used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The skin about his eyes had grown into loose sacks; his eyes were a steel-gray, cruel, keen, crafty, without a particle of humor or affection.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading The skin about his eyes had grown into loose sacks; his eyes were a steel-gray, cruel, keen, crafty, without a particle of humor or affection.
advertisementnounUS /ædˈvɜːrtəzmənt/
a public promotion of some product or service
From this reading Dennis O'Day, as he stood at the door of his saloon this autumn afternoon, was an excellent advertisement for the line of goods he carried.
a positive feeling of liking
From this reading The skin about his eyes had grown into loose sacks; his eyes were a steel-gray, cruel, keen, crafty, without a particle of humor or affection.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading Dennis O'Day, as he stood at the door of his saloon this autumn afternoon, was an excellent advertisement for the line of goods he carried.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Dennis O'Day, as he stood at the door of his saloon this autumn afternoon, was an excellent advertisement for the line of goods he carried.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading CLOUDS AND GATHERING STORMS.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Dennis O'Day, as he stood at the door of his saloon this autumn afternoon, was an excellent advertisement for the line of goods he carried.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Dennis O'Day, as he stood at the door of his saloon this autumn afternoon, was an excellent advertisement for the line of goods he carried.
the season when the leaves fall from the trees
From this reading Dennis O'Day, as he stood at the door of his saloon this autumn afternoon, was an excellent advertisement for the line of goods he carried.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading He was big and flabby.
breweriesnounUS /ˈbruːəriz/
plural of “brewery” — a plant where beer is brewed by fermentation
From this reading He owned the largest breweries in the state, and controlled numerous retail houses where his products were sold.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading Dennis O'Day, as he stood at the door of his saloon this autumn afternoon, was an excellent advertisement for the line of goods he carried.
plural of “cloud” — any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible
From this reading CLOUDS AND GATHERING STORMS.
controlledadjectiveUS /kənˈtroʊld/
restrained or managed or kept within certain bounds
From this reading He owned the largest breweries in the state, and controlled numerous retail houses where his products were sold.
craftyadjectiveUS /ˈkræfti/
marked by skill in deception
From this reading The skin about his eyes had grown into loose sacks; his eyes were a steel-gray, cruel, keen, crafty, without a particle of humor or affection.
crueladjectiveUS /ˈkruːəl/
(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering
From this reading The skin about his eyes had grown into loose sacks; his eyes were a steel-gray, cruel, keen, crafty, without a particle of humor or affection.
Dennis
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From this reading Dennis O'Day, as he stood at the door of his saloon this autumn afternoon, was an excellent advertisement for the line of goods he carried.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Dennis O'Day, as he stood at the door of his saloon this autumn afternoon, was an excellent advertisement for the line of goods he carried.
very good; of the highest quality
From this reading Dennis O'Day, as he stood at the door of his saloon this autumn afternoon, was an excellent advertisement for the line of goods he carried.
opinion or judgment
From this reading The skin about his eyes had grown into loose sacks; his eyes were a steel-gray, cruel, keen, crafty, without a particle of humor or affection.
flabbyadjectiveUS /ˈflæbi/
out of condition; not strong or robust; incapable of exertion or endurance
From this reading He was big and flabby.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Dennis O'Day, as he stood at the door of his saloon this autumn afternoon, was an excellent advertisement for the line of goods he carried.
a group of persons together in one place
From this reading CLOUDS AND GATHERING STORMS.
plural of “good” — benefit
From this reading Dennis O'Day, as he stood at the door of his saloon this autumn afternoon, was an excellent advertisement for the line of goods he carried.
(of animals) fully developed
From this reading The skin about his eyes had grown into loose sacks; his eyes were a steel-gray, cruel, keen, crafty, without a particle of humor or affection.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The skin about his eyes had grown into loose sacks; his eyes were a steel-gray, cruel, keen, crafty, without a particle of humor or affection.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Dennis O'Day, as he stood at the door of his saloon this autumn afternoon, was an excellent advertisement for the line of goods he carried.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Dennis O'Day, as he stood at the door of his saloon this autumn afternoon, was an excellent advertisement for the line of goods he carried.
plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading He owned the largest breweries in the state, and controlled numerous retail houses where his products were sold.
