used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It couldn't be a medicine by the name of it, and if it was an investment, he hadn't come for any advice of _that_ sort.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading He thought he knew his way about _there_.
a proposal for an appropriate course of action
From this reading It couldn't be a medicine by the name of it, and if it was an investment, he hadn't come for any advice of _that_ sort.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It couldn't be a medicine by the name of it, and if it was an investment, he hadn't come for any advice of _that_ sort.
Anapootra
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From this reading The name of the Anapootra Ruby Mines--that name of power--left Mr. Clutterbuck as blank as ever.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It couldn't be a medicine by the name of it, and if it was an investment, he hadn't come for any advice of _that_ sort.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading It couldn't be a medicine by the name of it, and if it was an investment, he hadn't come for any advice of _that_ sort.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The name of the Anapootra Ruby Mines--that name of power--left Mr. Clutterbuck as blank as ever.
BaileynounUS /ˈbeɪli/
United States singer (1918-1990)
From this reading "Why," said Mr. Bailey, as though it were the simplest thing in the world, "the Anapootra _Ruby_ Mines.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It couldn't be a medicine by the name of it, and if it was an investment, he hadn't come for any advice of _that_ sort.
blankadjectiveUS /blæŋk/
(of a surface) not written or printed on
From this reading The name of the Anapootra Ruby Mines--that name of power--left Mr. Clutterbuck as blank as ever.
bluntlyadverbUS /ˈblʌntli/
in a blunt direct manner
From this reading "I don't understand what you mean," he said a little bluntly, for of late his courage had increased with his worries.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It couldn't be a medicine by the name of it, and if it was an investment, he hadn't come for any advice of _that_ sort.
Clutterbuck
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From this reading The name of the Anapootra Ruby Mines--that name of power--left Mr. Clutterbuck as blank as ever.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading It couldn't be a medicine by the name of it, and if it was an investment, he hadn't come for any advice of _that_ sort.
couldn't
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From this reading It couldn't be a medicine by the name of it, and if it was an investment, he hadn't come for any advice of _that_ sort.
a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear
From this reading "I don't understand what you mean," he said a little bluntly, for of late his courage had increased with his worries.
don't
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From this reading "I don't understand what you mean," he said a little bluntly, for of late his courage had increased with his worries.
at any time
From this reading The name of the Anapootra Ruby Mines--that name of power--left Mr. Clutterbuck as blank as ever.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It couldn't be a medicine by the name of it, and if it was an investment, he hadn't come for any advice of _that_ sort.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "I don't understand what you mean," he said a little bluntly, for of late his courage had increased with his worries.
hadn't
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From this reading It couldn't be a medicine by the name of it, and if it was an investment, he hadn't come for any advice of _that_ sort.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It couldn't be a medicine by the name of it, and if it was an investment, he hadn't come for any advice of _that_ sort.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He thought he knew his way about _there_.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I don't understand what you mean," he said a little bluntly, for of late his courage had increased with his worries.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading It couldn't be a medicine by the name of it, and if it was an investment, he hadn't come for any advice of _that_ sort.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Why," said Mr. Bailey, as though it were the simplest thing in the world, "the Anapootra _Ruby_ Mines.
made greater in size or amount or degree
From this reading "I don't understand what you mean," he said a little bluntly, for of late his courage had increased with his worries.
investmentnounUS /ˌɪnˈvestmənt/
the act of investing; laying out money or capital in an enterprise with the expectation of profit
From this reading It couldn't be a medicine by the name of it, and if it was an investment, he hadn't come for any advice of _that_ sort.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It couldn't be a medicine by the name of it, and if it was an investment, he hadn't come for any advice of _that_ sort.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading He thought he knew his way about _there_.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading "I don't understand what you mean," he said a little bluntly, for of late his courage had increased with his worries.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading The name of the Anapootra Ruby Mines--that name of power--left Mr. Clutterbuck as blank as ever.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading "I don't understand what you mean," he said a little bluntly, for of late his courage had increased with his worries.
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading "I don't understand what you mean," he said a little bluntly, for of late his courage had increased with his worries.
medicinenounUS /ˈmedəsən/
the branches of medical science that deal with nonsurgical techniques
From this reading It couldn't be a medicine by the name of it, and if it was an investment, he hadn't come for any advice of _that_ sort.
MinesnounUS /maɪnz/
plural of “mine” — excavation in the earth from which ores and minerals are extracted
From this reading The name of the Anapootra Ruby Mines--that name of power--left Mr. Clutterbuck as blank as ever.
a form of address for a man
From this reading The name of the Anapootra Ruby Mines--that name of power--left Mr. Clutterbuck as blank as ever.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading The name of the Anapootra Ruby Mines--that name of power--left Mr. Clutterbuck as blank as ever.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The name of the Anapootra Ruby Mines--that name of power--left Mr. Clutterbuck as blank as ever.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading The name of the Anapootra Ruby Mines--that name of power--left Mr. Clutterbuck as blank as ever.
RubynounUS /ˈruːbi/
a transparent piece of ruby that has been cut and polished and is valued as a precious gem
From this reading The name of the Anapootra Ruby Mines--that name of power--left Mr. Clutterbuck as blank as ever.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I don't understand what you mean," he said a little bluntly, for of late his courage had increased with his worries.
simplestadjectiveUS /ˈsɪmpləst/
superlative of “simple” — having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading "Why," said Mr. Bailey, as though it were the simplest thing in the world, "the Anapootra _Ruby_ Mines.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading It couldn't be a medicine by the name of it, and if it was an investment, he hadn't come for any advice of _that_ sort.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The name of the Anapootra Ruby Mines--that name of power--left Mr. Clutterbuck as blank as ever.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The name of the Anapootra Ruby Mines--that name of power--left Mr. Clutterbuck as blank as ever.
in or at that place or location
From this reading He thought he knew his way about _there_.
a special situation
From this reading "Why," said Mr. Bailey, as though it were the simplest thing in the world, "the Anapootra _Ruby_ Mines.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading "Why," said Mr. Bailey, as though it were the simplest thing in the world, "the Anapootra _Ruby_ Mines.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading He thought he knew his way about _there_.
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading "I don't understand what you mean," he said a little bluntly, for of late his courage had increased with his worries.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It couldn't be a medicine by the name of it, and if it was an investment, he hadn't come for any advice of _that_ sort.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading He thought he knew his way about _there_.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Why," said Mr. Bailey, as though it were the simplest thing in the world, "the Anapootra _Ruby_ Mines.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "I don't understand what you mean," he said a little bluntly, for of late his courage had increased with his worries.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading "Why," said Mr. Bailey, as though it were the simplest thing in the world, "the Anapootra _Ruby_ Mines.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "I don't understand what you mean," he said a little bluntly, for of late his courage had increased with his worries.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading "Why," said Mr. Bailey, as though it were the simplest thing in the world, "the Anapootra _Ruby_ Mines.
worriesnounUS /ˈwɜːriz/
plural of “worry” — something or someone that causes anxiety; a source of unhappiness
From this reading "I don't understand what you mean," he said a little bluntly, for of late his courage had increased with his worries.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I don't understand what you mean," he said a little bluntly, for of late his courage had increased with his worries.
