used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He owned none of his own and the rest of the force formed a convenient and interminable tobacco trust for him.
make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading "You might add to that observation the clause 'but others have,' Pete," put in Charlie Kirk, while Mead resignedly watched Peters jamming an unwieldy wad of the weed into the bowl with his thumb, to brazenly reach for more the next instant.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading AN ARRIVAL "Ambition is an itch for something you haven't got and never expect to get," remarked Peters, rapping his pipe bowl against the edge of the desk and reaching for Mead's tobacco box.
a cherished desire
From this reading AN ARRIVAL "Ambition is an itch for something you haven't got and never expect to get," remarked Peters, rapping his pipe bowl against the edge of the desk and reaching for Mead's tobacco box.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading AN ARRIVAL "Ambition is an itch for something you haven't got and never expect to get," remarked Peters, rapping his pipe bowl against the edge of the desk and reaching for Mead's tobacco box.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading AN ARRIVAL "Ambition is an itch for something you haven't got and never expect to get," remarked Peters, rapping his pipe bowl against the edge of the desk and reaching for Mead's tobacco box.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading AN ARRIVAL "Ambition is an itch for something you haven't got and never expect to get," remarked Peters, rapping his pipe bowl against the edge of the desk and reaching for Mead's tobacco box.
in addition to; as well as
From this reading "Besides, that remark isn't original.
bowlnounUS /boʊl/
a round vessel that is open at the top; used chiefly for holding food or liquids
From this reading AN ARRIVAL "Ambition is an itch for something you haven't got and never expect to get," remarked Peters, rapping his pipe bowl against the edge of the desk and reaching for Mead's tobacco box.
a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid
From this reading AN ARRIVAL "Ambition is an itch for something you haven't got and never expect to get," remarked Peters, rapping his pipe bowl against the edge of the desk and reaching for Mead's tobacco box.
brazenlyadverbUS /ˈbreɪzənli/
in a brazen manner
From this reading "You might add to that observation the clause 'but others have,' Pete," put in Charlie Kirk, while Mead resignedly watched Peters jamming an unwieldy wad of the weed into the bowl with his thumb, to brazenly reach for more the next instant.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "You might add to that observation the clause 'but others have,' Pete," put in Charlie Kirk, while Mead resignedly watched Peters jamming an unwieldy wad of the weed into the bowl with his thumb, to brazenly reach for more the next instant.
Charlie
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From this reading "You might add to that observation the clause 'but others have,' Pete," put in Charlie Kirk, while Mead resignedly watched Peters jamming an unwieldy wad of the weed into the bowl with his thumb, to brazenly reach for more the next instant.
clausenounUS /klɔːz/
(grammar) an expression including a subject and predicate functioning as a part of a complex sentence
From this reading "You might add to that observation the clause 'but others have,' Pete," put in Charlie Kirk, while Mead resignedly watched Peters jamming an unwieldy wad of the weed into the bowl with his thumb, to brazenly reach for more the next instant.
convenientadjectiveUS /kənˈviːnjənt/
suited to your comfort or purpose or needs
From this reading He owned none of his own and the rest of the force formed a convenient and interminable tobacco trust for him.
a piece of furniture with a writing surface and usually drawers or other compartments
From this reading AN ARRIVAL "Ambition is an itch for something you haven't got and never expect to get," remarked Peters, rapping his pipe bowl against the edge of the desk and reaching for Mead's tobacco box.
the boundary of a surface
From this reading AN ARRIVAL "Ambition is an itch for something you haven't got and never expect to get," remarked Peters, rapping his pipe bowl against the edge of the desk and reaching for Mead's tobacco box.
regard something as probable or likely
From this reading AN ARRIVAL "Ambition is an itch for something you haven't got and never expect to get," remarked Peters, rapping his pipe bowl against the edge of the desk and reaching for Mead's tobacco box.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading AN ARRIVAL "Ambition is an itch for something you haven't got and never expect to get," remarked Peters, rapping his pipe bowl against the edge of the desk and reaching for Mead's tobacco box.
