used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The girls presently thanked him and in turning to leave, Madge handed him a dollar bill.
additionaladjectiveUS /əˈdɪʃənəl/
further or added
From this reading Cara and Madge questioned Uncle Ross further, trying ineffectually to bring out additional information.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Cara and Madge questioned Uncle Ross further, trying ineffectually to bring out additional information.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The girls walked back to the parked car, only moderately pleased at the outcome of the interview.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading The girls walked back to the parked car, only moderately pleased at the outcome of the interview.
completely unclothed
From this reading The old Negro had scraped his memory bare and could recall nothing more concerning the pearls.
beamedverbUS /biːmd/
past form of “beam” — smile radiantly; express joy through one's facial expression
From this reading “Thank you, Miss, thank you,” he beamed and bowed.
a statute in draft before it becomes law
From this reading The girls presently thanked him and in turning to leave, Madge handed him a dollar bill.
of a stringed instrument; sounded by stroking with a bow
From this reading “Thank you, Miss, thank you,” he beamed and bowed.
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Cara and Madge questioned Uncle Ross further, trying ineffectually to bring out additional information.
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading The girls walked back to the parked car, only moderately pleased at the outcome of the interview.
Cara
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Cara and Madge questioned Uncle Ross further, trying ineffectually to bring out additional information.
-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to
From this reading The old Negro had scraped his memory bare and could recall nothing more concerning the pearls.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The old Negro had scraped his memory bare and could recall nothing more concerning the pearls.
dollarnounUS /ˈdɑːlər/
the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 cents
From this reading The girls presently thanked him and in turning to leave, Madge handed him a dollar bill.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading Cara and Madge questioned Uncle Ross further, trying ineffectually to bring out additional information.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading The girls presently thanked him and in turning to leave, Madge handed him a dollar bill.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The old Negro had scraped his memory bare and could recall nothing more concerning the pearls.
having or involving the use of hands
From this reading The girls presently thanked him and in turning to leave, Madge handed him a dollar bill.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Thank you, Miss, thank you,” he beamed and bowed.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The girls presently thanked him and in turning to leave, Madge handed him a dollar bill.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The old Negro had scraped his memory bare and could recall nothing more concerning the pearls.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The girls presently thanked him and in turning to leave, Madge handed him a dollar bill.
ineffectuallyadverb
in an ineffectual manner
From this reading Cara and Madge questioned Uncle Ross further, trying ineffectually to bring out additional information.
a message received and understood
From this reading Cara and Madge questioned Uncle Ross further, trying ineffectually to bring out additional information.
conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
From this reading The girls walked back to the parked car, only moderately pleased at the outcome of the interview.
go away from a place
From this reading The girls presently thanked him and in turning to leave, Madge handed him a dollar bill.
Madge
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Cara and Madge questioned Uncle Ross further, trying ineffectually to bring out additional information.
The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information and knowledge.
From this reading The old Negro had scraped his memory bare and could recall nothing more concerning the pearls.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading “Thank you, Miss, thank you,” he beamed and bowed.
moderatelyadverbUS /ˈmɑːdərətli/
to certain extent or degree
From this reading The girls walked back to the parked car, only moderately pleased at the outcome of the interview.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The old Negro had scraped his memory bare and could recall nothing more concerning the pearls.
NegronounUS /ˈniːɡroʊ/
a person with African ancestry, "Negro" and "Negroid" are archaic and pejorative today
From this reading The old Negro had scraped his memory bare and could recall nothing more concerning the pearls.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading The old Negro had scraped his memory bare and could recall nothing more concerning the pearls.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The girls walked back to the parked car, only moderately pleased at the outcome of the interview.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading The old Negro had scraped his memory bare and could recall nothing more concerning the pearls.
and nothing more
From this reading The girls walked back to the parked car, only moderately pleased at the outcome of the interview.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Cara and Madge questioned Uncle Ross further, trying ineffectually to bring out additional information.
outcomenounUS /ˈaʊtkʌm/
something that results
From this reading The girls walked back to the parked car, only moderately pleased at the outcome of the interview.
parkedadjectiveUS /pɑːrkt/
that have been left
From this reading The girls walked back to the parked car, only moderately pleased at the outcome of the interview.
pearlsnounUS /pɜːrlz/
plural of “pearl” — a smooth lustrous round structure inside the shell of a clam or oyster; much valued as a jewel
From this reading The old Negro had scraped his memory bare and could recall nothing more concerning the pearls.
experiencing or manifesting pleasure
From this reading The girls walked back to the parked car, only moderately pleased at the outcome of the interview.
in the near future
From this reading The girls presently thanked him and in turning to leave, Madge handed him a dollar bill.
past form of “question” — challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading Cara and Madge questioned Uncle Ross further, trying ineffectually to bring out additional information.
recallverbUS /ˈriːkɔːl/
recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading The old Negro had scraped his memory bare and could recall nothing more concerning the pearls.
RossnounUS /rɑːs/
Scottish explorer who led Arctic expeditions that yielded geographic discoveries while searching for the Northwest Passage (1777-1856)
From this reading Cara and Madge questioned Uncle Ross further, trying ineffectually to bring out additional information.
scrapedverbUS /skreɪpt/
past form of “scrape” — scratch repeatedly
From this reading The old Negro had scraped his memory bare and could recall nothing more concerning the pearls.
express gratitude or show appreciation to
From this reading “Thank you, Miss, thank you,” he beamed and bowed.
thankedverbUS /θæŋkt/
past form of “thank” — express gratitude or show appreciation to
From this reading The girls presently thanked him and in turning to leave, Madge handed him a dollar bill.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The old Negro had scraped his memory bare and could recall nothing more concerning the pearls.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Cara and Madge questioned Uncle Ross further, trying ineffectually to bring out additional information.
hard to endure
From this reading Cara and Madge questioned Uncle Ross further, trying ineffectually to bring out additional information.
the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course
From this reading The girls presently thanked him and in turning to leave, Madge handed him a dollar bill.
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading Cara and Madge questioned Uncle Ross further, trying ineffectually to bring out additional information.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading The girls walked back to the parked car, only moderately pleased at the outcome of the interview.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Thank you, Miss, thank you,” he beamed and bowed.
