used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A FEARFUL EXPERIENCE.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "Well?" queried Donald when Strong had finished reading the paper, "what are we going to do about it?"
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "We are going to find out, if we can, whether Jose Rodriguez told the truth, and if he did, whether any one else has tried to prove it."
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading "We are going to find out, if we can, whether Jose Rodriguez told the truth, and if he did, whether any one else has tried to prove it."
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Well?" queried Donald when Strong had finished reading the paper, "what are we going to do about it?"
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "What do you think of it, Pedro?" asked Billie, indicating the opening at their feet.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "What do you think of it, Pedro?" asked Billie, indicating the opening at their feet.
Billie
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From this reading "What do you think of it, Pedro?" asked Billie, indicating the opening at their feet.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "We are going to find out, if we can, whether Jose Rodriguez told the truth, and if he did, whether any one else has tried to prove it."
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading "We are going to find out, if we can, whether Jose Rodriguez told the truth, and if he did, whether any one else has tried to prove it."
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "Well?" queried Donald when Strong had finished reading the paper, "what are we going to do about it?"
Donald
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From this reading "Well?" queried Donald when Strong had finished reading the paper, "what are we going to do about it?"
else
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From this reading "We are going to find out, if we can, whether Jose Rodriguez told the truth, and if he did, whether any one else has tried to prove it."
indicating exactness or preciseness
From this reading "Exactly."
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading A FEARFUL EXPERIENCE.
experiencing or showing fear
From this reading A FEARFUL EXPERIENCE.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading "What do you think of it, Pedro?" asked Billie, indicating the opening at their feet.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading "We are going to find out, if we can, whether Jose Rodriguez told the truth, and if he did, whether any one else has tried to prove it."
(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state
From this reading "Well?" queried Donald when Strong had finished reading the paper, "what are we going to do about it?"
the act of departing
From this reading "Well?" queried Donald when Strong had finished reading the paper, "what are we going to do about it?"
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "Well?" queried Donald when Strong had finished reading the paper, "what are we going to do about it?"
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "We are going to find out, if we can, whether Jose Rodriguez told the truth, and if he did, whether any one else has tried to prove it."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "We are going to find out, if we can, whether Jose Rodriguez told the truth, and if he did, whether any one else has tried to prove it."
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "We are going to find out, if we can, whether Jose Rodriguez told the truth, and if he did, whether any one else has tried to prove it."
indicatingverbUS /ˈɪndəkeɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “indicate” — be a signal for or a symptom of
From this reading "What do you think of it, Pedro?" asked Billie, indicating the opening at their feet.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Well?" queried Donald when Strong had finished reading the paper, "what are we going to do about it?"
Jose
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From this reading "We are going to find out, if we can, whether Jose Rodriguez told the truth, and if he did, whether any one else has tried to prove it."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "What do you think of it, Pedro?" asked Billie, indicating the opening at their feet.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "We are going to find out, if we can, whether Jose Rodriguez told the truth, and if he did, whether any one else has tried to prove it."
an open or empty space in or between things
From this reading "What do you think of it, Pedro?" asked Billie, indicating the opening at their feet.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "We are going to find out, if we can, whether Jose Rodriguez told the truth, and if he did, whether any one else has tried to prove it."
a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
From this reading "Well?" queried Donald when Strong had finished reading the paper, "what are we going to do about it?"
Pedro
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From this reading "What do you think of it, Pedro?" asked Billie, indicating the opening at their feet.
be shown or be found to be
From this reading "We are going to find out, if we can, whether Jose Rodriguez told the truth, and if he did, whether any one else has tried to prove it."
queriedverbUS /ˈkwɪrid/
inflected form of “query” — pose a question
From this reading "Well?" queried Donald when Strong had finished reading the paper, "what are we going to do about it?"
the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message
From this reading "Well?" queried Donald when Strong had finished reading the paper, "what are we going to do about it?"
Rodriguez
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From this reading "We are going to find out, if we can, whether Jose Rodriguez told the truth, and if he did, whether any one else has tried to prove it."
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading "Well?" queried Donald when Strong had finished reading the paper, "what are we going to do about it?"
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Well?" queried Donald when Strong had finished reading the paper, "what are we going to do about it?"
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading "What do you think of it, Pedro?" asked Billie, indicating the opening at their feet.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "What do you think of it, Pedro?" asked Billie, indicating the opening at their feet.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Well?" queried Donald when Strong had finished reading the paper, "what are we going to do about it?"
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading "We are going to find out, if we can, whether Jose Rodriguez told the truth, and if he did, whether any one else has tried to prove it."
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading "We are going to find out, if we can, whether Jose Rodriguez told the truth, and if he did, whether any one else has tried to prove it."
a fact that has been verified
From this reading "We are going to find out, if we can, whether Jose Rodriguez told the truth, and if he did, whether any one else has tried to prove it."
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "Well?" queried Donald when Strong had finished reading the paper, "what are we going to do about it?"
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading "Well?" queried Donald when Strong had finished reading the paper, "what are we going to do about it?"
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "Well?" queried Donald when Strong had finished reading the paper, "what are we going to do about it?"
at the time that
From this reading "Well?" queried Donald when Strong had finished reading the paper, "what are we going to do about it?"
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading "We are going to find out, if we can, whether Jose Rodriguez told the truth, and if he did, whether any one else has tried to prove it."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "What do you think of it, Pedro?" asked Billie, indicating the opening at their feet.
