used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Billie and the doctor were indeed in something of a quandary as to what to do about Phoebe's father.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Billie and the doctor were indeed in something of a quandary as to what to do about Phoebe's father.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading "He and his daughter holds themselves above common people even when they don't have enough to keep body and soul together.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading It was evident from further inquiry that the tide of general opinion had been turned against Crazy Frenchy; not one soul could be interested in the search for him, not even after an offer of liberal pay.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading It was evident from further inquiry that the tide of general opinion had been turned against Crazy Frenchy; not one soul could be interested in the search for him, not even after an offer of liberal pay.
ain't
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From this reading "He ain't no good anyhow," one man said.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It was evident from further inquiry that the tide of general opinion had been turned against Crazy Frenchy; not one soul could be interested in the search for him, not even after an offer of liberal pay.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Billie and the doctor were indeed in something of a quandary as to what to do about Phoebe's father.
used to indicate that a statement explains or supports a previous statement
From this reading "He ain't no good anyhow," one man said.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Billie and the doctor were indeed in something of a quandary as to what to do about Phoebe's father.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It was evident from further inquiry that the tide of general opinion had been turned against Crazy Frenchy; not one soul could be interested in the search for him, not even after an offer of liberal pay.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It was evident from further inquiry that the tide of general opinion had been turned against Crazy Frenchy; not one soul could be interested in the search for him, not even after an offer of liberal pay.
Billie
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From this reading Billie and the doctor were indeed in something of a quandary as to what to do about Phoebe's father.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading "He and his daughter holds themselves above common people even when they don't have enough to keep body and soul together.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading CHANCE NEWS.
belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public
From this reading "He and his daughter holds themselves above common people even when they don't have enough to keep body and soul together.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading It was evident from further inquiry that the tide of general opinion had been turned against Crazy Frenchy; not one soul could be interested in the search for him, not even after an offer of liberal pay.
CrazyadjectiveUS /ˈkreɪzi/
affected with madness or insanity
From this reading It was evident from further inquiry that the tide of general opinion had been turned against Crazy Frenchy; not one soul could be interested in the search for him, not even after an offer of liberal pay.
a female human offspring
From this reading "He and his daughter holds themselves above common people even when they don't have enough to keep body and soul together.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Billie and the doctor were indeed in something of a quandary as to what to do about Phoebe's father.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading Billie and the doctor were indeed in something of a quandary as to what to do about Phoebe's father.
don't
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From this reading "He and his daughter holds themselves above common people even when they don't have enough to keep body and soul together.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading "He and his daughter holds themselves above common people even when they don't have enough to keep body and soul together.
divisible by two
From this reading It was evident from further inquiry that the tide of general opinion had been turned against Crazy Frenchy; not one soul could be interested in the search for him, not even after an offer of liberal pay.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading It was evident from further inquiry that the tide of general opinion had been turned against Crazy Frenchy; not one soul could be interested in the search for him, not even after an offer of liberal pay.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Billie and the doctor were indeed in something of a quandary as to what to do about Phoebe's father.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was evident from further inquiry that the tide of general opinion had been turned against Crazy Frenchy; not one soul could be interested in the search for him, not even after an offer of liberal pay.
Frenchy
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From this reading It was evident from further inquiry that the tide of general opinion had been turned against Crazy Frenchy; not one soul could be interested in the search for him, not even after an offer of liberal pay.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It was evident from further inquiry that the tide of general opinion had been turned against Crazy Frenchy; not one soul could be interested in the search for him, not even after an offer of liberal pay.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading It was evident from further inquiry that the tide of general opinion had been turned against Crazy Frenchy; not one soul could be interested in the search for him, not even after an offer of liberal pay.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading It was evident from further inquiry that the tide of general opinion had been turned against Crazy Frenchy; not one soul could be interested in the search for him, not even after an offer of liberal pay.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading "He ain't no good anyhow," one man said.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was evident from further inquiry that the tide of general opinion had been turned against Crazy Frenchy; not one soul could be interested in the search for him, not even after an offer of liberal pay.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "He and his daughter holds themselves above common people even when they don't have enough to keep body and soul together.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "He ain't no good anyhow," one man said.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It was evident from further inquiry that the tide of general opinion had been turned against Crazy Frenchy; not one soul could be interested in the search for him, not even after an offer of liberal pay.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "He and his daughter holds themselves above common people even when they don't have enough to keep body and soul together.
holdsnounUS /hoʊldz/
plural of “hold” — the act of grasping
From this reading "He and his daughter holds themselves above common people even when they don't have enough to keep body and soul together.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Billie and the doctor were indeed in something of a quandary as to what to do about Phoebe's father.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Billie and the doctor were indeed in something of a quandary as to what to do about Phoebe's father.
a search for knowledge
From this reading It was evident from further inquiry that the tide of general opinion had been turned against Crazy Frenchy; not one soul could be interested in the search for him, not even after an offer of liberal pay.
