Chapter XVIII

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading It was all very well to announce in fine frenzy that he would smash the Consolidated, destroy the political ring, drive Sam Stone and his henchmen out of town and wrest all his goods and gear from Silas Trimmer; but until he could find a place to plant his foot, descry an opening in the armor and procure an adequate weapon, he might just as well bottle his fuming and wait; so Bobby waited.

having the requisite qualities or resources to meet a task

From this reading It was all very well to announce in fine frenzy that he would smash the Consolidated, destroy the political ring, drive Sam Stone and his henchmen out of town and wrest all his goods and gear from Silas Trimmer; but until he could find a place to plant his foot, descry an opening in the armor and procure an adequate weapon, he might just as well bottle his fuming and wait; so Bobby waited.

later than; following

From this reading SOME EMINENT ARTISTS AMUSE MEESTER BURNIT WHILE HE WAITS One might imagine, after Bobby's heroic declarations, that, like young David of old, he would immediately proceed to stride forth and slay his giant.

used to show sadness, pity, or regret

From this reading There stood his Goliath, full panoplied, sneering, waiting; but alas!

(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 It was all very well to announce in fine frenzy that he would smash the Consolidated, destroy the political ring, drive Sam Stone and his henchmen out of town and wrest all his goods and gear from Silas Trimmer; but until he could find a place to plant his foot, descry an opening in the armor and procure an adequate weapon, he might just as well bottle his fuming and wait; so Bobby waited.

more than enough in size or scope or capacity

From this reading In the meantime he stuck very closely to the Brightlight office, finding there, in the practice of petty economics and the struggle with well-nigh impossible conditions, ample food for thought.

occupy in an agreeable, entertaining or pleasant fashion

From this reading SOME EMINENT ARTISTS AMUSE MEESTER BURNIT WHILE HE WAITS One might imagine, after Bobby's heroic declarations, that, like young David of old, he would immediately proceed to stride forth and slay his giant.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading It was all very well to announce in fine frenzy that he would smash the Consolidated, destroy the political ring, drive Sam Stone and his henchmen out of town and wrest all his goods and gear from Silas Trimmer; but until he could find a place to plant his foot, descry an opening in the armor and procure an adequate weapon, he might just as well bottle his fuming and wait; so Bobby waited.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading SOME EMINENT ARTISTS AMUSE MEESTER BURNIT WHILE HE WAITS One might imagine, after Bobby's heroic declarations, that, like young David of old, he would immediately proceed to stride forth and slay his giant.

make known; make an announcement

From this reading It was all very well to announce in fine frenzy that he would smash the Consolidated, destroy the political ring, drive Sam Stone and his henchmen out of town and wrest all his goods and gear from Silas Trimmer; but until he could find a place to plant his foot, descry an opening in the armor and procure an adequate weapon, he might just as well bottle his fuming and wait; so Bobby waited.

protective covering made of metal and used in combat

From this reading It was all very well to announce in fine frenzy that he would smash the Consolidated, destroy the political ring, drive Sam Stone and his henchmen out of town and wrest all his goods and gear from Silas Trimmer; but until he could find a place to plant his foot, descry an opening in the armor and procure an adequate weapon, he might just as well bottle his fuming and wait; so Bobby waited.

plural of “artist” — a person whose creative work shows sensitivity and imagination

From this reading SOME EMINENT ARTISTS AMUSE MEESTER BURNIT WHILE HE WAITS One might imagine, after Bobby's heroic declarations, that, like young David of old, he would immediately proceed to stride forth and slay his giant.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading It was all very well to announce in fine frenzy that he would smash the Consolidated, destroy the political ring, drive Sam Stone and his henchmen out of town and wrest all his goods and gear from Silas Trimmer; but until he could find a place to plant his foot, descry an opening in the armor and procure an adequate weapon, he might just as well bottle his fuming and wait; so Bobby waited.

an informal term for a British policeman

From this reading Bobby had neither sling nor stone.

possessive form of “bobby” — an informal term for a British policeman

From this reading SOME EMINENT ARTISTS AMUSE MEESTER BURNIT WHILE HE WAITS One might imagine, after Bobby's heroic declarations, that, like young David of old, he would immediately proceed to stride forth and slay his giant.

a glass or plastic vessel used for storing drinks or other liquids; typically cylindrical without handles and with a narrow neck that can be plugged or capped

From this reading It was all very well to announce in fine frenzy that he would smash the Consolidated, destroy the political ring, drive Sam Stone and his henchmen out of town and wrest all his goods and gear from Silas Trimmer; but until he could find a place to plant his foot, descry an opening in the armor and procure an adequate weapon, he might just as well bottle his fuming and wait; so Bobby waited.

