used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading You remember I only _thought_ I had a glimpse of him at the time we talked with Jeanne on the Antwerp street."
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading "They act as if they meant to overtake us, all right," the boy in the van declared, without hesitation; "but I couldn't say for certain whether one of them is the scheming Jules or not.
(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 "They act as if they meant to overtake us, all right," the boy in the van declared, without hesitation; "but I couldn't say for certain whether one of them is the scheming Jules or not.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading Of course when Hanky Panky made this astonishing statement both his chums commenced to send anxious glances back along the road over which they were spinning so grandly.
AntwerpnounUS /ˈæntwərp/
a busy port and financial center in northern Belgium on the Scheldt river; it has long been a center for the diamond industry and the first stock exchange was opened there in 1460
From this reading You remember I only _thought_ I had a glimpse of him at the time we talked with Jeanne on the Antwerp street."
eagerly desirous
From this reading Of course when Hanky Panky made this astonishing statement both his chums commenced to send anxious glances back along the road over which they were spinning so grandly.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "They act as if they meant to overtake us, all right," the boy in the van declared, without hesitation; "but I couldn't say for certain whether one of them is the scheming Jules or not.
astonishingadjectiveUS /əˈstɑːnɪʃɪŋ/
surprising greatly
From this reading Of course when Hanky Panky made this astonishing statement both his chums commenced to send anxious glances back along the road over which they were spinning so grandly.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading You remember I only _thought_ I had a glimpse of him at the time we talked with Jeanne on the Antwerp street."
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Of course when Hanky Panky made this astonishing statement both his chums commenced to send anxious glances back along the road over which they were spinning so grandly.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Of course when Hanky Panky made this astonishing statement both his chums commenced to send anxious glances back along the road over which they were spinning so grandly.
a youthful male person
From this reading "They act as if they meant to overtake us, all right," the boy in the van declared, without hesitation; "but I couldn't say for certain whether one of them is the scheming Jules or not.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "They act as if they meant to overtake us, all right," the boy in the van declared, without hesitation; "but I couldn't say for certain whether one of them is the scheming Jules or not.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading "They act as if they meant to overtake us, all right," the boy in the van declared, without hesitation; "but I couldn't say for certain whether one of them is the scheming Jules or not.
chumsnounUS /tʃʌmz/
plural of “chum” — a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities
From this reading Of course when Hanky Panky made this astonishing statement both his chums commenced to send anxious glances back along the road over which they were spinning so grandly.
past form of “commence” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Of course when Hanky Panky made this astonishing statement both his chums commenced to send anxious glances back along the road over which they were spinning so grandly.
couldn't
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From this reading "They act as if they meant to overtake us, all right," the boy in the van declared, without hesitation; "but I couldn't say for certain whether one of them is the scheming Jules or not.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Of course when Hanky Panky made this astonishing statement both his chums commenced to send anxious glances back along the road over which they were spinning so grandly.
d'ye
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From this reading "What d'ye think of it, Rod?" demanded Josh quickly.
made known or openly avowed
From this reading "They act as if they meant to overtake us, all right," the boy in the van declared, without hesitation; "but I couldn't say for certain whether one of them is the scheming Jules or not.
past form of “demand” — request urgently and forcefully
From this reading "What d'ye think of it, Rod?" demanded Josh quickly.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "They act as if they meant to overtake us, all right," the boy in the van declared, without hesitation; "but I couldn't say for certain whether one of them is the scheming Jules or not.
glancesnounUS /ˈɡlænsɪz/
plural of “glance” — a quick look
From this reading Of course when Hanky Panky made this astonishing statement both his chums commenced to send anxious glances back along the road over which they were spinning so grandly.
a quick look
From this reading You remember I only _thought_ I had a glimpse of him at the time we talked with Jeanne on the Antwerp street."
grandlyadverbUS /ˈɡrændli/
in a grand manner
From this reading Of course when Hanky Panky made this astonishing statement both his chums commenced to send anxious glances back along the road over which they were spinning so grandly.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading You remember I only _thought_ I had a glimpse of him at the time we talked with Jeanne on the Antwerp street."
