used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading There was a song in his heart and a bland, dreamily vague smile on his long, narrow face.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading And Reggie was always happy when the immediate future held the prospects of a drink.
amiableadjectiveUS /ˈeɪmiəbəl/
disposed to please
From this reading [Sidenote: Mr. Demise had Reggie Van Fiddler's name in his book, but Reggie didn't want to be on any list, so he set out to correct the mistake!] When Reggie Van Fiddler sauntered into the cool somber depths of the Midland Club's lobby, he was feeling in an exceptionally amiable mood.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading [Sidenote: Mr. Demise had Reggie Van Fiddler's name in his book, but Reggie didn't want to be on any list, so he set out to correct the mistake!] When Reggie Van Fiddler sauntered into the cool somber depths of the Midland Club's lobby, he was feeling in an exceptionally amiable mood.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading There was a song in his heart and a bland, dreamily vague smile on his long, narrow face.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading [Sidenote: Mr. Demise had Reggie Van Fiddler's name in his book, but Reggie didn't want to be on any list, so he set out to correct the mistake!] When Reggie Van Fiddler sauntered into the cool somber depths of the Midland Club's lobby, he was feeling in an exceptionally amiable mood.
attendantnounUS /əˈtendənt/
someone who waits on or tends to or attends to the needs of another
From this reading He nodded brightly to a uniformed attendant.
attributedverbUS /əˈtrɪbjətɪd/
past form of “attribute” — attribute or credit to
From this reading This state of blissful tranquility could be attributed to the fact that Reggie's tan and white shoes were taking him directly toward the Club Bar, where he planned to while away the day sipping various long, cool drinks.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading This state of blissful tranquility could be attributed to the fact that Reggie's tan and white shoes were taking him directly toward the Club Bar, where he planned to while away the day sipping various long, cool drinks.
a room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter
From this reading This state of blissful tranquility could be attributed to the fact that Reggie's tan and white shoes were taking him directly toward the Club Bar, where he planned to while away the day sipping various long, cool drinks.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading [Sidenote: Mr. Demise had Reggie Van Fiddler's name in his book, but Reggie didn't want to be on any list, so he set out to correct the mistake!] When Reggie Van Fiddler sauntered into the cool somber depths of the Midland Club's lobby, he was feeling in an exceptionally amiable mood.
blandadjectiveUS /blænd/
lacking taste or flavor or tang
From this reading There was a song in his heart and a bland, dreamily vague smile on his long, narrow face.
blissfuladjectiveUS /ˈblɪsfəl/
completely happy and contented
From this reading This state of blissful tranquility could be attributed to the fact that Reggie's tan and white shoes were taking him directly toward the Club Bar, where he planned to while away the day sipping various long, cool drinks.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading [Sidenote: Mr. Demise had Reggie Van Fiddler's name in his book, but Reggie didn't want to be on any list, so he set out to correct the mistake!] When Reggie Van Fiddler sauntered into the cool somber depths of the Midland Club's lobby, he was feeling in an exceptionally amiable mood.
brightlyadverbUS /ˈbraɪtli/
with brightness
From this reading He nodded brightly to a uniformed attendant.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading [Sidenote: Mr. Demise had Reggie Van Fiddler's name in his book, but Reggie didn't want to be on any list, so he set out to correct the mistake!] When Reggie Van Fiddler sauntered into the cool somber depths of the Midland Club's lobby, he was feeling in an exceptionally amiable mood.
a team of professional baseball players who play and travel together
From this reading This state of blissful tranquility could be attributed to the fact that Reggie's tan and white shoes were taking him directly toward the Club Bar, where he planned to while away the day sipping various long, cool drinks.
Club'snounUS /klʌbz/
possessive form of “club” — a team of professional baseball players who play and travel together
From this reading [Sidenote: Mr. Demise had Reggie Van Fiddler's name in his book, but Reggie didn't want to be on any list, so he set out to correct the mistake!] When Reggie Van Fiddler sauntered into the cool somber depths of the Midland Club's lobby, he was feeling in an exceptionally amiable mood.
neither warm nor very cold; giving relief from heat
From this reading [Sidenote: Mr. Demise had Reggie Van Fiddler's name in his book, but Reggie didn't want to be on any list, so he set out to correct the mistake!] When Reggie Van Fiddler sauntered into the cool somber depths of the Midland Club's lobby, he was feeling in an exceptionally amiable mood.
