used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “Things has came to a pretty pass when a lot of irresponsible kids can go chasin’ all around creation in a motor car.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading DAVE RESIGNS Mr. Peter Whiffin, straining his neck in an effort to look squarely into Tom Clifton’s eyes, also waved his finger threateningly in the air.
(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 “Things has came to a pretty pass when a lot of irresponsible kids can go chasin’ all around creation in a motor car.
in addition
From this reading DAVE RESIGNS Mr. Peter Whiffin, straining his neck in an effort to look squarely into Tom Clifton’s eyes, also waved his finger threateningly in the air.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading DAVE RESIGNS Mr. Peter Whiffin, straining his neck in an effort to look squarely into Tom Clifton’s eyes, also waved his finger threateningly in the air.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The familiar flush appeared once more on Tom Clifton’s face as many pairs of eyes were leveled in his direction.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading “Things has came to a pretty pass when a lot of irresponsible kids can go chasin’ all around creation in a motor car.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The familiar flush appeared once more on Tom Clifton’s face as many pairs of eyes were leveled in his direction.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading “Things has came to a pretty pass when a lot of irresponsible kids can go chasin’ all around creation in a motor car.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading “Things has came to a pretty pass when a lot of irresponsible kids can go chasin’ all around creation in a motor car.
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading “Things has came to a pretty pass when a lot of irresponsible kids can go chasin’ all around creation in a motor car.
chasin
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From this reading “Things has came to a pretty pass when a lot of irresponsible kids can go chasin’ all around creation in a motor car.
Clifton's
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From this reading DAVE RESIGNS Mr. Peter Whiffin, straining his neck in an effort to look squarely into Tom Clifton’s eyes, also waved his finger threateningly in the air.
creationnounUS /kriˈeɪʃən/
the human act of creating
From this reading “Things has came to a pretty pass when a lot of irresponsible kids can go chasin’ all around creation in a motor car.
DAVE
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From this reading DAVE RESIGNS Mr. Peter Whiffin, straining his neck in an effort to look squarely into Tom Clifton’s eyes, also waved his finger threateningly in the air.
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading The familiar flush appeared once more on Tom Clifton’s face as many pairs of eyes were leveled in his direction.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Do you know what you done last night?”
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading Do you know what you done last night?”
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading DAVE RESIGNS Mr. Peter Whiffin, straining his neck in an effort to look squarely into Tom Clifton’s eyes, also waved his finger threateningly in the air.
opinion or judgment
From this reading DAVE RESIGNS Mr. Peter Whiffin, straining his neck in an effort to look squarely into Tom Clifton’s eyes, also waved his finger threateningly in the air.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading The familiar flush appeared once more on Tom Clifton’s face as many pairs of eyes were leveled in his direction.
well known or easily recognized
From this reading The familiar flush appeared once more on Tom Clifton’s face as many pairs of eyes were leveled in his direction.
feel or handle with the fingers
From this reading DAVE RESIGNS Mr. Peter Whiffin, straining his neck in an effort to look squarely into Tom Clifton’s eyes, also waved his finger threateningly in the air.
flushnounUS /flʌʃ/
the period of greatest prosperity or productivity
From this reading The familiar flush appeared once more on Tom Clifton’s face as many pairs of eyes were leveled in his direction.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading “Things has came to a pretty pass when a lot of irresponsible kids can go chasin’ all around creation in a motor car.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Things has came to a pretty pass when a lot of irresponsible kids can go chasin’ all around creation in a motor car.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “What do you mean?” he stammered.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading DAVE RESIGNS Mr. Peter Whiffin, straining his neck in an effort to look squarely into Tom Clifton’s eyes, also waved his finger threateningly in the air.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading DAVE RESIGNS Mr. Peter Whiffin, straining his neck in an effort to look squarely into Tom Clifton’s eyes, also waved his finger threateningly in the air.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading DAVE RESIGNS Mr. Peter Whiffin, straining his neck in an effort to look squarely into Tom Clifton’s eyes, also waved his finger threateningly in the air.
irresponsibleadjectiveUS /ˌɪrəˈspɑːnsəbəl/
showing lack of care for consequences
From this reading “Things has came to a pretty pass when a lot of irresponsible kids can go chasin’ all around creation in a motor car.
kidsnounUS /kɪdz/
plural of “kid” — a young person of either sex
From this reading “Things has came to a pretty pass when a lot of irresponsible kids can go chasin’ all around creation in a motor car.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Do you know what you done last night?”
immediately past
From this reading Do you know what you done last night?”
leveledverbUS /ˈlevəld/
past form of “level” — aim at
From this reading The familiar flush appeared once more on Tom Clifton’s face as many pairs of eyes were leveled in his direction.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading DAVE RESIGNS Mr. Peter Whiffin, straining his neck in an effort to look squarely into Tom Clifton’s eyes, also waved his finger threateningly in the air.
