used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading GRACIE MAKES A DISCOVERY.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading "Tell me as we go along," he said.
appertaining
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From this reading The enterprise to which he was pledged had so fastened itself upon his imagination that the least thing appertaining to it claimed first place.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Tell me as we go along," he said.
the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing
From this reading Except that her breath was short there were no symptoms of excitement in Gracie, but Dick was sufficiently conversant with her peculiar manner to know that she had something of importance to communicate.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Except that her breath was short there were no symptoms of excitement in Gracie, but Dick was sufficiently conversant with her peculiar manner to know that she had something of importance to communicate.
claimedverbUS /kleɪmd/
past form of “claim” — assert or affirm strongly; state to be true or existing
From this reading The enterprise to which he was pledged had so fastened itself upon his imagination that the least thing appertaining to it claimed first place.
communicateverbUS /kəˈmjuːnəkeɪt/
transmit information
From this reading Except that her breath was short there were no symptoms of excitement in Gracie, but Dick was sufficiently conversant with her peculiar manner to know that she had something of importance to communicate.
conversantadjectiveUS /kənˈvɜːrsənt/
(usually followed by “with”) well informed about or knowing thoroughly
From this reading Except that her breath was short there were no symptoms of excitement in Gracie, but Dick was sufficiently conversant with her peculiar manner to know that she had something of importance to communicate.
someone who is a detective
From this reading Except that her breath was short there were no symptoms of excitement in Gracie, but Dick was sufficiently conversant with her peculiar manner to know that she had something of importance to communicate.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading He did not resist.
the act of discovering something
From this reading GRACIE MAKES A DISCOVERY.
enterprisenounUS /ˈentərpraɪz/
a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness)
From this reading The enterprise to which he was pledged had so fastened itself upon his imagination that the least thing appertaining to it claimed first place.
apart from; not including
From this reading Except that her breath was short there were no symptoms of excitement in Gracie, but Dick was sufficiently conversant with her peculiar manner to know that she had something of importance to communicate.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading Except that her breath was short there were no symptoms of excitement in Gracie, but Dick was sufficiently conversant with her peculiar manner to know that she had something of importance to communicate.
firmly closed or secured
From this reading The enterprise to which he was pledged had so fastened itself upon his imagination that the least thing appertaining to it claimed first place.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The enterprise to which he was pledged had so fastened itself upon his imagination that the least thing appertaining to it claimed first place.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "Tell me as we go along," he said.
GRACIEnounUS /ˈɡreɪsi/
United States comedienne remembered as the confused but imperturbable partner of her husband, George Burns (1906-1964)
From this reading GRACIE MAKES A DISCOVERY.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The enterprise to which he was pledged had so fastened itself upon his imagination that the least thing appertaining to it claimed first place.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He did not resist.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Except that her breath was short there were no symptoms of excitement in Gracie, but Dick was sufficiently conversant with her peculiar manner to know that she had something of importance to communicate.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The enterprise to which he was pledged had so fastened itself upon his imagination that the least thing appertaining to it claimed first place.
the formation of a mental image of something that is not perceived as real and is not present to the senses
From this reading The enterprise to which he was pledged had so fastened itself upon his imagination that the least thing appertaining to it claimed first place.
the quality of being important and worthy of note
From this reading Except that her breath was short there were no symptoms of excitement in Gracie, but Dick was sufficiently conversant with her peculiar manner to know that she had something of importance to communicate.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Except that her breath was short there were no symptoms of excitement in Gracie, but Dick was sufficiently conversant with her peculiar manner to know that she had something of importance to communicate.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The enterprise to which he was pledged had so fastened itself upon his imagination that the least thing appertaining to it claimed first place.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading The enterprise to which he was pledged had so fastened itself upon his imagination that the least thing appertaining to it claimed first place.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Except that her breath was short there were no symptoms of excitement in Gracie, but Dick was sufficiently conversant with her peculiar manner to know that she had something of importance to communicate.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading The enterprise to which he was pledged had so fastened itself upon his imagination that the least thing appertaining to it claimed first place.
plural of “make” — a recognizable kind
From this reading GRACIE MAKES A DISCOVERY.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Except that her breath was short there were no symptoms of excitement in Gracie, but Dick was sufficiently conversant with her peculiar manner to know that she had something of importance to communicate.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Tell me as we go along," he said.
not any; not one
From this reading Except that her breath was short there were no symptoms of excitement in Gracie, but Dick was sufficiently conversant with her peculiar manner to know that she had something of importance to communicate.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He did not resist.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Except that her breath was short there were no symptoms of excitement in Gracie, but Dick was sufficiently conversant with her peculiar manner to know that she had something of importance to communicate.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading Except that her breath was short there were no symptoms of excitement in Gracie, but Dick was sufficiently conversant with her peculiar manner to know that she had something of importance to communicate.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading The enterprise to which he was pledged had so fastened itself upon his imagination that the least thing appertaining to it claimed first place.
pledgedadjectiveUS /pledʒd/
bound by or as if by an oath
From this reading The enterprise to which he was pledged had so fastened itself upon his imagination that the least thing appertaining to it claimed first place.
resistverbUS /rɪˈzɪst/
elude, especially in a baffling way
From this reading He did not resist.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Tell me as we go along," he said.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Except that her breath was short there were no symptoms of excitement in Gracie, but Dick was sufficiently conversant with her peculiar manner to know that she had something of importance to communicate.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading Except that her breath was short there were no symptoms of excitement in Gracie, but Dick was sufficiently conversant with her peculiar manner to know that she had something of importance to communicate.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The enterprise to which he was pledged had so fastened itself upon his imagination that the least thing appertaining to it claimed first place.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading Except that her breath was short there were no symptoms of excitement in Gracie, but Dick was sufficiently conversant with her peculiar manner to know that she had something of importance to communicate.
to a sufficient degree
From this reading Except that her breath was short there were no symptoms of excitement in Gracie, but Dick was sufficiently conversant with her peculiar manner to know that she had something of importance to communicate.
symptomsnounUS /ˈsɪmptəmz/
plural of “symptom” — (medicine) any sensation or change in bodily function that is experienced by a patient and is associated with a particular disease
From this reading Except that her breath was short there were no symptoms of excitement in Gracie, but Dick was sufficiently conversant with her peculiar manner to know that she had something of importance to communicate.
express in words
From this reading "Tell me as we go along," he said.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The enterprise to which he was pledged had so fastened itself upon his imagination that the least thing appertaining to it claimed first place.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The enterprise to which he was pledged had so fastened itself upon his imagination that the least thing appertaining to it claimed first place.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Except that her breath was short there were no symptoms of excitement in Gracie, but Dick was sufficiently conversant with her peculiar manner to know that she had something of importance to communicate.
a special situation
From this reading The enterprise to which he was pledged had so fastened itself upon his imagination that the least thing appertaining to it claimed first place.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The enterprise to which he was pledged had so fastened itself upon his imagination that the least thing appertaining to it claimed first place.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The enterprise to which he was pledged had so fastened itself upon his imagination that the least thing appertaining to it claimed first place.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The enterprise to which he was pledged had so fastened itself upon his imagination that the least thing appertaining to it claimed first place.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "Tell me as we go along," he said.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Except that her breath was short there were no symptoms of excitement in Gracie, but Dick was sufficiently conversant with her peculiar manner to know that she had something of importance to communicate.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The enterprise to which he was pledged had so fastened itself upon his imagination that the least thing appertaining to it claimed first place.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Except that her breath was short there were no symptoms of excitement in Gracie, but Dick was sufficiently conversant with her peculiar manner to know that she had something of importance to communicate.
