used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A DINNER INVITATION "Look what's after you, man," Skeet warned me from her lofty perch as I went out through the big room in quest of Ina Vandeman.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading A DINNER INVITATION "Look what's after you, man," Skeet warned me from her lofty perch as I went out through the big room in quest of Ina Vandeman.
(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 I grinned up into her jolly, freckled face, and waited for the woman who came toward me with that elastic, swinging movement of hers, the well-opened eyes studying me, keeping all their secrets behind them.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I grinned up into her jolly, freckled face, and waited for the woman who came toward me with that elastic, swinging movement of hers, the well-opened eyes studying me, keeping all their secrets behind them.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A DINNER INVITATION "Look what's after you, man," Skeet warned me from her lofty perch as I went out through the big room in quest of Ina Vandeman.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading I grinned up into her jolly, freckled face, and waited for the woman who came toward me with that elastic, swinging movement of hers, the well-opened eyes studying me, keeping all their secrets behind them.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading "Better you stay here.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading A DINNER INVITATION "Look what's after you, man," Skeet warned me from her lofty perch as I went out through the big room in quest of Ina Vandeman.
physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split
From this reading Lots safer--only run the risk of getting your neck broken."
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading I grinned up into her jolly, freckled face, and waited for the woman who came toward me with that elastic, swinging movement of hers, the well-opened eyes studying me, keeping all their secrets behind them.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading A DINNER INVITATION "Look what's after you, man," Skeet warned me from her lofty perch as I went out through the big room in quest of Ina Vandeman.
elasticadjectiveUS /ɪˈlæstɪk/
capable of resuming original shape after stretching or compression; springy
From this reading I grinned up into her jolly, freckled face, and waited for the woman who came toward me with that elastic, swinging movement of hers, the well-opened eyes studying me, keeping all their secrets behind them.
opinion or judgment
From this reading I grinned up into her jolly, freckled face, and waited for the woman who came toward me with that elastic, swinging movement of hers, the well-opened eyes studying me, keeping all their secrets behind them.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading I grinned up into her jolly, freckled face, and waited for the woman who came toward me with that elastic, swinging movement of hers, the well-opened eyes studying me, keeping all their secrets behind them.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I grinned up into her jolly, freckled face, and waited for the woman who came toward me with that elastic, swinging movement of hers, the well-opened eyes studying me, keeping all their secrets behind them.
freckledadjectiveUS /ˈfrekəld/
relating to or covered with or resembling freckles
From this reading I grinned up into her jolly, freckled face, and waited for the woman who came toward me with that elastic, swinging movement of hers, the well-opened eyes studying me, keeping all their secrets behind them.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A DINNER INVITATION "Look what's after you, man," Skeet warned me from her lofty perch as I went out through the big room in quest of Ina Vandeman.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading Lots safer--only run the risk of getting your neck broken."
gif
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From this reading I gif you a yob.
grinnedverbUS /ɡrɪnd/
inflected form of “grin” — to draw back the lips and reveal the teeth, in a smile, grimace, or snarl
From this reading I grinned up into her jolly, freckled face, and waited for the woman who came toward me with that elastic, swinging movement of hers, the well-opened eyes studying me, keeping all their secrets behind them.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading A DINNER INVITATION "Look what's after you, man," Skeet warned me from her lofty perch as I went out through the big room in quest of Ina Vandeman.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "Better you stay here.
the one or ones belonging to her
From this reading I grinned up into her jolly, freckled face, and waited for the woman who came toward me with that elastic, swinging movement of hers, the well-opened eyes studying me, keeping all their secrets behind them.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading A DINNER INVITATION "Look what's after you, man," Skeet warned me from her lofty perch as I went out through the big room in quest of Ina Vandeman.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A DINNER INVITATION "Look what's after you, man," Skeet warned me from her lofty perch as I went out through the big room in quest of Ina Vandeman.
Ina
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From this reading A DINNER INVITATION "Look what's after you, man," Skeet warned me from her lofty perch as I went out through the big room in quest of Ina Vandeman.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading I grinned up into her jolly, freckled face, and waited for the woman who came toward me with that elastic, swinging movement of hers, the well-opened eyes studying me, keeping all their secrets behind them.
a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something
From this reading A DINNER INVITATION "Look what's after you, man," Skeet warned me from her lofty perch as I went out through the big room in quest of Ina Vandeman.
jollyadjectiveUS /ˈdʒɑːli/
full of or showing high-spirited merriment
From this reading I grinned up into her jolly, freckled face, and waited for the woman who came toward me with that elastic, swinging movement of hers, the well-opened eyes studying me, keeping all their secrets behind them.
conformity or harmony
From this reading I grinned up into her jolly, freckled face, and waited for the woman who came toward me with that elastic, swinging movement of hers, the well-opened eyes studying me, keeping all their secrets behind them.
loftyadjectiveUS /ˈlɔːfti/
of high moral or intellectual value; elevated in nature or style
From this reading A DINNER INVITATION "Look what's after you, man," Skeet warned me from her lofty perch as I went out through the big room in quest of Ina Vandeman.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading A DINNER INVITATION "Look what's after you, man," Skeet warned me from her lofty perch as I went out through the big room in quest of Ina Vandeman.
a large number or amount
From this reading Lots safer--only run the risk of getting your neck broken."
