used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Laurie answered his questions with a word that definitely checked the further development of curiosity.
alertadjectiveUS /əˈlɜːrt/
engaged in or accustomed to close observation
From this reading SHAW DECIDES TO TALK At the garage he found Burke faithful to his trust and with an alert eye out for more five-dollar bills.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading SHAW DECIDES TO TALK At the garage he found Burke faithful to his trust and with an alert eye out for more five-dollar bills.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading SHAW DECIDES TO TALK At the garage he found Burke faithful to his trust and with an alert eye out for more five-dollar bills.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading Laurie answered his questions with a word that definitely checked the further development of curiosity.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading The proprietor temporarily lost sight of these, however, in his sudden and vivid interest in the new patron's appearance.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading SHAW DECIDES TO TALK At the garage he found Burke faithful to his trust and with an alert eye out for more five-dollar bills.
billsnounUS /bɪlz/
plural of “bill” — a statute in draft before it becomes law
From this reading SHAW DECIDES TO TALK At the garage he found Burke faithful to his trust and with an alert eye out for more five-dollar bills.
BurkenounUS /bɜːrk/
British statesman famous for his oratory; pleaded the cause of the American colonists in British Parliament and defended the parliamentary system (1729-1797)
From this reading SHAW DECIDES TO TALK At the garage he found Burke faithful to his trust and with an alert eye out for more five-dollar bills.
checkedadjectiveUS /tʃekt/
patterned with alternating squares of color
From this reading Laurie answered his questions with a word that definitely checked the further development of curiosity.
a state in which you want to learn more about something
From this reading Laurie answered his questions with a word that definitely checked the further development of curiosity.
curtlyadverbUS /ˈkɜːrtli/
in a curt, abrupt and discourteous manner
From this reading Then, huddling over the stove, and warming his icy, soaked feet, he curtly outlined his intentions.
DECIDESverbUS /ˌdɪˈsaɪdz/
third-person singular of “decide” — reach, make, or come to a decision about something
From this reading SHAW DECIDES TO TALK At the garage he found Burke faithful to his trust and with an alert eye out for more five-dollar bills.
definitelyadverbUS /ˈdefənətli/
without question and beyond doubt
From this reading Laurie answered his questions with a word that definitely checked the further development of curiosity.
developmentnounUS /dɪˈveləpmənt/
act of improving by expanding or enlarging or refining
From this reading Laurie answered his questions with a word that definitely checked the further development of curiosity.
the organ of sight
From this reading SHAW DECIDES TO TALK At the garage he found Burke faithful to his trust and with an alert eye out for more five-dollar bills.
steadfast in affection or allegiance
From this reading SHAW DECIDES TO TALK At the garage he found Burke faithful to his trust and with an alert eye out for more five-dollar bills.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading Then, huddling over the stove, and warming his icy, soaked feet, he curtly outlined his intentions.
five-dollar
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From this reading SHAW DECIDES TO TALK At the garage he found Burke faithful to his trust and with an alert eye out for more five-dollar bills.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading SHAW DECIDES TO TALK At the garage he found Burke faithful to his trust and with an alert eye out for more five-dollar bills.
set up or found
From this reading SHAW DECIDES TO TALK At the garage he found Burke faithful to his trust and with an alert eye out for more five-dollar bills.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading Laurie answered his questions with a word that definitely checked the further development of curiosity.
garagenounUS /ɡərˈɑːʒ/
an outbuilding (or part of a building) for housing automobiles
From this reading SHAW DECIDES TO TALK At the garage he found Burke faithful to his trust and with an alert eye out for more five-dollar bills.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading SHAW DECIDES TO TALK At the garage he found Burke faithful to his trust and with an alert eye out for more five-dollar bills.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading SHAW DECIDES TO TALK At the garage he found Burke faithful to his trust and with an alert eye out for more five-dollar bills.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading The proprietor temporarily lost sight of these, however, in his sudden and vivid interest in the new patron's appearance.
huddlingverbUS /ˈhʌdəlɪŋ/
-ing form of “huddle” — crowd or draw together
From this reading Then, huddling over the stove, and warming his icy, soaked feet, he curtly outlined his intentions.
icyadjectiveUS /ˈaɪsi/
devoid of warmth and cordiality; expressive of unfriendliness or disdain
From this reading Then, huddling over the stove, and warming his icy, soaked feet, he curtly outlined his intentions.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The proprietor temporarily lost sight of these, however, in his sudden and vivid interest in the new patron's appearance.
intentionsnounUS /ˌɪnˈtentʃənz/
plural of “intention” — an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading Then, huddling over the stove, and warming his icy, soaked feet, he curtly outlined his intentions.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading The proprietor temporarily lost sight of these, however, in his sudden and vivid interest in the new patron's appearance.
