used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading 'Anything occurred in my absence?' asked the librarian in a tone of condescension.
the state of being absent
From this reading 'Anything occurred in my absence?' asked the librarian in a tone of condescension.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It is time to introduce the reader to Parker's Dew and its inmates.
any thing at all
From this reading 'Anything occurred in my absence?' asked the librarian in a tone of condescension.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading 'Anything occurred in my absence?' asked the librarian in a tone of condescension.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading We cannot do this better than by following Shady Higgs and his companion on their way from the van.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading We cannot do this better than by following Shady Higgs and his companion on their way from the van.
cannot
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From this reading We cannot do this better than by following Shady Higgs and his companion on their way from the van.
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading We cannot do this better than by following Shady Higgs and his companion on their way from the van.
condescensionnounUS /ˌkɑːndəˈsenʃən/
the trait of displaying arrogance by patronizing those considered inferior
From this reading 'Anything occurred in my absence?' asked the librarian in a tone of condescension.
plural of “creature” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading 'Untoward creatures!
DewnounUS /duː/
water that has condensed on a cool surface overnight from water vapor in the air
From this reading It is time to introduce the reader to Parker's Dew and its inmates.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading We cannot do this better than by following Shady Higgs and his companion on their way from the van.
plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading 'No,' said Robinson, rather sullenly; 'only the pigs has got into the garden and turned up the flowers.'
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading We cannot do this better than by following Shady Higgs and his companion on their way from the van.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading We cannot do this better than by following Shady Higgs and his companion on their way from the van.
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading 'No,' said Robinson, rather sullenly; 'only the pigs has got into the garden and turned up the flowers.'
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading 'No,' said Robinson, rather sullenly; 'only the pigs has got into the garden and turned up the flowers.'
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading 'No,' said Robinson, rather sullenly; 'only the pigs has got into the garden and turned up the flowers.'
Higgs
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From this reading We cannot do this better than by following Shady Higgs and his companion on their way from the van.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading We cannot do this better than by following Shady Higgs and his companion on their way from the van.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading 'Anything occurred in my absence?' asked the librarian in a tone of condescension.
inmatesnounUS /ˈɪnmeɪts/
plural of “inmate” — one of several resident of a dwelling (especially someone confined to a prison or hospital)
From this reading It is time to introduce the reader to Parker's Dew and its inmates.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading 'No,' said Robinson, rather sullenly; 'only the pigs has got into the garden and turned up the flowers.'
introduceverbUS /ˌɪntrəˈduːs/
cause to come to know personally
From this reading It is time to introduce the reader to Parker's Dew and its inmates.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is time to introduce the reader to Parker's Dew and its inmates.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is time to introduce the reader to Parker's Dew and its inmates.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading It is time to introduce the reader to Parker's Dew and its inmates.
librariannounUS /laɪˈbreriːən/
a professional person trained in library science and engaged in library services
From this reading 'Anything occurred in my absence?' asked the librarian in a tone of condescension.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading 'Anything occurred in my absence?' asked the librarian in a tone of condescension.
not any; not one
From this reading 'No,' said Robinson, rather sullenly; 'only the pigs has got into the garden and turned up the flowers.'
inflected form of “occur” — come to pass
From this reading 'Anything occurred in my absence?' asked the librarian in a tone of condescension.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading 'Anything occurred in my absence?' asked the librarian in a tone of condescension.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading We cannot do this better than by following Shady Higgs and his companion on their way from the van.
and nothing more
From this reading 'No,' said Robinson, rather sullenly; 'only the pigs has got into the garden and turned up the flowers.'
Parker'snounUS /ˈpɑːrkərz/
possessive form of “parker” — United States saxophonist and leader of the bop style of jazz (1920-1955)
From this reading It is time to introduce the reader to Parker's Dew and its inmates.
pigsnounUS /pɪɡz/
plural of “pig” — domestic swine
From this reading 'No,' said Robinson, rather sullenly; 'only the pigs has got into the garden and turned up the flowers.'
on the contrary
From this reading 'No,' said Robinson, rather sullenly; 'only the pigs has got into the garden and turned up the flowers.'
a person who enjoys reading
From this reading It is time to introduce the reader to Parker's Dew and its inmates.
RobinsonnounUS /ˈrɑːbənsən/
English chemist noted for his studies of molecular structures in plants (1886-1975)
From this reading 'No,' said Robinson, rather sullenly; 'only the pigs has got into the garden and turned up the flowers.'
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading 'No,' said Robinson, rather sullenly; 'only the pigs has got into the garden and turned up the flowers.'
ShadyadjectiveUS /ˈʃeɪdi/
quiet, dark, or concealed
From this reading We cannot do this better than by following Shady Higgs and his companion on their way from the van.
sullenlyadverb
in a sullen manner
From this reading 'No,' said Robinson, rather sullenly; 'only the pigs has got into the garden and turned up the flowers.'
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading We cannot do this better than by following Shady Higgs and his companion on their way from the van.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It is time to introduce the reader to Parker's Dew and its inmates.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading We cannot do this better than by following Shady Higgs and his companion on their way from the van.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading We cannot do this better than by following Shady Higgs and his companion on their way from the van.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading It is time to introduce the reader to Parker's Dew and its inmates.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It is time to introduce the reader to Parker's Dew and its inmates.
the quality of a person's voice
From this reading 'Anything occurred in my absence?' asked the librarian in a tone of condescension.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading 'No,' said Robinson, rather sullenly; 'only the pigs has got into the garden and turned up the flowers.'
UntowardadjectiveUS /əntuːˈɔːrd/
not in keeping with accepted standards of what is right or proper in polite society
From this reading 'Untoward creatures!
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading 'No,' said Robinson, rather sullenly; 'only the pigs has got into the garden and turned up the flowers.'
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 We cannot do this better than by following Shady Higgs and his companion on their way from the van.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading We cannot do this better than by following Shady Higgs and his companion on their way from the van.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We cannot do this better than by following Shady Higgs and his companion on their way from the van.