make right or correct
From this reading [Sidenote: Mr. Demise had Reggie Van Fiddler's name in his book, but Reggie didn't want to be on any list, so he set out to correct the mistake!] When Reggie Van Fiddler sauntered into the cool somber depths of the Midland Club's lobby, he was feeling in an exceptionally amiable mood.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading This state of blissful tranquility could be attributed to the fact that Reggie's tan and white shoes were taking him directly toward the Club Bar, where he planned to while away the day sipping various long, cool drinks.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading This state of blissful tranquility could be attributed to the fact that Reggie's tan and white shoes were taking him directly toward the Club Bar, where he planned to while away the day sipping various long, cool drinks.
DemisenounUS /dɪˈmaɪz/
the time when something ends
From this reading [Sidenote: Mr. Demise had Reggie Van Fiddler's name in his book, but Reggie didn't want to be on any list, so he set out to correct the mistake!] When Reggie Van Fiddler sauntered into the cool somber depths of the Midland Club's lobby, he was feeling in an exceptionally amiable mood.
(plural) the deepest and most remote part
From this reading [Sidenote: Mr. Demise had Reggie Van Fiddler's name in his book, but Reggie didn't want to be on any list, so he set out to correct the mistake!] When Reggie Van Fiddler sauntered into the cool somber depths of the Midland Club's lobby, he was feeling in an exceptionally amiable mood.
didn't
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From this reading [Sidenote: Mr. Demise had Reggie Van Fiddler's name in his book, but Reggie didn't want to be on any list, so he set out to correct the mistake!] When Reggie Van Fiddler sauntered into the cool somber depths of the Midland Club's lobby, he was feeling in an exceptionally amiable mood.
without deviation
From this reading This state of blissful tranquility could be attributed to the fact that Reggie's tan and white shoes were taking him directly toward the Club Bar, where he planned to while away the day sipping various long, cool drinks.
dreamilyadverb
in a dreamy manner
From this reading There was a song in his heart and a bland, dreamily vague smile on his long, narrow face.
take in liquids
From this reading And Reggie was always happy when the immediate future held the prospects of a drink.
drinksnounUS /drɪŋks/
plural of “drink” — a single serving of a beverage
From this reading This state of blissful tranquility could be attributed to the fact that Reggie's tan and white shoes were taking him directly toward the Club Bar, where he planned to while away the day sipping various long, cool drinks.
exceptionallyadverbUS /ɪkˈsepʃənəli/
to an exceptional degree
From this reading [Sidenote: Mr. Demise had Reggie Van Fiddler's name in his book, but Reggie didn't want to be on any list, so he set out to correct the mistake!] When Reggie Van Fiddler sauntered into the cool somber depths of the Midland Club's lobby, he was feeling in an exceptionally amiable mood.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading There was a song in his heart and a bland, dreamily vague smile on his long, narrow face.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading This state of blissful tranquility could be attributed to the fact that Reggie's tan and white shoes were taking him directly toward the Club Bar, where he planned to while away the day sipping various long, cool drinks.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading [Sidenote: Mr. Demise had Reggie Van Fiddler's name in his book, but Reggie didn't want to be on any list, so he set out to correct the mistake!] When Reggie Van Fiddler sauntered into the cool somber depths of the Midland Club's lobby, he was feeling in an exceptionally amiable mood.
FiddlernounUS /ˈfɪdələr/
a musician who plays the violin
From this reading [Sidenote: Mr. Demise had Reggie Van Fiddler's name in his book, but Reggie didn't want to be on any list, so he set out to correct the mistake!] When Reggie Van Fiddler sauntered into the cool somber depths of the Midland Club's lobby, he was feeling in an exceptionally amiable mood.
Fiddler'snounUS /ˈfɪdələrz/
possessive form of “fiddler” — a musician who plays the violin
From this reading [Sidenote: Mr. Demise had Reggie Van Fiddler's name in his book, but Reggie didn't want to be on any list, so he set out to correct the mistake!] When Reggie Van Fiddler sauntered into the cool somber depths of the Midland Club's lobby, he was feeling in an exceptionally amiable mood.
