used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading DOWN TO BUSINESS AT LAST When Jack came back to the hotel late that night, he found Perk lounging in the lobby, and keeping a watchful eye on the main entrance.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading "Might just as well, for I'm a bit tired; and besides we have some plans to settle on before striking out for the ducking grounds day after tomorrow.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "Got too darned lonesome up in the den, suh," the latter explained, keeping up his character part as an employee of the rich New York sportsman, who was so well liked that he had become a sort of companion, and campmate in fact.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading DOWN TO BUSINESS AT LAST When Jack came back to the hotel late that night, he found Perk lounging in the lobby, and keeping a watchful eye on the main entrance.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading "Jest couldn't stand it any longer, an' had to come daown hyah, so's to watch the folks, an' pass the time away.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Got too darned lonesome up in the den, suh," the latter explained, keeping up his character part as an employee of the rich New York sportsman, who was so well liked that he had become a sort of companion, and campmate in fact.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading DOWN TO BUSINESS AT LAST When Jack came back to the hotel late that night, he found Perk lounging in the lobby, and keeping a watchful eye on the main entrance.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading "Jest couldn't stand it any longer, an' had to come daown hyah, so's to watch the folks, an' pass the time away.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading DOWN TO BUSINESS AT LAST When Jack came back to the hotel late that night, he found Perk lounging in the lobby, and keeping a watchful eye on the main entrance.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading "Got too darned lonesome up in the den, suh," the latter explained, keeping up his character part as an employee of the rich New York sportsman, who was so well liked that he had become a sort of companion, and campmate in fact.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading "Might just as well, for I'm a bit tired; and besides we have some plans to settle on before striking out for the ducking grounds day after tomorrow.
in addition to; as well as
From this reading "Might just as well, for I'm a bit tired; and besides we have some plans to settle on before striking out for the ducking grounds day after tomorrow.
a small piece or quantity of something
From this reading "Might just as well, for I'm a bit tired; and besides we have some plans to settle on before striking out for the ducking grounds day after tomorrow.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading DOWN TO BUSINESS AT LAST When Jack came back to the hotel late that night, he found Perk lounging in the lobby, and keeping a watchful eye on the main entrance.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading DOWN TO BUSINESS AT LAST When Jack came back to the hotel late that night, he found Perk lounging in the lobby, and keeping a watchful eye on the main entrance.
campmatenoun
someone who lives in the same camp you do
From this reading "Got too darned lonesome up in the den, suh," the latter explained, keeping up his character part as an employee of the rich New York sportsman, who was so well liked that he had become a sort of companion, and campmate in fact.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading "Got too darned lonesome up in the den, suh," the latter explained, keeping up his character part as an employee of the rich New York sportsman, who was so well liked that he had become a sort of companion, and campmate in fact.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "Jest couldn't stand it any longer, an' had to come daown hyah, so's to watch the folks, an' pass the time away.
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading "Got too darned lonesome up in the den, suh," the latter explained, keeping up his character part as an employee of the rich New York sportsman, who was so well liked that he had become a sort of companion, and campmate in fact.
couldn't
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From this reading "Jest couldn't stand it any longer, an' had to come daown hyah, so's to watch the folks, an' pass the time away.
daown
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From this reading "Jest couldn't stand it any longer, an' had to come daown hyah, so's to watch the folks, an' pass the time away.
darnedadjectiveUS /dɑːrnd/
expletives used informally as intensifiers
From this reading "Got too darned lonesome up in the den, suh," the latter explained, keeping up his character part as an employee of the rich New York sportsman, who was so well liked that he had become a sort of companion, and campmate in fact.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading "Might just as well, for I'm a bit tired; and besides we have some plans to settle on before striking out for the ducking grounds day after tomorrow.
dennounUS /den/
the habitation of wild animals
From this reading "Got too darned lonesome up in the den, suh," the latter explained, keeping up his character part as an employee of the rich New York sportsman, who was so well liked that he had become a sort of companion, and campmate in fact.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading DOWN TO BUSINESS AT LAST When Jack came back to the hotel late that night, he found Perk lounging in the lobby, and keeping a watchful eye on the main entrance.
