used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “Couple of whiskeys—straight—for me and the kid,” ordered Grant’s companion, as he came to a standstill in front of the bar.
filled with fear or apprehension
From this reading “I’m afraid the boy will get away.”
(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 But, all the same, two glasses were set out, and the bottle placed beside them.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “Couple of whiskeys—straight—for me and the kid,” ordered Grant’s companion, as he came to a standstill in front of the bar.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “Couple of whiskeys—straight—for me and the kid,” ordered Grant’s companion, as he came to a standstill in front of the bar.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading “I’m afraid the boy will get away.”
a room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter
From this reading “Couple of whiskeys—straight—for me and the kid,” ordered Grant’s companion, as he came to a standstill in front of the bar.
barkeepernoun
an employee who mixes and serves alcoholic drinks at a bar
From this reading “Pour it out!” said the miner to the barkeeper.
next to; at the side of
From this reading But, all the same, two glasses were set out, and the bottle placed beside them.
a glass or plastic vessel used for storing drinks or other liquids; typically cylindrical without handles and with a narrow neck that can be plugged or capped
From this reading But, all the same, two glasses were set out, and the bottle placed beside them.
a youthful male person
From this reading “I’m afraid the boy will get away.”
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But, all the same, two glasses were set out, and the bottle placed beside them.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading “Couple of whiskeys—straight—for me and the kid,” ordered Grant’s companion, as he came to a standstill in front of the bar.
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading “Couple of whiskeys—straight—for me and the kid,” ordered Grant’s companion, as he came to a standstill in front of the bar.
a pair who associate with one another
From this reading “Couple of whiskeys—straight—for me and the kid,” ordered Grant’s companion, as he came to a standstill in front of the bar.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “Couple of whiskeys—straight—for me and the kid,” ordered Grant’s companion, as he came to a standstill in front of the bar.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading “Couple of whiskeys—straight—for me and the kid,” ordered Grant’s companion, as he came to a standstill in front of the bar.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading “I’m afraid the boy will get away.”
(plural) optical instrument consisting of a frame that holds a pair of lenses for correcting defective vision
From this reading But, all the same, two glasses were set out, and the bottle placed beside them.
let have
From this reading “None for me!” said Grant quickly.
Grant'snounUS /ɡrænts/
possessive form of “grant” — any monetary aid
From this reading “Couple of whiskeys—straight—for me and the kid,” ordered Grant’s companion, as he came to a standstill in front of the bar.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Couple of whiskeys—straight—for me and the kid,” ordered Grant’s companion, as he came to a standstill in front of the bar.
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From this reading “I’m afraid the boy will get away.”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “Couple of whiskeys—straight—for me and the kid,” ordered Grant’s companion, as he came to a standstill in front of the bar.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “Pour it out!” said the miner to the barkeeper.
kidverbUS /kɪd/
tell false information to for fun
From this reading “Couple of whiskeys—straight—for me and the kid,” ordered Grant’s companion, as he came to a standstill in front of the bar.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “Couple of whiskeys—straight—for me and the kid,” ordered Grant’s companion, as he came to a standstill in front of the bar.
minernounUS /ˈmaɪnər/
laborer who works in a mine
From this reading “Pour it out!” said the miner to the barkeeper.
not one, and not any
From this reading “None for me!” said Grant quickly.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “Couple of whiskeys—straight—for me and the kid,” ordered Grant’s companion, as he came to a standstill in front of the bar.
having a systematic arrangement; especially having elements succeeding in order according to rule
From this reading “Couple of whiskeys—straight—for me and the kid,” ordered Grant’s companion, as he came to a standstill in front of the bar.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading But, all the same, two glasses were set out, and the bottle placed beside them.
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading But, all the same, two glasses were set out, and the bottle placed beside them.
PourverbUS /pɔːr/
cause to run
From this reading “Pour it out!” said the miner to the barkeeper.
with speed
From this reading “None for me!” said Grant quickly.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “None for me!” said Grant quickly.
Identical; not different.
From this reading But, all the same, two glasses were set out, and the bottle placed beside them.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading But, all the same, two glasses were set out, and the bottle placed beside them.
standstillnounUS /ˈstændstɪl/
a situation in which no progress can be made or no advancement is possible
From this reading “Couple of whiskeys—straight—for me and the kid,” ordered Grant’s companion, as he came to a standstill in front of the bar.
successive (without a break)
From this reading “Couple of whiskeys—straight—for me and the kid,” ordered Grant’s companion, as he came to a standstill in front of the bar.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “Couple of whiskeys—straight—for me and the kid,” ordered Grant’s companion, as he came to a standstill in front of the bar.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading But, all the same, two glasses were set out, and the bottle placed beside them.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “Couple of whiskeys—straight—for me and the kid,” ordered Grant’s companion, as he came to a standstill in front of the bar.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading But, all the same, two glasses were set out, and the bottle placed beside them.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading But, all the same, two glasses were set out, and the bottle placed beside them.
whiskeysnounUS /ˈwɪskiz/
plural of “whiskey” — a liquor made from fermented mash of grain
From this reading “Couple of whiskeys—straight—for me and the kid,” ordered Grant’s companion, as he came to a standstill in front of the bar.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading “I’m afraid the boy will get away.”
