used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading What sort of a chap is he like?”
fear resulting from the awareness of danger
From this reading THE NIGHT ALARM “I’m not thrilled by what you say, Perk, because I’ve been more than half expecting to hear that discovery.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Glad you got on to him okay; because it’s always best to know what’s in the wind.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Jack spoke in his usual calm way, and the other realized he had undoubtedly been prepared for the sudden news.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “Nothin’ out o’ the way ’bout his looks, far as I c’n see,” was Perk’s reply; “on’y got a few squints at the guy; but he’s keepin’ tab o’ our movements I guess now.”
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading “Nothin’ out o’ the way ’bout his looks, far as I c’n see,” was Perk’s reply; “on’y got a few squints at the guy; but he’s keepin’ tab o’ our movements I guess now.”
for the reason that
From this reading THE NIGHT ALARM “I’m not thrilled by what you say, Perk, because I’ve been more than half expecting to hear that discovery.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading THE NIGHT ALARM “I’m not thrilled by what you say, Perk, because I’ve been more than half expecting to hear that discovery.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading Glad you got on to him okay; because it’s always best to know what’s in the wind.
boutnounUS /baʊt/
(sports) a division during which one team is on the offensive
From this reading “Nothin’ out o’ the way ’bout his looks, far as I c’n see,” was Perk’s reply; “on’y got a few squints at the guy; but he’s keepin’ tab o’ our movements I guess now.”
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading “Nothin’ out o’ the way ’bout his looks, far as I c’n see,” was Perk’s reply; “on’y got a few squints at the guy; but he’s keepin’ tab o’ our movements I guess now.”
showing who or what does the action
From this reading THE NIGHT ALARM “I’m not thrilled by what you say, Perk, because I’ve been more than half expecting to hear that discovery.
c'n
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From this reading “Nothin’ out o’ the way ’bout his looks, far as I c’n see,” was Perk’s reply; “on’y got a few squints at the guy; but he’s keepin’ tab o’ our movements I guess now.”
make calm or still
From this reading Jack spoke in his usual calm way, and the other realized he had undoubtedly been prepared for the sudden news.
a boy or man
From this reading What sort of a chap is he like?”
the act of discovering something
From this reading THE NIGHT ALARM “I’m not thrilled by what you say, Perk, because I’ve been more than half expecting to hear that discovery.
-ing form of “expect” — regard something as probable or likely
From this reading THE NIGHT ALARM “I’m not thrilled by what you say, Perk, because I’ve been more than half expecting to hear that discovery.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading “Nothin’ out o’ the way ’bout his looks, far as I c’n see,” was Perk’s reply; “on’y got a few squints at the guy; but he’s keepin’ tab o’ our movements I guess now.”
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading “Nothin’ out o’ the way ’bout his looks, far as I c’n see,” was Perk’s reply; “on’y got a few squints at the guy; but he’s keepin’ tab o’ our movements I guess now.”
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Jack spoke in his usual calm way, and the other realized he had undoubtedly been prepared for the sudden news.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading Glad you got on to him okay; because it’s always best to know what’s in the wind.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Glad you got on to him okay; because it’s always best to know what’s in the wind.
expect, believe, or suppose
From this reading “Nothin’ out o’ the way ’bout his looks, far as I c’n see,” was Perk’s reply; “on’y got a few squints at the guy; but he’s keepin’ tab o’ our movements I guess now.”
an informal term for a youth or man
From this reading “Nothin’ out o’ the way ’bout his looks, far as I c’n see,” was Perk’s reply; “on’y got a few squints at the guy; but he’s keepin’ tab o’ our movements I guess now.”
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Jack spoke in his usual calm way, and the other realized he had undoubtedly been prepared for the sudden news.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading THE NIGHT ALARM “I’m not thrilled by what you say, Perk, because I’ve been more than half expecting to hear that discovery.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading What sort of a chap is he like?”
he's
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From this reading “Nothin’ out o’ the way ’bout his looks, far as I c’n see,” was Perk’s reply; “on’y got a few squints at the guy; but he’s keepin’ tab o’ our movements I guess now.”
