used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A HARD JOB The next day, as Whitey--all unconscious of the plot against him--returned from the affairs of his fishing partnership, he was met by Bill Jordan.
matters of personal concern
From this reading A HARD JOB The next day, as Whitey--all unconscious of the plot against him--returned from the affairs of his fishing partnership, he was met by Bill Jordan.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading A HARD JOB The next day, as Whitey--all unconscious of the plot against him--returned from the affairs of his fishing partnership, he was met by Bill Jordan.
(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 A HARD JOB The next day, as Whitey--all unconscious of the plot against him--returned from the affairs of his fishing partnership, he was met by Bill Jordan.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "Whitey," said Bill, "I got somep'n' for you t' do, an' I'm 'fraid it'll take you out o' school for a while."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A HARD JOB The next day, as Whitey--all unconscious of the plot against him--returned from the affairs of his fishing partnership, he was met by Bill Jordan.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Whitey looked sharply at Bill for a trace of suspicion or sarcasm, but Bill's face was as blank as a Chinaman's.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading "'S very important," Bill continued, "an' I think your father'd consider me justified in takin' you away fr'm your lessons."
beforehandadjectiveUS /bɪˈfɔːrhænd/
being ahead of time or need
From this reading Having studied this matter all out beforehand, Bill was using larger words than usual.
a statute in draft before it becomes law
From this reading A HARD JOB The next day, as Whitey--all unconscious of the plot against him--returned from the affairs of his fishing partnership, he was met by Bill Jordan.
Bill'snounUS /bɪlz/
possessive form of “bill” — a statute in draft before it becomes law
From this reading Whitey looked sharply at Bill for a trace of suspicion or sarcasm, but Bill's face was as blank as a Chinaman's.
blankadjectiveUS /blæŋk/
(of a surface) not written or printed on
From this reading Whitey looked sharply at Bill for a trace of suspicion or sarcasm, but Bill's face was as blank as a Chinaman's.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Whitey looked sharply at Bill for a trace of suspicion or sarcasm, but Bill's face was as blank as a Chinaman's.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading A HARD JOB The next day, as Whitey--all unconscious of the plot against him--returned from the affairs of his fishing partnership, he was met by Bill Jordan.
Chinaman's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Whitey looked sharply at Bill for a trace of suspicion or sarcasm, but Bill's face was as blank as a Chinaman's.
deem to be
From this reading "'S very important," Bill continued, "an' I think your father'd consider me justified in takin' you away fr'm your lessons."
without stop or interruption
From this reading "'S very important," Bill continued, "an' I think your father'd consider me justified in takin' you away fr'm your lessons."
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading A HARD JOB The next day, as Whitey--all unconscious of the plot against him--returned from the affairs of his fishing partnership, he was met by Bill Jordan.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "Whitey," said Bill, "I got somep'n' for you t' do, an' I'm 'fraid it'll take you out o' school for a while."
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Whitey looked sharply at Bill for a trace of suspicion or sarcasm, but Bill's face was as blank as a Chinaman's.
father'd
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "'S very important," Bill continued, "an' I think your father'd consider me justified in takin' you away fr'm your lessons."
fishingnounUS /ˈfɪʃɪŋ/
the act of someone who fishes as a diversion
From this reading A HARD JOB The next day, as Whitey--all unconscious of the plot against him--returned from the affairs of his fishing partnership, he was met by Bill Jordan.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Whitey," said Bill, "I got somep'n' for you t' do, an' I'm 'fraid it'll take you out o' school for a while."
fr'm
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "'S very important," Bill continued, "an' I think your father'd consider me justified in takin' you away fr'm your lessons."
fraid
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Whitey," said Bill, "I got somep'n' for you t' do, an' I'm 'fraid it'll take you out o' school for a while."
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A HARD JOB The next day, as Whitey--all unconscious of the plot against him--returned from the affairs of his fishing partnership, he was met by Bill Jordan.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading "Whitey," said Bill, "I got somep'n' for you t' do, an' I'm 'fraid it'll take you out o' school for a while."
