used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “_Reform: A t’ing what the wise guys gits busy at--when the other push is holdin’ the jobs._” CHIP NOLAN’S DEFINITION.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading OLD Mrs. Coogan, who was distantly related to Mary, opened the door for her and Mason.
arrangementnounUS /ərˈeɪndʒmənt/
the thing arranged or agreed to
From this reading Mrs. Coogan had been there since the old man’s death, as a sort of chaperon and housekeeper, and vastly pleased was she with the arrangement.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Mrs. Coogan had been there since the old man’s death, as a sort of chaperon and housekeeper, and vastly pleased was she with the arrangement.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading “_Reform: A t’ing what the wise guys gits busy at--when the other push is holdin’ the jobs._” CHIP NOLAN’S DEFINITION.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading “Hello, back so soon!” exclaimed he.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Mrs. Coogan had been there since the old man’s death, as a sort of chaperon and housekeeper, and vastly pleased was she with the arrangement.
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading “_Reform: A t’ing what the wise guys gits busy at--when the other push is holdin’ the jobs._” CHIP NOLAN’S DEFINITION.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Larry in his shirt sleeves came out of the sitting room as they entered:
chaperonnoun
one who accompanies and supervises a young woman or gatherings of young people
From this reading Mrs. Coogan had been there since the old man’s death, as a sort of chaperon and housekeeper, and vastly pleased was she with the arrangement.
CHIPnounUS /tʃɪp/
a small fragment of something broken off from the whole
From this reading “_Reform: A t’ing what the wise guys gits busy at--when the other push is holdin’ the jobs._” CHIP NOLAN’S DEFINITION.
Coogan
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From this reading OLD Mrs. Coogan, who was distantly related to Mary, opened the door for her and Mason.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading Mrs. Coogan had been there since the old man’s death, as a sort of chaperon and housekeeper, and vastly pleased was she with the arrangement.
DEFINITIONnounUS /ˌdefəˈnɪʃən/
a concise explanation of the meaning of a word or phrase or symbol
From this reading “_Reform: A t’ing what the wise guys gits busy at--when the other push is holdin’ the jobs._” CHIP NOLAN’S DEFINITION.
distantlyadverb
from or at a distance
From this reading OLD Mrs. Coogan, who was distantly related to Mary, opened the door for her and Mason.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading OLD Mrs. Coogan, who was distantly related to Mary, opened the door for her and Mason.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading Larry in his shirt sleeves came out of the sitting room as they entered:
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading “Hello, back so soon!” exclaimed he.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading OLD Mrs. Coogan, who was distantly related to Mary, opened the door for her and Mason.
gits
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From this reading “_Reform: A t’ing what the wise guys gits busy at--when the other push is holdin’ the jobs._” CHIP NOLAN’S DEFINITION.
guysnounUS /ɡaɪz/
plural of “guy” — an informal term for a youth or man
From this reading “_Reform: A t’ing what the wise guys gits busy at--when the other push is holdin’ the jobs._” CHIP NOLAN’S DEFINITION.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Mrs. Coogan had been there since the old man’s death, as a sort of chaperon and housekeeper, and vastly pleased was she with the arrangement.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Hello, back so soon!” exclaimed he.
HellonounUS /həˈloʊ/
an expression of greeting
From this reading “Hello, back so soon!” exclaimed he.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading OLD Mrs. Coogan, who was distantly related to Mary, opened the door for her and Mason.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Larry in his shirt sleeves came out of the sitting room as they entered:
holdin
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From this reading “_Reform: A t’ing what the wise guys gits busy at--when the other push is holdin’ the jobs._” CHIP NOLAN’S DEFINITION.
housekeepernounUS /ˈhaʊskiːpər/
a servant who is employed to perform domestic task in a household
From this reading Mrs. Coogan had been there since the old man’s death, as a sort of chaperon and housekeeper, and vastly pleased was she with the arrangement.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Larry in his shirt sleeves came out of the sitting room as they entered:
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “_Reform: A t’ing what the wise guys gits busy at--when the other push is holdin’ the jobs._” CHIP NOLAN’S DEFINITION.
jobsnounUS /dʒɑːbz/
plural of “job” — the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money
From this reading “_Reform: A t’ing what the wise guys gits busy at--when the other push is holdin’ the jobs._” CHIP NOLAN’S DEFINITION.
Larry
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From this reading Larry in his shirt sleeves came out of the sitting room as they entered:
man'snounUS /mænz/
possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Mrs. Coogan had been there since the old man’s death, as a sort of chaperon and housekeeper, and vastly pleased was she with the arrangement.
the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading OLD Mrs. Coogan, who was distantly related to Mary, opened the door for her and Mason.
