used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading GLADYS IN A DOUBLE BILL He meant well, Mr. Robert did; but, say, between you and me, he come blamed near spillin' the beans.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Course, I could see by the squint to his eyelids that he's about to make what passes with him for a comic openin'.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading "I hate to do it, Torchy," says he, "especially on such a fine afternoon as this."
ain't
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From this reading Got your yachtin' cap on, ain't you?
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading GLADYS IN A DOUBLE BILL He meant well, Mr. Robert did; but, say, between you and me, he come blamed near spillin' the beans.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "I hate to do it, Torchy," says he, "especially on such a fine afternoon as this."
beansnounUS /biːnz/
plural of “bean” — any of various edible seeds of plants of the family Leguminosae used for food
From this reading GLADYS IN A DOUBLE BILL He meant well, Mr. Robert did; but, say, between you and me, he come blamed near spillin' the beans.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading GLADYS IN A DOUBLE BILL He meant well, Mr. Robert did; but, say, between you and me, he come blamed near spillin' the beans.
a statute in draft before it becomes law
From this reading GLADYS IN A DOUBLE BILL He meant well, Mr. Robert did; but, say, between you and me, he come blamed near spillin' the beans.
blamedadjectiveUS /bleɪmd/
expletives used informally as intensifiers
From this reading GLADYS IN A DOUBLE BILL He meant well, Mr. Robert did; but, say, between you and me, he come blamed near spillin' the beans.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading GLADYS IN A DOUBLE BILL He meant well, Mr. Robert did; but, say, between you and me, he come blamed near spillin' the beans.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Course, I could see by the squint to his eyelids that he's about to make what passes with him for a comic openin'.
a tight-fitting headdress
From this reading Got your yachtin' cap on, ain't you?
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading GLADYS IN A DOUBLE BILL He meant well, Mr. Robert did; but, say, between you and me, he come blamed near spillin' the beans.
comicadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːmɪk/
arousing or provoking laughter
From this reading Course, I could see by the squint to his eyelids that he's about to make what passes with him for a comic openin'.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Course, I could see by the squint to his eyelids that he's about to make what passes with him for a comic openin'.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Course, I could see by the squint to his eyelids that he's about to make what passes with him for a comic openin'.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading GLADYS IN A DOUBLE BILL He meant well, Mr. Robert did; but, say, between you and me, he come blamed near spillin' the beans.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "I hate to do it, Torchy," says he, "especially on such a fine afternoon as this."
increase twofold
From this reading GLADYS IN A DOUBLE BILL He meant well, Mr. Robert did; but, say, between you and me, he come blamed near spillin' the beans.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading "I hate to do it, Torchy," says he, "especially on such a fine afternoon as this."
eyelidsnounUS /ˈaɪlɪdz/
plural of “eyelid” — either of two folds of skin that can be moved to cover or open the eye
From this reading Course, I could see by the squint to his eyelids that he's about to make what passes with him for a comic openin'.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading "I hate to do it, Torchy," says he, "especially on such a fine afternoon as this."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Course, I could see by the squint to his eyelids that he's about to make what passes with him for a comic openin'.
GLADYS
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From this reading GLADYS IN A DOUBLE BILL He meant well, Mr. Robert did; but, say, between you and me, he come blamed near spillin' the beans.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "Go on," says I, "throw the harpoon!
