used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE CHAPERON "It's very kind of Olga to provide us with distractions," said Nick, as he dropped into an arm-chair, with a cigar, "but I almost think we are better off without them.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading THE CHAPERON "It's very kind of Olga to provide us with distractions," said Nick, as he dropped into an arm-chair, with a cigar, "but I almost think we are better off without them.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading THE CHAPERON "It's very kind of Olga to provide us with distractions," said Nick, as he dropped into an arm-chair, with a cigar, "but I almost think we are better off without them.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Is she real by any chance?"
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading THE CHAPERON "It's very kind of Olga to provide us with distractions," said Nick, as he dropped into an arm-chair, with a cigar, "but I almost think we are better off without them.
arm-chair
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From this reading THE CHAPERON "It's very kind of Olga to provide us with distractions," said Nick, as he dropped into an arm-chair, with a cigar, "but I almost think we are better off without them.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE CHAPERON "It's very kind of Olga to provide us with distractions," said Nick, as he dropped into an arm-chair, with a cigar, "but I almost think we are better off without them.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "Haven't you ever seen her before?" asked Max.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading "Haven't you ever seen her before?" asked Max.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading THE CHAPERON "It's very kind of Olga to provide us with distractions," said Nick, as he dropped into an arm-chair, with a cigar, "but I almost think we are better off without them.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading THE CHAPERON "It's very kind of Olga to provide us with distractions," said Nick, as he dropped into an arm-chair, with a cigar, "but I almost think we are better off without them.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Is she real by any chance?"
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading Is she real by any chance?"
CHAPERONnoun
one who accompanies and supervises a young woman or gatherings of young people
From this reading THE CHAPERON "It's very kind of Olga to provide us with distractions," said Nick, as he dropped into an arm-chair, with a cigar, "but I almost think we are better off without them.
cigarnounUS /sɪˈɡɑːr/
a roll of tobacco for smoking
From this reading THE CHAPERON "It's very kind of Olga to provide us with distractions," said Nick, as he dropped into an arm-chair, with a cigar, "but I almost think we are better off without them.
distractionsnounUS /dɪˈstrækʃənz/
plural of “distraction” — mental turmoil
From this reading THE CHAPERON "It's very kind of Olga to provide us with distractions," said Nick, as he dropped into an arm-chair, with a cigar, "but I almost think we are better off without them.
inflected form of “drop” — let fall to the ground
From this reading THE CHAPERON "It's very kind of Olga to provide us with distractions," said Nick, as he dropped into an arm-chair, with a cigar, "but I almost think we are better off without them.
economynounUS /ɪˈkɑːnəmi/
the system of production and distribution and consumption
From this reading If I see much of that girl, it will upset my internal economy.
at any time
From this reading "Haven't you ever seen her before?" asked Max.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Several times, but never for long together.
a young female
From this reading If I see much of that girl, it will upset my internal economy.
Haven't
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From this reading "Haven't you ever seen her before?" asked Max.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE CHAPERON "It's very kind of Olga to provide us with distractions," said Nick, as he dropped into an arm-chair, with a cigar, "but I almost think we are better off without them.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "Haven't you ever seen her before?" asked Max.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading THE CHAPERON "It's very kind of Olga to provide us with distractions," said Nick, as he dropped into an arm-chair, with a cigar, "but I almost think we are better off without them.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If I see much of that girl, it will upset my internal economy.
internaladjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtɜːrnəl/
happening or arising or located within some limits or especially surface
From this reading If I see much of that girl, it will upset my internal economy.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading THE CHAPERON "It's very kind of Olga to provide us with distractions," said Nick, as he dropped into an arm-chair, with a cigar, "but I almost think we are better off without them.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Is she real by any chance?"
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading If I see much of that girl, it will upset my internal economy.
It's
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From this reading THE CHAPERON "It's very kind of Olga to provide us with distractions," said Nick, as he dropped into an arm-chair, with a cigar, "but I almost think we are better off without them.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading THE CHAPERON "It's very kind of Olga to provide us with distractions," said Nick, as he dropped into an arm-chair, with a cigar, "but I almost think we are better off without them.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading "Several times, but never for long together.
MaxnounUS /mæks/
street names for gamma hydroxybutyrate
From this reading "Haven't you ever seen her before?" asked Max.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading If I see much of that girl, it will upset my internal economy.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading If I see much of that girl, it will upset my internal economy.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading "Several times, but never for long together.
NickverbUS /nɪk/
cut slightly, with a razor
From this reading THE CHAPERON "It's very kind of Olga to provide us with distractions," said Nick, as he dropped into an arm-chair, with a cigar, "but I almost think we are better off without them.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE CHAPERON "It's very kind of Olga to provide us with distractions," said Nick, as he dropped into an arm-chair, with a cigar, "but I almost think we are better off without them.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading THE CHAPERON "It's very kind of Olga to provide us with distractions," said Nick, as he dropped into an arm-chair, with a cigar, "but I almost think we are better off without them.
Olga
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From this reading THE CHAPERON "It's very kind of Olga to provide us with distractions," said Nick, as he dropped into an arm-chair, with a cigar, "but I almost think we are better off without them.
provideverbUS /prəˈvaɪd/
give something useful or necessary to
From this reading THE CHAPERON "It's very kind of Olga to provide us with distractions," said Nick, as he dropped into an arm-chair, with a cigar, "but I almost think we are better off without them.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading Is she real by any chance?"
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading THE CHAPERON "It's very kind of Olga to provide us with distractions," said Nick, as he dropped into an arm-chair, with a cigar, "but I almost think we are better off without them.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading If I see much of that girl, it will upset my internal economy.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "Haven't you ever seen her before?" asked Max.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading "Several times, but never for long together.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Is she real by any chance?"
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading If I see much of that girl, it will upset my internal economy.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE CHAPERON "It's very kind of Olga to provide us with distractions," said Nick, as he dropped into an arm-chair, with a cigar, "but I almost think we are better off without them.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading THE CHAPERON "It's very kind of Olga to provide us with distractions," said Nick, as he dropped into an arm-chair, with a cigar, "but I almost think we are better off without them.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading THE CHAPERON "It's very kind of Olga to provide us with distractions," said Nick, as he dropped into an arm-chair, with a cigar, "but I almost think we are better off without them.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading "Several times, but never for long together.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE CHAPERON "It's very kind of Olga to provide us with distractions," said Nick, as he dropped into an arm-chair, with a cigar, "but I almost think we are better off without them.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading "Several times, but never for long together.
upsetverbUS /əpˈset/
disturb the balance or stability of
From this reading If I see much of that girl, it will upset my internal economy.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading THE CHAPERON "It's very kind of Olga to provide us with distractions," said Nick, as he dropped into an arm-chair, with a cigar, "but I almost think we are better off without them.
precisely as stated
From this reading THE CHAPERON "It's very kind of Olga to provide us with distractions," said Nick, as he dropped into an arm-chair, with a cigar, "but I almost think we are better off without them.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading THE CHAPERON "It's very kind of Olga to provide us with distractions," said Nick, as he dropped into an arm-chair, with a cigar, "but I almost think we are better off without them.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading If I see much of that girl, it will upset my internal economy.
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE CHAPERON "It's very kind of Olga to provide us with distractions," said Nick, as he dropped into an arm-chair, with a cigar, "but I almost think we are better off without them.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading THE CHAPERON "It's very kind of Olga to provide us with distractions," said Nick, as he dropped into an arm-chair, with a cigar, "but I almost think we are better off without them.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Haven't you ever seen her before?" asked Max.
