used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A LIGHT IN THE HOUSE OF DR.
declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading "Not what you might call scared," replied Constable Applebee, unwilling to admit as much to a layman; "put out, sir, put out--that's the right word.
(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 "Worry enough, in all conscience," said Dick, "and you've got a level head, too, if any member of the force has.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Worry enough, in all conscience," said Dick, "and you've got a level head, too, if any member of the force has.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading "Worry enough, in all conscience," said Dick, "and you've got a level head, too, if any member of the force has.
Applebee
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From this reading "Not what you might call scared," replied Constable Applebee, unwilling to admit as much to a layman; "put out, sir, put out--that's the right word.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Not what you might call scared," replied Constable Applebee, unwilling to admit as much to a layman; "put out, sir, put out--that's the right word.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading You're the last man I should have expected to be scared by shadows."
showing who or what does the action
From this reading You're the last man I should have expected to be scared by shadows."
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading "Not what you might call scared," replied Constable Applebee, unwilling to admit as much to a layman; "put out, sir, put out--that's the right word.
motivation deriving logically from ethical or moral principles that govern a person's thoughts and actions
From this reading "Worry enough, in all conscience," said Dick, "and you've got a level head, too, if any member of the force has.
ConstablenounUS /ˈkɑːnstəbəl/
a lawman with less authority and jurisdiction than a sheriff
From this reading "Not what you might call scared," replied Constable Applebee, unwilling to admit as much to a layman; "put out, sir, put out--that's the right word.
someone who is a detective
From this reading "Worry enough, in all conscience," said Dick, "and you've got a level head, too, if any member of the force has.
DR
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From this reading A LIGHT IN THE HOUSE OF DR.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading "Worry enough, in all conscience," said Dick, "and you've got a level head, too, if any member of the force has.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading You're the last man I should have expected to be scared by shadows."
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading "Worry enough, in all conscience," said Dick, "and you've got a level head, too, if any member of the force has.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading "Worry enough, in all conscience," said Dick, "and you've got a level head, too, if any member of the force has.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Worry enough, in all conscience," said Dick, "and you've got a level head, too, if any member of the force has.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading You're the last man I should have expected to be scared by shadows."
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading "Worry enough, in all conscience," said Dick, "and you've got a level head, too, if any member of the force has.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading A LIGHT IN THE HOUSE OF DR.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading You're the last man I should have expected to be scared by shadows."
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "Worry enough, in all conscience," said Dick, "and you've got a level head, too, if any member of the force has.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A LIGHT IN THE HOUSE OF DR.
immediately past
From this reading You're the last man I should have expected to be scared by shadows."
laymannounUS /ˈleɪmən/
someone who is not a clergyman or a professional person
From this reading "Not what you might call scared," replied Constable Applebee, unwilling to admit as much to a layman; "put out, sir, put out--that's the right word.
a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading "Worry enough, in all conscience," said Dick, "and you've got a level head, too, if any member of the force has.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading A LIGHT IN THE HOUSE OF DR.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading You're the last man I should have expected to be scared by shadows."
one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading "Worry enough, in all conscience," said Dick, "and you've got a level head, too, if any member of the force has.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading "Not what you might call scared," replied Constable Applebee, unwilling to admit as much to a layman; "put out, sir, put out--that's the right word.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading "Not what you might call scared," replied Constable Applebee, unwilling to admit as much to a layman; "put out, sir, put out--that's the right word.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "Not what you might call scared," replied Constable Applebee, unwilling to admit as much to a layman; "put out, sir, put out--that's the right word.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A LIGHT IN THE HOUSE OF DR.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "Not what you might call scared," replied Constable Applebee, unwilling to admit as much to a layman; "put out, sir, put out--that's the right word.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading "Not what you might call scared," replied Constable Applebee, unwilling to admit as much to a layman; "put out, sir, put out--that's the right word.
PYE
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From this reading PYE.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "Not what you might call scared," replied Constable Applebee, unwilling to admit as much to a layman; "put out, sir, put out--that's the right word.
precisely, exactly
From this reading "Not what you might call scared," replied Constable Applebee, unwilling to admit as much to a layman; "put out, sir, put out--that's the right word.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Worry enough, in all conscience," said Dick, "and you've got a level head, too, if any member of the force has.
scaredadjectiveUS /skerd/
made afraid
From this reading You're the last man I should have expected to be scared by shadows."
plural of “shadow” — shade within clear boundaries
From this reading You're the last man I should have expected to be scared by shadows."
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading You're the last man I should have expected to be scared by shadows."
term of address for a man
From this reading "Not what you might call scared," replied Constable Applebee, unwilling to admit as much to a layman; "put out, sir, put out--that's the right word.
that's
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From this reading "Not what you might call scared," replied Constable Applebee, unwilling to admit as much to a layman; "put out, sir, put out--that's the right word.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A LIGHT IN THE HOUSE OF DR.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading You're the last man I should have expected to be scared by shadows."
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading "Worry enough, in all conscience," said Dick, "and you've got a level head, too, if any member of the force has.
unwillingadjectiveUS /ənˈwɪlɪŋ/
not disposed or inclined toward
From this reading "Not what you might call scared," replied Constable Applebee, unwilling to admit as much to a layman; "put out, sir, put out--that's the right word.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "Not what you might call scared," replied Constable Applebee, unwilling to admit as much to a layman; "put out, sir, put out--that's the right word.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading "Not what you might call scared," replied Constable Applebee, unwilling to admit as much to a layman; "put out, sir, put out--that's the right word.
be worried, concerned, anxious, troubled, or uneasy
From this reading "Worry enough, in all conscience," said Dick, "and you've got a level head, too, if any member of the force has.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Not what you might call scared," replied Constable Applebee, unwilling to admit as much to a layman; "put out, sir, put out--that's the right word.
You're
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From this reading You're the last man I should have expected to be scared by shadows."
you've
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From this reading "Worry enough, in all conscience," said Dick, "and you've got a level head, too, if any member of the force has.
