used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading While I was getting out of my coat and stowing it, making a great deal of the process so as to gain time, I saw Cummings was exchanging low spoken words with the two of them.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading I had always liked the president of the Van Ness Avenue Bank well enough; one of the large, smooth, amiable sort, not built to withstand stress of weather, apt to be rather helpless before it.
amiableadjectiveUS /ˈeɪmiəbəl/
disposed to please
From this reading I had always liked the president of the Van Ness Avenue Bank well enough; one of the large, smooth, amiable sort, not built to withstand stress of weather, apt to be rather helpless before it.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He seemed now mighty upset and worried.
aptadjectiveUS /æpt/
(usually followed by “to”) naturally disposed toward
From this reading I had always liked the president of the Van Ness Avenue Bank well enough; one of the large, smooth, amiable sort, not built to withstand stress of weather, apt to be rather helpless before it.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Dykeman looked at me with hard eyes that searched me, but on the whole he was friendly in his greeting and inquiries as to my health.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading AT DYKEMAN'S OFFICE We found Whipple with Dykeman.
a line of approach
From this reading I had always liked the president of the Van Ness Avenue Bank well enough; one of the large, smooth, amiable sort, not built to withstand stress of weather, apt to be rather helpless before it.
sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)
From this reading I had always liked the president of the Van Ness Avenue Bank well enough; one of the large, smooth, amiable sort, not built to withstand stress of weather, apt to be rather helpless before it.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading I had always liked the president of the Van Ness Avenue Bank well enough; one of the large, smooth, amiable sort, not built to withstand stress of weather, apt to be rather helpless before it.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading I had always liked the president of the Van Ness Avenue Bank well enough; one of the large, smooth, amiable sort, not built to withstand stress of weather, apt to be rather helpless before it.
(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness
From this reading I had always liked the president of the Van Ness Avenue Bank well enough; one of the large, smooth, amiable sort, not built to withstand stress of weather, apt to be rather helpless before it.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Dykeman looked at me with hard eyes that searched me, but on the whole he was friendly in his greeting and inquiries as to my health.
an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors
From this reading While I was getting out of my coat and stowing it, making a great deal of the process so as to gain time, I saw Cummings was exchanging low spoken words with the two of them.
CummingsnounUS /ˈkʌmɪŋz/
United States writer noted for his typographically eccentric poetry (1894-1962)
From this reading While I was getting out of my coat and stowing it, making a great deal of the process so as to gain time, I saw Cummings was exchanging low spoken words with the two of them.
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading While I was getting out of my coat and stowing it, making a great deal of the process so as to gain time, I saw Cummings was exchanging low spoken words with the two of them.
Dykeman
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From this reading AT DYKEMAN'S OFFICE We found Whipple with Dykeman.
DYKEMAN'S
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From this reading AT DYKEMAN'S OFFICE We found Whipple with Dykeman.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading I had always liked the president of the Van Ness Avenue Bank well enough; one of the large, smooth, amiable sort, not built to withstand stress of weather, apt to be rather helpless before it.
exchangingverbUS /ɪksˈtʃeɪndʒɪŋ/
-ing form of “exchange” — give to, and receive from, one another
From this reading While I was getting out of my coat and stowing it, making a great deal of the process so as to gain time, I saw Cummings was exchanging low spoken words with the two of them.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Dykeman looked at me with hard eyes that searched me, but on the whole he was friendly in his greeting and inquiries as to my health.
set up or found
From this reading AT DYKEMAN'S OFFICE We found Whipple with Dykeman.
characteristic of or befitting a friend
From this reading Dykeman looked at me with hard eyes that searched me, but on the whole he was friendly in his greeting and inquiries as to my health.
obtain
From this reading While I was getting out of my coat and stowing it, making a great deal of the process so as to gain time, I saw Cummings was exchanging low spoken words with the two of them.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading While I was getting out of my coat and stowing it, making a great deal of the process so as to gain time, I saw Cummings was exchanging low spoken words with the two of them.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading While I was getting out of my coat and stowing it, making a great deal of the process so as to gain time, I saw Cummings was exchanging low spoken words with the two of them.
greetingnounUS /ˈɡriːtɪŋ/
(usually plural) an acknowledgment or expression of good will (especially on meeting)
From this reading Dykeman looked at me with hard eyes that searched me, but on the whole he was friendly in his greeting and inquiries as to my health.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I had always liked the president of the Van Ness Avenue Bank well enough; one of the large, smooth, amiable sort, not built to withstand stress of weather, apt to be rather helpless before it.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading Dykeman looked at me with hard eyes that searched me, but on the whole he was friendly in his greeting and inquiries as to my health.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He seemed now mighty upset and worried.