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From this reading In the meantime he stuck very closely to the Brightlight office, finding there, in the practice of petty economics and the struggle with well-nigh impossible conditions, ample food for thought.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading SOME EMINENT ARTISTS AMUSE MEESTER BURNIT WHILE HE WAITS One might imagine, after Bobby's heroic declarations, that, like young David of old, he would immediately proceed to stride forth and slay his giant.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading There stood his Goliath, full panoplied, sneering, waiting; but alas!

in a close relation or position in time or space

From this reading In the meantime he stuck very closely to the Brightlight office, finding there, in the practice of petty economics and the struggle with well-nigh impossible conditions, ample food for thought.

the prevailing context that influences the performance or the outcome of a process

From this reading In the meantime he stuck very closely to the Brightlight office, finding there, in the practice of petty economics and the struggle with well-nigh impossible conditions, ample food for thought.

joined together into a whole

From this reading It was all very well to announce in fine frenzy that he would smash the Consolidated, destroy the political ring, drive Sam Stone and his henchmen out of town and wrest all his goods and gear from Silas Trimmer; but until he could find a place to plant his foot, descry an opening in the armor and procure an adequate weapon, he might just as well bottle his fuming and wait; so Bobby waited.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading It was all very well to announce in fine frenzy that he would smash the Consolidated, destroy the political ring, drive Sam Stone and his henchmen out of town and wrest all his goods and gear from Silas Trimmer; but until he could find a place to plant his foot, descry an opening in the armor and procure an adequate weapon, he might just as well bottle his fuming and wait; so Bobby waited.

patron saint of Wales (circa 520-600)

From this reading SOME EMINENT ARTISTS AMUSE MEESTER BURNIT WHILE HE WAITS One might imagine, after Bobby's heroic declarations, that, like young David of old, he would immediately proceed to stride forth and slay his giant.

plural of “declaration” — a statement that is emphatic and explicit (spoken or written)

From this reading SOME EMINENT ARTISTS AMUSE MEESTER BURNIT WHILE HE WAITS One might imagine, after Bobby's heroic declarations, that, like young David of old, he would immediately proceed to stride forth and slay his giant.

catch sight of

From this reading It was all very well to announce in fine frenzy that he would smash the Consolidated, destroy the political ring, drive Sam Stone and his henchmen out of town and wrest all his goods and gear from Silas Trimmer; but until he could find a place to plant his foot, descry an opening in the armor and procure an adequate weapon, he might just as well bottle his fuming and wait; so Bobby waited.

do away with, cause the destruction or undoing of

From this reading It was all very well to announce in fine frenzy that he would smash the Consolidated, destroy the political ring, drive Sam Stone and his henchmen out of town and wrest all his goods and gear from Silas Trimmer; but until he could find a place to plant his foot, descry an opening in the armor and procure an adequate weapon, he might just as well bottle his fuming and wait; so Bobby waited.

operate or control a vehicle

From this reading It was all very well to announce in fine frenzy that he would smash the Consolidated, destroy the political ring, drive Sam Stone and his henchmen out of town and wrest all his goods and gear from Silas Trimmer; but until he could find a place to plant his foot, descry an opening in the armor and procure an adequate weapon, he might just as well bottle his fuming and wait; so Bobby waited.

the branch of social science that deals with the production and distribution and consumption of goods and services and their management

From this reading In the meantime he stuck very closely to the Brightlight office, finding there, in the practice of petty economics and the struggle with well-nigh impossible conditions, ample food for thought.

