used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE DOLLAR CHASERS Granville took them to its bosom with a haste and earnestness that made Hazel catch her breath.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading The Marshes took possession of them upon their arrival, and they were no more than domiciled under the Marsh roof than all her old friends flocked to call.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE DOLLAR CHASERS Granville took them to its bosom with a haste and earnestness that made Hazel catch her breath.
AndrewnounUS /ˈændruː/
(New Testament) disciple of Jesus; brother of Peter; patron saint of Scotland
From this reading Tactfully none so much as mentioned Andrew Bush, nor the five-thousand-dollar legacy--the disposition of which sum still perplexed that defunct gentleman's worthy executors.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading The Marshes took possession of them upon their arrival, and they were no more than domiciled under the Marsh roof than all her old friends flocked to call.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Tactfully none so much as mentioned Andrew Bush, nor the five-thousand-dollar legacy--the disposition of which sum still perplexed that defunct gentleman's worthy executors.
a particular environment or surrounding influence
From this reading And once more in a genial atmosphere Hazel concluded to let sleeping dogs lie.
the chest considered as the place where secret thoughts are kept
From this reading THE DOLLAR CHASERS Granville took them to its bosom with a haste and earnestness that made Hazel catch her breath.
the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing
From this reading THE DOLLAR CHASERS Granville took them to its bosom with a haste and earnestness that made Hazel catch her breath.
BushnounUS /bʊʃ/
a low woody perennial plant usually having several major stems
From this reading Tactfully none so much as mentioned Andrew Bush, nor the five-thousand-dollar legacy--the disposition of which sum still perplexed that defunct gentleman's worthy executors.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading The Marshes took possession of them upon their arrival, and they were no more than domiciled under the Marsh roof than all her old friends flocked to call.
discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading THE DOLLAR CHASERS Granville took them to its bosom with a haste and earnestness that made Hazel catch her breath.
CHASERSnounUS /ˈtʃeɪsərz/
plural of “chaser” — a person who is pursuing and trying to overtake or capture
From this reading THE DOLLAR CHASERS Granville took them to its bosom with a haste and earnestness that made Hazel catch her breath.
having come or been brought to a conclusion
From this reading And once more in a genial atmosphere Hazel concluded to let sleeping dogs lie.
separate with or as if with an instrument
From this reading Many a time in the past two years she had looked forward to cutting them all as dead as they had cut her during that unfortunate period.
cuttingnounUS /ˈkʌtɪŋ/
the activity of selecting the scenes to be shown and putting them together to create a film
From this reading Many a time in the past two years she had looked forward to cutting them all as dead as they had cut her during that unfortunate period.
no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life
From this reading Many a time in the past two years she had looked forward to cutting them all as dead as they had cut her during that unfortunate period.
defunctadjectiveUS /dɪˈfʌŋkt/
no longer in force or use; inactive
From this reading Tactfully none so much as mentioned Andrew Bush, nor the five-thousand-dollar legacy--the disposition of which sum still perplexed that defunct gentleman's worthy executors.
your usual mood
From this reading Tactfully none so much as mentioned Andrew Bush, nor the five-thousand-dollar legacy--the disposition of which sum still perplexed that defunct gentleman's worthy executors.
plural of “dog” — a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds
From this reading And once more in a genial atmosphere Hazel concluded to let sleeping dogs lie.
DOLLARnounUS /ˈdɑːlər/
the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 cents
From this reading THE DOLLAR CHASERS Granville took them to its bosom with a haste and earnestness that made Hazel catch her breath.
domiciled
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From this reading The Marshes took possession of them upon their arrival, and they were no more than domiciled under the Marsh roof than all her old friends flocked to call.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading Many a time in the past two years she had looked forward to cutting them all as dead as they had cut her during that unfortunate period.
earnestnessnounUS /ˈɜːrnəstnəs/
an earnest and sincere feeling
From this reading THE DOLLAR CHASERS Granville took them to its bosom with a haste and earnestness that made Hazel catch her breath.
executorsnounUS /ɪɡˈzekjətərz/
plural of “executor” — a person appointed by a testator to carry out the terms of the will
From this reading Tactfully none so much as mentioned Andrew Bush, nor the five-thousand-dollar legacy--the disposition of which sum still perplexed that defunct gentleman's worthy executors.
