used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Although Gus Tripp, because he had a slight fever, was forbidden by the doctor to take part in the festivities, he played the part of critical adviser to the rest of the punchers.
advisernounUS /ædˈvaɪzər/
an expert who gives advice
From this reading Although Gus Tripp, because he had a slight fever, was forbidden by the doctor to take part in the festivities, he played the part of critical adviser to the rest of the punchers.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Although Gus Tripp, because he had a slight fever, was forbidden by the doctor to take part in the festivities, he played the part of critical adviser to the rest of the punchers.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading BUG EYE’S ARRIVAL As Nick Looker said, “The day that the dance was to be that night dawned bright an’ fair.”
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading As manager of the entertainment, Roy had to see to it that the floor was prepared, the furniture moved, and everything made ready for the great occasion.
past form of “approach” — move towards
From this reading Ethel overheard him speak to Jim Casey, who had approached him with a question concerning the wearing of a “diamond” stickpin in a green tie:
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading BUG EYE’S ARRIVAL As Nick Looker said, “The day that the dance was to be that night dawned bright an’ fair.”
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading BUG EYE’S ARRIVAL As Nick Looker said, “The day that the dance was to be that night dawned bright an’ fair.”
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading BUG EYE’S ARRIVAL As Nick Looker said, “The day that the dance was to be that night dawned bright an’ fair.”
BeaunounUS /boʊ/
a man who is the lover of a man or woman
From this reading From his bedside, he became a director of manly fashions, with the success of a Beau Brummel.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading From his bedside, he became a director of manly fashions, with the success of a Beau Brummel.
for the reason that
From this reading Although Gus Tripp, because he had a slight fever, was forbidden by the doctor to take part in the festivities, he played the part of critical adviser to the rest of the punchers.
bedsidenounUS /ˈbedsaɪd/
space by the side of a bed (especially the bed of a sick or dying person)
From this reading From his bedside, he became a director of manly fashions, with the success of a Beau Brummel.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading BUG EYE’S ARRIVAL As Nick Looker said, “The day that the dance was to be that night dawned bright an’ fair.”
Brummel
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From this reading From his bedside, he became a director of manly fashions, with the success of a Beau Brummel.
BUGnounUS /bʌɡ/
general term for any insect or similar creeping or crawling invertebrate
From this reading BUG EYE’S ARRIVAL As Nick Looker said, “The day that the dance was to be that night dawned bright an’ fair.”
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Although Gus Tripp, because he had a slight fever, was forbidden by the doctor to take part in the festivities, he played the part of critical adviser to the rest of the punchers.
Casey
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From this reading Ethel overheard him speak to Jim Casey, who had approached him with a question concerning the wearing of a “diamond” stickpin in a green tie:
-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to
From this reading Ethel overheard him speak to Jim Casey, who had approached him with a question concerning the wearing of a “diamond” stickpin in a green tie:
criticaladjectiveUS /ˈkrɪtɪkəl/
marked by a tendency to find and call attention to errors and flaws
From this reading Although Gus Tripp, because he had a slight fever, was forbidden by the doctor to take part in the festivities, he played the part of critical adviser to the rest of the punchers.
an artistic form of nonverbal communication
From this reading BUG EYE’S ARRIVAL As Nick Looker said, “The day that the dance was to be that night dawned bright an’ fair.”
dawnedverbUS /dɔːnd/
past form of “dawn” — become clear or enter one's consciousness or emotions
From this reading BUG EYE’S ARRIVAL As Nick Looker said, “The day that the dance was to be that night dawned bright an’ fair.”
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading BUG EYE’S ARRIVAL As Nick Looker said, “The day that the dance was to be that night dawned bright an’ fair.”
diamondnounUS /ˈdaɪmənd/
a transparent piece of diamond that has been cut and polished and is valued as a precious gem
From this reading Ethel overheard him speak to Jim Casey, who had approached him with a question concerning the wearing of a “diamond” stickpin in a green tie:
directornounUS /dərˈektər/
someone who controls resources and expenditures
From this reading From his bedside, he became a director of manly fashions, with the success of a Beau Brummel.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading Although Gus Tripp, because he had a slight fever, was forbidden by the doctor to take part in the festivities, he played the part of critical adviser to the rest of the punchers.
entertainmentnounUS /ˌentərˈteɪnmənt/
an activity that is diverting and that holds the attention
From this reading As manager of the entertainment, Roy had to see to it that the floor was prepared, the furniture moved, and everything made ready for the great occasion.
