used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading If he went to her politely with a thousand-dollar bill and asked her to take it as a gift she would refuse to so much as look at him.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading When he was skating around the country, examining mines and taking out options, Wiley could safely count every man his friend; but now that he had made his big _coup_ on the Paymaster they were against him, from Virginia down.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading When he was skating around the country, examining mines and taking out options, Wiley could safely count every man his friend; but now that he had made his big _coup_ on the Paymaster they were against him, from Virginia down.
(used of persons or the military) characterized by having or bearing arms
From this reading THE DRAGON'S TEETH It is the curse of success that it raises up enemies as Jason's dragon teeth brought forth armed men.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading When he was skating around the country, examining mines and taking out options, Wiley could safely count every man his friend; but now that he had made his big _coup_ on the Paymaster they were against him, from Virginia down.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE DRAGON'S TEETH It is the curse of success that it raises up enemies as Jason's dragon teeth brought forth armed men.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading If he went to her politely with a thousand-dollar bill and asked her to take it as a gift she would refuse to so much as look at him.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading If he went to her politely with a thousand-dollar bill and asked her to take it as a gift she would refuse to so much as look at him.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It was not right, but it could not be helped.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading When he was skating around the country, examining mines and taking out options, Wiley could safely count every man his friend; but now that he had made his big _coup_ on the Paymaster they were against him, from Virginia down.
a statute in draft before it becomes law
From this reading If he went to her politely with a thousand-dollar bill and asked her to take it as a gift she would refuse to so much as look at him.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading THE DRAGON'S TEETH It is the curse of success that it raises up enemies as Jason's dragon teeth brought forth armed men.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading When he was skating around the country, examining mines and taking out options, Wiley could safely count every man his friend; but now that he had made his big _coup_ on the Paymaster they were against him, from Virginia down.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading When he was skating around the country, examining mines and taking out options, Wiley could safely count every man his friend; but now that he had made his big _coup_ on the Paymaster they were against him, from Virginia down.
determine the number or amount of
From this reading When he was skating around the country, examining mines and taking out options, Wiley could safely count every man his friend; but now that he had made his big _coup_ on the Paymaster they were against him, from Virginia down.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading When he was skating around the country, examining mines and taking out options, Wiley could safely count every man his friend; but now that he had made his big _coup_ on the Paymaster they were against him, from Virginia down.
coupnounUS /kuː/
a sudden and decisive change of government illegally or by force
From this reading When he was skating around the country, examining mines and taking out options, Wiley could safely count every man his friend; but now that he had made his big _coup_ on the Paymaster they were against him, from Virginia down.
profane or obscene expression usually of surprise or anger
From this reading THE DRAGON'S TEETH It is the curse of success that it raises up enemies as Jason's dragon teeth brought forth armed men.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading And yet, as a matter of fact, he was the same old laughing Wiley--only now he did not laugh.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading When he was skating around the country, examining mines and taking out options, Wiley could safely count every man his friend; but now that he had made his big _coup_ on the Paymaster they were against him, from Virginia down.
dragonnounUS /ˈdræɡən/
a creature of Teutonic mythology; usually represented as breathing fire and having a reptilian body and sometimes wings
From this reading THE DRAGON'S TEETH It is the curse of success that it raises up enemies as Jason's dragon teeth brought forth armed men.
DRAGON'SnounUS /ˈdræɡənz/
possessive form of “dragon” — a creature of Teutonic mythology; usually represented as breathing fire and having a reptilian body and sometimes wings
From this reading THE DRAGON'S TEETH It is the curse of success that it raises up enemies as Jason's dragon teeth brought forth armed men.
plural of “enemy” — an opposing military force
From this reading THE DRAGON'S TEETH It is the curse of success that it raises up enemies as Jason's dragon teeth brought forth armed men.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading When he was skating around the country, examining mines and taking out options, Wiley could safely count every man his friend; but now that he had made his big _coup_ on the Paymaster they were against him, from Virginia down.
examiningverbUS /ɪɡˈzæmɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “examine” — consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning
From this reading When he was skating around the country, examining mines and taking out options, Wiley could safely count every man his friend; but now that he had made his big _coup_ on the Paymaster they were against him, from Virginia down.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading And yet, as a matter of fact, he was the same old laughing Wiley--only now he did not laugh.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading THE DRAGON'S TEETH It is the curse of success that it raises up enemies as Jason's dragon teeth brought forth armed men.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading When he was skating around the country, examining mines and taking out options, Wiley could safely count every man his friend; but now that he had made his big _coup_ on the Paymaster they were against him, from Virginia down.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading When he was skating around the country, examining mines and taking out options, Wiley could safely count every man his friend; but now that he had made his big _coup_ on the Paymaster they were against him, from Virginia down.
