used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Under no circumstances would I think of stepping into old Jack Kennedy's shoes; but even if he were a perfect stranger to me you could not inveigle me into the management of the Blue Stockings on the conditions you have named.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "What--what's that?" he spluttered, staring upward at the towering figure in white.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading "Under no circumstances would I think of stepping into old Jack Kennedy's shoes; but even if he were a perfect stranger to me you could not inveigle me into the management of the Blue Stockings on the conditions you have named.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "Under no circumstances would I think of stepping into old Jack Kennedy's shoes; but even if he were a perfect stranger to me you could not inveigle me into the management of the Blue Stockings on the conditions you have named.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading "Under no circumstances would I think of stepping into old Jack Kennedy's shoes; but even if he were a perfect stranger to me you could not inveigle me into the management of the Blue Stockings on the conditions you have named.
the prevailing context that influences the performance or the outcome of a process
From this reading "Under no circumstances would I think of stepping into old Jack Kennedy's shoes; but even if he were a perfect stranger to me you could not inveigle me into the management of the Blue Stockings on the conditions you have named.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading "Under no circumstances would I think of stepping into old Jack Kennedy's shoes; but even if he were a perfect stranger to me you could not inveigle me into the management of the Blue Stockings on the conditions you have named.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "What do you mean?"
divisible by two
From this reading "Under no circumstances would I think of stepping into old Jack Kennedy's shoes; but even if he were a perfect stranger to me you could not inveigle me into the management of the Blue Stockings on the conditions you have named.
FEDERALadjectiveUS /ˈfedərəl/
national; especially in reference to the government of the United States as distinct from that of its member units
From this reading THE FEDERAL POLICY Weegman was startled.
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading "What--what's that?" he spluttered, staring upward at the towering figure in white.
grimlyadverbUS /ˈɡrɪmli/
in a grim implacable manner
From this reading "Just what I've said," replied the pitcher grimly.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "Under no circumstances would I think of stepping into old Jack Kennedy's shoes; but even if he were a perfect stranger to me you could not inveigle me into the management of the Blue Stockings on the conditions you have named.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "What--what's that?" he spluttered, staring upward at the towering figure in white.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Under no circumstances would I think of stepping into old Jack Kennedy's shoes; but even if he were a perfect stranger to me you could not inveigle me into the management of the Blue Stockings on the conditions you have named.
I've
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From this reading "Just what I've said," replied the pitcher grimly.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "Under no circumstances would I think of stepping into old Jack Kennedy's shoes; but even if he were a perfect stranger to me you could not inveigle me into the management of the Blue Stockings on the conditions you have named.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "What--what's that?" he spluttered, staring upward at the towering figure in white.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading "Under no circumstances would I think of stepping into old Jack Kennedy's shoes; but even if he were a perfect stranger to me you could not inveigle me into the management of the Blue Stockings on the conditions you have named.
inveigleverb
influence or urge by gentle urging, caressing, or flattering
From this reading "Under no circumstances would I think of stepping into old Jack Kennedy's shoes; but even if he were a perfect stranger to me you could not inveigle me into the management of the Blue Stockings on the conditions you have named.
a small worthless amount
From this reading "Under no circumstances would I think of stepping into old Jack Kennedy's shoes; but even if he were a perfect stranger to me you could not inveigle me into the management of the Blue Stockings on the conditions you have named.
and nothing more
From this reading "Just what I've said," replied the pitcher grimly.
Kennedy'snounUS /ˈkenədiz/
possessive form of “kennedy” — 35th President of the United States; established the Peace Corps; assassinated in Dallas (1917-1963)
From this reading "Under no circumstances would I think of stepping into old Jack Kennedy's shoes; but even if he were a perfect stranger to me you could not inveigle me into the management of the Blue Stockings on the conditions you have named.
managementnounUS /ˈmænədʒmənt/
the act of managing something
From this reading "Under no circumstances would I think of stepping into old Jack Kennedy's shoes; but even if he were a perfect stranger to me you could not inveigle me into the management of the Blue Stockings on the conditions you have named.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Under no circumstances would I think of stepping into old Jack Kennedy's shoes; but even if he were a perfect stranger to me you could not inveigle me into the management of the Blue Stockings on the conditions you have named.
