used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was to this friend that Baillie Pegram spoke of the note he had received from The Oaks ladies, saying that it read "like a joint note from the Powers to the Grand Turk."
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "Tell me about it," answered Marshall.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading In all this, Marshall Pollard exaggerated somewhat, in playful fashion, and to his own discrediting.
analysisnounUS /əˈnæləsəs/
an investigation of the component parts of a whole and their relations in making up the whole
From this reading But in the main his analysis of the difference between himself and his friend was quite correct.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In all this, Marshall Pollard exaggerated somewhat, in playful fashion, and to his own discrediting.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading "Tell me about it," answered Marshall.
Baillie
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was to this friend that Baillie Pegram spoke of the note he had received from The Oaks ladies, saying that it read "like a joint note from the Powers to the Grand Turk."
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading But in the main his analysis of the difference between himself and his friend was quite correct.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But in the main his analysis of the difference between himself and his friend was quite correct.
make right or correct
From this reading But in the main his analysis of the difference between himself and his friend was quite correct.
the quality of being unlike or dissimilar
From this reading But in the main his analysis of the difference between himself and his friend was quite correct.
discreditingverbUS /dɪˈskredətɪŋ/
-ing form of “discredit” — cause to be distrusted or disbelieved
From this reading In all this, Marshall Pollard exaggerated somewhat, in playful fashion, and to his own discrediting.
exaggeratedadjectiveUS /ɪɡˈzædʒəreɪtəd/
represented as greater than is true or reasonable
From this reading In all this, Marshall Pollard exaggerated somewhat, in playful fashion, and to his own discrediting.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading In all this, Marshall Pollard exaggerated somewhat, in playful fashion, and to his own discrediting.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "O, read it for yourself," Baillie replied, handing him the sheet.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading But in the main his analysis of the difference between himself and his friend was quite correct.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It was to this friend that Baillie Pegram spoke of the note he had received from The Oaks ladies, saying that it read "like a joint note from the Powers to the Grand Turk."
of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope
From this reading It was to this friend that Baillie Pegram spoke of the note he had received from The Oaks ladies, saying that it read "like a joint note from the Powers to the Grand Turk."
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was to this friend that Baillie Pegram spoke of the note he had received from The Oaks ladies, saying that it read "like a joint note from the Powers to the Grand Turk."
handingverbUS /ˈhændɪŋ/
-ing form of “hand” — place into the hands or custody of
From this reading "O, read it for yourself," Baillie replied, handing him the sheet.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was to this friend that Baillie Pegram spoke of the note he had received from The Oaks ladies, saying that it read "like a joint note from the Powers to the Grand Turk."
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "O, read it for yourself," Baillie replied, handing him the sheet.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading But in the main his analysis of the difference between himself and his friend was quite correct.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading In all this, Marshall Pollard exaggerated somewhat, in playful fashion, and to his own discrediting.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In all this, Marshall Pollard exaggerated somewhat, in playful fashion, and to his own discrediting.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was to this friend that Baillie Pegram spoke of the note he had received from The Oaks ladies, saying that it read "like a joint note from the Powers to the Grand Turk."
jointnounUS /dʒɔɪnt/
(anatomy) the point of connection between two bones or elements of a skeleton (especially if it allows motion)
From this reading It was to this friend that Baillie Pegram spoke of the note he had received from The Oaks ladies, saying that it read "like a joint note from the Powers to the Grand Turk."
plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading It was to this friend that Baillie Pegram spoke of the note he had received from The Oaks ladies, saying that it read "like a joint note from the Powers to the Grand Turk."
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading It was to this friend that Baillie Pegram spoke of the note he had received from The Oaks ladies, saying that it read "like a joint note from the Powers to the Grand Turk."
most important element
From this reading But in the main his analysis of the difference between himself and his friend was quite correct.
MarshallnounUS /ˈmɑːrʃəl/
United States actor (1914-1998)
From this reading In all this, Marshall Pollard exaggerated somewhat, in playful fashion, and to his own discrediting.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Tell me about it," answered Marshall.
a brief written record
From this reading It was to this friend that Baillie Pegram spoke of the note he had received from The Oaks ladies, saying that it read "like a joint note from the Powers to the Grand Turk."
a nonmetallic bivalent element that is normally a colorless odorless tasteless nonflammable diatomic gas; constitutes 21 percent of the atmosphere by volume; the most abundant element in the earth's crust
From this reading "O, read it for yourself," Baillie replied, handing him the sheet.
OaksnounUS /oʊks/
plural of “oak” — the hard durable wood of any oak; used especially for furniture and flooring
From this reading It was to this friend that Baillie Pegram spoke of the note he had received from The Oaks ladies, saying that it read "like a joint note from the Powers to the Grand Turk."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading But in the main his analysis of the difference between himself and his friend was quite correct.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading In all this, Marshall Pollard exaggerated somewhat, in playful fashion, and to his own discrediting.
Pegram
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was to this friend that Baillie Pegram spoke of the note he had received from The Oaks ladies, saying that it read "like a joint note from the Powers to the Grand Turk."
playfuladjectiveUS /ˈpleɪfəl/
full of fun and high spirits
From this reading In all this, Marshall Pollard exaggerated somewhat, in playful fashion, and to his own discrediting.
PollardnounUS /ˈpɑːlərd/
a tree with limbs cut back to promote a more bushy growth of foliage
From this reading In all this, Marshall Pollard exaggerated somewhat, in playful fashion, and to his own discrediting.
plural of “power” — possession of controlling influence
From this reading It was to this friend that Baillie Pegram spoke of the note he had received from The Oaks ladies, saying that it read "like a joint note from the Powers to the Grand Turk."
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading But in the main his analysis of the difference between himself and his friend was quite correct.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading It was to this friend that Baillie Pegram spoke of the note he had received from The Oaks ladies, saying that it read "like a joint note from the Powers to the Grand Turk."
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading It was to this friend that Baillie Pegram spoke of the note he had received from The Oaks ladies, saying that it read "like a joint note from the Powers to the Grand Turk."
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "O, read it for yourself," Baillie replied, handing him the sheet.
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading It was to this friend that Baillie Pegram spoke of the note he had received from The Oaks ladies, saying that it read "like a joint note from the Powers to the Grand Turk."
any broad thin expanse or surface
From this reading "O, read it for yourself," Baillie replied, handing him the sheet.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading In all this, Marshall Pollard exaggerated somewhat, in playful fashion, and to his own discrediting.
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading It was to this friend that Baillie Pegram spoke of the note he had received from The Oaks ladies, saying that it read "like a joint note from the Powers to the Grand Turk."
express in words
From this reading "Tell me about it," answered Marshall.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was to this friend that Baillie Pegram spoke of the note he had received from The Oaks ladies, saying that it read "like a joint note from the Powers to the Grand Turk."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading But in the main his analysis of the difference between himself and his friend was quite correct.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading In all this, Marshall Pollard exaggerated somewhat, in playful fashion, and to his own discrediting.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In all this, Marshall Pollard exaggerated somewhat, in playful fashion, and to his own discrediting.
TurknounUS /tɜːrk/
a native or inhabitant of Turkey
From this reading It was to this friend that Baillie Pegram spoke of the note he had received from The Oaks ladies, saying that it read "like a joint note from the Powers to the Grand Turk."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But in the main his analysis of the difference between himself and his friend was quite correct.
used when the person spoken to is also the object of the action
From this reading "O, read it for yourself," Baillie replied, handing him the sheet.
