01
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From this reading Tom and Willard took him down to the 9:01, which would enable him to reach New York at about two in the afternoon, and all the way to the station and while they waited for the express they discussed Jimmy’s mission excitedly.
20th
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From this reading He gave notice to his employers that he was leaving them on the 20th of the month and then demanded two days off, or, more strictly, a day and a half, since it was Friday when he scurried off to New York and half of Saturday was his anyhow.
9
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From this reading Tom and Willard took him down to the 9:01, which would enable him to reach New York at about two in the afternoon, and all the way to the station and while they waited for the express they discussed Jimmy’s mission excitedly.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He gave notice to his employers that he was leaving them on the 20th of the month and then demanded two days off, or, more strictly, a day and a half, since it was Friday when he scurried off to New York and half of Saturday was his anyhow.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Tom and Willard took him down to the 9:01, which would enable him to reach New York at about two in the afternoon, and all the way to the station and while they waited for the express they discussed Jimmy’s mission excitedly.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading Tom and Willard took him down to the 9:01, which would enable him to reach New York at about two in the afternoon, and all the way to the station and while they waited for the express they discussed Jimmy’s mission excitedly.
united by being of the same opinion
From this reading It was agreed that he was to purchase a used truck if possible, but if he did not find any second-hand ones that suited him he was to negotiate for a new one on the best terms obtainable and the firm would pay by installments the difference between the seven hundred dollars which Jimmy bore away with him in the shape of a New York draft and the price of the car.
(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 Tom and Willard took him down to the 9:01, which would enable him to reach New York at about two in the afternoon, and all the way to the station and while they waited for the express they discussed Jimmy’s mission excitedly.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading JIMMY GOES TO NEW YORK And Jimmy hustled.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading It was agreed that he was to purchase a used truck if possible, but if he did not find any second-hand ones that suited him he was to negotiate for a new one on the best terms obtainable and the firm would pay by installments the difference between the seven hundred dollars which Jimmy bore away with him in the shape of a New York draft and the price of the car.
used to indicate that a statement explains or supports a previous statement
From this reading He gave notice to his employers that he was leaving them on the 20th of the month and then demanded two days off, or, more strictly, a day and a half, since it was Friday when he scurried off to New York and half of Saturday was his anyhow.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Meanwhile the street railway company, as good as their word, had started in on the old barn and the gap in the floor was being bridged expeditiously with nice new, clean-smelling pine.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Tom and Willard took him down to the 9:01, which would enable him to reach New York at about two in the afternoon, and all the way to the station and while they waited for the express they discussed Jimmy’s mission excitedly.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading It was agreed that he was to purchase a used truck if possible, but if he did not find any second-hand ones that suited him he was to negotiate for a new one on the best terms obtainable and the firm would pay by installments the difference between the seven hundred dollars which Jimmy bore away with him in the shape of a New York draft and the price of the car.
barnnounUS /bɑːrn/
an outlying farm building for storing grain or animal feed and housing farm animals
From this reading Meanwhile the street railway company, as good as their word, had started in on the old barn and the gap in the floor was being bridged expeditiously with nice new, clean-smelling pine.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Meanwhile the street railway company, as good as their word, had started in on the old barn and the gap in the floor was being bridged expeditiously with nice new, clean-smelling pine.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading It was agreed that he was to purchase a used truck if possible, but if he did not find any second-hand ones that suited him he was to negotiate for a new one on the best terms obtainable and the firm would pay by installments the difference between the seven hundred dollars which Jimmy bore away with him in the shape of a New York draft and the price of the car.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading It was agreed that he was to purchase a used truck if possible, but if he did not find any second-hand ones that suited him he was to negotiate for a new one on the best terms obtainable and the firm would pay by installments the difference between the seven hundred dollars which Jimmy bore away with him in the shape of a New York draft and the price of the car.
