(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading "I've wanted wealth and I've wanted power ever since I went barefoot and suckered tobacco--as you know who know me better than almost any one else!
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "I've wanted wealth and I've wanted power ever since I went barefoot and suckered tobacco--as you know who know me better than almost any one else!
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading "I'm not damned particular," answered Rand.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading "I've wanted wealth and I've wanted power ever since I went barefoot and suckered tobacco--as you know who know me better than almost any one else!
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "I've wanted wealth and I've wanted power ever since I went barefoot and suckered tobacco--as you know who know me better than almost any one else!
barefootadjectiveUS /ˈberfʊt/
without shoes
From this reading "I've wanted wealth and I've wanted power ever since I went barefoot and suckered tobacco--as you know who know me better than almost any one else!
earlier than; in front of
From this reading But this"--he tapped the papers on the table before him--"this is cheating."
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading "I've wanted wealth and I've wanted power ever since I went barefoot and suckered tobacco--as you know who know me better than almost any one else!
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But this"--he tapped the papers on the table before him--"this is cheating."
cheatingadjectiveUS /ˈtʃiːtɪŋ/
not faithful to a spouse or lover
From this reading But this"--he tapped the papers on the table before him--"this is cheating."
complainedverbUS /kəmˈpleɪnd/
past form of “complain” — express complaints, discontent, displeasure, or unhappiness
From this reading "Oh, you!" complained the scamp.
damnedadjectiveUS /dæmd/
expletives used informally as intensifiers
From this reading THE LAW OFFICE "If you were not so damned particular--" said the weasel disconsolately.
disconsolatelyadverb
in grief-stricken loneliness; without comforting circumstances or prospects
From this reading THE LAW OFFICE "If you were not so damned particular--" said the weasel disconsolately.
else
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From this reading "I've wanted wealth and I've wanted power ever since I went barefoot and suckered tobacco--as you know who know me better than almost any one else!
at any time
From this reading "I've wanted wealth and I've wanted power ever since I went barefoot and suckered tobacco--as you know who know me better than almost any one else!
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But this"--he tapped the papers on the table before him--"this is cheating."
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading But this"--he tapped the papers on the table before him--"this is cheating."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I've wanted wealth and I've wanted power ever since I went barefoot and suckered tobacco--as you know who know me better than almost any one else!
I'm
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From this reading "I'm not damned particular," answered Rand.
I've
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on condition that; in the event that
From this reading THE LAW OFFICE "If you were not so damned particular--" said the weasel disconsolately.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But this"--he tapped the papers on the table before him--"this is cheating."
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "I've wanted wealth and I've wanted power ever since I went barefoot and suckered tobacco--as you know who know me better than almost any one else!
the collection of rules imposed by authority
From this reading THE LAW OFFICE "If you were not so damned particular--" said the weasel disconsolately.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "I've wanted wealth and I've wanted power ever since I went barefoot and suckered tobacco--as you know who know me better than almost any one else!
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading THE LAW OFFICE "If you were not so damned particular--" said the weasel disconsolately.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading THE LAW OFFICE "If you were not so damned particular--" said the weasel disconsolately.
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading "Oh, you!" complained the scamp.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading But this"--he tapped the papers on the table before him--"this is cheating."
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "I've wanted wealth and I've wanted power ever since I went barefoot and suckered tobacco--as you know who know me better than almost any one else!
writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading But this"--he tapped the papers on the table before him--"this is cheating."
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading THE LAW OFFICE "If you were not so damned particular--" said the weasel disconsolately.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading "I've wanted wealth and I've wanted power ever since I went barefoot and suckered tobacco--as you know who know me better than almost any one else!
RandnounUS /rænd/
the basic unit of money in South Africa; equal to 100 cents
From this reading "I'm not damned particular," answered Rand.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading THE LAW OFFICE "If you were not so damned particular--" said the weasel disconsolately.
scampnoun
one who is playfully mischievous
From this reading "Oh, you!" complained the scamp.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading "I've wanted wealth and I've wanted power ever since I went barefoot and suckered tobacco--as you know who know me better than almost any one else!
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading THE LAW OFFICE "If you were not so damned particular--" said the weasel disconsolately.
suckered
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a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading But this"--he tapped the papers on the table before him--"this is cheating."
tappedadjectiveUS /tæpt/
in a condition for letting out liquid drawn out as by piercing or drawing a plug
From this reading But this"--he tapped the papers on the table before him--"this is cheating."
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading "I've wanted wealth and I've wanted power ever since I went barefoot and suckered tobacco--as you know who know me better than almost any one else!
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE LAW OFFICE "If you were not so damned particular--" said the weasel disconsolately.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading But this"--he tapped the papers on the table before him--"this is cheating."
tobacconounUS /təˈbækoʊ/
leaves of the tobacco plant dried and prepared for smoking or ingestion
From this reading "I've wanted wealth and I've wanted power ever since I went barefoot and suckered tobacco--as you know who know me better than almost any one else!
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading "I've wanted wealth and I've wanted power ever since I went barefoot and suckered tobacco--as you know who know me better than almost any one else!
the state of being rich and affluent; having a plentiful supply of material goods and money
From this reading "I've wanted wealth and I've wanted power ever since I went barefoot and suckered tobacco--as you know who know me better than almost any one else!
weaselnounUS /ˈwiːzəl/
a person who is regarded as treacherous or sneaky
From this reading THE LAW OFFICE "If you were not so damned particular--" said the weasel disconsolately.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "I've wanted wealth and I've wanted power ever since I went barefoot and suckered tobacco--as you know who know me better than almost any one else!
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading THE LAW OFFICE "If you were not so damned particular--" said the weasel disconsolately.
which person or people
From this reading "I've wanted wealth and I've wanted power ever since I went barefoot and suckered tobacco--as you know who know me better than almost any one else!
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading THE LAW OFFICE "If you were not so damned particular--" said the weasel disconsolately.
