used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "I worked a bunch of passes out of the agent for that Indian medicine show," announced Bill, washing his hands.
an active and efficient cause; capable of producing a certain effect
From this reading "I worked a bunch of passes out of the agent for that Indian medicine show," announced Bill, washing his hands.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Want to take her, Jap?" and he jerked his head in the direction of the front door, where Isabel Granger was passing.
declared publicly; made widely known
From this reading "I worked a bunch of passes out of the agent for that Indian medicine show," announced Bill, washing his hands.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading There was no further discussion, for at that moment Rosy Raymond floated by, and Bill started out in eager pursuit.
a statute in draft before it becomes law
From this reading "I worked a bunch of passes out of the agent for that Indian medicine show," announced Bill, washing his hands.
bunchnounUS /bʌntʃ/
a grouping of a number of similar things
From this reading "I worked a bunch of passes out of the agent for that Indian medicine show," announced Bill, washing his hands.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading There was no further discussion, for at that moment Rosy Raymond floated by, and Bill started out in eager pursuit.
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading "Want to take her, Jap?" and he jerked his head in the direction of the front door, where Isabel Granger was passing.
an extended communication (often interactive) dealing with some particular topic
From this reading There was no further discussion, for at that moment Rosy Raymond floated by, and Bill started out in eager pursuit.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading "Want to take her, Jap?" and he jerked his head in the direction of the front door, where Isabel Granger was passing.
eageradjectiveUS /ˈiːɡər/
having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy
From this reading There was no further discussion, for at that moment Rosy Raymond floated by, and Bill started out in eager pursuit.
floatedverbUS /ˈfloʊtəd/
past form of “float” — be in motion due to some air or water current
From this reading There was no further discussion, for at that moment Rosy Raymond floated by, and Bill started out in eager pursuit.
Flossy's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "No; I'm going out to Flossy's a while.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "I worked a bunch of passes out of the agent for that Indian medicine show," announced Bill, washing his hands.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading "Want to take her, Jap?" and he jerked his head in the direction of the front door, where Isabel Granger was passing.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading There was no further discussion, for at that moment Rosy Raymond floated by, and Bill started out in eager pursuit.
the act of departing
From this reading "No; I'm going out to Flossy's a while.
GrangernounUS /ˈɡreɪndʒər/
a person who operates a farm
From this reading "Want to take her, Jap?" and he jerked his head in the direction of the front door, where Isabel Granger was passing.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading "I worked a bunch of passes out of the agent for that Indian medicine show," announced Bill, washing his hands.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Want to take her, Jap?" and he jerked his head in the direction of the front door, where Isabel Granger was passing.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading "Want to take her, Jap?" and he jerked his head in the direction of the front door, where Isabel Granger was passing.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "Want to take her, Jap?" and he jerked his head in the direction of the front door, where Isabel Granger was passing.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "I worked a bunch of passes out of the agent for that Indian medicine show," announced Bill, washing his hands.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I worked a bunch of passes out of the agent for that Indian medicine show," announced Bill, washing his hands.
I'm
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "No; I'm going out to Flossy's a while.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Want to take her, Jap?" and he jerked his head in the direction of the front door, where Isabel Granger was passing.
of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures
From this reading "I worked a bunch of passes out of the agent for that Indian medicine show," announced Bill, washing his hands.
Isabel
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Want to take her, Jap?" and he jerked his head in the direction of the front door, where Isabel Granger was passing.
JapnounUS /dʒæp/
(offensive slang) offensive term for a person of Japanese descent
From this reading "Want to take her, Jap?" and he jerked his head in the direction of the front door, where Isabel Granger was passing.
jerkedverbUS /dʒɜːrkt/
past form of “jerk” — pull, or move with a sudden movement
From this reading "Want to take her, Jap?" and he jerked his head in the direction of the front door, where Isabel Granger was passing.
medicinenounUS /ˈmedəsən/
the branches of medical science that deal with nonsurgical techniques
From this reading "I worked a bunch of passes out of the agent for that Indian medicine show," announced Bill, washing his hands.
a particular point in time
From this reading There was no further discussion, for at that moment Rosy Raymond floated by, and Bill started out in eager pursuit.
not any; not one
From this reading "No; I'm going out to Flossy's a while.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "I worked a bunch of passes out of the agent for that Indian medicine show," announced Bill, washing his hands.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "I worked a bunch of passes out of the agent for that Indian medicine show," announced Bill, washing his hands.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading I want to talk some things over with her."
passesnounUS /ˈpæsəz/
plural of “pass” — (baseball) an advance to first base by a batter who receives four balls
From this reading "I worked a bunch of passes out of the agent for that Indian medicine show," announced Bill, washing his hands.
(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate
From this reading "Want to take her, Jap?" and he jerked his head in the direction of the front door, where Isabel Granger was passing.
the act of pursuing in an effort to overtake or capture
From this reading There was no further discussion, for at that moment Rosy Raymond floated by, and Bill started out in eager pursuit.
Raymond
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading There was no further discussion, for at that moment Rosy Raymond floated by, and Bill started out in eager pursuit.
RosyadjectiveUS /ˈroʊzi/
reflecting optimism
From this reading There was no further discussion, for at that moment Rosy Raymond floated by, and Bill started out in eager pursuit.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading "I worked a bunch of passes out of the agent for that Indian medicine show," announced Bill, washing his hands.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading I want to talk some things over with her."
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading There was no further discussion, for at that moment Rosy Raymond floated by, and Bill started out in eager pursuit.
carry out
From this reading "Want to take her, Jap?" and he jerked his head in the direction of the front door, where Isabel Granger was passing.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading I want to talk some things over with her."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "I worked a bunch of passes out of the agent for that Indian medicine show," announced Bill, washing his hands.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "I worked a bunch of passes out of the agent for that Indian medicine show," announced Bill, washing his hands.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was no further discussion, for at that moment Rosy Raymond floated by, and Bill started out in eager pursuit.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading I want to talk some things over with her."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Want to take her, Jap?" and he jerked his head in the direction of the front door, where Isabel Granger was passing.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading "Want to take her, Jap?" and he jerked his head in the direction of the front door, where Isabel Granger was passing.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Want to take her, Jap?" and he jerked his head in the direction of the front door, where Isabel Granger was passing.
washingnounUS /ˈwɑːʃɪŋ/
the work of cleansing (usually with soap and water)
From this reading "I worked a bunch of passes out of the agent for that Indian medicine show," announced Bill, washing his hands.
in or at the place that
From this reading "Want to take her, Jap?" and he jerked his head in the direction of the front door, where Isabel Granger was passing.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading "No; I'm going out to Flossy's a while.
in the company of; together with
From this reading I want to talk some things over with her."
past form of “work” — exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading "I worked a bunch of passes out of the agent for that Indian medicine show," announced Bill, washing his hands.
