used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He swallowed what seemed to be a lump rising in his throat, grinned in a sickly way and then asked as if much distressed:
acted upon; influenced
From this reading HOSTESSES AND GUESTS Mike affected to be greatly embarrassed by the question of Nora Friestone.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "I do," she replied, with an expression of tremendous solemnity.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading HOSTESSES AND GUESTS Mike affected to be greatly embarrassed by the question of Nora Friestone.
answeringadjectiveUS /ˈænsərɪŋ/
replying
From this reading "Do ye insist on me answering yer quistion?"
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He swallowed what seemed to be a lump rising in his throat, grinned in a sickly way and then asked as if much distressed:
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading He swallowed what seemed to be a lump rising in his throat, grinned in a sickly way and then asked as if much distressed:
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading HOSTESSES AND GUESTS Mike affected to be greatly embarrassed by the question of Nora Friestone.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading HOSTESSES AND GUESTS Mike affected to be greatly embarrassed by the question of Nora Friestone.
championnounUS /ˈtʃæmpiən/
someone who has won first place in a competition
From this reading "Then I'll hev to own that I'm the champion post office robber in Maine.
distressedadjectiveUS /dɪˈstrest/
facing or experiencing financial trouble or difficulty
From this reading He swallowed what seemed to be a lump rising in his throat, grinned in a sickly way and then asked as if much distressed:
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "Do ye insist on me answering yer quistion?"
embarrassedadjectiveUS /ɪmˈberəst/
feeling or caused to feel ill at ease or self-conscious or ashamed
From this reading HOSTESSES AND GUESTS Mike affected to be greatly embarrassed by the question of Nora Friestone.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading "I do," she replied, with an expression of tremendous solemnity.
Friestone
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From this reading HOSTESSES AND GUESTS Mike affected to be greatly embarrassed by the question of Nora Friestone.
to an extraordinary extent or degree
From this reading HOSTESSES AND GUESTS Mike affected to be greatly embarrassed by the question of Nora Friestone.
grinnedverbUS /ɡrɪnd/
inflected form of “grin” — to draw back the lips and reveal the teeth, in a smile, grimace, or snarl
From this reading He swallowed what seemed to be a lump rising in his throat, grinned in a sickly way and then asked as if much distressed:
plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading HOSTESSES AND GUESTS Mike affected to be greatly embarrassed by the question of Nora Friestone.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He swallowed what seemed to be a lump rising in his throat, grinned in a sickly way and then asked as if much distressed:
hev
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From this reading "Then I'll hev to own that I'm the champion post office robber in Maine.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He swallowed what seemed to be a lump rising in his throat, grinned in a sickly way and then asked as if much distressed:
HOSTESSESnounUS /ˈhoʊstəsəz/
plural of “hostess” — a woman host
From this reading HOSTESSES AND GUESTS Mike affected to be greatly embarrassed by the question of Nora Friestone.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I do," she replied, with an expression of tremendous solemnity.
I'll
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From this reading "Then I'll hev to own that I'm the champion post office robber in Maine.
I'm
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From this reading "Then I'll hev to own that I'm the champion post office robber in Maine.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading He swallowed what seemed to be a lump rising in his throat, grinned in a sickly way and then asked as if much distressed:
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He swallowed what seemed to be a lump rising in his throat, grinned in a sickly way and then asked as if much distressed:
insistverbUS /ˌɪnˈsɪst/
be emphatic or resolute and refuse to budge
From this reading "Do ye insist on me answering yer quistion?"
lumpnounUS /lʌmp/
a compact mass
From this reading He swallowed what seemed to be a lump rising in his throat, grinned in a sickly way and then asked as if much distressed:
MainenounUS /meɪn/
a state in New England
From this reading "Then I'll hev to own that I'm the champion post office robber in Maine.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Do ye insist on me answering yer quistion?"
MikenounUS /maɪk/
device for converting sound waves into electrical energy
From this reading HOSTESSES AND GUESTS Mike affected to be greatly embarrassed by the question of Nora Friestone.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading He swallowed what seemed to be a lump rising in his throat, grinned in a sickly way and then asked as if much distressed:
Nora
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From this reading HOSTESSES AND GUESTS Mike affected to be greatly embarrassed by the question of Nora Friestone.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading HOSTESSES AND GUESTS Mike affected to be greatly embarrassed by the question of Nora Friestone.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading "Then I'll hev to own that I'm the champion post office robber in Maine.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "Do ye insist on me answering yer quistion?"
have ownership or possession of
From this reading "Then I'll hev to own that I'm the champion post office robber in Maine.
affix in a public place or for public notice
From this reading "Then I'll hev to own that I'm the champion post office robber in Maine.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading HOSTESSES AND GUESTS Mike affected to be greatly embarrassed by the question of Nora Friestone.
quistion
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From this reading "Do ye insist on me answering yer quistion?"
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "I do," she replied, with an expression of tremendous solemnity.
advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status
From this reading He swallowed what seemed to be a lump rising in his throat, grinned in a sickly way and then asked as if much distressed:
robbernounUS /ˈrɑːbər/
a thief who steals from someone by threatening violence
From this reading "Then I'll hev to own that I'm the champion post office robber in Maine.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading He swallowed what seemed to be a lump rising in his throat, grinned in a sickly way and then asked as if much distressed:
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "I do," she replied, with an expression of tremendous solemnity.
sicklyadjectiveUS /ˈsɪkli/
unhealthy looking
From this reading He swallowed what seemed to be a lump rising in his throat, grinned in a sickly way and then asked as if much distressed:
solemnitynounUS /səˈlemnəti/
a trait of dignified seriousness
From this reading "I do," she replied, with an expression of tremendous solemnity.
swallowedverbUS /ˈswɑːloʊd/
past form of “swallow” — pass through the esophagus as part of eating or drinking
From this reading He swallowed what seemed to be a lump rising in his throat, grinned in a sickly way and then asked as if much distressed:
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Then I'll hev to own that I'm the champion post office robber in Maine.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading HOSTESSES AND GUESTS Mike affected to be greatly embarrassed by the question of Nora Friestone.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading He swallowed what seemed to be a lump rising in his throat, grinned in a sickly way and then asked as if much distressed:
The passage at the back of the mouth.
From this reading He swallowed what seemed to be a lump rising in his throat, grinned in a sickly way and then asked as if much distressed:
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading HOSTESSES AND GUESTS Mike affected to be greatly embarrassed by the question of Nora Friestone.
tremendousadjectiveUS /trəˈmendəs/
extraordinarily large in size or extent or amount or power or degree
From this reading "I do," she replied, with an expression of tremendous solemnity.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading He swallowed what seemed to be a lump rising in his throat, grinned in a sickly way and then asked as if much distressed:
used to ask for information about something
From this reading He swallowed what seemed to be a lump rising in his throat, grinned in a sickly way and then asked as if much distressed:
in the company of; together with
From this reading "I do," she replied, with an expression of tremendous solemnity.
an old word for “you”, speaking to more than one person
From this reading "Do ye insist on me answering yer quistion?"
yer
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From this reading "Do ye insist on me answering yer quistion?"
