used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE DEAL, AND THE DISASTER If people are inclined to deal, bargains can very soon be struck at idle watering-places, where anything in the shape of occupation is a godsend, and bargainers know where to find each other in a minute.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE DEAL, AND THE DISASTER If people are inclined to deal, bargains can very soon be struck at idle watering-places, where anything in the shape of occupation is a godsend, and bargainers know where to find each other in a minute.
any thing at all
From this reading THE DEAL, AND THE DISASTER If people are inclined to deal, bargains can very soon be struck at idle watering-places, where anything in the shape of occupation is a godsend, and bargainers know where to find each other in a minute.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading THE DEAL, AND THE DISASTER If people are inclined to deal, bargains can very soon be struck at idle watering-places, where anything in the shape of occupation is a godsend, and bargainers know where to find each other in a minute.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE DEAL, AND THE DISASTER If people are inclined to deal, bargains can very soon be struck at idle watering-places, where anything in the shape of occupation is a godsend, and bargainers know where to find each other in a minute.
bargainersnounUS /ˈbɑːrɡɪnərz/
plural of “bargainer” — someone who purchases and maintains an inventory of goods to be sold
From this reading THE DEAL, AND THE DISASTER If people are inclined to deal, bargains can very soon be struck at idle watering-places, where anything in the shape of occupation is a godsend, and bargainers know where to find each other in a minute.
bargainsnounUS /ˈbɑːrɡənz/
plural of “bargain” — an agreement between parties (usually arrived at after discussion) fixing obligations of each
From this reading THE DEAL, AND THE DISASTER If people are inclined to deal, bargains can very soon be struck at idle watering-places, where anything in the shape of occupation is a godsend, and bargainers know where to find each other in a minute.
BazaarnounUS /bəˈzɑːr/
a shop where a variety of goods are sold
From this reading 'Oh yes; he's just gone into Muddle's Bazaar with Miss Flouncey, looking uncommon sweet.'
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading THE DEAL, AND THE DISASTER If people are inclined to deal, bargains can very soon be struck at idle watering-places, where anything in the shape of occupation is a godsend, and bargainers know where to find each other in a minute.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading THE DEAL, AND THE DISASTER If people are inclined to deal, bargains can very soon be struck at idle watering-places, where anything in the shape of occupation is a godsend, and bargainers know where to find each other in a minute.
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading THE DEAL, AND THE DISASTER If people are inclined to deal, bargains can very soon be struck at idle watering-places, where anything in the shape of occupation is a godsend, and bargainers know where to find each other in a minute.
DISASTERnounUS /dɪˈzæstər/
a state of extreme (usually irremediable) ruin and misfortune
From this reading THE DEAL, AND THE DISASTER If people are inclined to deal, bargains can very soon be struck at idle watering-places, where anything in the shape of occupation is a godsend, and bargainers know where to find each other in a minute.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading THE DEAL, AND THE DISASTER If people are inclined to deal, bargains can very soon be struck at idle watering-places, where anything in the shape of occupation is a godsend, and bargainers know where to find each other in a minute.
every person
From this reading Everybody knows where everybody is.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading THE DEAL, AND THE DISASTER If people are inclined to deal, bargains can very soon be struck at idle watering-places, where anything in the shape of occupation is a godsend, and bargainers know where to find each other in a minute.
Flouncey
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From this reading 'Oh yes; he's just gone into Muddle's Bazaar with Miss Flouncey, looking uncommon sweet.'
godsendnounUS /ˈɡɑːdsend/
a sudden happening that brings good fortune (as a sudden opportunity to make money)
From this reading THE DEAL, AND THE DISASTER If people are inclined to deal, bargains can very soon be struck at idle watering-places, where anything in the shape of occupation is a godsend, and bargainers know where to find each other in a minute.
destroyed or killed
From this reading 'Oh yes; he's just gone into Muddle's Bazaar with Miss Flouncey, looking uncommon sweet.'
Haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading 'Have you seen Jack Sprat?'
he's
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From this reading 'Oh yes; he's just gone into Muddle's Bazaar with Miss Flouncey, looking uncommon sweet.'
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Or-- 'Can you tell me where I shall find Mr. Slowman?'
not in action or at work
From this reading THE DEAL, AND THE DISASTER If people are inclined to deal, bargains can very soon be struck at idle watering-places, where anything in the shape of occupation is a godsend, and bargainers know where to find each other in a minute.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading THE DEAL, AND THE DISASTER If people are inclined to deal, bargains can very soon be struck at idle watering-places, where anything in the shape of occupation is a godsend, and bargainers know where to find each other in a minute.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE DEAL, AND THE DISASTER If people are inclined to deal, bargains can very soon be struck at idle watering-places, where anything in the shape of occupation is a godsend, and bargainers know where to find each other in a minute.
(often followed by “to”) having a preference, disposition, or tendency
From this reading THE DEAL, AND THE DISASTER If people are inclined to deal, bargains can very soon be struck at idle watering-places, where anything in the shape of occupation is a godsend, and bargainers know where to find each other in a minute.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading 'Oh yes; he's just gone into Muddle's Bazaar with Miss Flouncey, looking uncommon sweet.'
