used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The dry-goods pessimist delivered his dark predictions to a group of his fellow citizens and listened with grave shakes of his head to the counter opinions of the real-estate agent.
an active and efficient cause; capable of producing a certain effect
From this reading The dry-goods pessimist delivered his dark predictions to a group of his fellow citizens and listened with grave shakes of his head to the counter opinions of the real-estate agent.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading As the patrons of the cigar stand came and went they talked with the philosopher of nothing else.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As the patrons of the cigar stand came and went they talked with the philosopher of nothing else.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading The barber asked the banker for his views and reviewed the financier's opinion to the judge while a farmer and a preacher listened.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading AT THE CALL OF THE WHISTLE Everywhere in Millsburgh the shooting of Captain Charlie was the one topic of conversation.
bankernounUS /ˈbæŋkər/
a financier who owns or is an executive in a bank
From this reading The barber asked the banker for his views and reviewed the financier's opinion to the judge while a farmer and a preacher listened.
barbernounUS /ˈbɑːrbər/
United States composer (1910-1981)
From this reading The barber asked the banker for his views and reviewed the financier's opinion to the judge while a farmer and a preacher listened.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading AT THE CALL OF THE WHISTLE Everywhere in Millsburgh the shooting of Captain Charlie was the one topic of conversation.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading As the patrons of the cigar stand came and went they talked with the philosopher of nothing else.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading AT THE CALL OF THE WHISTLE Everywhere in Millsburgh the shooting of Captain Charlie was the one topic of conversation.
Charlie
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From this reading AT THE CALL OF THE WHISTLE Everywhere in Millsburgh the shooting of Captain Charlie was the one topic of conversation.
cigarnounUS /sɪˈɡɑːr/
a roll of tobacco for smoking
From this reading As the patrons of the cigar stand came and went they talked with the philosopher of nothing else.
citizensnounUS /ˈsɪtəzənz/
plural of “citizen” — a native or naturalized member of a state or other political community
From this reading The dry-goods pessimist delivered his dark predictions to a group of his fellow citizens and listened with grave shakes of his head to the counter opinions of the real-estate agent.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading AT THE CALL OF THE WHISTLE Everywhere in Millsburgh the shooting of Captain Charlie was the one topic of conversation.
counternounUS /ˈkaʊntər/
table consisting of a horizontal surface over which business is transacted
From this reading The dry-goods pessimist delivered his dark predictions to a group of his fellow citizens and listened with grave shakes of his head to the counter opinions of the real-estate agent.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading The dry-goods pessimist delivered his dark predictions to a group of his fellow citizens and listened with grave shakes of his head to the counter opinions of the real-estate agent.
past form of “deliver” — deliver (a speech, oration, or idea)
From this reading The dry-goods pessimist delivered his dark predictions to a group of his fellow citizens and listened with grave shakes of his head to the counter opinions of the real-estate agent.
true confidential information
From this reading The grocer questioned the garage man and the lawyer discussed the known details of the tragedy with the postmaster, the hotel keeper and the politician.
discussedverbUS /dɪˈskʌst/
past form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing
From this reading The grocer questioned the garage man and the lawyer discussed the known details of the tragedy with the postmaster, the hotel keeper and the politician.
dry-goods
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From this reading The dry-goods pessimist delivered his dark predictions to a group of his fellow citizens and listened with grave shakes of his head to the counter opinions of the real-estate agent.
else
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From this reading As the patrons of the cigar stand came and went they talked with the philosopher of nothing else.
to or in any or all places
From this reading AT THE CALL OF THE WHISTLE Everywhere in Millsburgh the shooting of Captain Charlie was the one topic of conversation.
a person who operates a farm
From this reading The barber asked the banker for his views and reviewed the financier's opinion to the judge while a farmer and a preacher listened.
a boy or man
From this reading The dry-goods pessimist delivered his dark predictions to a group of his fellow citizens and listened with grave shakes of his head to the counter opinions of the real-estate agent.
