used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading EVERY MAN FOR HIMSELF The little sweet-toned French clock that stood on the mantel above the fireplace in the library chimed the half hour after midnight as the Honorable Milton Waring replenished the decanter and pried the cap from a fresh bottle of plain soda.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading EVERY MAN FOR HIMSELF The little sweet-toned French clock that stood on the mantel above the fireplace in the library chimed the half hour after midnight as the Honorable Milton Waring replenished the decanter and pried the cap from a fresh bottle of plain soda.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading EVERY MAN FOR HIMSELF The little sweet-toned French clock that stood on the mantel above the fireplace in the library chimed the half hour after midnight as the Honorable Milton Waring replenished the decanter and pried the cap from a fresh bottle of plain soda.
(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 "Even if all the servants have been dismissed for the night, that is no reason why we can't have another little drink, gentlemen.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading EVERY MAN FOR HIMSELF The little sweet-toned French clock that stood on the mantel above the fireplace in the library chimed the half hour after midnight as the Honorable Milton Waring replenished the decanter and pried the cap from a fresh bottle of plain soda.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading "Even if all the servants have been dismissed for the night, that is no reason why we can't have another little drink, gentlemen.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading As a host few could outshine the Honorable Milton in geniality, and there was little room in any man's system for pessimism in company with four glasses of the Honorable Milt's special brand of Kentucky Bourbon.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading EVERY MAN FOR HIMSELF The little sweet-toned French clock that stood on the mantel above the fireplace in the library chimed the half hour after midnight as the Honorable Milton Waring replenished the decanter and pried the cap from a fresh bottle of plain soda.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading "Even if all the servants have been dismissed for the night, that is no reason why we can't have another little drink, gentlemen.
Blatch
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From this reading Help yourself to another cigar, Blatch."
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 EVERY MAN FOR HIMSELF The little sweet-toned French clock that stood on the mantel above the fireplace in the library chimed the half hour after midnight as the Honorable Milton Waring replenished the decanter and pried the cap from a fresh bottle of plain soda.
BourbonnounUS /ˈbɜːrbən/
a reactionary politician in the United States (usually from the South)
From this reading As a host few could outshine the Honorable Milton in geniality, and there was little room in any man's system for pessimism in company with four glasses of the Honorable Milt's special brand of Kentucky Bourbon.
brandnounUS /brænd/
a name given to a product or service
From this reading As a host few could outshine the Honorable Milton in geniality, and there was little room in any man's system for pessimism in company with four glasses of the Honorable Milt's special brand of Kentucky Bourbon.
a degree on the centigrade scale of temperature
From this reading J. C., old man, say 'when.'
can't
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From this reading "Even if all the servants have been dismissed for the night, that is no reason why we can't have another little drink, gentlemen.
a tight-fitting headdress
From this reading EVERY MAN FOR HIMSELF The little sweet-toned French clock that stood on the mantel above the fireplace in the library chimed the half hour after midnight as the Honorable Milton Waring replenished the decanter and pried the cap from a fresh bottle of plain soda.
chimedverbUS /tʃaɪmd/
past form of “chime” — emit a sound
From this reading EVERY MAN FOR HIMSELF The little sweet-toned French clock that stood on the mantel above the fireplace in the library chimed the half hour after midnight as the Honorable Milton Waring replenished the decanter and pried the cap from a fresh bottle of plain soda.
cigarnounUS /sɪˈɡɑːr/
a roll of tobacco for smoking
From this reading Help yourself to another cigar, Blatch."
a timepiece that shows the time of day
From this reading EVERY MAN FOR HIMSELF The little sweet-toned French clock that stood on the mantel above the fireplace in the library chimed the half hour after midnight as the Honorable Milton Waring replenished the decanter and pried the cap from a fresh bottle of plain soda.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading As a host few could outshine the Honorable Milton in geniality, and there was little room in any man's system for pessimism in company with four glasses of the Honorable Milt's special brand of Kentucky Bourbon.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading As a host few could outshine the Honorable Milton in geniality, and there was little room in any man's system for pessimism in company with four glasses of the Honorable Milt's special brand of Kentucky Bourbon.
decanternoun
a bottle with a stopper; for serving wine or water
From this reading EVERY MAN FOR HIMSELF The little sweet-toned French clock that stood on the mantel above the fireplace in the library chimed the half hour after midnight as the Honorable Milton Waring replenished the decanter and pried the cap from a fresh bottle of plain soda.
dismissedadjectiveUS /dɪˈsmɪst/
having lost your job
From this reading "Even if all the servants have been dismissed for the night, that is no reason why we can't have another little drink, gentlemen.
take in liquids
From this reading "Even if all the servants have been dismissed for the night, that is no reason why we can't have another little drink, gentlemen.
divisible by two
From this reading "Even if all the servants have been dismissed for the night, that is no reason why we can't have another little drink, gentlemen.
EVERYdeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading EVERY MAN FOR HIMSELF The little sweet-toned French clock that stood on the mantel above the fireplace in the library chimed the half hour after midnight as the Honorable Milton Waring replenished the decanter and pried the cap from a fresh bottle of plain soda.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading As a host few could outshine the Honorable Milton in geniality, and there was little room in any man's system for pessimism in company with four glasses of the Honorable Milt's special brand of Kentucky Bourbon.
fireplacenounUS /ˈfaɪərpleɪs/
an open recess in a wall at the base of a chimney where a fire can be built
From this reading EVERY MAN FOR HIMSELF The little sweet-toned French clock that stood on the mantel above the fireplace in the library chimed the half hour after midnight as the Honorable Milton Waring replenished the decanter and pried the cap from a fresh bottle of plain soda.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading EVERY MAN FOR HIMSELF The little sweet-toned French clock that stood on the mantel above the fireplace in the library chimed the half hour after midnight as the Honorable Milton Waring replenished the decanter and pried the cap from a fresh bottle of plain soda.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading As a host few could outshine the Honorable Milton in geniality, and there was little room in any man's system for pessimism in company with four glasses of the Honorable Milt's special brand of Kentucky Bourbon.
the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France
From this reading EVERY MAN FOR HIMSELF The little sweet-toned French clock that stood on the mantel above the fireplace in the library chimed the half hour after midnight as the Honorable Milton Waring replenished the decanter and pried the cap from a fresh bottle of plain soda.
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading EVERY MAN FOR HIMSELF The little sweet-toned French clock that stood on the mantel above the fireplace in the library chimed the half hour after midnight as the Honorable Milton Waring replenished the decanter and pried the cap from a fresh bottle of plain soda.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading EVERY MAN FOR HIMSELF The little sweet-toned French clock that stood on the mantel above the fireplace in the library chimed the half hour after midnight as the Honorable Milton Waring replenished the decanter and pried the cap from a fresh bottle of plain soda.
genialitynounUS /ˌdʒiːniˈæləti/
a disposition to be friendly and approachable (easy to talk to)
From this reading As a host few could outshine the Honorable Milton in geniality, and there was little room in any man's system for pessimism in company with four glasses of the Honorable Milt's special brand of Kentucky Bourbon.
plural of “gentleman” — a man of refinement
From this reading "Even if all the servants have been dismissed for the night, that is no reason why we can't have another little drink, gentlemen.
glassesnounUS /ˈɡlæsəz/
(plural) optical instrument consisting of a frame that holds a pair of lenses for correcting defective vision
From this reading As a host few could outshine the Honorable Milton in geniality, and there was little room in any man's system for pessimism in company with four glasses of the Honorable Milt's special brand of Kentucky Bourbon.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading EVERY MAN FOR HIMSELF The little sweet-toned French clock that stood on the mantel above the fireplace in the library chimed the half hour after midnight as the Honorable Milton Waring replenished the decanter and pried the cap from a fresh bottle of plain soda.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "Even if all the servants have been dismissed for the night, that is no reason why we can't have another little drink, gentlemen.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading Help yourself to another cigar, Blatch."
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading EVERY MAN FOR HIMSELF The little sweet-toned French clock that stood on the mantel above the fireplace in the library chimed the half hour after midnight as the Honorable Milton Waring replenished the decanter and pried the cap from a fresh bottle of plain soda.
HonorableadjectiveUS /ˈɑːnərəbəl/
not disposed to cheat or defraud; not deceptive or fraudulent
From this reading EVERY MAN FOR HIMSELF The little sweet-toned French clock that stood on the mantel above the fireplace in the library chimed the half hour after midnight as the Honorable Milton Waring replenished the decanter and pried the cap from a fresh bottle of plain soda.
a person who invites guests to a social event (such as a party in his or her own home) and who is responsible for them while they are there
From this reading As a host few could outshine the Honorable Milton in geniality, and there was little room in any man's system for pessimism in company with four glasses of the Honorable Milt's special brand of Kentucky Bourbon.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading EVERY MAN FOR HIMSELF The little sweet-toned French clock that stood on the mantel above the fireplace in the library chimed the half hour after midnight as the Honorable Milton Waring replenished the decanter and pried the cap from a fresh bottle of plain soda.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "Even if all the servants have been dismissed for the night, that is no reason why we can't have another little drink, gentlemen.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading EVERY MAN FOR HIMSELF The little sweet-toned French clock that stood on the mantel above the fireplace in the library chimed the half hour after midnight as the Honorable Milton Waring replenished the decanter and pried the cap from a fresh bottle of plain soda.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Even if all the servants have been dismissed for the night, that is no reason why we can't have another little drink, gentlemen.
