used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading As for Mary Ellen, Cupid had pounded her heart into a jelly.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading All the overflow of regard he received as Dick’s friend he attributed to his own personal charms, and, unlike Carter, he didn’t hesitate to talk about it.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading All the overflow of regard he received as Dick’s friend he attributed to his own personal charms, and, unlike Carter, he didn’t hesitate to talk about it.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading All the overflow of regard he received as Dick’s friend he attributed to his own personal charms, and, unlike Carter, he didn’t hesitate to talk about it.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As for Mary Ellen, Cupid had pounded her heart into a jelly.
attributedverbUS /əˈtrɪbjətɪd/
past form of “attribute” — attribute or credit to
From this reading All the overflow of regard he received as Dick’s friend he attributed to his own personal charms, and, unlike Carter, he didn’t hesitate to talk about it.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It was Carter’s pleasant duty to listen to Holtzer’s joyful expounding of the reasons why the latter felt he had made a hit with Mary Ellen, and not only to listen, but to indorse.
CarternounUS /ˈkɑːrtər/
Englishman and Egyptologist who in 1922 discovered and excavated the tomb of Tutankhamen (1873-1939)
From this reading All the overflow of regard he received as Dick’s friend he attributed to his own personal charms, and, unlike Carter, he didn’t hesitate to talk about it.
Carter'snounUS /ˈkɑːrtərz/
possessive form of “carter” — Englishman and Egyptologist who in 1922 discovered and excavated the tomb of Tutankhamen (1873-1939)
From this reading It was Carter’s pleasant duty to listen to Holtzer’s joyful expounding of the reasons why the latter felt he had made a hit with Mary Ellen, and not only to listen, but to indorse.
charmsnounUS /tʃɑːrmz/
plural of “charm” — attractiveness that interests or pleases or stimulates
From this reading All the overflow of regard he received as Dick’s friend he attributed to his own personal charms, and, unlike Carter, he didn’t hesitate to talk about it.
compoundnounUS /ˈkɑːmpaʊnd/
a whole formed by a union of two or more elements or parts
From this reading It shows the stuff Fireman Carter was made of to tell that he stood this vicious compound of insult and injury with a tranquil face.
CupidnounUS /ˈkjuːpɪd/
(Roman mythology) god of love; counterpart of Greek Eros
From this reading As for Mary Ellen, Cupid had pounded her heart into a jelly.
a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading She was tender to Dick’s friend to a degree that put the none too modest German in possession of facts that were not so.
Dick'snounUS /dɪks/
possessive form of “dick” — someone who is a detective
From this reading She was tender to Dick’s friend to a degree that put the none too modest German in possession of facts that were not so.
didn't
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading All the overflow of regard he received as Dick’s friend he attributed to his own personal charms, and, unlike Carter, he didn’t hesitate to talk about it.
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading It was Carter’s pleasant duty to listen to Holtzer’s joyful expounding of the reasons why the latter felt he had made a hit with Mary Ellen, and not only to listen, but to indorse.
Ellen
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading As for Mary Ellen, Cupid had pounded her heart into a jelly.
expoundingnounUS /ɪkˈspaʊndɪŋ/
a systematic interpretation or explanation (usually written) of a specific topic
From this reading It was Carter’s pleasant duty to listen to Holtzer’s joyful expounding of the reasons why the latter felt he had made a hit with Mary Ellen, and not only to listen, but to indorse.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading It shows the stuff Fireman Carter was made of to tell that he stood this vicious compound of insult and injury with a tranquil face.
plural of “fact” — a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading She was tender to Dick’s friend to a degree that put the none too modest German in possession of facts that were not so.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading It was Carter’s pleasant duty to listen to Holtzer’s joyful expounding of the reasons why the latter felt he had made a hit with Mary Ellen, and not only to listen, but to indorse.