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading A DINNER INVITATION "Look what's after you, man," Skeet warned me from her lofty perch as I went out through the big room in quest of Ina Vandeman.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading A DINNER INVITATION "Look what's after you, man," Skeet warned me from her lofty perch as I went out through the big room in quest of Ina Vandeman.
a change of position that does not entail a change of location
From this reading I grinned up into her jolly, freckled face, and waited for the woman who came toward me with that elastic, swinging movement of hers, the well-opened eyes studying me, keeping all their secrets behind them.
the part of an organism (human or animal) that connects the head to the rest of the body
From this reading Lots safer--only run the risk of getting your neck broken."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A DINNER INVITATION "Look what's after you, man," Skeet warned me from her lofty perch as I went out through the big room in quest of Ina Vandeman.
and nothing more
From this reading Lots safer--only run the risk of getting your neck broken."
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading A DINNER INVITATION "Look what's after you, man," Skeet warned me from her lofty perch as I went out through the big room in quest of Ina Vandeman.
perchnounUS /pɜːrtʃ/
support consisting of a branch or rod that serves as a resting place (especially for a bird)
From this reading A DINNER INVITATION "Look what's after you, man," Skeet warned me from her lofty perch as I went out through the big room in quest of Ina Vandeman.
questnounUS /kwest/
a search for an alternative that meets cognitive criteria
From this reading A DINNER INVITATION "Look what's after you, man," Skeet warned me from her lofty perch as I went out through the big room in quest of Ina Vandeman.
a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
From this reading Lots safer--only run the risk of getting your neck broken."
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading A DINNER INVITATION "Look what's after you, man," Skeet warned me from her lofty perch as I went out through the big room in quest of Ina Vandeman.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading Lots safer--only run the risk of getting your neck broken."
saferadjectiveUS /ˈseɪfər/
comparative of “safe” — free from danger or the risk of harm
From this reading Lots safer--only run the risk of getting your neck broken."
secretsnounUS /ˈsiːkrəts/
plural of “secret” — something that should remain hidden from others (especially information that is not to be passed on)
From this reading I grinned up into her jolly, freckled face, and waited for the woman who came toward me with that elastic, swinging movement of hers, the well-opened eyes studying me, keeping all their secrets behind them.
SkeetnounUS /skiːt/
the sport of shooting at clay pigeons that are hurled upward in such a way as to simulate the flight of a bird
From this reading A DINNER INVITATION "Look what's after you, man," Skeet warned me from her lofty perch as I went out through the big room in quest of Ina Vandeman.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading "Better you stay here.
studyingnounUS /ˈstʌdiɪŋ/
reading carefully with intent to remember
From this reading I grinned up into her jolly, freckled face, and waited for the woman who came toward me with that elastic, swinging movement of hers, the well-opened eyes studying me, keeping all their secrets behind them.
swingingnounUS /ˈswɪŋɪŋ/
changing location by moving back and forth
From this reading I grinned up into her jolly, freckled face, and waited for the woman who came toward me with that elastic, swinging movement of hers, the well-opened eyes studying me, keeping all their secrets behind them.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I grinned up into her jolly, freckled face, and waited for the woman who came toward me with that elastic, swinging movement of hers, the well-opened eyes studying me, keeping all their secrets behind them.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A DINNER INVITATION "Look what's after you, man," Skeet warned me from her lofty perch as I went out through the big room in quest of Ina Vandeman.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading I grinned up into her jolly, freckled face, and waited for the woman who came toward me with that elastic, swinging movement of hers, the well-opened eyes studying me, keeping all their secrets behind them.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading I grinned up into her jolly, freckled face, and waited for the woman who came toward me with that elastic, swinging movement of hers, the well-opened eyes studying me, keeping all their secrets behind them.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading A DINNER INVITATION "Look what's after you, man," Skeet warned me from her lofty perch as I went out through the big room in quest of Ina Vandeman.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading I grinned up into her jolly, freckled face, and waited for the woman who came toward me with that elastic, swinging movement of hers, the well-opened eyes studying me, keeping all their secrets behind them.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading I grinned up into her jolly, freckled face, and waited for the woman who came toward me with that elastic, swinging movement of hers, the well-opened eyes studying me, keeping all their secrets behind them.
Vandeman
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From this reading A DINNER INVITATION "Look what's after you, man," Skeet warned me from her lofty perch as I went out through the big room in quest of Ina Vandeman.
past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading I grinned up into her jolly, freckled face, and waited for the woman who came toward me with that elastic, swinging movement of hers, the well-opened eyes studying me, keeping all their secrets behind them.
past form of “warn” — notify of danger, potential harm, or risk
From this reading A DINNER INVITATION "Look what's after you, man," Skeet warned me from her lofty perch as I went out through the big room in quest of Ina Vandeman.
well-opened
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From this reading I grinned up into her jolly, freckled face, and waited for the woman who came toward me with that elastic, swinging movement of hers, the well-opened eyes studying me, keeping all their secrets behind them.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading A DINNER INVITATION "Look what's after you, man," Skeet warned me from her lofty perch as I went out through the big room in quest of Ina Vandeman.
what's
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which person or people
From this reading I grinned up into her jolly, freckled face, and waited for the woman who came toward me with that elastic, swinging movement of hers, the well-opened eyes studying me, keeping all their secrets behind them.
in the company of; together with
From this reading I grinned up into her jolly, freckled face, and waited for the woman who came toward me with that elastic, swinging movement of hers, the well-opened eyes studying me, keeping all their secrets behind them.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading I grinned up into her jolly, freckled face, and waited for the woman who came toward me with that elastic, swinging movement of hers, the well-opened eyes studying me, keeping all their secrets behind them.
yobnoun
a cruel and brutal fellow
From this reading I gif you a yob.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading A DINNER INVITATION "Look what's after you, man," Skeet warned me from her lofty perch as I went out through the big room in quest of Ina Vandeman.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Lots safer--only run the risk of getting your neck broken."
