used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He treated the matter much as he would have treated the stoking of a stove on a winter's night.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading Birdie waited on him with an attention and care such as she never bestowed upon any other boarder at the store, and the look in her bright eyes as she forestalled his wishes, compared with the air with which she executed the harshly delivered orders of the rest of the men, was quite sufficient to enlighten the casual onlooker as to the state of her romantic heart.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Birdie waited on him with an attention and care such as she never bestowed upon any other boarder at the store, and the look in her bright eyes as she forestalled his wishes, compared with the air with which she executed the harshly delivered orders of the rest of the men, was quite sufficient to enlighten the casual onlooker as to the state of her romantic heart.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He had no inclination for it, and it gave him no enjoyment.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Birdie waited on him with an attention and care such as she never bestowed upon any other boarder at the store, and the look in her bright eyes as she forestalled his wishes, compared with the air with which she executed the harshly delivered orders of the rest of the men, was quite sufficient to enlighten the casual onlooker as to the state of her romantic heart.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He treated the matter much as he would have treated the stoking of a stove on a winter's night.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Birdie waited on him with an attention and care such as she never bestowed upon any other boarder at the store, and the look in her bright eyes as she forestalled his wishes, compared with the air with which she executed the harshly delivered orders of the rest of the men, was quite sufficient to enlighten the casual onlooker as to the state of her romantic heart.
goddess of criminal rashness and its punishment
From this reading HOW THE TRUST BOUGHT MEDICINE Wild Bill ate his supper that evening because it was his custom to do so.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading Birdie waited on him with an attention and care such as she never bestowed upon any other boarder at the store, and the look in her bright eyes as she forestalled his wishes, compared with the air with which she executed the harshly delivered orders of the rest of the men, was quite sufficient to enlighten the casual onlooker as to the state of her romantic heart.
for the reason that
From this reading HOW THE TRUST BOUGHT MEDICINE Wild Bill ate his supper that evening because it was his custom to do so.
bestowedverbUS /bɪˈstoʊd/
past form of “bestow” — present
From this reading Birdie waited on him with an attention and care such as she never bestowed upon any other boarder at the store, and the look in her bright eyes as she forestalled his wishes, compared with the air with which she executed the harshly delivered orders of the rest of the men, was quite sufficient to enlighten the casual onlooker as to the state of her romantic heart.
a statute in draft before it becomes law
From this reading HOW THE TRUST BOUGHT MEDICINE Wild Bill ate his supper that evening because it was his custom to do so.
BirdieverbUS /ˈbɜːrdi/
shoot in one stroke under par
From this reading Birdie waited on him with an attention and care such as she never bestowed upon any other boarder at the store, and the look in her bright eyes as she forestalled his wishes, compared with the air with which she executed the harshly delivered orders of the rest of the men, was quite sufficient to enlighten the casual onlooker as to the state of her romantic heart.
boardernounUS /ˈbɔːrdər/
a tenant in someone's house
From this reading Birdie waited on him with an attention and care such as she never bestowed upon any other boarder at the store, and the look in her bright eyes as she forestalled his wishes, compared with the air with which she executed the harshly delivered orders of the rest of the men, was quite sufficient to enlighten the casual onlooker as to the state of her romantic heart.
inflected form of “buy” — obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction
From this reading HOW THE TRUST BOUGHT MEDICINE Wild Bill ate his supper that evening because it was his custom to do so.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading Birdie waited on him with an attention and care such as she never bestowed upon any other boarder at the store, and the look in her bright eyes as she forestalled his wishes, compared with the air with which she executed the harshly delivered orders of the rest of the men, was quite sufficient to enlighten the casual onlooker as to the state of her romantic heart.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading Birdie waited on him with an attention and care such as she never bestowed upon any other boarder at the store, and the look in her bright eyes as she forestalled his wishes, compared with the air with which she executed the harshly delivered orders of the rest of the men, was quite sufficient to enlighten the casual onlooker as to the state of her romantic heart.
past form of “care” — feel concern or interest
From this reading So long as he was filled up he cared little for the class of the fuel.
casualadjectiveUS /ˈkæʒəwəl/
marked by blithe unconcern
From this reading Birdie waited on him with an attention and care such as she never bestowed upon any other boarder at the store, and the look in her bright eyes as she forestalled his wishes, compared with the air with which she executed the harshly delivered orders of the rest of the men, was quite sufficient to enlighten the casual onlooker as to the state of her romantic heart.
a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading So long as he was filled up he cared little for the class of the fuel.
