used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading PETER DREW'S LAST MESSAGE "I'll take a seegar," Mr. Damon Tamroy replied in response to Oliver's invitation.
addingverbUS /ˈædɪŋ/
-ing 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 "Well, it's at least got traditions," returned Mr. Tamroy, adding the unlettered man's apology for his little fanciful flight, "'as the fella says.'
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading They lighted up and sat at a card-table against one wall of the gloomy saloon.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading They lighted up and sat at a card-table against one wall of the gloomy saloon.
apologynounUS /əˈpɑːlədʒiː/
an expression of regret at having caused trouble for someone
From this reading "Well, it's at least got traditions," returned Mr. Tamroy, adding the unlettered man's apology for his little fanciful flight, "'as the fella says.'
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "You speak of this as a gun country," remarked Oliver.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading They lighted up and sat at a card-table against one wall of the gloomy saloon.
card-table
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From this reading They lighted up and sat at a card-table against one wall of the gloomy saloon.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading "You speak of this as a gun country," remarked Oliver.
DamonnounUS /ˈdeɪmən/
the friend of Phintias who pledged his life that Phintias would return (4th century BC)
From this reading PETER DREW'S LAST MESSAGE "I'll take a seegar," Mr. Damon Tamroy replied in response to Oliver's invitation.
DREW'S
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From this reading PETER DREW'S LAST MESSAGE "I'll take a seegar," Mr. Damon Tamroy replied in response to Oliver's invitation.
fancifuladjectiveUS /ˈfænsɪfəl/
indulging in or influenced by fancy
From this reading "Well, it's at least got traditions," returned Mr. Tamroy, adding the unlettered man's apology for his little fanciful flight, "'as the fella says.'
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Like father like son, you know.
fellanounUS /ˈfelə/
a boy or man
From this reading "Well, it's at least got traditions," returned Mr. Tamroy, adding the unlettered man's apology for his little fanciful flight, "'as the fella says.'
a formation of aircraft in flight
From this reading "Well, it's at least got traditions," returned Mr. Tamroy, adding the unlettered man's apology for his little fanciful flight, "'as the fella says.'
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Well, it's at least got traditions," returned Mr. Tamroy, adding the unlettered man's apology for his little fanciful flight, "'as the fella says.'
depressingly dark
From this reading They lighted up and sat at a card-table against one wall of the gloomy saloon.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading "Well, it's at least got traditions," returned Mr. Tamroy, adding the unlettered man's apology for his little fanciful flight, "'as the fella says.'
a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)
From this reading "You speak of this as a gun country," remarked Oliver.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "Well, it's at least got traditions," returned Mr. Tamroy, adding the unlettered man's apology for his little fanciful flight, "'as the fella says.'
I'll
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From this reading PETER DREW'S LAST MESSAGE "I'll take a seegar," Mr. Damon Tamroy replied in response to Oliver's invitation.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading PETER DREW'S LAST MESSAGE "I'll take a seegar," Mr. Damon Tamroy replied in response to Oliver's invitation.
a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something
From this reading PETER DREW'S LAST MESSAGE "I'll take a seegar," Mr. Damon Tamroy replied in response to Oliver's invitation.
it's
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From this reading "Well, it's at least got traditions," returned Mr. Tamroy, adding the unlettered man's apology for his little fanciful flight, "'as the fella says.'
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Like father like son, you know.
immediately past
From this reading PETER DREW'S LAST MESSAGE "I'll take a seegar," Mr. Damon Tamroy replied in response to Oliver's invitation.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading "Well, it's at least got traditions," returned Mr. Tamroy, adding the unlettered man's apology for his little fanciful flight, "'as the fella says.'
set afire or burning
From this reading They lighted up and sat at a card-table against one wall of the gloomy saloon.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Like father like son, you know.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading "Well, it's at least got traditions," returned Mr. Tamroy, adding the unlettered man's apology for his little fanciful flight, "'as the fella says.'
man'snounUS /mænz/
possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading "Well, it's at least got traditions," returned Mr. Tamroy, adding the unlettered man's apology for his little fanciful flight, "'as the fella says.'
a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled
From this reading PETER DREW'S LAST MESSAGE "I'll take a seegar," Mr. Damon Tamroy replied in response to Oliver's invitation.
a form of address for a man
From this reading PETER DREW'S LAST MESSAGE "I'll take a seegar," Mr. Damon Tamroy replied in response to Oliver's invitation.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading They lighted up and sat at a card-table against one wall of the gloomy saloon.
