used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Sure, Jim," he drawled, "anything to oblige, although this is a new one on me.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading "Sure, Jim," he drawled, "anything to oblige, although this is a new one on me.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Here you! line up there in single file, and get a move on you--pronto!
any thing at all
From this reading "Sure, Jim," he drawled, "anything to oblige, although this is a new one on me.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Show 'em what I mean, Matt; put that guy that talks English at the head---- Yes, he's the one.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Come on, Matt; it seems the gentleman does not wish to be disturbed---- Well, neither would I under such circumstances.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading Come on, Matt; it seems the gentleman does not wish to be disturbed---- Well, neither would I under such circumstances.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Come on, Matt; it seems the gentleman does not wish to be disturbed---- Well, neither would I under such circumstances.
having the place or position changed
From this reading Come on, Matt; it seems the gentleman does not wish to be disturbed---- Well, neither would I under such circumstances.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Come on, Matt; it seems the gentleman does not wish to be disturbed---- Well, neither would I under such circumstances.
drawledverbUS /drɔːld/
past form of “drawl” — lengthen and slow down or draw out
From this reading "Sure, Jim," he drawled, "anything to oblige, although this is a new one on me.
a quad with a square body
From this reading Show 'em what I mean, Matt; put that guy that talks English at the head---- Yes, he's the one.
an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries
From this reading Show 'em what I mean, Matt; put that guy that talks English at the head---- Yes, he's the one.
fileverbUS /faɪl/
record in a public office or in a court of law
From this reading Here you! line up there in single file, and get a move on you--pronto!
a man of refinement
From this reading Come on, Matt; it seems the gentleman does not wish to be disturbed---- Well, neither would I under such circumstances.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Here you! line up there in single file, and get a move on you--pronto!
guynounUS /ɡaɪ/
an informal term for a youth or man
From this reading Show 'em what I mean, Matt; put that guy that talks English at the head---- Yes, he's the one.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Sure, Jim," he drawled, "anything to oblige, although this is a new one on me.
he's
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From this reading Show 'em what I mean, Matt; put that guy that talks English at the head---- Yes, he's the one.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Show 'em what I mean, Matt; put that guy that talks English at the head---- Yes, he's the one.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Here you! line up there in single file, and get a move on you--pronto!
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Come on, Matt; it seems the gentleman does not wish to be disturbed---- Well, neither would I under such circumstances.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Here you! line up there in single file, and get a move on you--pronto!
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Sure, Jim," he drawled, "anything to oblige, although this is a new one on me.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Come on, Matt; it seems the gentleman does not wish to be disturbed---- Well, neither would I under such circumstances.
Jim
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Sure, Jim," he drawled, "anything to oblige, although this is a new one on me.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading Here you! line up there in single file, and get a move on you--pronto!
plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading The marshal's lips smiled.
marshal'snounUS /ˈmɑːrʃəlz/
possessive form of “marshal” — a law officer having duties similar to those of a sheriff in carrying out the judgments of a court of law
From this reading The marshal's lips smiled.
MattnounUS /mæt/
the property of having little or no contrast; lacking highlights or gloss
From this reading Come on, Matt; it seems the gentleman does not wish to be disturbed---- Well, neither would I under such circumstances.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Sure, Jim," he drawled, "anything to oblige, although this is a new one on me.
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading Show 'em what I mean, Matt; put that guy that talks English at the head---- Yes, he's the one.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Here you! line up there in single file, and get a move on you--pronto!
not one and not the other of two
From this reading Come on, Matt; it seems the gentleman does not wish to be disturbed---- Well, neither would I under such circumstances.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading "Sure, Jim," he drawled, "anything to oblige, although this is a new one on me.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Come on, Matt; it seems the gentleman does not wish to be disturbed---- Well, neither would I under such circumstances.
obligeverbUS /əˈblaɪdʒ/
force somebody to do something
From this reading "Sure, Jim," he drawled, "anything to oblige, although this is a new one on me.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "Sure, Jim," he drawled, "anything to oblige, although this is a new one on me.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "Sure, Jim," he drawled, "anything to oblige, although this is a new one on me.
prontoadverbUS /ˈprɑːntoʊ/
in a punctual manner
From this reading Here you! line up there in single file, and get a move on you--pronto!
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Show 'em what I mean, Matt; put that guy that talks English at the head---- Yes, he's the one.
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Come on, Matt; it seems the gentleman does not wish to be disturbed---- Well, neither would I under such circumstances.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Show 'em what I mean, Matt; put that guy that talks English at the head---- Yes, he's the one.
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading Here you! line up there in single file, and get a move on you--pronto!
past form of “smile” — change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading The marshal's lips smiled.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Come on, Matt; it seems the gentleman does not wish to be disturbed---- Well, neither would I under such circumstances.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading "Sure, Jim," he drawled, "anything to oblige, although this is a new one on me.
talksnounUS /tɔːks/
a discussion intended to produce an agreement
From this reading Show 'em what I mean, Matt; put that guy that talks English at the head---- Yes, he's the one.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Show 'em what I mean, Matt; put that guy that talks English at the head---- Yes, he's the one.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The marshal's lips smiled.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Here you! line up there in single file, and get a move on you--pronto!
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "Sure, Jim," he drawled, "anything to oblige, although this is a new one on me.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Sure, Jim," he drawled, "anything to oblige, although this is a new one on me.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Come on, Matt; it seems the gentleman does not wish to be disturbed---- Well, neither would I under such circumstances.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Here you! line up there in single file, and get a move on you--pronto!
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading Come on, Matt; it seems the gentleman does not wish to be disturbed---- Well, neither would I under such circumstances.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Show 'em what I mean, Matt; put that guy that talks English at the head---- Yes, he's the one.
hope for; have a wish
From this reading Come on, Matt; it seems the gentleman does not wish to be disturbed---- Well, neither would I under such circumstances.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Come on, Matt; it seems the gentleman does not wish to be disturbed---- Well, neither would I under such circumstances.
an affirmative
From this reading Show 'em what I mean, Matt; put that guy that talks English at the head---- Yes, he's the one.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Here you! line up there in single file, and get a move on you--pronto!