comparedverbUS /kəmˈperd/
past form of “compare” — examine and note the similarities or differences of
From this reading Birdie waited on him with an attention and care such as she never bestowed upon any other boarder at the store, and the look in her bright eyes as she forestalled his wishes, compared with the air with which she executed the harshly delivered orders of the rest of the men, was quite sufficient to enlighten the casual onlooker as to the state of her romantic heart.
accepted or habitual practice
From this reading HOW THE TRUST BOUGHT MEDICINE Wild Bill ate his supper that evening because it was his custom to do so.
past form of “deliver” — deliver (a speech, oration, or idea)
From this reading Birdie waited on him with an attention and care such as she never bestowed upon any other boarder at the store, and the look in her bright eyes as she forestalled his wishes, compared with the air with which she executed the harshly delivered orders of the rest of the men, was quite sufficient to enlighten the casual onlooker as to the state of her romantic heart.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading HOW THE TRUST BOUGHT MEDICINE Wild Bill ate his supper that evening because it was his custom to do so.
enjoymentnounUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪmənt/
the pleasure felt when having a good time
From this reading He had no inclination for it, and it gave him no enjoyment.
enlightenverbUS /ˌenˈlaɪtən/
make understand
From this reading Birdie waited on him with an attention and care such as she never bestowed upon any other boarder at the store, and the look in her bright eyes as she forestalled his wishes, compared with the air with which she executed the harshly delivered orders of the rest of the men, was quite sufficient to enlighten the casual onlooker as to the state of her romantic heart.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading HOW THE TRUST BOUGHT MEDICINE Wild Bill ate his supper that evening because it was his custom to do so.
executedadjectiveUS /ˈeksəkjuːtɪd/
put to death as punishment
From this reading Birdie waited on him with an attention and care such as she never bestowed upon any other boarder at the store, and the look in her bright eyes as she forestalled his wishes, compared with the air with which she executed the harshly delivered orders of the rest of the men, was quite sufficient to enlighten the casual onlooker as to the state of her romantic heart.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Birdie waited on him with an attention and care such as she never bestowed upon any other boarder at the store, and the look in her bright eyes as she forestalled his wishes, compared with the air with which she executed the harshly delivered orders of the rest of the men, was quite sufficient to enlighten the casual onlooker as to the state of her romantic heart.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading So long as he was filled up he cared little for the class of the fuel.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He had no inclination for it, and it gave him no enjoyment.
forestalledverbUS /ˌfɔːrˈstɑːld/
past form of “forestall” — keep from happening or arising; make impossible
From this reading Birdie waited on him with an attention and care such as she never bestowed upon any other boarder at the store, and the look in her bright eyes as she forestalled his wishes, compared with the air with which she executed the harshly delivered orders of the rest of the men, was quite sufficient to enlighten the casual onlooker as to the state of her romantic heart.
fuelverbUS /ˈfjuːəl/
provide with a combustible substance that provides energy
From this reading So long as he was filled up he cared little for the class of the fuel.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading He had no inclination for it, and it gave him no enjoyment.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had no inclination for it, and it gave him no enjoyment.
harshlyadverbUS /ˈhɑːrʃli/
in a harsh or unkind manner
From this reading Birdie waited on him with an attention and care such as she never bestowed upon any other boarder at the store, and the look in her bright eyes as she forestalled his wishes, compared with the air with which she executed the harshly delivered orders of the rest of the men, was quite sufficient to enlighten the casual onlooker as to the state of her romantic heart.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading He treated the matter much as he would have treated the stoking of a stove on a winter's night.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had no inclination for it, and it gave him no enjoyment.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading Birdie waited on him with an attention and care such as she never bestowed upon any other boarder at the store, and the look in her bright eyes as she forestalled his wishes, compared with the air with which she executed the harshly delivered orders of the rest of the men, was quite sufficient to enlighten the casual onlooker as to the state of her romantic heart.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Birdie waited on him with an attention and care such as she never bestowed upon any other boarder at the store, and the look in her bright eyes as she forestalled his wishes, compared with the air with which she executed the harshly delivered orders of the rest of the men, was quite sufficient to enlighten the casual onlooker as to the state of her romantic heart.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He had no inclination for it, and it gave him no enjoyment.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading HOW THE TRUST BOUGHT MEDICINE Wild Bill ate his supper that evening because it was his custom to do so.
