used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Five minutes after the noon whistle blew, on Saturday, every carpenter and laborer knew that Bannon had "pulled a gun" on Reilly.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading And Bannon, when after dinner he looked over the work, knew more about all of them and their feelings, perhaps, than they knew themselves.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Five minutes after the noon whistle blew, on Saturday, every carpenter and laborer knew that Bannon had "pulled a gun" on Reilly.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading And every man, during the afternoon, kept his eyes more closely on his work.
(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 Some were angry, but these dropped from muttering into sullenness; the majority were relieved, for a good workman is surer of himself under a firm than under a slack hand; but all were cowed.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Five minutes after the noon whistle blew, on Saturday, every carpenter and laborer knew that Bannon had "pulled a gun" on Reilly.
angryadjectiveUS /ˈæŋɡri/
feeling or showing anger
From this reading Some were angry, but these dropped from muttering into sullenness; the majority were relieved, for a good workman is surer of himself under a firm than under a slack hand; but all were cowed.
Bannon
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From this reading Five minutes after the noon whistle blew, on Saturday, every carpenter and laborer knew that Bannon had "pulled a gun" on Reilly.
biggeradjectiveUS /ˈbɪɡər/
large or big relative to something else
From this reading Those who heard it last heard more than that, for when the story had passed through a few hands it was bigger and it took longer to tell.
inflected form of “blow” — exhale hard
From this reading Five minutes after the noon whistle blew, on Saturday, every carpenter and laborer knew that Bannon had "pulled a gun" on Reilly.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Some were angry, but these dropped from muttering into sullenness; the majority were relieved, for a good workman is surer of himself under a firm than under a slack hand; but all were cowed.
carpenternounUS /ˈkɑːrpəntər/
a woodworker who makes or repairs wooden objects
From this reading Five minutes after the noon whistle blew, on Saturday, every carpenter and laborer knew that Bannon had "pulled a gun" on Reilly.
in a close relation or position in time or space
From this reading And every man, during the afternoon, kept his eyes more closely on his work.
cowedverbUS /kaʊd/
past form of “cow” — subdue, restrain, or overcome by affecting with a feeling of awe; frighten (as with threats)
From this reading Some were angry, but these dropped from muttering into sullenness; the majority were relieved, for a good workman is surer of himself under a firm than under a slack hand; but all were cowed.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading And Bannon, when after dinner he looked over the work, knew more about all of them and their feelings, perhaps, than they knew themselves.
inflected form of “drop” — let fall to the ground
From this reading Some were angry, but these dropped from muttering into sullenness; the majority were relieved, for a good workman is surer of himself under a firm than under a slack hand; but all were cowed.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading And every man, during the afternoon, kept his eyes more closely on his work.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Five minutes after the noon whistle blew, on Saturday, every carpenter and laborer knew that Bannon had "pulled a gun" on Reilly.
opinion or judgment
From this reading And every man, during the afternoon, kept his eyes more closely on his work.
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading And Bannon, when after dinner he looked over the work, knew more about all of them and their feelings, perhaps, than they knew themselves.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Those who heard it last heard more than that, for when the story had passed through a few hands it was bigger and it took longer to tell.
marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable
From this reading Some were angry, but these dropped from muttering into sullenness; the majority were relieved, for a good workman is surer of himself under a firm than under a slack hand; but all were cowed.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading Five minutes after the noon whistle blew, on Saturday, every carpenter and laborer knew that Bannon had "pulled a gun" on Reilly.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Those who heard it last heard more than that, for when the story had passed through a few hands it was bigger and it took longer to tell.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Some were angry, but these dropped from muttering into sullenness; the majority were relieved, for a good workman is surer of himself under a firm than under a slack hand; but all were cowed.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Some were angry, but these dropped from muttering into sullenness; the majority were relieved, for a good workman is surer of himself under a firm than under a slack hand; but all were cowed.
