(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 “Now, tell me, during all that time have you ever known either of them the worse for drink?”
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “Now, Miss Averill,” the sergeant became more impressive than ever, “I think you said that during the last fourteen months, when you were living at Starvel, Roper and his wife were in charge of the house?”
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading “Oh, no,” Ruth answered, surprised at the question.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading “Now, Miss Averill,” the sergeant became more impressive than ever, “I think you said that during the last fourteen months, when you were living at Starvel, Roper and his wife were in charge of the house?”
Averill
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Now, Miss Averill,” the sergeant became more impressive than ever, “I think you said that during the last fourteen months, when you were living at Starvel, Roper and his wife were in charge of the house?”
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading “Yes, they were there when I came back from school.”
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading “Now, Miss Averill,” the sergeant became more impressive than ever, “I think you said that during the last fourteen months, when you were living at Starvel, Roper and his wife were in charge of the house?”
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading “Yes, they were there when I came back from school.”
to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle
From this reading “Now, Miss Averill,” the sergeant became more impressive than ever, “I think you said that during the last fourteen months, when you were living at Starvel, Roper and his wife were in charge of the house?”
take in liquids
From this reading “Now, tell me, during all that time have you ever known either of them the worse for drink?”
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading “Now, Miss Averill,” the sergeant became more impressive than ever, “I think you said that during the last fourteen months, when you were living at Starvel, Roper and his wife were in charge of the house?”
one or the other of two
From this reading “Now, tell me, during all that time have you ever known either of them the worse for drink?”
at any time
From this reading “Now, Miss Averill,” the sergeant became more impressive than ever, “I think you said that during the last fourteen months, when you were living at Starvel, Roper and his wife were in charge of the house?”
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “Now, tell me, during all that time have you ever known either of them the worse for drink?”
fourteennounUS /ˈfɔːrˈtiːn/
the cardinal number that is the sum of thirteen and one
From this reading “Now, Miss Averill,” the sergeant became more impressive than ever, “I think you said that during the last fourteen months, when you were living at Starvel, Roper and his wife were in charge of the house?”
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading “Yes, they were there when I came back from school.”
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “Now, tell me, during all that time have you ever known either of them the worse for drink?”
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading “Now, Miss Averill,” the sergeant became more impressive than ever, “I think you said that during the last fourteen months, when you were living at Starvel, Roper and his wife were in charge of the house?”
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading “Now, Miss Averill,” the sergeant became more impressive than ever, “I think you said that during the last fourteen months, when you were living at Starvel, Roper and his wife were in charge of the house?”
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “Now, Miss Averill,” the sergeant became more impressive than ever, “I think you said that during the last fourteen months, when you were living at Starvel, Roper and his wife were in charge of the house?”
impressiveadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpresɪv/
making a strong or vivid impression
From this reading “Now, Miss Averill,” the sergeant became more impressive than ever, “I think you said that during the last fourteen months, when you were living at Starvel, Roper and his wife were in charge of the house?”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “Now, Miss Averill,” the sergeant became more impressive than ever, “I think you said that during the last fourteen months, when you were living at Starvel, Roper and his wife were in charge of the house?”
apprehended with certainty
From this reading “Now, tell me, during all that time have you ever known either of them the worse for drink?”
immediately past
From this reading “Now, Miss Averill,” the sergeant became more impressive than ever, “I think you said that during the last fourteen months, when you were living at Starvel, Roper and his wife were in charge of the house?”
the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
From this reading “Now, Miss Averill,” the sergeant became more impressive than ever, “I think you said that during the last fourteen months, when you were living at Starvel, Roper and his wife were in charge of the house?”
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “Now, tell me, during all that time have you ever known either of them the worse for drink?”
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading “Now, Miss Averill,” the sergeant became more impressive than ever, “I think you said that during the last fourteen months, when you were living at Starvel, Roper and his wife were in charge of the house?”
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading “Now, Miss Averill,” the sergeant became more impressive than ever, “I think you said that during the last fourteen months, when you were living at Starvel, Roper and his wife were in charge of the house?”
