used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading SCRATCH ONE ON BULGAROO I'd strolled into the front office in my shirt sleeves, and was leanin' against the gym door listenin' to Pinckney and his friend slangin' each other--and, believe me, it's a wonderful gift to be able to throw the harpoon refined and polite that way!
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading SCRATCH ONE ON BULGAROO I'd strolled into the front office in my shirt sleeves, and was leanin' against the gym door listenin' to Pinckney and his friend slangin' each other--and, believe me, it's a wonderful gift to be able to throw the harpoon refined and polite that way!
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading SCRATCH ONE ON BULGAROO I'd strolled into the front office in my shirt sleeves, and was leanin' against the gym door listenin' to Pinckney and his friend slangin' each other--and, believe me, it's a wonderful gift to be able to throw the harpoon refined and polite that way!
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "Having made an art of being useless," says Larry, "you should be an excellent judge."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading SCRATCH ONE ON BULGAROO I'd strolled into the front office in my shirt sleeves, and was leanin' against the gym door listenin' to Pinckney and his friend slangin' each other--and, believe me, it's a wonderful gift to be able to throw the harpoon refined and polite that way!
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Larry," says Pinckney, lookin' him over reproachful, "you are hopeless.
artauxiliary verbUS /ɑːrt/
an old form of “are”, used with “thou”
From this reading "Having made an art of being useless," says Larry, "you should be an excellent judge."
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading SCRATCH ONE ON BULGAROO I'd strolled into the front office in my shirt sleeves, and was leanin' against the gym door listenin' to Pinckney and his friend slangin' each other--and, believe me, it's a wonderful gift to be able to throw the harpoon refined and polite that way!
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading "Having made an art of being useless," says Larry, "you should be an excellent judge."
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading SCRATCH ONE ON BULGAROO I'd strolled into the front office in my shirt sleeves, and was leanin' against the gym door listenin' to Pinckney and his friend slangin' each other--and, believe me, it's a wonderful gift to be able to throw the harpoon refined and polite that way!
BULGAROO
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used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "You think you flatter me," says Pinckney; "but you don't.
cumberverbUS /ˈkʌmbər/
restrict (someone or something) so as to make free movement difficult
From this reading You merely cumber the earth."
don't
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From this reading "You think you flatter me," says Pinckney; "but you don't.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading SCRATCH ONE ON BULGAROO I'd strolled into the front office in my shirt sleeves, and was leanin' against the gym door listenin' to Pinckney and his friend slangin' each other--and, believe me, it's a wonderful gift to be able to throw the harpoon refined and polite that way!
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading SCRATCH ONE ON BULGAROO I'd strolled into the front office in my shirt sleeves, and was leanin' against the gym door listenin' to Pinckney and his friend slangin' each other--and, believe me, it's a wonderful gift to be able to throw the harpoon refined and polite that way!
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading You merely cumber the earth."
very good; of the highest quality
From this reading "Having made an art of being useless," says Larry, "you should be an excellent judge."
flatterverbUS /ˈflætər/
praise somewhat dishonestly
From this reading "You think you flatter me," says Pinckney; "but you don't.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading SCRATCH ONE ON BULGAROO I'd strolled into the front office in my shirt sleeves, and was leanin' against the gym door listenin' to Pinckney and his friend slangin' each other--and, believe me, it's a wonderful gift to be able to throw the harpoon refined and polite that way!
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading SCRATCH ONE ON BULGAROO I'd strolled into the front office in my shirt sleeves, and was leanin' against the gym door listenin' to Pinckney and his friend slangin' each other--and, believe me, it's a wonderful gift to be able to throw the harpoon refined and polite that way!
something acquired without compensation
From this reading SCRATCH ONE ON BULGAROO I'd strolled into the front office in my shirt sleeves, and was leanin' against the gym door listenin' to Pinckney and his friend slangin' each other--and, believe me, it's a wonderful gift to be able to throw the harpoon refined and polite that way!
gymnounUS /dʒɪm/
athletic facility equipped for sports or physical training
From this reading SCRATCH ONE ON BULGAROO I'd strolled into the front office in my shirt sleeves, and was leanin' against the gym door listenin' to Pinckney and his friend slangin' each other--and, believe me, it's a wonderful gift to be able to throw the harpoon refined and polite that way!
harpoonnounUS /hɑːrˈpuːn/
a spear with a shaft and barbed point for throwing; used for catching large fish or whales; a strong line is attached to it
From this reading SCRATCH ONE ON BULGAROO I'd strolled into the front office in my shirt sleeves, and was leanin' against the gym door listenin' to Pinckney and his friend slangin' each other--and, believe me, it's a wonderful gift to be able to throw the harpoon refined and polite that way!
Havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading "Having made an art of being useless," says Larry, "you should be an excellent judge."
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Larry," says Pinckney, lookin' him over reproachful, "you are hopeless.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading SCRATCH ONE ON BULGAROO I'd strolled into the front office in my shirt sleeves, and was leanin' against the gym door listenin' to Pinckney and his friend slangin' each other--and, believe me, it's a wonderful gift to be able to throw the harpoon refined and polite that way!
hopelessadjectiveUS /ˈhoʊpləs/
without hope because there seems to be no possibility of comfort or success
From this reading "Larry," says Pinckney, lookin' him over reproachful, "you are hopeless.
I'd
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inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading SCRATCH ONE ON BULGAROO I'd strolled into the front office in my shirt sleeves, and was leanin' against the gym door listenin' to Pinckney and his friend slangin' each other--and, believe me, it's a wonderful gift to be able to throw the harpoon refined and polite that way!
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading SCRATCH ONE ON BULGAROO I'd strolled into the front office in my shirt sleeves, and was leanin' against the gym door listenin' to Pinckney and his friend slangin' each other--and, believe me, it's a wonderful gift to be able to throw the harpoon refined and polite that way!
it's
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determine the result of (a competition)
From this reading "Having made an art of being useless," says Larry, "you should be an excellent judge."
Larry
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From this reading "Larry," says Pinckney, lookin' him over reproachful, "you are hopeless.
leanin
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listenin
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lookin
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From this reading "Larry," says Pinckney, lookin' him over reproachful, "you are hopeless.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading "Having made an art of being useless," says Larry, "you should be an excellent judge."
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading SCRATCH ONE ON BULGAROO I'd strolled into the front office in my shirt sleeves, and was leanin' against the gym door listenin' to Pinckney and his friend slangin' each other--and, believe me, it's a wonderful gift to be able to throw the harpoon refined and polite that way!
and nothing more
From this reading You merely cumber the earth."
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading SCRATCH ONE ON BULGAROO I'd strolled into the front office in my shirt sleeves, and was leanin' against the gym door listenin' to Pinckney and his friend slangin' each other--and, believe me, it's a wonderful gift to be able to throw the harpoon refined and polite that way!
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Having made an art of being useless," says Larry, "you should be an excellent judge."
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading SCRATCH ONE ON BULGAROO I'd strolled into the front office in my shirt sleeves, and was leanin' against the gym door listenin' to Pinckney and his friend slangin' each other--and, believe me, it's a wonderful gift to be able to throw the harpoon refined and polite that way!
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading SCRATCH ONE ON BULGAROO I'd strolled into the front office in my shirt sleeves, and was leanin' against the gym door listenin' to Pinckney and his friend slangin' each other--and, believe me, it's a wonderful gift to be able to throw the harpoon refined and polite that way!
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading SCRATCH ONE ON BULGAROO I'd strolled into the front office in my shirt sleeves, and was leanin' against the gym door listenin' to Pinckney and his friend slangin' each other--and, believe me, it's a wonderful gift to be able to throw the harpoon refined and polite that way!
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading SCRATCH ONE ON BULGAROO I'd strolled into the front office in my shirt sleeves, and was leanin' against the gym door listenin' to Pinckney and his friend slangin' each other--and, believe me, it's a wonderful gift to be able to throw the harpoon refined and polite that way!
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading "Larry," says Pinckney, lookin' him over reproachful, "you are hopeless.
Pinckney
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politeadjectiveUS /pəˈlaɪt/
showing regard for others in manners, speech, behavior, etc.