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading A HARD JOB The next day, as Whitey--all unconscious of the plot against him--returned from the affairs of his fishing partnership, he was met by Bill Jordan.
Havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Having studied this matter all out beforehand, Bill was using larger words than usual.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A HARD JOB The next day, as Whitey--all unconscious of the plot against him--returned from the affairs of his fishing partnership, he was met by Bill Jordan.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading A HARD JOB The next day, as Whitey--all unconscious of the plot against him--returned from the affairs of his fishing partnership, he was met by Bill Jordan.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A HARD JOB The next day, as Whitey--all unconscious of the plot against him--returned from the affairs of his fishing partnership, he was met by Bill Jordan.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Whitey," said Bill, "I got somep'n' for you t' do, an' I'm 'fraid it'll take you out o' school for a while."
I'm
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Whitey," said Bill, "I got somep'n' for you t' do, an' I'm 'fraid it'll take you out o' school for a while."
of great significance or value
From this reading "'S very important," Bill continued, "an' I think your father'd consider me justified in takin' you away fr'm your lessons."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "'S very important," Bill continued, "an' I think your father'd consider me justified in takin' you away fr'm your lessons."
it'll
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Whitey," said Bill, "I got somep'n' for you t' do, an' I'm 'fraid it'll take you out o' school for a while."
the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money
From this reading A HARD JOB The next day, as Whitey--all unconscious of the plot against him--returned from the affairs of his fishing partnership, he was met by Bill Jordan.
JordannounUS /ˈdʒɔːrdən/
a river in Palestine that empties into the Dead Sea; John the Baptist baptized Jesus in the Jordan
From this reading A HARD JOB The next day, as Whitey--all unconscious of the plot against him--returned from the affairs of his fishing partnership, he was met by Bill Jordan.
justifiedadjectiveUS /ˈdʒʌstəfaɪd/
having words so spaced that lines have straight even margins
From this reading "'S very important," Bill continued, "an' I think your father'd consider me justified in takin' you away fr'm your lessons."
large or big relative to something else
From this reading Having studied this matter all out beforehand, Bill was using larger words than usual.
lessonsnounUS /ˈlesənz/
plural of “lesson” — a unit of instruction
From this reading "'S very important," Bill continued, "an' I think your father'd consider me justified in takin' you away fr'm your lessons."
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Whitey looked sharply at Bill for a trace of suspicion or sarcasm, but Bill's face was as blank as a Chinaman's.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Having studied this matter all out beforehand, Bill was using larger words than usual.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "'S very important," Bill continued, "an' I think your father'd consider me justified in takin' you away fr'm your lessons."
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading A HARD JOB The next day, as Whitey--all unconscious of the plot against him--returned from the affairs of his fishing partnership, he was met by Bill Jordan.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading A HARD JOB The next day, as Whitey--all unconscious of the plot against him--returned from the affairs of his fishing partnership, he was met by Bill Jordan.
a nonmetallic bivalent element that is normally a colorless odorless tasteless nonflammable diatomic gas; constitutes 21 percent of the atmosphere by volume; the most abundant element in the earth's crust
From this reading "Whitey," said Bill, "I got somep'n' for you t' do, an' I'm 'fraid it'll take you out o' school for a while."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A HARD JOB The next day, as Whitey--all unconscious of the plot against him--returned from the affairs of his fishing partnership, he was met by Bill Jordan.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Whitey looked sharply at Bill for a trace of suspicion or sarcasm, but Bill's face was as blank as a Chinaman's.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "Whitey," said Bill, "I got somep'n' for you t' do, an' I'm 'fraid it'll take you out o' school for a while."
partnershipnounUS /ˈpɑːrtnərʃɪp/
the members of a business venture created by contract
From this reading A HARD JOB The next day, as Whitey--all unconscious of the plot against him--returned from the affairs of his fishing partnership, he was met by Bill Jordan.
plotnounUS /plɑːt/
a secret scheme to do something (especially something underhand or illegal)
From this reading A HARD JOB The next day, as Whitey--all unconscious of the plot against him--returned from the affairs of his fishing partnership, he was met by Bill Jordan.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading A HARD JOB The next day, as Whitey--all unconscious of the plot against him--returned from the affairs of his fishing partnership, he was met by Bill Jordan.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading "'S very important," Bill continued, "an' I think your father'd consider me justified in takin' you away fr'm your lessons."
