used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "The man who lays a hand upon a woman," said Jimmy, paddling strongly, "save in the way of kindness--I'm very sorry, Molly, but you didn't seem able to make up your mind.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading "The man who lays a hand upon a woman," said Jimmy, paddling strongly, "save in the way of kindness--I'm very sorry, Molly, but you didn't seem able to make up your mind.
angryadjectiveUS /ˈæŋɡri/
feeling or showing anger
From this reading You aren't angry, are you?"
from appearances alone
From this reading There was a brief pause, while Molly apparently debated the matter in her mind.
approvinglyadverbUS /əˈpruːvɪŋli/
in an approving manner
From this reading "You have guessed it," said Jimmy approvingly.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading You aren't angry, are you?"
aren't
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From this reading You aren't angry, are you?"
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading "You wouldn't take me back even if I were angry," she said.
of short duration or distance
From this reading There was a brief pause, while Molly apparently debated the matter in her mind.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "The man who lays a hand upon a woman," said Jimmy, paddling strongly, "save in the way of kindness--I'm very sorry, Molly, but you didn't seem able to make up your mind.
debatedverbUS /dəˈbeɪtɪd/
past form of “debate” — argue with one another
From this reading There was a brief pause, while Molly apparently debated the matter in her mind.
didn't
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From this reading "The man who lays a hand upon a woman," said Jimmy, paddling strongly, "save in the way of kindness--I'm very sorry, Molly, but you didn't seem able to make up your mind.
divisible by two
From this reading "You wouldn't take me back even if I were angry," she said.
past form of “guess” — expect, believe, or suppose
From this reading "You have guessed it," said Jimmy approvingly.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading "The man who lays a hand upon a woman," said Jimmy, paddling strongly, "save in the way of kindness--I'm very sorry, Molly, but you didn't seem able to make up your mind.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "You have guessed it," said Jimmy approvingly.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading There was a brief pause, while Molly apparently debated the matter in her mind.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "You wouldn't take me back even if I were angry," she said.
I'm
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "The man who lays a hand upon a woman," said Jimmy, paddling strongly, "save in the way of kindness--I'm very sorry, Molly, but you didn't seem able to make up your mind.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "You wouldn't take me back even if I were angry," she said.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "The man who lays a hand upon a woman," said Jimmy, paddling strongly, "save in the way of kindness--I'm very sorry, Molly, but you didn't seem able to make up your mind.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "You have guessed it," said Jimmy approvingly.
JimmyverbUS /ˈdʒɪmi/
to move or force, especially in an effort to get something open
From this reading "The man who lays a hand upon a woman," said Jimmy, paddling strongly, "save in the way of kindness--I'm very sorry, Molly, but you didn't seem able to make up your mind.
the quality of being warmhearted and considerate and humane and sympathetic
From this reading "The man who lays a hand upon a woman," said Jimmy, paddling strongly, "save in the way of kindness--I'm very sorry, Molly, but you didn't seem able to make up your mind.
laysnounUS /leɪz/
plural of “lay” — a narrative song with a recurrent refrain
From this reading "The man who lays a hand upon a woman," said Jimmy, paddling strongly, "save in the way of kindness--I'm very sorry, Molly, but you didn't seem able to make up your mind.
engage in
From this reading "The man who lays a hand upon a woman," said Jimmy, paddling strongly, "save in the way of kindness--I'm very sorry, Molly, but you didn't seem able to make up your mind.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading "The man who lays a hand upon a woman," said Jimmy, paddling strongly, "save in the way of kindness--I'm very sorry, Molly, but you didn't seem able to make up your mind.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading There was a brief pause, while Molly apparently debated the matter in her mind.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "You wouldn't take me back even if I were angry," she said.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading "The man who lays a hand upon a woman," said Jimmy, paddling strongly, "save in the way of kindness--I'm very sorry, Molly, but you didn't seem able to make up your mind.
