used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Her husband, a policeman under the Grainger administration, was "doped by a friend" and, being found in a stupor, was fired by the Board of Public Safety.
administrationnounUS /ædˌmɪnɪˈstreɪʃən/
a method of tending to or managing the affairs of a some group of people (especially the group's business affairs)
From this reading Her husband, a policeman under the Grainger administration, was "doped by a friend" and, being found in a stupor, was fired by the Board of Public Safety.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Some days after his dismissal O'Flannagan, passing the cart of a hot-tamale man at the entrance to the ball park, became involved in an argument between the vendor, a Sicilian, and a boy and was knifed by the vendor.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Some days after his dismissal O'Flannagan, passing the cart of a hot-tamale man at the entrance to the ball park, became involved in an argument between the vendor, a Sicilian, and a boy and was knifed by the vendor.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Her husband, a policeman under the Grainger administration, was "doped by a friend" and, being found in a stupor, was fired by the Board of Public Safety.
a fact or assertion offered as evidence that something is true
From this reading Some days after his dismissal O'Flannagan, passing the cart of a hot-tamale man at the entrance to the ball park, became involved in an argument between the vendor, a Sicilian, and a boy and was knifed by the vendor.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading His friend's brother inherited the beat and the Tenth-street or side door of the saloon at ---- West Green Street, swung more loosely of hinge on Sunday than formerly.
round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games
From this reading Some days after his dismissal O'Flannagan, passing the cart of a hot-tamale man at the entrance to the ball park, became involved in an argument between the vendor, a Sicilian, and a boy and was knifed by the vendor.
come out better in a competition, race, or conflict
From this reading His friend's brother inherited the beat and the Tenth-street or side door of the saloon at ---- West Green Street, swung more loosely of hinge on Sunday than formerly.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Some days after his dismissal O'Flannagan, passing the cart of a hot-tamale man at the entrance to the ball park, became involved in an argument between the vendor, a Sicilian, and a boy and was knifed by the vendor.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Her husband, a policeman under the Grainger administration, was "doped by a friend" and, being found in a stupor, was fired by the Board of Public Safety.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Some days after his dismissal O'Flannagan, passing the cart of a hot-tamale man at the entrance to the ball park, became involved in an argument between the vendor, a Sicilian, and a boy and was knifed by the vendor.
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading Her husband, a policeman under the Grainger administration, was "doped by a friend" and, being found in a stupor, was fired by the Board of Public Safety.
a youthful male person
From this reading Some days after his dismissal O'Flannagan, passing the cart of a hot-tamale man at the entrance to the ball park, became involved in an argument between the vendor, a Sicilian, and a boy and was knifed by the vendor.
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading His friend's brother inherited the beat and the Tenth-street or side door of the saloon at ---- West Green Street, swung more loosely of hinge on Sunday than formerly.
placed in a grave
From this reading He was buried three days later after a convivial wake, the success of which was in some measure a consolation for his widow.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Her husband, a policeman under the Grainger administration, was "doped by a friend" and, being found in a stupor, was fired by the Board of Public Safety.
cartnounUS /kɑːrt/
a heavy open wagon usually having two wheels and drawn by an animal
From this reading Some days after his dismissal O'Flannagan, passing the cart of a hot-tamale man at the entrance to the ball park, became involved in an argument between the vendor, a Sicilian, and a boy and was knifed by the vendor.
colonynounUS /ˈkɑːləni/
a body of people who settle far from home but maintain ties with their homeland; inhabitants remain nationals of their home state but are not literally under the home state's system of government
From this reading Mrs. O'Flannagan lived in Limerick, the Irish colony of Louisville.
consolationnounUS /ˌkɑːnsəˈleɪʃən/
the comfort you feel when consoled in times of disappointment
From this reading He was buried three days later after a convivial wake, the success of which was in some measure a consolation for his widow.
convivialadjectiveUS /kənˈvɪviəl/
occupied with or fond of the pleasures of good company
From this reading He was buried three days later after a convivial wake, the success of which was in some measure a consolation for his widow.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Some days after his dismissal O'Flannagan, passing the cart of a hot-tamale man at the entrance to the ball park, became involved in an argument between the vendor, a Sicilian, and a boy and was knifed by the vendor.
dismissalnounUS /dɪˈsmɪsəl/
a judgment disposing of the matter without a trial
From this reading Some days after his dismissal O'Flannagan, passing the cart of a hot-tamale man at the entrance to the ball park, became involved in an argument between the vendor, a Sicilian, and a boy and was knifed by the vendor.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading His friend's brother inherited the beat and the Tenth-street or side door of the saloon at ---- West Green Street, swung more loosely of hinge on Sunday than formerly.
dopedadjectiveUS /doʊpt/
treated or impregnated with a foreign substance
From this reading Her husband, a policeman under the Grainger administration, was "doped by a friend" and, being found in a stupor, was fired by the Board of Public Safety.
