used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading (_Enters Dobleman from right carrying a check in his hand.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Starkweather, about to speak, pauses._) (_Dobleman hesitates, and Starkweather nods for him to advance._) {Dobleman} (_Greeting Margaret, and addressing Starkweather._) This check.
addressingverbUS /əˈdresɪŋ/
-ing form of “address” — speak to
From this reading Starkweather, about to speak, pauses._) (_Dobleman hesitates, and Starkweather nods for him to advance._) {Dobleman} (_Greeting Margaret, and addressing Starkweather._) This check.
move forward, also in the metaphorical sense
From this reading Starkweather, about to speak, pauses._) (_Dobleman hesitates, and Starkweather nods for him to advance._) {Dobleman} (_Greeting Margaret, and addressing Starkweather._) This check.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Starkweather, about to speak, pauses._) (_Dobleman hesitates, and Starkweather nods for him to advance._) {Dobleman} (_Greeting Margaret, and addressing Starkweather._) This check.
-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading (_Enters Dobleman from right carrying a check in his hand.
checkverbUS /tʃek/
examine so as to determine accuracy, quality, or condition
From this reading (_Enters Dobleman from right carrying a check in his hand.
Dobleman
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From this reading (_Enters Dobleman from right carrying a check in his hand.
EntersverbUS /ˈentərz/
third-person singular of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading (_Enters Dobleman from right carrying a check in his hand.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Starkweather, about to speak, pauses._) (_Dobleman hesitates, and Starkweather nods for him to advance._) {Dobleman} (_Greeting Margaret, and addressing Starkweather._) This check.
fountainnounUS /ˈfaʊntən/
a structure from which an artificially produced jet of water arises
From this reading (_Looks for pen._) (_Dobleman offers his fountain pen._) No; my own pen.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading (_Enters Dobleman from right carrying a check in his hand.
GreetingnounUS /ˈɡriːtɪŋ/
(usually plural) an acknowledgment or expression of good will (especially on meeting)
From this reading Starkweather, about to speak, pauses._) (_Dobleman hesitates, and Starkweather nods for him to advance._) {Dobleman} (_Greeting Margaret, and addressing Starkweather._) This check.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading (_Enters Dobleman from right carrying a check in his hand.
hesitatesverbUS /ˈhezəteɪts/
third-person singular of “hesitate” — pause or hold back in uncertainty or unwillingness
From this reading Starkweather, about to speak, pauses._) (_Dobleman hesitates, and Starkweather nods for him to advance._) {Dobleman} (_Greeting Margaret, and addressing Starkweather._) This check.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Starkweather, about to speak, pauses._) (_Dobleman hesitates, and Starkweather nods for him to advance._) {Dobleman} (_Greeting Margaret, and addressing Starkweather._) This check.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading (_Enters Dobleman from right carrying a check in his hand.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading (_Enters Dobleman from right carrying a check in his hand.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading {Starkweather} Yes, that is Rutland's.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading You said you would sign it yourself.
plural of “look” — the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading (_Looks for pen._) (_Dobleman offers his fountain pen._) No; my own pen.
Margaret
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From this reading Starkweather, about to speak, pauses._) (_Dobleman hesitates, and Starkweather nods for him to advance._) {Dobleman} (_Greeting Margaret, and addressing Starkweather._) This check.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading (_Looks for pen._) (_Dobleman offers his fountain pen._) No; my own pen.
not any; not one
From this reading (_Looks for pen._) (_Dobleman offers his fountain pen._) No; my own pen.
nodsnounUS /nɑːdz/
plural of “nod” — a sign of assent or salutation or command
From this reading Starkweather, about to speak, pauses._) (_Dobleman hesitates, and Starkweather nods for him to advance._) {Dobleman} (_Greeting Margaret, and addressing Starkweather._) This check.
offersnounUS /ˈɔːfərz/
plural of “offer” — the verbal act of offering
From this reading (_Looks for pen._) (_Dobleman offers his fountain pen._) No; my own pen.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading (_Looks for pen._) (_Dobleman offers his fountain pen._) No; my own pen.
pausesnounUS /ˈpɔːzəz/
plural of “pause” — a time interval during which there is a temporary cessation of something
From this reading Starkweather, about to speak, pauses._) (_Dobleman hesitates, and Starkweather nods for him to advance._) {Dobleman} (_Greeting Margaret, and addressing Starkweather._) This check.
a writing implement with a point from which ink flows
From this reading (_Looks for pen._) (_Dobleman offers his fountain pen._) No; my own pen.
precisely, exactly
From this reading (_Enters Dobleman from right carrying a check in his hand.
Rutland's
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From this reading {Starkweather} Yes, that is Rutland's.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading You said you would sign it yourself.
a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading You said you would sign it yourself.
express in speech
From this reading Starkweather, about to speak, pauses._) (_Dobleman hesitates, and Starkweather nods for him to advance._) {Dobleman} (_Greeting Margaret, and addressing Starkweather._) This check.
Starkweather
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From this reading Starkweather, about to speak, pauses._) (_Dobleman hesitates, and Starkweather nods for him to advance._) {Dobleman} (_Greeting Margaret, and addressing Starkweather._) This check.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading {Starkweather} Yes, that is Rutland's.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Starkweather, about to speak, pauses._) (_Dobleman hesitates, and Starkweather nods for him to advance._) {Dobleman} (_Greeting Margaret, and addressing Starkweather._) This check.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Starkweather, about to speak, pauses._) (_Dobleman hesitates, and Starkweather nods for him to advance._) {Dobleman} (_Greeting Margaret, and addressing Starkweather._) This check.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading You said you would sign it yourself.
an affirmative
From this reading {Starkweather} Yes, that is Rutland's.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading You said you would sign it yourself.
used when the person spoken to is also the object of the action
From this reading You said you would sign it yourself.
