used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE CRASH When Carshaw came, with lightsome step and heart freed from care--for in some respects he was irresponsible as any sane man could be--to visit his beloved Winifred next day, he was met by a frightened and somewhat incoherent Miss Goodman.
(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 "Not been home all night!
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading Indeed, I am not to blame."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE CRASH When Carshaw came, with lightsome step and heart freed from care--for in some respects he was irresponsible as any sane man could be--to visit his beloved Winifred next day, he was met by a frightened and somewhat incoherent Miss Goodman.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading THE CRASH When Carshaw came, with lightsome step and heart freed from care--for in some respects he was irresponsible as any sane man could be--to visit his beloved Winifred next day, he was met by a frightened and somewhat incoherent Miss Goodman.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE CRASH When Carshaw came, with lightsome step and heart freed from care--for in some respects he was irresponsible as any sane man could be--to visit his beloved Winifred next day, he was met by a frightened and somewhat incoherent Miss Goodman.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading THE CRASH When Carshaw came, with lightsome step and heart freed from care--for in some respects he was irresponsible as any sane man could be--to visit his beloved Winifred next day, he was met by a frightened and somewhat incoherent Miss Goodman.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading "Not been home all night!
dearly loved
From this reading THE CRASH When Carshaw came, with lightsome step and heart freed from care--for in some respects he was irresponsible as any sane man could be--to visit his beloved Winifred next day, he was met by a frightened and somewhat incoherent Miss Goodman.
put or pin the blame on
From this reading Indeed, I am not to blame."
showing who or what does the action
From this reading THE CRASH When Carshaw came, with lightsome step and heart freed from care--for in some respects he was irresponsible as any sane man could be--to visit his beloved Winifred next day, he was met by a frightened and somewhat incoherent Miss Goodman.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading THE CRASH When Carshaw came, with lightsome step and heart freed from care--for in some respects he was irresponsible as any sane man could be--to visit his beloved Winifred next day, he was met by a frightened and somewhat incoherent Miss Goodman.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading Surely you can offer some explanation further than that maddening statement?" cried he, when the shock of her news had sent the color from his face and the joy from his eyes.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading THE CRASH When Carshaw came, with lightsome step and heart freed from care--for in some respects he was irresponsible as any sane man could be--to visit his beloved Winifred next day, he was met by a frightened and somewhat incoherent Miss Goodman.
Carshaw
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From this reading THE CRASH When Carshaw came, with lightsome step and heart freed from care--for in some respects he was irresponsible as any sane man could be--to visit his beloved Winifred next day, he was met by a frightened and somewhat incoherent Miss Goodman.
a visual attribute of things that results from the light they emit or transmit or reflect
From this reading Surely you can offer some explanation further than that maddening statement?" cried he, when the shock of her news had sent the color from his face and the joy from his eyes.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading THE CRASH When Carshaw came, with lightsome step and heart freed from care--for in some respects he was irresponsible as any sane man could be--to visit his beloved Winifred next day, he was met by a frightened and somewhat incoherent Miss Goodman.
CRASHverbUS /kræʃ/
fall or come down violently
From this reading THE CRASH When Carshaw came, with lightsome step and heart freed from care--for in some respects he was irresponsible as any sane man could be--to visit his beloved Winifred next day, he was met by a frightened and somewhat incoherent Miss Goodman.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading Surely you can offer some explanation further than that maddening statement?" cried he, when the shock of her news had sent the color from his face and the joy from his eyes.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading THE CRASH When Carshaw came, with lightsome step and heart freed from care--for in some respects he was irresponsible as any sane man could be--to visit his beloved Winifred next day, he was met by a frightened and somewhat incoherent Miss Goodman.
don't
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From this reading "Oh, sir, I don't know what to say.
a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
From this reading Surely you can offer some explanation further than that maddening statement?" cried he, when the shock of her news had sent the color from his face and the joy from his eyes.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Surely you can offer some explanation further than that maddening statement?" cried he, when the shock of her news had sent the color from his face and the joy from his eyes.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Surely you can offer some explanation further than that maddening statement?" cried he, when the shock of her news had sent the color from his face and the joy from his eyes.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE CRASH When Carshaw came, with lightsome step and heart freed from care--for in some respects he was irresponsible as any sane man could be--to visit his beloved Winifred next day, he was met by a frightened and somewhat incoherent Miss Goodman.
freedverbUS /friːd/
past form of “free” — grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading THE CRASH When Carshaw came, with lightsome step and heart freed from care--for in some respects he was irresponsible as any sane man could be--to visit his beloved Winifred next day, he was met by a frightened and somewhat incoherent Miss Goodman.
made afraid
From this reading THE CRASH When Carshaw came, with lightsome step and heart freed from care--for in some respects he was irresponsible as any sane man could be--to visit his beloved Winifred next day, he was met by a frightened and somewhat incoherent Miss Goodman.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading THE CRASH When Carshaw came, with lightsome step and heart freed from care--for in some respects he was irresponsible as any sane man could be--to visit his beloved Winifred next day, he was met by a frightened and somewhat incoherent Miss Goodman.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading Surely you can offer some explanation further than that maddening statement?" cried he, when the shock of her news had sent the color from his face and the joy from his eyes.
