used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading After you've shown me, it's just like that egg Columbus stood up on end, after cracking the shell a bit--as easy as jumping off a log, once you know how.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading THE WORKING OF THE GOLD LODE "Now you know what I think, Bob; but after all I may be on the wrong track," said Frank, after his companion had expressed himself so freely.
(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 THE WORKING OF THE GOLD LODE "Now you know what I think, Bob; but after all I may be on the wrong track," said Frank, after his companion had expressed himself so freely.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Of course," Bob went on saying; "but all the same I don't think you are.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading After you've shown me, it's just like that egg Columbus stood up on end, after cracking the shell a bit--as easy as jumping off a log, once you know how.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading THE WORKING OF THE GOLD LODE "Now you know what I think, Bob; but after all I may be on the wrong track," said Frank, after his companion had expressed himself so freely.
a small piece or quantity of something
From this reading After you've shown me, it's just like that egg Columbus stood up on end, after cracking the shell a bit--as easy as jumping off a log, once you know how.
move up and down repeatedly
From this reading THE WORKING OF THE GOLD LODE "Now you know what I think, Bob; but after all I may be on the wrong track," said Frank, after his companion had expressed himself so freely.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading THE WORKING OF THE GOLD LODE "Now you know what I think, Bob; but after all I may be on the wrong track," said Frank, after his companion had expressed himself so freely.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading "Honest now, Bob, I don't care how quick it comes," replied his chum, frankly.
chumnounUS /tʃʌm/
a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities
From this reading "Honest now, Bob, I don't care how quick it comes," replied his chum, frankly.
ColumbusnounUS /kəˈlʌmbəs/
the state capital of Ohio; located in the center of the state; site of Ohio State University
From this reading After you've shown me, it's just like that egg Columbus stood up on end, after cracking the shell a bit--as easy as jumping off a log, once you know how.
plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract
From this reading "Honest now, Bob, I don't care how quick it comes," replied his chum, frankly.
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading THE WORKING OF THE GOLD LODE "Now you know what I think, Bob; but after all I may be on the wrong track," said Frank, after his companion had expressed himself so freely.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading "Of course," Bob went on saying; "but all the same I don't think you are.
crackingnounUS /ˈkrækɪŋ/
a sudden sharp noise
From this reading After you've shown me, it's just like that egg Columbus stood up on end, after cracking the shell a bit--as easy as jumping off a log, once you know how.
don't
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From this reading "Of course," Bob went on saying; "but all the same I don't think you are.
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading After you've shown me, it's just like that egg Columbus stood up on end, after cracking the shell a bit--as easy as jumping off a log, once you know how.
eggnounUS /eɡ/
animal reproductive body consisting of an ovum or embryo together with nutritive and protective envelopes; especially the thin-shelled reproductive body laid by e.g. female birds
From this reading After you've shown me, it's just like that egg Columbus stood up on end, after cracking the shell a bit--as easy as jumping off a log, once you know how.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading After you've shown me, it's just like that egg Columbus stood up on end, after cracking the shell a bit--as easy as jumping off a log, once you know how.
communicated in words
From this reading THE WORKING OF THE GOLD LODE "Now you know what I think, Bob; but after all I may be on the wrong track," said Frank, after his companion had expressed himself so freely.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading But now we're in here, I hope we find out the truth soon, don't you, Frank?"
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading THE WORKING OF THE GOLD LODE "Now you know what I think, Bob; but after all I may be on the wrong track," said Frank, after his companion had expressed himself so freely.
franklyadverbUS /ˈfræŋkli/
(used as intensives reflecting the speaker's attitude) it is sincerely the case that
From this reading "Honest now, Bob, I don't care how quick it comes," replied his chum, frankly.
in a free manner
From this reading THE WORKING OF THE GOLD LODE "Now you know what I think, Bob; but after all I may be on the wrong track," said Frank, after his companion had expressed himself so freely.
coins made of gold
From this reading THE WORKING OF THE GOLD LODE "Now you know what I think, Bob; but after all I may be on the wrong track," said Frank, after his companion had expressed himself so freely.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE WORKING OF THE GOLD LODE "Now you know what I think, Bob; but after all I may be on the wrong track," said Frank, after his companion had expressed himself so freely.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading But now we're in here, I hope we find out the truth soon, don't you, Frank?"
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading THE WORKING OF THE GOLD LODE "Now you know what I think, Bob; but after all I may be on the wrong track," said Frank, after his companion had expressed himself so freely.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE WORKING OF THE GOLD LODE "Now you know what I think, Bob; but after all I may be on the wrong track," said Frank, after his companion had expressed himself so freely.
not disposed to cheat or defraud; not deceptive or fraudulent
From this reading "Honest now, Bob, I don't care how quick it comes," replied his chum, frankly.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading But now we're in here, I hope we find out the truth soon, don't you, Frank?"
how
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From this reading After you've shown me, it's just like that egg Columbus stood up on end, after cracking the shell a bit--as easy as jumping off a log, once you know how.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading THE WORKING OF THE GOLD LODE "Now you know what I think, Bob; but after all I may be on the wrong track," said Frank, after his companion had expressed himself so freely.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading But now we're in here, I hope we find out the truth soon, don't you, Frank?"
