used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Without knowing it I had struck the very point upon which this man seems to be a crank, if you will allow me that expression, though it doesn't fit very well in this place.
(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with
From this reading Over in the other end of the case is a brand of cigars that were to knock the tar out of all other kinds of weeds, according to the urbane rustler who sold them to me, and then drew on me before I could light one of them.
(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 There's a box over yonder that I bought for good, straight ten-cent cigars, but they are only a chaos of hay and Flora, Fino and Damfino, all socked into a Wisconsin wrapper.
make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading Without knowing it I had struck the very point upon which this man seems to be a crank, if you will allow me that expression, though it doesn't fit very well in this place.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He looked at me in a sad and subdued manner and said, "No sir; I haven't a rattling good cigar in the house.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading I have some cigars there that I bought for Havana fillers, but they are mostly filled with pieces of Colorado Maduro overalls.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He looked at me in a sad and subdued manner and said, "No sir; I haven't a rattling good cigar in the house.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Without knowing it I had struck the very point upon which this man seems to be a crank, if you will allow me that expression, though it doesn't fit very well in this place.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Over in the other end of the case is a brand of cigars that were to knock the tar out of all other kinds of weeds, according to the urbane rustler who sold them to me, and then drew on me before I could light one of them.
inflected form of “buy” — obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction
From this reading I have some cigars there that I bought for Havana fillers, but they are mostly filled with pieces of Colorado Maduro overalls.
a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid
From this reading There's a box over yonder that I bought for good, straight ten-cent cigars, but they are only a chaos of hay and Flora, Fino and Damfino, all socked into a Wisconsin wrapper.
brandnounUS /brænd/
a name given to a product or service
From this reading Over in the other end of the case is a brand of cigars that were to knock the tar out of all other kinds of weeds, according to the urbane rustler who sold them to me, and then drew on me before I could light one of them.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I have some cigars there that I bought for Havana fillers, but they are mostly filled with pieces of Colorado Maduro overalls.
an occurrence of something
From this reading Over in the other end of the case is a brand of cigars that were to knock the tar out of all other kinds of weeds, according to the urbane rustler who sold them to me, and then drew on me before I could light one of them.
chaosnounUS /ˈkeɪɑːs/
a state of extreme confusion and disorder
From this reading There's a box over yonder that I bought for good, straight ten-cent cigars, but they are only a chaos of hay and Flora, Fino and Damfino, all socked into a Wisconsin wrapper.
cigarnounUS /sɪˈɡɑːr/
a roll of tobacco for smoking
From this reading He looked at me in a sad and subdued manner and said, "No sir; I haven't a rattling good cigar in the house.
cigarsnounUS /sɪˈɡɑːrz/
plural of “cigar” — a roll of tobacco for smoking
From this reading I have some cigars there that I bought for Havana fillers, but they are mostly filled with pieces of Colorado Maduro overalls.
ColoradonounUS /ˌkɑːlərˈɑːdoʊ/
a state in west central United States in the Rocky Mountains
From this reading I have some cigars there that I bought for Havana fillers, but they are mostly filled with pieces of Colorado Maduro overalls.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Over in the other end of the case is a brand of cigars that were to knock the tar out of all other kinds of weeds, according to the urbane rustler who sold them to me, and then drew on me before I could light one of them.
crankverbUS /kræŋk/
travel along a zigzag path
From this reading Without knowing it I had struck the very point upon which this man seems to be a crank, if you will allow me that expression, though it doesn't fit very well in this place.
Damfino
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From this reading There's a box over yonder that I bought for good, straight ten-cent cigars, but they are only a chaos of hay and Flora, Fino and Damfino, all socked into a Wisconsin wrapper.
doesn't
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From this reading Without knowing it I had struck the very point upon which this man seems to be a crank, if you will allow me that expression, though it doesn't fit very well in this place.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading Over in the other end of the case is a brand of cigars that were to knock the tar out of all other kinds of weeds, according to the urbane rustler who sold them to me, and then drew on me before I could light one of them.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading Over in the other end of the case is a brand of cigars that were to knock the tar out of all other kinds of weeds, according to the urbane rustler who sold them to me, and then drew on me before I could light one of them.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading Without knowing it I had struck the very point upon which this man seems to be a crank, if you will allow me that expression, though it doesn't fit very well in this place.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading I have some cigars there that I bought for Havana fillers, but they are mostly filled with pieces of Colorado Maduro overalls.
fillersnounUS /ˈfɪlərz/
plural of “filler” — used for filling cracks or holes in a surface
From this reading I have some cigars there that I bought for Havana fillers, but they are mostly filled with pieces of Colorado Maduro overalls.
