used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He was a stanch defender of the rights of the American citizen, an uncompromising opponent of companies and trusts, a fearless and aggressive exponent of his own views; but withal a sincere admirer and loyal friend of Firmstone.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Bennie knew that in his hands were very strong cards, and he was casting about in his mind for the most effective mode of playing them.
admirernounUS /ædˈmaɪrər/
a person who backs a politician or a team etc.
From this reading He was a stanch defender of the rights of the American citizen, an uncompromising opponent of companies and trusts, a fearless and aggressive exponent of his own views; but withal a sincere admirer and loyal friend of Firmstone.
aggressiveadjectiveUS /əˈɡresɪv/
having or showing determination and energetic pursuit of your ends
From this reading He was a stanch defender of the rights of the American citizen, an uncompromising opponent of companies and trusts, a fearless and aggressive exponent of his own views; but withal a sincere admirer and loyal friend of Firmstone.
a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading He was a stanch defender of the rights of the American citizen, an uncompromising opponent of companies and trusts, a fearless and aggressive exponent of his own views; but withal a sincere admirer and loyal friend of Firmstone.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He was a stanch defender of the rights of the American citizen, an uncompromising opponent of companies and trusts, a fearless and aggressive exponent of his own views; but withal a sincere admirer and loyal friend of Firmstone.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _Bennie Opens the Pot and Firmstone Comes in_ Firmstone was late to breakfast the day of Zephyr's departure, and Bennie was doing his best to restrain his impatience.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading When at last the late breakfaster appeared, Bennie's manner was noticeably different from the ordinary.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading When at last the late breakfaster appeared, Bennie's manner was noticeably different from the ordinary.
BennienounUS /ˈbeni/
a form of amphetamine
From this reading _Bennie Opens the Pot and Firmstone Comes in_ Firmstone was late to breakfast the day of Zephyr's departure, and Bennie was doing his best to restrain his impatience.
Bennie's
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From this reading When at last the late breakfaster appeared, Bennie's manner was noticeably different from the ordinary.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading _Bennie Opens the Pot and Firmstone Comes in_ Firmstone was late to breakfast the day of Zephyr's departure, and Bennie was doing his best to restrain his impatience.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading _Bennie Opens the Pot and Firmstone Comes in_ Firmstone was late to breakfast the day of Zephyr's departure, and Bennie was doing his best to restrain his impatience.
breakfaster
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From this reading When at last the late breakfaster appeared, Bennie's manner was noticeably different from the ordinary.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He was a stanch defender of the rights of the American citizen, an uncompromising opponent of companies and trusts, a fearless and aggressive exponent of his own views; but withal a sincere admirer and loyal friend of Firmstone.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading "Good morning, Bennie," Firmstone called out, on entering the dining-room.
a game played with playing cards
From this reading Bennie knew that in his hands were very strong cards, and he was casting about in his mind for the most effective mode of playing them.
castingnounUS /ˈkæstɪŋ/
object formed by a mold
From this reading Bennie knew that in his hands were very strong cards, and he was casting about in his mind for the most effective mode of playing them.
citizennounUS /ˈsɪtəzən/
a native or naturalized member of a state or other political community
From this reading He was a stanch defender of the rights of the American citizen, an uncompromising opponent of companies and trusts, a fearless and aggressive exponent of his own views; but withal a sincere admirer and loyal friend of Firmstone.
plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract
From this reading _Bennie Opens the Pot and Firmstone Comes in_ Firmstone was late to breakfast the day of Zephyr's departure, and Bennie was doing his best to restrain his impatience.
companiesnounUS /ˈkʌmpəniːz/
plural of “company” — an institution created to conduct business
From this reading He was a stanch defender of the rights of the American citizen, an uncompromising opponent of companies and trusts, a fearless and aggressive exponent of his own views; but withal a sincere admirer and loyal friend of Firmstone.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading _Bennie Opens the Pot and Firmstone Comes in_ Firmstone was late to breakfast the day of Zephyr's departure, and Bennie was doing his best to restrain his impatience.
defendernounUS /dɪˈfendər/
a person who cares for persons or property
From this reading He was a stanch defender of the rights of the American citizen, an uncompromising opponent of companies and trusts, a fearless and aggressive exponent of his own views; but withal a sincere admirer and loyal friend of Firmstone.
the act of departing
From this reading _Bennie Opens the Pot and Firmstone Comes in_ Firmstone was late to breakfast the day of Zephyr's departure, and Bennie was doing his best to restrain his impatience.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading When at last the late breakfaster appeared, Bennie's manner was noticeably different from the ordinary.
dining-roomnoun
a room used for dining
From this reading "Good morning, Bennie," Firmstone called out, on entering the dining-room.
