used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
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adversary's
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From this reading Because this is a sailor's matter it is difficult to handle it from the adversary's side.
(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 BAD NEWS ALL AROUND With thousands of gamblers in good luck, and thousands of sailors in port, why should not the saloons of the dock regions resound also with politics--a politics of ultra-marine color--Corkey recooking and warming the cold statesmanship of his newspaper, breaking the counter with his fist, paying gorgeously for both drinks and glasses, smiling when the sailors expel outside politicians and at last rocking the building with his sneeze.
in addition
From this reading BAD NEWS ALL AROUND With thousands of gamblers in good luck, and thousands of sailors in port, why should not the saloons of the dock regions resound also with politics--a politics of ultra-marine color--Corkey recooking and warming the cold statesmanship of his newspaper, breaking the counter with his fist, paying gorgeously for both drinks and glasses, smiling when the sailors expel outside politicians and at last rocking the building with his sneeze.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading BAD NEWS ALL AROUND With thousands of gamblers in good luck, and thousands of sailors in port, why should not the saloons of the dock regions resound also with politics--a politics of ultra-marine color--Corkey recooking and warming the cold statesmanship of his newspaper, breaking the counter with his fist, paying gorgeously for both drinks and glasses, smiling when the sailors expel outside politicians and at last rocking the building with his sneeze.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading BAD NEWS ALL AROUND With thousands of gamblers in good luck, and thousands of sailors in port, why should not the saloons of the dock regions resound also with politics--a politics of ultra-marine color--Corkey recooking and warming the cold statesmanship of his newspaper, breaking the counter with his fist, paying gorgeously for both drinks and glasses, smiling when the sailors expel outside politicians and at last rocking the building with his sneeze.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading BAD NEWS ALL AROUND With thousands of gamblers in good luck, and thousands of sailors in port, why should not the saloons of the dock regions resound also with politics--a politics of ultra-marine color--Corkey recooking and warming the cold statesmanship of his newspaper, breaking the counter with his fist, paying gorgeously for both drinks and glasses, smiling when the sailors expel outside politicians and at last rocking the building with his sneeze.
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading BAD NEWS ALL AROUND With thousands of gamblers in good luck, and thousands of sailors in port, why should not the saloons of the dock regions resound also with politics--a politics of ultra-marine color--Corkey recooking and warming the cold statesmanship of his newspaper, breaking the counter with his fist, paying gorgeously for both drinks and glasses, smiling when the sailors expel outside politicians and at last rocking the building with his sneeze.
for the reason that
From this reading Because this is a sailor's matter it is difficult to handle it from the adversary's side.
bossnounUS /bɑːs/
a person who exercises control over workers
From this reading The political boss first hears of it through the information of a rival marine reporter on a democratic sheet.
the two together, not just one
From this reading BAD NEWS ALL AROUND With thousands of gamblers in good luck, and thousands of sailors in port, why should not the saloons of the dock regions resound also with politics--a politics of ultra-marine color--Corkey recooking and warming the cold statesmanship of his newspaper, breaking the counter with his fist, paying gorgeously for both drinks and glasses, smiling when the sailors expel outside politicians and at last rocking the building with his sneeze.
the act of breaking something
From this reading BAD NEWS ALL AROUND With thousands of gamblers in good luck, and thousands of sailors in port, why should not the saloons of the dock regions resound also with politics--a politics of ultra-marine color--Corkey recooking and warming the cold statesmanship of his newspaper, breaking the counter with his fist, paying gorgeously for both drinks and glasses, smiling when the sailors expel outside politicians and at last rocking the building with his sneeze.
a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading BAD NEWS ALL AROUND With thousands of gamblers in good luck, and thousands of sailors in port, why should not the saloons of the dock regions resound also with politics--a politics of ultra-marine color--Corkey recooking and warming the cold statesmanship of his newspaper, breaking the counter with his fist, paying gorgeously for both drinks and glasses, smiling when the sailors expel outside politicians and at last rocking the building with his sneeze.
having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
From this reading BAD NEWS ALL AROUND With thousands of gamblers in good luck, and thousands of sailors in port, why should not the saloons of the dock regions resound also with politics--a politics of ultra-marine color--Corkey recooking and warming the cold statesmanship of his newspaper, breaking the counter with his fist, paying gorgeously for both drinks and glasses, smiling when the sailors expel outside politicians and at last rocking the building with his sneeze.
a visual attribute of things that results from the light they emit or transmit or reflect
From this reading BAD NEWS ALL AROUND With thousands of gamblers in good luck, and thousands of sailors in port, why should not the saloons of the dock regions resound also with politics--a politics of ultra-marine color--Corkey recooking and warming the cold statesmanship of his newspaper, breaking the counter with his fist, paying gorgeously for both drinks and glasses, smiling when the sailors expel outside politicians and at last rocking the building with his sneeze.
