used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE TWO customers did not notice Tom’s earnest look, nor his start of surprise, but asked to look at a miner’s outfit.
ABSCONDINGverbUS /æbˈskɑːndɪŋ/
-ing form of “abscond” — run away; usually includes taking something or somebody along
From this reading THE ABSCONDING CLERK.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Tom waited upon them, and listened eagerly, hoping to hear something that might confirm his suspicions.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “I don’t know but you are right, Morton,” was the response.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading THE TWO customers did not notice Tom’s earnest look, nor his start of surprise, but asked to look at a miner’s outfit.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE TWO customers did not notice Tom’s earnest look, nor his start of surprise, but asked to look at a miner’s outfit.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading THE TWO customers did not notice Tom’s earnest look, nor his start of surprise, but asked to look at a miner’s outfit.
an employee who performs clerical work (e.g., keeps records or accounts)
From this reading THE ABSCONDING CLERK.
confirmverbUS /kənˈfɜːrm/
establish or strengthen as with new evidence or facts
From this reading Tom waited upon them, and listened eagerly, hoping to hear something that might confirm his suspicions.
customersnounUS /ˈkʌstəmərz/
plural of “customer” — someone who pays for goods or services
From this reading THE TWO customers did not notice Tom’s earnest look, nor his start of surprise, but asked to look at a miner’s outfit.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading THE TWO customers did not notice Tom’s earnest look, nor his start of surprise, but asked to look at a miner’s outfit.
don't
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From this reading “I don’t know but you are right, Morton,” was the response.
with eagerness; in an eager manner
From this reading Tom waited upon them, and listened eagerly, hoping to hear something that might confirm his suspicions.
characterized by a firm and humorless belief in the validity of your opinions
From this reading THE TWO customers did not notice Tom’s earnest look, nor his start of surprise, but asked to look at a miner’s outfit.
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 “Gates,” said the shorter of the two whom Tom suspected, “here’s something that will suit you.”
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading Tom waited upon them, and listened eagerly, hoping to hear something that might confirm his suspicions.
here's
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From this reading “Gates,” said the shorter of the two whom Tom suspected, “here’s something that will suit you.”
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE TWO customers did not notice Tom’s earnest look, nor his start of surprise, but asked to look at a miner’s outfit.
-ing form of “hope” — expect and wish
From this reading Tom waited upon them, and listened eagerly, hoping to hear something that might confirm his suspicions.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I don’t know but you are right, Morton,” was the response.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading “I don’t know but you are right, Morton,” was the response.
past form of “listen” — hear with intention
From this reading Tom waited upon them, and listened eagerly, hoping to hear something that might confirm his suspicions.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading THE TWO customers did not notice Tom’s earnest look, nor his start of surprise, but asked to look at a miner’s outfit.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Tom waited upon them, and listened eagerly, hoping to hear something that might confirm his suspicions.
miner'snounUS /ˈmaɪnərz/
possessive form of “miner” — laborer who works in a mine
From this reading THE TWO customers did not notice Tom’s earnest look, nor his start of surprise, but asked to look at a miner’s outfit.
MortonnounUS /ˈmɔːrtən/
United States jazz musician who moved from ragtime to New Orleans jazz (1885-1941)
From this reading “I don’t know but you are right, Morton,” was the response.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading THE TWO customers did not notice Tom’s earnest look, nor his start of surprise, but asked to look at a miner’s outfit.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading THE TWO customers did not notice Tom’s earnest look, nor his start of surprise, but asked to look at a miner’s outfit.
an announcement containing information about an event
From this reading THE TWO customers did not notice Tom’s earnest look, nor his start of surprise, but asked to look at a miner’s outfit.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE TWO customers did not notice Tom’s earnest look, nor his start of surprise, but asked to look at a miner’s outfit.
outfitnounUS /ˈaʊtfɪt/
any cohesive unit such as a military company
From this reading THE TWO customers did not notice Tom’s earnest look, nor his start of surprise, but asked to look at a miner’s outfit.
responsenounUS /rɪˈspɑːns/
a result
From this reading “I don’t know but you are right, Morton,” was the response.
precisely, exactly
From this reading “I don’t know but you are right, Morton,” was the response.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “Gates,” said the shorter of the two whom Tom suspected, “here’s something that will suit you.”
shorteradjectiveUS /ˈʃɔːrtər/
comparative of “short” — primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading “Gates,” said the shorter of the two whom Tom suspected, “here’s something that will suit you.”
a thing, without saying which
From this reading Tom waited upon them, and listened eagerly, hoping to hear something that might confirm his suspicions.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading THE TWO customers did not notice Tom’s earnest look, nor his start of surprise, but asked to look at a miner’s outfit.
be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading “Gates,” said the shorter of the two whom Tom suspected, “here’s something that will suit you.”
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading THE TWO customers did not notice Tom’s earnest look, nor his start of surprise, but asked to look at a miner’s outfit.
believed likely
From this reading “Gates,” said the shorter of the two whom Tom suspected, “here’s something that will suit you.”
suspicionsnounUS /səˈspɪʃənz/
plural of “suspicion” — an impression that something might be the case
From this reading Tom waited upon them, and listened eagerly, hoping to hear something that might confirm his suspicions.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Tom waited upon them, and listened eagerly, hoping to hear something that might confirm his suspicions.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE ABSCONDING CLERK.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Tom waited upon them, and listened eagerly, hoping to hear something that might confirm his suspicions.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE TWO customers did not notice Tom’s earnest look, nor his start of surprise, but asked to look at a miner’s outfit.
male cat
From this reading Tom waited upon them, and listened eagerly, hoping to hear something that might confirm his suspicions.
Tom'snounUS /tɑːmz/
possessive form of “tom” — male cat
From this reading THE TWO customers did not notice Tom’s earnest look, nor his start of surprise, but asked to look at a miner’s outfit.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading THE TWO customers did not notice Tom’s earnest look, nor his start of surprise, but asked to look at a miner’s outfit.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Tom waited upon them, and listened eagerly, hoping to hear something that might confirm his suspicions.
past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading Tom waited upon them, and listened eagerly, hoping to hear something that might confirm his suspicions.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “I don’t know but you are right, Morton,” was the response.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “Gates,” said the shorter of the two whom Tom suspected, “here’s something that will suit you.”
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading “Gates,” said the shorter of the two whom Tom suspected, “here’s something that will suit you.”
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Gates,” said the shorter of the two whom Tom suspected, “here’s something that will suit you.”
