used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading [Sidenote: She was just a blob of metal, but she had emotions like any woman.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading She, too, wanted ROMANCE, and wasn't coy about running after her "guy"] "There you are!"
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading She, too, wanted ROMANCE, and wasn't coy about running after her "guy"] "There you are!"
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She, too, wanted ROMANCE, and wasn't coy about running after her "guy"] "There you are!"
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading [Sidenote: She was just a blob of metal, but she had emotions like any woman.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading She, too, wanted ROMANCE, and wasn't coy about running after her "guy"] "There you are!"
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading I looked at it stupidly and said, "_Where_ are we?"
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Judson Taylor, the eccentric physics prof, pulled a metallic object out of his pocket and laid it on the table between us.
blobnounUS /blɑːb/
an indistinct shapeless form
From this reading [Sidenote: She was just a blob of metal, but she had emotions like any woman.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading The object was a solid chunk of some kind of metal, judging from its bright silver color, about the size and shape of a pocket knife.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading [Sidenote: She was just a blob of metal, but she had emotions like any woman.
chunknounUS /tʃʌŋk/
a compact mass
From this reading The object was a solid chunk of some kind of metal, judging from its bright silver color, about the size and shape of a pocket knife.
a visual attribute of things that results from the light they emit or transmit or reflect
From this reading The object was a solid chunk of some kind of metal, judging from its bright silver color, about the size and shape of a pocket knife.
coyadjectiveUS /kɔɪ/
affectedly modest or shy especially in a playful or provocative way
From this reading She, too, wanted ROMANCE, and wasn't coy about running after her "guy"] "There you are!"
eccentricadjectiveUS /ɪkˈsentrɪk/
conspicuously or grossly unconventional or unusual
From this reading Judson Taylor, the eccentric physics prof, pulled a metallic object out of his pocket and laid it on the table between us.
emotionsnounUS /ɪˈmoʊʃənz/
plural of “emotion” — any strong feeling
From this reading [Sidenote: She was just a blob of metal, but she had emotions like any woman.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The object was a solid chunk of some kind of metal, judging from its bright silver color, about the size and shape of a pocket knife.
an informal term for a youth or man
From this reading She, too, wanted ROMANCE, and wasn't coy about running after her "guy"] "There you are!"
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading [Sidenote: She was just a blob of metal, but she had emotions like any woman.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She, too, wanted ROMANCE, and wasn't coy about running after her "guy"] "There you are!"
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Judson Taylor, the eccentric physics prof, pulled a metallic object out of his pocket and laid it on the table between us.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I looked at it stupidly and said, "_Where_ are we?"
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Judson Taylor, the eccentric physics prof, pulled a metallic object out of his pocket and laid it on the table between us.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The object was a solid chunk of some kind of metal, judging from its bright silver color, about the size and shape of a pocket knife.
judgingnounUS /ˈdʒʌdʒɪŋ/
the cognitive process of reaching a decision or drawing conclusions
From this reading The object was a solid chunk of some kind of metal, judging from its bright silver color, about the size and shape of a pocket knife.
Judson
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From this reading Judson Taylor, the eccentric physics prof, pulled a metallic object out of his pocket and laid it on the table between us.
and nothing more
From this reading [Sidenote: She was just a blob of metal, but she had emotions like any woman.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading The object was a solid chunk of some kind of metal, judging from its bright silver color, about the size and shape of a pocket knife.
edge tool used as a cutting instrument; has a pointed blade with a sharp edge and a handle
From this reading The object was a solid chunk of some kind of metal, judging from its bright silver color, about the size and shape of a pocket knife.
set down according to a plan
From this reading Judson Taylor, the eccentric physics prof, pulled a metallic object out of his pocket and laid it on the table between us.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading [Sidenote: She was just a blob of metal, but she had emotions like any woman.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading I looked at it stupidly and said, "_Where_ are we?"
metalnounUS /ˈmetəl/
any of several chemical elements that are usually shiny solids that conduct heat or electricity and can be formed into sheets etc.