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Honest now, Bob, I don't care how quick it comes," replied his chum, frankly.
it's
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From this reading After you've shown me, it's just like that egg Columbus stood up on end, after cracking the shell a bit--as easy as jumping off a log, once you know how.
jumpingnounUS /ˈdʒʌmpɪŋ/
the act of participating in an athletic competition in which you must jump
From this reading After you've shown me, it's just like that egg Columbus stood up on end, after cracking the shell a bit--as easy as jumping off a log, once you know how.
and nothing more
From this reading After you've shown me, it's just like that egg Columbus stood up on end, after cracking the shell a bit--as easy as jumping off a log, once you know how.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading THE WORKING OF THE GOLD LODE "Now you know what I think, Bob; but after all I may be on the wrong track," said Frank, after his companion had expressed himself so freely.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading After you've shown me, it's just like that egg Columbus stood up on end, after cracking the shell a bit--as easy as jumping off a log, once you know how.
LODEnounUS /loʊd/
a deposit of valuable ore occurring within definite boundaries separating it from surrounding rocks
From this reading THE WORKING OF THE GOLD LODE "Now you know what I think, Bob; but after all I may be on the wrong track," said Frank, after his companion had expressed himself so freely.
logverbUS /lɔːɡ/
enter into a log, as on ships and planes
From this reading After you've shown me, it's just like that egg Columbus stood up on end, after cracking the shell a bit--as easy as jumping off a log, once you know how.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading THE WORKING OF THE GOLD LODE "Now you know what I think, Bob; but after all I may be on the wrong track," said Frank, after his companion had expressed himself so freely.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading After you've shown me, it's just like that egg Columbus stood up on end, after cracking the shell a bit--as easy as jumping off a log, once you know how.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading THE WORKING OF THE GOLD LODE "Now you know what I think, Bob; but after all I may be on the wrong track," said Frank, after his companion had expressed himself so freely.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE WORKING OF THE GOLD LODE "Now you know what I think, Bob; but after all I may be on the wrong track," said Frank, after his companion had expressed himself so freely.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading After you've shown me, it's just like that egg Columbus stood up on end, after cracking the shell a bit--as easy as jumping off a log, once you know how.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE WORKING OF THE GOLD LODE "Now you know what I think, Bob; but after all I may be on the wrong track," said Frank, after his companion had expressed himself so freely.
on one occasion
From this reading After you've shown me, it's just like that egg Columbus stood up on end, after cracking the shell a bit--as easy as jumping off a log, once you know how.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading But now we're in here, I hope we find out the truth soon, don't you, Frank?"
accomplished rapidly and without delay
From this reading "Honest now, Bob, I don't care how quick it comes," replied his chum, frankly.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "Honest now, Bob, I don't care how quick it comes," replied his chum, frankly.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading THE WORKING OF THE GOLD LODE "Now you know what I think, Bob; but after all I may be on the wrong track," said Frank, after his companion had expressed himself so freely.
Identical; not different.
From this reading "Of course," Bob went on saying; "but all the same I don't think you are.
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading "Of course," Bob went on saying; "but all the same I don't think you are.
shellnounUS /ʃel/
ammunition consisting of a cylindrical metal casing containing an explosive charge and a projectile; fired from a large gun
From this reading After you've shown me, it's just like that egg Columbus stood up on end, after cracking the shell a bit--as easy as jumping off a log, once you know how.
inflected form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading After you've shown me, it's just like that egg Columbus stood up on end, after cracking the shell a bit--as easy as jumping off a log, once you know how.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading THE WORKING OF THE GOLD LODE "Now you know what I think, Bob; but after all I may be on the wrong track," said Frank, after his companion had expressed himself so freely.
in the near future
From this reading But now we're in here, I hope we find out the truth soon, don't you, Frank?"
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading After you've shown me, it's just like that egg Columbus stood up on end, after cracking the shell a bit--as easy as jumping off a log, once you know how.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading After you've shown me, it's just like that egg Columbus stood up on end, after cracking the shell a bit--as easy as jumping off a log, once you know how.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE WORKING OF THE GOLD LODE "Now you know what I think, Bob; but after all I may be on the wrong track," said Frank, after his companion had expressed himself so freely.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading THE WORKING OF THE GOLD LODE "Now you know what I think, Bob; but after all I may be on the wrong track," said Frank, after his companion had expressed himself so freely.
a line or route along which something travels or moves
From this reading THE WORKING OF THE GOLD LODE "Now you know what I think, Bob; but after all I may be on the wrong track," said Frank, after his companion had expressed himself so freely.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading But now we're in here, I hope we find out the truth soon, don't you, Frank?"
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading After you've shown me, it's just like that egg Columbus stood up on end, after cracking the shell a bit--as easy as jumping off a log, once you know how.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading But now we're in here, I hope we find out the truth soon, don't you, Frank?"
we're
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From this reading But now we're in here, I hope we find out the truth soon, don't you, Frank?"
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "Of course," Bob went on saying; "but all the same I don't think you are.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading THE WORKING OF THE GOLD LODE "Now you know what I think, Bob; but after all I may be on the wrong track," said Frank, after his companion had expressed himself so freely.
actively engaged in paid work
From this reading THE WORKING OF THE GOLD LODE "Now you know what I think, Bob; but after all I may be on the wrong track," said Frank, after his companion had expressed himself so freely.
not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth
From this reading THE WORKING OF THE GOLD LODE "Now you know what I think, Bob; but after all I may be on the wrong track," said Frank, after his companion had expressed himself so freely.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading THE WORKING OF THE GOLD LODE "Now you know what I think, Bob; but after all I may be on the wrong track," said Frank, after his companion had expressed himself so freely.
you've
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From this reading After you've shown me, it's just like that egg Columbus stood up on end, after cracking the shell a bit--as easy as jumping off a log, once you know how.
