used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Seated by the office fire, Paul was conferring with Jimmy, who was happy with a fresh pipe and a long story to tell to a patient and paying listener.
(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 Some, whin they're broke, they holler all the louder.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Ye would think they had an appointment wit' the Governor and he sint his car'iage to meet them.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Seated by the office fire, Paul was conferring with Jimmy, who was happy with a fresh pipe and a long story to tell to a patient and paying listener.
appointmentnounUS /əˈpɔɪntmənt/
the act of putting a person into a non-elective position
From this reading Ye would think they had an appointment wit' the Governor and he sint his car'iage to meet them.
auditornounUS /ˈɔːdɪtər/
someone who listens attentively
From this reading He rubbed the red curls back from his shining forehead, took the pipe from his teeth, and guided a puff of smoke away from his auditor.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading He rubbed the red curls back from his shining forehead, took the pipe from his teeth, and guided a puff of smoke away from his auditor.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading He rubbed the red curls back from his shining forehead, took the pipe from his teeth, and guided a puff of smoke away from his auditor.
blanketsnounUS /ˈblæŋkəts/
plural of “blanket” — bedding that keeps a person warm in bed
From this reading “I seen him settin' over there on his blankets,”--he pointed with his pipe to the opposite shore plainly visible through the office windows,--“but he niver hailed me, so I knowed he was broke.
lacking funds
From this reading “I seen him settin' over there on his blankets,”--he pointed with his pipe to the opposite shore plainly visible through the office windows,--“but he niver hailed me, so I knowed he was broke.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading “I seen him settin' over there on his blankets,”--he pointed with his pipe to the opposite shore plainly visible through the office windows,--“but he niver hailed me, so I knowed he was broke.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Seated by the office fire, Paul was conferring with Jimmy, who was happy with a fresh pipe and a long story to tell to a patient and paying listener.
car'iage
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From this reading Ye would think they had an appointment wit' the Governor and he sint his car'iage to meet them.
conferringverbUS /kənˈfɜːrɪŋ/
inflected form of “confer” — have a conference in order to talk something over
From this reading Seated by the office fire, Paul was conferring with Jimmy, who was happy with a fresh pipe and a long story to tell to a patient and paying listener.
curlsnounUS /kɜːrlz/
plural of “curl” — a round shape formed by a series of concentric circles (as formed by leaves or flower petals)
From this reading He rubbed the red curls back from his shining forehead, took the pipe from his teeth, and guided a puff of smoke away from his auditor.
start firing a weapon
From this reading Seated by the office fire, Paul was conferring with Jimmy, who was happy with a fresh pipe and a long story to tell to a patient and paying listener.
the part of the face above the eyes
From this reading He rubbed the red curls back from his shining forehead, took the pipe from his teeth, and guided a puff of smoke away from his auditor.
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading Seated by the office fire, Paul was conferring with Jimmy, who was happy with a fresh pipe and a long story to tell to a patient and paying listener.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He rubbed the red curls back from his shining forehead, took the pipe from his teeth, and guided a puff of smoke away from his auditor.
the head of a state government
From this reading Ye would think they had an appointment wit' the Governor and he sint his car'iage to meet them.
guidedadjectiveUS /ˈɡaɪdəd/
subject to guidance or control especially after launching
From this reading He rubbed the red curls back from his shining forehead, took the pipe from his teeth, and guided a puff of smoke away from his auditor.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Ye would think they had an appointment wit' the Governor and he sint his car'iage to meet them.
hailedverbUS /heɪld/
past form of “hail” — praise vociferously
From this reading “I seen him settin' over there on his blankets,”--he pointed with his pipe to the opposite shore plainly visible through the office windows,--“but he niver hailed me, so I knowed he was broke.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading Seated by the office fire, Paul was conferring with Jimmy, who was happy with a fresh pipe and a long story to tell to a patient and paying listener.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He rubbed the red curls back from his shining forehead, took the pipe from his teeth, and guided a puff of smoke away from his auditor.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “I seen him settin' over there on his blankets,”--he pointed with his pipe to the opposite shore plainly visible through the office windows,--“but he niver hailed me, so I knowed he was broke.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He rubbed the red curls back from his shining forehead, took the pipe from his teeth, and guided a puff of smoke away from his auditor.
hollerverbUS /ˈhɑːlər/
shout out
From this reading Some, whin they're broke, they holler all the louder.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I seen him settin' over there on his blankets,”--he pointed with his pipe to the opposite shore plainly visible through the office windows,--“but he niver hailed me, so I knowed he was broke.
