used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Thirty Per Cent or Fight “We have a guest, I see,” remarked the smiling owner of Porpoise Island.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He’s outa work and I thought----” Mr. Nevens, searching the G-man with an appraising stare, seemed satisfied as he interrupted the speaker with, “--Yes, we can find work for a man who knows how to tend marine engines!”
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “We got stuck at Main Haven and he fixed the trouble in a jiffy.
appraisingadjectiveUS /əˈpreɪzɪŋ/
exercising or involving careful evaluations
From this reading He’s outa work and I thought----” Mr. Nevens, searching the G-man with an appraising stare, seemed satisfied as he interrupted the speaker with, “--Yes, we can find work for a man who knows how to tend marine engines!”
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He’s outa work and I thought----” Mr. Nevens, searching the G-man with an appraising stare, seemed satisfied as he interrupted the speaker with, “--Yes, we can find work for a man who knows how to tend marine engines!”
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading “We got stuck at Main Haven and he fixed the trouble in a jiffy.
boat'snounUS /boʊts/
possessive form of “boat” — a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading “This fella can fix engines, Boss,” said the leader of the boat’s crew.
BossnounUS /bɑːs/
a person who exercises control over workers
From this reading “This fella can fix engines, Boss,” said the leader of the boat’s crew.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading “This fella can fix engines, Boss,” said the leader of the boat’s crew.
CentnounUS /sent/
a fractional monetary unit of several countries
From this reading Thirty Per Cent or Fight “We have a guest, I see,” remarked the smiling owner of Porpoise Island.
the men and women who man a vehicle (ship, aircraft, etc.)
From this reading “This fella can fix engines, Boss,” said the leader of the boat’s crew.
enginesnounUS /ˈendʒənz/
plural of “engine” — motor that converts thermal energy to mechanical work
From this reading “This fella can fix engines, Boss,” said the leader of the boat’s crew.
fellanounUS /ˈfelə/
a boy or man
From this reading “This fella can fix engines, Boss,” said the leader of the boat’s crew.
be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading Thirty Per Cent or Fight “We have a guest, I see,” remarked the smiling owner of Porpoise Island.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading He’s outa work and I thought----” Mr. Nevens, searching the G-man with an appraising stare, seemed satisfied as he interrupted the speaker with, “--Yes, we can find work for a man who knows how to tend marine engines!”
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading “Fine,” said Mr. Sandborn, “and what is the pay for the job?”
restore by replacing a part or putting together what is torn or broken
From this reading “This fella can fix engines, Boss,” said the leader of the boat’s crew.
(of a number) having a fixed and unchanging value
From this reading “We got stuck at Main Haven and he fixed the trouble in a jiffy.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He’s outa work and I thought----” Mr. Nevens, searching the G-man with an appraising stare, seemed satisfied as he interrupted the speaker with, “--Yes, we can find work for a man who knows how to tend marine engines!”
G-mannoun
a special law-enforcement agent of the Federal Bureau of Investigation
From this reading He’s outa work and I thought----” Mr. Nevens, searching the G-man with an appraising stare, seemed satisfied as he interrupted the speaker with, “--Yes, we can find work for a man who knows how to tend marine engines!”
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading “We got stuck at Main Haven and he fixed the trouble in a jiffy.
a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading Thirty Per Cent or Fight “We have a guest, I see,” remarked the smiling owner of Porpoise Island.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Thirty Per Cent or Fight “We have a guest, I see,” remarked the smiling owner of Porpoise Island.
HavennounUS /ˈheɪvən/
a shelter serving as a place of safety or sanctuary
From this reading “We got stuck at Main Haven and he fixed the trouble in a jiffy.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “We got stuck at Main Haven and he fixed the trouble in a jiffy.
