used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A NIGHT OFFICE IN TEXAS--A STUTTERING DESPATCHER It was not long after Mary threw me over that I became tired of X---- and gave up my job and started south.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading I said it was on account of ill health, but the last thing that cussed first trick despatcher said to me was, "Never mind, you old spoon, you'll get over this attack in a very short while."
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading A NIGHT OFFICE IN TEXAS--A STUTTERING DESPATCHER It was not long after Mary threw me over that I became tired of X---- and gave up my job and started south.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading & S., and applied for an office on his division.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A NIGHT OFFICE IN TEXAS--A STUTTERING DESPATCHER It was not long after Mary threw me over that I became tired of X---- and gave up my job and started south.
react verbally
From this reading He had none to give me but wired the chief despatcher at Big Rock, and in answer thereto I was sent the next morning to Healyville.
concerned with concrete problems or data rather than with fundamental principles
From this reading & S., and applied for an office on his division.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He had none to give me but wired the chief despatcher at Big Rock, and in answer thereto I was sent the next morning to Healyville.
(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)
From this reading I said it was on account of ill health, but the last thing that cussed first trick despatcher said to me was, "Never mind, you old spoon, you'll get over this attack in a very short while."
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading A NIGHT OFFICE IN TEXAS--A STUTTERING DESPATCHER It was not long after Mary threw me over that I became tired of X---- and gave up my job and started south.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading He had none to give me but wired the chief despatcher at Big Rock, and in answer thereto I was sent the next morning to Healyville.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading I landed in St. Louis one bright morning and went up to the office of the chief despatcher of the Q. M.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I said it was on account of ill health, but the last thing that cussed first trick despatcher said to me was, "Never mind, you old spoon, you'll get over this attack in a very short while."
a person who is in charge
From this reading I landed in St. Louis one bright morning and went up to the office of the chief despatcher of the Q. M.
cussedadjectiveUS /kʌst/
stubbornly persistent in wrongdoing
From this reading I said it was on account of ill health, but the last thing that cussed first trick despatcher said to me was, "Never mind, you old spoon, you'll get over this attack in a very short while."
DESPATCHER
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A NIGHT OFFICE IN TEXAS--A STUTTERING DESPATCHER It was not long after Mary threw me over that I became tired of X---- and gave up my job and started south.
divisionnounUS /dɪˈvɪʒən/
an army unit large enough to sustain combat
From this reading & S., and applied for an office on his division.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading I said it was on account of ill health, but the last thing that cussed first trick despatcher said to me was, "Never mind, you old spoon, you'll get over this attack in a very short while."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading & S., and applied for an office on his division.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading A NIGHT OFFICE IN TEXAS--A STUTTERING DESPATCHER It was not long after Mary threw me over that I became tired of X---- and gave up my job and started south.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading I said it was on account of ill health, but the last thing that cussed first trick despatcher said to me was, "Never mind, you old spoon, you'll get over this attack in a very short while."
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading He had none to give me but wired the chief despatcher at Big Rock, and in answer thereto I was sent the next morning to Healyville.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had none to give me but wired the chief despatcher at Big Rock, and in answer thereto I was sent the next morning to Healyville.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had none to give me but wired the chief despatcher at Big Rock, and in answer thereto I was sent the next morning to Healyville.
a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease
From this reading I said it was on account of ill health, but the last thing that cussed first trick despatcher said to me was, "Never mind, you old spoon, you'll get over this attack in a very short while."
Healyville
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He had none to give me but wired the chief despatcher at Big Rock, and in answer thereto I was sent the next morning to Healyville.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading & S., and applied for an office on his division.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading A NIGHT OFFICE IN TEXAS--A STUTTERING DESPATCHER It was not long after Mary threw me over that I became tired of X---- and gave up my job and started south.
