used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading SIGHT UNSEEN In the squabble and snatch of argument, given dignity only because it concerned the recovery of near a million dollars, we seemed to have lost Worth Gilbert entirely.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading SIGHT UNSEEN In the squabble and snatch of argument, given dignity only because it concerned the recovery of near a million dollars, we seemed to have lost Worth Gilbert entirely.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading I didn't suppose he was hearing what we said any more than he would have heard the mewing of a lot of gulls, when, on a sudden silence, he burst out, "For heaven's sake, if you men can't decide on anything, sell me the suitcase!
any thing at all
From this reading I didn't suppose he was hearing what we said any more than he would have heard the mewing of a lot of gulls, when, on a sudden silence, he burst out, "For heaven's sake, if you men can't decide on anything, sell me the suitcase!
a fact or assertion offered as evidence that something is true
From this reading SIGHT UNSEEN In the squabble and snatch of argument, given dignity only because it concerned the recovery of near a million dollars, we seemed to have lost Worth Gilbert entirely.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He kept his seat, that chair he had taken instantly when old Dykeman seemed to wish to have it denied him; but he sat on it as though it were a lone rock by the sea.
for the reason that
From this reading SIGHT UNSEEN In the squabble and snatch of argument, given dignity only because it concerned the recovery of near a million dollars, we seemed to have lost Worth Gilbert entirely.
come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure
From this reading I didn't suppose he was hearing what we said any more than he would have heard the mewing of a lot of gulls, when, on a sudden silence, he burst out, "For heaven's sake, if you men can't decide on anything, sell me the suitcase!
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He kept his seat, that chair he had taken instantly when old Dykeman seemed to wish to have it denied him; but he sat on it as though it were a lone rock by the sea.
obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction
From this reading I'll buy it, as it is, and clean up the job."
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He kept his seat, that chair he had taken instantly when old Dykeman seemed to wish to have it denied him; but he sat on it as though it were a lone rock by the sea.
can't
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From this reading I didn't suppose he was hearing what we said any more than he would have heard the mewing of a lot of gulls, when, on a sudden silence, he burst out, "For heaven's sake, if you men can't decide on anything, sell me the suitcase!
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading He kept his seat, that chair he had taken instantly when old Dykeman seemed to wish to have it denied him; but he sat on it as though it were a lone rock by the sea.
Clayte's
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From this reading "Sell you--the suitcase--Clayte's suitcase?"
free from dirt or impurities; or having clean habits
From this reading I'll buy it, as it is, and clean up the job."
feeling or showing worry or solicitude
From this reading SIGHT UNSEEN In the squabble and snatch of argument, given dignity only because it concerned the recovery of near a million dollars, we seemed to have lost Worth Gilbert entirely.
reach, make, or come to a decision about something
From this reading I didn't suppose he was hearing what we said any more than he would have heard the mewing of a lot of gulls, when, on a sudden silence, he burst out, "For heaven's sake, if you men can't decide on anything, sell me the suitcase!
deniedverbUS /dɪˈnaɪd/
inflected form of “deny” — declare untrue; contradict
From this reading He kept his seat, that chair he had taken instantly when old Dykeman seemed to wish to have it denied him; but he sat on it as though it were a lone rock by the sea.
didn't
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From this reading I didn't suppose he was hearing what we said any more than he would have heard the mewing of a lot of gulls, when, on a sudden silence, he burst out, "For heaven's sake, if you men can't decide on anything, sell me the suitcase!
the quality of being worthy of esteem or respect
From this reading SIGHT UNSEEN In the squabble and snatch of argument, given dignity only because it concerned the recovery of near a million dollars, we seemed to have lost Worth Gilbert entirely.
plural of “dollar” — the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 cents
From this reading SIGHT UNSEEN In the squabble and snatch of argument, given dignity only because it concerned the recovery of near a million dollars, we seemed to have lost Worth Gilbert entirely.
Dykeman
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From this reading He kept his seat, that chair he had taken instantly when old Dykeman seemed to wish to have it denied him; but he sat on it as though it were a lone rock by the sea.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading SIGHT UNSEEN In the squabble and snatch of argument, given dignity only because it concerned the recovery of near a million dollars, we seemed to have lost Worth Gilbert entirely.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I didn't suppose he was hearing what we said any more than he would have heard the mewing of a lot of gulls, when, on a sudden silence, he burst out, "For heaven's sake, if you men can't decide on anything, sell me the suitcase!
