used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Blackmar was sore as a boil at me, and said if I wouldn't do it he'd give the job to Pierce.
(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 I said he could throw away all the money he wanted to, but _I_ wouldn't help him spill it.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading "Well, Pierce tried to swing the deal, bucking the universe all alone, and so proud to have the chance to.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Blackmar was sore as a boil at me, and said if I wouldn't do it he'd give the job to Pierce.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Blackmar was sore as a boil at me, and said if I wouldn't do it he'd give the job to Pierce.
feeling shame or guilt or embarrassment or remorse
From this reading He went to all the best modistes in Paris and said he'd give--well, I'm ashamed to tell you what he gave--if they would make him models all trimmed up, heavy and expensive with handsome trimmings.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "Blackmar was sore as a boil at me, and said if I wouldn't do it he'd give the job to Pierce.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading I said he could throw away all the money he wanted to, but _I_ wouldn't help him spill it.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading He went to all the best modistes in Paris and said he'd give--well, I'm ashamed to tell you what he gave--if they would make him models all trimmed up, heavy and expensive with handsome trimmings.
Blackmar
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From this reading "Blackmar was sore as a boil at me, and said if I wouldn't do it he'd give the job to Pierce.
boilverbUS /bɔɪl/
come to the boiling point and change from a liquid to vapor
From this reading "Blackmar was sore as a boil at me, and said if I wouldn't do it he'd give the job to Pierce.
buckingverbUS /ˈbʌkɪŋ/
-ing form of “buck” — to strive with determination
From this reading "Well, Pierce tried to swing the deal, bucking the universe all alone, and so proud to have the chance to.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I said he could throw away all the money he wanted to, but _I_ wouldn't help him spill it.
buyingnounUS /ˈbaɪɪŋ/
the act of buying
From this reading Pierce was buying for Condit and Vergary in those days.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading "Well, Pierce tried to swing the deal, bucking the universe all alone, and so proud to have the chance to.
Condit
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From this reading Pierce was buying for Condit and Vergary in those days.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading I said he could throw away all the money he wanted to, but _I_ wouldn't help him spill it.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Pierce was buying for Condit and Vergary in those days.
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading "Well, Pierce tried to swing the deal, bucking the universe all alone, and so proud to have the chance to.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "Blackmar was sore as a boil at me, and said if I wouldn't do it he'd give the job to Pierce.
expensiveadjectiveUS /ɪkˈspensɪv/
high in price or charging high prices
From this reading He went to all the best modistes in Paris and said he'd give--well, I'm ashamed to tell you what he gave--if they would make him models all trimmed up, heavy and expensive with handsome trimmings.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Pierce was buying for Condit and Vergary in those days.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading He went to all the best modistes in Paris and said he'd give--well, I'm ashamed to tell you what he gave--if they would make him models all trimmed up, heavy and expensive with handsome trimmings.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading "Blackmar was sore as a boil at me, and said if I wouldn't do it he'd give the job to Pierce.
pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion
From this reading He went to all the best modistes in Paris and said he'd give--well, I'm ashamed to tell you what he gave--if they would make him models all trimmed up, heavy and expensive with handsome trimmings.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "Well, Pierce tried to swing the deal, bucking the universe all alone, and so proud to have the chance to.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I said he could throw away all the money he wanted to, but _I_ wouldn't help him spill it.
he'd
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From this reading "Blackmar was sore as a boil at me, and said if I wouldn't do it he'd give the job to Pierce.
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading He went to all the best modistes in Paris and said he'd give--well, I'm ashamed to tell you what he gave--if they would make him models all trimmed up, heavy and expensive with handsome trimmings.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading I said he could throw away all the money he wanted to, but _I_ wouldn't help him spill it.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I said he could throw away all the money he wanted to, but _I_ wouldn't help him spill it.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Blackmar was sore as a boil at me, and said if I wouldn't do it he'd give the job to Pierce.
I'm
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From this reading He went to all the best modistes in Paris and said he'd give--well, I'm ashamed to tell you what he gave--if they would make him models all trimmed up, heavy and expensive with handsome trimmings.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "Blackmar was sore as a boil at me, and said if I wouldn't do it he'd give the job to Pierce.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Pierce was buying for Condit and Vergary in those days.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Blackmar was sore as a boil at me, and said if I wouldn't do it he'd give the job to Pierce.
the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money
From this reading "Blackmar was sore as a boil at me, and said if I wouldn't do it he'd give the job to Pierce.
engage in
From this reading He went to all the best modistes in Paris and said he'd give--well, I'm ashamed to tell you what he gave--if they would make him models all trimmed up, heavy and expensive with handsome trimmings.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Blackmar was sore as a boil at me, and said if I wouldn't do it he'd give the job to Pierce.