Ethel
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From this reading Ethel overheard him speak to Jim Casey, who had approached him with a question concerning the wearing of a “diamond” stickpin in a green tie:
all things; all of a situation
From this reading As manager of the entertainment, Roy had to see to it that the floor was prepared, the furniture moved, and everything made ready for the great occasion.
EYE'SnounUS /aɪz/
possessive form of “eye” — the organ of sight
From this reading BUG EYE’S ARRIVAL As Nick Looker said, “The day that the dance was to be that night dawned bright an’ fair.”
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading BUG EYE’S ARRIVAL As Nick Looker said, “The day that the dance was to be that night dawned bright an’ fair.”
fashionsnounUS /ˈfæʃənz/
plural of “fashion” — how something is done or how it happens
From this reading From his bedside, he became a director of manly fashions, with the success of a Beau Brummel.
festivitiesnounUS /feˈstɪvətiz/
plural of “festivity” — any joyous diversion
From this reading Although Gus Tripp, because he had a slight fever, was forbidden by the doctor to take part in the festivities, he played the part of critical adviser to the rest of the punchers.
a rise in the temperature of the body; frequently a symptom of infection
From this reading Although Gus Tripp, because he had a slight fever, was forbidden by the doctor to take part in the festivities, he played the part of critical adviser to the rest of the punchers.
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading As manager of the entertainment, Roy had to see to it that the floor was prepared, the furniture moved, and everything made ready for the great occasion.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading As manager of the entertainment, Roy had to see to it that the floor was prepared, the furniture moved, and everything made ready for the great occasion.
forbiddenadjectiveUS /fərˈbɪd.ən/
Not allowed; banned or prohibited by rule or law.
From this reading Although Gus Tripp, because he had a slight fever, was forbidden by the doctor to take part in the festivities, he played the part of critical adviser to the rest of the punchers.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading From his bedside, he became a director of manly fashions, with the success of a Beau Brummel.
furnishings that make a room or other area ready for occupancy
From this reading As manager of the entertainment, Roy had to see to it that the floor was prepared, the furniture moved, and everything made ready for the great occasion.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading As manager of the entertainment, Roy had to see to it that the floor was prepared, the furniture moved, and everything made ready for the great occasion.
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading Ethel overheard him speak to Jim Casey, who had approached him with a question concerning the wearing of a “diamond” stickpin in a green tie:
GusnounUS /ɡʌs/
plural of “gu” — the largest and southernmost island in the Marianas which is administered as a territory of the United States; it was ceded by Spain to the United States in 1898
From this reading Although Gus Tripp, because he had a slight fever, was forbidden by the doctor to take part in the festivities, he played the part of critical adviser to the rest of the punchers.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading As manager of the entertainment, Roy had to see to it that the floor was prepared, the furniture moved, and everything made ready for the great occasion.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Although Gus Tripp, because he had a slight fever, was forbidden by the doctor to take part in the festivities, he played the part of critical adviser to the rest of the punchers.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Ethel overheard him speak to Jim Casey, who had approached him with a question concerning the wearing of a “diamond” stickpin in a green tie:
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading From his bedside, he became a director of manly fashions, with the success of a Beau Brummel.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Although Gus Tripp, because he had a slight fever, was forbidden by the doctor to take part in the festivities, he played the part of critical adviser to the rest of the punchers.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading As manager of the entertainment, Roy had to see to it that the floor was prepared, the furniture moved, and everything made ready for the great occasion.
Jim
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Ethel overheard him speak to Jim Casey, who had approached him with a question concerning the wearing of a “diamond” stickpin in a green tie:
LookernounUS /ˈlʊkər/
a close observer; someone who looks at something (such as an exhibition of some kind)
From this reading BUG EYE’S ARRIVAL As Nick Looker said, “The day that the dance was to be that night dawned bright an’ fair.”
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading As manager of the entertainment, Roy had to see to it that the floor was prepared, the furniture moved, and everything made ready for the great occasion.
managernounUS /ˈmænədʒər/
someone who controls resources and expenditures
From this reading As manager of the entertainment, Roy had to see to it that the floor was prepared, the furniture moved, and everything made ready for the great occasion.
manlyadjectiveUS /ˈmænli/
possessing qualities befitting a man
From this reading From his bedside, he became a director of manly fashions, with the success of a Beau Brummel.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading As manager of the entertainment, Roy had to see to it that the floor was prepared, the furniture moved, and everything made ready for the great occasion.