GilbertnounUS /ˈɡɪlbərt/
a unit of magnetomotive force equal to 0.7958 ampere-turns
From this reading SIGHT UNSEEN In the squabble and snatch of argument, given dignity only because it concerned the recovery of near a million dollars, we seemed to have lost Worth Gilbert entirely.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading SIGHT UNSEEN In the squabble and snatch of argument, given dignity only because it concerned the recovery of near a million dollars, we seemed to have lost Worth Gilbert entirely.
gullsnounUS /ɡʌlz/
plural of “gull” — a person who is gullible and easy to take advantage of
From this reading I didn't suppose he was hearing what we said any more than he would have heard the mewing of a lot of gulls, when, on a sudden silence, he burst out, "For heaven's sake, if you men can't decide on anything, sell me the suitcase!
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He kept his seat, that chair he had taken instantly when old Dykeman seemed to wish to have it denied him; but he sat on it as though it were a lone rock by the sea.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading SIGHT UNSEEN In the squabble and snatch of argument, given dignity only because it concerned the recovery of near a million dollars, we seemed to have lost Worth Gilbert entirely.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He kept his seat, that chair he had taken instantly when old Dykeman seemed to wish to have it denied him; but he sat on it as though it were a lone rock by the sea.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading I didn't suppose he was hearing what we said any more than he would have heard the mewing of a lot of gulls, when, on a sudden silence, he burst out, "For heaven's sake, if you men can't decide on anything, sell me the suitcase!
(law) a proceeding (usually by a court) where evidence is taken for the purpose of determining an issue of fact and reaching a decision based on that evidence
From this reading I didn't suppose he was hearing what we said any more than he would have heard the mewing of a lot of gulls, when, on a sudden silence, he burst out, "For heaven's sake, if you men can't decide on anything, sell me the suitcase!
heaven'snounUS /ˈhevənz/
possessive form of “heaven” — any place of complete bliss and delight and peace
From this reading I didn't suppose he was hearing what we said any more than he would have heard the mewing of a lot of gulls, when, on a sudden silence, he burst out, "For heaven's sake, if you men can't decide on anything, sell me the suitcase!
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He kept his seat, that chair he had taken instantly when old Dykeman seemed to wish to have it denied him; but he sat on it as though it were a lone rock by the sea.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He kept his seat, that chair he had taken instantly when old Dykeman seemed to wish to have it denied him; but he sat on it as though it were a lone rock by the sea.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I didn't suppose he was hearing what we said any more than he would have heard the mewing of a lot of gulls, when, on a sudden silence, he burst out, "For heaven's sake, if you men can't decide on anything, sell me the suitcase!
I'll
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From this reading I'll buy it, as it is, and clean up the job."
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading I didn't suppose he was hearing what we said any more than he would have heard the mewing of a lot of gulls, when, on a sudden silence, he burst out, "For heaven's sake, if you men can't decide on anything, sell me the suitcase!
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading SIGHT UNSEEN In the squabble and snatch of argument, given dignity only because it concerned the recovery of near a million dollars, we seemed to have lost Worth Gilbert entirely.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading He kept his seat, that chair he had taken instantly when old Dykeman seemed to wish to have it denied him; but he sat on it as though it were a lone rock by the sea.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I'll buy it, as it is, and clean up the job."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading SIGHT UNSEEN In the squabble and snatch of argument, given dignity only because it concerned the recovery of near a million dollars, we seemed to have lost Worth Gilbert entirely.
the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money
From this reading I'll buy it, as it is, and clean up the job."
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading He kept his seat, that chair he had taken instantly when old Dykeman seemed to wish to have it denied him; but he sat on it as though it were a lone rock by the sea.
loneadjectiveUS /loʊn/
lacking companions or companionship
From this reading He kept his seat, that chair he had taken instantly when old Dykeman seemed to wish to have it denied him; but he sat on it as though it were a lone rock by the sea.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading SIGHT UNSEEN In the squabble and snatch of argument, given dignity only because it concerned the recovery of near a million dollars, we seemed to have lost Worth Gilbert entirely.
(often followed by “of”) a large number or amount or extent
From this reading I didn't suppose he was hearing what we said any more than he would have heard the mewing of a lot of gulls, when, on a sudden silence, he burst out, "For heaven's sake, if you men can't decide on anything, sell me the suitcase!
