used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "That's what I call a mighty foxy scheme," Pete approved.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading LAST DAYS OF THE CAMPAIGN After supper, which was eaten in the customary silence, Tom started for the Barrys' to talk over the scheme of circularizing the members of the union.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He joined him and, as they walked away, outlined the new plan.
approvedadjectiveUS /əˈpruːvd/
established by authority; given authoritative approval
From this reading "That's what I call a mighty foxy scheme," Pete approved.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He joined him and, as they walked away, outlined the new plan.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading He joined him and, as they walked away, outlined the new plan.
Barrys
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From this reading LAST DAYS OF THE CAMPAIGN After supper, which was eaten in the customary silence, Tom started for the Barrys' to talk over the scheme of circularizing the members of the union.
exhale hard
From this reading "It's a knock-out blow.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading "That's what I call a mighty foxy scheme," Pete approved.
CAMPAIGNnounUS /kæmˈpeɪn/
a race between candidates for elective office
From this reading LAST DAYS OF THE CAMPAIGN After supper, which was eaten in the customary silence, Tom started for the Barrys' to talk over the scheme of circularizing the members of the union.
circularizingverbUS /ˈsɜːrkjələraɪzɪŋ/
-ing form of “circularize” — canvass by distributing letters
From this reading LAST DAYS OF THE CAMPAIGN After supper, which was eaten in the customary silence, Tom started for the Barrys' to talk over the scheme of circularizing the members of the union.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading He met Pete coming out of the Barrys' tenement.
customaryadjectiveUS /ˈkʌstəmeri/
in accordance with convention or custom
From this reading LAST DAYS OF THE CAMPAIGN After supper, which was eaten in the customary silence, Tom started for the Barrys' to talk over the scheme of circularizing the members of the union.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading LAST DAYS OF THE CAMPAIGN After supper, which was eaten in the customary silence, Tom started for the Barrys' to talk over the scheme of circularizing the members of the union.
inflected form of “eat” — take in solid food
From this reading LAST DAYS OF THE CAMPAIGN After supper, which was eaten in the customary silence, Tom started for the Barrys' to talk over the scheme of circularizing the members of the union.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading LAST DAYS OF THE CAMPAIGN After supper, which was eaten in the customary silence, Tom started for the Barrys' to talk over the scheme of circularizing the members of the union.
foxyadjectiveUS /ˈfɑːksi/
marked by skill in deception
From this reading "That's what I call a mighty foxy scheme," Pete approved.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He met Pete coming out of the Barrys' tenement.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He joined him and, as they walked away, outlined the new plan.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "That's what I call a mighty foxy scheme," Pete approved.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading LAST DAYS OF THE CAMPAIGN After supper, which was eaten in the customary silence, Tom started for the Barrys' to talk over the scheme of circularizing the members of the union.
It's
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From this reading "It's a knock-out blow.
of or relating to two people who are married to each other
From this reading He joined him and, as they walked away, outlined the new plan.
knock-out
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From this reading "It's a knock-out blow.
immediately past
From this reading LAST DAYS OF THE CAMPAIGN After supper, which was eaten in the customary silence, Tom started for the Barrys' to talk over the scheme of circularizing the members of the union.
plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading LAST DAYS OF THE CAMPAIGN After supper, which was eaten in the customary silence, Tom started for the Barrys' to talk over the scheme of circularizing the members of the union.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading He met Pete coming out of the Barrys' tenement.
having or showing great strength or force or intensity
From this reading "That's what I call a mighty foxy scheme," Pete approved.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading He joined him and, as they walked away, outlined the new plan.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading LAST DAYS OF THE CAMPAIGN After supper, which was eaten in the customary silence, Tom started for the Barrys' to talk over the scheme of circularizing the members of the union.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading He met Pete coming out of the Barrys' tenement.
outlinedadjectiveUS /ˈaʊtlaɪnd/
showing clearly the outline or profile or boundary
From this reading He joined him and, as they walked away, outlined the new plan.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading LAST DAYS OF THE CAMPAIGN After supper, which was eaten in the customary silence, Tom started for the Barrys' to talk over the scheme of circularizing the members of the union.
Pete
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From this reading He met Pete coming out of the Barrys' tenement.
have the will and intention to carry out some action
From this reading He joined him and, as they walked away, outlined the new plan.
an elaborate and systematic plan of action
From this reading LAST DAYS OF THE CAMPAIGN After supper, which was eaten in the customary silence, Tom started for the Barrys' to talk over the scheme of circularizing the members of the union.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading LAST DAYS OF THE CAMPAIGN After supper, which was eaten in the customary silence, Tom started for the Barrys' to talk over the scheme of circularizing the members of the union.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading LAST DAYS OF THE CAMPAIGN After supper, which was eaten in the customary silence, Tom started for the Barrys' to talk over the scheme of circularizing the members of the union.
a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime
From this reading LAST DAYS OF THE CAMPAIGN After supper, which was eaten in the customary silence, Tom started for the Barrys' to talk over the scheme of circularizing the members of the union.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading LAST DAYS OF THE CAMPAIGN After supper, which was eaten in the customary silence, Tom started for the Barrys' to talk over the scheme of circularizing the members of the union.
tenementnounUS /ˈtenəmənt/
a run-down apartment house barely meeting minimal standards
From this reading He met Pete coming out of the Barrys' tenement.
That's
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From this reading "That's what I call a mighty foxy scheme," Pete approved.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading LAST DAYS OF THE CAMPAIGN After supper, which was eaten in the customary silence, Tom started for the Barrys' to talk over the scheme of circularizing the members of the union.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He joined him and, as they walked away, outlined the new plan.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading LAST DAYS OF THE CAMPAIGN After supper, which was eaten in the customary silence, Tom started for the Barrys' to talk over the scheme of circularizing the members of the union.
male cat
From this reading LAST DAYS OF THE CAMPAIGN After supper, which was eaten in the customary silence, Tom started for the Barrys' to talk over the scheme of circularizing the members of the union.
an organization of employees formed to bargain with the employer
From this reading LAST DAYS OF THE CAMPAIGN After supper, which was eaten in the customary silence, Tom started for the Barrys' to talk over the scheme of circularizing the members of the union.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading He joined him and, as they walked away, outlined the new plan.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading LAST DAYS OF THE CAMPAIGN After supper, which was eaten in the customary silence, Tom started for the Barrys' to talk over the scheme of circularizing the members of the union.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "That's what I call a mighty foxy scheme," Pete approved.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading LAST DAYS OF THE CAMPAIGN After supper, which was eaten in the customary silence, Tom started for the Barrys' to talk over the scheme of circularizing the members of the union.
