used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE FOG With one accord Ned, Bob, and Jerry looked at one another, their faces close together in the thick fog that was settling down over everything in a white, damp pall.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading “I’d know it among a hundred, even if he didn’t use his characteristic talk about some new kind of bug.”
accordverbUS /əˈkɔːrd/
go together
From this reading THE FOG With one accord Ned, Bob, and Jerry looked at one another, their faces close together in the thick fog that was settling down over everything in a white, damp pall.
united by being of the same opinion
From this reading “I should say not!” agreed Bob.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading “I’d know it among a hundred, even if he didn’t use his characteristic talk about some new kind of bug.”
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE FOG With one accord Ned, Bob, and Jerry looked at one another, their faces close together in the thick fog that was settling down over everything in a white, damp pall.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading THE FOG With one accord Ned, Bob, and Jerry looked at one another, their faces close together in the thick fog that was settling down over everything in a white, damp pall.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading “There isn’t any doubt of it now!” exclaimed Jerry.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE FOG With one accord Ned, Bob, and Jerry looked at one another, their faces close together in the thick fog that was settling down over everything in a white, damp pall.
move up and down repeatedly
From this reading THE FOG With one accord Ned, Bob, and Jerry looked at one another, their faces close together in the thick fog that was settling down over everything in a white, damp pall.
bugnounUS /bʌɡ/
general term for any insect or similar creeping or crawling invertebrate
From this reading “I’d know it among a hundred, even if he didn’t use his characteristic talk about some new kind of bug.”
characteristicnounUS /ˌkerəktərˈɪstɪk/
a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading “I’d know it among a hundred, even if he didn’t use his characteristic talk about some new kind of bug.”
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading THE FOG With one accord Ned, Bob, and Jerry looked at one another, their faces close together in the thick fog that was settling down over everything in a white, damp pall.
dampadjectiveUS /dæmp/
slightly wet
From this reading THE FOG With one accord Ned, Bob, and Jerry looked at one another, their faces close together in the thick fog that was settling down over everything in a white, damp pall.
made known or openly avowed
From this reading “That’s the voice of Professor Snodgrass,” declared Ned.
didn't
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From this reading “I’d know it among a hundred, even if he didn’t use his characteristic talk about some new kind of bug.”
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading “There isn’t any doubt of it now!” exclaimed Jerry.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading THE FOG With one accord Ned, Bob, and Jerry looked at one another, their faces close together in the thick fog that was settling down over everything in a white, damp pall.
divisible by two
From this reading “I’d know it among a hundred, even if he didn’t use his characteristic talk about some new kind of bug.”
all things; all of a situation
From this reading THE FOG With one accord Ned, Bob, and Jerry looked at one another, their faces close together in the thick fog that was settling down over everything in a white, damp pall.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading “There isn’t any doubt of it now!” exclaimed Jerry.
plural of “face” — the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading THE FOG With one accord Ned, Bob, and Jerry looked at one another, their faces close together in the thick fog that was settling down over everything in a white, damp pall.
FOGnounUS /fɑːɡ/
droplets of water vapor suspended in the air near the ground
From this reading THE FOG With one accord Ned, Bob, and Jerry looked at one another, their faces close together in the thick fog that was settling down over everything in a white, damp pall.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “I’d know it among a hundred, even if he didn’t use his characteristic talk about some new kind of bug.”
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading “I’d know it among a hundred, even if he didn’t use his characteristic talk about some new kind of bug.”
ten 10s
From this reading “I’d know it among a hundred, even if he didn’t use his characteristic talk about some new kind of bug.”
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I should say not!” agreed Bob.
I'd
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From this reading “I’d know it among a hundred, even if he didn’t use his characteristic talk about some new kind of bug.”
