used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I went to look for Benjie soon after my interview with Pauley, and chanced to meet him coming up a close in the High Street, when he graciously smiled out, and seized hold of my hand to shake it warmly, while he thanked me most heartily for so neatly securing Pauley and Bell.
accompanyingadjectiveUS /əˈkʌmpəniɪŋ/
occurring with or following as a consequence
From this reading “I’ll go up the close with you,” I quietly remarked, turning and accompanying him as far as the High Street.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading “There are some points in that affair I’m not quite sure of, and I want you to go with me as far as the Office.”
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading I went to look for Benjie soon after my interview with Pauley, and chanced to meet him coming up a close in the High Street, when he graciously smiled out, and seized hold of my hand to shake it warmly, while he thanked me most heartily for so neatly securing Pauley and Bell.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I went to look for Benjie soon after my interview with Pauley, and chanced to meet him coming up a close in the High Street, when he graciously smiled out, and seized hold of my hand to shake it warmly, while he thanked me most heartily for so neatly securing Pauley and Bell.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “There are some points in that affair I’m not quite sure of, and I want you to go with me as far as the Office.”
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He seemed to look upon the capture as a personal favour done to himself.
a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck
From this reading I went to look for Benjie soon after my interview with Pauley, and chanced to meet him coming up a close in the High Street, when he graciously smiled out, and seized hold of my hand to shake it warmly, while he thanked me most heartily for so neatly securing Pauley and Bell.
Benjie
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From this reading I went to look for Benjie soon after my interview with Pauley, and chanced to meet him coming up a close in the High Street, when he graciously smiled out, and seized hold of my hand to shake it warmly, while he thanked me most heartily for so neatly securing Pauley and Bell.
captureverbUS /ˈkæptʃər/
succeed in representing or expressing something intangible
From this reading He seemed to look upon the capture as a personal favour done to himself.
chancedverbUS /tʃænst/
past form of “chance” — be the case by chance
From this reading I went to look for Benjie soon after my interview with Pauley, and chanced to meet him coming up a close in the High Street, when he graciously smiled out, and seized hold of my hand to shake it warmly, while he thanked me most heartily for so neatly securing Pauley and Bell.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading He was shortly to change his opinion.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading I went to look for Benjie soon after my interview with Pauley, and chanced to meet him coming up a close in the High Street, when he graciously smiled out, and seized hold of my hand to shake it warmly, while he thanked me most heartily for so neatly securing Pauley and Bell.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading I went to look for Benjie soon after my interview with Pauley, and chanced to meet him coming up a close in the High Street, when he graciously smiled out, and seized hold of my hand to shake it warmly, while he thanked me most heartily for so neatly securing Pauley and Bell.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading He seemed to look upon the capture as a personal favour done to himself.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading “I’ll go up the close with you,” I quietly remarked, turning and accompanying him as far as the High Street.
a feeling of favorable regard
From this reading He seemed to look upon the capture as a personal favour done to himself.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I went to look for Benjie soon after my interview with Pauley, and chanced to meet him coming up a close in the High Street, when he graciously smiled out, and seized hold of my hand to shake it warmly, while he thanked me most heartily for so neatly securing Pauley and Bell.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading “I’ll go up the close with you,” I quietly remarked, turning and accompanying him as far as the High Street.
graciouslyadverbUS /ˈɡreɪʃəsli/
in a gracious or graceful manner
From this reading I went to look for Benjie soon after my interview with Pauley, and chanced to meet him coming up a close in the High Street, when he graciously smiled out, and seized hold of my hand to shake it warmly, while he thanked me most heartily for so neatly securing Pauley and Bell.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading I went to look for Benjie soon after my interview with Pauley, and chanced to meet him coming up a close in the High Street, when he graciously smiled out, and seized hold of my hand to shake it warmly, while he thanked me most heartily for so neatly securing Pauley and Bell.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I went to look for Benjie soon after my interview with Pauley, and chanced to meet him coming up a close in the High Street, when he graciously smiled out, and seized hold of my hand to shake it warmly, while he thanked me most heartily for so neatly securing Pauley and Bell.
with gusto and without reservation
From this reading I went to look for Benjie soon after my interview with Pauley, and chanced to meet him coming up a close in the High Street, when he graciously smiled out, and seized hold of my hand to shake it warmly, while he thanked me most heartily for so neatly securing Pauley and Bell.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading I went to look for Benjie soon after my interview with Pauley, and chanced to meet him coming up a close in the High Street, when he graciously smiled out, and seized hold of my hand to shake it warmly, while he thanked me most heartily for so neatly securing Pauley and Bell.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I went to look for Benjie soon after my interview with Pauley, and chanced to meet him coming up a close in the High Street, when he graciously smiled out, and seized hold of my hand to shake it warmly, while he thanked me most heartily for so neatly securing Pauley and Bell.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading He seemed to look upon the capture as a personal favour done to himself.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He was shortly to change his opinion.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading I went to look for Benjie soon after my interview with Pauley, and chanced to meet him coming up a close in the High Street, when he graciously smiled out, and seized hold of my hand to shake it warmly, while he thanked me most heartily for so neatly securing Pauley and Bell.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I went to look for Benjie soon after my interview with Pauley, and chanced to meet him coming up a close in the High Street, when he graciously smiled out, and seized hold of my hand to shake it warmly, while he thanked me most heartily for so neatly securing Pauley and Bell.