standing above others in quality or position

From this reading SOME EMINENT ARTISTS AMUSE MEESTER BURNIT WHILE HE WAITS One might imagine, after Bobby's heroic declarations, that, like young David of old, he would immediately proceed to stride forth and slay his giant.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading It was all very well to announce in fine frenzy that he would smash the Consolidated, destroy the political ring, drive Sam Stone and his henchmen out of town and wrest all his goods and gear from Silas Trimmer; but until he could find a place to plant his foot, descry an opening in the armor and procure an adequate weapon, he might just as well bottle his fuming and wait; so Bobby waited.

the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation

From this reading In the meantime he stuck very closely to the Brightlight office, finding there, in the practice of petty economics and the struggle with well-nigh impossible conditions, ample food for thought.

being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition

From this reading It was all very well to announce in fine frenzy that he would smash the Consolidated, destroy the political ring, drive Sam Stone and his henchmen out of town and wrest all his goods and gear from Silas Trimmer; but until he could find a place to plant his foot, descry an opening in the armor and procure an adequate weapon, he might just as well bottle his fuming and wait; so Bobby waited.

any substance that can be metabolized by an animal to give energy and build tissue

From this reading In the meantime he stuck very closely to the Brightlight office, finding there, in the practice of petty economics and the struggle with well-nigh impossible conditions, ample food for thought.

the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading It was all very well to announce in fine frenzy that he would smash the Consolidated, destroy the political ring, drive Sam Stone and his henchmen out of town and wrest all his goods and gear from Silas Trimmer; but until he could find a place to plant his foot, descry an opening in the armor and procure an adequate weapon, he might just as well bottle his fuming and wait; so Bobby waited.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading In the meantime he stuck very closely to the Brightlight office, finding there, in the practice of petty economics and the struggle with well-nigh impossible conditions, ample food for thought.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading SOME EMINENT ARTISTS AMUSE MEESTER BURNIT WHILE HE WAITS One might imagine, after Bobby's heroic declarations, that, like young David of old, he would immediately proceed to stride forth and slay his giant.

state of violent mental agitation

From this reading It was all very well to announce in fine frenzy that he would smash the Consolidated, destroy the political ring, drive Sam Stone and his henchmen out of town and wrest all his goods and gear from Silas Trimmer; but until he could find a place to plant his foot, descry an opening in the armor and procure an adequate weapon, he might just as well bottle his fuming and wait; so Bobby waited.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading It was all very well to announce in fine frenzy that he would smash the Consolidated, destroy the political ring, drive Sam Stone and his henchmen out of town and wrest all his goods and gear from Silas Trimmer; but until he could find a place to plant his foot, descry an opening in the armor and procure an adequate weapon, he might just as well bottle his fuming and wait; so Bobby waited.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading There stood his Goliath, full panoplied, sneering, waiting; but alas!

-ing form of “fume” — be mad, angry, or furious

From this reading It was all very well to announce in fine frenzy that he would smash the Consolidated, destroy the political ring, drive Sam Stone and his henchmen out of town and wrest all his goods and gear from Silas Trimmer; but until he could find a place to plant his foot, descry an opening in the armor and procure an adequate weapon, he might just as well bottle his fuming and wait; so Bobby waited.

a toothed wheel that engages another toothed mechanism in order to change the speed or direction of transmitted motion

From this reading It was all very well to announce in fine frenzy that he would smash the Consolidated, destroy the political ring, drive Sam Stone and his henchmen out of town and wrest all his goods and gear from Silas Trimmer; but until he could find a place to plant his foot, descry an opening in the armor and procure an adequate weapon, he might just as well bottle his fuming and wait; so Bobby waited.

any creature of exceptional size

From this reading SOME EMINENT ARTISTS AMUSE MEESTER BURNIT WHILE HE WAITS One might imagine, after Bobby's heroic declarations, that, like young David of old, he would immediately proceed to stride forth and slay his giant.

