aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading JIMMY'S FURTHER PROGRESS Meanwhile Dick, all unconscious of the plot being woven about him, continued to sell his papers.
ain't
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From this reading "Well, dis ain't so bad," remarked Jimmy as they went to supper that evening, calculating on the way how much they had taken in.
(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 JIMMY'S FURTHER PROGRESS Meanwhile Dick, all unconscious of the plot being woven about him, continued to sell his papers.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading When he was out he went to the delivery wagon and got more, and he remained in the financial district until three o'clock, when, as that marks the close of the day's business, there was not much chance to sell any more papers.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading When he was out he went to the delivery wagon and got more, and he remained in the financial district until three o'clock, when, as that marks the close of the day's business, there was not much chance to sell any more papers.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading Then he went up to report to Jimmy and help him dispose of his stock by circulating around City Hall Park and the streets leading to the ferries.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading When he was out he went to the delivery wagon and got more, and he remained in the financial district until three o'clock, when, as that marks the close of the day's business, there was not much chance to sell any more papers.
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading "Well, dis ain't so bad," remarked Jimmy as they went to supper that evening, calculating on the way how much they had taken in.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading JIMMY'S FURTHER PROGRESS Meanwhile Dick, all unconscious of the plot being woven about him, continued to sell his papers.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading When he was out he went to the delivery wagon and got more, and he remained in the financial district until three o'clock, when, as that marks the close of the day's business, there was not much chance to sell any more papers.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Then he went up to report to Jimmy and help him dispose of his stock by circulating around City Hall Park and the streets leading to the ferries.
calculatingadjectiveUS /ˈkælkjəleɪtɪŋ/
acting with a specific goal
From this reading "Well, dis ain't so bad," remarked Jimmy as they went to supper that evening, calculating on the way how much they had taken in.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading When he was out he went to the delivery wagon and got more, and he remained in the financial district until three o'clock, when, as that marks the close of the day's business, there was not much chance to sell any more papers.
circulatingadjectiveUS /ˈsɜːrkjəleɪtɪŋ/
passing from one to another
From this reading Then he went up to report to Jimmy and help him dispose of his stock by circulating around City Hall Park and the streets leading to the ferries.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading Then he went up to report to Jimmy and help him dispose of his stock by circulating around City Hall Park and the streets leading to the ferries.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading When he was out he went to the delivery wagon and got more, and he remained in the financial district until three o'clock, when, as that marks the close of the day's business, there was not much chance to sell any more papers.
without stop or interruption
From this reading JIMMY'S FURTHER PROGRESS Meanwhile Dick, all unconscious of the plot being woven about him, continued to sell his papers.
day'snounUS /deɪz/
possessive form of “day” — time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading When he was out he went to the delivery wagon and got more, and he remained in the financial district until three o'clock, when, as that marks the close of the day's business, there was not much chance to sell any more papers.
deliverynounUS /dɪˈlɪvəri/
the act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail)
From this reading When he was out he went to the delivery wagon and got more, and he remained in the financial district until three o'clock, when, as that marks the close of the day's business, there was not much chance to sell any more papers.
someone who is a detective
From this reading JIMMY'S FURTHER PROGRESS Meanwhile Dick, all unconscious of the plot being woven about him, continued to sell his papers.
disnounUS /dɪs/
(Roman mythology) god of the underworld; counterpart of Greek Hades
From this reading "Well, dis ain't so bad," remarked Jimmy as they went to supper that evening, calculating on the way how much they had taken in.
disposeverbUS /dɪˈspoʊz/
give, sell, or transfer to another
From this reading Then he went up to report to Jimmy and help him dispose of his stock by circulating around City Hall Park and the streets leading to the ferries.
districtnounUS /ˈdɪstrɪkt/
a region marked off for administrative or other purposes
From this reading When he was out he went to the delivery wagon and got more, and he remained in the financial district until three o'clock, when, as that marks the close of the day's business, there was not much chance to sell any more papers.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading "Well, dis ain't so bad," remarked Jimmy as they went to supper that evening, calculating on the way how much they had taken in.
ferriesnounUS /ˈferiz/
plural of “ferry” — a boat that transports people or vehicles across a body of water and operates on a regular schedule
From this reading Then he went up to report to Jimmy and help him dispose of his stock by circulating around City Hall Park and the streets leading to the ferries.
