used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading As Mr. Spriggins is a gentleman of no mean pretensions and occupying a prominent place among our characters we will again introduce him as he is seated in the office of the Dominion Safety Fund.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "Well, Mr. Agent, spose you'll think it a mighty queer business to see a feller comin' here without a bein' asked, so to make a long story short, I might as well till you all about it."
anew
From this reading As Mr. Spriggins is a gentleman of no mean pretensions and occupying a prominent place among our characters we will again introduce him as he is seated in the office of the Dominion Safety Fund.
an active and efficient cause; capable of producing a certain effect
From this reading The general agent greets Mr. Spriggins in his usual gentlemanly and unassuming manner--a fact which is not lost upon the applicant.
(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 "Well, Mr. Agent, spose you'll think it a mighty queer business to see a feller comin' here without a bein' asked, so to make a long story short, I might as well till you all about it."
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading As Mr. Spriggins is a gentleman of no mean pretensions and occupying a prominent place among our characters we will again introduce him as he is seated in the office of the Dominion Safety Fund.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading As Mr. Spriggins is a gentleman of no mean pretensions and occupying a prominent place among our characters we will again introduce him as he is seated in the office of the Dominion Safety Fund.
applicantnounUS /ˈæplɪkənt/
a person who requests or seeks something such as assistance or employment or admission
From this reading The general agent greets Mr. Spriggins in his usual gentlemanly and unassuming manner--a fact which is not lost upon the applicant.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As Mr. Spriggins is a gentleman of no mean pretensions and occupying a prominent place among our characters we will again introduce him as he is seated in the office of the Dominion Safety Fund.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "Well, Mr. Agent, spose you'll think it a mighty queer business to see a feller comin' here without a bein' asked, so to make a long story short, I might as well till you all about it."
bein
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From this reading "Well, Mr. Agent, spose you'll think it a mighty queer business to see a feller comin' here without a bein' asked, so to make a long story short, I might as well till you all about it."
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading "Well, Mr. Agent, spose you'll think it a mighty queer business to see a feller comin' here without a bein' asked, so to make a long story short, I might as well till you all about it."
plural of “character” — an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading As Mr. Spriggins is a gentleman of no mean pretensions and occupying a prominent place among our characters we will again introduce him as he is seated in the office of the Dominion Safety Fund.
comin
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From this reading "Well, Mr. Agent, spose you'll think it a mighty queer business to see a feller comin' here without a bein' asked, so to make a long story short, I might as well till you all about it."
DOMINIONnounUS /dəˈmɪnjən/
dominance or power through legal authority
From this reading SPRIGGINS GETS INSURED--THE DOMINION SAFETY FUND.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading The general agent greets Mr. Spriggins in his usual gentlemanly and unassuming manner--a fact which is not lost upon the applicant.
fellernounUS /ˈfelər/
a person who fells trees
From this reading "Well, Mr. Agent, spose you'll think it a mighty queer business to see a feller comin' here without a bein' asked, so to make a long story short, I might as well till you all about it."
FUNDnounUS /fʌnd/
a reserve of money set aside for some purpose
From this reading SPRIGGINS GETS INSURED--THE DOMINION SAFETY FUND.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading The general agent greets Mr. Spriggins in his usual gentlemanly and unassuming manner--a fact which is not lost upon the applicant.
a man of refinement
From this reading As Mr. Spriggins is a gentleman of no mean pretensions and occupying a prominent place among our characters we will again introduce him as he is seated in the office of the Dominion Safety Fund.
gentlemanlyadjectiveUS /ˈdʒentəlmənli/
befitting a man of good breeding
From this reading The general agent greets Mr. Spriggins in his usual gentlemanly and unassuming manner--a fact which is not lost upon the applicant.
plural of “get” — a return on a shot that seemed impossible to reach and would normally have resulted in a point for the opponent
From this reading SPRIGGINS GETS INSURED--THE DOMINION SAFETY FUND.
greetsverbUS /ɡriːts/
third-person singular of “greet” — express greetings upon meeting someone
From this reading The general agent greets Mr. Spriggins in his usual gentlemanly and unassuming manner--a fact which is not lost upon the applicant.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As Mr. Spriggins is a gentleman of no mean pretensions and occupying a prominent place among our characters we will again introduce him as he is seated in the office of the Dominion Safety Fund.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "Well, Mr. Agent, spose you'll think it a mighty queer business to see a feller comin' here without a bein' asked, so to make a long story short, I might as well till you all about it."
