that
From this reading "Speak to me about that, pard!" he laughed, when he and Matt had halted for breath, and to determine, if possible, which way Bunce had gone.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading "Speak to me about that, pard!" he laughed, when he and Matt had halted for breath, and to determine, if possible, which way Bunce had gone.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I told you what was on the programme if you became trustee for the Eye of Buddha.
