used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A DISAPPOINTMENT.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "How shall we strike out?" asked George Van Pelt, as he and our hero came to a halt under the elevated railroad.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading "It's more than likely they'll try to sell those things to some stationer or at a second-hand store," answered Nelson.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "And the chances are that they'll sell 'em as quick as possible."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "How shall we strike out?" asked George Van Pelt, as he and our hero came to a halt under the elevated railroad.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "How shall we strike out?" asked George Van Pelt, as he and our hero came to a halt under the elevated railroad.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "It's more than likely they'll try to sell those things to some stationer or at a second-hand store," answered Nelson.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "How shall we strike out?" asked George Van Pelt, as he and our hero came to a halt under the elevated railroad.
plural of “chance” — a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading "And the chances are that they'll sell 'em as quick as possible."
a feeling of dissatisfaction that results when your expectations are not realized
From this reading A DISAPPOINTMENT.
elevatedadjectiveUS /ˈeləveɪtɪd/
raised above the ground
From this reading "How shall we strike out?" asked George Van Pelt, as he and our hero came to a halt under the elevated railroad.
a quad with a square body
From this reading "And the chances are that they'll sell 'em as quick as possible."
Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)
From this reading "How shall we strike out?" asked George Van Pelt, as he and our hero came to a halt under the elevated railroad.
haltverbUS /hɔːlt/
cause to stop
From this reading "How shall we strike out?" asked George Van Pelt, as he and our hero came to a halt under the elevated railroad.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "How shall we strike out?" asked George Van Pelt, as he and our hero came to a halt under the elevated railroad.
a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength
From this reading "How shall we strike out?" asked George Van Pelt, as he and our hero came to a halt under the elevated railroad.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "You are right there," answered his partner.
How
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From this reading "How shall we strike out?" asked George Van Pelt, as he and our hero came to a halt under the elevated railroad.
It's
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From this reading "It's more than likely they'll try to sell those things to some stationer or at a second-hand store," answered Nelson.
has a good chance of being the case or of coming about
From this reading "It's more than likely they'll try to sell those things to some stationer or at a second-hand store," answered Nelson.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading "It's more than likely they'll try to sell those things to some stationer or at a second-hand store," answered Nelson.
NelsonnounUS /ˈnelsən/
English admiral who defeated the French fleets of Napoleon but was mortally wounded at Trafalgar (1758-1805)
From this reading "It's more than likely they'll try to sell those things to some stationer or at a second-hand store," answered Nelson.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "It's more than likely they'll try to sell those things to some stationer or at a second-hand store," answered Nelson.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading "How shall we strike out?" asked George Van Pelt, as he and our hero came to a halt under the elevated railroad.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "How shall we strike out?" asked George Van Pelt, as he and our hero came to a halt under the elevated railroad.
partnernounUS /ˈpɑːrtnər/
a person's partner in marriage
From this reading "You are right there," answered his partner.
PeltverbUS /pelt/
cast, hurl, or throw repeatedly with some missile
From this reading "How shall we strike out?" asked George Van Pelt, as he and our hero came to a halt under the elevated railroad.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading "And the chances are that they'll sell 'em as quick as possible."
accomplished rapidly and without delay
From this reading "And the chances are that they'll sell 'em as quick as possible."
railroadnounUS /ˈreɪlroʊd/
line that is the commercial organization responsible for operating a system of transportation for trains that pull passengers or freight
From this reading "How shall we strike out?" asked George Van Pelt, as he and our hero came to a halt under the elevated railroad.
precisely, exactly
From this reading "You are right there," answered his partner.
second-hand
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From this reading "It's more than likely they'll try to sell those things to some stationer or at a second-hand store," answered Nelson.
exchange or deliver for money or its equivalent
From this reading "It's more than likely they'll try to sell those things to some stationer or at a second-hand store," answered Nelson.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading "How shall we strike out?" asked George Van Pelt, as he and our hero came to a halt under the elevated railroad.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading "It's more than likely they'll try to sell those things to some stationer or at a second-hand store," answered Nelson.
stationernounUS /ˈsteɪʃənər/
a merchant who sells writing materials and office supplies
From this reading "It's more than likely they'll try to sell those things to some stationer or at a second-hand store," answered Nelson.
a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services
From this reading "It's more than likely they'll try to sell those things to some stationer or at a second-hand store," answered Nelson.
deliver a sharp blow, as with the hand, fist, or weapon
From this reading "How shall we strike out?" asked George Van Pelt, as he and our hero came to a halt under the elevated railroad.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading "It's more than likely they'll try to sell those things to some stationer or at a second-hand store," answered Nelson.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "And the chances are that they'll sell 'em as quick as possible."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "How shall we strike out?" asked George Van Pelt, as he and our hero came to a halt under the elevated railroad.
in or at that place or location
From this reading "You are right there," answered his partner.
they'll
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From this reading "It's more than likely they'll try to sell those things to some stationer or at a second-hand store," answered Nelson.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading "It's more than likely they'll try to sell those things to some stationer or at a second-hand store," answered Nelson.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading "It's more than likely they'll try to sell those things to some stationer or at a second-hand store," answered Nelson.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "How shall we strike out?" asked George Van Pelt, as he and our hero came to a halt under the elevated railroad.
make an effort or attempt
From this reading "It's more than likely they'll try to sell those things to some stationer or at a second-hand store," answered Nelson.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading "How shall we strike out?" asked George Van Pelt, as he and our hero came to a halt under the elevated railroad.
any creative group active in the innovation and application of new concepts and techniques in a given field (especially in the arts)
From this reading "How shall we strike out?" asked George Van Pelt, as he and our hero came to a halt under the elevated railroad.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "How shall we strike out?" asked George Van Pelt, as he and our hero came to a halt under the elevated railroad.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You are right there," answered his partner.