I'll
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From this reading “I’ll go up the close with you,” I quietly remarked, turning and accompanying him as far as the High Street.
I'm
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “There are some points in that affair I’m not quite sure of, and I want you to go with me as far as the Office.”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I went to look for Benjie soon after my interview with Pauley, and chanced to meet him coming up a close in the High Street, when he graciously smiled out, and seized hold of my hand to shake it warmly, while he thanked me most heartily for so neatly securing Pauley and Bell.
conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
From this reading I went to look for Benjie soon after my interview with Pauley, and chanced to meet him coming up a close in the High Street, when he graciously smiled out, and seized hold of my hand to shake it warmly, while he thanked me most heartily for so neatly securing Pauley and Bell.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I went to look for Benjie soon after my interview with Pauley, and chanced to meet him coming up a close in the High Street, when he graciously smiled out, and seized hold of my hand to shake it warmly, while he thanked me most heartily for so neatly securing Pauley and Bell.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading I went to look for Benjie soon after my interview with Pauley, and chanced to meet him coming up a close in the High Street, when he graciously smiled out, and seized hold of my hand to shake it warmly, while he thanked me most heartily for so neatly securing Pauley and Bell.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I went to look for Benjie soon after my interview with Pauley, and chanced to meet him coming up a close in the High Street, when he graciously smiled out, and seized hold of my hand to shake it warmly, while he thanked me most heartily for so neatly securing Pauley and Bell.
come together
From this reading I went to look for Benjie soon after my interview with Pauley, and chanced to meet him coming up a close in the High Street, when he graciously smiled out, and seized hold of my hand to shake it warmly, while he thanked me most heartily for so neatly securing Pauley and Bell.
used to form the superlative
From this reading I went to look for Benjie soon after my interview with Pauley, and chanced to meet him coming up a close in the High Street, when he graciously smiled out, and seized hold of my hand to shake it warmly, while he thanked me most heartily for so neatly securing Pauley and Bell.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I went to look for Benjie soon after my interview with Pauley, and chanced to meet him coming up a close in the High Street, when he graciously smiled out, and seized hold of my hand to shake it warmly, while he thanked me most heartily for so neatly securing Pauley and Bell.
neatlyadverbUS /ˈniːtli/
with neatness
From this reading I went to look for Benjie soon after my interview with Pauley, and chanced to meet him coming up a close in the High Street, when he graciously smiled out, and seized hold of my hand to shake it warmly, while he thanked me most heartily for so neatly securing Pauley and Bell.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading “There are some points in that affair I’m not quite sure of, and I want you to go with me as far as the Office.”
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I went to look for Benjie soon after my interview with Pauley, and chanced to meet him coming up a close in the High Street, when he graciously smiled out, and seized hold of my hand to shake it warmly, while he thanked me most heartily for so neatly securing Pauley and Bell.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading “There are some points in that affair I’m not quite sure of, and I want you to go with me as far as the Office.”
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading He was shortly to change his opinion.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading I went to look for Benjie soon after my interview with Pauley, and chanced to meet him coming up a close in the High Street, when he graciously smiled out, and seized hold of my hand to shake it warmly, while he thanked me most heartily for so neatly securing Pauley and Bell.
Pauley
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From this reading I went to look for Benjie soon after my interview with Pauley, and chanced to meet him coming up a close in the High Street, when he graciously smiled out, and seized hold of my hand to shake it warmly, while he thanked me most heartily for so neatly securing Pauley and Bell.
concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality
From this reading He seemed to look upon the capture as a personal favour done to himself.
plural of “point” — a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading “There are some points in that affair I’m not quite sure of, and I want you to go with me as far as the Office.”
with low volume
From this reading “I’ll go up the close with you,” I quietly remarked, turning and accompanying him as far as the High Street.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading “There are some points in that affair I’m not quite sure of, and I want you to go with me as far as the Office.”
