used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A rounded protuberance upon his cheek indicated that the exhilaration of the quid was not wanting to his inner man, but the solace he drew from it appeared pitifully trifling.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading He was garbed in his working suit of denim blue, trimmed with monkey wrench and chisel, and he wore, further, an air of exaggerated fatigue.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He was garbed in his working suit of denim blue, trimmed with monkey wrench and chisel, and he wore, further, an air of exaggerated fatigue.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading HACKLEY, THE DOG MAN, AND MR.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading A rounded protuberance upon his cheek indicated that the exhilaration of the quid was not wanting to his inner man, but the solace he drew from it appeared pitifully trifling.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading RYAN, THE BOSS At half past six o'clock, or thereabouts, James Hackley dragged slowly up Main Street.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading CONFERENCE BETWEEN MR.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading He was garbed in his working suit of denim blue, trimmed with monkey wrench and chisel, and he wore, further, an air of exaggerated fatigue.
BOSSnounUS /bɑːs/
a person who exercises control over workers
From this reading RYAN, THE BOSS At half past six o'clock, or thereabouts, James Hackley dragged slowly up Main Street.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading A rounded protuberance upon his cheek indicated that the exhilaration of the quid was not wanting to his inner man, but the solace he drew from it appeared pitifully trifling.
either side of the face below the eyes
From this reading A rounded protuberance upon his cheek indicated that the exhilaration of the quid was not wanting to his inner man, but the solace he drew from it appeared pitifully trifling.
chiselnounUS /ˈtʃɪzəl/
an edge tool with a flat steel blade with a cutting edge
From this reading He was garbed in his working suit of denim blue, trimmed with monkey wrench and chisel, and he wore, further, an air of exaggerated fatigue.
CONFERENCEnounUS /ˈkɑːnfərəns/
a prearranged meeting for consultation or exchange of information or discussion (especially one with a formal agenda)
From this reading CONFERENCE BETWEEN MR.
denimnounUS /ˈdenəm/
(used in the plural) close-fitting trousers of heavy denim for manual work or casual wear
From this reading He was garbed in his working suit of denim blue, trimmed with monkey wrench and chisel, and he wore, further, an air of exaggerated fatigue.
a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds
From this reading HACKLEY, THE DOG MAN, AND MR.
inflected form of “drag” — pull, as against a resistance
From this reading RYAN, THE BOSS At half past six o'clock, or thereabouts, James Hackley dragged slowly up Main Street.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading A rounded protuberance upon his cheek indicated that the exhilaration of the quid was not wanting to his inner man, but the solace he drew from it appeared pitifully trifling.
exaggeratedadjectiveUS /ɪɡˈzædʒəreɪtəd/
represented as greater than is true or reasonable
From this reading He was garbed in his working suit of denim blue, trimmed with monkey wrench and chisel, and he wore, further, an air of exaggerated fatigue.
exhilarationnounUS /ɪɡˌzɪlərˈeɪʃən/
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading A rounded protuberance upon his cheek indicated that the exhilaration of the quid was not wanting to his inner man, but the solace he drew from it appeared pitifully trifling.
fatiguenounUS /fəˈtiːɡ/
temporary loss of strength and energy resulting from hard physical or mental work
From this reading He was garbed in his working suit of denim blue, trimmed with monkey wrench and chisel, and he wore, further, an air of exaggerated fatigue.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A rounded protuberance upon his cheek indicated that the exhilaration of the quid was not wanting to his inner man, but the solace he drew from it appeared pitifully trifling.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading He was garbed in his working suit of denim blue, trimmed with monkey wrench and chisel, and he wore, further, an air of exaggerated fatigue.
garbedadjectiveUS /ɡɑːrbd/
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading He was garbed in his working suit of denim blue, trimmed with monkey wrench and chisel, and he wore, further, an air of exaggerated fatigue.
HACKLEY
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading HACKLEY, THE DOG MAN, AND MR.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading RYAN, THE BOSS At half past six o'clock, or thereabouts, James Hackley dragged slowly up Main Street.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was garbed in his working suit of denim blue, trimmed with monkey wrench and chisel, and he wore, further, an air of exaggerated fatigue.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He was garbed in his working suit of denim blue, trimmed with monkey wrench and chisel, and he wore, further, an air of exaggerated fatigue.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He was garbed in his working suit of denim blue, trimmed with monkey wrench and chisel, and he wore, further, an air of exaggerated fatigue.
indicatedverbUS /ˈɪndəkeɪtəd/
past form of “indicate” — be a signal for or a symptom of
From this reading A rounded protuberance upon his cheek indicated that the exhilaration of the quid was not wanting to his inner man, but the solace he drew from it appeared pitifully trifling.
located inward
From this reading A rounded protuberance upon his cheek indicated that the exhilaration of the quid was not wanting to his inner man, but the solace he drew from it appeared pitifully trifling.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading A rounded protuberance upon his cheek indicated that the exhilaration of the quid was not wanting to his inner man, but the solace he drew from it appeared pitifully trifling.
a Stuart king of Scotland who married a daughter of Henry VII; when England and France went to war in 1513 he invaded England and died in defeat at Flodden (1473-1513)
From this reading RYAN, THE BOSS At half past six o'clock, or thereabouts, James Hackley dragged slowly up Main Street.
