used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "I say, Canadian," he said somewhat stiffly, "here's a gentleman who says you're not an Indian.
(of mail) marked with a destination
From this reading Scotty turned from his contemplation of the camel to find, to his surprise, that he was being addressed.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "I say, Canadian," he said somewhat stiffly, "here's a gentleman who says you're not an Indian.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading But before he could reply, Dan had forestalled him.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Scotty turned from his contemplation of the camel to find, to his surprise, that he was being addressed.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But before he could reply, Dan had forestalled him.
camelnounUS /ˈkæməl/
cud-chewing mammal used as a draft or saddle animal in desert regions
From this reading Scotty turned from his contemplation of the camel to find, to his surprise, that he was being addressed.
CanadianadjectiveUS /kəˈneɪdiən/
of or relating to Canada or its people
From this reading "I say, Canadian," he said somewhat stiffly, "here's a gentleman who says you're not an Indian.
contemplationnounUS /ˌkɑːntəmˈpleɪʃən/
a long and thoughtful observation
From this reading Scotty turned from his contemplation of the camel to find, to his surprise, that he was being addressed.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading But before he could reply, Dan had forestalled him.
Dan
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From this reading But before he could reply, Dan had forestalled him.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading Scotty turned from his contemplation of the camel to find, to his surprise, that he was being addressed.
forestalledverbUS /ˌfɔːrˈstɑːld/
past form of “forestall” — keep from happening or arising; make impossible
From this reading But before he could reply, Dan had forestalled him.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Scotty turned from his contemplation of the camel to find, to his surprise, that he was being addressed.
a man of refinement
From this reading "I say, Canadian," he said somewhat stiffly, "here's a gentleman who says you're not an Indian.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading But before he could reply, Dan had forestalled him.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "I say, Canadian," he said somewhat stiffly, "here's a gentleman who says you're not an Indian.
he's
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From this reading Just tell him politely that he's mistaken, please."
here's
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From this reading "I say, Canadian," he said somewhat stiffly, "here's a gentleman who says you're not an Indian.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Just tell him politely that he's mistaken, please."
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Scotty turned from his contemplation of the camel to find, to his surprise, that he was being addressed.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I say, Canadian," he said somewhat stiffly, "here's a gentleman who says you're not an Indian.
of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures
From this reading "I say, Canadian," he said somewhat stiffly, "here's a gentleman who says you're not an Indian.
and nothing more
From this reading Just tell him politely that he's mistaken, please."
marchedverbUS /mɑːrtʃt/
past form of “march” — march in a procession
From this reading The subaltern marched up promptly to the voyageur.
wrong in e.g. opinion or judgment
From this reading Just tell him politely that he's mistaken, please."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "I say, Canadian," he said somewhat stiffly, "here's a gentleman who says you're not an Indian.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Scotty turned from his contemplation of the camel to find, to his surprise, that he was being addressed.
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading Just tell him politely that he's mistaken, please."
politelyadverbUS /pəˈlaɪtli/
in a polite manner
From this reading Just tell him politely that he's mistaken, please."
promptlyadverbUS /ˈprɑːmptli/
with little or no delay
From this reading The subaltern marched up promptly to the voyageur.
a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading But before he could reply, Dan had forestalled him.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I say, Canadian," he said somewhat stiffly, "here's a gentleman who says you're not an Indian.
express in words
From this reading "I say, Canadian," he said somewhat stiffly, "here's a gentleman who says you're not an Indian.
plural of “say” — the chance to speak
From this reading "I say, Canadian," he said somewhat stiffly, "here's a gentleman who says you're not an Indian.
Scotty
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From this reading Scotty turned from his contemplation of the camel to find, to his surprise, that he was being addressed.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading "I say, Canadian," he said somewhat stiffly, "here's a gentleman who says you're not an Indian.
stifflyadverbUS /ˈstɪfli/
in a stiff manner
From this reading "I say, Canadian," he said somewhat stiffly, "here's a gentleman who says you're not an Indian.
subalternnoun
a British commissioned army officer below the rank of captain
From this reading The subaltern marched up promptly to the voyageur.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading Scotty turned from his contemplation of the camel to find, to his surprise, that he was being addressed.
express in words
From this reading Just tell him politely that he's mistaken, please."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Just tell him politely that he's mistaken, please."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The subaltern marched up promptly to the voyageur.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The subaltern marched up promptly to the voyageur.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading Scotty turned from his contemplation of the camel to find, to his surprise, that he was being addressed.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The subaltern marched up promptly to the voyageur.
voyageur
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From this reading The subaltern marched up promptly to the voyageur.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Scotty turned from his contemplation of the camel to find, to his surprise, that he was being addressed.
which person or people
From this reading "I say, Canadian," he said somewhat stiffly, "here's a gentleman who says you're not an Indian.
you're
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From this reading "I say, Canadian," he said somewhat stiffly, "here's a gentleman who says you're not an Indian.