JnounUS /dʒeɪ/
a unit of electrical energy equal to the work done when a current of one ampere passes through a resistance of one ohm for one second
From this reading J. C., old man, say 'when.'
KentuckynounUS /kənˈtʌki/
a state in east central United States; a border state during the American Civil War; famous for breeding race horses
From this reading As a host few could outshine the Honorable Milton in geniality, and there was little room in any man's system for pessimism in company with four glasses of the Honorable Milt's special brand of Kentucky Bourbon.
a room where books are kept
From this reading EVERY MAN FOR HIMSELF The little sweet-toned French clock that stood on the mantel above the fireplace in the library chimed the half hour after midnight as the Honorable Milton Waring replenished the decanter and pried the cap from a fresh bottle of plain soda.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading EVERY MAN FOR HIMSELF The little sweet-toned French clock that stood on the mantel above the fireplace in the library chimed the half hour after midnight as the Honorable Milton Waring replenished the decanter and pried the cap from a fresh bottle of plain soda.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading EVERY MAN FOR HIMSELF The little sweet-toned French clock that stood on the mantel above the fireplace in the library chimed the half hour after midnight as the Honorable Milton Waring replenished the decanter and pried the cap from a fresh bottle of plain soda.
man'snounUS /mænz/
possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading As a host few could outshine the Honorable Milton in geniality, and there was little room in any man's system for pessimism in company with four glasses of the Honorable Milt's special brand of Kentucky Bourbon.
mantelnounUS /ˈmæntəl/
shelf that projects from wall above fireplace
From this reading EVERY MAN FOR HIMSELF The little sweet-toned French clock that stood on the mantel above the fireplace in the library chimed the half hour after midnight as the Honorable Milton Waring replenished the decanter and pried the cap from a fresh bottle of plain soda.
12 o'clock at night; the middle of the night
From this reading EVERY MAN FOR HIMSELF The little sweet-toned French clock that stood on the mantel above the fireplace in the library chimed the half hour after midnight as the Honorable Milton Waring replenished the decanter and pried the cap from a fresh bottle of plain soda.
Milt's
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From this reading As a host few could outshine the Honorable Milton in geniality, and there was little room in any man's system for pessimism in company with four glasses of the Honorable Milt's special brand of Kentucky Bourbon.
MiltonnounUS /ˈmɪltən/
English poet; remembered primarily as the author of an epic poem describing humanity's fall from grace (1608-1674)
From this reading EVERY MAN FOR HIMSELF The little sweet-toned French clock that stood on the mantel above the fireplace in the library chimed the half hour after midnight as the Honorable Milton Waring replenished the decanter and pried the cap from a fresh bottle of plain soda.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading "Even if all the servants have been dismissed for the night, that is no reason why we can't have another little drink, gentlemen.
not any; not one
From this reading "Even if all the servants have been dismissed for the night, that is no reason why we can't have another little drink, gentlemen.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading EVERY MAN FOR HIMSELF The little sweet-toned French clock that stood on the mantel above the fireplace in the library chimed the half hour after midnight as the Honorable Milton Waring replenished the decanter and pried the cap from a fresh bottle of plain soda.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading J. C., old man, say 'when.'
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading EVERY MAN FOR HIMSELF The little sweet-toned French clock that stood on the mantel above the fireplace in the library chimed the half hour after midnight as the Honorable Milton Waring replenished the decanter and pried the cap from a fresh bottle of plain soda.
outshineverbUS /ˈaʊtʃaɪn/
shine brighter than
From this reading As a host few could outshine the Honorable Milton in geniality, and there was little room in any man's system for pessimism in company with four glasses of the Honorable Milt's special brand of Kentucky Bourbon.
pessimismnounUS /ˈpesəmɪzəm/
the feeling that things will turn out badly
From this reading As a host few could outshine the Honorable Milton in geniality, and there was little room in any man's system for pessimism in company with four glasses of the Honorable Milt's special brand of Kentucky Bourbon.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading EVERY MAN FOR HIMSELF The little sweet-toned French clock that stood on the mantel above the fireplace in the library chimed the half hour after midnight as the Honorable Milton Waring replenished the decanter and pried the cap from a fresh bottle of plain soda.
