used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Being allowed to witness anything from _terra firma_ invests it with a certain charm.
past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading Being allowed to witness anything from _terra firma_ invests it with a certain charm.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading The two men sat down on the grass near the girls as Barney Kelly answered: "Moderately, Miss Wilbur.
any thing at all
From this reading Being allowed to witness anything from _terra firma_ invests it with a certain charm.
Areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading NICHOLAS GAYNE CONFIDES "Are you interested in the horse-mackerel, too?" asked Diana.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The two men sat down on the grass near the girls as Barney Kelly answered: "Moderately, Miss Wilbur.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading NICHOLAS GAYNE CONFIDES "Are you interested in the horse-mackerel, too?" asked Diana.
make certain of
From this reading Barrison has been merciless, I assure you, simply merciless."
Barney
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From this reading The two men sat down on the grass near the girls as Barney Kelly answered: "Moderately, Miss Wilbur.
Barrison
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From this reading Barrison has been merciless, I assure you, simply merciless."
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Barrison has been merciless, I assure you, simply merciless."
Beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Being allowed to witness anything from _terra firma_ invests it with a certain charm.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading Being allowed to witness anything from _terra firma_ invests it with a certain charm.
attractiveness that interests or pleases or stimulates
From this reading Being allowed to witness anything from _terra firma_ invests it with a certain charm.
CONFIDESverbUS /kənˈfaɪdz/
third-person singular of “confide” — reveal in private; tell confidentially
From this reading NICHOLAS GAYNE CONFIDES "Are you interested in the horse-mackerel, too?" asked Diana.
DiananounUS /daɪˈænə/
English aristocrat who was the first wife of Prince Charles; her death in an automobile accident in Paris produced intense national mourning (1961-1997)
From this reading NICHOLAS GAYNE CONFIDES "Are you interested in the horse-mackerel, too?" asked Diana.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading The two men sat down on the grass near the girls as Barney Kelly answered: "Moderately, Miss Wilbur.
firma
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From this reading Being allowed to witness anything from _terra firma_ invests it with a certain charm.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Being allowed to witness anything from _terra firma_ invests it with a certain charm.
GAYNE
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From this reading NICHOLAS GAYNE CONFIDES "Are you interested in the horse-mackerel, too?" asked Diana.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading The two men sat down on the grass near the girls as Barney Kelly answered: "Moderately, Miss Wilbur.
shoot down, of birds
From this reading The two men sat down on the grass near the girls as Barney Kelly answered: "Moderately, Miss Wilbur.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Barrison has been merciless, I assure you, simply merciless."
horse-mackerel
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From this reading NICHOLAS GAYNE CONFIDES "Are you interested in the horse-mackerel, too?" asked Diana.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Barrison has been merciless, I assure you, simply merciless."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading NICHOLAS GAYNE CONFIDES "Are you interested in the horse-mackerel, too?" asked Diana.
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading NICHOLAS GAYNE CONFIDES "Are you interested in the horse-mackerel, too?" asked Diana.
investsverbUS /ˌɪnˈvests/
third-person singular of “invest” — make an investment
From this reading Being allowed to witness anything from _terra firma_ invests it with a certain charm.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Being allowed to witness anything from _terra firma_ invests it with a certain charm.
KellynounUS /ˈkeli/
United States circus clown (1898-1979)
From this reading The two men sat down on the grass near the girls as Barney Kelly answered: "Moderately, Miss Wilbur.
the force of workers available
From this reading The two men sat down on the grass near the girls as Barney Kelly answered: "Moderately, Miss Wilbur.
mercilessadjectiveUS /ˈmɜːrsələs/
having or showing no mercy
From this reading Barrison has been merciless, I assure you, simply merciless."
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading The two men sat down on the grass near the girls as Barney Kelly answered: "Moderately, Miss Wilbur.
ModeratelyadverbUS /ˈmɑːdərətli/
to certain extent or degree
From this reading The two men sat down on the grass near the girls as Barney Kelly answered: "Moderately, Miss Wilbur.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading The two men sat down on the grass near the girls as Barney Kelly answered: "Moderately, Miss Wilbur.
NICHOLASnounUS /ˈnɪkələs/
a bishop in Asia Minor who is associated with Santa Claus (4th century)
From this reading NICHOLAS GAYNE CONFIDES "Are you interested in the horse-mackerel, too?" asked Diana.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The two men sat down on the grass near the girls as Barney Kelly answered: "Moderately, Miss Wilbur.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading The two men sat down on the grass near the girls as Barney Kelly answered: "Moderately, Miss Wilbur.
and nothing more
From this reading Barrison has been merciless, I assure you, simply merciless."
terra
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From this reading Being allowed to witness anything from _terra firma_ invests it with a certain charm.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading NICHOLAS GAYNE CONFIDES "Are you interested in the horse-mackerel, too?" asked Diana.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Being allowed to witness anything from _terra firma_ invests it with a certain charm.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading NICHOLAS GAYNE CONFIDES "Are you interested in the horse-mackerel, too?" asked Diana.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The two men sat down on the grass near the girls as Barney Kelly answered: "Moderately, Miss Wilbur.
Wilbur
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From this reading The two men sat down on the grass near the girls as Barney Kelly answered: "Moderately, Miss Wilbur.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Being allowed to witness anything from _terra firma_ invests it with a certain charm.
someone who sees an event and reports what happened
From this reading Being allowed to witness anything from _terra firma_ invests it with a certain charm.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading NICHOLAS GAYNE CONFIDES "Are you interested in the horse-mackerel, too?" asked Diana.