five-thousand-dollar
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From this reading Tactfully none so much as mentioned Andrew Bush, nor the five-thousand-dollar legacy--the disposition of which sum still perplexed that defunct gentleman's worthy executors.
flockedverbUS /flɑːkt/
past form of “flock” — move as a crowd or in a group
From this reading The Marshes took possession of them upon their arrival, and they were no more than domiciled under the Marsh roof than all her old friends flocked to call.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading Many a time in the past two years she had looked forward to cutting them all as dead as they had cut her during that unfortunate period.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading The Marshes took possession of them upon their arrival, and they were no more than domiciled under the Marsh roof than all her old friends flocked to call.
genialadjectiveUS /ˈdʒiːnjəl/
diffusing warmth and friendliness
From this reading And once more in a genial atmosphere Hazel concluded to let sleeping dogs lie.
gentleman'snounUS /ˈdʒentəlmʌnz/
possessive form of “gentleman” — a man of refinement
From this reading Tactfully none so much as mentioned Andrew Bush, nor the five-thousand-dollar legacy--the disposition of which sum still perplexed that defunct gentleman's worthy executors.
Granville
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From this reading THE DOLLAR CHASERS Granville took them to its bosom with a haste and earnestness that made Hazel catch her breath.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Many a time in the past two years she had looked forward to cutting them all as dead as they had cut her during that unfortunate period.
overly eager speed (and possible carelessness)
From this reading THE DOLLAR CHASERS Granville took them to its bosom with a haste and earnestness that made Hazel catch her breath.
HazeladjectiveUS /ˈheɪzəl/
of a light brown or yellowish brown color
From this reading THE DOLLAR CHASERS Granville took them to its bosom with a haste and earnestness that made Hazel catch her breath.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading THE DOLLAR CHASERS Granville took them to its bosom with a haste and earnestness that made Hazel catch her breath.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading And once more in a genial atmosphere Hazel concluded to let sleeping dogs lie.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading THE DOLLAR CHASERS Granville took them to its bosom with a haste and earnestness that made Hazel catch her breath.
legacynounUS /ˈleɡəsi/
(law) a gift of personal property by will
From this reading Tactfully none so much as mentioned Andrew Bush, nor the five-thousand-dollar legacy--the disposition of which sum still perplexed that defunct gentleman's worthy executors.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading And once more in a genial atmosphere Hazel concluded to let sleeping dogs lie.
be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position
From this reading And once more in a genial atmosphere Hazel concluded to let sleeping dogs lie.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Many a time in the past two years she had looked forward to cutting them all as dead as they had cut her during that unfortunate period.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading THE DOLLAR CHASERS Granville took them to its bosom with a haste and earnestness that made Hazel catch her breath.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Many a time in the past two years she had looked forward to cutting them all as dead as they had cut her during that unfortunate period.
MarshnounUS /mɑːrʃ/
low-lying wet land with grassy vegetation; usually is a transition zone between land and water
From this reading The Marshes took possession of them upon their arrival, and they were no more than domiciled under the Marsh roof than all her old friends flocked to call.
MarshesnounUS /ˈmɑːrʃəz/
plural of “marsh” — low-lying wet land with grassy vegetation; usually is a transition zone between land and water
From this reading The Marshes took possession of them upon their arrival, and they were no more than domiciled under the Marsh roof than all her old friends flocked to call.
past form of “mention” — make reference to
From this reading Tactfully none so much as mentioned Andrew Bush, nor the five-thousand-dollar legacy--the disposition of which sum still perplexed that defunct gentleman's worthy executors.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The Marshes took possession of them upon their arrival, and they were no more than domiciled under the Marsh roof than all her old friends flocked to call.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Tactfully none so much as mentioned Andrew Bush, nor the five-thousand-dollar legacy--the disposition of which sum still perplexed that defunct gentleman's worthy executors.
not any; not one
From this reading The Marshes took possession of them upon their arrival, and they were no more than domiciled under the Marsh roof than all her old friends flocked to call.
not one, and not any
From this reading Tactfully none so much as mentioned Andrew Bush, nor the five-thousand-dollar legacy--the disposition of which sum still perplexed that defunct gentleman's worthy executors.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading Tactfully none so much as mentioned Andrew Bush, nor the five-thousand-dollar legacy--the disposition of which sum still perplexed that defunct gentleman's worthy executors.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The Marshes took possession of them upon their arrival, and they were no more than domiciled under the Marsh roof than all her old friends flocked to call.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading The Marshes took possession of them upon their arrival, and they were no more than domiciled under the Marsh roof than all her old friends flocked to call.
