used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The grill in the Governor Baldwin was not crowded and we had no trouble getting a pleasant table in the corner, while four colored men blew into metal objects, hit things and delivered themselves of various rhythmic noises.
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading While waiting for Emily Post to appear, Arthurjean was very subordinate, calling me "Mr. Tompkins" and acting, quite as the boss's secretary should act when out for dinner with the boss.
the performance of a part or role in a drama
From this reading While waiting for Emily Post to appear, Arthurjean was very subordinate, calling me "Mr. Tompkins" and acting, quite as the boss's secretary should act when out for dinner with the boss.
make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading From time to time they paused, in order to allow the perspiring couples who jiggled and writhed on the dancefloor time to cool off.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The grill in the Governor Baldwin was not crowded and we had no trouble getting a pleasant table in the corner, while four colored men blew into metal objects, hit things and delivered themselves of various rhythmic noises.
any thing at all
From this reading But the deputy was a pallid young man with--he told us--a heart-murmur that kept him out of the armed forces and he never touched anything strong.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading While waiting for Emily Post to appear, Arthurjean was very subordinate, calling me "Mr. Tompkins" and acting, quite as the boss's secretary should act when out for dinner with the boss.
(used of persons or the military) characterized by having or bearing arms
From this reading But the deputy was a pallid young man with--he told us--a heart-murmur that kept him out of the armed forces and he never touched anything strong.
Arthurjean
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From this reading While waiting for Emily Post to appear, Arthurjean was very subordinate, calling me "Mr. Tompkins" and acting, quite as the boss's secretary should act when out for dinner with the boss.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading While waiting for Emily Post to appear, Arthurjean was very subordinate, calling me "Mr. Tompkins" and acting, quite as the boss's secretary should act when out for dinner with the boss.
BaldwinnounUS /ˈbɔːldwən/
United States author who was an outspoken critic of racism (1924-1987)
From this reading The grill in the Governor Baldwin was not crowded and we had no trouble getting a pleasant table in the corner, while four colored men blew into metal objects, hit things and delivered themselves of various rhythmic noises.
inflected form of “blow” — exhale hard
From this reading The grill in the Governor Baldwin was not crowded and we had no trouble getting a pleasant table in the corner, while four colored men blew into metal objects, hit things and delivered themselves of various rhythmic noises.
bossnounUS /bɑːs/
a person who exercises control over workers
From this reading While waiting for Emily Post to appear, Arthurjean was very subordinate, calling me "Mr. Tompkins" and acting, quite as the boss's secretary should act when out for dinner with the boss.
boss'snounUS /ˈbɔːsɪz/
possessive form of “boss” — a person who exercises control over workers
From this reading While waiting for Emily Post to appear, Arthurjean was very subordinate, calling me "Mr. Tompkins" and acting, quite as the boss's secretary should act when out for dinner with the boss.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But the deputy was a pallid young man with--he told us--a heart-murmur that kept him out of the armed forces and he never touched anything strong.
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading While waiting for Emily Post to appear, Arthurjean was very subordinate, calling me "Mr. Tompkins" and acting, quite as the boss's secretary should act when out for dinner with the boss.
coloredadjectiveUS /ˈkʌlərd/
having color or a certain color; sometimes used in combination
From this reading The grill in the Governor Baldwin was not crowded and we had no trouble getting a pleasant table in the corner, while four colored men blew into metal objects, hit things and delivered themselves of various rhythmic noises.
neither warm nor very cold; giving relief from heat
From this reading From time to time they paused, in order to allow the perspiring couples who jiggled and writhed on the dancefloor time to cool off.
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading The grill in the Governor Baldwin was not crowded and we had no trouble getting a pleasant table in the corner, while four colored men blew into metal objects, hit things and delivered themselves of various rhythmic noises.
couplesnounUS /ˈkʌpəlz/
plural of “couple” — a pair who associate with one another
From this reading From time to time they paused, in order to allow the perspiring couples who jiggled and writhed on the dancefloor time to cool off.
overfilled or compacted or concentrated
From this reading The grill in the Governor Baldwin was not crowded and we had no trouble getting a pleasant table in the corner, while four colored men blew into metal objects, hit things and delivered themselves of various rhythmic noises.
dancefloor
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From this reading From time to time they paused, in order to allow the perspiring couples who jiggled and writhed on the dancefloor time to cool off.
past form of “deliver” — deliver (a speech, oration, or idea)
From this reading The grill in the Governor Baldwin was not crowded and we had no trouble getting a pleasant table in the corner, while four colored men blew into metal objects, hit things and delivered themselves of various rhythmic noises.
deputynounUS /ˈdepjəti/
someone authorized to exercise the powers of sheriff in emergencies
From this reading Merry Vail was in high spirits and insisted on having the deputy who had helped serve the writ join us for a drink.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading While waiting for Emily Post to appear, Arthurjean was very subordinate, calling me "Mr. Tompkins" and acting, quite as the boss's secretary should act when out for dinner with the boss.
take in liquids
From this reading Merry Vail was in high spirits and insisted on having the deputy who had helped serve the writ join us for a drink.