Laurie
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From this reading Laurie answered his questions with a word that definitely checked the further development of curiosity.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading The proprietor temporarily lost sight of these, however, in his sudden and vivid interest in the new patron's appearance.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading SHAW DECIDES TO TALK At the garage he found Burke faithful to his trust and with an alert eye out for more five-dollar bills.
a form of address for a man
From this reading MR.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading The proprietor temporarily lost sight of these, however, in his sudden and vivid interest in the new patron's appearance.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The proprietor temporarily lost sight of these, however, in his sudden and vivid interest in the new patron's appearance.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading SHAW DECIDES TO TALK At the garage he found Burke faithful to his trust and with an alert eye out for more five-dollar bills.
outlinedadjectiveUS /ˈaʊtlaɪnd/
showing clearly the outline or profile or boundary
From this reading Then, huddling over the stove, and warming his icy, soaked feet, he curtly outlined his intentions.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Then, huddling over the stove, and warming his icy, soaked feet, he curtly outlined his intentions.
patron's
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From this reading The proprietor temporarily lost sight of these, however, in his sudden and vivid interest in the new patron's appearance.
proprietornounUS /prəˈpraɪətər/
(law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business
From this reading The proprietor temporarily lost sight of these, however, in his sudden and vivid interest in the new patron's appearance.
plural of “question” — an instance of questioning
From this reading Laurie answered his questions with a word that definitely checked the further development of curiosity.
SHAWnounUS /ʃɔː/
United States clarinetist and leader of a swing band (1910-2004)
From this reading SHAW DECIDES TO TALK At the garage he found Burke faithful to his trust and with an alert eye out for more five-dollar bills.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading The proprietor temporarily lost sight of these, however, in his sudden and vivid interest in the new patron's appearance.
soakedadjectiveUS /soʊkt/
very drunk
From this reading Then, huddling over the stove, and warming his icy, soaked feet, he curtly outlined his intentions.
stovenounUS /stoʊv/
a kitchen appliance used for cooking food
From this reading Then, huddling over the stove, and warming his icy, soaked feet, he curtly outlined his intentions.
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading The proprietor temporarily lost sight of these, however, in his sudden and vivid interest in the new patron's appearance.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading SHAW DECIDES TO TALK At the garage he found Burke faithful to his trust and with an alert eye out for more five-dollar bills.
temporarilyadverbUS /ˌtempərˈerəli/
for a limited time only; not permanently
From this reading The proprietor temporarily lost sight of these, however, in his sudden and vivid interest in the new patron's appearance.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Laurie answered his questions with a word that definitely checked the further development of curiosity.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading SHAW DECIDES TO TALK At the garage he found Burke faithful to his trust and with an alert eye out for more five-dollar bills.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then, huddling over the stove, and warming his icy, soaked feet, he curtly outlined his intentions.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading The proprietor temporarily lost sight of these, however, in his sudden and vivid interest in the new patron's appearance.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading SHAW DECIDES TO TALK At the garage he found Burke faithful to his trust and with an alert eye out for more five-dollar bills.
something (as property) held by one party (the trustee) for the benefit of another (the beneficiary)
From this reading SHAW DECIDES TO TALK At the garage he found Burke faithful to his trust and with an alert eye out for more five-dollar bills.
vividadjectiveUS /ˈvɪvəd/
evoking lifelike images within the mind
From this reading The proprietor temporarily lost sight of these, however, in his sudden and vivid interest in the new patron's appearance.
warmingadjectiveUS /ˈwɔːrmɪŋ/
imparting heat
From this reading Then, huddling over the stove, and warming his icy, soaked feet, he curtly outlined his intentions.
in the company of; together with
From this reading SHAW DECIDES TO TALK At the garage he found Burke faithful to his trust and with an alert eye out for more five-dollar bills.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading Laurie answered his questions with a word that definitely checked the further development of curiosity.
