used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Can't you just tell that he thinks he has a secret?
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Papa,' and she squeezed his arm, 'won't you ever learn that with that face of yours you couldn't hide what you are thinking to save your life?'
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Longstreet observed that she appeared to be in the best of spirits.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Papa,' and she squeezed his arm, 'won't you ever learn that with that face of yours you couldn't hide what you are thinking to save your life?'
a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb
From this reading Papa,' and she squeezed his arm, 'won't you ever learn that with that face of yours you couldn't hide what you are thinking to save your life?'
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Howard Holds the Gulch 'Look at the mysterious gentleman!' said Helen, laughing, as her father returned to them upon the hotel porch.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Howard Holds the Gulch 'Look at the mysterious gentleman!' said Helen, laughing, as her father returned to them upon the hotel porch.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Longstreet observed that she appeared to be in the best of spirits.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading Longstreet observed that she appeared to be in the best of spirits.
Can't
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From this reading Can't you just tell that he thinks he has a secret?
couldn't
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From this reading Papa,' and she squeezed his arm, 'won't you ever learn that with that face of yours you couldn't hide what you are thinking to save your life?'
at any time
From this reading Papa,' and she squeezed his arm, 'won't you ever learn that with that face of yours you couldn't hide what you are thinking to save your life?'
the organ of sight
From this reading 'Look at the light in his eye!
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Papa,' and she squeezed his arm, 'won't you ever learn that with that face of yours you couldn't hide what you are thinking to save your life?'
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Howard Holds the Gulch 'Look at the mysterious gentleman!' said Helen, laughing, as her father returned to them upon the hotel porch.
a man of refinement
From this reading Howard Holds the Gulch 'Look at the mysterious gentleman!' said Helen, laughing, as her father returned to them upon the hotel porch.
GulchnounUS /ɡʌltʃ/
a narrow gorge with a stream running through it
From this reading Howard Holds the Gulch 'Look at the mysterious gentleman!' said Helen, laughing, as her father returned to them upon the hotel porch.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Can't you just tell that he thinks he has a secret?
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Can't you just tell that he thinks he has a secret?
(Greek mythology) the beautiful daughter of Zeus and Leda who was abducted by Paris; the Greek army sailed to Troy to get her back which resulted in the Trojan War
From this reading Howard Holds the Gulch 'Look at the mysterious gentleman!' said Helen, laughing, as her father returned to them upon the hotel porch.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Howard Holds the Gulch 'Look at the mysterious gentleman!' said Helen, laughing, as her father returned to them upon the hotel porch.
prevent from being seen or discovered
From this reading Papa,' and she squeezed his arm, 'won't you ever learn that with that face of yours you couldn't hide what you are thinking to save your life?'
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading 'Look at the light in his eye!
HoldsnounUS /hoʊldz/
plural of “hold” — the act of grasping
From this reading Howard Holds the Gulch 'Look at the mysterious gentleman!' said Helen, laughing, as her father returned to them upon the hotel porch.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading Howard Holds the Gulch 'Look at the mysterious gentleman!' said Helen, laughing, as her father returned to them upon the hotel porch.
HowardnounUS /ˈhaʊərd/
English actor of stage and screen (1893-1943)
From this reading Howard Holds the Gulch 'Look at the mysterious gentleman!' said Helen, laughing, as her father returned to them upon the hotel porch.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Longstreet observed that she appeared to be in the best of spirits.
and nothing more
From this reading Can't you just tell that he thinks he has a secret?
showing or feeling mirth or pleasure or happiness
From this reading Howard Holds the Gulch 'Look at the mysterious gentleman!' said Helen, laughing, as her father returned to them upon the hotel porch.
gain knowledge or skills
From this reading Papa,' and she squeezed his arm, 'won't you ever learn that with that face of yours you couldn't hide what you are thinking to save your life?'
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Papa,' and she squeezed his arm, 'won't you ever learn that with that face of yours you couldn't hide what you are thinking to save your life?'
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading 'Look at the light in his eye!
Longstreet
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From this reading Longstreet observed that she appeared to be in the best of spirits.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Howard Holds the Gulch 'Look at the mysterious gentleman!' said Helen, laughing, as her father returned to them upon the hotel porch.
of an obscure nature
From this reading Howard Holds the Gulch 'Look at the mysterious gentleman!' said Helen, laughing, as her father returned to them upon the hotel porch.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading Longstreet observed that she appeared to be in the best of spirits.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Longstreet observed that she appeared to be in the best of spirits.
an informal term for a father; probably derived from baby talk
From this reading Papa,' and she squeezed his arm, 'won't you ever learn that with that face of yours you couldn't hide what you are thinking to save your life?'
porchnounUS /pɔːrtʃ/
a structure attached to the exterior of a building often forming a covered entrance
From this reading Howard Holds the Gulch 'Look at the mysterious gentleman!' said Helen, laughing, as her father returned to them upon the hotel porch.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Howard Holds the Gulch 'Look at the mysterious gentleman!' said Helen, laughing, as her father returned to them upon the hotel porch.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Howard Holds the Gulch 'Look at the mysterious gentleman!' said Helen, laughing, as her father returned to them upon the hotel porch.
except for; apart from
From this reading Papa,' and she squeezed his arm, 'won't you ever learn that with that face of yours you couldn't hide what you are thinking to save your life?'
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading Can't you just tell that he thinks he has a secret?
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Longstreet observed that she appeared to be in the best of spirits.
an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
From this reading Longstreet observed that she appeared to be in the best of spirits.
squeezedverbUS /skwiːzd/
past form of “squeeze” — to compress with violence, out of natural shape or condition
From this reading Papa,' and she squeezed his arm, 'won't you ever learn that with that face of yours you couldn't hide what you are thinking to save your life?'
express in words
From this reading Can't you just tell that he thinks he has a secret?
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Longstreet observed that she appeared to be in the best of spirits.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Howard Holds the Gulch 'Look at the mysterious gentleman!' said Helen, laughing, as her father returned to them upon the hotel porch.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Howard Holds the Gulch 'Look at the mysterious gentleman!' said Helen, laughing, as her father returned to them upon the hotel porch.
the process of using your mind to consider something carefully
From this reading Papa,' and she squeezed his arm, 'won't you ever learn that with that face of yours you couldn't hide what you are thinking to save your life?'
plural of “think” — an instance of deliberate thinking
From this reading Can't you just tell that he thinks he has a secret?
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Howard Holds the Gulch 'Look at the mysterious gentleman!' said Helen, laughing, as her father returned to them upon the hotel porch.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Howard Holds the Gulch 'Look at the mysterious gentleman!' said Helen, laughing, as her father returned to them upon the hotel porch.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Papa,' and she squeezed his arm, 'won't you ever learn that with that face of yours you couldn't hide what you are thinking to save your life?'
in the company of; together with
From this reading Papa,' and she squeezed his arm, 'won't you ever learn that with that face of yours you couldn't hide what you are thinking to save your life?'
won't
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From this reading Papa,' and she squeezed his arm, 'won't you ever learn that with that face of yours you couldn't hide what you are thinking to save your life?'
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Can't you just tell that he thinks he has a secret?
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Papa,' and she squeezed his arm, 'won't you ever learn that with that face of yours you couldn't hide what you are thinking to save your life?'
the one or ones belonging to the person spoken to
From this reading Papa,' and she squeezed his arm, 'won't you ever learn that with that face of yours you couldn't hide what you are thinking to save your life?'
