adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading On this day, of all days, Cappy would not have missed luncheon with the Bilgewater Club for a farm.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Shortly after noon on the day of his small triumph over the West Coast Trading Company, Cappy Ricks bustled up California Street, bound for luncheon with the Bilgewater Club.
agedadjectiveUS /eɪdʒd/
advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)
From this reading And lastly, he planned to claim it the solemn duty of the aged to instruct the young and ignorant in the hard school of experience.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(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 On this day, of all days, Cappy would not have missed luncheon with the Bilgewater Club for a farm.
allegedadjectiveUS /əˈledʒd/
declared but not proved
From this reading He almost laughed aloud as he pictured himself solemnly relating, in the presence of J. Augustus Redell and Live Wire Luiz, the tale of the ill-favored spruce, excusing his own mendacity the while on the ground that he wasn't a mind reader; that if the West Coast Lumber Company desired northern spruce they should have stipulated northern spruce; that, as alleged business men, it was high time they were made aware of the ancient principle of _caveat emptor_, which means, as every schoolboy knows, that the buyer must protect himself in the clinches and breakaways.
almostadverbUS /ˈɔːlmoʊst/
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading He almost laughed aloud as he pictured himself solemnly relating, in the presence of J. Augustus Redell and Live Wire Luiz, the tale of the ill-favored spruce, excusing his own mendacity the while on the ground that he wasn't a mind reader; that if the West Coast Lumber Company desired northern spruce they should have stipulated northern spruce; that, as alleged business men, it was high time they were made aware of the ancient principle of _caveat emptor_, which means, as every schoolboy knows, that the buyer must protect himself in the clinches and breakaways.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading As he breezed along there was a smile on his ruddy old face and a lilt in his kind old heart, for he was rehearsing his announcement to his youthful friends of how he had but recently tanned the hide of a brother!
aloudadverbUS /əˈlaʊd/
using the voice; not silently
From this reading He almost laughed aloud as he pictured himself solemnly relating, in the presence of J. Augustus Redell and Live Wire Luiz, the tale of the ill-favored spruce, excusing his own mendacity the while on the ground that he wasn't a mind reader; that if the West Coast Lumber Company desired northern spruce they should have stipulated northern spruce; that, as alleged business men, it was high time they were made aware of the ancient principle of _caveat emptor_, which means, as every schoolboy knows, that the buyer must protect himself in the clinches and breakaways.
ancientadjectiveUS /ˈeɪn.ʃənt/
Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.
From this reading He almost laughed aloud as he pictured himself solemnly relating, in the presence of J. Augustus Redell and Live Wire Luiz, the tale of the ill-favored spruce, excusing his own mendacity the while on the ground that he wasn't a mind reader; that if the West Coast Lumber Company desired northern spruce they should have stipulated northern spruce; that, as alleged business men, it was high time they were made aware of the ancient principle of _caveat emptor_, which means, as every schoolboy knows, that the buyer must protect himself in the clinches and breakaways.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading As he breezed along there was a smile on his ruddy old face and a lilt in his kind old heart, for he was rehearsing his announcement to his youthful friends of how he had but recently tanned the hide of a brother!
announcementnounUS /əˈnaʊnsmənt/
a formal public statement
From this reading As he breezed along there was a smile on his ruddy old face and a lilt in his kind old heart, for he was rehearsing his announcement to his youthful friends of how he had but recently tanned the hide of a brother!
AsconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As he breezed along there was a smile on his ruddy old face and a lilt in his kind old heart, for he was rehearsing his announcement to his youthful friends of how he had but recently tanned the hide of a brother!
AugustusnounUS /ɑːˈɡʌstəs/
Roman statesman who established the Roman Empire and became emperor in 27 BC; defeated Mark Antony and Cleopatra in 31 BC at Actium (63 BC - AD 14)
From this reading He almost laughed aloud as he pictured himself solemnly relating, in the presence of J. Augustus Redell and Live Wire Luiz, the tale of the ill-favored spruce, excusing his own mendacity the while on the ground that he wasn't a mind reader; that if the West Coast Lumber Company desired northern spruce they should have stipulated northern spruce; that, as alleged business men, it was high time they were made aware of the ancient principle of _caveat emptor_, which means, as every schoolboy knows, that the buyer must protect himself in the clinches and breakaways.
awareadjectiveUS /əˈwer/
(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception
From this reading He almost laughed aloud as he pictured himself solemnly relating, in the presence of J. Augustus Redell and Live Wire Luiz, the tale of the ill-favored spruce, excusing his own mendacity the while on the ground that he wasn't a mind reader; that if the West Coast Lumber Company desired northern spruce they should have stipulated northern spruce; that, as alleged business men, it was high time they were made aware of the ancient principle of _caveat emptor_, which means, as every schoolboy knows, that the buyer must protect himself in the clinches and breakaways.