most important element
From this reading RYAN, THE BOSS At half past six o'clock, or thereabouts, James Hackley dragged slowly up Main Street.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading HACKLEY, THE DOG MAN, AND MR.
monkeynounUS /ˈmʌŋki/
any of various long-tailed primates (excluding the prosimians)
From this reading He was garbed in his working suit of denim blue, trimmed with monkey wrench and chisel, and he wore, further, an air of exaggerated fatigue.
a form of address for a man
From this reading CONFERENCE BETWEEN MR.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading A rounded protuberance upon his cheek indicated that the exhilaration of the quid was not wanting to his inner man, but the solace he drew from it appeared pitifully trifling.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading RYAN, THE BOSS At half past six o'clock, or thereabouts, James Hackley dragged slowly up Main Street.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He was garbed in his working suit of denim blue, trimmed with monkey wrench and chisel, and he wore, further, an air of exaggerated fatigue.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading RYAN, THE BOSS At half past six o'clock, or thereabouts, James Hackley dragged slowly up Main Street.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading RYAN, THE BOSS At half past six o'clock, or thereabouts, James Hackley dragged slowly up Main Street.
pitifullyadverbUS /ˈpɪtɪfəli/
to a pitiful degree
From this reading A rounded protuberance upon his cheek indicated that the exhilaration of the quid was not wanting to his inner man, but the solace he drew from it appeared pitifully trifling.
protuberancenounUS /proʊˈtuːbərəns/
something that bulges out or is protuberant or projects from its surroundings
From this reading A rounded protuberance upon his cheek indicated that the exhilaration of the quid was not wanting to his inner man, but the solace he drew from it appeared pitifully trifling.
quidnounUS /kwɪd/
the basic unit of money in Great Britain and Northern Ireland; equal to 100 pence
From this reading A rounded protuberance upon his cheek indicated that the exhilaration of the quid was not wanting to his inner man, but the solace he drew from it appeared pitifully trifling.
roundedadjectiveUS /ˈraʊndəd/
curving and somewhat round in shape rather than jagged
From this reading A rounded protuberance upon his cheek indicated that the exhilaration of the quid was not wanting to his inner man, but the solace he drew from it appeared pitifully trifling.
RYAN
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading RYAN, THE BOSS At half past six o'clock, or thereabouts, James Hackley dragged slowly up Main Street.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading RYAN, THE BOSS At half past six o'clock, or thereabouts, James Hackley dragged slowly up Main Street.
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading RYAN, THE BOSS At half past six o'clock, or thereabouts, James Hackley dragged slowly up Main Street.
solacenounUS /ˈsɑːləs/
the comfort you feel when consoled in times of disappointment
From this reading A rounded protuberance upon his cheek indicated that the exhilaration of the quid was not wanting to his inner man, but the solace he drew from it appeared pitifully trifling.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading RYAN, THE BOSS At half past six o'clock, or thereabouts, James Hackley dragged slowly up Main Street.
be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading He was garbed in his working suit of denim blue, trimmed with monkey wrench and chisel, and he wore, further, an air of exaggerated fatigue.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A rounded protuberance upon his cheek indicated that the exhilaration of the quid was not wanting to his inner man, but the solace he drew from it appeared pitifully trifling.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading HACKLEY, THE DOG MAN, AND MR.
thereaboutsadverbUS /ˌðerəˈbaʊts/
near that time or date
From this reading RYAN, THE BOSS At half past six o'clock, or thereabouts, James Hackley dragged slowly up Main Street.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A rounded protuberance upon his cheek indicated that the exhilaration of the quid was not wanting to his inner man, but the solace he drew from it appeared pitifully trifling.
triflingnounUS /ˈtraɪflɪŋ/
the deliberate act of delaying and playing instead of working
From this reading A rounded protuberance upon his cheek indicated that the exhilaration of the quid was not wanting to his inner man, but the solace he drew from it appeared pitifully trifling.
trimmedadjectiveUS /trɪmd/
made neat and tidy by trimming
From this reading He was garbed in his working suit of denim blue, trimmed with monkey wrench and chisel, and he wore, further, an air of exaggerated fatigue.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading RYAN, THE BOSS At half past six o'clock, or thereabouts, James Hackley dragged slowly up Main Street.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading A rounded protuberance upon his cheek indicated that the exhilaration of the quid was not wanting to his inner man, but the solace he drew from it appeared pitifully trifling.
nonexistent
From this reading A rounded protuberance upon his cheek indicated that the exhilaration of the quid was not wanting to his inner man, but the solace he drew from it appeared pitifully trifling.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was garbed in his working suit of denim blue, trimmed with monkey wrench and chisel, and he wore, further, an air of exaggerated fatigue.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He was garbed in his working suit of denim blue, trimmed with monkey wrench and chisel, and he wore, further, an air of exaggerated fatigue.
inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in
From this reading He was garbed in his working suit of denim blue, trimmed with monkey wrench and chisel, and he wore, further, an air of exaggerated fatigue.
actively engaged in paid work
From this reading He was garbed in his working suit of denim blue, trimmed with monkey wrench and chisel, and he wore, further, an air of exaggerated fatigue.
wrenchverbUS /rentʃ/
twist or pull violently or suddenly, especially so as to remove (something) from that to which it is attached or from where it originates
From this reading He was garbed in his working suit of denim blue, trimmed with monkey wrench and chisel, and he wore, further, an air of exaggerated fatigue.