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I didn't suppose he was hearing what we said any more than he would have heard the mewing of a lot of gulls, when, on a sudden silence, he burst out, "For heaven's sake, if you men can't decide on anything, sell me the suitcase!
the force of workers available
From this reading I didn't suppose he was hearing what we said any more than he would have heard the mewing of a lot of gulls, when, on a sudden silence, he burst out, "For heaven's sake, if you men can't decide on anything, sell me the suitcase!
mewing
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From this reading I didn't suppose he was hearing what we said any more than he would have heard the mewing of a lot of gulls, when, on a sudden silence, he burst out, "For heaven's sake, if you men can't decide on anything, sell me the suitcase!
millionnounUS /ˈmɪljən/
the number that is represented as a one followed by 6 zeros
From this reading SIGHT UNSEEN In the squabble and snatch of argument, given dignity only because it concerned the recovery of near a million dollars, we seemed to have lost Worth Gilbert entirely.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading I didn't suppose he was hearing what we said any more than he would have heard the mewing of a lot of gulls, when, on a sudden silence, he burst out, "For heaven's sake, if you men can't decide on anything, sell me the suitcase!
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading SIGHT UNSEEN In the squabble and snatch of argument, given dignity only because it concerned the recovery of near a million dollars, we seemed to have lost Worth Gilbert entirely.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading SIGHT UNSEEN In the squabble and snatch of argument, given dignity only because it concerned the recovery of near a million dollars, we seemed to have lost Worth Gilbert entirely.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading He kept his seat, that chair he had taken instantly when old Dykeman seemed to wish to have it denied him; but he sat on it as though it were a lone rock by the sea.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He kept his seat, that chair he had taken instantly when old Dykeman seemed to wish to have it denied him; but he sat on it as though it were a lone rock by the sea.
and nothing more
From this reading SIGHT UNSEEN In the squabble and snatch of argument, given dignity only because it concerned the recovery of near a million dollars, we seemed to have lost Worth Gilbert entirely.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading I didn't suppose he was hearing what we said any more than he would have heard the mewing of a lot of gulls, when, on a sudden silence, he burst out, "For heaven's sake, if you men can't decide on anything, sell me the suitcase!
recoverynounUS /rɪˈkʌvri/
return to an original state
From this reading SIGHT UNSEEN In the squabble and snatch of argument, given dignity only because it concerned the recovery of near a million dollars, we seemed to have lost Worth Gilbert entirely.
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading He kept his seat, that chair he had taken instantly when old Dykeman seemed to wish to have it denied him; but he sat on it as though it were a lone rock by the sea.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading I didn't suppose he was hearing what we said any more than he would have heard the mewing of a lot of gulls, when, on a sudden silence, he burst out, "For heaven's sake, if you men can't decide on anything, sell me the suitcase!
a reason for wanting something done
From this reading I didn't suppose he was hearing what we said any more than he would have heard the mewing of a lot of gulls, when, on a sudden silence, he burst out, "For heaven's sake, if you men can't decide on anything, sell me the suitcase!
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading He kept his seat, that chair he had taken instantly when old Dykeman seemed to wish to have it denied him; but he sat on it as though it were a lone rock by the sea.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading He kept his seat, that chair he had taken instantly when old Dykeman seemed to wish to have it denied him; but he sat on it as though it were a lone rock by the sea.
a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)
From this reading He kept his seat, that chair he had taken instantly when old Dykeman seemed to wish to have it denied him; but he sat on it as though it were a lone rock by the sea.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading SIGHT UNSEEN In the squabble and snatch of argument, given dignity only because it concerned the recovery of near a million dollars, we seemed to have lost Worth Gilbert entirely.
exchange or deliver for money or its equivalent
From this reading I didn't suppose he was hearing what we said any more than he would have heard the mewing of a lot of gulls, when, on a sudden silence, he burst out, "For heaven's sake, if you men can't decide on anything, sell me the suitcase!
an instance of visual perception
From this reading SIGHT UNSEEN In the squabble and snatch of argument, given dignity only because it concerned the recovery of near a million dollars, we seemed to have lost Worth Gilbert entirely.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading I didn't suppose he was hearing what we said any more than he would have heard the mewing of a lot of gulls, when, on a sudden silence, he burst out, "For heaven's sake, if you men can't decide on anything, sell me the suitcase!
snatchverbUS /snætʃ/
to grasp hastily or eagerly
From this reading SIGHT UNSEEN In the squabble and snatch of argument, given dignity only because it concerned the recovery of near a million dollars, we seemed to have lost Worth Gilbert entirely.
squabblenounUS /ˈskwɑːbəl/
a quarrel about petty points
From this reading SIGHT UNSEEN In the squabble and snatch of argument, given dignity only because it concerned the recovery of near a million dollars, we seemed to have lost Worth Gilbert entirely.
