used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I will put them down on a sheet of paper." changed to: ...begins with 'Mar,'" Duvall said.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Mr. Emmett, who is in charge there, can tell as about Miss Ford." changed to: Mr. Emmett, who is in charge there, can tell us about Miss Ford."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading ...provided the card is, as I conclude, torn exactly in half. changed to: ...provided the card is, as I conclude, torn exactly in half."
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It may be that Miss Marcia Ford,... changed to: "It may be that Miss Marcia Ford,...
plural of “begin” — Israeli statesman (born in Russia) who (as prime minister of Israel) negotiated a peace treaty with Anwar Sadat (then the president of Egypt) (1913-1992)
From this reading ...begins with 'Mar,' Duvall said.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading Mr. Emmett, who is in charge there, can tell as about Miss Ford." changed to: Mr. Emmett, who is in charge there, can tell us about Miss Ford."
one of a set of small pieces of stiff paper marked in various ways and used for playing games or for telling fortunes
From this reading ...provided the card is, as I conclude, torn exactly in half. changed to: ...provided the card is, as I conclude, torn exactly in half."
made or become different in nature or form
From this reading ...sent him into the drag store in order that she... changed to: ...sent him into the drug store in order that she...
to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle
From this reading Mr. Emmett, who is in charge there, can tell as about Miss Ford." changed to: Mr. Emmett, who is in charge there, can tell us about Miss Ford."
concludeverbUS /kənˈkluːd/
decide by reasoning; draw or come to a conclusion
From this reading ...provided the card is, as I conclude, torn exactly in half. changed to: ...provided the card is, as I conclude, torn exactly in half."
detectivenounUS /dɪˈtektɪv/
a police officer who investigates crimes
From this reading ...extended a half sheet of none-paper toward the detective. changed to: ...extended a half sheet of note-paper toward the detective.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading I will put them down on a sheet of paper." changed to: ...begins with 'Mar,'" Duvall said.
dragverbUS /dræɡ/
pull, as against a resistance
From this reading ...sent him into the drag store in order that she... changed to: ...sent him into the drug store in order that she...
drugverbUS /drʌɡ/
administer a drug to
From this reading ...sent him into the drag store in order that she... changed to: ...sent him into the drug store in order that she...
Duvall
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From this reading ...begins with 'Mar,' Duvall said.
Emmett
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From this reading Mr. Emmett, who is in charge there, can tell as about Miss Ford." changed to: Mr. Emmett, who is in charge there, can tell us about Miss Ford."
indicating exactness or preciseness
From this reading ...provided the card is, as I conclude, torn exactly in half. changed to: ...provided the card is, as I conclude, torn exactly in half."
relatively long in duration; tediously protracted
From this reading ...extended a half sheet of none-paper toward the detective. changed to: ...extended a half sheet of note-paper toward the detective.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading ...he said, "that it will, be necessary for you to remain... changed to: ...he said, "that it will be necessary for you to remain...
FordnounUS /fɔːrd/
United States film maker (1896-1973)
From this reading It may be that Miss Marcia Ford,... changed to: "It may be that Miss Marcia Ford,...
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading ...provided the card is, as I conclude, torn exactly in half. changed to: ...provided the card is, as I conclude, torn exactly in half."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading ...he said, "that it will, be necessary for you to remain... changed to: ...he said, "that it will be necessary for you to remain...
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading ...sent him into the drag store in order that she... changed to: ...sent him into the drug store in order that she...
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading ...provided the card is, as I conclude, torn exactly in half. changed to: ...provided the card is, as I conclude, torn exactly in half."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading ...sent him into the drag store in order that she... changed to: ...sent him into the drug store in order that she...
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading ...sent him into the drag store in order that she... changed to: ...sent him into the drug store in order that she...
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading ...provided the card is, as I conclude, torn exactly in half. changed to: ...provided the card is, as I conclude, torn exactly in half."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It may be that Miss Marcia Ford,... changed to: "It may be that Miss Marcia Ford,...