Bilgewaternoun
pretentious or silly talk or writing
From this reading Shortly after noon on the day of his small triumph over the West Coast Trading Company, Cappy Ricks bustled up California Street, bound for luncheon with the Bilgewater Club.
boundadjectiveUS /baʊnd/
confined by bonds
From this reading Shortly after noon on the day of his small triumph over the West Coast Trading Company, Cappy Ricks bustled up California Street, bound for luncheon with the Bilgewater Club.
breakaways
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He almost laughed aloud as he pictured himself solemnly relating, in the presence of J. Augustus Redell and Live Wire Luiz, the tale of the ill-favored spruce, excusing his own mendacity the while on the ground that he wasn't a mind reader; that if the West Coast Lumber Company desired northern spruce they should have stipulated northern spruce; that, as alleged business men, it was high time they were made aware of the ancient principle of _caveat emptor_, which means, as every schoolboy knows, that the buyer must protect himself in the clinches and breakaways.
breezedverbUS /briːzd/
past form of “breeze” — blow gently and lightly
From this reading As he breezed along there was a smile on his ruddy old face and a lilt in his kind old heart, for he was rehearsing his announcement to his youthful friends of how he had but recently tanned the hide of a brother!
brothernounUS /ˈbrʌðər/
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading As he breezed along there was a smile on his ruddy old face and a lilt in his kind old heart, for he was rehearsing his announcement to his youthful friends of how he had but recently tanned the hide of a brother!
businessnounUS /ˈbɪznəs/
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading He almost laughed aloud as he pictured himself solemnly relating, in the presence of J. Augustus Redell and Live Wire Luiz, the tale of the ill-favored spruce, excusing his own mendacity the while on the ground that he wasn't a mind reader; that if the West Coast Lumber Company desired northern spruce they should have stipulated northern spruce; that, as alleged business men, it was high time they were made aware of the ancient principle of _caveat emptor_, which means, as every schoolboy knows, that the buyer must protect himself in the clinches and breakaways.
bustled
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Shortly after noon on the day of his small triumph over the West Coast Trading Company, Cappy Ricks bustled up California Street, bound for luncheon with the Bilgewater Club.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading As he breezed along there was a smile on his ruddy old face and a lilt in his kind old heart, for he was rehearsing his announcement to his youthful friends of how he had but recently tanned the hide of a brother!
buyernounUS /ˈbaɪər/
a person who buys
From this reading He almost laughed aloud as he pictured himself solemnly relating, in the presence of J. Augustus Redell and Live Wire Luiz, the tale of the ill-favored spruce, excusing his own mendacity the while on the ground that he wasn't a mind reader; that if the West Coast Lumber Company desired northern spruce they should have stipulated northern spruce; that, as alleged business men, it was high time they were made aware of the ancient principle of _caveat emptor_, which means, as every schoolboy knows, that the buyer must protect himself in the clinches and breakaways.
CalifornianounUS /ˌkæləˈfɔːrnjə/
a state in the western United States on the Pacific; the 3rd largest state; known for earthquakes
From this reading Shortly after noon on the day of his small triumph over the West Coast Trading Company, Cappy Ricks bustled up California Street, bound for luncheon with the Bilgewater Club.
Cappy
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From this reading Shortly after noon on the day of his small triumph over the West Coast Trading Company, Cappy Ricks bustled up California Street, bound for luncheon with the Bilgewater Club.
caveatnounUS /ˈkeɪviæt/
a warning against certain acts
From this reading He almost laughed aloud as he pictured himself solemnly relating, in the presence of J. Augustus Redell and Live Wire Luiz, the tale of the ill-favored spruce, excusing his own mendacity the while on the ground that he wasn't a mind reader; that if the West Coast Lumber Company desired northern spruce they should have stipulated northern spruce; that, as alleged business men, it was high time they were made aware of the ancient principle of _caveat emptor_, which means, as every schoolboy knows, that the buyer must protect himself in the clinches and breakaways.
claimnounUS /kleɪm/
an assertion of a right (as to money or property)
From this reading And lastly, he planned to claim it the solemn duty of the aged to instruct the young and ignorant in the hard school of experience.
clinchesnounUS /ˈklɪntʃəz/
plural of “clinch” — (boxing) the act of one boxer holding onto the other to avoid being hit and to rest momentarily
From this reading He almost laughed aloud as he pictured himself solemnly relating, in the presence of J. Augustus Redell and Live Wire Luiz, the tale of the ill-favored spruce, excusing his own mendacity the while on the ground that he wasn't a mind reader; that if the West Coast Lumber Company desired northern spruce they should have stipulated northern spruce; that, as alleged business men, it was high time they were made aware of the ancient principle of _caveat emptor_, which means, as every schoolboy knows, that the buyer must protect himself in the clinches and breakaways.
ClubnounUS /klʌb/
a team of professional baseball players who play and travel together
From this reading Shortly after noon on the day of his small triumph over the West Coast Trading Company, Cappy Ricks bustled up California Street, bound for luncheon with the Bilgewater Club.
CoastnounUS /koʊst/
the shore of a sea or ocean
From this reading Shortly after noon on the day of his small triumph over the West Coast Trading Company, Cappy Ricks bustled up California Street, bound for luncheon with the Bilgewater Club.
CompanynounUS /ˈkʌmpəniː/
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading Shortly after noon on the day of his small triumph over the West Coast Trading Company, Cappy Ricks bustled up California Street, bound for luncheon with the Bilgewater Club.
daynounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Shortly after noon on the day of his small triumph over the West Coast Trading Company, Cappy Ricks bustled up California Street, bound for luncheon with the Bilgewater Club.
daysnounUS /deɪz/
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading On this day, of all days, Cappy would not have missed luncheon with the Bilgewater Club for a farm.
desiredadjectiveUS /dɪˈzaɪərd/
wanted intensely
From this reading He almost laughed aloud as he pictured himself solemnly relating, in the presence of J. Augustus Redell and Live Wire Luiz, the tale of the ill-favored spruce, excusing his own mendacity the while on the ground that he wasn't a mind reader; that if the West Coast Lumber Company desired northern spruce they should have stipulated northern spruce; that, as alleged business men, it was high time they were made aware of the ancient principle of _caveat emptor_, which means, as every schoolboy knows, that the buyer must protect himself in the clinches and breakaways.
dutynounUS /ˈduːti/
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading And lastly, he planned to claim it the solemn duty of the aged to instruct the young and ignorant in the hard school of experience.
