used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading TED SEIZES THE DAY The next morning Ted strolled into his uncle's office to ask if the latter had any objections to his accepting an invitation to a house-party from Hal Underwood, a college classmate, at the latter's home near Springfield.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading "I suppose your June allowance is able to float your traveling expenses," he remarked less guilelessly than the remark sounded.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading He knew all about the Underwoods and knew that his erratic nephew could not be in a safer, pleasanter place.
acceptingadjectiveUS /ækˈseptɪŋ/
tolerating without protest
From this reading TED SEIZES THE DAY The next morning Ted strolled into his uncle's office to ask if the latter had any objections to his accepting an invitation to a house-party from Hal Underwood, a college classmate, at the latter's home near Springfield.
(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 He knew all about the Underwoods and knew that his erratic nephew could not be in a safer, pleasanter place.
allowancenounUS /əˈlaʊəns/
an amount allowed or granted (as during a given period)
From this reading "I suppose your June allowance is able to float your traveling expenses," he remarked less guilelessly than the remark sounded.
in addition
From this reading Also his quick wit saw a chance to put the screws on the lad in connection with the tutoring business.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading TED SEIZES THE DAY The next morning Ted strolled into his uncle's office to ask if the latter had any objections to his accepting an invitation to a house-party from Hal Underwood, a college classmate, at the latter's home near Springfield.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He knew all about the Underwoods and knew that his erratic nephew could not be in a safer, pleasanter place.
answeringadjectiveUS /ˈænsərɪŋ/
replying
From this reading The doctor considered a moment before answering.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading TED SEIZES THE DAY The next morning Ted strolled into his uncle's office to ask if the latter had any objections to his accepting an invitation to a house-party from Hal Underwood, a college classmate, at the latter's home near Springfield.
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading TED SEIZES THE DAY The next morning Ted strolled into his uncle's office to ask if the latter had any objections to his accepting an invitation to a house-party from Hal Underwood, a college classmate, at the latter's home near Springfield.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading TED SEIZES THE DAY The next morning Ted strolled into his uncle's office to ask if the latter had any objections to his accepting an invitation to a house-party from Hal Underwood, a college classmate, at the latter's home near Springfield.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He knew all about the Underwoods and knew that his erratic nephew could not be in a safer, pleasanter place.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading The doctor considered a moment before answering.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading Also his quick wit saw a chance to put the screws on the lad in connection with the tutoring business.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading Also his quick wit saw a chance to put the screws on the lad in connection with the tutoring business.
classmatenounUS /ˈklæsmeɪt/
an acquaintance that you go to school with
From this reading TED SEIZES THE DAY The next morning Ted strolled into his uncle's office to ask if the latter had any objections to his accepting an invitation to a house-party from Hal Underwood, a college classmate, at the latter's home near Springfield.
the body of faculty and students of a college
From this reading TED SEIZES THE DAY The next morning Ted strolled into his uncle's office to ask if the latter had any objections to his accepting an invitation to a house-party from Hal Underwood, a college classmate, at the latter's home near Springfield.
a relation between things or events (as in the case of one causing the other or sharing features with it)
From this reading Also his quick wit saw a chance to put the screws on the lad in connection with the tutoring business.
carefully weighed
From this reading The doctor considered a moment before answering.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He knew all about the Underwoods and knew that his erratic nephew could not be in a safer, pleasanter place.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading TED SEIZES THE DAY The next morning Ted strolled into his uncle's office to ask if the latter had any objections to his accepting an invitation to a house-party from Hal Underwood, a college classmate, at the latter's home near Springfield.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading The doctor considered a moment before answering.
erraticadjectiveUS /ɪˈrætɪk/
liable to sudden unpredictable change
From this reading He knew all about the Underwoods and knew that his erratic nephew could not be in a safer, pleasanter place.
expensesnounUS /ɪkˈspensəz/
plural of “expense” — amounts paid for goods and services that may be currently tax deductible (as opposed to capital expenditures)
From this reading "I suppose your June allowance is able to float your traveling expenses," he remarked less guilelessly than the remark sounded.
floatverbUS /floʊt/
be in motion due to some air or water current
From this reading "I suppose your June allowance is able to float your traveling expenses," he remarked less guilelessly than the remark sounded.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading TED SEIZES THE DAY The next morning Ted strolled into his uncle's office to ask if the latter had any objections to his accepting an invitation to a house-party from Hal Underwood, a college classmate, at the latter's home near Springfield.
guilelessly
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From this reading "I suppose your June allowance is able to float your traveling expenses," he remarked less guilelessly than the remark sounded.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading TED SEIZES THE DAY The next morning Ted strolled into his uncle's office to ask if the latter had any objections to his accepting an invitation to a house-party from Hal Underwood, a college classmate, at the latter's home near Springfield.
