used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “I’m going to make everything shine like a looking-glass,” said Dale, “even if I have to work all night to do it.”
(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 “I’m going to make everything shine like a looking-glass,” said Dale, “even if I have to work all night to do it.”
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Andy wanted his gun cleaned and oiled, and as his wrist was in no condition for use, Pepper volunteered to do the work.
Andy
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From this reading Andy wanted his gun cleaned and oiled, and as his wrist was in no condition for use, Pepper volunteered to do the work.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading “I want every cadet to appear in first-class form,” said the young major.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading In the meantime Jack went around to several students whom he knew were usually careless in their appearance and told them they must brush up.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading In the meantime Jack went around to several students whom he knew were usually careless in their appearance and told them they must brush up.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Andy wanted his gun cleaned and oiled, and as his wrist was in no condition for use, Pepper volunteered to do the work.
brushverbUS /brʌʃ/
rub with a brush, or as if with a brush
From this reading In the meantime Jack went around to several students whom he knew were usually careless in their appearance and told them they must brush up.
cadetnounUS /kəˈdet/
a military trainee (as at a military academy)
From this reading “I want every cadet to appear in first-class form,” said the young major.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading “Captain Putnam is depending upon me to have everything perfect.”
marked by lack of attention or consideration or forethought or thoroughness; not careful
From this reading In the meantime Jack went around to several students whom he knew were usually careless in their appearance and told them they must brush up.
cleanedverbUS /kliːnd/
past form of “clean” — make clean by removing dirt, filth, or unwanted substances from
From this reading Andy wanted his gun cleaned and oiled, and as his wrist was in no condition for use, Pepper volunteered to do the work.
a state at a particular time
From this reading Andy wanted his gun cleaned and oiled, and as his wrist was in no condition for use, Pepper volunteered to do the work.
DalenounUS /deɪl/
an open river valley (in a hilly area)
From this reading “I’m going to make everything shine like a looking-glass,” said Dale, “even if I have to work all night to do it.”
dependingverbUS /dɪˈpendɪŋ/
-ing form of “depend” — be contingent upon (something that is elided)
From this reading “Captain Putnam is depending upon me to have everything perfect.”
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Andy wanted his gun cleaned and oiled, and as his wrist was in no condition for use, Pepper volunteered to do the work.
divisible by two
From this reading “I’m going to make everything shine like a looking-glass,” said Dale, “even if I have to work all night to do it.”
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading “I want every cadet to appear in first-class form,” said the young major.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading “Captain Putnam is depending upon me to have everything perfect.”
first-classadjectiveUS /ˌfɜːrstˈklæs/
very good; of the highest quality
From this reading “I want every cadet to appear in first-class form,” said the young major.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Andy wanted his gun cleaned and oiled, and as his wrist was in no condition for use, Pepper volunteered to do the work.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading “I want every cadet to appear in first-class form,” said the young major.
the act of departing
From this reading “I’m going to make everything shine like a looking-glass,” said Dale, “even if I have to work all night to do it.”
a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)
From this reading Andy wanted his gun cleaned and oiled, and as his wrist was in no condition for use, Pepper volunteered to do the work.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “Captain Putnam is depending upon me to have everything perfect.”
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In the meantime Jack went around to several students whom he knew were usually careless in their appearance and told them they must brush up.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Andy wanted his gun cleaned and oiled, and as his wrist was in no condition for use, Pepper volunteered to do the work.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I want every cadet to appear in first-class form,” said the young major.
I'm
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From this reading “I’m going to make everything shine like a looking-glass,” said Dale, “even if I have to work all night to do it.”
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading “I’m going to make everything shine like a looking-glass,” said Dale, “even if I have to work all night to do it.”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Andy wanted his gun cleaned and oiled, and as his wrist was in no condition for use, Pepper volunteered to do the work.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Captain Putnam is depending upon me to have everything perfect.”
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “I’m going to make everything shine like a looking-glass,” said Dale, “even if I have to work all night to do it.”
a small worthless amount
From this reading In the meantime Jack went around to several students whom he knew were usually careless in their appearance and told them they must brush up.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading In the meantime Jack went around to several students whom he knew were usually careless in their appearance and told them they must brush up.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading “I’m going to make everything shine like a looking-glass,” said Dale, “even if I have to work all night to do it.”
looking-glass
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From this reading “I’m going to make everything shine like a looking-glass,” said Dale, “even if I have to work all night to do it.”
majoradjectiveUS /ˈmeɪdʒər/
of greater importance or stature or rank
From this reading “I want every cadet to appear in first-class form,” said the young major.
engage in
From this reading “I’m going to make everything shine like a looking-glass,” said Dale, “even if I have to work all night to do it.”
