used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading HOGAN MEETS A CONGENIAL SPIRIT When Hogan left Joe’s presence he was far from feeling as grateful as he ought for the kindness with which our hero had treated him.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading There are some men who are always soliciting favors, and demanding them as a right, and Hogan was one of them.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading There are some men who are always soliciting favors, and demanding them as a right, and Hogan was one of them.
angryadjectiveUS /ˈæŋɡri/
feeling or showing anger
From this reading Instead of feeling thankful for the bountiful supper, he was angry because Joe had not permitted him to remain through the night.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There are some men who are always soliciting favors, and demanding them as a right, and Hogan was one of them.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading HOGAN MEETS A CONGENIAL SPIRIT When Hogan left Joe’s presence he was far from feeling as grateful as he ought for the kindness with which our hero had treated him.
for the reason that
From this reading Instead of feeling thankful for the bountiful supper, he was angry because Joe had not permitted him to remain through the night.
bountifuladjectiveUS /ˈbaʊntɪfəl/
given or giving freely
From this reading Instead of feeling thankful for the bountiful supper, he was angry because Joe had not permitted him to remain through the night.
CONGENIALadjectiveUS /kənˈdʒiːnjəl/
suitable to your needs
From this reading HOGAN MEETS A CONGENIAL SPIRIT When Hogan left Joe’s presence he was far from feeling as grateful as he ought for the kindness with which our hero had treated him.
demandingadjectiveUS /dɪˈmændɪŋ/
requiring more than usually expected or thought due; especially great patience and effort and skill
From this reading There are some men who are always soliciting favors, and demanding them as a right, and Hogan was one of them.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading HOGAN MEETS A CONGENIAL SPIRIT When Hogan left Joe’s presence he was far from feeling as grateful as he ought for the kindness with which our hero had treated him.
promote over another
From this reading Had he obtained this favor, he would have resented the refusal to take him into partnership.
favorsnounUS /ˈfeɪvərz/
plural of “favor” — an act of gracious kindness
From this reading There are some men who are always soliciting favors, and demanding them as a right, and Hogan was one of them.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading HOGAN MEETS A CONGENIAL SPIRIT When Hogan left Joe’s presence he was far from feeling as grateful as he ought for the kindness with which our hero had treated him.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading HOGAN MEETS A CONGENIAL SPIRIT When Hogan left Joe’s presence he was far from feeling as grateful as he ought for the kindness with which our hero had treated him.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading HOGAN MEETS A CONGENIAL SPIRIT When Hogan left Joe’s presence he was far from feeling as grateful as he ought for the kindness with which our hero had treated him.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Out in the street he paused a minute, undecided where to go.
feeling or showing gratitude
From this reading HOGAN MEETS A CONGENIAL SPIRIT When Hogan left Joe’s presence he was far from feeling as grateful as he ought for the kindness with which our hero had treated him.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading HOGAN MEETS A CONGENIAL SPIRIT When Hogan left Joe’s presence he was far from feeling as grateful as he ought for the kindness with which our hero had treated him.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Had he obtained this favor, he would have resented the refusal to take him into partnership.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading HOGAN MEETS A CONGENIAL SPIRIT When Hogan left Joe’s presence he was far from feeling as grateful as he ought for the kindness with which our hero had treated him.
a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength
From this reading HOGAN MEETS A CONGENIAL SPIRIT When Hogan left Joe’s presence he was far from feeling as grateful as he ought for the kindness with which our hero had treated him.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading HOGAN MEETS A CONGENIAL SPIRIT When Hogan left Joe’s presence he was far from feeling as grateful as he ought for the kindness with which our hero had treated him.
HOGANnounUS /ˈhoʊɡɑːn/
United States golfer who won many major golf tournaments (1912-1997)
From this reading HOGAN MEETS A CONGENIAL SPIRIT When Hogan left Joe’s presence he was far from feeling as grateful as he ought for the kindness with which our hero had treated him.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Out in the street he paused a minute, undecided where to go.
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading Instead of feeling thankful for the bountiful supper, he was angry because Joe had not permitted him to remain through the night.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Had he obtained this favor, he would have resented the refusal to take him into partnership.
Joe
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From this reading Instead of feeling thankful for the bountiful supper, he was angry because Joe had not permitted him to remain through the night.
Joe's
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From this reading HOGAN MEETS A CONGENIAL SPIRIT When Hogan left Joe’s presence he was far from feeling as grateful as he ought for the kindness with which our hero had treated him.
the quality of being warmhearted and considerate and humane and sympathetic
From this reading HOGAN MEETS A CONGENIAL SPIRIT When Hogan left Joe’s presence he was far from feeling as grateful as he ought for the kindness with which our hero had treated him.
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 HOGAN MEETS A CONGENIAL SPIRIT When Hogan left Joe’s presence he was far from feeling as grateful as he ought for the kindness with which our hero had treated him.
