used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading But make haste he must; there was not a day--not an hour--to spare: for it was now appallingly near August; and the first of September would delay for no man.
a proposal for an appropriate course of action
From this reading When, with the advice of Sir Archibald and the help of every man-jack in the warehouses (even of the rat-eyed little Tommy Bull), the credit of Topsail, Armstrong, Grimm & Company had been exhausted to the last penny, Archie sighed in a thoroughly self-satisfied way, pulled out his new check-book and plunged into work of another sort.
in addition
From this reading In Which, also, the Foolish are Importuned Not to be Fooled, Candy is Promised to Kids, Bill o' Burnt Bay is Persuaded to Tussle With "The Lost Pirate," and the "Spot Cash" Sets Sail_ For three dismal, foggy days, Archie Armstrong was the busiest business man in St. John's, Newfoundland.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading But make haste he must; there was not a day--not an hour--to spare: for it was now appallingly near August; and the first of September would delay for no man.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In Which, also, the Foolish are Importuned Not to be Fooled, Candy is Promised to Kids, Bill o' Burnt Bay is Persuaded to Tussle With "The Lost Pirate," and the "Spot Cash" Sets Sail_ For three dismal, foggy days, Archie Armstrong was the busiest business man in St. John's, Newfoundland.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading When, with the advice of Sir Archibald and the help of every man-jack in the warehouses (even of the rat-eyed little Tommy Bull), the credit of Topsail, Armstrong, Grimm & Company had been exhausted to the last penny, Archie sighed in a thoroughly self-satisfied way, pulled out his new check-book and plunged into work of another sort.
appallinglyadverbUS /əˈpɔːlɪŋli/
to an appalling extent
From this reading But make haste he must; there was not a day--not an hour--to spare: for it was now appallingly near August; and the first of September would delay for no man.
Archibald
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From this reading When, with the advice of Sir Archibald and the help of every man-jack in the warehouses (even of the rat-eyed little Tommy Bull), the credit of Topsail, Armstrong, Grimm & Company had been exhausted to the last penny, Archie sighed in a thoroughly self-satisfied way, pulled out his new check-book and plunged into work of another sort.
Archie
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From this reading _In Which the Enterprise of Archie Armstrong Evolves Senor Fakerino, the Greatest Magician In Captivity.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading In Which, also, the Foolish are Importuned Not to be Fooled, Candy is Promised to Kids, Bill o' Burnt Bay is Persuaded to Tussle With "The Lost Pirate," and the "Spot Cash" Sets Sail_ For three dismal, foggy days, Archie Armstrong was the busiest business man in St. John's, Newfoundland.
ArmstrongnounUS /ˈɑːrmstrɑːŋ/
United States astronaut; the first man to set foot on the Moon (July 20, 1969) (1930-)
From this reading _In Which the Enterprise of Archie Armstrong Evolves Senor Fakerino, the Greatest Magician In Captivity.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He was forever damp, splashed with mud, grimy-faced, wilted as to clothes and haggard as to manner.
the month following July and preceding September
From this reading But make haste he must; there was not a day--not an hour--to spare: for it was now appallingly near August; and the first of September would delay for no man.
an indentation of a shoreline larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf
From this reading In Which, also, the Foolish are Importuned Not to be Fooled, Candy is Promised to Kids, Bill o' Burnt Bay is Persuaded to Tussle With "The Lost Pirate," and the "Spot Cash" Sets Sail_ For three dismal, foggy days, Archie Armstrong was the busiest business man in St. John's, Newfoundland.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading In Which, also, the Foolish are Importuned Not to be Fooled, Candy is Promised to Kids, Bill o' Burnt Bay is Persuaded to Tussle With "The Lost Pirate," and the "Spot Cash" Sets Sail_ For three dismal, foggy days, Archie Armstrong was the busiest business man in St. John's, Newfoundland.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading When, with the advice of Sir Archibald and the help of every man-jack in the warehouses (even of the rat-eyed little Tommy Bull), the credit of Topsail, Armstrong, Grimm & Company had been exhausted to the last penny, Archie sighed in a thoroughly self-satisfied way, pulled out his new check-book and plunged into work of another sort.
a statute in draft before it becomes law
From this reading In Which, also, the Foolish are Importuned Not to be Fooled, Candy is Promised to Kids, Bill o' Burnt Bay is Persuaded to Tussle With "The Lost Pirate," and the "Spot Cash" Sets Sail_ For three dismal, foggy days, Archie Armstrong was the busiest business man in St. John's, Newfoundland.
