used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "I'm a fool to--to waste time like this," she faltered, dabbing her eyes with the crumpled square of cambric.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading "Sit down here, and when you're able, tell us just what--happened."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading BUCK RIDES Presently Mrs. Archer released her spasmodic grip on Stratton's flannel shirt and fumbled for her handkerchief.
ArchernounUS /ˈɑːrtʃər/
a person who is expert in the use of a bow and arrow
From this reading BUCK RIDES Presently Mrs. Archer released her spasmodic grip on Stratton's flannel shirt and fumbled for her handkerchief.
BUCKverbUS /bʌk/
to strive with determination
From this reading BUCK RIDES Presently Mrs. Archer released her spasmodic grip on Stratton's flannel shirt and fumbled for her handkerchief.
cambricnoun
a finely woven white linen
From this reading "I'm a fool to--to waste time like this," she faltered, dabbing her eyes with the crumpled square of cambric.
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading He helped her to a chair.
crumpledadjectiveUS /ˈkrʌmpəld/
of metal e.g.
From this reading "I'm a fool to--to waste time like this," she faltered, dabbing her eyes with the crumpled square of cambric.
dabbingverbUS /ˈdæbɪŋ/
inflected form of “dab” — apply (usually a liquid) to a surface
From this reading "I'm a fool to--to waste time like this," she faltered, dabbing her eyes with the crumpled square of cambric.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading "Sit down here, and when you're able, tell us just what--happened."
opinion or judgment
From this reading "I'm a fool to--to waste time like this," she faltered, dabbing her eyes with the crumpled square of cambric.
falteredverbUS /ˈfɑːltərd/
past form of “falter” — be unsure or weak
From this reading "I'm a fool to--to waste time like this," she faltered, dabbing her eyes with the crumpled square of cambric.
flannelnounUS /ˈflænəl/
a soft light woolen fabric; used for clothing
From this reading BUCK RIDES Presently Mrs. Archer released her spasmodic grip on Stratton's flannel shirt and fumbled for her handkerchief.
a person who lacks good judgment
From this reading "I'm a fool to--to waste time like this," she faltered, dabbing her eyes with the crumpled square of cambric.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading BUCK RIDES Presently Mrs. Archer released her spasmodic grip on Stratton's flannel shirt and fumbled for her handkerchief.
fumbledverbUS /ˈfʌmbəld/
past form of “fumble” — feel about uncertainly or blindly
From this reading BUCK RIDES Presently Mrs. Archer released her spasmodic grip on Stratton's flannel shirt and fumbled for her handkerchief.
in a gradual manner
From this reading "I think you're rather wonderful," returned Buck gently.
gripnounUS /ɡrɪp/
the act of grasping
From this reading BUCK RIDES Presently Mrs. Archer released her spasmodic grip on Stratton's flannel shirt and fumbled for her handkerchief.
a square piece of cloth used for wiping the eyes or nose or as a costume accessory
From this reading BUCK RIDES Presently Mrs. Archer released her spasmodic grip on Stratton's flannel shirt and fumbled for her handkerchief.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading "Sit down here, and when you're able, tell us just what--happened."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He helped her to a chair.
past form of “help” — give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading He helped her to a chair.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading BUCK RIDES Presently Mrs. Archer released her spasmodic grip on Stratton's flannel shirt and fumbled for her handkerchief.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "Sit down here, and when you're able, tell us just what--happened."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I think you're rather wonderful," returned Buck gently.
I'm
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From this reading "I'm a fool to--to waste time like this," she faltered, dabbing her eyes with the crumpled square of cambric.
and nothing more
From this reading "Sit down here, and when you're able, tell us just what--happened."
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading "I'm a fool to--to waste time like this," she faltered, dabbing her eyes with the crumpled square of cambric.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading BUCK RIDES Presently Mrs. Archer released her spasmodic grip on Stratton's flannel shirt and fumbled for her handkerchief.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "I'm a fool to--to waste time like this," she faltered, dabbing her eyes with the crumpled square of cambric.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading BUCK RIDES Presently Mrs. Archer released her spasmodic grip on Stratton's flannel shirt and fumbled for her handkerchief.
in the near future
From this reading BUCK RIDES Presently Mrs. Archer released her spasmodic grip on Stratton's flannel shirt and fumbled for her handkerchief.
on the contrary
From this reading "I think you're rather wonderful," returned Buck gently.
releasedverbUS /riˈliːst/
past form of “release” — release, as from one's grip
From this reading BUCK RIDES Presently Mrs. Archer released her spasmodic grip on Stratton's flannel shirt and fumbled for her handkerchief.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading "I think you're rather wonderful," returned Buck gently.
RIDESnounUS /raɪdz/
plural of “ride” — a journey in a vehicle (usually an automobile)
From this reading BUCK RIDES Presently Mrs. Archer released her spasmodic grip on Stratton's flannel shirt and fumbled for her handkerchief.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "I'm a fool to--to waste time like this," she faltered, dabbing her eyes with the crumpled square of cambric.
shirtnounUS /ʃɜːrt/
a garment worn on the upper half of the body
From this reading BUCK RIDES Presently Mrs. Archer released her spasmodic grip on Stratton's flannel shirt and fumbled for her handkerchief.
be seated
From this reading "Sit down here, and when you're able, tell us just what--happened."
spasmodicadjectiveUS /spæzˈmɔːdɪk/
affected by involuntary jerky muscular contractions; resembling a spasm
From this reading BUCK RIDES Presently Mrs. Archer released her spasmodic grip on Stratton's flannel shirt and fumbled for her handkerchief.
make square
From this reading "I'm a fool to--to waste time like this," she faltered, dabbing her eyes with the crumpled square of cambric.
Stratton's
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From this reading BUCK RIDES Presently Mrs. Archer released her spasmodic grip on Stratton's flannel shirt and fumbled for her handkerchief.
express in words
From this reading "Sit down here, and when you're able, tell us just what--happened."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "I'm a fool to--to waste time like this," she faltered, dabbing her eyes with the crumpled square of cambric.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "I think you're rather wonderful," returned Buck gently.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "I'm a fool to--to waste time like this," she faltered, dabbing her eyes with the crumpled square of cambric.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading "I'm a fool to--to waste time like this," she faltered, dabbing her eyes with the crumpled square of cambric.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "I'm a fool to--to waste time like this," she faltered, dabbing her eyes with the crumpled square of cambric.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Sit down here, and when you're able, tell us just what--happened."
any materials unused and rejected as worthless or unwanted
From this reading "I'm a fool to--to waste time like this," she faltered, dabbing her eyes with the crumpled square of cambric.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "Sit down here, and when you're able, tell us just what--happened."
at the time that
From this reading "Sit down here, and when you're able, tell us just what--happened."
in the company of; together with
From this reading "I'm a fool to--to waste time like this," she faltered, dabbing her eyes with the crumpled square of cambric.
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading "I think you're rather wonderful," returned Buck gently.
you're
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From this reading "I think you're rather wonderful," returned Buck gently.
