used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Then, thinking, I suppose, that I must have some secret hold on Mr. McCullagh or at least stand high in his favor, he gave me a very wry smile and said he would have made out for me a letter of introduction to the local managers.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading An hour later this was laid on my desk by Hartung, who congratulated me, and there I was: dramatic editor.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Then, thinking, I suppose, that I must have some secret hold on Mr. McCullagh or at least stand high in his favor, he gave me a very wry smile and said he would have made out for me a letter of introduction to the local managers.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading UPON my explaining to Mitchell what had happened he looked at me coldly, as much as to say “What the devil is this now that this ass is telling me?”
assnounUS /æs/
the fleshy part of the human body that you sit on
From this reading UPON my explaining to Mitchell what had happened he looked at me coldly, as much as to say “What the devil is this now that this ass is telling me?”
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading UPON my explaining to Mitchell what had happened he looked at me coldly, as much as to say “What the devil is this now that this ass is telling me?”
maintain with or as if with a bet
From this reading “I bet you could have knocked Tobe over with a straw!
showing who or what does the action
From this reading An hour later this was laid on my desk by Hartung, who congratulated me, and there I was: dramatic editor.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading “Gee!” exclaimed Hartung when he came in with the letter.
coldlyadverbUS /ˈkoʊldli/
lacking warmth of feeling; in a cold, unemotional manner
From this reading UPON my explaining to Mitchell what had happened he looked at me coldly, as much as to say “What the devil is this now that this ass is telling me?”
congratulatedverbUS /kənˈɡrætʃəleɪtɪd/
past form of “congratulate” — say something to someone that expresses praise
From this reading An hour later this was laid on my desk by Hartung, who congratulated me, and there I was: dramatic editor.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading “I bet you could have knocked Tobe over with a straw!
a piece of furniture with a writing surface and usually drawers or other compartments
From this reading An hour later this was laid on my desk by Hartung, who congratulated me, and there I was: dramatic editor.
(Judeo-Christian and Islamic religions) chief spirit of evil and adversary of God; tempter of mankind; master of Hell
From this reading UPON my explaining to Mitchell what had happened he looked at me coldly, as much as to say “What the devil is this now that this ass is telling me?”
dramaticadjectiveUS /drəˈmætɪk/
suitable to or characteristic of drama
From this reading An hour later this was laid on my desk by Hartung, who congratulated me, and there I was: dramatic editor.
editornounUS /ˈedətər/
a person responsible for the editorial aspects of publication; the person who determines the final content of a text (especially of a newspaper or magazine)
From this reading An hour later this was laid on my desk by Hartung, who congratulated me, and there I was: dramatic editor.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading “Gee!” exclaimed Hartung when he came in with the letter.
explainingverbUS /ɪkˈspleɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible
From this reading UPON my explaining to Mitchell what had happened he looked at me coldly, as much as to say “What the devil is this now that this ass is telling me?”
promote over another
From this reading Then, thinking, I suppose, that I must have some secret hold on Mr. McCullagh or at least stand high in his favor, he gave me a very wry smile and said he would have made out for me a letter of introduction to the local managers.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Then, thinking, I suppose, that I must have some secret hold on Mr. McCullagh or at least stand high in his favor, he gave me a very wry smile and said he would have made out for me a letter of introduction to the local managers.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Then, thinking, I suppose, that I must have some secret hold on Mr. McCullagh or at least stand high in his favor, he gave me a very wry smile and said he would have made out for me a letter of introduction to the local managers.
GeenounUS /dʒiː/
a unit of force equal to the force exerted by gravity; used to indicate the force to which a body is subjected when it is accelerated
From this reading “Gee!” exclaimed Hartung when he came in with the letter.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading UPON my explaining to Mitchell what had happened he looked at me coldly, as much as to say “What the devil is this now that this ass is telling me?”
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading UPON my explaining to Mitchell what had happened he looked at me coldly, as much as to say “What the devil is this now that this ass is telling me?”
Hartung
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading An hour later this was laid on my desk by Hartung, who congratulated me, and there I was: dramatic editor.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Then, thinking, I suppose, that I must have some secret hold on Mr. McCullagh or at least stand high in his favor, he gave me a very wry smile and said he would have made out for me a letter of introduction to the local managers.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading UPON my explaining to Mitchell what had happened he looked at me coldly, as much as to say “What the devil is this now that this ass is telling me?”