NickverbUS /nɪk/
cut slightly, with a razor
From this reading BUG EYE’S ARRIVAL As Nick Looker said, “The day that the dance was to be that night dawned bright an’ fair.”
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading BUG EYE’S ARRIVAL As Nick Looker said, “The day that the dance was to be that night dawned bright an’ fair.”
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading As manager of the entertainment, Roy had to see to it that the floor was prepared, the furniture moved, and everything made ready for the great occasion.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading As manager of the entertainment, Roy had to see to it that the floor was prepared, the furniture moved, and everything made ready for the great occasion.
overheardverbUS /ˈoʊvərˈhɜːrd/
inflected form of “overhear” — hear, usually without the knowledge of the speakers
From this reading Ethel overheard him speak to Jim Casey, who had approached him with a question concerning the wearing of a “diamond” stickpin in a green tie:
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Although Gus Tripp, because he had a slight fever, was forbidden by the doctor to take part in the festivities, he played the part of critical adviser to the rest of the punchers.
(of games) engaged in
From this reading Although Gus Tripp, because he had a slight fever, was forbidden by the doctor to take part in the festivities, he played the part of critical adviser to the rest of the punchers.
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading As manager of the entertainment, Roy had to see to it that the floor was prepared, the furniture moved, and everything made ready for the great occasion.
punchers
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From this reading Although Gus Tripp, because he had a slight fever, was forbidden by the doctor to take part in the festivities, he played the part of critical adviser to the rest of the punchers.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading Ethel overheard him speak to Jim Casey, who had approached him with a question concerning the wearing of a “diamond” stickpin in a green tie:
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading As manager of the entertainment, Roy had to see to it that the floor was prepared, the furniture moved, and everything made ready for the great occasion.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading Although Gus Tripp, because he had a slight fever, was forbidden by the doctor to take part in the festivities, he played the part of critical adviser to the rest of the punchers.
Roy
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From this reading As manager of the entertainment, Roy had to see to it that the floor was prepared, the furniture moved, and everything made ready for the great occasion.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading BUG EYE’S ARRIVAL As Nick Looker said, “The day that the dance was to be that night dawned bright an’ fair.”
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading As manager of the entertainment, Roy had to see to it that the floor was prepared, the furniture moved, and everything made ready for the great occasion.
a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)
From this reading Although Gus Tripp, because he had a slight fever, was forbidden by the doctor to take part in the festivities, he played the part of critical adviser to the rest of the punchers.
express in speech
From this reading Ethel overheard him speak to Jim Casey, who had approached him with a question concerning the wearing of a “diamond” stickpin in a green tie:
stickpinnoun
a decorative pin that is worn in a necktie
From this reading Ethel overheard him speak to Jim Casey, who had approached him with a question concerning the wearing of a “diamond” stickpin in a green tie:
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading From his bedside, he became a director of manly fashions, with the success of a Beau Brummel.
carry out
From this reading Although Gus Tripp, because he had a slight fever, was forbidden by the doctor to take part in the festivities, he played the part of critical adviser to the rest of the punchers.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading BUG EYE’S ARRIVAL As Nick Looker said, “The day that the dance was to be that night dawned bright an’ fair.”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading BUG EYE’S ARRIVAL As Nick Looker said, “The day that the dance was to be that night dawned bright an’ fair.”
tienounUS /taɪ/
neckwear consisting of a long narrow piece of material worn (mostly by men) under a collar and tied in knot at the front
From this reading Ethel overheard him speak to Jim Casey, who had approached him with a question concerning the wearing of a “diamond” stickpin in a green tie:
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading BUG EYE’S ARRIVAL As Nick Looker said, “The day that the dance was to be that night dawned bright an’ fair.”
Tripp
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From this reading Although Gus Tripp, because he had a slight fever, was forbidden by the doctor to take part in the festivities, he played the part of critical adviser to the rest of the punchers.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading BUG EYE’S ARRIVAL As Nick Looker said, “The day that the dance was to be that night dawned bright an’ fair.”
(geology) the mechanical process of wearing or grinding something down (as by particles washing over it)
From this reading Ethel overheard him speak to Jim Casey, who had approached him with a question concerning the wearing of a “diamond” stickpin in a green tie:
which person or people
From this reading Ethel overheard him speak to Jim Casey, who had approached him with a question concerning the wearing of a “diamond” stickpin in a green tie:
in the company of; together with
From this reading From his bedside, he became a director of manly fashions, with the success of a Beau Brummel.
