used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading HE HAS DISSOLVED WITH THE DRUGGER--THE OLD LADY AND THE GIN--THE BAD BOY IGNOMINIOUSLY FIRED--HOW HE DOSED HIS PA's BRANDY--THE BAD BOY AS “HAWTY AS A DOOK”--HE GETS EVEN WITH HIS GIRL--THE BAD BOY WANTS A QUIET PLACE--THE OLD MAN THREATENS THE PARSON.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading “It is after nine o'clock, and I should think you would want to be down to the drug store.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading HE HAS DISSOLVED WITH THE DRUGGER--THE OLD LADY AND THE GIN--THE BAD BOY IGNOMINIOUSLY FIRED--HOW HE DOSED HIS PA's BRANDY--THE BAD BOY AS “HAWTY AS A DOOK”--HE GETS EVEN WITH HIS GIRL--THE BAD BOY WANTS A QUIET PLACE--THE OLD MAN THREATENS THE PARSON.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “What are you loafing around here for,” says the grocery man to the bad boy one day this week.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading “What are you loafing around here for,” says the grocery man to the bad boy one day this week.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading HE HAS DISSOLVED WITH THE DRUGGER--THE OLD LADY AND THE GIN--THE BAD BOY IGNOMINIOUSLY FIRED--HOW HE DOSED HIS PA's BRANDY--THE BAD BOY AS “HAWTY AS A DOOK”--HE GETS EVEN WITH HIS GIRL--THE BAD BOY WANTS A QUIET PLACE--THE OLD MAN THREATENS THE PARSON.
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading HE HAS DISSOLVED WITH THE DRUGGER--THE OLD LADY AND THE GIN--THE BAD BOY IGNOMINIOUSLY FIRED--HOW HE DOSED HIS PA's BRANDY--THE BAD BOY AS “HAWTY AS A DOOK”--HE GETS EVEN WITH HIS GIRL--THE BAD BOY WANTS A QUIET PLACE--THE OLD MAN THREATENS THE PARSON.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading “It is after nine o'clock, and I should think you would want to be down to the drug store.
a youthful male person
From this reading HE HAS DISSOLVED WITH THE DRUGGER--THE OLD LADY AND THE GIN--THE BAD BOY IGNOMINIOUSLY FIRED--HOW HE DOSED HIS PA's BRANDY--THE BAD BOY AS “HAWTY AS A DOOK”--HE GETS EVEN WITH HIS GIRL--THE BAD BOY WANTS A QUIET PLACE--THE OLD MAN THREATENS THE PARSON.
BRANDYnounUS /ˈbrændi/
distilled from wine or fermented fruit juice
From this reading HE HAS DISSOLVED WITH THE DRUGGER--THE OLD LADY AND THE GIN--THE BAD BOY IGNOMINIOUSLY FIRED--HOW HE DOSED HIS PA's BRANDY--THE BAD BOY AS “HAWTY AS A DOOK”--HE GETS EVEN WITH HIS GIRL--THE BAD BOY WANTS A QUIET PLACE--THE OLD MAN THREATENS THE PARSON.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading HE QUITS THE DRUG BUSINESS.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading How do you know but there may be somebody dying for a dose of pills?”
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading “What are you loafing around here for,” says the grocery man to the bad boy one day this week.
DISSOLVEDadjectiveUS /dɪˈzɑːlvd/
(of solid matter) reduced to a liquid form
From this reading HE HAS DISSOLVED WITH THE DRUGGER--THE OLD LADY AND THE GIN--THE BAD BOY IGNOMINIOUSLY FIRED--HOW HE DOSED HIS PA's BRANDY--THE BAD BOY AS “HAWTY AS A DOOK”--HE GETS EVEN WITH HIS GIRL--THE BAD BOY WANTS A QUIET PLACE--THE OLD MAN THREATENS THE PARSON.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading How do you know but there may be somebody dying for a dose of pills?”
DOOK
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From this reading HE HAS DISSOLVED WITH THE DRUGGER--THE OLD LADY AND THE GIN--THE BAD BOY IGNOMINIOUSLY FIRED--HOW HE DOSED HIS PA's BRANDY--THE BAD BOY AS “HAWTY AS A DOOK”--HE GETS EVEN WITH HIS GIRL--THE BAD BOY WANTS A QUIET PLACE--THE OLD MAN THREATENS THE PARSON.
dosenounUS /doʊs/
a measured portion of medicine taken at any one time
From this reading How do you know but there may be somebody dying for a dose of pills?”
