used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A NIGHT IN NEW YORK.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading Guardley, I know, is not above cheating--he's been up before Squire Dobson several times for it."
in the past
From this reading "And it is queer that Roland should be down here, when only a few days ago he was in Basco.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "And it is queer that Roland should be down here, when only a few days ago he was in Basco.
Basco
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From this reading "And it is queer that Roland should be down here, when only a few days ago he was in Basco.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "And it is queer that Roland should be down here, when only a few days ago he was in Basco.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Guardley, I know, is not above cheating--he's been up before Squire Dobson several times for it."
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Guardley, I know, is not above cheating--he's been up before Squire Dobson several times for it."
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading "The description certainly does fit these two men," said Earl, with some hesitation.
cheatingadjectiveUS /ˈtʃiːtɪŋ/
not faithful to a spouse or lover
From this reading Guardley, I know, is not above cheating--he's been up before Squire Dobson several times for it."
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading "And it is queer that Roland should be down here, when only a few days ago he was in Basco.
a statement that represents something in words
From this reading "The description certainly does fit these two men," said Earl, with some hesitation.
DobsonnounUS /ˈdɑːbsən/
large brown aquatic larva of the dobsonfly; used as fishing bait
From this reading Guardley, I know, is not above cheating--he's been up before Squire Dobson several times for it."
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "The description certainly does fit these two men," said Earl, with some hesitation.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading "And it is queer that Roland should be down here, when only a few days ago he was in Basco.
a British peer ranking below a marquess and above a viscount
From this reading "The description certainly does fit these two men," said Earl, with some hesitation.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading "And it is queer that Roland should be down here, when only a few days ago he was in Basco.
be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading "The description certainly does fit these two men," said Earl, with some hesitation.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Guardley, I know, is not above cheating--he's been up before Squire Dobson several times for it."
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "Let us go and have a talk with them," said Randy, impulsively.
Guardley
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From this reading Guardley, I know, is not above cheating--he's been up before Squire Dobson several times for it."
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "Let us go and have a talk with them," said Randy, impulsively.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "And it is queer that Roland should be down here, when only a few days ago he was in Basco.
he's
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From this reading Guardley, I know, is not above cheating--he's been up before Squire Dobson several times for it."
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "And it is queer that Roland should be down here, when only a few days ago he was in Basco.
indecision in speech or action
From this reading "The description certainly does fit these two men," said Earl, with some hesitation.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Guardley, I know, is not above cheating--he's been up before Squire Dobson several times for it."
impulsivelyadverbUS /ˌɪmˈpʌlsɪvli/
in an impulsive or impetuous way; without taking cautions
From this reading "Let us go and have a talk with them," said Randy, impulsively.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A NIGHT IN NEW YORK.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "And it is queer that Roland should be down here, when only a few days ago he was in Basco.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "And it is queer that Roland should be down here, when only a few days ago he was in Basco.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Guardley, I know, is not above cheating--he's been up before Squire Dobson several times for it."
Letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading "Let us go and have a talk with them," said Randy, impulsively.
the force of workers available
From this reading "The description certainly does fit these two men," said Earl, with some hesitation.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading A NIGHT IN NEW YORK.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading A NIGHT IN NEW YORK.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Guardley, I know, is not above cheating--he's been up before Squire Dobson several times for it."
and nothing more
From this reading "And it is queer that Roland should be down here, when only a few days ago he was in Basco.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading "And it is queer that Roland should be down here, when only a few days ago he was in Basco.
RandyadjectiveUS /ˈrændi/
feeling great sexual desire
From this reading "Let us go and have a talk with them," said Randy, impulsively.
Roland
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "And it is queer that Roland should be down here, when only a few days ago he was in Basco.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "The description certainly does fit these two men," said Earl, with some hesitation.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading Guardley, I know, is not above cheating--he's been up before Squire Dobson several times for it."
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading "And it is queer that Roland should be down here, when only a few days ago he was in Basco.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading "The description certainly does fit these two men," said Earl, with some hesitation.
young nobleman attendant on a knight
From this reading Guardley, I know, is not above cheating--he's been up before Squire Dobson several times for it."
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading "Let us go and have a talk with them," said Randy, impulsively.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "And it is queer that Roland should be down here, when only a few days ago he was in Basco.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "The description certainly does fit these two men," said Earl, with some hesitation.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading "Let us go and have a talk with them," said Randy, impulsively.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading "The description certainly does fit these two men," said Earl, with some hesitation.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading Guardley, I know, is not above cheating--he's been up before Squire Dobson several times for it."
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading "The description certainly does fit these two men," said Earl, with some hesitation.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Guardley, I know, is not above cheating--he's been up before Squire Dobson several times for it."
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Let us go and have a talk with them," said Randy, impulsively.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "And it is queer that Roland should be down here, when only a few days ago he was in Basco.
at the time that
From this reading "And it is queer that Roland should be down here, when only a few days ago he was in Basco.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "The description certainly does fit these two men," said Earl, with some hesitation.
the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose
From this reading A NIGHT IN NEW YORK.
