used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading STONE LEAVES BOBBY A PARTING COMMISSION AND A LEFT-HANDED BLESSING It looked good to Bobby, that late extra of the _Bulletin_, and the force that he had kept on duty to get it out greeted him, as he walked through the office, with a running fire of comment and congratulation that was almost like applause.
something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading The fact that Bobby, through the _Bulletin_, had forced this action, made him a power to be reckoned with; and straws, whole bales of them, began to show which way the wind was blowing.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading STONE LEAVES BOBBY A PARTING COMMISSION AND A LEFT-HANDED BLESSING It looked good to Bobby, that late extra of the _Bulletin_, and the force that he had kept on duty to get it out greeted him, as he walked through the office, with a running fire of comment and congratulation that was almost like applause.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading STONE LEAVES BOBBY A PARTING COMMISSION AND A LEFT-HANDED BLESSING It looked good to Bobby, that late extra of the _Bulletin_, and the force that he had kept on duty to get it out greeted him, as he walked through the office, with a running fire of comment and congratulation that was almost like applause.
applausenounUS /əˈplɔːz/
a demonstration of approval by clapping the hands together
From this reading STONE LEAVES BOBBY A PARTING COMMISSION AND A LEFT-HANDED BLESSING It looked good to Bobby, that late extra of the _Bulletin_, and the force that he had kept on duty to get it out greeted him, as he walked through the office, with a running fire of comment and congratulation that was almost like applause.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading STONE LEAVES BOBBY A PARTING COMMISSION AND A LEFT-HANDED BLESSING It looked good to Bobby, that late extra of the _Bulletin_, and the force that he had kept on duty to get it out greeted him, as he walked through the office, with a running fire of comment and congratulation that was almost like applause.
balesnounUS /beɪlz/
plural of “bale” — a large bundle bound for storage or transport
From this reading The fact that Bobby, through the _Bulletin_, had forced this action, made him a power to be reckoned with; and straws, whole bales of them, began to show which way the wind was blowing.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He had bought a copy on the street as he came in, and as he spread it out there came upon him a thrill of realization that this ought to be the beginning of the end.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading The fact that Bobby, through the _Bulletin_, had forced this action, made him a power to be reckoned with; and straws, whole bales of them, began to show which way the wind was blowing.
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading He had bought a copy on the street as he came in, and as he spread it out there came upon him a thrill of realization that this ought to be the beginning of the end.
BLESSINGnounUS /ˈblesɪŋ/
the formal act of approving
From this reading STONE LEAVES BOBBY A PARTING COMMISSION AND A LEFT-HANDED BLESSING It looked good to Bobby, that late extra of the _Bulletin_, and the force that he had kept on duty to get it out greeted him, as he walked through the office, with a running fire of comment and congratulation that was almost like applause.
blowingnounUS /ˈbloʊɪŋ/
processing that involves blowing a gas
From this reading The fact that Bobby, through the _Bulletin_, had forced this action, made him a power to be reckoned with; and straws, whole bales of them, began to show which way the wind was blowing.
BOBBYnounUS /ˈbɑːbi/
an informal term for a British policeman
From this reading STONE LEAVES BOBBY A PARTING COMMISSION AND A LEFT-HANDED BLESSING It looked good to Bobby, that late extra of the _Bulletin_, and the force that he had kept on duty to get it out greeted him, as he walked through the office, with a running fire of comment and congratulation that was almost like applause.
inflected form of “buy” — obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction
From this reading He had bought a copy on the street as he came in, and as he spread it out there came upon him a thrill of realization that this ought to be the beginning of the end.
BulletinnounUS /ˈbʊlɪtən/
a brief report (especially an official statement issued for immediate publication or broadcast)
From this reading STONE LEAVES BOBBY A PARTING COMMISSION AND A LEFT-HANDED BLESSING It looked good to Bobby, that late extra of the _Bulletin_, and the force that he had kept on duty to get it out greeted him, as he walked through the office, with a running fire of comment and congratulation that was almost like applause.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading He had bought a copy on the street as he came in, and as he spread it out there came upon him a thrill of realization that this ought to be the beginning of the end.
commentnounUS /ˈkɑːment/
a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading STONE LEAVES BOBBY A PARTING COMMISSION AND A LEFT-HANDED BLESSING It looked good to Bobby, that late extra of the _Bulletin_, and the force that he had kept on duty to get it out greeted him, as he walked through the office, with a running fire of comment and congratulation that was almost like applause.