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading He owned none of his own and the rest of the force formed a convenient and interminable tobacco trust for him.
having or given a form or shape
From this reading He owned none of his own and the rest of the force formed a convenient and interminable tobacco trust for him.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading AN ARRIVAL "Ambition is an itch for something you haven't got and never expect to get," remarked Peters, rapping his pipe bowl against the edge of the desk and reaching for Mead's tobacco box.
destroyed or killed
From this reading It's gone the rounds of the papers.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading AN ARRIVAL "Ambition is an itch for something you haven't got and never expect to get," remarked Peters, rapping his pipe bowl against the edge of the desk and reaching for Mead's tobacco box.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "You might add to that observation the clause 'but others have,' Pete," put in Charlie Kirk, while Mead resignedly watched Peters jamming an unwieldy wad of the weed into the bowl with his thumb, to brazenly reach for more the next instant.
haven't
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From this reading AN ARRIVAL "Ambition is an itch for something you haven't got and never expect to get," remarked Peters, rapping his pipe bowl against the edge of the desk and reaching for Mead's tobacco box.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He owned none of his own and the rest of the force formed a convenient and interminable tobacco trust for him.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He owned none of his own and the rest of the force formed a convenient and interminable tobacco trust for him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading AN ARRIVAL "Ambition is an itch for something you haven't got and never expect to get," remarked Peters, rapping his pipe bowl against the edge of the desk and reaching for Mead's tobacco box.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "You might add to that observation the clause 'but others have,' Pete," put in Charlie Kirk, while Mead resignedly watched Peters jamming an unwieldy wad of the weed into the bowl with his thumb, to brazenly reach for more the next instant.
a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
From this reading "You might add to that observation the clause 'but others have,' Pete," put in Charlie Kirk, while Mead resignedly watched Peters jamming an unwieldy wad of the weed into the bowl with his thumb, to brazenly reach for more the next instant.
interminableadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtɜːrmənəbəl/
tiresomely long; seemingly without end
From this reading He owned none of his own and the rest of the force formed a convenient and interminable tobacco trust for him.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading "You might add to that observation the clause 'but others have,' Pete," put in Charlie Kirk, while Mead resignedly watched Peters jamming an unwieldy wad of the weed into the bowl with his thumb, to brazenly reach for more the next instant.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading AN ARRIVAL "Ambition is an itch for something you haven't got and never expect to get," remarked Peters, rapping his pipe bowl against the edge of the desk and reaching for Mead's tobacco box.
isn't
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From this reading "Besides, that remark isn't original.
It's
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From this reading It's gone the rounds of the papers.
itchverbUS /ɪtʃ/
scrape or rub as if to relieve itching
From this reading AN ARRIVAL "Ambition is an itch for something you haven't got and never expect to get," remarked Peters, rapping his pipe bowl against the edge of the desk and reaching for Mead's tobacco box.
jammingnounUS /ˈdʒæmɪŋ/
deliberate radiation or reflection of electromagnetic energy for the purpose of disrupting enemy use of electronic devices or systems
From this reading "You might add to that observation the clause 'but others have,' Pete," put in Charlie Kirk, while Mead resignedly watched Peters jamming an unwieldy wad of the weed into the bowl with his thumb, to brazenly reach for more the next instant.
KirknounUS /kɜːrk/
a Scottish church
From this reading "You might add to that observation the clause 'but others have,' Pete," put in Charlie Kirk, while Mead resignedly watched Peters jamming an unwieldy wad of the weed into the bowl with his thumb, to brazenly reach for more the next instant.
MeadnounUS /miːd/
United States anthropologist noted for her claims about adolescence and sexual behavior in Polynesian cultures (1901-1978)
From this reading "You might add to that observation the clause 'but others have,' Pete," put in Charlie Kirk, while Mead resignedly watched Peters jamming an unwieldy wad of the weed into the bowl with his thumb, to brazenly reach for more the next instant.
