used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Just like a movie, ain't it?
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "What do you know about that?" he murmured.
ain't
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From this reading "Just like a movie, ain't it?
amazedadjectiveUS /əˈmeɪzd/
filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise or shock
From this reading AT LAST Marty Day was quite as amazed as his cousin at this meeting, for he, too, recognized the handsome black-eyed woman on the observation platform of the Pullman coach.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading AT LAST Marty Day was quite as amazed as his cousin at this meeting, for he, too, recognized the handsome black-eyed woman on the observation platform of the Pullman coach.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading AT LAST Marty Day was quite as amazed as his cousin at this meeting, for he, too, recognized the handsome black-eyed woman on the observation platform of the Pullman coach.
black-eyed
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From this reading AT LAST Marty Day was quite as amazed as his cousin at this meeting, for he, too, recognized the handsome black-eyed woman on the observation platform of the Pullman coach.
teach and supervise (someone); act as a trainer or coach (to), as in sports
From this reading AT LAST Marty Day was quite as amazed as his cousin at this meeting, for he, too, recognized the handsome black-eyed woman on the observation platform of the Pullman coach.
the child of your aunt or uncle
From this reading AT LAST Marty Day was quite as amazed as his cousin at this meeting, for he, too, recognized the handsome black-eyed woman on the observation platform of the Pullman coach.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading AT LAST Marty Day was quite as amazed as his cousin at this meeting, for he, too, recognized the handsome black-eyed woman on the observation platform of the Pullman coach.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "What do you know about that?" he murmured.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading He found his tongue first.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading AT LAST Marty Day was quite as amazed as his cousin at this meeting, for he, too, recognized the handsome black-eyed woman on the observation platform of the Pullman coach.
set up or found
From this reading He found his tongue first.
pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion
From this reading AT LAST Marty Day was quite as amazed as his cousin at this meeting, for he, too, recognized the handsome black-eyed woman on the observation platform of the Pullman coach.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading AT LAST Marty Day was quite as amazed as his cousin at this meeting, for he, too, recognized the handsome black-eyed woman on the observation platform of the Pullman coach.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading AT LAST Marty Day was quite as amazed as his cousin at this meeting, for he, too, recognized the handsome black-eyed woman on the observation platform of the Pullman coach.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading She is that woman you were traveling with, Janice--the one I thought tried to swipe your money.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She is that woman you were traveling with, Janice--the one I thought tried to swipe your money.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Just like a movie, ain't it?
Janice
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From this reading She is that woman you were traveling with, Janice--the one I thought tried to swipe your money.
and nothing more
From this reading "Just like a movie, ain't it?
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "What do you know about that?" he murmured.
immediately past
From this reading AT LAST Marty Day was quite as amazed as his cousin at this meeting, for he, too, recognized the handsome black-eyed woman on the observation platform of the Pullman coach.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading "Just like a movie, ain't it?
Marty
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From this reading AT LAST Marty Day was quite as amazed as his cousin at this meeting, for he, too, recognized the handsome black-eyed woman on the observation platform of the Pullman coach.
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading AT LAST Marty Day was quite as amazed as his cousin at this meeting, for he, too, recognized the handsome black-eyed woman on the observation platform of the Pullman coach.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading She is that woman you were traveling with, Janice--the one I thought tried to swipe your money.
movienounUS /ˈmuːvi/
a form of entertainment that enacts a story by sound and a sequence of images giving the illusion of continuous movement
From this reading "Just like a movie, ain't it?
past form of “murmur” — speak softly or indistinctly
From this reading "What do you know about that?" he murmured.
the act of making and recording a measurement
From this reading AT LAST Marty Day was quite as amazed as his cousin at this meeting, for he, too, recognized the handsome black-eyed woman on the observation platform of the Pullman coach.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading AT LAST Marty Day was quite as amazed as his cousin at this meeting, for he, too, recognized the handsome black-eyed woman on the observation platform of the Pullman coach.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading AT LAST Marty Day was quite as amazed as his cousin at this meeting, for he, too, recognized the handsome black-eyed woman on the observation platform of the Pullman coach.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading She is that woman you were traveling with, Janice--the one I thought tried to swipe your money.
a raised horizontal surface
From this reading AT LAST Marty Day was quite as amazed as his cousin at this meeting, for he, too, recognized the handsome black-eyed woman on the observation platform of the Pullman coach.
PullmannounUS /ˈpʊlmən/
luxurious passenger car; for day or night travel
From this reading AT LAST Marty Day was quite as amazed as his cousin at this meeting, for he, too, recognized the handsome black-eyed woman on the observation platform of the Pullman coach.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading AT LAST Marty Day was quite as amazed as his cousin at this meeting, for he, too, recognized the handsome black-eyed woman on the observation platform of the Pullman coach.
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading AT LAST Marty Day was quite as amazed as his cousin at this meeting, for he, too, recognized the handsome black-eyed woman on the observation platform of the Pullman coach.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She is that woman you were traveling with, Janice--the one I thought tried to swipe your money.
swipeverbUS /swaɪp/
strike with a swiping motion
From this reading She is that woman you were traveling with, Janice--the one I thought tried to swipe your money.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "What do you know about that?" he murmured.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AT LAST Marty Day was quite as amazed as his cousin at this meeting, for he, too, recognized the handsome black-eyed woman on the observation platform of the Pullman coach.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading AT LAST Marty Day was quite as amazed as his cousin at this meeting, for he, too, recognized the handsome black-eyed woman on the observation platform of the Pullman coach.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading She is that woman you were traveling with, Janice--the one I thought tried to swipe your money.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She is that woman you were traveling with, Janice--the one I thought tried to swipe your money.
a mobile mass of muscular tissue covered with mucous membrane and located in the oral cavity
From this reading He found his tongue first.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading AT LAST Marty Day was quite as amazed as his cousin at this meeting, for he, too, recognized the handsome black-eyed woman on the observation platform of the Pullman coach.
travelingnounUS /ˈtrævəlɪŋ/
the act of going from one place to another
From this reading She is that woman you were traveling with, Janice--the one I thought tried to swipe your money.
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading She is that woman you were traveling with, Janice--the one I thought tried to swipe your money.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading AT LAST Marty Day was quite as amazed as his cousin at this meeting, for he, too, recognized the handsome black-eyed woman on the observation platform of the Pullman coach.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading She is that woman you were traveling with, Janice--the one I thought tried to swipe your money.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "What do you know about that?" he murmured.
in the company of; together with
From this reading She is that woman you were traveling with, Janice--the one I thought tried to swipe your money.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading AT LAST Marty Day was quite as amazed as his cousin at this meeting, for he, too, recognized the handsome black-eyed woman on the observation platform of the Pullman coach.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "What do you know about that?" he murmured.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading She is that woman you were traveling with, Janice--the one I thought tried to swipe your money.
