AbnounUS /æb/
a bachelor's degree in arts and sciences
From this reading "I can't send Tom, Dick, or Harry with these people, Ab.
anew
From this reading "But it is grace itself compared with the position I should be in now among the Pittsburgers," objected Glover, shifting his legs again.
(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 "If you won't go, I must, that's all," continued the general manager.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading "But it is grace itself compared with the position I should be in now among the Pittsburgers," objected Glover, shifting his legs again.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading INTO THE MOUNTAINS "You put me in an awkward position," muttered Bucks, looking out of the window.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Gentlemen must be entertained as such.
awkwardadjectiveUS /ˈɑːkwərd/
causing inconvenience
From this reading INTO THE MOUNTAINS "You put me in an awkward position," muttered Bucks, looking out of the window.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "But it is grace itself compared with the position I should be in now among the Pittsburgers," objected Glover, shifting his legs again.
BucksnounUS /bʌks/
plural of “buck” — a gymnastic horse without pommels and with one end elongated; used lengthwise for vaulting
From this reading INTO THE MOUNTAINS "You put me in an awkward position," muttered Bucks, looking out of the window.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "But it is grace itself compared with the position I should be in now among the Pittsburgers," objected Glover, shifting his legs again.
can't
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From this reading "I can't send Tom, Dick, or Harry with these people, Ab.
past form of “compare” — examine and note the similarities or differences of
From this reading "But it is grace itself compared with the position I should be in now among the Pittsburgers," objected Glover, shifting his legs again.
without stop or interruption
From this reading "If you won't go, I must, that's all," continued the general manager.
someone who is a detective
From this reading "I can't send Tom, Dick, or Harry with these people, Ab.
entertainedadjectiveUS /ˌentərˈteɪnd/
pleasantly occupied
From this reading Gentlemen must be entertained as such.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading "If you won't go, I must, that's all," continued the general manager.
plural of “gentleman” — a man of refinement
From this reading Gentlemen must be entertained as such.
Glover
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From this reading "But it is grace itself compared with the position I should be in now among the Pittsburgers," objected Glover, shifting his legs again.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "If you won't go, I must, that's all," continued the general manager.
(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading "But it is grace itself compared with the position I should be in now among the Pittsburgers," objected Glover, shifting his legs again.
annoy continually or chronically
From this reading "I can't send Tom, Dick, or Harry with these people, Ab.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "But it is grace itself compared with the position I should be in now among the Pittsburgers," objected Glover, shifting his legs again.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "But it is grace itself compared with the position I should be in now among the Pittsburgers," objected Glover, shifting his legs again.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "If you won't go, I must, that's all," continued the general manager.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading INTO THE MOUNTAINS "You put me in an awkward position," muttered Bucks, looking out of the window.
INTOprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading INTO THE MOUNTAINS "You put me in an awkward position," muttered Bucks, looking out of the window.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "But it is grace itself compared with the position I should be in now among the Pittsburgers," objected Glover, shifting his legs again.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "But it is grace itself compared with the position I should be in now among the Pittsburgers," objected Glover, shifting his legs again.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading "But it is grace itself compared with the position I should be in now among the Pittsburgers," objected Glover, shifting his legs again.
staying power
From this reading "But it is grace itself compared with the position I should be in now among the Pittsburgers," objected Glover, shifting his legs again.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading INTO THE MOUNTAINS "You put me in an awkward position," muttered Bucks, looking out of the window.
managernounUS /ˈmænədʒər/
someone who controls resources and expenditures
From this reading "If you won't go, I must, that's all," continued the general manager.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading INTO THE MOUNTAINS "You put me in an awkward position," muttered Bucks, looking out of the window.
plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading INTO THE MOUNTAINS "You put me in an awkward position," muttered Bucks, looking out of the window.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading "If you won't go, I must, that's all," continued the general manager.
past form of “mutter” — talk indistinctly; usually in a low voice
From this reading INTO THE MOUNTAINS "You put me in an awkward position," muttered Bucks, looking out of the window.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading "But it is grace itself compared with the position I should be in now among the Pittsburgers," objected Glover, shifting his legs again.
objectedverbUS /əbˈdʒektəd/
past form of “object” — express or raise an objection or protest or criticism or express dissent
From this reading "But it is grace itself compared with the position I should be in now among the Pittsburgers," objected Glover, shifting his legs again.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading INTO THE MOUNTAINS "You put me in an awkward position," muttered Bucks, looking out of the window.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "I can't send Tom, Dick, or Harry with these people, Ab.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading INTO THE MOUNTAINS "You put me in an awkward position," muttered Bucks, looking out of the window.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading "I can't send Tom, Dick, or Harry with these people, Ab.
Pittsburgers
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From this reading "But it is grace itself compared with the position I should be in now among the Pittsburgers," objected Glover, shifting his legs again.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading INTO THE MOUNTAINS "You put me in an awkward position," muttered Bucks, looking out of the window.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading INTO THE MOUNTAINS "You put me in an awkward position," muttered Bucks, looking out of the window.
cause to go somewhere
From this reading "I can't send Tom, Dick, or Harry with these people, Ab.
shiftingadjectiveUS /ˈʃɪftɪŋ/
continuously varying
From this reading "But it is grace itself compared with the position I should be in now among the Pittsburgers," objected Glover, shifting his legs again.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading "But it is grace itself compared with the position I should be in now among the Pittsburgers," objected Glover, shifting his legs again.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Gentlemen must be entertained as such.
that's
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From this reading "If you won't go, I must, that's all," continued the general manager.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading INTO THE MOUNTAINS "You put me in an awkward position," muttered Bucks, looking out of the window.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading "I can't send Tom, Dick, or Harry with these people, Ab.
male cat
From this reading "I can't send Tom, Dick, or Harry with these people, Ab.
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading INTO THE MOUNTAINS "You put me in an awkward position," muttered Bucks, looking out of the window.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "But it is grace itself compared with the position I should be in now among the Pittsburgers," objected Glover, shifting his legs again.
won't
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From this reading "If you won't go, I must, that's all," continued the general manager.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading INTO THE MOUNTAINS "You put me in an awkward position," muttered Bucks, looking out of the window.