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading As Mr. Spriggins is a gentleman of no mean pretensions and occupying a prominent place among our characters we will again introduce him as he is seated in the office of the Dominion Safety Fund.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The general agent greets Mr. Spriggins in his usual gentlemanly and unassuming manner--a fact which is not lost upon the applicant.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Well, Mr. Agent, spose you'll think it a mighty queer business to see a feller comin' here without a bein' asked, so to make a long story short, I might as well till you all about it."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading As Mr. Spriggins is a gentleman of no mean pretensions and occupying a prominent place among our characters we will again introduce him as he is seated in the office of the Dominion Safety Fund.
INSUREDadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈʃʊrd/
covered by insurance
From this reading SPRIGGINS GETS INSURED--THE DOMINION SAFETY FUND.
introduceverbUS /ˌɪntrəˈduːs/
cause to come to know personally
From this reading As Mr. Spriggins is a gentleman of no mean pretensions and occupying a prominent place among our characters we will again introduce him as he is seated in the office of the Dominion Safety Fund.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading As Mr. Spriggins is a gentleman of no mean pretensions and occupying a prominent place among our characters we will again introduce him as he is seated in the office of the Dominion Safety Fund.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Well, Mr. Agent, spose you'll think it a mighty queer business to see a feller comin' here without a bein' asked, so to make a long story short, I might as well till you all about it."
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading "Well, Mr. Agent, spose you'll think it a mighty queer business to see a feller comin' here without a bein' asked, so to make a long story short, I might as well till you all about it."
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading The general agent greets Mr. Spriggins in his usual gentlemanly and unassuming manner--a fact which is not lost upon the applicant.
engage in
From this reading "Well, Mr. Agent, spose you'll think it a mighty queer business to see a feller comin' here without a bein' asked, so to make a long story short, I might as well till you all about it."
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading The general agent greets Mr. Spriggins in his usual gentlemanly and unassuming manner--a fact which is not lost upon the applicant.
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading As Mr. Spriggins is a gentleman of no mean pretensions and occupying a prominent place among our characters we will again introduce him as he is seated in the office of the Dominion Safety Fund.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading "Well, Mr. Agent, spose you'll think it a mighty queer business to see a feller comin' here without a bein' asked, so to make a long story short, I might as well till you all about it."
having or showing great strength or force or intensity
From this reading "Well, Mr. Agent, spose you'll think it a mighty queer business to see a feller comin' here without a bein' asked, so to make a long story short, I might as well till you all about it."
a form of address for a man
From this reading MR.
not any; not one
From this reading As Mr. Spriggins is a gentleman of no mean pretensions and occupying a prominent place among our characters we will again introduce him as he is seated in the office of the Dominion Safety Fund.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The general agent greets Mr. Spriggins in his usual gentlemanly and unassuming manner--a fact which is not lost upon the applicant.
occupyingverbUS /ˈɑːkjəpaɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “occupy” — keep busy with
From this reading As Mr. Spriggins is a gentleman of no mean pretensions and occupying a prominent place among our characters we will again introduce him as he is seated in the office of the Dominion Safety Fund.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading As Mr. Spriggins is a gentleman of no mean pretensions and occupying a prominent place among our characters we will again introduce him as he is seated in the office of the Dominion Safety Fund.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading As Mr. Spriggins is a gentleman of no mean pretensions and occupying a prominent place among our characters we will again introduce him as he is seated in the office of the Dominion Safety Fund.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading As Mr. Spriggins is a gentleman of no mean pretensions and occupying a prominent place among our characters we will again introduce him as he is seated in the office of the Dominion Safety Fund.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading As Mr. Spriggins is a gentleman of no mean pretensions and occupying a prominent place among our characters we will again introduce him as he is seated in the office of the Dominion Safety Fund.