(Old Testament) a giant Philistine warrior who was slain by David with a slingshot

From this reading There stood his Goliath, full panoplied, sneering, waiting; but alas!

plural of “good” — benefit

From this reading It was all very well to announce in fine frenzy that he would smash the Consolidated, destroy the political ring, drive Sam Stone and his henchmen out of town and wrest all his goods and gear from Silas Trimmer; but until he could find a place to plant his foot, descry an opening in the armor and procure an adequate weapon, he might just as well bottle his fuming and wait; so Bobby waited.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading Bobby had neither sling nor stone.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading SOME EMINENT ARTISTS AMUSE MEESTER BURNIT WHILE HE WAITS One might imagine, after Bobby's heroic declarations, that, like young David of old, he would immediately proceed to stride forth and slay his giant.

plural of “henchman” — someone who assists in a plot

From this reading It was all very well to announce in fine frenzy that he would smash the Consolidated, destroy the political ring, drive Sam Stone and his henchmen out of town and wrest all his goods and gear from Silas Trimmer; but until he could find a place to plant his foot, descry an opening in the armor and procure an adequate weapon, he might just as well bottle his fuming and wait; so Bobby waited.

very imposing or impressive; surpassing the ordinary (especially in size or scale)

From this reading SOME EMINENT ARTISTS AMUSE MEESTER BURNIT WHILE HE WAITS One might imagine, after Bobby's heroic declarations, that, like young David of old, he would immediately proceed to stride forth and slay his giant.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading SOME EMINENT ARTISTS AMUSE MEESTER BURNIT WHILE HE WAITS One might imagine, after Bobby's heroic declarations, that, like young David of old, he would immediately proceed to stride forth and slay his giant.

form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case

From this reading SOME EMINENT ARTISTS AMUSE MEESTER BURNIT WHILE HE WAITS One might imagine, after Bobby's heroic declarations, that, like young David of old, he would immediately proceed to stride forth and slay his giant.

without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening

From this reading SOME EMINENT ARTISTS AMUSE MEESTER BURNIT WHILE HE WAITS One might imagine, after Bobby's heroic declarations, that, like young David of old, he would immediately proceed to stride forth and slay his giant.

not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with

From this reading In the meantime he stuck very closely to the Brightlight office, finding there, in the practice of petty economics and the struggle with well-nigh impossible conditions, ample food for thought.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading It was all very well to announce in fine frenzy that he would smash the Consolidated, destroy the political ring, drive Sam Stone and his henchmen out of town and wrest all his goods and gear from Silas Trimmer; but until he could find a place to plant his foot, descry an opening in the armor and procure an adequate weapon, he might just as well bottle his fuming and wait; so Bobby waited.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was all very well to announce in fine frenzy that he would smash the Consolidated, destroy the political ring, drive Sam Stone and his henchmen out of town and wrest all his goods and gear from Silas Trimmer; but until he could find a place to plant his foot, descry an opening in the armor and procure an adequate weapon, he might just as well bottle his fuming and wait; so Bobby waited.

and nothing more

From this reading It was all very well to announce in fine frenzy that he would smash the Consolidated, destroy the political ring, drive Sam Stone and his henchmen out of town and wrest all his goods and gear from Silas Trimmer; but until he could find a place to plant his foot, descry an opening in the armor and procure an adequate weapon, he might just as well bottle his fuming and wait; so Bobby waited.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading SOME EMINENT ARTISTS AMUSE MEESTER BURNIT WHILE HE WAITS One might imagine, after Bobby's heroic declarations, that, like young David of old, he would immediately proceed to stride forth and slay his giant.

the time between one event, process, or period and another

From this reading In the meantime he stuck very closely to the Brightlight office, finding there, in the practice of petty economics and the struggle with well-nigh impossible conditions, ample food for thought.

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From this reading SOME EMINENT ARTISTS AMUSE MEESTER BURNIT WHILE HE WAITS One might imagine, after Bobby's heroic declarations, that, like young David of old, he would immediately proceed to stride forth and slay his giant.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading SOME EMINENT ARTISTS AMUSE MEESTER BURNIT WHILE HE WAITS One might imagine, after Bobby's heroic declarations, that, like young David of old, he would immediately proceed to stride forth and slay his giant.

not one and not the other of two

From this reading Bobby had neither sling nor stone.

and not; used after a negative to add a second negative

From this reading Bobby had neither sling nor stone.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading SOME EMINENT ARTISTS AMUSE MEESTER BURNIT WHILE HE WAITS One might imagine, after Bobby's heroic declarations, that, like young David of old, he would immediately proceed to stride forth and slay his giant.

