used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Captain Bangham, with a mortal aversion to Lafitte, hovered about the outside of the glass door, and left the office several times, before the talk on business was concluded.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Captain Bangham, with a mortal aversion to Lafitte, hovered about the outside of the glass door, and left the office several times, before the talk on business was concluded.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Captain Bangham, with a mortal aversion to Lafitte, hovered about the outside of the glass door, and left the office several times, before the talk on business was concluded.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading In those beatific days Cotton was King, and His Majesty’s concerns required a great deal of mercantile, as well as political, attention.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It was about eleven o’clock when, the talk on business concluded, Mr. Lafitte strolled up State street, with the intention of dropping in at Parker’s to lunch.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading In those beatific days Cotton was King, and His Majesty’s concerns required a great deal of mercantile, as well as political, attention.
aversionnounUS /əˈvɜːrʒən/
a feeling of intense dislike
From this reading Captain Bangham, with a mortal aversion to Lafitte, hovered about the outside of the glass door, and left the office several times, before the talk on business was concluded.
Bangham
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From this reading Captain Bangham, with a mortal aversion to Lafitte, hovered about the outside of the glass door, and left the office several times, before the talk on business was concluded.
beatificadjective
experiencing or bestowing celestial joy
From this reading In those beatific days Cotton was King, and His Majesty’s concerns required a great deal of mercantile, as well as political, attention.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Captain Bangham, with a mortal aversion to Lafitte, hovered about the outside of the glass door, and left the office several times, before the talk on business was concluded.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading Captain Bangham, with a mortal aversion to Lafitte, hovered about the outside of the glass door, and left the office several times, before the talk on business was concluded.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading Captain Bangham, with a mortal aversion to Lafitte, hovered about the outside of the glass door, and left the office several times, before the talk on business was concluded.
concernsnounUS /kənˈsɜːrnz/
plural of “concern” — something that interests you because it is important or affects you
From this reading In those beatific days Cotton was King, and His Majesty’s concerns required a great deal of mercantile, as well as political, attention.
having come or been brought to a conclusion
From this reading Captain Bangham, with a mortal aversion to Lafitte, hovered about the outside of the glass door, and left the office several times, before the talk on business was concluded.
CottonnounUS /ˈkɑːtən/
soft silky fibers from cotton plants in their raw state
From this reading In those beatific days Cotton was King, and His Majesty’s concerns required a great deal of mercantile, as well as political, attention.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading In those beatific days Cotton was King, and His Majesty’s concerns required a great deal of mercantile, as well as political, attention.
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading In those beatific days Cotton was King, and His Majesty’s concerns required a great deal of mercantile, as well as political, attention.
DOMINGOnounUS /doʊˈmɪŋɡoʊ/
Spanish operatic tenor noted for performances in operas by Verdi and Puccini (born in 1941)
From this reading DOMINGO.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Captain Bangham, with a mortal aversion to Lafitte, hovered about the outside of the glass door, and left the office several times, before the talk on business was concluded.
droppingadjectiveUS /ˈdrɑːpɪŋ/
coming down freely under the influence of gravity
From this reading It was about eleven o’clock when, the talk on business concluded, Mr. Lafitte strolled up State street, with the intention of dropping in at Parker’s to lunch.
being one more than ten
From this reading It was about eleven o’clock when, the talk on business concluded, Mr. Lafitte strolled up State street, with the intention of dropping in at Parker’s to lunch.
a brittle transparent solid with irregular atomic structure
From this reading Captain Bangham, with a mortal aversion to Lafitte, hovered about the outside of the glass door, and left the office several times, before the talk on business was concluded.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading In those beatific days Cotton was King, and His Majesty’s concerns required a great deal of mercantile, as well as political, attention.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading In those beatific days Cotton was King, and His Majesty’s concerns required a great deal of mercantile, as well as political, attention.
hoveredverbUS /ˈhʌvərd/
past form of “hover” — be undecided about something; waver between conflicting positions or courses of action
From this reading Captain Bangham, with a mortal aversion to Lafitte, hovered about the outside of the glass door, and left the office several times, before the talk on business was concluded.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In those beatific days Cotton was King, and His Majesty’s concerns required a great deal of mercantile, as well as political, attention.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading It was about eleven o’clock when, the talk on business concluded, Mr. Lafitte strolled up State street, with the intention of dropping in at Parker’s to lunch.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was about eleven o’clock when, the talk on business concluded, Mr. Lafitte strolled up State street, with the intention of dropping in at Parker’s to lunch.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading In those beatific days Cotton was King, and His Majesty’s concerns required a great deal of mercantile, as well as political, attention.