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading "What do you mean?"
past form of “name” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading "Under no circumstances would I think of stepping into old Jack Kennedy's shoes; but even if he were a perfect stranger to me you could not inveigle me into the management of the Blue Stockings on the conditions you have named.
not any; not one
From this reading "Under no circumstances would I think of stepping into old Jack Kennedy's shoes; but even if he were a perfect stranger to me you could not inveigle me into the management of the Blue Stockings on the conditions you have named.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "Under no circumstances would I think of stepping into old Jack Kennedy's shoes; but even if he were a perfect stranger to me you could not inveigle me into the management of the Blue Stockings on the conditions you have named.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Under no circumstances would I think of stepping into old Jack Kennedy's shoes; but even if he were a perfect stranger to me you could not inveigle me into the management of the Blue Stockings on the conditions you have named.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading "Under no circumstances would I think of stepping into old Jack Kennedy's shoes; but even if he were a perfect stranger to me you could not inveigle me into the management of the Blue Stockings on the conditions you have named.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "Under no circumstances would I think of stepping into old Jack Kennedy's shoes; but even if he were a perfect stranger to me you could not inveigle me into the management of the Blue Stockings on the conditions you have named.
being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish
From this reading "Under no circumstances would I think of stepping into old Jack Kennedy's shoes; but even if he were a perfect stranger to me you could not inveigle me into the management of the Blue Stockings on the conditions you have named.
pitchernounUS /ˈpɪtʃər/
(baseball) the person who does the pitching
From this reading "Just what I've said," replied the pitcher grimly.
POLICYnounUS /ˈpɑːləsi/
a plan of action adopted by an individual or social group
From this reading THE FEDERAL POLICY Weegman was startled.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "Just what I've said," replied the pitcher grimly.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Just what I've said," replied the pitcher grimly.
a particular situation
From this reading "Under no circumstances would I think of stepping into old Jack Kennedy's shoes; but even if he were a perfect stranger to me you could not inveigle me into the management of the Blue Stockings on the conditions you have named.
spluttered
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From this reading "What--what's that?" he spluttered, staring upward at the towering figure in white.
(used of eyes) open and fixed as if in fear or wonder
From this reading "What--what's that?" he spluttered, staring upward at the towering figure in white.
excited by sudden surprise or alarm and making a quick involuntary movement
From this reading THE FEDERAL POLICY Weegman was startled.
steppingverbUS /ˈstepɪŋ/
inflected form of “step” — shift or move by taking a step
From this reading "Under no circumstances would I think of stepping into old Jack Kennedy's shoes; but even if he were a perfect stranger to me you could not inveigle me into the management of the Blue Stockings on the conditions you have named.
StockingsnounUS /ˈstɑːkɪŋz/
plural of “stocking” — close-fitting hosiery to cover the foot and leg; come in matched pairs (usually used in the plural)
From this reading "Under no circumstances would I think of stepping into old Jack Kennedy's shoes; but even if he were a perfect stranger to me you could not inveigle me into the management of the Blue Stockings on the conditions you have named.
anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading "Under no circumstances would I think of stepping into old Jack Kennedy's shoes; but even if he were a perfect stranger to me you could not inveigle me into the management of the Blue Stockings on the conditions you have named.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "What--what's that?" he spluttered, staring upward at the towering figure in white.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE FEDERAL POLICY Weegman was startled.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "Under no circumstances would I think of stepping into old Jack Kennedy's shoes; but even if he were a perfect stranger to me you could not inveigle me into the management of the Blue Stockings on the conditions you have named.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Under no circumstances would I think of stepping into old Jack Kennedy's shoes; but even if he were a perfect stranger to me you could not inveigle me into the management of the Blue Stockings on the conditions you have named.
toweringadjectiveUS /ˈtaʊərɪŋ/
of imposing height; especially standing out above others
From this reading "What--what's that?" he spluttered, staring upward at the towering figure in white.
UnderprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading "Under no circumstances would I think of stepping into old Jack Kennedy's shoes; but even if he were a perfect stranger to me you could not inveigle me into the management of the Blue Stockings on the conditions you have named.
directed up
From this reading "What--what's that?" he spluttered, staring upward at the towering figure in white.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE FEDERAL POLICY Weegman was startled.
Weegman
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From this reading THE FEDERAL POLICY Weegman was startled.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Under no circumstances would I think of stepping into old Jack Kennedy's shoes; but even if he were a perfect stranger to me you could not inveigle me into the management of the Blue Stockings on the conditions you have named.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "What--what's that?" he spluttered, staring upward at the towering figure in white.
what's
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From this reading "What--what's that?" he spluttered, staring upward at the towering figure in white.
a Caucasian
From this reading "What--what's that?" he spluttered, staring upward at the towering figure in white.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading "Under no circumstances would I think of stepping into old Jack Kennedy's shoes; but even if he were a perfect stranger to me you could not inveigle me into the management of the Blue Stockings on the conditions you have named.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "What do you mean?"
