used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading With a sweet and simple smile of apology that made the strong homely face superbly proud, he strode erectly on.
ain't
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From this reading II THE CAT’S-PAW Pat Branagan, Democratic boss of Harrison, had said to George Helm, his defeated nominee for circuit judge: “There ain’t goin’ to be no next time--fur you.”
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Helm put on the frayed and frowzled top hat.
apologynounUS /əˈpɑːlədʒiː/
an expression of regret at having caused trouble for someone
From this reading With a sweet and simple smile of apology that made the strong homely face superbly proud, he strode erectly on.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading II THE CAT’S-PAW Pat Branagan, Democratic boss of Harrison, had said to George Helm, his defeated nominee for circuit judge: “There ain’t goin’ to be no next time--fur you.”
bossnounUS /bɑːs/
a person who exercises control over workers
From this reading II THE CAT’S-PAW Pat Branagan, Democratic boss of Harrison, had said to George Helm, his defeated nominee for circuit judge: “There ain’t goin’ to be no next time--fur you.”
Branagan
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From this reading II THE CAT’S-PAW Pat Branagan, Democratic boss of Harrison, had said to George Helm, his defeated nominee for circuit judge: “There ain’t goin’ to be no next time--fur you.”
CAT'S-PAWnoun
a person used by another to gain an end
From this reading II THE CAT’S-PAW Pat Branagan, Democratic boss of Harrison, had said to George Helm, his defeated nominee for circuit judge: “There ain’t goin’ to be no next time--fur you.”
circuitnounUS /ˈsɜːrkət/
an electrical device that provides a path for electrical current to flow
From this reading II THE CAT’S-PAW Pat Branagan, Democratic boss of Harrison, had said to George Helm, his defeated nominee for circuit judge: “There ain’t goin’ to be no next time--fur you.”
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading He had said this in circumstances of extreme provocation.
defeatedadjectiveUS /dɪˈfiːtəd/
beaten or overcome; not victorious
From this reading II THE CAT’S-PAW Pat Branagan, Democratic boss of Harrison, had said to George Helm, his defeated nominee for circuit judge: “There ain’t goin’ to be no next time--fur you.”
DemocraticadjectiveUS /ˌdeməˈkrætɪk/
characterized by or advocating or based upon the principles of democracy or social equality
From this reading II THE CAT’S-PAW Pat Branagan, Democratic boss of Harrison, had said to George Helm, his defeated nominee for circuit judge: “There ain’t goin’ to be no next time--fur you.”
embarrassmentnounUS /ɪmˈberəsmənt/
the shame you feel when your inadequacy or guilt is made public
From this reading His embarrassment left him.
erectlyadverb
in a straight-backed manner
From this reading With a sweet and simple smile of apology that made the strong homely face superbly proud, he strode erectly on.
of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity
From this reading He had said this in circumstances of extreme provocation.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading With a sweet and simple smile of apology that made the strong homely face superbly proud, he strode erectly on.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading II THE CAT’S-PAW Pat Branagan, Democratic boss of Harrison, had said to George Helm, his defeated nominee for circuit judge: “There ain’t goin’ to be no next time--fur you.”
frayedadjectiveUS /freɪd/
worn away or tattered along the edges
From this reading Helm put on the frayed and frowzled top hat.
frowzledadjective
in disarray; extremely disorderly
From this reading Helm put on the frayed and frowzled top hat.
the dressed hairy coat of a mammal
From this reading II THE CAT’S-PAW Pat Branagan, Democratic boss of Harrison, had said to George Helm, his defeated nominee for circuit judge: “There ain’t goin’ to be no next time--fur you.”
Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)
From this reading II THE CAT’S-PAW Pat Branagan, Democratic boss of Harrison, had said to George Helm, his defeated nominee for circuit judge: “There ain’t goin’ to be no next time--fur you.”
goin
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From this reading II THE CAT’S-PAW Pat Branagan, Democratic boss of Harrison, had said to George Helm, his defeated nominee for circuit judge: “There ain’t goin’ to be no next time--fur you.”
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading II THE CAT’S-PAW Pat Branagan, Democratic boss of Harrison, had said to George Helm, his defeated nominee for circuit judge: “There ain’t goin’ to be no next time--fur you.”
HarrisonnounUS /ˈherɪsən/
English actor on stage and in films (1908-1990)
From this reading II THE CAT’S-PAW Pat Branagan, Democratic boss of Harrison, had said to George Helm, his defeated nominee for circuit judge: “There ain’t goin’ to be no next time--fur you.”
headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim
From this reading Helm put on the frayed and frowzled top hat.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading With a sweet and simple smile of apology that made the strong homely face superbly proud, he strode erectly on.