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading _Bennie Opens the Pot and Firmstone Comes in_ Firmstone was late to breakfast the day of Zephyr's departure, and Bennie was doing his best to restrain his impatience.
effectiveadjectiveUS /ɪˈfektɪv/
producing or capable of producing an intended result or having a striking effect
From this reading Bennie knew that in his hands were very strong cards, and he was casting about in his mind for the most effective mode of playing them.
a movement into or inward
From this reading "Good morning, Bennie," Firmstone called out, on entering the dining-room.
exponentnounUS /ˈekspoʊnənt/
a person who pleads for a cause or propounds an idea
From this reading He was a stanch defender of the rights of the American citizen, an uncompromising opponent of companies and trusts, a fearless and aggressive exponent of his own views; but withal a sincere admirer and loyal friend of Firmstone.
fearlessadjectiveUS /ˈfɪrləs/
oblivious of dangers or perils or calmly resolute in facing them
From this reading He was a stanch defender of the rights of the American citizen, an uncompromising opponent of companies and trusts, a fearless and aggressive exponent of his own views; but withal a sincere admirer and loyal friend of Firmstone.
Firmstone
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From this reading _Bennie Opens the Pot and Firmstone Comes in_ Firmstone was late to breakfast the day of Zephyr's departure, and Bennie was doing his best to restrain his impatience.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Bennie knew that in his hands were very strong cards, and he was casting about in his mind for the most effective mode of playing them.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading He was a stanch defender of the rights of the American citizen, an uncompromising opponent of companies and trusts, a fearless and aggressive exponent of his own views; but withal a sincere admirer and loyal friend of Firmstone.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading When at last the late breakfaster appeared, Bennie's manner was noticeably different from the ordinary.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading "Good morning, Bennie," Firmstone called out, on entering the dining-room.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading Bennie knew that in his hands were very strong cards, and he was casting about in his mind for the most effective mode of playing them.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was a stanch defender of the rights of the American citizen, an uncompromising opponent of companies and trusts, a fearless and aggressive exponent of his own views; but withal a sincere admirer and loyal friend of Firmstone.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading _Bennie Opens the Pot and Firmstone Comes in_ Firmstone was late to breakfast the day of Zephyr's departure, and Bennie was doing his best to restrain his impatience.
a lack of patience; irritation with anything that causes delay
From this reading _Bennie Opens the Pot and Firmstone Comes in_ Firmstone was late to breakfast the day of Zephyr's departure, and Bennie was doing his best to restrain his impatience.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _Bennie Opens the Pot and Firmstone Comes in_ Firmstone was late to breakfast the day of Zephyr's departure, and Bennie was doing his best to restrain his impatience.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Bennie knew that in his hands were very strong cards, and he was casting about in his mind for the most effective mode of playing them.
immediately past
From this reading When at last the late breakfaster appeared, Bennie's manner was noticeably different from the ordinary.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading _Bennie Opens the Pot and Firmstone Comes in_ Firmstone was late to breakfast the day of Zephyr's departure, and Bennie was doing his best to restrain his impatience.
loyaladjectiveUS /ˈlɔɪəl/
steadfast in allegiance or duty
From this reading He was a stanch defender of the rights of the American citizen, an uncompromising opponent of companies and trusts, a fearless and aggressive exponent of his own views; but withal a sincere admirer and loyal friend of Firmstone.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading When at last the late breakfaster appeared, Bennie's manner was noticeably different from the ordinary.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Bennie knew that in his hands were very strong cards, and he was casting about in his mind for the most effective mode of playing them.
modenounUS /moʊd/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Bennie knew that in his hands were very strong cards, and he was casting about in his mind for the most effective mode of playing them.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading "Good morning, Bennie," Firmstone called out, on entering the dining-room.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Bennie knew that in his hands were very strong cards, and he was casting about in his mind for the most effective mode of playing them.
noticeablyadverbUS /ˈnoʊtɪsəbli/
in a noticeable manner
From this reading When at last the late breakfaster appeared, Bennie's manner was noticeably different from the ordinary.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _Bennie Opens the Pot and Firmstone Comes in_ Firmstone was late to breakfast the day of Zephyr's departure, and Bennie was doing his best to restrain his impatience.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "Good morning, Bennie," Firmstone called out, on entering the dining-room.
