used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading McIVER'S OPPORTUNITY When the politician stopped at the cigar stand late that afternoon for a box of the kind he gave his admirers, the philosopher, scratching the revenue label, remarked, "I see by the papers that McIver is still a-stayin'."
a-stayin
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From this reading McIVER'S OPPORTUNITY When the politician stopped at the cigar stand late that afternoon for a box of the kind he gave his admirers, the philosopher, scratching the revenue label, remarked, "I see by the papers that McIver is still a-stayin'."
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading The bank clerk who was particular about his pipe tobacco chimed in, "McIver is a stayer all right when it comes to that."
admirersnounUS /ədˈmaɪrərz/
plural of “admirer” — a person who backs a politician or a team etc.
From this reading McIVER'S OPPORTUNITY When the politician stopped at the cigar stand late that afternoon for a box of the kind he gave his admirers, the philosopher, scratching the revenue label, remarked, "I see by the papers that McIver is still a-stayin'."
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading McIVER'S OPPORTUNITY When the politician stopped at the cigar stand late that afternoon for a box of the kind he gave his admirers, the philosopher, scratching the revenue label, remarked, "I see by the papers that McIver is still a-stayin'."
united by being of the same opinion
From this reading "Game sport, McIver is," agreed the undertaker, taking the place at the show case vacated by the departing bank clerk.
(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 The bank clerk who was particular about his pipe tobacco chimed in, "McIver is a stayer all right when it comes to that."
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading McIVER'S OPPORTUNITY When the politician stopped at the cigar stand late that afternoon for a box of the kind he gave his admirers, the philosopher, scratching the revenue label, remarked, "I see by the papers that McIver is still a-stayin'."
sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)
From this reading The bank clerk who was particular about his pipe tobacco chimed in, "McIver is a stayer all right when it comes to that."
brought into existence
From this reading "Natural born fighter, sir," offered the politician tentatively.
a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid
From this reading McIVER'S OPPORTUNITY When the politician stopped at the cigar stand late that afternoon for a box of the kind he gave his admirers, the philosopher, scratching the revenue label, remarked, "I see by the papers that McIver is still a-stayin'."
showing who or what does the action
From this reading McIVER'S OPPORTUNITY When the politician stopped at the cigar stand late that afternoon for a box of the kind he gave his admirers, the philosopher, scratching the revenue label, remarked, "I see by the papers that McIver is still a-stayin'."
exercising caution or showing care or attention
From this reading "Humph!" grunted the politician with careful diplomacy.
an occurrence of something
From this reading "Game sport, McIver is," agreed the undertaker, taking the place at the show case vacated by the departing bank clerk.
chimedverbUS /tʃaɪmd/
past form of “chime” — emit a sound
From this reading The bank clerk who was particular about his pipe tobacco chimed in, "McIver is a stayer all right when it comes to that."
cigarnounUS /sɪˈɡɑːr/
a roll of tobacco for smoking
From this reading McIVER'S OPPORTUNITY When the politician stopped at the cigar stand late that afternoon for a box of the kind he gave his admirers, the philosopher, scratching the revenue label, remarked, "I see by the papers that McIver is still a-stayin'."
an employee who performs clerical work (e.g., keeps records or accounts)
From this reading The bank clerk who was particular about his pipe tobacco chimed in, "McIver is a stayer all right when it comes to that."
plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract
From this reading The bank clerk who was particular about his pipe tobacco chimed in, "McIver is a stayer all right when it comes to that."
departingverbUS /dɪˈpɑːrtɪŋ/
-ing form of “depart” — move away from a place into another direction
From this reading "Game sport, McIver is," agreed the undertaker, taking the place at the show case vacated by the departing bank clerk.
diplomacynounUS /dɪˈploʊməsi/
negotiation between nations
From this reading "Humph!" grunted the politician with careful diplomacy.
fighternounUS /ˈfaɪtər/
someone who fights (or is fighting)
From this reading "Natural born fighter, sir," offered the politician tentatively.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading McIVER'S OPPORTUNITY When the politician stopped at the cigar stand late that afternoon for a box of the kind he gave his admirers, the philosopher, scratching the revenue label, remarked, "I see by the papers that McIver is still a-stayin'."
a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading "Game sport, McIver is," agreed the undertaker, taking the place at the show case vacated by the departing bank clerk.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading McIVER'S OPPORTUNITY When the politician stopped at the cigar stand late that afternoon for a box of the kind he gave his admirers, the philosopher, scratching the revenue label, remarked, "I see by the papers that McIver is still a-stayin'."
gruntedverbUS /ˈɡrʌntɪd/
past form of “grunt” — issue a grunting, low, animal-like noise
From this reading "Humph!" grunted the politician with careful diplomacy.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading McIVER'S OPPORTUNITY When the politician stopped at the cigar stand late that afternoon for a box of the kind he gave his admirers, the philosopher, scratching the revenue label, remarked, "I see by the papers that McIver is still a-stayin'."