FiremannounUS /ˈfaɪrmən/
play in which children pretend to put out a fire
From this reading It shows the stuff Fireman Carter was made of to tell that he stood this vicious compound of insult and injury with a tranquil face.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading As for Mary Ellen, Cupid had pounded her heart into a jelly.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading She was tender to Dick’s friend to a degree that put the none too modest German in possession of facts that were not so.
a person of German nationality
From this reading She was tender to Dick’s friend to a degree that put the none too modest German in possession of facts that were not so.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading As for Mary Ellen, Cupid had pounded her heart into a jelly.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading All the overflow of regard he received as Dick’s friend he attributed to his own personal charms, and, unlike Carter, he didn’t hesitate to talk about it.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading As for Mary Ellen, Cupid had pounded her heart into a jelly.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading As for Mary Ellen, Cupid had pounded her heart into a jelly.
hesitateverbUS /ˈhezəteɪt/
pause or hold back in uncertainty or unwillingness
From this reading All the overflow of regard he received as Dick’s friend he attributed to his own personal charms, and, unlike Carter, he didn’t hesitate to talk about it.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading All the overflow of regard he received as Dick’s friend he attributed to his own personal charms, and, unlike Carter, he didn’t hesitate to talk about it.
cause to move by striking
From this reading It was Carter’s pleasant duty to listen to Holtzer’s joyful expounding of the reasons why the latter felt he had made a hit with Mary Ellen, and not only to listen, but to indorse.
Holtzer's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was Carter’s pleasant duty to listen to Holtzer’s joyful expounding of the reasons why the latter felt he had made a hit with Mary Ellen, and not only to listen, but to indorse.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading She was tender to Dick’s friend to a degree that put the none too modest German in possession of facts that were not so.
indorseverb
be behind; approve of
From this reading It was Carter’s pleasant duty to listen to Holtzer’s joyful expounding of the reasons why the latter felt he had made a hit with Mary Ellen, and not only to listen, but to indorse.
injurynounUS /ˈɪndʒəri/
any physical damage to the body caused by violence or accident or fracture etc.
From this reading It shows the stuff Fireman Carter was made of to tell that he stood this vicious compound of insult and injury with a tranquil face.
insultnounUS /ˌɪnˈsʌlt/
a rude expression intended to offend or hurt
From this reading It shows the stuff Fireman Carter was made of to tell that he stood this vicious compound of insult and injury with a tranquil face.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading As for Mary Ellen, Cupid had pounded her heart into a jelly.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading All the overflow of regard he received as Dick’s friend he attributed to his own personal charms, and, unlike Carter, he didn’t hesitate to talk about it.
jellynounUS /ˈdʒeli/
an edible jelly (sweet or pungent) made with gelatin and used as a dessert or salad base or a coating for foods
From this reading As for Mary Ellen, Cupid had pounded her heart into a jelly.
joyfuladjectiveUS /ˈdʒɔɪfəl/
full of or producing joy
From this reading It was Carter’s pleasant duty to listen to Holtzer’s joyful expounding of the reasons why the latter felt he had made a hit with Mary Ellen, and not only to listen, but to indorse.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading It was Carter’s pleasant duty to listen to Holtzer’s joyful expounding of the reasons why the latter felt he had made a hit with Mary Ellen, and not only to listen, but to indorse.
hear with intention
From this reading It was Carter’s pleasant duty to listen to Holtzer’s joyful expounding of the reasons why the latter felt he had made a hit with Mary Ellen, and not only to listen, but to indorse.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading It was Carter’s pleasant duty to listen to Holtzer’s joyful expounding of the reasons why the latter felt he had made a hit with Mary Ellen, and not only to listen, but to indorse.
the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading As for Mary Ellen, Cupid had pounded her heart into a jelly.
modestadjectiveUS /ˈmɑːdəst/
marked by simplicity; having a humble opinion of yourself
From this reading She was tender to Dick’s friend to a degree that put the none too modest German in possession of facts that were not so.
not one, and not any
From this reading She was tender to Dick’s friend to a degree that put the none too modest German in possession of facts that were not so.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading She was tender to Dick’s friend to a degree that put the none too modest German in possession of facts that were not so.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading She was tender to Dick’s friend to a degree that put the none too modest German in possession of facts that were not so.
and nothing more
From this reading It was Carter’s pleasant duty to listen to Holtzer’s joyful expounding of the reasons why the latter felt he had made a hit with Mary Ellen, and not only to listen, but to indorse.