CongressnounUS /ˈkɑːŋɡrəs/
the legislature of the United States government
From this reading It is thus settled that Corkey shall go to Congress from Lockwin's district.
Corkey
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From this reading BAD NEWS ALL AROUND With thousands of gamblers in good luck, and thousands of sailors in port, why should not the saloons of the dock regions resound also with politics--a politics of ultra-marine color--Corkey recooking and warming the cold statesmanship of his newspaper, breaking the counter with his fist, paying gorgeously for both drinks and glasses, smiling when the sailors expel outside politicians and at last rocking the building with his sneeze.
counternounUS /ˈkaʊntər/
table consisting of a horizontal surface over which business is transacted
From this reading BAD NEWS ALL AROUND With thousands of gamblers in good luck, and thousands of sailors in port, why should not the saloons of the dock regions resound also with politics--a politics of ultra-marine color--Corkey recooking and warming the cold statesmanship of his newspaper, breaking the counter with his fist, paying gorgeously for both drinks and glasses, smiling when the sailors expel outside politicians and at last rocking the building with his sneeze.
democraticadjectiveUS /ˌdeməˈkrætɪk/
characterized by or advocating or based upon the principles of democracy or social equality
From this reading The political boss first hears of it through the information of a rival marine reporter on a democratic sheet.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading Because this is a sailor's matter it is difficult to handle it from the adversary's side.
districtnounUS /ˈdɪstrɪkt/
a region marked off for administrative or other purposes
From this reading It is thus settled that Corkey shall go to Congress from Lockwin's district.
docknounUS /dɑːk/
an enclosure in a court of law where the defendant sits during the trial
From this reading BAD NEWS ALL AROUND With thousands of gamblers in good luck, and thousands of sailors in port, why should not the saloons of the dock regions resound also with politics--a politics of ultra-marine color--Corkey recooking and warming the cold statesmanship of his newspaper, breaking the counter with his fist, paying gorgeously for both drinks and glasses, smiling when the sailors expel outside politicians and at last rocking the building with his sneeze.
drinksnounUS /drɪŋks/
plural of “drink” — a single serving of a beverage
From this reading BAD NEWS ALL AROUND With thousands of gamblers in good luck, and thousands of sailors in port, why should not the saloons of the dock regions resound also with politics--a politics of ultra-marine color--Corkey recooking and warming the cold statesmanship of his newspaper, breaking the counter with his fist, paying gorgeously for both drinks and glasses, smiling when the sailors expel outside politicians and at last rocking the building with his sneeze.
expelverbUS /ɪkˈspel/
force to leave or move out
From this reading BAD NEWS ALL AROUND With thousands of gamblers in good luck, and thousands of sailors in port, why should not the saloons of the dock regions resound also with politics--a politics of ultra-marine color--Corkey recooking and warming the cold statesmanship of his newspaper, breaking the counter with his fist, paying gorgeously for both drinks and glasses, smiling when the sailors expel outside politicians and at last rocking the building with his sneeze.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The political boss first hears of it through the information of a rival marine reporter on a democratic sheet.
fistnounUS /fɪst/
a hand with the fingers clenched in the palm (as for hitting)
From this reading BAD NEWS ALL AROUND With thousands of gamblers in good luck, and thousands of sailors in port, why should not the saloons of the dock regions resound also with politics--a politics of ultra-marine color--Corkey recooking and warming the cold statesmanship of his newspaper, breaking the counter with his fist, paying gorgeously for both drinks and glasses, smiling when the sailors expel outside politicians and at last rocking the building with his sneeze.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading BAD NEWS ALL AROUND With thousands of gamblers in good luck, and thousands of sailors in port, why should not the saloons of the dock regions resound also with politics--a politics of ultra-marine color--Corkey recooking and warming the cold statesmanship of his newspaper, breaking the counter with his fist, paying gorgeously for both drinks and glasses, smiling when the sailors expel outside politicians and at last rocking the building with his sneeze.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It is thus settled that Corkey shall go to Congress from Lockwin's district.
