used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It took a great deal of argument and much tact to make him believe that anything good might come out of inviting “that chicken,” as he persisted in calling Carey’s latest admiration.
a feeling of delighted approval and liking
From this reading It took a great deal of argument and much tact to make him believe that anything good might come out of inviting “that chicken,” as he persisted in calling Carey’s latest admiration.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading They had the hardest time with Harry when they confided to him their plans and asked for his assistance.
any thing at all
From this reading It took a great deal of argument and much tact to make him believe that anything good might come out of inviting “that chicken,” as he persisted in calling Carey’s latest admiration.
a fact or assertion offered as evidence that something is true
From this reading It took a great deal of argument and much tact to make him believe that anything good might come out of inviting “that chicken,” as he persisted in calling Carey’s latest admiration.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It took a great deal of argument and much tact to make him believe that anything good might come out of inviting “that chicken,” as he persisted in calling Carey’s latest admiration.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading They had the hardest time with Harry when they confided to him their plans and asked for his assistance.
the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
From this reading They had the hardest time with Harry when they confided to him their plans and asked for his assistance.
Aw
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From this reading “Aw, gee!
Barlock
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From this reading He had little less scorn for Brand Barlock; but, when he heard that Grace Kendall was to be included in the list of guests, he succumbed.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He had little less scorn for Brand Barlock; but, when he heard that Grace Kendall was to be included in the list of guests, he succumbed.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading It took a great deal of argument and much tact to make him believe that anything good might come out of inviting “that chicken,” as he persisted in calling Carey’s latest admiration.
BrandnounUS /brænd/
a name given to a product or service
From this reading He had little less scorn for Brand Barlock; but, when he heard that Grace Kendall was to be included in the list of guests, he succumbed.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He had little less scorn for Brand Barlock; but, when he heard that Grace Kendall was to be included in the list of guests, he succumbed.
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading It took a great deal of argument and much tact to make him believe that anything good might come out of inviting “that chicken,” as he persisted in calling Carey’s latest admiration.
Carey's
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From this reading It took a great deal of argument and much tact to make him believe that anything good might come out of inviting “that chicken,” as he persisted in calling Carey’s latest admiration.
chickennounUS /ˈtʃɪkən/
the flesh of a chicken used for food
From this reading It took a great deal of argument and much tact to make him believe that anything good might come out of inviting “that chicken,” as he persisted in calling Carey’s latest admiration.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading It took a great deal of argument and much tact to make him believe that anything good might come out of inviting “that chicken,” as he persisted in calling Carey’s latest admiration.
confidedverbUS /kənˈfaɪdɪd/
past form of “confide” — reveal in private; tell confidentially
From this reading They had the hardest time with Harry when they confided to him their plans and asked for his assistance.
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading It took a great deal of argument and much tact to make him believe that anything good might come out of inviting “that chicken,” as he persisted in calling Carey’s latest admiration.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading They had the hardest time with Harry when they confided to him their plans and asked for his assistance.
gangnounUS /ɡæŋ/
an association of criminals
From this reading It’s a rotten shame to mix her up with that gang, but if she’ll come, it’ll be some party.
geenounUS /dʒiː/
a unit of force equal to the force exerted by gravity; used to indicate the force to which a body is subjected when it is accelerated
From this reading “Aw, gee!
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading It took a great deal of argument and much tact to make him believe that anything good might come out of inviting “that chicken,” as he persisted in calling Carey’s latest admiration.
(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading He had little less scorn for Brand Barlock; but, when he heard that Grace Kendall was to be included in the list of guests, he succumbed.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading It took a great deal of argument and much tact to make him believe that anything good might come out of inviting “that chicken,” as he persisted in calling Carey’s latest admiration.
plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading He had little less scorn for Brand Barlock; but, when he heard that Grace Kendall was to be included in the list of guests, he succumbed.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading They had the hardest time with Harry when they confided to him their plans and asked for his assistance.
hardestadverbUS /ˈhɑːrdəst/
superlative of “hard” — with effort or force or vigor
From this reading They had the hardest time with Harry when they confided to him their plans and asked for his assistance.
annoy continually or chronically
From this reading They had the hardest time with Harry when they confided to him their plans and asked for his assistance.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It took a great deal of argument and much tact to make him believe that anything good might come out of inviting “that chicken,” as he persisted in calling Carey’s latest admiration.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading He had little less scorn for Brand Barlock; but, when he heard that Grace Kendall was to be included in the list of guests, he succumbed.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading It’s a rotten shame to mix her up with that gang, but if she’ll come, it’ll be some party.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading They had the hardest time with Harry when they confided to him their plans and asked for his assistance.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading They had the hardest time with Harry when they confided to him their plans and asked for his assistance.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading It’s a rotten shame to mix her up with that gang, but if she’ll come, it’ll be some party.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It took a great deal of argument and much tact to make him believe that anything good might come out of inviting “that chicken,” as he persisted in calling Carey’s latest admiration.
includedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkluːdəd/
enclosed in the same envelope or package
From this reading He had little less scorn for Brand Barlock; but, when he heard that Grace Kendall was to be included in the list of guests, he succumbed.
invitingadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈvaɪtɪŋ/
attractive and tempting
From this reading It took a great deal of argument and much tact to make him believe that anything good might come out of inviting “that chicken,” as he persisted in calling Carey’s latest admiration.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It took a great deal of argument and much tact to make him believe that anything good might come out of inviting “that chicken,” as he persisted in calling Carey’s latest admiration.
it'll
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From this reading It’s a rotten shame to mix her up with that gang, but if she’ll come, it’ll be some party.
