used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading With that he gave me a sidewise glance that was meant to be admiring, I suppose, but I froze him with a look and climbed gravely up beside him.
admiringverbUS /ædˈmaɪrɪŋ/
-ing form of “admire” — feel admiration for
From this reading With that he gave me a sidewise glance that was meant to be admiring, I suppose, but I froze him with a look and climbed gravely up beside him.
ain't
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From this reading "You ain't running away from school, are you?" inquired the driver genially.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading With that he gave me a sidewise glance that was meant to be admiring, I suppose, but I froze him with a look and climbed gravely up beside him.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "You ain't running away from school, are you?" inquired the driver genially.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading "You ain't running away from school, are you?" inquired the driver genially.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading With that he gave me a sidewise glance that was meant to be admiring, I suppose, but I froze him with a look and climbed gravely up beside him.
next to; at the side of
From this reading With that he gave me a sidewise glance that was meant to be admiring, I suppose, but I froze him with a look and climbed gravely up beside him.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "This is _some_ depoe hack," he said, "but if _you_ can stand it I guess _I_ can."
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "It is very important that I be there in time for the five o'clock train," I remarked by way of explanation.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "This is _some_ depoe hack," he said, "but if _you_ can stand it I guess _I_ can."
past form of “climb” — go upward with gradual or continuous progress
From this reading With that he gave me a sidewise glance that was meant to be admiring, I suppose, but I froze him with a look and climbed gravely up beside him.
depoe
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "This is _some_ depoe hack," he said, "but if _you_ can stand it I guess _I_ can."
the operator of a motor vehicle
From this reading The driver laughed out loud.
a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
From this reading "It is very important that I be there in time for the five o'clock train," I remarked by way of explanation.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading "It is very important that I be there in time for the five o'clock train," I remarked by way of explanation.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "It is very important that I be there in time for the five o'clock train," I remarked by way of explanation.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "You ain't running away from school, are you?" inquired the driver genially.
frozeverbUS /froʊz/
inflected form of “freeze” — stop moving or become immobilized
From this reading With that he gave me a sidewise glance that was meant to be admiring, I suppose, but I froze him with a look and climbed gravely up beside him.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading With that he gave me a sidewise glance that was meant to be admiring, I suppose, but I froze him with a look and climbed gravely up beside him.
geniallyadverb
in an affable manner
From this reading "You ain't running away from school, are you?" inquired the driver genially.
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading With that he gave me a sidewise glance that was meant to be admiring, I suppose, but I froze him with a look and climbed gravely up beside him.
in a grave and sober manner
From this reading With that he gave me a sidewise glance that was meant to be admiring, I suppose, but I froze him with a look and climbed gravely up beside him.
expect, believe, or suppose
From this reading "This is _some_ depoe hack," he said, "but if _you_ can stand it I guess _I_ can."
hacknounUS /hæk/
one who works hard at boring tasks
From this reading "This is _some_ depoe hack," he said, "but if _you_ can stand it I guess _I_ can."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "This is _some_ depoe hack," he said, "but if _you_ can stand it I guess _I_ can."
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading With that he gave me a sidewise glance that was meant to be admiring, I suppose, but I froze him with a look and climbed gravely up beside him.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "This is _some_ depoe hack," he said, "but if _you_ can stand it I guess _I_ can."
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "This is _some_ depoe hack," he said, "but if _you_ can stand it I guess _I_ can."
of great significance or value
From this reading "It is very important that I be there in time for the five o'clock train," I remarked by way of explanation.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "It is very important that I be there in time for the five o'clock train," I remarked by way of explanation.
past form of “inquire” — address a question to and expect an answer from
From this reading "You ain't running away from school, are you?" inquired the driver genially.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "This is _some_ depoe hack," he said, "but if _you_ can stand it I guess _I_ can."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "This is _some_ depoe hack," he said, "but if _you_ can stand it I guess _I_ can."
past form of “laugh” — produce laughter
From this reading The driver laughed out loud.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading With that he gave me a sidewise glance that was meant to be admiring, I suppose, but I froze him with a look and climbed gravely up beside him.
characterized by or producing sound of great volume or intensity
From this reading The driver laughed out loud.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading With that he gave me a sidewise glance that was meant to be admiring, I suppose, but I froze him with a look and climbed gravely up beside him.
inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading With that he gave me a sidewise glance that was meant to be admiring, I suppose, but I froze him with a look and climbed gravely up beside him.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading "It is very important that I be there in time for the five o'clock train," I remarked by way of explanation.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "It is very important that I be there in time for the five o'clock train," I remarked by way of explanation.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The driver laughed out loud.
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading "It is very important that I be there in time for the five o'clock train," I remarked by way of explanation.
(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream
From this reading "You ain't running away from school, are you?" inquired the driver genially.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "This is _some_ depoe hack," he said, "but if _you_ can stand it I guess _I_ can."
an educational institution
From this reading "You ain't running away from school, are you?" inquired the driver genially.
sidewiseadverbUS /ˈsaɪdwaɪz/
toward one side
From this reading With that he gave me a sidewise glance that was meant to be admiring, I suppose, but I froze him with a look and climbed gravely up beside him.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading "This is _some_ depoe hack," he said, "but if _you_ can stand it I guess _I_ can."
be standing; be upright
From this reading "This is _some_ depoe hack," he said, "but if _you_ can stand it I guess _I_ can."
express a supposition
From this reading With that he gave me a sidewise glance that was meant to be admiring, I suppose, but I froze him with a look and climbed gravely up beside him.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading With that he gave me a sidewise glance that was meant to be admiring, I suppose, but I froze him with a look and climbed gravely up beside him.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The driver laughed out loud.
in or at that place or location
From this reading "It is very important that I be there in time for the five o'clock train," I remarked by way of explanation.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "This is _some_ depoe hack," he said, "but if _you_ can stand it I guess _I_ can."
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading "It is very important that I be there in time for the five o'clock train," I remarked by way of explanation.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading With that he gave me a sidewise glance that was meant to be admiring, I suppose, but I froze him with a look and climbed gravely up beside him.
create by training and teaching
From this reading "It is very important that I be there in time for the five o'clock train," I remarked by way of explanation.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading With that he gave me a sidewise glance that was meant to be admiring, I suppose, but I froze him with a look and climbed gravely up beside him.
precisely as stated
From this reading "It is very important that I be there in time for the five o'clock train," I remarked by way of explanation.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading With that he gave me a sidewise glance that was meant to be admiring, I suppose, but I froze him with a look and climbed gravely up beside him.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading "It is very important that I be there in time for the five o'clock train," I remarked by way of explanation.
in the company of; together with
From this reading With that he gave me a sidewise glance that was meant to be admiring, I suppose, but I froze him with a look and climbed gravely up beside him.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "This is _some_ depoe hack," he said, "but if _you_ can stand it I guess _I_ can."