cause to be bored
From this reading It was agreed that he was to purchase a used truck if possible, but if he did not find any second-hand ones that suited him he was to negotiate for a new one on the best terms obtainable and the firm would pay by installments the difference between the seven hundred dollars which Jimmy bore away with him in the shape of a New York draft and the price of the car.
bridgedverbUS /brɪdʒd/
past form of “bridge” — connect or reduce the distance between
From this reading Meanwhile the street railway company, as good as their word, had started in on the old barn and the gap in the floor was being bridged expeditiously with nice new, clean-smelling pine.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It was agreed that he was to purchase a used truck if possible, but if he did not find any second-hand ones that suited him he was to negotiate for a new one on the best terms obtainable and the firm would pay by installments the difference between the seven hundred dollars which Jimmy bore away with him in the shape of a New York draft and the price of the car.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It was agreed that he was to purchase a used truck if possible, but if he did not find any second-hand ones that suited him he was to negotiate for a new one on the best terms obtainable and the firm would pay by installments the difference between the seven hundred dollars which Jimmy bore away with him in the shape of a New York draft and the price of the car.
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading It was agreed that he was to purchase a used truck if possible, but if he did not find any second-hand ones that suited him he was to negotiate for a new one on the best terms obtainable and the firm would pay by installments the difference between the seven hundred dollars which Jimmy bore away with him in the shape of a New York draft and the price of the car.
clean-smelling
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From this reading Meanwhile the street railway company, as good as their word, had started in on the old barn and the gap in the floor was being bridged expeditiously with nice new, clean-smelling pine.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading Meanwhile the street railway company, as good as their word, had started in on the old barn and the gap in the floor was being bridged expeditiously with nice new, clean-smelling pine.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading He gave notice to his employers that he was leaving them on the 20th of the month and then demanded two days off, or, more strictly, a day and a half, since it was Friday when he scurried off to New York and half of Saturday was his anyhow.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading He gave notice to his employers that he was leaving them on the 20th of the month and then demanded two days off, or, more strictly, a day and a half, since it was Friday when he scurried off to New York and half of Saturday was his anyhow.
past form of “demand” — request urgently and forcefully
From this reading He gave notice to his employers that he was leaving them on the 20th of the month and then demanded two days off, or, more strictly, a day and a half, since it was Friday when he scurried off to New York and half of Saturday was his anyhow.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading It was agreed that he was to purchase a used truck if possible, but if he did not find any second-hand ones that suited him he was to negotiate for a new one on the best terms obtainable and the firm would pay by installments the difference between the seven hundred dollars which Jimmy bore away with him in the shape of a New York draft and the price of the car.
the quality of being unlike or dissimilar
From this reading It was agreed that he was to purchase a used truck if possible, but if he did not find any second-hand ones that suited him he was to negotiate for a new one on the best terms obtainable and the firm would pay by installments the difference between the seven hundred dollars which Jimmy bore away with him in the shape of a New York draft and the price of the car.
discussedverbUS /dɪˈskʌst/
past form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing
From this reading Tom and Willard took him down to the 9:01, which would enable him to reach New York at about two in the afternoon, and all the way to the station and while they waited for the express they discussed Jimmy’s mission excitedly.
plural of “dollar” — the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 cents
From this reading It was agreed that he was to purchase a used truck if possible, but if he did not find any second-hand ones that suited him he was to negotiate for a new one on the best terms obtainable and the firm would pay by installments the difference between the seven hundred dollars which Jimmy bore away with him in the shape of a New York draft and the price of the car.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Tom and Willard took him down to the 9:01, which would enable him to reach New York at about two in the afternoon, and all the way to the station and while they waited for the express they discussed Jimmy’s mission excitedly.
draftnounUS /dræft/
a document ordering the payment of money; drawn by one person or bank on another
From this reading It was agreed that he was to purchase a used truck if possible, but if he did not find any second-hand ones that suited him he was to negotiate for a new one on the best terms obtainable and the firm would pay by installments the difference between the seven hundred dollars which Jimmy bore away with him in the shape of a New York draft and the price of the car.