duckingnounUS /ˈdʌkɪŋ/
hunting ducks
From this reading "Might just as well, for I'm a bit tired; and besides we have some plans to settle on before striking out for the ducking grounds day after tomorrow.
employeenounUS /emˈplɔɪi/
a worker who is hired to perform a job
From this reading "Got too darned lonesome up in the den, suh," the latter explained, keeping up his character part as an employee of the rich New York sportsman, who was so well liked that he had become a sort of companion, and campmate in fact.
something that provides access (to get in or get out)
From this reading DOWN TO BUSINESS AT LAST When Jack came back to the hotel late that night, he found Perk lounging in the lobby, and keeping a watchful eye on the main entrance.
past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible
From this reading "Got too darned lonesome up in the den, suh," the latter explained, keeping up his character part as an employee of the rich New York sportsman, who was so well liked that he had become a sort of companion, and campmate in fact.
the organ of sight
From this reading DOWN TO BUSINESS AT LAST When Jack came back to the hotel late that night, he found Perk lounging in the lobby, and keeping a watchful eye on the main entrance.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading "Got too darned lonesome up in the den, suh," the latter explained, keeping up his character part as an employee of the rich New York sportsman, who was so well liked that he had become a sort of companion, and campmate in fact.
your parents
From this reading "Jest couldn't stand it any longer, an' had to come daown hyah, so's to watch the folks, an' pass the time away.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Might just as well, for I'm a bit tired; and besides we have some plans to settle on before striking out for the ducking grounds day after tomorrow.
set up or found
From this reading DOWN TO BUSINESS AT LAST When Jack came back to the hotel late that night, he found Perk lounging in the lobby, and keeping a watchful eye on the main entrance.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading "Got too darned lonesome up in the den, suh," the latter explained, keeping up his character part as an employee of the rich New York sportsman, who was so well liked that he had become a sort of companion, and campmate in fact.
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading "Might just as well, for I'm a bit tired; and besides we have some plans to settle on before striking out for the ducking grounds day after tomorrow.
Gwine
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From this reading Gwine up right naow, suh?"
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "Got too darned lonesome up in the den, suh," the latter explained, keeping up his character part as an employee of the rich New York sportsman, who was so well liked that he had become a sort of companion, and campmate in fact.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "Might just as well, for I'm a bit tired; and besides we have some plans to settle on before striking out for the ducking grounds day after tomorrow.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading DOWN TO BUSINESS AT LAST When Jack came back to the hotel late that night, he found Perk lounging in the lobby, and keeping a watchful eye on the main entrance.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "Got too darned lonesome up in the den, suh," the latter explained, keeping up his character part as an employee of the rich New York sportsman, who was so well liked that he had become a sort of companion, and campmate in fact.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading DOWN TO BUSINESS AT LAST When Jack came back to the hotel late that night, he found Perk lounging in the lobby, and keeping a watchful eye on the main entrance.
hyah
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From this reading "Jest couldn't stand it any longer, an' had to come daown hyah, so's to watch the folks, an' pass the time away.
I'm
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From this reading "Might just as well, for I'm a bit tired; and besides we have some plans to settle on before striking out for the ducking grounds day after tomorrow.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading DOWN TO BUSINESS AT LAST When Jack came back to the hotel late that night, he found Perk lounging in the lobby, and keeping a watchful eye on the main entrance.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Jest couldn't stand it any longer, an' had to come daown hyah, so's to watch the folks, an' pass the time away.
a small worthless amount
From this reading DOWN TO BUSINESS AT LAST When Jack came back to the hotel late that night, he found Perk lounging in the lobby, and keeping a watchful eye on the main entrance.
a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter
From this reading "Jest couldn't stand it any longer, an' had to come daown hyah, so's to watch the folks, an' pass the time away.
and nothing more
From this reading "Might just as well, for I'm a bit tired; and besides we have some plans to settle on before striking out for the ducking grounds day after tomorrow.
conformity or harmony
From this reading DOWN TO BUSINESS AT LAST When Jack came back to the hotel late that night, he found Perk lounging in the lobby, and keeping a watchful eye on the main entrance.
