used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "You're the doctor," grunted Johnny, not much pleased with Cliff's habit of giving information a bit at a time as it was needed.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading It seemed to betray a lack of confidence in him, a fear that he might tell too much; though how Johnny could manage to divulge secrets while he was flying a mile above the earth, Cliff had probably not attempted to explain.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "You're the doctor," grunted Johnny, not much pleased with Cliff's habit of giving information a bit at a time as it was needed.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "You're the doctor," grunted Johnny, not much pleased with Cliff's habit of giving information a bit at a time as it was needed.
tried unsuccessfully
From this reading It seemed to betray a lack of confidence in him, a fear that he might tell too much; though how Johnny could manage to divulge secrets while he was flying a mile above the earth, Cliff had probably not attempted to explain.
betrayverbUS /bɪˈtreɪ/
reveal unintentionally
From this reading It seemed to betray a lack of confidence in him, a fear that he might tell too much; though how Johnny could manage to divulge secrets while he was flying a mile above the earth, Cliff had probably not attempted to explain.
a small piece or quantity of something
From this reading "You're the doctor," grunted Johnny, not much pleased with Cliff's habit of giving information a bit at a time as it was needed.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading "Straight toward Mateo's camp, first--flying very high.
CliffnounUS /klɪf/
a steep high face of rock
From this reading It seemed to betray a lack of confidence in him, a fear that he might tell too much; though how Johnny could manage to divulge secrets while he was flying a mile above the earth, Cliff had probably not attempted to explain.
Cliff'snounUS /klɪfs/
possessive form of “cliff” — a steep high face of rock
From this reading "You're the doctor," grunted Johnny, not much pleased with Cliff's habit of giving information a bit at a time as it was needed.
freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading It seemed to betray a lack of confidence in him, a fear that he might tell too much; though how Johnny could manage to divulge secrets while he was flying a mile above the earth, Cliff had probably not attempted to explain.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading It seemed to betray a lack of confidence in him, a fear that he might tell too much; though how Johnny could manage to divulge secrets while he was flying a mile above the earth, Cliff had probably not attempted to explain.
command with authority
From this reading From there on I'll direct you.
divulgeverbUS /dɪˈvʌldʒ/
make known to the public information that was previously known only to a few people or that was meant to be kept a secret
From this reading It seemed to betray a lack of confidence in him, a fear that he might tell too much; though how Johnny could manage to divulge secrets while he was flying a mile above the earth, Cliff had probably not attempted to explain.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading "You're the doctor," grunted Johnny, not much pleased with Cliff's habit of giving information a bit at a time as it was needed.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading It seemed to betray a lack of confidence in him, a fear that he might tell too much; though how Johnny could manage to divulge secrets while he was flying a mile above the earth, Cliff had probably not attempted to explain.
make plain and comprehensible
From this reading It seemed to betray a lack of confidence in him, a fear that he might tell too much; though how Johnny could manage to divulge secrets while he was flying a mile above the earth, Cliff had probably not attempted to explain.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading It seemed to betray a lack of confidence in him, a fear that he might tell too much; though how Johnny could manage to divulge secrets while he was flying a mile above the earth, Cliff had probably not attempted to explain.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading "Straight toward Mateo's camp, first--flying very high.
moving swiftly
From this reading "Straight toward Mateo's camp, first--flying very high.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading From there on I'll direct you.
the act of giving
From this reading "You're the doctor," grunted Johnny, not much pleased with Cliff's habit of giving information a bit at a time as it was needed.
gruntedverbUS /ˈɡrʌntɪd/
past form of “grunt” — issue a grunting, low, animal-like noise
From this reading "You're the doctor," grunted Johnny, not much pleased with Cliff's habit of giving information a bit at a time as it was needed.
an established custom
From this reading "You're the doctor," grunted Johnny, not much pleased with Cliff's habit of giving information a bit at a time as it was needed.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It seemed to betray a lack of confidence in him, a fear that he might tell too much; though how Johnny could manage to divulge secrets while he was flying a mile above the earth, Cliff had probably not attempted to explain.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It seemed to betray a lack of confidence in him, a fear that he might tell too much; though how Johnny could manage to divulge secrets while he was flying a mile above the earth, Cliff had probably not attempted to explain.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading "Straight toward Mateo's camp, first--flying very high.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It seemed to betray a lack of confidence in him, a fear that he might tell too much; though how Johnny could manage to divulge secrets while he was flying a mile above the earth, Cliff had probably not attempted to explain.
how
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From this reading It seemed to betray a lack of confidence in him, a fear that he might tell too much; though how Johnny could manage to divulge secrets while he was flying a mile above the earth, Cliff had probably not attempted to explain.
I'll
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From this reading From there on I'll direct you.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It seemed to betray a lack of confidence in him, a fear that he might tell too much; though how Johnny could manage to divulge secrets while he was flying a mile above the earth, Cliff had probably not attempted to explain.
a message received and understood
From this reading "You're the doctor," grunted Johnny, not much pleased with Cliff's habit of giving information a bit at a time as it was needed.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "You're the doctor," grunted Johnny, not much pleased with Cliff's habit of giving information a bit at a time as it was needed.
