used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading WALLINGFORD GAMBLES A BIT AND PICKS UP AN UNSOLICITED PARTNER In the smart carriage Mr. Wallingford took Mr. Nickel and his two friends down to his hotel for lunch to talk over the final steps in the great consolidation.
in addition
From this reading Also they recalled that the distinguished-looking head waiter had come over to their table half a dozen times to see that everything was served at the proper minute and in the pink of condition.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading WALLINGFORD GAMBLES A BIT AND PICKS UP AN UNSOLICITED PARTNER In the smart carriage Mr. Wallingford took Mr. Nickel and his two friends down to his hotel for lunch to talk over the final steps in the great consolidation.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading WALLINGFORD GAMBLES A BIT AND PICKS UP AN UNSOLICITED PARTNER In the smart carriage Mr. Wallingford took Mr. Nickel and his two friends down to his hotel for lunch to talk over the final steps in the great consolidation.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Nobody but a rich man could command that sort of attention, and they left the table not only willing but thankful to take any business tonic this commercial genius should prescribe.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Also they recalled that the distinguished-looking head waiter had come over to their table half a dozen times to see that everything was served at the proper minute and in the pink of condition.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading Nobody but a rich man could command that sort of attention, and they left the table not only willing but thankful to take any business tonic this commercial genius should prescribe.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The chief thing the three remembered when they left the hotel was that they had been most liberally treated in the matter of extravagant food and drink, and that the lunch had cost over twenty dollars!
a small piece or quantity of something
From this reading WALLINGFORD GAMBLES A BIT AND PICKS UP AN UNSOLICITED PARTNER In the smart carriage Mr. Wallingford took Mr. Nickel and his two friends down to his hotel for lunch to talk over the final steps in the great consolidation.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading Nobody but a rich man could command that sort of attention, and they left the table not only willing but thankful to take any business tonic this commercial genius should prescribe.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Nobody but a rich man could command that sort of attention, and they left the table not only willing but thankful to take any business tonic this commercial genius should prescribe.
a railcar where passengers ride
From this reading WALLINGFORD GAMBLES A BIT AND PICKS UP AN UNSOLICITED PARTNER In the smart carriage Mr. Wallingford took Mr. Nickel and his two friends down to his hotel for lunch to talk over the final steps in the great consolidation.
a person who is in charge
From this reading The chief thing the three remembered when they left the hotel was that they had been most liberally treated in the matter of extravagant food and drink, and that the lunch had cost over twenty dollars!
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Also they recalled that the distinguished-looking head waiter had come over to their table half a dozen times to see that everything was served at the proper minute and in the pink of condition.
an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
From this reading Nobody but a rich man could command that sort of attention, and they left the table not only willing but thankful to take any business tonic this commercial genius should prescribe.
commercialadjectiveUS /kəˈmɜːrʃəl/
connected with or engaged in or sponsored by or used in commerce or commercial enterprises
From this reading Nobody but a rich man could command that sort of attention, and they left the table not only willing but thankful to take any business tonic this commercial genius should prescribe.
a state at a particular time
From this reading Also they recalled that the distinguished-looking head waiter had come over to their table half a dozen times to see that everything was served at the proper minute and in the pink of condition.
consolidationnounUS /kənˌsɑːləˈdeɪʃən/
combining into a solid mass
From this reading WALLINGFORD GAMBLES A BIT AND PICKS UP AN UNSOLICITED PARTNER In the smart carriage Mr. Wallingford took Mr. Nickel and his two friends down to his hotel for lunch to talk over the final steps in the great consolidation.
the total spent for goods or services including money and time and labor
From this reading The chief thing the three remembered when they left the hotel was that they had been most liberally treated in the matter of extravagant food and drink, and that the lunch had cost over twenty dollars!
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Nobody but a rich man could command that sort of attention, and they left the table not only willing but thankful to take any business tonic this commercial genius should prescribe.
distinguished-looking
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From this reading Also they recalled that the distinguished-looking head waiter had come over to their table half a dozen times to see that everything was served at the proper minute and in the pink of condition.
plural of “dollar” — the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 cents
From this reading The chief thing the three remembered when they left the hotel was that they had been most liberally treated in the matter of extravagant food and drink, and that the lunch had cost over twenty dollars!