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Got your yachtin' cap on, ain't you?
harpoonnounUS /hɑːrˈpuːn/
a spear with a shaft and barbed point for throwing; used for catching large fish or whales; a strong line is attached to it
From this reading "Go on," says I, "throw the harpoon!
the emotion of intense dislike; a feeling of dislike so strong that it demands action
From this reading "I hate to do it, Torchy," says he, "especially on such a fine afternoon as this."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading GLADYS IN A DOUBLE BILL He meant well, Mr. Robert did; but, say, between you and me, he come blamed near spillin' the beans.
he's
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From this reading Course, I could see by the squint to his eyelids that he's about to make what passes with him for a comic openin'.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Course, I could see by the squint to his eyelids that he's about to make what passes with him for a comic openin'.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Course, I could see by the squint to his eyelids that he's about to make what passes with him for a comic openin'.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Course, I could see by the squint to his eyelids that he's about to make what passes with him for a comic openin'.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading GLADYS IN A DOUBLE BILL He meant well, Mr. Robert did; but, say, between you and me, he come blamed near spillin' the beans.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "I hate to do it, Torchy," says he, "especially on such a fine afternoon as this."
engage in
From this reading Course, I could see by the squint to his eyelids that he's about to make what passes with him for a comic openin'.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading GLADYS IN A DOUBLE BILL He meant well, Mr. Robert did; but, say, between you and me, he come blamed near spillin' the beans.
inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading GLADYS IN A DOUBLE BILL He meant well, Mr. Robert did; but, say, between you and me, he come blamed near spillin' the beans.
a form of address for a man
From this reading GLADYS IN A DOUBLE BILL He meant well, Mr. Robert did; but, say, between you and me, he come blamed near spillin' the beans.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading GLADYS IN A DOUBLE BILL He meant well, Mr. Robert did; but, say, between you and me, he come blamed near spillin' the beans.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "I hate to do it, Torchy," says he, "especially on such a fine afternoon as this."
openin
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From this reading Course, I could see by the squint to his eyelids that he's about to make what passes with him for a comic openin'.
passesnounUS /ˈpæsəz/
plural of “pass” — (baseball) an advance to first base by a batter who receives four balls
From this reading Course, I could see by the squint to his eyelids that he's about to make what passes with him for a comic openin'.
United States parliamentary authority and author (in 1876) of Robert's Rules of Order (1837-1923)
From this reading GLADYS IN A DOUBLE BILL He meant well, Mr. Robert did; but, say, between you and me, he come blamed near spillin' the beans.
express in words
From this reading GLADYS IN A DOUBLE BILL He meant well, Mr. Robert did; but, say, between you and me, he come blamed near spillin' the beans.
plural of “say” — the chance to speak
From this reading "I hate to do it, Torchy," says he, "especially on such a fine afternoon as this."
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Course, I could see by the squint to his eyelids that he's about to make what passes with him for a comic openin'.
spillin
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From this reading GLADYS IN A DOUBLE BILL He meant well, Mr. Robert did; but, say, between you and me, he come blamed near spillin' the beans.
squintverbUS /skwɪnt/
cross one's eyes as if in strabismus
From this reading Course, I could see by the squint to his eyelids that he's about to make what passes with him for a comic openin'.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading "I hate to do it, Torchy," says he, "especially on such a fine afternoon as this."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Course, I could see by the squint to his eyelids that he's about to make what passes with him for a comic openin'.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading GLADYS IN A DOUBLE BILL He meant well, Mr. Robert did; but, say, between you and me, he come blamed near spillin' the beans.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "I hate to do it, Torchy," says he, "especially on such a fine afternoon as this."
propel through the air
From this reading "Go on," says I, "throw the harpoon!
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Course, I could see by the squint to his eyelids that he's about to make what passes with him for a comic openin'.
Torchy
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From this reading "I hate to do it, Torchy," says he, "especially on such a fine afternoon as this."
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading GLADYS IN A DOUBLE BILL He meant well, Mr. Robert did; but, say, between you and me, he come blamed near spillin' the beans.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Course, I could see by the squint to his eyelids that he's about to make what passes with him for a comic openin'.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Course, I could see by the squint to his eyelids that he's about to make what passes with him for a comic openin'.
yachtin
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From this reading Got your yachtin' cap on, ain't you?
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading GLADYS IN A DOUBLE BILL He meant well, Mr. Robert did; but, say, between you and me, he come blamed near spillin' the beans.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Got your yachtin' cap on, ain't you?