GoodmannounUS /ˈɡʊdmən/
United States clarinetist who in 1934 formed a big band (including black as well as white musicians) and introduced a kind of jazz known as swing (1909-1986)
From this reading THE CRASH When Carshaw came, with lightsome step and heart freed from care--for in some respects he was irresponsible as any sane man could be--to visit his beloved Winifred next day, he was met by a frightened and somewhat incoherent Miss Goodman.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Surely you can offer some explanation further than that maddening statement?" cried he, when the shock of her news had sent the color from his face and the joy from his eyes.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE CRASH When Carshaw came, with lightsome step and heart freed from care--for in some respects he was irresponsible as any sane man could be--to visit his beloved Winifred next day, he was met by a frightened and somewhat incoherent Miss Goodman.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading THE CRASH When Carshaw came, with lightsome step and heart freed from care--for in some respects he was irresponsible as any sane man could be--to visit his beloved Winifred next day, he was met by a frightened and somewhat incoherent Miss Goodman.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Surely you can offer some explanation further than that maddening statement?" cried he, when the shock of her news had sent the color from his face and the joy from his eyes.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE CRASH When Carshaw came, with lightsome step and heart freed from care--for in some respects he was irresponsible as any sane man could be--to visit his beloved Winifred next day, he was met by a frightened and somewhat incoherent Miss Goodman.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading "Not been home all night!
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Oh, sir, I don't know what to say.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE CRASH When Carshaw came, with lightsome step and heart freed from care--for in some respects he was irresponsible as any sane man could be--to visit his beloved Winifred next day, he was met by a frightened and somewhat incoherent Miss Goodman.
incoherentadjectiveUS /ˌɪnkoʊˈhɪrənt/
without logical or meaningful connection
From this reading THE CRASH When Carshaw came, with lightsome step and heart freed from care--for in some respects he was irresponsible as any sane man could be--to visit his beloved Winifred next day, he was met by a frightened and somewhat incoherent Miss Goodman.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Indeed, I am not to blame."
irresponsibleadjectiveUS /ˌɪrəˈspɑːnsəbəl/
showing lack of care for consequences
From this reading THE CRASH When Carshaw came, with lightsome step and heart freed from care--for in some respects he was irresponsible as any sane man could be--to visit his beloved Winifred next day, he was met by a frightened and somewhat incoherent Miss Goodman.
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading Surely you can offer some explanation further than that maddening statement?" cried he, when the shock of her news had sent the color from his face and the joy from his eyes.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "Oh, sir, I don't know what to say.
lightsomeadjective
moving easily and quickly; nimble
From this reading THE CRASH When Carshaw came, with lightsome step and heart freed from care--for in some respects he was irresponsible as any sane man could be--to visit his beloved Winifred next day, he was met by a frightened and somewhat incoherent Miss Goodman.
maddeningadjectiveUS /ˈmædənɪŋ/
extremely annoying or displeasing
From this reading Surely you can offer some explanation further than that maddening statement?" cried he, when the shock of her news had sent the color from his face and the joy from his eyes.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading THE CRASH When Carshaw came, with lightsome step and heart freed from care--for in some respects he was irresponsible as any sane man could be--to visit his beloved Winifred next day, he was met by a frightened and somewhat incoherent Miss Goodman.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading THE CRASH When Carshaw came, with lightsome step and heart freed from care--for in some respects he was irresponsible as any sane man could be--to visit his beloved Winifred next day, he was met by a frightened and somewhat incoherent Miss Goodman.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading THE CRASH When Carshaw came, with lightsome step and heart freed from care--for in some respects he was irresponsible as any sane man could be--to visit his beloved Winifred next day, he was met by a frightened and somewhat incoherent Miss Goodman.
information about recent and important events
From this reading Surely you can offer some explanation further than that maddening statement?" cried he, when the shock of her news had sent the color from his face and the joy from his eyes.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading THE CRASH When Carshaw came, with lightsome step and heart freed from care--for in some respects he was irresponsible as any sane man could be--to visit his beloved Winifred next day, he was met by a frightened and somewhat incoherent Miss Goodman.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading "Not been home all night!
