used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
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ain't
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used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Then I glances over my shoulder and sees that he's lookin' my way.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
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in or near a particular place or position
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in or to or toward a former location
From this reading "Yes, sir?" says I, shoving back a tray full of correspondence I'm sortin'.
inflected form of “blow” — exhale hard
From this reading TORCHY SHUNTS A WIZARD I'd hardly noticed when Mr. Robert blew in late from lunch until I hears him chuckle.
bossnounUS /bɑːs/
a person who exercises control over workers
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actively or fully engaged or occupied
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casualadjectiveUS /ˈkæʒəwəl/
marked by blithe unconcern
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chucklenounUS /ˈtʃʌkəl/
a soft partly suppressed laugh
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chucklin
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correspondencenounUS /ˌkɔːrəˈspɑːndəns/
communication by the exchange of letters
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education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
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beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
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intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
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showing where something starts, or who sent it
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containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
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plural of “get” — a return on a shot that seemed impossible to reach and would normally have resulted in a point for the opponent
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glancesnounUS /ˈɡlænsɪz/
plural of “glance” — a quick look
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plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)
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having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading "I heard something rather good, at luncheon, Torchy," says he.
only a very short time before
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a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
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he's
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detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
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hearsverbUS /hiːrz/
third-person singular of “hear” — perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
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the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
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the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
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I'd
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I'm
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inside something, or within a place, period, or state
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having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
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being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
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lookin
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take the midday meal
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luncheonnounUS /ˈlʌntʃən/
a midday meal
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the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
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a form of address for a man
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belonging to the person speaking
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being perceived or observed
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belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
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overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
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confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy
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on the contrary
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United States parliamentary authority and author (in 1876) of Robert's Rules of Order (1837-1923)
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plural of “say” — the chance to speak
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secnounUS /sek/
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
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plural of “see” — the seat within a bishop's diocese where his cathedral is located
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lift onto one's shoulders
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shovingverbUS /ˈʃʌvɪŋ/
-ing form of “shove” — come into rough contact with while moving
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SHUNTSnounUS /ʃʌnts/
plural of “shunt” — a passage by which a bodily fluid (especially blood) is diverted from one channel to another
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term of address for a man
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a thing, without saying which
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sortin
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speciallyadverbUS /ˈspeʃəli/
in a special manner
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used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
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used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
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subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
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TORCHY
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traynounUS /treɪ/
an open receptacle for holding or displaying or serving articles or food
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untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
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how something is done or how it happens
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at the time that
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WIZARDnounUS /ˈwɪzərd/
someone who is dazzlingly skilled in any field
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an affirmative
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