emptornounUS /ˈemptər/
a person who buys
From this reading He almost laughed aloud as he pictured himself solemnly relating, in the presence of J. Augustus Redell and Live Wire Luiz, the tale of the ill-favored spruce, excusing his own mendacity the while on the ground that he wasn't a mind reader; that if the West Coast Lumber Company desired northern spruce they should have stipulated northern spruce; that, as alleged business men, it was high time they were made aware of the ancient principle of _caveat emptor_, which means, as every schoolboy knows, that the buyer must protect himself in the clinches and breakaways.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading He almost laughed aloud as he pictured himself solemnly relating, in the presence of J. Augustus Redell and Live Wire Luiz, the tale of the ill-favored spruce, excusing his own mendacity the while on the ground that he wasn't a mind reader; that if the West Coast Lumber Company desired northern spruce they should have stipulated northern spruce; that, as alleged business men, it was high time they were made aware of the ancient principle of _caveat emptor_, which means, as every schoolboy knows, that the buyer must protect himself in the clinches and breakaways.
excusingverbUS /ɪksˈkjuːzɪŋ/
-ing form of “excuse” — accept an excuse for
From this reading He almost laughed aloud as he pictured himself solemnly relating, in the presence of J. Augustus Redell and Live Wire Luiz, the tale of the ill-favored spruce, excusing his own mendacity the while on the ground that he wasn't a mind reader; that if the West Coast Lumber Company desired northern spruce they should have stipulated northern spruce; that, as alleged business men, it was high time they were made aware of the ancient principle of _caveat emptor_, which means, as every schoolboy knows, that the buyer must protect himself in the clinches and breakaways.
experienceverbUS /ɪkˈspɪriəns/
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading And lastly, he planned to claim it the solemn duty of the aged to instruct the young and ignorant in the hard school of experience.
facenounUS /feɪs/
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading As he breezed along there was a smile on his ruddy old face and a lilt in his kind old heart, for he was rehearsing his announcement to his youthful friends of how he had but recently tanned the hide of a brother!
farmverbUS /fɑːrm/
be a farmer; work as a farmer
From this reading On this day, of all days, Cappy would not have missed luncheon with the Bilgewater Club for a farm.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Shortly after noon on the day of his small triumph over the West Coast Trading Company, Cappy Ricks bustled up California Street, bound for luncheon with the Bilgewater Club.
friendsnounUS /frendz/
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading As he breezed along there was a smile on his ruddy old face and a lilt in his kind old heart, for he was rehearsing his announcement to his youthful friends of how he had but recently tanned the hide of a brother!
groundnounUS /ɡraʊnd/
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading He almost laughed aloud as he pictured himself solemnly relating, in the presence of J. Augustus Redell and Live Wire Luiz, the tale of the ill-favored spruce, excusing his own mendacity the while on the ground that he wasn't a mind reader; that if the West Coast Lumber Company desired northern spruce they should have stipulated northern spruce; that, as alleged business men, it was high time they were made aware of the ancient principle of _caveat emptor_, which means, as every schoolboy knows, that the buyer must protect himself in the clinches and breakaways.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading As he breezed along there was a smile on his ruddy old face and a lilt in his kind old heart, for he was rehearsing his announcement to his youthful friends of how he had but recently tanned the hide of a brother!
hardadjectiveUS /hɑːrd/
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading And lastly, he planned to claim it the solemn duty of the aged to instruct the young and ignorant in the hard school of experience.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading On this day, of all days, Cappy would not have missed luncheon with the Bilgewater Club for a farm.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As he breezed along there was a smile on his ruddy old face and a lilt in his kind old heart, for he was rehearsing his announcement to his youthful friends of how he had but recently tanned the hide of a brother!
heartnounUS /hɑːrt/
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading As he breezed along there was a smile on his ruddy old face and a lilt in his kind old heart, for he was rehearsing his announcement to his youthful friends of how he had but recently tanned the hide of a brother!
hideverbUS /haɪd/
prevent from being seen or discovered
From this reading As he breezed along there was a smile on his ruddy old face and a lilt in his kind old heart, for he was rehearsing his announcement to his youthful friends of how he had but recently tanned the hide of a brother!
highadjectiveUS /haɪ/
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading He almost laughed aloud as he pictured himself solemnly relating, in the presence of J. Augustus Redell and Live Wire Luiz, the tale of the ill-favored spruce, excusing his own mendacity the while on the ground that he wasn't a mind reader; that if the West Coast Lumber Company desired northern spruce they should have stipulated northern spruce; that, as alleged business men, it was high time they were made aware of the ancient principle of _caveat emptor_, which means, as every schoolboy knows, that the buyer must protect himself in the clinches and breakaways.
himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading He almost laughed aloud as he pictured himself solemnly relating, in the presence of J. Augustus Redell and Live Wire Luiz, the tale of the ill-favored spruce, excusing his own mendacity the while on the ground that he wasn't a mind reader; that if the West Coast Lumber Company desired northern spruce they should have stipulated northern spruce; that, as alleged business men, it was high time they were made aware of the ancient principle of _caveat emptor_, which means, as every schoolboy knows, that the buyer must protect himself in the clinches and breakaways.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Shortly after noon on the day of his small triumph over the West Coast Trading Company, Cappy Ricks bustled up California Street, bound for luncheon with the Bilgewater Club.
how
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading As he breezed along there was a smile on his ruddy old face and a lilt in his kind old heart, for he was rehearsing his announcement to his youthful friends of how he had but recently tanned the hide of a brother!