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Then, thinking, I suppose, that I must have some secret hold on Mr. McCullagh or at least stand high in his favor, he gave me a very wry smile and said he would have made out for me a letter of introduction to the local managers.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Then, thinking, I suppose, that I must have some secret hold on Mr. McCullagh or at least stand high in his favor, he gave me a very wry smile and said he would have made out for me a letter of introduction to the local managers.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading Then, thinking, I suppose, that I must have some secret hold on Mr. McCullagh or at least stand high in his favor, he gave me a very wry smile and said he would have made out for me a letter of introduction to the local managers.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading An hour later this was laid on my desk by Hartung, who congratulated me, and there I was: dramatic editor.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Then, thinking, I suppose, that I must have some secret hold on Mr. McCullagh or at least stand high in his favor, he gave me a very wry smile and said he would have made out for me a letter of introduction to the local managers.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Then, thinking, I suppose, that I must have some secret hold on Mr. McCullagh or at least stand high in his favor, he gave me a very wry smile and said he would have made out for me a letter of introduction to the local managers.
introductionnounUS /ˌɪntrəˈdʌkʃən/
the act of beginning something new
From this reading Then, thinking, I suppose, that I must have some secret hold on Mr. McCullagh or at least stand high in his favor, he gave me a very wry smile and said he would have made out for me a letter of introduction to the local managers.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading UPON my explaining to Mitchell what had happened he looked at me coldly, as much as to say “What the devil is this now that this ass is telling me?”
past form of “knock” — deliver a sharp blow or push
From this reading “I bet you could have knocked Tobe over with a straw!
set down according to a plan
From this reading An hour later this was laid on my desk by Hartung, who congratulated me, and there I was: dramatic editor.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading An hour later this was laid on my desk by Hartung, who congratulated me, and there I was: dramatic editor.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading Then, thinking, I suppose, that I must have some secret hold on Mr. McCullagh or at least stand high in his favor, he gave me a very wry smile and said he would have made out for me a letter of introduction to the local managers.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading Then, thinking, I suppose, that I must have some secret hold on Mr. McCullagh or at least stand high in his favor, he gave me a very wry smile and said he would have made out for me a letter of introduction to the local managers.
localadjectiveUS /ˈloʊkəl/
relating to or applicable to or concerned with the administration of a city or town or district rather than a larger area
From this reading Then, thinking, I suppose, that I must have some secret hold on Mr. McCullagh or at least stand high in his favor, he gave me a very wry smile and said he would have made out for me a letter of introduction to the local managers.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading UPON my explaining to Mitchell what had happened he looked at me coldly, as much as to say “What the devil is this now that this ass is telling me?”
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Then, thinking, I suppose, that I must have some secret hold on Mr. McCullagh or at least stand high in his favor, he gave me a very wry smile and said he would have made out for me a letter of introduction to the local managers.
managersnounUS /ˈmænədʒərz/
plural of “manager” — someone who controls resources and expenditures
From this reading Then, thinking, I suppose, that I must have some secret hold on Mr. McCullagh or at least stand high in his favor, he gave me a very wry smile and said he would have made out for me a letter of introduction to the local managers.
McCullagh
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Then, thinking, I suppose, that I must have some secret hold on Mr. McCullagh or at least stand high in his favor, he gave me a very wry smile and said he would have made out for me a letter of introduction to the local managers.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading UPON my explaining to Mitchell what had happened he looked at me coldly, as much as to say “What the devil is this now that this ass is telling me?”
MitchellnounUS /ˈmɪtʃəl/
English aeronautical engineer (1895-1937)
From this reading UPON my explaining to Mitchell what had happened he looked at me coldly, as much as to say “What the devil is this now that this ass is telling me?”
a form of address for a man
From this reading Then, thinking, I suppose, that I must have some secret hold on Mr. McCullagh or at least stand high in his favor, he gave me a very wry smile and said he would have made out for me a letter of introduction to the local managers.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading UPON my explaining to Mitchell what had happened he looked at me coldly, as much as to say “What the devil is this now that this ass is telling me?”
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Then, thinking, I suppose, that I must have some secret hold on Mr. McCullagh or at least stand high in his favor, he gave me a very wry smile and said he would have made out for me a letter of introduction to the local managers.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading UPON my explaining to Mitchell what had happened he looked at me coldly, as much as to say “What the devil is this now that this ass is telling me?”
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading UPON my explaining to Mitchell what had happened he looked at me coldly, as much as to say “What the devil is this now that this ass is telling me?”