COMMISSIONnounUS /kəˈmɪʃən/
a special group delegated to consider some matter
From this reading STONE LEAVES BOBBY A PARTING COMMISSION AND A LEFT-HANDED BLESSING It looked good to Bobby, that late extra of the _Bulletin_, and the force that he had kept on duty to get it out greeted him, as he walked through the office, with a running fire of comment and congratulation that was almost like applause.
congratulationnounUS /kənˌɡrætʃəˈleɪʃən/
the act of acknowledging that someone has an occasion for celebration
From this reading STONE LEAVES BOBBY A PARTING COMMISSION AND A LEFT-HANDED BLESSING It looked good to Bobby, that late extra of the _Bulletin_, and the force that he had kept on duty to get it out greeted him, as he walked through the office, with a running fire of comment and congratulation that was almost like applause.
a reproduction of a written record (e.g. of a legal or school record)
From this reading He had bought a copy on the street as he came in, and as he spread it out there came upon him a thrill of realization that this ought to be the beginning of the end.
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading STONE LEAVES BOBBY A PARTING COMMISSION AND A LEFT-HANDED BLESSING It looked good to Bobby, that late extra of the _Bulletin_, and the force that he had kept on duty to get it out greeted him, as he walked through the office, with a running fire of comment and congratulation that was almost like applause.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading He had bought a copy on the street as he came in, and as he spread it out there came upon him a thrill of realization that this ought to be the beginning of the end.
extraadjectiveUS /ˈekstrə/
more than is needed, desired, or required
From this reading STONE LEAVES BOBBY A PARTING COMMISSION AND A LEFT-HANDED BLESSING It looked good to Bobby, that late extra of the _Bulletin_, and the force that he had kept on duty to get it out greeted him, as he walked through the office, with a running fire of comment and congratulation that was almost like applause.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading The fact that Bobby, through the _Bulletin_, had forced this action, made him a power to be reckoned with; and straws, whole bales of them, began to show which way the wind was blowing.
start firing a weapon
From this reading STONE LEAVES BOBBY A PARTING COMMISSION AND A LEFT-HANDED BLESSING It looked good to Bobby, that late extra of the _Bulletin_, and the force that he had kept on duty to get it out greeted him, as he walked through the office, with a running fire of comment and congratulation that was almost like applause.
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading STONE LEAVES BOBBY A PARTING COMMISSION AND A LEFT-HANDED BLESSING It looked good to Bobby, that late extra of the _Bulletin_, and the force that he had kept on duty to get it out greeted him, as he walked through the office, with a running fire of comment and congratulation that was almost like applause.
produced by or subjected to forcing
From this reading The fact that Bobby, through the _Bulletin_, had forced this action, made him a power to be reckoned with; and straws, whole bales of them, began to show which way the wind was blowing.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading STONE LEAVES BOBBY A PARTING COMMISSION AND A LEFT-HANDED BLESSING It looked good to Bobby, that late extra of the _Bulletin_, and the force that he had kept on duty to get it out greeted him, as he walked through the office, with a running fire of comment and congratulation that was almost like applause.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading STONE LEAVES BOBBY A PARTING COMMISSION AND A LEFT-HANDED BLESSING It looked good to Bobby, that late extra of the _Bulletin_, and the force that he had kept on duty to get it out greeted him, as he walked through the office, with a running fire of comment and congratulation that was almost like applause.
past form of “greet” — express greetings upon meeting someone
From this reading STONE LEAVES BOBBY A PARTING COMMISSION AND A LEFT-HANDED BLESSING It looked good to Bobby, that late extra of the _Bulletin_, and the force that he had kept on duty to get it out greeted him, as he walked through the office, with a running fire of comment and congratulation that was almost like applause.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading STONE LEAVES BOBBY A PARTING COMMISSION AND A LEFT-HANDED BLESSING It looked good to Bobby, that late extra of the _Bulletin_, and the force that he had kept on duty to get it out greeted him, as he walked through the office, with a running fire of comment and congratulation that was almost like applause.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading STONE LEAVES BOBBY A PARTING COMMISSION AND A LEFT-HANDED BLESSING It looked good to Bobby, that late extra of the _Bulletin_, and the force that he had kept on duty to get it out greeted him, as he walked through the office, with a running fire of comment and congratulation that was almost like applause.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading STONE LEAVES BOBBY A PARTING COMMISSION AND A LEFT-HANDED BLESSING It looked good to Bobby, that late extra of the _Bulletin_, and the force that he had kept on duty to get it out greeted him, as he walked through the office, with a running fire of comment and congratulation that was almost like applause.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He had bought a copy on the street as he came in, and as he spread it out there came upon him a thrill of realization that this ought to be the beginning of the end.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading STONE LEAVES BOBBY A PARTING COMMISSION AND A LEFT-HANDED BLESSING It looked good to Bobby, that late extra of the _Bulletin_, and the force that he had kept on duty to get it out greeted him, as he walked through the office, with a running fire of comment and congratulation that was almost like applause.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading STONE LEAVES BOBBY A PARTING COMMISSION AND A LEFT-HANDED BLESSING It looked good to Bobby, that late extra of the _Bulletin_, and the force that he had kept on duty to get it out greeted him, as he walked through the office, with a running fire of comment and congratulation that was almost like applause.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading STONE LEAVES BOBBY A PARTING COMMISSION AND A LEFT-HANDED BLESSING It looked good to Bobby, that late extra of the _Bulletin_, and the force that he had kept on duty to get it out greeted him, as he walked through the office, with a running fire of comment and congratulation that was almost like applause.
