used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A CHANCE TO MAKE GOOD Jack Stillman lolled in the big cushioned chair, his eyes fixed on the backs of two men, carrying suitcases, who were just leaving the hotel in company with half a dozen of their fellow players.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading For an instant Locke’s face was rather serious.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “Another couple of years, and you may be ready for fast company.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading “Another couple of years, and you may be ready for fast company.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading “Back to the hay fields for yours,” he murmured sardonically.
backsnounUS /bæks/
plural of “back” — the posterior part of a human (or animal) body from the neck to the end of the spine
From this reading A CHANCE TO MAKE GOOD Jack Stillman lolled in the big cushioned chair, his eyes fixed on the backs of two men, carrying suitcases, who were just leaving the hotel in company with half a dozen of their fellow players.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading “Another couple of years, and you may be ready for fast company.
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading This is the beginning of the exodus, Lefty.”
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading A CHANCE TO MAKE GOOD Jack Stillman lolled in the big cushioned chair, his eyes fixed on the backs of two men, carrying suitcases, who were just leaving the hotel in company with half a dozen of their fellow players.
-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading A CHANCE TO MAKE GOOD Jack Stillman lolled in the big cushioned chair, his eyes fixed on the backs of two men, carrying suitcases, who were just leaving the hotel in company with half a dozen of their fellow players.
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading A CHANCE TO MAKE GOOD Jack Stillman lolled in the big cushioned chair, his eyes fixed on the backs of two men, carrying suitcases, who were just leaving the hotel in company with half a dozen of their fellow players.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading A CHANCE TO MAKE GOOD Jack Stillman lolled in the big cushioned chair, his eyes fixed on the backs of two men, carrying suitcases, who were just leaving the hotel in company with half a dozen of their fellow players.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading A CHANCE TO MAKE GOOD Jack Stillman lolled in the big cushioned chair, his eyes fixed on the backs of two men, carrying suitcases, who were just leaving the hotel in company with half a dozen of their fellow players.
a pair who associate with one another
From this reading “Another couple of years, and you may be ready for fast company.
cushionedadjectiveUS /ˈkʊʃənd/
softened by the addition of cushions or padding
From this reading A CHANCE TO MAKE GOOD Jack Stillman lolled in the big cushioned chair, his eyes fixed on the backs of two men, carrying suitcases, who were just leaving the hotel in company with half a dozen of their fellow players.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading A CHANCE TO MAKE GOOD Jack Stillman lolled in the big cushioned chair, his eyes fixed on the backs of two men, carrying suitcases, who were just leaving the hotel in company with half a dozen of their fellow players.
exodusnounUS /ˈeksədəs/
a journey by a large group to escape from a hostile environment
From this reading This is the beginning of the exodus, Lefty.”
opinion or judgment
From this reading A CHANCE TO MAKE GOOD Jack Stillman lolled in the big cushioned chair, his eyes fixed on the backs of two men, carrying suitcases, who were just leaving the hotel in company with half a dozen of their fellow players.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading For an instant Locke’s face was rather serious.
quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)
From this reading “Another couple of years, and you may be ready for fast company.
a boy or man
From this reading A CHANCE TO MAKE GOOD Jack Stillman lolled in the big cushioned chair, his eyes fixed on the backs of two men, carrying suitcases, who were just leaving the hotel in company with half a dozen of their fellow players.
United States comedian and film actor (1880-1946)
From this reading “Back to the hay fields for yours,” he murmured sardonically.
(of a number) having a fixed and unchanging value
From this reading A CHANCE TO MAKE GOOD Jack Stillman lolled in the big cushioned chair, his eyes fixed on the backs of two men, carrying suitcases, who were just leaving the hotel in company with half a dozen of their fellow players.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “Back to the hay fields for yours,” he murmured sardonically.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading A CHANCE TO MAKE GOOD Jack Stillman lolled in the big cushioned chair, his eyes fixed on the backs of two men, carrying suitcases, who were just leaving the hotel in company with half a dozen of their fellow players.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading A CHANCE TO MAKE GOOD Jack Stillman lolled in the big cushioned chair, his eyes fixed on the backs of two men, carrying suitcases, who were just leaving the hotel in company with half a dozen of their fellow players.
haynounUS /heɪ/
grass mowed and cured for use as fodder
From this reading “Back to the hay fields for yours,” he murmured sardonically.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Back to the hay fields for yours,” he murmured sardonically.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A CHANCE TO MAKE GOOD Jack Stillman lolled in the big cushioned chair, his eyes fixed on the backs of two men, carrying suitcases, who were just leaving the hotel in company with half a dozen of their fellow players.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading A CHANCE TO MAKE GOOD Jack Stillman lolled in the big cushioned chair, his eyes fixed on the backs of two men, carrying suitcases, who were just leaving the hotel in company with half a dozen of their fellow players.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A CHANCE TO MAKE GOOD Jack Stillman lolled in the big cushioned chair, his eyes fixed on the backs of two men, carrying suitcases, who were just leaving the hotel in company with half a dozen of their fellow players.
a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
From this reading For an instant Locke’s face was rather serious.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This is the beginning of the exodus, Lefty.”
a small worthless amount
From this reading A CHANCE TO MAKE GOOD Jack Stillman lolled in the big cushioned chair, his eyes fixed on the backs of two men, carrying suitcases, who were just leaving the hotel in company with half a dozen of their fellow players.
and nothing more
From this reading A CHANCE TO MAKE GOOD Jack Stillman lolled in the big cushioned chair, his eyes fixed on the backs of two men, carrying suitcases, who were just leaving the hotel in company with half a dozen of their fellow players.
the act of departing
From this reading A CHANCE TO MAKE GOOD Jack Stillman lolled in the big cushioned chair, his eyes fixed on the backs of two men, carrying suitcases, who were just leaving the hotel in company with half a dozen of their fellow players.
