used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "And a person naturally wouldn't go to think of a cook-book as a real book," said Mr. Gubb.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading I don't want to get you to suspicion her or nobody, Miss Scroggs, but about the only clue I can grab hold of is that first letter you got.
(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 It said to look on page fourteen, and all the pages by that number was torn out of your books--" "Except my cook-book," said Miss Petunia.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It said to look on page fourteen, and all the pages by that number was torn out of your books--" "Except my cook-book," said Miss Petunia.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "And a person naturally wouldn't go to think of a cook-book as a real book," said Mr. Gubb.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading "And a person naturally wouldn't go to think of a cook-book as a real book," said Mr. Gubb.
Bound written or printed works.
From this reading It said to look on page fourteen, and all the pages by that number was torn out of your books--" "Except my cook-book," said Miss Petunia.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I don't want to get you to suspicion her or nobody, Miss Scroggs, but about the only clue I can grab hold of is that first letter you got.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It said to look on page fourteen, and all the pages by that number was torn out of your books--" "Except my cook-book," said Miss Petunia.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading I don't want to get you to suspicion her or nobody, Miss Scroggs, but about the only clue I can grab hold of is that first letter you got.
cluenounUS /kluː/
a slight indication
From this reading I don't want to get you to suspicion her or nobody, Miss Scroggs, but about the only clue I can grab hold of is that first letter you got.
cook-book
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From this reading It said to look on page fourteen, and all the pages by that number was torn out of your books--" "Except my cook-book," said Miss Petunia.
deteckative
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From this reading "I don't give opinions on deteckative matters until I'm sure," said Mr. Gubb.
don't
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From this reading "I don't give opinions on deteckative matters until I'm sure," said Mr. Gubb.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading "She seems nice enough to the naked eye.
apart from; not including
From this reading It said to look on page fourteen, and all the pages by that number was torn out of your books--" "Except my cook-book," said Miss Petunia.
the organ of sight
From this reading "She seems nice enough to the naked eye.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading I don't want to get you to suspicion her or nobody, Miss Scroggs, but about the only clue I can grab hold of is that first letter you got.
fourteennounUS /ˈfɔːrˈtiːn/
the cardinal number that is the sum of thirteen and one
From this reading It said to look on page fourteen, and all the pages by that number was torn out of your books--" "Except my cook-book," said Miss Petunia.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading I don't want to get you to suspicion her or nobody, Miss Scroggs, but about the only clue I can grab hold of is that first letter you got.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading "I don't give opinions on deteckative matters until I'm sure," said Mr. Gubb.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "And a person naturally wouldn't go to think of a cook-book as a real book," said Mr. Gubb.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading I don't want to get you to suspicion her or nobody, Miss Scroggs, but about the only clue I can grab hold of is that first letter you got.
grabverbUS /ɡræb/
take hold of so as to seize or restrain or stop the motion of
From this reading I don't want to get you to suspicion her or nobody, Miss Scroggs, but about the only clue I can grab hold of is that first letter you got.
Gubb
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From this reading "I don't give opinions on deteckative matters until I'm sure," said Mr. Gubb.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading I don't want to get you to suspicion her or nobody, Miss Scroggs, but about the only clue I can grab hold of is that first letter you got.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading I don't want to get you to suspicion her or nobody, Miss Scroggs, but about the only clue I can grab hold of is that first letter you got.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I don't give opinions on deteckative matters until I'm sure," said Mr. Gubb.
I'm
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From this reading "I don't give opinions on deteckative matters until I'm sure," said Mr. Gubb.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I don't want to get you to suspicion her or nobody, Miss Scroggs, but about the only clue I can grab hold of is that first letter you got.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It said to look on page fourteen, and all the pages by that number was torn out of your books--" "Except my cook-book," said Miss Petunia.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading I don't want to get you to suspicion her or nobody, Miss Scroggs, but about the only clue I can grab hold of is that first letter you got.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading It said to look on page fourteen, and all the pages by that number was torn out of your books--" "Except my cook-book," said Miss Petunia.
plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern
From this reading "I don't give opinions on deteckative matters until I'm sure," said Mr. Gubb.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading I don't want to get you to suspicion her or nobody, Miss Scroggs, but about the only clue I can grab hold of is that first letter you got.