humornounUS /ˈhjuːmər/
a message whose ingenuity or verbal skill or incongruity has the power to evoke laughter
From this reading The skin about his eyes had grown into loose sacks; his eyes were a steel-gray, cruel, keen, crafty, without a particle of humor or affection.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He owned the largest breweries in the state, and controlled numerous retail houses where his products were sold.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The skin about his eyes had grown into loose sacks; his eyes were a steel-gray, cruel, keen, crafty, without a particle of humor or affection.
having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
From this reading The skin about his eyes had grown into loose sacks; his eyes were a steel-gray, cruel, keen, crafty, without a particle of humor or affection.
largestadjectiveUS /ˈlɑːrdʒəst/
superlative of “large” — above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading He owned the largest breweries in the state, and controlled numerous retail houses where his products were sold.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading Dennis O'Day, as he stood at the door of his saloon this autumn afternoon, was an excellent advertisement for the line of goods he carried.
not compact or dense in structure or arrangement
From this reading The skin about his eyes had grown into loose sacks; his eyes were a steel-gray, cruel, keen, crafty, without a particle of humor or affection.
amounting to a large indefinite number
From this reading He owned the largest breweries in the state, and controlled numerous retail houses where his products were sold.
O'Day
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From this reading Dennis O'Day, as he stood at the door of his saloon this autumn afternoon, was an excellent advertisement for the line of goods he carried.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Dennis O'Day, as he stood at the door of his saloon this autumn afternoon, was an excellent advertisement for the line of goods he carried.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The skin about his eyes had grown into loose sacks; his eyes were a steel-gray, cruel, keen, crafty, without a particle of humor or affection.
ownedadjectiveUS /oʊnd/
having an owner; often used in combination
From this reading He owned the largest breweries in the state, and controlled numerous retail houses where his products were sold.
particlenounUS /ˈpɑːrtəkəl/
(nontechnical usage) a tiny piece of anything
From this reading The skin about his eyes had grown into loose sacks; his eyes were a steel-gray, cruel, keen, crafty, without a particle of humor or affection.
productsnounUS /ˈprɑːdəkts/
plural of “product” — commodities offered for sale
From this reading He owned the largest breweries in the state, and controlled numerous retail houses where his products were sold.
retailverbUS /ˈriːteɪl/
be sold at the retail level
From this reading He owned the largest breweries in the state, and controlled numerous retail houses where his products were sold.
sacksnounUS /sæks/
plural of “sack” — a bag made of paper or plastic for holding customer's purchases
From this reading The skin about his eyes had grown into loose sacks; his eyes were a steel-gray, cruel, keen, crafty, without a particle of humor or affection.
saloonnounUS /səˈluːn/
a room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter
From this reading Dennis O'Day, as he stood at the door of his saloon this autumn afternoon, was an excellent advertisement for the line of goods he carried.
a natural protective body covering and site of the sense of touch
From this reading The skin about his eyes had grown into loose sacks; his eyes were a steel-gray, cruel, keen, crafty, without a particle of humor or affection.
disposed of to a purchaser
From this reading He owned the largest breweries in the state, and controlled numerous retail houses where his products were sold.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading He owned the largest breweries in the state, and controlled numerous retail houses where his products were sold.
steel-gray
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From this reading The skin about his eyes had grown into loose sacks; his eyes were a steel-gray, cruel, keen, crafty, without a particle of humor or affection.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Dennis O'Day, as he stood at the door of his saloon this autumn afternoon, was an excellent advertisement for the line of goods he carried.
STORMSnounUS /stɔːrmz/
plural of “storm” — a violent weather condition with winds 64-72 knots (11 on the Beaufort scale) and precipitation and thunder and lightning
From this reading CLOUDS AND GATHERING STORMS.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Dennis O'Day, as he stood at the door of his saloon this autumn afternoon, was an excellent advertisement for the line of goods he carried.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Dennis O'Day, as he stood at the door of his saloon this autumn afternoon, was an excellent advertisement for the line of goods he carried.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Dennis O'Day, as he stood at the door of his saloon this autumn afternoon, was an excellent advertisement for the line of goods he carried.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The skin about his eyes had grown into loose sacks; his eyes were a steel-gray, cruel, keen, crafty, without a particle of humor or affection.
in or at the place that
From this reading He owned the largest breweries in the state, and controlled numerous retail houses where his products were sold.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading The skin about his eyes had grown into loose sacks; his eyes were a steel-gray, cruel, keen, crafty, without a particle of humor or affection.
