used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A FLYING GLANCE.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading “Let us take a look about the city and see if we can find out if Colonel Mendix has arrived.”
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 “Yes, San Francisco at last,” repeated Gus and Mr. Whyland; and the latter added, “Now, the question is, what is it best to do first?”
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “Yes, San Francisco at last,” repeated Gus and Mr. Whyland; and the latter added, “Now, the question is, what is it best to do first?”
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading “Let us take a look about the city and see if we can find out if Colonel Mendix has arrived.”
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading “Yes, San Francisco at last,” repeated Gus and Mr. Whyland; and the latter added, “Now, the question is, what is it best to do first?”
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading “Yes, San Francisco at last,” repeated Gus and Mr. Whyland; and the latter added, “Now, the question is, what is it best to do first?”
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading “Let us take a look about the city and see if we can find out if Colonel Mendix has arrived.”
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading “Let us take a look about the city and see if we can find out if Colonel Mendix has arrived.”
a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general
From this reading “Let us take a look about the city and see if we can find out if Colonel Mendix has arrived.”
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading “Of course he has arrived; that is, unless he stopped on the way.”
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading “Yes, San Francisco at last,” repeated Gus and Mr. Whyland; and the latter added, “Now, the question is, what is it best to do first?”
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading “I guess we’ll find out quick enough,” said Oliver.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading “I guess we’ll find out quick enough,” said Oliver.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading “Yes, San Francisco at last,” repeated Gus and Mr. Whyland; and the latter added, “Now, the question is, what is it best to do first?”
moving swiftly
From this reading A FLYING GLANCE.
Francisco
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From this reading “Yes, San Francisco at last,” repeated Gus and Mr. Whyland; and the latter added, “Now, the question is, what is it best to do first?”
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading A FLYING GLANCE.
expect, believe, or suppose
From this reading “I guess we’ll find out quick enough,” said Oliver.
GusnounUS /ɡʌs/
plural of “gu” — the largest and southernmost island in the Marianas which is administered as a territory of the United States; it was ceded by Spain to the United States in 1898
From this reading “Yes, San Francisco at last,” repeated Gus and Mr. Whyland; and the latter added, “Now, the question is, what is it best to do first?”
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Let us take a look about the city and see if we can find out if Colonel Mendix has arrived.”
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Of course he has arrived; that is, unless he stopped on the way.”
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I guess we’ll find out quick enough,” said Oliver.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading “Let us take a look about the city and see if we can find out if Colonel Mendix has arrived.”
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Yes, San Francisco at last,” repeated Gus and Mr. Whyland; and the latter added, “Now, the question is, what is it best to do first?”
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “Yes, San Francisco at last,” repeated Gus and Mr. Whyland; and the latter added, “Now, the question is, what is it best to do first?”
immediately past
From this reading “Yes, San Francisco at last,” repeated Gus and Mr. Whyland; and the latter added, “Now, the question is, what is it best to do first?”
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading “Yes, San Francisco at last,” repeated Gus and Mr. Whyland; and the latter added, “Now, the question is, what is it best to do first?”
Letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading “Let us take a look about the city and see if we can find out if Colonel Mendix has arrived.”
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading “Let us take a look about the city and see if we can find out if Colonel Mendix has arrived.”
Mendix
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Let us take a look about the city and see if we can find out if Colonel Mendix has arrived.”
a form of address for a man
From this reading “Yes, San Francisco at last,” repeated Gus and Mr. Whyland; and the latter added, “Now, the question is, what is it best to do first?”
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading “Yes, San Francisco at last,” repeated Gus and Mr. Whyland; and the latter added, “Now, the question is, what is it best to do first?”
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “Of course he has arrived; that is, unless he stopped on the way.”
OlivernounUS /ˈɑːləvər/
United States jazz musician who influenced the style of Louis Armstrong (1885-1938)
From this reading “I guess we’ll find out quick enough,” said Oliver.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading “Of course he has arrived; that is, unless he stopped on the way.”
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading “I guess we’ll find out quick enough,” said Oliver.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading “Yes, San Francisco at last,” repeated Gus and Mr. Whyland; and the latter added, “Now, the question is, what is it best to do first?”
accomplished rapidly and without delay
From this reading “I guess we’ll find out quick enough,” said Oliver.
recurring again and again
From this reading “Yes, San Francisco at last,” repeated Gus and Mr. Whyland; and the latter added, “Now, the question is, what is it best to do first?”
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “I guess we’ll find out quick enough,” said Oliver.
San
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From this reading “Yes, San Francisco at last,” repeated Gus and Mr. Whyland; and the latter added, “Now, the question is, what is it best to do first?”
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading “Let us take a look about the city and see if we can find out if Colonel Mendix has arrived.”
(of a nose) blocked
From this reading “Of course he has arrived; that is, unless he stopped on the way.”
carry out
From this reading “Let us take a look about the city and see if we can find out if Colonel Mendix has arrived.”
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “Of course he has arrived; that is, unless he stopped on the way.”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “Yes, San Francisco at last,” repeated Gus and Mr. Whyland; and the latter added, “Now, the question is, what is it best to do first?”
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “Yes, San Francisco at last,” repeated Gus and Mr. Whyland; and the latter added, “Now, the question is, what is it best to do first?”
except if; if not
From this reading “Of course he has arrived; that is, unless he stopped on the way.”
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “Let us take a look about the city and see if we can find out if Colonel Mendix has arrived.”
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading “Of course he has arrived; that is, unless he stopped on the way.”
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading “Let us take a look about the city and see if we can find out if Colonel Mendix has arrived.”
we'll
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From this reading “I guess we’ll find out quick enough,” said Oliver.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading “Yes, San Francisco at last,” repeated Gus and Mr. Whyland; and the latter added, “Now, the question is, what is it best to do first?”
Whyland
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From this reading “Yes, San Francisco at last,” repeated Gus and Mr. Whyland; and the latter added, “Now, the question is, what is it best to do first?”
an affirmative
From this reading “Yes, San Francisco at last,” repeated Gus and Mr. Whyland; and the latter added, “Now, the question is, what is it best to do first?”