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading “I’d know it among a hundred, even if he didn’t use his characteristic talk about some new kind of bug.”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE FOG With one accord Ned, Bob, and Jerry looked at one another, their faces close together in the thick fog that was settling down over everything in a white, damp pall.
isn't
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From this reading “There isn’t any doubt of it now!” exclaimed Jerry.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “There isn’t any doubt of it now!” exclaimed Jerry.
offensive term for a person of German descent
From this reading THE FOG With one accord Ned, Bob, and Jerry looked at one another, their faces close together in the thick fog that was settling down over everything in a white, damp pall.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading “I’d know it among a hundred, even if he didn’t use his characteristic talk about some new kind of bug.”
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading “I’d know it among a hundred, even if he didn’t use his characteristic talk about some new kind of bug.”
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading THE FOG With one accord Ned, Bob, and Jerry looked at one another, their faces close together in the thick fog that was settling down over everything in a white, damp pall.
Ned
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From this reading THE FOG With one accord Ned, Bob, and Jerry looked at one another, their faces close together in the thick fog that was settling down over everything in a white, damp pall.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading “I’d know it among a hundred, even if he didn’t use his characteristic talk about some new kind of bug.”
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading “I should say not!” agreed Bob.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading “There isn’t any doubt of it now!” exclaimed Jerry.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “There isn’t any doubt of it now!” exclaimed Jerry.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading THE FOG With one accord Ned, Bob, and Jerry looked at one another, their faces close together in the thick fog that was settling down over everything in a white, damp pall.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading THE FOG With one accord Ned, Bob, and Jerry looked at one another, their faces close together in the thick fog that was settling down over everything in a white, damp pall.
pallverbUS /pɑːl/
become less interesting or attractive
From this reading THE FOG With one accord Ned, Bob, and Jerry looked at one another, their faces close together in the thick fog that was settling down over everything in a white, damp pall.
someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university
From this reading “That’s the voice of Professor Snodgrass,” declared Ned.
express in words
From this reading “I should say not!” agreed Bob.
settlingnounUS /ˈsetəlɪŋ/
a gradual sinking to a lower level
From this reading THE FOG With one accord Ned, Bob, and Jerry looked at one another, their faces close together in the thick fog that was settling down over everything in a white, damp pall.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading “I should say not!” agreed Bob.
Snodgrass
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From this reading “That’s the voice of Professor Snodgrass,” declared Ned.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading “I’d know it among a hundred, even if he didn’t use his characteristic talk about some new kind of bug.”
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading “I’d know it among a hundred, even if he didn’t use his characteristic talk about some new kind of bug.”
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE FOG With one accord Ned, Bob, and Jerry looked at one another, their faces close together in the thick fog that was settling down over everything in a white, damp pall.
That's
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From this reading “That’s the voice of Professor Snodgrass,” declared Ned.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE FOG With one accord Ned, Bob, and Jerry looked at one another, their faces close together in the thick fog that was settling down over everything in a white, damp pall.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading THE FOG With one accord Ned, Bob, and Jerry looked at one another, their faces close together in the thick fog that was settling down over everything in a white, damp pall.
in or at that place or location
From this reading “There isn’t any doubt of it now!” exclaimed Jerry.
not thin; of a specific thickness or of relatively great extent from one surface to the opposite usually in the smallest of the three solid dimensions
From this reading THE FOG With one accord Ned, Bob, and Jerry looked at one another, their faces close together in the thick fog that was settling down over everything in a white, damp pall.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading THE FOG With one accord Ned, Bob, and Jerry looked at one another, their faces close together in the thick fog that was settling down over everything in a white, damp pall.
the act of using
From this reading “I’d know it among a hundred, even if he didn’t use his characteristic talk about some new kind of bug.”
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading “That’s the voice of Professor Snodgrass,” declared Ned.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE FOG With one accord Ned, Bob, and Jerry looked at one another, their faces close together in the thick fog that was settling down over everything in a white, damp pall.
a Caucasian
From this reading THE FOG With one accord Ned, Bob, and Jerry looked at one another, their faces close together in the thick fog that was settling down over everything in a white, damp pall.
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE FOG With one accord Ned, Bob, and Jerry looked at one another, their faces close together in the thick fog that was settling down over everything in a white, damp pall.
