used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
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(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
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AMPLEadjectiveUS /ˈæmpəl/
more than enough in size or scope or capacity
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used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
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outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
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at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Well, old chap," cried Jack, as he burst into my room on the following morning, "what the mischief were you doing with yourself all last night?
come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure
From this reading "Well, old chap," cried Jack, as he burst into my room on the following morning, "what the mischief were you doing with yourself all last night?
a boy or man
From this reading "Well, old chap," cried Jack, as he burst into my room on the following morning, "what the mischief were you doing with yourself all last night?
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Come, out with it.
come or bring to a finish or an end
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COMPLICATIONnounUS /ˌkɑːmpləˈkeɪʃən/
the act or process of complicating
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inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
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arising from or marked by despair or loss of hope
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-ing form of “do” — engage in
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plural of “effort” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
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EXPLANATIONSnounUS /ˌekspləˈneɪʃənz/
plural of “explanation” — a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
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about to be mentioned or specified
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containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
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greater in size or importance or degree
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a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
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the line at which the sky and Earth appear to meet
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HOW
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humbugnounUS /ˈhʌmbʌɡ/
pretentious or silly talk or writing
From this reading No humbug.
INTOprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
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a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Come, out with it.
a small worthless amount
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JUGGLERnounUS /ˈdʒʌɡələr/
a performer who juggles objects and performs tricks of manual dexterity
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immediately past
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LOUIE
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engage in
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involving the mind or an intellectual process
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reckless or malicious behavior that causes discomfort or annoyance in others
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fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
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the time period between dawn and noon
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used to form the superlative
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belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "Well, old chap," cried Jack, as he burst into my room on the following morning, "what the mischief were you doing with yourself all last night?
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
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the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading "Well, old chap," cried Jack, as he burst into my room on the following morning, "what the mischief were you doing with yourself all last night?
not any; not one
From this reading No humbug.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
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belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
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(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
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touching and supported by a surface
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ORANGESnounUS /ˈɔːrəndʒəz/
plural of “orange” — round yellow to orange fruit of any of several citrus trees
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not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Come, out with it.
PHILLIPS
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PROMINENCEnounUS /ˈprɑːmənəns/
the state of being prominent: widely known or eminent
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RANDOLPH
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with speed
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advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status
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an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
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SATISFACTORYadjectiveUS /ˌsætəˈsfæktri/
giving satisfaction
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SENTIMENTALadjectiveUS /ˌsentəˈmentəl/
given to or marked by sentiment or sentimentality
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used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
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the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
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used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
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(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 "Well, old chap," cried Jack, as he burst into my room on the following morning, "what the mischief were you doing with yourself all last night?
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Well, old chap," cried Jack, as he burst into my room on the following morning, "what the mischief were you doing with yourself all last night?
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "Well, old chap," cried Jack, as he burst into my room on the following morning, "what the mischief were you doing with yourself all last night?
a woman whose husband is dead especially one who has not remarried
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in the company of; together with
From this reading "Well, old chap," cried Jack, as he burst into my room on the following morning, "what the mischief were you doing with yourself all last night?
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Well, old chap," cried Jack, as he burst into my room on the following morning, "what the mischief were you doing with yourself all last night?
used when the person spoken to is also the object of the action
From this reading "Well, old chap," cried Jack, as he burst into my room on the following morning, "what the mischief were you doing with yourself all last night?