financialadjectiveUS /fəˈnænʃəl/
involving financial matters
From this reading When he was out he went to the delivery wagon and got more, and he remained in the financial district until three o'clock, when, as that marks the close of the day's business, there was not much chance to sell any more papers.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading JIMMY'S FURTHER PROGRESS Meanwhile Dick, all unconscious of the plot being woven about him, continued to sell his papers.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading When he was out he went to the delivery wagon and got more, and he remained in the financial district until three o'clock, when, as that marks the close of the day's business, there was not much chance to sell any more papers.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "Well, dis ain't so bad," remarked Jimmy as they went to supper that evening, calculating on the way how much they had taken in.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading Then he went up to report to Jimmy and help him dispose of his stock by circulating around City Hall Park and the streets leading to the ferries.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When he was out he went to the delivery wagon and got more, and he remained in the financial district until three o'clock, when, as that marks the close of the day's business, there was not much chance to sell any more papers.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading Then he went up to report to Jimmy and help him dispose of his stock by circulating around City Hall Park and the streets leading to the ferries.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading JIMMY'S FURTHER PROGRESS Meanwhile Dick, all unconscious of the plot being woven about him, continued to sell his papers.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading JIMMY'S FURTHER PROGRESS Meanwhile Dick, all unconscious of the plot being woven about him, continued to sell his papers.
how
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From this reading "Well, dis ain't so bad," remarked Jimmy as they went to supper that evening, calculating on the way how much they had taken in.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading When he was out he went to the delivery wagon and got more, and he remained in the financial district until three o'clock, when, as that marks the close of the day's business, there was not much chance to sell any more papers.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading "No, indeed," said his partner.
JimmyverbUS /ˈdʒɪmi/
to move or force, especially in an effort to get something open
From this reading Then he went up to report to Jimmy and help him dispose of his stock by circulating around City Hall Park and the streets leading to the ferries.
JIMMY'SnounUS /ˈdʒɪmiz/
possessive form of “jimmy” — a short crowbar
From this reading JIMMY'S FURTHER PROGRESS Meanwhile Dick, all unconscious of the plot being woven about him, continued to sell his papers.
indicating the most important performer or role
From this reading Then he went up to report to Jimmy and help him dispose of his stock by circulating around City Hall Park and the streets leading to the ferries.
English businessman who created a retail chain (1888-1964)
From this reading When he was out he went to the delivery wagon and got more, and he remained in the financial district until three o'clock, when, as that marks the close of the day's business, there was not much chance to sell any more papers.
at the same time but in another place
From this reading JIMMY'S FURTHER PROGRESS Meanwhile Dick, all unconscious of the plot being woven about him, continued to sell his papers.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading When he was out he went to the delivery wagon and got more, and he remained in the financial district until three o'clock, when, as that marks the close of the day's business, there was not much chance to sell any more papers.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading When he was out he went to the delivery wagon and got more, and he remained in the financial district until three o'clock, when, as that marks the close of the day's business, there was not much chance to sell any more papers.
not any; not one
From this reading "No, indeed," said his partner.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading When he was out he went to the delivery wagon and got more, and he remained in the financial district until three o'clock, when, as that marks the close of the day's business, there was not much chance to sell any more papers.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading When he was out he went to the delivery wagon and got more, and he remained in the financial district until three o'clock, when, as that marks the close of the day's business, there was not much chance to sell any more papers.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading JIMMY'S FURTHER PROGRESS Meanwhile Dick, all unconscious of the plot being woven about him, continued to sell his papers.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "Well, dis ain't so bad," remarked Jimmy as they went to supper that evening, calculating on the way how much they had taken in.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading When he was out he went to the delivery wagon and got more, and he remained in the financial district until three o'clock, when, as that marks the close of the day's business, there was not much chance to sell any more papers.
writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading JIMMY'S FURTHER PROGRESS Meanwhile Dick, all unconscious of the plot being woven about him, continued to sell his papers.
a large area of land preserved in its natural state as public property
From this reading Then he went up to report to Jimmy and help him dispose of his stock by circulating around City Hall Park and the streets leading to the ferries.
partnernounUS /ˈpɑːrtnər/
a person's partner in marriage
From this reading "No, indeed," said his partner.
plotnounUS /plɑːt/
a secret scheme to do something (especially something underhand or illegal)
From this reading JIMMY'S FURTHER PROGRESS Meanwhile Dick, all unconscious of the plot being woven about him, continued to sell his papers.
gradual improvement or growth or development
From this reading JIMMY'S FURTHER PROGRESS Meanwhile Dick, all unconscious of the plot being woven about him, continued to sell his papers.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading When he was out he went to the delivery wagon and got more, and he remained in the financial district until three o'clock, when, as that marks the close of the day's business, there was not much chance to sell any more papers.
