used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading AT THE WHITE HOUSE "There's a note done cum fo' yo', suh," announced the elevator boy lounging in the doorway of the Albany as Douglas stepped inside the entrance of the apartment hotel.
AlbanynounUS /ˈɔːlbəni/
state capital of New York; located in eastern New York State on the west bank of the Hudson river
From this reading AT THE WHITE HOUSE "There's a note done cum fo' yo', suh," announced the elevator boy lounging in the doorway of the Albany as Douglas stepped inside the entrance of the apartment hotel.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "I'll get it," and visions of a tip caused the mulatto to hasten his leisurely footsteps to the small office to the left of the entrance.
declared publicly; made widely known
From this reading AT THE WHITE HOUSE "There's a note done cum fo' yo', suh," announced the elevator boy lounging in the doorway of the Albany as Douglas stepped inside the entrance of the apartment hotel.
a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house
From this reading AT THE WHITE HOUSE "There's a note done cum fo' yo', suh," announced the elevator boy lounging in the doorway of the Albany as Douglas stepped inside the entrance of the apartment hotel.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading AT THE WHITE HOUSE "There's a note done cum fo' yo', suh," announced the elevator boy lounging in the doorway of the Albany as Douglas stepped inside the entrance of the apartment hotel.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading AT THE WHITE HOUSE "There's a note done cum fo' yo', suh," announced the elevator boy lounging in the doorway of the Albany as Douglas stepped inside the entrance of the apartment hotel.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading In a few seconds he was back at the elevator shaft, where Douglas stood waiting, and handed him a square envelope stamped with the words "State Department" in the left-hand corner.
a youthful male person
From this reading AT THE WHITE HOUSE "There's a note done cum fo' yo', suh," announced the elevator boy lounging in the doorway of the Albany as Douglas stepped inside the entrance of the apartment hotel.
past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally
From this reading "I'll get it," and visions of a tip caused the mulatto to hasten his leisurely footsteps to the small office to the left of the entrance.
coinverbUS /kɔɪn/
make up
From this reading "Wanter go to yer room, suh," slipping the expected coin in his trousers' pocket.
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading In a few seconds he was back at the elevator shaft, where Douglas stood waiting, and handed him a square envelope stamped with the words "State Department" in the left-hand corner.
cumnounUS /kʌm/
the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract
From this reading AT THE WHITE HOUSE "There's a note done cum fo' yo', suh," announced the elevator boy lounging in the doorway of the Albany as Douglas stepped inside the entrance of the apartment hotel.
DepartmentnounUS /dɪˈpɑːrtmənt/
a specialized division of a large organization
From this reading In a few seconds he was back at the elevator shaft, where Douglas stood waiting, and handed him a square envelope stamped with the words "State Department" in the left-hand corner.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading AT THE WHITE HOUSE "There's a note done cum fo' yo', suh," announced the elevator boy lounging in the doorway of the Albany as Douglas stepped inside the entrance of the apartment hotel.
the entrance (the space in a wall) through which you enter or leave a room or building; the space that a door can close
From this reading AT THE WHITE HOUSE "There's a note done cum fo' yo', suh," announced the elevator boy lounging in the doorway of the Albany as Douglas stepped inside the entrance of the apartment hotel.
DouglasnounUS /ˈdʌɡləs/
United States politician who proposed that individual territories be allowed to decide whether they would have slavery; he engaged in a famous series of debates with Abraham Lincoln (1813-1861)
From this reading AT THE WHITE HOUSE "There's a note done cum fo' yo', suh," announced the elevator boy lounging in the doorway of the Albany as Douglas stepped inside the entrance of the apartment hotel.
elevatornounUS /ˈeləveɪtər/
lifting device consisting of a platform or cage that is raised and lowered mechanically in a vertical shaft in order to move people from one floor to another in a building
From this reading AT THE WHITE HOUSE "There's a note done cum fo' yo', suh," announced the elevator boy lounging in the doorway of the Albany as Douglas stepped inside the entrance of the apartment hotel.
something that provides access (to get in or get out)
From this reading AT THE WHITE HOUSE "There's a note done cum fo' yo', suh," announced the elevator boy lounging in the doorway of the Albany as Douglas stepped inside the entrance of the apartment hotel.
envelopenounUS /ˈenvəloʊp/
a flat (usually rectangular) container for a letter, thin package, etc.
