inconsistent with reason or logic or common sense
From this reading "That's truer than you think, my friend--far truer than you think; that's why your position is so absurd.
AMAZINGadjectiveUS /əˈmeɪzɪŋ/
surprising greatly
From this reading AN AMAZING PROPOSAL Dick unconsciously drew his chair nearer the fire, while every nerve in his body became tense.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading AN AMAZING PROPOSAL Dick unconsciously drew his chair nearer the fire, while every nerve in his body became tense.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Tell me," said Mr. Brown, "what your plans for the future are."
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading AN AMAZING PROPOSAL Dick unconsciously drew his chair nearer the fire, while every nerve in his body became tense.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading AN AMAZING PROPOSAL Dick unconsciously drew his chair nearer the fire, while every nerve in his body became tense.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading He felt that the millionaire had not brought him here for mere pastime.
an orange of low brightness and saturation
From this reading "Tell me," said Mr. Brown, "what your plans for the future are."
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading AN AMAZING PROPOSAL Dick unconsciously drew his chair nearer the fire, while every nerve in his body became tense.
someone who is a detective
From this reading AN AMAZING PROPOSAL Dick unconsciously drew his chair nearer the fire, while every nerve in his body became tense.
Dick'snounUS /dɪks/
possessive form of “dick” — someone who is a detective
From this reading "Too hazy to outline," was Dick's reply.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading AN AMAZING PROPOSAL Dick unconsciously drew his chair nearer the fire, while every nerve in his body became tense.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading AN AMAZING PROPOSAL Dick unconsciously drew his chair nearer the fire, while every nerve in his body became tense.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading "That's truer than you think, my friend--far truer than you think; that's why your position is so absurd.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading He felt that the millionaire had not brought him here for mere pastime.
start firing a weapon
From this reading AN AMAZING PROPOSAL Dick unconsciously drew his chair nearer the fire, while every nerve in his body became tense.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He felt that the millionaire had not brought him here for mere pastime.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading "That's truer than you think, my friend--far truer than you think; that's why your position is so absurd.
yet to be or coming
From this reading "Tell me," said Mr. Brown, "what your plans for the future are."
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He felt that the millionaire had not brought him here for mere pastime.
hazyadjectiveUS /ˈheɪzi/
filled or abounding with fog or mist
From this reading "Too hazy to outline," was Dick's reply.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He felt that the millionaire had not brought him here for mere pastime.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading He felt that the millionaire had not brought him here for mere pastime.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He felt that the millionaire had not brought him here for mere pastime.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading AN AMAZING PROPOSAL Dick unconsciously drew his chair nearer the fire, while every nerve in his body became tense.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading AN AMAZING PROPOSAL Dick unconsciously drew his chair nearer the fire, while every nerve in his body became tense.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "That's truer than you think, my friend--far truer than you think; that's why your position is so absurd.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Tell me," said Mr. Brown, "what your plans for the future are."
being nothing more than specified
From this reading He felt that the millionaire had not brought him here for mere pastime.
millionairenounUS /ˌmɪljəˈner/
a person whose material wealth is valued at more than a million dollars
From this reading He felt that the millionaire had not brought him here for mere pastime.
a form of address for a man
From this reading "Tell me," said Mr. Brown, "what your plans for the future are."
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "That's truer than you think, my friend--far truer than you think; that's why your position is so absurd.
(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance
From this reading AN AMAZING PROPOSAL Dick unconsciously drew his chair nearer the fire, while every nerve in his body became tense.
nervenounUS /nɜːrv/
any bundle of nerve fibers running to various organs and tissues of the body
From this reading AN AMAZING PROPOSAL Dick unconsciously drew his chair nearer the fire, while every nerve in his body became tense.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He felt that the millionaire had not brought him here for mere pastime.
outlinenounUS /ˈaʊtlaɪn/
the line that appears to bound an object
From this reading "Too hazy to outline," was Dick's reply.
pastimenounUS /ˈpæstaɪm/
a diversion that occupies one's time and thoughts (usually pleasantly)
From this reading He felt that the millionaire had not brought him here for mere pastime.
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading "Tell me," said Mr. Brown, "what your plans for the future are."
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading "That's truer than you think, my friend--far truer than you think; that's why your position is so absurd.
PROPOSALnounUS /prəˈpoʊzəl/
something proposed (such as a plan or assumption)
From this reading AN AMAZING PROPOSAL Dick unconsciously drew his chair nearer the fire, while every nerve in his body became tense.
a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading "Too hazy to outline," was Dick's reply.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Tell me," said Mr. Brown, "what your plans for the future are."
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "That's truer than you think, my friend--far truer than you think; that's why your position is so absurd.
express in words
From this reading "Tell me," said Mr. Brown, "what your plans for the future are."
tensenounUS /tens/
a grammatical category of verbs used to express distinctions of time
From this reading AN AMAZING PROPOSAL Dick unconsciously drew his chair nearer the fire, while every nerve in his body became tense.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading "That's truer than you think, my friend--far truer than you think; that's why your position is so absurd.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He felt that the millionaire had not brought him here for mere pastime.
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From this reading "That's truer than you think, my friend--far truer than you think; that's why your position is so absurd.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AN AMAZING PROPOSAL Dick unconsciously drew his chair nearer the fire, while every nerve in his body became tense.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "That's truer than you think, my friend--far truer than you think; that's why your position is so absurd.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Too hazy to outline," was Dick's reply.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading "Too hazy to outline," was Dick's reply.
trueradjectiveUS /ˈtruːər/
comparative of “true” — consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading "That's truer than you think, my friend--far truer than you think; that's why your position is so absurd.
unconsciouslyadverbUS /ˌʌnˈkɑːnʃəsli/
without awareness
From this reading AN AMAZING PROPOSAL Dick unconsciously drew his chair nearer the fire, while every nerve in his body became tense.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Too hazy to outline," was Dick's reply.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "Tell me," said Mr. Brown, "what your plans for the future are."
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading AN AMAZING PROPOSAL Dick unconsciously drew his chair nearer the fire, while every nerve in his body became tense.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading "That's truer than you think, my friend--far truer than you think; that's why your position is so absurd.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "That's truer than you think, my friend--far truer than you think; that's why your position is so absurd.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Tell me," said Mr. Brown, "what your plans for the future are."