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading He almost laughed aloud as he pictured himself solemnly relating, in the presence of J. Augustus Redell and Live Wire Luiz, the tale of the ill-favored spruce, excusing his own mendacity the while on the ground that he wasn't a mind reader; that if the West Coast Lumber Company desired northern spruce they should have stipulated northern spruce; that, as alleged business men, it was high time they were made aware of the ancient principle of _caveat emptor_, which means, as every schoolboy knows, that the buyer must protect himself in the clinches and breakaways.
ignorantadjectiveUS /ˈɪɡnərənt/
uneducated in general; lacking knowledge or sophistication
From this reading And lastly, he planned to claim it the solemn duty of the aged to instruct the young and ignorant in the hard school of experience.
ill-favoredadjective
usually used of a face
From this reading He almost laughed aloud as he pictured himself solemnly relating, in the presence of J. Augustus Redell and Live Wire Luiz, the tale of the ill-favored spruce, excusing his own mendacity the while on the ground that he wasn't a mind reader; that if the West Coast Lumber Company desired northern spruce they should have stipulated northern spruce; that, as alleged business men, it was high time they were made aware of the ancient principle of _caveat emptor_, which means, as every schoolboy knows, that the buyer must protect himself in the clinches and breakaways.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading As he breezed along there was a smile on his ruddy old face and a lilt in his kind old heart, for he was rehearsing his announcement to his youthful friends of how he had but recently tanned the hide of a brother!
instructverbUS /ˌɪnˈstrʌkt/
impart skills or knowledge to
From this reading And lastly, he planned to claim it the solemn duty of the aged to instruct the young and ignorant in the hard school of experience.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He almost laughed aloud as he pictured himself solemnly relating, in the presence of J. Augustus Redell and Live Wire Luiz, the tale of the ill-favored spruce, excusing his own mendacity the while on the ground that he wasn't a mind reader; that if the West Coast Lumber Company desired northern spruce they should have stipulated northern spruce; that, as alleged business men, it was high time they were made aware of the ancient principle of _caveat emptor_, which means, as every schoolboy knows, that the buyer must protect himself in the clinches and breakaways.
JnounUS /dʒeɪ/
a unit of electrical energy equal to the work done when a current of one ampere passes through a resistance of one ohm for one second
From this reading He almost laughed aloud as he pictured himself solemnly relating, in the presence of J. Augustus Redell and Live Wire Luiz, the tale of the ill-favored spruce, excusing his own mendacity the while on the ground that he wasn't a mind reader; that if the West Coast Lumber Company desired northern spruce they should have stipulated northern spruce; that, as alleged business men, it was high time they were made aware of the ancient principle of _caveat emptor_, which means, as every schoolboy knows, that the buyer must protect himself in the clinches and breakaways.
kindadjectiveUS /kaɪnd/
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading As he breezed along there was a smile on his ruddy old face and a lilt in his kind old heart, for he was rehearsing his announcement to his youthful friends of how he had but recently tanned the hide of a brother!
knowsnounUS /noʊz/
plural of “know” — the fact of being aware of information that is known to few people
From this reading He almost laughed aloud as he pictured himself solemnly relating, in the presence of J. Augustus Redell and Live Wire Luiz, the tale of the ill-favored spruce, excusing his own mendacity the while on the ground that he wasn't a mind reader; that if the West Coast Lumber Company desired northern spruce they should have stipulated northern spruce; that, as alleged business men, it was high time they were made aware of the ancient principle of _caveat emptor_, which means, as every schoolboy knows, that the buyer must protect himself in the clinches and breakaways.
lastlyadverbUS /ˈlæstli/
the item at the end
From this reading And lastly, he planned to claim it the solemn duty of the aged to instruct the young and ignorant in the hard school of experience.
laughedverbUS /læft/
past form of “laugh” — produce laughter
From this reading He almost laughed aloud as he pictured himself solemnly relating, in the presence of J. Augustus Redell and Live Wire Luiz, the tale of the ill-favored spruce, excusing his own mendacity the while on the ground that he wasn't a mind reader; that if the West Coast Lumber Company desired northern spruce they should have stipulated northern spruce; that, as alleged business men, it was high time they were made aware of the ancient principle of _caveat emptor_, which means, as every schoolboy knows, that the buyer must protect himself in the clinches and breakaways.
liltnounUS /lɪlt/
a jaunty rhythm in music
From this reading As he breezed along there was a smile on his ruddy old face and a lilt in his kind old heart, for he was rehearsing his announcement to his youthful friends of how he had but recently tanned the hide of a brother!
LiveverbUS /laɪv/
be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading He almost laughed aloud as he pictured himself solemnly relating, in the presence of J. Augustus Redell and Live Wire Luiz, the tale of the ill-favored spruce, excusing his own mendacity the while on the ground that he wasn't a mind reader; that if the West Coast Lumber Company desired northern spruce they should have stipulated northern spruce; that, as alleged business men, it was high time they were made aware of the ancient principle of _caveat emptor_, which means, as every schoolboy knows, that the buyer must protect himself in the clinches and breakaways.
Luiz
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He almost laughed aloud as he pictured himself solemnly relating, in the presence of J. Augustus Redell and Live Wire Luiz, the tale of the ill-favored spruce, excusing his own mendacity the while on the ground that he wasn't a mind reader; that if the West Coast Lumber Company desired northern spruce they should have stipulated northern spruce; that, as alleged business men, it was high time they were made aware of the ancient principle of _caveat emptor_, which means, as every schoolboy knows, that the buyer must protect himself in the clinches and breakaways.
