used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was a narrow escape—if the story had come out, it would have stained the boy’s reputation badly.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading But, thanks to your quick action and watchful care, your brother is released from their clutches and you need worry about that no more.”
something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading But, thanks to your quick action and watchful care, your brother is released from their clutches and you need worry about that no more.”
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Buddy “Now that the money is paid, Phyllis, dear, and the whole matter is hushed up, Louis will never be suspected of having had anything to do with that Bill Halsey gang.
any thing at all
From this reading Buddy “Now that the money is paid, Phyllis, dear, and the whole matter is hushed up, Louis will never be suspected of having had anything to do with that Bill Halsey gang.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I will repay you just as soon as Mr Lane settles financial matters enough to give it to me out of my inheritance.”
to a severe or serious degree
From this reading It was a narrow escape—if the story had come out, it would have stained the boy’s reputation badly.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Buddy “Now that the money is paid, Phyllis, dear, and the whole matter is hushed up, Louis will never be suspected of having had anything to do with that Bill Halsey gang.
a statute in draft before it becomes law
From this reading Buddy “Now that the money is paid, Phyllis, dear, and the whole matter is hushed up, Louis will never be suspected of having had anything to do with that Bill Halsey gang.
boy'snounUS /bɔɪz/
possessive form of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading It was a narrow escape—if the story had come out, it would have stained the boy’s reputation badly.
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading But, thanks to your quick action and watchful care, your brother is released from their clutches and you need worry about that no more.”
BuddynounUS /ˈbʌdi/
a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities
From this reading Buddy “Now that the money is paid, Phyllis, dear, and the whole matter is hushed up, Louis will never be suspected of having had anything to do with that Bill Halsey gang.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But, thanks to your quick action and watchful care, your brother is released from their clutches and you need worry about that no more.”
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading But, thanks to your quick action and watchful care, your brother is released from their clutches and you need worry about that no more.”
clutchesnounUS /ˈklʌtʃəz/
the act of grasping
From this reading But, thanks to your quick action and watchful care, your brother is released from their clutches and you need worry about that no more.”
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading It was a narrow escape—if the story had come out, it would have stained the boy’s reputation badly.
dearly loved
From this reading Buddy “Now that the money is paid, Phyllis, dear, and the whole matter is hushed up, Louis will never be suspected of having had anything to do with that Bill Halsey gang.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Buddy “Now that the money is paid, Phyllis, dear, and the whole matter is hushed up, Louis will never be suspected of having had anything to do with that Bill Halsey gang.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading I will repay you just as soon as Mr Lane settles financial matters enough to give it to me out of my inheritance.”
the act of escaping physically
From this reading It was a narrow escape—if the story had come out, it would have stained the boy’s reputation badly.
financialadjectiveUS /fəˈnænʃəl/
involving financial matters
From this reading I will repay you just as soon as Mr Lane settles financial matters enough to give it to me out of my inheritance.”
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading But, thanks to your quick action and watchful care, your brother is released from their clutches and you need worry about that no more.”
gangnounUS /ɡæŋ/
an association of criminals
From this reading Buddy “Now that the money is paid, Phyllis, dear, and the whole matter is hushed up, Louis will never be suspected of having had anything to do with that Bill Halsey gang.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading I will repay you just as soon as Mr Lane settles financial matters enough to give it to me out of my inheritance.”
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Buddy “Now that the money is paid, Phyllis, dear, and the whole matter is hushed up, Louis will never be suspected of having had anything to do with that Bill Halsey gang.
Halsey
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Buddy “Now that the money is paid, Phyllis, dear, and the whole matter is hushed up, Louis will never be suspected of having had anything to do with that Bill Halsey gang.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading It was a narrow escape—if the story had come out, it would have stained the boy’s reputation badly.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Buddy “Now that the money is paid, Phyllis, dear, and the whole matter is hushed up, Louis will never be suspected of having had anything to do with that Bill Halsey gang.
hushedadjectiveUS /hʌʃt/
in a softened tone
From this reading Buddy “Now that the money is paid, Phyllis, dear, and the whole matter is hushed up, Louis will never be suspected of having had anything to do with that Bill Halsey gang.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I will repay you just as soon as Mr Lane settles financial matters enough to give it to me out of my inheritance.”
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading It was a narrow escape—if the story had come out, it would have stained the boy’s reputation badly.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “Thanks, too, to your kindness in letting me have the money.
inheritancenounUS /ˌɪnˈherətəns/
hereditary succession to a title or an office or property
From this reading I will repay you just as soon as Mr Lane settles financial matters enough to give it to me out of my inheritance.”
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Buddy “Now that the money is paid, Phyllis, dear, and the whole matter is hushed up, Louis will never be suspected of having had anything to do with that Bill Halsey gang.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was a narrow escape—if the story had come out, it would have stained the boy’s reputation badly.
and nothing more
From this reading I will repay you just as soon as Mr Lane settles financial matters enough to give it to me out of my inheritance.”
the quality of being warmhearted and considerate and humane and sympathetic
From this reading “Thanks, too, to your kindness in letting me have the money.
a narrow way or road
From this reading I will repay you just as soon as Mr Lane settles financial matters enough to give it to me out of my inheritance.”
property that is leased or rented out or let
From this reading “Thanks, too, to your kindness in letting me have the money.
United States prizefighter who was world heavyweight champion for 12 years (1914-1981)
From this reading Buddy “Now that the money is paid, Phyllis, dear, and the whole matter is hushed up, Louis will never be suspected of having had anything to do with that Bill Halsey gang.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Buddy “Now that the money is paid, Phyllis, dear, and the whole matter is hushed up, Louis will never be suspected of having had anything to do with that Bill Halsey gang.
plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern
From this reading I will repay you just as soon as Mr Lane settles financial matters enough to give it to me out of my inheritance.”