plural of “leaf” — the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants
From this reading STONE LEAVES BOBBY A PARTING COMMISSION AND A LEFT-HANDED BLESSING It looked good to Bobby, that late extra of the _Bulletin_, and the force that he had kept on duty to get it out greeted him, as he walked through the office, with a running fire of comment and congratulation that was almost like applause.
LEFT-HANDEDadjectiveUS /ˌleftˈhændɪd/
using or intended for the left hand
From this reading STONE LEAVES BOBBY A PARTING COMMISSION AND A LEFT-HANDED BLESSING It looked good to Bobby, that late extra of the _Bulletin_, and the force that he had kept on duty to get it out greeted him, as he walked through the office, with a running fire of comment and congratulation that was almost like applause.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading STONE LEAVES BOBBY A PARTING COMMISSION AND A LEFT-HANDED BLESSING It looked good to Bobby, that late extra of the _Bulletin_, and the force that he had kept on duty to get it out greeted him, as he walked through the office, with a running fire of comment and congratulation that was almost like applause.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading STONE LEAVES BOBBY A PARTING COMMISSION AND A LEFT-HANDED BLESSING It looked good to Bobby, that late extra of the _Bulletin_, and the force that he had kept on duty to get it out greeted him, as he walked through the office, with a running fire of comment and congratulation that was almost like applause.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading The fact that Bobby, through the _Bulletin_, had forced this action, made him a power to be reckoned with; and straws, whole bales of them, began to show which way the wind was blowing.
a form of address for a man
From this reading MR.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading STONE LEAVES BOBBY A PARTING COMMISSION AND A LEFT-HANDED BLESSING It looked good to Bobby, that late extra of the _Bulletin_, and the force that he had kept on duty to get it out greeted him, as he walked through the office, with a running fire of comment and congratulation that was almost like applause.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading STONE LEAVES BOBBY A PARTING COMMISSION AND A LEFT-HANDED BLESSING It looked good to Bobby, that late extra of the _Bulletin_, and the force that he had kept on duty to get it out greeted him, as he walked through the office, with a running fire of comment and congratulation that was almost like applause.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading STONE LEAVES BOBBY A PARTING COMMISSION AND A LEFT-HANDED BLESSING It looked good to Bobby, that late extra of the _Bulletin_, and the force that he had kept on duty to get it out greeted him, as he walked through the office, with a running fire of comment and congratulation that was almost like applause.
used with “to” to say what is right or advisable
From this reading He had bought a copy on the street as he came in, and as he spread it out there came upon him a thrill of realization that this ought to be the beginning of the end.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading STONE LEAVES BOBBY A PARTING COMMISSION AND A LEFT-HANDED BLESSING It looked good to Bobby, that late extra of the _Bulletin_, and the force that he had kept on duty to get it out greeted him, as he walked through the office, with a running fire of comment and congratulation that was almost like applause.
the act of departing politely
From this reading STONE LEAVES BOBBY A PARTING COMMISSION AND A LEFT-HANDED BLESSING It looked good to Bobby, that late extra of the _Bulletin_, and the force that he had kept on duty to get it out greeted him, as he walked through the office, with a running fire of comment and congratulation that was almost like applause.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading The fact that Bobby, through the _Bulletin_, had forced this action, made him a power to be reckoned with; and straws, whole bales of them, began to show which way the wind was blowing.
realizationnounUS /ˈriːləˈzeɪʃən/
coming to understand something clearly and distinctly
From this reading He had bought a copy on the street as he came in, and as he spread it out there came upon him a thrill of realization that this ought to be the beginning of the end.
reckonedverbUS /ˈrekənd/
past form of “reckon” — expect, believe, or suppose
From this reading The fact that Bobby, through the _Bulletin_, had forced this action, made him a power to be reckoned with; and straws, whole bales of them, began to show which way the wind was blowing.