modelsnounUS /ˈmɑːdəlz/
plural of “model” — a hypothetical description of a complex entity or process
From this reading He went to all the best modistes in Paris and said he'd give--well, I'm ashamed to tell you what he gave--if they would make him models all trimmed up, heavy and expensive with handsome trimmings.
modistes
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From this reading He went to all the best modistes in Paris and said he'd give--well, I'm ashamed to tell you what he gave--if they would make him models all trimmed up, heavy and expensive with handsome trimmings.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading I said he could throw away all the money he wanted to, but _I_ wouldn't help him spill it.
the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce
From this reading He went to all the best modistes in Paris and said he'd give--well, I'm ashamed to tell you what he gave--if they would make him models all trimmed up, heavy and expensive with handsome trimmings.
PierceverbUS /pɪrs/
cut or make a way through
From this reading "Blackmar was sore as a boil at me, and said if I wouldn't do it he'd give the job to Pierce.
feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride
From this reading "Well, Pierce tried to swing the deal, bucking the universe all alone, and so proud to have the chance to.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Blackmar was sore as a boil at me, and said if I wouldn't do it he'd give the job to Pierce.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "Well, Pierce tried to swing the deal, bucking the universe all alone, and so proud to have the chance to.
hurting
From this reading "Blackmar was sore as a boil at me, and said if I wouldn't do it he'd give the job to Pierce.
spillverbUS /spɪl/
cause or allow (a liquid substance) to run or flow from a container
From this reading I said he could throw away all the money he wanted to, but _I_ wouldn't help him spill it.
swingverbUS /swɪŋ/
move in a curve or arc, usually with the intent of hitting
From this reading "Well, Pierce tried to swing the deal, bucking the universe all alone, and so proud to have the chance to.
express in words
From this reading He went to all the best modistes in Paris and said he'd give--well, I'm ashamed to tell you what he gave--if they would make him models all trimmed up, heavy and expensive with handsome trimmings.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Blackmar was sore as a boil at me, and said if I wouldn't do it he'd give the job to Pierce.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He went to all the best modistes in Paris and said he'd give--well, I'm ashamed to tell you what he gave--if they would make him models all trimmed up, heavy and expensive with handsome trimmings.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Pierce was buying for Condit and Vergary in those days.
propel through the air
From this reading I said he could throw away all the money he wanted to, but _I_ wouldn't help him spill it.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Blackmar was sore as a boil at me, and said if I wouldn't do it he'd give the job to Pierce.
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading "Well, Pierce tried to swing the deal, bucking the universe all alone, and so proud to have the chance to.
trimmedadjectiveUS /trɪmd/
made neat and tidy by trimming
From this reading He went to all the best modistes in Paris and said he'd give--well, I'm ashamed to tell you what he gave--if they would make him models all trimmed up, heavy and expensive with handsome trimmings.
trimmingsnounUS /ˈtrɪmɪŋz/
the accessories that normally accompany (something or some activity)
From this reading He went to all the best modistes in Paris and said he'd give--well, I'm ashamed to tell you what he gave--if they would make him models all trimmed up, heavy and expensive with handsome trimmings.
universenounUS /ˈjuːnəvɜːrs/
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading "Well, Pierce tried to swing the deal, bucking the universe all alone, and so proud to have the chance to.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading He went to all the best modistes in Paris and said he'd give--well, I'm ashamed to tell you what he gave--if they would make him models all trimmed up, heavy and expensive with handsome trimmings.
Vergary
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From this reading Pierce was buying for Condit and Vergary in those days.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading I said he could throw away all the money he wanted to, but _I_ wouldn't help him spill it.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Blackmar was sore as a boil at me, and said if I wouldn't do it he'd give the job to Pierce.
(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 "Well, Pierce tried to swing the deal, bucking the universe all alone, and so proud to have the chance to.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading He went to all the best modistes in Paris and said he'd give--well, I'm ashamed to tell you what he gave--if they would make him models all trimmed up, heavy and expensive with handsome trimmings.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading He went to all the best modistes in Paris and said he'd give--well, I'm ashamed to tell you what he gave--if they would make him models all trimmed up, heavy and expensive with handsome trimmings.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He went to all the best modistes in Paris and said he'd give--well, I'm ashamed to tell you what he gave--if they would make him models all trimmed up, heavy and expensive with handsome trimmings.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He went to all the best modistes in Paris and said he'd give--well, I'm ashamed to tell you what he gave--if they would make him models all trimmed up, heavy and expensive with handsome trimmings.
wouldn't
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From this reading "Blackmar was sore as a boil at me, and said if I wouldn't do it he'd give the job to Pierce.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading He went to all the best modistes in Paris and said he'd give--well, I'm ashamed to tell you what he gave--if they would make him models all trimmed up, heavy and expensive with handsome trimmings.
