used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I think I must have written five or six columns about it; queer that I shouldn't have spotted her the minute I put eyes on her, but a fellow's memory does slip sometimes.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading I think I must have written five or six columns about it; queer that I shouldn't have spotted her the minute I put eyes on her, but a fellow's memory does slip sometimes.
(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 The minute I heard the name just now it all came back to me with a rush."
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "Yes," said Wiggly, "I am sure of it now; this woman was the girl in the Sarbella case.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading SARBELLA SPEAKS No longer was Wiggly Price an interloper, an unwelcome intruder facing eviction; for, instead of asking for facts, he was supplying facts, and extremely vital facts they seemed to be.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading SARBELLA SPEAKS No longer was Wiggly Price an interloper, an unwelcome intruder facing eviction; for, instead of asking for facts, he was supplying facts, and extremely vital facts they seemed to be.
the verbal act of requesting
From this reading SARBELLA SPEAKS No longer was Wiggly Price an interloper, an unwelcome intruder facing eviction; for, instead of asking for facts, he was supplying facts, and extremely vital facts they seemed to be.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading The minute I heard the name just now it all came back to me with a rush."
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading SARBELLA SPEAKS No longer was Wiggly Price an interloper, an unwelcome intruder facing eviction; for, instead of asking for facts, he was supplying facts, and extremely vital facts they seemed to be.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Both the constable and Doctor Bushnell, since the Sarbella case stirred no memories, were both eager for further enlightenment.
BushnellnounUS /ˈbʊʃnəl/
American inventor who in 1775 designed a man-propelled submarine that was ineffectual but subsequently earned him recognition as a submarine pioneer (1742-1824)
From this reading Both the constable and Doctor Bushnell, since the Sarbella case stirred no memories, were both eager for further enlightenment.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I think I must have written five or six columns about it; queer that I shouldn't have spotted her the minute I put eyes on her, but a fellow's memory does slip sometimes.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The minute I heard the name just now it all came back to me with a rush."
an occurrence of something
From this reading Both the constable and Doctor Bushnell, since the Sarbella case stirred no memories, were both eager for further enlightenment.
columnsnounUS /ˈkɑːləmz/
plural of “column” — a line of units following one after another
From this reading I think I must have written five or six columns about it; queer that I shouldn't have spotted her the minute I put eyes on her, but a fellow's memory does slip sometimes.
constablenounUS /ˈkɑːnstəbəl/
a lawman with less authority and jurisdiction than a sheriff
From this reading Both the constable and Doctor Bushnell, since the Sarbella case stirred no memories, were both eager for further enlightenment.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading Both the constable and Doctor Bushnell, since the Sarbella case stirred no memories, were both eager for further enlightenment.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I think I must have written five or six columns about it; queer that I shouldn't have spotted her the minute I put eyes on her, but a fellow's memory does slip sometimes.
eageradjectiveUS /ˈiːɡər/
having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy
From this reading Both the constable and Doctor Bushnell, since the Sarbella case stirred no memories, were both eager for further enlightenment.
enlightenmentnounUS /ˌenˈlaɪtənmənt/
education that results in understanding and the spread of knowledge
From this reading Both the constable and Doctor Bushnell, since the Sarbella case stirred no memories, were both eager for further enlightenment.
evictionnounUS /ɪˈvɪkʃən/
action by a landlord that compels a tenant to leave the premises (as by rendering the premises unfit for occupancy); no physical expulsion or legal process is involved
From this reading SARBELLA SPEAKS No longer was Wiggly Price an interloper, an unwelcome intruder facing eviction; for, instead of asking for facts, he was supplying facts, and extremely vital facts they seemed to be.
to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect
From this reading SARBELLA SPEAKS No longer was Wiggly Price an interloper, an unwelcome intruder facing eviction; for, instead of asking for facts, he was supplying facts, and extremely vital facts they seemed to be.
opinion or judgment
From this reading I think I must have written five or six columns about it; queer that I shouldn't have spotted her the minute I put eyes on her, but a fellow's memory does slip sometimes.
facingnounUS /ˈfeɪsɪŋ/
a lining applied to the edge of a garment for ornamentation or strengthening
From this reading SARBELLA SPEAKS No longer was Wiggly Price an interloper, an unwelcome intruder facing eviction; for, instead of asking for facts, he was supplying facts, and extremely vital facts they seemed to be.
plural of “fact” — a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading SARBELLA SPEAKS No longer was Wiggly Price an interloper, an unwelcome intruder facing eviction; for, instead of asking for facts, he was supplying facts, and extremely vital facts they seemed to be.
fellow'snounUS /ˈfeloʊz/
possessive form of “fellow” — a boy or man
From this reading I think I must have written five or six columns about it; queer that I shouldn't have spotted her the minute I put eyes on her, but a fellow's memory does slip sometimes.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading I think I must have written five or six columns about it; queer that I shouldn't have spotted her the minute I put eyes on her, but a fellow's memory does slip sometimes.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading SARBELLA SPEAKS No longer was Wiggly Price an interloper, an unwelcome intruder facing eviction; for, instead of asking for facts, he was supplying facts, and extremely vital facts they seemed to be.