HelmnounUS /helm/
steering mechanism for a vessel; a mechanical device by which a vessel is steered
From this reading Helm put on the frayed and frowzled top hat.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading His embarrassment left him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His embarrassment left him.
homelyadjectiveUS /ˈhoʊmli/
lacking in physical beauty or proportion
From this reading With a sweet and simple smile of apology that made the strong homely face superbly proud, he strode erectly on.
IInoun
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading II THE CAT’S-PAW Pat Branagan, Democratic boss of Harrison, had said to George Helm, his defeated nominee for circuit judge: “There ain’t goin’ to be no next time--fur you.”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He had said this in circumstances of extreme provocation.
determine the result of (a competition)
From this reading II THE CAT’S-PAW Pat Branagan, Democratic boss of Harrison, had said to George Helm, his defeated nominee for circuit judge: “There ain’t goin’ to be no next time--fur you.”
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading His embarrassment left him.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading With a sweet and simple smile of apology that made the strong homely face superbly proud, he strode erectly on.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading II THE CAT’S-PAW Pat Branagan, Democratic boss of Harrison, had said to George Helm, his defeated nominee for circuit judge: “There ain’t goin’ to be no next time--fur you.”
not any; not one
From this reading II THE CAT’S-PAW Pat Branagan, Democratic boss of Harrison, had said to George Helm, his defeated nominee for circuit judge: “There ain’t goin’ to be no next time--fur you.”
nomineenounUS /ˌnɑːməˈniː/
a politician who is running for public office
From this reading II THE CAT’S-PAW Pat Branagan, Democratic boss of Harrison, had said to George Helm, his defeated nominee for circuit judge: “There ain’t goin’ to be no next time--fur you.”
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading With a sweet and simple smile of apology that made the strong homely face superbly proud, he strode erectly on.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Helm put on the frayed and frowzled top hat.
PatverbUS /pæt/
pat or squeeze fondly or playfully, especially under the chin
From this reading II THE CAT’S-PAW Pat Branagan, Democratic boss of Harrison, had said to George Helm, his defeated nominee for circuit judge: “There ain’t goin’ to be no next time--fur you.”
feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride
From this reading With a sweet and simple smile of apology that made the strong homely face superbly proud, he strode erectly on.
provocationnounUS /ˌprɑːvəˈkeɪʃən/
unfriendly behavior that causes anger or resentment
From this reading He had said this in circumstances of extreme provocation.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Helm put on the frayed and frowzled top hat.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading II THE CAT’S-PAW Pat Branagan, Democratic boss of Harrison, had said to George Helm, his defeated nominee for circuit judge: “There ain’t goin’ to be no next time--fur you.”
having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading With a sweet and simple smile of apology that made the strong homely face superbly proud, he strode erectly on.
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading With a sweet and simple smile of apology that made the strong homely face superbly proud, he strode erectly on.
strodeverbUS /stroʊd/
inflected form of “stride” — walk with long steps
From this reading With a sweet and simple smile of apology that made the strong homely face superbly proud, he strode erectly on.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading With a sweet and simple smile of apology that made the strong homely face superbly proud, he strode erectly on.
superblyadverbUS /ˈsuːpərbli/
(used as an intensifier) extremely well
From this reading With a sweet and simple smile of apology that made the strong homely face superbly proud, he strode erectly on.
having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar
From this reading With a sweet and simple smile of apology that made the strong homely face superbly proud, he strode erectly on.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading With a sweet and simple smile of apology that made the strong homely face superbly proud, he strode erectly on.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Helm put on the frayed and frowzled top hat.
in or at that place or location
From this reading II THE CAT’S-PAW Pat Branagan, Democratic boss of Harrison, had said to George Helm, his defeated nominee for circuit judge: “There ain’t goin’ to be no next time--fur you.”
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading He had said this in circumstances of extreme provocation.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading II THE CAT’S-PAW Pat Branagan, Democratic boss of Harrison, had said to George Helm, his defeated nominee for circuit judge: “There ain’t goin’ to be no next time--fur you.”
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading II THE CAT’S-PAW Pat Branagan, Democratic boss of Harrison, had said to George Helm, his defeated nominee for circuit judge: “There ain’t goin’ to be no next time--fur you.”
the upper part of anything
From this reading Helm put on the frayed and frowzled top hat.
in the company of; together with
From this reading With a sweet and simple smile of apology that made the strong homely face superbly proud, he strode erectly on.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading II THE CAT’S-PAW Pat Branagan, Democratic boss of Harrison, had said to George Helm, his defeated nominee for circuit judge: “There ain’t goin’ to be no next time--fur you.”