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From this reading HOW THE TRUST BOUGHT MEDICINE Wild Bill ate his supper that evening because it was his custom to do so.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Birdie waited on him with an attention and care such as she never bestowed upon any other boarder at the store, and the look in her bright eyes as she forestalled his wishes, compared with the air with which she executed the harshly delivered orders of the rest of the men, was quite sufficient to enlighten the casual onlooker as to the state of her romantic heart.
inclinationnounUS /ˌɪnkləˈneɪʃən/
an attitude of mind especially one that favors one alternative over others
From this reading He had no inclination for it, and it gave him no enjoyment.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading HOW THE TRUST BOUGHT MEDICINE Wild Bill ate his supper that evening because it was his custom to do so.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading So long as he was filled up he cared little for the class of the fuel.
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 So long as he was filled up he cared little for the class of the fuel.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Birdie waited on him with an attention and care such as she never bestowed upon any other boarder at the store, and the look in her bright eyes as she forestalled his wishes, compared with the air with which she executed the harshly delivered orders of the rest of the men, was quite sufficient to enlighten the casual onlooker as to the state of her romantic heart.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading He treated the matter much as he would have treated the stoking of a stove on a winter's night.
MEDICINEnounUS /ˈmedəsən/
the branches of medical science that deal with nonsurgical techniques
From this reading HOW THE TRUST BOUGHT MEDICINE Wild Bill ate his supper that evening because it was his custom to do so.
the force of workers available
From this reading Birdie waited on him with an attention and care such as she never bestowed upon any other boarder at the store, and the look in her bright eyes as she forestalled his wishes, compared with the air with which she executed the harshly delivered orders of the rest of the men, was quite sufficient to enlighten the casual onlooker as to the state of her romantic heart.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading He treated the matter much as he would have treated the stoking of a stove on a winter's night.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Birdie waited on him with an attention and care such as she never bestowed upon any other boarder at the store, and the look in her bright eyes as she forestalled his wishes, compared with the air with which she executed the harshly delivered orders of the rest of the men, was quite sufficient to enlighten the casual onlooker as to the state of her romantic heart.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading He treated the matter much as he would have treated the stoking of a stove on a winter's night.
not any; not one
From this reading He had no inclination for it, and it gave him no enjoyment.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He treated the matter much as he would have treated the stoking of a stove on a winter's night.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He treated the matter much as he would have treated the stoking of a stove on a winter's night.
onlookernounUS /ˈɔːnlʊkər/
someone who looks on
From this reading Birdie waited on him with an attention and care such as she never bestowed upon any other boarder at the store, and the look in her bright eyes as she forestalled his wishes, compared with the air with which she executed the harshly delivered orders of the rest of the men, was quite sufficient to enlighten the casual onlooker as to the state of her romantic heart.
plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading Birdie waited on him with an attention and care such as she never bestowed upon any other boarder at the store, and the look in her bright eyes as she forestalled his wishes, compared with the air with which she executed the harshly delivered orders of the rest of the men, was quite sufficient to enlighten the casual onlooker as to the state of her romantic heart.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Birdie waited on him with an attention and care such as she never bestowed upon any other boarder at the store, and the look in her bright eyes as she forestalled his wishes, compared with the air with which she executed the harshly delivered orders of the rest of the men, was quite sufficient to enlighten the casual onlooker as to the state of her romantic heart.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Birdie waited on him with an attention and care such as she never bestowed upon any other boarder at the store, and the look in her bright eyes as she forestalled his wishes, compared with the air with which she executed the harshly delivered orders of the rest of the men, was quite sufficient to enlighten the casual onlooker as to the state of her romantic heart.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading Birdie waited on him with an attention and care such as she never bestowed upon any other boarder at the store, and the look in her bright eyes as she forestalled his wishes, compared with the air with which she executed the harshly delivered orders of the rest of the men, was quite sufficient to enlighten the casual onlooker as to the state of her romantic heart.
romanticadjectiveUS /roʊˈmæntɪk/
belonging to or characteristic of Romanticism or the Romantic Movement in the arts
From this reading Birdie waited on him with an attention and care such as she never bestowed upon any other boarder at the store, and the look in her bright eyes as she forestalled his wishes, compared with the air with which she executed the harshly delivered orders of the rest of the men, was quite sufficient to enlighten the casual onlooker as to the state of her romantic heart.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Birdie waited on him with an attention and care such as she never bestowed upon any other boarder at the store, and the look in her bright eyes as she forestalled his wishes, compared with the air with which she executed the harshly delivered orders of the rest of the men, was quite sufficient to enlighten the casual onlooker as to the state of her romantic heart.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading HOW THE TRUST BOUGHT MEDICINE Wild Bill ate his supper that evening because it was his custom to do so.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading Birdie waited on him with an attention and care such as she never bestowed upon any other boarder at the store, and the look in her bright eyes as she forestalled his wishes, compared with the air with which she executed the harshly delivered orders of the rest of the men, was quite sufficient to enlighten the casual onlooker as to the state of her romantic heart.
