used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading So I went to Arthur Parable and explained the situation and hoped, as an old friend and a well-wisher and a man far above suspicion, he'd lend a hand.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading So I went to Arthur Parable and explained the situation and hoped, as an old friend and a well-wisher and a man far above suspicion, he'd lend a hand.
in addition
From this reading "I can trust you with my secrets, you being a man never known to talk and also a great friend of poor John's."
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading So I went to Arthur Parable and explained the situation and hoped, as an old friend and a well-wisher and a man far above suspicion, he'd lend a hand.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading So I went to Arthur Parable and explained the situation and hoped, as an old friend and a well-wisher and a man far above suspicion, he'd lend a hand.
elected vice president and became 21st President of the United States when Garfield was assassinated (1830-1886)
From this reading So I went to Arthur Parable and explained the situation and hoped, as an old friend and a well-wisher and a man far above suspicion, he'd lend a hand.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading So I went to Arthur Parable and explained the situation and hoped, as an old friend and a well-wisher and a man far above suspicion, he'd lend a hand.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading And then I explained how it was with Mr. Sweet and how he only wanted just a clever push from outside to propose and be done with it.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading "I can trust you with my secrets, you being a man never known to talk and also a great friend of poor John's."
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "I can trust you with my secrets, you being a man never known to talk and also a great friend of poor John's."
showing self-interest and shrewdness in dealing with others
From this reading And then I explained how it was with Mr. Sweet and how he only wanted just a clever push from outside to propose and be done with it.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading And then I explained how it was with Mr. Sweet and how he only wanted just a clever push from outside to propose and be done with it.
past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible
From this reading So I went to Arthur Parable and explained the situation and hoped, as an old friend and a well-wisher and a man far above suspicion, he'd lend a hand.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading So I went to Arthur Parable and explained the situation and hoped, as an old friend and a well-wisher and a man far above suspicion, he'd lend a hand.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading So I went to Arthur Parable and explained the situation and hoped, as an old friend and a well-wisher and a man far above suspicion, he'd lend a hand.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading And then I explained how it was with Mr. Sweet and how he only wanted just a clever push from outside to propose and be done with it.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading "I can trust you with my secrets, you being a man never known to talk and also a great friend of poor John's."
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading So I went to Arthur Parable and explained the situation and hoped, as an old friend and a well-wisher and a man far above suspicion, he'd lend a hand.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading And then I explained how it was with Mr. Sweet and how he only wanted just a clever push from outside to propose and be done with it.
he'd
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From this reading So I went to Arthur Parable and explained the situation and hoped, as an old friend and a well-wisher and a man far above suspicion, he'd lend a hand.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading Arthur heard me in silence, then he spoke.
past form of “hope” — expect and wish
From this reading So I went to Arthur Parable and explained the situation and hoped, as an old friend and a well-wisher and a man far above suspicion, he'd lend a hand.
how
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From this reading And then I explained how it was with Mr. Sweet and how he only wanted just a clever push from outside to propose and be done with it.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading So I went to Arthur Parable and explained the situation and hoped, as an old friend and a well-wisher and a man far above suspicion, he'd lend a hand.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Arthur heard me in silence, then he spoke.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading And then I explained how it was with Mr. Sweet and how he only wanted just a clever push from outside to propose and be done with it.
It's
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From this reading "It's like this, Arthur," I said.
John'snounUS /dʒɑːnz/
possessive form of “john” — a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading "I can trust you with my secrets, you being a man never known to talk and also a great friend of poor John's."
and nothing more
From this reading And then I explained how it was with Mr. Sweet and how he only wanted just a clever push from outside to propose and be done with it.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading "I can trust you with my secrets, you being a man never known to talk and also a great friend of poor John's."
lendverbUS /lend/
bestow a quality on
From this reading So I went to Arthur Parable and explained the situation and hoped, as an old friend and a well-wisher and a man far above suspicion, he'd lend a hand.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading "It's like this, Arthur," I said.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading So I went to Arthur Parable and explained the situation and hoped, as an old friend and a well-wisher and a man far above suspicion, he'd lend a hand.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Arthur heard me in silence, then he spoke.
a form of address for a man
From this reading And then I explained how it was with Mr. Sweet and how he only wanted just a clever push from outside to propose and be done with it.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "I can trust you with my secrets, you being a man never known to talk and also a great friend of poor John's."