From this reading In a few seconds he was back at the elevator shaft, where Douglas stood waiting, and handed him a square envelope stamped with the words "State Department" in the left-hand corner.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading "Wanter go to yer room, suh," slipping the expected coin in his trousers' pocket.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading In a few seconds he was back at the elevator shaft, where Douglas stood waiting, and handed him a square envelope stamped with the words "State Department" in the left-hand corner.
fonoun
an officer holding the rank of major or lieutenant colonel or colonel
From this reading AT THE WHITE HOUSE "There's a note done cum fo' yo', suh," announced the elevator boy lounging in the doorway of the Albany as Douglas stepped inside the entrance of the apartment hotel.
plural of “footstep” — the sound of a step of someone walking
From this reading "I'll get it," and visions of a tip caused the mulatto to hasten his leisurely footsteps to the small office to the left of the entrance.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading "I'll get it," and visions of a tip caused the mulatto to hasten his leisurely footsteps to the small office to the left of the entrance.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "Wanter go to yer room, suh," slipping the expected coin in his trousers' pocket.
having or involving the use of hands
From this reading In a few seconds he was back at the elevator shaft, where Douglas stood waiting, and handed him a square envelope stamped with the words "State Department" in the left-hand corner.
hastenverbUS /ˈheɪsən/
act or move at high speed
From this reading "I'll get it," and visions of a tip caused the mulatto to hasten his leisurely footsteps to the small office to the left of the entrance.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In a few seconds he was back at the elevator shaft, where Douglas stood waiting, and handed him a square envelope stamped with the words "State Department" in the left-hand corner.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading In a few seconds he was back at the elevator shaft, where Douglas stood waiting, and handed him a square envelope stamped with the words "State Department" in the left-hand corner.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "I'll get it," and visions of a tip caused the mulatto to hasten his leisurely footsteps to the small office to the left of the entrance.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading AT THE WHITE HOUSE "There's a note done cum fo' yo', suh," announced the elevator boy lounging in the doorway of the Albany as Douglas stepped inside the entrance of the apartment hotel.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading AT THE WHITE HOUSE "There's a note done cum fo' yo', suh," announced the elevator boy lounging in the doorway of the Albany as Douglas stepped inside the entrance of the apartment hotel.
I'll
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From this reading "I'll get it," and visions of a tip caused the mulatto to hasten his leisurely footsteps to the small office to the left of the entrance.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading AT THE WHITE HOUSE "There's a note done cum fo' yo', suh," announced the elevator boy lounging in the doorway of the Albany as Douglas stepped inside the entrance of the apartment hotel.
relating to or being on the side closer to the center or within a defined space
From this reading AT THE WHITE HOUSE "There's a note done cum fo' yo', suh," announced the elevator boy lounging in the doorway of the Albany as Douglas stepped inside the entrance of the apartment hotel.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "I'll get it," and visions of a tip caused the mulatto to hasten his leisurely footsteps to the small office to the left of the entrance.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading "I'll get it," and visions of a tip caused the mulatto to hasten his leisurely footsteps to the small office to the left of the entrance.
left-handadjectiveUS /ˌleftˈhænd/
intended for the left hand
From this reading In a few seconds he was back at the elevator shaft, where Douglas stood waiting, and handed him a square envelope stamped with the words "State Department" in the left-hand corner.
leisurelyadverbUS /ˈliːzərli/
in an unhurried way or at one's convenience
From this reading "I'll get it," and visions of a tip caused the mulatto to hasten his leisurely footsteps to the small office to the left of the entrance.
loungingverbUS /ˈlaʊndʒɪŋ/
-ing form of “lounge” — sit or recline comfortably
From this reading AT THE WHITE HOUSE "There's a note done cum fo' yo', suh," announced the elevator boy lounging in the doorway of the Albany as Douglas stepped inside the entrance of the apartment hotel.
mulattonounUS /məˈlɑːtoʊ/
an offspring of a black and a white parent
From this reading "I'll get it," and visions of a tip caused the mulatto to hasten his leisurely footsteps to the small office to the left of the entrance.
a brief written record
From this reading AT THE WHITE HOUSE "There's a note done cum fo' yo', suh," announced the elevator boy lounging in the doorway of the Albany as Douglas stepped inside the entrance of the apartment hotel.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading AT THE WHITE HOUSE "There's a note done cum fo' yo', suh," announced the elevator boy lounging in the doorway of the Albany as Douglas stepped inside the entrance of the apartment hotel.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading "I'll get it," and visions of a tip caused the mulatto to hasten his leisurely footsteps to the small office to the left of the entrance.
a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles
From this reading "Wanter go to yer room, suh," slipping the expected coin in his trousers' pocket.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading "Wanter go to yer room, suh," slipping the expected coin in his trousers' pocket.