place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading In the meantime he stuck very closely to the Brightlight office, finding there, in the practice of petty economics and the struggle with well-nigh impossible conditions, ample food for thought.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading SOME EMINENT ARTISTS AMUSE MEESTER BURNIT WHILE HE WAITS One might imagine, after Bobby's heroic declarations, that, like young David of old, he would immediately proceed to stride forth and slay his giant.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading SOME EMINENT ARTISTS AMUSE MEESTER BURNIT WHILE HE WAITS One might imagine, after Bobby's heroic declarations, that, like young David of old, he would immediately proceed to stride forth and slay his giant.

an open or empty space in or between things

From this reading It was all very well to announce in fine frenzy that he would smash the Consolidated, destroy the political ring, drive Sam Stone and his henchmen out of town and wrest all his goods and gear from Silas Trimmer; but until he could find a place to plant his foot, descry an opening in the armor and procure an adequate weapon, he might just as well bottle his fuming and wait; so Bobby waited.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading It was all very well to announce in fine frenzy that he would smash the Consolidated, destroy the political ring, drive Sam Stone and his henchmen out of town and wrest all his goods and gear from Silas Trimmer; but until he could find a place to plant his foot, descry an opening in the armor and procure an adequate weapon, he might just as well bottle his fuming and wait; so Bobby waited.

equipped with the complete arms and armor of a warrior

From this reading There stood his Goliath, full panoplied, sneering, waiting; but alas!

inferior in rank or status

From this reading In the meantime he stuck very closely to the Brightlight office, finding there, in the practice of petty economics and the struggle with well-nigh impossible conditions, ample food for thought.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading It was all very well to announce in fine frenzy that he would smash the Consolidated, destroy the political ring, drive Sam Stone and his henchmen out of town and wrest all his goods and gear from Silas Trimmer; but until he could find a place to plant his foot, descry an opening in the armor and procure an adequate weapon, he might just as well bottle his fuming and wait; so Bobby waited.

put or set (seeds, seedlings, or plants) into the ground

From this reading It was all very well to announce in fine frenzy that he would smash the Consolidated, destroy the political ring, drive Sam Stone and his henchmen out of town and wrest all his goods and gear from Silas Trimmer; but until he could find a place to plant his foot, descry an opening in the armor and procure an adequate weapon, he might just as well bottle his fuming and wait; so Bobby waited.

involving or characteristic of politics or parties or politicians

From this reading It was all very well to announce in fine frenzy that he would smash the Consolidated, destroy the political ring, drive Sam Stone and his henchmen out of town and wrest all his goods and gear from Silas Trimmer; but until he could find a place to plant his foot, descry an opening in the armor and procure an adequate weapon, he might just as well bottle his fuming and wait; so Bobby waited.

a customary way of operation or behavior

From this reading In the meantime he stuck very closely to the Brightlight office, finding there, in the practice of petty economics and the struggle with well-nigh impossible conditions, ample food for thought.

continue talking

From this reading SOME EMINENT ARTISTS AMUSE MEESTER BURNIT WHILE HE WAITS One might imagine, after Bobby's heroic declarations, that, like young David of old, he would immediately proceed to stride forth and slay his giant.

get by special effort

From this reading It was all very well to announce in fine frenzy that he would smash the Consolidated, destroy the political ring, drive Sam Stone and his henchmen out of town and wrest all his goods and gear from Silas Trimmer; but until he could find a place to plant his foot, descry an opening in the armor and procure an adequate weapon, he might just as well bottle his fuming and wait; so Bobby waited.

sound loudly and sonorously

From this reading It was all very well to announce in fine frenzy that he would smash the Consolidated, destroy the political ring, drive Sam Stone and his henchmen out of town and wrest all his goods and gear from Silas Trimmer; but until he could find a place to plant his foot, descry an opening in the armor and procure an adequate weapon, he might just as well bottle his fuming and wait; so Bobby waited.

a guided missile fired from land or shipboard against an airborne target

From this reading It was all very well to announce in fine frenzy that he would smash the Consolidated, destroy the political ring, drive Sam Stone and his henchmen out of town and wrest all his goods and gear from Silas Trimmer; but until he could find a place to plant his foot, descry an opening in the armor and procure an adequate weapon, he might just as well bottle his fuming and wait; so Bobby waited.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading It was all very well to announce in fine frenzy that he would smash the Consolidated, destroy the political ring, drive Sam Stone and his henchmen out of town and wrest all his goods and gear from Silas Trimmer; but until he could find a place to plant his foot, descry an opening in the armor and procure an adequate weapon, he might just as well bottle his fuming and wait; so Bobby waited.