LeftynounUS /ˈlefti/
a person who uses the left hand with greater skill than the right
From this reading This is the beginning of the exodus, Lefty.”
Locke's
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From this reading For an instant Locke’s face was rather serious.
lolled
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From this reading A CHANCE TO MAKE GOOD Jack Stillman lolled in the big cushioned chair, his eyes fixed on the backs of two men, carrying suitcases, who were just leaving the hotel in company with half a dozen of their fellow players.
engage in
From this reading A CHANCE TO MAKE GOOD Jack Stillman lolled in the big cushioned chair, his eyes fixed on the backs of two men, carrying suitcases, who were just leaving the hotel in company with half a dozen of their fellow players.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading “Another couple of years, and you may be ready for fast company.
the force of workers available
From this reading A CHANCE TO MAKE GOOD Jack Stillman lolled in the big cushioned chair, his eyes fixed on the backs of two men, carrying suitcases, who were just leaving the hotel in company with half a dozen of their fellow players.
past form of “murmur” — speak softly or indistinctly
From this reading “Back to the hay fields for yours,” he murmured sardonically.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A CHANCE TO MAKE GOOD Jack Stillman lolled in the big cushioned chair, his eyes fixed on the backs of two men, carrying suitcases, who were just leaving the hotel in company with half a dozen of their fellow players.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A CHANCE TO MAKE GOOD Jack Stillman lolled in the big cushioned chair, his eyes fixed on the backs of two men, carrying suitcases, who were just leaving the hotel in company with half a dozen of their fellow players.
playersnounUS /ˈpleɪərz/
plural of “player” — a person who participates in or is skilled at some game
From this reading A CHANCE TO MAKE GOOD Jack Stillman lolled in the big cushioned chair, his eyes fixed on the backs of two men, carrying suitcases, who were just leaving the hotel in company with half a dozen of their fellow players.
on the contrary
From this reading For an instant Locke’s face was rather serious.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading “Another couple of years, and you may be ready for fast company.
sardonicallyadverbUS /sɑːrˈdɑːnɪkəli/
in a sarcastic manner
From this reading “Back to the hay fields for yours,” he murmured sardonically.
concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities
From this reading For an instant Locke’s face was rather serious.
Stillman
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From this reading A CHANCE TO MAKE GOOD Jack Stillman lolled in the big cushioned chair, his eyes fixed on the backs of two men, carrying suitcases, who were just leaving the hotel in company with half a dozen of their fellow players.
suitcasesnounUS /ˈsuːtkeɪsɪz/
plural of “suitcase” — a portable rectangular container for carrying clothes
From this reading A CHANCE TO MAKE GOOD Jack Stillman lolled in the big cushioned chair, his eyes fixed on the backs of two men, carrying suitcases, who were just leaving the hotel in company with half a dozen of their fellow players.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A CHANCE TO MAKE GOOD Jack Stillman lolled in the big cushioned chair, his eyes fixed on the backs of two men, carrying suitcases, who were just leaving the hotel in company with half a dozen of their fellow players.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading A CHANCE TO MAKE GOOD Jack Stillman lolled in the big cushioned chair, his eyes fixed on the backs of two men, carrying suitcases, who were just leaving the hotel in company with half a dozen of their fellow players.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This is the beginning of the exodus, Lefty.”
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A CHANCE TO MAKE GOOD Jack Stillman lolled in the big cushioned chair, his eyes fixed on the backs of two men, carrying suitcases, who were just leaving the hotel in company with half a dozen of their fellow players.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading A CHANCE TO MAKE GOOD Jack Stillman lolled in the big cushioned chair, his eyes fixed on the backs of two men, carrying suitcases, who were just leaving the hotel in company with half a dozen of their fellow players.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading For an instant Locke’s face was rather serious.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading A CHANCE TO MAKE GOOD Jack Stillman lolled in the big cushioned chair, his eyes fixed on the backs of two men, carrying suitcases, who were just leaving the hotel in company with half a dozen of their fellow players.
which person or people
From this reading A CHANCE TO MAKE GOOD Jack Stillman lolled in the big cushioned chair, his eyes fixed on the backs of two men, carrying suitcases, who were just leaving the hotel in company with half a dozen of their fellow players.
in the company of; together with
From this reading A CHANCE TO MAKE GOOD Jack Stillman lolled in the big cushioned chair, his eyes fixed on the backs of two men, carrying suitcases, who were just leaving the hotel in company with half a dozen of their fellow players.
a late time of life
From this reading “Another couple of years, and you may be ready for fast company.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Another couple of years, and you may be ready for fast company.
the one or ones belonging to the person spoken to
From this reading “Back to the hay fields for yours,” he murmured sardonically.