gamblersnounUS /ˈɡæmblərz/
plural of “gambler” — a person who wagers money on the outcome of games or sporting events
From this reading BAD NEWS ALL AROUND With thousands of gamblers in good luck, and thousands of sailors in port, why should not the saloons of the dock regions resound also with politics--a politics of ultra-marine color--Corkey recooking and warming the cold statesmanship of his newspaper, breaking the counter with his fist, paying gorgeously for both drinks and glasses, smiling when the sailors expel outside politicians and at last rocking the building with his sneeze.
glassesnounUS /ˈɡlæsəz/
(plural) optical instrument consisting of a frame that holds a pair of lenses for correcting defective vision
From this reading BAD NEWS ALL AROUND With thousands of gamblers in good luck, and thousands of sailors in port, why should not the saloons of the dock regions resound also with politics--a politics of ultra-marine color--Corkey recooking and warming the cold statesmanship of his newspaper, breaking the counter with his fist, paying gorgeously for both drinks and glasses, smiling when the sailors expel outside politicians and at last rocking the building with his sneeze.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading It is thus settled that Corkey shall go to Congress from Lockwin's district.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading BAD NEWS ALL AROUND With thousands of gamblers in good luck, and thousands of sailors in port, why should not the saloons of the dock regions resound also with politics--a politics of ultra-marine color--Corkey recooking and warming the cold statesmanship of his newspaper, breaking the counter with his fist, paying gorgeously for both drinks and glasses, smiling when the sailors expel outside politicians and at last rocking the building with his sneeze.
gorgeouslyadverb
in an impressively beautiful manner
From this reading BAD NEWS ALL AROUND With thousands of gamblers in good luck, and thousands of sailors in port, why should not the saloons of the dock regions resound also with politics--a politics of ultra-marine color--Corkey recooking and warming the cold statesmanship of his newspaper, breaking the counter with his fist, paying gorgeously for both drinks and glasses, smiling when the sailors expel outside politicians and at last rocking the building with his sneeze.
handleverbUS /ˈhændəl/
be in charge of, act on, or dispose of
From this reading Because this is a sailor's matter it is difficult to handle it from the adversary's side.
hearsverbUS /hiːrz/
third-person singular of “hear” — perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading The political boss first hears of it through the information of a rival marine reporter on a democratic sheet.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading BAD NEWS ALL AROUND With thousands of gamblers in good luck, and thousands of sailors in port, why should not the saloons of the dock regions resound also with politics--a politics of ultra-marine color--Corkey recooking and warming the cold statesmanship of his newspaper, breaking the counter with his fist, paying gorgeously for both drinks and glasses, smiling when the sailors expel outside politicians and at last rocking the building with his sneeze.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading BAD NEWS ALL AROUND With thousands of gamblers in good luck, and thousands of sailors in port, why should not the saloons of the dock regions resound also with politics--a politics of ultra-marine color--Corkey recooking and warming the cold statesmanship of his newspaper, breaking the counter with his fist, paying gorgeously for both drinks and glasses, smiling when the sailors expel outside politicians and at last rocking the building with his sneeze.
a message received and understood
From this reading The political boss first hears of it through the information of a rival marine reporter on a democratic sheet.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is thus settled that Corkey shall go to Congress from Lockwin's district.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is thus settled that Corkey shall go to Congress from Lockwin's district.
immediately past
From this reading BAD NEWS ALL AROUND With thousands of gamblers in good luck, and thousands of sailors in port, why should not the saloons of the dock regions resound also with politics--a politics of ultra-marine color--Corkey recooking and warming the cold statesmanship of his newspaper, breaking the counter with his fist, paying gorgeously for both drinks and glasses, smiling when the sailors expel outside politicians and at last rocking the building with his sneeze.