yet to be or coming
From this reading And Reggie was always happy when the immediate future held the prospects of a drink.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading [Sidenote: Mr. Demise had Reggie Van Fiddler's name in his book, but Reggie didn't want to be on any list, so he set out to correct the mistake!] When Reggie Van Fiddler sauntered into the cool somber depths of the Midland Club's lobby, he was feeling in an exceptionally amiable mood.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading And Reggie was always happy when the immediate future held the prospects of a drink.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading [Sidenote: Mr. Demise had Reggie Van Fiddler's name in his book, but Reggie didn't want to be on any list, so he set out to correct the mistake!] When Reggie Van Fiddler sauntered into the cool somber depths of the Midland Club's lobby, he was feeling in an exceptionally amiable mood.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading There was a song in his heart and a bland, dreamily vague smile on his long, narrow face.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading And Reggie was always happy when the immediate future held the prospects of a drink.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading This state of blissful tranquility could be attributed to the fact that Reggie's tan and white shoes were taking him directly toward the Club Bar, where he planned to while away the day sipping various long, cool drinks.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading [Sidenote: Mr. Demise had Reggie Van Fiddler's name in his book, but Reggie didn't want to be on any list, so he set out to correct the mistake!] When Reggie Van Fiddler sauntered into the cool somber depths of the Midland Club's lobby, he was feeling in an exceptionally amiable mood.
of the present time and place
From this reading And Reggie was always happy when the immediate future held the prospects of a drink.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading [Sidenote: Mr. Demise had Reggie Van Fiddler's name in his book, but Reggie didn't want to be on any list, so he set out to correct the mistake!] When Reggie Van Fiddler sauntered into the cool somber depths of the Midland Club's lobby, he was feeling in an exceptionally amiable mood.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading [Sidenote: Mr. Demise had Reggie Van Fiddler's name in his book, but Reggie didn't want to be on any list, so he set out to correct the mistake!] When Reggie Van Fiddler sauntered into the cool somber depths of the Midland Club's lobby, he was feeling in an exceptionally amiable mood.
give or make a list of; name individually; give the names of
From this reading [Sidenote: Mr. Demise had Reggie Van Fiddler's name in his book, but Reggie didn't want to be on any list, so he set out to correct the mistake!] When Reggie Van Fiddler sauntered into the cool somber depths of the Midland Club's lobby, he was feeling in an exceptionally amiable mood.
lobbynounUS /ˈlɑːbi/
a large entrance or reception room or area
From this reading [Sidenote: Mr. Demise had Reggie Van Fiddler's name in his book, but Reggie didn't want to be on any list, so he set out to correct the mistake!] When Reggie Van Fiddler sauntered into the cool somber depths of the Midland Club's lobby, he was feeling in an exceptionally amiable mood.
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 There was a song in his heart and a bland, dreamily vague smile on his long, narrow face.
MidlandnounUS /ˈmɪdlænd/
a town in west central Texas
From this reading [Sidenote: Mr. Demise had Reggie Van Fiddler's name in his book, but Reggie didn't want to be on any list, so he set out to correct the mistake!] When Reggie Van Fiddler sauntered into the cool somber depths of the Midland Club's lobby, he was feeling in an exceptionally amiable mood.
a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention
From this reading [Sidenote: Mr. Demise had Reggie Van Fiddler's name in his book, but Reggie didn't want to be on any list, so he set out to correct the mistake!] When Reggie Van Fiddler sauntered into the cool somber depths of the Midland Club's lobby, he was feeling in an exceptionally amiable mood.
a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling
From this reading [Sidenote: Mr. Demise had Reggie Van Fiddler's name in his book, but Reggie didn't want to be on any list, so he set out to correct the mistake!] When Reggie Van Fiddler sauntered into the cool somber depths of the Midland Club's lobby, he was feeling in an exceptionally amiable mood.
a form of address for a man
From this reading [Sidenote: Mr. Demise had Reggie Van Fiddler's name in his book, but Reggie didn't want to be on any list, so he set out to correct the mistake!] When Reggie Van Fiddler sauntered into the cool somber depths of the Midland Club's lobby, he was feeling in an exceptionally amiable mood.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading [Sidenote: Mr. Demise had Reggie Van Fiddler's name in his book, but Reggie didn't want to be on any list, so he set out to correct the mistake!] When Reggie Van Fiddler sauntered into the cool somber depths of the Midland Club's lobby, he was feeling in an exceptionally amiable mood.
make or become more narrow or restricted
From this reading There was a song in his heart and a bland, dreamily vague smile on his long, narrow face.
