used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Lefty registered, and the clerk tossed a room key to the boy who was waiting with the southpaw's traveling bag.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Lefty registered, and the clerk tossed a room key to the boy who was waiting with the southpaw's traveling bag.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading However, the veteran manager would, doubtless, appear later.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As the pitcher turned from the desk he found himself face to face with a man whom he had seen on the train.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading ONLY ONE WAY The registry clerk stated that no Mr. Kennedy was stopping at the Grand Hotel.
a flexible container with a single opening
From this reading Lefty registered, and the clerk tossed a room key to the boy who was waiting with the southpaw's traveling bag.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Locke was disappointed, for he had expected old Jack would be waiting for him.
a youthful male person
From this reading Lefty registered, and the clerk tossed a room key to the boy who was waiting with the southpaw's traveling bag.
an employee who performs clerical work (e.g., keeps records or accounts)
From this reading ONLY ONE WAY The registry clerk stated that no Mr. Kennedy was stopping at the Grand Hotel.
a piece of furniture with a writing surface and usually drawers or other compartments
From this reading As the pitcher turned from the desk he found himself face to face with a man whom he had seen on the train.
disappointingly unsuccessful
From this reading Locke was disappointed, for he had expected old Jack would be waiting for him.
without doubt; certainly
From this reading However, the veteran manager would, doubtless, appear later.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading Locke was disappointed, for he had expected old Jack would be waiting for him.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading As the pitcher turned from the desk he found himself face to face with a man whom he had seen on the train.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Locke was disappointed, for he had expected old Jack would be waiting for him.
set up or found
From this reading As the pitcher turned from the desk he found himself face to face with a man whom he had seen on the train.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading As the pitcher turned from the desk he found himself face to face with a man whom he had seen on the train.
of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope
From this reading ONLY ONE WAY The registry clerk stated that no Mr. Kennedy was stopping at the Grand Hotel.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Locke was disappointed, for he had expected old Jack would be waiting for him.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Locke was disappointed, for he had expected old Jack would be waiting for him.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Locke was disappointed, for he had expected old Jack would be waiting for him.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading As the pitcher turned from the desk he found himself face to face with a man whom he had seen on the train.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading ONLY ONE WAY The registry clerk stated that no Mr. Kennedy was stopping at the Grand Hotel.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading However, the veteran manager would, doubtless, appear later.
a small worthless amount
From this reading Locke was disappointed, for he had expected old Jack would be waiting for him.
KennedynounUS /ˈkenədi/
35th President of the United States; established the Peace Corps; assassinated in Dallas (1917-1963)
From this reading ONLY ONE WAY The registry clerk stated that no Mr. Kennedy was stopping at the Grand Hotel.
metal device shaped in such a way that when it is inserted into the appropriate lock the lock's mechanism can be rotated
From this reading Lefty registered, and the clerk tossed a room key to the boy who was waiting with the southpaw's traveling bag.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading However, the veteran manager would, doubtless, appear later.
LeftynounUS /ˈlefti/
a person who uses the left hand with greater skill than the right
From this reading Lefty registered, and the clerk tossed a room key to the boy who was waiting with the southpaw's traveling bag.
LockenounUS /lɑːk/
English empiricist philosopher who believed that all knowledge is derived from sensory experience (1632-1704)
From this reading Locke was disappointed, for he had expected old Jack would be waiting for him.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading As the pitcher turned from the desk he found himself face to face with a man whom he had seen on the train.
managernounUS /ˈmænədʒər/
someone who controls resources and expenditures
From this reading However, the veteran manager would, doubtless, appear later.
a form of address for a man
From this reading ONLY ONE WAY The registry clerk stated that no Mr. Kennedy was stopping at the Grand Hotel.
not any; not one
From this reading ONLY ONE WAY The registry clerk stated that no Mr. Kennedy was stopping at the Grand Hotel.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Locke was disappointed, for he had expected old Jack would be waiting for him.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading As the pitcher turned from the desk he found himself face to face with a man whom he had seen on the train.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading ONLY ONE WAY The registry clerk stated that no Mr. Kennedy was stopping at the Grand Hotel.
and nothing more
From this reading ONLY ONE WAY The registry clerk stated that no Mr. Kennedy was stopping at the Grand Hotel.
pitchernounUS /ˈpɪtʃər/
(baseball) the person who does the pitching
From this reading As the pitcher turned from the desk he found himself face to face with a man whom he had seen on the train.
registeredadjectiveUS /ˈredʒɪstərd/
(of animals) officially recorded with or certified by a recognized breed association; especially in a stud book
From this reading Lefty registered, and the clerk tossed a room key to the boy who was waiting with the southpaw's traveling bag.
registrynounUS /ˈredʒɪstri/
an official written record of names or events or transactions
From this reading ONLY ONE WAY The registry clerk stated that no Mr. Kennedy was stopping at the Grand Hotel.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Lefty registered, and the clerk tossed a room key to the boy who was waiting with the southpaw's traveling bag.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading As the pitcher turned from the desk he found himself face to face with a man whom he had seen on the train.
southpaw's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Lefty registered, and the clerk tossed a room key to the boy who was waiting with the southpaw's traveling bag.
statedadjectiveUS /ˈsteɪtɪd/
declared as fact; explicitly stated
From this reading ONLY ONE WAY The registry clerk stated that no Mr. Kennedy was stopping at the Grand Hotel.
fastener consisting of a narrow strip of welded metal used to join steel members
From this reading ONLY ONE WAY The registry clerk stated that no Mr. Kennedy was stopping at the Grand Hotel.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading ONLY ONE WAY The registry clerk stated that no Mr. Kennedy was stopping at the Grand Hotel.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ONLY ONE WAY The registry clerk stated that no Mr. Kennedy was stopping at the Grand Hotel.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Lefty registered, and the clerk tossed a room key to the boy who was waiting with the southpaw's traveling bag.
tossedverbUS /tɔːst/
past form of “toss” — throw or toss with a light motion
From this reading Lefty registered, and the clerk tossed a room key to the boy who was waiting with the southpaw's traveling bag.
create by training and teaching
From this reading As the pitcher turned from the desk he found himself face to face with a man whom he had seen on the train.
travelingnounUS /ˈtrævəlɪŋ/
the act of going from one place to another
From this reading Lefty registered, and the clerk tossed a room key to the boy who was waiting with the southpaw's traveling bag.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading As the pitcher turned from the desk he found himself face to face with a man whom he had seen on the train.
veterannounUS /ˈvetərən/
a serviceman who has seen considerable active service
From this reading However, the veteran manager would, doubtless, appear later.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading Locke was disappointed, for he had expected old Jack would be waiting for him.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading ONLY ONE WAY The registry clerk stated that no Mr. Kennedy was stopping at the Grand Hotel.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading ONLY ONE WAY The registry clerk stated that no Mr. Kennedy was stopping at the Grand Hotel.
which person or people
From this reading Lefty registered, and the clerk tossed a room key to the boy who was waiting with the southpaw's traveling bag.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading As the pitcher turned from the desk he found himself face to face with a man whom he had seen on the train.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Lefty registered, and the clerk tossed a room key to the boy who was waiting with the southpaw's traveling bag.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Locke was disappointed, for he had expected old Jack would be waiting for him.
