used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Over the savory chowder Marvin was saucily told that since he seemed to be so deeply interested in food he should have a hot beefsteak for his supper.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading He replied that he would eat beefsteak if set before him, but that he could not be a party to smuggling beefsteak, and that on no account would he join them on their Canadian ride.
(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 So when at two o’clock he was finally left alone with the dog, he was free to inspect the empty storeroom all he pleased.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading So when at two o’clock he was finally left alone with the dog, he was free to inspect the empty storeroom all he pleased.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Having done so, he set out to find an Indian to play the part of Santa Claus.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He replied that he would eat beefsteak if set before him, but that he could not be a party to smuggling beefsteak, and that on no account would he join them on their Canadian ride.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading So when at two o’clock he was finally left alone with the dog, he was free to inspect the empty storeroom all he pleased.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Over the savory chowder Marvin was saucily told that since he seemed to be so deeply interested in food he should have a hot beefsteak for his supper.
beefsteaknounUS /ˈbiːfsteɪk/
a beef steak usually cooked by broiling
From this reading Over the savory chowder Marvin was saucily told that since he seemed to be so deeply interested in food he should have a hot beefsteak for his supper.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading He replied that he would eat beefsteak if set before him, but that he could not be a party to smuggling beefsteak, and that on no account would he join them on their Canadian ride.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading He made out a list of things that in his opinion she needed, being reasonably sure that she would not smuggle enough to last two days.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He replied that he would eat beefsteak if set before him, but that he could not be a party to smuggling beefsteak, and that on no account would he join them on their Canadian ride.
CanadianadjectiveUS /kəˈneɪdiən/
of or relating to Canada or its people
From this reading He replied that he would eat beefsteak if set before him, but that he could not be a party to smuggling beefsteak, and that on no account would he join them on their Canadian ride.
chowdernounUS /ˈtʃaʊdər/
a thick soup or stew made with milk and bacon and onions and potatoes
From this reading Over the savory chowder Marvin was saucily told that since he seemed to be so deeply interested in food he should have a hot beefsteak for his supper.
Claus
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From this reading Having done so, he set out to find an Indian to play the part of Santa Claus.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He replied that he would eat beefsteak if set before him, but that he could not be a party to smuggling beefsteak, and that on no account would he join them on their Canadian ride.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading He made out a list of things that in his opinion she needed, being reasonably sure that she would not smuggle enough to last two days.
to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
From this reading Over the savory chowder Marvin was saucily told that since he seemed to be so deeply interested in food he should have a hot beefsteak for his supper.
a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds
From this reading So when at two o’clock he was finally left alone with the dog, he was free to inspect the empty storeroom all he pleased.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading Having done so, he set out to find an Indian to play the part of Santa Claus.
take in solid food
From this reading He replied that he would eat beefsteak if set before him, but that he could not be a party to smuggling beefsteak, and that on no account would he join them on their Canadian ride.
make void or empty of contents
From this reading So when at two o’clock he was finally left alone with the dog, he was free to inspect the empty storeroom all he pleased.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading He made out a list of things that in his opinion she needed, being reasonably sure that she would not smuggle enough to last two days.
after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay
From this reading So when at two o’clock he was finally left alone with the dog, he was free to inspect the empty storeroom all he pleased.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading Having done so, he set out to find an Indian to play the part of Santa Claus.
any substance that can be metabolized by an animal to give energy and build tissue
From this reading Over the savory chowder Marvin was saucily told that since he seemed to be so deeply interested in food he should have a hot beefsteak for his supper.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Over the savory chowder Marvin was saucily told that since he seemed to be so deeply interested in food he should have a hot beefsteak for his supper.
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading So when at two o’clock he was finally left alone with the dog, he was free to inspect the empty storeroom all he pleased.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Over the savory chowder Marvin was saucily told that since he seemed to be so deeply interested in food he should have a hot beefsteak for his supper.
Havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Having done so, he set out to find an Indian to play the part of Santa Claus.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Over the savory chowder Marvin was saucily told that since he seemed to be so deeply interested in food he should have a hot beefsteak for his supper.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He replied that he would eat beefsteak if set before him, but that he could not be a party to smuggling beefsteak, and that on no account would he join them on their Canadian ride.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Over the savory chowder Marvin was saucily told that since he seemed to be so deeply interested in food he should have a hot beefsteak for his supper.
used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning
From this reading Over the savory chowder Marvin was saucily told that since he seemed to be so deeply interested in food he should have a hot beefsteak for his supper.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading He replied that he would eat beefsteak if set before him, but that he could not be a party to smuggling beefsteak, and that on no account would he join them on their Canadian ride.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Over the savory chowder Marvin was saucily told that since he seemed to be so deeply interested in food he should have a hot beefsteak for his supper.
of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures
From this reading Having done so, he set out to find an Indian to play the part of Santa Claus.
inspectverbUS /ˌɪnˈspekt/
look over carefully
From this reading So when at two o’clock he was finally left alone with the dog, he was free to inspect the empty storeroom all he pleased.
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading Over the savory chowder Marvin was saucily told that since he seemed to be so deeply interested in food he should have a hot beefsteak for his supper.
become part of; become a member of a group or organization
From this reading He replied that he would eat beefsteak if set before him, but that he could not be a party to smuggling beefsteak, and that on no account would he join them on their Canadian ride.
immediately past
From this reading He made out a list of things that in his opinion she needed, being reasonably sure that she would not smuggle enough to last two days.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading So when at two o’clock he was finally left alone with the dog, he was free to inspect the empty storeroom all he pleased.
give or make a list of; name individually; give the names of
From this reading He made out a list of things that in his opinion she needed, being reasonably sure that she would not smuggle enough to last two days.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading He made out a list of things that in his opinion she needed, being reasonably sure that she would not smuggle enough to last two days.
Marvin
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From this reading Over the savory chowder Marvin was saucily told that since he seemed to be so deeply interested in food he should have a hot beefsteak for his supper.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading He made out a list of things that in his opinion she needed, being reasonably sure that she would not smuggle enough to last two days.
not any; not one
From this reading He replied that he would eat beefsteak if set before him, but that he could not be a party to smuggling beefsteak, and that on no account would he join them on their Canadian ride.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He replied that he would eat beefsteak if set before him, but that he could not be a party to smuggling beefsteak, and that on no account would he join them on their Canadian ride.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading So when at two o’clock he was finally left alone with the dog, he was free to inspect the empty storeroom all he pleased.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He made out a list of things that in his opinion she needed, being reasonably sure that she would not smuggle enough to last two days.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He replied that he would eat beefsteak if set before him, but that he could not be a party to smuggling beefsteak, and that on no account would he join them on their Canadian ride.
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading He made out a list of things that in his opinion she needed, being reasonably sure that she would not smuggle enough to last two days.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading He made out a list of things that in his opinion she needed, being reasonably sure that she would not smuggle enough to last two days.
OverprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Over the savory chowder Marvin was saucily told that since he seemed to be so deeply interested in food he should have a hot beefsteak for his supper.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Having done so, he set out to find an Indian to play the part of Santa Claus.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading He replied that he would eat beefsteak if set before him, but that he could not be a party to smuggling beefsteak, and that on no account would he join them on their Canadian ride.
participate in games or sport
From this reading Having done so, he set out to find an Indian to play the part of Santa Claus.
experiencing or manifesting pleasure
From this reading So when at two o’clock he was finally left alone with the dog, he was free to inspect the empty storeroom all he pleased.
reasonablyadverbUS /ˈriːzənəbli/
to certain extent or degree
From this reading He made out a list of things that in his opinion she needed, being reasonably sure that she would not smuggle enough to last two days.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading He replied that he would eat beefsteak if set before him, but that he could not be a party to smuggling beefsteak, and that on no account would he join them on their Canadian ride.
sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading He replied that he would eat beefsteak if set before him, but that he could not be a party to smuggling beefsteak, and that on no account would he join them on their Canadian ride.