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading WALLINGFORD GAMBLES A BIT AND PICKS UP AN UNSOLICITED PARTNER In the smart carriage Mr. Wallingford took Mr. Nickel and his two friends down to his hotel for lunch to talk over the final steps in the great consolidation.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading Also they recalled that the distinguished-looking head waiter had come over to their table half a dozen times to see that everything was served at the proper minute and in the pink of condition.
take in liquids
From this reading The chief thing the three remembered when they left the hotel was that they had been most liberally treated in the matter of extravagant food and drink, and that the lunch had cost over twenty dollars!
all things; all of a situation
From this reading Also they recalled that the distinguished-looking head waiter had come over to their table half a dozen times to see that everything was served at the proper minute and in the pink of condition.
extravagantadjectiveUS /ekˈstrævəɡənt/
unrestrained, especially with regard to feelings
From this reading The chief thing the three remembered when they left the hotel was that they had been most liberally treated in the matter of extravagant food and drink, and that the lunch had cost over twenty dollars!
finaladjectiveUS /ˈfaɪnəl/
occurring at or forming an end or termination
From this reading WALLINGFORD GAMBLES A BIT AND PICKS UP AN UNSOLICITED PARTNER In the smart carriage Mr. Wallingford took Mr. Nickel and his two friends down to his hotel for lunch to talk over the final steps in the great consolidation.
any substance that can be metabolized by an animal to give energy and build tissue
From this reading The chief thing the three remembered when they left the hotel was that they had been most liberally treated in the matter of extravagant food and drink, and that the lunch had cost over twenty dollars!
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading WALLINGFORD GAMBLES A BIT AND PICKS UP AN UNSOLICITED PARTNER In the smart carriage Mr. Wallingford took Mr. Nickel and his two friends down to his hotel for lunch to talk over the final steps in the great consolidation.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading WALLINGFORD GAMBLES A BIT AND PICKS UP AN UNSOLICITED PARTNER In the smart carriage Mr. Wallingford took Mr. Nickel and his two friends down to his hotel for lunch to talk over the final steps in the great consolidation.
GAMBLESnounUS /ˈɡæmbəlz/
plural of “gamble” — money that is risked for possible monetary gain
From this reading WALLINGFORD GAMBLES A BIT AND PICKS UP AN UNSOLICITED PARTNER In the smart carriage Mr. Wallingford took Mr. Nickel and his two friends down to his hotel for lunch to talk over the final steps in the great consolidation.
someone who has exceptional intellectual ability and originality
From this reading Nobody but a rich man could command that sort of attention, and they left the table not only willing but thankful to take any business tonic this commercial genius should prescribe.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading WALLINGFORD GAMBLES A BIT AND PICKS UP AN UNSOLICITED PARTNER In the smart carriage Mr. Wallingford took Mr. Nickel and his two friends down to his hotel for lunch to talk over the final steps in the great consolidation.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The chief thing the three remembered when they left the hotel was that they had been most liberally treated in the matter of extravagant food and drink, and that the lunch had cost over twenty dollars!
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading Also they recalled that the distinguished-looking head waiter had come over to their table half a dozen times to see that everything was served at the proper minute and in the pink of condition.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Also they recalled that the distinguished-looking head waiter had come over to their table half a dozen times to see that everything was served at the proper minute and in the pink of condition.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading WALLINGFORD GAMBLES A BIT AND PICKS UP AN UNSOLICITED PARTNER In the smart carriage Mr. Wallingford took Mr. Nickel and his two friends down to his hotel for lunch to talk over the final steps in the great consolidation.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading WALLINGFORD GAMBLES A BIT AND PICKS UP AN UNSOLICITED PARTNER In the smart carriage Mr. Wallingford took Mr. Nickel and his two friends down to his hotel for lunch to talk over the final steps in the great consolidation.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading WALLINGFORD GAMBLES A BIT AND PICKS UP AN UNSOLICITED PARTNER In the smart carriage Mr. Wallingford took Mr. Nickel and his two friends down to his hotel for lunch to talk over the final steps in the great consolidation.
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 The chief thing the three remembered when they left the hotel was that they had been most liberally treated in the matter of extravagant food and drink, and that the lunch had cost over twenty dollars!
liberallyadverbUS /ˈlɪbɜːrəliː/
freely in a nonliteral manner
From this reading The chief thing the three remembered when they left the hotel was that they had been most liberally treated in the matter of extravagant food and drink, and that the lunch had cost over twenty dollars!
take the midday meal
From this reading WALLINGFORD GAMBLES A BIT AND PICKS UP AN UNSOLICITED PARTNER In the smart carriage Mr. Wallingford took Mr. Nickel and his two friends down to his hotel for lunch to talk over the final steps in the great consolidation.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Nobody but a rich man could command that sort of attention, and they left the table not only willing but thankful to take any business tonic this commercial genius should prescribe.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading The chief thing the three remembered when they left the hotel was that they had been most liberally treated in the matter of extravagant food and drink, and that the lunch had cost over twenty dollars!
a unit of time equal to 60 seconds or 1/60th of an hour
From this reading Also they recalled that the distinguished-looking head waiter had come over to their table half a dozen times to see that everything was served at the proper minute and in the pink of condition.
used to form the superlative
From this reading The chief thing the three remembered when they left the hotel was that they had been most liberally treated in the matter of extravagant food and drink, and that the lunch had cost over twenty dollars!
a form of address for a man
From this reading MR.