From this reading SCRATCH ONE ON BULGAROO I'd strolled into the front office in my shirt sleeves, and was leanin' against the gym door listenin' to Pinckney and his friend slangin' each other--and, believe me, it's a wonderful gift to be able to throw the harpoon refined and polite that way!
refinedadjectiveUS /rəˈfaɪnd/
(used of persons and their behavior) cultivated and genteel
From this reading SCRATCH ONE ON BULGAROO I'd strolled into the front office in my shirt sleeves, and was leanin' against the gym door listenin' to Pinckney and his friend slangin' each other--and, believe me, it's a wonderful gift to be able to throw the harpoon refined and polite that way!
reproachfuladjective
expressing reproof or reproach especially as a corrective
From this reading "Larry," says Pinckney, lookin' him over reproachful, "you are hopeless.
plural of “say” — the chance to speak
From this reading "Larry," says Pinckney, lookin' him over reproachful, "you are hopeless.
SCRATCHverbUS /skrætʃ/
cause friction
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shirtnounUS /ʃɜːrt/
a garment worn on the upper half of the body
From this reading SCRATCH ONE ON BULGAROO I'd strolled into the front office in my shirt sleeves, and was leanin' against the gym door listenin' to Pinckney and his friend slangin' each other--and, believe me, it's a wonderful gift to be able to throw the harpoon refined and polite that way!
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading "Having made an art of being useless," says Larry, "you should be an excellent judge."
slangin
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From this reading SCRATCH ONE ON BULGAROO I'd strolled into the front office in my shirt sleeves, and was leanin' against the gym door listenin' to Pinckney and his friend slangin' each other--and, believe me, it's a wonderful gift to be able to throw the harpoon refined and polite that way!
sleevesnounUS /sliːvz/
plural of “sleeve” — the part of a garment that is attached at the armhole and that provides a cloth covering for the arm
From this reading SCRATCH ONE ON BULGAROO I'd strolled into the front office in my shirt sleeves, and was leanin' against the gym door listenin' to Pinckney and his friend slangin' each other--and, believe me, it's a wonderful gift to be able to throw the harpoon refined and polite that way!
strolledverbUS /stroʊld/
past form of “stroll” — walk leisurely and with no apparent aim
From this reading SCRATCH ONE ON BULGAROO I'd strolled into the front office in my shirt sleeves, and was leanin' against the gym door listenin' to Pinckney and his friend slangin' each other--and, believe me, it's a wonderful gift to be able to throw the harpoon refined and polite that way!
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading SCRATCH ONE ON BULGAROO I'd strolled into the front office in my shirt sleeves, and was leanin' against the gym door listenin' to Pinckney and his friend slangin' each other--and, believe me, it's a wonderful gift to be able to throw the harpoon refined and polite that way!
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading SCRATCH ONE ON BULGAROO I'd strolled into the front office in my shirt sleeves, and was leanin' against the gym door listenin' to Pinckney and his friend slangin' each other--and, believe me, it's a wonderful gift to be able to throw the harpoon refined and polite that way!
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "You think you flatter me," says Pinckney; "but you don't.
propel through the air
From this reading SCRATCH ONE ON BULGAROO I'd strolled into the front office in my shirt sleeves, and was leanin' against the gym door listenin' to Pinckney and his friend slangin' each other--and, believe me, it's a wonderful gift to be able to throw the harpoon refined and polite that way!
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading SCRATCH ONE ON BULGAROO I'd strolled into the front office in my shirt sleeves, and was leanin' against the gym door listenin' to Pinckney and his friend slangin' each other--and, believe me, it's a wonderful gift to be able to throw the harpoon refined and polite that way!
having no beneficial use or incapable of functioning usefully
From this reading "Having made an art of being useless," says Larry, "you should be an excellent judge."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading SCRATCH ONE ON BULGAROO I'd strolled into the front office in my shirt sleeves, and was leanin' against the gym door listenin' to Pinckney and his friend slangin' each other--and, believe me, it's a wonderful gift to be able to throw the harpoon refined and polite that way!
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading SCRATCH ONE ON BULGAROO I'd strolled into the front office in my shirt sleeves, and was leanin' against the gym door listenin' to Pinckney and his friend slangin' each other--and, believe me, it's a wonderful gift to be able to throw the harpoon refined and polite that way!
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading SCRATCH ONE ON BULGAROO I'd strolled into the front office in my shirt sleeves, and was leanin' against the gym door listenin' to Pinckney and his friend slangin' each other--and, believe me, it's a wonderful gift to be able to throw the harpoon refined and polite that way!
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Larry," says Pinckney, lookin' him over reproachful, "you are hopeless.
