used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "I didn't know there was such a saying," replied Polly, with guarded dignity.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading Perhaps I am misquoting; anyway, there should be.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE DE GENNEVILLE PEERAGE The man in the corner rubbed his chin thoughtfully, and looked out upon the busy street below.
used to indicate that a statement explains or supports a previous statement
From this reading Perhaps I am misquoting; anyway, there should be.
bankrupts
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From this reading "I suppose," he said, "there is some truth in the saying that Providence watches over bankrupts, kittens, and lawyers."
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Perhaps I am misquoting; anyway, there should be.
belowprepositionUS /bɪˈloʊ/
at or to a lower level than something
From this reading THE DE GENNEVILLE PEERAGE The man in the corner rubbed his chin thoughtfully, and looked out upon the busy street below.
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading THE DE GENNEVILLE PEERAGE The man in the corner rubbed his chin thoughtfully, and looked out upon the busy street below.
the protruding part of the lower jaw
From this reading THE DE GENNEVILLE PEERAGE The man in the corner rubbed his chin thoughtfully, and looked out upon the busy street below.
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading THE DE GENNEVILLE PEERAGE The man in the corner rubbed his chin thoughtfully, and looked out upon the busy street below.
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading THE DE GENNEVILLE PEERAGE The man in the corner rubbed his chin thoughtfully, and looked out upon the busy street below.
didn't
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From this reading "I didn't know there was such a saying," replied Polly, with guarded dignity.
the quality of being worthy of esteem or respect
From this reading "I didn't know there was such a saying," replied Polly, with guarded dignity.
GENNEVILLE
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From this reading THE DE GENNEVILLE PEERAGE The man in the corner rubbed his chin thoughtfully, and looked out upon the busy street below.
guardedadjectiveUS /ˈɡɑːrdəd/
prudent
From this reading "I didn't know there was such a saying," replied Polly, with guarded dignity.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "I suppose," he said, "there is some truth in the saying that Providence watches over bankrupts, kittens, and lawyers."
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE DE GENNEVILLE PEERAGE The man in the corner rubbed his chin thoughtfully, and looked out upon the busy street below.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I suppose," he said, "there is some truth in the saying that Providence watches over bankrupts, kittens, and lawyers."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE DE GENNEVILLE PEERAGE The man in the corner rubbed his chin thoughtfully, and looked out upon the busy street below.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "I suppose," he said, "there is some truth in the saying that Providence watches over bankrupts, kittens, and lawyers."
Isn't
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From this reading "Isn't there?
kittensnounUS /ˈkɪtənz/
plural of “kitten” — young domestic cat
From this reading "I suppose," he said, "there is some truth in the saying that Providence watches over bankrupts, kittens, and lawyers."
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "I didn't know there was such a saying," replied Polly, with guarded dignity.
lawyersnounUS /ˈlɔːjərz/
plural of “lawyer” — a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice
From this reading "I suppose," he said, "there is some truth in the saying that Providence watches over bankrupts, kittens, and lawyers."
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading THE DE GENNEVILLE PEERAGE The man in the corner rubbed his chin thoughtfully, and looked out upon the busy street below.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading THE DE GENNEVILLE PEERAGE The man in the corner rubbed his chin thoughtfully, and looked out upon the busy street below.
misquotingverbUS /mɪˈskwoʊtɪŋ/
-ing form of “misquote” — quote incorrectly
From this reading Perhaps I am misquoting; anyway, there should be.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading THE DE GENNEVILLE PEERAGE The man in the corner rubbed his chin thoughtfully, and looked out upon the busy street below.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading "I suppose," he said, "there is some truth in the saying that Providence watches over bankrupts, kittens, and lawyers."
PEERAGEnounUS /ˈpɪrədʒ/
the peers of a kingdom considered as a group
From this reading THE DE GENNEVILLE PEERAGE The man in the corner rubbed his chin thoughtfully, and looked out upon the busy street below.
by chance
From this reading Perhaps I am misquoting; anyway, there should be.
Polly
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From this reading "I didn't know there was such a saying," replied Polly, with guarded dignity.
The protective care of God or nature as a spiritual power. (Sự quan phòng, thiên ý phù hộ.)
From this reading "I suppose," he said, "there is some truth in the saying that Providence watches over bankrupts, kittens, and lawyers."
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "I didn't know there was such a saying," replied Polly, with guarded dignity.
rubbedverbUS /rʌbd/
inflected form of “rub” — move over something with pressure
From this reading THE DE GENNEVILLE PEERAGE The man in the corner rubbed his chin thoughtfully, and looked out upon the busy street below.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I suppose," he said, "there is some truth in the saying that Providence watches over bankrupts, kittens, and lawyers."
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading "I suppose," he said, "there is some truth in the saying that Providence watches over bankrupts, kittens, and lawyers."
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Perhaps I am misquoting; anyway, there should be.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading "I suppose," he said, "there is some truth in the saying that Providence watches over bankrupts, kittens, and lawyers."
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading THE DE GENNEVILLE PEERAGE The man in the corner rubbed his chin thoughtfully, and looked out upon the busy street below.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading "I didn't know there was such a saying," replied Polly, with guarded dignity.
express a supposition
From this reading "I suppose," he said, "there is some truth in the saying that Providence watches over bankrupts, kittens, and lawyers."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "I suppose," he said, "there is some truth in the saying that Providence watches over bankrupts, kittens, and lawyers."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE DE GENNEVILLE PEERAGE The man in the corner rubbed his chin thoughtfully, and looked out upon the busy street below.
in or at that place or location
From this reading "I suppose," he said, "there is some truth in the saying that Providence watches over bankrupts, kittens, and lawyers."
thoughtfullyadverbUS /ˈθɔːtfəli/
in a thoughtful manner
From this reading THE DE GENNEVILLE PEERAGE The man in the corner rubbed his chin thoughtfully, and looked out upon the busy street below.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading "I suppose," he said, "there is some truth in the saying that Providence watches over bankrupts, kittens, and lawyers."
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading THE DE GENNEVILLE PEERAGE The man in the corner rubbed his chin thoughtfully, and looked out upon the busy street below.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "I didn't know there was such a saying," replied Polly, with guarded dignity.
watchesnounUS /ˈwɑːtʃəz/
plural of “watch” — a small portable timepiece
From this reading "I suppose," he said, "there is some truth in the saying that Providence watches over bankrupts, kittens, and lawyers."
in the company of; together with
From this reading "I didn't know there was such a saying," replied Polly, with guarded dignity.