BullnounUS /bʊl/
uncastrated adult male of domestic cattle
From this reading When, with the advice of Sir Archibald and the help of every man-jack in the warehouses (even of the rat-eyed little Tommy Bull), the credit of Topsail, Armstrong, Grimm & Company had been exhausted to the last penny, Archie sighed in a thoroughly self-satisfied way, pulled out his new check-book and plunged into work of another sort.
BurntadjectiveUS /bɜːrnt/
ruined by overcooking
From this reading In Which, also, the Foolish are Importuned Not to be Fooled, Candy is Promised to Kids, Bill o' Burnt Bay is Persuaded to Tussle With "The Lost Pirate," and the "Spot Cash" Sets Sail_ For three dismal, foggy days, Archie Armstrong was the busiest business man in St. John's, Newfoundland.
busiestadjectiveUS /ˈbɪziəst/
superlative of “busy” — actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading In Which, also, the Foolish are Importuned Not to be Fooled, Candy is Promised to Kids, Bill o' Burnt Bay is Persuaded to Tussle With "The Lost Pirate," and the "Spot Cash" Sets Sail_ For three dismal, foggy days, Archie Armstrong was the busiest business man in St. John's, Newfoundland.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading In Which, also, the Foolish are Importuned Not to be Fooled, Candy is Promised to Kids, Bill o' Burnt Bay is Persuaded to Tussle With "The Lost Pirate," and the "Spot Cash" Sets Sail_ For three dismal, foggy days, Archie Armstrong was the busiest business man in St. John's, Newfoundland.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But make haste he must; there was not a day--not an hour--to spare: for it was now appallingly near August; and the first of September would delay for no man.
CandynounUS /ˈkændi/
a rich sweet made of flavored sugar and often combined with fruit or nuts
From this reading In Which, also, the Foolish are Importuned Not to be Fooled, Candy is Promised to Kids, Bill o' Burnt Bay is Persuaded to Tussle With "The Lost Pirate," and the "Spot Cash" Sets Sail_ For three dismal, foggy days, Archie Armstrong was the busiest business man in St. John's, Newfoundland.
CaptivitynounUS /kæpˈtɪvəti/
the state of being imprisoned
From this reading _In Which the Enterprise of Archie Armstrong Evolves Senor Fakerino, the Greatest Magician In Captivity.
CashnounUS /kæʃ/
money in the form of bills or coins
From this reading In Which, also, the Foolish are Importuned Not to be Fooled, Candy is Promised to Kids, Bill o' Burnt Bay is Persuaded to Tussle With "The Lost Pirate," and the "Spot Cash" Sets Sail_ For three dismal, foggy days, Archie Armstrong was the busiest business man in St. John's, Newfoundland.
check-book
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From this reading When, with the advice of Sir Archibald and the help of every man-jack in the warehouses (even of the rat-eyed little Tommy Bull), the credit of Topsail, Armstrong, Grimm & Company had been exhausted to the last penny, Archie sighed in a thoroughly self-satisfied way, pulled out his new check-book and plunged into work of another sort.
clothing in general
From this reading He was forever damp, splashed with mud, grimy-faced, wilted as to clothes and haggard as to manner.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading When, with the advice of Sir Archibald and the help of every man-jack in the warehouses (even of the rat-eyed little Tommy Bull), the credit of Topsail, Armstrong, Grimm & Company had been exhausted to the last penny, Archie sighed in a thoroughly self-satisfied way, pulled out his new check-book and plunged into work of another sort.
approval
From this reading When, with the advice of Sir Archibald and the help of every man-jack in the warehouses (even of the rat-eyed little Tommy Bull), the credit of Topsail, Armstrong, Grimm & Company had been exhausted to the last penny, Archie sighed in a thoroughly self-satisfied way, pulled out his new check-book and plunged into work of another sort.