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading THE NIGHT ALARM “I’m not thrilled by what you say, Perk, because I’ve been more than half expecting to hear that discovery.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Glad you got on to him okay; because it’s always best to know what’s in the wind.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Jack spoke in his usual calm way, and the other realized he had undoubtedly been prepared for the sudden news.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “Nothin’ out o’ the way ’bout his looks, far as I c’n see,” was Perk’s reply; “on’y got a few squints at the guy; but he’s keepin’ tab o’ our movements I guess now.”
I'm
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From this reading THE NIGHT ALARM “I’m not thrilled by what you say, Perk, because I’ve been more than half expecting to hear that discovery.
I've
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From this reading THE NIGHT ALARM “I’m not thrilled by what you say, Perk, because I’ve been more than half expecting to hear that discovery.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Glad you got on to him okay; because it’s always best to know what’s in the wind.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading What sort of a chap is he like?”
it's
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a small worthless amount
From this reading Jack spoke in his usual calm way, and the other realized he had undoubtedly been prepared for the sudden news.
keepin
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From this reading “Nothin’ out o’ the way ’bout his looks, far as I c’n see,” was Perk’s reply; “on’y got a few squints at the guy; but he’s keepin’ tab o’ our movements I guess now.”
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Glad you got on to him okay; because it’s always best to know what’s in the wind.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading What sort of a chap is he like?”
plural of “look” — the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading “Nothin’ out o’ the way ’bout his looks, far as I c’n see,” was Perk’s reply; “on’y got a few squints at the guy; but he’s keepin’ tab o’ our movements I guess now.”
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading THE NIGHT ALARM “I’m not thrilled by what you say, Perk, because I’ve been more than half expecting to hear that discovery.
plural of “movement” — a change of position that does not entail a change of location
From this reading “Nothin’ out o’ the way ’bout his looks, far as I c’n see,” was Perk’s reply; “on’y got a few squints at the guy; but he’s keepin’ tab o’ our movements I guess now.”
information about recent and important events
From this reading Jack spoke in his usual calm way, and the other realized he had undoubtedly been prepared for the sudden news.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading THE NIGHT ALARM “I’m not thrilled by what you say, Perk, because I’ve been more than half expecting to hear that discovery.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading THE NIGHT ALARM “I’m not thrilled by what you say, Perk, because I’ve been more than half expecting to hear that discovery.
Nothin
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From this reading “Nothin’ out o’ the way ’bout his looks, far as I c’n see,” was Perk’s reply; “on’y got a few squints at the guy; but he’s keepin’ tab o’ our movements I guess now.”
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading “Nothin’ out o’ the way ’bout his looks, far as I c’n see,” was Perk’s reply; “on’y got a few squints at the guy; but he’s keepin’ tab o’ our movements I guess now.”
a nonmetallic bivalent element that is normally a colorless odorless tasteless nonflammable diatomic gas; constitutes 21 percent of the atmosphere by volume; the most abundant element in the earth's crust
From this reading “Nothin’ out o’ the way ’bout his looks, far as I c’n see,” was Perk’s reply; “on’y got a few squints at the guy; but he’s keepin’ tab o’ our movements I guess now.”
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading What sort of a chap is he like?”
okayadjectiveUS /ˌoʊˈkeɪ/
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading Glad you got on to him okay; because it’s always best to know what’s in the wind.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Glad you got on to him okay; because it’s always best to know what’s in the wind.
on'y
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From this reading “Nothin’ out o’ the way ’bout his looks, far as I c’n see,” was Perk’s reply; “on’y got a few squints at the guy; but he’s keepin’ tab o’ our movements I guess now.”
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Jack spoke in his usual calm way, and the other realized he had undoubtedly been prepared for the sudden news.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading “Nothin’ out o’ the way ’bout his looks, far as I c’n see,” was Perk’s reply; “on’y got a few squints at the guy; but he’s keepin’ tab o’ our movements I guess now.”