Hal
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From this reading TED SEIZES THE DAY The next morning Ted strolled into his uncle's office to ask if the latter had any objections to his accepting an invitation to a house-party from Hal Underwood, a college classmate, at the latter's home near Springfield.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He knew all about the Underwoods and knew that his erratic nephew could not be in a safer, pleasanter place.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading TED SEIZES THE DAY The next morning Ted strolled into his uncle's office to ask if the latter had any objections to his accepting an invitation to a house-party from Hal Underwood, a college classmate, at the latter's home near Springfield.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading TED SEIZES THE DAY The next morning Ted strolled into his uncle's office to ask if the latter had any objections to his accepting an invitation to a house-party from Hal Underwood, a college classmate, at the latter's home near Springfield.
house-party
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From this reading TED SEIZES THE DAY The next morning Ted strolled into his uncle's office to ask if the latter had any objections to his accepting an invitation to a house-party from Hal Underwood, a college classmate, at the latter's home near Springfield.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I suppose your June allowance is able to float your traveling expenses," he remarked less guilelessly than the remark sounded.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading TED SEIZES THE DAY The next morning Ted strolled into his uncle's office to ask if the latter had any objections to his accepting an invitation to a house-party from Hal Underwood, a college classmate, at the latter's home near Springfield.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He knew all about the Underwoods and knew that his erratic nephew could not be in a safer, pleasanter place.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading TED SEIZES THE DAY The next morning Ted strolled into his uncle's office to ask if the latter had any objections to his accepting an invitation to a house-party from Hal Underwood, a college classmate, at the latter's home near Springfield.
a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something
From this reading TED SEIZES THE DAY The next morning Ted strolled into his uncle's office to ask if the latter had any objections to his accepting an invitation to a house-party from Hal Underwood, a college classmate, at the latter's home near Springfield.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "I suppose your June allowance is able to float your traveling expenses," he remarked less guilelessly than the remark sounded.
the month following May and preceding July
From this reading "I suppose your June allowance is able to float your traveling expenses," he remarked less guilelessly than the remark sounded.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading He knew all about the Underwoods and knew that his erratic nephew could not be in a safer, pleasanter place.
a boy or man
From this reading Also his quick wit saw a chance to put the screws on the lad in connection with the tutoring business.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading TED SEIZES THE DAY The next morning Ted strolled into his uncle's office to ask if the latter had any objections to his accepting an invitation to a house-party from Hal Underwood, a college classmate, at the latter's home near Springfield.
latter'snounUS /ˈlætərz/
possessive form of “latter” — the second of two or the second mentioned of two
From this reading TED SEIZES THE DAY The next morning Ted strolled into his uncle's office to ask if the latter had any objections to his accepting an invitation to a house-party from Hal Underwood, a college classmate, at the latter's home near Springfield.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading "I suppose your June allowance is able to float your traveling expenses," he remarked less guilelessly than the remark sounded.
a particular point in time
From this reading The doctor considered a moment before answering.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading TED SEIZES THE DAY The next morning Ted strolled into his uncle's office to ask if the latter had any objections to his accepting an invitation to a house-party from Hal Underwood, a college classmate, at the latter's home near Springfield.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading TED SEIZES THE DAY The next morning Ted strolled into his uncle's office to ask if the latter had any objections to his accepting an invitation to a house-party from Hal Underwood, a college classmate, at the latter's home near Springfield.
a son of your brother or sister
From this reading He knew all about the Underwoods and knew that his erratic nephew could not be in a safer, pleasanter place.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading TED SEIZES THE DAY The next morning Ted strolled into his uncle's office to ask if the latter had any objections to his accepting an invitation to a house-party from Hal Underwood, a college classmate, at the latter's home near Springfield.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He knew all about the Underwoods and knew that his erratic nephew could not be in a safer, pleasanter place.
objectionsnounUS /əbˈdʒekʃənz/
plural of “objection” — the act of expressing earnest opposition or protest
From this reading TED SEIZES THE DAY The next morning Ted strolled into his uncle's office to ask if the latter had any objections to his accepting an invitation to a house-party from Hal Underwood, a college classmate, at the latter's home near Springfield.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading TED SEIZES THE DAY The next morning Ted strolled into his uncle's office to ask if the latter had any objections to his accepting an invitation to a house-party from Hal Underwood, a college classmate, at the latter's home near Springfield.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Also his quick wit saw a chance to put the screws on the lad in connection with the tutoring business.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading He knew all about the Underwoods and knew that his erratic nephew could not be in a safer, pleasanter place.
pleasanter
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From this reading He knew all about the Underwoods and knew that his erratic nephew could not be in a safer, pleasanter place.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Also his quick wit saw a chance to put the screws on the lad in connection with the tutoring business.
accomplished rapidly and without delay
From this reading Also his quick wit saw a chance to put the screws on the lad in connection with the tutoring business.
a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading "I suppose your June allowance is able to float your traveling expenses," he remarked less guilelessly than the remark sounded.