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading I said it was on account of ill health, but the last thing that cussed first trick despatcher said to me was, "Never mind, you old spoon, you'll get over this attack in a very short while."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A NIGHT OFFICE IN TEXAS--A STUTTERING DESPATCHER It was not long after Mary threw me over that I became tired of X---- and gave up my job and started south.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading A NIGHT OFFICE IN TEXAS--A STUTTERING DESPATCHER It was not long after Mary threw me over that I became tired of X---- and gave up my job and started south.
the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money
From this reading A NIGHT OFFICE IN TEXAS--A STUTTERING DESPATCHER It was not long after Mary threw me over that I became tired of X---- and gave up my job and started south.
owning or consisting of land or real estate
From this reading I landed in St. Louis one bright morning and went up to the office of the chief despatcher of the Q. M.
immediately past
From this reading I said it was on account of ill health, but the last thing that cussed first trick despatcher said to me was, "Never mind, you old spoon, you'll get over this attack in a very short while."
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading A NIGHT OFFICE IN TEXAS--A STUTTERING DESPATCHER It was not long after Mary threw me over that I became tired of X---- and gave up my job and started south.
United States prizefighter who was world heavyweight champion for 12 years (1914-1981)
From this reading I landed in St. Louis one bright morning and went up to the office of the chief despatcher of the Q. M.
the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)
From this reading I landed in St. Louis one bright morning and went up to the office of the chief despatcher of the Q. M.
the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading A NIGHT OFFICE IN TEXAS--A STUTTERING DESPATCHER It was not long after Mary threw me over that I became tired of X---- and gave up my job and started south.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading A NIGHT OFFICE IN TEXAS--A STUTTERING DESPATCHER It was not long after Mary threw me over that I became tired of X---- and gave up my job and started south.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading I said it was on account of ill health, but the last thing that cussed first trick despatcher said to me was, "Never mind, you old spoon, you'll get over this attack in a very short while."
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading I landed in St. Louis one bright morning and went up to the office of the chief despatcher of the Q. M.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading A NIGHT OFFICE IN TEXAS--A STUTTERING DESPATCHER It was not long after Mary threw me over that I became tired of X---- and gave up my job and started south.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading I said it was on account of ill health, but the last thing that cussed first trick despatcher said to me was, "Never mind, you old spoon, you'll get over this attack in a very short while."
immediately following in time or order
From this reading He had none to give me but wired the chief despatcher at Big Rock, and in answer thereto I was sent the next morning to Healyville.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading A NIGHT OFFICE IN TEXAS--A STUTTERING DESPATCHER It was not long after Mary threw me over that I became tired of X---- and gave up my job and started south.
not one, and not any
From this reading He had none to give me but wired the chief despatcher at Big Rock, and in answer thereto I was sent the next morning to Healyville.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading A NIGHT OFFICE IN TEXAS--A STUTTERING DESPATCHER It was not long after Mary threw me over that I became tired of X---- and gave up my job and started south.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A NIGHT OFFICE IN TEXAS--A STUTTERING DESPATCHER It was not long after Mary threw me over that I became tired of X---- and gave up my job and started south.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading A NIGHT OFFICE IN TEXAS--A STUTTERING DESPATCHER It was not long after Mary threw me over that I became tired of X---- and gave up my job and started south.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading I said it was on account of ill health, but the last thing that cussed first trick despatcher said to me was, "Never mind, you old spoon, you'll get over this attack in a very short while."
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading I said it was on account of ill health, but the last thing that cussed first trick despatcher said to me was, "Never mind, you old spoon, you'll get over this attack in a very short while."
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading I landed in St. Louis one bright morning and went up to the office of the chief despatcher of the Q. M.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading A NIGHT OFFICE IN TEXAS--A STUTTERING DESPATCHER It was not long after Mary threw me over that I became tired of X---- and gave up my job and started south.
QnounUS /kjuː/
the 17th letter of the Roman alphabet
From this reading I landed in St. Louis one bright morning and went up to the office of the chief despatcher of the Q. M.
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading He had none to give me but wired the chief despatcher at Big Rock, and in answer thereto I was sent the next morning to Healyville.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading & S., and applied for an office on his division.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading I said it was on account of ill health, but the last thing that cussed first trick despatcher said to me was, "Never mind, you old spoon, you'll get over this attack in a very short while."
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading He had none to give me but wired the chief despatcher at Big Rock, and in answer thereto I was sent the next morning to Healyville.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading I said it was on account of ill health, but the last thing that cussed first trick despatcher said to me was, "Never mind, you old spoon, you'll get over this attack in a very short while."
the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading A NIGHT OFFICE IN TEXAS--A STUTTERING DESPATCHER It was not long after Mary threw me over that I became tired of X---- and gave up my job and started south.
spoonnounUS /spuːn/
a piece of cutlery with a shallow bowl-shaped container and a handle; used to stir or serve or take up food
From this reading I said it was on account of ill health, but the last thing that cussed first trick despatcher said to me was, "Never mind, you old spoon, you'll get over this attack in a very short while."