HankynounUS /ˈhæŋki/
a square piece of cloth used for wiping the eyes or nose or as a costume accessory
From this reading Of course when Hanky Panky made this astonishing statement both his chums commenced to send anxious glances back along the road over which they were spinning so grandly.
hesitationnounUS /ˌhezəˈteɪʃən/
indecision in speech or action
From this reading "They act as if they meant to overtake us, all right," the boy in the van declared, without hesitation; "but I couldn't say for certain whether one of them is the scheming Jules or not.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading You remember I only _thought_ I had a glimpse of him at the time we talked with Jeanne on the Antwerp street."
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Of course when Hanky Panky made this astonishing statement both his chums commenced to send anxious glances back along the road over which they were spinning so grandly.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "They act as if they meant to overtake us, all right," the boy in the van declared, without hesitation; "but I couldn't say for certain whether one of them is the scheming Jules or not.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "They act as if they meant to overtake us, all right," the boy in the van declared, without hesitation; "but I couldn't say for certain whether one of them is the scheming Jules or not.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "They act as if they meant to overtake us, all right," the boy in the van declared, without hesitation; "but I couldn't say for certain whether one of them is the scheming Jules or not.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "They act as if they meant to overtake us, all right," the boy in the van declared, without hesitation; "but I couldn't say for certain whether one of them is the scheming Jules or not.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "What d'ye think of it, Rod?" demanded Josh quickly.
Jeanne
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From this reading You remember I only _thought_ I had a glimpse of him at the time we talked with Jeanne on the Antwerp street."
JoshverbUS /dʒɑːʃ/
be silly or tease one another
From this reading "What d'ye think of it, Rod?" demanded Josh quickly.
Jules
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From this reading "They act as if they meant to overtake us, all right," the boy in the van declared, without hesitation; "but I couldn't say for certain whether one of them is the scheming Jules or not.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Of course when Hanky Panky made this astonishing statement both his chums commenced to send anxious glances back along the road over which they were spinning so grandly.
inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading "They act as if they meant to overtake us, all right," the boy in the van declared, without hesitation; "but I couldn't say for certain whether one of them is the scheming Jules or not.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "They act as if they meant to overtake us, all right," the boy in the van declared, without hesitation; "but I couldn't say for certain whether one of them is the scheming Jules or not.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Of course when Hanky Panky made this astonishing statement both his chums commenced to send anxious glances back along the road over which they were spinning so grandly.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading You remember I only _thought_ I had a glimpse of him at the time we talked with Jeanne on the Antwerp street."
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "They act as if they meant to overtake us, all right," the boy in the van declared, without hesitation; "but I couldn't say for certain whether one of them is the scheming Jules or not.
and nothing more
From this reading You remember I only _thought_ I had a glimpse of him at the time we talked with Jeanne on the Antwerp street."
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "They act as if they meant to overtake us, all right," the boy in the van declared, without hesitation; "but I couldn't say for certain whether one of them is the scheming Jules or not.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Of course when Hanky Panky made this astonishing statement both his chums commenced to send anxious glances back along the road over which they were spinning so grandly.
overtakeverbUS /ˈoʊvərteɪk/
catch up with and possibly overtake
From this reading "They act as if they meant to overtake us, all right," the boy in the van declared, without hesitation; "but I couldn't say for certain whether one of them is the scheming Jules or not.
Panky
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Of course when Hanky Panky made this astonishing statement both his chums commenced to send anxious glances back along the road over which they were spinning so grandly.
the act of pursuing in an effort to overtake or capture
From this reading THE PURSUIT.
with speed
From this reading "What d'ye think of it, Rod?" demanded Josh quickly.
To recall to mind.
From this reading You remember I only _thought_ I had a glimpse of him at the time we talked with Jeanne on the Antwerp street."
precisely, exactly
From this reading "They act as if they meant to overtake us, all right," the boy in the van declared, without hesitation; "but I couldn't say for certain whether one of them is the scheming Jules or not.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading Of course when Hanky Panky made this astonishing statement both his chums commenced to send anxious glances back along the road over which they were spinning so grandly.
