used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading As I was a-saying to Mr. Hager--" "Yes," said Mr. Opp, taking his own hat from a nail, and apparently in great haste, "I know, of course.
a-saying
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From this reading As I was a-saying to Mr. Hager--" "Yes," said Mr. Opp, taking his own hat from a nail, and apparently in great haste, "I know, of course.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading You are exactly right about it.
anchoredverbUS /ˈæŋkərd/
past form of “anchor” — fix firmly and stably
From this reading We'll just talk it over as we go up-street," and linking his arm through Mr. Tucker's, he steered him up the muddy channel of Main Street, and safely into the harbor of Our Hotel, where he anchored him breathless, but satisfied.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading As I was a-saying to Mr. Hager--" "Yes," said Mr. Opp, taking his own hat from a nail, and apparently in great haste, "I know, of course.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading We don't want to take any risks with those fellows.
from appearances alone
From this reading As I was a-saying to Mr. Hager--" "Yes," said Mr. Opp, taking his own hat from a nail, and apparently in great haste, "I know, of course.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading You are exactly right about it.
a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb
From this reading We'll just talk it over as we go up-street," and linking his arm through Mr. Tucker's, he steered him up the muddy channel of Main Street, and safely into the harbor of Our Hotel, where he anchored him breathless, but satisfied.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As I was a-saying to Mr. Hager--" "Yes," said Mr. Opp, taking his own hat from a nail, and apparently in great haste, "I know, of course.
breathlessadjectiveUS /ˈbreθləs/
not breathing or able to breathe except with difficulty
From this reading We'll just talk it over as we go up-street," and linking his arm through Mr. Tucker's, he steered him up the muddy channel of Main Street, and safely into the harbor of Our Hotel, where he anchored him breathless, but satisfied.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading "But," protested Mr. Tucker, resisting the effort to force him into his overcoat, "I want to talk over this oil business.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "But," protested Mr. Tucker, resisting the effort to force him into his overcoat, "I want to talk over this oil business.
channelnounUS /ˈtʃænəl/
a path over which electrical signals can pass
From this reading We'll just talk it over as we go up-street," and linking his arm through Mr. Tucker's, he steered him up the muddy channel of Main Street, and safely into the harbor of Our Hotel, where he anchored him breathless, but satisfied.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading As I was a-saying to Mr. Hager--" "Yes," said Mr. Opp, taking his own hat from a nail, and apparently in great haste, "I know, of course.
don't
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From this reading We don't want to take any risks with those fellows.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading "But," protested Mr. Tucker, resisting the effort to force him into his overcoat, "I want to talk over this oil business.
indicating exactness or preciseness
From this reading You are exactly right about it.
plural of “fellow” — a boy or man
From this reading We don't want to take any risks with those fellows.
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading "But," protested Mr. Tucker, resisting the effort to force him into his overcoat, "I want to talk over this oil business.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading As I was a-saying to Mr. Hager--" "Yes," said Mr. Opp, taking his own hat from a nail, and apparently in great haste, "I know, of course.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading We'll just talk it over as we go up-street," and linking his arm through Mr. Tucker's, he steered him up the muddy channel of Main Street, and safely into the harbor of Our Hotel, where he anchored him breathless, but satisfied.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading As I was a-saying to Mr. Hager--" "Yes," said Mr. Opp, taking his own hat from a nail, and apparently in great haste, "I know, of course.
Hager
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From this reading As I was a-saying to Mr. Hager--" "Yes," said Mr. Opp, taking his own hat from a nail, and apparently in great haste, "I know, of course.
harborverbUS /ˈhɑːrbər/
maintain (a theory, thoughts, or feelings)
From this reading We'll just talk it over as we go up-street," and linking his arm through Mr. Tucker's, he steered him up the muddy channel of Main Street, and safely into the harbor of Our Hotel, where he anchored him breathless, but satisfied.
overly eager speed (and possible carelessness)
From this reading As I was a-saying to Mr. Hager--" "Yes," said Mr. Opp, taking his own hat from a nail, and apparently in great haste, "I know, of course.
headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim
From this reading As I was a-saying to Mr. Hager--" "Yes," said Mr. Opp, taking his own hat from a nail, and apparently in great haste, "I know, of course.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading We'll just talk it over as we go up-street," and linking his arm through Mr. Tucker's, he steered him up the muddy channel of Main Street, and safely into the harbor of Our Hotel, where he anchored him breathless, but satisfied.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "But," protested Mr. Tucker, resisting the effort to force him into his overcoat, "I want to talk over this oil business.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "But," protested Mr. Tucker, resisting the effort to force him into his overcoat, "I want to talk over this oil business.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading We'll just talk it over as we go up-street," and linking his arm through Mr. Tucker's, he steered him up the muddy channel of Main Street, and safely into the harbor of Our Hotel, where he anchored him breathless, but satisfied.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "But," protested Mr. Tucker, resisting the effort to force him into his overcoat, "I want to talk over this oil business.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading As I was a-saying to Mr. Hager--" "Yes," said Mr. Opp, taking his own hat from a nail, and apparently in great haste, "I know, of course.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading "But," protested Mr. Tucker, resisting the effort to force him into his overcoat, "I want to talk over this oil business.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading You are exactly right about it.
and nothing more
From this reading We'll just talk it over as we go up-street," and linking his arm through Mr. Tucker's, he steered him up the muddy channel of Main Street, and safely into the harbor of Our Hotel, where he anchored him breathless, but satisfied.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading As I was a-saying to Mr. Hager--" "Yes," said Mr. Opp, taking his own hat from a nail, and apparently in great haste, "I know, of course.
linkingverbUS /ˈlɪŋkɪŋ/
-ing form of “link” — make a logical or causal connection
From this reading We'll just talk it over as we go up-street," and linking his arm through Mr. Tucker's, he steered him up the muddy channel of Main Street, and safely into the harbor of Our Hotel, where he anchored him breathless, but satisfied.
most important element
From this reading We'll just talk it over as we go up-street," and linking his arm through Mr. Tucker's, he steered him up the muddy channel of Main Street, and safely into the harbor of Our Hotel, where he anchored him breathless, but satisfied.
a form of address for a man
From this reading "But," protested Mr. Tucker, resisting the effort to force him into his overcoat, "I want to talk over this oil business.
muddyadjectiveUS /ˈmʌdi/
(of soil) soft and watery
From this reading We'll just talk it over as we go up-street," and linking his arm through Mr. Tucker's, he steered him up the muddy channel of Main Street, and safely into the harbor of Our Hotel, where he anchored him breathless, but satisfied.
nailverbUS /neɪl/
attach something somewhere by means of nails
From this reading As I was a-saying to Mr. Hager--" "Yes," said Mr. Opp, taking his own hat from a nail, and apparently in great haste, "I know, of course.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading As I was a-saying to Mr. Hager--" "Yes," said Mr. Opp, taking his own hat from a nail, and apparently in great haste, "I know, of course.
oilnounUS /ɔɪl/
A viscous liquid derived from petroleum or plants, stored in large earthen jars.
From this reading "But," protested Mr. Tucker, resisting the effort to force him into his overcoat, "I want to talk over this oil business.
Opp
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading As I was a-saying to Mr. Hager--" "Yes," said Mr. Opp, taking his own hat from a nail, and apparently in great haste, "I know, of course.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading We'll just talk it over as we go up-street," and linking his arm through Mr. Tucker's, he steered him up the muddy channel of Main Street, and safely into the harbor of Our Hotel, where he anchored him breathless, but satisfied.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading "But," protested Mr. Tucker, resisting the effort to force him into his overcoat, "I want to talk over this oil business.
overcoatnounUS /ˈoʊvərkoʊt/
a heavy coat worn over clothes in winter
From this reading "But," protested Mr. Tucker, resisting the effort to force him into his overcoat, "I want to talk over this oil business.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading As I was a-saying to Mr. Hager--" "Yes," said Mr. Opp, taking his own hat from a nail, and apparently in great haste, "I know, of course.
protestedverbUS /prəˈtestɪd/
past form of “protest” — utter words of protest
From this reading "But," protested Mr. Tucker, resisting the effort to force him into his overcoat, "I want to talk over this oil business.
resistingverbUS /rɪˈzɪstɪŋ/
-ing form of “resist” — elude, especially in a baffling way
From this reading "But," protested Mr. Tucker, resisting the effort to force him into his overcoat, "I want to talk over this oil business.