JimmyverbUS /ˈdʒɪmi/
to move or force, especially in an effort to get something open
From this reading Seated by the office fire, Paul was conferring with Jimmy, who was happy with a fresh pipe and a long story to tell to a patient and paying listener.
knowedverbUS /noʊd/
past form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading “I seen him settin' over there on his blankets,”--he pointed with his pipe to the opposite shore plainly visible through the office windows,--“but he niver hailed me, so I knowed he was broke.
listenernounUS /ˈlɪsənər/
someone who listens attentively
From this reading Seated by the office fire, Paul was conferring with Jimmy, who was happy with a fresh pipe and a long story to tell to a patient and paying listener.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading Seated by the office fire, Paul was conferring with Jimmy, who was happy with a fresh pipe and a long story to tell to a patient and paying listener.
louderadjectiveUS /ˈlaʊdər/
comparative of “loud” — characterized by or producing sound of great volume or intensity
From this reading Some, whin they're broke, they holler all the louder.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “I seen him settin' over there on his blankets,”--he pointed with his pipe to the opposite shore plainly visible through the office windows,--“but he niver hailed me, so I knowed he was broke.
come together
From this reading Ye would think they had an appointment wit' the Governor and he sint his car'iage to meet them.
niver
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From this reading “I seen him settin' over there on his blankets,”--he pointed with his pipe to the opposite shore plainly visible through the office windows,--“but he niver hailed me, so I knowed he was broke.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He rubbed the red curls back from his shining forehead, took the pipe from his teeth, and guided a puff of smoke away from his auditor.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading Seated by the office fire, Paul was conferring with Jimmy, who was happy with a fresh pipe and a long story to tell to a patient and paying listener.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading “I seen him settin' over there on his blankets,”--he pointed with his pipe to the opposite shore plainly visible through the office windows,--“but he niver hailed me, so I knowed he was broke.
being directly across from each other; facing
From this reading “I seen him settin' over there on his blankets,”--he pointed with his pipe to the opposite shore plainly visible through the office windows,--“but he niver hailed me, so I knowed he was broke.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading “I seen him settin' over there on his blankets,”--he pointed with his pipe to the opposite shore plainly visible through the office windows,--“but he niver hailed me, so I knowed he was broke.
a person who requires medical care
From this reading Seated by the office fire, Paul was conferring with Jimmy, who was happy with a fresh pipe and a long story to tell to a patient and paying listener.
United States feminist (1885-1977)
From this reading Seated by the office fire, Paul was conferring with Jimmy, who was happy with a fresh pipe and a long story to tell to a patient and paying listener.
yielding a fair profit
From this reading Seated by the office fire, Paul was conferring with Jimmy, who was happy with a fresh pipe and a long story to tell to a patient and paying listener.
a tube with a small bowl at one end; used for smoking tobacco
From this reading Seated by the office fire, Paul was conferring with Jimmy, who was happy with a fresh pipe and a long story to tell to a patient and paying listener.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading “I seen him settin' over there on his blankets,”--he pointed with his pipe to the opposite shore plainly visible through the office windows,--“but he niver hailed me, so I knowed he was broke.
having a point
From this reading “I seen him settin' over there on his blankets,”--he pointed with his pipe to the opposite shore plainly visible through the office windows,--“but he niver hailed me, so I knowed he was broke.
puffverbUS /pʌf/
smoke and exhale strongly
From this reading He rubbed the red curls back from his shining forehead, took the pipe from his teeth, and guided a puff of smoke away from his auditor.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading He rubbed the red curls back from his shining forehead, took the pipe from his teeth, and guided a puff of smoke away from his auditor.
rubbedverbUS /rʌbd/
inflected form of “rub” — move over something with pressure
From this reading He rubbed the red curls back from his shining forehead, took the pipe from his teeth, and guided a puff of smoke away from his auditor.