Mead'snounUS /miːdz/
possessive form of “mead” — United States anthropologist noted for her claims about adolescence and sexual behavior in Polynesian cultures (1901-1978)
From this reading AN ARRIVAL "Ambition is an itch for something you haven't got and never expect to get," remarked Peters, rapping his pipe bowl against the edge of the desk and reaching for Mead's tobacco box.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading "You might add to that observation the clause 'but others have,' Pete," put in Charlie Kirk, while Mead resignedly watched Peters jamming an unwieldy wad of the weed into the bowl with his thumb, to brazenly reach for more the next instant.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading "You might add to that observation the clause 'but others have,' Pete," put in Charlie Kirk, while Mead resignedly watched Peters jamming an unwieldy wad of the weed into the bowl with his thumb, to brazenly reach for more the next instant.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading AN ARRIVAL "Ambition is an itch for something you haven't got and never expect to get," remarked Peters, rapping his pipe bowl against the edge of the desk and reaching for Mead's tobacco box.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading "You might add to that observation the clause 'but others have,' Pete," put in Charlie Kirk, while Mead resignedly watched Peters jamming an unwieldy wad of the weed into the bowl with his thumb, to brazenly reach for more the next instant.
not one, and not any
From this reading He owned none of his own and the rest of the force formed a convenient and interminable tobacco trust for him.
the act of making and recording a measurement
From this reading "You might add to that observation the clause 'but others have,' Pete," put in Charlie Kirk, while Mead resignedly watched Peters jamming an unwieldy wad of the weed into the bowl with his thumb, to brazenly reach for more the next instant.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading AN ARRIVAL "Ambition is an itch for something you haven't got and never expect to get," remarked Peters, rapping his pipe bowl against the edge of the desk and reaching for Mead's tobacco box.
preceding all others in time or being as first made or performed
From this reading "Besides, that remark isn't original.
others
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From this reading "You might add to that observation the clause 'but others have,' Pete," put in Charlie Kirk, while Mead resignedly watched Peters jamming an unwieldy wad of the weed into the bowl with his thumb, to brazenly reach for more the next instant.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading He owned none of his own and the rest of the force formed a convenient and interminable tobacco trust for him.
ownedadjectiveUS /oʊnd/
having an owner; often used in combination
From this reading He owned none of his own and the rest of the force formed a convenient and interminable tobacco trust for him.
writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading It's gone the rounds of the papers.
Pete
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From this reading "You might add to that observation the clause 'but others have,' Pete," put in Charlie Kirk, while Mead resignedly watched Peters jamming an unwieldy wad of the weed into the bowl with his thumb, to brazenly reach for more the next instant.
PetersnounUS /ˈpiːtərz/
plural of “peter” — disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
From this reading AN ARRIVAL "Ambition is an itch for something you haven't got and never expect to get," remarked Peters, rapping his pipe bowl against the edge of the desk and reaching for Mead's tobacco box.
a tube with a small bowl at one end; used for smoking tobacco
From this reading AN ARRIVAL "Ambition is an itch for something you haven't got and never expect to get," remarked Peters, rapping his pipe bowl against the edge of the desk and reaching for Mead's tobacco box.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading "You might add to that observation the clause 'but others have,' Pete," put in Charlie Kirk, while Mead resignedly watched Peters jamming an unwieldy wad of the weed into the bowl with his thumb, to brazenly reach for more the next instant.
rappingverbUS /ˈræpɪŋ/
inflected form of “rap” — strike sharply
From this reading AN ARRIVAL "Ambition is an itch for something you haven't got and never expect to get," remarked Peters, rapping his pipe bowl against the edge of the desk and reaching for Mead's tobacco box.
reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading "You might add to that observation the clause 'but others have,' Pete," put in Charlie Kirk, while Mead resignedly watched Peters jamming an unwieldy wad of the weed into the bowl with his thumb, to brazenly reach for more the next instant.
the act of physically reaching or thrusting out
From this reading AN ARRIVAL "Ambition is an itch for something you haven't got and never expect to get," remarked Peters, rapping his pipe bowl against the edge of the desk and reaching for Mead's tobacco box.
a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading "Besides, that remark isn't original.