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “Thanks, too, to your kindness in letting me have the money.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading Buddy “Now that the money is paid, Phyllis, dear, and the whole matter is hushed up, Louis will never be suspected of having had anything to do with that Bill Halsey gang.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading But, thanks to your quick action and watchful care, your brother is released from their clutches and you need worry about that no more.”
a form of address for a man
From this reading I will repay you just as soon as Mr Lane settles financial matters enough to give it to me out of my inheritance.”
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I will repay you just as soon as Mr Lane settles financial matters enough to give it to me out of my inheritance.”
make or become more narrow or restricted
From this reading It was a narrow escape—if the story had come out, it would have stained the boy’s reputation badly.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading But, thanks to your quick action and watchful care, your brother is released from their clutches and you need worry about that no more.”
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Buddy “Now that the money is paid, Phyllis, dear, and the whole matter is hushed up, Louis will never be suspected of having had anything to do with that Bill Halsey gang.
not any; not one
From this reading But, thanks to your quick action and watchful care, your brother is released from their clutches and you need worry about that no more.”
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Buddy “Now that the money is paid, Phyllis, dear, and the whole matter is hushed up, Louis will never be suspected of having had anything to do with that Bill Halsey gang.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Buddy “Now that the money is paid, Phyllis, dear, and the whole matter is hushed up, Louis will never be suspected of having had anything to do with that Bill Halsey gang.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading It was a narrow escape—if the story had come out, it would have stained the boy’s reputation badly.
marked by the reception of pay
From this reading Buddy “Now that the money is paid, Phyllis, dear, and the whole matter is hushed up, Louis will never be suspected of having had anything to do with that Bill Halsey gang.
Phyllis
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Buddy “Now that the money is paid, Phyllis, dear, and the whole matter is hushed up, Louis will never be suspected of having had anything to do with that Bill Halsey gang.
accomplished rapidly and without delay
From this reading But, thanks to your quick action and watchful care, your brother is released from their clutches and you need worry about that no more.”
releasedverbUS /riˈliːst/
past form of “release” — release, as from one's grip
From this reading But, thanks to your quick action and watchful care, your brother is released from their clutches and you need worry about that no more.”
repayverbUS /riˈpeɪ/
pay back
From this reading I will repay you just as soon as Mr Lane settles financial matters enough to give it to me out of my inheritance.”
the state of being held in high esteem and honor
From this reading It was a narrow escape—if the story had come out, it would have stained the boy’s reputation badly.
settlesnounUS /ˈsetəlz/
plural of “settle” — a long wooden bench with a back
From this reading I will repay you just as soon as Mr Lane settles financial matters enough to give it to me out of my inheritance.”
in the near future
From this reading I will repay you just as soon as Mr Lane settles financial matters enough to give it to me out of my inheritance.”
stainedadjectiveUS /steɪnd/
marked or dyed or discolored with foreign matter
From this reading It was a narrow escape—if the story had come out, it would have stained the boy’s reputation badly.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading It was a narrow escape—if the story had come out, it would have stained the boy’s reputation badly.
believed likely
From this reading Buddy “Now that the money is paid, Phyllis, dear, and the whole matter is hushed up, Louis will never be suspected of having had anything to do with that Bill Halsey gang.
an acknowledgment of appreciation
From this reading But, thanks to your quick action and watchful care, your brother is released from their clutches and you need worry about that no more.”
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Buddy “Now that the money is paid, Phyllis, dear, and the whole matter is hushed up, Louis will never be suspected of having had anything to do with that Bill Halsey gang.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Buddy “Now that the money is paid, Phyllis, dear, and the whole matter is hushed up, Louis will never be suspected of having had anything to do with that Bill Halsey gang.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading But, thanks to your quick action and watchful care, your brother is released from their clutches and you need worry about that no more.”
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Buddy “Now that the money is paid, Phyllis, dear, and the whole matter is hushed up, Louis will never be suspected of having had anything to do with that Bill Halsey gang.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading “Thanks, too, to your kindness in letting me have the money.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Buddy “Now that the money is paid, Phyllis, dear, and the whole matter is hushed up, Louis will never be suspected of having had anything to do with that Bill Halsey gang.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was a narrow escape—if the story had come out, it would have stained the boy’s reputation badly.
watchfuladjectiveUS /ˈwɑːtʃfəl/
engaged in or accustomed to close observation
From this reading But, thanks to your quick action and watchful care, your brother is released from their clutches and you need worry about that no more.”
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading Buddy “Now that the money is paid, Phyllis, dear, and the whole matter is hushed up, Louis will never be suspected of having had anything to do with that Bill Halsey gang.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Buddy “Now that the money is paid, Phyllis, dear, and the whole matter is hushed up, Louis will never be suspected of having had anything to do with that Bill Halsey gang.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Buddy “Now that the money is paid, Phyllis, dear, and the whole matter is hushed up, Louis will never be suspected of having had anything to do with that Bill Halsey gang.
be worried, concerned, anxious, troubled, or uneasy
From this reading But, thanks to your quick action and watchful care, your brother is released from their clutches and you need worry about that no more.”
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading It was a narrow escape—if the story had come out, it would have stained the boy’s reputation badly.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading But, thanks to your quick action and watchful care, your brother is released from their clutches and you need worry about that no more.”
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading But, thanks to your quick action and watchful care, your brother is released from their clutches and you need worry about that no more.”