LumbernounUS /ˈlʌmbər/
the wood of trees cut and prepared for use as building material
From this reading He almost laughed aloud as he pictured himself solemnly relating, in the presence of J. Augustus Redell and Live Wire Luiz, the tale of the ill-favored spruce, excusing his own mendacity the while on the ground that he wasn't a mind reader; that if the West Coast Lumber Company desired northern spruce they should have stipulated northern spruce; that, as alleged business men, it was high time they were made aware of the ancient principle of _caveat emptor_, which means, as every schoolboy knows, that the buyer must protect himself in the clinches and breakaways.
luncheonnounUS /ˈlʌntʃən/
a midday meal
From this reading Shortly after noon on the day of his small triumph over the West Coast Trading Company, Cappy Ricks bustled up California Street, bound for luncheon with the Bilgewater Club.
madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading He almost laughed aloud as he pictured himself solemnly relating, in the presence of J. Augustus Redell and Live Wire Luiz, the tale of the ill-favored spruce, excusing his own mendacity the while on the ground that he wasn't a mind reader; that if the West Coast Lumber Company desired northern spruce they should have stipulated northern spruce; that, as alleged business men, it was high time they were made aware of the ancient principle of _caveat emptor_, which means, as every schoolboy knows, that the buyer must protect himself in the clinches and breakaways.
meansnounUS /miːnz/
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading He almost laughed aloud as he pictured himself solemnly relating, in the presence of J. Augustus Redell and Live Wire Luiz, the tale of the ill-favored spruce, excusing his own mendacity the while on the ground that he wasn't a mind reader; that if the West Coast Lumber Company desired northern spruce they should have stipulated northern spruce; that, as alleged business men, it was high time they were made aware of the ancient principle of _caveat emptor_, which means, as every schoolboy knows, that the buyer must protect himself in the clinches and breakaways.
mennounUS /men/
the force of workers available
From this reading He almost laughed aloud as he pictured himself solemnly relating, in the presence of J. Augustus Redell and Live Wire Luiz, the tale of the ill-favored spruce, excusing his own mendacity the while on the ground that he wasn't a mind reader; that if the West Coast Lumber Company desired northern spruce they should have stipulated northern spruce; that, as alleged business men, it was high time they were made aware of the ancient principle of _caveat emptor_, which means, as every schoolboy knows, that the buyer must protect himself in the clinches and breakaways.
mendacitynounUS /menˈdæsɪti/
the tendency to be untruthful
From this reading He almost laughed aloud as he pictured himself solemnly relating, in the presence of J. Augustus Redell and Live Wire Luiz, the tale of the ill-favored spruce, excusing his own mendacity the while on the ground that he wasn't a mind reader; that if the West Coast Lumber Company desired northern spruce they should have stipulated northern spruce; that, as alleged business men, it was high time they were made aware of the ancient principle of _caveat emptor_, which means, as every schoolboy knows, that the buyer must protect himself in the clinches and breakaways.
mindnounUS /maɪnd/
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading He almost laughed aloud as he pictured himself solemnly relating, in the presence of J. Augustus Redell and Live Wire Luiz, the tale of the ill-favored spruce, excusing his own mendacity the while on the ground that he wasn't a mind reader; that if the West Coast Lumber Company desired northern spruce they should have stipulated northern spruce; that, as alleged business men, it was high time they were made aware of the ancient principle of _caveat emptor_, which means, as every schoolboy knows, that the buyer must protect himself in the clinches and breakaways.
missedadjectiveUS /mɪst/
not caught with the senses or the mind
From this reading On this day, of all days, Cappy would not have missed luncheon with the Bilgewater Club for a farm.
mustmodal verbUS /mʌst/
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading He almost laughed aloud as he pictured himself solemnly relating, in the presence of J. Augustus Redell and Live Wire Luiz, the tale of the ill-favored spruce, excusing his own mendacity the while on the ground that he wasn't a mind reader; that if the West Coast Lumber Company desired northern spruce they should have stipulated northern spruce; that, as alleged business men, it was high time they were made aware of the ancient principle of _caveat emptor_, which means, as every schoolboy knows, that the buyer must protect himself in the clinches and breakaways.
noonnounUS /nuːn/
the middle of the day
From this reading Shortly after noon on the day of his small triumph over the West Coast Trading Company, Cappy Ricks bustled up California Street, bound for luncheon with the Bilgewater Club.
northernadjectiveUS /ˈnɔːrðərn/
in or characteristic of a region of the United States north of (approximately) the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading He almost laughed aloud as he pictured himself solemnly relating, in the presence of J. Augustus Redell and Live Wire Luiz, the tale of the ill-favored spruce, excusing his own mendacity the while on the ground that he wasn't a mind reader; that if the West Coast Lumber Company desired northern spruce they should have stipulated northern spruce; that, as alleged business men, it was high time they were made aware of the ancient principle of _caveat emptor_, which means, as every schoolboy knows, that the buyer must protect himself in the clinches and breakaways.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading On this day, of all days, Cappy would not have missed luncheon with the Bilgewater Club for a farm.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Shortly after noon on the day of his small triumph over the West Coast Trading Company, Cappy Ricks bustled up California Street, bound for luncheon with the Bilgewater Club.
oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading As he breezed along there was a smile on his ruddy old face and a lilt in his kind old heart, for he was rehearsing his announcement to his youthful friends of how he had but recently tanned the hide of a brother!
