used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading SOLOMON SMOOTH TAKES A FISH BREAKFAST.
at or in the front
From this reading When in Washington, there's nothing like going ahead; and if you can look a man into respect for you, so much the better.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Dignitary or no dignitary won't do; you must always profess to be a distinguished individual.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Well, Uncle Sam, I reckoned I'd seen enough of the kitchen arrangements; so I left them scraping the General--that is, getting off the injured outside, in order to see what really he was made of, and what he had beneath the undefinable cover.
arrangementsnounUS /ərˈeɪndʒmənts/
plural of “arrangement” — the thing arranged or agreed to
From this reading "Well, Uncle Sam, I reckoned I'd seen enough of the kitchen arrangements; so I left them scraping the General--that is, getting off the injured outside, in order to see what really he was made of, and what he had beneath the undefinable cover.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Dignitary or no dignitary won't do; you must always profess to be a distinguished individual.
Directly under; in or to a lower position than.
From this reading "Well, Uncle Sam, I reckoned I'd seen enough of the kitchen arrangements; so I left them scraping the General--that is, getting off the injured outside, in order to see what really he was made of, and what he had beneath the undefinable cover.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading When in Washington, there's nothing like going ahead; and if you can look a man into respect for you, so much the better.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading SOLOMON SMOOTH TAKES A FISH BREAKFAST.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading When in Washington, there's nothing like going ahead; and if you can look a man into respect for you, so much the better.
provide with a covering or cause to be covered
From this reading "Well, Uncle Sam, I reckoned I'd seen enough of the kitchen arrangements; so I left them scraping the General--that is, getting off the injured outside, in order to see what really he was made of, and what he had beneath the undefinable cover.
DignitarynounUS /ˈdɪɡnəteri/
an important or influential (and often overbearing) person
From this reading Dignitary or no dignitary won't do; you must always profess to be a distinguished individual.
(used of persons) standing above others in character or attainment or reputation
From this reading Dignitary or no dignitary won't do; you must always profess to be a distinguished individual.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Dignitary or no dignitary won't do; you must always profess to be a distinguished individual.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading "Well, Uncle Sam, I reckoned I'd seen enough of the kitchen arrangements; so I left them scraping the General--that is, getting off the injured outside, in order to see what really he was made of, and what he had beneath the undefinable cover.
any of various mostly cold-blooded aquatic vertebrates usually having scales and breathing through gills
From this reading SOLOMON SMOOTH TAKES A FISH BREAKFAST.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading When in Washington, there's nothing like going ahead; and if you can look a man into respect for you, so much the better.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading "Well, Uncle Sam, I reckoned I'd seen enough of the kitchen arrangements; so I left them scraping the General--that is, getting off the injured outside, in order to see what really he was made of, and what he had beneath the undefinable cover.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading "Well, Uncle Sam, I reckoned I'd seen enough of the kitchen arrangements; so I left them scraping the General--that is, getting off the injured outside, in order to see what really he was made of, and what he had beneath the undefinable cover.
the act of departing
From this reading When in Washington, there's nothing like going ahead; and if you can look a man into respect for you, so much the better.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "Well, Uncle Sam, I reckoned I'd seen enough of the kitchen arrangements; so I left them scraping the General--that is, getting off the injured outside, in order to see what really he was made of, and what he had beneath the undefinable cover.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Well, Uncle Sam, I reckoned I'd seen enough of the kitchen arrangements; so I left them scraping the General--that is, getting off the injured outside, in order to see what really he was made of, and what he had beneath the undefinable cover.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Well, Uncle Sam, I reckoned I'd seen enough of the kitchen arrangements; so I left them scraping the General--that is, getting off the injured outside, in order to see what really he was made of, and what he had beneath the undefinable cover.
I'd
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From this reading "Well, Uncle Sam, I reckoned I'd seen enough of the kitchen arrangements; so I left them scraping the General--that is, getting off the injured outside, in order to see what really he was made of, and what he had beneath the undefinable cover.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading When in Washington, there's nothing like going ahead; and if you can look a man into respect for you, so much the better.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Well, Uncle Sam, I reckoned I'd seen enough of the kitchen arrangements; so I left them scraping the General--that is, getting off the injured outside, in order to see what really he was made of, and what he had beneath the undefinable cover.