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading McIVER'S OPPORTUNITY When the politician stopped at the cigar stand late that afternoon for a box of the kind he gave his admirers, the philosopher, scratching the revenue label, remarked, "I see by the papers that McIver is still a-stayin'."
Humph
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Humph!" grunted the politician with careful diplomacy.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading McIVER'S OPPORTUNITY When the politician stopped at the cigar stand late that afternoon for a box of the kind he gave his admirers, the philosopher, scratching the revenue label, remarked, "I see by the papers that McIver is still a-stayin'."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The bank clerk who was particular about his pipe tobacco chimed in, "McIver is a stayer all right when it comes to that."
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading McIVER'S OPPORTUNITY When the politician stopped at the cigar stand late that afternoon for a box of the kind he gave his admirers, the philosopher, scratching the revenue label, remarked, "I see by the papers that McIver is still a-stayin'."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The bank clerk who was particular about his pipe tobacco chimed in, "McIver is a stayer all right when it comes to that."
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading McIVER'S OPPORTUNITY When the politician stopped at the cigar stand late that afternoon for a box of the kind he gave his admirers, the philosopher, scratching the revenue label, remarked, "I see by the papers that McIver is still a-stayin'."
labelverbUS /ˈleɪbəl/
assign a label to; designate with a label
From this reading McIVER'S OPPORTUNITY When the politician stopped at the cigar stand late that afternoon for a box of the kind he gave his admirers, the philosopher, scratching the revenue label, remarked, "I see by the papers that McIver is still a-stayin'."
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading McIVER'S OPPORTUNITY When the politician stopped at the cigar stand late that afternoon for a box of the kind he gave his admirers, the philosopher, scratching the revenue label, remarked, "I see by the papers that McIver is still a-stayin'."
McIver
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading McIVER'S OPPORTUNITY When the politician stopped at the cigar stand late that afternoon for a box of the kind he gave his admirers, the philosopher, scratching the revenue label, remarked, "I see by the papers that McIver is still a-stayin'."
McIVER'S
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading McIVER'S OPPORTUNITY When the politician stopped at the cigar stand late that afternoon for a box of the kind he gave his admirers, the philosopher, scratching the revenue label, remarked, "I see by the papers that McIver is still a-stayin'."
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading "Natural born fighter, sir," offered the politician tentatively.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading McIVER'S OPPORTUNITY When the politician stopped at the cigar stand late that afternoon for a box of the kind he gave his admirers, the philosopher, scratching the revenue label, remarked, "I see by the papers that McIver is still a-stayin'."
past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading "Natural born fighter, sir," offered the politician tentatively.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading McIVER'S OPPORTUNITY When the politician stopped at the cigar stand late that afternoon for a box of the kind he gave his admirers, the philosopher, scratching the revenue label, remarked, "I see by the papers that McIver is still a-stayin'."
writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading McIVER'S OPPORTUNITY When the politician stopped at the cigar stand late that afternoon for a box of the kind he gave his admirers, the philosopher, scratching the revenue label, remarked, "I see by the papers that McIver is still a-stayin'."
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading The bank clerk who was particular about his pipe tobacco chimed in, "McIver is a stayer all right when it comes to that."
philosophernounUS /fəˈlɑːsəfər/
a specialist in philosophy
From this reading McIVER'S OPPORTUNITY When the politician stopped at the cigar stand late that afternoon for a box of the kind he gave his admirers, the philosopher, scratching the revenue label, remarked, "I see by the papers that McIver is still a-stayin'."
a tube with a small bowl at one end; used for smoking tobacco
From this reading The bank clerk who was particular about his pipe tobacco chimed in, "McIver is a stayer all right when it comes to that."
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading "Game sport, McIver is," agreed the undertaker, taking the place at the show case vacated by the departing bank clerk.
politiciannounUS /ˌpɑːləˈtɪʃən/
a leader engaged in civil administration
From this reading McIVER'S OPPORTUNITY When the politician stopped at the cigar stand late that afternoon for a box of the kind he gave his admirers, the philosopher, scratching the revenue label, remarked, "I see by the papers that McIver is still a-stayin'."
