used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "You want to look out fer Zeph Bailey--he's a comin' man--smart 's a singed cat."
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading "Looks like he had lumbago in the back," the man added.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Rankin, who had instantly removed his coat on leaving the rostrum, and seated himself in the front row of delegates, though not yet with his fellows from Polk, turned to the man beside him and whispered, prophetically, reader of men that he was:
take a court case to a higher court for review
From this reading Rankin's comparison seemed to appeal to his neighbor, who did not know how commonly it was employed in Bailey's own home, and he nodded his instant appreciation.
appreciationnounUS /əˌpriːʃiˈeɪʃən/
understanding of the nature or meaning or quality or magnitude of something
From this reading Rankin's comparison seemed to appeal to his neighbor, who did not know how commonly it was employed in Bailey's own home, and he nodded his instant appreciation.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He was a DeWitt County delegate far removed from the limits to which Bailey's fame at that time had spread.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading "Looks like he had lumbago in the back," the man added.
BaileynounUS /ˈbeɪli/
United States singer (1918-1990)
From this reading "You want to look out fer Zeph Bailey--he's a comin' man--smart 's a singed cat."
Bailey'snounUS /ˈbeɪliz/
possessive form of “bailey” — United States singer (1918-1990)
From this reading Rankin's comparison seemed to appeal to his neighbor, who did not know how commonly it was employed in Bailey's own home, and he nodded his instant appreciation.
next to; at the side of
From this reading Rankin, who had instantly removed his coat on leaving the rostrum, and seated himself in the front row of delegates, though not yet with his fellows from Polk, turned to the man beside him and whispered, prophetically, reader of men that he was:
feline mammal usually having thick soft fur and no ability to roar: domestic cats; wildcats
From this reading "You want to look out fer Zeph Bailey--he's a comin' man--smart 's a singed cat."
an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors
From this reading Rankin, who had instantly removed his coat on leaving the rostrum, and seated himself in the front row of delegates, though not yet with his fellows from Polk, turned to the man beside him and whispered, prophetically, reader of men that he was:
comin
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From this reading "You want to look out fer Zeph Bailey--he's a comin' man--smart 's a singed cat."
commonlyadverbUS /ˈkɑːmənli/
under normal conditions
From this reading Rankin's comparison seemed to appeal to his neighbor, who did not know how commonly it was employed in Bailey's own home, and he nodded his instant appreciation.
comparisonnounUS /kəmˈperəsən/
the act of examining resemblances
From this reading Rankin's comparison seemed to appeal to his neighbor, who did not know how commonly it was employed in Bailey's own home, and he nodded his instant appreciation.
(United Kingdom) a region created by territorial division for the purpose of local government
From this reading He was a DeWitt County delegate far removed from the limits to which Bailey's fame at that time had spread.
delegateverbUS /ˈdeləɡeɪt/
transfer power to someone
From this reading He was a DeWitt County delegate far removed from the limits to which Bailey's fame at that time had spread.
delegatesnounUS /ˈdeləɡeɪts/
plural of “delegate” — a person appointed or elected to represent others
From this reading Rankin, who had instantly removed his coat on leaving the rostrum, and seated himself in the front row of delegates, though not yet with his fellows from Polk, turned to the man beside him and whispered, prophetically, reader of men that he was:
DeWitt
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From this reading He was a DeWitt County delegate far removed from the limits to which Bailey's fame at that time had spread.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Rankin's comparison seemed to appeal to his neighbor, who did not know how commonly it was employed in Bailey's own home, and he nodded his instant appreciation.
having your services engaged for; or having a job especially one that pays wages or a salary
From this reading Rankin's comparison seemed to appeal to his neighbor, who did not know how commonly it was employed in Bailey's own home, and he nodded his instant appreciation.
the state or quality of being widely honored and acclaimed
From this reading He was a DeWitt County delegate far removed from the limits to which Bailey's fame at that time had spread.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading He was a DeWitt County delegate far removed from the limits to which Bailey's fame at that time had spread.
plural of “fellow” — a boy or man
From this reading Rankin, who had instantly removed his coat on leaving the rostrum, and seated himself in the front row of delegates, though not yet with his fellows from Polk, turned to the man beside him and whispered, prophetically, reader of men that he was:
fer
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From this reading "You want to look out fer Zeph Bailey--he's a comin' man--smart 's a singed cat."
