used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Dave Gilman, by all that's great!--Here, let's turn over a seat for our baggage and sit together.
(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 "Dave Gilman, by all that's great!--Here, let's turn over a seat for our baggage and sit together.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Dave Gilman, by all that's great!--Here, let's turn over a seat for our baggage and sit together.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading "Yes," David answered; "I'm going home for a couple of days.
baggagenounUS /ˈbæɡədʒ/
cases used to carry belongings when traveling
From this reading "Dave Gilman, by all that's great!--Here, let's turn over a seat for our baggage and sit together.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The men had not met for some years, but each knew something of the other's circumstances and hoped that the other didn't know too much.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "Dave Gilman, by all that's great!--Here, let's turn over a seat for our baggage and sit together.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading The men had not met for some years, but each knew something of the other's circumstances and hoped that the other didn't know too much.
a pair who associate with one another
From this reading "Yes," David answered; "I'm going home for a couple of days.
Dave
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From this reading "Dave Gilman, by all that's great!--Here, let's turn over a seat for our baggage and sit together.
patron saint of Wales (circa 520-600)
From this reading They scanned each other's faces, Dick thinking that David looked pinched and pale, David half-heartedly registering the quick impression that Dick was prosperous.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading "Yes," David answered; "I'm going home for a couple of days.
someone who is a detective
From this reading They scanned each other's faces, Dick thinking that David looked pinched and pale, David half-heartedly registering the quick impression that Dick was prosperous.
didn't
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From this reading The men had not met for some years, but each knew something of the other's circumstances and hoped that the other didn't know too much.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading The men had not met for some years, but each knew something of the other's circumstances and hoped that the other didn't know too much.
plural of “face” — the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading They scanned each other's faces, Dick thinking that David looked pinched and pale, David half-heartedly registering the quick impression that Dick was prosperous.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Dave Gilman, by all that's great!--Here, let's turn over a seat for our baggage and sit together.
GilmannounUS /ˈɡɪlmən/
United States feminist (1860-1935)
From this reading "Dave Gilman, by all that's great!--Here, let's turn over a seat for our baggage and sit together.
the act of departing
From this reading Going home, I s'pose?"
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading "Dave Gilman, by all that's great!--Here, let's turn over a seat for our baggage and sit together.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The men had not met for some years, but each knew something of the other's circumstances and hoped that the other didn't know too much.
half-heartedlyadverb
without enthusiasm; in a half-hearted manner
From this reading They scanned each other's faces, Dick thinking that David looked pinched and pale, David half-heartedly registering the quick impression that Dick was prosperous.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "Dave Gilman, by all that's great!--Here, let's turn over a seat for our baggage and sit together.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Going home, I s'pose?"
past form of “hope” — expect and wish
From this reading The men had not met for some years, but each knew something of the other's circumstances and hoped that the other didn't know too much.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Going home, I s'pose?"
I'm
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From this reading "Yes," David answered; "I'm going home for a couple of days.
a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
From this reading They scanned each other's faces, Dick thinking that David looked pinched and pale, David half-heartedly registering the quick impression that Dick was prosperous.
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 The men had not met for some years, but each knew something of the other's circumstances and hoped that the other didn't know too much.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading The men had not met for some years, but each knew something of the other's circumstances and hoped that the other didn't know too much.
let's
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From this reading "Dave Gilman, by all that's great!--Here, let's turn over a seat for our baggage and sit together.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading They scanned each other's faces, Dick thinking that David looked pinched and pale, David half-heartedly registering the quick impression that Dick was prosperous.
the force of workers available
From this reading The men had not met for some years, but each knew something of the other's circumstances and hoped that the other didn't know too much.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading The men had not met for some years, but each knew something of the other's circumstances and hoped that the other didn't know too much.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading The men had not met for some years, but each knew something of the other's circumstances and hoped that the other didn't know too much.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The men had not met for some years, but each knew something of the other's circumstances and hoped that the other didn't know too much.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The men had not met for some years, but each knew something of the other's circumstances and hoped that the other didn't know too much.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The men had not met for some years, but each knew something of the other's circumstances and hoped that the other didn't know too much.
other's
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From this reading The men had not met for some years, but each knew something of the other's circumstances and hoped that the other didn't know too much.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading "Dave Gilman, by all that's great!--Here, let's turn over a seat for our baggage and sit together.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading "Dave Gilman, by all that's great!--Here, let's turn over a seat for our baggage and sit together.
very light colored; highly diluted with white
From this reading They scanned each other's faces, Dick thinking that David looked pinched and pale, David half-heartedly registering the quick impression that Dick was prosperous.
pinchedadjectiveUS /pɪntʃt/
sounding as if the nose were pinched
From this reading They scanned each other's faces, Dick thinking that David looked pinched and pale, David half-heartedly registering the quick impression that Dick was prosperous.
prosperousadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːspərəs/
in fortunate circumstances financially; moderately rich
From this reading They scanned each other's faces, Dick thinking that David looked pinched and pale, David half-heartedly registering the quick impression that Dick was prosperous.
accomplished rapidly and without delay
From this reading They scanned each other's faces, Dick thinking that David looked pinched and pale, David half-heartedly registering the quick impression that Dick was prosperous.
registeringverbUS /ˈredʒɪstərɪŋ/
-ing form of “register” — record in writing; enter into a book of names or events or transactions
From this reading They scanned each other's faces, Dick thinking that David looked pinched and pale, David half-heartedly registering the quick impression that Dick was prosperous.
s'pose
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From this reading Going home, I s'pose?"
scannedverbUS /skænd/
inflected form of “scan” — examine minutely or intensely
From this reading They scanned each other's faces, Dick thinking that David looked pinched and pale, David half-heartedly registering the quick impression that Dick was prosperous.
a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)
From this reading "Dave Gilman, by all that's great!--Here, let's turn over a seat for our baggage and sit together.
be seated
From this reading "Dave Gilman, by all that's great!--Here, let's turn over a seat for our baggage and sit together.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading The men had not met for some years, but each knew something of the other's circumstances and hoped that the other didn't know too much.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading The men had not met for some years, but each knew something of the other's circumstances and hoped that the other didn't know too much.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The men had not met for some years, but each knew something of the other's circumstances and hoped that the other didn't know too much.
that's
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From this reading "Dave Gilman, by all that's great!--Here, let's turn over a seat for our baggage and sit together.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The men had not met for some years, but each knew something of the other's circumstances and hoped that the other didn't know too much.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They scanned each other's faces, Dick thinking that David looked pinched and pale, David half-heartedly registering the quick impression that Dick was prosperous.
the process of using your mind to consider something carefully
From this reading They scanned each other's faces, Dick thinking that David looked pinched and pale, David half-heartedly registering the quick impression that Dick was prosperous.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading "Dave Gilman, by all that's great!--Here, let's turn over a seat for our baggage and sit together.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading The men had not met for some years, but each knew something of the other's circumstances and hoped that the other didn't know too much.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading "Dave Gilman, by all that's great!--Here, let's turn over a seat for our baggage and sit together.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading They scanned each other's faces, Dick thinking that David looked pinched and pale, David half-heartedly registering the quick impression that Dick was prosperous.
a late time of life
From this reading The men had not met for some years, but each knew something of the other's circumstances and hoped that the other didn't know too much.
an affirmative
From this reading "Yes," David answered; "I'm going home for a couple of days.
