used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE ALLIES “Now,” said Mr. Sheldon, a little later, when they had gone more into detail as to what they would do, “now, the question is, how shall we approach the crew--and when?”
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading “He said something about landing us on a desert island,” remarked Bob.
ALLIESnounUS /ˈælaɪz/
the alliance of nations that fought the Axis in World War II and which (with subsequent additions) signed the charter of the United Nations in 1945
From this reading THE ALLIES “Now,” said Mr. Sheldon, a little later, when they had gone more into detail as to what they would do, “now, the question is, how shall we approach the crew--and when?”
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE ALLIES “Now,” said Mr. Sheldon, a little later, when they had gone more into detail as to what they would do, “now, the question is, how shall we approach the crew--and when?”
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading “We haven’t any time to spare.
move towards
From this reading THE ALLIES “Now,” said Mr. Sheldon, a little later, when they had gone more into detail as to what they would do, “now, the question is, how shall we approach the crew--and when?”
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE ALLIES “Now,” said Mr. Sheldon, a little later, when they had gone more into detail as to what they would do, “now, the question is, how shall we approach the crew--and when?”
(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 “I think we had better take the first chance that offers itself,” spoke Jerry.
move up and down repeatedly
From this reading “He said something about landing us on a desert island,” remarked Bob.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading “I think we had better take the first chance that offers itself,” spoke Jerry.
crazyadjectiveUS /ˈkreɪzi/
affected with madness or insanity
From this reading Dr. Klauss is as crazy as ever--that’s sure, and there’s no telling what he may do.”
the men and women who man a vehicle (ship, aircraft, etc.)
From this reading THE ALLIES “Now,” said Mr. Sheldon, a little later, when they had gone more into detail as to what they would do, “now, the question is, how shall we approach the crew--and when?”
leave someone who needs or counts on you; leave in the lurch
From this reading “He said something about landing us on a desert island,” remarked Bob.
detailnounUS /dɪˈteɪl/
an isolated fact that is considered separately from the whole
From this reading THE ALLIES “Now,” said Mr. Sheldon, a little later, when they had gone more into detail as to what they would do, “now, the question is, how shall we approach the crew--and when?”
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading THE ALLIES “Now,” said Mr. Sheldon, a little later, when they had gone more into detail as to what they would do, “now, the question is, how shall we approach the crew--and when?”
Dr
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From this reading Dr. Klauss is as crazy as ever--that’s sure, and there’s no telling what he may do.”
at any time
From this reading Dr. Klauss is as crazy as ever--that’s sure, and there’s no telling what he may do.”
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading “I think we had better take the first chance that offers itself,” spoke Jerry.
destroyed or killed
From this reading THE ALLIES “Now,” said Mr. Sheldon, a little later, when they had gone more into detail as to what they would do, “now, the question is, how shall we approach the crew--and when?”
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE ALLIES “Now,” said Mr. Sheldon, a little later, when they had gone more into detail as to what they would do, “now, the question is, how shall we approach the crew--and when?”
haven't
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From this reading “We haven’t any time to spare.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Dr. Klauss is as crazy as ever--that’s sure, and there’s no telling what he may do.”
how
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From this reading THE ALLIES “Now,” said Mr. Sheldon, a little later, when they had gone more into detail as to what they would do, “now, the question is, how shall we approach the crew--and when?”
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I think we had better take the first chance that offers itself,” spoke Jerry.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading THE ALLIES “Now,” said Mr. Sheldon, a little later, when they had gone more into detail as to what they would do, “now, the question is, how shall we approach the crew--and when?”
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE ALLIES “Now,” said Mr. Sheldon, a little later, when they had gone more into detail as to what they would do, “now, the question is, how shall we approach the crew--and when?”
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading “He said something about landing us on a desert island,” remarked Bob.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading “I think we had better take the first chance that offers itself,” spoke Jerry.
offensive term for a person of German descent
From this reading “I think we had better take the first chance that offers itself,” spoke Jerry.
Klauss
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From this reading Dr. Klauss is as crazy as ever--that’s sure, and there’s no telling what he may do.”
an intermediate platform in a staircase
From this reading “He said something about landing us on a desert island,” remarked Bob.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading THE ALLIES “Now,” said Mr. Sheldon, a little later, when they had gone more into detail as to what they would do, “now, the question is, how shall we approach the crew--and when?”