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading I didn't suppose he was hearing what we said any more than he would have heard the mewing of a lot of gulls, when, on a sudden silence, he burst out, "For heaven's sake, if you men can't decide on anything, sell me the suitcase!
suitcasenounUS /ˈsuːtkeɪs/
a portable rectangular container for carrying clothes
From this reading I didn't suppose he was hearing what we said any more than he would have heard the mewing of a lot of gulls, when, on a sudden silence, he burst out, "For heaven's sake, if you men can't decide on anything, sell me the suitcase!
express a supposition
From this reading I didn't suppose he was hearing what we said any more than he would have heard the mewing of a lot of gulls, when, on a sudden silence, he burst out, "For heaven's sake, if you men can't decide on anything, sell me the suitcase!
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading He kept his seat, that chair he had taken instantly when old Dykeman seemed to wish to have it denied him; but he sat on it as though it were a lone rock by the sea.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading I didn't suppose he was hearing what we said any more than he would have heard the mewing of a lot of gulls, when, on a sudden silence, he burst out, "For heaven's sake, if you men can't decide on anything, sell me the suitcase!
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He kept his seat, that chair he had taken instantly when old Dykeman seemed to wish to have it denied him; but he sat on it as though it were a lone rock by the sea.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading SIGHT UNSEEN In the squabble and snatch of argument, given dignity only because it concerned the recovery of near a million dollars, we seemed to have lost Worth Gilbert entirely.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading He kept his seat, that chair he had taken instantly when old Dykeman seemed to wish to have it denied him; but he sat on it as though it were a lone rock by the sea.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading SIGHT UNSEEN In the squabble and snatch of argument, given dignity only because it concerned the recovery of near a million dollars, we seemed to have lost Worth Gilbert entirely.
UNSEENadjectiveUS /ənˈsiːn/
not seen or perceived
From this reading SIGHT UNSEEN In the squabble and snatch of argument, given dignity only because it concerned the recovery of near a million dollars, we seemed to have lost Worth Gilbert entirely.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading I'll buy it, as it is, and clean up the job."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I didn't suppose he was hearing what we said any more than he would have heard the mewing of a lot of gulls, when, on a sudden silence, he burst out, "For heaven's sake, if you men can't decide on anything, sell me the suitcase!
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading SIGHT UNSEEN In the squabble and snatch of argument, given dignity only because it concerned the recovery of near a million dollars, we seemed to have lost Worth Gilbert entirely.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He kept his seat, that chair he had taken instantly when old Dykeman seemed to wish to have it denied him; but he sat on it as though it were a lone rock by the sea.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading I didn't suppose he was hearing what we said any more than he would have heard the mewing of a lot of gulls, when, on a sudden silence, he burst out, "For heaven's sake, if you men can't decide on anything, sell me the suitcase!
at the time that
From this reading He kept his seat, that chair he had taken instantly when old Dykeman seemed to wish to have it denied him; but he sat on it as though it were a lone rock by the sea.
hope for; have a wish
From this reading He kept his seat, that chair he had taken instantly when old Dykeman seemed to wish to have it denied him; but he sat on it as though it were a lone rock by the sea.
an indefinite quantity of something having a specified value
From this reading SIGHT UNSEEN In the squabble and snatch of argument, given dignity only because it concerned the recovery of near a million dollars, we seemed to have lost Worth Gilbert entirely.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading I didn't suppose he was hearing what we said any more than he would have heard the mewing of a lot of gulls, when, on a sudden silence, he burst out, "For heaven's sake, if you men can't decide on anything, sell me the suitcase!
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading I didn't suppose he was hearing what we said any more than he would have heard the mewing of a lot of gulls, when, on a sudden silence, he burst out, "For heaven's sake, if you men can't decide on anything, sell me the suitcase!