something that provides access (to get in or get out)
From this reading Some days after his dismissal O'Flannagan, passing the cart of a hot-tamale man at the entrance to the ball park, became involved in an argument between the vendor, a Sicilian, and a boy and was knifed by the vendor.
firedadjectiveUS /ˈfaɪərd/
having lost your job
From this reading Her husband, a policeman under the Grainger administration, was "doped by a friend" and, being found in a stupor, was fired by the Board of Public Safety.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He was buried three days later after a convivial wake, the success of which was in some measure a consolation for his widow.
at a previous time
From this reading His friend's brother inherited the beat and the Tenth-street or side door of the saloon at ---- West Green Street, swung more loosely of hinge on Sunday than formerly.
set up or found
From this reading Her husband, a policeman under the Grainger administration, was "doped by a friend" and, being found in a stupor, was fired by the Board of Public Safety.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Her husband, a policeman under the Grainger administration, was "doped by a friend" and, being found in a stupor, was fired by the Board of Public Safety.
friend'snounUS /frendz/
possessive form of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading His friend's brother inherited the beat and the Tenth-street or side door of the saloon at ---- West Green Street, swung more loosely of hinge on Sunday than formerly.
GraingernounUS /ˈɡreɪŋdʒər/
United States composer (born in Australia) who lived in London and collected English folk songs (1882-1961)
From this reading Her husband, a policeman under the Grainger administration, was "doped by a friend" and, being found in a stupor, was fired by the Board of Public Safety.
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading His friend's brother inherited the beat and the Tenth-street or side door of the saloon at ---- West Green Street, swung more loosely of hinge on Sunday than formerly.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was buried three days later after a convivial wake, the success of which was in some measure a consolation for his widow.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Her husband, a policeman under the Grainger administration, was "doped by a friend" and, being found in a stupor, was fired by the Board of Public Safety.
hingenounUS /hɪndʒ/
a joint that holds two parts together so that one can swing relative to the other
From this reading His friend's brother inherited the beat and the Tenth-street or side door of the saloon at ---- West Green Street, swung more loosely of hinge on Sunday than formerly.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His friend's brother inherited the beat and the Tenth-street or side door of the saloon at ---- West Green Street, swung more loosely of hinge on Sunday than formerly.
hot-tamale
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Some days after his dismissal O'Flannagan, passing the cart of a hot-tamale man at the entrance to the ball park, became involved in an argument between the vendor, a Sicilian, and a boy and was knifed by the vendor.
a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading Her husband, a policeman under the Grainger administration, was "doped by a friend" and, being found in a stupor, was fired by the Board of Public Safety.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Mrs. O'Flannagan lived in Limerick, the Irish colony of Louisville.
inheritedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈherətɪd/
occurring among members of a family usually by heredity
From this reading His friend's brother inherited the beat and the Tenth-street or side door of the saloon at ---- West Green Street, swung more loosely of hinge on Sunday than formerly.
involvedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈvɑːlvd/
connected by participation or association or use
From this reading Some days after his dismissal O'Flannagan, passing the cart of a hot-tamale man at the entrance to the ball park, became involved in an argument between the vendor, a Sicilian, and a boy and was knifed by the vendor.
IrishnounUS /ˈaɪrɪʃ/
people of Ireland or of Irish extraction
From this reading Mrs. O'Flannagan lived in Limerick, the Irish colony of Louisville.
knifedverbUS /naɪft/
past form of “knife” — use a knife on
From this reading Some days after his dismissal O'Flannagan, passing the cart of a hot-tamale man at the entrance to the ball park, became involved in an argument between the vendor, a Sicilian, and a boy and was knifed by the vendor.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading He was buried three days later after a convivial wake, the success of which was in some measure a consolation for his widow.
LimericknounUS /ˈlɪmərɪk/
port city in southwestern Ireland
From this reading Mrs. O'Flannagan lived in Limerick, the Irish colony of Louisville.
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading Mrs. O'Flannagan lived in Limerick, the Irish colony of Louisville.
looselyadverbUS /ˈluːsli/
in a relaxed manner; not rigid
From this reading His friend's brother inherited the beat and the Tenth-street or side door of the saloon at ---- West Green Street, swung more loosely of hinge on Sunday than formerly.
LouisvillenounUS /ˈluːivɪl/
the largest city in Kentucky; located in north central Kentucky on the Ohio river; site of the Kentucky Derby
From this reading Mrs. O'Flannagan lived in Limerick, the Irish colony of Louisville.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Some days after his dismissal O'Flannagan, passing the cart of a hot-tamale man at the entrance to the ball park, became involved in an argument between the vendor, a Sicilian, and a boy and was knifed by the vendor.
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading He was buried three days later after a convivial wake, the success of which was in some measure a consolation for his widow.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading His friend's brother inherited the beat and the Tenth-street or side door of the saloon at ---- West Green Street, swung more loosely of hinge on Sunday than formerly.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Mrs. O'Flannagan lived in Limerick, the Irish colony of Louisville.