JohnnynounUS /ˈdʒɑːni/
“Johnny” was applied as a nickname for Confederate soldiers by the Federal soldiers in the American Civil War; “greyback” derived from their grey Confederate uniforms
From this reading "You're the doctor," grunted Johnny, not much pleased with Cliff's habit of giving information a bit at a time as it was needed.
the state of needing something that is absent or unavailable
From this reading It seemed to betray a lack of confidence in him, a fear that he might tell too much; though how Johnny could manage to divulge secrets while he was flying a mile above the earth, Cliff had probably not attempted to explain.
be successful; achieve a goal
From this reading It seemed to betray a lack of confidence in him, a fear that he might tell too much; though how Johnny could manage to divulge secrets while he was flying a mile above the earth, Cliff had probably not attempted to explain.
Mateo's
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From this reading "Straight toward Mateo's camp, first--flying very high.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading It seemed to betray a lack of confidence in him, a fear that he might tell too much; though how Johnny could manage to divulge secrets while he was flying a mile above the earth, Cliff had probably not attempted to explain.
a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading It seemed to betray a lack of confidence in him, a fear that he might tell too much; though how Johnny could manage to divulge secrets while he was flying a mile above the earth, Cliff had probably not attempted to explain.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading "You're the doctor," grunted Johnny, not much pleased with Cliff's habit of giving information a bit at a time as it was needed.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading "You're the doctor," grunted Johnny, not much pleased with Cliff's habit of giving information a bit at a time as it was needed.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "You're the doctor," grunted Johnny, not much pleased with Cliff's habit of giving information a bit at a time as it was needed.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "You're the doctor," grunted Johnny, not much pleased with Cliff's habit of giving information a bit at a time as it was needed.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading From there on I'll direct you.
experiencing or manifesting pleasure
From this reading "You're the doctor," grunted Johnny, not much pleased with Cliff's habit of giving information a bit at a time as it was needed.
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading It seemed to betray a lack of confidence in him, a fear that he might tell too much; though how Johnny could manage to divulge secrets while he was flying a mile above the earth, Cliff had probably not attempted to explain.
secretsnounUS /ˈsiːkrəts/
plural of “secret” — something that should remain hidden from others (especially information that is not to be passed on)
From this reading It seemed to betray a lack of confidence in him, a fear that he might tell too much; though how Johnny could manage to divulge secrets while he was flying a mile above the earth, Cliff had probably not attempted to explain.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading It seemed to betray a lack of confidence in him, a fear that he might tell too much; though how Johnny could manage to divulge secrets while he was flying a mile above the earth, Cliff had probably not attempted to explain.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading Shall we start?"
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Shall we start?"
successive (without a break)
From this reading "Straight toward Mateo's camp, first--flying very high.
express in words
From this reading It seemed to betray a lack of confidence in him, a fear that he might tell too much; though how Johnny could manage to divulge secrets while he was flying a mile above the earth, Cliff had probably not attempted to explain.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It seemed to betray a lack of confidence in him, a fear that he might tell too much; though how Johnny could manage to divulge secrets while he was flying a mile above the earth, Cliff had probably not attempted to explain.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "You're the doctor," grunted Johnny, not much pleased with Cliff's habit of giving information a bit at a time as it was needed.
in or at that place or location
From this reading From there on I'll direct you.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading It seemed to betray a lack of confidence in him, a fear that he might tell too much; though how Johnny could manage to divulge secrets while he was flying a mile above the earth, Cliff had probably not attempted to explain.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading "You're the doctor," grunted Johnny, not much pleased with Cliff's habit of giving information a bit at a time as it was needed.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It seemed to betray a lack of confidence in him, a fear that he might tell too much; though how Johnny could manage to divulge secrets while he was flying a mile above the earth, Cliff had probably not attempted to explain.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading It seemed to betray a lack of confidence in him, a fear that he might tell too much; though how Johnny could manage to divulge secrets while he was flying a mile above the earth, Cliff had probably not attempted to explain.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading "Straight toward Mateo's camp, first--flying very high.
precisely as stated
From this reading "Straight toward Mateo's camp, first--flying very high.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "You're the doctor," grunted Johnny, not much pleased with Cliff's habit of giving information a bit at a time as it was needed.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Shall we start?"
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading It seemed to betray a lack of confidence in him, a fear that he might tell too much; though how Johnny could manage to divulge secrets while he was flying a mile above the earth, Cliff had probably not attempted to explain.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "You're the doctor," grunted Johnny, not much pleased with Cliff's habit of giving information a bit at a time as it was needed.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading From there on I'll direct you.
You're
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From this reading "You're the doctor," grunted Johnny, not much pleased with Cliff's habit of giving information a bit at a time as it was needed.