(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
From this reading Seated by the office fire, Paul was conferring with Jimmy, who was happy with a fresh pipe and a long story to tell to a patient and paying listener.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading “I seen him settin' over there on his blankets,”--he pointed with his pipe to the opposite shore plainly visible through the office windows,--“but he niver hailed me, so I knowed he was broke.
settin
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From this reading “I seen him settin' over there on his blankets,”--he pointed with his pipe to the opposite shore plainly visible through the office windows,--“but he niver hailed me, so I knowed he was broke.
marked by exceptional merit
From this reading He rubbed the red curls back from his shining forehead, took the pipe from his teeth, and guided a puff of smoke away from his auditor.
the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading “I seen him settin' over there on his blankets,”--he pointed with his pipe to the opposite shore plainly visible through the office windows,--“but he niver hailed me, so I knowed he was broke.
sint
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From this reading Ye would think they had an appointment wit' the Governor and he sint his car'iage to meet them.
a cloud of fine particles suspended in a gas
From this reading He rubbed the red curls back from his shining forehead, took the pipe from his teeth, and guided a puff of smoke away from his auditor.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading “I seen him settin' over there on his blankets,”--he pointed with his pipe to the opposite shore plainly visible through the office windows,--“but he niver hailed me, so I knowed he was broke.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Some, whin they're broke, they holler all the louder.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading Seated by the office fire, Paul was conferring with Jimmy, who was happy with a fresh pipe and a long story to tell to a patient and paying listener.
the kind and number and arrangement of teeth (collectively) in a person or animal
From this reading He rubbed the red curls back from his shining forehead, took the pipe from his teeth, and guided a puff of smoke away from his auditor.
express in words
From this reading Seated by the office fire, Paul was conferring with Jimmy, who was happy with a fresh pipe and a long story to tell to a patient and paying listener.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Seated by the office fire, Paul was conferring with Jimmy, who was happy with a fresh pipe and a long story to tell to a patient and paying listener.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Ye would think they had an appointment wit' the Governor and he sint his car'iage to meet them.
in or at that place or location
From this reading “I seen him settin' over there on his blankets,”--he pointed with his pipe to the opposite shore plainly visible through the office windows,--“but he niver hailed me, so I knowed he was broke.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Some, whin they're broke, they holler all the louder.
they're
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From this reading Some, whin they're broke, they holler all the louder.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading Ye would think they had an appointment wit' the Governor and he sint his car'iage to meet them.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading “I seen him settin' over there on his blankets,”--he pointed with his pipe to the opposite shore plainly visible through the office windows,--“but he niver hailed me, so I knowed he was broke.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Seated by the office fire, Paul was conferring with Jimmy, who was happy with a fresh pipe and a long story to tell to a patient and paying listener.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading He rubbed the red curls back from his shining forehead, took the pipe from his teeth, and guided a puff of smoke away from his auditor.
capable of being seen; or open to easy view
From this reading “I seen him settin' over there on his blankets,”--he pointed with his pipe to the opposite shore plainly visible through the office windows,--“but he niver hailed me, so I knowed he was broke.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Seated by the office fire, Paul was conferring with Jimmy, who was happy with a fresh pipe and a long story to tell to a patient and paying listener.
whinnoun
very spiny and dense evergreen shrub with fragrant golden-yellow flowers; common throughout western Europe
From this reading Some, whin they're broke, they holler all the louder.
which person or people
From this reading Seated by the office fire, Paul was conferring with Jimmy, who was happy with a fresh pipe and a long story to tell to a patient and paying listener.
(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface
From this reading “I seen him settin' over there on his blankets,”--he pointed with his pipe to the opposite shore plainly visible through the office windows,--“but he niver hailed me, so I knowed he was broke.
a message whose ingenuity or verbal skill or incongruity has the power to evoke laughter
From this reading Ye would think they had an appointment wit' the Governor and he sint his car'iage to meet them.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Seated by the office fire, Paul was conferring with Jimmy, who was happy with a fresh pipe and a long story to tell to a patient and paying listener.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Ye would think they had an appointment wit' the Governor and he sint his car'iage to meet them.
an old word for “you”, speaking to more than one person
From this reading Ye would think they had an appointment wit' the Governor and he sint his car'iage to meet them.