From this reading [Sidenote: She was just a blob of metal, but she had emotions like any woman.
metallicadjectiveUS /məˈtælɪk/
containing or made of or resembling or characteristic of a metal
From this reading Judson Taylor, the eccentric physics prof, pulled a metallic object out of his pocket and laid it on the table between us.
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading Judson Taylor, the eccentric physics prof, pulled a metallic object out of his pocket and laid it on the table between us.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading [Sidenote: She was just a blob of metal, but she had emotions like any woman.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Judson Taylor, the eccentric physics prof, pulled a metallic object out of his pocket and laid it on the table between us.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Judson Taylor, the eccentric physics prof, pulled a metallic object out of his pocket and laid it on the table between us.
physicsnounUS /ˈfɪzɪks/
the science of matter and energy and their interactions
From this reading Judson Taylor, the eccentric physics prof, pulled a metallic object out of his pocket and laid it on the table between us.
a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles
From this reading Judson Taylor, the eccentric physics prof, pulled a metallic object out of his pocket and laid it on the table between us.
profnoun
someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university
From this reading Judson Taylor, the eccentric physics prof, pulled a metallic object out of his pocket and laid it on the table between us.
past form of “pull” — cause to move by pulling
From this reading Judson Taylor, the eccentric physics prof, pulled a metallic object out of his pocket and laid it on the table between us.
a relationship between two lovers
From this reading She, too, wanted ROMANCE, and wasn't coy about running after her "guy"] "There you are!"
(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream
From this reading She, too, wanted ROMANCE, and wasn't coy about running after her "guy"] "There you are!"
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading I looked at it stupidly and said, "_Where_ are we?"
any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)
From this reading The object was a solid chunk of some kind of metal, judging from its bright silver color, about the size and shape of a pocket knife.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading [Sidenote: She was just a blob of metal, but she had emotions like any woman.
Sidenote
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From this reading [Sidenote: She was just a blob of metal, but she had emotions like any woman.
a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography
From this reading The object was a solid chunk of some kind of metal, judging from its bright silver color, about the size and shape of a pocket knife.
the physical magnitude of something (how big it is)
From this reading The object was a solid chunk of some kind of metal, judging from its bright silver color, about the size and shape of a pocket knife.
solidadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːləd/
characterized by good substantial quality
From this reading The object was a solid chunk of some kind of metal, judging from its bright silver color, about the size and shape of a pocket knife.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading The object was a solid chunk of some kind of metal, judging from its bright silver color, about the size and shape of a pocket knife.
stupidlyadverbUS /ˈstuːpədli/
in a stupid manner
From this reading I looked at it stupidly and said, "_Where_ are we?"
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading Judson Taylor, the eccentric physics prof, pulled a metallic object out of his pocket and laid it on the table between us.
TaylornounUS /ˈteɪlər/
United States composer and music critic (1885-1966)
From this reading Judson Taylor, the eccentric physics prof, pulled a metallic object out of his pocket and laid it on the table between us.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Judson Taylor, the eccentric physics prof, pulled a metallic object out of his pocket and laid it on the table between us.
in or at that place or location
From this reading She, too, wanted ROMANCE, and wasn't coy about running after her "guy"] "There you are!"
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading She, too, wanted ROMANCE, and wasn't coy about running after her "guy"] "There you are!"
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Judson Taylor, the eccentric physics prof, pulled a metallic object out of his pocket and laid it on the table between us.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading She, too, wanted ROMANCE, and wasn't coy about running after her "guy"] "There you are!"
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading [Sidenote: She was just a blob of metal, but she had emotions like any woman.
wasn't
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She, too, wanted ROMANCE, and wasn't coy about running after her "guy"] "There you are!"
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading I looked at it stupidly and said, "_Where_ are we?"
in or at the place that
From this reading I looked at it stupidly and said, "_Where_ are we?"
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading [Sidenote: She was just a blob of metal, but she had emotions like any woman.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading She, too, wanted ROMANCE, and wasn't coy about running after her "guy"] "There you are!"