DOSEDadjective
treated with some kind of application
From this reading HE HAS DISSOLVED WITH THE DRUGGER--THE OLD LADY AND THE GIN--THE BAD BOY IGNOMINIOUSLY FIRED--HOW HE DOSED HIS PA's BRANDY--THE BAD BOY AS “HAWTY AS A DOOK”--HE GETS EVEN WITH HIS GIRL--THE BAD BOY WANTS A QUIET PLACE--THE OLD MAN THREATENS THE PARSON.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading “It is after nine o'clock, and I should think you would want to be down to the drug store.
DRUGverbUS /drʌɡ/
administer a drug to
From this reading HE QUITS THE DRUG BUSINESS.
DRUGGER
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From this reading HE HAS DISSOLVED WITH THE DRUGGER--THE OLD LADY AND THE GIN--THE BAD BOY IGNOMINIOUSLY FIRED--HOW HE DOSED HIS PA's BRANDY--THE BAD BOY AS “HAWTY AS A DOOK”--HE GETS EVEN WITH HIS GIRL--THE BAD BOY WANTS A QUIET PLACE--THE OLD MAN THREATENS THE PARSON.
dyingadjectiveUS /ˈdaɪɪŋ/
in or associated with the process of passing from life or ceasing to be
From this reading How do you know but there may be somebody dying for a dose of pills?”
divisible by two
From this reading HE HAS DISSOLVED WITH THE DRUGGER--THE OLD LADY AND THE GIN--THE BAD BOY IGNOMINIOUSLY FIRED--HOW HE DOSED HIS PA's BRANDY--THE BAD BOY AS “HAWTY AS A DOOK”--HE GETS EVEN WITH HIS GIRL--THE BAD BOY WANTS A QUIET PLACE--THE OLD MAN THREATENS THE PARSON.
FIREDadjectiveUS /ˈfaɪərd/
having lost your job
From this reading HE HAS DISSOLVED WITH THE DRUGGER--THE OLD LADY AND THE GIN--THE BAD BOY IGNOMINIOUSLY FIRED--HOW HE DOSED HIS PA's BRANDY--THE BAD BOY AS “HAWTY AS A DOOK”--HE GETS EVEN WITH HIS GIRL--THE BAD BOY WANTS A QUIET PLACE--THE OLD MAN THREATENS THE PARSON.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “What are you loafing around here for,” says the grocery man to the bad boy one day this week.
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 HE HAS DISSOLVED WITH THE DRUGGER--THE OLD LADY AND THE GIN--THE BAD BOY IGNOMINIOUSLY FIRED--HOW HE DOSED HIS PA's BRANDY--THE BAD BOY AS “HAWTY AS A DOOK”--HE GETS EVEN WITH HIS GIRL--THE BAD BOY WANTS A QUIET PLACE--THE OLD MAN THREATENS THE PARSON.
GINnounUS /dʒɪn/
strong liquor flavored with juniper berries
From this reading HE HAS DISSOLVED WITH THE DRUGGER--THE OLD LADY AND THE GIN--THE BAD BOY IGNOMINIOUSLY FIRED--HOW HE DOSED HIS PA's BRANDY--THE BAD BOY AS “HAWTY AS A DOOK”--HE GETS EVEN WITH HIS GIRL--THE BAD BOY WANTS A QUIET PLACE--THE OLD MAN THREATENS THE PARSON.
a young female
From this reading HE HAS DISSOLVED WITH THE DRUGGER--THE OLD LADY AND THE GIN--THE BAD BOY IGNOMINIOUSLY FIRED--HOW HE DOSED HIS PA's BRANDY--THE BAD BOY AS “HAWTY AS A DOOK”--HE GETS EVEN WITH HIS GIRL--THE BAD BOY WANTS A QUIET PLACE--THE OLD MAN THREATENS THE PARSON.
grocerynounUS /ˈɡroʊsəri/
a marketplace where groceries are sold
From this reading “What are you loafing around here for,” says the grocery man to the bad boy one day this week.
HASauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading HE HAS DISSOLVED WITH THE DRUGGER--THE OLD LADY AND THE GIN--THE BAD BOY IGNOMINIOUSLY FIRED--HOW HE DOSED HIS PA's BRANDY--THE BAD BOY AS “HAWTY AS A DOOK”--HE GETS EVEN WITH HIS GIRL--THE BAD BOY WANTS A QUIET PLACE--THE OLD MAN THREATENS THE PARSON.