a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease
From this reading Dykeman looked at me with hard eyes that searched me, but on the whole he was friendly in his greeting and inquiries as to my health.
lacking in or deprived of strength or power
From this reading I had always liked the president of the Van Ness Avenue Bank well enough; one of the large, smooth, amiable sort, not built to withstand stress of weather, apt to be rather helpless before it.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Dykeman looked at me with hard eyes that searched me, but on the whole he was friendly in his greeting and inquiries as to my health.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I had always liked the president of the Van Ness Avenue Bank well enough; one of the large, smooth, amiable sort, not built to withstand stress of weather, apt to be rather helpless before it.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Dykeman looked at me with hard eyes that searched me, but on the whole he was friendly in his greeting and inquiries as to my health.
inquiriesnounUS /ˌɪnˈkwaɪəriz/
plural of “inquiry” — a search for knowledge
From this reading Dykeman looked at me with hard eyes that searched me, but on the whole he was friendly in his greeting and inquiries as to my health.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I had always liked the president of the Van Ness Avenue Bank well enough; one of the large, smooth, amiable sort, not built to withstand stress of weather, apt to be rather helpless before it.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading I had always liked the president of the Van Ness Avenue Bank well enough; one of the large, smooth, amiable sort, not built to withstand stress of weather, apt to be rather helpless before it.
found pleasant or attractive; often used as a combining form
From this reading I had always liked the president of the Van Ness Avenue Bank well enough; one of the large, smooth, amiable sort, not built to withstand stress of weather, apt to be rather helpless before it.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Dykeman looked at me with hard eyes that searched me, but on the whole he was friendly in his greeting and inquiries as to my health.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading While I was getting out of my coat and stowing it, making a great deal of the process so as to gain time, I saw Cummings was exchanging low spoken words with the two of them.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading While I was getting out of my coat and stowing it, making a great deal of the process so as to gain time, I saw Cummings was exchanging low spoken words with the two of them.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Dykeman looked at me with hard eyes that searched me, but on the whole he was friendly in his greeting and inquiries as to my health.
having or showing great strength or force or intensity
From this reading He seemed now mighty upset and worried.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Dykeman looked at me with hard eyes that searched me, but on the whole he was friendly in his greeting and inquiries as to my health.
NessnounUS /nes/
a strip of land projecting into a body of water
From this reading I had always liked the president of the Van Ness Avenue Bank well enough; one of the large, smooth, amiable sort, not built to withstand stress of weather, apt to be rather helpless before it.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I had always liked the president of the Van Ness Avenue Bank well enough; one of the large, smooth, amiable sort, not built to withstand stress of weather, apt to be rather helpless before it.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading He seemed now mighty upset and worried.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I had always liked the president of the Van Ness Avenue Bank well enough; one of the large, smooth, amiable sort, not built to withstand stress of weather, apt to be rather helpless before it.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading AT DYKEMAN'S OFFICE We found Whipple with Dykeman.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Dykeman looked at me with hard eyes that searched me, but on the whole he was friendly in his greeting and inquiries as to my health.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading I had always liked the president of the Van Ness Avenue Bank well enough; one of the large, smooth, amiable sort, not built to withstand stress of weather, apt to be rather helpless before it.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading While I was getting out of my coat and stowing it, making a great deal of the process so as to gain time, I saw Cummings was exchanging low spoken words with the two of them.
an executive officer of a firm or corporation
From this reading I had always liked the president of the Van Ness Avenue Bank well enough; one of the large, smooth, amiable sort, not built to withstand stress of weather, apt to be rather helpless before it.
processverbUS /ˈprɑːses/
subject to a process or treatment, with the aim of readying for some purpose, improving, or remedying a condition
From this reading While I was getting out of my coat and stowing it, making a great deal of the process so as to gain time, I saw Cummings was exchanging low spoken words with the two of them.
on the contrary
From this reading I had always liked the president of the Van Ness Avenue Bank well enough; one of the large, smooth, amiable sort, not built to withstand stress of weather, apt to be rather helpless before it.
cut with a saw
From this reading While I was getting out of my coat and stowing it, making a great deal of the process so as to gain time, I saw Cummings was exchanging low spoken words with the two of them.
