used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading TOM FIXES IT Now this is next to the last chapter in this book, but you should worry because I’m going to write a lot more books.
accordverbUS /əˈkɔːrd/
go together
From this reading Hervey said, “These fellows came of their own accord except this one and he’s the one who was in Administration Shack at six o’clock to-night and answered the ’phone when I called and gave me the name of Wilkins.
AdministrationnounUS /ædˌmɪnɪˈstreɪʃən/
a method of tending to or managing the affairs of a some group of people (especially the group's business affairs)
From this reading Hervey said, “These fellows came of their own accord except this one and he’s the one who was in Administration Shack at six o’clock to-night and answered the ’phone when I called and gave me the name of Wilkins.
(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 What is all this?”
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Hervey said, “These fellows came of their own accord except this one and he’s the one who was in Administration Shack at six o’clock to-night and answered the ’phone when I called and gave me the name of Wilkins.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading Hervey said, “These fellows came of their own accord except this one and he’s the one who was in Administration Shack at six o’clock to-night and answered the ’phone when I called and gave me the name of Wilkins.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Mr. Arnoldson said very stern, “Well, sir, what are you doing here at this hour of the night?
Arnoldson
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From this reading Mr. Arnoldson said very stern, “Well, sir, what are you doing here at this hour of the night?
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Mr. Arnoldson said very stern, “Well, sir, what are you doing here at this hour of the night?
for the reason that
From this reading TOM FIXES IT Now this is next to the last chapter in this book, but you should worry because I’m going to write a lot more books.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading TOM FIXES IT Now this is next to the last chapter in this book, but you should worry because I’m going to write a lot more books.
Bound written or printed works.
From this reading TOM FIXES IT Now this is next to the last chapter in this book, but you should worry because I’m going to write a lot more books.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading TOM FIXES IT Now this is next to the last chapter in this book, but you should worry because I’m going to write a lot more books.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Hervey said, “These fellows came of their own accord except this one and he’s the one who was in Administration Shack at six o’clock to-night and answered the ’phone when I called and gave me the name of Wilkins.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Hervey said, “These fellows came of their own accord except this one and he’s the one who was in Administration Shack at six o’clock to-night and answered the ’phone when I called and gave me the name of Wilkins.
an occurrence of something
From this reading “He was there hunting in the case for a chart of the lake, and he’s here to tell you I’m not a liar.
a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading TOM FIXES IT Now this is next to the last chapter in this book, but you should worry because I’m going to write a lot more books.
chartnounUS /tʃɑːrt/
a visual display of information
From this reading “He was there hunting in the case for a chart of the lake, and he’s here to tell you I’m not a liar.
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading Mr. Arnoldson said very stern, “Well, sir, what are you doing here at this hour of the night?
apart from; not including
From this reading Hervey said, “These fellows came of their own accord except this one and he’s the one who was in Administration Shack at six o’clock to-night and answered the ’phone when I called and gave me the name of Wilkins.
plural of “fellow” — a boy or man
From this reading Hervey said, “These fellows came of their own accord except this one and he’s the one who was in Administration Shack at six o’clock to-night and answered the ’phone when I called and gave me the name of Wilkins.
FIXESnounUS /ˈfɪksɪz/
plural of “fix” — informal terms for a difficult situation
From this reading TOM FIXES IT Now this is next to the last chapter in this book, but you should worry because I’m going to write a lot more books.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “He was there hunting in the case for a chart of the lake, and he’s here to tell you I’m not a liar.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Hervey said, “These fellows came of their own accord except this one and he’s the one who was in Administration Shack at six o’clock to-night and answered the ’phone when I called and gave me the name of Wilkins.
the act of departing
From this reading TOM FIXES IT Now this is next to the last chapter in this book, but you should worry because I’m going to write a lot more books.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “He was there hunting in the case for a chart of the lake, and he’s here to tell you I’m not a liar.
he's
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From this reading Hervey said, “These fellows came of their own accord except this one and he’s the one who was in Administration Shack at six o’clock to-night and answered the ’phone when I called and gave me the name of Wilkins.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Mr. Arnoldson said very stern, “Well, sir, what are you doing here at this hour of the night?
Hervey
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From this reading Hervey said, “These fellows came of their own accord except this one and he’s the one who was in Administration Shack at six o’clock to-night and answered the ’phone when I called and gave me the name of Wilkins.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading Mr. Arnoldson said very stern, “Well, sir, what are you doing here at this hour of the night?
the pursuit and killing or capture of wild animals regarded as a sport
From this reading “He was there hunting in the case for a chart of the lake, and he’s here to tell you I’m not a liar.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Hervey said, “These fellows came of their own accord except this one and he’s the one who was in Administration Shack at six o’clock to-night and answered the ’phone when I called and gave me the name of Wilkins.
I'm
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From this reading TOM FIXES IT Now this is next to the last chapter in this book, but you should worry because I’m going to write a lot more books.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading TOM FIXES IT Now this is next to the last chapter in this book, but you should worry because I’m going to write a lot more books.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading TOM FIXES IT Now this is next to the last chapter in this book, but you should worry because I’m going to write a lot more books.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
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a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land
From this reading “He was there hunting in the case for a chart of the lake, and he’s here to tell you I’m not a liar.
immediately past
From this reading TOM FIXES IT Now this is next to the last chapter in this book, but you should worry because I’m going to write a lot more books.
liarnounUS /ˈlaɪər/
a person who has lied or who lies repeatedly
From this reading “He was there hunting in the case for a chart of the lake, and he’s here to tell you I’m not a liar.