immediately past
From this reading DOWN TO BUSINESS AT LAST When Jack came back to the hotel late that night, he found Perk lounging in the lobby, and keeping a watchful eye on the main entrance.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading DOWN TO BUSINESS AT LAST When Jack came back to the hotel late that night, he found Perk lounging in the lobby, and keeping a watchful eye on the main entrance.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading "Got too darned lonesome up in the den, suh," the latter explained, keeping up his character part as an employee of the rich New York sportsman, who was so well liked that he had become a sort of companion, and campmate in fact.
found pleasant or attractive; often used as a combining form
From this reading "Got too darned lonesome up in the den, suh," the latter explained, keeping up his character part as an employee of the rich New York sportsman, who was so well liked that he had become a sort of companion, and campmate in fact.
lobbynounUS /ˈlɑːbi/
a large entrance or reception room or area
From this reading DOWN TO BUSINESS AT LAST When Jack came back to the hotel late that night, he found Perk lounging in the lobby, and keeping a watchful eye on the main entrance.
lonesomeadjectiveUS /ˈloʊnsəm/
being the only one; single and isolated from others
From this reading "Got too darned lonesome up in the den, suh," the latter explained, keeping up his character part as an employee of the rich New York sportsman, who was so well liked that he had become a sort of companion, and campmate in fact.
for more time
From this reading "Jest couldn't stand it any longer, an' had to come daown hyah, so's to watch the folks, an' pass the time away.
loungingverbUS /ˈlaʊndʒɪŋ/
-ing form of “lounge” — sit or recline comfortably
From this reading DOWN TO BUSINESS AT LAST When Jack came back to the hotel late that night, he found Perk lounging in the lobby, and keeping a watchful eye on the main entrance.
most important element
From this reading DOWN TO BUSINESS AT LAST When Jack came back to the hotel late that night, he found Perk lounging in the lobby, and keeping a watchful eye on the main entrance.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading "Might just as well, for I'm a bit tired; and besides we have some plans to settle on before striking out for the ducking grounds day after tomorrow.
naow
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From this reading Gwine up right naow, suh?"
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading "Got too darned lonesome up in the den, suh," the latter explained, keeping up his character part as an employee of the rich New York sportsman, who was so well liked that he had become a sort of companion, and campmate in fact.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading DOWN TO BUSINESS AT LAST When Jack came back to the hotel late that night, he found Perk lounging in the lobby, and keeping a watchful eye on the main entrance.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Got too darned lonesome up in the den, suh," the latter explained, keeping up his character part as an employee of the rich New York sportsman, who was so well liked that he had become a sort of companion, and campmate in fact.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading DOWN TO BUSINESS AT LAST When Jack came back to the hotel late that night, he found Perk lounging in the lobby, and keeping a watchful eye on the main entrance.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "Might just as well, for I'm a bit tired; and besides we have some plans to settle on before striking out for the ducking grounds day after tomorrow.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading "Got too darned lonesome up in the den, suh," the latter explained, keeping up his character part as an employee of the rich New York sportsman, who was so well liked that he had become a sort of companion, and campmate in fact.
go across or through
From this reading "Jest couldn't stand it any longer, an' had to come daown hyah, so's to watch the folks, an' pass the time away.
PerknounUS /pɜːrk/
an incidental benefit awarded for certain types of employment (especially if it is regarded as a right)
From this reading DOWN TO BUSINESS AT LAST When Jack came back to the hotel late that night, he found Perk lounging in the lobby, and keeping a watchful eye on the main entrance.
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading "Might just as well, for I'm a bit tired; and besides we have some plans to settle on before striking out for the ducking grounds day after tomorrow.
possessing material wealth
From this reading "Got too darned lonesome up in the den, suh," the latter explained, keeping up his character part as an employee of the rich New York sportsman, who was so well liked that he had become a sort of companion, and campmate in fact.
precisely, exactly
From this reading Gwine up right naow, suh?"
settle into a position, usually on a surface or ground
From this reading "Might just as well, for I'm a bit tired; and besides we have some plans to settle on before striking out for the ducking grounds day after tomorrow.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "Got too darned lonesome up in the den, suh," the latter explained, keeping up his character part as an employee of the rich New York sportsman, who was so well liked that he had become a sort of companion, and campmate in fact.