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading THE ALLIES “Now,” said Mr. Sheldon, a little later, when they had gone more into detail as to what they would do, “now, the question is, how shall we approach the crew--and when?”
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Dr. Klauss is as crazy as ever--that’s sure, and there’s no telling what he may do.”
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading THE ALLIES “Now,” said Mr. Sheldon, a little later, when they had gone more into detail as to what they would do, “now, the question is, how shall we approach the crew--and when?”
a form of address for a man
From this reading THE ALLIES “Now,” said Mr. Sheldon, a little later, when they had gone more into detail as to what they would do, “now, the question is, how shall we approach the crew--and when?”
not any; not one
From this reading Dr. Klauss is as crazy as ever--that’s sure, and there’s no telling what he may do.”
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading THE ALLIES “Now,” said Mr. Sheldon, a little later, when they had gone more into detail as to what they would do, “now, the question is, how shall we approach the crew--and when?”
offersnounUS /ˈɔːfərz/
plural of “offer” — the verbal act of offering
From this reading “I think we had better take the first chance that offers itself,” spoke Jerry.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading “He said something about landing us on a desert island,” remarked Bob.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading THE ALLIES “Now,” said Mr. Sheldon, a little later, when they had gone more into detail as to what they would do, “now, the question is, how shall we approach the crew--and when?”
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading “He said something about landing us on a desert island,” remarked Bob.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading THE ALLIES “Now,” said Mr. Sheldon, a little later, when they had gone more into detail as to what they would do, “now, the question is, how shall we approach the crew--and when?”
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading THE ALLIES “Now,” said Mr. Sheldon, a little later, when they had gone more into detail as to what they would do, “now, the question is, how shall we approach the crew--and when?”
Sheldon
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From this reading THE ALLIES “Now,” said Mr. Sheldon, a little later, when they had gone more into detail as to what they would do, “now, the question is, how shall we approach the crew--and when?”
a thing, without saying which
From this reading “He said something about landing us on a desert island,” remarked Bob.
refrain from harming
From this reading “We haven’t any time to spare.
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading “I think we had better take the first chance that offers itself,” spoke Jerry.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading Dr. Klauss is as crazy as ever--that’s sure, and there’s no telling what he may do.”
carry out
From this reading “I think we had better take the first chance that offers itself,” spoke Jerry.
disclosing unintentionally something concealed
From this reading Dr. Klauss is as crazy as ever--that’s sure, and there’s no telling what he may do.”
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “I think we had better take the first chance that offers itself,” spoke Jerry.
that's
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From this reading Dr. Klauss is as crazy as ever--that’s sure, and there’s no telling what he may do.”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE ALLIES “Now,” said Mr. Sheldon, a little later, when they had gone more into detail as to what they would do, “now, the question is, how shall we approach the crew--and when?”
there's
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From this reading Dr. Klauss is as crazy as ever--that’s sure, and there’s no telling what he may do.”
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE ALLIES “Now,” said Mr. Sheldon, a little later, when they had gone more into detail as to what they would do, “now, the question is, how shall we approach the crew--and when?”
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading “I think we had better take the first chance that offers itself,” spoke Jerry.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading “We haven’t any time to spare.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE ALLIES “Now,” said Mr. Sheldon, a little later, when they had gone more into detail as to what they would do, “now, the question is, how shall we approach the crew--and when?”
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “He said something about landing us on a desert island,” remarked Bob.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading THE ALLIES “Now,” said Mr. Sheldon, a little later, when they had gone more into detail as to what they would do, “now, the question is, how shall we approach the crew--and when?”
used to ask for information about something
From this reading THE ALLIES “Now,” said Mr. Sheldon, a little later, when they had gone more into detail as to what they would do, “now, the question is, how shall we approach the crew--and when?”
at the time that
From this reading THE ALLIES “Now,” said Mr. Sheldon, a little later, when they had gone more into detail as to what they would do, “now, the question is, how shall we approach the crew--and when?”
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading THE ALLIES “Now,” said Mr. Sheldon, a little later, when they had gone more into detail as to what they would do, “now, the question is, how shall we approach the crew--and when?”
