used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “This is the only one there is,” declared Ned, flashing his light about, “and it doesn’t intimate that such a place as Fordham even exists.”
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Then Jerry asked: “Are you sure about that?
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading PROFESSOR SNODGRASS Momentary silence followed the rather disconcerting remark made by Ned after his discovery.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “This is the only one there is,” declared Ned, flashing his light about, “and it doesn’t intimate that such a place as Fordham even exists.”
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Maybe there’s another sign-board somewhere else that gives information about Fordham.”
Areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Then Jerry asked: “Are you sure about that?
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading Look around.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “This is the only one there is,” declared Ned, flashing his light about, “and it doesn’t intimate that such a place as Fordham even exists.”
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading Then Jerry asked: “Are you sure about that?
showing who or what does the action
From this reading PROFESSOR SNODGRASS Momentary silence followed the rather disconcerting remark made by Ned after his discovery.
made known or openly avowed
From this reading “This is the only one there is,” declared Ned, flashing his light about, “and it doesn’t intimate that such a place as Fordham even exists.”
disconcertingadjectiveUS /ˌdɪskənˈsɜːrtɪŋ/
causing an emotional disturbance
From this reading PROFESSOR SNODGRASS Momentary silence followed the rather disconcerting remark made by Ned after his discovery.
the act of discovering something
From this reading PROFESSOR SNODGRASS Momentary silence followed the rather disconcerting remark made by Ned after his discovery.
doesn't
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From this reading “This is the only one there is,” declared Ned, flashing his light about, “and it doesn’t intimate that such a place as Fordham even exists.”
else
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From this reading Maybe there’s another sign-board somewhere else that gives information about Fordham.”
divisible by two
From this reading “This is the only one there is,” declared Ned, flashing his light about, “and it doesn’t intimate that such a place as Fordham even exists.”
existsverbUS /ɪɡˈzɪsts/
third-person singular of “exist” — have an existence, be extant
From this reading “This is the only one there is,” declared Ned, flashing his light about, “and it doesn’t intimate that such a place as Fordham even exists.”
flashingnounUS /ˈflæʃɪŋ/
a short vivid experience
From this reading “This is the only one there is,” declared Ned, flashing his light about, “and it doesn’t intimate that such a place as Fordham even exists.”
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading PROFESSOR SNODGRASS Momentary silence followed the rather disconcerting remark made by Ned after his discovery.
Fordham
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From this reading Maybe there’s another sign-board somewhere else that gives information about Fordham.”
plural of “give” — the elasticity of something that can be stretched and returns to its original length
From this reading Maybe there’s another sign-board somewhere else that gives information about Fordham.”
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading PROFESSOR SNODGRASS Momentary silence followed the rather disconcerting remark made by Ned after his discovery.
a message received and understood
From this reading Maybe there’s another sign-board somewhere else that gives information about Fordham.”
intimateadjectiveUS /ˈɪntəmət/
marked by close acquaintance, association, or familiarity
From this reading “This is the only one there is,” declared Ned, flashing his light about, “and it doesn’t intimate that such a place as Fordham even exists.”
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “This is the only one there is,” declared Ned, flashing his light about, “and it doesn’t intimate that such a place as Fordham even exists.”
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “This is the only one there is,” declared Ned, flashing his light about, “and it doesn’t intimate that such a place as Fordham even exists.”
offensive term for a person of German descent
From this reading Then Jerry asked: “Are you sure about that?
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading “This is the only one there is,” declared Ned, flashing his light about, “and it doesn’t intimate that such a place as Fordham even exists.”
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Look around.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading PROFESSOR SNODGRASS Momentary silence followed the rather disconcerting remark made by Ned after his discovery.
by chance
From this reading Maybe there’s another sign-board somewhere else that gives information about Fordham.”
MomentaryadjectiveUS /ˈmoʊmənteri/
lasting for a markedly brief time
From this reading PROFESSOR SNODGRASS Momentary silence followed the rather disconcerting remark made by Ned after his discovery.
Ned
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From this reading PROFESSOR SNODGRASS Momentary silence followed the rather disconcerting remark made by Ned after his discovery.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading “This is the only one there is,” declared Ned, flashing his light about, “and it doesn’t intimate that such a place as Fordham even exists.”
and nothing more
From this reading “This is the only one there is,” declared Ned, flashing his light about, “and it doesn’t intimate that such a place as Fordham even exists.”
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading “This is the only one there is,” declared Ned, flashing his light about, “and it doesn’t intimate that such a place as Fordham even exists.”
someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university
From this reading PROFESSOR SNODGRASS Momentary silence followed the rather disconcerting remark made by Ned after his discovery.
on the contrary
From this reading PROFESSOR SNODGRASS Momentary silence followed the rather disconcerting remark made by Ned after his discovery.
a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading PROFESSOR SNODGRASS Momentary silence followed the rather disconcerting remark made by Ned after his discovery.
sign-board
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From this reading Maybe there’s another sign-board somewhere else that gives information about Fordham.”
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading PROFESSOR SNODGRASS Momentary silence followed the rather disconcerting remark made by Ned after his discovery.
SNODGRASS
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From this reading PROFESSOR SNODGRASS Momentary silence followed the rather disconcerting remark made by Ned after his discovery.
in or at or to some place
From this reading Maybe there’s another sign-board somewhere else that gives information about Fordham.”
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading “This is the only one there is,” declared Ned, flashing his light about, “and it doesn’t intimate that such a place as Fordham even exists.”
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading Then Jerry asked: “Are you sure about that?
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Then Jerry asked: “Are you sure about that?
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading PROFESSOR SNODGRASS Momentary silence followed the rather disconcerting remark made by Ned after his discovery.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then Jerry asked: “Are you sure about that?
in or at that place or location
From this reading “This is the only one there is,” declared Ned, flashing his light about, “and it doesn’t intimate that such a place as Fordham even exists.”
there's
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From this reading Maybe there’s another sign-board somewhere else that gives information about Fordham.”
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading “This is the only one there is,” declared Ned, flashing his light about, “and it doesn’t intimate that such a place as Fordham even exists.”
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Then Jerry asked: “Are you sure about that?
