used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “Kid,” he said gently, “Kid, you've been a wonder!
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading When it was all over, the finger prints and the red tape, and the case had been dismissed, Mark came to Billy where he was lying in the big car waiting, with his eyes closed to keep back weak tears that would slip out now and then.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading When it was all over, the finger prints and the red tape, and the case had been dismissed, Mark came to Billy where he was lying in the big car waiting, with his eyes closed to keep back weak tears that would slip out now and then.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading _My Buddy!”_ Billy's tears welled over at the tone, the words, the proud intimate name, but he shook his head slowly, sadly.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading When it was all over, the finger prints and the red tape, and the case had been dismissed, Mark came to Billy where he was lying in the big car waiting, with his eyes closed to keep back weak tears that would slip out now and then.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading When it was all over, the finger prints and the red tape, and the case had been dismissed, Mark came to Billy where he was lying in the big car waiting, with his eyes closed to keep back weak tears that would slip out now and then.
next to; at the side of
From this reading He knelt beside the boy and touched his hand, the hand that looked so thin and weak and so little like Billy's:
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading When it was all over, the finger prints and the red tape, and the case had been dismissed, Mark came to Billy where he was lying in the big car waiting, with his eyes closed to keep back weak tears that would slip out now and then.
a short stout club used primarily by policemen
From this reading When it was all over, the finger prints and the red tape, and the case had been dismissed, Mark came to Billy where he was lying in the big car waiting, with his eyes closed to keep back weak tears that would slip out now and then.
Billy'snounUS /ˈbɪliz/
possessive form of “billy” — a short stout club used primarily by policemen
From this reading He knelt beside the boy and touched his hand, the hand that looked so thin and weak and so little like Billy's:
a youthful male person
From this reading He knelt beside the boy and touched his hand, the hand that looked so thin and weak and so little like Billy's:
BuddynounUS /ˈbʌdi/
a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities
From this reading It was really you that saved me, Buddy!
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading _My Buddy!”_ Billy's tears welled over at the tone, the words, the proud intimate name, but he shook his head slowly, sadly.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading When it was all over, the finger prints and the red tape, and the case had been dismissed, Mark came to Billy where he was lying in the big car waiting, with his eyes closed to keep back weak tears that would slip out now and then.
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading When it was all over, the finger prints and the red tape, and the case had been dismissed, Mark came to Billy where he was lying in the big car waiting, with his eyes closed to keep back weak tears that would slip out now and then.
an occurrence of something
From this reading When it was all over, the finger prints and the red tape, and the case had been dismissed, Mark came to Billy where he was lying in the big car waiting, with his eyes closed to keep back weak tears that would slip out now and then.
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading When it was all over, the finger prints and the red tape, and the case had been dismissed, Mark came to Billy where he was lying in the big car waiting, with his eyes closed to keep back weak tears that would slip out now and then.
dismissedadjectiveUS /dɪˈsmɪst/
having lost your job
From this reading When it was all over, the finger prints and the red tape, and the case had been dismissed, Mark came to Billy where he was lying in the big car waiting, with his eyes closed to keep back weak tears that would slip out now and then.
opinion or judgment
From this reading When it was all over, the finger prints and the red tape, and the case had been dismissed, Mark came to Billy where he was lying in the big car waiting, with his eyes closed to keep back weak tears that would slip out now and then.
feel or handle with the fingers
From this reading When it was all over, the finger prints and the red tape, and the case had been dismissed, Mark came to Billy where he was lying in the big car waiting, with his eyes closed to keep back weak tears that would slip out now and then.
in a gradual manner
From this reading “Kid,” he said gently, “Kid, you've been a wonder!