St
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I landed in St. Louis one bright morning and went up to the office of the chief despatcher of the Q. M.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading A NIGHT OFFICE IN TEXAS--A STUTTERING DESPATCHER It was not long after Mary threw me over that I became tired of X---- and gave up my job and started south.
STUTTERINGverbUS /ˈstʌtərɪŋ/
-ing form of “stutter” — speak haltingly
From this reading A NIGHT OFFICE IN TEXAS--A STUTTERING DESPATCHER It was not long after Mary threw me over that I became tired of X---- and gave up my job and started south.
TEXASnounUS /ˈteksəs/
the second largest state; located in southwestern United States on the Gulf of Mexico
From this reading A NIGHT OFFICE IN TEXAS--A STUTTERING DESPATCHER It was not long after Mary threw me over that I became tired of X---- and gave up my job and started south.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A NIGHT OFFICE IN TEXAS--A STUTTERING DESPATCHER It was not long after Mary threw me over that I became tired of X---- and gave up my job and started south.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I said it was on account of ill health, but the last thing that cussed first trick despatcher said to me was, "Never mind, you old spoon, you'll get over this attack in a very short while."
theretoadverbUS /ˈðertuː/
to that
From this reading He had none to give me but wired the chief despatcher at Big Rock, and in answer thereto I was sent the next morning to Healyville.
a special situation
From this reading I said it was on account of ill health, but the last thing that cussed first trick despatcher said to me was, "Never mind, you old spoon, you'll get over this attack in a very short while."
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading I said it was on account of ill health, but the last thing that cussed first trick despatcher said to me was, "Never mind, you old spoon, you'll get over this attack in a very short while."
inflected form of “throw” — propel through the air
From this reading A NIGHT OFFICE IN TEXAS--A STUTTERING DESPATCHER It was not long after Mary threw me over that I became tired of X---- and gave up my job and started south.
tiredadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪərd/
depleted of strength or energy
From this reading A NIGHT OFFICE IN TEXAS--A STUTTERING DESPATCHER It was not long after Mary threw me over that I became tired of X---- and gave up my job and started south.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I said it was on account of ill health, but the last thing that cussed first trick despatcher said to me was, "Never mind, you old spoon, you'll get over this attack in a very short while."
a cunning or deceitful action or device
From this reading I said it was on account of ill health, but the last thing that cussed first trick despatcher said to me was, "Never mind, you old spoon, you'll get over this attack in a very short while."
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading A NIGHT OFFICE IN TEXAS--A STUTTERING DESPATCHER It was not long after Mary threw me over that I became tired of X---- and gave up my job and started south.
precisely as stated
From this reading I said it was on account of ill health, but the last thing that cussed first trick despatcher said to me was, "Never mind, you old spoon, you'll get over this attack in a very short while."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A NIGHT OFFICE IN TEXAS--A STUTTERING DESPATCHER It was not long after Mary threw me over that I became tired of X---- and gave up my job and started south.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading I landed in St. Louis one bright morning and went up to the office of the chief despatcher of the Q. M.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading I said it was on account of ill health, but the last thing that cussed first trick despatcher said to me was, "Never mind, you old spoon, you'll get over this attack in a very short while."
wiredadjectiveUS /ˈwaɪərd/
equipped with wire or wires especially for electric or telephone service
From this reading He had none to give me but wired the chief despatcher at Big Rock, and in answer thereto I was sent the next morning to Healyville.
XnounUS /eks/
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading A NIGHT OFFICE IN TEXAS--A STUTTERING DESPATCHER It was not long after Mary threw me over that I became tired of X---- and gave up my job and started south.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading I said it was on account of ill health, but the last thing that cussed first trick despatcher said to me was, "Never mind, you old spoon, you'll get over this attack in a very short while."
you'll
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I said it was on account of ill health, but the last thing that cussed first trick despatcher said to me was, "Never mind, you old spoon, you'll get over this attack in a very short while."