(often followed by “of”) a large number or amount or extent
From this reading “Things has came to a pretty pass when a lot of irresponsible kids can go chasin’ all around creation in a motor car.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading The familiar flush appeared once more on Tom Clifton’s face as many pairs of eyes were leveled in his direction.
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading “What do you mean?” he stammered.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The familiar flush appeared once more on Tom Clifton’s face as many pairs of eyes were leveled in his direction.
motornounUS /ˈmoʊtər/
machine that converts other forms of energy into mechanical energy and so imparts motion
From this reading “Things has came to a pretty pass when a lot of irresponsible kids can go chasin’ all around creation in a motor car.
a form of address for a man
From this reading DAVE RESIGNS Mr. Peter Whiffin, straining his neck in an effort to look squarely into Tom Clifton’s eyes, also waved his finger threateningly in the air.
the part of an organism (human or animal) that connects the head to the rest of the body
From this reading DAVE RESIGNS Mr. Peter Whiffin, straining his neck in an effort to look squarely into Tom Clifton’s eyes, also waved his finger threateningly in the air.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Do you know what you done last night?”
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “Things has came to a pretty pass when a lot of irresponsible kids can go chasin’ all around creation in a motor car.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The familiar flush appeared once more on Tom Clifton’s face as many pairs of eyes were leveled in his direction.
on one occasion
From this reading The familiar flush appeared once more on Tom Clifton’s face as many pairs of eyes were leveled in his direction.
pairsnounUS /perz/
plural of “pair” — a set of two similar things considered as a unit
From this reading The familiar flush appeared once more on Tom Clifton’s face as many pairs of eyes were leveled in his direction.
go across or through
From this reading “Things has came to a pretty pass when a lot of irresponsible kids can go chasin’ all around creation in a motor car.
disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
From this reading DAVE RESIGNS Mr. Peter Whiffin, straining his neck in an effort to look squarely into Tom Clifton’s eyes, also waved his finger threateningly in the air.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading “Things has came to a pretty pass when a lot of irresponsible kids can go chasin’ all around creation in a motor car.
RESIGNSverbUS /rɪˈzaɪnz/
third-person singular of “resign” — leave (a job, post, or position) voluntarily
From this reading DAVE RESIGNS Mr. Peter Whiffin, straining his neck in an effort to look squarely into Tom Clifton’s eyes, also waved his finger threateningly in the air.
squarelyadverbUS /ˈskwerli/
directly and without evasion; not roundabout
From this reading DAVE RESIGNS Mr. Peter Whiffin, straining his neck in an effort to look squarely into Tom Clifton’s eyes, also waved his finger threateningly in the air.
stammered
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From this reading “What do you mean?” he stammered.
strainingnounUS /ˈstreɪnɪŋ/
an intense or violent exertion
From this reading DAVE RESIGNS Mr. Peter Whiffin, straining his neck in an effort to look squarely into Tom Clifton’s eyes, also waved his finger threateningly in the air.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading DAVE RESIGNS Mr. Peter Whiffin, straining his neck in an effort to look squarely into Tom Clifton’s eyes, also waved his finger threateningly in the air.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading “Things has came to a pretty pass when a lot of irresponsible kids can go chasin’ all around creation in a motor car.
threateninglyadverbUS /ˈθretənɪŋli/
in a menacing manner
From this reading DAVE RESIGNS Mr. Peter Whiffin, straining his neck in an effort to look squarely into Tom Clifton’s eyes, also waved his finger threateningly in the air.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading DAVE RESIGNS Mr. Peter Whiffin, straining his neck in an effort to look squarely into Tom Clifton’s eyes, also waved his finger threateningly in the air.
male cat
From this reading DAVE RESIGNS Mr. Peter Whiffin, straining his neck in an effort to look squarely into Tom Clifton’s eyes, also waved his finger threateningly in the air.
past form of “wave” — signal with the hands or nod
From this reading DAVE RESIGNS Mr. Peter Whiffin, straining his neck in an effort to look squarely into Tom Clifton’s eyes, also waved his finger threateningly in the air.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The familiar flush appeared once more on Tom Clifton’s face as many pairs of eyes were leveled in his direction.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Do you know what you done last night?”
at the time that
From this reading “Things has came to a pretty pass when a lot of irresponsible kids can go chasin’ all around creation in a motor car.
Whiffin
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From this reading DAVE RESIGNS Mr. Peter Whiffin, straining his neck in an effort to look squarely into Tom Clifton’s eyes, also waved his finger threateningly in the air.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Do you know what you done last night?”
