aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Five dollars would do the trick, but, while he was about it, he decided that he might as well ask for twenty-five.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading There were bound to be other demands before the first of the month, and the hard-fisted cashier of Ford, Wetherbee & Co. seemed to grow more and more crusty over drafts against the salary account.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading Toward four o'clock in the afternoon Fred Starratt remembered that he had been commissioned by his wife to bring home oyster cocktails for dinner.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading There were bound to be other demands before the first of the month, and the hard-fisted cashier of Ford, Wetherbee & Co. seemed to grow more and more crusty over drafts against the salary account.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading There were bound to be other demands before the first of the month, and the hard-fisted cashier of Ford, Wetherbee & Co. seemed to grow more and more crusty over drafts against the salary account.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Five dollars would do the trick, but, while he was about it, he decided that he might as well ask for twenty-five.
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading Five dollars would do the trick, but, while he was about it, he decided that he might as well ask for twenty-five.
be present at (meetings, church services, university), etc.
From this reading Of course, it went without saying that he was expected to attend to the cigars.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading There were bound to be other demands before the first of the month, and the hard-fisted cashier of Ford, Wetherbee & Co. seemed to grow more and more crusty over drafts against the salary account.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Toward four o'clock in the afternoon Fred Starratt remembered that he had been commissioned by his wife to bring home oyster cocktails for dinner.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading There were bound to be other demands before the first of the month, and the hard-fisted cashier of Ford, Wetherbee & Co. seemed to grow more and more crusty over drafts against the salary account.
confined by bonds
From this reading There were bound to be other demands before the first of the month, and the hard-fisted cashier of Ford, Wetherbee & Co. seemed to grow more and more crusty over drafts against the salary account.
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Toward four o'clock in the afternoon Fred Starratt remembered that he had been commissioned by his wife to bring home oyster cocktails for dinner.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Five dollars would do the trick, but, while he was about it, he decided that he might as well ask for twenty-five.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Toward four o'clock in the afternoon Fred Starratt remembered that he had been commissioned by his wife to bring home oyster cocktails for dinner.
cashiernounUS /kæˈʃɪr/
an employee of a bank who receives and pays out money
From this reading There were bound to be other demands before the first of the month, and the hard-fisted cashier of Ford, Wetherbee & Co. seemed to grow more and more crusty over drafts against the salary account.
cigarsnounUS /sɪˈɡɑːrz/
plural of “cigar” — a roll of tobacco for smoking
From this reading Of course, it went without saying that he was expected to attend to the cigars.
ConounUS /koʊ/
an odorless very poisonous gas that is a product of incomplete combustion of carbon
From this reading There were bound to be other demands before the first of the month, and the hard-fisted cashier of Ford, Wetherbee & Co. seemed to grow more and more crusty over drafts against the salary account.
cocktailsnounUS /ˈkɑːkteɪlz/
plural of “cocktail” — a short mixed drink
From this reading Toward four o'clock in the afternoon Fred Starratt remembered that he had been commissioned by his wife to bring home oyster cocktails for dinner.
commissionedadjectiveUS /kəˈmɪʃənd/
(of military officers) holding by virtue of a commission a rank of second lieutenant or ensign or above
From this reading Toward four o'clock in the afternoon Fred Starratt remembered that he had been commissioned by his wife to bring home oyster cocktails for dinner.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Of course, it went without saying that he was expected to attend to the cigars.
crustyadjectiveUS /ˈkrʌsti/
having a hardened crust as a covering
From this reading There were bound to be other demands before the first of the month, and the hard-fisted cashier of Ford, Wetherbee & Co. seemed to grow more and more crusty over drafts against the salary account.
recognizable; marked
From this reading Five dollars would do the trick, but, while he was about it, he decided that he might as well ask for twenty-five.
demandsnounUS /dɪˈmændz/
plural of “demand” — an urgent or peremptory request
From this reading There were bound to be other demands before the first of the month, and the hard-fisted cashier of Ford, Wetherbee & Co. seemed to grow more and more crusty over drafts against the salary account.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading Toward four o'clock in the afternoon Fred Starratt remembered that he had been commissioned by his wife to bring home oyster cocktails for dinner.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Five dollars would do the trick, but, while he was about it, he decided that he might as well ask for twenty-five.
plural of “dollar” — the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 cents
From this reading Five dollars would do the trick, but, while he was about it, he decided that he might as well ask for twenty-five.
draftsnounUS /dræfts/
plural of “draft” — a document ordering the payment of money; drawn by one person or bank on another
From this reading There were bound to be other demands before the first of the month, and the hard-fisted cashier of Ford, Wetherbee & Co. seemed to grow more and more crusty over drafts against the salary account.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading Of course, it went without saying that he was expected to attend to the cigars.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading There were bound to be other demands before the first of the month, and the hard-fisted cashier of Ford, Wetherbee & Co. seemed to grow more and more crusty over drafts against the salary account.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading Five dollars would do the trick, but, while he was about it, he decided that he might as well ask for twenty-five.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Toward four o'clock in the afternoon Fred Starratt remembered that he had been commissioned by his wife to bring home oyster cocktails for dinner.
FordnounUS /fɔːrd/
United States film maker (1896-1973)
From this reading There were bound to be other demands before the first of the month, and the hard-fisted cashier of Ford, Wetherbee & Co. seemed to grow more and more crusty over drafts against the salary account.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading Toward four o'clock in the afternoon Fred Starratt remembered that he had been commissioned by his wife to bring home oyster cocktails for dinner.
