used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was a big feeling William that reported for duty on the succeeding Monday morning.
something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading "Importance" was written large on his face, and again expressed in his every action.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading "Say," drawled William after another attempt on Lucien's part, "what's the difference between you and a clam?"
anew
From this reading "Importance" was written large on his face, and again expressed in his every action.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Importance" was written large on his face, and again expressed in his every action.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading "Say," drawled William after another attempt on Lucien's part, "what's the difference between you and a clam?"
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Lucien Torrance timidly ventured several questions in the hope of elucidating the why and wherefore of William's attitude without receiving any reply.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading "Say," drawled William after another attempt on Lucien's part, "what's the difference between you and a clam?"
a complex mental state involving beliefs and feelings and values and dispositions to act in certain ways
From this reading Lucien Torrance timidly ventured several questions in the hope of elucidating the why and wherefore of William's attitude without receiving any reply.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading "Say," drawled William after another attempt on Lucien's part, "what's the difference between you and a clam?"
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading It was a big feeling William that reported for duty on the succeeding Monday morning.
clamnounUS /klæm/
burrowing marine mollusk living on sand or mud; the shell closes with viselike firmness
From this reading "Say," drawled William after another attempt on Lucien's part, "what's the difference between you and a clam?"
the quality of being unlike or dissimilar
From this reading "Say," drawled William after another attempt on Lucien's part, "what's the difference between you and a clam?"
don't
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I don't know."
drawledverbUS /drɔːld/
past form of “drawl” — lengthen and slow down or draw out
From this reading "Say," drawled William after another attempt on Lucien's part, "what's the difference between you and a clam?"
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading It was a big feeling William that reported for duty on the succeeding Monday morning.
elucidating
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From this reading Lucien Torrance timidly ventured several questions in the hope of elucidating the why and wherefore of William's attitude without receiving any reply.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading "Importance" was written large on his face, and again expressed in his every action.
communicated in words
From this reading "Importance" was written large on his face, and again expressed in his every action.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading "Importance" was written large on his face, and again expressed in his every action.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading It was a big feeling William that reported for duty on the succeeding Monday morning.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was a big feeling William that reported for duty on the succeeding Monday morning.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "Importance" was written large on his face, and again expressed in his every action.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading Lucien Torrance timidly ventured several questions in the hope of elucidating the why and wherefore of William's attitude without receiving any reply.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I don't know."
the quality of being important and worthy of note
From this reading "Importance" was written large on his face, and again expressed in his every action.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Importance" was written large on his face, and again expressed in his every action.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was a big feeling William that reported for duty on the succeeding Monday morning.
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."
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading "Importance" was written large on his face, and again expressed in his every action.
Lucien
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From this reading Lucien Torrance timidly ventured several questions in the hope of elucidating the why and wherefore of William's attitude without receiving any reply.
Lucien's
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From this reading "Say," drawled William after another attempt on Lucien's part, "what's the difference between you and a clam?"
MondaynounUS /ˈmʌndi/
the second day of the week; the first working day
From this reading It was a big feeling William that reported for duty on the succeeding Monday morning.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading It was a big feeling William that reported for duty on the succeeding Monday morning.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Lucien Torrance timidly ventured several questions in the hope of elucidating the why and wherefore of William's attitude without receiving any reply.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It was a big feeling William that reported for duty on the succeeding Monday morning.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading "Say," drawled William after another attempt on Lucien's part, "what's the difference between you and a clam?"
plural of “question” — an instance of questioning
From this reading Lucien Torrance timidly ventured several questions in the hope of elucidating the why and wherefore of William's attitude without receiving any reply.
receivingverbUS /rəˈsiːvɪŋ/
-ing form of “receive” — get something; come into possession of
From this reading Lucien Torrance timidly ventured several questions in the hope of elucidating the why and wherefore of William's attitude without receiving any reply.
a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading Lucien Torrance timidly ventured several questions in the hope of elucidating the why and wherefore of William's attitude without receiving any reply.
reportedadjectiveUS /ˌriːˈpɔːrtɪd/
made known or told about; especially presented in a formal account
From this reading It was a big feeling William that reported for duty on the succeeding Monday morning.
express in words
From this reading "Say," drawled William after another attempt on Lucien's part, "what's the difference between you and a clam?"
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading Lucien Torrance timidly ventured several questions in the hope of elucidating the why and wherefore of William's attitude without receiving any reply.
succeedingadjectiveUS /səkˈsiːdɪŋ/
coming after or following
From this reading It was a big feeling William that reported for duty on the succeeding Monday morning.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was a big feeling William that reported for duty on the succeeding Monday morning.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was a big feeling William that reported for duty on the succeeding Monday morning.
timidlyadverbUS /ˈtɪmədli/
in a shy or timid or bashful manner
From this reading Lucien Torrance timidly ventured several questions in the hope of elucidating the why and wherefore of William's attitude without receiving any reply.
Torrance
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From this reading Lucien Torrance timidly ventured several questions in the hope of elucidating the why and wherefore of William's attitude without receiving any reply.
past form of “venture” — proceed somewhere despite the risk of possible dangers
From this reading Lucien Torrance timidly ventured several questions in the hope of elucidating the why and wherefore of William's attitude without receiving any reply.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was a big feeling William that reported for duty on the succeeding Monday morning.
what's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Say," drawled William after another attempt on Lucien's part, "what's the difference between you and a clam?"
whereforeadverbUS /werˈfɔːr/
an old word meaning “why” or “for that reason”
From this reading Lucien Torrance timidly ventured several questions in the hope of elucidating the why and wherefore of William's attitude without receiving any reply.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading Lucien Torrance timidly ventured several questions in the hope of elucidating the why and wherefore of William's attitude without receiving any reply.
William
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From this reading It was a big feeling William that reported for duty on the succeeding Monday morning.
William'snounUS /ˈwɪljəmz/
possessive form of “williams” — United States country singer and songwriter (1923-1953)
From this reading Lucien Torrance timidly ventured several questions in the hope of elucidating the why and wherefore of William's attitude without receiving any reply.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Lucien Torrance timidly ventured several questions in the hope of elucidating the why and wherefore of William's attitude without receiving any reply.
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading "Importance" was written large on his face, and again expressed in his every action.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Say," drawled William after another attempt on Lucien's part, "what's the difference between you and a clam?"