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading Dignitary or no dignitary won't do; you must always profess to be a distinguished individual.
injuredadjectiveUS /ˈɪndʒərd/
harmed
From this reading "Well, Uncle Sam, I reckoned I'd seen enough of the kitchen arrangements; so I left them scraping the General--that is, getting off the injured outside, in order to see what really he was made of, and what he had beneath the undefinable cover.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading When in Washington, there's nothing like going ahead; and if you can look a man into respect for you, so much the better.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Well, Uncle Sam, I reckoned I'd seen enough of the kitchen arrangements; so I left them scraping the General--that is, getting off the injured outside, in order to see what really he was made of, and what he had beneath the undefinable cover.
a room equipped for preparing meals
From this reading "Well, Uncle Sam, I reckoned I'd seen enough of the kitchen arrangements; so I left them scraping the General--that is, getting off the injured outside, in order to see what really he was made of, and what he had beneath the undefinable cover.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading "Well, Uncle Sam, I reckoned I'd seen enough of the kitchen arrangements; so I left them scraping the General--that is, getting off the injured outside, in order to see what really he was made of, and what he had beneath the undefinable cover.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading When in Washington, there's nothing like going ahead; and if you can look a man into respect for you, so much the better.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading When in Washington, there's nothing like going ahead; and if you can look a man into respect for you, so much the better.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading "Well, Uncle Sam, I reckoned I'd seen enough of the kitchen arrangements; so I left them scraping the General--that is, getting off the injured outside, in order to see what really he was made of, and what he had beneath the undefinable cover.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading When in Washington, there's nothing like going ahead; and if you can look a man into respect for you, so much the better.
a form of address for a man
From this reading MR.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading When in Washington, there's nothing like going ahead; and if you can look a man into respect for you, so much the better.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Dignitary or no dignitary won't do; you must always profess to be a distinguished individual.
not any; not one
From this reading Dignitary or no dignitary won't do; you must always profess to be a distinguished individual.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading When in Washington, there's nothing like going ahead; and if you can look a man into respect for you, so much the better.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Well, Uncle Sam, I reckoned I'd seen enough of the kitchen arrangements; so I left them scraping the General--that is, getting off the injured outside, in order to see what really he was made of, and what he had beneath the undefinable cover.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading "Well, Uncle Sam, I reckoned I'd seen enough of the kitchen arrangements; so I left them scraping the General--that is, getting off the injured outside, in order to see what really he was made of, and what he had beneath the undefinable cover.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Dignitary or no dignitary won't do; you must always profess to be a distinguished individual.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading "Well, Uncle Sam, I reckoned I'd seen enough of the kitchen arrangements; so I left them scraping the General--that is, getting off the injured outside, in order to see what really he was made of, and what he had beneath the undefinable cover.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading "Well, Uncle Sam, I reckoned I'd seen enough of the kitchen arrangements; so I left them scraping the General--that is, getting off the injured outside, in order to see what really he was made of, and what he had beneath the undefinable cover.
professverbUS /prəˈfes/
practice as a profession, teach, or claim to be knowledgeable about
From this reading Dignitary or no dignitary won't do; you must always profess to be a distinguished individual.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading "Well, Uncle Sam, I reckoned I'd seen enough of the kitchen arrangements; so I left them scraping the General--that is, getting off the injured outside, in order to see what really he was made of, and what he had beneath the undefinable cover.
reckonedverbUS /ˈrekənd/
past form of “reckon” — expect, believe, or suppose
From this reading "Well, Uncle Sam, I reckoned I'd seen enough of the kitchen arrangements; so I left them scraping the General--that is, getting off the injured outside, in order to see what really he was made of, and what he had beneath the undefinable cover.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading When in Washington, there's nothing like going ahead; and if you can look a man into respect for you, so much the better.
a guided missile fired from land or shipboard against an airborne target
From this reading "Well, Uncle Sam, I reckoned I'd seen enough of the kitchen arrangements; so I left them scraping the General--that is, getting off the injured outside, in order to see what really he was made of, and what he had beneath the undefinable cover.