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading “Now, Miss Averill,” the sergeant became more impressive than ever, “I think you said that during the last fourteen months, when you were living at Starvel, Roper and his wife were in charge of the house?”
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading “No, never.”
not any; not one
From this reading “Oh, no,” Ruth answered, surprised at the question.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading “Now, Miss Averill,” the sergeant became more impressive than ever, “I think you said that during the last fourteen months, when you were living at Starvel, Roper and his wife were in charge of the house?”
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “Now, Miss Averill,” the sergeant became more impressive than ever, “I think you said that during the last fourteen months, when you were living at Starvel, Roper and his wife were in charge of the house?”
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading “Oh, no,” Ruth answered, surprised at the question.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading “Oh, no,” Ruth answered, surprised at the question.
RopernounUS /ˈroʊpər/
a decoy who lures customers into a gambling establishment (especially one with a fixed game)
From this reading “Now, Miss Averill,” the sergeant became more impressive than ever, “I think you said that during the last fourteen months, when you were living at Starvel, Roper and his wife were in charge of the house?”
United States professional baseball player famous for hitting home runs (1895-1948)
From this reading “Oh, no,” Ruth answered, surprised at the question.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “Now, Miss Averill,” the sergeant became more impressive than ever, “I think you said that during the last fourteen months, when you were living at Starvel, Roper and his wife were in charge of the house?”
an educational institution
From this reading “Yes, they were there when I came back from school.”
any of several noncommissioned officer ranks in the Army or Air Force or Marines ranking above a corporal
From this reading “Now, Miss Averill,” the sergeant became more impressive than ever, “I think you said that during the last fourteen months, when you were living at Starvel, Roper and his wife were in charge of the house?”
Starvel
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Now, Miss Averill,” the sergeant became more impressive than ever, “I think you said that during the last fourteen months, when you were living at Starvel, Roper and his wife were in charge of the house?”
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading “Oh, no,” Ruth answered, surprised at the question.
express in words
From this reading “Now, tell me, during all that time have you ever known either of them the worse for drink?”
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading “Now, Miss Averill,” the sergeant became more impressive than ever, “I think you said that during the last fourteen months, when you were living at Starvel, Roper and his wife were in charge of the house?”
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “Now, Miss Averill,” the sergeant became more impressive than ever, “I think you said that during the last fourteen months, when you were living at Starvel, Roper and his wife were in charge of the house?”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “Now, Miss Averill,” the sergeant became more impressive than ever, “I think you said that during the last fourteen months, when you were living at Starvel, Roper and his wife were in charge of the house?”
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading “Now, tell me, during all that time have you ever known either of them the worse for drink?”
in or at that place or location
From this reading “Yes, they were there when I came back from school.”
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Yes, they were there when I came back from school.”
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading “Now, Miss Averill,” the sergeant became more impressive than ever, “I think you said that during the last fourteen months, when you were living at Starvel, Roper and his wife were in charge of the house?”
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading “Now, tell me, during all that time have you ever known either of them the worse for drink?”
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “Now, Miss Averill,” the sergeant became more impressive than ever, “I think you said that during the last fourteen months, when you were living at Starvel, Roper and his wife were in charge of the house?”
at the time that
From this reading “Now, Miss Averill,” the sergeant became more impressive than ever, “I think you said that during the last fourteen months, when you were living at Starvel, Roper and his wife were in charge of the house?”
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading “Now, Miss Averill,” the sergeant became more impressive than ever, “I think you said that during the last fourteen months, when you were living at Starvel, Roper and his wife were in charge of the house?”
(comparative of “bad”) inferior to another in quality or condition or desirability
From this reading “Now, tell me, during all that time have you ever known either of them the worse for drink?”
an affirmative
From this reading “Yes, they were there when I came back from school.”
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Now, Miss Averill,” the sergeant became more impressive than ever, “I think you said that during the last fourteen months, when you were living at Starvel, Roper and his wife were in charge of the house?”
