Chapter IX · Chapter 9

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading THE BULL CALLED EMILY We were sitting at a corner table in a certain small restaurant hard by where Sixth Avenue's L structure, like an overgrown straddlebug, wades through the restless currents of Broadway at a sharpened angle.

plural of “account” — a record or narrative description of past events

From this reading Marengo, by all accounts, was a mighty tough battle, and this particular chicken, we judged, had never had any refining influences in its ill-spent life.

(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 Marengo, by all accounts, was a mighty tough battle, and this particular chicken, we judged, had never had any refining influences in its ill-spent life.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading THE BULL CALLED EMILY We were sitting at a corner table in a certain small restaurant hard by where Sixth Avenue's L structure, like an overgrown straddlebug, wades through the restless currents of Broadway at a sharpened angle.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading Marengo, by all accounts, was a mighty tough battle, and this particular chicken, we judged, had never had any refining influences in its ill-spent life.

the space between two lines or planes that intersect; the inclination of one line to another; measured in degrees or radians

From this reading THE BULL CALLED EMILY We were sitting at a corner table in a certain small restaurant hard by where Sixth Avenue's L structure, like an overgrown straddlebug, wades through the restless currents of Broadway at a sharpened angle.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Marengo, by all accounts, was a mighty tough battle, and this particular chicken, we judged, had never had any refining influences in its ill-spent life.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading THE BULL CALLED EMILY We were sitting at a corner table in a certain small restaurant hard by where Sixth Avenue's L structure, like an overgrown straddlebug, wades through the restless currents of Broadway at a sharpened angle.

a complex mental state involving beliefs and feelings and values and dispositions to act in certain ways

From this reading From its present defiant attitude in a cooked form we figured it had pipped the shell with a burglar's jimmy and joined the Dominecker Kid's gang before it shed its pin-feathers.

possessive form of “avenue” — a line of approach

From this reading THE BULL CALLED EMILY We were sitting at a corner table in a certain small restaurant hard by where Sixth Avenue's L structure, like an overgrown straddlebug, wades through the restless currents of Broadway at a sharpened angle.

a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war

From this reading Marengo, by all accounts, was a mighty tough battle, and this particular chicken, we judged, had never had any refining influences in its ill-spent life.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading From its present defiant attitude in a cooked form we figured it had pipped the shell with a burglar's jimmy and joined the Dominecker Kid's gang before it shed its pin-feathers.

a street in Manhattan that passes through Times Square; famous for its theaters

From this reading THE BULL CALLED EMILY We were sitting at a corner table in a certain small restaurant hard by where Sixth Avenue's L structure, like an overgrown straddlebug, wades through the restless currents of Broadway at a sharpened angle.

uncastrated adult male of domestic cattle

From this reading THE BULL CALLED EMILY We were sitting at a corner table in a certain small restaurant hard by where Sixth Avenue's L structure, like an overgrown straddlebug, wades through the restless currents of Broadway at a sharpened angle.

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From this reading From its present defiant attitude in a cooked form we figured it had pipped the shell with a burglar's jimmy and joined the Dominecker Kid's gang before it shed its pin-feathers.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading THE BULL CALLED EMILY We were sitting at a corner table in a certain small restaurant hard by where Sixth Avenue's L structure, like an overgrown straddlebug, wades through the restless currents of Broadway at a sharpened angle.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading THE BULL CALLED EMILY We were sitting at a corner table in a certain small restaurant hard by where Sixth Avenue's L structure, like an overgrown straddlebug, wades through the restless currents of Broadway at a sharpened angle.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading THE BULL CALLED EMILY We were sitting at a corner table in a certain small restaurant hard by where Sixth Avenue's L structure, like an overgrown straddlebug, wades through the restless currents of Broadway at a sharpened angle.

the flesh of a chicken used for food

From this reading The dish upon which we principally dined was called on the menu _Chicken a la Marengo_.

having been prepared for eating by the application of heat

From this reading From its present defiant attitude in a cooked form we figured it had pipped the shell with a burglar's jimmy and joined the Dominecker Kid's gang before it shed its pin-feathers.