financier's
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From this reading The barber asked the banker for his views and reviewed the financier's opinion to the judge while a farmer and a preacher listened.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The barber asked the banker for his views and reviewed the financier's opinion to the judge while a farmer and a preacher listened.
garagenounUS /ɡərˈɑːʒ/
an outbuilding (or part of a building) for housing automobiles
From this reading The grocer questioned the garage man and the lawyer discussed the known details of the tragedy with the postmaster, the hotel keeper and the politician.
death of a person
From this reading The dry-goods pessimist delivered his dark predictions to a group of his fellow citizens and listened with grave shakes of his head to the counter opinions of the real-estate agent.
grocernounUS /ˈɡroʊsər/
a retail merchant who sells foodstuffs (and some household supplies)
From this reading The grocer questioned the garage man and the lawyer discussed the known details of the tragedy with the postmaster, the hotel keeper and the politician.
any number of entities (members) considered as a unit
From this reading The dry-goods pessimist delivered his dark predictions to a group of his fellow citizens and listened with grave shakes of his head to the counter opinions of the real-estate agent.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading The dry-goods pessimist delivered his dark predictions to a group of his fellow citizens and listened with grave shakes of his head to the counter opinions of the real-estate agent.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The dry-goods pessimist delivered his dark predictions to a group of his fellow citizens and listened with grave shakes of his head to the counter opinions of the real-estate agent.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading The grocer questioned the garage man and the lawyer discussed the known details of the tragedy with the postmaster, the hotel keeper and the politician.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading AT THE CALL OF THE WHISTLE Everywhere in Millsburgh the shooting of Captain Charlie was the one topic of conversation.
determine the result of (a competition)
From this reading The barber asked the banker for his views and reviewed the financier's opinion to the judge while a farmer and a preacher listened.
keepernounUS /ˈkiːpər/
someone in charge of other people
From this reading The grocer questioned the garage man and the lawyer discussed the known details of the tragedy with the postmaster, the hotel keeper and the politician.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading The grocer questioned the garage man and the lawyer discussed the known details of the tragedy with the postmaster, the hotel keeper and the politician.
a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice
From this reading The grocer questioned the garage man and the lawyer discussed the known details of the tragedy with the postmaster, the hotel keeper and the politician.
past form of “listen” — hear with intention
From this reading The dry-goods pessimist delivered his dark predictions to a group of his fellow citizens and listened with grave shakes of his head to the counter opinions of the real-estate agent.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The grocer questioned the garage man and the lawyer discussed the known details of the tragedy with the postmaster, the hotel keeper and the politician.
Millsburgh
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From this reading AT THE CALL OF THE WHISTLE Everywhere in Millsburgh the shooting of Captain Charlie was the one topic of conversation.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading As the patrons of the cigar stand came and went they talked with the philosopher of nothing else.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading AT THE CALL OF THE WHISTLE Everywhere in Millsburgh the shooting of Captain Charlie was the one topic of conversation.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading AT THE CALL OF THE WHISTLE Everywhere in Millsburgh the shooting of Captain Charlie was the one topic of conversation.
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading The barber asked the banker for his views and reviewed the financier's opinion to the judge while a farmer and a preacher listened.
plural of “opinion” — a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading The dry-goods pessimist delivered his dark predictions to a group of his fellow citizens and listened with grave shakes of his head to the counter opinions of the real-estate agent.
patronsnounUS /ˈpeɪtrənz/
plural of “patron” — a regular customer
From this reading As the patrons of the cigar stand came and went they talked with the philosopher of nothing else.
pessimistnounUS /ˈpesəməst/
a person who expects the worst
From this reading The dry-goods pessimist delivered his dark predictions to a group of his fellow citizens and listened with grave shakes of his head to the counter opinions of the real-estate agent.