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Whitey," said Bill, "I got somep'n' for you t' do, an' I'm 'fraid it'll take you out o' school for a while."
sarcasmnounUS /ˈsɑːrkæzəm/
witty language used to convey insults or scorn
From this reading Whitey looked sharply at Bill for a trace of suspicion or sarcasm, but Bill's face was as blank as a Chinaman's.
an educational institution
From this reading "Whitey," said Bill, "I got somep'n' for you t' do, an' I'm 'fraid it'll take you out o' school for a while."
in an aggressive manner
From this reading Whitey looked sharply at Bill for a trace of suspicion or sarcasm, but Bill's face was as blank as a Chinaman's.
somep'n
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Whitey," said Bill, "I got somep'n' for you t' do, an' I'm 'fraid it'll take you out o' school for a while."
produced or marked by conscious design or premeditation
From this reading Having studied this matter all out beforehand, Bill was using larger words than usual.
an impression that something might be the case
From this reading Whitey looked sharply at Bill for a trace of suspicion or sarcasm, but Bill's face was as blank as a Chinaman's.
a base found in DNA (but not in RNA) and derived from pyrimidine; pairs with adenine
From this reading "Whitey," said Bill, "I got somep'n' for you t' do, an' I'm 'fraid it'll take you out o' school for a while."
carry out
From this reading "Whitey," said Bill, "I got somep'n' for you t' do, an' I'm 'fraid it'll take you out o' school for a while."
takinnoun
large heavily built goat antelope of eastern Himalayan area
From this reading "'S very important," Bill continued, "an' I think your father'd consider me justified in takin' you away fr'm your lessons."
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Having studied this matter all out beforehand, Bill was using larger words than usual.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A HARD JOB The next day, as Whitey--all unconscious of the plot against him--returned from the affairs of his fishing partnership, he was met by Bill Jordan.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "'S very important," Bill continued, "an' I think your father'd consider me justified in takin' you away fr'm your lessons."
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Having studied this matter all out beforehand, Bill was using larger words than usual.
a just detectable amount
From this reading Whitey looked sharply at Bill for a trace of suspicion or sarcasm, but Bill's face was as blank as a Chinaman's.
not conscious; lacking awareness and the capacity for sensory perception as if asleep or dead
From this reading A HARD JOB The next day, as Whitey--all unconscious of the plot against him--returned from the affairs of his fishing partnership, he was met by Bill Jordan.
usingnounUS /ˈjuːzɪŋ/
an act that exploits or victimizes someone (treats them unfairly)
From this reading Having studied this matter all out beforehand, Bill was using larger words than usual.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading Having studied this matter all out beforehand, Bill was using larger words than usual.
precisely as stated
From this reading "'S very important," Bill continued, "an' I think your father'd consider me justified in takin' you away fr'm your lessons."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A HARD JOB The next day, as Whitey--all unconscious of the plot against him--returned from the affairs of his fishing partnership, he was met by Bill Jordan.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading "Whitey," said Bill, "I got somep'n' for you t' do, an' I'm 'fraid it'll take you out o' school for a while."
WhiteynounUS /ˈwaɪtiː/
(slang) offensive names for a White man
From this reading A HARD JOB The next day, as Whitey--all unconscious of the plot against him--returned from the affairs of his fishing partnership, he was met by Bill Jordan.
the words that are spoken
From this reading Having studied this matter all out beforehand, Bill was using larger words than usual.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Whitey," said Bill, "I got somep'n' for you t' do, an' I'm 'fraid it'll take you out o' school for a while."
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "'S very important," Bill continued, "an' I think your father'd consider me justified in takin' you away fr'm your lessons."