so'snounUS /soʊz/
possessive form of “so” — the syllable naming the fifth (dominant) note of any musical scale in solmization
From this reading "Jest couldn't stand it any longer, an' had to come daown hyah, so's to watch the folks, an' pass the time away.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading "Might just as well, for I'm a bit tired; and besides we have some plans to settle on before striking out for the ducking grounds day after tomorrow.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading "Got too darned lonesome up in the den, suh," the latter explained, keeping up his character part as an employee of the rich New York sportsman, who was so well liked that he had become a sort of companion, and campmate in fact.
sportsmannounUS /ˈspɔːrtsmən/
someone who engages in sports
From this reading "Got too darned lonesome up in the den, suh," the latter explained, keeping up his character part as an employee of the rich New York sportsman, who was so well liked that he had become a sort of companion, and campmate in fact.
be standing; be upright
From this reading "Jest couldn't stand it any longer, an' had to come daown hyah, so's to watch the folks, an' pass the time away.
sensational in appearance or thrilling in effect
From this reading "Might just as well, for I'm a bit tired; and besides we have some plans to settle on before striking out for the ducking grounds day after tomorrow.
suh
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From this reading "Got too darned lonesome up in the den, suh," the latter explained, keeping up his character part as an employee of the rich New York sportsman, who was so well liked that he had become a sort of companion, and campmate in fact.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading DOWN TO BUSINESS AT LAST When Jack came back to the hotel late that night, he found Perk lounging in the lobby, and keeping a watchful eye on the main entrance.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading DOWN TO BUSINESS AT LAST When Jack came back to the hotel late that night, he found Perk lounging in the lobby, and keeping a watchful eye on the main entrance.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading "Jest couldn't stand it any longer, an' had to come daown hyah, so's to watch the folks, an' pass the time away.
tiredadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪərd/
depleted of strength or energy
From this reading "Might just as well, for I'm a bit tired; and besides we have some plans to settle on before striking out for the ducking grounds day after tomorrow.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading DOWN TO BUSINESS AT LAST When Jack came back to the hotel late that night, he found Perk lounging in the lobby, and keeping a watchful eye on the main entrance.
tomorrownounUS /təˈmɑːroʊ/
the day after today
From this reading "Might just as well, for I'm a bit tired; and besides we have some plans to settle on before striking out for the ducking grounds day after tomorrow.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading "Got too darned lonesome up in the den, suh," the latter explained, keeping up his character part as an employee of the rich New York sportsman, who was so well liked that he had become a sort of companion, and campmate in fact.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "Got too darned lonesome up in the den, suh," the latter explained, keeping up his character part as an employee of the rich New York sportsman, who was so well liked that he had become a sort of companion, and campmate in fact.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Got too darned lonesome up in the den, suh," the latter explained, keeping up his character part as an employee of the rich New York sportsman, who was so well liked that he had become a sort of companion, and campmate in fact.
look attentively
From this reading "Jest couldn't stand it any longer, an' had to come daown hyah, so's to watch the folks, an' pass the time away.
watchfuladjectiveUS /ˈwɑːtʃfəl/
engaged in or accustomed to close observation
From this reading DOWN TO BUSINESS AT LAST When Jack came back to the hotel late that night, he found Perk lounging in the lobby, and keeping a watchful eye on the main entrance.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "Might just as well, for I'm a bit tired; and besides we have some plans to settle on before striking out for the ducking grounds day after tomorrow.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading "Got too darned lonesome up in the den, suh," the latter explained, keeping up his character part as an employee of the rich New York sportsman, who was so well liked that he had become a sort of companion, and campmate in fact.
at the time that
From this reading DOWN TO BUSINESS AT LAST When Jack came back to the hotel late that night, he found Perk lounging in the lobby, and keeping a watchful eye on the main entrance.
which person or people
From this reading "Got too darned lonesome up in the den, suh," the latter explained, keeping up his character part as an employee of the rich New York sportsman, who was so well liked that he had become a sort of companion, and campmate in fact.
the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose
From this reading "Got too darned lonesome up in the den, suh," the latter explained, keeping up his character part as an employee of the rich New York sportsman, who was so well liked that he had become a sort of companion, and campmate in fact.
