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From this reading "Ah, there, Dodger!"
AmbitiousadjectiveUS /æmˈbɪʃəs/
having a strong desire for success or achievement
From this reading Dodger Becomes Ambitious.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Dodger, who had been busily and successfully selling evening papers in front of the Astor House, turned quickly as he heard his name called.
from appearances alone
From this reading His glance rested on two men, dressed in soiled white hats and shabby suits, who were apparently holding each other up, having both been imbibing.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Dodger, who had been busily and successfully selling evening papers in front of the Astor House, turned quickly as he heard his name called.
AstornounUS /ˈæstər/
British politician (born in the United States) who was the first woman to sit in the British House of Commons (1879-1964)
From this reading Dodger, who had been busily and successfully selling evening papers in front of the Astor House, turned quickly as he heard his name called.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He at once recognized Hooker and Briggs, for he had waited upon them too many times in Tim's saloon not to recognize them.
third-person singular of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Dodger Becomes Ambitious.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Dodger, who had been busily and successfully selling evening papers in front of the Astor House, turned quickly as he heard his name called.
the two together, not just one
From this reading His glance rested on two men, dressed in soiled white hats and shabby suits, who were apparently holding each other up, having both been imbibing.
Briggs
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From this reading He at once recognized Hooker and Briggs, for he had waited upon them too many times in Tim's saloon not to recognize them.
busilyadverbUS /ˈbɪzəli/
in a busy manner
From this reading Dodger, who had been busily and successfully selling evening papers in front of the Astor House, turned quickly as he heard his name called.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Dodger, who had been busily and successfully selling evening papers in front of the Astor House, turned quickly as he heard his name called.
DodgernounUS /ˈdɑːdʒər/
a shifty deceptive person
From this reading Dodger Becomes Ambitious.
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading His glance rested on two men, dressed in soiled white hats and shabby suits, who were apparently holding each other up, having both been imbibing.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading His glance rested on two men, dressed in soiled white hats and shabby suits, who were apparently holding each other up, having both been imbibing.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading Dodger, who had been busily and successfully selling evening papers in front of the Astor House, turned quickly as he heard his name called.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He at once recognized Hooker and Briggs, for he had waited upon them too many times in Tim's saloon not to recognize them.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading Dodger, who had been busily and successfully selling evening papers in front of the Astor House, turned quickly as he heard his name called.
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading His glance rested on two men, dressed in soiled white hats and shabby suits, who were apparently holding each other up, having both been imbibing.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Dodger, who had been busily and successfully selling evening papers in front of the Astor House, turned quickly as he heard his name called.
hatsnounUS /hæts/
plural of “hat” — headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim
From this reading His glance rested on two men, dressed in soiled white hats and shabby suits, who were apparently holding each other up, having both been imbibing.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading His glance rested on two men, dressed in soiled white hats and shabby suits, who were apparently holding each other up, having both been imbibing.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Dodger, who had been busily and successfully selling evening papers in front of the Astor House, turned quickly as he heard his name called.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading Dodger, who had been busily and successfully selling evening papers in front of the Astor House, turned quickly as he heard his name called.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Dodger, who had been busily and successfully selling evening papers in front of the Astor House, turned quickly as he heard his name called.
the act of retaining something
From this reading His glance rested on two men, dressed in soiled white hats and shabby suits, who were apparently holding each other up, having both been imbibing.
HookernounUS /ˈhʊkər/
United States general in the Union Army who was defeated at Chancellorsville by Robert E. Lee (1814-1879)
From this reading He at once recognized Hooker and Briggs, for he had waited upon them too many times in Tim's saloon not to recognize them.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Dodger, who had been busily and successfully selling evening papers in front of the Astor House, turned quickly as he heard his name called.
imbibingnoun
the act of consuming liquids
From this reading His glance rested on two men, dressed in soiled white hats and shabby suits, who were apparently holding each other up, having both been imbibing.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Dodger, who had been busily and successfully selling evening papers in front of the Astor House, turned quickly as he heard his name called.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading He at once recognized Hooker and Briggs, for he had waited upon them too many times in Tim's saloon not to recognize them.