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading When it was all over, the finger prints and the red tape, and the case had been dismissed, Mark came to Billy where he was lying in the big car waiting, with his eyes closed to keep back weak tears that would slip out now and then.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading He knelt beside the boy and touched his hand, the hand that looked so thin and weak and so little like Billy's:
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When it was all over, the finger prints and the red tape, and the case had been dismissed, Mark came to Billy where he was lying in the big car waiting, with his eyes closed to keep back weak tears that would slip out now and then.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading _My Buddy!”_ Billy's tears welled over at the tone, the words, the proud intimate name, but he shook his head slowly, sadly.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading When it was all over, the finger prints and the red tape, and the case had been dismissed, Mark came to Billy where he was lying in the big car waiting, with his eyes closed to keep back weak tears that would slip out now and then.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading When it was all over, the finger prints and the red tape, and the case had been dismissed, Mark came to Billy where he was lying in the big car waiting, with his eyes closed to keep back weak tears that would slip out now and then.
marked by close acquaintance, association, or familiarity
From this reading _My Buddy!”_ Billy's tears welled over at the tone, the words, the proud intimate name, but he shook his head slowly, sadly.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading When it was all over, the finger prints and the red tape, and the case had been dismissed, Mark came to Billy where he was lying in the big car waiting, with his eyes closed to keep back weak tears that would slip out now and then.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading When it was all over, the finger prints and the red tape, and the case had been dismissed, Mark came to Billy where he was lying in the big car waiting, with his eyes closed to keep back weak tears that would slip out now and then.
KidverbUS /kɪd/
tell false information to for fun
From this reading “Kid,” he said gently, “Kid, you've been a wonder!
kneltverbUS /nelt/
inflected form of “kneel” — rest one's weight on one's knees
From this reading He knelt beside the boy and touched his hand, the hand that looked so thin and weak and so little like Billy's:
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading He knelt beside the boy and touched his hand, the hand that looked so thin and weak and so little like Billy's:
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading He knelt beside the boy and touched his hand, the hand that looked so thin and weak and so little like Billy's:
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading He knelt beside the boy and touched his hand, the hand that looked so thin and weak and so little like Billy's:
the deliberate act of deviating from the truth
From this reading When it was all over, the finger prints and the red tape, and the case had been dismissed, Mark came to Billy where he was lying in the big car waiting, with his eyes closed to keep back weak tears that would slip out now and then.
attach a tag or label to
From this reading When it was all over, the finger prints and the red tape, and the case had been dismissed, Mark came to Billy where he was lying in the big car waiting, with his eyes closed to keep back weak tears that would slip out now and then.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It was really you that saved me, Buddy!
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading _My Buddy!”_ Billy's tears welled over at the tone, the words, the proud intimate name, but he shook his head slowly, sadly.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading _My Buddy!”_ Billy's tears welled over at the tone, the words, the proud intimate name, but he shook his head slowly, sadly.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading When it was all over, the finger prints and the red tape, and the case had been dismissed, Mark came to Billy where he was lying in the big car waiting, with his eyes closed to keep back weak tears that would slip out now and then.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading When it was all over, the finger prints and the red tape, and the case had been dismissed, Mark came to Billy where he was lying in the big car waiting, with his eyes closed to keep back weak tears that would slip out now and then.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading When it was all over, the finger prints and the red tape, and the case had been dismissed, Mark came to Billy where he was lying in the big car waiting, with his eyes closed to keep back weak tears that would slip out now and then.
printsnounUS /prɪnts/
plural of “print” — the text appearing in a book, newspaper, or other printed publication
From this reading When it was all over, the finger prints and the red tape, and the case had been dismissed, Mark came to Billy where he was lying in the big car waiting, with his eyes closed to keep back weak tears that would slip out now and then.
feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride
From this reading _My Buddy!”_ Billy's tears welled over at the tone, the words, the proud intimate name, but he shook his head slowly, sadly.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading It was really you that saved me, Buddy!
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading When it was all over, the finger prints and the red tape, and the case had been dismissed, Mark came to Billy where he was lying in the big car waiting, with his eyes closed to keep back weak tears that would slip out now and then.
in an unfortunate way
From this reading _My Buddy!”_ Billy's tears welled over at the tone, the words, the proud intimate name, but he shook his head slowly, sadly.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “Kid,” he said gently, “Kid, you've been a wonder!
rescued; especially from the power and consequences of sin
From this reading It was really you that saved me, Buddy!
a disassembled barrel; the parts packed for storage or shipment
From this reading _My Buddy!”_ Billy's tears welled over at the tone, the words, the proud intimate name, but he shook his head slowly, sadly.
move stealthily
From this reading When it was all over, the finger prints and the red tape, and the case had been dismissed, Mark came to Billy where he was lying in the big car waiting, with his eyes closed to keep back weak tears that would slip out now and then.