NickelnounUS /ˈnɪkəl/
a hard malleable ductile silvery metallic element that is resistant to corrosion; used in alloys; occurs in pentlandite and smaltite and garnierite and millerite
From this reading WALLINGFORD GAMBLES A BIT AND PICKS UP AN UNSOLICITED PARTNER In the smart carriage Mr. Wallingford took Mr. Nickel and his two friends down to his hotel for lunch to talk over the final steps in the great consolidation.
no person; not anyone
From this reading Nobody but a rich man could command that sort of attention, and they left the table not only willing but thankful to take any business tonic this commercial genius should prescribe.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Nobody but a rich man could command that sort of attention, and they left the table not only willing but thankful to take any business tonic this commercial genius should prescribe.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The chief thing the three remembered when they left the hotel was that they had been most liberally treated in the matter of extravagant food and drink, and that the lunch had cost over twenty dollars!
and nothing more
From this reading Nobody but a rich man could command that sort of attention, and they left the table not only willing but thankful to take any business tonic this commercial genius should prescribe.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading WALLINGFORD GAMBLES A BIT AND PICKS UP AN UNSOLICITED PARTNER In the smart carriage Mr. Wallingford took Mr. Nickel and his two friends down to his hotel for lunch to talk over the final steps in the great consolidation.
PARTNERnounUS /ˈpɑːrtnər/
a person's partner in marriage
From this reading WALLINGFORD GAMBLES A BIT AND PICKS UP AN UNSOLICITED PARTNER In the smart carriage Mr. Wallingford took Mr. Nickel and his two friends down to his hotel for lunch to talk over the final steps in the great consolidation.
PICKSnounUS /pɪks/
plural of “pick” — the person or thing chosen or selected
From this reading WALLINGFORD GAMBLES A BIT AND PICKS UP AN UNSOLICITED PARTNER In the smart carriage Mr. Wallingford took Mr. Nickel and his two friends down to his hotel for lunch to talk over the final steps in the great consolidation.
a light shade of red
From this reading Also they recalled that the distinguished-looking head waiter had come over to their table half a dozen times to see that everything was served at the proper minute and in the pink of condition.
prescribeverbUS /prəˈskraɪb/
issue commands or orders for
From this reading Nobody but a rich man could command that sort of attention, and they left the table not only willing but thankful to take any business tonic this commercial genius should prescribe.
marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness
From this reading Also they recalled that the distinguished-looking head waiter had come over to their table half a dozen times to see that everything was served at the proper minute and in the pink of condition.
past form of “recall” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading Also they recalled that the distinguished-looking head waiter had come over to their table half a dozen times to see that everything was served at the proper minute and in the pink of condition.
past form of “remember” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading The chief thing the three remembered when they left the hotel was that they had been most liberally treated in the matter of extravagant food and drink, and that the lunch had cost over twenty dollars!
possessing material wealth
From this reading Nobody but a rich man could command that sort of attention, and they left the table not only willing but thankful to take any business tonic this commercial genius should prescribe.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Also they recalled that the distinguished-looking head waiter had come over to their table half a dozen times to see that everything was served at the proper minute and in the pink of condition.
past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading Also they recalled that the distinguished-looking head waiter had come over to their table half a dozen times to see that everything was served at the proper minute and in the pink of condition.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Nobody but a rich man could command that sort of attention, and they left the table not only willing but thankful to take any business tonic this commercial genius should prescribe.
smartadjectiveUS /smɑːrt/
showing mental alertness and calculation and resourcefulness
From this reading WALLINGFORD GAMBLES A BIT AND PICKS UP AN UNSOLICITED PARTNER In the smart carriage Mr. Wallingford took Mr. Nickel and his two friends down to his hotel for lunch to talk over the final steps in the great consolidation.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading Nobody but a rich man could command that sort of attention, and they left the table not only willing but thankful to take any business tonic this commercial genius should prescribe.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading WALLINGFORD GAMBLES A BIT AND PICKS UP AN UNSOLICITED PARTNER In the smart carriage Mr. Wallingford took Mr. Nickel and his two friends down to his hotel for lunch to talk over the final steps in the great consolidation.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading Also they recalled that the distinguished-looking head waiter had come over to their table half a dozen times to see that everything was served at the proper minute and in the pink of condition.
carry out
From this reading Nobody but a rich man could command that sort of attention, and they left the table not only willing but thankful to take any business tonic this commercial genius should prescribe.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading WALLINGFORD GAMBLES A BIT AND PICKS UP AN UNSOLICITED PARTNER In the smart carriage Mr. Wallingford took Mr. Nickel and his two friends down to his hotel for lunch to talk over the final steps in the great consolidation.
thankfuladjectiveUS /ˈθæŋkfəl/
feeling or showing gratitude
From this reading Nobody but a rich man could command that sort of attention, and they left the table not only willing but thankful to take any business tonic this commercial genius should prescribe.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The chief thing the three remembered when they left the hotel was that they had been most liberally treated in the matter of extravagant food and drink, and that the lunch had cost over twenty dollars!