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading "I can trust you with my secrets, you being a man never known to talk and also a great friend of poor John's."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "I can trust you with my secrets, you being a man never known to talk and also a great friend of poor John's."
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading So I went to Arthur Parable and explained the situation and hoped, as an old friend and a well-wisher and a man far above suspicion, he'd lend a hand.
and nothing more
From this reading And then I explained how it was with Mr. Sweet and how he only wanted just a clever push from outside to propose and be done with it.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading And then I explained how it was with Mr. Sweet and how he only wanted just a clever push from outside to propose and be done with it.
ParablenounUS /ˈperəbəl/
a short moral story (often with animal characters)
From this reading So I went to Arthur Parable and explained the situation and hoped, as an old friend and a well-wisher and a man far above suspicion, he'd lend a hand.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading "I can trust you with my secrets, you being a man never known to talk and also a great friend of poor John's."
proposeverbUS /prəˈpoʊz/
make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading And then I explained how it was with Mr. Sweet and how he only wanted just a clever push from outside to propose and be done with it.
pushverbUS /pʊʃ/
move with force
From this reading And then I explained how it was with Mr. Sweet and how he only wanted just a clever push from outside to propose and be done with it.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "It's like this, Arthur," I said.
secretsnounUS /ˈsiːkrəts/
plural of “secret” — something that should remain hidden from others (especially information that is not to be passed on)
From this reading "I can trust you with my secrets, you being a man never known to talk and also a great friend of poor John's."
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading Arthur heard me in silence, then he spoke.
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading So I went to Arthur Parable and explained the situation and hoped, as an old friend and a well-wisher and a man far above suspicion, he'd lend a hand.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So I went to Arthur Parable and explained the situation and hoped, as an old friend and a well-wisher and a man far above suspicion, he'd lend a hand.
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading Arthur heard me in silence, then he spoke.
an impression that something might be the case
From this reading So I went to Arthur Parable and explained the situation and hoped, as an old friend and a well-wisher and a man far above suspicion, he'd lend a hand.
having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar
From this reading And then I explained how it was with Mr. Sweet and how he only wanted just a clever push from outside to propose and be done with it.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading "I can trust you with my secrets, you being a man never known to talk and also a great friend of poor John's."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading So I went to Arthur Parable and explained the situation and hoped, as an old friend and a well-wisher and a man far above suspicion, he'd lend a hand.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading And then I explained how it was with Mr. Sweet and how he only wanted just a clever push from outside to propose and be done with it.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "It's like this, Arthur," I said.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading So I went to Arthur Parable and explained the situation and hoped, as an old friend and a well-wisher and a man far above suspicion, he'd lend a hand.
something (as property) held by one party (the trustee) for the benefit of another (the beneficiary)
From this reading "I can trust you with my secrets, you being a man never known to talk and also a great friend of poor John's."
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading And then I explained how it was with Mr. Sweet and how he only wanted just a clever push from outside to propose and be done with it.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading And then I explained how it was with Mr. Sweet and how he only wanted just a clever push from outside to propose and be done with it.
well-wishernoun
someone who shares your feelings or opinions and hopes that you will be successful
From this reading So I went to Arthur Parable and explained the situation and hoped, as an old friend and a well-wisher and a man far above suspicion, he'd lend a hand.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading So I went to Arthur Parable and explained the situation and hoped, as an old friend and a well-wisher and a man far above suspicion, he'd lend a hand.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "I can trust you with my secrets, you being a man never known to talk and also a great friend of poor John's."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I can trust you with my secrets, you being a man never known to talk and also a great friend of poor John's."