MEETSnounUS /miːts/
plural of “meet” — a meeting at which a number of athletic contests are held
From this reading HOGAN MEETS A CONGENIAL SPIRIT When Hogan left Joe’s presence he was far from feeling as grateful as he ought for the kindness with which our hero had treated him.
the force of workers available
From this reading There are some men who are always soliciting favors, and demanding them as a right, and Hogan was one of them.
a unit of time equal to 60 seconds or 1/60th of an hour
From this reading Out in the street he paused a minute, undecided where to go.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Instead of feeling thankful for the bountiful supper, he was angry because Joe had not permitted him to remain through the night.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Instead of feeling thankful for the bountiful supper, he was angry because Joe had not permitted him to remain through the night.
past form of “obtain” — come into possession of
From this reading Had he obtained this favor, he would have resented the refusal to take him into partnership.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Instead of feeling thankful for the bountiful supper, he was angry because Joe had not permitted him to remain through the night.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading There are some men who are always soliciting favors, and demanding them as a right, and Hogan was one of them.
used with “to” to say what is right or advisable
From this reading HOGAN MEETS A CONGENIAL SPIRIT When Hogan left Joe’s presence he was far from feeling as grateful as he ought for the kindness with which our hero had treated him.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading HOGAN MEETS A CONGENIAL SPIRIT When Hogan left Joe’s presence he was far from feeling as grateful as he ought for the kindness with which our hero had treated him.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Out in the street he paused a minute, undecided where to go.
partnershipnounUS /ˈpɑːrtnərʃɪp/
the members of a business venture created by contract
From this reading Had he obtained this favor, he would have resented the refusal to take him into partnership.
past form of “pause” — interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing
From this reading Out in the street he paused a minute, undecided where to go.
inflected form of “permit” — consent to, give permission
From this reading Instead of feeling thankful for the bountiful supper, he was angry because Joe had not permitted him to remain through the night.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading HOGAN MEETS A CONGENIAL SPIRIT When Hogan left Joe’s presence he was far from feeling as grateful as he ought for the kindness with which our hero had treated him.
refusalnounUS /rəˈfjuːzəl/
the act of refusing
From this reading Had he obtained this favor, he would have resented the refusal to take him into partnership.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Instead of feeling thankful for the bountiful supper, he was angry because Joe had not permitted him to remain through the night.
resentedverbUS /riˈzentɪd/
past form of “resent” — feel bitter or indignant about
From this reading Had he obtained this favor, he would have resented the refusal to take him into partnership.
precisely, exactly
From this reading There are some men who are always soliciting favors, and demanding them as a right, and Hogan was one of them.
solicitingverbUS /səˈlɪsətɪŋ/
-ing form of “solicit” — make a solicitation or entreaty for something; request urgently or persistently
From this reading There are some men who are always soliciting favors, and demanding them as a right, and Hogan was one of them.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading There are some men who are always soliciting favors, and demanding them as a right, and Hogan was one of them.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading HOGAN MEETS A CONGENIAL SPIRIT When Hogan left Joe’s presence he was far from feeling as grateful as he ought for the kindness with which our hero had treated him.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading Out in the street he paused a minute, undecided where to go.
a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime
From this reading Instead of feeling thankful for the bountiful supper, he was angry because Joe had not permitted him to remain through the night.
carry out
From this reading Had he obtained this favor, he would have resented the refusal to take him into partnership.
thankfuladjectiveUS /ˈθæŋkfəl/
feeling or showing gratitude
From this reading Instead of feeling thankful for the bountiful supper, he was angry because Joe had not permitted him to remain through the night.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading HOGAN MEETS A CONGENIAL SPIRIT When Hogan left Joe’s presence he was far from feeling as grateful as he ought for the kindness with which our hero had treated him.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading There are some men who are always soliciting favors, and demanding them as a right, and Hogan was one of them.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There are some men who are always soliciting favors, and demanding them as a right, and Hogan was one of them.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Had he obtained this favor, he would have resented the refusal to take him into partnership.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Instead of feeling thankful for the bountiful supper, he was angry because Joe had not permitted him to remain through the night.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Instead of feeling thankful for the bountiful supper, he was angry because Joe had not permitted him to remain through the night.
subjected to a physical (or chemical) treatment or action or agent
From this reading HOGAN MEETS A CONGENIAL SPIRIT When Hogan left Joe’s presence he was far from feeling as grateful as he ought for the kindness with which our hero had treated him.
undecidedadjectiveUS /ˌʌndɪˈsaɪdɪd/
not brought to a conclusion; subject to further thought
From this reading Out in the street he paused a minute, undecided where to go.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading HOGAN MEETS A CONGENIAL SPIRIT When Hogan left Joe’s presence he was far from feeling as grateful as he ought for the kindness with which our hero had treated him.
at the time that
From this reading HOGAN MEETS A CONGENIAL SPIRIT When Hogan left Joe’s presence he was far from feeling as grateful as he ought for the kindness with which our hero had treated him.
in or at the place that
From this reading Out in the street he paused a minute, undecided where to go.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading HOGAN MEETS A CONGENIAL SPIRIT When Hogan left Joe’s presence he was far from feeling as grateful as he ought for the kindness with which our hero had treated him.
which person or people
From this reading There are some men who are always soliciting favors, and demanding them as a right, and Hogan was one of them.
in the company of; together with
From this reading HOGAN MEETS A CONGENIAL SPIRIT When Hogan left Joe’s presence he was far from feeling as grateful as he ought for the kindness with which our hero had treated him.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Had he obtained this favor, he would have resented the refusal to take him into partnership.
