used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "I'm going to introduce myself in just a second, and then I'm going to tell you who I am.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "I'm going to introduce myself in just a second, and then I'm going to tell you who I am.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "I'm going to introduce myself in just a second, and then I'm going to tell you who I am.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "He's as odd as Mr. Damon is, when he's blessing everything," mused Tom, as he watched the man.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading The man took out a pocketbook, and began searching through it, evidently for some card or paper.
the formal act of approving
From this reading "He's as odd as Mr. Damon is, when he's blessing everything," mused Tom, as he watched the man.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "I thought I had a card with me, but I haven't," the visitor went on.
one of a set of small pieces of stiff paper marked in various ways and used for playing games or for telling fortunes
From this reading The man took out a pocketbook, and began searching through it, evidently for some card or paper.
DamonnounUS /ˈdeɪmən/
the friend of Phintias who pledged his life that Phintias would return (4th century BC)
From this reading "He's as odd as Mr. Damon is, when he's blessing everything," mused Tom, as he watched the man.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading "He's as odd as Mr. Damon is, when he's blessing everything," mused Tom, as he watched the man.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading The man took out a pocketbook, and began searching through it, evidently for some card or paper.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The man took out a pocketbook, and began searching through it, evidently for some card or paper.
the act of departing
From this reading "I'm going to introduce myself in just a second, and then I'm going to tell you who I am.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "I thought I had a card with me, but I haven't," the visitor went on.
haven't
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From this reading "I thought I had a card with me, but I haven't," the visitor went on.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "He's as odd as Mr. Damon is, when he's blessing everything," mused Tom, as he watched the man.
He's
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From this reading "He's as odd as Mr. Damon is, when he's blessing everything," mused Tom, as he watched the man.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading And I hope you'll take up my offer, though it may seem a strange one."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I'm going to introduce myself in just a second, and then I'm going to tell you who I am.
I'm
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From this reading "I'm going to introduce myself in just a second, and then I'm going to tell you who I am.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "I'm going to introduce myself in just a second, and then I'm going to tell you who I am.
introduceverbUS /ˌɪntrəˈduːs/
cause to come to know personally
From this reading "I'm going to introduce myself in just a second, and then I'm going to tell you who I am.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "He's as odd as Mr. Damon is, when he's blessing everything," mused Tom, as he watched the man.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading And I hope you'll take up my offer, though it may seem a strange one."
and nothing more
From this reading "I'm going to introduce myself in just a second, and then I'm going to tell you who I am.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The man took out a pocketbook, and began searching through it, evidently for some card or paper.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading And I hope you'll take up my offer, though it may seem a strange one."
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "I thought I had a card with me, but I haven't," the visitor went on.
a form of address for a man
From this reading "He's as odd as Mr. Damon is, when he's blessing everything," mused Tom, as he watched the man.
musedverbUS /mjuːzd/
past form of “muse” — reflect deeply on a subject
From this reading "He's as odd as Mr. Damon is, when he's blessing everything," mused Tom, as he watched the man.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading And I hope you'll take up my offer, though it may seem a strange one."
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading "I'm going to introduce myself in just a second, and then I'm going to tell you who I am.
not divisible by two
From this reading "He's as odd as Mr. Damon is, when he's blessing everything," mused Tom, as he watched the man.
make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading And I hope you'll take up my offer, though it may seem a strange one."
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "I thought I had a card with me, but I haven't," the visitor went on.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading And I hope you'll take up my offer, though it may seem a strange one."
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The man took out a pocketbook, and began searching through it, evidently for some card or paper.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The man took out a pocketbook, and began searching through it, evidently for some card or paper.
a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
From this reading The man took out a pocketbook, and began searching through it, evidently for some card or paper.
pocketbooknounUS /ˈpɑːkətbʊk/
your personal financial means
From this reading The man took out a pocketbook, and began searching through it, evidently for some card or paper.
searchingadjectiveUS /ˈsɜːrtʃɪŋ/
diligent and thorough in inquiry or investigation
From this reading The man took out a pocketbook, and began searching through it, evidently for some card or paper.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading "I'm going to introduce myself in just a second, and then I'm going to tell you who I am.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading And I hope you'll take up my offer, though it may seem a strange one."
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading The man took out a pocketbook, and began searching through it, evidently for some card or paper.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading And I hope you'll take up my offer, though it may seem a strange one."
carry out
From this reading And I hope you'll take up my offer, though it may seem a strange one."
express in words
From this reading "I'm going to introduce myself in just a second, and then I'm going to tell you who I am.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The man took out a pocketbook, and began searching through it, evidently for some card or paper.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading "I'm going to introduce myself in just a second, and then I'm going to tell you who I am.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading And I hope you'll take up my offer, though it may seem a strange one."
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading "I thought I had a card with me, but I haven't," the visitor went on.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading The man took out a pocketbook, and began searching through it, evidently for some card or paper.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "I'm going to introduce myself in just a second, and then I'm going to tell you who I am.
male cat
From this reading "He's as odd as Mr. Damon is, when he's blessing everything," mused Tom, as he watched the man.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading The man took out a pocketbook, and began searching through it, evidently for some card or paper.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading And I hope you'll take up my offer, though it may seem a strange one."
someone who visits
From this reading "I thought I had a card with me, but I haven't," the visitor went on.
past form of “watch” — look attentively
From this reading "He's as odd as Mr. Damon is, when he's blessing everything," mused Tom, as he watched the man.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "I thought I had a card with me, but I haven't," the visitor went on.
at the time that
From this reading "He's as odd as Mr. Damon is, when he's blessing everything," mused Tom, as he watched the man.
which person or people
From this reading "I'm going to introduce myself in just a second, and then I'm going to tell you who I am.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "I thought I had a card with me, but I haven't," the visitor went on.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I'm going to introduce myself in just a second, and then I'm going to tell you who I am.
you'll
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From this reading And I hope you'll take up my offer, though it may seem a strange one."