pretensionsnounUS /prəˈtenʃənz/
plural of “pretension” — a false or unsupportable quality
From this reading As Mr. Spriggins is a gentleman of no mean pretensions and occupying a prominent place among our characters we will again introduce him as he is seated in the office of the Dominion Safety Fund.
prominentadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːmənənt/
having a quality that thrusts itself into attention
From this reading As Mr. Spriggins is a gentleman of no mean pretensions and occupying a prominent place among our characters we will again introduce him as he is seated in the office of the Dominion Safety Fund.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading "Well, Mr. Agent, spose you'll think it a mighty queer business to see a feller comin' here without a bein' asked, so to make a long story short, I might as well till you all about it."
the state of being certain that adverse effects will not be caused by some agent under defined conditions
From this reading SPRIGGINS GETS INSURED--THE DOMINION SAFETY FUND.
(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
From this reading As Mr. Spriggins is a gentleman of no mean pretensions and occupying a prominent place among our characters we will again introduce him as he is seated in the office of the Dominion Safety Fund.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "Well, Mr. Agent, spose you'll think it a mighty queer business to see a feller comin' here without a bein' asked, so to make a long story short, I might as well till you all about it."
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading "Well, Mr. Agent, spose you'll think it a mighty queer business to see a feller comin' here without a bein' asked, so to make a long story short, I might as well till you all about it."
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "Well, Mr. Agent, spose you'll think it a mighty queer business to see a feller comin' here without a bein' asked, so to make a long story short, I might as well till you all about it."
spose
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From this reading "Well, Mr. Agent, spose you'll think it a mighty queer business to see a feller comin' here without a bein' asked, so to make a long story short, I might as well till you all about it."
SPRIGGINS
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From this reading SPRIGGINS GETS INSURED--THE DOMINION SAFETY FUND.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading "Well, Mr. Agent, spose you'll think it a mighty queer business to see a feller comin' here without a bein' asked, so to make a long story short, I might as well till you all about it."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading SPRIGGINS GETS INSURED--THE DOMINION SAFETY FUND.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "Well, Mr. Agent, spose you'll think it a mighty queer business to see a feller comin' here without a bein' asked, so to make a long story short, I might as well till you all about it."
up to a particular time
From this reading "Well, Mr. Agent, spose you'll think it a mighty queer business to see a feller comin' here without a bein' asked, so to make a long story short, I might as well till you all about it."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Well, Mr. Agent, spose you'll think it a mighty queer business to see a feller comin' here without a bein' asked, so to make a long story short, I might as well till you all about it."
unassumingadjectiveUS /ˌʌnəˈsuːmɪŋ/
not arrogant or presuming
From this reading The general agent greets Mr. Spriggins in his usual gentlemanly and unassuming manner--a fact which is not lost upon the applicant.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The general agent greets Mr. Spriggins in his usual gentlemanly and unassuming manner--a fact which is not lost upon the applicant.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading The general agent greets Mr. Spriggins in his usual gentlemanly and unassuming manner--a fact which is not lost upon the applicant.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading As Mr. Spriggins is a gentleman of no mean pretensions and occupying a prominent place among our characters we will again introduce him as he is seated in the office of the Dominion Safety Fund.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading "Well, Mr. Agent, spose you'll think it a mighty queer business to see a feller comin' here without a bein' asked, so to make a long story short, I might as well till you all about it."
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The general agent greets Mr. Spriggins in his usual gentlemanly and unassuming manner--a fact which is not lost upon the applicant.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading As Mr. Spriggins is a gentleman of no mean pretensions and occupying a prominent place among our characters we will again introduce him as he is seated in the office of the Dominion Safety Fund.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading "Well, Mr. Agent, spose you'll think it a mighty queer business to see a feller comin' here without a bein' asked, so to make a long story short, I might as well till you all about it."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Well, Mr. Agent, spose you'll think it a mighty queer business to see a feller comin' here without a bein' asked, so to make a long story short, I might as well till you all about it."
you'll
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From this reading "Well, Mr. Agent, spose you'll think it a mighty queer business to see a feller comin' here without a bein' asked, so to make a long story short, I might as well till you all about it."