employersnounUS /emˈplɔɪərz/
plural of “employer” — a person or firm that employs workers
From this reading He gave notice to his employers that he was leaving them on the 20th of the month and then demanded two days off, or, more strictly, a day and a half, since it was Friday when he scurried off to New York and half of Saturday was his anyhow.
enableverbUS /eˈneɪbəl/
render capable or able for some task
From this reading Tom and Willard took him down to the 9:01, which would enable him to reach New York at about two in the afternoon, and all the way to the station and while they waited for the express they discussed Jimmy’s mission excitedly.
excitedlyadverbUS /ɪkˈsaɪtədli/
with excitement; in an excited manner
From this reading Tom and Willard took him down to the 9:01, which would enable him to reach New York at about two in the afternoon, and all the way to the station and while they waited for the express they discussed Jimmy’s mission excitedly.
expeditiouslyadverbUS /ˌekspəˈdɪʃəsli/
with efficiency; in an efficient manner
From this reading Meanwhile the street railway company, as good as their word, had started in on the old barn and the gap in the floor was being bridged expeditiously with nice new, clean-smelling pine.
give expression to
From this reading Tom and Willard took him down to the 9:01, which would enable him to reach New York at about two in the afternoon, and all the way to the station and while they waited for the express they discussed Jimmy’s mission excitedly.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading It was agreed that he was to purchase a used truck if possible, but if he did not find any second-hand ones that suited him he was to negotiate for a new one on the best terms obtainable and the firm would pay by installments the difference between the seven hundred dollars which Jimmy bore away with him in the shape of a New York draft and the price of the car.
marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable
From this reading It was agreed that he was to purchase a used truck if possible, but if he did not find any second-hand ones that suited him he was to negotiate for a new one on the best terms obtainable and the firm would pay by installments the difference between the seven hundred dollars which Jimmy bore away with him in the shape of a New York draft and the price of the car.
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading Meanwhile the street railway company, as good as their word, had started in on the old barn and the gap in the floor was being bridged expeditiously with nice new, clean-smelling pine.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Tom and Willard took him down to the 9:01, which would enable him to reach New York at about two in the afternoon, and all the way to the station and while they waited for the express they discussed Jimmy’s mission excitedly.
FridaynounUS /ˈfraɪdi/
the sixth day of the week; the fifth working day
From this reading He gave notice to his employers that he was leaving them on the 20th of the month and then demanded two days off, or, more strictly, a day and a half, since it was Friday when he scurried off to New York and half of Saturday was his anyhow.
gapnounUS /ɡæp/
a conspicuous disparity or difference as between two figures
From this reading Meanwhile the street railway company, as good as their word, had started in on the old barn and the gap in the floor was being bridged expeditiously with nice new, clean-smelling pine.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading He gave notice to his employers that he was leaving them on the 20th of the month and then demanded two days off, or, more strictly, a day and a half, since it was Friday when he scurried off to New York and half of Saturday was his anyhow.
plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)
From this reading JIMMY GOES TO NEW YORK And Jimmy hustled.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Meanwhile the street railway company, as good as their word, had started in on the old barn and the gap in the floor was being bridged expeditiously with nice new, clean-smelling pine.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Meanwhile the street railway company, as good as their word, had started in on the old barn and the gap in the floor was being bridged expeditiously with nice new, clean-smelling pine.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading He gave notice to his employers that he was leaving them on the 20th of the month and then demanded two days off, or, more strictly, a day and a half, since it was Friday when he scurried off to New York and half of Saturday was his anyhow.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He gave notice to his employers that he was leaving them on the 20th of the month and then demanded two days off, or, more strictly, a day and a half, since it was Friday when he scurried off to New York and half of Saturday was his anyhow.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Tom and Willard took him down to the 9:01, which would enable him to reach New York at about two in the afternoon, and all the way to the station and while they waited for the express they discussed Jimmy’s mission excitedly.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He gave notice to his employers that he was leaving them on the 20th of the month and then demanded two days off, or, more strictly, a day and a half, since it was Friday when he scurried off to New York and half of Saturday was his anyhow.
