used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE FINAL ATTEMPT Proof that his shot had not missed its mark was supplied to John immediately upon his arrival at the office on the following morning, when he was met by Pugsy Maloney with the information that a gentleman had called to see him.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading "Did he give any name?"
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading THE FINAL ATTEMPT Proof that his shot had not missed its mark was supplied to John immediately upon his arrival at the office on the following morning, when he was met by Pugsy Maloney with the information that a gentleman had called to see him.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE FINAL ATTEMPT Proof that his shot had not missed its mark was supplied to John immediately upon his arrival at the office on the following morning, when he was met by Pugsy Maloney with the information that a gentleman had called to see him.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading THE FINAL ATTEMPT Proof that his shot had not missed its mark was supplied to John immediately upon his arrival at the office on the following morning, when he was met by Pugsy Maloney with the information that a gentleman had called to see him.
black-jack
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From this reading "With or without a black-jack?" enquired John.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading THE FINAL ATTEMPT Proof that his shot had not missed its mark was supplied to John immediately upon his arrival at the office on the following morning, when he was met by Pugsy Maloney with the information that a gentleman had called to see him.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading THE FINAL ATTEMPT Proof that his shot had not missed its mark was supplied to John immediately upon his arrival at the office on the following morning, when he was met by Pugsy Maloney with the information that a gentleman had called to see him.
Didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading "Did he give any name?"
enquired
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From this reading "With or without a black-jack?" enquired John.
FINALadjectiveUS /ˈfaɪnəl/
occurring at or forming an end or termination
From this reading THE FINAL ATTEMPT Proof that his shot had not missed its mark was supplied to John immediately upon his arrival at the office on the following morning, when he was met by Pugsy Maloney with the information that a gentleman had called to see him.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading THE FINAL ATTEMPT Proof that his shot had not missed its mark was supplied to John immediately upon his arrival at the office on the following morning, when he was met by Pugsy Maloney with the information that a gentleman had called to see him.
a man of refinement
From this reading THE FINAL ATTEMPT Proof that his shot had not missed its mark was supplied to John immediately upon his arrival at the office on the following morning, when he was met by Pugsy Maloney with the information that a gentleman had called to see him.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading "Did he give any name?"
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE FINAL ATTEMPT Proof that his shot had not missed its mark was supplied to John immediately upon his arrival at the office on the following morning, when he was met by Pugsy Maloney with the information that a gentleman had called to see him.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE FINAL ATTEMPT Proof that his shot had not missed its mark was supplied to John immediately upon his arrival at the office on the following morning, when he was met by Pugsy Maloney with the information that a gentleman had called to see him.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading THE FINAL ATTEMPT Proof that his shot had not missed its mark was supplied to John immediately upon his arrival at the office on the following morning, when he was met by Pugsy Maloney with the information that a gentleman had called to see him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE FINAL ATTEMPT Proof that his shot had not missed its mark was supplied to John immediately upon his arrival at the office on the following morning, when he was met by Pugsy Maloney with the information that a gentleman had called to see him.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading THE FINAL ATTEMPT Proof that his shot had not missed its mark was supplied to John immediately upon his arrival at the office on the following morning, when he was met by Pugsy Maloney with the information that a gentleman had called to see him.
a message received and understood
From this reading THE FINAL ATTEMPT Proof that his shot had not missed its mark was supplied to John immediately upon his arrival at the office on the following morning, when he was met by Pugsy Maloney with the information that a gentleman had called to see him.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading THE FINAL ATTEMPT Proof that his shot had not missed its mark was supplied to John immediately upon his arrival at the office on the following morning, when he was met by Pugsy Maloney with the information that a gentleman had called to see him.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading THE FINAL ATTEMPT Proof that his shot had not missed its mark was supplied to John immediately upon his arrival at the office on the following morning, when he was met by Pugsy Maloney with the information that a gentleman had called to see him.