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading AN ARRIVAL "Ambition is an itch for something you haven't got and never expect to get," remarked Peters, rapping his pipe bowl against the edge of the desk and reaching for Mead's tobacco box.
resignedlyadverb
with resignation and acceptance; in a resigned manner
From this reading "You might add to that observation the clause 'but others have,' Pete," put in Charlie Kirk, while Mead resignedly watched Peters jamming an unwieldy wad of the weed into the bowl with his thumb, to brazenly reach for more the next instant.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading He owned none of his own and the rest of the force formed a convenient and interminable tobacco trust for him.
roundsnounUS /raʊndz/
plural of “round” — a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading It's gone the rounds of the papers.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading AN ARRIVAL "Ambition is an itch for something you haven't got and never expect to get," remarked Peters, rapping his pipe bowl against the edge of the desk and reaching for Mead's tobacco box.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "You might add to that observation the clause 'but others have,' Pete," put in Charlie Kirk, while Mead resignedly watched Peters jamming an unwieldy wad of the weed into the bowl with his thumb, to brazenly reach for more the next instant.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AN ARRIVAL "Ambition is an itch for something you haven't got and never expect to get," remarked Peters, rapping his pipe bowl against the edge of the desk and reaching for Mead's tobacco box.
thumbnounUS /θʌm/
the thick short innermost digit of the forelimb
From this reading "You might add to that observation the clause 'but others have,' Pete," put in Charlie Kirk, while Mead resignedly watched Peters jamming an unwieldy wad of the weed into the bowl with his thumb, to brazenly reach for more the next instant.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading AN ARRIVAL "Ambition is an itch for something you haven't got and never expect to get," remarked Peters, rapping his pipe bowl against the edge of the desk and reaching for Mead's tobacco box.
tobacconounUS /təˈbækoʊ/
leaves of the tobacco plant dried and prepared for smoking or ingestion
From this reading AN ARRIVAL "Ambition is an itch for something you haven't got and never expect to get," remarked Peters, rapping his pipe bowl against the edge of the desk and reaching for Mead's tobacco box.
something (as property) held by one party (the trustee) for the benefit of another (the beneficiary)
From this reading He owned none of his own and the rest of the force formed a convenient and interminable tobacco trust for him.
unwieldyadjectiveUS /ənˈwiːldi/
difficult to use or handle or manage because of size or weight or shape
From this reading "You might add to that observation the clause 'but others have,' Pete," put in Charlie Kirk, while Mead resignedly watched Peters jamming an unwieldy wad of the weed into the bowl with his thumb, to brazenly reach for more the next instant.
wadverbUS /wɑːd/
compress into a wad
From this reading "You might add to that observation the clause 'but others have,' Pete," put in Charlie Kirk, while Mead resignedly watched Peters jamming an unwieldy wad of the weed into the bowl with his thumb, to brazenly reach for more the next instant.
past form of “watch” — look attentively
From this reading "You might add to that observation the clause 'but others have,' Pete," put in Charlie Kirk, while Mead resignedly watched Peters jamming an unwieldy wad of the weed into the bowl with his thumb, to brazenly reach for more the next instant.
weednounUS /wiːd/
any plant that crowds out cultivated plants
From this reading "You might add to that observation the clause 'but others have,' Pete," put in Charlie Kirk, while Mead resignedly watched Peters jamming an unwieldy wad of the weed into the bowl with his thumb, to brazenly reach for more the next instant.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading "You might add to that observation the clause 'but others have,' Pete," put in Charlie Kirk, while Mead resignedly watched Peters jamming an unwieldy wad of the weed into the bowl with his thumb, to brazenly reach for more the next instant.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "You might add to that observation the clause 'but others have,' Pete," put in Charlie Kirk, while Mead resignedly watched Peters jamming an unwieldy wad of the weed into the bowl with his thumb, to brazenly reach for more the next instant.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading AN ARRIVAL "Ambition is an itch for something you haven't got and never expect to get," remarked Peters, rapping his pipe bowl against the edge of the desk and reaching for Mead's tobacco box.
