used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "But oh, _wot_ a mistake gels are!
anew
From this reading PICKLES TO THE FORE AGAIN.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Connie went back to Giles, and Pickles, having obtained the information which he desired, sped as fast as his feet could carry him down the street.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "But oh, _wot_ a mistake gels are!
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Connie went back to Giles, and Pickles, having obtained the information which he desired, sped as fast as his feet could carry him down the street.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Connie went back to Giles, and Pickles, having obtained the information which he desired, sped as fast as his feet could carry him down the street.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Once more his spirits were high, and hope was before him.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "But oh, _wot_ a mistake gels are!
move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading Connie went back to Giles, and Pickles, having obtained the information which he desired, sped as fast as his feet could carry him down the street.
CinderellanounUS /ˌsɪndərˈelə/
a woman whose merits were not been recognized but who then achieves sudden success and recognition
From this reading "I may save you, you most obstinate and tiresome Cinderella," he said to himself.
Connie
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From this reading Connie went back to Giles, and Pickles, having obtained the information which he desired, sped as fast as his feet could carry him down the street.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Connie went back to Giles, and Pickles, having obtained the information which he desired, sped as fast as his feet could carry him down the street.
wanted intensely
From this reading Connie went back to Giles, and Pickles, having obtained the information which he desired, sped as fast as his feet could carry him down the street.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Connie went back to Giles, and Pickles, having obtained the information which he desired, sped as fast as his feet could carry him down the street.
quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)
From this reading Connie went back to Giles, and Pickles, having obtained the information which he desired, sped as fast as his feet could carry him down the street.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading Connie went back to Giles, and Pickles, having obtained the information which he desired, sped as fast as his feet could carry him down the street.
FOREnounUS /fɔːr/
front part of a vessel or aircraft
From this reading PICKLES TO THE FORE AGAIN.
gelsnounUS /dʒelz/
plural of “gel” — a colloid in a more solid form than a sol
From this reading "But oh, _wot_ a mistake gels are!
Giles
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From this reading Connie went back to Giles, and Pickles, having obtained the information which he desired, sped as fast as his feet could carry him down the street.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Connie went back to Giles, and Pickles, having obtained the information which he desired, sped as fast as his feet could carry him down the street.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Connie went back to Giles, and Pickles, having obtained the information which he desired, sped as fast as his feet could carry him down the street.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Once more his spirits were high, and hope was before him.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Connie went back to Giles, and Pickles, having obtained the information which he desired, sped as fast as his feet could carry him down the street.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading "I may save you, you most obstinate and tiresome Cinderella," he said to himself.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Connie went back to Giles, and Pickles, having obtained the information which he desired, sped as fast as his feet could carry him down the street.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading Once more his spirits were high, and hope was before him.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I may save you, you most obstinate and tiresome Cinderella," he said to himself.
a message received and understood
From this reading Connie went back to Giles, and Pickles, having obtained the information which he desired, sped as fast as his feet could carry him down the street.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading "I may save you, you most obstinate and tiresome Cinderella," he said to himself.
a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention
From this reading "But oh, _wot_ a mistake gels are!
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Once more his spirits were high, and hope was before him.
used to form the superlative
From this reading "I may save you, you most obstinate and tiresome Cinderella," he said to himself.
obstinateadjectiveUS /ˈɑːbstənət/
tenaciously unwilling or marked by tenacious unwillingness to yield
From this reading "I may save you, you most obstinate and tiresome Cinderella," he said to himself.
past form of “obtain” — come into possession of
From this reading Connie went back to Giles, and Pickles, having obtained the information which he desired, sped as fast as his feet could carry him down the street.
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading "But oh, _wot_ a mistake gels are!
on one occasion
From this reading Once more his spirits were high, and hope was before him.
PICKLESnounUS /ˈpɪkəlz/
plural of “pickle” — vegetables (especially cucumbers) preserved in brine or vinegar
From this reading PICKLES TO THE FORE AGAIN.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I may save you, you most obstinate and tiresome Cinderella," he said to himself.
except for; apart from
From this reading "I may save you, you most obstinate and tiresome Cinderella," he said to himself.
spedverbUS /sped/
inflected form of “speed” — move hurridly
From this reading Connie went back to Giles, and Pickles, having obtained the information which he desired, sped as fast as his feet could carry him down the street.
an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
From this reading Once more his spirits were high, and hope was before him.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading Connie went back to Giles, and Pickles, having obtained the information which he desired, sped as fast as his feet could carry him down the street.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading PICKLES TO THE FORE AGAIN.
tiresomeadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪərsəm/
so lacking in interest as to cause mental weariness
From this reading "I may save you, you most obstinate and tiresome Cinderella," he said to himself.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading PICKLES TO THE FORE AGAIN.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Once more his spirits were high, and hope was before him.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Connie went back to Giles, and Pickles, having obtained the information which he desired, sped as fast as his feet could carry him down the street.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Once more his spirits were high, and hope was before him.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Connie went back to Giles, and Pickles, having obtained the information which he desired, sped as fast as his feet could carry him down the street.
wot
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From this reading "But oh, _wot_ a mistake gels are!
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I may save you, you most obstinate and tiresome Cinderella," he said to himself.
