used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Will you give an honest opinion, regardless of any bias, one way or the other?" demanded the other, whose father was a leading lawyer in Centerville.
aggrievedverbUS /əˈɡriːvd/
past form of “aggrieve” — infringe on the rights of
From this reading What do you take me for, anyway?" replied Bluff, aggrieved.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "Will you give an honest opinion, regardless of any bias, one way or the other?" demanded the other, whose father was a leading lawyer in Centerville.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading "Will you give an honest opinion, regardless of any bias, one way or the other?" demanded the other, whose father was a leading lawyer in Centerville.
used to indicate that a statement explains or supports a previous statement
From this reading What do you take me for, anyway?" replied Bluff, aggrieved.
biasnounUS /ˈbaɪəs/
a partiality that prevents objective consideration of an issue or situation
From this reading "Will you give an honest opinion, regardless of any bias, one way or the other?" demanded the other, whose father was a leading lawyer in Centerville.
BluffnounUS /blʌf/
a high steep bank (usually formed by river erosion)
From this reading "Waddy Walsh!" exclaimed Bluff, showing sudden interest.
Centerville
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From this reading "Will you give an honest opinion, regardless of any bias, one way or the other?" demanded the other, whose father was a leading lawyer in Centerville.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading "Of course I will.
past form of “demand” — request urgently and forcefully
From this reading "Will you give an honest opinion, regardless of any bias, one way or the other?" demanded the other, whose father was a leading lawyer in Centerville.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading What do you take me for, anyway?" replied Bluff, aggrieved.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading "Waddy Walsh!" exclaimed Bluff, showing sudden interest.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading "Will you give an honest opinion, regardless of any bias, one way or the other?" demanded the other, whose father was a leading lawyer in Centerville.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading What do you take me for, anyway?" replied Bluff, aggrieved.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading "Will you give an honest opinion, regardless of any bias, one way or the other?" demanded the other, whose father was a leading lawyer in Centerville.
not disposed to cheat or defraud; not deceptive or fraudulent
From this reading "Will you give an honest opinion, regardless of any bias, one way or the other?" demanded the other, whose father was a leading lawyer in Centerville.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Of course I will.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Will you give an honest opinion, regardless of any bias, one way or the other?" demanded the other, whose father was a leading lawyer in Centerville.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading "Waddy Walsh!" exclaimed Bluff, showing sudden interest.
offensive term for a person of German descent
From this reading "Let me look, Jerry!"
a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice
From this reading "Will you give an honest opinion, regardless of any bias, one way or the other?" demanded the other, whose father was a leading lawyer in Centerville.
indicating the most important performer or role
From this reading "Will you give an honest opinion, regardless of any bias, one way or the other?" demanded the other, whose father was a leading lawyer in Centerville.
Letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading "Let me look, Jerry!"
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading "Let me look, Jerry!"
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Let me look, Jerry!"
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Will you give an honest opinion, regardless of any bias, one way or the other?" demanded the other, whose father was a leading lawyer in Centerville.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "Will you give an honest opinion, regardless of any bias, one way or the other?" demanded the other, whose father was a leading lawyer in Centerville.
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading "Will you give an honest opinion, regardless of any bias, one way or the other?" demanded the other, whose father was a leading lawyer in Centerville.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "Will you give an honest opinion, regardless of any bias, one way or the other?" demanded the other, whose father was a leading lawyer in Centerville.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading "Will you give an honest opinion, regardless of any bias, one way or the other?" demanded the other, whose father was a leading lawyer in Centerville.
regardlessadverbUS /rəˈɡɑːrdləs/
in spite of everything; without regard to drawbacks
From this reading "Will you give an honest opinion, regardless of any bias, one way or the other?" demanded the other, whose father was a leading lawyer in Centerville.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading What do you take me for, anyway?" replied Bluff, aggrieved.
the display of a motion picture
From this reading "Waddy Walsh!" exclaimed Bluff, showing sudden interest.
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading "Waddy Walsh!" exclaimed Bluff, showing sudden interest.
carry out
From this reading What do you take me for, anyway?" replied Bluff, aggrieved.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Will you give an honest opinion, regardless of any bias, one way or the other?" demanded the other, whose father was a leading lawyer in Centerville.
Waddy
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From this reading "Waddy Walsh!" exclaimed Bluff, showing sudden interest.
Walsh
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From this reading "Waddy Walsh!" exclaimed Bluff, showing sudden interest.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Will you give an honest opinion, regardless of any bias, one way or the other?" demanded the other, whose father was a leading lawyer in Centerville.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading "Will you give an honest opinion, regardless of any bias, one way or the other?" demanded the other, whose father was a leading lawyer in Centerville.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What do you take me for, anyway?" replied Bluff, aggrieved.
belonging to which person
From this reading "Will you give an honest opinion, regardless of any bias, one way or the other?" demanded the other, whose father was a leading lawyer in Centerville.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "Will you give an honest opinion, regardless of any bias, one way or the other?" demanded the other, whose father was a leading lawyer in Centerville.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Will you give an honest opinion, regardless of any bias, one way or the other?" demanded the other, whose father was a leading lawyer in Centerville.