OpensnounUS /ˈoʊpənz/
plural of “open” — a clear or unobstructed space or expanse of land or water
From this reading _Bennie Opens the Pot and Firmstone Comes in_ Firmstone was late to breakfast the day of Zephyr's departure, and Bennie was doing his best to restrain his impatience.
opponentnounUS /əˈpoʊnənt/
a contestant that you are matched against
From this reading He was a stanch defender of the rights of the American citizen, an uncompromising opponent of companies and trusts, a fearless and aggressive exponent of his own views; but withal a sincere admirer and loyal friend of Firmstone.
a judge of a probate court
From this reading When at last the late breakfaster appeared, Bennie's manner was noticeably different from the ordinary.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "Good morning, Bennie," Firmstone called out, on entering the dining-room.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading He was a stanch defender of the rights of the American citizen, an uncompromising opponent of companies and trusts, a fearless and aggressive exponent of his own views; but withal a sincere admirer and loyal friend of Firmstone.
the act of playing a musical instrument
From this reading Bennie knew that in his hands were very strong cards, and he was casting about in his mind for the most effective mode of playing them.
PotnounUS /pɑːt/
metal or earthenware cooking vessel that is usually round and deep; often has a handle and lid
From this reading _Bennie Opens the Pot and Firmstone Comes in_ Firmstone was late to breakfast the day of Zephyr's departure, and Bennie was doing his best to restrain his impatience.
restrainverbUS /riˈstreɪn/
to close within bounds, or otherwise limit or deprive of free movement
From this reading _Bennie Opens the Pot and Firmstone Comes in_ Firmstone was late to breakfast the day of Zephyr's departure, and Bennie was doing his best to restrain his impatience.
plural of “right” — an abstract idea of that which is due to a person or governmental body by law or tradition or nature
From this reading He was a stanch defender of the rights of the American citizen, an uncompromising opponent of companies and trusts, a fearless and aggressive exponent of his own views; but withal a sincere admirer and loyal friend of Firmstone.
sincereadjectiveUS /sɪnˈsɪr/
open and genuine; not deceitful
From this reading He was a stanch defender of the rights of the American citizen, an uncompromising opponent of companies and trusts, a fearless and aggressive exponent of his own views; but withal a sincere admirer and loyal friend of Firmstone.
stanchverbUS /stæntʃ/
stop the flow of a liquid
From this reading He was a stanch defender of the rights of the American citizen, an uncompromising opponent of companies and trusts, a fearless and aggressive exponent of his own views; but withal a sincere admirer and loyal friend of Firmstone.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading Bennie knew that in his hands were very strong cards, and he was casting about in his mind for the most effective mode of playing them.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Bennie knew that in his hands were very strong cards, and he was casting about in his mind for the most effective mode of playing them.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _Bennie Opens the Pot and Firmstone Comes in_ Firmstone was late to breakfast the day of Zephyr's departure, and Bennie was doing his best to restrain his impatience.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Bennie knew that in his hands were very strong cards, and he was casting about in his mind for the most effective mode of playing them.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _Bennie Opens the Pot and Firmstone Comes in_ Firmstone was late to breakfast the day of Zephyr's departure, and Bennie was doing his best to restrain his impatience.
trustsnounUS /trʌsts/
plural of “trust” — something (as property) held by one party (the trustee) for the benefit of another (the beneficiary)
From this reading He was a stanch defender of the rights of the American citizen, an uncompromising opponent of companies and trusts, a fearless and aggressive exponent of his own views; but withal a sincere admirer and loyal friend of Firmstone.
uncompromisingadjectiveUS /ənˈkɑːmprəmaɪzɪŋ/
not making concessions
From this reading He was a stanch defender of the rights of the American citizen, an uncompromising opponent of companies and trusts, a fearless and aggressive exponent of his own views; but withal a sincere admirer and loyal friend of Firmstone.
precisely as stated
From this reading Bennie knew that in his hands were very strong cards, and he was casting about in his mind for the most effective mode of playing them.
plural of “view” — a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading He was a stanch defender of the rights of the American citizen, an uncompromising opponent of companies and trusts, a fearless and aggressive exponent of his own views; but withal a sincere admirer and loyal friend of Firmstone.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _Bennie Opens the Pot and Firmstone Comes in_ Firmstone was late to breakfast the day of Zephyr's departure, and Bennie was doing his best to restrain his impatience.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Bennie knew that in his hands were very strong cards, and he was casting about in his mind for the most effective mode of playing them.
at the time that
From this reading When at last the late breakfaster appeared, Bennie's manner was noticeably different from the ordinary.
withaladverb
despite anything to the contrary (usually preceding a concession)
From this reading He was a stanch defender of the rights of the American citizen, an uncompromising opponent of companies and trusts, a fearless and aggressive exponent of his own views; but withal a sincere admirer and loyal friend of Firmstone.
Zephyr's
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From this reading _Bennie Opens the Pot and Firmstone Comes in_ Firmstone was late to breakfast the day of Zephyr's departure, and Bennie was doing his best to restrain his impatience.