(often followed by “of”) a large number or amount or extent
From this reading TOM FIXES IT Now this is next to the last chapter in this book, but you should worry because I’m going to write a lot more books.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Hervey said, “These fellows came of their own accord except this one and he’s the one who was in Administration Shack at six o’clock to-night and answered the ’phone when I called and gave me the name of Wilkins.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading TOM FIXES IT Now this is next to the last chapter in this book, but you should worry because I’m going to write a lot more books.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Arnoldson said very stern, “Well, sir, what are you doing here at this hour of the night?
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Hervey said, “These fellows came of their own accord except this one and he’s the one who was in Administration Shack at six o’clock to-night and answered the ’phone when I called and gave me the name of Wilkins.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading TOM FIXES IT Now this is next to the last chapter in this book, but you should worry because I’m going to write a lot more books.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Mr. Arnoldson said very stern, “Well, sir, what are you doing here at this hour of the night?
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading “He was there hunting in the case for a chart of the lake, and he’s here to tell you I’m not a liar.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading TOM FIXES IT Now this is next to the last chapter in this book, but you should worry because I’m going to write a lot more books.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading Hervey said, “These fellows came of their own accord except this one and he’s the one who was in Administration Shack at six o’clock to-night and answered the ’phone when I called and gave me the name of Wilkins.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Mr. Arnoldson said very stern, “Well, sir, what are you doing here at this hour of the night?
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Hervey said, “These fellows came of their own accord except this one and he’s the one who was in Administration Shack at six o’clock to-night and answered the ’phone when I called and gave me the name of Wilkins.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Hervey said, “These fellows came of their own accord except this one and he’s the one who was in Administration Shack at six o’clock to-night and answered the ’phone when I called and gave me the name of Wilkins.
phonenounUS /foʊn/
electronic equipment that converts sound into electrical signals that can be transmitted over distances and then converts received signals back into sounds
From this reading Hervey said, “These fellows came of their own accord except this one and he’s the one who was in Administration Shack at six o’clock to-night and answered the ’phone when I called and gave me the name of Wilkins.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Mr. Arnoldson said very stern, “Well, sir, what are you doing here at this hour of the night?
ShacknounUS /ʃæk/
small crude shelter used as a dwelling
From this reading Hervey said, “These fellows came of their own accord except this one and he’s the one who was in Administration Shack at six o’clock to-night and answered the ’phone when I called and gave me the name of Wilkins.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading TOM FIXES IT Now this is next to the last chapter in this book, but you should worry because I’m going to write a lot more books.
term of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Arnoldson said very stern, “Well, sir, what are you doing here at this hour of the night?
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading Hervey said, “These fellows came of their own accord except this one and he’s the one who was in Administration Shack at six o’clock to-night and answered the ’phone when I called and gave me the name of Wilkins.
sternadjectiveUS /stɜːrn/
of a stern or strict bearing or demeanor; forbidding in aspect
From this reading Mr. Arnoldson said very stern, “Well, sir, what are you doing here at this hour of the night?
express in words
From this reading “He was there hunting in the case for a chart of the lake, and he’s here to tell you I’m not a liar.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading TOM FIXES IT Now this is next to the last chapter in this book, but you should worry because I’m going to write a lot more books.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Hervey said, “These fellows came of their own accord except this one and he’s the one who was in Administration Shack at six o’clock to-night and answered the ’phone when I called and gave me the name of Wilkins.
in or at that place or location
From this reading “He was there hunting in the case for a chart of the lake, and he’s here to tell you I’m not a liar.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Hervey said, “These fellows came of their own accord except this one and he’s the one who was in Administration Shack at six o’clock to-night and answered the ’phone when I called and gave me the name of Wilkins.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading TOM FIXES IT Now this is next to the last chapter in this book, but you should worry because I’m going to write a lot more books.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading TOM FIXES IT Now this is next to the last chapter in this book, but you should worry because I’m going to write a lot more books.
to-night
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From this reading Hervey said, “These fellows came of their own accord except this one and he’s the one who was in Administration Shack at six o’clock to-night and answered the ’phone when I called and gave me the name of Wilkins.
male cat
From this reading TOM FIXES IT Now this is next to the last chapter in this book, but you should worry because I’m going to write a lot more books.
precisely as stated
From this reading Mr. Arnoldson said very stern, “Well, sir, what are you doing here at this hour of the night?
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Hervey said, “These fellows came of their own accord except this one and he’s the one who was in Administration Shack at six o’clock to-night and answered the ’phone when I called and gave me the name of Wilkins.
(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 Mr. Arnoldson said very stern, “Well, sir, what are you doing here at this hour of the night?
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Mr. Arnoldson said very stern, “Well, sir, what are you doing here at this hour of the night?
at the time that
From this reading Hervey said, “These fellows came of their own accord except this one and he’s the one who was in Administration Shack at six o’clock to-night and answered the ’phone when I called and gave me the name of Wilkins.
which person or people
From this reading Hervey said, “These fellows came of their own accord except this one and he’s the one who was in Administration Shack at six o’clock to-night and answered the ’phone when I called and gave me the name of Wilkins.
WilkinsnounUS /ˈwɪlkɪnz/
United States civil rights leader (1901-1981)
From this reading Hervey said, “These fellows came of their own accord except this one and he’s the one who was in Administration Shack at six o’clock to-night and answered the ’phone when I called and gave me the name of Wilkins.
be worried, concerned, anxious, troubled, or uneasy
From this reading TOM FIXES IT Now this is next to the last chapter in this book, but you should worry because I’m going to write a lot more books.
produce a literary work
From this reading TOM FIXES IT Now this is next to the last chapter in this book, but you should worry because I’m going to write a lot more books.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading TOM FIXES IT Now this is next to the last chapter in this book, but you should worry because I’m going to write a lot more books.