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 Both the constable and Doctor Bushnell, since the Sarbella case stirred no memories, were both eager for further enlightenment.
a young female
From this reading "Yes," said Wiggly, "I am sure of it now; this woman was the girl in the Sarbella case.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I think I must have written five or six columns about it; queer that I shouldn't have spotted her the minute I put eyes on her, but a fellow's memory does slip sometimes.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading SARBELLA SPEAKS No longer was Wiggly Price an interloper, an unwelcome intruder facing eviction; for, instead of asking for facts, he was supplying facts, and extremely vital facts they seemed to be.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading The minute I heard the name just now it all came back to me with a rush."
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading I think I must have written five or six columns about it; queer that I shouldn't have spotted her the minute I put eyes on her, but a fellow's memory does slip sometimes.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Yes," said Wiggly, "I am sure of it now; this woman was the girl in the Sarbella case.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Yes," said Wiggly, "I am sure of it now; this woman was the girl in the Sarbella case.
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading SARBELLA SPEAKS No longer was Wiggly Price an interloper, an unwelcome intruder facing eviction; for, instead of asking for facts, he was supplying facts, and extremely vital facts they seemed to be.
interlopernounUS /ˈɪntərloʊpər/
someone who intrudes on the privacy or property of another without permission
From this reading SARBELLA SPEAKS No longer was Wiggly Price an interloper, an unwelcome intruder facing eviction; for, instead of asking for facts, he was supplying facts, and extremely vital facts they seemed to be.
intrudernounUS /ˌɪnˈtruːdər/
someone who intrudes on the privacy or property of another without permission
From this reading SARBELLA SPEAKS No longer was Wiggly Price an interloper, an unwelcome intruder facing eviction; for, instead of asking for facts, he was supplying facts, and extremely vital facts they seemed to be.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Yes," said Wiggly, "I am sure of it now; this woman was the girl in the Sarbella case.
and nothing more
From this reading The minute I heard the name just now it all came back to me with a rush."
for more time
From this reading SARBELLA SPEAKS No longer was Wiggly Price an interloper, an unwelcome intruder facing eviction; for, instead of asking for facts, he was supplying facts, and extremely vital facts they seemed to be.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The minute I heard the name just now it all came back to me with a rush."
memoriesnounUS /ˈmɛm.ə.riz/
Recollections of past events.
From this reading Both the constable and Doctor Bushnell, since the Sarbella case stirred no memories, were both eager for further enlightenment.
The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information and knowledge.
From this reading I think I must have written five or six columns about it; queer that I shouldn't have spotted her the minute I put eyes on her, but a fellow's memory does slip sometimes.
a unit of time equal to 60 seconds or 1/60th of an hour
From this reading I think I must have written five or six columns about it; queer that I shouldn't have spotted her the minute I put eyes on her, but a fellow's memory does slip sometimes.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading I think I must have written five or six columns about it; queer that I shouldn't have spotted her the minute I put eyes on her, but a fellow's memory does slip sometimes.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading The minute I heard the name just now it all came back to me with a rush."
not any; not one
From this reading SARBELLA SPEAKS No longer was Wiggly Price an interloper, an unwelcome intruder facing eviction; for, instead of asking for facts, he was supplying facts, and extremely vital facts they seemed to be.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading "Yes," said Wiggly, "I am sure of it now; this woman was the girl in the Sarbella case.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading SARBELLA SPEAKS No longer was Wiggly Price an interloper, an unwelcome intruder facing eviction; for, instead of asking for facts, he was supplying facts, and extremely vital facts they seemed to be.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading I think I must have written five or six columns about it; queer that I shouldn't have spotted her the minute I put eyes on her, but a fellow's memory does slip sometimes.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading I think I must have written five or six columns about it; queer that I shouldn't have spotted her the minute I put eyes on her, but a fellow's memory does slip sometimes.
the property of having material worth (often indicated by the amount of money something would bring if sold)
From this reading SARBELLA SPEAKS No longer was Wiggly Price an interloper, an unwelcome intruder facing eviction; for, instead of asking for facts, he was supplying facts, and extremely vital facts they seemed to be.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading I think I must have written five or six columns about it; queer that I shouldn't have spotted her the minute I put eyes on her, but a fellow's memory does slip sometimes.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading I think I must have written five or six columns about it; queer that I shouldn't have spotted her the minute I put eyes on her, but a fellow's memory does slip sometimes.
move hurridly
From this reading The minute I heard the name just now it all came back to me with a rush."
