used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “Look here,” said Tom, suddenly pausing in his walk and looking down at his brother.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading “I know what you mean, of course,” answered Oscar, “but I can’t consent to it.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading My instructions are most explicit, and the money I shall spend is not my own.”
arrangementnounUS /ərˈeɪndʒmənt/
the thing arranged or agreed to
From this reading “The fact that you came honestly by your money will not interfere with our arrangement, will it?”
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading “Look here,” said Tom, suddenly pausing in his walk and looking down at his brother.
third-person singular of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading TOM BECOMES DESPERATE.
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading “Look here,” said Tom, suddenly pausing in his walk and looking down at his brother.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading “I know what you mean, of course,” answered Oscar, “but I can’t consent to it.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading “The fact that you came honestly by your money will not interfere with our arrangement, will it?”
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading “The fact that you came honestly by your money will not interfere with our arrangement, will it?”
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From this reading “I know what you mean, of course,” answered Oscar, “but I can’t consent to it.
permission to do something
From this reading “I know what you mean, of course,” answered Oscar, “but I can’t consent to it.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading “I know what you mean, of course,” answered Oscar, “but I can’t consent to it.
arising from or marked by despair or loss of hope
From this reading TOM BECOMES DESPERATE.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading “Look here,” said Tom, suddenly pausing in his walk and looking down at his brother.
explicitadjectiveUS /ɪkˈsplɪsət/
precisely and clearly expressed or readily observable; leaving nothing to implication
From this reading My instructions are most explicit, and the money I shall spend is not my own.”
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading “The fact that you came honestly by your money will not interfere with our arrangement, will it?”
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading “Look here,” said Tom, suddenly pausing in his walk and looking down at his brother.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading “Look here,” said Tom, suddenly pausing in his walk and looking down at his brother.
honestlyadverbUS /ˈɑːnəstli/
(used as intensives reflecting the speaker's attitude) it is sincerely the case that
From this reading “The fact that you came honestly by your money will not interfere with our arrangement, will it?”
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I know what you mean, of course,” answered Oscar, “but I can’t consent to it.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “Look here,” said Tom, suddenly pausing in his walk and looking down at his brother.
instructionsnounUS /ˌɪnˈstrʌkʃənz/
a manual usually accompanying a technical device and explaining how to install or operate it
From this reading My instructions are most explicit, and the money I shall spend is not my own.”
interfereverbUS /ˌɪntərˈfɪr/
come between so as to be hindrance or obstacle
From this reading “The fact that you came honestly by your money will not interfere with our arrangement, will it?”
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading My instructions are most explicit, and the money I shall spend is not my own.”
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “The fact that you came honestly by your money will not interfere with our arrangement, will it?”
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading “I know what you mean, of course,” answered Oscar, “but I can’t consent to it.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading “Look here,” said Tom, suddenly pausing in his walk and looking down at his brother.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading “Look here,” said Tom, suddenly pausing in his walk and looking down at his brother.
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading “I know what you mean, of course,” answered Oscar, “but I can’t consent to it.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading “The fact that you came honestly by your money will not interfere with our arrangement, will it?”
used to form the superlative
From this reading My instructions are most explicit, and the money I shall spend is not my own.”
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading My instructions are most explicit, and the money I shall spend is not my own.”
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading “The fact that you came honestly by your money will not interfere with our arrangement, will it?”
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “I know what you mean, of course,” answered Oscar, “but I can’t consent to it.
OscarnounUS /ˈɔːskər/
an annual award by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences for achievements in motion picture production and performance
From this reading “I know what you mean, of course,” answered Oscar, “but I can’t consent to it.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading “The fact that you came honestly by your money will not interfere with our arrangement, will it?”
have ownership or possession of
From this reading My instructions are most explicit, and the money I shall spend is not my own.”
pausingverbUS /ˈpɔːzɪŋ/
-ing form of “pause” — interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing
From this reading “Look here,” said Tom, suddenly pausing in his walk and looking down at his brother.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “Look here,” said Tom, suddenly pausing in his walk and looking down at his brother.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading My instructions are most explicit, and the money I shall spend is not my own.”
use up a period of time in a specific way
From this reading My instructions are most explicit, and the money I shall spend is not my own.”
happening unexpectedly
From this reading “Look here,” said Tom, suddenly pausing in his walk and looking down at his brother.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “The fact that you came honestly by your money will not interfere with our arrangement, will it?”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “The fact that you came honestly by your money will not interfere with our arrangement, will it?”
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “I know what you mean, of course,” answered Oscar, “but I can’t consent to it.
male cat
From this reading TOM BECOMES DESPERATE.
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading “Look here,” said Tom, suddenly pausing in his walk and looking down at his brother.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading “I know what you mean, of course,” answered Oscar, “but I can’t consent to it.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading “The fact that you came honestly by your money will not interfere with our arrangement, will it?”
in the company of; together with
From this reading “The fact that you came honestly by your money will not interfere with our arrangement, will it?”
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “The fact that you came honestly by your money will not interfere with our arrangement, will it?”
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “The fact that you came honestly by your money will not interfere with our arrangement, will it?”