a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)
From this reading Five minutes after the noon whistle blew, on Saturday, every carpenter and laborer knew that Bannon had "pulled a gun" on Reilly.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Five minutes after the noon whistle blew, on Saturday, every carpenter and laborer knew that Bannon had "pulled a gun" on Reilly.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Some were angry, but these dropped from muttering into sullenness; the majority were relieved, for a good workman is surer of himself under a firm than under a slack hand; but all were cowed.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading Those who heard it last heard more than that, for when the story had passed through a few hands it was bigger and it took longer to tell.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading And Bannon, when after dinner he looked over the work, knew more about all of them and their feelings, perhaps, than they knew themselves.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading Those who heard it last heard more than that, for when the story had passed through a few hands it was bigger and it took longer to tell.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Some were angry, but these dropped from muttering into sullenness; the majority were relieved, for a good workman is surer of himself under a firm than under a slack hand; but all were cowed.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading And every man, during the afternoon, kept his eyes more closely on his work.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Some were angry, but these dropped from muttering into sullenness; the majority were relieved, for a good workman is surer of himself under a firm than under a slack hand; but all were cowed.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Some were angry, but these dropped from muttering into sullenness; the majority were relieved, for a good workman is surer of himself under a firm than under a slack hand; but all were cowed.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Those who heard it last heard more than that, for when the story had passed through a few hands it was bigger and it took longer to tell.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading And every man, during the afternoon, kept his eyes more closely on his work.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Five minutes after the noon whistle blew, on Saturday, every carpenter and laborer knew that Bannon had "pulled a gun" on Reilly.
laborernounUS /ˈleɪbərər/
someone who works with their hands; someone engaged in manual labor
From this reading Five minutes after the noon whistle blew, on Saturday, every carpenter and laborer knew that Bannon had "pulled a gun" on Reilly.
immediately past
From this reading Those who heard it last heard more than that, for when the story had passed through a few hands it was bigger and it took longer to tell.
for more time
From this reading Those who heard it last heard more than that, for when the story had passed through a few hands it was bigger and it took longer to tell.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading And Bannon, when after dinner he looked over the work, knew more about all of them and their feelings, perhaps, than they knew themselves.
majoritynounUS /məˈdʒɔːrəti/
the property resulting from being or relating to the greater in number of two parts; the main part
From this reading Some were angry, but these dropped from muttering into sullenness; the majority were relieved, for a good workman is surer of himself under a firm than under a slack hand; but all were cowed.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading And every man, during the afternoon, kept his eyes more closely on his work.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading Five minutes after the noon whistle blew, on Saturday, every carpenter and laborer knew that Bannon had "pulled a gun" on Reilly.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Those who heard it last heard more than that, for when the story had passed through a few hands it was bigger and it took longer to tell.
mutteringnounUS /ˈmʌtərɪŋ/
a low continuous indistinct sound; often accompanied by movement of the lips without the production of articulate speech
From this reading Some were angry, but these dropped from muttering into sullenness; the majority were relieved, for a good workman is surer of himself under a firm than under a slack hand; but all were cowed.
the middle of the day
From this reading Five minutes after the noon whistle blew, on Saturday, every carpenter and laborer knew that Bannon had "pulled a gun" on Reilly.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Some were angry, but these dropped from muttering into sullenness; the majority were relieved, for a good workman is surer of himself under a firm than under a slack hand; but all were cowed.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Five minutes after the noon whistle blew, on Saturday, every carpenter and laborer knew that Bannon had "pulled a gun" on Reilly.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading And Bannon, when after dinner he looked over the work, knew more about all of them and their feelings, perhaps, than they knew themselves.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading Those who heard it last heard more than that, for when the story had passed through a few hands it was bigger and it took longer to tell.
by chance
From this reading And Bannon, when after dinner he looked over the work, knew more about all of them and their feelings, perhaps, than they knew themselves.
past form of “pull” — cause to move by pulling
From this reading Five minutes after the noon whistle blew, on Saturday, every carpenter and laborer knew that Bannon had "pulled a gun" on Reilly.
Reilly
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Five minutes after the noon whistle blew, on Saturday, every carpenter and laborer knew that Bannon had "pulled a gun" on Reilly.