dampadjectiveUS /dæmp/
slightly wet
From this reading He was forever damp, splashed with mud, grimy-faced, wilted as to clothes and haggard as to manner.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading But make haste he must; there was not a day--not an hour--to spare: for it was now appallingly near August; and the first of September would delay for no man.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading In Which, also, the Foolish are Importuned Not to be Fooled, Candy is Promised to Kids, Bill o' Burnt Bay is Persuaded to Tussle With "The Lost Pirate," and the "Spot Cash" Sets Sail_ For three dismal, foggy days, Archie Armstrong was the busiest business man in St. John's, Newfoundland.
cause to be slowed down or delayed
From this reading But make haste he must; there was not a day--not an hour--to spare: for it was now appallingly near August; and the first of September would delay for no man.
dismaladjectiveUS /ˈdɪzməl/
causing dejection
From this reading In Which, also, the Foolish are Importuned Not to be Fooled, Candy is Promised to Kids, Bill o' Burnt Bay is Persuaded to Tussle With "The Lost Pirate," and the "Spot Cash" Sets Sail_ For three dismal, foggy days, Archie Armstrong was the busiest business man in St. John's, Newfoundland.
EnterprisenounUS /ˈentərpraɪz/
a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness)
From this reading _In Which the Enterprise of Archie Armstrong Evolves Senor Fakerino, the Greatest Magician In Captivity.
divisible by two
From this reading When, with the advice of Sir Archibald and the help of every man-jack in the warehouses (even of the rat-eyed little Tommy Bull), the credit of Topsail, Armstrong, Grimm & Company had been exhausted to the last penny, Archie sighed in a thoroughly self-satisfied way, pulled out his new check-book and plunged into work of another sort.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading When, with the advice of Sir Archibald and the help of every man-jack in the warehouses (even of the rat-eyed little Tommy Bull), the credit of Topsail, Armstrong, Grimm & Company had been exhausted to the last penny, Archie sighed in a thoroughly self-satisfied way, pulled out his new check-book and plunged into work of another sort.
EvolvesverbUS /ɪˈvɑːlvz/
third-person singular of “evolve” — work out
From this reading _In Which the Enterprise of Archie Armstrong Evolves Senor Fakerino, the Greatest Magician In Captivity.
drained of energy or effectiveness; extremely tired; completely exhausted
From this reading When, with the advice of Sir Archibald and the help of every man-jack in the warehouses (even of the rat-eyed little Tommy Bull), the credit of Topsail, Armstrong, Grimm & Company had been exhausted to the last penny, Archie sighed in a thoroughly self-satisfied way, pulled out his new check-book and plunged into work of another sort.
Fakerino
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From this reading _In Which the Enterprise of Archie Armstrong Evolves Senor Fakerino, the Greatest Magician In Captivity.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading But make haste he must; there was not a day--not an hour--to spare: for it was now appallingly near August; and the first of September would delay for no man.
foggyadjectiveUS /ˈfɑːɡi/
stunned or confused and slow to react (as from blows or drunkenness or exhaustion)
From this reading In Which, also, the Foolish are Importuned Not to be Fooled, Candy is Promised to Kids, Bill o' Burnt Bay is Persuaded to Tussle With "The Lost Pirate," and the "Spot Cash" Sets Sail_ For three dismal, foggy days, Archie Armstrong was the busiest business man in St. John's, Newfoundland.
FooledverbUS /fuːld/
past form of “fool” — make a fool or dupe of
From this reading In Which, also, the Foolish are Importuned Not to be Fooled, Candy is Promised to Kids, Bill o' Burnt Bay is Persuaded to Tussle With "The Lost Pirate," and the "Spot Cash" Sets Sail_ For three dismal, foggy days, Archie Armstrong was the busiest business man in St. John's, Newfoundland.
devoid of good sense or judgment
From this reading In Which, also, the Foolish are Importuned Not to be Fooled, Candy is Promised to Kids, Bill o' Burnt Bay is Persuaded to Tussle With "The Lost Pirate," and the "Spot Cash" Sets Sail_ For three dismal, foggy days, Archie Armstrong was the busiest business man in St. John's, Newfoundland.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading In Which, also, the Foolish are Importuned Not to be Fooled, Candy is Promised to Kids, Bill o' Burnt Bay is Persuaded to Tussle With "The Lost Pirate," and the "Spot Cash" Sets Sail_ For three dismal, foggy days, Archie Armstrong was the busiest business man in St. John's, Newfoundland.
for a limitless time
From this reading He was forever damp, splashed with mud, grimy-faced, wilted as to clothes and haggard as to manner.
highest in quality
From this reading _In Which the Enterprise of Archie Armstrong Evolves Senor Fakerino, the Greatest Magician In Captivity.