kill intentionally and with premeditation

From this reading SOME EMINENT ARTISTS AMUSE MEESTER BURNIT WHILE HE WAITS One might imagine, after Bobby's heroic declarations, that, like young David of old, he would immediately proceed to stride forth and slay his giant.

hurl as if with a sling

From this reading Bobby had neither sling nor stone.

hit hard

From this reading It was all very well to announce in fine frenzy that he would smash the Consolidated, destroy the political ring, drive Sam Stone and his henchmen out of town and wrest all his goods and gear from Silas Trimmer; but until he could find a place to plant his foot, descry an opening in the armor and procure an adequate weapon, he might just as well bottle his fuming and wait; so Bobby waited.

expressive of contempt

From this reading There stood his Goliath, full panoplied, sneering, waiting; but alas!

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading It was all very well to announce in fine frenzy that he would smash the Consolidated, destroy the political ring, drive Sam Stone and his henchmen out of town and wrest all his goods and gear from Silas Trimmer; but until he could find a place to plant his foot, descry an opening in the armor and procure an adequate weapon, he might just as well bottle his fuming and wait; so Bobby waited.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading SOME EMINENT ARTISTS AMUSE MEESTER BURNIT WHILE HE WAITS One might imagine, after Bobby's heroic declarations, that, like young David of old, he would immediately proceed to stride forth and slay his giant.

a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter

From this reading Bobby had neither sling nor stone.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading There stood his Goliath, full panoplied, sneering, waiting; but alas!

a step in walking or running

From this reading SOME EMINENT ARTISTS AMUSE MEESTER BURNIT WHILE HE WAITS One might imagine, after Bobby's heroic declarations, that, like young David of old, he would immediately proceed to stride forth and slay his giant.

make a strenuous or labored effort

From this reading In the meantime he stuck very closely to the Brightlight office, finding there, in the practice of petty economics and the struggle with well-nigh impossible conditions, ample food for thought.

caught or fixed

From this reading In the meantime he stuck very closely to the Brightlight office, finding there, in the practice of petty economics and the struggle with well-nigh impossible conditions, ample food for thought.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading SOME EMINENT ARTISTS AMUSE MEESTER BURNIT WHILE HE WAITS One might imagine, after Bobby's heroic declarations, that, like young David of old, he would immediately proceed to stride forth and slay his giant.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading It was all very well to announce in fine frenzy that he would smash the Consolidated, destroy the political ring, drive Sam Stone and his henchmen out of town and wrest all his goods and gear from Silas Trimmer; but until he could find a place to plant his foot, descry an opening in the armor and procure an adequate weapon, he might just as well bottle his fuming and wait; so Bobby waited.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There stood his Goliath, full panoplied, sneering, waiting; but alas!

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading In the meantime he stuck very closely to the Brightlight office, finding there, in the practice of petty economics and the struggle with well-nigh impossible conditions, ample food for thought.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading SOME EMINENT ARTISTS AMUSE MEESTER BURNIT WHILE HE WAITS One might imagine, after Bobby's heroic declarations, that, like young David of old, he would immediately proceed to stride forth and slay his giant.

an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading It was all very well to announce in fine frenzy that he would smash the Consolidated, destroy the political ring, drive Sam Stone and his henchmen out of town and wrest all his goods and gear from Silas Trimmer; but until he could find a place to plant his foot, descry an opening in the armor and procure an adequate weapon, he might just as well bottle his fuming and wait; so Bobby waited.

a worker who thins out and trims trees and shrubs

From this reading It was all very well to announce in fine frenzy that he would smash the Consolidated, destroy the political ring, drive Sam Stone and his henchmen out of town and wrest all his goods and gear from Silas Trimmer; but until he could find a place to plant his foot, descry an opening in the armor and procure an adequate weapon, he might just as well bottle his fuming and wait; so Bobby waited.