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Yes," said Wiggly, "I am sure of it now; this woman was the girl in the Sarbella case.
SARBELLA
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From this reading SARBELLA SPEAKS No longer was Wiggly Price an interloper, an unwelcome intruder facing eviction; for, instead of asking for facts, he was supplying facts, and extremely vital facts they seemed to be.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading SARBELLA SPEAKS No longer was Wiggly Price an interloper, an unwelcome intruder facing eviction; for, instead of asking for facts, he was supplying facts, and extremely vital facts they seemed to be.
shouldn't
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I think I must have written five or six columns about it; queer that I shouldn't have spotted her the minute I put eyes on her, but a fellow's memory does slip sometimes.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Both the constable and Doctor Bushnell, since the Sarbella case stirred no memories, were both eager for further enlightenment.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading I think I must have written five or six columns about it; queer that I shouldn't have spotted her the minute I put eyes on her, but a fellow's memory does slip sometimes.
move stealthily
From this reading I think I must have written five or six columns about it; queer that I shouldn't have spotted her the minute I put eyes on her, but a fellow's memory does slip sometimes.
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading I think I must have written five or six columns about it; queer that I shouldn't have spotted her the minute I put eyes on her, but a fellow's memory does slip sometimes.
SPEAKSverbUS /spiːks/
third-person singular of “speak” — express in speech
From this reading SARBELLA SPEAKS No longer was Wiggly Price an interloper, an unwelcome intruder facing eviction; for, instead of asking for facts, he was supplying facts, and extremely vital facts they seemed to be.
spottedadjectiveUS /ˈspɑːtɪd/
having spots or patches (small areas of contrasting color or texture)
From this reading I think I must have written five or six columns about it; queer that I shouldn't have spotted her the minute I put eyes on her, but a fellow's memory does slip sometimes.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading Both the constable and Doctor Bushnell, since the Sarbella case stirred no memories, were both eager for further enlightenment.
supplyingnounUS /səˈplaɪɪŋ/
the activity of supplying or providing something
From this reading SARBELLA SPEAKS No longer was Wiggly Price an interloper, an unwelcome intruder facing eviction; for, instead of asking for facts, he was supplying facts, and extremely vital facts they seemed to be.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading "Yes," said Wiggly, "I am sure of it now; this woman was the girl in the Sarbella case.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I think I must have written five or six columns about it; queer that I shouldn't have spotted her the minute I put eyes on her, but a fellow's memory does slip sometimes.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Both the constable and Doctor Bushnell, since the Sarbella case stirred no memories, were both eager for further enlightenment.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading SARBELLA SPEAKS No longer was Wiggly Price an interloper, an unwelcome intruder facing eviction; for, instead of asking for facts, he was supplying facts, and extremely vital facts they seemed to be.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading I think I must have written five or six columns about it; queer that I shouldn't have spotted her the minute I put eyes on her, but a fellow's memory does slip sometimes.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "Yes," said Wiggly, "I am sure of it now; this woman was the girl in the Sarbella case.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading SARBELLA SPEAKS No longer was Wiggly Price an interloper, an unwelcome intruder facing eviction; for, instead of asking for facts, he was supplying facts, and extremely vital facts they seemed to be.
unwelcomeadjectiveUS /ənˈwelkəm/
not welcome; not giving pleasure or received with pleasure
From this reading SARBELLA SPEAKS No longer was Wiggly Price an interloper, an unwelcome intruder facing eviction; for, instead of asking for facts, he was supplying facts, and extremely vital facts they seemed to be.
vitaladjectiveUS /ˈvaɪtəl/
urgently needed; absolutely necessary
From this reading SARBELLA SPEAKS No longer was Wiggly Price an interloper, an unwelcome intruder facing eviction; for, instead of asking for facts, he was supplying facts, and extremely vital facts they seemed to be.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading SARBELLA SPEAKS No longer was Wiggly Price an interloper, an unwelcome intruder facing eviction; for, instead of asking for facts, he was supplying facts, and extremely vital facts they seemed to be.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Both the constable and Doctor Bushnell, since the Sarbella case stirred no memories, were both eager for further enlightenment.
WigglyadjectiveUS /ˈwɪɡəli/
curved or curving in and out
From this reading SARBELLA SPEAKS No longer was Wiggly Price an interloper, an unwelcome intruder facing eviction; for, instead of asking for facts, he was supplying facts, and extremely vital facts they seemed to be.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The minute I heard the name just now it all came back to me with a rush."
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading "Yes," said Wiggly, "I am sure of it now; this woman was the girl in the Sarbella case.
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading I think I must have written five or six columns about it; queer that I shouldn't have spotted her the minute I put eyes on her, but a fellow's memory does slip sometimes.
an affirmative
From this reading "Yes," said Wiggly, "I am sure of it now; this woman was the girl in the Sarbella case.