It's
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From this reading It’s a rotten shame to mix her up with that gang, but if she’ll come, it’ll be some party.
KendallnounUS /ˈkendəl/
United States biochemist who discovered cortisone (1886-1972)
From this reading He had little less scorn for Brand Barlock; but, when he heard that Grace Kendall was to be included in the list of guests, he succumbed.
latestadjectiveUS /ˈleɪtəst/
up to the immediate present; most recent or most up-to-date
From this reading It took a great deal of argument and much tact to make him believe that anything good might come out of inviting “that chicken,” as he persisted in calling Carey’s latest admiration.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading He had little less scorn for Brand Barlock; but, when he heard that Grace Kendall was to be included in the list of guests, he succumbed.
give or make a list of; name individually; give the names of
From this reading He had little less scorn for Brand Barlock; but, when he heard that Grace Kendall was to be included in the list of guests, he succumbed.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading He had little less scorn for Brand Barlock; but, when he heard that Grace Kendall was to be included in the list of guests, he succumbed.
engage in
From this reading It took a great deal of argument and much tact to make him believe that anything good might come out of inviting “that chicken,” as he persisted in calling Carey’s latest admiration.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading It took a great deal of argument and much tact to make him believe that anything good might come out of inviting “that chicken,” as he persisted in calling Carey’s latest admiration.
mixverbUS /mɪks/
mix together different elements
From this reading It’s a rotten shame to mix her up with that gang, but if she’ll come, it’ll be some party.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading It took a great deal of argument and much tact to make him believe that anything good might come out of inviting “that chicken,” as he persisted in calling Carey’s latest admiration.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It took a great deal of argument and much tact to make him believe that anything good might come out of inviting “that chicken,” as he persisted in calling Carey’s latest admiration.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading It took a great deal of argument and much tact to make him believe that anything good might come out of inviting “that chicken,” as he persisted in calling Carey’s latest admiration.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading It’s a rotten shame to mix her up with that gang, but if she’ll come, it’ll be some party.
persistedverbUS /pərˈsɪstɪd/
past form of “persist” — continue to exist
From this reading It took a great deal of argument and much tact to make him believe that anything good might come out of inviting “that chicken,” as he persisted in calling Carey’s latest admiration.
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading They had the hardest time with Harry when they confided to him their plans and asked for his assistance.
rottenadjectiveUS /ˈrɑːtən/
very bad
From this reading It’s a rotten shame to mix her up with that gang, but if she’ll come, it’ll be some party.
lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike
From this reading He had little less scorn for Brand Barlock; but, when he heard that Grace Kendall was to be included in the list of guests, he succumbed.
a painful emotion resulting from an awareness of inadequacy or guilt
From this reading It’s a rotten shame to mix her up with that gang, but if she’ll come, it’ll be some party.
she'll
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From this reading It’s a rotten shame to mix her up with that gang, but if she’ll come, it’ll be some party.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading It’s a rotten shame to mix her up with that gang, but if she’ll come, it’ll be some party.
succumbedverbUS /səˈkʌmd/
past form of “succumb” — consent reluctantly
From this reading He had little less scorn for Brand Barlock; but, when he heard that Grace Kendall was to be included in the list of guests, he succumbed.
tactnounUS /tækt/
consideration in dealing with others and avoiding giving offense
From this reading It took a great deal of argument and much tact to make him believe that anything good might come out of inviting “that chicken,” as he persisted in calling Carey’s latest admiration.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It took a great deal of argument and much tact to make him believe that anything good might come out of inviting “that chicken,” as he persisted in calling Carey’s latest admiration.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading They had the hardest time with Harry when they confided to him their plans and asked for his assistance.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading They had the hardest time with Harry when they confided to him their plans and asked for his assistance.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They had the hardest time with Harry when they confided to him their plans and asked for his assistance.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading They had the hardest time with Harry when they confided to him their plans and asked for his assistance.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading They had the hardest time with Harry when they confided to him their plans and asked for his assistance.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading It took a great deal of argument and much tact to make him believe that anything good might come out of inviting “that chicken,” as he persisted in calling Carey’s latest admiration.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading It’s a rotten shame to mix her up with that gang, but if she’ll come, it’ll be some party.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He had little less scorn for Brand Barlock; but, when he heard that Grace Kendall was to be included in the list of guests, he succumbed.
at the time that
From this reading They had the hardest time with Harry when they confided to him their plans and asked for his assistance.
in the company of; together with
From this reading They had the hardest time with Harry when they confided to him their plans and asked for his assistance.