a place off to the side of an area

From this reading THE BULL CALLED EMILY We were sitting at a corner table in a certain small restaurant hard by where Sixth Avenue's L structure, like an overgrown straddlebug, wades through the restless currents of Broadway at a sharpened angle.

plural of “current” — a flow of electricity through a conductor

From this reading THE BULL CALLED EMILY We were sitting at a corner table in a certain small restaurant hard by where Sixth Avenue's L structure, like an overgrown straddlebug, wades through the restless currents of Broadway at a sharpened angle.

boldly resisting authority or an opposing force

From this reading From its present defiant attitude in a cooked form we figured it had pipped the shell with a burglar's jimmy and joined the Dominecker Kid's gang before it shed its pin-feathers.

past form of “dine” — have supper; eat dinner

From this reading The dish upon which we principally dined was called on the menu _Chicken a la Marengo_.

a piece of dishware normally used as a container for holding or serving food

From this reading The dish upon which we principally dined was called on the menu _Chicken a la Marengo_.

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From this reading From its present defiant attitude in a cooked form we figured it had pipped the shell with a burglar's jimmy and joined the Dominecker Kid's gang before it shed its pin-feathers.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading THE BULL CALLED EMILY We were sitting at a corner table in a certain small restaurant hard by where Sixth Avenue's L structure, like an overgrown straddlebug, wades through the restless currents of Broadway at a sharpened angle.

(of e.g. fabric design) adorned with patterns

From this reading From its present defiant attitude in a cooked form we figured it had pipped the shell with a burglar's jimmy and joined the Dominecker Kid's gang before it shed its pin-feathers.

the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something

From this reading From its present defiant attitude in a cooked form we figured it had pipped the shell with a burglar's jimmy and joined the Dominecker Kid's gang before it shed its pin-feathers.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading From its present defiant attitude in a cooked form we figured it had pipped the shell with a burglar's jimmy and joined the Dominecker Kid's gang before it shed its pin-feathers.

an association of criminals

From this reading From its present defiant attitude in a cooked form we figured it had pipped the shell with a burglar's jimmy and joined the Dominecker Kid's gang before it shed its pin-feathers.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading Marengo, by all accounts, was a mighty tough battle, and this particular chicken, we judged, had never had any refining influences in its ill-spent life.

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading THE BULL CALLED EMILY We were sitting at a corner table in a certain small restaurant hard by where Sixth Avenue's L structure, like an overgrown straddlebug, wades through the restless currents of Broadway at a sharpened angle.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Marengo, by all accounts, was a mighty tough battle, and this particular chicken, we judged, had never had any refining influences in its ill-spent life.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading THE BULL CALLED EMILY We were sitting at a corner table in a certain small restaurant hard by where Sixth Avenue's L structure, like an overgrown straddlebug, wades through the restless currents of Broadway at a sharpened angle.

plural of “influence” — a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc

From this reading Marengo, by all accounts, was a mighty tough battle, and this particular chicken, we judged, had never had any refining influences in its ill-spent life.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading From its present defiant attitude in a cooked form we figured it had pipped the shell with a burglar's jimmy and joined the Dominecker Kid's gang before it shed its pin-feathers.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Marengo, by all accounts, was a mighty tough battle, and this particular chicken, we judged, had never had any refining influences in its ill-spent life.

to move or force, especially in an effort to get something open

From this reading From its present defiant attitude in a cooked form we figured it had pipped the shell with a burglar's jimmy and joined the Dominecker Kid's gang before it shed its pin-feathers.

of or relating to two people who are married to each other

From this reading From its present defiant attitude in a cooked form we figured it had pipped the shell with a burglar's jimmy and joined the Dominecker Kid's gang before it shed its pin-feathers.

past form of “judge” — determine the result of (a competition)

From this reading Marengo, by all accounts, was a mighty tough battle, and this particular chicken, we judged, had never had any refining influences in its ill-spent life.