He's
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From this reading He’s outa work and I thought----” Mr. Nevens, searching the G-man with an appraising stare, seemed satisfied as he interrupted the speaker with, “--Yes, we can find work for a man who knows how to tend marine engines!”
how
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From this reading He’s outa work and I thought----” Mr. Nevens, searching the G-man with an appraising stare, seemed satisfied as he interrupted the speaker with, “--Yes, we can find work for a man who knows how to tend marine engines!”
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Thirty Per Cent or Fight “We have a guest, I see,” remarked the smiling owner of Porpoise Island.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “We got stuck at Main Haven and he fixed the trouble in a jiffy.
discontinued temporarily
From this reading He’s outa work and I thought----” Mr. Nevens, searching the G-man with an appraising stare, seemed satisfied as he interrupted the speaker with, “--Yes, we can find work for a man who knows how to tend marine engines!”
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Fine,” said Mr. Sandborn, “and what is the pay for the job?”
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading Thirty Per Cent or Fight “We have a guest, I see,” remarked the smiling owner of Porpoise Island.
jiffynounUS /ˈdʒɪfi/
a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
From this reading “We got stuck at Main Haven and he fixed the trouble in a jiffy.
the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money
From this reading “Fine,” said Mr. Sandborn, “and what is the pay for the job?”
plural of “know” — the fact of being aware of information that is known to few people
From this reading He’s outa work and I thought----” Mr. Nevens, searching the G-man with an appraising stare, seemed satisfied as he interrupted the speaker with, “--Yes, we can find work for a man who knows how to tend marine engines!”
a person who rules or guides or inspires others
From this reading “This fella can fix engines, Boss,” said the leader of the boat’s crew.
most important element
From this reading “We got stuck at Main Haven and he fixed the trouble in a jiffy.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading He’s outa work and I thought----” Mr. Nevens, searching the G-man with an appraising stare, seemed satisfied as he interrupted the speaker with, “--Yes, we can find work for a man who knows how to tend marine engines!”
marineadjectiveUS /mərˈiːn/
of or relating to the sea
From this reading He’s outa work and I thought----” Mr. Nevens, searching the G-man with an appraising stare, seemed satisfied as he interrupted the speaker with, “--Yes, we can find work for a man who knows how to tend marine engines!”
a form of address for a man
From this reading He’s outa work and I thought----” Mr. Nevens, searching the G-man with an appraising stare, seemed satisfied as he interrupted the speaker with, “--Yes, we can find work for a man who knows how to tend marine engines!”
Nevens
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From this reading He’s outa work and I thought----” Mr. Nevens, searching the G-man with an appraising stare, seemed satisfied as he interrupted the speaker with, “--Yes, we can find work for a man who knows how to tend marine engines!”
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Thirty Per Cent or Fight “We have a guest, I see,” remarked the smiling owner of Porpoise Island.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Thirty Per Cent or Fight “We have a guest, I see,” remarked the smiling owner of Porpoise Island.
outa
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From this reading He’s outa work and I thought----” Mr. Nevens, searching the G-man with an appraising stare, seemed satisfied as he interrupted the speaker with, “--Yes, we can find work for a man who knows how to tend marine engines!”
(law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business
From this reading Thirty Per Cent or Fight “We have a guest, I see,” remarked the smiling owner of Porpoise Island.
give money, usually in exchange for goods or services
From this reading “Fine,” said Mr. Sandborn, “and what is the pay for the job?”
for each
From this reading Thirty Per Cent or Fight “We have a guest, I see,” remarked the smiling owner of Porpoise Island.
PorpoisenounUS /ˈpɔːrpəs/
any of several small gregarious cetacean mammals having a blunt snout and many teeth
From this reading Thirty Per Cent or Fight “We have a guest, I see,” remarked the smiling owner of Porpoise Island.
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading Thirty Per Cent or Fight “We have a guest, I see,” remarked the smiling owner of Porpoise Island.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “This fella can fix engines, Boss,” said the leader of the boat’s crew.