stokingverbUS /ˈstoʊkɪŋ/
-ing form of “stoke” — stir up or tend; of a fire
From this reading He treated the matter much as he would have treated the stoking of a stove on a winter's night.
a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services
From this reading Birdie waited on him with an attention and care such as she never bestowed upon any other boarder at the store, and the look in her bright eyes as she forestalled his wishes, compared with the air with which she executed the harshly delivered orders of the rest of the men, was quite sufficient to enlighten the casual onlooker as to the state of her romantic heart.
stovenounUS /stoʊv/
a kitchen appliance used for cooking food
From this reading He treated the matter much as he would have treated the stoking of a stove on a winter's night.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Birdie waited on him with an attention and care such as she never bestowed upon any other boarder at the store, and the look in her bright eyes as she forestalled his wishes, compared with the air with which she executed the harshly delivered orders of the rest of the men, was quite sufficient to enlighten the casual onlooker as to the state of her romantic heart.
of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant
From this reading Birdie waited on him with an attention and care such as she never bestowed upon any other boarder at the store, and the look in her bright eyes as she forestalled his wishes, compared with the air with which she executed the harshly delivered orders of the rest of the men, was quite sufficient to enlighten the casual onlooker as to the state of her romantic heart.
a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime
From this reading HOW THE TRUST BOUGHT MEDICINE Wild Bill ate his supper that evening because it was his custom to do so.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading HOW THE TRUST BOUGHT MEDICINE Wild Bill ate his supper that evening because it was his custom to do so.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading HOW THE TRUST BOUGHT MEDICINE Wild Bill ate his supper that evening because it was his custom to do so.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading HOW THE TRUST BOUGHT MEDICINE Wild Bill ate his supper that evening because it was his custom to do so.
subjected to a physical (or chemical) treatment or action or agent
From this reading He treated the matter much as he would have treated the stoking of a stove on a winter's night.
something (as property) held by one party (the trustee) for the benefit of another (the beneficiary)
From this reading HOW THE TRUST BOUGHT MEDICINE Wild Bill ate his supper that evening because it was his custom to do so.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading So long as he was filled up he cared little for the class of the fuel.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Birdie waited on him with an attention and care such as she never bestowed upon any other boarder at the store, and the look in her bright eyes as she forestalled his wishes, compared with the air with which she executed the harshly delivered orders of the rest of the men, was quite sufficient to enlighten the casual onlooker as to the state of her romantic heart.
past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading Birdie waited on him with an attention and care such as she never bestowed upon any other boarder at the store, and the look in her bright eyes as she forestalled his wishes, compared with the air with which she executed the harshly delivered orders of the rest of the men, was quite sufficient to enlighten the casual onlooker as to the state of her romantic heart.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading HOW THE TRUST BOUGHT MEDICINE Wild Bill ate his supper that evening because it was his custom to do so.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Birdie waited on him with an attention and care such as she never bestowed upon any other boarder at the store, and the look in her bright eyes as she forestalled his wishes, compared with the air with which she executed the harshly delivered orders of the rest of the men, was quite sufficient to enlighten the casual onlooker as to the state of her romantic heart.
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading HOW THE TRUST BOUGHT MEDICINE Wild Bill ate his supper that evening because it was his custom to do so.
winter'snounUS /ˈwɪntərz/
possessive form of “winter” — the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading He treated the matter much as he would have treated the stoking of a stove on a winter's night.
plural of “wish” — a specific feeling of desire
From this reading Birdie waited on him with an attention and care such as she never bestowed upon any other boarder at the store, and the look in her bright eyes as she forestalled his wishes, compared with the air with which she executed the harshly delivered orders of the rest of the men, was quite sufficient to enlighten the casual onlooker as to the state of her romantic heart.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Birdie waited on him with an attention and care such as she never bestowed upon any other boarder at the store, and the look in her bright eyes as she forestalled his wishes, compared with the air with which she executed the harshly delivered orders of the rest of the men, was quite sufficient to enlighten the casual onlooker as to the state of her romantic heart.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He treated the matter much as he would have treated the stoking of a stove on a winter's night.