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Then, thinking, I suppose, that I must have some secret hold on Mr. McCullagh or at least stand high in his favor, he gave me a very wry smile and said he would have made out for me a letter of introduction to the local managers.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Then, thinking, I suppose, that I must have some secret hold on Mr. McCullagh or at least stand high in his favor, he gave me a very wry smile and said he would have made out for me a letter of introduction to the local managers.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Then, thinking, I suppose, that I must have some secret hold on Mr. McCullagh or at least stand high in his favor, he gave me a very wry smile and said he would have made out for me a letter of introduction to the local managers.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Then, thinking, I suppose, that I must have some secret hold on Mr. McCullagh or at least stand high in his favor, he gave me a very wry smile and said he would have made out for me a letter of introduction to the local managers.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading “I bet you could have knocked Tobe over with a straw!
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Then, thinking, I suppose, that I must have some secret hold on Mr. McCullagh or at least stand high in his favor, he gave me a very wry smile and said he would have made out for me a letter of introduction to the local managers.
express in words
From this reading UPON my explaining to Mitchell what had happened he looked at me coldly, as much as to say “What the devil is this now that this ass is telling me?”
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading Then, thinking, I suppose, that I must have some secret hold on Mr. McCullagh or at least stand high in his favor, he gave me a very wry smile and said he would have made out for me a letter of introduction to the local managers.
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading Then, thinking, I suppose, that I must have some secret hold on Mr. McCullagh or at least stand high in his favor, he gave me a very wry smile and said he would have made out for me a letter of introduction to the local managers.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Then, thinking, I suppose, that I must have some secret hold on Mr. McCullagh or at least stand high in his favor, he gave me a very wry smile and said he would have made out for me a letter of introduction to the local managers.
be standing; be upright
From this reading Then, thinking, I suppose, that I must have some secret hold on Mr. McCullagh or at least stand high in his favor, he gave me a very wry smile and said he would have made out for me a letter of introduction to the local managers.
plant fiber used e.g. for making baskets and hats or as fodder
From this reading “I bet you could have knocked Tobe over with a straw!
express a supposition
From this reading Then, thinking, I suppose, that I must have some secret hold on Mr. McCullagh or at least stand high in his favor, he gave me a very wry smile and said he would have made out for me a letter of introduction to the local managers.
disclosing unintentionally something concealed
From this reading UPON my explaining to Mitchell what had happened he looked at me coldly, as much as to say “What the devil is this now that this ass is telling me?”
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading UPON my explaining to Mitchell what had happened he looked at me coldly, as much as to say “What the devil is this now that this ass is telling me?”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading UPON my explaining to Mitchell what had happened he looked at me coldly, as much as to say “What the devil is this now that this ass is telling me?”
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then, thinking, I suppose, that I must have some secret hold on Mr. McCullagh or at least stand high in his favor, he gave me a very wry smile and said he would have made out for me a letter of introduction to the local managers.
in or at that place or location
From this reading An hour later this was laid on my desk by Hartung, who congratulated me, and there I was: dramatic editor.
the process of using your mind to consider something carefully
From this reading Then, thinking, I suppose, that I must have some secret hold on Mr. McCullagh or at least stand high in his favor, he gave me a very wry smile and said he would have made out for me a letter of introduction to the local managers.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading UPON my explaining to Mitchell what had happened he looked at me coldly, as much as to say “What the devil is this now that this ass is telling me?”
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading UPON my explaining to Mitchell what had happened he looked at me coldly, as much as to say “What the devil is this now that this ass is telling me?”
Tobe
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “I bet you could have knocked Tobe over with a straw!
UPONprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading UPON my explaining to Mitchell what had happened he looked at me coldly, as much as to say “What the devil is this now that this ass is telling me?”
precisely as stated
From this reading Then, thinking, I suppose, that I must have some secret hold on Mr. McCullagh or at least stand high in his favor, he gave me a very wry smile and said he would have made out for me a letter of introduction to the local managers.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading An hour later this was laid on my desk by Hartung, who congratulated me, and there I was: dramatic editor.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading UPON my explaining to Mitchell what had happened he looked at me coldly, as much as to say “What the devil is this now that this ass is telling me?”
at the time that
From this reading “Gee!” exclaimed Hartung when he came in with the letter.
which person or people
From this reading An hour later this was laid on my desk by Hartung, who congratulated me, and there I was: dramatic editor.
in the company of; together with
From this reading “Gee!” exclaimed Hartung when he came in with the letter.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Then, thinking, I suppose, that I must have some secret hold on Mr. McCullagh or at least stand high in his favor, he gave me a very wry smile and said he would have made out for me a letter of introduction to the local managers.
wryadjectiveUS /raɪ/
humorously sarcastic or mocking
From this reading Then, thinking, I suppose, that I must have some secret hold on Mr. McCullagh or at least stand high in his favor, he gave me a very wry smile and said he would have made out for me a letter of introduction to the local managers.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “I bet you could have knocked Tobe over with a straw!