searchedverbUS /sɜːrtʃt/
past form of “search” — try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of
From this reading Dykeman looked at me with hard eyes that searched me, but on the whole he was friendly in his greeting and inquiries as to my health.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading He seemed now mighty upset and worried.
having a surface free from roughness or bumps or ridges or irregularities
From this reading I had always liked the president of the Van Ness Avenue Bank well enough; one of the large, smooth, amiable sort, not built to withstand stress of weather, apt to be rather helpless before it.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading While I was getting out of my coat and stowing it, making a great deal of the process so as to gain time, I saw Cummings was exchanging low spoken words with the two of them.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading I had always liked the president of the Van Ness Avenue Bank well enough; one of the large, smooth, amiable sort, not built to withstand stress of weather, apt to be rather helpless before it.
uttered through the medium of speech or characterized by speech; sometimes used in combination
From this reading While I was getting out of my coat and stowing it, making a great deal of the process so as to gain time, I saw Cummings was exchanging low spoken words with the two of them.
stowingnounUS /ˈstoʊwɪŋ/
the act of packing or storing away
From this reading While I was getting out of my coat and stowing it, making a great deal of the process so as to gain time, I saw Cummings was exchanging low spoken words with the two of them.
stressnounUS /stres/
the relative prominence of a syllable or musical note (especially with regard to stress or pitch)
From this reading I had always liked the president of the Van Ness Avenue Bank well enough; one of the large, smooth, amiable sort, not built to withstand stress of weather, apt to be rather helpless before it.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Dykeman looked at me with hard eyes that searched me, but on the whole he was friendly in his greeting and inquiries as to my health.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I had always liked the president of the Van Ness Avenue Bank well enough; one of the large, smooth, amiable sort, not built to withstand stress of weather, apt to be rather helpless before it.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading While I was getting out of my coat and stowing it, making a great deal of the process so as to gain time, I saw Cummings was exchanging low spoken words with the two of them.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading While I was getting out of my coat and stowing it, making a great deal of the process so as to gain time, I saw Cummings was exchanging low spoken words with the two of them.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I had always liked the president of the Van Ness Avenue Bank well enough; one of the large, smooth, amiable sort, not built to withstand stress of weather, apt to be rather helpless before it.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading While I was getting out of my coat and stowing it, making a great deal of the process so as to gain time, I saw Cummings was exchanging low spoken words with the two of them.
upsetverbUS /əpˈset/
disturb the balance or stability of
From this reading He seemed now mighty upset and worried.
any creative group active in the innovation and application of new concepts and techniques in a given field (especially in the arts)
From this reading I had always liked the president of the Van Ness Avenue Bank well enough; one of the large, smooth, amiable sort, not built to withstand stress of weather, apt to be rather helpless before it.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Dykeman looked at me with hard eyes that searched me, but on the whole he was friendly in his greeting and inquiries as to my health.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading AT DYKEMAN'S OFFICE We found Whipple with Dykeman.
the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation
From this reading I had always liked the president of the Van Ness Avenue Bank well enough; one of the large, smooth, amiable sort, not built to withstand stress of weather, apt to be rather helpless before it.
(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 I had always liked the president of the Van Ness Avenue Bank well enough; one of the large, smooth, amiable sort, not built to withstand stress of weather, apt to be rather helpless before it.
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading While I was getting out of my coat and stowing it, making a great deal of the process so as to gain time, I saw Cummings was exchanging low spoken words with the two of them.
Whipple
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading AT DYKEMAN'S OFFICE We found Whipple with Dykeman.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading Dykeman looked at me with hard eyes that searched me, but on the whole he was friendly in his greeting and inquiries as to my health.
in the company of; together with
From this reading AT DYKEMAN'S OFFICE We found Whipple with Dykeman.
withstandverbUS /wɪθˈstænd/
resist or confront with resistance
From this reading I had always liked the president of the Van Ness Avenue Bank well enough; one of the large, smooth, amiable sort, not built to withstand stress of weather, apt to be rather helpless before it.
the words that are spoken
From this reading While I was getting out of my coat and stowing it, making a great deal of the process so as to gain time, I saw Cummings was exchanging low spoken words with the two of them.
worriedadjectiveUS /ˈwɜːrid/
afflicted with or marked by anxious uneasiness or trouble or grief
From this reading He seemed now mighty upset and worried.