overflownounUS /ˈoʊvərfloʊ/
a large flow
From this reading All the overflow of regard he received as Dick’s friend he attributed to his own personal charms, and, unlike Carter, he didn’t hesitate to talk about it.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading All the overflow of regard he received as Dick’s friend he attributed to his own personal charms, and, unlike Carter, he didn’t hesitate to talk about it.
concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality
From this reading All the overflow of regard he received as Dick’s friend he attributed to his own personal charms, and, unlike Carter, he didn’t hesitate to talk about it.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading It was Carter’s pleasant duty to listen to Holtzer’s joyful expounding of the reasons why the latter felt he had made a hit with Mary Ellen, and not only to listen, but to indorse.
the act of having and controlling property
From this reading She was tender to Dick’s friend to a degree that put the none too modest German in possession of facts that were not so.
poundedverbUS /ˈpaʊndɪd/
past form of “pound” — hit hard with the hand, fist, or some heavy instrument
From this reading As for Mary Ellen, Cupid had pounded her heart into a jelly.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading She was tender to Dick’s friend to a degree that put the none too modest German in possession of facts that were not so.
plural of “reason” — a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading It was Carter’s pleasant duty to listen to Holtzer’s joyful expounding of the reasons why the latter felt he had made a hit with Mary Ellen, and not only to listen, but to indorse.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading All the overflow of regard he received as Dick’s friend he attributed to his own personal charms, and, unlike Carter, he didn’t hesitate to talk about it.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading All the overflow of regard he received as Dick’s friend he attributed to his own personal charms, and, unlike Carter, he didn’t hesitate to talk about it.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She was tender to Dick’s friend to a degree that put the none too modest German in possession of facts that were not so.
plural of “show” — the act of publicly exhibiting or entertaining
From this reading It shows the stuff Fireman Carter was made of to tell that he stood this vicious compound of insult and injury with a tranquil face.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading She was tender to Dick’s friend to a degree that put the none too modest German in possession of facts that were not so.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading It shows the stuff Fireman Carter was made of to tell that he stood this vicious compound of insult and injury with a tranquil face.
the tangible substance that goes into the makeup of a physical object
From this reading It shows the stuff Fireman Carter was made of to tell that he stood this vicious compound of insult and injury with a tranquil face.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading All the overflow of regard he received as Dick’s friend he attributed to his own personal charms, and, unlike Carter, he didn’t hesitate to talk about it.
express in words
From this reading It shows the stuff Fireman Carter was made of to tell that he stood this vicious compound of insult and injury with a tranquil face.
given to sympathy or gentleness or sentimentality
From this reading She was tender to Dick’s friend to a degree that put the none too modest German in possession of facts that were not so.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She was tender to Dick’s friend to a degree that put the none too modest German in possession of facts that were not so.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading She was tender to Dick’s friend to a degree that put the none too modest German in possession of facts that were not so.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading It shows the stuff Fireman Carter was made of to tell that he stood this vicious compound of insult and injury with a tranquil face.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She was tender to Dick’s friend to a degree that put the none too modest German in possession of facts that were not so.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading She was tender to Dick’s friend to a degree that put the none too modest German in possession of facts that were not so.
tranquiladjectiveUS /ˈtræŋkwəl/
(of a body of water) free from disturbance by heavy waves
From this reading It shows the stuff Fireman Carter was made of to tell that he stood this vicious compound of insult and injury with a tranquil face.
unlikeadjectiveUS /ənˈlaɪk/
marked by dissimilarity
From this reading All the overflow of regard he received as Dick’s friend he attributed to his own personal charms, and, unlike Carter, he didn’t hesitate to talk about it.
viciousadjectiveUS /ˈvɪʃəs/
(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering
From this reading It shows the stuff Fireman Carter was made of to tell that he stood this vicious compound of insult and injury with a tranquil face.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She was tender to Dick’s friend to a degree that put the none too modest German in possession of facts that were not so.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading She was tender to Dick’s friend to a degree that put the none too modest German in possession of facts that were not so.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading It was Carter’s pleasant duty to listen to Holtzer’s joyful expounding of the reasons why the latter felt he had made a hit with Mary Ellen, and not only to listen, but to indorse.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It was Carter’s pleasant duty to listen to Holtzer’s joyful expounding of the reasons why the latter felt he had made a hit with Mary Ellen, and not only to listen, but to indorse.