something acquired without compensation
From this reading If he went to her politely with a thousand-dollar bill and asked her to take it as a gift she would refuse to so much as look at him.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading When he was skating around the country, examining mines and taking out options, Wiley could safely count every man his friend; but now that he had made his big _coup_ on the Paymaster they were against him, from Virginia down.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When he was skating around the country, examining mines and taking out options, Wiley could safely count every man his friend; but now that he had made his big _coup_ on the Paymaster they were against him, from Virginia down.
past form of “help” — give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading It was not right, but it could not be helped.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading If he went to her politely with a thousand-dollar bill and asked her to take it as a gift she would refuse to so much as look at him.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading When he was skating around the country, examining mines and taking out options, Wiley could safely count every man his friend; but now that he had made his big _coup_ on the Paymaster they were against him, from Virginia down.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading When he was skating around the country, examining mines and taking out options, Wiley could safely count every man his friend; but now that he had made his big _coup_ on the Paymaster they were against him, from Virginia down.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If he went to her politely with a thousand-dollar bill and asked her to take it as a gift she would refuse to so much as look at him.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE DRAGON'S TEETH It is the curse of success that it raises up enemies as Jason's dragon teeth brought forth armed men.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE DRAGON'S TEETH It is the curse of success that it raises up enemies as Jason's dragon teeth brought forth armed men.
Jason'snounUS /ˈdʒeɪsənz/
possessive form of “jason” — (Greek mythology) the husband of Medea and leader of the Argonauts who sailed in quest of the Golden Fleece
From this reading THE DRAGON'S TEETH It is the curse of success that it raises up enemies as Jason's dragon teeth brought forth armed men.
the sound of laughing
From this reading And yet, as a matter of fact, he was the same old laughing Wiley--only now he did not laugh.
showing or feeling mirth or pleasure or happiness
From this reading And yet, as a matter of fact, he was the same old laughing Wiley--only now he did not laugh.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading If he went to her politely with a thousand-dollar bill and asked her to take it as a gift she would refuse to so much as look at him.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading When he was skating around the country, examining mines and taking out options, Wiley could safely count every man his friend; but now that he had made his big _coup_ on the Paymaster they were against him, from Virginia down.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading When he was skating around the country, examining mines and taking out options, Wiley could safely count every man his friend; but now that he had made his big _coup_ on the Paymaster they were against him, from Virginia down.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading And yet, as a matter of fact, he was the same old laughing Wiley--only now he did not laugh.
the force of workers available
From this reading THE DRAGON'S TEETH It is the curse of success that it raises up enemies as Jason's dragon teeth brought forth armed men.
minesnounUS /maɪnz/
plural of “mine” — excavation in the earth from which ores and minerals are extracted
From this reading When he was skating around the country, examining mines and taking out options, Wiley could safely count every man his friend; but now that he had made his big _coup_ on the Paymaster they were against him, from Virginia down.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading If he went to her politely with a thousand-dollar bill and asked her to take it as a gift she would refuse to so much as look at him.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading And yet, as a matter of fact, he was the same old laughing Wiley--only now he did not laugh.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading When he was skating around the country, examining mines and taking out options, Wiley could safely count every man his friend; but now that he had made his big _coup_ on the Paymaster they were against him, from Virginia down.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE DRAGON'S TEETH It is the curse of success that it raises up enemies as Jason's dragon teeth brought forth armed men.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading And yet, as a matter of fact, he was the same old laughing Wiley--only now he did not laugh.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading When he was skating around the country, examining mines and taking out options, Wiley could safely count every man his friend; but now that he had made his big _coup_ on the Paymaster they were against him, from Virginia down.
and nothing more
From this reading And yet, as a matter of fact, he was the same old laughing Wiley--only now he did not laugh.
optionsnounUS /ˈɑːpʃənz/
plural of “option” — the right to buy or sell property at an agreed price; the right is purchased and if it is not exercised by a stated date the money is forfeited
From this reading When he was skating around the country, examining mines and taking out options, Wiley could safely count every man his friend; but now that he had made his big _coup_ on the Paymaster they were against him, from Virginia down.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading When he was skating around the country, examining mines and taking out options, Wiley could safely count every man his friend; but now that he had made his big _coup_ on the Paymaster they were against him, from Virginia down.