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Shortly after noon on the day of his small triumph over the West Coast Trading Company, Cappy Ricks bustled up California Street, bound for luncheon with the Bilgewater Club.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Shortly after noon on the day of his small triumph over the West Coast Trading Company, Cappy Ricks bustled up California Street, bound for luncheon with the Bilgewater Club.
ownverbUS /oʊn/
have ownership or possession of
From this reading He almost laughed aloud as he pictured himself solemnly relating, in the presence of J. Augustus Redell and Live Wire Luiz, the tale of the ill-favored spruce, excusing his own mendacity the while on the ground that he wasn't a mind reader; that if the West Coast Lumber Company desired northern spruce they should have stipulated northern spruce; that, as alleged business men, it was high time they were made aware of the ancient principle of _caveat emptor_, which means, as every schoolboy knows, that the buyer must protect himself in the clinches and breakaways.
picturedadjectiveUS /ˈpɪktʃərd/
seen in the mind as a mental image
From this reading He almost laughed aloud as he pictured himself solemnly relating, in the presence of J. Augustus Redell and Live Wire Luiz, the tale of the ill-favored spruce, excusing his own mendacity the while on the ground that he wasn't a mind reader; that if the West Coast Lumber Company desired northern spruce they should have stipulated northern spruce; that, as alleged business men, it was high time they were made aware of the ancient principle of _caveat emptor_, which means, as every schoolboy knows, that the buyer must protect himself in the clinches and breakaways.
plannedadjectiveUS /plænd/
designed or carried out according to a plan
From this reading And lastly, he planned to claim it the solemn duty of the aged to instruct the young and ignorant in the hard school of experience.
presencenounUS /ˈprezəns/
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading He almost laughed aloud as he pictured himself solemnly relating, in the presence of J. Augustus Redell and Live Wire Luiz, the tale of the ill-favored spruce, excusing his own mendacity the while on the ground that he wasn't a mind reader; that if the West Coast Lumber Company desired northern spruce they should have stipulated northern spruce; that, as alleged business men, it was high time they were made aware of the ancient principle of _caveat emptor_, which means, as every schoolboy knows, that the buyer must protect himself in the clinches and breakaways.
principlenounUS /ˈprɪnsəpəl/
a basic generalization that is accepted as true and that can be used as a basis for reasoning or conduct
From this reading He almost laughed aloud as he pictured himself solemnly relating, in the presence of J. Augustus Redell and Live Wire Luiz, the tale of the ill-favored spruce, excusing his own mendacity the while on the ground that he wasn't a mind reader; that if the West Coast Lumber Company desired northern spruce they should have stipulated northern spruce; that, as alleged business men, it was high time they were made aware of the ancient principle of _caveat emptor_, which means, as every schoolboy knows, that the buyer must protect himself in the clinches and breakaways.
protectverbUS /prəˈtekt/
shield from danger, injury, destruction, or damage
From this reading He almost laughed aloud as he pictured himself solemnly relating, in the presence of J. Augustus Redell and Live Wire Luiz, the tale of the ill-favored spruce, excusing his own mendacity the while on the ground that he wasn't a mind reader; that if the West Coast Lumber Company desired northern spruce they should have stipulated northern spruce; that, as alleged business men, it was high time they were made aware of the ancient principle of _caveat emptor_, which means, as every schoolboy knows, that the buyer must protect himself in the clinches and breakaways.
readernounUS /ˈriːdər/
a person who enjoys reading
From this reading He almost laughed aloud as he pictured himself solemnly relating, in the presence of J. Augustus Redell and Live Wire Luiz, the tale of the ill-favored spruce, excusing his own mendacity the while on the ground that he wasn't a mind reader; that if the West Coast Lumber Company desired northern spruce they should have stipulated northern spruce; that, as alleged business men, it was high time they were made aware of the ancient principle of _caveat emptor_, which means, as every schoolboy knows, that the buyer must protect himself in the clinches and breakaways.
recentlyadverbUS /ˈriːsəntli/
in the recent past
From this reading As he breezed along there was a smile on his ruddy old face and a lilt in his kind old heart, for he was rehearsing his announcement to his youthful friends of how he had but recently tanned the hide of a brother!
Redell
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He almost laughed aloud as he pictured himself solemnly relating, in the presence of J. Augustus Redell and Live Wire Luiz, the tale of the ill-favored spruce, excusing his own mendacity the while on the ground that he wasn't a mind reader; that if the West Coast Lumber Company desired northern spruce they should have stipulated northern spruce; that, as alleged business men, it was high time they were made aware of the ancient principle of _caveat emptor_, which means, as every schoolboy knows, that the buyer must protect himself in the clinches and breakaways.
rehearsingverbUS /rɪˈhɜːrsɪŋ/
-ing form of “rehearse” — engage in a rehearsal
From this reading As he breezed along there was a smile on his ruddy old face and a lilt in his kind old heart, for he was rehearsing his announcement to his youthful friends of how he had but recently tanned the hide of a brother!
relatingverbUS /rɪˈleɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “relate” — make a logical or causal connection
From this reading He almost laughed aloud as he pictured himself solemnly relating, in the presence of J. Augustus Redell and Live Wire Luiz, the tale of the ill-favored spruce, excusing his own mendacity the while on the ground that he wasn't a mind reader; that if the West Coast Lumber Company desired northern spruce they should have stipulated northern spruce; that, as alleged business men, it was high time they were made aware of the ancient principle of _caveat emptor_, which means, as every schoolboy knows, that the buyer must protect himself in the clinches and breakaways.