on one occasion
From this reading And once more in a genial atmosphere Hazel concluded to let sleeping dogs lie.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading Many a time in the past two years she had looked forward to cutting them all as dead as they had cut her during that unfortunate period.
an amount of time
From this reading Many a time in the past two years she had looked forward to cutting them all as dead as they had cut her during that unfortunate period.
perplexedadjectiveUS /pərˈplekst/
full of difficulty or confusion or bewilderment
From this reading Tactfully none so much as mentioned Andrew Bush, nor the five-thousand-dollar legacy--the disposition of which sum still perplexed that defunct gentleman's worthy executors.
the act of having and controlling property
From this reading The Marshes took possession of them upon their arrival, and they were no more than domiciled under the Marsh roof than all her old friends flocked to call.
a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building
From this reading The Marshes took possession of them upon their arrival, and they were no more than domiciled under the Marsh roof than all her old friends flocked to call.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Many a time in the past two years she had looked forward to cutting them all as dead as they had cut her during that unfortunate period.
the state of being asleep
From this reading And once more in a genial atmosphere Hazel concluded to let sleeping dogs lie.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Tactfully none so much as mentioned Andrew Bush, nor the five-thousand-dollar legacy--the disposition of which sum still perplexed that defunct gentleman's worthy executors.
not in physical motion
From this reading Tactfully none so much as mentioned Andrew Bush, nor the five-thousand-dollar legacy--the disposition of which sum still perplexed that defunct gentleman's worthy executors.
a quantity of money
From this reading Tactfully none so much as mentioned Andrew Bush, nor the five-thousand-dollar legacy--the disposition of which sum still perplexed that defunct gentleman's worthy executors.
TactfullyadverbUS /ˈtæktfəli/
showing tact or tactfulness; in a tactful manner
From this reading Tactfully none so much as mentioned Andrew Bush, nor the five-thousand-dollar legacy--the disposition of which sum still perplexed that defunct gentleman's worthy executors.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The Marshes took possession of them upon their arrival, and they were no more than domiciled under the Marsh roof than all her old friends flocked to call.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE DOLLAR CHASERS Granville took them to its bosom with a haste and earnestness that made Hazel catch her breath.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE DOLLAR CHASERS Granville took them to its bosom with a haste and earnestness that made Hazel catch her breath.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The Marshes took possession of them upon their arrival, and they were no more than domiciled under the Marsh roof than all her old friends flocked to call.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading THE DOLLAR CHASERS Granville took them to its bosom with a haste and earnestness that made Hazel catch her breath.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The Marshes took possession of them upon their arrival, and they were no more than domiciled under the Marsh roof than all her old friends flocked to call.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Many a time in the past two years she had looked forward to cutting them all as dead as they had cut her during that unfortunate period.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE DOLLAR CHASERS Granville took them to its bosom with a haste and earnestness that made Hazel catch her breath.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading THE DOLLAR CHASERS Granville took them to its bosom with a haste and earnestness that made Hazel catch her breath.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Many a time in the past two years she had looked forward to cutting them all as dead as they had cut her during that unfortunate period.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading The Marshes took possession of them upon their arrival, and they were no more than domiciled under the Marsh roof than all her old friends flocked to call.
not favored by fortune; marked or accompanied by or resulting in ill fortune
From this reading Many a time in the past two years she had looked forward to cutting them all as dead as they had cut her during that unfortunate period.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The Marshes took possession of them upon their arrival, and they were no more than domiciled under the Marsh roof than all her old friends flocked to call.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The Marshes took possession of them upon their arrival, and they were no more than domiciled under the Marsh roof than all her old friends flocked to call.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Tactfully none so much as mentioned Andrew Bush, nor the five-thousand-dollar legacy--the disposition of which sum still perplexed that defunct gentleman's worthy executors.
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE DOLLAR CHASERS Granville took them to its bosom with a haste and earnestness that made Hazel catch her breath.
Having or showing the qualities or abilities that merit recognition in character or magic.
From this reading Tactfully none so much as mentioned Andrew Bush, nor the five-thousand-dollar legacy--the disposition of which sum still perplexed that defunct gentleman's worthy executors.
a late time of life
From this reading Many a time in the past two years she had looked forward to cutting them all as dead as they had cut her during that unfortunate period.