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading "Well, dis ain't so bad," remarked Jimmy as they went to supper that evening, calculating on the way how much they had taken in.
to give an account or representation of in words
From this reading Then he went up to report to Jimmy and help him dispose of his stock by circulating around City Hall Park and the streets leading to the ferries.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "No, indeed," said his partner.
exchange or deliver for money or its equivalent
From this reading JIMMY'S FURTHER PROGRESS Meanwhile Dick, all unconscious of the plot being woven about him, continued to sell his papers.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "Well, dis ain't so bad," remarked Jimmy as they went to supper that evening, calculating on the way how much they had taken in.
the capital raised by a corporation through the issue of shares entitling holders to an ownership interest
From this reading Then he went up to report to Jimmy and help him dispose of his stock by circulating around City Hall Park and the streets leading to the ferries.
plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading Then he went up to report to Jimmy and help him dispose of his stock by circulating around City Hall Park and the streets leading to the ferries.
a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime
From this reading "Well, dis ain't so bad," remarked Jimmy as they went to supper that evening, calculating on the way how much they had taken in.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading "Well, dis ain't so bad," remarked Jimmy as they went to supper that evening, calculating on the way how much they had taken in.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading When he was out he went to the delivery wagon and got more, and he remained in the financial district until three o'clock, when, as that marks the close of the day's business, there was not much chance to sell any more papers.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading JIMMY'S FURTHER PROGRESS Meanwhile Dick, all unconscious of the plot being woven about him, continued to sell his papers.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then he went up to report to Jimmy and help him dispose of his stock by circulating around City Hall Park and the streets leading to the ferries.
in or at that place or location
From this reading When he was out he went to the delivery wagon and got more, and he remained in the financial district until three o'clock, when, as that marks the close of the day's business, there was not much chance to sell any more papers.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Well, dis ain't so bad," remarked Jimmy as they went to supper that evening, calculating on the way how much they had taken in.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading When he was out he went to the delivery wagon and got more, and he remained in the financial district until three o'clock, when, as that marks the close of the day's business, there was not much chance to sell any more papers.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading JIMMY'S FURTHER PROGRESS Meanwhile Dick, all unconscious of the plot being woven about him, continued to sell his papers.
not conscious; lacking awareness and the capacity for sensory perception as if asleep or dead
From this reading JIMMY'S FURTHER PROGRESS Meanwhile Dick, all unconscious of the plot being woven about him, continued to sell his papers.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading When he was out he went to the delivery wagon and got more, and he remained in the financial district until three o'clock, when, as that marks the close of the day's business, there was not much chance to sell any more papers.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Then he went up to report to Jimmy and help him dispose of his stock by circulating around City Hall Park and the streets leading to the ferries.
wagonnounUS /ˈwæɡən/
any of various kinds of wheeled vehicles drawn by an animal or a tractor
From this reading When he was out he went to the delivery wagon and got more, and he remained in the financial district until three o'clock, when, as that marks the close of the day's business, there was not much chance to sell any more papers.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When he was out he went to the delivery wagon and got more, and he remained in the financial district until three o'clock, when, as that marks the close of the day's business, there was not much chance to sell any more papers.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading "Well, dis ain't so bad," remarked Jimmy as they went to supper that evening, calculating on the way how much they had taken in.
(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 "Well, dis ain't so bad," remarked Jimmy as they went to supper that evening, calculating on the way how much they had taken in.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading When he was out he went to the delivery wagon and got more, and he remained in the financial district until three o'clock, when, as that marks the close of the day's business, there was not much chance to sell any more papers.
at the time that
From this reading When he was out he went to the delivery wagon and got more, and he remained in the financial district until three o'clock, when, as that marks the close of the day's business, there was not much chance to sell any more papers.
wovenadjectiveUS /ˈwoʊvən/
made or constructed by interlacing threads or strips of material or other elements into a whole
From this reading JIMMY'S FURTHER PROGRESS Meanwhile Dick, all unconscious of the plot being woven about him, continued to sell his papers.