plural of “second” — 1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading In a few seconds he was back at the elevator shaft, where Douglas stood waiting, and handed him a square envelope stamped with the words "State Department" in the left-hand corner.
shaftnounUS /ʃæft/
a line that forms the length of an arrow pointer
From this reading In a few seconds he was back at the elevator shaft, where Douglas stood waiting, and handed him a square envelope stamped with the words "State Department" in the left-hand corner.
slippingadjectiveUS /ˈslɪpɪŋ/
moving as on a slippery surface
From this reading "Wanter go to yer room, suh," slipping the expected coin in his trousers' pocket.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading "I'll get it," and visions of a tip caused the mulatto to hasten his leisurely footsteps to the small office to the left of the entrance.
make square
From this reading In a few seconds he was back at the elevator shaft, where Douglas stood waiting, and handed him a square envelope stamped with the words "State Department" in the left-hand corner.
stampedverbUS /stæmpt/
past form of “stamp” — walk heavily
From this reading In a few seconds he was back at the elevator shaft, where Douglas stood waiting, and handed him a square envelope stamped with the words "State Department" in the left-hand corner.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading In a few seconds he was back at the elevator shaft, where Douglas stood waiting, and handed him a square envelope stamped with the words "State Department" in the left-hand corner.
inflected form of “step” — shift or move by taking a step
From this reading AT THE WHITE HOUSE "There's a note done cum fo' yo', suh," announced the elevator boy lounging in the doorway of the Albany as Douglas stepped inside the entrance of the apartment hotel.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading In a few seconds he was back at the elevator shaft, where Douglas stood waiting, and handed him a square envelope stamped with the words "State Department" in the left-hand corner.
suh
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From this reading AT THE WHITE HOUSE "There's a note done cum fo' yo', suh," announced the elevator boy lounging in the doorway of the Albany as Douglas stepped inside the entrance of the apartment hotel.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AT THE WHITE HOUSE "There's a note done cum fo' yo', suh," announced the elevator boy lounging in the doorway of the Albany as Douglas stepped inside the entrance of the apartment hotel.
There's
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From this reading AT THE WHITE HOUSE "There's a note done cum fo' yo', suh," announced the elevator boy lounging in the doorway of the Albany as Douglas stepped inside the entrance of the apartment hotel.
tipnounUS /tɪp/
the extreme end of something; especially something pointed
From this reading "I'll get it," and visions of a tip caused the mulatto to hasten his leisurely footsteps to the small office to the left of the entrance.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "I'll get it," and visions of a tip caused the mulatto to hasten his leisurely footsteps to the small office to the left of the entrance.
trousersnounUS /ˈtraʊzərz/
(usually in the plural) a garment extending from the waist to the knee or ankle, covering each leg separately
From this reading "Wanter go to yer room, suh," slipping the expected coin in his trousers' pocket.
visionsnounUS /ˈvɪʒənz/
plural of “vision” — a vivid mental image
From this reading "I'll get it," and visions of a tip caused the mulatto to hasten his leisurely footsteps to the small office to the left of the entrance.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading In a few seconds he was back at the elevator shaft, where Douglas stood waiting, and handed him a square envelope stamped with the words "State Department" in the left-hand corner.
Wanternoun
a person who wants or needs something
From this reading "Wanter go to yer room, suh," slipping the expected coin in his trousers' pocket.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In a few seconds he was back at the elevator shaft, where Douglas stood waiting, and handed him a square envelope stamped with the words "State Department" in the left-hand corner.
in or at the place that
From this reading In a few seconds he was back at the elevator shaft, where Douglas stood waiting, and handed him a square envelope stamped with the words "State Department" in the left-hand corner.
a Caucasian
From this reading AT THE WHITE HOUSE "There's a note done cum fo' yo', suh," announced the elevator boy lounging in the doorway of the Albany as Douglas stepped inside the entrance of the apartment hotel.
in the company of; together with
From this reading In a few seconds he was back at the elevator shaft, where Douglas stood waiting, and handed him a square envelope stamped with the words "State Department" in the left-hand corner.
the words that are spoken
From this reading In a few seconds he was back at the elevator shaft, where Douglas stood waiting, and handed him a square envelope stamped with the words "State Department" in the left-hand corner.
yer
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From this reading "Wanter go to yer room, suh," slipping the expected coin in his trousers' pocket.
an affirmative
From this reading "Yes."
yo
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From this reading AT THE WHITE HOUSE "There's a note done cum fo' yo', suh," announced the elevator boy lounging in the doorway of the Albany as Douglas stepped inside the entrance of the apartment hotel.