SantanounUS /ˈsæntə/
the legendary patron saint of children; an imaginary being who is thought to bring presents to children at Christmas
From this reading Having done so, he set out to find an Indian to play the part of Santa Claus.
saucilyadverb
in an impudent or impertinent manner
From this reading Over the savory chowder Marvin was saucily told that since he seemed to be so deeply interested in food he should have a hot beefsteak for his supper.
savoryadjectiveUS /ˈseɪvəri/
morally wholesome or acceptable
From this reading Over the savory chowder Marvin was saucily told that since he seemed to be so deeply interested in food he should have a hot beefsteak for his supper.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Over the savory chowder Marvin was saucily told that since he seemed to be so deeply interested in food he should have a hot beefsteak for his supper.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading He replied that he would eat beefsteak if set before him, but that he could not be a party to smuggling beefsteak, and that on no account would he join them on their Canadian ride.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He made out a list of things that in his opinion she needed, being reasonably sure that she would not smuggle enough to last two days.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Over the savory chowder Marvin was saucily told that since he seemed to be so deeply interested in food he should have a hot beefsteak for his supper.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Over the savory chowder Marvin was saucily told that since he seemed to be so deeply interested in food he should have a hot beefsteak for his supper.
smuggleverbUS /ˈsmʌɡəl/
import or export without paying customs duties
From this reading He made out a list of things that in his opinion she needed, being reasonably sure that she would not smuggle enough to last two days.
smugglingnounUS /ˈsmʌɡlɪŋ/
secretly importing prohibited goods or goods on which duty is due
From this reading He replied that he would eat beefsteak if set before him, but that he could not be a party to smuggling beefsteak, and that on no account would he join them on their Canadian ride.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Over the savory chowder Marvin was saucily told that since he seemed to be so deeply interested in food he should have a hot beefsteak for his supper.
storeroomnounUS /ˈstɔːrruːm/
a room in which things are stored
From this reading So when at two o’clock he was finally left alone with the dog, he was free to inspect the empty storeroom all he pleased.
a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime
From this reading Over the savory chowder Marvin was saucily told that since he seemed to be so deeply interested in food he should have a hot beefsteak for his supper.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading He made out a list of things that in his opinion she needed, being reasonably sure that she would not smuggle enough to last two days.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Over the savory chowder Marvin was saucily told that since he seemed to be so deeply interested in food he should have a hot beefsteak for his supper.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Over the savory chowder Marvin was saucily told that since he seemed to be so deeply interested in food he should have a hot beefsteak for his supper.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading He replied that he would eat beefsteak if set before him, but that he could not be a party to smuggling beefsteak, and that on no account would he join them on their Canadian ride.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading He replied that he would eat beefsteak if set before him, but that he could not be a party to smuggling beefsteak, and that on no account would he join them on their Canadian ride.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading He made out a list of things that in his opinion she needed, being reasonably sure that she would not smuggle enough to last two days.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Over the savory chowder Marvin was saucily told that since he seemed to be so deeply interested in food he should have a hot beefsteak for his supper.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading Over the savory chowder Marvin was saucily told that since he seemed to be so deeply interested in food he should have a hot beefsteak for his supper.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading So when at two o’clock he was finally left alone with the dog, he was free to inspect the empty storeroom all he pleased.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Over the savory chowder Marvin was saucily told that since he seemed to be so deeply interested in food he should have a hot beefsteak for his supper.
at the time that
From this reading So when at two o’clock he was finally left alone with the dog, he was free to inspect the empty storeroom all he pleased.
in the company of; together with
From this reading So when at two o’clock he was finally left alone with the dog, he was free to inspect the empty storeroom all he pleased.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He replied that he would eat beefsteak if set before him, but that he could not be a party to smuggling beefsteak, and that on no account would he join them on their Canadian ride.
