used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Excuse me if I seem a trifle rude," interrupted Mrs. McChesney, "but I'd like to know where you think you've been wronged in this."
Achilles's
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From this reading "Two spots so vital that they make old Achilles's heel seem armor-plated.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Right here!" replied Jock, and he slapped his pocket, "and here," he pointed to his head.
armor-platedadjective
covered with heavy steel
From this reading "Two spots so vital that they make old Achilles's heel seem armor-plated.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading "Excuse me if I seem a trifle rude," interrupted Mrs. McChesney, "but I'd like to know where you think you've been wronged in this."
a mountain or tall hill
From this reading Ben Griebler is one of the show-me kind.
BergnounUS /bɜːrɡ/
a large mass of ice floating at sea; usually broken off of a polar glacier
From this reading He wants value received for money expended, and while everybody knows that he has a loving eye on the Berg, Shriner crowd, he won't sign a thing until he knows what he's getting.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "Excuse me if I seem a trifle rude," interrupted Mrs. McChesney, "but I'd like to know where you think you've been wronged in this."
cause to herd, drive, or crowd together
From this reading He wants value received for money expended, and while everybody knows that he has a loving eye on the Berg, Shriner crowd, he won't sign a thing until he knows what he's getting.
every person
From this reading He wants value received for money expended, and while everybody knows that he has a loving eye on the Berg, Shriner crowd, he won't sign a thing until he knows what he's getting.
accept an excuse for
From this reading "Excuse me if I seem a trifle rude," interrupted Mrs. McChesney, "but I'd like to know where you think you've been wronged in this."
expendedverbUS /ɪkˈspendɪd/
past form of “expend” — use up, consume fully
From this reading He wants value received for money expended, and while everybody knows that he has a loving eye on the Berg, Shriner crowd, he won't sign a thing until he knows what he's getting.
the organ of sight
From this reading He wants value received for money expended, and while everybody knows that he has a loving eye on the Berg, Shriner crowd, he won't sign a thing until he knows what he's getting.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He wants value received for money expended, and while everybody knows that he has a loving eye on the Berg, Shriner crowd, he won't sign a thing until he knows what he's getting.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading He wants value received for money expended, and while everybody knows that he has a loving eye on the Berg, Shriner crowd, he won't sign a thing until he knows what he's getting.
Griebler
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From this reading Ben Griebler is one of the show-me kind.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He wants value received for money expended, and while everybody knows that he has a loving eye on the Berg, Shriner crowd, he won't sign a thing until he knows what he's getting.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Right here!" replied Jock, and he slapped his pocket, "and here," he pointed to his head.
he's
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From this reading He wants value received for money expended, and while everybody knows that he has a loving eye on the Berg, Shriner crowd, he won't sign a thing until he knows what he's getting.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading "Right here!" replied Jock, and he slapped his pocket, "and here," he pointed to his head.
heelnounUS /hiːl/
the bottom of a shoe or boot; the back part of a shoe or boot that touches the ground and provides elevation
From this reading "Two spots so vital that they make old Achilles's heel seem armor-plated.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "Right here!" replied Jock, and he slapped his pocket, "and here," he pointed to his head.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "Right here!" replied Jock, and he slapped his pocket, "and here," he pointed to his head.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Excuse me if I seem a trifle rude," interrupted Mrs. McChesney, "but I'd like to know where you think you've been wronged in this."
I'd
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From this reading "Excuse me if I seem a trifle rude," interrupted Mrs. McChesney, "but I'd like to know where you think you've been wronged in this."
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "Excuse me if I seem a trifle rude," interrupted Mrs. McChesney, "but I'd like to know where you think you've been wronged in this."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Excuse me if I seem a trifle rude," interrupted Mrs. McChesney, "but I'd like to know where you think you've been wronged in this."
discontinued temporarily
From this reading "Excuse me if I seem a trifle rude," interrupted Mrs. McChesney, "but I'd like to know where you think you've been wronged in this."
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Ben Griebler is one of the show-me kind.
JocknounUS /dʒɑːk/
a person trained to compete in sports
From this reading "Right here!" replied Jock, and he slapped his pocket, "and here," he pointed to his head.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading Ben Griebler is one of the show-me kind.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "Excuse me if I seem a trifle rude," interrupted Mrs. McChesney, "but I'd like to know where you think you've been wronged in this."
plural of “know” — the fact of being aware of information that is known to few people
From this reading He wants value received for money expended, and while everybody knows that he has a loving eye on the Berg, Shriner crowd, he won't sign a thing until he knows what he's getting.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading "Excuse me if I seem a trifle rude," interrupted Mrs. McChesney, "but I'd like to know where you think you've been wronged in this."
feeling or showing love and affection
From this reading He wants value received for money expended, and while everybody knows that he has a loving eye on the Berg, Shriner crowd, he won't sign a thing until he knows what he's getting.
engage in
From this reading "Two spots so vital that they make old Achilles's heel seem armor-plated.
McChesney
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From this reading "Excuse me if I seem a trifle rude," interrupted Mrs. McChesney, "but I'd like to know where you think you've been wronged in this."
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Excuse me if I seem a trifle rude," interrupted Mrs. McChesney, "but I'd like to know where you think you've been wronged in this."
