used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Then I noticed one fat hog, feeding at a heavily gilded trough, who could not find his waiter.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading I stood staring and thinking, while the other boys hustled about.
presently existing in fact and not merely potential or possible
From this reading I did not mind the actual work or the kind of work, but it was the dishonesty and deception, the flattery and cajolery, the unnatural assumption that worker and diner had no common humanity.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I did not mind the actual work or the kind of work, but it was the dishonesty and deception, the flattery and cajolery, the unnatural assumption that worker and diner had no common humanity.
assumptionnounUS /əˈsʌmpʃən/
a statement that is assumed to be true and from which a conclusion can be drawn
From this reading I did not mind the actual work or the kind of work, but it was the dishonesty and deception, the flattery and cajolery, the unnatural assumption that worker and diner had no common humanity.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Then I noticed one fat hog, feeding at a heavily gilded trough, who could not find his waiter.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading I stood staring and thinking, while the other boys hustled about.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I did not mind the actual work or the kind of work, but it was the dishonesty and deception, the flattery and cajolery, the unnatural assumption that worker and diner had no common humanity.
cajolerynoun
flattery intended to persuade
From this reading I did not mind the actual work or the kind of work, but it was the dishonesty and deception, the flattery and cajolery, the unnatural assumption that worker and diner had no common humanity.
belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public
From this reading I did not mind the actual work or the kind of work, but it was the dishonesty and deception, the flattery and cajolery, the unnatural assumption that worker and diner had no common humanity.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Then I noticed one fat hog, feeding at a heavily gilded trough, who could not find his waiter.
deceptionnounUS /dɪˈsepʃən/
a misleading falsehood
From this reading I did not mind the actual work or the kind of work, but it was the dishonesty and deception, the flattery and cajolery, the unnatural assumption that worker and diner had no common humanity.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading I did not mind the actual work or the kind of work, but it was the dishonesty and deception, the flattery and cajolery, the unnatural assumption that worker and diner had no common humanity.
dinernounUS /ˈdaɪnər/
a person eating a meal (especially in a restaurant)
From this reading I did not mind the actual work or the kind of work, but it was the dishonesty and deception, the flattery and cajolery, the unnatural assumption that worker and diner had no common humanity.
dishonestynounUS /dɪˈsɑːnəsti/
the quality of being dishonest
From this reading I did not mind the actual work or the kind of work, but it was the dishonesty and deception, the flattery and cajolery, the unnatural assumption that worker and diner had no common humanity.
having an (over)abundance of flesh
From this reading Then I noticed one fat hog, feeding at a heavily gilded trough, who could not find his waiter.
feedingnounUS /ˈfiːdɪŋ/
the act of consuming food
From this reading Then I noticed one fat hog, feeding at a heavily gilded trough, who could not find his waiter.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading Then I noticed one fat hog, feeding at a heavily gilded trough, who could not find his waiter.
flatterynounUS /ˈflætəri/
excessive or insincere praise
From this reading I did not mind the actual work or the kind of work, but it was the dishonesty and deception, the flattery and cajolery, the unnatural assumption that worker and diner had no common humanity.
fundamentallyadverbUS /ˌfʌndəˈmentəli/
in essence; at bottom or by one's (or its) very nature
From this reading It was inherently and fundamentally wrong.
gildedadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪldɪd/
having the deep slightly brownish color of gold
From this reading Then I noticed one fat hog, feeding at a heavily gilded trough, who could not find his waiter.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I did not mind the actual work or the kind of work, but it was the dishonesty and deception, the flattery and cajolery, the unnatural assumption that worker and diner had no common humanity.
to a considerable degree
From this reading Then I noticed one fat hog, feeding at a heavily gilded trough, who could not find his waiter.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Then I noticed one fat hog, feeding at a heavily gilded trough, who could not find his waiter.
hogverbUS /hɑːɡ/
take greedily; take more than one's share
From this reading Then I noticed one fat hog, feeding at a heavily gilded trough, who could not find his waiter.
the quality of being humane
From this reading I did not mind the actual work or the kind of work, but it was the dishonesty and deception, the flattery and cajolery, the unnatural assumption that worker and diner had no common humanity.