scrapingnounUS /ˈskreɪpɪŋ/
(usually plural) a fragment scraped off of something and collected
From this reading "Well, Uncle Sam, I reckoned I'd seen enough of the kitchen arrangements; so I left them scraping the General--that is, getting off the injured outside, in order to see what really he was made of, and what he had beneath the undefinable cover.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "Well, Uncle Sam, I reckoned I'd seen enough of the kitchen arrangements; so I left them scraping the General--that is, getting off the injured outside, in order to see what really he was made of, and what he had beneath the undefinable cover.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "Well, Uncle Sam, I reckoned I'd seen enough of the kitchen arrangements; so I left them scraping the General--that is, getting off the injured outside, in order to see what really he was made of, and what he had beneath the undefinable cover.
having a surface free from roughness or bumps or ridges or irregularities
From this reading SOLOMON SMOOTH TAKES A FISH BREAKFAST.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "Well, Uncle Sam, I reckoned I'd seen enough of the kitchen arrangements; so I left them scraping the General--that is, getting off the injured outside, in order to see what really he was made of, and what he had beneath the undefinable cover.
SOLOMONproper nounUS /ˈsɒl.ə.mən/
A legendary king renowned for his wisdom and fabulous hidden mines.
From this reading SOLOMON SMOOTH TAKES A FISH BREAKFAST.
plural of “take” — the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property
From this reading SOLOMON SMOOTH TAKES A FISH BREAKFAST.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Well, Uncle Sam, I reckoned I'd seen enough of the kitchen arrangements; so I left them scraping the General--that is, getting off the injured outside, in order to see what really he was made of, and what he had beneath the undefinable cover.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Well, Uncle Sam, I reckoned I'd seen enough of the kitchen arrangements; so I left them scraping the General--that is, getting off the injured outside, in order to see what really he was made of, and what he had beneath the undefinable cover.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading "Well, Uncle Sam, I reckoned I'd seen enough of the kitchen arrangements; so I left them scraping the General--that is, getting off the injured outside, in order to see what really he was made of, and what he had beneath the undefinable cover.
there's
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From this reading When in Washington, there's nothing like going ahead; and if you can look a man into respect for you, so much the better.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Well, Uncle Sam, I reckoned I'd seen enough of the kitchen arrangements; so I left them scraping the General--that is, getting off the injured outside, in order to see what really he was made of, and what he had beneath the undefinable cover.
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading "Well, Uncle Sam, I reckoned I'd seen enough of the kitchen arrangements; so I left them scraping the General--that is, getting off the injured outside, in order to see what really he was made of, and what he had beneath the undefinable cover.
undefinableadjective
not capable of being precisely or readily described; not easily put into words
From this reading "Well, Uncle Sam, I reckoned I'd seen enough of the kitchen arrangements; so I left them scraping the General--that is, getting off the injured outside, in order to see what really he was made of, and what he had beneath the undefinable cover.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Well, Uncle Sam, I reckoned I'd seen enough of the kitchen arrangements; so I left them scraping the General--that is, getting off the injured outside, in order to see what really he was made of, and what he had beneath the undefinable cover.
the capital of the United States in the District of Columbia and a tourist mecca; George Washington commissioned Charles L'Enfant to lay out the city in 1791
From this reading When in Washington, there's nothing like going ahead; and if you can look a man into respect for you, so much the better.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading "Well, Uncle Sam, I reckoned I'd seen enough of the kitchen arrangements; so I left them scraping the General--that is, getting off the injured outside, in order to see what really he was made of, and what he had beneath the undefinable cover.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "Well, Uncle Sam, I reckoned I'd seen enough of the kitchen arrangements; so I left them scraping the General--that is, getting off the injured outside, in order to see what really he was made of, and what he had beneath the undefinable cover.
at the time that
From this reading When in Washington, there's nothing like going ahead; and if you can look a man into respect for you, so much the better.
won't
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From this reading Dignitary or no dignitary won't do; you must always profess to be a distinguished individual.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading When in Washington, there's nothing like going ahead; and if you can look a man into respect for you, so much the better.
