used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A GLOOMY OUTLOOK “No insurance!” cried Fred, in dismay.
admitsverbUS /ədˈmɪts/
third-person singular of “admit” — declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading “Yes, he admits that he knew it and that he had taken the matter up with several insurance companies a week before this insurance ran out.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “Yes, he admits that he knew it and that he had taken the matter up with several insurance companies a week before this insurance ran out.
Andy
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From this reading “Gee, that certainly is the worst news yet!” came from Andy.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading “Yes, he admits that he knew it and that he had taken the matter up with several insurance companies a week before this insurance ran out.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading “Gee, that certainly is the worst news yet!” came from Andy.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading “Gee, that certainly is the worst news yet!” came from Andy.
companiesnounUS /ˈkʌmpəniːz/
plural of “company” — an institution created to conduct business
From this reading “Yes, he admits that he knew it and that he had taken the matter up with several insurance companies a week before this insurance ran out.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading A GLOOMY OUTLOOK “No insurance!” cried Fred, in dismay.
past form of “demand” — request urgently and forcefully
From this reading “What’s the reason Greene didn’t have the insurance renewed?” demanded Jack.
didn't
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From this reading “What’s the reason Greene didn’t have the insurance renewed?” demanded Jack.
dismaynounUS /dɪˈsmeɪ/
the feeling of despair in the face of obstacles
From this reading A GLOOMY OUTLOOK “No insurance!” cried Fred, in dismay.
Fred
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From this reading A GLOOMY OUTLOOK “No insurance!” cried Fred, in dismay.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading “Gee, that certainly is the worst news yet!” came from Andy.
GeenounUS /dʒiː/
a unit of force equal to the force exerted by gravity; used to indicate the force to which a body is subjected when it is accelerated
From this reading “Gee, that certainly is the worst news yet!” came from Andy.
depressingly dark
From this reading A GLOOMY OUTLOOK “No insurance!” cried Fred, in dismay.
GreenenounUS /ɡriːn/
English novelist and Catholic (1904-1991)
From this reading “What’s the reason Greene didn’t have the insurance renewed?” demanded Jack.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading “Didn’t he know it had run out?”
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “What’s the reason Greene didn’t have the insurance renewed?” demanded Jack.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Didn’t he know it had run out?”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A GLOOMY OUTLOOK “No insurance!” cried Fred, in dismay.
insurancenounUS /ˌɪnˈʃʊrəns/
promise of reimbursement in the case of loss; paid to people or companies so concerned about hazards that they have made prepayments to an insurance company
From this reading A GLOOMY OUTLOOK “No insurance!” cried Fred, in dismay.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Gee, that certainly is the worst news yet!” came from Andy.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “Didn’t he know it had run out?”
a small worthless amount
From this reading “What’s the reason Greene didn’t have the insurance renewed?” demanded Jack.
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 “Yes, he admits that he knew it and that he had taken the matter up with several insurance companies a week before this insurance ran out.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading “Didn’t he know it had run out?”
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading “Yes, he admits that he knew it and that he had taken the matter up with several insurance companies a week before this insurance ran out.
information about recent and important events
From this reading “Gee, that certainly is the worst news yet!” came from Andy.
not any; not one
From this reading A GLOOMY OUTLOOK “No insurance!” cried Fred, in dismay.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading “Didn’t he know it had run out?”
OUTLOOKnounUS /ˈaʊtlʊk/
a habitual or characteristic mental attitude that determines how you will interpret and respond to situations
From this reading A GLOOMY OUTLOOK “No insurance!” cried Fred, in dismay.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading “Yes, he admits that he knew it and that he had taken the matter up with several insurance companies a week before this insurance ran out.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading “What’s the reason Greene didn’t have the insurance renewed?” demanded Jack.
renewedadjectiveUS /rɪˈnuːd/
restored to a new condition
From this reading “What’s the reason Greene didn’t have the insurance renewed?” demanded Jack.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading “Didn’t he know it had run out?”
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading “Yes, he admits that he knew it and that he had taken the matter up with several insurance companies a week before this insurance ran out.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading “Yes, he admits that he knew it and that he had taken the matter up with several insurance companies a week before this insurance ran out.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “Gee, that certainly is the worst news yet!” came from Andy.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “Gee, that certainly is the worst news yet!” came from Andy.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading “Yes, he admits that he knew it and that he had taken the matter up with several insurance companies a week before this insurance ran out.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading “Yes, he admits that he knew it and that he had taken the matter up with several insurance companies a week before this insurance ran out.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading “Yes, he admits that he knew it and that he had taken the matter up with several insurance companies a week before this insurance ran out.
What's
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From this reading “What’s the reason Greene didn’t have the insurance renewed?” demanded Jack.
in the company of; together with
From this reading “Yes, he admits that he knew it and that he had taken the matter up with several insurance companies a week before this insurance ran out.
the least favorable outcome
From this reading “Gee, that certainly is the worst news yet!” came from Andy.
an affirmative
From this reading “Yes, he admits that he knew it and that he had taken the matter up with several insurance companies a week before this insurance ran out.
but in spite of that
From this reading “Gee, that certainly is the worst news yet!” came from Andy.