Fino
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From this reading There's a box over yonder that I bought for good, straight ten-cent cigars, but they are only a chaos of hay and Flora, Fino and Damfino, all socked into a Wisconsin wrapper.
be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading Without knowing it I had struck the very point upon which this man seems to be a crank, if you will allow me that expression, though it doesn't fit very well in this place.
FloranounUS /ˈflɔːrə/
all the plant life in a particular region or period
From this reading There's a box over yonder that I bought for good, straight ten-cent cigars, but they are only a chaos of hay and Flora, Fino and Damfino, all socked into a Wisconsin wrapper.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I have some cigars there that I bought for Havana fillers, but they are mostly filled with pieces of Colorado Maduro overalls.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading He looked at me in a sad and subdued manner and said, "No sir; I haven't a rattling good cigar in the house.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Without knowing it I had struck the very point upon which this man seems to be a crank, if you will allow me that expression, though it doesn't fit very well in this place.
HavananounUS /həˈvænə/
the capital and largest city of Cuba; located in western Cuba; one of the oldest cities in the Americas
From this reading I have some cigars there that I bought for Havana fillers, but they are mostly filled with pieces of Colorado Maduro overalls.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I have some cigars there that I bought for Havana fillers, but they are mostly filled with pieces of Colorado Maduro overalls.
haven't
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From this reading He looked at me in a sad and subdued manner and said, "No sir; I haven't a rattling good cigar in the house.
haynounUS /heɪ/
grass mowed and cured for use as fodder
From this reading There's a box over yonder that I bought for good, straight ten-cent cigars, but they are only a chaos of hay and Flora, Fino and Damfino, all socked into a Wisconsin wrapper.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He looked at me in a sad and subdued manner and said, "No sir; I haven't a rattling good cigar in the house.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading He looked at me in a sad and subdued manner and said, "No sir; I haven't a rattling good cigar in the house.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Without knowing it I had struck the very point upon which this man seems to be a crank, if you will allow me that expression, though it doesn't fit very well in this place.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Without knowing it I had struck the very point upon which this man seems to be a crank, if you will allow me that expression, though it doesn't fit very well in this place.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Without knowing it I had struck the very point upon which this man seems to be a crank, if you will allow me that expression, though it doesn't fit very well in this place.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading There's a box over yonder that I bought for good, straight ten-cent cigars, but they are only a chaos of hay and Flora, Fino and Damfino, all socked into a Wisconsin wrapper.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Over in the other end of the case is a brand of cigars that were to knock the tar out of all other kinds of weeds, according to the urbane rustler who sold them to me, and then drew on me before I could light one of them.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Without knowing it I had struck the very point upon which this man seems to be a crank, if you will allow me that expression, though it doesn't fit very well in this place.
plural of “kind” — a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading Over in the other end of the case is a brand of cigars that were to knock the tar out of all other kinds of weeds, according to the urbane rustler who sold them to me, and then drew on me before I could light one of them.
deliver a sharp blow or push
From this reading Over in the other end of the case is a brand of cigars that were to knock the tar out of all other kinds of weeds, according to the urbane rustler who sold them to me, and then drew on me before I could light one of them.
evidencing the possession of inside information
From this reading Without knowing it I had struck the very point upon which this man seems to be a crank, if you will allow me that expression, though it doesn't fit very well in this place.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading Over in the other end of the case is a brand of cigars that were to knock the tar out of all other kinds of weeds, according to the urbane rustler who sold them to me, and then drew on me before I could light one of them.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading He looked at me in a sad and subdued manner and said, "No sir; I haven't a rattling good cigar in the house.