(of pain or sorrow) made easier to bear
From this reading Some were angry, but these dropped from muttering into sullenness; the majority were relieved, for a good workman is surer of himself under a firm than under a slack hand; but all were cowed.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Five minutes after the noon whistle blew, on Saturday, every carpenter and laborer knew that Bannon had "pulled a gun" on Reilly.
slackadjectiveUS /slæk/
not tense or taut
From this reading Some were angry, but these dropped from muttering into sullenness; the majority were relieved, for a good workman is surer of himself under a firm than under a slack hand; but all were cowed.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Some were angry, but these dropped from muttering into sullenness; the majority were relieved, for a good workman is surer of himself under a firm than under a slack hand; but all were cowed.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading Those who heard it last heard more than that, for when the story had passed through a few hands it was bigger and it took longer to tell.
sullennessnoun
a gloomy ill-tempered feeling
From this reading Some were angry, but these dropped from muttering into sullenness; the majority were relieved, for a good workman is surer of himself under a firm than under a slack hand; but all were cowed.
sureradjectiveUS /ˈʃʊrər/
comparative of “sure” — having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading Some were angry, but these dropped from muttering into sullenness; the majority were relieved, for a good workman is surer of himself under a firm than under a slack hand; but all were cowed.
express in words
From this reading Those who heard it last heard more than that, for when the story had passed through a few hands it was bigger and it took longer to tell.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Those who heard it last heard more than that, for when the story had passed through a few hands it was bigger and it took longer to tell.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Five minutes after the noon whistle blew, on Saturday, every carpenter and laborer knew that Bannon had "pulled a gun" on Reilly.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Five minutes after the noon whistle blew, on Saturday, every carpenter and laborer knew that Bannon had "pulled a gun" on Reilly.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading And Bannon, when after dinner he looked over the work, knew more about all of them and their feelings, perhaps, than they knew themselves.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading And Bannon, when after dinner he looked over the work, knew more about all of them and their feelings, perhaps, than they knew themselves.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading And Bannon, when after dinner he looked over the work, knew more about all of them and their feelings, perhaps, than they knew themselves.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Some were angry, but these dropped from muttering into sullenness; the majority were relieved, for a good workman is surer of himself under a firm than under a slack hand; but all were cowed.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading And Bannon, when after dinner he looked over the work, knew more about all of them and their feelings, perhaps, than they knew themselves.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Those who heard it last heard more than that, for when the story had passed through a few hands it was bigger and it took longer to tell.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Those who heard it last heard more than that, for when the story had passed through a few hands it was bigger and it took longer to tell.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Those who heard it last heard more than that, for when the story had passed through a few hands it was bigger and it took longer to tell.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Those who heard it last heard more than that, for when the story had passed through a few hands it was bigger and it took longer to tell.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Some were angry, but these dropped from muttering into sullenness; the majority were relieved, for a good workman is surer of himself under a firm than under a slack hand; but all were cowed.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Those who heard it last heard more than that, for when the story had passed through a few hands it was bigger and it took longer to tell.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Some were angry, but these dropped from muttering into sullenness; the majority were relieved, for a good workman is surer of himself under a firm than under a slack hand; but all were cowed.
at the time that
From this reading Those who heard it last heard more than that, for when the story had passed through a few hands it was bigger and it took longer to tell.
whistleverbUS /ˈwɪsəl/
make whistling sounds
From this reading Five minutes after the noon whistle blew, on Saturday, every carpenter and laborer knew that Bannon had "pulled a gun" on Reilly.
which person or people
From this reading Those who heard it last heard more than that, for when the story had passed through a few hands it was bigger and it took longer to tell.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading And every man, during the afternoon, kept his eyes more closely on his work.
workmannounUS /ˈwɜːrkmən/
an employee who performs manual or industrial labor
From this reading Some were angry, but these dropped from muttering into sullenness; the majority were relieved, for a good workman is surer of himself under a firm than under a slack hand; but all were cowed.