GrimmnounUS /ɡrɪm/
the younger of the two Grimm brothers remembered best for their fairy stories (1786-1859)
From this reading When, with the advice of Sir Archibald and the help of every man-jack in the warehouses (even of the rat-eyed little Tommy Bull), the credit of Topsail, Armstrong, Grimm & Company had been exhausted to the last penny, Archie sighed in a thoroughly self-satisfied way, pulled out his new check-book and plunged into work of another sort.
grimy-faced
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From this reading He was forever damp, splashed with mud, grimy-faced, wilted as to clothes and haggard as to manner.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading When, with the advice of Sir Archibald and the help of every man-jack in the warehouses (even of the rat-eyed little Tommy Bull), the credit of Topsail, Armstrong, Grimm & Company had been exhausted to the last penny, Archie sighed in a thoroughly self-satisfied way, pulled out his new check-book and plunged into work of another sort.
haggardadjectiveUS /ˈhæɡərd/
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
From this reading He was forever damp, splashed with mud, grimy-faced, wilted as to clothes and haggard as to manner.
overly eager speed (and possible carelessness)
From this reading But make haste he must; there was not a day--not an hour--to spare: for it was now appallingly near August; and the first of September would delay for no man.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was forever damp, splashed with mud, grimy-faced, wilted as to clothes and haggard as to manner.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading When, with the advice of Sir Archibald and the help of every man-jack in the warehouses (even of the rat-eyed little Tommy Bull), the credit of Topsail, Armstrong, Grimm & Company had been exhausted to the last penny, Archie sighed in a thoroughly self-satisfied way, pulled out his new check-book and plunged into work of another sort.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading When, with the advice of Sir Archibald and the help of every man-jack in the warehouses (even of the rat-eyed little Tommy Bull), the credit of Topsail, Armstrong, Grimm & Company had been exhausted to the last penny, Archie sighed in a thoroughly self-satisfied way, pulled out his new check-book and plunged into work of another sort.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading But make haste he must; there was not a day--not an hour--to spare: for it was now appallingly near August; and the first of September would delay for no man.
Importuned
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From this reading In Which, also, the Foolish are Importuned Not to be Fooled, Candy is Promised to Kids, Bill o' Burnt Bay is Persuaded to Tussle With "The Lost Pirate," and the "Spot Cash" Sets Sail_ For three dismal, foggy days, Archie Armstrong was the busiest business man in St. John's, Newfoundland.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _In Which the Enterprise of Archie Armstrong Evolves Senor Fakerino, the Greatest Magician In Captivity.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading When, with the advice of Sir Archibald and the help of every man-jack in the warehouses (even of the rat-eyed little Tommy Bull), the credit of Topsail, Armstrong, Grimm & Company had been exhausted to the last penny, Archie sighed in a thoroughly self-satisfied way, pulled out his new check-book and plunged into work of another sort.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In Which, also, the Foolish are Importuned Not to be Fooled, Candy is Promised to Kids, Bill o' Burnt Bay is Persuaded to Tussle With "The Lost Pirate," and the "Spot Cash" Sets Sail_ For three dismal, foggy days, Archie Armstrong was the busiest business man in St. John's, Newfoundland.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading But make haste he must; there was not a day--not an hour--to spare: for it was now appallingly near August; and the first of September would delay for no man.
John'snounUS /dʒɑːnz/
possessive form of “john” — a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading In Which, also, the Foolish are Importuned Not to be Fooled, Candy is Promised to Kids, Bill o' Burnt Bay is Persuaded to Tussle With "The Lost Pirate," and the "Spot Cash" Sets Sail_ For three dismal, foggy days, Archie Armstrong was the busiest business man in St. John's, Newfoundland.