RicksnounUS /rɪks/
plural of “rick” — a painful muscle spasm especially in the neck or back (“rick” and “wrick” are British)
From this reading Shortly after noon on the day of his small triumph over the West Coast Trading Company, Cappy Ricks bustled up California Street, bound for luncheon with the Bilgewater Club.
ruddyadjectiveUS /ˈrʌdi/
inclined to a healthy reddish color often associated with outdoor life
From this reading As he breezed along there was a smile on his ruddy old face and a lilt in his kind old heart, for he was rehearsing his announcement to his youthful friends of how he had but recently tanned the hide of a brother!
schoolnounUS /skuːl/
an educational institution
From this reading And lastly, he planned to claim it the solemn duty of the aged to instruct the young and ignorant in the hard school of experience.
schoolboynounUS /ˈskuːlbɔɪ/
a boy attending school
From this reading He almost laughed aloud as he pictured himself solemnly relating, in the presence of J. Augustus Redell and Live Wire Luiz, the tale of the ill-favored spruce, excusing his own mendacity the while on the ground that he wasn't a mind reader; that if the West Coast Lumber Company desired northern spruce they should have stipulated northern spruce; that, as alleged business men, it was high time they were made aware of the ancient principle of _caveat emptor_, which means, as every schoolboy knows, that the buyer must protect himself in the clinches and breakaways.
ShortlyadverbUS /ˈʃɔːrtli/
for a short time
From this reading Shortly after noon on the day of his small triumph over the West Coast Trading Company, Cappy Ricks bustled up California Street, bound for luncheon with the Bilgewater Club.
shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading He almost laughed aloud as he pictured himself solemnly relating, in the presence of J. Augustus Redell and Live Wire Luiz, the tale of the ill-favored spruce, excusing his own mendacity the while on the ground that he wasn't a mind reader; that if the West Coast Lumber Company desired northern spruce they should have stipulated northern spruce; that, as alleged business men, it was high time they were made aware of the ancient principle of _caveat emptor_, which means, as every schoolboy knows, that the buyer must protect himself in the clinches and breakaways.
smalladjectiveUS /smɔːl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Shortly after noon on the day of his small triumph over the West Coast Trading Company, Cappy Ricks bustled up California Street, bound for luncheon with the Bilgewater Club.
smileverbUS /smaɪl/
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading As he breezed along there was a smile on his ruddy old face and a lilt in his kind old heart, for he was rehearsing his announcement to his youthful friends of how he had but recently tanned the hide of a brother!
solemnadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːləm/
dignified and somber in manner or character and committed to keeping promises
From this reading And lastly, he planned to claim it the solemn duty of the aged to instruct the young and ignorant in the hard school of experience.
solemnlyadverbUS /ˈsɔːləmli/
in a grave and sedate manner
From this reading He almost laughed aloud as he pictured himself solemnly relating, in the presence of J. Augustus Redell and Live Wire Luiz, the tale of the ill-favored spruce, excusing his own mendacity the while on the ground that he wasn't a mind reader; that if the West Coast Lumber Company desired northern spruce they should have stipulated northern spruce; that, as alleged business men, it was high time they were made aware of the ancient principle of _caveat emptor_, which means, as every schoolboy knows, that the buyer must protect himself in the clinches and breakaways.
sprucenounUS /spruːs/
light soft moderately strong wood of spruce trees; used especially for timbers and millwork
From this reading He almost laughed aloud as he pictured himself solemnly relating, in the presence of J. Augustus Redell and Live Wire Luiz, the tale of the ill-favored spruce, excusing his own mendacity the while on the ground that he wasn't a mind reader; that if the West Coast Lumber Company desired northern spruce they should have stipulated northern spruce; that, as alleged business men, it was high time they were made aware of the ancient principle of _caveat emptor_, which means, as every schoolboy knows, that the buyer must protect himself in the clinches and breakaways.
stipulatedverbUS /ˈstɪpjəleɪtɪd/
past form of “stipulate” — specify as a condition or requirement in a contract or agreement; make an express demand or provision in an agreement
From this reading He almost laughed aloud as he pictured himself solemnly relating, in the presence of J. Augustus Redell and Live Wire Luiz, the tale of the ill-favored spruce, excusing his own mendacity the while on the ground that he wasn't a mind reader; that if the West Coast Lumber Company desired northern spruce they should have stipulated northern spruce; that, as alleged business men, it was high time they were made aware of the ancient principle of _caveat emptor_, which means, as every schoolboy knows, that the buyer must protect himself in the clinches and breakaways.
StreetnounUS /striːt/
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading Shortly after noon on the day of his small triumph over the West Coast Trading Company, Cappy Ricks bustled up California Street, bound for luncheon with the Bilgewater Club.
talenounUS /teɪl/
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 He almost laughed aloud as he pictured himself solemnly relating, in the presence of J. Augustus Redell and Live Wire Luiz, the tale of the ill-favored spruce, excusing his own mendacity the while on the ground that he wasn't a mind reader; that if the West Coast Lumber Company desired northern spruce they should have stipulated northern spruce; that, as alleged business men, it was high time they were made aware of the ancient principle of _caveat emptor_, which means, as every schoolboy knows, that the buyer must protect himself in the clinches and breakaways.
tannedadjectiveUS /tænd/
(of skin) having a tan color from exposure to the sun
From this reading As he breezed along there was a smile on his ruddy old face and a lilt in his kind old heart, for he was rehearsing his announcement to his youthful friends of how he had but recently tanned the hide of a brother!
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He almost laughed aloud as he pictured himself solemnly relating, in the presence of J. Augustus Redell and Live Wire Luiz, the tale of the ill-favored spruce, excusing his own mendacity the while on the ground that he wasn't a mind reader; that if the West Coast Lumber Company desired northern spruce they should have stipulated northern spruce; that, as alleged business men, it was high time they were made aware of the ancient principle of _caveat emptor_, which means, as every schoolboy knows, that the buyer must protect himself in the clinches and breakaways.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Shortly after noon on the day of his small triumph over the West Coast Trading Company, Cappy Ricks bustled up California Street, bound for luncheon with the Bilgewater Club.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading As he breezed along there was a smile on his ruddy old face and a lilt in his kind old heart, for he was rehearsing his announcement to his youthful friends of how he had but recently tanned the hide of a brother!