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “Captain Putnam is depending upon me to have everything perfect.”
the time between one event, process, or period and another
From this reading In the meantime Jack went around to several students whom he knew were usually careless in their appearance and told them they must brush up.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading In the meantime Jack went around to several students whom he knew were usually careless in their appearance and told them they must brush up.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading “I’m going to make everything shine like a looking-glass,” said Dale, “even if I have to work all night to do it.”
not any; not one
From this reading Andy wanted his gun cleaned and oiled, and as his wrist was in no condition for use, Pepper volunteered to do the work.
oiledadjectiveUS /ɔɪld/
treated with oil
From this reading Andy wanted his gun cleaned and oiled, and as his wrist was in no condition for use, Pepper volunteered to do the work.
PepperverbUS /ˈpepər/
add pepper to
From this reading Andy wanted his gun cleaned and oiled, and as his wrist was in no condition for use, Pepper volunteered to do the work.
being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish
From this reading “Captain Putnam is depending upon me to have everything perfect.”
Putnam
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From this reading “Captain Putnam is depending upon me to have everything perfect.”
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “I want every cadet to appear in first-class form,” said the young major.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading In the meantime Jack went around to several students whom he knew were usually careless in their appearance and told them they must brush up.
shineverbUS /ʃaɪn/
be bright by reflecting or casting light
From this reading “I’m going to make everything shine like a looking-glass,” said Dale, “even if I have to work all night to do it.”
studentsnounUS /ˈstuːdənts/
plural of “student” — a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution
From this reading In the meantime Jack went around to several students whom he knew were usually careless in their appearance and told them they must brush up.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Andy wanted his gun cleaned and oiled, and as his wrist was in no condition for use, Pepper volunteered to do the work.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading In the meantime Jack went around to several students whom he knew were usually careless in their appearance and told them they must brush up.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading In the meantime Jack went around to several students whom he knew were usually careless in their appearance and told them they must brush up.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In the meantime Jack went around to several students whom he knew were usually careless in their appearance and told them they must brush up.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Andy wanted his gun cleaned and oiled, and as his wrist was in no condition for use, Pepper volunteered to do the work.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading In the meantime Jack went around to several students whom he knew were usually careless in their appearance and told them they must brush up.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading In the meantime Jack went around to several students whom he knew were usually careless in their appearance and told them they must brush up.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading “Captain Putnam is depending upon me to have everything perfect.”
the act of using
From this reading Andy wanted his gun cleaned and oiled, and as his wrist was in no condition for use, Pepper volunteered to do the work.
under normal conditions
From this reading In the meantime Jack went around to several students whom he knew were usually careless in their appearance and told them they must brush up.
volunteeredverbUS /ˌvɑːlənˈtɪrd/
past form of “volunteer” — tell voluntarily
From this reading Andy wanted his gun cleaned and oiled, and as his wrist was in no condition for use, Pepper volunteered to do the work.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading “I want every cadet to appear in first-class form,” said the young major.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading Andy wanted his gun cleaned and oiled, and as his wrist was in no condition for use, Pepper volunteered to do the work.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Andy wanted his gun cleaned and oiled, and as his wrist was in no condition for use, Pepper volunteered to do the work.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading In the meantime Jack went around to several students whom he knew were usually careless in their appearance and told them they must brush up.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading In the meantime Jack went around to several students whom he knew were usually careless in their appearance and told them they must brush up.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading In the meantime Jack went around to several students whom he knew were usually careless in their appearance and told them they must brush up.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Andy wanted his gun cleaned and oiled, and as his wrist was in no condition for use, Pepper volunteered to do the work.
wristnounUS /rɪst/
a joint between the distal end of the radius and the proximal row of carpal bones
From this reading Andy wanted his gun cleaned and oiled, and as his wrist was in no condition for use, Pepper volunteered to do the work.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading “I want every cadet to appear in first-class form,” said the young major.
