aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading “You can’t complain that I’ve worried you with questions, Clinton, but I think you might tell me something about this business at the Maze.
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading He glanced at the tumbler as he spoke, then added:
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Opportunity, Method, and Motive Wendover picked up the decanter and poured out some whiskey for his guest.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading You seem to have definite ideas, and I’d like to know what they are.”
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He glanced at the tumbler as he spoke, then added:
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading “You can’t complain that I’ve worried you with questions, Clinton, but I think you might tell me something about this business at the Maze.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading “You can’t complain that I’ve worried you with questions, Clinton, but I think you might tell me something about this business at the Maze.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading “You can’t complain that I’ve worried you with questions, Clinton, but I think you might tell me something about this business at the Maze.
can't
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From this reading “You can’t complain that I’ve worried you with questions, Clinton, but I think you might tell me something about this business at the Maze.
ClintonnounUS /ˈklɪntən/
wife of President Clinton and later a woman member of the United States Senate (1947-)
From this reading “You can’t complain that I’ve worried you with questions, Clinton, but I think you might tell me something about this business at the Maze.
complainverbUS /kəmˈpleɪn/
express complaints, discontent, displeasure, or unhappiness
From this reading “You can’t complain that I’ve worried you with questions, Clinton, but I think you might tell me something about this business at the Maze.
decanternoun
a bottle with a stopper; for serving wine or water
From this reading Opportunity, Method, and Motive Wendover picked up the decanter and poured out some whiskey for his guest.
definiteadjectiveUS /ˈdefənət/
precise; explicit and clearly defined
From this reading You seem to have definite ideas, and I’d like to know what they are.”
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Opportunity, Method, and Motive Wendover picked up the decanter and poured out some whiskey for his guest.
past form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading He glanced at the tumbler as he spoke, then added:
a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading Opportunity, Method, and Motive Wendover picked up the decanter and poured out some whiskey for his guest.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading You seem to have definite ideas, and I’d like to know what they are.”
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He glanced at the tumbler as he spoke, then added:
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Opportunity, Method, and Motive Wendover picked up the decanter and poured out some whiskey for his guest.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “You can’t complain that I’ve worried you with questions, Clinton, but I think you might tell me something about this business at the Maze.
I'd
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From this reading You seem to have definite ideas, and I’d like to know what they are.”
I've
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From this reading “You can’t complain that I’ve worried you with questions, Clinton, but I think you might tell me something about this business at the Maze.
plural of “idea” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading You seem to have definite ideas, and I’d like to know what they are.”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “‘_In vino veritas_,’ you know.”
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading You seem to have definite ideas, and I’d like to know what they are.”
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading You seem to have definite ideas, and I’d like to know what they are.”
MazenounUS /meɪz/
complex system of paths or tunnels in which it is easy to get lost
From this reading “You can’t complain that I’ve worried you with questions, Clinton, but I think you might tell me something about this business at the Maze.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “You can’t complain that I’ve worried you with questions, Clinton, but I think you might tell me something about this business at the Maze.
a way of doing something, especially a systematic way; implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps)
From this reading Opportunity, Method, and Motive Wendover picked up the decanter and poured out some whiskey for his guest.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading “You can’t complain that I’ve worried you with questions, Clinton, but I think you might tell me something about this business at the Maze.
MotivenounUS /ˈmoʊtɪv/
the psychological feature that arouses an organism to action toward a desired goal; the reason for the action; that which gives purpose and direction to behavior
From this reading Opportunity, Method, and Motive Wendover picked up the decanter and poured out some whiskey for his guest.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading Opportunity, Method, and Motive Wendover picked up the decanter and poured out some whiskey for his guest.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Opportunity, Method, and Motive Wendover picked up the decanter and poured out some whiskey for his guest.
past form of “pick” — select carefully from a group
From this reading Opportunity, Method, and Motive Wendover picked up the decanter and poured out some whiskey for his guest.
past form of “pour” — cause to run
From this reading Opportunity, Method, and Motive Wendover picked up the decanter and poured out some whiskey for his guest.
plural of “question” — an instance of questioning
From this reading “You can’t complain that I’ve worried you with questions, Clinton, but I think you might tell me something about this business at the Maze.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading You seem to have definite ideas, and I’d like to know what they are.”
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Opportunity, Method, and Motive Wendover picked up the decanter and poured out some whiskey for his guest.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading “You can’t complain that I’ve worried you with questions, Clinton, but I think you might tell me something about this business at the Maze.
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading He glanced at the tumbler as he spoke, then added:
express in words
From this reading “You can’t complain that I’ve worried you with questions, Clinton, but I think you might tell me something about this business at the Maze.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “You can’t complain that I’ve worried you with questions, Clinton, but I think you might tell me something about this business at the Maze.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Opportunity, Method, and Motive Wendover picked up the decanter and poured out some whiskey for his guest.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading He glanced at the tumbler as he spoke, then added:
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading You seem to have definite ideas, and I’d like to know what they are.”
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading “You can’t complain that I’ve worried you with questions, Clinton, but I think you might tell me something about this business at the Maze.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading “You can’t complain that I’ve worried you with questions, Clinton, but I think you might tell me something about this business at the Maze.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading You seem to have definite ideas, and I’d like to know what they are.”
tumblernounUS /ˈtʌmblər/
a gymnast who performs rolls and somersaults and twists etc.
From this reading He glanced at the tumbler as he spoke, then added:
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Opportunity, Method, and Motive Wendover picked up the decanter and poured out some whiskey for his guest.
veritas
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From this reading “‘_In vino veritas_,’ you know.”
vinonoun
fermented juice (of grapes especially)
From this reading “‘_In vino veritas_,’ you know.”
Wendover
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From this reading Opportunity, Method, and Motive Wendover picked up the decanter and poured out some whiskey for his guest.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading You seem to have definite ideas, and I’d like to know what they are.”
whiskeynounUS /ˈwɪski/
a liquor made from fermented mash of grain
From this reading Opportunity, Method, and Motive Wendover picked up the decanter and poured out some whiskey for his guest.
in the company of; together with
From this reading “You can’t complain that I’ve worried you with questions, Clinton, but I think you might tell me something about this business at the Maze.
worriedadjectiveUS /ˈwɜːrid/
afflicted with or marked by anxious uneasiness or trouble or grief
From this reading “You can’t complain that I’ve worried you with questions, Clinton, but I think you might tell me something about this business at the Maze.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “You can’t complain that I’ve worried you with questions, Clinton, but I think you might tell me something about this business at the Maze.