possessive form of “kid” — a young person of either sex

From this reading From its present defiant attitude in a cooked form we figured it had pipped the shell with a burglar's jimmy and joined the Dominecker Kid's gang before it shed its pin-feathers.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading We knew why.

a metric unit of capacity, formerly defined as the volume of one kilogram of pure water under standard conditions; now equal to 1,000 cubic centimeters (or approximately 1.75 pints)

From this reading THE BULL CALLED EMILY We were sitting at a corner table in a certain small restaurant hard by where Sixth Avenue's L structure, like an overgrown straddlebug, wades through the restless currents of Broadway at a sharpened angle.

a white soft metallic element that tarnishes readily; occurs in rare earth minerals and is usually classified as a rare earth

From this reading The dish upon which we principally dined was called on the menu _Chicken a la Marengo_.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading Marengo, by all accounts, was a mighty tough battle, and this particular chicken, we judged, had never had any refining influences in its ill-spent life.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading THE BULL CALLED EMILY We were sitting at a corner table in a certain small restaurant hard by where Sixth Avenue's L structure, like an overgrown straddlebug, wades through the restless currents of Broadway at a sharpened angle.

a battle in 1800 in which the French under Napoleon Bonaparte won a great victory over the Austrians

From this reading The dish upon which we principally dined was called on the menu _Chicken a la Marengo_.

a list of dishes available at a restaurant

From this reading The dish upon which we principally dined was called on the menu _Chicken a la Marengo_.

having or showing great strength or force or intensity

From this reading Marengo, by all accounts, was a mighty tough battle, and this particular chicken, we judged, had never had any refining influences in its ill-spent life.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading Marengo, by all accounts, was a mighty tough battle, and this particular chicken, we judged, had never had any refining influences in its ill-spent life.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE BULL CALLED EMILY We were sitting at a corner table in a certain small restaurant hard by where Sixth Avenue's L structure, like an overgrown straddlebug, wades through the restless currents of Broadway at a sharpened angle.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The dish upon which we principally dined was called on the menu _Chicken a la Marengo_.

covered with growing plants

From this reading THE BULL CALLED EMILY We were sitting at a corner table in a certain small restaurant hard by where Sixth Avenue's L structure, like an overgrown straddlebug, wades through the restless currents of Broadway at a sharpened angle.

unique or specific to a person or thing or category

From this reading Marengo, by all accounts, was a mighty tough battle, and this particular chicken, we judged, had never had any refining influences in its ill-spent life.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading From its present defiant attitude in a cooked form we figured it had pipped the shell with a burglar's jimmy and joined the Dominecker Kid's gang before it shed its pin-feathers.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading From its present defiant attitude in a cooked form we figured it had pipped the shell with a burglar's jimmy and joined the Dominecker Kid's gang before it shed its pin-feathers.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading From its present defiant attitude in a cooked form we figured it had pipped the shell with a burglar's jimmy and joined the Dominecker Kid's gang before it shed its pin-feathers.

for the most part

From this reading The dish upon which we principally dined was called on the menu _Chicken a la Marengo_.

the process of removing impurities (as from oil or metals or sugar etc.)

From this reading Marengo, by all accounts, was a mighty tough battle, and this particular chicken, we judged, had never had any refining influences in its ill-spent life.

a building where people go to eat

From this reading THE BULL CALLED EMILY We were sitting at a corner table in a certain small restaurant hard by where Sixth Avenue's L structure, like an overgrown straddlebug, wades through the restless currents of Broadway at a sharpened angle.

worried and uneasy

From this reading THE BULL CALLED EMILY We were sitting at a corner table in a certain small restaurant hard by where Sixth Avenue's L structure, like an overgrown straddlebug, wades through the restless currents of Broadway at a sharpened angle.

having the point made sharp

From this reading THE BULL CALLED EMILY We were sitting at a corner table in a certain small restaurant hard by where Sixth Avenue's L structure, like an overgrown straddlebug, wades through the restless currents of Broadway at a sharpened angle.

get rid of

From this reading From its present defiant attitude in a cooked form we figured it had pipped the shell with a burglar's jimmy and joined the Dominecker Kid's gang before it shed its pin-feathers.

ammunition consisting of a cylindrical metal casing containing an explosive charge and a projectile; fired from a large gun

From this reading From its present defiant attitude in a cooked form we figured it had pipped the shell with a burglar's jimmy and joined the Dominecker Kid's gang before it shed its pin-feathers.

