used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _A Dispute_ “I am not a German spy,” the young man announced, half resentfully and half in a tone of amusement, as he rose up from the ground and faced Nona Davis.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading If you would like to see my credentials I carry them about with me, because I grant you my behavior may now and then appear suspicious.”
(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 Everybody is obsessed with this same idea out here and are all on the lookout, but I happen to be an American newspaper writer.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading _A Dispute_ “I am not a German spy,” the young man announced, half resentfully and half in a tone of amusement, as he rose up from the ground and faced Nona Davis.
a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading Everybody is obsessed with this same idea out here and are all on the lookout, but I happen to be an American newspaper writer.
a feeling of delight at being entertained
From this reading _A Dispute_ “I am not a German spy,” the young man announced, half resentfully and half in a tone of amusement, as he rose up from the ground and faced Nona Davis.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Everybody is obsessed with this same idea out here and are all on the lookout, but I happen to be an American newspaper writer.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _A Dispute_ “I am not a German spy,” the young man announced, half resentfully and half in a tone of amusement, as he rose up from the ground and faced Nona Davis.
declared publicly; made widely known
From this reading _A Dispute_ “I am not a German spy,” the young man announced, half resentfully and half in a tone of amusement, as he rose up from the ground and faced Nona Davis.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading If you would like to see my credentials I carry them about with me, because I grant you my behavior may now and then appear suspicious.”
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Everybody is obsessed with this same idea out here and are all on the lookout, but I happen to be an American newspaper writer.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading _A Dispute_ “I am not a German spy,” the young man announced, half resentfully and half in a tone of amusement, as he rose up from the ground and faced Nona Davis.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Rather to Nona’s chagrin her unknown companion was openly laughing over her confusion at his immediate interpretation of her first impression.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Everybody is obsessed with this same idea out here and are all on the lookout, but I happen to be an American newspaper writer.
for the reason that
From this reading If you would like to see my credentials I carry them about with me, because I grant you my behavior may now and then appear suspicious.”
behaviornounUS /bɪˈheɪvjər/
manner of acting or controlling yourself
From this reading If you would like to see my credentials I carry them about with me, because I grant you my behavior may now and then appear suspicious.”
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Everybody is obsessed with this same idea out here and are all on the lookout, but I happen to be an American newspaper writer.
move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading If you would like to see my credentials I carry them about with me, because I grant you my behavior may now and then appear suspicious.”
chagrinnounUS /ʃəˈɡrɪn/
strong feelings of embarrassment
From this reading Rather to Nona’s chagrin her unknown companion was openly laughing over her confusion at his immediate interpretation of her first impression.
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading Rather to Nona’s chagrin her unknown companion was openly laughing over her confusion at his immediate interpretation of her first impression.
disorder resulting from a failure to behave predictably
From this reading Rather to Nona’s chagrin her unknown companion was openly laughing over her confusion at his immediate interpretation of her first impression.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading “Yes, of course you thought I was one for the moment.
credentialsnounUS /krəˈdenʃəlz/
a document attesting to the truth of certain stated facts
From this reading If you would like to see my credentials I carry them about with me, because I grant you my behavior may now and then appear suspicious.”
DavisnounUS /ˈdeɪvəs/
English navigator who explored the Arctic while searching for the Northwest Passage (1550-1605)
From this reading _A Dispute_ “I am not a German spy,” the young man announced, half resentfully and half in a tone of amusement, as he rose up from the ground and faced Nona Davis.
DisputeverbUS /dɪsˈpjuːt/
take exception to
From this reading _A Dispute_ “I am not a German spy,” the young man announced, half resentfully and half in a tone of amusement, as he rose up from the ground and faced Nona Davis.
every person
From this reading Everybody is obsessed with this same idea out here and are all on the lookout, but I happen to be an American newspaper writer.
having a face or facing especially of a specified kind or number; often used in combination
From this reading _A Dispute_ “I am not a German spy,” the young man announced, half resentfully and half in a tone of amusement, as he rose up from the ground and faced Nona Davis.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Rather to Nona’s chagrin her unknown companion was openly laughing over her confusion at his immediate interpretation of her first impression.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “Yes, of course you thought I was one for the moment.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading _A Dispute_ “I am not a German spy,” the young man announced, half resentfully and half in a tone of amusement, as he rose up from the ground and faced Nona Davis.
a person of German nationality
From this reading _A Dispute_ “I am not a German spy,” the young man announced, half resentfully and half in a tone of amusement, as he rose up from the ground and faced Nona Davis.
let have
From this reading If you would like to see my credentials I carry them about with me, because I grant you my behavior may now and then appear suspicious.”