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading He wants value received for money expended, and while everybody knows that he has a loving eye on the Berg, Shriner crowd, he won't sign a thing until he knows what he's getting.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading "Excuse me if I seem a trifle rude," interrupted Mrs. McChesney, "but I'd like to know where you think you've been wronged in this."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Ben Griebler is one of the show-me kind.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading "Two spots so vital that they make old Achilles's heel seem armor-plated.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He wants value received for money expended, and while everybody knows that he has a loving eye on the Berg, Shriner crowd, he won't sign a thing until he knows what he's getting.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Ben Griebler is one of the show-me kind.
a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles
From this reading "Right here!" replied Jock, and he slapped his pocket, "and here," he pointed to his head.
having a point
From this reading "Right here!" replied Jock, and he slapped his pocket, "and here," he pointed to his head.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading He wants value received for money expended, and while everybody knows that he has a loving eye on the Berg, Shriner crowd, he won't sign a thing until he knows what he's getting.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "Right here!" replied Jock, and he slapped his pocket, "and here," he pointed to his head.
precisely, exactly
From this reading "Right here!" replied Jock, and he slapped his pocket, "and here," he pointed to his head.
socially incorrect in behavior
From this reading "Excuse me if I seem a trifle rude," interrupted Mrs. McChesney, "but I'd like to know where you think you've been wronged in this."
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading "Excuse me if I seem a trifle rude," interrupted Mrs. McChesney, "but I'd like to know where you think you've been wronged in this."
show-me
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From this reading Ben Griebler is one of the show-me kind.
Shriner
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From this reading He wants value received for money expended, and while everybody knows that he has a loving eye on the Berg, Shriner crowd, he won't sign a thing until he knows what he's getting.
a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading He wants value received for money expended, and while everybody knows that he has a loving eye on the Berg, Shriner crowd, he won't sign a thing until he knows what he's getting.
slappedverbUS /slæpt/
inflected form of “slap” — hit with something flat, like a paddle or the open hand
From this reading "Right here!" replied Jock, and he slapped his pocket, "and here," he pointed to his head.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "Two spots so vital that they make old Achilles's heel seem armor-plated.
spotsnounUS /spɑːts/
spots before the eyes caused by opaque cell fragments in the vitreous humor and lens
From this reading "Two spots so vital that they make old Achilles's heel seem armor-plated.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Two spots so vital that they make old Achilles's heel seem armor-plated.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Ben Griebler is one of the show-me kind.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Two spots so vital that they make old Achilles's heel seem armor-plated.
a special situation
From this reading He wants value received for money expended, and while everybody knows that he has a loving eye on the Berg, Shriner crowd, he won't sign a thing until he knows what he's getting.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "Excuse me if I seem a trifle rude," interrupted Mrs. McChesney, "but I'd like to know where you think you've been wronged in this."
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "Excuse me if I seem a trifle rude," interrupted Mrs. McChesney, "but I'd like to know where you think you've been wronged in this."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Excuse me if I seem a trifle rude," interrupted Mrs. McChesney, "but I'd like to know where you think you've been wronged in this."
a cold pudding made of layers of sponge cake spread with fruit or jelly; may be decorated with nuts, cream, or chocolate
From this reading "Excuse me if I seem a trifle rude," interrupted Mrs. McChesney, "but I'd like to know where you think you've been wronged in this."
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading "Two spots so vital that they make old Achilles's heel seem armor-plated.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading He wants value received for money expended, and while everybody knows that he has a loving eye on the Berg, Shriner crowd, he won't sign a thing until he knows what he's getting.
a numerical quantity measured or assigned or computed
From this reading He wants value received for money expended, and while everybody knows that he has a loving eye on the Berg, Shriner crowd, he won't sign a thing until he knows what he's getting.
vitaladjectiveUS /ˈvaɪtəl/
urgently needed; absolutely necessary
From this reading "Two spots so vital that they make old Achilles's heel seem armor-plated.
plural of “want” — a state of extreme poverty
From this reading He wants value received for money expended, and while everybody knows that he has a loving eye on the Berg, Shriner crowd, he won't sign a thing until he knows what he's getting.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading He wants value received for money expended, and while everybody knows that he has a loving eye on the Berg, Shriner crowd, he won't sign a thing until he knows what he's getting.
in or at the place that
From this reading "Excuse me if I seem a trifle rude," interrupted Mrs. McChesney, "but I'd like to know where you think you've been wronged in this."
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading He wants value received for money expended, and while everybody knows that he has a loving eye on the Berg, Shriner crowd, he won't sign a thing until he knows what he's getting.
won't
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From this reading He wants value received for money expended, and while everybody knows that he has a loving eye on the Berg, Shriner crowd, he won't sign a thing until he knows what he's getting.
wrongedverbUS /rɔːŋd/
past form of “wrong” — treat unjustly; do wrong to
From this reading "Excuse me if I seem a trifle rude," interrupted Mrs. McChesney, "but I'd like to know where you think you've been wronged in this."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Excuse me if I seem a trifle rude," interrupted Mrs. McChesney, "but I'd like to know where you think you've been wronged in this."
you've
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From this reading "Excuse me if I seem a trifle rude," interrupted Mrs. McChesney, "but I'd like to know where you think you've been wronged in this."