Sandborn
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From this reading “Fine,” said Mr. Sandborn, “and what is the pay for the job?”
filled with satisfaction
From this reading He’s outa work and I thought----” Mr. Nevens, searching the G-man with an appraising stare, seemed satisfied as he interrupted the speaker with, “--Yes, we can find work for a man who knows how to tend marine engines!”
diligent and thorough in inquiry or investigation
From this reading He’s outa work and I thought----” Mr. Nevens, searching the G-man with an appraising stare, seemed satisfied as he interrupted the speaker with, “--Yes, we can find work for a man who knows how to tend marine engines!”
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Thirty Per Cent or Fight “We have a guest, I see,” remarked the smiling owner of Porpoise Island.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading He’s outa work and I thought----” Mr. Nevens, searching the G-man with an appraising stare, seemed satisfied as he interrupted the speaker with, “--Yes, we can find work for a man who knows how to tend marine engines!”
a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading Thirty Per Cent or Fight “We have a guest, I see,” remarked the smiling owner of Porpoise Island.
speakernounUS /ˈspiːkər/
someone who expresses in language; someone who talks (especially someone who delivers a public speech or someone especially garrulous)
From this reading He’s outa work and I thought----” Mr. Nevens, searching the G-man with an appraising stare, seemed satisfied as he interrupted the speaker with, “--Yes, we can find work for a man who knows how to tend marine engines!”
stareverbUS /ster/
look at with fixed eyes
From this reading He’s outa work and I thought----” Mr. Nevens, searching the G-man with an appraising stare, seemed satisfied as he interrupted the speaker with, “--Yes, we can find work for a man who knows how to tend marine engines!”
caught or fixed
From this reading “We got stuck at Main Haven and he fixed the trouble in a jiffy.
tendverbUS /tend/
have a tendency or disposition to do or be something; be inclined
From this reading He’s outa work and I thought----” Mr. Nevens, searching the G-man with an appraising stare, seemed satisfied as he interrupted the speaker with, “--Yes, we can find work for a man who knows how to tend marine engines!”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Thirty Per Cent or Fight “We have a guest, I see,” remarked the smiling owner of Porpoise Island.
the cardinal number that is the product of ten and three
From this reading Thirty Per Cent or Fight “We have a guest, I see,” remarked the smiling owner of Porpoise Island.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading “This fella can fix engines, Boss,” said the leader of the boat’s crew.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading He’s outa work and I thought----” Mr. Nevens, searching the G-man with an appraising stare, seemed satisfied as he interrupted the speaker with, “--Yes, we can find work for a man who knows how to tend marine engines!”
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He’s outa work and I thought----” Mr. Nevens, searching the G-man with an appraising stare, seemed satisfied as he interrupted the speaker with, “--Yes, we can find work for a man who knows how to tend marine engines!”
a source of difficulty
From this reading “We got stuck at Main Haven and he fixed the trouble in a jiffy.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Thirty Per Cent or Fight “We have a guest, I see,” remarked the smiling owner of Porpoise Island.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading “Fine,” said Mr. Sandborn, “and what is the pay for the job?”
which person or people
From this reading He’s outa work and I thought----” Mr. Nevens, searching the G-man with an appraising stare, seemed satisfied as he interrupted the speaker with, “--Yes, we can find work for a man who knows how to tend marine engines!”
in the company of; together with
From this reading He’s outa work and I thought----” Mr. Nevens, searching the G-man with an appraising stare, seemed satisfied as he interrupted the speaker with, “--Yes, we can find work for a man who knows how to tend marine engines!”
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading He’s outa work and I thought----” Mr. Nevens, searching the G-man with an appraising stare, seemed satisfied as he interrupted the speaker with, “--Yes, we can find work for a man who knows how to tend marine engines!”
an affirmative
From this reading He’s outa work and I thought----” Mr. Nevens, searching the G-man with an appraising stare, seemed satisfied as he interrupted the speaker with, “--Yes, we can find work for a man who knows how to tend marine engines!”