Emily
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From this reading While waiting for Emily Post to appear, Arthurjean was very subordinate, calling me "Mr. Tompkins" and acting, quite as the boss's secretary should act when out for dinner with the boss.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading While waiting for Emily Post to appear, Arthurjean was very subordinate, calling me "Mr. Tompkins" and acting, quite as the boss's secretary should act when out for dinner with the boss.
plural of “force” — a powerful effect or influence
From this reading But the deputy was a pallid young man with--he told us--a heart-murmur that kept him out of the armed forces and he never touched anything strong.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading The grill in the Governor Baldwin was not crowded and we had no trouble getting a pleasant table in the corner, while four colored men blew into metal objects, hit things and delivered themselves of various rhythmic noises.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading From time to time they paused, in order to allow the perspiring couples who jiggled and writhed on the dancefloor time to cool off.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading The grill in the Governor Baldwin was not crowded and we had no trouble getting a pleasant table in the corner, while four colored men blew into metal objects, hit things and delivered themselves of various rhythmic noises.
the head of a state government
From this reading The grill in the Governor Baldwin was not crowded and we had no trouble getting a pleasant table in the corner, while four colored men blew into metal objects, hit things and delivered themselves of various rhythmic noises.
grillnounUS /ɡrɪl/
a restaurant where food is cooked on a grill
From this reading The grill in the Governor Baldwin was not crowded and we had no trouble getting a pleasant table in the corner, while four colored men blew into metal objects, hit things and delivered themselves of various rhythmic noises.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The grill in the Governor Baldwin was not crowded and we had no trouble getting a pleasant table in the corner, while four colored men blew into metal objects, hit things and delivered themselves of various rhythmic noises.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Merry Vail was in high spirits and insisted on having the deputy who had helped serve the writ join us for a drink.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But the deputy was a pallid young man with--he told us--a heart-murmur that kept him out of the armed forces and he never touched anything strong.
heart-murmur
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From this reading But the deputy was a pallid young man with--he told us--a heart-murmur that kept him out of the armed forces and he never touched anything strong.
past form of “help” — give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading Merry Vail was in high spirits and insisted on having the deputy who had helped serve the writ join us for a drink.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Merry Vail was in high spirits and insisted on having the deputy who had helped serve the writ join us for a drink.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading But the deputy was a pallid young man with--he told us--a heart-murmur that kept him out of the armed forces and he never touched anything strong.
cause to move by striking
From this reading The grill in the Governor Baldwin was not crowded and we had no trouble getting a pleasant table in the corner, while four colored men blew into metal objects, hit things and delivered themselves of various rhythmic noises.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The grill in the Governor Baldwin was not crowded and we had no trouble getting a pleasant table in the corner, while four colored men blew into metal objects, hit things and delivered themselves of various rhythmic noises.
past form of “insist” — be emphatic or resolute and refuse to budge
From this reading Merry Vail was in high spirits and insisted on having the deputy who had helped serve the writ join us for a drink.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The grill in the Governor Baldwin was not crowded and we had no trouble getting a pleasant table in the corner, while four colored men blew into metal objects, hit things and delivered themselves of various rhythmic noises.
jiggled
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From this reading From time to time they paused, in order to allow the perspiring couples who jiggled and writhed on the dancefloor time to cool off.
become part of; become a member of a group or organization
From this reading Merry Vail was in high spirits and insisted on having the deputy who had helped serve the writ join us for a drink.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading But the deputy was a pallid young man with--he told us--a heart-murmur that kept him out of the armed forces and he never touched anything strong.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading But the deputy was a pallid young man with--he told us--a heart-murmur that kept him out of the armed forces and he never touched anything strong.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading While waiting for Emily Post to appear, Arthurjean was very subordinate, calling me "Mr. Tompkins" and acting, quite as the boss's secretary should act when out for dinner with the boss.
the force of workers available
From this reading The grill in the Governor Baldwin was not crowded and we had no trouble getting a pleasant table in the corner, while four colored men blew into metal objects, hit things and delivered themselves of various rhythmic noises.
full of or showing high-spirited merriment
From this reading Merry Vail was in high spirits and insisted on having the deputy who had helped serve the writ join us for a drink.
metalnounUS /ˈmetəl/
any of several chemical elements that are usually shiny solids that conduct heat or electricity and can be formed into sheets etc.