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading McIVER'S OPPORTUNITY When the politician stopped at the cigar stand late that afternoon for a box of the kind he gave his admirers, the philosopher, scratching the revenue label, remarked, "I see by the papers that McIver is still a-stayin'."
revenuenounUS /ˈrevənuː/
the entire amount of income before any deductions are made
From this reading McIVER'S OPPORTUNITY When the politician stopped at the cigar stand late that afternoon for a box of the kind he gave his admirers, the philosopher, scratching the revenue label, remarked, "I see by the papers that McIver is still a-stayin'."
precisely, exactly
From this reading The bank clerk who was particular about his pipe tobacco chimed in, "McIver is a stayer all right when it comes to that."
scratchingnounUS /ˈskrætʃɪŋ/
a harsh noise made by scraping
From this reading McIVER'S OPPORTUNITY When the politician stopped at the cigar stand late that afternoon for a box of the kind he gave his admirers, the philosopher, scratching the revenue label, remarked, "I see by the papers that McIver is still a-stayin'."
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading McIVER'S OPPORTUNITY When the politician stopped at the cigar stand late that afternoon for a box of the kind he gave his admirers, the philosopher, scratching the revenue label, remarked, "I see by the papers that McIver is still a-stayin'."
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading "Game sport, McIver is," agreed the undertaker, taking the place at the show case vacated by the departing bank clerk.
term of address for a man
From this reading "Natural born fighter, sir," offered the politician tentatively.
sportnounUS /spɔːrt/
an active diversion requiring physical exertion and competition
From this reading "Game sport, McIver is," agreed the undertaker, taking the place at the show case vacated by the departing bank clerk.
be standing; be upright
From this reading McIVER'S OPPORTUNITY When the politician stopped at the cigar stand late that afternoon for a box of the kind he gave his admirers, the philosopher, scratching the revenue label, remarked, "I see by the papers that McIver is still a-stayin'."
stayernounUS /ˈsteɪər/
a person or other animal having powers of endurance or perseverance
From this reading The bank clerk who was particular about his pipe tobacco chimed in, "McIver is a stayer all right when it comes to that."
not in physical motion
From this reading McIVER'S OPPORTUNITY When the politician stopped at the cigar stand late that afternoon for a box of the kind he gave his admirers, the philosopher, scratching the revenue label, remarked, "I see by the papers that McIver is still a-stayin'."
(of a nose) blocked
From this reading McIVER'S OPPORTUNITY When the politician stopped at the cigar stand late that afternoon for a box of the kind he gave his admirers, the philosopher, scratching the revenue label, remarked, "I see by the papers that McIver is still a-stayin'."
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading "Game sport, McIver is," agreed the undertaker, taking the place at the show case vacated by the departing bank clerk.
tentativelyadverbUS /ˈtentətɪvli/
in a tentative manner
From this reading "Natural born fighter, sir," offered the politician tentatively.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading McIVER'S OPPORTUNITY When the politician stopped at the cigar stand late that afternoon for a box of the kind he gave his admirers, the philosopher, scratching the revenue label, remarked, "I see by the papers that McIver is still a-stayin'."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading McIVER'S OPPORTUNITY When the politician stopped at the cigar stand late that afternoon for a box of the kind he gave his admirers, the philosopher, scratching the revenue label, remarked, "I see by the papers that McIver is still a-stayin'."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The bank clerk who was particular about his pipe tobacco chimed in, "McIver is a stayer all right when it comes to that."
tobacconounUS /təˈbækoʊ/
leaves of the tobacco plant dried and prepared for smoking or ingestion
From this reading The bank clerk who was particular about his pipe tobacco chimed in, "McIver is a stayer all right when it comes to that."
undertakernounUS /ˈʌndərteɪkər/
one whose business is the management of funerals
From this reading "Game sport, McIver is," agreed the undertaker, taking the place at the show case vacated by the departing bank clerk.
vacatedverbUS /veɪˈkeɪtɪd/
past form of “vacate” — leave (a job, post, or position) voluntarily
From this reading "Game sport, McIver is," agreed the undertaker, taking the place at the show case vacated by the departing bank clerk.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The bank clerk who was particular about his pipe tobacco chimed in, "McIver is a stayer all right when it comes to that."
at the time that
From this reading McIVER'S OPPORTUNITY When the politician stopped at the cigar stand late that afternoon for a box of the kind he gave his admirers, the philosopher, scratching the revenue label, remarked, "I see by the papers that McIver is still a-stayin'."
which person or people
From this reading The bank clerk who was particular about his pipe tobacco chimed in, "McIver is a stayer all right when it comes to that."
in the company of; together with
From this reading "Humph!" grunted the politician with careful diplomacy.