a form of address for a man
From this reading "I don't give opinions on deteckative matters until I'm sure," said Mr. Gubb.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading It said to look on page fourteen, and all the pages by that number was torn out of your books--" "Except my cook-book," said Miss Petunia.
nakedadjectiveUS /ˈneɪkəd/
completely unclothed
From this reading "She seems nice enough to the naked eye.
as might be expected
From this reading "And a person naturally wouldn't go to think of a cook-book as a real book," said Mr. Gubb.
pleasant or pleasing or agreeable in nature or appearance
From this reading "She seems nice enough to the naked eye.
no person; not anyone
From this reading I don't want to get you to suspicion her or nobody, Miss Scroggs, but about the only clue I can grab hold of is that first letter you got.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading It said to look on page fourteen, and all the pages by that number was torn out of your books--" "Except my cook-book," said Miss Petunia.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I don't want to get you to suspicion her or nobody, Miss Scroggs, but about the only clue I can grab hold of is that first letter you got.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "I don't give opinions on deteckative matters until I'm sure," said Mr. Gubb.
and nothing more
From this reading I don't want to get you to suspicion her or nobody, Miss Scroggs, but about the only clue I can grab hold of is that first letter you got.
opinionsnounUS /əˈpɪnjənz/
plural of “opinion” — a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading "I don't give opinions on deteckative matters until I'm sure," said Mr. Gubb.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading I don't want to get you to suspicion her or nobody, Miss Scroggs, but about the only clue I can grab hold of is that first letter you got.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading It said to look on page fourteen, and all the pages by that number was torn out of your books--" "Except my cook-book," said Miss Petunia.
one side of one leaf (of a book or magazine or newspaper or letter etc.) or the written or pictorial matter it contains
From this reading It said to look on page fourteen, and all the pages by that number was torn out of your books--" "Except my cook-book," said Miss Petunia.
plural of “page” — one side of one leaf (of a book or magazine or newspaper or letter etc.) or the written or pictorial matter it contains
From this reading It said to look on page fourteen, and all the pages by that number was torn out of your books--" "Except my cook-book," said Miss Petunia.
a human being
From this reading "And a person naturally wouldn't go to think of a cook-book as a real book," said Mr. Gubb.
PetunianounUS /pəˈtuːniə/
any of numerous tropical herbs having fluted funnel-shaped flowers
From this reading It said to look on page fourteen, and all the pages by that number was torn out of your books--" "Except my cook-book," said Miss Petunia.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading "And a person naturally wouldn't go to think of a cook-book as a real book," said Mr. Gubb.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I don't give opinions on deteckative matters until I'm sure," said Mr. Gubb.
Scroggs
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From this reading I don't want to get you to suspicion her or nobody, Miss Scroggs, but about the only clue I can grab hold of is that first letter you got.
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading "She seems nice enough to the naked eye.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "She seems nice enough to the naked eye.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading "I don't give opinions on deteckative matters until I'm sure," said Mr. Gubb.
an impression that something might be the case
From this reading I don't want to get you to suspicion her or nobody, Miss Scroggs, but about the only clue I can grab hold of is that first letter you got.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I don't want to get you to suspicion her or nobody, Miss Scroggs, but about the only clue I can grab hold of is that first letter you got.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "She seems nice enough to the naked eye.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "And a person naturally wouldn't go to think of a cook-book as a real book," said Mr. Gubb.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "She seems nice enough to the naked eye.
having edges that are jagged from injury
From this reading It said to look on page fourteen, and all the pages by that number was torn out of your books--" "Except my cook-book," said Miss Petunia.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading "I don't give opinions on deteckative matters until I'm sure," said Mr. Gubb.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading I don't want to get you to suspicion her or nobody, Miss Scroggs, but about the only clue I can grab hold of is that first letter you got.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It said to look on page fourteen, and all the pages by that number was torn out of your books--" "Except my cook-book," said Miss Petunia.
wouldn't
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From this reading "And a person naturally wouldn't go to think of a cook-book as a real book," said Mr. Gubb.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading I don't want to get you to suspicion her or nobody, Miss Scroggs, but about the only clue I can grab hold of is that first letter you got.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading It said to look on page fourteen, and all the pages by that number was torn out of your books--" "Except my cook-book," said Miss Petunia.