ten 10s
From this reading It was agreed that he was to purchase a used truck if possible, but if he did not find any second-hand ones that suited him he was to negotiate for a new one on the best terms obtainable and the firm would pay by installments the difference between the seven hundred dollars which Jimmy bore away with him in the shape of a New York draft and the price of the car.
hustledverbUS /ˈhʌsəld/
past form of “hustle” — cause to move furtively and hurriedly
From this reading JIMMY GOES TO NEW YORK And Jimmy hustled.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading It was agreed that he was to purchase a used truck if possible, but if he did not find any second-hand ones that suited him he was to negotiate for a new one on the best terms obtainable and the firm would pay by installments the difference between the seven hundred dollars which Jimmy bore away with him in the shape of a New York draft and the price of the car.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Tom and Willard took him down to the 9:01, which would enable him to reach New York at about two in the afternoon, and all the way to the station and while they waited for the express they discussed Jimmy’s mission excitedly.
installmentsnounUS /ˌɪnˈstɔːlmənts/
plural of “installment” — a payment of part of a debt; usually paid at regular intervals
From this reading It was agreed that he was to purchase a used truck if possible, but if he did not find any second-hand ones that suited him he was to negotiate for a new one on the best terms obtainable and the firm would pay by installments the difference between the seven hundred dollars which Jimmy bore away with him in the shape of a New York draft and the price of the car.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He gave notice to his employers that he was leaving them on the 20th of the month and then demanded two days off, or, more strictly, a day and a half, since it was Friday when he scurried off to New York and half of Saturday was his anyhow.
to move or force, especially in an effort to get something open
From this reading JIMMY GOES TO NEW YORK And Jimmy hustled.
Jimmy'snounUS /ˈdʒɪmiz/
possessive form of “jimmy” — a short crowbar
From this reading Tom and Willard took him down to the 9:01, which would enable him to reach New York at about two in the afternoon, and all the way to the station and while they waited for the express they discussed Jimmy’s mission excitedly.
the act of departing
From this reading He gave notice to his employers that he was leaving them on the 20th of the month and then demanded two days off, or, more strictly, a day and a half, since it was Friday when he scurried off to New York and half of Saturday was his anyhow.
at the same time but in another place
From this reading Meanwhile the street railway company, as good as their word, had started in on the old barn and the gap in the floor was being bridged expeditiously with nice new, clean-smelling pine.
an organization of missionaries in a foreign land sent to carry on religious work
From this reading Tom and Willard took him down to the 9:01, which would enable him to reach New York at about two in the afternoon, and all the way to the station and while they waited for the express they discussed Jimmy’s mission excitedly.
one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading He gave notice to his employers that he was leaving them on the 20th of the month and then demanded two days off, or, more strictly, a day and a half, since it was Friday when he scurried off to New York and half of Saturday was his anyhow.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading He gave notice to his employers that he was leaving them on the 20th of the month and then demanded two days off, or, more strictly, a day and a half, since it was Friday when he scurried off to New York and half of Saturday was his anyhow.
negotiateverbUS /nəˈɡoʊʃieɪt/
discuss the terms of an arrangement
From this reading It was agreed that he was to purchase a used truck if possible, but if he did not find any second-hand ones that suited him he was to negotiate for a new one on the best terms obtainable and the firm would pay by installments the difference between the seven hundred dollars which Jimmy bore away with him in the shape of a New York draft and the price of the car.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading JIMMY GOES TO NEW YORK And Jimmy hustled.
pleasant or pleasing or agreeable in nature or appearance
From this reading Meanwhile the street railway company, as good as their word, had started in on the old barn and the gap in the floor was being bridged expeditiously with nice new, clean-smelling pine.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It was agreed that he was to purchase a used truck if possible, but if he did not find any second-hand ones that suited him he was to negotiate for a new one on the best terms obtainable and the firm would pay by installments the difference between the seven hundred dollars which Jimmy bore away with him in the shape of a New York draft and the price of the car.