hustledverbUS /ˈhʌsəld/
past form of “hustle” — cause to move furtively and hurriedly
From this reading I stood staring and thinking, while the other boys hustled about.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I did not mind the actual work or the kind of work, but it was the dishonesty and deception, the flattery and cajolery, the unnatural assumption that worker and diner had no common humanity.
inherentlyadverbUS /ɪnˈhɪrəntli/
in an inherent manner
From this reading It was inherently and fundamentally wrong.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I did not mind the actual work or the kind of work, but it was the dishonesty and deception, the flattery and cajolery, the unnatural assumption that worker and diner had no common humanity.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading I did not mind the actual work or the kind of work, but it was the dishonesty and deception, the flattery and cajolery, the unnatural assumption that worker and diner had no common humanity.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading I did not mind the actual work or the kind of work, but it was the dishonesty and deception, the flattery and cajolery, the unnatural assumption that worker and diner had no common humanity.
not any; not one
From this reading I did not mind the actual work or the kind of work, but it was the dishonesty and deception, the flattery and cajolery, the unnatural assumption that worker and diner had no common humanity.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I did not mind the actual work or the kind of work, but it was the dishonesty and deception, the flattery and cajolery, the unnatural assumption that worker and diner had no common humanity.
being perceived or observed
From this reading Then I noticed one fat hog, feeding at a heavily gilded trough, who could not find his waiter.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I did not mind the actual work or the kind of work, but it was the dishonesty and deception, the flattery and cajolery, the unnatural assumption that worker and diner had no common humanity.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Then I noticed one fat hog, feeding at a heavily gilded trough, who could not find his waiter.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading I did not mind the actual work or the kind of work, but it was the dishonesty and deception, the flattery and cajolery, the unnatural assumption that worker and diner had no common humanity.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading I stood staring and thinking, while the other boys hustled about.
(used of eyes) open and fixed as if in fear or wonder
From this reading I stood staring and thinking, while the other boys hustled about.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading I stood staring and thinking, while the other boys hustled about.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I did not mind the actual work or the kind of work, but it was the dishonesty and deception, the flattery and cajolery, the unnatural assumption that worker and diner had no common humanity.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I did not mind the actual work or the kind of work, but it was the dishonesty and deception, the flattery and cajolery, the unnatural assumption that worker and diner had no common humanity.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then I noticed one fat hog, feeding at a heavily gilded trough, who could not find his waiter.
the process of using your mind to consider something carefully
From this reading I stood staring and thinking, while the other boys hustled about.
troughnounUS /trɔːf/
a narrow depression (as in the earth or between ocean waves or in the ocean bed)
From this reading Then I noticed one fat hog, feeding at a heavily gilded trough, who could not find his waiter.
uncannyadjectiveUS /ənˈkæni/
suggesting the operation of supernatural influences
From this reading It was uncanny.
unnaturaladjectiveUS /ənˈnætʃərəl/
not in accordance with or determined by nature; contrary to nature
From this reading I did not mind the actual work or the kind of work, but it was the dishonesty and deception, the flattery and cajolery, the unnatural assumption that worker and diner had no common humanity.
waiternounUS /ˈweɪtər/
a person whose occupation is to serve at table (as in a restaurant)
From this reading Then I noticed one fat hog, feeding at a heavily gilded trough, who could not find his waiter.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I did not mind the actual work or the kind of work, but it was the dishonesty and deception, the flattery and cajolery, the unnatural assumption that worker and diner had no common humanity.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading I stood staring and thinking, while the other boys hustled about.
which person or people
From this reading Then I noticed one fat hog, feeding at a heavily gilded trough, who could not find his waiter.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading I did not mind the actual work or the kind of work, but it was the dishonesty and deception, the flattery and cajolery, the unnatural assumption that worker and diner had no common humanity.
workernounUS /ˈwɜːrkər/
a person who works at a specific occupation
From this reading I did not mind the actual work or the kind of work, but it was the dishonesty and deception, the flattery and cajolery, the unnatural assumption that worker and diner had no common humanity.
not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth
From this reading It was inherently and fundamentally wrong.