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading _My Buddy!”_ Billy's tears welled over at the tone, the words, the proud intimate name, but he shook his head slowly, sadly.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading He knelt beside the boy and touched his hand, the hand that looked so thin and weak and so little like Billy's:
tapenounUS /teɪp/
a long thin piece of cloth or paper as used for binding or fastening
From this reading When it was all over, the finger prints and the red tape, and the case had been dismissed, Mark came to Billy where he was lying in the big car waiting, with his eyes closed to keep back weak tears that would slip out now and then.
the process of shedding tears (usually accompanied by sobs or other inarticulate sounds)
From this reading When it was all over, the finger prints and the red tape, and the case had been dismissed, Mark came to Billy where he was lying in the big car waiting, with his eyes closed to keep back weak tears that would slip out now and then.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading When it was all over, the finger prints and the red tape, and the case had been dismissed, Mark came to Billy where he was lying in the big car waiting, with his eyes closed to keep back weak tears that would slip out now and then.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading When it was all over, the finger prints and the red tape, and the case had been dismissed, Mark came to Billy where he was lying in the big car waiting, with his eyes closed to keep back weak tears that would slip out now and then.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading When it was all over, the finger prints and the red tape, and the case had been dismissed, Mark came to Billy where he was lying in the big car waiting, with his eyes closed to keep back weak tears that would slip out now and then.
Having little thickness or extent.
From this reading He knelt beside the boy and touched his hand, the hand that looked so thin and weak and so little like Billy's:
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When it was all over, the finger prints and the red tape, and the case had been dismissed, Mark came to Billy where he was lying in the big car waiting, with his eyes closed to keep back weak tears that would slip out now and then.
the quality of a person's voice
From this reading _My Buddy!”_ Billy's tears welled over at the tone, the words, the proud intimate name, but he shook his head slowly, sadly.
having come into contact
From this reading He knelt beside the boy and touched his hand, the hand that looked so thin and weak and so little like Billy's:
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading When it was all over, the finger prints and the red tape, and the case had been dismissed, Mark came to Billy where he was lying in the big car waiting, with his eyes closed to keep back weak tears that would slip out now and then.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When it was all over, the finger prints and the red tape, and the case had been dismissed, Mark came to Billy where he was lying in the big car waiting, with his eyes closed to keep back weak tears that would slip out now and then.
wanting in physical strength
From this reading When it was all over, the finger prints and the red tape, and the case had been dismissed, Mark came to Billy where he was lying in the big car waiting, with his eyes closed to keep back weak tears that would slip out now and then.
welled
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From this reading _My Buddy!”_ Billy's tears welled over at the tone, the words, the proud intimate name, but he shook his head slowly, sadly.
at the time that
From this reading When it was all over, the finger prints and the red tape, and the case had been dismissed, Mark came to Billy where he was lying in the big car waiting, with his eyes closed to keep back weak tears that would slip out now and then.
in or at the place that
From this reading When it was all over, the finger prints and the red tape, and the case had been dismissed, Mark came to Billy where he was lying in the big car waiting, with his eyes closed to keep back weak tears that would slip out now and then.
in the company of; together with
From this reading When it was all over, the finger prints and the red tape, and the case had been dismissed, Mark came to Billy where he was lying in the big car waiting, with his eyes closed to keep back weak tears that would slip out now and then.
the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading “Kid,” he said gently, “Kid, you've been a wonder!
the words that are spoken
From this reading _My Buddy!”_ Billy's tears welled over at the tone, the words, the proud intimate name, but he shook his head slowly, sadly.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading When it was all over, the finger prints and the red tape, and the case had been dismissed, Mark came to Billy where he was lying in the big car waiting, with his eyes closed to keep back weak tears that would slip out now and then.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading It was really you that saved me, Buddy!
you've
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From this reading “Kid,” he said gently, “Kid, you've been a wonder!