precisely, exactly
From this reading You are exactly right about it.
risksnounUS /rɪsks/
plural of “risk” — a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
From this reading We don't want to take any risks with those fellows.
with safety; in a safe manner
From this reading We'll just talk it over as we go up-street," and linking his arm through Mr. Tucker's, he steered him up the muddy channel of Main Street, and safely into the harbor of Our Hotel, where he anchored him breathless, but satisfied.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading As I was a-saying to Mr. Hager--" "Yes," said Mr. Opp, taking his own hat from a nail, and apparently in great haste, "I know, of course.
filled with satisfaction
From this reading We'll just talk it over as we go up-street," and linking his arm through Mr. Tucker's, he steered him up the muddy channel of Main Street, and safely into the harbor of Our Hotel, where he anchored him breathless, but satisfied.
steeredverbUS /stɪrd/
past form of “steer” — direct the course; determine the direction of travelling
From this reading We'll just talk it over as we go up-street," and linking his arm through Mr. Tucker's, he steered him up the muddy channel of Main Street, and safely into the harbor of Our Hotel, where he anchored him breathless, but satisfied.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading We'll just talk it over as we go up-street," and linking his arm through Mr. Tucker's, he steered him up the muddy channel of Main Street, and safely into the harbor of Our Hotel, where he anchored him breathless, but satisfied.
carry out
From this reading We don't want to take any risks with those fellows.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading As I was a-saying to Mr. Hager--" "Yes," said Mr. Opp, taking his own hat from a nail, and apparently in great haste, "I know, of course.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading "But," protested Mr. Tucker, resisting the effort to force him into his overcoat, "I want to talk over this oil business.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "But," protested Mr. Tucker, resisting the effort to force him into his overcoat, "I want to talk over this oil business.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "But," protested Mr. Tucker, resisting the effort to force him into his overcoat, "I want to talk over this oil business.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading We don't want to take any risks with those fellows.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading We'll just talk it over as we go up-street," and linking his arm through Mr. Tucker's, he steered him up the muddy channel of Main Street, and safely into the harbor of Our Hotel, where he anchored him breathless, but satisfied.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "But," protested Mr. Tucker, resisting the effort to force him into his overcoat, "I want to talk over this oil business.
TuckernounUS /ˈtʌkər/
United States anarchist influential before World War I (1854-1939)
From this reading "But," protested Mr. Tucker, resisting the effort to force him into his overcoat, "I want to talk over this oil business.
Tucker'snounUS /ˈtʌkərz/
possessive form of “tucker” — United States anarchist influential before World War I (1854-1939)
From this reading We'll just talk it over as we go up-street," and linking his arm through Mr. Tucker's, he steered him up the muddy channel of Main Street, and safely into the harbor of Our Hotel, where he anchored him breathless, but satisfied.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading We'll just talk it over as we go up-street," and linking his arm through Mr. Tucker's, he steered him up the muddy channel of Main Street, and safely into the harbor of Our Hotel, where he anchored him breathless, but satisfied.
up-street
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading We'll just talk it over as we go up-street," and linking his arm through Mr. Tucker's, he steered him up the muddy channel of Main Street, and safely into the harbor of Our Hotel, where he anchored him breathless, but satisfied.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading "But," protested Mr. Tucker, resisting the effort to force him into his overcoat, "I want to talk over this oil business.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading As I was a-saying to Mr. Hager--" "Yes," said Mr. Opp, taking his own hat from a nail, and apparently in great haste, "I know, of course.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We don't want to take any risks with those fellows.
We'll
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading We'll just talk it over as we go up-street," and linking his arm through Mr. Tucker's, he steered him up the muddy channel of Main Street, and safely into the harbor of Our Hotel, where he anchored him breathless, but satisfied.
in or at the place that
From this reading We'll just talk it over as we go up-street," and linking his arm through Mr. Tucker's, he steered him up the muddy channel of Main Street, and safely into the harbor of Our Hotel, where he anchored him breathless, but satisfied.
in the company of; together with
From this reading We don't want to take any risks with those fellows.
an affirmative
From this reading As I was a-saying to Mr. Hager--" "Yes," said Mr. Opp, taking his own hat from a nail, and apparently in great haste, "I know, of course.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading You are exactly right about it.