Fred
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From this reading Toward four o'clock in the afternoon Fred Starratt remembered that he had been commissioned by his wife to bring home oyster cocktails for dinner.
pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading There were bound to be other demands before the first of the month, and the hard-fisted cashier of Ford, Wetherbee & Co. seemed to grow more and more crusty over drafts against the salary account.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Toward four o'clock in the afternoon Fred Starratt remembered that he had been commissioned by his wife to bring home oyster cocktails for dinner.
hard-fisted
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From this reading There were bound to be other demands before the first of the month, and the hard-fisted cashier of Ford, Wetherbee & Co. seemed to grow more and more crusty over drafts against the salary account.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Toward four o'clock in the afternoon Fred Starratt remembered that he had been commissioned by his wife to bring home oyster cocktails for dinner.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Toward four o'clock in the afternoon Fred Starratt remembered that he had been commissioned by his wife to bring home oyster cocktails for dinner.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Toward four o'clock in the afternoon Fred Starratt remembered that he had been commissioned by his wife to bring home oyster cocktails for dinner.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Toward four o'clock in the afternoon Fred Starratt remembered that he had been commissioned by his wife to bring home oyster cocktails for dinner.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Of course, it went without saying that he was expected to attend to the cigars.
inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading That meant he must touch old Wetherbee for money.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Five dollars would do the trick, but, while he was about it, he decided that he might as well ask for twenty-five.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading That meant he must touch old Wetherbee for money.
one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading There were bound to be other demands before the first of the month, and the hard-fisted cashier of Ford, Wetherbee & Co. seemed to grow more and more crusty over drafts against the salary account.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading There were bound to be other demands before the first of the month, and the hard-fisted cashier of Ford, Wetherbee & Co. seemed to grow more and more crusty over drafts against the salary account.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading That meant he must touch old Wetherbee for money.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading Toward four o'clock in the afternoon Fred Starratt remembered that he had been commissioned by his wife to bring home oyster cocktails for dinner.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Of course, it went without saying that he was expected to attend to the cigars.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading That meant he must touch old Wetherbee for money.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading There were bound to be other demands before the first of the month, and the hard-fisted cashier of Ford, Wetherbee & Co. seemed to grow more and more crusty over drafts against the salary account.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading There were bound to be other demands before the first of the month, and the hard-fisted cashier of Ford, Wetherbee & Co. seemed to grow more and more crusty over drafts against the salary account.
oysternounUS /ˈɔɪstər/
marine mollusks having a rough irregular shell; found on the sea bed mostly in coastal waters
From this reading Toward four o'clock in the afternoon Fred Starratt remembered that he had been commissioned by his wife to bring home oyster cocktails for dinner.
past form of “remember” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading Toward four o'clock in the afternoon Fred Starratt remembered that he had been commissioned by his wife to bring home oyster cocktails for dinner.
salarynounUS /ˈsæləri/
something that remunerates
From this reading There were bound to be other demands before the first of the month, and the hard-fisted cashier of Ford, Wetherbee & Co. seemed to grow more and more crusty over drafts against the salary account.
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading Of course, it went without saying that he was expected to attend to the cigars.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading There were bound to be other demands before the first of the month, and the hard-fisted cashier of Ford, Wetherbee & Co. seemed to grow more and more crusty over drafts against the salary account.
Starratt
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From this reading Toward four o'clock in the afternoon Fred Starratt remembered that he had been commissioned by his wife to bring home oyster cocktails for dinner.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Toward four o'clock in the afternoon Fred Starratt remembered that he had been commissioned by his wife to bring home oyster cocktails for dinner.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Toward four o'clock in the afternoon Fred Starratt remembered that he had been commissioned by his wife to bring home oyster cocktails for dinner.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There were bound to be other demands before the first of the month, and the hard-fisted cashier of Ford, Wetherbee & Co. seemed to grow more and more crusty over drafts against the salary account.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Toward four o'clock in the afternoon Fred Starratt remembered that he had been commissioned by his wife to bring home oyster cocktails for dinner.
make physical contact with, come in contact with
From this reading That meant he must touch old Wetherbee for money.
TowardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading Toward four o'clock in the afternoon Fred Starratt remembered that he had been commissioned by his wife to bring home oyster cocktails for dinner.
a cunning or deceitful action or device
From this reading Five dollars would do the trick, but, while he was about it, he decided that he might as well ask for twenty-five.
twenty-fiveadjectiveUS /ˈtwentifaɪv/
being five more than twenty
From this reading Five dollars would do the trick, but, while he was about it, he decided that he might as well ask for twenty-five.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Of course, it went without saying that he was expected to attend to the cigars.
(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 Five dollars would do the trick, but, while he was about it, he decided that he might as well ask for twenty-five.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Of course, it went without saying that he was expected to attend to the cigars.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There were bound to be other demands before the first of the month, and the hard-fisted cashier of Ford, Wetherbee & Co. seemed to grow more and more crusty over drafts against the salary account.
Wetherbee
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From this reading That meant he must touch old Wetherbee for money.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Five dollars would do the trick, but, while he was about it, he decided that he might as well ask for twenty-five.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading Toward four o'clock in the afternoon Fred Starratt remembered that he had been commissioned by his wife to bring home oyster cocktails for dinner.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Of course, it went without saying that he was expected to attend to the cigars.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Five dollars would do the trick, but, while he was about it, he decided that he might as well ask for twenty-five.