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading WALLINGFORD GAMBLES A BIT AND PICKS UP AN UNSOLICITED PARTNER In the smart carriage Mr. Wallingford took Mr. Nickel and his two friends down to his hotel for lunch to talk over the final steps in the great consolidation.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Also they recalled that the distinguished-looking head waiter had come over to their table half a dozen times to see that everything was served at the proper minute and in the pink of condition.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The chief thing the three remembered when they left the hotel was that they had been most liberally treated in the matter of extravagant food and drink, and that the lunch had cost over twenty dollars!
a special situation
From this reading The chief thing the three remembered when they left the hotel was that they had been most liberally treated in the matter of extravagant food and drink, and that the lunch had cost over twenty dollars!
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Nobody but a rich man could command that sort of attention, and they left the table not only willing but thankful to take any business tonic this commercial genius should prescribe.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading The chief thing the three remembered when they left the hotel was that they had been most liberally treated in the matter of extravagant food and drink, and that the lunch had cost over twenty dollars!
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading Also they recalled that the distinguished-looking head waiter had come over to their table half a dozen times to see that everything was served at the proper minute and in the pink of condition.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading WALLINGFORD GAMBLES A BIT AND PICKS UP AN UNSOLICITED PARTNER In the smart carriage Mr. Wallingford took Mr. Nickel and his two friends down to his hotel for lunch to talk over the final steps in the great consolidation.
tonicadjectiveUS /ˈtɑːnɪk/
of or relating to or producing normal tone or tonus in muscles or tissue
From this reading Nobody but a rich man could command that sort of attention, and they left the table not only willing but thankful to take any business tonic this commercial genius should prescribe.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading WALLINGFORD GAMBLES A BIT AND PICKS UP AN UNSOLICITED PARTNER In the smart carriage Mr. Wallingford took Mr. Nickel and his two friends down to his hotel for lunch to talk over the final steps in the great consolidation.
subjected to a physical (or chemical) treatment or action or agent
From this reading The chief thing the three remembered when they left the hotel was that they had been most liberally treated in the matter of extravagant food and drink, and that the lunch had cost over twenty dollars!
the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one
From this reading The chief thing the three remembered when they left the hotel was that they had been most liberally treated in the matter of extravagant food and drink, and that the lunch had cost over twenty dollars!
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading WALLINGFORD GAMBLES A BIT AND PICKS UP AN UNSOLICITED PARTNER In the smart carriage Mr. Wallingford took Mr. Nickel and his two friends down to his hotel for lunch to talk over the final steps in the great consolidation.
UNSOLICITEDadjectiveUS /ˌʌnsəˈlɪsɪtɪd/
not requested or sought
From this reading WALLINGFORD GAMBLES A BIT AND PICKS UP AN UNSOLICITED PARTNER In the smart carriage Mr. Wallingford took Mr. Nickel and his two friends down to his hotel for lunch to talk over the final steps in the great consolidation.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading WALLINGFORD GAMBLES A BIT AND PICKS UP AN UNSOLICITED PARTNER In the smart carriage Mr. Wallingford took Mr. Nickel and his two friends down to his hotel for lunch to talk over the final steps in the great consolidation.
waiternounUS /ˈweɪtər/
a person whose occupation is to serve at table (as in a restaurant)
From this reading Also they recalled that the distinguished-looking head waiter had come over to their table half a dozen times to see that everything was served at the proper minute and in the pink of condition.
WALLINGFORD
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From this reading WALLINGFORD GAMBLES A BIT AND PICKS UP AN UNSOLICITED PARTNER In the smart carriage Mr. Wallingford took Mr. Nickel and his two friends down to his hotel for lunch to talk over the final steps in the great consolidation.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The chief thing the three remembered when they left the hotel was that they had been most liberally treated in the matter of extravagant food and drink, and that the lunch had cost over twenty dollars!
at the time that
From this reading The chief thing the three remembered when they left the hotel was that they had been most liberally treated in the matter of extravagant food and drink, and that the lunch had cost over twenty dollars!
disposed or inclined toward
From this reading Nobody but a rich man could command that sort of attention, and they left the table not only willing but thankful to take any business tonic this commercial genius should prescribe.