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading It was evident from further inquiry that the tide of general opinion had been turned against Crazy Frenchy; not one soul could be interested in the search for him, not even after an offer of liberal pay.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was evident from further inquiry that the tide of general opinion had been turned against Crazy Frenchy; not one soul could be interested in the search for him, not even after an offer of liberal pay.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading "He and his daughter holds themselves above common people even when they don't have enough to keep body and soul together.
liberaladjectiveUS /ˈlɪbɜːrəl/
showing or characterized by broad-mindedness
From this reading It was evident from further inquiry that the tide of general opinion had been turned against Crazy Frenchy; not one soul could be interested in the search for him, not even after an offer of liberal pay.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading "He ain't no good anyhow," one man said.
information about recent and important events
From this reading CHANCE NEWS.
not any; not one
From this reading "He ain't no good anyhow," one man said.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It was evident from further inquiry that the tide of general opinion had been turned against Crazy Frenchy; not one soul could be interested in the search for him, not even after an offer of liberal pay.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Billie and the doctor were indeed in something of a quandary as to what to do about Phoebe's father.
make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading It was evident from further inquiry that the tide of general opinion had been turned against Crazy Frenchy; not one soul could be interested in the search for him, not even after an offer of liberal pay.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading It was evident from further inquiry that the tide of general opinion had been turned against Crazy Frenchy; not one soul could be interested in the search for him, not even after an offer of liberal pay.
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading It was evident from further inquiry that the tide of general opinion had been turned against Crazy Frenchy; not one soul could be interested in the search for him, not even after an offer of liberal pay.
give money, usually in exchange for goods or services
From this reading It was evident from further inquiry that the tide of general opinion had been turned against Crazy Frenchy; not one soul could be interested in the search for him, not even after an offer of liberal pay.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading "He and his daughter holds themselves above common people even when they don't have enough to keep body and soul together.
Phoebe's
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From this reading Billie and the doctor were indeed in something of a quandary as to what to do about Phoebe's father.
quandarynounUS /ˈkwɑːndəri/
a situation from which extrication is difficult especially an unpleasant or trying one
From this reading Billie and the doctor were indeed in something of a quandary as to what to do about Phoebe's father.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "He ain't no good anyhow," one man said.
try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of
From this reading It was evident from further inquiry that the tide of general opinion had been turned against Crazy Frenchy; not one soul could be interested in the search for him, not even after an offer of liberal pay.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading Billie and the doctor were indeed in something of a quandary as to what to do about Phoebe's father.
the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading It was evident from further inquiry that the tide of general opinion had been turned against Crazy Frenchy; not one soul could be interested in the search for him, not even after an offer of liberal pay.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was evident from further inquiry that the tide of general opinion had been turned against Crazy Frenchy; not one soul could be interested in the search for him, not even after an offer of liberal pay.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Billie and the doctor were indeed in something of a quandary as to what to do about Phoebe's father.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading "He and his daughter holds themselves above common people even when they don't have enough to keep body and soul together.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "He and his daughter holds themselves above common people even when they don't have enough to keep body and soul together.
the periodic rise and fall of the sea level under the gravitational pull of the moon
From this reading It was evident from further inquiry that the tide of general opinion had been turned against Crazy Frenchy; not one soul could be interested in the search for him, not even after an offer of liberal pay.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Billie and the doctor were indeed in something of a quandary as to what to do about Phoebe's father.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading "He and his daughter holds themselves above common people even when they don't have enough to keep body and soul together.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading It was evident from further inquiry that the tide of general opinion had been turned against Crazy Frenchy; not one soul could be interested in the search for him, not even after an offer of liberal pay.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was evident from further inquiry that the tide of general opinion had been turned against Crazy Frenchy; not one soul could be interested in the search for him, not even after an offer of liberal pay.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Billie and the doctor were indeed in something of a quandary as to what to do about Phoebe's father.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Billie and the doctor were indeed in something of a quandary as to what to do about Phoebe's father.
at the time that
From this reading "He and his daughter holds themselves above common people even when they don't have enough to keep body and soul together.
