used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Carter could have punched him for his response in a level voice: “Yes.
aggressivenessnounUS /əˈɡresɪvnəs/
the quality of being bold and enterprising
From this reading “What do you mean?” demanded Carter with a trace of aggressiveness.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Culver was an older man.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He was sitting beside Culver, of the Second National Bank, and exclaimed: “Guess that’ll make Wilhelm sit up and take notice, eh?”
sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)
From this reading He was sitting beside Culver, of the Second National Bank, and exclaimed: “Guess that’ll make Wilhelm sit up and take notice, eh?”
next to; at the side of
From this reading He was sitting beside Culver, of the Second National Bank, and exclaimed: “Guess that’ll make Wilhelm sit up and take notice, eh?”
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But ’tis going to make us sit up and take notice, too.”
CarternounUS /ˈkɑːrtər/
Englishman and Egyptologist who in 1922 discovered and excavated the tomb of Tutankhamen (1873-1939)
From this reading Carter could have punched him for his response in a level voice: “Yes.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Carter could have punched him for his response in a level voice: “Yes.
Culver
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From this reading He was sitting beside Culver, of the Second National Bank, and exclaimed: “Guess that’ll make Wilhelm sit up and take notice, eh?”
past form of “demand” — request urgently and forcefully
From this reading “What do you mean?” demanded Carter with a trace of aggressiveness.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading “What do you mean?” demanded Carter with a trace of aggressiveness.
eh
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From this reading He was sitting beside Culver, of the Second National Bank, and exclaimed: “Guess that’ll make Wilhelm sit up and take notice, eh?”
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading He was sitting beside Culver, of the Second National Bank, and exclaimed: “Guess that’ll make Wilhelm sit up and take notice, eh?”
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Carter could have punched him for his response in a level voice: “Yes.
the act of departing
From this reading But ’tis going to make us sit up and take notice, too.”
expect, believe, or suppose
From this reading He was sitting beside Culver, of the Second National Bank, and exclaimed: “Guess that’ll make Wilhelm sit up and take notice, eh?”
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Carter could have punched him for his response in a level voice: “Yes.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was sitting beside Culver, of the Second National Bank, and exclaimed: “Guess that’ll make Wilhelm sit up and take notice, eh?”
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Carter could have punched him for his response in a level voice: “Yes.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Carter could have punched him for his response in a level voice: “Yes.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Carter could have punched him for his response in a level voice: “Yes.
a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading Carter could have punched him for his response in a level voice: “Yes.
engage in
From this reading He was sitting beside Culver, of the Second National Bank, and exclaimed: “Guess that’ll make Wilhelm sit up and take notice, eh?”
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Culver was an older man.
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading “What do you mean?” demanded Carter with a trace of aggressiveness.
of or relating to or belonging to a nation or country
From this reading He was sitting beside Culver, of the Second National Bank, and exclaimed: “Guess that’ll make Wilhelm sit up and take notice, eh?”
an announcement containing information about an event
From this reading He was sitting beside Culver, of the Second National Bank, and exclaimed: “Guess that’ll make Wilhelm sit up and take notice, eh?”
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He was sitting beside Culver, of the Second National Bank, and exclaimed: “Guess that’ll make Wilhelm sit up and take notice, eh?”
olderadjectiveUS /ˈoʊldər/
advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)
From this reading Culver was an older man.
punchedverbUS /pʌntʃt/
past form of “punch” — deliver a quick blow to
From this reading Carter could have punched him for his response in a level voice: “Yes.
responsenounUS /rɪˈspɑːns/
a result
From this reading Carter could have punched him for his response in a level voice: “Yes.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading He was sitting beside Culver, of the Second National Bank, and exclaimed: “Guess that’ll make Wilhelm sit up and take notice, eh?”
be seated
From this reading He was sitting beside Culver, of the Second National Bank, and exclaimed: “Guess that’ll make Wilhelm sit up and take notice, eh?”
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading He was sitting beside Culver, of the Second National Bank, and exclaimed: “Guess that’ll make Wilhelm sit up and take notice, eh?”
carry out
From this reading He was sitting beside Culver, of the Second National Bank, and exclaimed: “Guess that’ll make Wilhelm sit up and take notice, eh?”
that'll
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From this reading He was sitting beside Culver, of the Second National Bank, and exclaimed: “Guess that’ll make Wilhelm sit up and take notice, eh?”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He was sitting beside Culver, of the Second National Bank, and exclaimed: “Guess that’ll make Wilhelm sit up and take notice, eh?”
plural of “ti” — a light strong grey lustrous corrosion-resistant metallic element used in strong lightweight alloys (as for airplane parts); the main sources are rutile and ilmenite
From this reading But ’tis going to make us sit up and take notice, too.”
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading But ’tis going to make us sit up and take notice, too.”
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading But ’tis going to make us sit up and take notice, too.”
a just detectable amount
From this reading “What do you mean?” demanded Carter with a trace of aggressiveness.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading He was sitting beside Culver, of the Second National Bank, and exclaimed: “Guess that’ll make Wilhelm sit up and take notice, eh?”
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading But ’tis going to make us sit up and take notice, too.”
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading Carter could have punched him for his response in a level voice: “Yes.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was sitting beside Culver, of the Second National Bank, and exclaimed: “Guess that’ll make Wilhelm sit up and take notice, eh?”
used to ask for information about something
From this reading “What do you mean?” demanded Carter with a trace of aggressiveness.
Wilhelm
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From this reading He was sitting beside Culver, of the Second National Bank, and exclaimed: “Guess that’ll make Wilhelm sit up and take notice, eh?”
in the company of; together with
From this reading “What do you mean?” demanded Carter with a trace of aggressiveness.
an affirmative
From this reading Carter could have punched him for his response in a level voice: “Yes.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “What do you mean?” demanded Carter with a trace of aggressiveness.