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE DEAL, AND THE DISASTER If people are inclined to deal, bargains can very soon be struck at idle watering-places, where anything in the shape of occupation is a godsend, and bargainers know where to find each other in a minute.
a small worthless amount
From this reading 'Have you seen Jack Sprat?'
and nothing more
From this reading 'Oh yes; he's just gone into Muddle's Bazaar with Miss Flouncey, looking uncommon sweet.'
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading THE DEAL, AND THE DISASTER If people are inclined to deal, bargains can very soon be struck at idle watering-places, where anything in the shape of occupation is a godsend, and bargainers know where to find each other in a minute.
plural of “know” — the fact of being aware of information that is known to few people
From this reading Everybody knows where everybody is.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading 'Oh yes; he's just gone into Muddle's Bazaar with Miss Flouncey, looking uncommon sweet.'
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Or-- 'Can you tell me where I shall find Mr. Slowman?'
a unit of time equal to 60 seconds or 1/60th of an hour
From this reading THE DEAL, AND THE DISASTER If people are inclined to deal, bargains can very soon be struck at idle watering-places, where anything in the shape of occupation is a godsend, and bargainers know where to find each other in a minute.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading 'Oh yes; he's just gone into Muddle's Bazaar with Miss Flouncey, looking uncommon sweet.'
a form of address for a man
From this reading Or-- 'Can you tell me where I shall find Mr. Slowman?'
Muddle's
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From this reading 'Oh yes; he's just gone into Muddle's Bazaar with Miss Flouncey, looking uncommon sweet.'
occupationnounUS /ˌɑːkjəˈpeɪʃən/
the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money
From this reading THE DEAL, AND THE DISASTER If people are inclined to deal, bargains can very soon be struck at idle watering-places, where anything in the shape of occupation is a godsend, and bargainers know where to find each other in a minute.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE DEAL, AND THE DISASTER If people are inclined to deal, bargains can very soon be struck at idle watering-places, where anything in the shape of occupation is a godsend, and bargainers know where to find each other in a minute.
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading 'Oh yes; he's just gone into Muddle's Bazaar with Miss Flouncey, looking uncommon sweet.'
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Or-- 'Can you tell me where I shall find Mr. Slowman?'
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading THE DEAL, AND THE DISASTER If people are inclined to deal, bargains can very soon be struck at idle watering-places, where anything in the shape of occupation is a godsend, and bargainers know where to find each other in a minute.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading THE DEAL, AND THE DISASTER If people are inclined to deal, bargains can very soon be struck at idle watering-places, where anything in the shape of occupation is a godsend, and bargainers know where to find each other in a minute.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading 'Have you seen Jack Sprat?'
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading Or-- 'Can you tell me where I shall find Mr. Slowman?'
any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)
From this reading THE DEAL, AND THE DISASTER If people are inclined to deal, bargains can very soon be struck at idle watering-places, where anything in the shape of occupation is a godsend, and bargainers know where to find each other in a minute.
Slowman
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From this reading Or-- 'Can you tell me where I shall find Mr. Slowman?'
in the near future
From this reading THE DEAL, AND THE DISASTER If people are inclined to deal, bargains can very soon be struck at idle watering-places, where anything in the shape of occupation is a godsend, and bargainers know where to find each other in a minute.
Spratnoun
small fatty European fish; usually smoked or canned like sardines
From this reading 'Have you seen Jack Sprat?'
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading THE DEAL, AND THE DISASTER If people are inclined to deal, bargains can very soon be struck at idle watering-places, where anything in the shape of occupation is a godsend, and bargainers know where to find each other in a minute.
having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar
From this reading 'Oh yes; he's just gone into Muddle's Bazaar with Miss Flouncey, looking uncommon sweet.'
express in words
From this reading Or-- 'Can you tell me where I shall find Mr. Slowman?'
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE DEAL, AND THE DISASTER If people are inclined to deal, bargains can very soon be struck at idle watering-places, where anything in the shape of occupation is a godsend, and bargainers know where to find each other in a minute.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE DEAL, AND THE DISASTER If people are inclined to deal, bargains can very soon be struck at idle watering-places, where anything in the shape of occupation is a godsend, and bargainers know where to find each other in a minute.
uncommonadjectiveUS /ənˈkɑːmən/
not common or ordinarily encountered; unusually great in amount or remarkable in character or kind
From this reading 'Oh yes; he's just gone into Muddle's Bazaar with Miss Flouncey, looking uncommon sweet.'
precisely as stated
From this reading THE DEAL, AND THE DISASTER If people are inclined to deal, bargains can very soon be struck at idle watering-places, where anything in the shape of occupation is a godsend, and bargainers know where to find each other in a minute.
watering-places
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From this reading THE DEAL, AND THE DISASTER If people are inclined to deal, bargains can very soon be struck at idle watering-places, where anything in the shape of occupation is a godsend, and bargainers know where to find each other in a minute.
in or at the place that
From this reading THE DEAL, AND THE DISASTER If people are inclined to deal, bargains can very soon be struck at idle watering-places, where anything in the shape of occupation is a godsend, and bargainers know where to find each other in a minute.
in the company of; together with
From this reading 'Oh yes; he's just gone into Muddle's Bazaar with Miss Flouncey, looking uncommon sweet.'
an affirmative
From this reading 'Oh yes; he's just gone into Muddle's Bazaar with Miss Flouncey, looking uncommon sweet.'
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading 'Have you seen Jack Sprat?'
