48
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From this reading Her idea was to make the Captain's 48-hour shore leave as gay and lively as possible.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It takes all kinds, you know, to make up a week-end house-party bunch; and in these days, when specimens of the razor-usin' sex are so scarce--well, that's when half portions like this T. Forsythe Hurd get by as full orders.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading It takes all kinds, you know, to make up a week-end house-party bunch; and in these days, when specimens of the razor-usin' sex are so scarce--well, that's when half portions like this T. Forsythe Hurd get by as full orders.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It takes all kinds, you know, to make up a week-end house-party bunch; and in these days, when specimens of the razor-usin' sex are so scarce--well, that's when half portions like this T. Forsythe Hurd get by as full orders.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading She'd had a hard time roundin' up any of his friends, too.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It takes all kinds, you know, to make up a week-end house-party bunch; and in these days, when specimens of the razor-usin' sex are so scarce--well, that's when half portions like this T. Forsythe Hurd get by as full orders.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It takes all kinds, you know, to make up a week-end house-party bunch; and in these days, when specimens of the razor-usin' sex are so scarce--well, that's when half portions like this T. Forsythe Hurd get by as full orders.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading FORSYTHE AT THE FINISH I expect I wouldn't have noticed Forsythe particular if it hadn't been for Mrs. Robert.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading FORSYTHE AT THE FINISH I expect I wouldn't have noticed Forsythe particular if it hadn't been for Mrs. Robert.
in addition to; as well as
From this reading Besides, Mrs. Robert had meant well.
bunchnounUS /bʌntʃ/
a grouping of a number of similar things
From this reading It takes all kinds, you know, to make up a week-end house-party bunch; and in these days, when specimens of the razor-usin' sex are so scarce--well, that's when half portions like this T. Forsythe Hurd get by as full orders.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It takes all kinds, you know, to make up a week-end house-party bunch; and in these days, when specimens of the razor-usin' sex are so scarce--well, that's when half portions like this T. Forsythe Hurd get by as full orders.
Captain'snounUS /ˈkæptənz/
possessive form of “captain” — an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading Her idea was to make the Captain's 48-hour shore leave as gay and lively as possible.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading It takes all kinds, you know, to make up a week-end house-party bunch; and in these days, when specimens of the razor-usin' sex are so scarce--well, that's when half portions like this T. Forsythe Hurd get by as full orders.
regard something as probable or likely
From this reading FORSYTHE AT THE FINISH I expect I wouldn't have noticed Forsythe particular if it hadn't been for Mrs. Robert.
come or bring to a finish or an end
From this reading FORSYTHE AT THE FINISH I expect I wouldn't have noticed Forsythe particular if it hadn't been for Mrs. Robert.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading FORSYTHE AT THE FINISH I expect I wouldn't have noticed Forsythe particular if it hadn't been for Mrs. Robert.
FORSYTHE
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From this reading FORSYTHE AT THE FINISH I expect I wouldn't have noticed Forsythe particular if it hadn't been for Mrs. Robert.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading She'd had a hard time roundin' up any of his friends, too.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading It takes all kinds, you know, to make up a week-end house-party bunch; and in these days, when specimens of the razor-usin' sex are so scarce--well, that's when half portions like this T. Forsythe Hurd get by as full orders.
bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
From this reading Her idea was to make the Captain's 48-hour shore leave as gay and lively as possible.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading It takes all kinds, you know, to make up a week-end house-party bunch; and in these days, when specimens of the razor-usin' sex are so scarce--well, that's when half portions like this T. Forsythe Hurd get by as full orders.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Besides, Mrs. Robert had meant well.
hadn't
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From this reading FORSYTHE AT THE FINISH I expect I wouldn't have noticed Forsythe particular if it hadn't been for Mrs. Robert.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading It takes all kinds, you know, to make up a week-end house-party bunch; and in these days, when specimens of the razor-usin' sex are so scarce--well, that's when half portions like this T. Forsythe Hurd get by as full orders.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading She'd had a hard time roundin' up any of his friends, too.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading FORSYTHE AT THE FINISH I expect I wouldn't have noticed Forsythe particular if it hadn't been for Mrs. Robert.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Her idea was to make the Captain's 48-hour shore leave as gay and lively as possible.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading She'd had a hard time roundin' up any of his friends, too.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading Her idea was to make the Captain's 48-hour shore leave as gay and lively as possible.
house-party
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From this reading It takes all kinds, you know, to make up a week-end house-party bunch; and in these days, when specimens of the razor-usin' sex are so scarce--well, that's when half portions like this T. Forsythe Hurd get by as full orders.