inflected form of “nod” — express or signify by nodding
From this reading He nodded brightly to a uniformed attendant.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading [Sidenote: Mr. Demise had Reggie Van Fiddler's name in his book, but Reggie didn't want to be on any list, so he set out to correct the mistake!] When Reggie Van Fiddler sauntered into the cool somber depths of the Midland Club's lobby, he was feeling in an exceptionally amiable mood.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading [Sidenote: Mr. Demise had Reggie Van Fiddler's name in his book, but Reggie didn't want to be on any list, so he set out to correct the mistake!] When Reggie Van Fiddler sauntered into the cool somber depths of the Midland Club's lobby, he was feeling in an exceptionally amiable mood.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading [Sidenote: Mr. Demise had Reggie Van Fiddler's name in his book, but Reggie didn't want to be on any list, so he set out to correct the mistake!] When Reggie Van Fiddler sauntered into the cool somber depths of the Midland Club's lobby, he was feeling in an exceptionally amiable mood.
plannedadjectiveUS /plænd/
designed or carried out according to a plan
From this reading This state of blissful tranquility could be attributed to the fact that Reggie's tan and white shoes were taking him directly toward the Club Bar, where he planned to while away the day sipping various long, cool drinks.
prospectsnounUS /ˈprɑːspekts/
plural of “prospect” — the possibility of future success
From this reading And Reggie was always happy when the immediate future held the prospects of a drink.
Reggie
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From this reading [Sidenote: Mr. Demise had Reggie Van Fiddler's name in his book, but Reggie didn't want to be on any list, so he set out to correct the mistake!] When Reggie Van Fiddler sauntered into the cool somber depths of the Midland Club's lobby, he was feeling in an exceptionally amiable mood.
Reggie's
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From this reading This state of blissful tranquility could be attributed to the fact that Reggie's tan and white shoes were taking him directly toward the Club Bar, where he planned to while away the day sipping various long, cool drinks.
sauntered
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From this reading [Sidenote: Mr. Demise had Reggie Van Fiddler's name in his book, but Reggie didn't want to be on any list, so he set out to correct the mistake!] When Reggie Van Fiddler sauntered into the cool somber depths of the Midland Club's lobby, he was feeling in an exceptionally amiable mood.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading [Sidenote: Mr. Demise had Reggie Van Fiddler's name in his book, but Reggie didn't want to be on any list, so he set out to correct the mistake!] When Reggie Van Fiddler sauntered into the cool somber depths of the Midland Club's lobby, he was feeling in an exceptionally amiable mood.
a particular situation
From this reading This state of blissful tranquility could be attributed to the fact that Reggie's tan and white shoes were taking him directly toward the Club Bar, where he planned to while away the day sipping various long, cool drinks.
Sidenote
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From this reading [Sidenote: Mr. Demise had Reggie Van Fiddler's name in his book, but Reggie didn't want to be on any list, so he set out to correct the mistake!] When Reggie Van Fiddler sauntered into the cool somber depths of the Midland Club's lobby, he was feeling in an exceptionally amiable mood.
sippingverbUS /ˈsɪpɪŋ/
inflected form of “sip” — drink in sips
From this reading This state of blissful tranquility could be attributed to the fact that Reggie's tan and white shoes were taking him directly toward the Club Bar, where he planned to while away the day sipping various long, cool drinks.
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading There was a song in his heart and a bland, dreamily vague smile on his long, narrow face.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading [Sidenote: Mr. Demise had Reggie Van Fiddler's name in his book, but Reggie didn't want to be on any list, so he set out to correct the mistake!] When Reggie Van Fiddler sauntered into the cool somber depths of the Midland Club's lobby, he was feeling in an exceptionally amiable mood.
somberadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːmbər/
lacking brightness or color; dull
From this reading [Sidenote: Mr. Demise had Reggie Van Fiddler's name in his book, but Reggie didn't want to be on any list, so he set out to correct the mistake!] When Reggie Van Fiddler sauntered into the cool somber depths of the Midland Club's lobby, he was feeling in an exceptionally amiable mood.
a short musical composition with words
From this reading There was a song in his heart and a bland, dreamily vague smile on his long, narrow face.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading This state of blissful tranquility could be attributed to the fact that Reggie's tan and white shoes were taking him directly toward the Club Bar, where he planned to while away the day sipping various long, cool drinks.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading This state of blissful tranquility could be attributed to the fact that Reggie's tan and white shoes were taking him directly toward the Club Bar, where he planned to while away the day sipping various long, cool drinks.