up to a particular time

From this reading It was all very well to announce in fine frenzy that he would smash the Consolidated, destroy the political ring, drive Sam Stone and his henchmen out of town and wrest all his goods and gear from Silas Trimmer; but until he could find a place to plant his foot, descry an opening in the armor and procure an adequate weapon, he might just as well bottle his fuming and wait; so Bobby waited.

precisely as stated

From this reading It was all very well to announce in fine frenzy that he would smash the Consolidated, destroy the political ring, drive Sam Stone and his henchmen out of town and wrest all his goods and gear from Silas Trimmer; but until he could find a place to plant his foot, descry an opening in the armor and procure an adequate weapon, he might just as well bottle his fuming and wait; so Bobby waited.

stay in one place and anticipate or expect something

From this reading It was all very well to announce in fine frenzy that he would smash the Consolidated, destroy the political ring, drive Sam Stone and his henchmen out of town and wrest all his goods and gear from Silas Trimmer; but until he could find a place to plant his foot, descry an opening in the armor and procure an adequate weapon, he might just as well bottle his fuming and wait; so Bobby waited.

past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something

From this reading It was all very well to announce in fine frenzy that he would smash the Consolidated, destroy the political ring, drive Sam Stone and his henchmen out of town and wrest all his goods and gear from Silas Trimmer; but until he could find a place to plant his foot, descry an opening in the armor and procure an adequate weapon, he might just as well bottle his fuming and wait; so Bobby waited.

the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)

From this reading There stood his Goliath, full panoplied, sneering, waiting; but alas!

plural of “wait” — time during which some action is awaited

From this reading SOME EMINENT ARTISTS AMUSE MEESTER BURNIT WHILE HE WAITS One might imagine, after Bobby's heroic declarations, that, like young David of old, he would immediately proceed to stride forth and slay his giant.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading It was all very well to announce in fine frenzy that he would smash the Consolidated, destroy the political ring, drive Sam Stone and his henchmen out of town and wrest all his goods and gear from Silas Trimmer; but until he could find a place to plant his foot, descry an opening in the armor and procure an adequate weapon, he might just as well bottle his fuming and wait; so Bobby waited.

any instrument or instrumentality used in fighting or hunting

From this reading It was all very well to announce in fine frenzy that he would smash the Consolidated, destroy the political ring, drive Sam Stone and his henchmen out of town and wrest all his goods and gear from Silas Trimmer; but until he could find a place to plant his foot, descry an opening in the armor and procure an adequate weapon, he might just as well bottle his fuming and wait; so Bobby waited.

(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 It was all very well to announce in fine frenzy that he would smash the Consolidated, destroy the political ring, drive Sam Stone and his henchmen out of town and wrest all his goods and gear from Silas Trimmer; but until he could find a place to plant his foot, descry an opening in the armor and procure an adequate weapon, he might just as well bottle his fuming and wait; so Bobby waited.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading In the meantime he stuck very closely to the Brightlight office, finding there, in the practice of petty economics and the struggle with well-nigh impossible conditions, ample food for thought.

during the time that

From this reading SOME EMINENT ARTISTS AMUSE MEESTER BURNIT WHILE HE WAITS One might imagine, after Bobby's heroic declarations, that, like young David of old, he would immediately proceed to stride forth and slay his giant.

in the company of; together with

From this reading In the meantime he stuck very closely to the Brightlight office, finding there, in the practice of petty economics and the struggle with well-nigh impossible conditions, ample food for thought.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading SOME EMINENT ARTISTS AMUSE MEESTER BURNIT WHILE HE WAITS One might imagine, after Bobby's heroic declarations, that, like young David of old, he would immediately proceed to stride forth and slay his giant.

obtain by seizing forcibly or violently, also metaphorically

From this reading It was all very well to announce in fine frenzy that he would smash the Consolidated, destroy the political ring, drive Sam Stone and his henchmen out of town and wrest all his goods and gear from Silas Trimmer; but until he could find a place to plant his foot, descry an opening in the armor and procure an adequate weapon, he might just as well bottle his fuming and wait; so Bobby waited.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading SOME EMINENT ARTISTS AMUSE MEESTER BURNIT WHILE HE WAITS One might imagine, after Bobby's heroic declarations, that, like young David of old, he would immediately proceed to stride forth and slay his giant.