MarverbUS /mɑːr/
make imperfect
From this reading ...begins with 'Mar,' Duvall said.
Marcia
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From this reading It may be that Miss Marcia Ford,... changed to: "It may be that Miss Marcia Ford,...
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading It may be that Miss Marcia Ford,... changed to: "It may be that Miss Marcia Ford,...
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading It may be that Miss Marcia Ford,... changed to: "It may be that Miss Marcia Ford,...
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Emmett, who is in charge there, can tell as about Miss Ford." changed to: Mr. Emmett, who is in charge there, can tell us about Miss Ford."
absolutely essential
From this reading ...he said, "that it will, be necessary for you to remain... changed to: ...he said, "that it will be necessary for you to remain...
none-paper
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From this reading ...extended a half sheet of none-paper toward the detective. changed to: ...extended a half sheet of note-paper toward the detective.
note-paper
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From this reading ...extended a half sheet of none-paper toward the detective. changed to: ...extended a half sheet of note-paper toward the detective.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I will put them down on a sheet of paper." changed to: ...begins with 'Mar,'" Duvall said.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading I will put them down on a sheet of paper." changed to: ...begins with 'Mar,'" Duvall said.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading ...sent him into the drag store in order that she... changed to: ...sent him into the drug store in order that she...
a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
From this reading I will put them down on a sheet of paper." changed to: ...begins with 'Mar,'" Duvall said.
past form of “provide” — give something useful or necessary to
From this reading ...provided the card is, as I conclude, torn exactly in half. changed to: ...provided the card is, as I conclude, torn exactly in half."
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading I will put them down on a sheet of paper." changed to: ...begins with 'Mar,'" Duvall said.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading ...he said, "that it will, be necessary for you to remain... changed to: ...he said, "that it will be necessary for you to remain...
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading ...begins with 'Mar,' Duvall said.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading ...sent him into the drag store in order that she... changed to: ...sent him into the drug store in order that she...
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading ...sent him into the drag store in order that she... changed to: ...sent him into the drug store in order that she...
any broad thin expanse or surface
From this reading I will put them down on a sheet of paper." changed to: ...begins with 'Mar,'" Duvall said.
a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services
From this reading ...sent him into the drag store in order that she... changed to: ...sent him into the drug store in order that she...
express in words
From this reading Mr. Emmett, who is in charge there, can tell as about Miss Ford." changed to: Mr. Emmett, who is in charge there, can tell us about Miss Ford."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading ...sent him into the drag store in order that she... changed to: ...sent him into the drug store in order that she...
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ...sent him into the drag store in order that she... changed to: ...sent him into the drug store in order that she...
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading I will put them down on a sheet of paper." changed to: ...begins with 'Mar,'" Duvall said.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Mr. Emmett, who is in charge there, can tell as about Miss Ford." changed to: Mr. Emmett, who is in charge there, can tell us about Miss Ford."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading ...sent him into the drag store in order that she... changed to: ...sent him into the drug store in order that she...
having edges that are jagged from injury
From this reading ...provided the card is, as I conclude, torn exactly in half. changed to: ...provided the card is, as I conclude, torn exactly in half."
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading ...extended a half sheet of none-paper toward the detective. changed to: ...extended a half sheet of note-paper toward the detective.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Mr. Emmett, who is in charge there, can tell as about Miss Ford." changed to: Mr. Emmett, who is in charge there, can tell us about Miss Ford."
which person or people
From this reading Mr. Emmett, who is in charge there, can tell as about Miss Ford." changed to: Mr. Emmett, who is in charge there, can tell us about Miss Ford."
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading I will put them down on a sheet of paper." changed to: ...begins with 'Mar,'" Duvall said.
in the company of; together with
From this reading ...begins with 'Mar,' Duvall said.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading ...he said, "that it will, be necessary for you to remain... changed to: ...he said, "that it will be necessary for you to remain...
