used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading HERVEY MAKES A PROMISE "_Tony!_" The word reached Tom's ears like a pistol shot.
past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading And if any kids were allowed within the massive iron gates at the Harrington Estate, undoubtedly they called him Tony.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _Tony._ His mother called him Anthonee, And the kids they called him Tony.
Anthonee
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From this reading _Tony._ His mother called him Anthonee, And the kids they called him Tony.
AnthonynounUS /ˈænθəni/
Roman general under Julius Caesar in the Gallic wars; repudiated his wife for the Egyptian queen Cleopatra; they were defeated by Octavian at Actium (83-30 BC)
From this reading Anthony--Tony.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading And if any kids were allowed within the massive iron gates at the Harrington Estate, undoubtedly they called him Tony.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading And if any kids were allowed within the massive iron gates at the Harrington Estate, undoubtedly they called him Tony.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading _Tony._ His mother called him Anthonee, And the kids they called him Tony.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Why, of course, Tony was the universal nickname for Anthony.
plural of “ear” — the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading HERVEY MAKES A PROMISE "_Tony!_" The word reached Tom's ears like a pistol shot.
everything you own; all of your assets (whether real property or personal property) and liabilities
From this reading And if any kids were allowed within the massive iron gates at the Harrington Estate, undoubtedly they called him Tony.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Why, of course, Tony was the universal nickname for Anthony.
United States computer entrepreneur whose software company made him the youngest multi-billionaire in the history of the United States (born in 1955)
From this reading And if any kids were allowed within the massive iron gates at the Harrington Estate, undoubtedly they called him Tony.
Harrington
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From this reading And if any kids were allowed within the massive iron gates at the Harrington Estate, undoubtedly they called him Tony.
HERVEY
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From this reading HERVEY MAKES A PROMISE "_Tony!_" The word reached Tom's ears like a pistol shot.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading _Tony._ His mother called him Anthonee, And the kids they called him Tony.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading _Tony._ His mother called him Anthonee, And the kids they called him Tony.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading And if any kids were allowed within the massive iron gates at the Harrington Estate, undoubtedly they called him Tony.
a heavy ductile magnetic metallic element; is silver-white in pure form but readily rusts; used in construction and tools and armament; plays a role in the transport of oxygen by the blood
From this reading And if any kids were allowed within the massive iron gates at the Harrington Estate, undoubtedly they called him Tony.
kidsnounUS /kɪdz/
plural of “kid” — a young person of either sex
From this reading _Tony._ His mother called him Anthonee, And the kids they called him Tony.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading HERVEY MAKES A PROMISE "_Tony!_" The word reached Tom's ears like a pistol shot.
plural of “make” — a recognizable kind
From this reading HERVEY MAKES A PROMISE "_Tony!_" The word reached Tom's ears like a pistol shot.
massiveadjectiveUS /ˈmæsɪv/
imposing in size or bulk or solidity
From this reading And if any kids were allowed within the massive iron gates at the Harrington Estate, undoubtedly they called him Tony.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading _Tony._ His mother called him Anthonee, And the kids they called him Tony.
nicknamenounUS /ˈnɪkneɪm/
a familiar name for a person (often a shortened version of a person's given name)
From this reading Why, of course, Tony was the universal nickname for Anthony.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Why, of course, Tony was the universal nickname for Anthony.
pistolnounUS /ˈpɪstəl/
a firearm that is held and fired with one hand
From this reading HERVEY MAKES A PROMISE "_Tony!_" The word reached Tom's ears like a pistol shot.
make a promise or commitment
From this reading HERVEY MAKES A PROMISE "_Tony!_" The word reached Tom's ears like a pistol shot.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading HERVEY MAKES A PROMISE "_Tony!_" The word reached Tom's ears like a pistol shot.
the act of firing a projectile
From this reading HERVEY MAKES A PROMISE "_Tony!_" The word reached Tom's ears like a pistol shot.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading HERVEY MAKES A PROMISE "_Tony!_" The word reached Tom's ears like a pistol shot.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading _Tony._ His mother called him Anthonee, And the kids they called him Tony.
Tom'snounUS /tɑːmz/
possessive form of “tom” — male cat
From this reading HERVEY MAKES A PROMISE "_Tony!_" The word reached Tom's ears like a pistol shot.
Tony
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From this reading HERVEY MAKES A PROMISE "_Tony!_" The word reached Tom's ears like a pistol shot.
undoubtedlyadverbUS /ənˈdaʊtɪdli/
without doubt; certainly
From this reading And if any kids were allowed within the massive iron gates at the Harrington Estate, undoubtedly they called him Tony.
universaladjectiveUS /ˌjuːnəˈvɜːrsəl/
of worldwide scope or applicability
From this reading Why, of course, Tony was the universal nickname for Anthony.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Why, of course, Tony was the universal nickname for Anthony.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading And if any kids were allowed within the massive iron gates at the Harrington Estate, undoubtedly they called him Tony.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading Why, of course, Tony was the universal nickname for Anthony.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading And if any kids were allowed within the massive iron gates at the Harrington Estate, undoubtedly they called him Tony.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading HERVEY MAKES A PROMISE "_Tony!_" The word reached Tom's ears like a pistol shot.