LafittenounUS /ləˈfɪt/
French pirate who aided the United States in the War of 1812 and received an official pardon for his crimes (1780-1826)
From this reading Captain Bangham, with a mortal aversion to Lafitte, hovered about the outside of the glass door, and left the office several times, before the talk on business was concluded.
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 Captain Bangham, with a mortal aversion to Lafitte, hovered about the outside of the glass door, and left the office several times, before the talk on business was concluded.
take the midday meal
From this reading It was about eleven o’clock when, the talk on business concluded, Mr. Lafitte strolled up State street, with the intention of dropping in at Parker’s to lunch.
Majesty'snounUS /ˈmædʒəstiz/
possessive form of “majesty” — impressiveness in scale or proportion
From this reading In those beatific days Cotton was King, and His Majesty’s concerns required a great deal of mercantile, as well as political, attention.
mercantileadjectiveUS /ˈmɜːrkəntaɪl/
of or relating to the economic system of mercantilism
From this reading In those beatific days Cotton was King, and His Majesty’s concerns required a great deal of mercantile, as well as political, attention.
subject to death
From this reading Captain Bangham, with a mortal aversion to Lafitte, hovered about the outside of the glass door, and left the office several times, before the talk on business was concluded.
a form of address for a man
From this reading It was about eleven o’clock when, the talk on business concluded, Mr. Lafitte strolled up State street, with the intention of dropping in at Parker’s to lunch.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading It was about eleven o’clock when, the talk on business concluded, Mr. Lafitte strolled up State street, with the intention of dropping in at Parker’s to lunch.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE ROAR OF ST.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading Captain Bangham, with a mortal aversion to Lafitte, hovered about the outside of the glass door, and left the office several times, before the talk on business was concluded.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Captain Bangham, with a mortal aversion to Lafitte, hovered about the outside of the glass door, and left the office several times, before the talk on business was concluded.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading Captain Bangham, with a mortal aversion to Lafitte, hovered about the outside of the glass door, and left the office several times, before the talk on business was concluded.
Parker'snounUS /ˈpɑːrkərz/
possessive form of “parker” — United States saxophonist and leader of the bop style of jazz (1920-1955)
From this reading It was about eleven o’clock when, the talk on business concluded, Mr. Lafitte strolled up State street, with the intention of dropping in at Parker’s to lunch.
involving or characteristic of politics or parties or politicians
From this reading In those beatific days Cotton was King, and His Majesty’s concerns required a great deal of mercantile, as well as political, attention.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading In those beatific days Cotton was King, and His Majesty’s concerns required a great deal of mercantile, as well as political, attention.
make a loud noise, as of wind, water, or vehicles
From this reading THE ROAR OF ST.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading Captain Bangham, with a mortal aversion to Lafitte, hovered about the outside of the glass door, and left the office several times, before the talk on business was concluded.
ST
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From this reading THE ROAR OF ST.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading It was about eleven o’clock when, the talk on business concluded, Mr. Lafitte strolled up State street, with the intention of dropping in at Parker’s to lunch.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading It was about eleven o’clock when, the talk on business concluded, Mr. Lafitte strolled up State street, with the intention of dropping in at Parker’s to lunch.
strolledverbUS /stroʊld/
past form of “stroll” — walk leisurely and with no apparent aim
From this reading It was about eleven o’clock when, the talk on business concluded, Mr. Lafitte strolled up State street, with the intention of dropping in at Parker’s to lunch.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading Captain Bangham, with a mortal aversion to Lafitte, hovered about the outside of the glass door, and left the office several times, before the talk on business was concluded.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE ROAR OF ST.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading In those beatific days Cotton was King, and His Majesty’s concerns required a great deal of mercantile, as well as political, attention.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading Captain Bangham, with a mortal aversion to Lafitte, hovered about the outside of the glass door, and left the office several times, before the talk on business was concluded.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Captain Bangham, with a mortal aversion to Lafitte, hovered about the outside of the glass door, and left the office several times, before the talk on business was concluded.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading It was about eleven o’clock when, the talk on business concluded, Mr. Lafitte strolled up State street, with the intention of dropping in at Parker’s to lunch.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Captain Bangham, with a mortal aversion to Lafitte, hovered about the outside of the glass door, and left the office several times, before the talk on business was concluded.
(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 In those beatific days Cotton was King, and His Majesty’s concerns required a great deal of mercantile, as well as political, attention.
at the time that
From this reading It was about eleven o’clock when, the talk on business concluded, Mr. Lafitte strolled up State street, with the intention of dropping in at Parker’s to lunch.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Captain Bangham, with a mortal aversion to Lafitte, hovered about the outside of the glass door, and left the office several times, before the talk on business was concluded.