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading “Nothin’ out o’ the way ’bout his looks, far as I c’n see,” was Perk’s reply; “on’y got a few squints at the guy; but he’s keepin’ tab o’ our movements I guess now.”
PerknounUS /pɜːrk/
an incidental benefit awarded for certain types of employment (especially if it is regarded as a right)
From this reading THE NIGHT ALARM “I’m not thrilled by what you say, Perk, because I’ve been more than half expecting to hear that discovery.
Perk's
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From this reading “Nothin’ out o’ the way ’bout his looks, far as I c’n see,” was Perk’s reply; “on’y got a few squints at the guy; but he’s keepin’ tab o’ our movements I guess now.”
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading Jack spoke in his usual calm way, and the other realized he had undoubtedly been prepared for the sudden news.
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading Jack spoke in his usual calm way, and the other realized he had undoubtedly been prepared for the sudden news.
a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading “Nothin’ out o’ the way ’bout his looks, far as I c’n see,” was Perk’s reply; “on’y got a few squints at the guy; but he’s keepin’ tab o’ our movements I guess now.”
express in words
From this reading THE NIGHT ALARM “I’m not thrilled by what you say, Perk, because I’ve been more than half expecting to hear that discovery.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading “Nothin’ out o’ the way ’bout his looks, far as I c’n see,” was Perk’s reply; “on’y got a few squints at the guy; but he’s keepin’ tab o’ our movements I guess now.”
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading What sort of a chap is he like?”
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading Jack spoke in his usual calm way, and the other realized he had undoubtedly been prepared for the sudden news.
squints
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From this reading “Nothin’ out o’ the way ’bout his looks, far as I c’n see,” was Perk’s reply; “on’y got a few squints at the guy; but he’s keepin’ tab o’ our movements I guess now.”
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading Jack spoke in his usual calm way, and the other realized he had undoubtedly been prepared for the sudden news.
tabnounUS /tæb/
the bill in a restaurant
From this reading “Nothin’ out o’ the way ’bout his looks, far as I c’n see,” was Perk’s reply; “on’y got a few squints at the guy; but he’s keepin’ tab o’ our movements I guess now.”
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading THE NIGHT ALARM “I’m not thrilled by what you say, Perk, because I’ve been more than half expecting to hear that discovery.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE NIGHT ALARM “I’m not thrilled by what you say, Perk, because I’ve been more than half expecting to hear that discovery.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE NIGHT ALARM “I’m not thrilled by what you say, Perk, because I’ve been more than half expecting to hear that discovery.
thrilledadjectiveUS /θrɪld/
feeling intense pleasurable excitement
From this reading THE NIGHT ALARM “I’m not thrilled by what you say, Perk, because I’ve been more than half expecting to hear that discovery.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE NIGHT ALARM “I’m not thrilled by what you say, Perk, because I’ve been more than half expecting to hear that discovery.
undoubtedlyadverbUS /ənˈdaʊtɪdli/
without doubt; certainly
From this reading Jack spoke in his usual calm way, and the other realized he had undoubtedly been prepared for the sudden news.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading Jack spoke in his usual calm way, and the other realized he had undoubtedly been prepared for the sudden news.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Nothin’ out o’ the way ’bout his looks, far as I c’n see,” was Perk’s reply; “on’y got a few squints at the guy; but he’s keepin’ tab o’ our movements I guess now.”
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Jack spoke in his usual calm way, and the other realized he had undoubtedly been prepared for the sudden news.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading THE NIGHT ALARM “I’m not thrilled by what you say, Perk, because I’ve been more than half expecting to hear that discovery.
what's
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From this reading Glad you got on to him okay; because it’s always best to know what’s in the wind.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading Glad you got on to him okay; because it’s always best to know what’s in the wind.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading THE NIGHT ALARM “I’m not thrilled by what you say, Perk, because I’ve been more than half expecting to hear that discovery.
