alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading He swaggered along the street, bumped into people roughly, and for his rudeness gave them oaths instead of apologies.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He was going to see Tess, and he had twenty-five dollars in his pocket.
ANDY
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From this reading ANDY VINDICATED Lysander Letts left Waldstricker's office highly pleased.
apologiesnounUS /əˈpɑːlədʒiːz/
plural of “apology” — an expression of regret at having caused trouble for someone
From this reading He swaggered along the street, bumped into people roughly, and for his rudeness gave them oaths instead of apologies.
the two together, not just one
From this reading His errand provided for both contingencies.
bumpedverbUS /bʌmpt/
past form of “bump” — knock against with force or violence
From this reading He swaggered along the street, bumped into people roughly, and for his rudeness gave them oaths instead of apologies.
contingenciesnounUS /kənˈtɪndʒənsiz/
plural of “contingency” — a possible event or occurrence or result
From this reading His errand provided for both contingencies.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading In the long hours of silent meditation in prison, he'd tried to outline that meeting, and to figure out how he could work Waldstricker.
plural of “dollar” — the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 cents
From this reading He was going to see Tess, and he had twenty-five dollars in his pocket.
errandnounUS /ˈerənd/
a short trip that is taken in the performance of a necessary task or mission
From this reading His errand provided for both contingencies.
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading In the long hours of silent meditation in prison, he'd tried to outline that meeting, and to figure out how he could work Waldstricker.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading His errand provided for both contingencies.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading He swaggered along the street, bumped into people roughly, and for his rudeness gave them oaths instead of apologies.
the act of departing
From this reading He was going to see Tess, and he had twenty-five dollars in his pocket.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He was going to see Tess, and he had twenty-five dollars in his pocket.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was going to see Tess, and he had twenty-five dollars in his pocket.
he'd
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From this reading In the long hours of silent meditation in prison, he'd tried to outline that meeting, and to figure out how he could work Waldstricker.
to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect
From this reading ANDY VINDICATED Lysander Letts left Waldstricker's office highly pleased.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He was going to see Tess, and he had twenty-five dollars in his pocket.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading In the long hours of silent meditation in prison, he'd tried to outline that meeting, and to figure out how he could work Waldstricker.
how
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From this reading In the long hours of silent meditation in prison, he'd tried to outline that meeting, and to figure out how he could work Waldstricker.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He was going to see Tess, and he had twenty-five dollars in his pocket.
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading He swaggered along the street, bumped into people roughly, and for his rudeness gave them oaths instead of apologies.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading He swaggered along the street, bumped into people roughly, and for his rudeness gave them oaths instead of apologies.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading ANDY VINDICATED Lysander Letts left Waldstricker's office highly pleased.
Letts
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From this reading ANDY VINDICATED Lysander Letts left Waldstricker's office highly pleased.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading In the long hours of silent meditation in prison, he'd tried to outline that meeting, and to figure out how he could work Waldstricker.
LysandernounUS /ˌlaɪˈsændər/
Spartan general who defeated the Athenians in the final battle of the Peloponnesian War (died in 395 BC)
From this reading ANDY VINDICATED Lysander Letts left Waldstricker's office highly pleased.
meditationnounUS /ˌmedəˈteɪʃən/
continuous and profound contemplation or musing on a subject or series of subjects of a deep or abstruse nature
From this reading In the long hours of silent meditation in prison, he'd tried to outline that meeting, and to figure out how he could work Waldstricker.
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading In the long hours of silent meditation in prison, he'd tried to outline that meeting, and to figure out how he could work Waldstricker.
oathsnounUS /oʊðz/
plural of “oath” — profane or obscene expression usually of surprise or anger
From this reading He swaggered along the street, bumped into people roughly, and for his rudeness gave them oaths instead of apologies.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In the long hours of silent meditation in prison, he'd tried to outline that meeting, and to figure out how he could work Waldstricker.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading ANDY VINDICATED Lysander Letts left Waldstricker's office highly pleased.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading In the long hours of silent meditation in prison, he'd tried to outline that meeting, and to figure out how he could work Waldstricker.
outlinenounUS /ˈaʊtlaɪn/
the line that appears to bound an object
From this reading In the long hours of silent meditation in prison, he'd tried to outline that meeting, and to figure out how he could work Waldstricker.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading He swaggered along the street, bumped into people roughly, and for his rudeness gave them oaths instead of apologies.
experiencing or manifesting pleasure
From this reading ANDY VINDICATED Lysander Letts left Waldstricker's office highly pleased.
a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles
From this reading He was going to see Tess, and he had twenty-five dollars in his pocket.
a correctional institution where persons are confined while on trial or for punishment
From this reading In the long hours of silent meditation in prison, he'd tried to outline that meeting, and to figure out how he could work Waldstricker.
past form of “provide” — give something useful or necessary to
From this reading His errand provided for both contingencies.
roughlyadverbUS /ˈrʌfli/
(of quantities) imprecise but fairly close to correct
From this reading He swaggered along the street, bumped into people roughly, and for his rudeness gave them oaths instead of apologies.
rudenessnounUS /ˈruːdnəs/
a manner that is rude and insulting
From this reading He swaggered along the street, bumped into people roughly, and for his rudeness gave them oaths instead of apologies.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading He was going to see Tess, and he had twenty-five dollars in his pocket.
marked by absence of sound
From this reading In the long hours of silent meditation in prison, he'd tried to outline that meeting, and to figure out how he could work Waldstricker.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading He swaggered along the street, bumped into people roughly, and for his rudeness gave them oaths instead of apologies.
swaggered
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From this reading He swaggered along the street, bumped into people roughly, and for his rudeness gave them oaths instead of apologies.
Tess
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From this reading He was going to see Tess, and he had twenty-five dollars in his pocket.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading In the long hours of silent meditation in prison, he'd tried to outline that meeting, and to figure out how he could work Waldstricker.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In the long hours of silent meditation in prison, he'd tried to outline that meeting, and to figure out how he could work Waldstricker.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading He swaggered along the street, bumped into people roughly, and for his rudeness gave them oaths instead of apologies.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He was going to see Tess, and he had twenty-five dollars in his pocket.
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading In the long hours of silent meditation in prison, he'd tried to outline that meeting, and to figure out how he could work Waldstricker.
twenty-fiveadjectiveUS /ˈtwentifaɪv/
being five more than twenty
From this reading He was going to see Tess, and he had twenty-five dollars in his pocket.
VINDICATEDadjectiveUS /ˈvɪndəkeɪtɪd/
freed from any question of guilt
From this reading ANDY VINDICATED Lysander Letts left Waldstricker's office highly pleased.
Waldstricker
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From this reading In the long hours of silent meditation in prison, he'd tried to outline that meeting, and to figure out how he could work Waldstricker.
Waldstricker's
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From this reading ANDY VINDICATED Lysander Letts left Waldstricker's office highly pleased.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was going to see Tess, and he had twenty-five dollars in his pocket.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading In the long hours of silent meditation in prison, he'd tried to outline that meeting, and to figure out how he could work Waldstricker.