the force of workers available
From this reading His glance rested on two men, dressed in soiled white hats and shabby suits, who were apparently holding each other up, having both been imbibing.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Dodger, who had been busily and successfully selling evening papers in front of the Astor House, turned quickly as he heard his name called.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He at once recognized Hooker and Briggs, for he had waited upon them too many times in Tim's saloon not to recognize them.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Dodger, who had been busily and successfully selling evening papers in front of the Astor House, turned quickly as he heard his name called.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading His glance rested on two men, dressed in soiled white hats and shabby suits, who were apparently holding each other up, having both been imbibing.
on one occasion
From this reading He at once recognized Hooker and Briggs, for he had waited upon them too many times in Tim's saloon not to recognize them.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading His glance rested on two men, dressed in soiled white hats and shabby suits, who were apparently holding each other up, having both been imbibing.
writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading Dodger, who had been busily and successfully selling evening papers in front of the Astor House, turned quickly as he heard his name called.
with speed
From this reading Dodger, who had been busily and successfully selling evening papers in front of the Astor House, turned quickly as he heard his name called.
accept (someone) to be what is claimed or accept his power and authority
From this reading He at once recognized Hooker and Briggs, for he had waited upon them too many times in Tim's saloon not to recognize them.
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading He at once recognized Hooker and Briggs, for he had waited upon them too many times in Tim's saloon not to recognize them.
not tired; refreshed as by sleeping or relaxing
From this reading His glance rested on two men, dressed in soiled white hats and shabby suits, who were apparently holding each other up, having both been imbibing.
saloonnounUS /səˈluːn/
a room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter
From this reading He at once recognized Hooker and Briggs, for he had waited upon them too many times in Tim's saloon not to recognize them.
sellingnounUS /ˈselɪŋ/
the exchange of goods for an agreed sum of money
From this reading Dodger, who had been busily and successfully selling evening papers in front of the Astor House, turned quickly as he heard his name called.
shabbyadjectiveUS /ˈʃæbi/
showing signs of wear and tear
From this reading His glance rested on two men, dressed in soiled white hats and shabby suits, who were apparently holding each other up, having both been imbibing.
soiledadjectiveUS /sɔɪld/
soiled or likely to soil with dirt or grime
From this reading His glance rested on two men, dressed in soiled white hats and shabby suits, who were apparently holding each other up, having both been imbibing.
successfullyadverbUS /səkˈsesfəli/
with success; in a successful manner
From this reading Dodger, who had been busily and successfully selling evening papers in front of the Astor House, turned quickly as he heard his name called.
suitsnounUS /suːts/
plural of “suit” — a set of garments (usually including a jacket and trousers or skirt) for outerwear all of the same fabric and color
From this reading His glance rested on two men, dressed in soiled white hats and shabby suits, who were apparently holding each other up, having both been imbibing.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Dodger, who had been busily and successfully selling evening papers in front of the Astor House, turned quickly as he heard his name called.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading He at once recognized Hooker and Briggs, for he had waited upon them too many times in Tim's saloon not to recognize them.
in or at that place or location
From this reading "Ah, there, Dodger!"
Tim's
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From this reading He at once recognized Hooker and Briggs, for he had waited upon them too many times in Tim's saloon not to recognize them.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading He at once recognized Hooker and Briggs, for he had waited upon them too many times in Tim's saloon not to recognize them.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He at once recognized Hooker and Briggs, for he had waited upon them too many times in Tim's saloon not to recognize them.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading He at once recognized Hooker and Briggs, for he had waited upon them too many times in Tim's saloon not to recognize them.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading Dodger, who had been busily and successfully selling evening papers in front of the Astor House, turned quickly as he heard his name called.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading His glance rested on two men, dressed in soiled white hats and shabby suits, who were apparently holding each other up, having both been imbibing.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading His glance rested on two men, dressed in soiled white hats and shabby suits, who were apparently holding each other up, having both been imbibing.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading He at once recognized Hooker and Briggs, for he had waited upon them too many times in Tim's saloon not to recognize them.
past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading He at once recognized Hooker and Briggs, for he had waited upon them too many times in Tim's saloon not to recognize them.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading His glance rested on two men, dressed in soiled white hats and shabby suits, who were apparently holding each other up, having both been imbibing.
a Caucasian
From this reading His glance rested on two men, dressed in soiled white hats and shabby suits, who were apparently holding each other up, having both been imbibing.
which person or people
From this reading Dodger, who had been busily and successfully selling evening papers in front of the Astor House, turned quickly as he heard his name called.