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading "I suppose your June allowance is able to float your traveling expenses," he remarked less guilelessly than the remark sounded.
saferadjectiveUS /ˈseɪfər/
comparative of “safe” — free from danger or the risk of harm
From this reading He knew all about the Underwoods and knew that his erratic nephew could not be in a safer, pleasanter place.
cut with a saw
From this reading Also his quick wit saw a chance to put the screws on the lad in connection with the tutoring business.
screwsnounUS /skruːz/
plural of “screw” — someone who guards prisoners
From this reading Also his quick wit saw a chance to put the screws on the lad in connection with the tutoring business.
SEIZESverbUS /ˈsiːzɪz/
third-person singular of “seize” — take hold of; grab
From this reading TED SEIZES THE DAY The next morning Ted strolled into his uncle's office to ask if the latter had any objections to his accepting an invitation to a house-party from Hal Underwood, a college classmate, at the latter's home near Springfield.
past form of “sound” — appear in a certain way
From this reading "I suppose your June allowance is able to float your traveling expenses," he remarked less guilelessly than the remark sounded.
SpringfieldnounUS /ˈsprɪŋfiːld/
capital of the state of Illinois
From this reading TED SEIZES THE DAY The next morning Ted strolled into his uncle's office to ask if the latter had any objections to his accepting an invitation to a house-party from Hal Underwood, a college classmate, at the latter's home near Springfield.
strolledverbUS /stroʊld/
past form of “stroll” — walk leisurely and with no apparent aim
From this reading TED SEIZES THE DAY The next morning Ted strolled into his uncle's office to ask if the latter had any objections to his accepting an invitation to a house-party from Hal Underwood, a college classmate, at the latter's home near Springfield.
express a supposition
From this reading "I suppose your June allowance is able to float your traveling expenses," he remarked less guilelessly than the remark sounded.
TEDnounUS /ted/
a tough youth of 1950's and 1960's wearing Edwardian style clothes
From this reading TED SEIZES THE DAY The next morning Ted strolled into his uncle's office to ask if the latter had any objections to his accepting an invitation to a house-party from Hal Underwood, a college classmate, at the latter's home near Springfield.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading "I suppose your June allowance is able to float your traveling expenses," he remarked less guilelessly than the remark sounded.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He knew all about the Underwoods and knew that his erratic nephew could not be in a safer, pleasanter place.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading TED SEIZES THE DAY The next morning Ted strolled into his uncle's office to ask if the latter had any objections to his accepting an invitation to a house-party from Hal Underwood, a college classmate, at the latter's home near Springfield.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading TED SEIZES THE DAY The next morning Ted strolled into his uncle's office to ask if the latter had any objections to his accepting an invitation to a house-party from Hal Underwood, a college classmate, at the latter's home near Springfield.
travelingnounUS /ˈtrævəlɪŋ/
the act of going from one place to another
From this reading "I suppose your June allowance is able to float your traveling expenses," he remarked less guilelessly than the remark sounded.
tutoringverbUS /ˈtuːtərɪŋ/
-ing form of “tutor” — be a tutor to someone; give individual instruction
From this reading Also his quick wit saw a chance to put the screws on the lad in connection with the tutoring business.
uncle'snounUS /ˈʌŋkəlz/
possessive form of “uncle” — the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading TED SEIZES THE DAY The next morning Ted strolled into his uncle's office to ask if the latter had any objections to his accepting an invitation to a house-party from Hal Underwood, a college classmate, at the latter's home near Springfield.
UnderwoodnounUS /ˈʌndərwʊd/
the brush (small trees and bushes and ferns etc.) growing beneath taller trees in a wood or forest
From this reading TED SEIZES THE DAY The next morning Ted strolled into his uncle's office to ask if the latter had any objections to his accepting an invitation to a house-party from Hal Underwood, a college classmate, at the latter's home near Springfield.
UnderwoodsnounUS /ˈʌndərwʊdz/
plural of “underwood” — the brush (small trees and bushes and ferns etc.) growing beneath taller trees in a wood or forest
From this reading He knew all about the Underwoods and knew that his erratic nephew could not be in a safer, pleasanter place.
a message whose ingenuity or verbal skill or incongruity has the power to evoke laughter
From this reading Also his quick wit saw a chance to put the screws on the lad in connection with the tutoring business.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Also his quick wit saw a chance to put the screws on the lad in connection with the tutoring business.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I suppose your June allowance is able to float your traveling expenses," he remarked less guilelessly than the remark sounded.
