used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Thanks," said Pratt; "but I am not a simple Arcadian in my ideas.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Vanleigh almost snatched the muddy note, which was directed in a fine, lady's hand; and there was a curious pinched expression about his lips as he took in the address.
speak to
From this reading Vanleigh almost snatched the muddy note, which was directed in a fine, lady's hand; and there was a curious pinched expression about his lips as he took in the address.
Ah
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From this reading "Ah, yes; thanks, much," he drawled.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Vanleigh almost snatched the muddy note, which was directed in a fine, lady's hand; and there was a curious pinched expression about his lips as he took in the address.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "Thanks," said Pratt; "but I am not a simple Arcadian in my ideas.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Vanleigh almost snatched the muddy note, which was directed in a fine, lady's hand; and there was a curious pinched expression about his lips as he took in the address.
ArcadiannounUS /ˌɑːrˈkeɪdiən/
an inhabitant of Arcadia
From this reading "Thanks," said Pratt; "but I am not a simple Arcadian in my ideas.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Vanleigh almost snatched the muddy note, which was directed in a fine, lady's hand; and there was a curious pinched expression about his lips as he took in the address.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "Thanks," said Pratt; "but I am not a simple Arcadian in my ideas.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Oh, by the way, Van, here's a note for you which somebody seems to have dropped."
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading Vanleigh almost snatched the muddy note, which was directed in a fine, lady's hand; and there was a curious pinched expression about his lips as he took in the address.
(often used in combination) having a specified direction
From this reading Vanleigh almost snatched the muddy note, which was directed in a fine, lady's hand; and there was a curious pinched expression about his lips as he took in the address.
drawledverbUS /drɔːld/
past form of “drawl” — lengthen and slow down or draw out
From this reading "Ah, yes; thanks, much," he drawled.
inflected form of “drop” — let fall to the ground
From this reading Oh, by the way, Van, here's a note for you which somebody seems to have dropped."
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading Vanleigh almost snatched the muddy note, which was directed in a fine, lady's hand; and there was a curious pinched expression about his lips as he took in the address.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading Vanleigh almost snatched the muddy note, which was directed in a fine, lady's hand; and there was a curious pinched expression about his lips as he took in the address.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Oh, by the way, Van, here's a note for you which somebody seems to have dropped."
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Vanleigh almost snatched the muddy note, which was directed in a fine, lady's hand; and there was a curious pinched expression about his lips as he took in the address.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Oh, by the way, Van, here's a note for you which somebody seems to have dropped."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Vanleigh almost snatched the muddy note, which was directed in a fine, lady's hand; and there was a curious pinched expression about his lips as he took in the address.
here's
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From this reading Oh, by the way, Van, here's a note for you which somebody seems to have dropped."
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Vanleigh almost snatched the muddy note, which was directed in a fine, lady's hand; and there was a curious pinched expression about his lips as he took in the address.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Thanks," said Pratt; "but I am not a simple Arcadian in my ideas.
I'm
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From this reading "Very kind of you, I'm shaw.
plural of “idea” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading "Thanks," said Pratt; "but I am not a simple Arcadian in my ideas.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Thanks," said Pratt; "but I am not a simple Arcadian in my ideas.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading "Very kind of you, I'm shaw.
lady'snounUS /ˈleɪdiz/
possessive form of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading Vanleigh almost snatched the muddy note, which was directed in a fine, lady's hand; and there was a curious pinched expression about his lips as he took in the address.
plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading Vanleigh almost snatched the muddy note, which was directed in a fine, lady's hand; and there was a curious pinched expression about his lips as he took in the address.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading "Ah, yes; thanks, much," he drawled.
muddyadjectiveUS /ˈmʌdi/
(of soil) soft and watery
From this reading Vanleigh almost snatched the muddy note, which was directed in a fine, lady's hand; and there was a curious pinched expression about his lips as he took in the address.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "Thanks," said Pratt; "but I am not a simple Arcadian in my ideas.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "Thanks," said Pratt; "but I am not a simple Arcadian in my ideas.
a brief written record
From this reading Oh, by the way, Van, here's a note for you which somebody seems to have dropped."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Very kind of you, I'm shaw.
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading Oh, by the way, Van, here's a note for you which somebody seems to have dropped."
pinchedadjectiveUS /pɪntʃt/
sounding as if the nose were pinched
From this reading Vanleigh almost snatched the muddy note, which was directed in a fine, lady's hand; and there was a curious pinched expression about his lips as he took in the address.
Pratt
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From this reading "Thanks," said Pratt; "but I am not a simple Arcadian in my ideas.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Thanks," said Pratt; "but I am not a simple Arcadian in my ideas.
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Oh, by the way, Van, here's a note for you which somebody seems to have dropped."
shawnounUS /ʃɔː/
United States clarinetist and leader of a swing band (1910-2004)
From this reading "Very kind of you, I'm shaw.
having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading "Thanks," said Pratt; "but I am not a simple Arcadian in my ideas.
snatchedverbUS /snætʃt/
past form of “snatch” — to grasp hastily or eagerly
From this reading Vanleigh almost snatched the muddy note, which was directed in a fine, lady's hand; and there was a curious pinched expression about his lips as he took in the address.
a person, without saying who
From this reading Oh, by the way, Van, here's a note for you which somebody seems to have dropped."
an acknowledgment of appreciation
From this reading "Thanks," said Pratt; "but I am not a simple Arcadian in my ideas.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Oh, by the way, Van, here's a note for you which somebody seems to have dropped."
in or at that place or location
From this reading Vanleigh almost snatched the muddy note, which was directed in a fine, lady's hand; and there was a curious pinched expression about his lips as he took in the address.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Oh, by the way, Van, here's a note for you which somebody seems to have dropped."
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Vanleigh almost snatched the muddy note, which was directed in a fine, lady's hand; and there was a curious pinched expression about his lips as he took in the address.
any creative group active in the innovation and application of new concepts and techniques in a given field (especially in the arts)
From this reading Oh, by the way, Van, here's a note for you which somebody seems to have dropped."
Vanleigh
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From this reading Vanleigh almost snatched the muddy note, which was directed in a fine, lady's hand; and there was a curious pinched expression about his lips as he took in the address.
precisely as stated
From this reading "Very kind of you, I'm shaw.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Vanleigh almost snatched the muddy note, which was directed in a fine, lady's hand; and there was a curious pinched expression about his lips as he took in the address.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Oh, by the way, Van, here's a note for you which somebody seems to have dropped."
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Oh, by the way, Van, here's a note for you which somebody seems to have dropped."
an affirmative
From this reading "Ah, yes; thanks, much," he drawled.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Oh, by the way, Van, here's a note for you which somebody seems to have dropped."
