used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A FIRST DIFFICULTY “For goodness sake tell me all about it, Billy,” urged Dan.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading A FIRST DIFFICULTY “For goodness sake tell me all about it, Billy,” urged Dan.
(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 A FIRST DIFFICULTY “For goodness sake tell me all about it, Billy,” urged Dan.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading His brother did so, relating the particulars of how Maxey Solomons had been rescued from the automobile and the conversation which had followed.
automobilenounUS /ˈɔːtəmoʊbiːl/
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading His brother did so, relating the particulars of how Maxey Solomons had been rescued from the automobile and the conversation which had followed.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading His brother did so, relating the particulars of how Maxey Solomons had been rescued from the automobile and the conversation which had followed.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading And, Dannie, I really believe the car is worth a whole lot more than five hundred dollars.”
a short stout club used primarily by policemen
From this reading A FIRST DIFFICULTY “For goodness sake tell me all about it, Billy,” urged Dan.
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading His brother did so, relating the particulars of how Maxey Solomons had been rescued from the automobile and the conversation which had followed.
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading And, Dannie, I really believe the car is worth a whole lot more than five hundred dollars.”
changesnounUS /ˈtʃeɪndʒəz/
plural of “change” — an event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another
From this reading He changes his mind mighty easily.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading His brother did so, relating the particulars of how Maxey Solomons had been rescued from the automobile and the conversation which had followed.
Dan
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From this reading A FIRST DIFFICULTY “For goodness sake tell me all about it, Billy,” urged Dan.
Dannie
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From this reading And, Dannie, I really believe the car is worth a whole lot more than five hundred dollars.”
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading His brother did so, relating the particulars of how Maxey Solomons had been rescued from the automobile and the conversation which had followed.
an effort that is inconvenient
From this reading A FIRST DIFFICULTY “For goodness sake tell me all about it, Billy,” urged Dan.
plural of “dollar” — the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 cents
From this reading And, Dannie, I really believe the car is worth a whole lot more than five hundred dollars.”
with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)
From this reading He changes his mind mighty easily.
FIRSTadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading A FIRST DIFFICULTY “For goodness sake tell me all about it, Billy,” urged Dan.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading And, Dannie, I really believe the car is worth a whole lot more than five hundred dollars.”
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading His brother did so, relating the particulars of how Maxey Solomons had been rescued from the automobile and the conversation which had followed.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A FIRST DIFFICULTY “For goodness sake tell me all about it, Billy,” urged Dan.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading His brother did so, relating the particulars of how Maxey Solomons had been rescued from the automobile and the conversation which had followed.
that which is pleasing or valuable or useful
From this reading A FIRST DIFFICULTY “For goodness sake tell me all about it, Billy,” urged Dan.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading His brother did so, relating the particulars of how Maxey Solomons had been rescued from the automobile and the conversation which had followed.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He changes his mind mighty easily.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His brother did so, relating the particulars of how Maxey Solomons had been rescued from the automobile and the conversation which had followed.
how
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From this reading His brother did so, relating the particulars of how Maxey Solomons had been rescued from the automobile and the conversation which had followed.
ten 10s
From this reading And, Dannie, I really believe the car is worth a whole lot more than five hundred dollars.”
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading And, Dannie, I really believe the car is worth a whole lot more than five hundred dollars.”
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “You know how Maxey is.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading A FIRST DIFFICULTY “For goodness sake tell me all about it, Billy,” urged Dan.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading “You know how Maxey is.
(often followed by “of”) a large number or amount or extent
From this reading And, Dannie, I really believe the car is worth a whole lot more than five hundred dollars.”
Maxey
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From this reading His brother did so, relating the particulars of how Maxey Solomons had been rescued from the automobile and the conversation which had followed.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading A FIRST DIFFICULTY “For goodness sake tell me all about it, Billy,” urged Dan.
having or showing great strength or force or intensity
From this reading He changes his mind mighty easily.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading He changes his mind mighty easily.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading And, Dannie, I really believe the car is worth a whole lot more than five hundred dollars.”
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading His brother did so, relating the particulars of how Maxey Solomons had been rescued from the automobile and the conversation which had followed.
particularsnounUS /pərˈtɪkjələrz/
plural of “particular” — a fact about some part (as opposed to general)
From this reading His brother did so, relating the particulars of how Maxey Solomons had been rescued from the automobile and the conversation which had followed.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading And, Dannie, I really believe the car is worth a whole lot more than five hundred dollars.”
relatingverbUS /rɪˈleɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “relate” — make a logical or causal connection
From this reading His brother did so, relating the particulars of how Maxey Solomons had been rescued from the automobile and the conversation which had followed.
rescuedadjectiveUS /ˈreskjuːd/
delivered from danger
From this reading His brother did so, relating the particulars of how Maxey Solomons had been rescued from the automobile and the conversation which had followed.
a reason for wanting something done
From this reading A FIRST DIFFICULTY “For goodness sake tell me all about it, Billy,” urged Dan.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading His brother did so, relating the particulars of how Maxey Solomons had been rescued from the automobile and the conversation which had followed.
Solomonsnoun
the northernmost islands are part of Papua New Guinea; the remainder form an independent state within the British Commonwealth
From this reading His brother did so, relating the particulars of how Maxey Solomons had been rescued from the automobile and the conversation which had followed.
express in words
From this reading A FIRST DIFFICULTY “For goodness sake tell me all about it, Billy,” urged Dan.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading And, Dannie, I really believe the car is worth a whole lot more than five hundred dollars.”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading His brother did so, relating the particulars of how Maxey Solomons had been rescued from the automobile and the conversation which had followed.
past form of “urge” — force or impel in an indicated direction
From this reading A FIRST DIFFICULTY “For goodness sake tell me all about it, Billy,” urged Dan.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading His brother did so, relating the particulars of how Maxey Solomons had been rescued from the automobile and the conversation which had followed.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading And, Dannie, I really believe the car is worth a whole lot more than five hundred dollars.”
an indefinite quantity of something having a specified value
From this reading And, Dannie, I really believe the car is worth a whole lot more than five hundred dollars.”
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “You know how Maxey is.
