used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A man ought to know that better than a woman."
agitatedadjectiveUS /ˈædʒəteɪtɪd/
troubled emotionally and usually deeply
From this reading A new look of cunning came into the fat face of the speculator, and his numerous superfluous chins began to be agitated as if with excitement.
Amanda
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From this reading "We'll see," Amanda declared, nodding her head determinedly.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A new look of cunning came into the fat face of the speculator, and his numerous superfluous chins began to be agitated as if with excitement.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading "Well," he said, "if you can stick them for any I don't see why you can't for a lot.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A new look of cunning came into the fat face of the speculator, and his numerous superfluous chins began to be agitated as if with excitement.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading A new look of cunning came into the fat face of the speculator, and his numerous superfluous chins began to be agitated as if with excitement.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading A new look of cunning came into the fat face of the speculator, and his numerous superfluous chins began to be agitated as if with excitement.
(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 A man ought to know that better than a woman."
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading A new look of cunning came into the fat face of the speculator, and his numerous superfluous chins began to be agitated as if with excitement.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "Well," he said, "if you can stick them for any I don't see why you can't for a lot.
can't
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From this reading "Well," he said, "if you can stick them for any I don't see why you can't for a lot.
chins
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From this reading A new look of cunning came into the fat face of the speculator, and his numerous superfluous chins began to be agitated as if with excitement.
attractive especially by means of smallness or prettiness or quaintness
From this reading A new look of cunning came into the fat face of the speculator, and his numerous superfluous chins began to be agitated as if with excitement.
made known or openly avowed
From this reading "We'll see," Amanda declared, nodding her head determinedly.
determinedlyadverbUS /dəˈtɜːrmənədli/
with determination; in a determined manner
From this reading "We'll see," Amanda declared, nodding her head determinedly.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "The question is how much do you think they will stand?
don't
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From this reading "Well," he said, "if you can stick them for any I don't see why you can't for a lot.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading A new look of cunning came into the fat face of the speculator, and his numerous superfluous chins began to be agitated as if with excitement.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading A new look of cunning came into the fat face of the speculator, and his numerous superfluous chins began to be agitated as if with excitement.
having an (over)abundance of flesh
From this reading A new look of cunning came into the fat face of the speculator, and his numerous superfluous chins began to be agitated as if with excitement.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Well," he said, "if you can stick them for any I don't see why you can't for a lot.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Well," he said, "if you can stick them for any I don't see why you can't for a lot.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading "We'll see," Amanda declared, nodding her head determinedly.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "We'll see," Amanda declared, nodding her head determinedly.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A new look of cunning came into the fat face of the speculator, and his numerous superfluous chins began to be agitated as if with excitement.
how
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From this reading "The question is how much do you think they will stand?
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Well," he said, "if you can stick them for any I don't see why you can't for a lot.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading A new look of cunning came into the fat face of the speculator, and his numerous superfluous chins began to be agitated as if with excitement.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading A new look of cunning came into the fat face of the speculator, and his numerous superfluous chins began to be agitated as if with excitement.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "The question is how much do you think they will stand?
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading A man ought to know that better than a woman."
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading A new look of cunning came into the fat face of the speculator, and his numerous superfluous chins began to be agitated as if with excitement.
(often followed by “of”) a large number or amount or extent
From this reading "Well," he said, "if you can stick them for any I don't see why you can't for a lot.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading A man ought to know that better than a woman."
to a great degree or extent
From this reading "The question is how much do you think they will stand?
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading A new look of cunning came into the fat face of the speculator, and his numerous superfluous chins began to be agitated as if with excitement.
noddingadjectiveUS /ˈnɑːdɪŋ/
having branches or flower heads that bend downward
From this reading "We'll see," Amanda declared, nodding her head determinedly.
amounting to a large indefinite number
From this reading A new look of cunning came into the fat face of the speculator, and his numerous superfluous chins began to be agitated as if with excitement.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A new look of cunning came into the fat face of the speculator, and his numerous superfluous chins began to be agitated as if with excitement.
used with “to” to say what is right or advisable
From this reading A man ought to know that better than a woman."
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading "The question is how much do you think they will stand?
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Well," he said, "if you can stick them for any I don't see why you can't for a lot.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "We'll see," Amanda declared, nodding her head determinedly.
speculatornounUS /ˈspekjəleɪtər/
someone who makes conjectures without knowing the facts
From this reading A new look of cunning came into the fat face of the speculator, and his numerous superfluous chins began to be agitated as if with excitement.
be standing; be upright
From this reading "The question is how much do you think they will stand?
put, fix, force, or implant
From this reading "Well," he said, "if you can stick them for any I don't see why you can't for a lot.
superfluousadjectiveUS /ˈsuːpərflwʌs/
serving no useful purpose; having no excuse for being
From this reading A new look of cunning came into the fat face of the speculator, and his numerous superfluous chins began to be agitated as if with excitement.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading A man ought to know that better than a woman."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A man ought to know that better than a woman."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "The question is how much do you think they will stand?
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading "Well," he said, "if you can stick them for any I don't see why you can't for a lot.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "The question is how much do you think they will stand?
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "The question is how much do you think they will stand?
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A man ought to know that better than a woman."
We'll
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From this reading "We'll see," Amanda declared, nodding her head determinedly.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading "Well," he said, "if you can stick them for any I don't see why you can't for a lot.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading "Well," he said, "if you can stick them for any I don't see why you can't for a lot.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "The question is how much do you think they will stand?
in the company of; together with
From this reading A new look of cunning came into the fat face of the speculator, and his numerous superfluous chins began to be agitated as if with excitement.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading A man ought to know that better than a woman."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "The question is how much do you think they will stand?