RodnounUS /rɑːd/
a long thin implement made of metal or wood
From this reading "What d'ye think of it, Rod?" demanded Josh quickly.
express in words
From this reading "They act as if they meant to overtake us, all right," the boy in the van declared, without hesitation; "but I couldn't say for certain whether one of them is the scheming Jules or not.
schemingadjectiveUS /ˈskiːmɪŋ/
acting with a specific goal
From this reading "They act as if they meant to overtake us, all right," the boy in the van declared, without hesitation; "but I couldn't say for certain whether one of them is the scheming Jules or not.
cause to go somewhere
From this reading Of course when Hanky Panky made this astonishing statement both his chums commenced to send anxious glances back along the road over which they were spinning so grandly.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Of course when Hanky Panky made this astonishing statement both his chums commenced to send anxious glances back along the road over which they were spinning so grandly.
spinningnounUS /ˈspɪnɪŋ/
creating thread
From this reading Of course when Hanky Panky made this astonishing statement both his chums commenced to send anxious glances back along the road over which they were spinning so grandly.
a message that is stated or declared; a communication (oral or written) setting forth particulars or facts etc
From this reading Of course when Hanky Panky made this astonishing statement both his chums commenced to send anxious glances back along the road over which they were spinning so grandly.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading You remember I only _thought_ I had a glimpse of him at the time we talked with Jeanne on the Antwerp street."
past form of “talk” — exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading You remember I only _thought_ I had a glimpse of him at the time we talked with Jeanne on the Antwerp street."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE PURSUIT.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading "They act as if they meant to overtake us, all right," the boy in the van declared, without hesitation; "but I couldn't say for certain whether one of them is the scheming Jules or not.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Of course when Hanky Panky made this astonishing statement both his chums commenced to send anxious glances back along the road over which they were spinning so grandly.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "What d'ye think of it, Rod?" demanded Josh quickly.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Of course when Hanky Panky made this astonishing statement both his chums commenced to send anxious glances back along the road over which they were spinning so grandly.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading You remember I only _thought_ I had a glimpse of him at the time we talked with Jeanne on the Antwerp street."
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading You remember I only _thought_ I had a glimpse of him at the time we talked with Jeanne on the Antwerp street."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Of course when Hanky Panky made this astonishing statement both his chums commenced to send anxious glances back along the road over which they were spinning so grandly.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "They act as if they meant to overtake us, all right," the boy in the van declared, without hesitation; "but I couldn't say for certain whether one of them is the scheming Jules or not.
any creative group active in the innovation and application of new concepts and techniques in a given field (especially in the arts)
From this reading "They act as if they meant to overtake us, all right," the boy in the van declared, without hesitation; "but I couldn't say for certain whether one of them is the scheming Jules or not.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading You remember I only _thought_ I had a glimpse of him at the time we talked with Jeanne on the Antwerp street."
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Of course when Hanky Panky made this astonishing statement both his chums commenced to send anxious glances back along the road over which they were spinning so grandly.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "What d'ye think of it, Rod?" demanded Josh quickly.
at the time that
From this reading Of course when Hanky Panky made this astonishing statement both his chums commenced to send anxious glances back along the road over which they were spinning so grandly.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading "They act as if they meant to overtake us, all right," the boy in the van declared, without hesitation; "but I couldn't say for certain whether one of them is the scheming Jules or not.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Of course when Hanky Panky made this astonishing statement both his chums commenced to send anxious glances back along the road over which they were spinning so grandly.
in the company of; together with
From this reading You remember I only _thought_ I had a glimpse of him at the time we talked with Jeanne on the Antwerp street."
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading "They act as if they meant to overtake us, all right," the boy in the van declared, without hesitation; "but I couldn't say for certain whether one of them is the scheming Jules or not.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading You remember I only _thought_ I had a glimpse of him at the time we talked with Jeanne on the Antwerp street."