Paymasternoun
a person in charge of paying wages
From this reading When he was skating around the country, examining mines and taking out options, Wiley could safely count every man his friend; but now that he had made his big _coup_ on the Paymaster they were against him, from Virginia down.
politelyadverbUS /pəˈlaɪtli/
in a polite manner
From this reading If he went to her politely with a thousand-dollar bill and asked her to take it as a gift she would refuse to so much as look at him.
raisesnounUS /ˈreɪzəz/
plural of “raise” — the amount a salary is increased
From this reading THE DRAGON'S TEETH It is the curse of success that it raises up enemies as Jason's dragon teeth brought forth armed men.
show unwillingness towards
From this reading If he went to her politely with a thousand-dollar bill and asked her to take it as a gift she would refuse to so much as look at him.
precisely, exactly
From this reading It was not right, but it could not be helped.
with safety; in a safe manner
From this reading When he was skating around the country, examining mines and taking out options, Wiley could safely count every man his friend; but now that he had made his big _coup_ on the Paymaster they were against him, from Virginia down.
Identical; not different.
From this reading And yet, as a matter of fact, he was the same old laughing Wiley--only now he did not laugh.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading If he went to her politely with a thousand-dollar bill and asked her to take it as a gift she would refuse to so much as look at him.
skatingnounUS /ˈskeɪtɪŋ/
the sport of gliding on skates
From this reading When he was skating around the country, examining mines and taking out options, Wiley could safely count every man his friend; but now that he had made his big _coup_ on the Paymaster they were against him, from Virginia down.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading If he went to her politely with a thousand-dollar bill and asked her to take it as a gift she would refuse to so much as look at him.
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading THE DRAGON'S TEETH It is the curse of success that it raises up enemies as Jason's dragon teeth brought forth armed men.
carry out
From this reading If he went to her politely with a thousand-dollar bill and asked her to take it as a gift she would refuse to so much as look at him.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading When he was skating around the country, examining mines and taking out options, Wiley could safely count every man his friend; but now that he had made his big _coup_ on the Paymaster they were against him, from Virginia down.
the kind and number and arrangement of teeth (collectively) in a person or animal
From this reading THE DRAGON'S TEETH It is the curse of success that it raises up enemies as Jason's dragon teeth brought forth armed men.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE DRAGON'S TEETH It is the curse of success that it raises up enemies as Jason's dragon teeth brought forth armed men.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE DRAGON'S TEETH It is the curse of success that it raises up enemies as Jason's dragon teeth brought forth armed men.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When he was skating around the country, examining mines and taking out options, Wiley could safely count every man his friend; but now that he had made his big _coup_ on the Paymaster they were against him, from Virginia down.
thousand-dollar
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From this reading If he went to her politely with a thousand-dollar bill and asked her to take it as a gift she would refuse to so much as look at him.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading If he went to her politely with a thousand-dollar bill and asked her to take it as a gift she would refuse to so much as look at him.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading THE DRAGON'S TEETH It is the curse of success that it raises up enemies as Jason's dragon teeth brought forth armed men.
VirginianounUS /vərˈdʒɪnjə/
a state in the eastern United States; one of the original 13 colonies; one of the Confederate States in the American Civil War
From this reading When he was skating around the country, examining mines and taking out options, Wiley could safely count every man his friend; but now that he had made his big _coup_ on the Paymaster they were against him, from Virginia down.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When he was skating around the country, examining mines and taking out options, Wiley could safely count every man his friend; but now that he had made his big _coup_ on the Paymaster they were against him, from Virginia down.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading If he went to her politely with a thousand-dollar bill and asked her to take it as a gift she would refuse to so much as look at him.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading When he was skating around the country, examining mines and taking out options, Wiley could safely count every man his friend; but now that he had made his big _coup_ on the Paymaster they were against him, from Virginia down.
at the time that
From this reading When he was skating around the country, examining mines and taking out options, Wiley could safely count every man his friend; but now that he had made his big _coup_ on the Paymaster they were against him, from Virginia down.
Wiley
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From this reading When he was skating around the country, examining mines and taking out options, Wiley could safely count every man his friend; but now that he had made his big _coup_ on the Paymaster they were against him, from Virginia down.
in the company of; together with
From this reading If he went to her politely with a thousand-dollar bill and asked her to take it as a gift she would refuse to so much as look at him.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading If he went to her politely with a thousand-dollar bill and asked her to take it as a gift she would refuse to so much as look at him.
but in spite of that
From this reading And yet, as a matter of fact, he was the same old laughing Wiley--only now he did not laugh.