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading “I’ll go up the close with you,” I quietly remarked, turning and accompanying him as far as the High Street.
securingverbUS /sɪˈkjʊrɪŋ/
-ing form of “secure” — get by special effort
From this reading I went to look for Benjie soon after my interview with Pauley, and chanced to meet him coming up a close in the High Street, when he graciously smiled out, and seized hold of my hand to shake it warmly, while he thanked me most heartily for so neatly securing Pauley and Bell.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading He seemed to look upon the capture as a personal favour done to himself.
past form of “seize” — take hold of; grab
From this reading I went to look for Benjie soon after my interview with Pauley, and chanced to meet him coming up a close in the High Street, when he graciously smiled out, and seized hold of my hand to shake it warmly, while he thanked me most heartily for so neatly securing Pauley and Bell.
move or cause to move back and forth
From this reading I went to look for Benjie soon after my interview with Pauley, and chanced to meet him coming up a close in the High Street, when he graciously smiled out, and seized hold of my hand to shake it warmly, while he thanked me most heartily for so neatly securing Pauley and Bell.
for a short time
From this reading He was shortly to change his opinion.
past form of “smile” — change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading I went to look for Benjie soon after my interview with Pauley, and chanced to meet him coming up a close in the High Street, when he graciously smiled out, and seized hold of my hand to shake it warmly, while he thanked me most heartily for so neatly securing Pauley and Bell.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading I went to look for Benjie soon after my interview with Pauley, and chanced to meet him coming up a close in the High Street, when he graciously smiled out, and seized hold of my hand to shake it warmly, while he thanked me most heartily for so neatly securing Pauley and Bell.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading “There are some points in that affair I’m not quite sure of, and I want you to go with me as far as the Office.”
in the near future
From this reading I went to look for Benjie soon after my interview with Pauley, and chanced to meet him coming up a close in the High Street, when he graciously smiled out, and seized hold of my hand to shake it warmly, while he thanked me most heartily for so neatly securing Pauley and Bell.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading I went to look for Benjie soon after my interview with Pauley, and chanced to meet him coming up a close in the High Street, when he graciously smiled out, and seized hold of my hand to shake it warmly, while he thanked me most heartily for so neatly securing Pauley and Bell.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading “There are some points in that affair I’m not quite sure of, and I want you to go with me as far as the Office.”
thankedverbUS /θæŋkt/
past form of “thank” — express gratitude or show appreciation to
From this reading I went to look for Benjie soon after my interview with Pauley, and chanced to meet him coming up a close in the High Street, when he graciously smiled out, and seized hold of my hand to shake it warmly, while he thanked me most heartily for so neatly securing Pauley and Bell.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “There are some points in that affair I’m not quite sure of, and I want you to go with me as far as the Office.”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I went to look for Benjie soon after my interview with Pauley, and chanced to meet him coming up a close in the High Street, when he graciously smiled out, and seized hold of my hand to shake it warmly, while he thanked me most heartily for so neatly securing Pauley and Bell.
in or at that place or location
From this reading “There are some points in that affair I’m not quite sure of, and I want you to go with me as far as the Office.”
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I went to look for Benjie soon after my interview with Pauley, and chanced to meet him coming up a close in the High Street, when he graciously smiled out, and seized hold of my hand to shake it warmly, while he thanked me most heartily for so neatly securing Pauley and Bell.
the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course
From this reading “I’ll go up the close with you,” I quietly remarked, turning and accompanying him as far as the High Street.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading I went to look for Benjie soon after my interview with Pauley, and chanced to meet him coming up a close in the High Street, when he graciously smiled out, and seized hold of my hand to shake it warmly, while he thanked me most heartily for so neatly securing Pauley and Bell.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading He seemed to look upon the capture as a personal favour done to himself.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading “There are some points in that affair I’m not quite sure of, and I want you to go with me as far as the Office.”
warmlyadverbUS /ˈwɔːrmli/
in a hearty manner
From this reading I went to look for Benjie soon after my interview with Pauley, and chanced to meet him coming up a close in the High Street, when he graciously smiled out, and seized hold of my hand to shake it warmly, while he thanked me most heartily for so neatly securing Pauley and Bell.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was shortly to change his opinion.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading I went to look for Benjie soon after my interview with Pauley, and chanced to meet him coming up a close in the High Street, when he graciously smiled out, and seized hold of my hand to shake it warmly, while he thanked me most heartily for so neatly securing Pauley and Bell.
at the time that
From this reading I went to look for Benjie soon after my interview with Pauley, and chanced to meet him coming up a close in the High Street, when he graciously smiled out, and seized hold of my hand to shake it warmly, while he thanked me most heartily for so neatly securing Pauley and Bell.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading I went to look for Benjie soon after my interview with Pauley, and chanced to meet him coming up a close in the High Street, when he graciously smiled out, and seized hold of my hand to shake it warmly, while he thanked me most heartily for so neatly securing Pauley and Bell.
in the company of; together with
From this reading I went to look for Benjie soon after my interview with Pauley, and chanced to meet him coming up a close in the High Street, when he graciously smiled out, and seized hold of my hand to shake it warmly, while he thanked me most heartily for so neatly securing Pauley and Bell.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “I’ll go up the close with you,” I quietly remarked, turning and accompanying him as far as the High Street.