HAWTY
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From this reading HE HAS DISSOLVED WITH THE DRUGGER--THE OLD LADY AND THE GIN--THE BAD BOY IGNOMINIOUSLY FIRED--HOW HE DOSED HIS PA's BRANDY--THE BAD BOY AS “HAWTY AS A DOOK”--HE GETS EVEN WITH HIS GIRL--THE BAD BOY WANTS A QUIET PLACE--THE OLD MAN THREATENS THE PARSON.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading HE QUITS THE DRUG BUSINESS.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading “What are you loafing around here for,” says the grocery man to the bad boy one day this week.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading HE HAS DISSOLVED WITH THE DRUGGER--THE OLD LADY AND THE GIN--THE BAD BOY IGNOMINIOUSLY FIRED--HOW HE DOSED HIS PA's BRANDY--THE BAD BOY AS “HAWTY AS A DOOK”--HE GETS EVEN WITH HIS GIRL--THE BAD BOY WANTS A QUIET PLACE--THE OLD MAN THREATENS THE PARSON.
HOW
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading HE HAS DISSOLVED WITH THE DRUGGER--THE OLD LADY AND THE GIN--THE BAD BOY IGNOMINIOUSLY FIRED--HOW HE DOSED HIS PA's BRANDY--THE BAD BOY AS “HAWTY AS A DOOK”--HE GETS EVEN WITH HIS GIRL--THE BAD BOY WANTS A QUIET PLACE--THE OLD MAN THREATENS THE PARSON.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “It is after nine o'clock, and I should think you would want to be down to the drug store.
IGNOMINIOUSLYadverb
in a dishonorable manner or to a dishonorable degree
From this reading HE HAS DISSOLVED WITH THE DRUGGER--THE OLD LADY AND THE GIN--THE BAD BOY IGNOMINIOUSLY FIRED--HOW HE DOSED HIS PA's BRANDY--THE BAD BOY AS “HAWTY AS A DOOK”--HE GETS EVEN WITH HIS GIRL--THE BAD BOY WANTS A QUIET PLACE--THE OLD MAN THREATENS THE PARSON.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “It is after nine o'clock, and I should think you would want to be down to the drug store.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “It is after nine o'clock, and I should think you would want to be down to the drug store.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading How do you know but there may be somebody dying for a dose of pills?”
a polite name for any woman
From this reading HE HAS DISSOLVED WITH THE DRUGGER--THE OLD LADY AND THE GIN--THE BAD BOY IGNOMINIOUSLY FIRED--HOW HE DOSED HIS PA's BRANDY--THE BAD BOY AS “HAWTY AS A DOOK”--HE GETS EVEN WITH HIS GIRL--THE BAD BOY WANTS A QUIET PLACE--THE OLD MAN THREATENS THE PARSON.
loafingnoun
having no employment
From this reading “What are you loafing around here for,” says the grocery man to the bad boy one day this week.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading HE HAS DISSOLVED WITH THE DRUGGER--THE OLD LADY AND THE GIN--THE BAD BOY IGNOMINIOUSLY FIRED--HOW HE DOSED HIS PA's BRANDY--THE BAD BOY AS “HAWTY AS A DOOK”--HE GETS EVEN WITH HIS GIRL--THE BAD BOY WANTS A QUIET PLACE--THE OLD MAN THREATENS THE PARSON.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading How do you know but there may be somebody dying for a dose of pills?”
the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one
From this reading “It is after nine o'clock, and I should think you would want to be down to the drug store.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading “It is after nine o'clock, and I should think you would want to be down to the drug store.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading How do you know but there may be somebody dying for a dose of pills?”
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading HE HAS DISSOLVED WITH THE DRUGGER--THE OLD LADY AND THE GIN--THE BAD BOY IGNOMINIOUSLY FIRED--HOW HE DOSED HIS PA's BRANDY--THE BAD BOY AS “HAWTY AS A DOOK”--HE GETS EVEN WITH HIS GIRL--THE BAD BOY WANTS A QUIET PLACE--THE OLD MAN THREATENS THE PARSON.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading “What are you loafing around here for,” says the grocery man to the bad boy one day this week.
PA's
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From this reading HE HAS DISSOLVED WITH THE DRUGGER--THE OLD LADY AND THE GIN--THE BAD BOY IGNOMINIOUSLY FIRED--HOW HE DOSED HIS PA's BRANDY--THE BAD BOY AS “HAWTY AS A DOOK”--HE GETS EVEN WITH HIS GIRL--THE BAD BOY WANTS A QUIET PLACE--THE OLD MAN THREATENS THE PARSON.
