used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Whatever you mean by that is too deep for me," she said, adding bitterly, "Yours is a one-boy top, I presume."
addingverbUS /ˈædɪŋ/
-ing 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 "Whatever you mean by that is too deep for me," she said, adding bitterly, "Yours is a one-boy top, I presume."
(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 "Back roads, by all means," she answered.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He waived the point and asked where she preferred to make her début as an automobilist.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He waived the point and asked where she preferred to make her début as an automobilist.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading "Back roads, by all means," she answered.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He waived the point and asked where she preferred to make her début as an automobilist.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading He waived the point and asked where she preferred to make her début as an automobilist.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading As we gained the street a pea-green Mammoth purred past, the passengers putting out their heads to look at us.
automobilistnoun
someone who drives (or travels in) an automobile
From this reading He waived the point and asked where she preferred to make her début as an automobilist.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading "Back roads, by all means," she answered.
with bitterness; in a resentful manner
From this reading "Whatever you mean by that is too deep for me," she said, adding bitterly, "Yours is a one-boy top, I presume."
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "Whatever you mean by that is too deep for me," she said, adding bitterly, "Yours is a one-boy top, I presume."
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading "Whatever you mean by that is too deep for me," she said, adding bitterly, "Yours is a one-boy top, I presume."
début
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He waived the point and asked where she preferred to make her début as an automobilist.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Whatever you mean by that is too deep for me," she said, adding bitterly, "Yours is a one-boy top, I presume."
past form of “gain” — obtain
From this reading As we gained the street a pea-green Mammoth purred past, the passengers putting out their heads to look at us.
that which is pleasing or valuable or useful
From this reading "Goodness!" she sighed.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He waived the point and asked where she preferred to make her début as an automobilist.
plural of “head” — the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading As we gained the street a pea-green Mammoth purred past, the passengers putting out their heads to look at us.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading He waived the point and asked where she preferred to make her début as an automobilist.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Whatever you mean by that is too deep for me," she said, adding bitterly, "Yours is a one-boy top, I presume."
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Whatever you mean by that is too deep for me," she said, adding bitterly, "Yours is a one-boy top, I presume."
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading As we gained the street a pea-green Mammoth purred past, the passengers putting out their heads to look at us.
engage in
From this reading He waived the point and asked where she preferred to make her début as an automobilist.
MammothadjectiveUS /ˈmæməθ/
so exceedingly large or extensive as to suggest a giant or mammoth
From this reading As we gained the street a pea-green Mammoth purred past, the passengers putting out their heads to look at us.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Whatever you mean by that is too deep for me," she said, adding bitterly, "Yours is a one-boy top, I presume."
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading "Whatever you mean by that is too deep for me," she said, adding bitterly, "Yours is a one-boy top, I presume."
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading "Back roads, by all means," she answered.
one-boy
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From this reading "Whatever you mean by that is too deep for me," she said, adding bitterly, "Yours is a one-boy top, I presume."
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading As we gained the street a pea-green Mammoth purred past, the passengers putting out their heads to look at us.
passengersnounUS /ˈpæsəndʒərz/
plural of “passenger” — a traveler riding in a vehicle (a boat or bus or car or plane or train etc) who is not operating it
From this reading As we gained the street a pea-green Mammoth purred past, the passengers putting out their heads to look at us.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading As we gained the street a pea-green Mammoth purred past, the passengers putting out their heads to look at us.
pea-greenadjective
of a moderate slightly yellowish-green color
From this reading As we gained the street a pea-green Mammoth purred past, the passengers putting out their heads to look at us.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading He waived the point and asked where she preferred to make her début as an automobilist.
more desirable than another
From this reading He waived the point and asked where she preferred to make her début as an automobilist.
presumeverbUS /prɪˈzuːm/
take to be the case or to be true; accept without verification or proof
From this reading "Whatever you mean by that is too deep for me," she said, adding bitterly, "Yours is a one-boy top, I presume."
purred
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading As we gained the street a pea-green Mammoth purred past, the passengers putting out their heads to look at us.
hitting a golf ball that is on the green using a putter
From this reading As we gained the street a pea-green Mammoth purred past, the passengers putting out their heads to look at us.
roadsnounUS /roʊdz/
a partly sheltered anchorage
From this reading "Back roads, by all means," she answered.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Whatever you mean by that is too deep for me," she said, adding bitterly, "Yours is a one-boy top, I presume."
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Whatever you mean by that is too deep for me," she said, adding bitterly, "Yours is a one-boy top, I presume."
past form of “sigh” — heave or utter a sigh; breathe deeply and heavily
From this reading "Goodness!" she sighed.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading As we gained the street a pea-green Mammoth purred past, the passengers putting out their heads to look at us.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Whatever you mean by that is too deep for me," she said, adding bitterly, "Yours is a one-boy top, I presume."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He waived the point and asked where she preferred to make her début as an automobilist.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading As we gained the street a pea-green Mammoth purred past, the passengers putting out their heads to look at us.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He waived the point and asked where she preferred to make her début as an automobilist.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading "Whatever you mean by that is too deep for me," she said, adding bitterly, "Yours is a one-boy top, I presume."
the upper part of anything
From this reading "Whatever you mean by that is too deep for me," she said, adding bitterly, "Yours is a one-boy top, I presume."
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading As we gained the street a pea-green Mammoth purred past, the passengers putting out their heads to look at us.
waivedverbUS /weɪvd/
past form of “waive” — do without or cease to hold or adhere to
From this reading He waived the point and asked where she preferred to make her début as an automobilist.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading As we gained the street a pea-green Mammoth purred past, the passengers putting out their heads to look at us.
any or all of a kind, it does not matter which
From this reading "Whatever you mean by that is too deep for me," she said, adding bitterly, "Yours is a one-boy top, I presume."
in or at the place that
From this reading He waived the point and asked where she preferred to make her début as an automobilist.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Whatever you mean by that is too deep for me," she said, adding bitterly, "Yours is a one-boy top, I presume."
the one or ones belonging to the person spoken to
From this reading "Whatever you mean by that is too deep for me," she said, adding bitterly, "Yours is a one-boy top, I presume."