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Rankin, who had instantly removed his coat on leaving the rostrum, and seated himself in the front row of delegates, though not yet with his fellows from Polk, turned to the man beside him and whispered, prophetically, reader of men that he was:
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading Rankin, who had instantly removed his coat on leaving the rostrum, and seated himself in the front row of delegates, though not yet with his fellows from Polk, turned to the man beside him and whispered, prophetically, reader of men that he was:
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Rankin, who had instantly removed his coat on leaving the rostrum, and seated himself in the front row of delegates, though not yet with his fellows from Polk, turned to the man beside him and whispered, prophetically, reader of men that he was:
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Rankin, who had instantly removed his coat on leaving the rostrum, and seated himself in the front row of delegates, though not yet with his fellows from Polk, turned to the man beside him and whispered, prophetically, reader of men that he was:
he's
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From this reading "You want to look out fer Zeph Bailey--he's a comin' man--smart 's a singed cat."
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Rankin, who had instantly removed his coat on leaving the rostrum, and seated himself in the front row of delegates, though not yet with his fellows from Polk, turned to the man beside him and whispered, prophetically, reader of men that he was:
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Rankin, who had instantly removed his coat on leaving the rostrum, and seated himself in the front row of delegates, though not yet with his fellows from Polk, turned to the man beside him and whispered, prophetically, reader of men that he was:
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Rankin, who had instantly removed his coat on leaving the rostrum, and seated himself in the front row of delegates, though not yet with his fellows from Polk, turned to the man beside him and whispered, prophetically, reader of men that he was:
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Rankin's comparison seemed to appeal to his neighbor, who did not know how commonly it was employed in Bailey's own home, and he nodded his instant appreciation.
how
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From this reading Rankin's comparison seemed to appeal to his neighbor, who did not know how commonly it was employed in Bailey's own home, and he nodded his instant appreciation.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Rankin, who had instantly removed his coat on leaving the rostrum, and seated himself in the front row of delegates, though not yet with his fellows from Polk, turned to the man beside him and whispered, prophetically, reader of men that he was:
a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
From this reading Rankin's comparison seemed to appeal to his neighbor, who did not know how commonly it was employed in Bailey's own home, and he nodded his instant appreciation.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading Rankin, who had instantly removed his coat on leaving the rostrum, and seated himself in the front row of delegates, though not yet with his fellows from Polk, turned to the man beside him and whispered, prophetically, reader of men that he was:
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Rankin's comparison seemed to appeal to his neighbor, who did not know how commonly it was employed in Bailey's own home, and he nodded his instant appreciation.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Rankin's comparison seemed to appeal to his neighbor, who did not know how commonly it was employed in Bailey's own home, and he nodded his instant appreciation.
the act of departing
From this reading Rankin, who had instantly removed his coat on leaving the rostrum, and seated himself in the front row of delegates, though not yet with his fellows from Polk, turned to the man beside him and whispered, prophetically, reader of men that he was:
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading "Looks like he had lumbago in the back," the man added.
limitsnounUS /ˈlɪməts/
plural of “limit” — the greatest possible degree of something
From this reading He was a DeWitt County delegate far removed from the limits to which Bailey's fame at that time had spread.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading "You want to look out fer Zeph Bailey--he's a comin' man--smart 's a singed cat."
plural of “look” — the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading "Looks like he had lumbago in the back," the man added.