Hurd
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From this reading It takes all kinds, you know, to make up a week-end house-party bunch; and in these days, when specimens of the razor-usin' sex are so scarce--well, that's when half portions like this T. Forsythe Hurd get by as full orders.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading FORSYTHE AT THE FINISH I expect I wouldn't have noticed Forsythe particular if it hadn't been for Mrs. Robert.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Her idea was to make the Captain's 48-hour shore leave as gay and lively as possible.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading FORSYTHE AT THE FINISH I expect I wouldn't have noticed Forsythe particular if it hadn't been for Mrs. Robert.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It takes all kinds, you know, to make up a week-end house-party bunch; and in these days, when specimens of the razor-usin' sex are so scarce--well, that's when half portions like this T. Forsythe Hurd get by as full orders.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading FORSYTHE AT THE FINISH I expect I wouldn't have noticed Forsythe particular if it hadn't been for Mrs. Robert.
plural of “kind” — a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading It takes all kinds, you know, to make up a week-end house-party bunch; and in these days, when specimens of the razor-usin' sex are so scarce--well, that's when half portions like this T. Forsythe Hurd get by as full orders.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading It takes all kinds, you know, to make up a week-end house-party bunch; and in these days, when specimens of the razor-usin' sex are so scarce--well, that's when half portions like this T. Forsythe Hurd get by as full orders.
go away from a place
From this reading Her idea was to make the Captain's 48-hour shore leave as gay and lively as possible.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading It takes all kinds, you know, to make up a week-end house-party bunch; and in these days, when specimens of the razor-usin' sex are so scarce--well, that's when half portions like this T. Forsythe Hurd get by as full orders.
full of life and energy
From this reading Her idea was to make the Captain's 48-hour shore leave as gay and lively as possible.
engage in
From this reading It takes all kinds, you know, to make up a week-end house-party bunch; and in these days, when specimens of the razor-usin' sex are so scarce--well, that's when half portions like this T. Forsythe Hurd get by as full orders.
inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading Besides, Mrs. Robert had meant well.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading FORSYTHE AT THE FINISH I expect I wouldn't have noticed Forsythe particular if it hadn't been for Mrs. Robert.
being perceived or observed
From this reading FORSYTHE AT THE FINISH I expect I wouldn't have noticed Forsythe particular if it hadn't been for Mrs. Robert.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It takes all kinds, you know, to make up a week-end house-party bunch; and in these days, when specimens of the razor-usin' sex are so scarce--well, that's when half portions like this T. Forsythe Hurd get by as full orders.
plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading It takes all kinds, you know, to make up a week-end house-party bunch; and in these days, when specimens of the razor-usin' sex are so scarce--well, that's when half portions like this T. Forsythe Hurd get by as full orders.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading FORSYTHE AT THE FINISH I expect I wouldn't have noticed Forsythe particular if it hadn't been for Mrs. Robert.
portionsnounUS /ˈpɔːrʃənz/
plural of “portion” — something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading It takes all kinds, you know, to make up a week-end house-party bunch; and in these days, when specimens of the razor-usin' sex are so scarce--well, that's when half portions like this T. Forsythe Hurd get by as full orders.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading Her idea was to make the Captain's 48-hour shore leave as gay and lively as possible.
razor-usin
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From this reading It takes all kinds, you know, to make up a week-end house-party bunch; and in these days, when specimens of the razor-usin' sex are so scarce--well, that's when half portions like this T. Forsythe Hurd get by as full orders.