philosophernounUS /fəˈlɑːsəfər/
a specialist in philosophy
From this reading As the patrons of the cigar stand came and went they talked with the philosopher of nothing else.
politiciannounUS /ˌpɑːləˈtɪʃən/
a leader engaged in civil administration
From this reading The grocer questioned the garage man and the lawyer discussed the known details of the tragedy with the postmaster, the hotel keeper and the politician.
postmasternounUS /ˈpoʊstmæstər/
the person in charge of a post office
From this reading The grocer questioned the garage man and the lawyer discussed the known details of the tragedy with the postmaster, the hotel keeper and the politician.
preachernounUS /ˈpriːtʃər/
someone whose occupation is preaching the gospel
From this reading The barber asked the banker for his views and reviewed the financier's opinion to the judge while a farmer and a preacher listened.
predictionsnounUS /priˈdɪkʃənz/
plural of “prediction” — the act of predicting (as by reasoning about the future)
From this reading The dry-goods pessimist delivered his dark predictions to a group of his fellow citizens and listened with grave shakes of his head to the counter opinions of the real-estate agent.
questionedverbUS /ˈkwestʃənd/
past form of “question” — challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading The grocer questioned the garage man and the lawyer discussed the known details of the tragedy with the postmaster, the hotel keeper and the politician.
real-estate
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From this reading The dry-goods pessimist delivered his dark predictions to a group of his fellow citizens and listened with grave shakes of his head to the counter opinions of the real-estate agent.
reviewedverbUS /riˈvjuːd/
past form of “review” — look at again; examine again
From this reading The barber asked the banker for his views and reviewed the financier's opinion to the judge while a farmer and a preacher listened.
shakesnounUS /ʃeɪks/
plural of “shake” — building material used as siding or roofing
From this reading The dry-goods pessimist delivered his dark predictions to a group of his fellow citizens and listened with grave shakes of his head to the counter opinions of the real-estate agent.
shootingnounUS /ˈʃuːtɪŋ/
the act of firing a projectile
From this reading AT THE CALL OF THE WHISTLE Everywhere in Millsburgh the shooting of Captain Charlie was the one topic of conversation.
be standing; be upright
From this reading As the patrons of the cigar stand came and went they talked with the philosopher of nothing else.
past form of “talk” — exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading As the patrons of the cigar stand came and went they talked with the philosopher of nothing else.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AT THE CALL OF THE WHISTLE Everywhere in Millsburgh the shooting of Captain Charlie was the one topic of conversation.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As the patrons of the cigar stand came and went they talked with the philosopher of nothing else.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The dry-goods pessimist delivered his dark predictions to a group of his fellow citizens and listened with grave shakes of his head to the counter opinions of the real-estate agent.
topicnounUS /ˈtɑːpɪk/
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading AT THE CALL OF THE WHISTLE Everywhere in Millsburgh the shooting of Captain Charlie was the one topic of conversation.
tragedynounUS /ˈtrædʒədi/
an event resulting in great loss and misfortune
From this reading The grocer questioned the garage man and the lawyer discussed the known details of the tragedy with the postmaster, the hotel keeper and the politician.
plural of “view” — a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading The barber asked the banker for his views and reviewed the financier's opinion to the judge while a farmer and a preacher listened.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading AT THE CALL OF THE WHISTLE Everywhere in Millsburgh the shooting of Captain Charlie was the one topic of conversation.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading As the patrons of the cigar stand came and went they talked with the philosopher of nothing else.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading The barber asked the banker for his views and reviewed the financier's opinion to the judge while a farmer and a preacher listened.
WHISTLEverbUS /ˈwɪsəl/
make whistling sounds
From this reading AT THE CALL OF THE WHISTLE Everywhere in Millsburgh the shooting of Captain Charlie was the one topic of conversation.
in the company of; together with
From this reading As the patrons of the cigar stand came and went they talked with the philosopher of nothing else.