KidsnounUS /kɪdz/
plural of “kid” — a young person of either sex
From this reading In Which, also, the Foolish are Importuned Not to be Fooled, Candy is Promised to Kids, Bill o' Burnt Bay is Persuaded to Tussle With "The Lost Pirate," and the "Spot Cash" Sets Sail_ For three dismal, foggy days, Archie Armstrong was the busiest business man in St. John's, Newfoundland.
immediately past
From this reading When, with the advice of Sir Archibald and the help of every man-jack in the warehouses (even of the rat-eyed little Tommy Bull), the credit of Topsail, Armstrong, Grimm & Company had been exhausted to the last penny, Archie sighed in a thoroughly self-satisfied way, pulled out his new check-book and plunged into work of another sort.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading When, with the advice of Sir Archibald and the help of every man-jack in the warehouses (even of the rat-eyed little Tommy Bull), the credit of Topsail, Armstrong, Grimm & Company had been exhausted to the last penny, Archie sighed in a thoroughly self-satisfied way, pulled out his new check-book and plunged into work of another sort.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading In Which, also, the Foolish are Importuned Not to be Fooled, Candy is Promised to Kids, Bill o' Burnt Bay is Persuaded to Tussle With "The Lost Pirate," and the "Spot Cash" Sets Sail_ For three dismal, foggy days, Archie Armstrong was the busiest business man in St. John's, Newfoundland.
MagiciannounUS /məˈdʒɪʃ.ən/
A practitioner of magic and ancient arcane arts, often wielding deception and powerful spells.
From this reading _In Which the Enterprise of Archie Armstrong Evolves Senor Fakerino, the Greatest Magician In Captivity.
engage in
From this reading But make haste he must; there was not a day--not an hour--to spare: for it was now appallingly near August; and the first of September would delay for no man.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading In Which, also, the Foolish are Importuned Not to be Fooled, Candy is Promised to Kids, Bill o' Burnt Bay is Persuaded to Tussle With "The Lost Pirate," and the "Spot Cash" Sets Sail_ For three dismal, foggy days, Archie Armstrong was the busiest business man in St. John's, Newfoundland.
man-jack
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From this reading When, with the advice of Sir Archibald and the help of every man-jack in the warehouses (even of the rat-eyed little Tommy Bull), the credit of Topsail, Armstrong, Grimm & Company had been exhausted to the last penny, Archie sighed in a thoroughly self-satisfied way, pulled out his new check-book and plunged into work of another sort.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading He was forever damp, splashed with mud, grimy-faced, wilted as to clothes and haggard as to manner.
water soaked soil; soft wet earth
From this reading He was forever damp, splashed with mud, grimy-faced, wilted as to clothes and haggard as to manner.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading But make haste he must; there was not a day--not an hour--to spare: for it was now appallingly near August; and the first of September would delay for no man.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading But make haste he must; there was not a day--not an hour--to spare: for it was now appallingly near August; and the first of September would delay for no man.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading When, with the advice of Sir Archibald and the help of every man-jack in the warehouses (even of the rat-eyed little Tommy Bull), the credit of Topsail, Armstrong, Grimm & Company had been exhausted to the last penny, Archie sighed in a thoroughly self-satisfied way, pulled out his new check-book and plunged into work of another sort.
NewfoundlandnounUS /ˈnuːfəndlənd/
a breed of very large heavy dogs with a thick coarse usually black coat; highly intelligent dogs and vigorous swimmers; developed in Newfoundland
From this reading In Which, also, the Foolish are Importuned Not to be Fooled, Candy is Promised to Kids, Bill o' Burnt Bay is Persuaded to Tussle With "The Lost Pirate," and the "Spot Cash" Sets Sail_ For three dismal, foggy days, Archie Armstrong was the busiest business man in St. John's, Newfoundland.
not any; not one
From this reading But make haste he must; there was not a day--not an hour--to spare: for it was now appallingly near August; and the first of September would delay for no man.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading In Which, also, the Foolish are Importuned Not to be Fooled, Candy is Promised to Kids, Bill o' Burnt Bay is Persuaded to Tussle With "The Lost Pirate," and the "Spot Cash" Sets Sail_ For three dismal, foggy days, Archie Armstrong was the busiest business man in St. John's, Newfoundland.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading But make haste he must; there was not a day--not an hour--to spare: for it was now appallingly near August; and the first of September would delay for no man.
