used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading General Wilson flushed a little deeper red, and looked at me doubtingly.
make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading I hastened to add an expression of complete agreement with the conclusions he had announced.
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 "And hotel clerks," I added irreverently, with something of envy for the general’s talent at finding cause for self-congratulation.
agreementnounUS /əˈɡriːmənt/
the statement (oral or written) of an exchange of promises
From this reading I hastened to add an expression of complete agreement with the conclusions he had announced.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading "Well, God bless us," he cried, "I can’t be waiting here all day for Kendrick.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading I hastened to add an expression of complete agreement with the conclusions he had announced.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "And hotel clerks," I added irreverently, with something of envy for the general’s talent at finding cause for self-congratulation.
declared publicly; made widely known
From this reading I hastened to add an expression of complete agreement with the conclusions he had announced.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I want to talk over that tule land proposition with him, but as he isn’t here I’m going over to talk on the same business with a miserly old curmudgeon named Bolton.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "And hotel clerks," I added irreverently, with something of envy for the general’s talent at finding cause for self-congratulation.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "Well, God bless us," he cried, "I can’t be waiting here all day for Kendrick.
give a benediction to
From this reading "Well, God bless us," he cried, "I can’t be waiting here all day for Kendrick.
Bolton
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From this reading I want to talk over that tule land proposition with him, but as he isn’t here I’m going over to talk on the same business with a miserly old curmudgeon named Bolton.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading I want to talk over that tule land proposition with him, but as he isn’t here I’m going over to talk on the same business with a miserly old curmudgeon named Bolton.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I want to talk over that tule land proposition with him, but as he isn’t here I’m going over to talk on the same business with a miserly old curmudgeon named Bolton.
can't
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From this reading "Well, God bless us," he cried, "I can’t be waiting here all day for Kendrick.
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading "And hotel clerks," I added irreverently, with something of envy for the general’s talent at finding cause for self-congratulation.
clerksnounUS /klɜːrks/
plural of “clerk” — an employee who performs clerical work (e.g., keeps records or accounts)
From this reading "And hotel clerks," I added irreverently, with something of envy for the general’s talent at finding cause for self-congratulation.
come or bring to a finish or an end
From this reading I hastened to add an expression of complete agreement with the conclusions he had announced.
conclusionsnounUS /kənˈkluːʒənz/
plural of “conclusion” — a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration
From this reading I hastened to add an expression of complete agreement with the conclusions he had announced.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading "Well, God bless us," he cried, "I can’t be waiting here all day for Kendrick.
curmudgeonnounUS /kərˈmʌdʒɪn/
a crusty irascible cantankerous old person full of stubborn ideas
From this reading I want to talk over that tule land proposition with him, but as he isn’t here I’m going over to talk on the same business with a miserly old curmudgeon named Bolton.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading "Well, God bless us," he cried, "I can’t be waiting here all day for Kendrick.
comparative of “deeply” — to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
From this reading General Wilson flushed a little deeper red, and looked at me doubtingly.
doubtingly
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From this reading General Wilson flushed a little deeper red, and looked at me doubtingly.
envynounUS /ˈenvi/
a feeling of grudging admiration and desire to have something that is possessed by another
From this reading "And hotel clerks," I added irreverently, with something of envy for the general’s talent at finding cause for self-congratulation.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading I hastened to add an expression of complete agreement with the conclusions he had announced.
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading "And hotel clerks," I added irreverently, with something of envy for the general’s talent at finding cause for self-congratulation.
having the pinkish flush of health
From this reading General Wilson flushed a little deeper red, and looked at me doubtingly.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "And hotel clerks," I added irreverently, with something of envy for the general’s talent at finding cause for self-congratulation.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading General Wilson flushed a little deeper red, and looked at me doubtingly.
general'snounUS /ˈdʒenərəlz/
possessive form of “general” — a general officer of the highest rank
From this reading "And hotel clerks," I added irreverently, with something of envy for the general’s talent at finding cause for self-congratulation.
the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
From this reading "Well, God bless us," he cried, "I can’t be waiting here all day for Kendrick.
the act of departing
From this reading I want to talk over that tule land proposition with him, but as he isn’t here I’m going over to talk on the same business with a miserly old curmudgeon named Bolton.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I hastened to add an expression of complete agreement with the conclusions he had announced.
past form of “hasten” — act or move at high speed
From this reading I hastened to add an expression of complete agreement with the conclusions he had announced.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I hastened to add an expression of complete agreement with the conclusions he had announced.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "Well, God bless us," he cried, "I can’t be waiting here all day for Kendrick.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I want to talk over that tule land proposition with him, but as he isn’t here I’m going over to talk on the same business with a miserly old curmudgeon named Bolton.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading "And hotel clerks," I added irreverently, with something of envy for the general’s talent at finding cause for self-congratulation.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "And hotel clerks," I added irreverently, with something of envy for the general’s talent at finding cause for self-congratulation.