tannounUS /tæn/
a browning of the skin resulting from exposure to the rays of the sun
From this reading This state of blissful tranquility could be attributed to the fact that Reggie's tan and white shoes were taking him directly toward the Club Bar, where he planned to while away the day sipping various long, cool drinks.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading This state of blissful tranquility could be attributed to the fact that Reggie's tan and white shoes were taking him directly toward the Club Bar, where he planned to while away the day sipping various long, cool drinks.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading [Sidenote: Mr. Demise had Reggie Van Fiddler's name in his book, but Reggie didn't want to be on any list, so he set out to correct the mistake!] When Reggie Van Fiddler sauntered into the cool somber depths of the Midland Club's lobby, he was feeling in an exceptionally amiable mood.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was a song in his heart and a bland, dreamily vague smile on his long, narrow face.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This state of blissful tranquility could be attributed to the fact that Reggie's tan and white shoes were taking him directly toward the Club Bar, where he planned to while away the day sipping various long, cool drinks.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading [Sidenote: Mr. Demise had Reggie Van Fiddler's name in his book, but Reggie didn't want to be on any list, so he set out to correct the mistake!] When Reggie Van Fiddler sauntered into the cool somber depths of the Midland Club's lobby, he was feeling in an exceptionally amiable mood.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading This state of blissful tranquility could be attributed to the fact that Reggie's tan and white shoes were taking him directly toward the Club Bar, where he planned to while away the day sipping various long, cool drinks.
tranquilitynounUS /træŋˈkwɪl.ə.t̬i/
The quality or state of being tranquil; calm and peaceful.
From this reading This state of blissful tranquility could be attributed to the fact that Reggie's tan and white shoes were taking him directly toward the Club Bar, where he planned to while away the day sipping various long, cool drinks.
uniformedadjectiveUS /ˈjuːnəfɔːrmd/
dressed in a uniform
From this reading He nodded brightly to a uniformed attendant.
not clearly expressed or understood
From this reading There was a song in his heart and a bland, dreamily vague smile on his long, narrow face.
any creative group active in the innovation and application of new concepts and techniques in a given field (especially in the arts)
From this reading [Sidenote: Mr. Demise had Reggie Van Fiddler's name in his book, but Reggie didn't want to be on any list, so he set out to correct the mistake!] When Reggie Van Fiddler sauntered into the cool somber depths of the Midland Club's lobby, he was feeling in an exceptionally amiable mood.
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
From this reading This state of blissful tranquility could be attributed to the fact that Reggie's tan and white shoes were taking him directly toward the Club Bar, where he planned to while away the day sipping various long, cool drinks.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading [Sidenote: Mr. Demise had Reggie Van Fiddler's name in his book, but Reggie didn't want to be on any list, so he set out to correct the mistake!] When Reggie Van Fiddler sauntered into the cool somber depths of the Midland Club's lobby, he was feeling in an exceptionally amiable mood.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading [Sidenote: Mr. Demise had Reggie Van Fiddler's name in his book, but Reggie didn't want to be on any list, so he set out to correct the mistake!] When Reggie Van Fiddler sauntered into the cool somber depths of the Midland Club's lobby, he was feeling in an exceptionally amiable mood.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading This state of blissful tranquility could be attributed to the fact that Reggie's tan and white shoes were taking him directly toward the Club Bar, where he planned to while away the day sipping various long, cool drinks.
at the time that
From this reading [Sidenote: Mr. Demise had Reggie Van Fiddler's name in his book, but Reggie didn't want to be on any list, so he set out to correct the mistake!] When Reggie Van Fiddler sauntered into the cool somber depths of the Midland Club's lobby, he was feeling in an exceptionally amiable mood.
in or at the place that
From this reading This state of blissful tranquility could be attributed to the fact that Reggie's tan and white shoes were taking him directly toward the Club Bar, where he planned to while away the day sipping various long, cool drinks.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading This state of blissful tranquility could be attributed to the fact that Reggie's tan and white shoes were taking him directly toward the Club Bar, where he planned to while away the day sipping various long, cool drinks.
a Caucasian
From this reading This state of blissful tranquility could be attributed to the fact that Reggie's tan and white shoes were taking him directly toward the Club Bar, where he planned to while away the day sipping various long, cool drinks.