a nonmetallic bivalent element that is normally a colorless odorless tasteless nonflammable diatomic gas; constitutes 21 percent of the atmosphere by volume; the most abundant element in the earth's crust
From this reading In Which, also, the Foolish are Importuned Not to be Fooled, Candy is Promised to Kids, Bill o' Burnt Bay is Persuaded to Tussle With "The Lost Pirate," and the "Spot Cash" Sets Sail_ For three dismal, foggy days, Archie Armstrong was the busiest business man in St. John's, Newfoundland.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _In Which the Enterprise of Archie Armstrong Evolves Senor Fakerino, the Greatest Magician In Captivity.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading When, with the advice of Sir Archibald and the help of every man-jack in the warehouses (even of the rat-eyed little Tommy Bull), the credit of Topsail, Armstrong, Grimm & Company had been exhausted to the last penny, Archie sighed in a thoroughly self-satisfied way, pulled out his new check-book and plunged into work of another sort.
pennynounUS /ˈpeni/
a fractional monetary unit of Ireland and the United Kingdom; equal to one hundredth of a pound
From this reading When, with the advice of Sir Archibald and the help of every man-jack in the warehouses (even of the rat-eyed little Tommy Bull), the credit of Topsail, Armstrong, Grimm & Company had been exhausted to the last penny, Archie sighed in a thoroughly self-satisfied way, pulled out his new check-book and plunged into work of another sort.
past form of “persuade” — win approval or support for
From this reading In Which, also, the Foolish are Importuned Not to be Fooled, Candy is Promised to Kids, Bill o' Burnt Bay is Persuaded to Tussle With "The Lost Pirate," and the "Spot Cash" Sets Sail_ For three dismal, foggy days, Archie Armstrong was the busiest business man in St. John's, Newfoundland.
PiratenounUS /ˈpaɪrət/
someone who uses another person's words or ideas as if they were his own
From this reading In Which, also, the Foolish are Importuned Not to be Fooled, Candy is Promised to Kids, Bill o' Burnt Bay is Persuaded to Tussle With "The Lost Pirate," and the "Spot Cash" Sets Sail_ For three dismal, foggy days, Archie Armstrong was the busiest business man in St. John's, Newfoundland.
past form of “plunge” — thrust or throw into
From this reading When, with the advice of Sir Archibald and the help of every man-jack in the warehouses (even of the rat-eyed little Tommy Bull), the credit of Topsail, Armstrong, Grimm & Company had been exhausted to the last penny, Archie sighed in a thoroughly self-satisfied way, pulled out his new check-book and plunged into work of another sort.
past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment
From this reading In Which, also, the Foolish are Importuned Not to be Fooled, Candy is Promised to Kids, Bill o' Burnt Bay is Persuaded to Tussle With "The Lost Pirate," and the "Spot Cash" Sets Sail_ For three dismal, foggy days, Archie Armstrong was the busiest business man in St. John's, Newfoundland.
past form of “pull” — cause to move by pulling
From this reading When, with the advice of Sir Archibald and the help of every man-jack in the warehouses (even of the rat-eyed little Tommy Bull), the credit of Topsail, Armstrong, Grimm & Company had been exhausted to the last penny, Archie sighed in a thoroughly self-satisfied way, pulled out his new check-book and plunged into work of another sort.
rat-eyed
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From this reading When, with the advice of Sir Archibald and the help of every man-jack in the warehouses (even of the rat-eyed little Tommy Bull), the credit of Topsail, Armstrong, Grimm & Company had been exhausted to the last penny, Archie sighed in a thoroughly self-satisfied way, pulled out his new check-book and plunged into work of another sort.
traverse or travel on (a body of water)
From this reading In Which, also, the Foolish are Importuned Not to be Fooled, Candy is Promised to Kids, Bill o' Burnt Bay is Persuaded to Tussle With "The Lost Pirate," and the "Spot Cash" Sets Sail_ For three dismal, foggy days, Archie Armstrong was the busiest business man in St. John's, Newfoundland.
self-satisfiedadjective
marked by excessive complacency or self-satisfaction
From this reading When, with the advice of Sir Archibald and the help of every man-jack in the warehouses (even of the rat-eyed little Tommy Bull), the credit of Topsail, Armstrong, Grimm & Company had been exhausted to the last penny, Archie sighed in a thoroughly self-satisfied way, pulled out his new check-book and plunged into work of another sort.