Maduro
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I have some cigars there that I bought for Havana fillers, but they are mostly filled with pieces of Colorado Maduro overalls.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Without knowing it I had struck the very point upon which this man seems to be a crank, if you will allow me that expression, though it doesn't fit very well in this place.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading He looked at me in a sad and subdued manner and said, "No sir; I haven't a rattling good cigar in the house.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Without knowing it I had struck the very point upon which this man seems to be a crank, if you will allow me that expression, though it doesn't fit very well in this place.
mostlyadverbUS /ˈmoʊstli/
in large part; mainly or chiefly
From this reading I have some cigars there that I bought for Havana fillers, but they are mostly filled with pieces of Colorado Maduro overalls.
not any; not one
From this reading He looked at me in a sad and subdued manner and said, "No sir; I haven't a rattling good cigar in the house.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I have some cigars there that I bought for Havana fillers, but they are mostly filled with pieces of Colorado Maduro overalls.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Over in the other end of the case is a brand of cigars that were to knock the tar out of all other kinds of weeds, according to the urbane rustler who sold them to me, and then drew on me before I could light one of them.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Over in the other end of the case is a brand of cigars that were to knock the tar out of all other kinds of weeds, according to the urbane rustler who sold them to me, and then drew on me before I could light one of them.
and nothing more
From this reading There's a box over yonder that I bought for good, straight ten-cent cigars, but they are only a chaos of hay and Flora, Fino and Damfino, all socked into a Wisconsin wrapper.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Over in the other end of the case is a brand of cigars that were to knock the tar out of all other kinds of weeds, according to the urbane rustler who sold them to me, and then drew on me before I could light one of them.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Over in the other end of the case is a brand of cigars that were to knock the tar out of all other kinds of weeds, according to the urbane rustler who sold them to me, and then drew on me before I could light one of them.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading There's a box over yonder that I bought for good, straight ten-cent cigars, but they are only a chaos of hay and Flora, Fino and Damfino, all socked into a Wisconsin wrapper.
overallsnounUS /ˈoʊvərɔːlz/
plural of “overall” — (usually plural) work clothing consisting of denim trousers (usually with a bib and shoulder straps)
From this reading I have some cigars there that I bought for Havana fillers, but they are mostly filled with pieces of Colorado Maduro overalls.
plural of “piece” — a separate part of a whole
From this reading I have some cigars there that I bought for Havana fillers, but they are mostly filled with pieces of Colorado Maduro overalls.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Without knowing it I had struck the very point upon which this man seems to be a crank, if you will allow me that expression, though it doesn't fit very well in this place.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading Without knowing it I had struck the very point upon which this man seems to be a crank, if you will allow me that expression, though it doesn't fit very well in this place.
rattlingnounUS /ˈrætlɪŋ/
a rapid series of short loud sounds (as might be heard with a stethoscope in some types of respiratory disorders)
From this reading He looked at me in a sad and subdued manner and said, "No sir; I haven't a rattling good cigar in the house.
rustlernounUS /ˈrʌslər/
someone who steals livestock (especially cattle)
From this reading Over in the other end of the case is a brand of cigars that were to knock the tar out of all other kinds of weeds, according to the urbane rustler who sold them to me, and then drew on me before I could light one of them.
experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness
From this reading He looked at me in a sad and subdued manner and said, "No sir; I haven't a rattling good cigar in the house.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading He looked at me in a sad and subdued manner and said, "No sir; I haven't a rattling good cigar in the house.
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Without knowing it I had struck the very point upon which this man seems to be a crank, if you will allow me that expression, though it doesn't fit very well in this place.
term of address for a man
From this reading He looked at me in a sad and subdued manner and said, "No sir; I haven't a rattling good cigar in the house.
sockedverbUS /sɑːkt/
past form of “sock” — hit hard
From this reading There's a box over yonder that I bought for good, straight ten-cent cigars, but they are only a chaos of hay and Flora, Fino and Damfino, all socked into a Wisconsin wrapper.
disposed of to a purchaser
From this reading Over in the other end of the case is a brand of cigars that were to knock the tar out of all other kinds of weeds, according to the urbane rustler who sold them to me, and then drew on me before I could light one of them.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading I have some cigars there that I bought for Havana fillers, but they are mostly filled with pieces of Colorado Maduro overalls.
successive (without a break)
From this reading There's a box over yonder that I bought for good, straight ten-cent cigars, but they are only a chaos of hay and Flora, Fino and Damfino, all socked into a Wisconsin wrapper.