Lockwin's
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From this reading It is thus settled that Corkey shall go to Congress from Lockwin's district.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading BAD NEWS ALL AROUND With thousands of gamblers in good luck, and thousands of sailors in port, why should not the saloons of the dock regions resound also with politics--a politics of ultra-marine color--Corkey recooking and warming the cold statesmanship of his newspaper, breaking the counter with his fist, paying gorgeously for both drinks and glasses, smiling when the sailors expel outside politicians and at last rocking the building with his sneeze.
marineadjectiveUS /mərˈiːn/
of or relating to the sea
From this reading The political boss first hears of it through the information of a rival marine reporter on a democratic sheet.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Because this is a sailor's matter it is difficult to handle it from the adversary's side.
information about recent and important events
From this reading BAD NEWS ALL AROUND With thousands of gamblers in good luck, and thousands of sailors in port, why should not the saloons of the dock regions resound also with politics--a politics of ultra-marine color--Corkey recooking and warming the cold statesmanship of his newspaper, breaking the counter with his fist, paying gorgeously for both drinks and glasses, smiling when the sailors expel outside politicians and at last rocking the building with his sneeze.
a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements
From this reading BAD NEWS ALL AROUND With thousands of gamblers in good luck, and thousands of sailors in port, why should not the saloons of the dock regions resound also with politics--a politics of ultra-marine color--Corkey recooking and warming the cold statesmanship of his newspaper, breaking the counter with his fist, paying gorgeously for both drinks and glasses, smiling when the sailors expel outside politicians and at last rocking the building with his sneeze.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading BAD NEWS ALL AROUND With thousands of gamblers in good luck, and thousands of sailors in port, why should not the saloons of the dock regions resound also with politics--a politics of ultra-marine color--Corkey recooking and warming the cold statesmanship of his newspaper, breaking the counter with his fist, paying gorgeously for both drinks and glasses, smiling when the sailors expel outside politicians and at last rocking the building with his sneeze.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading BAD NEWS ALL AROUND With thousands of gamblers in good luck, and thousands of sailors in port, why should not the saloons of the dock regions resound also with politics--a politics of ultra-marine color--Corkey recooking and warming the cold statesmanship of his newspaper, breaking the counter with his fist, paying gorgeously for both drinks and glasses, smiling when the sailors expel outside politicians and at last rocking the building with his sneeze.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The political boss first hears of it through the information of a rival marine reporter on a democratic sheet.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading BAD NEWS ALL AROUND With thousands of gamblers in good luck, and thousands of sailors in port, why should not the saloons of the dock regions resound also with politics--a politics of ultra-marine color--Corkey recooking and warming the cold statesmanship of his newspaper, breaking the counter with his fist, paying gorgeously for both drinks and glasses, smiling when the sailors expel outside politicians and at last rocking the building with his sneeze.
yielding a fair profit
From this reading BAD NEWS ALL AROUND With thousands of gamblers in good luck, and thousands of sailors in port, why should not the saloons of the dock regions resound also with politics--a politics of ultra-marine color--Corkey recooking and warming the cold statesmanship of his newspaper, breaking the counter with his fist, paying gorgeously for both drinks and glasses, smiling when the sailors expel outside politicians and at last rocking the building with his sneeze.
involving or characteristic of politics or parties or politicians
From this reading The political boss first hears of it through the information of a rival marine reporter on a democratic sheet.
politiciansnounUS /ˌpɑːləˈtɪʃənz/
plural of “politician” — a leader engaged in civil administration
From this reading BAD NEWS ALL AROUND With thousands of gamblers in good luck, and thousands of sailors in port, why should not the saloons of the dock regions resound also with politics--a politics of ultra-marine color--Corkey recooking and warming the cold statesmanship of his newspaper, breaking the counter with his fist, paying gorgeously for both drinks and glasses, smiling when the sailors expel outside politicians and at last rocking the building with his sneeze.
social relations involving intrigue to gain authority or power
From this reading BAD NEWS ALL AROUND With thousands of gamblers in good luck, and thousands of sailors in port, why should not the saloons of the dock regions resound also with politics--a politics of ultra-marine color--Corkey recooking and warming the cold statesmanship of his newspaper, breaking the counter with his fist, paying gorgeously for both drinks and glasses, smiling when the sailors expel outside politicians and at last rocking the building with his sneeze.
a place (seaport or airport) where people and merchandise can enter or leave a country
From this reading BAD NEWS ALL AROUND With thousands of gamblers in good luck, and thousands of sailors in port, why should not the saloons of the dock regions resound also with politics--a politics of ultra-marine color--Corkey recooking and warming the cold statesmanship of his newspaper, breaking the counter with his fist, paying gorgeously for both drinks and glasses, smiling when the sailors expel outside politicians and at last rocking the building with his sneeze.
recooking
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From this reading BAD NEWS ALL AROUND With thousands of gamblers in good luck, and thousands of sailors in port, why should not the saloons of the dock regions resound also with politics--a politics of ultra-marine color--Corkey recooking and warming the cold statesmanship of his newspaper, breaking the counter with his fist, paying gorgeously for both drinks and glasses, smiling when the sailors expel outside politicians and at last rocking the building with his sneeze.