(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream
From this reading STONE LEAVES BOBBY A PARTING COMMISSION AND A LEFT-HANDED BLESSING It looked good to Bobby, that late extra of the _Bulletin_, and the force that he had kept on duty to get it out greeted him, as he walked through the office, with a running fire of comment and congratulation that was almost like applause.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading The fact that Bobby, through the _Bulletin_, had forced this action, made him a power to be reckoned with; and straws, whole bales of them, began to show which way the wind was blowing.
distribute or disperse widely
From this reading He had bought a copy on the street as he came in, and as he spread it out there came upon him a thrill of realization that this ought to be the beginning of the end.
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading STONE LEAVES BOBBY A PARTING COMMISSION AND A LEFT-HANDED BLESSING It looked good to Bobby, that late extra of the _Bulletin_, and the force that he had kept on duty to get it out greeted him, as he walked through the office, with a running fire of comment and congratulation that was almost like applause.
strawsnounUS /strɔːz/
plural of “straw” — plant fiber used e.g. for making baskets and hats or as fodder
From this reading The fact that Bobby, through the _Bulletin_, had forced this action, made him a power to be reckoned with; and straws, whole bales of them, began to show which way the wind was blowing.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading He had bought a copy on the street as he came in, and as he spread it out there came upon him a thrill of realization that this ought to be the beginning of the end.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading STONE LEAVES BOBBY A PARTING COMMISSION AND A LEFT-HANDED BLESSING It looked good to Bobby, that late extra of the _Bulletin_, and the force that he had kept on duty to get it out greeted him, as he walked through the office, with a running fire of comment and congratulation that was almost like applause.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading STONE LEAVES BOBBY A PARTING COMMISSION AND A LEFT-HANDED BLESSING It looked good to Bobby, that late extra of the _Bulletin_, and the force that he had kept on duty to get it out greeted him, as he walked through the office, with a running fire of comment and congratulation that was almost like applause.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The fact that Bobby, through the _Bulletin_, had forced this action, made him a power to be reckoned with; and straws, whole bales of them, began to show which way the wind was blowing.
in or at that place or location
From this reading He had bought a copy on the street as he came in, and as he spread it out there came upon him a thrill of realization that this ought to be the beginning of the end.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading He had bought a copy on the street as he came in, and as he spread it out there came upon him a thrill of realization that this ought to be the beginning of the end.
thrillnounUS /θrɪl/
the swift release of a store of affective force
From this reading He had bought a copy on the street as he came in, and as he spread it out there came upon him a thrill of realization that this ought to be the beginning of the end.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading STONE LEAVES BOBBY A PARTING COMMISSION AND A LEFT-HANDED BLESSING It looked good to Bobby, that late extra of the _Bulletin_, and the force that he had kept on duty to get it out greeted him, as he walked through the office, with a running fire of comment and congratulation that was almost like applause.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading STONE LEAVES BOBBY A PARTING COMMISSION AND A LEFT-HANDED BLESSING It looked good to Bobby, that late extra of the _Bulletin_, and the force that he had kept on duty to get it out greeted him, as he walked through the office, with a running fire of comment and congratulation that was almost like applause.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading He had bought a copy on the street as he came in, and as he spread it out there came upon him a thrill of realization that this ought to be the beginning of the end.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading STONE LEAVES BOBBY A PARTING COMMISSION AND A LEFT-HANDED BLESSING It looked good to Bobby, that late extra of the _Bulletin_, and the force that he had kept on duty to get it out greeted him, as he walked through the office, with a running fire of comment and congratulation that was almost like applause.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading STONE LEAVES BOBBY A PARTING COMMISSION AND A LEFT-HANDED BLESSING It looked good to Bobby, that late extra of the _Bulletin_, and the force that he had kept on duty to get it out greeted him, as he walked through the office, with a running fire of comment and congratulation that was almost like applause.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading The fact that Bobby, through the _Bulletin_, had forced this action, made him a power to be reckoned with; and straws, whole bales of them, began to show which way the wind was blowing.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The fact that Bobby, through the _Bulletin_, had forced this action, made him a power to be reckoned with; and straws, whole bales of them, began to show which way the wind was blowing.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading The fact that Bobby, through the _Bulletin_, had forced this action, made him a power to be reckoned with; and straws, whole bales of them, began to show which way the wind was blowing.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading The fact that Bobby, through the _Bulletin_, had forced this action, made him a power to be reckoned with; and straws, whole bales of them, began to show which way the wind was blowing.
in the company of; together with
From this reading STONE LEAVES BOBBY A PARTING COMMISSION AND A LEFT-HANDED BLESSING It looked good to Bobby, that late extra of the _Bulletin_, and the force that he had kept on duty to get it out greeted him, as he walked through the office, with a running fire of comment and congratulation that was almost like applause.