lumbagonounUS /ləmˈbeɪɡoʊ/
backache affecting the lumbar region or lower back; can be caused by muscle strain or arthritis or vascular insufficiency or a ruptured intervertebral disc
From this reading "Looks like he had lumbago in the back," the man added.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Rankin, who had instantly removed his coat on leaving the rostrum, and seated himself in the front row of delegates, though not yet with his fellows from Polk, turned to the man beside him and whispered, prophetically, reader of men that he was:
the force of workers available
From this reading Rankin, who had instantly removed his coat on leaving the rostrum, and seated himself in the front row of delegates, though not yet with his fellows from Polk, turned to the man beside him and whispered, prophetically, reader of men that he was:
neighbornounUS /ˈneɪbər/
a person who lives (or is located) near another
From this reading Rankin's comparison seemed to appeal to his neighbor, who did not know how commonly it was employed in Bailey's own home, and he nodded his instant appreciation.
inflected form of “nod” — express or signify by nodding
From this reading Rankin's comparison seemed to appeal to his neighbor, who did not know how commonly it was employed in Bailey's own home, and he nodded his instant appreciation.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Rankin, who had instantly removed his coat on leaving the rostrum, and seated himself in the front row of delegates, though not yet with his fellows from Polk, turned to the man beside him and whispered, prophetically, reader of men that he was:
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Rankin, who had instantly removed his coat on leaving the rostrum, and seated himself in the front row of delegates, though not yet with his fellows from Polk, turned to the man beside him and whispered, prophetically, reader of men that he was:
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Rankin, who had instantly removed his coat on leaving the rostrum, and seated himself in the front row of delegates, though not yet with his fellows from Polk, turned to the man beside him and whispered, prophetically, reader of men that he was:
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "You want to look out fer Zeph Bailey--he's a comin' man--smart 's a singed cat."
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Rankin's comparison seemed to appeal to his neighbor, who did not know how commonly it was employed in Bailey's own home, and he nodded his instant appreciation.
PolknounUS /poʊk/
11th President of the United States; his expansionism led to the Mexican War and the annexation of California and much of the southwest (1795-1849)
From this reading Rankin, who had instantly removed his coat on leaving the rostrum, and seated himself in the front row of delegates, though not yet with his fellows from Polk, turned to the man beside him and whispered, prophetically, reader of men that he was:
propheticallyadverb
in a prophetic manner
From this reading Rankin, who had instantly removed his coat on leaving the rostrum, and seated himself in the front row of delegates, though not yet with his fellows from Polk, turned to the man beside him and whispered, prophetically, reader of men that he was:
RankinnounUS /ˈræŋkɪn/
leader in the women's suffrage movement in Montana; the first woman to serve in the United States House of Representatives (1880-1973)
From this reading Rankin, who had instantly removed his coat on leaving the rostrum, and seated himself in the front row of delegates, though not yet with his fellows from Polk, turned to the man beside him and whispered, prophetically, reader of men that he was:
Rankin's
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From this reading Rankin's comparison seemed to appeal to his neighbor, who did not know how commonly it was employed in Bailey's own home, and he nodded his instant appreciation.
a person who enjoys reading
From this reading Rankin, who had instantly removed his coat on leaving the rostrum, and seated himself in the front row of delegates, though not yet with his fellows from Polk, turned to the man beside him and whispered, prophetically, reader of men that he was:
separated in relationship by a given degree of descent
From this reading Rankin, who had instantly removed his coat on leaving the rostrum, and seated himself in the front row of delegates, though not yet with his fellows from Polk, turned to the man beside him and whispered, prophetically, reader of men that he was:
rostrumnounUS /ˈrɑːstrəm/
a platform raised above the surrounding level to give prominence to the person on it
From this reading Rankin, who had instantly removed his coat on leaving the rostrum, and seated himself in the front row of delegates, though not yet with his fellows from Polk, turned to the man beside him and whispered, prophetically, reader of men that he was:
an arrangement of objects or people side by side in a line
From this reading Rankin, who had instantly removed his coat on leaving the rostrum, and seated himself in the front row of delegates, though not yet with his fellows from Polk, turned to the man beside him and whispered, prophetically, reader of men that he was:
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading "You want to look out fer Zeph Bailey--he's a comin' man--smart 's a singed cat."