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He almost laughed aloud as he pictured himself solemnly relating, in the presence of J. Augustus Redell and Live Wire Luiz, the tale of the ill-favored spruce, excusing his own mendacity the while on the ground that he wasn't a mind reader; that if the West Coast Lumber Company desired northern spruce they should have stipulated northern spruce; that, as alleged business men, it was high time they were made aware of the ancient principle of _caveat emptor_, which means, as every schoolboy knows, that the buyer must protect himself in the clinches and breakaways.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading On this day, of all days, Cappy would not have missed luncheon with the Bilgewater Club for a farm.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading He almost laughed aloud as he pictured himself solemnly relating, in the presence of J. Augustus Redell and Live Wire Luiz, the tale of the ill-favored spruce, excusing his own mendacity the while on the ground that he wasn't a mind reader; that if the West Coast Lumber Company desired northern spruce they should have stipulated northern spruce; that, as alleged business men, it was high time they were made aware of the ancient principle of _caveat emptor_, which means, as every schoolboy knows, that the buyer must protect himself in the clinches and breakaways.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading As he breezed along there was a smile on his ruddy old face and a lilt in his kind old heart, for he was rehearsing his announcement to his youthful friends of how he had but recently tanned the hide of a brother!
TradingnounUS /ˈtreɪdɪŋ/
buying or selling securities or commodities
From this reading Shortly after noon on the day of his small triumph over the West Coast Trading Company, Cappy Ricks bustled up California Street, bound for luncheon with the Bilgewater Club.
triumphnounUS /ˈtraɪəmf/
a successful ending of a struggle or contest
From this reading Shortly after noon on the day of his small triumph over the West Coast Trading Company, Cappy Ricks bustled up California Street, bound for luncheon with the Bilgewater Club.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Shortly after noon on the day of his small triumph over the West Coast Trading Company, Cappy Ricks bustled up California Street, bound for luncheon with the Bilgewater Club.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading As he breezed along there was a smile on his ruddy old face and a lilt in his kind old heart, for he was rehearsing his announcement to his youthful friends of how he had but recently tanned the hide of a brother!
wasn't
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He almost laughed aloud as he pictured himself solemnly relating, in the presence of J. Augustus Redell and Live Wire Luiz, the tale of the ill-favored spruce, excusing his own mendacity the while on the ground that he wasn't a mind reader; that if the West Coast Lumber Company desired northern spruce they should have stipulated northern spruce; that, as alleged business men, it was high time they were made aware of the ancient principle of _caveat emptor_, which means, as every schoolboy knows, that the buyer must protect himself in the clinches and breakaways.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He almost laughed aloud as he pictured himself solemnly relating, in the presence of J. Augustus Redell and Live Wire Luiz, the tale of the ill-favored spruce, excusing his own mendacity the while on the ground that he wasn't a mind reader; that if the West Coast Lumber Company desired northern spruce they should have stipulated northern spruce; that, as alleged business men, it was high time they were made aware of the ancient principle of _caveat emptor_, which means, as every schoolboy knows, that the buyer must protect himself in the clinches and breakaways.
WestnounUS /west/
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading Shortly after noon on the day of his small triumph over the West Coast Trading Company, Cappy Ricks bustled up California Street, bound for luncheon with the Bilgewater Club.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He almost laughed aloud as he pictured himself solemnly relating, in the presence of J. Augustus Redell and Live Wire Luiz, the tale of the ill-favored spruce, excusing his own mendacity the while on the ground that he wasn't a mind reader; that if the West Coast Lumber Company desired northern spruce they should have stipulated northern spruce; that, as alleged business men, it was high time they were made aware of the ancient principle of _caveat emptor_, which means, as every schoolboy knows, that the buyer must protect himself in the clinches and breakaways.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading He almost laughed aloud as he pictured himself solemnly relating, in the presence of J. Augustus Redell and Live Wire Luiz, the tale of the ill-favored spruce, excusing his own mendacity the while on the ground that he wasn't a mind reader; that if the West Coast Lumber Company desired northern spruce they should have stipulated northern spruce; that, as alleged business men, it was high time they were made aware of the ancient principle of _caveat emptor_, which means, as every schoolboy knows, that the buyer must protect himself in the clinches and breakaways.
WirenounUS /ˈwaɪər/
ligament made of metal and used to fasten things or make cages or fences etc
From this reading He almost laughed aloud as he pictured himself solemnly relating, in the presence of J. Augustus Redell and Live Wire Luiz, the tale of the ill-favored spruce, excusing his own mendacity the while on the ground that he wasn't a mind reader; that if the West Coast Lumber Company desired northern spruce they should have stipulated northern spruce; that, as alleged business men, it was high time they were made aware of the ancient principle of _caveat emptor_, which means, as every schoolboy knows, that the buyer must protect himself in the clinches and breakaways.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Shortly after noon on the day of his small triumph over the West Coast Trading Company, Cappy Ricks bustled up California Street, bound for luncheon with the Bilgewater Club.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading On this day, of all days, Cappy would not have missed luncheon with the Bilgewater Club for a farm.
youngadjectiveUS /jʌŋ/
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading And lastly, he planned to claim it the solemn duty of the aged to instruct the young and ignorant in the hard school of experience.
youthfuladjectiveUS /ˈjuːθfəl/
suggestive of youth; vigorous and fresh
From this reading As he breezed along there was a smile on his ruddy old face and a lilt in his kind old heart, for he was rehearsing his announcement to his youthful friends of how he had but recently tanned the hide of a brother!