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "Not been home all night!
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Surely you can offer some explanation further than that maddening statement?" cried he, when the shock of her news had sent the color from his face and the joy from his eyes.
make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading Surely you can offer some explanation further than that maddening statement?" cried he, when the shock of her news had sent the color from his face and the joy from his eyes.
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading "Oh, sir, I don't know what to say.
respectsnounUS /rɪˈspekts/
(often used with “pay”) a formal expression of esteem
From this reading THE CRASH When Carshaw came, with lightsome step and heart freed from care--for in some respects he was irresponsible as any sane man could be--to visit his beloved Winifred next day, he was met by a frightened and somewhat incoherent Miss Goodman.
saneadjectiveUS /seɪn/
mentally healthy; free from mental disorder
From this reading THE CRASH When Carshaw came, with lightsome step and heart freed from care--for in some respects he was irresponsible as any sane man could be--to visit his beloved Winifred next day, he was met by a frightened and somewhat incoherent Miss Goodman.
express in words
From this reading "Oh, sir, I don't know what to say.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading Surely you can offer some explanation further than that maddening statement?" cried he, when the shock of her news had sent the color from his face and the joy from his eyes.
the feeling of distress and disbelief that you have when something bad happens accidentally
From this reading Surely you can offer some explanation further than that maddening statement?" cried he, when the shock of her news had sent the color from his face and the joy from his eyes.
term of address for a man
From this reading "Oh, sir, I don't know what to say.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading THE CRASH When Carshaw came, with lightsome step and heart freed from care--for in some respects he was irresponsible as any sane man could be--to visit his beloved Winifred next day, he was met by a frightened and somewhat incoherent Miss Goodman.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading THE CRASH When Carshaw came, with lightsome step and heart freed from care--for in some respects he was irresponsible as any sane man could be--to visit his beloved Winifred next day, he was met by a frightened and somewhat incoherent Miss Goodman.
a message that is stated or declared; a communication (oral or written) setting forth particulars or facts etc
From this reading Surely you can offer some explanation further than that maddening statement?" cried he, when the shock of her news had sent the color from his face and the joy from his eyes.
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading THE CRASH When Carshaw came, with lightsome step and heart freed from care--for in some respects he was irresponsible as any sane man could be--to visit his beloved Winifred next day, he was met by a frightened and somewhat incoherent Miss Goodman.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading Surely you can offer some explanation further than that maddening statement?" cried he, when the shock of her news had sent the color from his face and the joy from his eyes.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Surely you can offer some explanation further than that maddening statement?" cried he, when the shock of her news had sent the color from his face and the joy from his eyes.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Surely you can offer some explanation further than that maddening statement?" cried he, when the shock of her news had sent the color from his face and the joy from his eyes.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE CRASH When Carshaw came, with lightsome step and heart freed from care--for in some respects he was irresponsible as any sane man could be--to visit his beloved Winifred next day, he was met by a frightened and somewhat incoherent Miss Goodman.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE CRASH When Carshaw came, with lightsome step and heart freed from care--for in some respects he was irresponsible as any sane man could be--to visit his beloved Winifred next day, he was met by a frightened and somewhat incoherent Miss Goodman.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading THE CRASH When Carshaw came, with lightsome step and heart freed from care--for in some respects he was irresponsible as any sane man could be--to visit his beloved Winifred next day, he was met by a frightened and somewhat incoherent Miss Goodman.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE CRASH When Carshaw came, with lightsome step and heart freed from care--for in some respects he was irresponsible as any sane man could be--to visit his beloved Winifred next day, he was met by a frightened and somewhat incoherent Miss Goodman.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "Oh, sir, I don't know what to say.
at the time that
From this reading THE CRASH When Carshaw came, with lightsome step and heart freed from care--for in some respects he was irresponsible as any sane man could be--to visit his beloved Winifred next day, he was met by a frightened and somewhat incoherent Miss Goodman.
Winifred
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From this reading THE CRASH When Carshaw came, with lightsome step and heart freed from care--for in some respects he was irresponsible as any sane man could be--to visit his beloved Winifred next day, he was met by a frightened and somewhat incoherent Miss Goodman.
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE CRASH When Carshaw came, with lightsome step and heart freed from care--for in some respects he was irresponsible as any sane man could be--to visit his beloved Winifred next day, he was met by a frightened and somewhat incoherent Miss Goodman.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Surely you can offer some explanation further than that maddening statement?" cried he, when the shock of her news had sent the color from his face and the joy from his eyes.