(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
From this reading Rankin, who had instantly removed his coat on leaving the rostrum, and seated himself in the front row of delegates, though not yet with his fellows from Polk, turned to the man beside him and whispered, prophetically, reader of men that he was:
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Rankin's comparison seemed to appeal to his neighbor, who did not know how commonly it was employed in Bailey's own home, and he nodded his instant appreciation.
singedverbUS /sɪndʒd/
past form of “singe” — burn superficially or lightly
From this reading "You want to look out fer Zeph Bailey--he's a comin' man--smart 's a singed cat."
smartadjectiveUS /smɑːrt/
showing mental alertness and calculation and resourcefulness
From this reading "You want to look out fer Zeph Bailey--he's a comin' man--smart 's a singed cat."
distribute or disperse widely
From this reading He was a DeWitt County delegate far removed from the limits to which Bailey's fame at that time had spread.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Rankin, who had instantly removed his coat on leaving the rostrum, and seated himself in the front row of delegates, though not yet with his fellows from Polk, turned to the man beside him and whispered, prophetically, reader of men that he was:
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Rankin, who had instantly removed his coat on leaving the rostrum, and seated himself in the front row of delegates, though not yet with his fellows from Polk, turned to the man beside him and whispered, prophetically, reader of men that he was:
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Rankin, who had instantly removed his coat on leaving the rostrum, and seated himself in the front row of delegates, though not yet with his fellows from Polk, turned to the man beside him and whispered, prophetically, reader of men that he was:
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading He was a DeWitt County delegate far removed from the limits to which Bailey's fame at that time had spread.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Rankin, who had instantly removed his coat on leaving the rostrum, and seated himself in the front row of delegates, though not yet with his fellows from Polk, turned to the man beside him and whispered, prophetically, reader of men that he was:
moved around an axis or center
From this reading Rankin, who had instantly removed his coat on leaving the rostrum, and seated himself in the front row of delegates, though not yet with his fellows from Polk, turned to the man beside him and whispered, prophetically, reader of men that he was:
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading "You want to look out fer Zeph Bailey--he's a comin' man--smart 's a singed cat."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Rankin, who had instantly removed his coat on leaving the rostrum, and seated himself in the front row of delegates, though not yet with his fellows from Polk, turned to the man beside him and whispered, prophetically, reader of men that he was:
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He was a DeWitt County delegate far removed from the limits to which Bailey's fame at that time had spread.
spoken in soft hushed tones without vibrations of the vocal cords
From this reading Rankin, who had instantly removed his coat on leaving the rostrum, and seated himself in the front row of delegates, though not yet with his fellows from Polk, turned to the man beside him and whispered, prophetically, reader of men that he was:
which person or people
From this reading Rankin, who had instantly removed his coat on leaving the rostrum, and seated himself in the front row of delegates, though not yet with his fellows from Polk, turned to the man beside him and whispered, prophetically, reader of men that he was:
in the company of; together with
From this reading Rankin, who had instantly removed his coat on leaving the rostrum, and seated himself in the front row of delegates, though not yet with his fellows from Polk, turned to the man beside him and whispered, prophetically, reader of men that he was:
but in spite of that
From this reading Rankin, who had instantly removed his coat on leaving the rostrum, and seated himself in the front row of delegates, though not yet with his fellows from Polk, turned to the man beside him and whispered, prophetically, reader of men that he was:
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You want to look out fer Zeph Bailey--he's a comin' man--smart 's a singed cat."
Zeph
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From this reading "You want to look out fer Zeph Bailey--he's a comin' man--smart 's a singed cat."