Maloney
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From this reading THE FINAL ATTEMPT Proof that his shot had not missed its mark was supplied to John immediately upon his arrival at the office on the following morning, when he was met by Pugsy Maloney with the information that a gentleman had called to see him.
attach a tag or label to
From this reading THE FINAL ATTEMPT Proof that his shot had not missed its mark was supplied to John immediately upon his arrival at the office on the following morning, when he was met by Pugsy Maloney with the information that a gentleman had called to see him.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading THE FINAL ATTEMPT Proof that his shot had not missed its mark was supplied to John immediately upon his arrival at the office on the following morning, when he was met by Pugsy Maloney with the information that a gentleman had called to see him.
not caught with the senses or the mind
From this reading THE FINAL ATTEMPT Proof that his shot had not missed its mark was supplied to John immediately upon his arrival at the office on the following morning, when he was met by Pugsy Maloney with the information that a gentleman had called to see him.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading THE FINAL ATTEMPT Proof that his shot had not missed its mark was supplied to John immediately upon his arrival at the office on the following morning, when he was met by Pugsy Maloney with the information that a gentleman had called to see him.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading "Did he give any name?"
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading THE FINAL ATTEMPT Proof that his shot had not missed its mark was supplied to John immediately upon his arrival at the office on the following morning, when he was met by Pugsy Maloney with the information that a gentleman had called to see him.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading THE FINAL ATTEMPT Proof that his shot had not missed its mark was supplied to John immediately upon his arrival at the office on the following morning, when he was met by Pugsy Maloney with the information that a gentleman had called to see him.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE FINAL ATTEMPT Proof that his shot had not missed its mark was supplied to John immediately upon his arrival at the office on the following morning, when he was met by Pugsy Maloney with the information that a gentleman had called to see him.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "With or without a black-jack?" enquired John.
Parker'snounUS /ˈpɑːrkərz/
possessive form of “parker” — United States saxophonist and leader of the bop style of jazz (1920-1955)
From this reading Parker's his name.
any factual evidence that helps to establish the truth of something
From this reading THE FINAL ATTEMPT Proof that his shot had not missed its mark was supplied to John immediately upon his arrival at the office on the following morning, when he was met by Pugsy Maloney with the information that a gentleman had called to see him.
Pugsy
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From this reading THE FINAL ATTEMPT Proof that his shot had not missed its mark was supplied to John immediately upon his arrival at the office on the following morning, when he was met by Pugsy Maloney with the information that a gentleman had called to see him.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading THE FINAL ATTEMPT Proof that his shot had not missed its mark was supplied to John immediately upon his arrival at the office on the following morning, when he was met by Pugsy Maloney with the information that a gentleman had called to see him.
the act of firing a projectile
From this reading THE FINAL ATTEMPT Proof that his shot had not missed its mark was supplied to John immediately upon his arrival at the office on the following morning, when he was met by Pugsy Maloney with the information that a gentleman had called to see him.
suppliedverbUS /səˈplaɪd/
inflected form of “supply” — give something useful or necessary to
From this reading THE FINAL ATTEMPT Proof that his shot had not missed its mark was supplied to John immediately upon his arrival at the office on the following morning, when he was met by Pugsy Maloney with the information that a gentleman had called to see him.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading "Sure.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE FINAL ATTEMPT Proof that his shot had not missed its mark was supplied to John immediately upon his arrival at the office on the following morning, when he was met by Pugsy Maloney with the information that a gentleman had called to see him.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE FINAL ATTEMPT Proof that his shot had not missed its mark was supplied to John immediately upon his arrival at the office on the following morning, when he was met by Pugsy Maloney with the information that a gentleman had called to see him.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE FINAL ATTEMPT Proof that his shot had not missed its mark was supplied to John immediately upon his arrival at the office on the following morning, when he was met by Pugsy Maloney with the information that a gentleman had called to see him.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading THE FINAL ATTEMPT Proof that his shot had not missed its mark was supplied to John immediately upon his arrival at the office on the following morning, when he was met by Pugsy Maloney with the information that a gentleman had called to see him.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE FINAL ATTEMPT Proof that his shot had not missed its mark was supplied to John immediately upon his arrival at the office on the following morning, when he was met by Pugsy Maloney with the information that a gentleman had called to see him.
at the time that
From this reading THE FINAL ATTEMPT Proof that his shot had not missed its mark was supplied to John immediately upon his arrival at the office on the following morning, when he was met by Pugsy Maloney with the information that a gentleman had called to see him.
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE FINAL ATTEMPT Proof that his shot had not missed its mark was supplied to John immediately upon his arrival at the office on the following morning, when he was met by Pugsy Maloney with the information that a gentleman had called to see him.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading "With or without a black-jack?" enquired John.
