used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Wh-why didn't you let a fellow know?"
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading "You don't seem at all glad to see us.
AllennounUS /ˈælən/
United States comedienne remembered as the confused but imperturbable partner of her husband, George Burns (1906-1964)
From this reading THE EVENING GUN "But wh-what?" stammered Allen, while Mrs. Watson looked on in amazement.
the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising
From this reading THE EVENING GUN "But wh-what?" stammered Allen, while Mrs. Watson looked on in amazement.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "You don't seem at all glad to see us.
Betty
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From this reading "We wanted to surprise you," said Betty gleefully, noting with pride how splendid he looked in his uniform.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading THE EVENING GUN "But wh-what?" stammered Allen, while Mrs. Watson looked on in amazement.
Deepdale
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From this reading Mrs. Watson," remembering her manners in the nick of time, "this is a friend of ours from Deepdale--Allen Washburn.
didn't
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From this reading "Wh-why didn't you let a fellow know?"
don't
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From this reading "You don't seem at all glad to see us.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading THE EVENING GUN "But wh-what?" stammered Allen, while Mrs. Watson looked on in amazement.
a boy or man
From this reading "Wh-why didn't you let a fellow know?"
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Mrs. Watson," remembering her manners in the nick of time, "this is a friend of ours from Deepdale--Allen Washburn.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Mrs. Watson," remembering her manners in the nick of time, "this is a friend of ours from Deepdale--Allen Washburn.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading "You don't seem at all glad to see us.
gleefullyadverbUS /ˈɡliːfəli/
in a joyous and gleeful manner
From this reading "We wanted to surprise you," said Betty gleefully, noting with pride how splendid he looked in his uniform.
a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)
From this reading THE EVENING GUN "But wh-what?" stammered Allen, while Mrs. Watson looked on in amazement.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "We wanted to surprise you," said Betty gleefully, noting with pride how splendid he looked in his uniform.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Mrs. Watson," remembering her manners in the nick of time, "this is a friend of ours from Deepdale--Allen Washburn.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "We wanted to surprise you," said Betty gleefully, noting with pride how splendid he looked in his uniform.
how
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From this reading "We wanted to surprise you," said Betty gleefully, noting with pride how splendid he looked in his uniform.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE EVENING GUN "But wh-what?" stammered Allen, while Mrs. Watson looked on in amazement.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Mrs. Watson," remembering her manners in the nick of time, "this is a friend of ours from Deepdale--Allen Washburn.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "Wh-why didn't you let a fellow know?"
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading "Wh-why didn't you let a fellow know?"
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading THE EVENING GUN "But wh-what?" stammered Allen, while Mrs. Watson looked on in amazement.
social deportment
From this reading Mrs. Watson," remembering her manners in the nick of time, "this is a friend of ours from Deepdale--Allen Washburn.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading THE EVENING GUN "But wh-what?" stammered Allen, while Mrs. Watson looked on in amazement.
nickverbUS /nɪk/
cut slightly, with a razor
From this reading Mrs. Watson," remembering her manners in the nick of time, "this is a friend of ours from Deepdale--Allen Washburn.
notingverbUS /ˈnoʊtɪŋ/
-ing form of “note” — make mention of
From this reading "We wanted to surprise you," said Betty gleefully, noting with pride how splendid he looked in his uniform.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Mrs. Watson," remembering her manners in the nick of time, "this is a friend of ours from Deepdale--Allen Washburn.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE EVENING GUN "But wh-what?" stammered Allen, while Mrs. Watson looked on in amazement.
the one or ones belonging to us
From this reading Mrs. Watson," remembering her manners in the nick of time, "this is a friend of ours from Deepdale--Allen Washburn.
a feeling of self-respect and personal worth
From this reading "We wanted to surprise you," said Betty gleefully, noting with pride how splendid he looked in his uniform.
rememberingnounUS /rɪˈmembərɪŋ/
the cognitive processes whereby past experience is remembered
From this reading Mrs. Watson," remembering her manners in the nick of time, "this is a friend of ours from Deepdale--Allen Washburn.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "We wanted to surprise you," said Betty gleefully, noting with pride how splendid he looked in his uniform.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "You don't seem at all glad to see us.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading "You don't seem at all glad to see us.
having great beauty and splendor
From this reading "We wanted to surprise you," said Betty gleefully, noting with pride how splendid he looked in his uniform.
stammered
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From this reading THE EVENING GUN "But wh-what?" stammered Allen, while Mrs. Watson looked on in amazement.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading "We wanted to surprise you," said Betty gleefully, noting with pride how splendid he looked in his uniform.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE EVENING GUN "But wh-what?" stammered Allen, while Mrs. Watson looked on in amazement.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Mrs. Watson," remembering her manners in the nick of time, "this is a friend of ours from Deepdale--Allen Washburn.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Mrs. Watson," remembering her manners in the nick of time, "this is a friend of ours from Deepdale--Allen Washburn.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "We wanted to surprise you," said Betty gleefully, noting with pride how splendid he looked in his uniform.
uniformadjectiveUS /ˈjuːnəfɔːrm/
always the same; showing a single form or character in all occurrences
From this reading "We wanted to surprise you," said Betty gleefully, noting with pride how splendid he looked in his uniform.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "You don't seem at all glad to see us.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading "We wanted to surprise you," said Betty gleefully, noting with pride how splendid he looked in his uniform.
Washburn
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From this reading Mrs. Watson," remembering her manners in the nick of time, "this is a friend of ours from Deepdale--Allen Washburn.
WatsonnounUS /ˈwɑːtsən/
United States telephone engineer who assisted Alexander Graham Bell in his experiments (1854-1934)
From this reading THE EVENING GUN "But wh-what?" stammered Allen, while Mrs. Watson looked on in amazement.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "We wanted to surprise you," said Betty gleefully, noting with pride how splendid he looked in his uniform.
wh-what
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From this reading THE EVENING GUN "But wh-what?" stammered Allen, while Mrs. Watson looked on in amazement.
Wh-why
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From this reading "Wh-why didn't you let a fellow know?"
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading THE EVENING GUN "But wh-what?" stammered Allen, while Mrs. Watson looked on in amazement.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "We wanted to surprise you," said Betty gleefully, noting with pride how splendid he looked in his uniform.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Wh-why didn't you let a fellow know?"