MasonnounUS /ˈmeɪsən/
American Revolutionary leader from Virginia whose objections led to the drafting of the Bill of Rights (1725-1792)
From this reading OLD Mrs. Coogan, who was distantly related to Mary, opened the door for her and Mason.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading OLD Mrs. Coogan, who was distantly related to Mary, opened the door for her and Mason.
NOLAN'S
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From this reading “_Reform: A t’ing what the wise guys gits busy at--when the other push is holdin’ the jobs._” CHIP NOLAN’S DEFINITION.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Mrs. Coogan had been there since the old man’s death, as a sort of chaperon and housekeeper, and vastly pleased was she with the arrangement.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading OLD Mrs. Coogan, who was distantly related to Mary, opened the door for her and Mason.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading OLD Mrs. Coogan, who was distantly related to Mary, opened the door for her and Mason.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading “_Reform: A t’ing what the wise guys gits busy at--when the other push is holdin’ the jobs._” CHIP NOLAN’S DEFINITION.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Larry in his shirt sleeves came out of the sitting room as they entered:
experiencing or manifesting pleasure
From this reading Mrs. Coogan had been there since the old man’s death, as a sort of chaperon and housekeeper, and vastly pleased was she with the arrangement.
pushverbUS /pʊʃ/
move with force
From this reading “_Reform: A t’ing what the wise guys gits busy at--when the other push is holdin’ the jobs._” CHIP NOLAN’S DEFINITION.
ReformnounUS /rəˈfɔːrm/
a change for the better as a result of correcting abuses
From this reading “_Reform: A t’ing what the wise guys gits busy at--when the other push is holdin’ the jobs._” CHIP NOLAN’S DEFINITION.
being connected either logically or causally or by shared characteristics
From this reading OLD Mrs. Coogan, who was distantly related to Mary, opened the door for her and Mason.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Larry in his shirt sleeves came out of the sitting room as they entered:
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Mrs. Coogan had been there since the old man’s death, as a sort of chaperon and housekeeper, and vastly pleased was she with the arrangement.
shirtnounUS /ʃɜːrt/
a garment worn on the upper half of the body
From this reading Larry in his shirt sleeves came out of the sitting room as they entered:
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Mrs. Coogan had been there since the old man’s death, as a sort of chaperon and housekeeper, and vastly pleased was she with the arrangement.
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading Larry in his shirt sleeves came out of the sitting room as they entered:
sleevesnounUS /sliːvz/
plural of “sleeve” — the part of a garment that is attached at the armhole and that provides a cloth covering for the arm
From this reading Larry in his shirt sleeves came out of the sitting room as they entered:
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading “Hello, back so soon!” exclaimed he.
in the near future
From this reading “Hello, back so soon!” exclaimed he.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading Mrs. Coogan had been there since the old man’s death, as a sort of chaperon and housekeeper, and vastly pleased was she with the arrangement.
t'ing
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From this reading “_Reform: A t’ing what the wise guys gits busy at--when the other push is holdin’ the jobs._” CHIP NOLAN’S DEFINITION.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “_Reform: A t’ing what the wise guys gits busy at--when the other push is holdin’ the jobs._” CHIP NOLAN’S DEFINITION.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Mrs. Coogan had been there since the old man’s death, as a sort of chaperon and housekeeper, and vastly pleased was she with the arrangement.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Larry in his shirt sleeves came out of the sitting room as they entered:
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading OLD Mrs. Coogan, who was distantly related to Mary, opened the door for her and Mason.
vastlyadverbUS /ˈvæstli/
to an exceedingly great extent or degree
From this reading Mrs. Coogan had been there since the old man’s death, as a sort of chaperon and housekeeper, and vastly pleased was she with the arrangement.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading OLD Mrs. Coogan, who was distantly related to Mary, opened the door for her and Mason.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading “_Reform: A t’ing what the wise guys gits busy at--when the other push is holdin’ the jobs._” CHIP NOLAN’S DEFINITION.
at the time that
From this reading “_Reform: A t’ing what the wise guys gits busy at--when the other push is holdin’ the jobs._” CHIP NOLAN’S DEFINITION.
which person or people
From this reading OLD Mrs. Coogan, who was distantly related to Mary, opened the door for her and Mason.
having or prompted by wisdom or discernment
From this reading “_Reform: A t’ing what the wise guys gits busy at--when the other push is holdin’ the jobs._” CHIP NOLAN’S DEFINITION.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Mrs. Coogan had been there since the old man’s death, as a sort of chaperon and housekeeper, and vastly pleased was she with the arrangement.