priedverbUS /praɪd/
inflected form of “pry” — to move or force, especially in an effort to get something open
From this reading EVERY MAN FOR HIMSELF The little sweet-toned French clock that stood on the mantel above the fireplace in the library chimed the half hour after midnight as the Honorable Milton Waring replenished the decanter and pried the cap from a fresh bottle of plain soda.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading "Even if all the servants have been dismissed for the night, that is no reason why we can't have another little drink, gentlemen.
replenishedverbUS /riˈplenɪʃt/
past form of “replenish” — fill something that had previously been emptied
From this reading EVERY MAN FOR HIMSELF The little sweet-toned French clock that stood on the mantel above the fireplace in the library chimed the half hour after midnight as the Honorable Milton Waring replenished the decanter and pried the cap from a fresh bottle of plain soda.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading As a host few could outshine the Honorable Milton in geniality, and there was little room in any man's system for pessimism in company with four glasses of the Honorable Milt's special brand of Kentucky Bourbon.
express in words
From this reading J. C., old man, say 'when.'
plural of “servant” — a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading "Even if all the servants have been dismissed for the night, that is no reason why we can't have another little drink, gentlemen.
sodanounUS /ˈsoʊdə/
a sodium salt of carbonic acid; used in making soap powders and glass and paper
From this reading EVERY MAN FOR HIMSELF The little sweet-toned French clock that stood on the mantel above the fireplace in the library chimed the half hour after midnight as the Honorable Milton Waring replenished the decanter and pried the cap from a fresh bottle of plain soda.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading As a host few could outshine the Honorable Milton in geniality, and there was little room in any man's system for pessimism in company with four glasses of the Honorable Milt's special brand of Kentucky Bourbon.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading EVERY MAN FOR HIMSELF The little sweet-toned French clock that stood on the mantel above the fireplace in the library chimed the half hour after midnight as the Honorable Milton Waring replenished the decanter and pried the cap from a fresh bottle of plain soda.
sweet-toned
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From this reading EVERY MAN FOR HIMSELF The little sweet-toned French clock that stood on the mantel above the fireplace in the library chimed the half hour after midnight as the Honorable Milton Waring replenished the decanter and pried the cap from a fresh bottle of plain soda.
instrumentality that combines interrelated interacting artifacts designed to work as a coherent entity
From this reading As a host few could outshine the Honorable Milton in geniality, and there was little room in any man's system for pessimism in company with four glasses of the Honorable Milt's special brand of Kentucky Bourbon.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading EVERY MAN FOR HIMSELF The little sweet-toned French clock that stood on the mantel above the fireplace in the library chimed the half hour after midnight as the Honorable Milton Waring replenished the decanter and pried the cap from a fresh bottle of plain soda.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading EVERY MAN FOR HIMSELF The little sweet-toned French clock that stood on the mantel above the fireplace in the library chimed the half hour after midnight as the Honorable Milton Waring replenished the decanter and pried the cap from a fresh bottle of plain soda.
in or at that place or location
From this reading As a host few could outshine the Honorable Milton in geniality, and there was little room in any man's system for pessimism in company with four glasses of the Honorable Milt's special brand of Kentucky Bourbon.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Help yourself to another cigar, Blatch."
WaringverbUS /ˈwerɪŋ/
-ing form of “ware” — spend extravagantly
From this reading EVERY MAN FOR HIMSELF The little sweet-toned French clock that stood on the mantel above the fireplace in the library chimed the half hour after midnight as the Honorable Milton Waring replenished the decanter and pried the cap from a fresh bottle of plain soda.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading As a host few could outshine the Honorable Milton in geniality, and there was little room in any man's system for pessimism in company with four glasses of the Honorable Milt's special brand of Kentucky Bourbon.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "Even if all the servants have been dismissed for the night, that is no reason why we can't have another little drink, gentlemen.
at the time that
From this reading J. C., old man, say 'when.'
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading "Even if all the servants have been dismissed for the night, that is no reason why we can't have another little drink, gentlemen.
in the company of; together with
From this reading As a host few could outshine the Honorable Milton in geniality, and there was little room in any man's system for pessimism in company with four glasses of the Honorable Milt's special brand of Kentucky Bourbon.
used when the person spoken to is also the object of the action
From this reading Help yourself to another cigar, Blatch."