O'Flannagan
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mrs. O'Flannagan lived in Limerick, the Irish colony of Louisville.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Mrs. O'Flannagan lived in Limerick, the Irish colony of Louisville.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading His friend's brother inherited the beat and the Tenth-street or side door of the saloon at ---- West Green Street, swung more loosely of hinge on Sunday than formerly.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading His friend's brother inherited the beat and the Tenth-street or side door of the saloon at ---- West Green Street, swung more loosely of hinge on Sunday than formerly.
a large area of land preserved in its natural state as public property
From this reading Some days after his dismissal O'Flannagan, passing the cart of a hot-tamale man at the entrance to the ball park, became involved in an argument between the vendor, a Sicilian, and a boy and was knifed by the vendor.
(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate
From this reading Some days after his dismissal O'Flannagan, passing the cart of a hot-tamale man at the entrance to the ball park, became involved in an argument between the vendor, a Sicilian, and a boy and was knifed by the vendor.
policemannounUS /pəˈliːsmən/
a member of a police force
From this reading Her husband, a policeman under the Grainger administration, was "doped by a friend" and, being found in a stupor, was fired by the Board of Public Safety.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading Her husband, a policeman under the Grainger administration, was "doped by a friend" and, being found in a stupor, was fired by the Board of Public Safety.
the state of being certain that adverse effects will not be caused by some agent under defined conditions
From this reading Her husband, a policeman under the Grainger administration, was "doped by a friend" and, being found in a stupor, was fired by the Board of Public Safety.
saloonnounUS /səˈluːn/
a room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter
From this reading His friend's brother inherited the beat and the Tenth-street or side door of the saloon at ---- West Green Street, swung more loosely of hinge on Sunday than formerly.
SiciliannounUS /sɪˈsɪliən/
a resident of Sicily
From this reading Some days after his dismissal O'Flannagan, passing the cart of a hot-tamale man at the entrance to the ball park, became involved in an argument between the vendor, a Sicilian, and a boy and was knifed by the vendor.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading His friend's brother inherited the beat and the Tenth-street or side door of the saloon at ---- West Green Street, swung more loosely of hinge on Sunday than formerly.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Some days after his dismissal O'Flannagan, passing the cart of a hot-tamale man at the entrance to the ball park, became involved in an argument between the vendor, a Sicilian, and a boy and was knifed by the vendor.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading His friend's brother inherited the beat and the Tenth-street or side door of the saloon at ---- West Green Street, swung more loosely of hinge on Sunday than formerly.
stupornounUS /ˈstuːpər/
the feeling of distress and disbelief that you have when something bad happens accidentally
From this reading Her husband, a policeman under the Grainger administration, was "doped by a friend" and, being found in a stupor, was fired by the Board of Public Safety.
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading He was buried three days later after a convivial wake, the success of which was in some measure a consolation for his widow.
first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians
From this reading His friend's brother inherited the beat and the Tenth-street or side door of the saloon at ---- West Green Street, swung more loosely of hinge on Sunday than formerly.
inflected form of “swing” — move in a curve or arc, usually with the intent of hitting
From this reading His friend's brother inherited the beat and the Tenth-street or side door of the saloon at ---- West Green Street, swung more loosely of hinge on Sunday than formerly.
Tenth-street
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading His friend's brother inherited the beat and the Tenth-street or side door of the saloon at ---- West Green Street, swung more loosely of hinge on Sunday than formerly.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading His friend's brother inherited the beat and the Tenth-street or side door of the saloon at ---- West Green Street, swung more loosely of hinge on Sunday than formerly.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Mrs. O'Flannagan lived in Limerick, the Irish colony of Louisville.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading He was buried three days later after a convivial wake, the success of which was in some measure a consolation for his widow.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Some days after his dismissal O'Flannagan, passing the cart of a hot-tamale man at the entrance to the ball park, became involved in an argument between the vendor, a Sicilian, and a boy and was knifed by the vendor.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Her husband, a policeman under the Grainger administration, was "doped by a friend" and, being found in a stupor, was fired by the Board of Public Safety.
vendornounUS /ˈvendər/
someone who promotes or exchanges goods or services for money
From this reading Some days after his dismissal O'Flannagan, passing the cart of a hot-tamale man at the entrance to the ball park, became involved in an argument between the vendor, a Sicilian, and a boy and was knifed by the vendor.
be awake, be alert, be there
From this reading He was buried three days later after a convivial wake, the success of which was in some measure a consolation for his widow.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Her husband, a policeman under the Grainger administration, was "doped by a friend" and, being found in a stupor, was fired by the Board of Public Safety.
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading His friend's brother inherited the beat and the Tenth-street or side door of the saloon at ---- West Green Street, swung more loosely of hinge on Sunday than formerly.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He was buried three days later after a convivial wake, the success of which was in some measure a consolation for his widow.
a woman whose husband is dead especially one who has not remarried
From this reading He was buried three days later after a convivial wake, the success of which was in some measure a consolation for his widow.