SenornounUS /ˌsiːˈnjɔːr/
a Spanish title or form of address for a man; similar to the English “Mr” or “sir”
From this reading _In Which the Enterprise of Archie Armstrong Evolves Senor Fakerino, the Greatest Magician In Captivity.
SeptembernounUS /sepˈtembər/
the month following August and preceding October
From this reading But make haste he must; there was not a day--not an hour--to spare: for it was now appallingly near August; and the first of September would delay for no man.
SetsnounUS /sets/
plural of “set” — a group of things of the same kind that belong together and are so used
From this reading In Which, also, the Foolish are Importuned Not to be Fooled, Candy is Promised to Kids, Bill o' Burnt Bay is Persuaded to Tussle With "The Lost Pirate," and the "Spot Cash" Sets Sail_ For three dismal, foggy days, Archie Armstrong was the busiest business man in St. John's, Newfoundland.
past form of “sigh” — heave or utter a sigh; breathe deeply and heavily
From this reading When, with the advice of Sir Archibald and the help of every man-jack in the warehouses (even of the rat-eyed little Tommy Bull), the credit of Topsail, Armstrong, Grimm & Company had been exhausted to the last penny, Archie sighed in a thoroughly self-satisfied way, pulled out his new check-book and plunged into work of another sort.
term of address for a man
From this reading When, with the advice of Sir Archibald and the help of every man-jack in the warehouses (even of the rat-eyed little Tommy Bull), the credit of Topsail, Armstrong, Grimm & Company had been exhausted to the last penny, Archie sighed in a thoroughly self-satisfied way, pulled out his new check-book and plunged into work of another sort.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading When, with the advice of Sir Archibald and the help of every man-jack in the warehouses (even of the rat-eyed little Tommy Bull), the credit of Topsail, Armstrong, Grimm & Company had been exhausted to the last penny, Archie sighed in a thoroughly self-satisfied way, pulled out his new check-book and plunged into work of another sort.
refrain from harming
From this reading But make haste he must; there was not a day--not an hour--to spare: for it was now appallingly near August; and the first of September would delay for no man.
splashedadjectiveUS /splæʃt/
(of a fluid) having been propelled about in flying drops or masses
From this reading He was forever damp, splashed with mud, grimy-faced, wilted as to clothes and haggard as to manner.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading In Which, also, the Foolish are Importuned Not to be Fooled, Candy is Promised to Kids, Bill o' Burnt Bay is Persuaded to Tussle With "The Lost Pirate," and the "Spot Cash" Sets Sail_ For three dismal, foggy days, Archie Armstrong was the busiest business man in St. John's, Newfoundland.
St
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From this reading In Which, also, the Foolish are Importuned Not to be Fooled, Candy is Promised to Kids, Bill o' Burnt Bay is Persuaded to Tussle With "The Lost Pirate," and the "Spot Cash" Sets Sail_ For three dismal, foggy days, Archie Armstrong was the busiest business man in St. John's, Newfoundland.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _In Which the Enterprise of Archie Armstrong Evolves Senor Fakerino, the Greatest Magician In Captivity.
in or at that place or location
From this reading But make haste he must; there was not a day--not an hour--to spare: for it was now appallingly near August; and the first of September would delay for no man.
in an exhaustive manner
From this reading When, with the advice of Sir Archibald and the help of every man-jack in the warehouses (even of the rat-eyed little Tommy Bull), the credit of Topsail, Armstrong, Grimm & Company had been exhausted to the last penny, Archie sighed in a thoroughly self-satisfied way, pulled out his new check-book and plunged into work of another sort.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading In Which, also, the Foolish are Importuned Not to be Fooled, Candy is Promised to Kids, Bill o' Burnt Bay is Persuaded to Tussle With "The Lost Pirate," and the "Spot Cash" Sets Sail_ For three dismal, foggy days, Archie Armstrong was the busiest business man in St. John's, Newfoundland.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In Which, also, the Foolish are Importuned Not to be Fooled, Candy is Promised to Kids, Bill o' Burnt Bay is Persuaded to Tussle With "The Lost Pirate," and the "Spot Cash" Sets Sail_ For three dismal, foggy days, Archie Armstrong was the busiest business man in St. John's, Newfoundland.