I'm
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From this reading I want to talk over that tule land proposition with him, but as he isn’t here I’m going over to talk on the same business with a miserly old curmudgeon named Bolton.
irreverentlyadverb
without respect
From this reading "And hotel clerks," I added irreverently, with something of envy for the general’s talent at finding cause for self-congratulation.
isn't
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From this reading I want to talk over that tule land proposition with him, but as he isn’t here I’m going over to talk on the same business with a miserly old curmudgeon named Bolton.
Kendrick
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From this reading "Well, God bless us," he cried, "I can’t be waiting here all day for Kendrick.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading I want to talk over that tule land proposition with him, but as he isn’t here I’m going over to talk on the same business with a miserly old curmudgeon named Bolton.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading General Wilson flushed a little deeper red, and looked at me doubtingly.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading General Wilson flushed a little deeper red, and looked at me doubtingly.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading General Wilson flushed a little deeper red, and looked at me doubtingly.
miserlyadjectiveUS /ˈmaɪzərli/
(used of persons or behavior) characterized by or indicative of lack of generosity
From this reading I want to talk over that tule land proposition with him, but as he isn’t here I’m going over to talk on the same business with a miserly old curmudgeon named Bolton.
past form of “name” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading I want to talk over that tule land proposition with him, but as he isn’t here I’m going over to talk on the same business with a miserly old curmudgeon named Bolton.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "And hotel clerks," I added irreverently, with something of envy for the general’s talent at finding cause for self-congratulation.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading I want to talk over that tule land proposition with him, but as he isn’t here I’m going over to talk on the same business with a miserly old curmudgeon named Bolton.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading I want to talk over that tule land proposition with him, but as he isn’t here I’m going over to talk on the same business with a miserly old curmudgeon named Bolton.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading I want to talk over that tule land proposition with him, but as he isn’t here I’m going over to talk on the same business with a miserly old curmudgeon named Bolton.
propositionnounUS /ˌprɑːpəˈzɪʃən/
(logic) a statement that affirms or denies something and is either true or false
From this reading I want to talk over that tule land proposition with him, but as he isn’t here I’m going over to talk on the same business with a miserly old curmudgeon named Bolton.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading General Wilson flushed a little deeper red, and looked at me doubtingly.
Identical; not different.
From this reading I want to talk over that tule land proposition with him, but as he isn’t here I’m going over to talk on the same business with a miserly old curmudgeon named Bolton.
self-congratulation
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From this reading "And hotel clerks," I added irreverently, with something of envy for the general’s talent at finding cause for self-congratulation.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading "And hotel clerks," I added irreverently, with something of envy for the general’s talent at finding cause for self-congratulation.
talentnounUS /ˈtælənt/
natural abilities or qualities
From this reading "And hotel clerks," I added irreverently, with something of envy for the general’s talent at finding cause for self-congratulation.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading I want to talk over that tule land proposition with him, but as he isn’t here I’m going over to talk on the same business with a miserly old curmudgeon named Bolton.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I want to talk over that tule land proposition with him, but as he isn’t here I’m going over to talk on the same business with a miserly old curmudgeon named Bolton.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "And hotel clerks," I added irreverently, with something of envy for the general’s talent at finding cause for self-congratulation.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I hastened to add an expression of complete agreement with the conclusions he had announced.
tule
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From this reading I want to talk over that tule land proposition with him, but as he isn’t here I’m going over to talk on the same business with a miserly old curmudgeon named Bolton.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Well, God bless us," he cried, "I can’t be waiting here all day for Kendrick.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading "Well, God bless us," he cried, "I can’t be waiting here all day for Kendrick.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading I want to talk over that tule land proposition with him, but as he isn’t here I’m going over to talk on the same business with a miserly old curmudgeon named Bolton.
(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, God bless us," he cried, "I can’t be waiting here all day for Kendrick.
WilsonnounUS /ˈwɪlsən/
author of the first novel by an African American that was published in the United States (1808-1870)
From this reading General Wilson flushed a little deeper red, and looked at me doubtingly.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "And hotel clerks," I added irreverently, with something of envy for the general’s talent at finding cause for self-congratulation.