regionsnounUS /ˈriːdʒənz/
plural of “region” — the extended spatial location of something
From this reading BAD NEWS ALL AROUND With thousands of gamblers in good luck, and thousands of sailors in port, why should not the saloons of the dock regions resound also with politics--a politics of ultra-marine color--Corkey recooking and warming the cold statesmanship of his newspaper, breaking the counter with his fist, paying gorgeously for both drinks and glasses, smiling when the sailors expel outside politicians and at last rocking the building with his sneeze.
reporternounUS /rɪˈpɔːrtər/
a person who investigates and reports or edits news stories
From this reading The political boss first hears of it through the information of a rival marine reporter on a democratic sheet.
resoundverbUS /ˌriːˈsaʊnd/
ring or echo with sound
From this reading BAD NEWS ALL AROUND With thousands of gamblers in good luck, and thousands of sailors in port, why should not the saloons of the dock regions resound also with politics--a politics of ultra-marine color--Corkey recooking and warming the cold statesmanship of his newspaper, breaking the counter with his fist, paying gorgeously for both drinks and glasses, smiling when the sailors expel outside politicians and at last rocking the building with his sneeze.
rivalverbUS /ˈraɪvəl/
be equal to in quality or ability
From this reading The political boss first hears of it through the information of a rival marine reporter on a democratic sheet.
rockingverbUS /ˈrɑːkɪŋ/
-ing form of “rock” — move back and forth or sideways
From this reading BAD NEWS ALL AROUND With thousands of gamblers in good luck, and thousands of sailors in port, why should not the saloons of the dock regions resound also with politics--a politics of ultra-marine color--Corkey recooking and warming the cold statesmanship of his newspaper, breaking the counter with his fist, paying gorgeously for both drinks and glasses, smiling when the sailors expel outside politicians and at last rocking the building with his sneeze.
sailor'snounUS /ˈseɪlərz/
possessive form of “sailor” — any member of a ship's crew
From this reading Because this is a sailor's matter it is difficult to handle it from the adversary's side.
sailorsnounUS /ˈseɪlərz/
plural of “sailor” — any member of a ship's crew
From this reading BAD NEWS ALL AROUND With thousands of gamblers in good luck, and thousands of sailors in port, why should not the saloons of the dock regions resound also with politics--a politics of ultra-marine color--Corkey recooking and warming the cold statesmanship of his newspaper, breaking the counter with his fist, paying gorgeously for both drinks and glasses, smiling when the sailors expel outside politicians and at last rocking the building with his sneeze.
saloonsnounUS /səˈluːnz/
plural of “saloon” — a room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter
From this reading BAD NEWS ALL AROUND With thousands of gamblers in good luck, and thousands of sailors in port, why should not the saloons of the dock regions resound also with politics--a politics of ultra-marine color--Corkey recooking and warming the cold statesmanship of his newspaper, breaking the counter with his fist, paying gorgeously for both drinks and glasses, smiling when the sailors expel outside politicians and at last rocking the building with his sneeze.
established or decided beyond dispute or doubt
From this reading It is thus settled that Corkey shall go to Congress from Lockwin's district.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading It is thus settled that Corkey shall go to Congress from Lockwin's district.
any broad thin expanse or surface
From this reading The political boss first hears of it through the information of a rival marine reporter on a democratic sheet.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading BAD NEWS ALL AROUND With thousands of gamblers in good luck, and thousands of sailors in port, why should not the saloons of the dock regions resound also with politics--a politics of ultra-marine color--Corkey recooking and warming the cold statesmanship of his newspaper, breaking the counter with his fist, paying gorgeously for both drinks and glasses, smiling when the sailors expel outside politicians and at last rocking the building with his sneeze.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading Because this is a sailor's matter it is difficult to handle it from the adversary's side.
a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading BAD NEWS ALL AROUND With thousands of gamblers in good luck, and thousands of sailors in port, why should not the saloons of the dock regions resound also with politics--a politics of ultra-marine color--Corkey recooking and warming the cold statesmanship of his newspaper, breaking the counter with his fist, paying gorgeously for both drinks and glasses, smiling when the sailors expel outside politicians and at last rocking the building with his sneeze.