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading _A Dispute_ “I am not a German spy,” the young man announced, half resentfully and half in a tone of amusement, as he rose up from the ground and faced Nona Davis.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading _A Dispute_ “I am not a German spy,” the young man announced, half resentfully and half in a tone of amusement, as he rose up from the ground and faced Nona Davis.
come to pass
From this reading Everybody is obsessed with this same idea out here and are all on the lookout, but I happen to be an American newspaper writer.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading _A Dispute_ “I am not a German spy,” the young man announced, half resentfully and half in a tone of amusement, as he rose up from the ground and faced Nona Davis.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Rather to Nona’s chagrin her unknown companion was openly laughing over her confusion at his immediate interpretation of her first impression.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Everybody is obsessed with this same idea out here and are all on the lookout, but I happen to be an American newspaper writer.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Rather to Nona’s chagrin her unknown companion was openly laughing over her confusion at his immediate interpretation of her first impression.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading _A Dispute_ “I am not a German spy,” the young man announced, half resentfully and half in a tone of amusement, as he rose up from the ground and faced Nona Davis.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Everybody is obsessed with this same idea out here and are all on the lookout, but I happen to be an American newspaper writer.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If you would like to see my credentials I carry them about with me, because I grant you my behavior may now and then appear suspicious.”
of the present time and place
From this reading Rather to Nona’s chagrin her unknown companion was openly laughing over her confusion at his immediate interpretation of her first impression.
a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
From this reading Rather to Nona’s chagrin her unknown companion was openly laughing over her confusion at his immediate interpretation of her first impression.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _A Dispute_ “I am not a German spy,” the young man announced, half resentfully and half in a tone of amusement, as he rose up from the ground and faced Nona Davis.
interpretationnounUS /ˌɪntɜːrprɪˈteɪʃən/
a mental representation of the meaning or significance of something
From this reading Rather to Nona’s chagrin her unknown companion was openly laughing over her confusion at his immediate interpretation of her first impression.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Everybody is obsessed with this same idea out here and are all on the lookout, but I happen to be an American newspaper writer.
showing or feeling mirth or pleasure or happiness
From this reading Rather to Nona’s chagrin her unknown companion was openly laughing over her confusion at his immediate interpretation of her first impression.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading If you would like to see my credentials I carry them about with me, because I grant you my behavior may now and then appear suspicious.”
lookoutnounUS /ˈlʊkaʊt/
a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading Everybody is obsessed with this same idea out here and are all on the lookout, but I happen to be an American newspaper writer.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading _A Dispute_ “I am not a German spy,” the young man announced, half resentfully and half in a tone of amusement, as he rose up from the ground and faced Nona Davis.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading If you would like to see my credentials I carry them about with me, because I grant you my behavior may now and then appear suspicious.”
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading If you would like to see my credentials I carry them about with me, because I grant you my behavior may now and then appear suspicious.”
a particular point in time
From this reading “Yes, of course you thought I was one for the moment.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading If you would like to see my credentials I carry them about with me, because I grant you my behavior may now and then appear suspicious.”
a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements
From this reading Everybody is obsessed with this same idea out here and are all on the lookout, but I happen to be an American newspaper writer.
Nona
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From this reading _A Dispute_ “I am not a German spy,” the young man announced, half resentfully and half in a tone of amusement, as he rose up from the ground and faced Nona Davis.