an announcement containing information about an event
From this reading He gave notice to his employers that he was leaving them on the 20th of the month and then demanded two days off, or, more strictly, a day and a half, since it was Friday when he scurried off to New York and half of Saturday was his anyhow.
obtainableadjectiveUS /əbˈteɪnəbəl/
capable of being obtained
From this reading It was agreed that he was to purchase a used truck if possible, but if he did not find any second-hand ones that suited him he was to negotiate for a new one on the best terms obtainable and the firm would pay by installments the difference between the seven hundred dollars which Jimmy bore away with him in the shape of a New York draft and the price of the car.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He gave notice to his employers that he was leaving them on the 20th of the month and then demanded two days off, or, more strictly, a day and a half, since it was Friday when he scurried off to New York and half of Saturday was his anyhow.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading He gave notice to his employers that he was leaving them on the 20th of the month and then demanded two days off, or, more strictly, a day and a half, since it was Friday when he scurried off to New York and half of Saturday was his anyhow.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Meanwhile the street railway company, as good as their word, had started in on the old barn and the gap in the floor was being bridged expeditiously with nice new, clean-smelling pine.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He gave notice to his employers that he was leaving them on the 20th of the month and then demanded two days off, or, more strictly, a day and a half, since it was Friday when he scurried off to New York and half of Saturday was his anyhow.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading It was agreed that he was to purchase a used truck if possible, but if he did not find any second-hand ones that suited him he was to negotiate for a new one on the best terms obtainable and the firm would pay by installments the difference between the seven hundred dollars which Jimmy bore away with him in the shape of a New York draft and the price of the car.
plural of “one” — the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number
From this reading It was agreed that he was to purchase a used truck if possible, but if he did not find any second-hand ones that suited him he was to negotiate for a new one on the best terms obtainable and the firm would pay by installments the difference between the seven hundred dollars which Jimmy bore away with him in the shape of a New York draft and the price of the car.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading He gave notice to his employers that he was leaving them on the 20th of the month and then demanded two days off, or, more strictly, a day and a half, since it was Friday when he scurried off to New York and half of Saturday was his anyhow.
give money, usually in exchange for goods or services
From this reading It was agreed that he was to purchase a used truck if possible, but if he did not find any second-hand ones that suited him he was to negotiate for a new one on the best terms obtainable and the firm would pay by installments the difference between the seven hundred dollars which Jimmy bore away with him in the shape of a New York draft and the price of the car.
pinenounUS /paɪn/
a coniferous tree
From this reading Meanwhile the street railway company, as good as their word, had started in on the old barn and the gap in the floor was being bridged expeditiously with nice new, clean-smelling pine.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading It was agreed that he was to purchase a used truck if possible, but if he did not find any second-hand ones that suited him he was to negotiate for a new one on the best terms obtainable and the firm would pay by installments the difference between the seven hundred dollars which Jimmy bore away with him in the shape of a New York draft and the price of the car.
the property of having material worth (often indicated by the amount of money something would bring if sold)
From this reading It was agreed that he was to purchase a used truck if possible, but if he did not find any second-hand ones that suited him he was to negotiate for a new one on the best terms obtainable and the firm would pay by installments the difference between the seven hundred dollars which Jimmy bore away with him in the shape of a New York draft and the price of the car.
purchasenounUS /ˈpɜːrtʃəs/
the acquisition of something for payment
From this reading It was agreed that he was to purchase a used truck if possible, but if he did not find any second-hand ones that suited him he was to negotiate for a new one on the best terms obtainable and the firm would pay by installments the difference between the seven hundred dollars which Jimmy bore away with him in the shape of a New York draft and the price of the car.
railwaynounUS /ˈreɪlweɪ/
line that is the commercial organization responsible for operating a system of transportation for trains that pull passengers or freight
From this reading Meanwhile the street railway company, as good as their word, had started in on the old barn and the gap in the floor was being bridged expeditiously with nice new, clean-smelling pine.
reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading Tom and Willard took him down to the 9:01, which would enable him to reach New York at about two in the afternoon, and all the way to the station and while they waited for the express they discussed Jimmy’s mission excitedly.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading He gave notice to his employers that he was leaving them on the 20th of the month and then demanded two days off, or, more strictly, a day and a half, since it was Friday when he scurried off to New York and half of Saturday was his anyhow.
scurriedverbUS /ˈskɜːrid/
inflected form of “scurry” — to move about or proceed hurriedly
From this reading He gave notice to his employers that he was leaving them on the 20th of the month and then demanded two days off, or, more strictly, a day and a half, since it was Friday when he scurried off to New York and half of Saturday was his anyhow.
second-hand
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From this reading It was agreed that he was to purchase a used truck if possible, but if he did not find any second-hand ones that suited him he was to negotiate for a new one on the best terms obtainable and the firm would pay by installments the difference between the seven hundred dollars which Jimmy bore away with him in the shape of a New York draft and the price of the car.
the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one
From this reading It was agreed that he was to purchase a used truck if possible, but if he did not find any second-hand ones that suited him he was to negotiate for a new one on the best terms obtainable and the firm would pay by installments the difference between the seven hundred dollars which Jimmy bore away with him in the shape of a New York draft and the price of the car.
any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)
From this reading It was agreed that he was to purchase a used truck if possible, but if he did not find any second-hand ones that suited him he was to negotiate for a new one on the best terms obtainable and the firm would pay by installments the difference between the seven hundred dollars which Jimmy bore away with him in the shape of a New York draft and the price of the car.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading He gave notice to his employers that he was leaving them on the 20th of the month and then demanded two days off, or, more strictly, a day and a half, since it was Friday when he scurried off to New York and half of Saturday was his anyhow.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Meanwhile the street railway company, as good as their word, had started in on the old barn and the gap in the floor was being bridged expeditiously with nice new, clean-smelling pine.
a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose
From this reading Tom and Willard took him down to the 9:01, which would enable him to reach New York at about two in the afternoon, and all the way to the station and while they waited for the express they discussed Jimmy’s mission excitedly.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading Meanwhile the street railway company, as good as their word, had started in on the old barn and the gap in the floor was being bridged expeditiously with nice new, clean-smelling pine.
strictlyadverbUS /ˈstrɪktli/
restricted to something
From this reading He gave notice to his employers that he was leaving them on the 20th of the month and then demanded two days off, or, more strictly, a day and a half, since it was Friday when he scurried off to New York and half of Saturday was his anyhow.
suitedadjectiveUS /ˈsuːtɪd/
meant or adapted for an occasion or use
From this reading It was agreed that he was to purchase a used truck if possible, but if he did not find any second-hand ones that suited him he was to negotiate for a new one on the best terms obtainable and the firm would pay by installments the difference between the seven hundred dollars which Jimmy bore away with him in the shape of a New York draft and the price of the car.
status with respect to the relations between people or groups
From this reading It was agreed that he was to purchase a used truck if possible, but if he did not find any second-hand ones that suited him he was to negotiate for a new one on the best terms obtainable and the firm would pay by installments the difference between the seven hundred dollars which Jimmy bore away with him in the shape of a New York draft and the price of the car.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He gave notice to his employers that he was leaving them on the 20th of the month and then demanded two days off, or, more strictly, a day and a half, since it was Friday when he scurried off to New York and half of Saturday was his anyhow.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He gave notice to his employers that he was leaving them on the 20th of the month and then demanded two days off, or, more strictly, a day and a half, since it was Friday when he scurried off to New York and half of Saturday was his anyhow.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Meanwhile the street railway company, as good as their word, had started in on the old barn and the gap in the floor was being bridged expeditiously with nice new, clean-smelling pine.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading He gave notice to his employers that he was leaving them on the 20th of the month and then demanded two days off, or, more strictly, a day and a half, since it was Friday when he scurried off to New York and half of Saturday was his anyhow.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading He gave notice to his employers that he was leaving them on the 20th of the month and then demanded two days off, or, more strictly, a day and a half, since it was Friday when he scurried off to New York and half of Saturday was his anyhow.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Tom and Willard took him down to the 9:01, which would enable him to reach New York at about two in the afternoon, and all the way to the station and while they waited for the express they discussed Jimmy’s mission excitedly.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading JIMMY GOES TO NEW YORK And Jimmy hustled.