MollynounUS /ˈmɑːli/
popular aquarium fish
From this reading "The man who lays a hand upon a woman," said Jimmy, paddling strongly, "save in the way of kindness--I'm very sorry, Molly, but you didn't seem able to make up your mind.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "The man who lays a hand upon a woman," said Jimmy, paddling strongly, "save in the way of kindness--I'm very sorry, Molly, but you didn't seem able to make up your mind.
paddlingverbUS /ˈpædəlɪŋ/
-ing form of “paddle” — propel with a paddle
From this reading "The man who lays a hand upon a woman," said Jimmy, paddling strongly, "save in the way of kindness--I'm very sorry, Molly, but you didn't seem able to make up your mind.
a time interval during which there is a temporary cessation of something
From this reading There was a brief pause, while Molly apparently debated the matter in her mind.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "The man who lays a hand upon a woman," said Jimmy, paddling strongly, "save in the way of kindness--I'm very sorry, Molly, but you didn't seem able to make up your mind.
except for; apart from
From this reading "The man who lays a hand upon a woman," said Jimmy, paddling strongly, "save in the way of kindness--I'm very sorry, Molly, but you didn't seem able to make up your mind.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading "The man who lays a hand upon a woman," said Jimmy, paddling strongly, "save in the way of kindness--I'm very sorry, Molly, but you didn't seem able to make up your mind.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "You wouldn't take me back even if I were angry," she said.
sorryadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːri/
feeling or expressing regret or sorrow or a sense of loss over something done or undone
From this reading "The man who lays a hand upon a woman," said Jimmy, paddling strongly, "save in the way of kindness--I'm very sorry, Molly, but you didn't seem able to make up your mind.
with strength or in a strong manner
From this reading "The man who lays a hand upon a woman," said Jimmy, paddling strongly, "save in the way of kindness--I'm very sorry, Molly, but you didn't seem able to make up your mind.
carry out
From this reading "You wouldn't take me back even if I were angry," she said.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "The man who lays a hand upon a woman," said Jimmy, paddling strongly, "save in the way of kindness--I'm very sorry, Molly, but you didn't seem able to make up your mind.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was a brief pause, while Molly apparently debated the matter in her mind.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "The man who lays a hand upon a woman," said Jimmy, paddling strongly, "save in the way of kindness--I'm very sorry, Molly, but you didn't seem able to make up your mind.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "The man who lays a hand upon a woman," said Jimmy, paddling strongly, "save in the way of kindness--I'm very sorry, Molly, but you didn't seem able to make up your mind.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading "The man who lays a hand upon a woman," said Jimmy, paddling strongly, "save in the way of kindness--I'm very sorry, Molly, but you didn't seem able to make up your mind.
precisely as stated
From this reading "The man who lays a hand upon a woman," said Jimmy, paddling strongly, "save in the way of kindness--I'm very sorry, Molly, but you didn't seem able to make up your mind.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There was a brief pause, while Molly apparently debated the matter in her mind.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading "The man who lays a hand upon a woman," said Jimmy, paddling strongly, "save in the way of kindness--I'm very sorry, Molly, but you didn't seem able to make up your mind.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "You wouldn't take me back even if I were angry," she said.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading There was a brief pause, while Molly apparently debated the matter in her mind.
which person or people
From this reading "The man who lays a hand upon a woman," said Jimmy, paddling strongly, "save in the way of kindness--I'm very sorry, Molly, but you didn't seem able to make up your mind.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading "The man who lays a hand upon a woman," said Jimmy, paddling strongly, "save in the way of kindness--I'm very sorry, Molly, but you didn't seem able to make up your mind.
wouldn't
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "You wouldn't take me back even if I were angry," she said.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "The man who lays a hand upon a woman," said Jimmy, paddling strongly, "save in the way of kindness--I'm very sorry, Molly, but you didn't seem able to make up your mind.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "The man who lays a hand upon a woman," said Jimmy, paddling strongly, "save in the way of kindness--I'm very sorry, Molly, but you didn't seem able to make up your mind.