Nona's
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From this reading Rather to Nona’s chagrin her unknown companion was openly laughing over her confusion at his immediate interpretation of her first impression.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading _A Dispute_ “I am not a German spy,” the young man announced, half resentfully and half in a tone of amusement, as he rose up from the ground and faced Nona Davis.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading If you would like to see my credentials I carry them about with me, because I grant you my behavior may now and then appear suspicious.”
obsessedadjectiveUS /əbˈsest/
having or showing excessive or compulsive concern with something
From this reading Everybody is obsessed with this same idea out here and are all on the lookout, but I happen to be an American newspaper writer.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _A Dispute_ “I am not a German spy,” the young man announced, half resentfully and half in a tone of amusement, as he rose up from the ground and faced Nona Davis.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Everybody is obsessed with this same idea out here and are all on the lookout, but I happen to be an American newspaper writer.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading “Yes, of course you thought I was one for the moment.
openlyadverbUS /ˈoʊpənli/
in an open way
From this reading Rather to Nona’s chagrin her unknown companion was openly laughing over her confusion at his immediate interpretation of her first impression.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Everybody is obsessed with this same idea out here and are all on the lookout, but I happen to be an American newspaper writer.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Rather to Nona’s chagrin her unknown companion was openly laughing over her confusion at his immediate interpretation of her first impression.
on the contrary
From this reading Rather to Nona’s chagrin her unknown companion was openly laughing over her confusion at his immediate interpretation of her first impression.
resentfullyadverb
with resentment; in a resentful manner
From this reading _A Dispute_ “I am not a German spy,” the young man announced, half resentfully and half in a tone of amusement, as he rose up from the ground and faced Nona Davis.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading _A Dispute_ “I am not a German spy,” the young man announced, half resentfully and half in a tone of amusement, as he rose up from the ground and faced Nona Davis.
Identical; not different.
From this reading Everybody is obsessed with this same idea out here and are all on the lookout, but I happen to be an American newspaper writer.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading If you would like to see my credentials I carry them about with me, because I grant you my behavior may now and then appear suspicious.”
spyverbUS /spaɪ/
catch sight of
From this reading _A Dispute_ “I am not a German spy,” the young man announced, half resentfully and half in a tone of amusement, as he rose up from the ground and faced Nona Davis.
suspiciousadjectiveUS /səˈspɪʃəs/
openly distrustful and unwilling to confide
From this reading If you would like to see my credentials I carry them about with me, because I grant you my behavior may now and then appear suspicious.”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _A Dispute_ “I am not a German spy,” the young man announced, half resentfully and half in a tone of amusement, as he rose up from the ground and faced Nona Davis.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading If you would like to see my credentials I carry them about with me, because I grant you my behavior may now and then appear suspicious.”
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading If you would like to see my credentials I carry them about with me, because I grant you my behavior may now and then appear suspicious.”
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Everybody is obsessed with this same idea out here and are all on the lookout, but I happen to be an American newspaper writer.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading “Yes, of course you thought I was one for the moment.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Everybody is obsessed with this same idea out here and are all on the lookout, but I happen to be an American newspaper writer.
the quality of a person's voice
From this reading _A Dispute_ “I am not a German spy,” the young man announced, half resentfully and half in a tone of amusement, as he rose up from the ground and faced Nona Davis.
not known
From this reading Rather to Nona’s chagrin her unknown companion was openly laughing over her confusion at his immediate interpretation of her first impression.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading _A Dispute_ “I am not a German spy,” the young man announced, half resentfully and half in a tone of amusement, as he rose up from the ground and faced Nona Davis.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Yes, of course you thought I was one for the moment.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Everybody is obsessed with this same idea out here and are all on the lookout, but I happen to be an American newspaper writer.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading If you would like to see my credentials I carry them about with me, because I grant you my behavior may now and then appear suspicious.”
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading Everybody is obsessed with this same idea out here and are all on the lookout, but I happen to be an American newspaper writer.
an affirmative
From this reading “Yes, of course you thought I was one for the moment.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Yes, of course you thought I was one for the moment.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading _A Dispute_ “I am not a German spy,” the young man announced, half resentfully and half in a tone of amusement, as he rose up from the ground and faced Nona Davis.
