used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "WHEN IN DOUBT, PLAY A TRUMP" It was a case of now or never!
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading "Look here, Bertie," I said, "what I've been thinking of is this: you'd better hide, and let me go alone to find Krammie.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Look here, Bertie," I said, "what I've been thinking of is this: you'd better hide, and let me go alone to find Krammie.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading She'll know from Kramm that the ladies are motoring, so she may come out to speak with Kramm and ask for you.
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading She'll know from Kramm that the ladies are motoring, so she may come out to speak with Kramm and ask for you.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Squeeze into this clump of lilac bushes at the end of the terrace!
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading "Look here, Bertie," I said, "what I've been thinking of is this: you'd better hide, and let me go alone to find Krammie.
Bertie
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From this reading "Look here, Bertie," I said, "what I've been thinking of is this: you'd better hide, and let me go alone to find Krammie.
(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 "Look here, Bertie," I said, "what I've been thinking of is this: you'd better hide, and let me go alone to find Krammie.
plural of “bush” — a low woody perennial plant usually having several major stems
From this reading Squeeze into this clump of lilac bushes at the end of the terrace!
an occurrence of something
From this reading "WHEN IN DOUBT, PLAY A TRUMP" It was a case of now or never!
clumpnounUS /klʌmp/
a grouping of a number of similar things
From this reading Squeeze into this clump of lilac bushes at the end of the terrace!
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading She'll know from Kramm that the ladies are motoring, so she may come out to speak with Kramm and ask for you.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading "WHEN IN DOUBT, PLAY A TRUMP" It was a case of now or never!
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading Squeeze into this clump of lilac bushes at the end of the terrace!
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading "Look here, Bertie," I said, "what I've been thinking of is this: you'd better hide, and let me go alone to find Krammie.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading She'll know from Kramm that the ladies are motoring, so she may come out to speak with Kramm and ask for you.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading She'll know from Kramm that the ladies are motoring, so she may come out to speak with Kramm and ask for you.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "Look here, Bertie," I said, "what I've been thinking of is this: you'd better hide, and let me go alone to find Krammie.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _Suppose_ your mother has looked in your room!
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "Look here, Bertie," I said, "what I've been thinking of is this: you'd better hide, and let me go alone to find Krammie.
prevent from being seen or discovered
From this reading "Look here, Bertie," I said, "what I've been thinking of is this: you'd better hide, and let me go alone to find Krammie.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Look here, Bertie," I said, "what I've been thinking of is this: you'd better hide, and let me go alone to find Krammie.
I've
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From this reading "Look here, Bertie," I said, "what I've been thinking of is this: you'd better hide, and let me go alone to find Krammie.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "WHEN IN DOUBT, PLAY A TRUMP" It was a case of now or never!
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Squeeze into this clump of lilac bushes at the end of the terrace!
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Look here, Bertie," I said, "what I've been thinking of is this: you'd better hide, and let me go alone to find Krammie.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "WHEN IN DOUBT, PLAY A TRUMP" It was a case of now or never!
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading She'll know from Kramm that the ladies are motoring, so she may come out to speak with Kramm and ask for you.
Kramm
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From this reading She'll know from Kramm that the ladies are motoring, so she may come out to speak with Kramm and ask for you.
Krammie
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From this reading "Look here, Bertie," I said, "what I've been thinking of is this: you'd better hide, and let me go alone to find Krammie.
plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading She'll know from Kramm that the ladies are motoring, so she may come out to speak with Kramm and ask for you.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading "Look here, Bertie," I said, "what I've been thinking of is this: you'd better hide, and let me go alone to find Krammie.
lilacnounUS /ˈlaɪlæk/
any of various plants of the genus Syringa having large panicles of usually fragrant flowers
From this reading Squeeze into this clump of lilac bushes at the end of the terrace!
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading "Look here, Bertie," I said, "what I've been thinking of is this: you'd better hide, and let me go alone to find Krammie.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading _Suppose_ your mother has looked in your room!
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading She'll know from Kramm that the ladies are motoring, so she may come out to speak with Kramm and ask for you.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Look here, Bertie," I said, "what I've been thinking of is this: you'd better hide, and let me go alone to find Krammie.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading _Suppose_ your mother has looked in your room!
motoringnounUS /ˈmoʊtərɪŋ/
the act of driving an automobile
From this reading She'll know from Kramm that the ladies are motoring, so she may come out to speak with Kramm and ask for you.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading "WHEN IN DOUBT, PLAY A TRUMP" It was a case of now or never!
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading "WHEN IN DOUBT, PLAY A TRUMP" It was a case of now or never!
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "WHEN IN DOUBT, PLAY A TRUMP" It was a case of now or never!
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "WHEN IN DOUBT, PLAY A TRUMP" It was a case of now or never!
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading She'll know from Kramm that the ladies are motoring, so she may come out to speak with Kramm and ask for you.
participate in games or sport
From this reading "WHEN IN DOUBT, PLAY A TRUMP" It was a case of now or never!
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading _Suppose_ your mother has looked in your room!
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Look here, Bertie," I said, "what I've been thinking of is this: you'd better hide, and let me go alone to find Krammie.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She'll know from Kramm that the ladies are motoring, so she may come out to speak with Kramm and ask for you.
She'll
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From this reading She'll know from Kramm that the ladies are motoring, so she may come out to speak with Kramm and ask for you.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading She'll know from Kramm that the ladies are motoring, so she may come out to speak with Kramm and ask for you.
express in speech
From this reading She'll know from Kramm that the ladies are motoring, so she may come out to speak with Kramm and ask for you.
SqueezeverbUS /skwiːz/
to compress with violence, out of natural shape or condition
From this reading Squeeze into this clump of lilac bushes at the end of the terrace!
express a supposition
From this reading _Suppose_ your mother has looked in your room!
terracenounUS /ˈterəs/
usually paved outdoor area adjoining a residence
From this reading Squeeze into this clump of lilac bushes at the end of the terrace!
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She'll know from Kramm that the ladies are motoring, so she may come out to speak with Kramm and ask for you.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading She'll know from Kramm that the ladies are motoring, so she may come out to speak with Kramm and ask for you.
the process of using your mind to consider something carefully
From this reading "Look here, Bertie," I said, "what I've been thinking of is this: you'd better hide, and let me go alone to find Krammie.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "Look here, Bertie," I said, "what I've been thinking of is this: you'd better hide, and let me go alone to find Krammie.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Look here, Bertie," I said, "what I've been thinking of is this: you'd better hide, and let me go alone to find Krammie.
TRUMPverbUS /trʌmp/
produce a sound as if from a trumpet
From this reading "WHEN IN DOUBT, PLAY A TRUMP" It was a case of now or never!
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "WHEN IN DOUBT, PLAY A TRUMP" It was a case of now or never!
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "Look here, Bertie," I said, "what I've been thinking of is this: you'd better hide, and let me go alone to find Krammie.
at the time that
From this reading "WHEN IN DOUBT, PLAY A TRUMP" It was a case of now or never!
in the company of; together with
From this reading She'll know from Kramm that the ladies are motoring, so she may come out to speak with Kramm and ask for you.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading She'll know from Kramm that the ladies are motoring, so she may come out to speak with Kramm and ask for you.
you'd
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From this reading "Look here, Bertie," I said, "what I've been thinking of is this: you'd better hide, and let me go alone to find Krammie.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading _Suppose_ your mother has looked in your room!