PARSONnounUS /ˈpɑːrsən/
a person authorized to conduct religious worship
From this reading HE HAS DISSOLVED WITH THE DRUGGER--THE OLD LADY AND THE GIN--THE BAD BOY IGNOMINIOUSLY FIRED--HOW HE DOSED HIS PA's BRANDY--THE BAD BOY AS “HAWTY AS A DOOK”--HE GETS EVEN WITH HIS GIRL--THE BAD BOY WANTS A QUIET PLACE--THE OLD MAN THREATENS THE PARSON.
pillsnounUS /pɪlz/
plural of “pill” — something that resembles a tablet of medicine in shape or size
From this reading How do you know but there may be somebody dying for a dose of pills?”
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading HE HAS DISSOLVED WITH THE DRUGGER--THE OLD LADY AND THE GIN--THE BAD BOY IGNOMINIOUSLY FIRED--HOW HE DOSED HIS PA's BRANDY--THE BAD BOY AS “HAWTY AS A DOOK”--HE GETS EVEN WITH HIS GIRL--THE BAD BOY WANTS A QUIET PLACE--THE OLD MAN THREATENS THE PARSON.
QUIETadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading HE HAS DISSOLVED WITH THE DRUGGER--THE OLD LADY AND THE GIN--THE BAD BOY IGNOMINIOUSLY FIRED--HOW HE DOSED HIS PA's BRANDY--THE BAD BOY AS “HAWTY AS A DOOK”--HE GETS EVEN WITH HIS GIRL--THE BAD BOY WANTS A QUIET PLACE--THE OLD MAN THREATENS THE PARSON.
QUITSadjectiveUS /kwɪts/
on equal terms by payment or requital
From this reading HE QUITS THE DRUG BUSINESS.
plural of “say” — the chance to speak
From this reading “What are you loafing around here for,” says the grocery man to the bad boy one day this week.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading “It is after nine o'clock, and I should think you would want to be down to the drug store.
a person, without saying who
From this reading How do you know but there may be somebody dying for a dose of pills?”
a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services
From this reading “It is after nine o'clock, and I should think you would want to be down to the drug store.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading HE QUITS THE DRUG BUSINESS.
in or at that place or location
From this reading How do you know but there may be somebody dying for a dose of pills?”
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading “It is after nine o'clock, and I should think you would want to be down to the drug store.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading “What are you loafing around here for,” says the grocery man to the bad boy one day this week.
THREATENSverbUS /ˈθretənz/
third-person singular of “threaten” — pose a threat to; present a danger to
From this reading HE HAS DISSOLVED WITH THE DRUGGER--THE OLD LADY AND THE GIN--THE BAD BOY IGNOMINIOUSLY FIRED--HOW HE DOSED HIS PA's BRANDY--THE BAD BOY AS “HAWTY AS A DOOK”--HE GETS EVEN WITH HIS GIRL--THE BAD BOY WANTS A QUIET PLACE--THE OLD MAN THREATENS THE PARSON.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “What are you loafing around here for,” says the grocery man to the bad boy one day this week.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading “It is after nine o'clock, and I should think you would want to be down to the drug store.
plural of “want” — a state of extreme poverty
From this reading HE HAS DISSOLVED WITH THE DRUGGER--THE OLD LADY AND THE GIN--THE BAD BOY IGNOMINIOUSLY FIRED--HOW HE DOSED HIS PA's BRANDY--THE BAD BOY AS “HAWTY AS A DOOK”--HE GETS EVEN WITH HIS GIRL--THE BAD BOY WANTS A QUIET PLACE--THE OLD MAN THREATENS THE PARSON.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading “What are you loafing around here for,” says the grocery man to the bad boy one day this week.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading “What are you loafing around here for,” says the grocery man to the bad boy one day this week.
in the company of; together with
From this reading HE HAS DISSOLVED WITH THE DRUGGER--THE OLD LADY AND THE GIN--THE BAD BOY IGNOMINIOUSLY FIRED--HOW HE DOSED HIS PA's BRANDY--THE BAD BOY AS “HAWTY AS A DOOK”--HE GETS EVEN WITH HIS GIRL--THE BAD BOY WANTS A QUIET PLACE--THE OLD MAN THREATENS THE PARSON.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading “It is after nine o'clock, and I should think you would want to be down to the drug store.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “What are you loafing around here for,” says the grocery man to the bad boy one day this week.