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading Without knowing it I had struck the very point upon which this man seems to be a crank, if you will allow me that expression, though it doesn't fit very well in this place.
subduedadjectiveUS /səbˈduːd/
in a softened tone
From this reading He looked at me in a sad and subdued manner and said, "No sir; I haven't a rattling good cigar in the house.
tarnounUS /tɑːr/
any of various dark heavy viscid substances obtained as a residue
From this reading Over in the other end of the case is a brand of cigars that were to knock the tar out of all other kinds of weeds, according to the urbane rustler who sold them to me, and then drew on me before I could light one of them.
ten-cent
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading There's a box over yonder that I bought for good, straight ten-cent cigars, but they are only a chaos of hay and Flora, Fino and Damfino, all socked into a Wisconsin wrapper.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Without knowing it I had struck the very point upon which this man seems to be a crank, if you will allow me that expression, though it doesn't fit very well in this place.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Without knowing it I had struck the very point upon which this man seems to be a crank, if you will allow me that expression, though it doesn't fit very well in this place.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Over in the other end of the case is a brand of cigars that were to knock the tar out of all other kinds of weeds, according to the urbane rustler who sold them to me, and then drew on me before I could light one of them.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Over in the other end of the case is a brand of cigars that were to knock the tar out of all other kinds of weeds, according to the urbane rustler who sold them to me, and then drew on me before I could light one of them.
in or at that place or location
From this reading I have some cigars there that I bought for Havana fillers, but they are mostly filled with pieces of Colorado Maduro overalls.
There's
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From this reading There's a box over yonder that I bought for good, straight ten-cent cigars, but they are only a chaos of hay and Flora, Fino and Damfino, all socked into a Wisconsin wrapper.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I have some cigars there that I bought for Havana fillers, but they are mostly filled with pieces of Colorado Maduro overalls.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Without knowing it I had struck the very point upon which this man seems to be a crank, if you will allow me that expression, though it doesn't fit very well in this place.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Without knowing it I had struck the very point upon which this man seems to be a crank, if you will allow me that expression, though it doesn't fit very well in this place.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Without knowing it I had struck the very point upon which this man seems to be a crank, if you will allow me that expression, though it doesn't fit very well in this place.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Without knowing it I had struck the very point upon which this man seems to be a crank, if you will allow me that expression, though it doesn't fit very well in this place.
urbaneadjectiveUS /ərˈbeɪn/
showing a high degree of refinement and the assurance that comes from wide social experience
From this reading Over in the other end of the case is a brand of cigars that were to knock the tar out of all other kinds of weeds, according to the urbane rustler who sold them to me, and then drew on me before I could light one of them.
precisely as stated
From this reading Without knowing it I had struck the very point upon which this man seems to be a crank, if you will allow me that expression, though it doesn't fit very well in this place.
weedsnounUS /wiːdz/
a black garment (dress) worn by a widow as a sign of mourning
From this reading Over in the other end of the case is a brand of cigars that were to knock the tar out of all other kinds of weeds, according to the urbane rustler who sold them to me, and then drew on me before I could light one of them.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading Without knowing it I had struck the very point upon which this man seems to be a crank, if you will allow me that expression, though it doesn't fit very well in this place.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Over in the other end of the case is a brand of cigars that were to knock the tar out of all other kinds of weeds, according to the urbane rustler who sold them to me, and then drew on me before I could light one of them.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Without knowing it I had struck the very point upon which this man seems to be a crank, if you will allow me that expression, though it doesn't fit very well in this place.
which person or people
From this reading Over in the other end of the case is a brand of cigars that were to knock the tar out of all other kinds of weeds, according to the urbane rustler who sold them to me, and then drew on me before I could light one of them.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Without knowing it I had struck the very point upon which this man seems to be a crank, if you will allow me that expression, though it doesn't fit very well in this place.
WisconsinnounUS /wɪˈskɑːnsən/
a tributary of the Mississippi River in Wisconsin
From this reading There's a box over yonder that I bought for good, straight ten-cent cigars, but they are only a chaos of hay and Flora, Fino and Damfino, all socked into a Wisconsin wrapper.
in the company of; together with
From this reading I have some cigars there that I bought for Havana fillers, but they are mostly filled with pieces of Colorado Maduro overalls.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Without knowing it I had struck the very point upon which this man seems to be a crank, if you will allow me that expression, though it doesn't fit very well in this place.
wrappernounUS /ˈræpər/
a loose dressing gown for women
From this reading There's a box over yonder that I bought for good, straight ten-cent cigars, but they are only a chaos of hay and Flora, Fino and Damfino, all socked into a Wisconsin wrapper.
distant but within sight (“yon” is dialectal)
From this reading There's a box over yonder that I bought for good, straight ten-cent cigars, but they are only a chaos of hay and Flora, Fino and Damfino, all socked into a Wisconsin wrapper.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Without knowing it I had struck the very point upon which this man seems to be a crank, if you will allow me that expression, though it doesn't fit very well in this place.