From this reading The grill in the Governor Baldwin was not crowded and we had no trouble getting a pleasant table in the corner, while four colored men blew into metal objects, hit things and delivered themselves of various rhythmic noises.
a form of address for a man
From this reading While waiting for Emily Post to appear, Arthurjean was very subordinate, calling me "Mr. Tompkins" and acting, quite as the boss's secretary should act when out for dinner with the boss.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading But the deputy was a pallid young man with--he told us--a heart-murmur that kept him out of the armed forces and he never touched anything strong.
not any; not one
From this reading The grill in the Governor Baldwin was not crowded and we had no trouble getting a pleasant table in the corner, while four colored men blew into metal objects, hit things and delivered themselves of various rhythmic noises.
noisesnounUS /ˈnɔɪzɪz/
plural of “noise” — sound of any kind (especially unintelligible or dissonant sound)
From this reading The grill in the Governor Baldwin was not crowded and we had no trouble getting a pleasant table in the corner, while four colored men blew into metal objects, hit things and delivered themselves of various rhythmic noises.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The grill in the Governor Baldwin was not crowded and we had no trouble getting a pleasant table in the corner, while four colored men blew into metal objects, hit things and delivered themselves of various rhythmic noises.
plural of “object” — a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading The grill in the Governor Baldwin was not crowded and we had no trouble getting a pleasant table in the corner, while four colored men blew into metal objects, hit things and delivered themselves of various rhythmic noises.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The grill in the Governor Baldwin was not crowded and we had no trouble getting a pleasant table in the corner, while four colored men blew into metal objects, hit things and delivered themselves of various rhythmic noises.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading From time to time they paused, in order to allow the perspiring couples who jiggled and writhed on the dancefloor time to cool off.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading From time to time they paused, in order to allow the perspiring couples who jiggled and writhed on the dancefloor time to cool off.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading From time to time they paused, in order to allow the perspiring couples who jiggled and writhed on the dancefloor time to cool off.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading While waiting for Emily Post to appear, Arthurjean was very subordinate, calling me "Mr. Tompkins" and acting, quite as the boss's secretary should act when out for dinner with the boss.
pallidadjectiveUS /ˈpæləd/
abnormally deficient in color as suggesting physical or emotional distress
From this reading But the deputy was a pallid young man with--he told us--a heart-murmur that kept him out of the armed forces and he never touched anything strong.
past form of “pause” — interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing
From this reading From time to time they paused, in order to allow the perspiring couples who jiggled and writhed on the dancefloor time to cool off.
perspiringverbUS /pərˈspaɪrɪŋ/
-ing form of “perspire” — excrete perspiration through the pores in the skin
From this reading From time to time they paused, in order to allow the perspiring couples who jiggled and writhed on the dancefloor time to cool off.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading The grill in the Governor Baldwin was not crowded and we had no trouble getting a pleasant table in the corner, while four colored men blew into metal objects, hit things and delivered themselves of various rhythmic noises.
affix in a public place or for public notice
From this reading While waiting for Emily Post to appear, Arthurjean was very subordinate, calling me "Mr. Tompkins" and acting, quite as the boss's secretary should act when out for dinner with the boss.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading While waiting for Emily Post to appear, Arthurjean was very subordinate, calling me "Mr. Tompkins" and acting, quite as the boss's secretary should act when out for dinner with the boss.
rhythmicadjectiveUS /ˈrɪðmɪk/
recurring with measured regularity
From this reading The grill in the Governor Baldwin was not crowded and we had no trouble getting a pleasant table in the corner, while four colored men blew into metal objects, hit things and delivered themselves of various rhythmic noises.
a person who is head of an administrative department of government
From this reading While waiting for Emily Post to appear, Arthurjean was very subordinate, calling me "Mr. Tompkins" and acting, quite as the boss's secretary should act when out for dinner with the boss.
serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading Merry Vail was in high spirits and insisted on having the deputy who had helped serve the writ join us for a drink.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading While waiting for Emily Post to appear, Arthurjean was very subordinate, calling me "Mr. Tompkins" and acting, quite as the boss's secretary should act when out for dinner with the boss.
an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
From this reading Merry Vail was in high spirits and insisted on having the deputy who had helped serve the writ join us for a drink.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading But the deputy was a pallid young man with--he told us--a heart-murmur that kept him out of the armed forces and he never touched anything strong.