male cat
From this reading Tom and Willard took him down to the 9:01, which would enable him to reach New York at about two in the afternoon, and all the way to the station and while they waited for the express they discussed Jimmy’s mission excitedly.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Tom and Willard took him down to the 9:01, which would enable him to reach New York at about two in the afternoon, and all the way to the station and while they waited for the express they discussed Jimmy’s mission excitedly.
trucknounUS /trʌk/
an automotive vehicle suitable for hauling
From this reading It was agreed that he was to purchase a used truck if possible, but if he did not find any second-hand ones that suited him he was to negotiate for a new one on the best terms obtainable and the firm would pay by installments the difference between the seven hundred dollars which Jimmy bore away with him in the shape of a New York draft and the price of the car.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading He gave notice to his employers that he was leaving them on the 20th of the month and then demanded two days off, or, more strictly, a day and a half, since it was Friday when he scurried off to New York and half of Saturday was his anyhow.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading It was agreed that he was to purchase a used truck if possible, but if he did not find any second-hand ones that suited him he was to negotiate for a new one on the best terms obtainable and the firm would pay by installments the difference between the seven hundred dollars which Jimmy bore away with him in the shape of a New York draft and the price of the car.
past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading Tom and Willard took him down to the 9:01, which would enable him to reach New York at about two in the afternoon, and all the way to the station and while they waited for the express they discussed Jimmy’s mission excitedly.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He gave notice to his employers that he was leaving them on the 20th of the month and then demanded two days off, or, more strictly, a day and a half, since it was Friday when he scurried off to New York and half of Saturday was his anyhow.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Tom and Willard took him down to the 9:01, which would enable him to reach New York at about two in the afternoon, and all the way to the station and while they waited for the express they discussed Jimmy’s mission excitedly.
at the time that
From this reading He gave notice to his employers that he was leaving them on the 20th of the month and then demanded two days off, or, more strictly, a day and a half, since it was Friday when he scurried off to New York and half of Saturday was his anyhow.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Tom and Willard took him down to the 9:01, which would enable him to reach New York at about two in the afternoon, and all the way to the station and while they waited for the express they discussed Jimmy’s mission excitedly.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Tom and Willard took him down to the 9:01, which would enable him to reach New York at about two in the afternoon, and all the way to the station and while they waited for the express they discussed Jimmy’s mission excitedly.
WillardnounUS /ˈwɪlərd/
United States advocate of temperance and women's suffrage (1839-1898)
From this reading Tom and Willard took him down to the 9:01, which would enable him to reach New York at about two in the afternoon, and all the way to the station and while they waited for the express they discussed Jimmy’s mission excitedly.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It was agreed that he was to purchase a used truck if possible, but if he did not find any second-hand ones that suited him he was to negotiate for a new one on the best terms obtainable and the firm would pay by installments the difference between the seven hundred dollars which Jimmy bore away with him in the shape of a New York draft and the price of the car.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading Meanwhile the street railway company, as good as their word, had started in on the old barn and the gap in the floor was being bridged expeditiously with nice new, clean-smelling pine.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Tom and Willard took him down to the 9:01, which would enable him to reach New York at about two in the afternoon, and all the way to the station and while they waited for the express they discussed Jimmy’s mission excitedly.
the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose
From this reading JIMMY GOES TO NEW YORK And Jimmy hustled.