OlivernounUS /ˈɑːləvər/
United States jazz musician who influenced the style of Louis Armstrong (1885-1938)
From this reading "You speak of this as a gun country," remarked Oliver.
Oliver'snounUS /ˈɑːlɪvərz/
possessive form of “oliver” — United States jazz musician who influenced the style of Louis Armstrong (1885-1938)
From this reading PETER DREW'S LAST MESSAGE "I'll take a seegar," Mr. Damon Tamroy replied in response to Oliver's invitation.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading They lighted up and sat at a card-table against one wall of the gloomy saloon.
disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
From this reading PETER DREW'S LAST MESSAGE "I'll take a seegar," Mr. Damon Tamroy replied in response to Oliver's invitation.
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading "You speak of this as a gun country," remarked Oliver.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading PETER DREW'S LAST MESSAGE "I'll take a seegar," Mr. Damon Tamroy replied in response to Oliver's invitation.
responsenounUS /rɪˈspɑːns/
a result
From this reading PETER DREW'S LAST MESSAGE "I'll take a seegar," Mr. Damon Tamroy replied in response to Oliver's invitation.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading "Well, it's at least got traditions," returned Mr. Tamroy, adding the unlettered man's apology for his little fanciful flight, "'as the fella says.'
saloonnounUS /səˈluːn/
a room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter
From this reading They lighted up and sat at a card-table against one wall of the gloomy saloon.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading They lighted up and sat at a card-table against one wall of the gloomy saloon.
plural of “say” — the chance to speak
From this reading "Well, it's at least got traditions," returned Mr. Tamroy, adding the unlettered man's apology for his little fanciful flight, "'as the fella says.'
seegar
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From this reading PETER DREW'S LAST MESSAGE "I'll take a seegar," Mr. Damon Tamroy replied in response to Oliver's invitation.
a male human offspring
From this reading Like father like son, you know.
express in speech
From this reading "You speak of this as a gun country," remarked Oliver.
carry out
From this reading PETER DREW'S LAST MESSAGE "I'll take a seegar," Mr. Damon Tamroy replied in response to Oliver's invitation.
Tamroy
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From this reading PETER DREW'S LAST MESSAGE "I'll take a seegar," Mr. Damon Tamroy replied in response to Oliver's invitation.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading They lighted up and sat at a card-table against one wall of the gloomy saloon.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They lighted up and sat at a card-table against one wall of the gloomy saloon.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "You speak of this as a gun country," remarked Oliver.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading PETER DREW'S LAST MESSAGE "I'll take a seegar," Mr. Damon Tamroy replied in response to Oliver's invitation.
traditionsnounUS /trəˈdɪʃənz/
plural of “tradition” — an inherited pattern of thought or action
From this reading "Well, it's at least got traditions," returned Mr. Tamroy, adding the unlettered man's apology for his little fanciful flight, "'as the fella says.'
unletteredadjective
having little acquaintance with writing
From this reading "Well, it's at least got traditions," returned Mr. Tamroy, adding the unlettered man's apology for his little fanciful flight, "'as the fella says.'
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading They lighted up and sat at a card-table against one wall of the gloomy saloon.
an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading They lighted up and sat at a card-table against one wall of the gloomy saloon.
(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, it's at least got traditions," returned Mr. Tamroy, adding the unlettered man's apology for his little fanciful flight, "'as the fella says.'
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You speak of this as a gun country," remarked Oliver.