Tommy
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From this reading When, with the advice of Sir Archibald and the help of every man-jack in the warehouses (even of the rat-eyed little Tommy Bull), the credit of Topsail, Armstrong, Grimm & Company had been exhausted to the last penny, Archie sighed in a thoroughly self-satisfied way, pulled out his new check-book and plunged into work of another sort.
Topsailnoun
a sail (or either of a pair of sails) immediately above the lowermost sail of a mast and supported by a topmast
From this reading When, with the advice of Sir Archibald and the help of every man-jack in the warehouses (even of the rat-eyed little Tommy Bull), the credit of Topsail, Armstrong, Grimm & Company had been exhausted to the last penny, Archie sighed in a thoroughly self-satisfied way, pulled out his new check-book and plunged into work of another sort.
TussleverbUS /ˈtʌsəl/
fight or struggle in a confused way at close quarters
From this reading In Which, also, the Foolish are Importuned Not to be Fooled, Candy is Promised to Kids, Bill o' Burnt Bay is Persuaded to Tussle With "The Lost Pirate," and the "Spot Cash" Sets Sail_ For three dismal, foggy days, Archie Armstrong was the busiest business man in St. John's, Newfoundland.
warehousesnounUS /ˈwerhaʊzɪz/
plural of “warehouse” — a storehouse for goods and merchandise
From this reading When, with the advice of Sir Archibald and the help of every man-jack in the warehouses (even of the rat-eyed little Tommy Bull), the credit of Topsail, Armstrong, Grimm & Company had been exhausted to the last penny, Archie sighed in a thoroughly self-satisfied way, pulled out his new check-book and plunged into work of another sort.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In Which, also, the Foolish are Importuned Not to be Fooled, Candy is Promised to Kids, Bill o' Burnt Bay is Persuaded to Tussle With "The Lost Pirate," and the "Spot Cash" Sets Sail_ For three dismal, foggy days, Archie Armstrong was the busiest business man in St. John's, Newfoundland.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading When, with the advice of Sir Archibald and the help of every man-jack in the warehouses (even of the rat-eyed little Tommy Bull), the credit of Topsail, Armstrong, Grimm & Company had been exhausted to the last penny, Archie sighed in a thoroughly self-satisfied way, pulled out his new check-book and plunged into work of another sort.
at the time that
From this reading When, with the advice of Sir Archibald and the help of every man-jack in the warehouses (even of the rat-eyed little Tommy Bull), the credit of Topsail, Armstrong, Grimm & Company had been exhausted to the last penny, Archie sighed in a thoroughly self-satisfied way, pulled out his new check-book and plunged into work of another sort.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading _In Which the Enterprise of Archie Armstrong Evolves Senor Fakerino, the Greatest Magician In Captivity.
wiltedadjectiveUS /ˈwɪltɪd/
(of plants) limp due to heat, loss of water, or disease
From this reading He was forever damp, splashed with mud, grimy-faced, wilted as to clothes and haggard as to manner.
in the company of; together with
From this reading In Which, also, the Foolish are Importuned Not to be Fooled, Candy is Promised to Kids, Bill o' Burnt Bay is Persuaded to Tussle With "The Lost Pirate," and the "Spot Cash" Sets Sail_ For three dismal, foggy days, Archie Armstrong was the busiest business man in St. John's, Newfoundland.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading When, with the advice of Sir Archibald and the help of every man-jack in the warehouses (even of the rat-eyed little Tommy Bull), the credit of Topsail, Armstrong, Grimm & Company had been exhausted to the last penny, Archie sighed in a thoroughly self-satisfied way, pulled out his new check-book and plunged into work of another sort.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading But make haste he must; there was not a day--not an hour--to spare: for it was now appallingly near August; and the first of September would delay for no man.