subordinateadjectiveUS /səˈbɔːrdəneɪt/
lower in rank or importance
From this reading While waiting for Emily Post to appear, Arthurjean was very subordinate, calling me "Mr. Tompkins" and acting, quite as the boss's secretary should act when out for dinner with the boss.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading The grill in the Governor Baldwin was not crowded and we had no trouble getting a pleasant table in the corner, while four colored men blew into metal objects, hit things and delivered themselves of various rhythmic noises.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But the deputy was a pallid young man with--he told us--a heart-murmur that kept him out of the armed forces and he never touched anything strong.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The grill in the Governor Baldwin was not crowded and we had no trouble getting a pleasant table in the corner, while four colored men blew into metal objects, hit things and delivered themselves of various rhythmic noises.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading The grill in the Governor Baldwin was not crowded and we had no trouble getting a pleasant table in the corner, while four colored men blew into metal objects, hit things and delivered themselves of various rhythmic noises.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading From time to time they paused, in order to allow the perspiring couples who jiggled and writhed on the dancefloor time to cool off.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading The grill in the Governor Baldwin was not crowded and we had no trouble getting a pleasant table in the corner, while four colored men blew into metal objects, hit things and delivered themselves of various rhythmic noises.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading From time to time they paused, in order to allow the perspiring couples who jiggled and writhed on the dancefloor time to cool off.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading From time to time they paused, in order to allow the perspiring couples who jiggled and writhed on the dancefloor time to cool off.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading But the deputy was a pallid young man with--he told us--a heart-murmur that kept him out of the armed forces and he never touched anything strong.
Tompkins
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From this reading While waiting for Emily Post to appear, Arthurjean was very subordinate, calling me "Mr. Tompkins" and acting, quite as the boss's secretary should act when out for dinner with the boss.
having come into contact
From this reading But the deputy was a pallid young man with--he told us--a heart-murmur that kept him out of the armed forces and he never touched anything strong.
a source of difficulty
From this reading The grill in the Governor Baldwin was not crowded and we had no trouble getting a pleasant table in the corner, while four colored men blew into metal objects, hit things and delivered themselves of various rhythmic noises.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Merry Vail was in high spirits and insisted on having the deputy who had helped serve the writ join us for a drink.
Vail
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From this reading Merry Vail was in high spirits and insisted on having the deputy who had helped serve the writ join us for a drink.
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
From this reading The grill in the Governor Baldwin was not crowded and we had no trouble getting a pleasant table in the corner, while four colored men blew into metal objects, hit things and delivered themselves of various rhythmic noises.
precisely as stated
From this reading While waiting for Emily Post to appear, Arthurjean was very subordinate, calling me "Mr. Tompkins" and acting, quite as the boss's secretary should act when out for dinner with the boss.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading While waiting for Emily Post to appear, Arthurjean was very subordinate, calling me "Mr. Tompkins" and acting, quite as the boss's secretary should act when out for dinner with the boss.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The grill in the Governor Baldwin was not crowded and we had no trouble getting a pleasant table in the corner, while four colored men blew into metal objects, hit things and delivered themselves of various rhythmic noises.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading The grill in the Governor Baldwin was not crowded and we had no trouble getting a pleasant table in the corner, while four colored men blew into metal objects, hit things and delivered themselves of various rhythmic noises.
at the time that
From this reading While waiting for Emily Post to appear, Arthurjean was very subordinate, calling me "Mr. Tompkins" and acting, quite as the boss's secretary should act when out for dinner with the boss.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading The grill in the Governor Baldwin was not crowded and we had no trouble getting a pleasant table in the corner, while four colored men blew into metal objects, hit things and delivered themselves of various rhythmic noises.
which person or people
From this reading From time to time they paused, in order to allow the perspiring couples who jiggled and writhed on the dancefloor time to cool off.
in the company of; together with
From this reading While waiting for Emily Post to appear, Arthurjean was very subordinate, calling me "Mr. Tompkins" and acting, quite as the boss's secretary should act when out for dinner with the boss.
writnounUS /rɪt/
(law) a legal document issued by a court or judicial officer
From this reading Merry Vail was in high spirits and insisted on having the deputy who had helped serve the writ join us for a drink.
writhedadjectiveUS /rɪθd/
twisted (especially as in pain or struggle)
From this reading From time to time they paused, in order to allow the perspiring couples who jiggled and writhed on the dancefloor time to cool off.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading But the deputy was a pallid young man with--he told us--a heart-murmur that kept him out of the armed forces and he never touched anything strong.
