used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading HAS THE FOLLY OF LOOKING INTO A WOMAN'S EYES BY WAY OF TEXT.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "This is the woman, captain," one of the policemen said in triumph; "and, begging your pardon, will you keep a grip of her till the sheriff comes back?"
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "You can leave her here." he said carelessly, "Three of us are not needed to guard a woman."
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading "This is the woman, captain," one of the policemen said in triumph; "and, begging your pardon, will you keep a grip of her till the sheriff comes back?"
beggingnounUS /ˈbeɡɪŋ/
a solicitation for money or food (especially in the street by an apparently penniless person)
From this reading "This is the woman, captain," one of the policemen said in triumph; "and, begging your pardon, will you keep a grip of her till the sheriff comes back?"
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "But she's a slippery customer."
showing who or what does the action
From this reading HAS THE FOLLY OF LOOKING INTO A WOMAN'S EYES BY WAY OF TEXT.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "You can leave her here." he said carelessly, "Three of us are not needed to guard a woman."
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading "This is the woman, captain," one of the policemen said in triumph; "and, begging your pardon, will you keep a grip of her till the sheriff comes back?"
carelesslyadverbUS /ˈkerləsli/
without care or concern
From this reading "You can leave her here." he said carelessly, "Three of us are not needed to guard a woman."
plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract
From this reading "This is the woman, captain," one of the policemen said in triumph; "and, begging your pardon, will you keep a grip of her till the sheriff comes back?"
customernounUS /ˈkʌstəmər/
someone who pays for goods or services
From this reading "But she's a slippery customer."
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Halliwell did not turn his head.
opinion or judgment
From this reading HAS THE FOLLY OF LOOKING INTO A WOMAN'S EYES BY WAY OF TEXT.
the trait of acting stupidly or rashly
From this reading HAS THE FOLLY OF LOOKING INTO A WOMAN'S EYES BY WAY OF TEXT.
gripnounUS /ɡrɪp/
the act of grasping
From this reading "This is the woman, captain," one of the policemen said in triumph; "and, begging your pardon, will you keep a grip of her till the sheriff comes back?"
a person who keeps watch over something or someone
From this reading "You can leave her here." he said carelessly, "Three of us are not needed to guard a woman."
Halliwell
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From this reading Halliwell did not turn his head.
HASauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading HAS THE FOLLY OF LOOKING INTO A WOMAN'S EYES BY WAY OF TEXT.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "You can leave her here." he said carelessly, "Three of us are not needed to guard a woman."
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Halliwell did not turn his head.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "This is the woman, captain," one of the policemen said in triumph; "and, begging your pardon, will you keep a grip of her till the sheriff comes back?"
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "You can leave her here." he said carelessly, "Three of us are not needed to guard a woman."
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Halliwell did not turn his head.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "This is the woman, captain," one of the policemen said in triumph; "and, begging your pardon, will you keep a grip of her till the sheriff comes back?"
INTOprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading HAS THE FOLLY OF LOOKING INTO A WOMAN'S EYES BY WAY OF TEXT.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "This is the woman, captain," one of the policemen said in triumph; "and, begging your pardon, will you keep a grip of her till the sheriff comes back?"
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading "This is the woman, captain," one of the policemen said in triumph; "and, begging your pardon, will you keep a grip of her till the sheriff comes back?"
go away from a place
From this reading "You can leave her here." he said carelessly, "Three of us are not needed to guard a woman."
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading HAS THE FOLLY OF LOOKING INTO A WOMAN'S EYES BY WAY OF TEXT.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading "You can leave her here." he said carelessly, "Three of us are not needed to guard a woman."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Halliwell did not turn his head.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading HAS THE FOLLY OF LOOKING INTO A WOMAN'S EYES BY WAY OF TEXT.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "This is the woman, captain," one of the policemen said in triumph; "and, begging your pardon, will you keep a grip of her till the sheriff comes back?"
accept an excuse for
From this reading "This is the woman, captain," one of the policemen said in triumph; "and, begging your pardon, will you keep a grip of her till the sheriff comes back?"
policemennounUS /pəˈliːsmɪn/
plural of “policeman” — a member of a police force
From this reading "This is the woman, captain," one of the policemen said in triumph; "and, begging your pardon, will you keep a grip of her till the sheriff comes back?"
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "This is the woman, captain," one of the policemen said in triumph; "and, begging your pardon, will you keep a grip of her till the sheriff comes back?"
she's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "But she's a slippery customer."
sheriffnounUS /ˈʃerəf/
the principal law-enforcement officer in a county
From this reading "This is the woman, captain," one of the policemen said in triumph; "and, begging your pardon, will you keep a grip of her till the sheriff comes back?"
slipperyadjectiveUS /ˈslɪpəri/
causing or tending to cause things to slip or slide
From this reading "But she's a slippery customer."
TEXTnounUS /tekst/
the words of something written
From this reading HAS THE FOLLY OF LOOKING INTO A WOMAN'S EYES BY WAY OF TEXT.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading HAS THE FOLLY OF LOOKING INTO A WOMAN'S EYES BY WAY OF TEXT.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "This is the woman, captain," one of the policemen said in triumph; "and, begging your pardon, will you keep a grip of her till the sheriff comes back?"
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading "You can leave her here." he said carelessly, "Three of us are not needed to guard a woman."
up to a particular time
From this reading "This is the woman, captain," one of the policemen said in triumph; "and, begging your pardon, will you keep a grip of her till the sheriff comes back?"
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "You can leave her here." he said carelessly, "Three of us are not needed to guard a woman."
a successful ending of a struggle or contest
From this reading "This is the woman, captain," one of the policemen said in triumph; "and, begging your pardon, will you keep a grip of her till the sheriff comes back?"
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading Halliwell did not turn his head.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "You can leave her here." he said carelessly, "Three of us are not needed to guard a woman."
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading HAS THE FOLLY OF LOOKING INTO A WOMAN'S EYES BY WAY OF TEXT.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "This is the woman, captain," one of the policemen said in triumph; "and, begging your pardon, will you keep a grip of her till the sheriff comes back?"
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading "This is the woman, captain," one of the policemen said in triumph; "and, begging your pardon, will you keep a grip of her till the sheriff comes back?"
WOMAN'SnounUS /ˈwʊmənz/
possessive form of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading HAS THE FOLLY OF LOOKING INTO A WOMAN'S EYES BY WAY OF TEXT.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "This is the woman, captain," one of the policemen said in triumph; "and, begging your pardon, will you keep a grip of her till the sheriff comes back?"
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "This is the woman, captain," one of the policemen said in triumph; "and, begging your pardon, will you keep a grip of her till the sheriff comes back?"