(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)

From this reading THE BULL CALLED EMILY We were sitting at a corner table in a certain small restaurant hard by where Sixth Avenue's L structure, like an overgrown straddlebug, wades through the restless currents of Broadway at a sharpened angle.

coming next after the fifth and just before the seventh in position

From this reading THE BULL CALLED EMILY We were sitting at a corner table in a certain small restaurant hard by where Sixth Avenue's L structure, like an overgrown straddlebug, wades through the restless currents of Broadway at a sharpened angle.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading THE BULL CALLED EMILY We were sitting at a corner table in a certain small restaurant hard by where Sixth Avenue's L structure, like an overgrown straddlebug, wades through the restless currents of Broadway at a sharpened angle.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading THE BULL CALLED EMILY We were sitting at a corner table in a certain small restaurant hard by where Sixth Avenue's L structure, like an overgrown straddlebug, wades through the restless currents of Broadway at a sharpened angle.

a thing constructed; a complex entity constructed of many parts

From this reading THE BULL CALLED EMILY We were sitting at a corner table in a certain small restaurant hard by where Sixth Avenue's L structure, like an overgrown straddlebug, wades through the restless currents of Broadway at a sharpened angle.

a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading THE BULL CALLED EMILY We were sitting at a corner table in a certain small restaurant hard by where Sixth Avenue's L structure, like an overgrown straddlebug, wades through the restless currents of Broadway at a sharpened angle.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading THE BULL CALLED EMILY We were sitting at a corner table in a certain small restaurant hard by where Sixth Avenue's L structure, like an overgrown straddlebug, wades through the restless currents of Broadway at a sharpened angle.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading Marengo, by all accounts, was a mighty tough battle, and this particular chicken, we judged, had never had any refining influences in its ill-spent life.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading THE BULL CALLED EMILY We were sitting at a corner table in a certain small restaurant hard by where Sixth Avenue's L structure, like an overgrown straddlebug, wades through the restless currents of Broadway at a sharpened angle.

not given to gentleness or sentimentality

From this reading Marengo, by all accounts, was a mighty tough battle, and this particular chicken, we judged, had never had any refining influences in its ill-spent life.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading The dish upon which we principally dined was called on the menu _Chicken a la Marengo_.

plural of “wade” — English tennis player who won many women's singles titles (born in 1945)

From this reading THE BULL CALLED EMILY We were sitting at a corner table in a certain small restaurant hard by where Sixth Avenue's L structure, like an overgrown straddlebug, wades through the restless currents of Broadway at a sharpened angle.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading The dish upon which we principally dined was called on the menu _Chicken a la Marengo_.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading THE BULL CALLED EMILY We were sitting at a corner table in a certain small restaurant hard by where Sixth Avenue's L structure, like an overgrown straddlebug, wades through the restless currents of Broadway at a sharpened angle.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading THE BULL CALLED EMILY We were sitting at a corner table in a certain small restaurant hard by where Sixth Avenue's L structure, like an overgrown straddlebug, wades through the restless currents of Broadway at a sharpened angle.

in or at the place that

From this reading THE BULL CALLED EMILY We were sitting at a corner table in a certain small restaurant hard by where Sixth Avenue's L structure, like an overgrown straddlebug, wades through the restless currents of Broadway at a sharpened angle.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading The dish upon which we principally dined was called on the menu _Chicken a la Marengo_.

the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”

From this reading We knew why.

in the company of; together with

From this reading From its present defiant attitude in a cooked form we figured it had pipped the shell with a burglar's jimmy and joined the Dominecker Kid's gang before it shed its pin-feathers.