used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A MISSING MILLIONAIRE Contrary to Larry's expectations Mr. Emberg was not at all impressed by Sullivan's threats.
a person or thing that is a resource that helps make something easier or possible to do
From this reading "The _Leader_ will try to worry along without the aid of Mr. Jack Sullivan.
(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 A MISSING MILLIONAIRE Contrary to Larry's expectations Mr. Emberg was not at all impressed by Sullivan's threats.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading "The _Leader_ will try to worry along without the aid of Mr. Jack Sullivan.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading As for you, Larry, don't give it another thought.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading If he ever bothers you, or any of his ward-heelers try to make the least trouble for you, let me know.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As for you, Larry, don't give it another thought.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A MISSING MILLIONAIRE Contrary to Larry's expectations Mr. Emberg was not at all impressed by Sullivan's threats.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading "I've heard talk like that before," the city editor said.
bothersnounUS /ˈbɑːðərz/
plural of “bother” — an angry disturbance
From this reading If he ever bothers you, or any of his ward-heelers try to make the least trouble for you, let me know.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading A MISSING MILLIONAIRE Contrary to Larry's expectations Mr. Emberg was not at all impressed by Sullivan's threats.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading "I've heard talk like that before," the city editor said.
very opposed in nature or character or purpose
From this reading A MISSING MILLIONAIRE Contrary to Larry's expectations Mr. Emberg was not at all impressed by Sullivan's threats.
don't
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading As for you, Larry, don't give it another thought.
editornounUS /ˈedətər/
a person responsible for the editorial aspects of publication; the person who determines the final content of a text (especially of a newspaper or magazine)
From this reading "I've heard talk like that before," the city editor said.
Emberg
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A MISSING MILLIONAIRE Contrary to Larry's expectations Mr. Emberg was not at all impressed by Sullivan's threats.
at any time
From this reading If he ever bothers you, or any of his ward-heelers try to make the least trouble for you, let me know.
expectationsnounUS /ˌekspekˈteɪʃənz/
plural of “expectation” — belief about (or mental picture of) the future
From this reading A MISSING MILLIONAIRE Contrary to Larry's expectations Mr. Emberg was not at all impressed by Sullivan's threats.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading As for you, Larry, don't give it another thought.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading As for you, Larry, don't give it another thought.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading If he ever bothers you, or any of his ward-heelers try to make the least trouble for you, let me know.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading "I've heard talk like that before," the city editor said.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading If he ever bothers you, or any of his ward-heelers try to make the least trouble for you, let me know.
I've
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I've heard talk like that before," the city editor said.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If he ever bothers you, or any of his ward-heelers try to make the least trouble for you, let me know.
deeply or markedly affected or influenced
From this reading A MISSING MILLIONAIRE Contrary to Larry's expectations Mr. Emberg was not at all impressed by Sullivan's threats.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading As for you, Larry, don't give it another thought.
a small worthless amount
From this reading "The _Leader_ will try to worry along without the aid of Mr. Jack Sullivan.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading If he ever bothers you, or any of his ward-heelers try to make the least trouble for you, let me know.
Larry
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading As for you, Larry, don't give it another thought.
Larry's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A MISSING MILLIONAIRE Contrary to Larry's expectations Mr. Emberg was not at all impressed by Sullivan's threats.
a person who rules or guides or inspires others
From this reading "The _Leader_ will try to worry along without the aid of Mr. Jack Sullivan.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading If he ever bothers you, or any of his ward-heelers try to make the least trouble for you, let me know.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading If he ever bothers you, or any of his ward-heelers try to make the least trouble for you, let me know.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading "I've heard talk like that before," the city editor said.
engage in
From this reading If he ever bothers you, or any of his ward-heelers try to make the least trouble for you, let me know.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading If he ever bothers you, or any of his ward-heelers try to make the least trouble for you, let me know.
MILLIONAIREnounUS /ˌmɪljəˈner/
a person whose material wealth is valued at more than a million dollars
From this reading A MISSING MILLIONAIRE Contrary to Larry's expectations Mr. Emberg was not at all impressed by Sullivan's threats.
MISSINGadjectiveUS /ˈmɪsɪŋ/
not able to be found
From this reading A MISSING MILLIONAIRE Contrary to Larry's expectations Mr. Emberg was not at all impressed by Sullivan's threats.
a form of address for a man
From this reading A MISSING MILLIONAIRE Contrary to Larry's expectations Mr. Emberg was not at all impressed by Sullivan's threats.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading A MISSING MILLIONAIRE Contrary to Larry's expectations Mr. Emberg was not at all impressed by Sullivan's threats.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "The _Leader_ will try to worry along without the aid of Mr. Jack Sullivan.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading If he ever bothers you, or any of his ward-heelers try to make the least trouble for you, let me know.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I've heard talk like that before," the city editor said.
SullivannounUS /ˈsʌləvən/
United States architect known for his steel framed skyscrapers and for coining the phrase “form follows function” (1856-1924)
From this reading "The _Leader_ will try to worry along without the aid of Mr. Jack Sullivan.
Sullivan'snounUS /ˈsʌlɪvənz/
possessive form of “sullivan” — United States architect known for his steel framed skyscrapers and for coining the phrase “form follows function” (1856-1924)
From this reading A MISSING MILLIONAIRE Contrary to Larry's expectations Mr. Emberg was not at all impressed by Sullivan's threats.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading "I've heard talk like that before," the city editor said.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "I've heard talk like that before," the city editor said.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "I've heard talk like that before," the city editor said.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading As for you, Larry, don't give it another thought.
threatsnounUS /θrets/
plural of “threat” — something that is a source of danger
From this reading A MISSING MILLIONAIRE Contrary to Larry's expectations Mr. Emberg was not at all impressed by Sullivan's threats.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A MISSING MILLIONAIRE Contrary to Larry's expectations Mr. Emberg was not at all impressed by Sullivan's threats.
a source of difficulty
From this reading If he ever bothers you, or any of his ward-heelers try to make the least trouble for you, let me know.
make an effort or attempt
From this reading "The _Leader_ will try to worry along without the aid of Mr. Jack Sullivan.
ward-heelers
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading If he ever bothers you, or any of his ward-heelers try to make the least trouble for you, let me know.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A MISSING MILLIONAIRE Contrary to Larry's expectations Mr. Emberg was not at all impressed by Sullivan's threats.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "The _Leader_ will try to worry along without the aid of Mr. Jack Sullivan.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading "The _Leader_ will try to worry along without the aid of Mr. Jack Sullivan.
be worried, concerned, anxious, troubled, or uneasy
From this reading "The _Leader_ will try to worry along without the aid of Mr. Jack Sullivan.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading As for you, Larry, don't give it another thought.