United States parliamentary authority and author (in 1876) of Robert's Rules of Order (1837-1923)
From this reading FORSYTHE AT THE FINISH I expect I wouldn't have noticed Forsythe particular if it hadn't been for Mrs. Robert.
roundin
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From this reading She'd had a hard time roundin' up any of his friends, too.
only a very short time before
From this reading It takes all kinds, you know, to make up a week-end house-party bunch; and in these days, when specimens of the razor-usin' sex are so scarce--well, that's when half portions like this T. Forsythe Hurd get by as full orders.
activities associated with sexual intercourse
From this reading It takes all kinds, you know, to make up a week-end house-party bunch; and in these days, when specimens of the razor-usin' sex are so scarce--well, that's when half portions like this T. Forsythe Hurd get by as full orders.
She'd
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From this reading She'd had a hard time roundin' up any of his friends, too.
the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading Her idea was to make the Captain's 48-hour shore leave as gay and lively as possible.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading It takes all kinds, you know, to make up a week-end house-party bunch; and in these days, when specimens of the razor-usin' sex are so scarce--well, that's when half portions like this T. Forsythe Hurd get by as full orders.
specimensnounUS /ˈspesəmənz/
plural of “specimen” — an example regarded as typical of its class
From this reading It takes all kinds, you know, to make up a week-end house-party bunch; and in these days, when specimens of the razor-usin' sex are so scarce--well, that's when half portions like this T. Forsythe Hurd get by as full orders.
a base found in DNA (but not in RNA) and derived from pyrimidine; pairs with adenine
From this reading It takes all kinds, you know, to make up a week-end house-party bunch; and in these days, when specimens of the razor-usin' sex are so scarce--well, that's when half portions like this T. Forsythe Hurd get by as full orders.
plural of “take” — the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property
From this reading It takes all kinds, you know, to make up a week-end house-party bunch; and in these days, when specimens of the razor-usin' sex are so scarce--well, that's when half portions like this T. Forsythe Hurd get by as full orders.
that's
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From this reading It takes all kinds, you know, to make up a week-end house-party bunch; and in these days, when specimens of the razor-usin' sex are so scarce--well, that's when half portions like this T. Forsythe Hurd get by as full orders.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading FORSYTHE AT THE FINISH I expect I wouldn't have noticed Forsythe particular if it hadn't been for Mrs. Robert.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading It takes all kinds, you know, to make up a week-end house-party bunch; and in these days, when specimens of the razor-usin' sex are so scarce--well, that's when half portions like this T. Forsythe Hurd get by as full orders.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading It takes all kinds, you know, to make up a week-end house-party bunch; and in these days, when specimens of the razor-usin' sex are so scarce--well, that's when half portions like this T. Forsythe Hurd get by as full orders.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading She'd had a hard time roundin' up any of his friends, too.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It takes all kinds, you know, to make up a week-end house-party bunch; and in these days, when specimens of the razor-usin' sex are so scarce--well, that's when half portions like this T. Forsythe Hurd get by as full orders.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading She'd had a hard time roundin' up any of his friends, too.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading It takes all kinds, you know, to make up a week-end house-party bunch; and in these days, when specimens of the razor-usin' sex are so scarce--well, that's when half portions like this T. Forsythe Hurd get by as full orders.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Her idea was to make the Captain's 48-hour shore leave as gay and lively as possible.
week-end
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From this reading It takes all kinds, you know, to make up a week-end house-party bunch; and in these days, when specimens of the razor-usin' sex are so scarce--well, that's when half portions like this T. Forsythe Hurd get by as full orders.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading It takes all kinds, you know, to make up a week-end house-party bunch; and in these days, when specimens of the razor-usin' sex are so scarce--well, that's when half portions like this T. Forsythe Hurd get by as full orders.
at the time that
From this reading It takes all kinds, you know, to make up a week-end house-party bunch; and in these days, when specimens of the razor-usin' sex are so scarce--well, that's when half portions like this T. Forsythe Hurd get by as full orders.
wouldn't
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From this reading FORSYTHE AT THE FINISH I expect I wouldn't have noticed Forsythe particular if it hadn't been for Mrs. Robert.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading It takes all kinds, you know, to make up a week-end house-party bunch; and in these days, when specimens of the razor-usin' sex are so scarce--well, that's when half portions like this T. Forsythe Hurd get by as full orders.