sneezenounUS /sniːz/
a symptom consisting of the involuntary expulsion of air from the nose
From this reading BAD NEWS ALL AROUND With thousands of gamblers in good luck, and thousands of sailors in port, why should not the saloons of the dock regions resound also with politics--a politics of ultra-marine color--Corkey recooking and warming the cold statesmanship of his newspaper, breaking the counter with his fist, paying gorgeously for both drinks and glasses, smiling when the sailors expel outside politicians and at last rocking the building with his sneeze.
statesmanshipnounUS /ˈsteɪtsmənʃɪp/
wisdom in the management of public affairs
From this reading BAD NEWS ALL AROUND With thousands of gamblers in good luck, and thousands of sailors in port, why should not the saloons of the dock regions resound also with politics--a politics of ultra-marine color--Corkey recooking and warming the cold statesmanship of his newspaper, breaking the counter with his fist, paying gorgeously for both drinks and glasses, smiling when the sailors expel outside politicians and at last rocking the building with his sneeze.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It is thus settled that Corkey shall go to Congress from Lockwin's district.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading BAD NEWS ALL AROUND With thousands of gamblers in good luck, and thousands of sailors in port, why should not the saloons of the dock regions resound also with politics--a politics of ultra-marine color--Corkey recooking and warming the cold statesmanship of his newspaper, breaking the counter with his fist, paying gorgeously for both drinks and glasses, smiling when the sailors expel outside politicians and at last rocking the building with his sneeze.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Because this is a sailor's matter it is difficult to handle it from the adversary's side.
plural of “thousand” — the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading BAD NEWS ALL AROUND With thousands of gamblers in good luck, and thousands of sailors in port, why should not the saloons of the dock regions resound also with politics--a politics of ultra-marine color--Corkey recooking and warming the cold statesmanship of his newspaper, breaking the counter with his fist, paying gorgeously for both drinks and glasses, smiling when the sailors expel outside politicians and at last rocking the building with his sneeze.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading The political boss first hears of it through the information of a rival marine reporter on a democratic sheet.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading It is thus settled that Corkey shall go to Congress from Lockwin's district.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It is thus settled that Corkey shall go to Congress from Lockwin's district.
ultra-marine
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From this reading BAD NEWS ALL AROUND With thousands of gamblers in good luck, and thousands of sailors in port, why should not the saloons of the dock regions resound also with politics--a politics of ultra-marine color--Corkey recooking and warming the cold statesmanship of his newspaper, breaking the counter with his fist, paying gorgeously for both drinks and glasses, smiling when the sailors expel outside politicians and at last rocking the building with his sneeze.
warmingadjectiveUS /ˈwɔːrmɪŋ/
imparting heat
From this reading BAD NEWS ALL AROUND With thousands of gamblers in good luck, and thousands of sailors in port, why should not the saloons of the dock regions resound also with politics--a politics of ultra-marine color--Corkey recooking and warming the cold statesmanship of his newspaper, breaking the counter with his fist, paying gorgeously for both drinks and glasses, smiling when the sailors expel outside politicians and at last rocking the building with his sneeze.
WednesdaynounUS /ˈwenzdi/
the fourth day of the week; the third working day
From this reading This is on Wednesday.
at the time that
From this reading BAD NEWS ALL AROUND With thousands of gamblers in good luck, and thousands of sailors in port, why should not the saloons of the dock regions resound also with politics--a politics of ultra-marine color--Corkey recooking and warming the cold statesmanship of his newspaper, breaking the counter with his fist, paying gorgeously for both drinks and glasses, smiling when the sailors expel outside politicians and at last rocking the building with his sneeze.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading BAD NEWS ALL AROUND With thousands of gamblers in good luck, and thousands of sailors in port, why should not the saloons of the dock regions resound also with politics--a politics of ultra-marine color--Corkey recooking and warming the cold statesmanship of his newspaper, breaking the counter with his fist, paying gorgeously for both drinks and glasses, smiling when the sailors expel outside politicians and at last rocking the building with his sneeze.
in the company of; together with
From this reading BAD NEWS ALL AROUND With thousands of gamblers in good luck, and thousands of sailors in port, why should not the saloons of the dock regions resound also with politics--a politics of ultra-marine color--Corkey recooking and warming the cold statesmanship of his newspaper, breaking the counter with his fist, paying gorgeously for both drinks and glasses, smiling when the sailors expel outside politicians and at last rocking the building with his sneeze.
