used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THEN ALONG CAME SUKEY It looked like it was Kick-in Day, or something like that; for here was Nutt Hamilton, a sporty young plute friend of Mr. Robert's, that I'm tryin' to entertain, camped in the private office, when fair-haired Vincent comes in off the brass gate to report respectful this new arrival.
ALONGprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading THEN ALONG CAME SUKEY It looked like it was Kick-in Day, or something like that; for here was Nutt Hamilton, a sporty young plute friend of Mr. Robert's, that I'm tryin' to entertain, camped in the private office, when fair-haired Vincent comes in off the brass gate to report respectful this new arrival.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading THEN ALONG CAME SUKEY It looked like it was Kick-in Day, or something like that; for here was Nutt Hamilton, a sporty young plute friend of Mr. Robert's, that I'm tryin' to entertain, camped in the private office, when fair-haired Vincent comes in off the brass gate to report respectful this new arrival.
asksverbUS /æsks/
third-person singular of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "So I told him, Sir," says Vincent; "but then he asks if Mr. Ferdinand isn't here.
brassnounUS /bræs/
an alloy of copper and zinc
From this reading THEN ALONG CAME SUKEY It looked like it was Kick-in Day, or something like that; for here was Nutt Hamilton, a sporty young plute friend of Mr. Robert's, that I'm tryin' to entertain, camped in the private office, when fair-haired Vincent comes in off the brass gate to report respectful this new arrival.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "So I told him, Sir," says Vincent; "but then he asks if Mr. Ferdinand isn't here.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading THEN ALONG CAME SUKEY It looked like it was Kick-in Day, or something like that; for here was Nutt Hamilton, a sporty young plute friend of Mr. Robert's, that I'm tryin' to entertain, camped in the private office, when fair-haired Vincent comes in off the brass gate to report respectful this new arrival.
campedverbUS /kæmpt/
past form of “camp” — live in or as if in a tent
From this reading THEN ALONG CAME SUKEY It looked like it was Kick-in Day, or something like that; for here was Nutt Hamilton, a sporty young plute friend of Mr. Robert's, that I'm tryin' to entertain, camped in the private office, when fair-haired Vincent comes in off the brass gate to report respectful this new arrival.
plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract
From this reading THEN ALONG CAME SUKEY It looked like it was Kick-in Day, or something like that; for here was Nutt Hamilton, a sporty young plute friend of Mr. Robert's, that I'm tryin' to entertain, camped in the private office, when fair-haired Vincent comes in off the brass gate to report respectful this new arrival.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading THEN ALONG CAME SUKEY It looked like it was Kick-in Day, or something like that; for here was Nutt Hamilton, a sporty young plute friend of Mr. Robert's, that I'm tryin' to entertain, camped in the private office, when fair-haired Vincent comes in off the brass gate to report respectful this new arrival.
didn't
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From this reading I didn't know, Sir.
entertainverbUS /ˌentərˈteɪn/
provide entertainment for
From this reading THEN ALONG CAME SUKEY It looked like it was Kick-in Day, or something like that; for here was Nutt Hamilton, a sporty young plute friend of Mr. Robert's, that I'm tryin' to entertain, camped in the private office, when fair-haired Vincent comes in off the brass gate to report respectful this new arrival.
fair-hairedadjective
favorite
From this reading THEN ALONG CAME SUKEY It looked like it was Kick-in Day, or something like that; for here was Nutt Hamilton, a sporty young plute friend of Mr. Robert's, that I'm tryin' to entertain, camped in the private office, when fair-haired Vincent comes in off the brass gate to report respectful this new arrival.
FerdinandnounUS /ˈfɜːrdɪnænd/
the king of Castile and Aragon who ruled jointly with his wife Isabella
From this reading "So I told him, Sir," says Vincent; "but then he asks if Mr. Ferdinand isn't here.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THEN ALONG CAME SUKEY It looked like it was Kick-in Day, or something like that; for here was Nutt Hamilton, a sporty young plute friend of Mr. Robert's, that I'm tryin' to entertain, camped in the private office, when fair-haired Vincent comes in off the brass gate to report respectful this new arrival.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading THEN ALONG CAME SUKEY It looked like it was Kick-in Day, or something like that; for here was Nutt Hamilton, a sporty young plute friend of Mr. Robert's, that I'm tryin' to entertain, camped in the private office, when fair-haired Vincent comes in off the brass gate to report respectful this new arrival.
a movable barrier in a fence or wall
From this reading THEN ALONG CAME SUKEY It looked like it was Kick-in Day, or something like that; for here was Nutt Hamilton, a sporty young plute friend of Mr. Robert's, that I'm tryin' to entertain, camped in the private office, when fair-haired Vincent comes in off the brass gate to report respectful this new arrival.
a man of refinement
From this reading "A gentleman to see Mr. Robert, Sir," says he.
HamiltonnounUS /ˈhæməltən/
Irish mathematician (1806-1865)
From this reading THEN ALONG CAME SUKEY It looked like it was Kick-in Day, or something like that; for here was Nutt Hamilton, a sporty young plute friend of Mr. Robert's, that I'm tryin' to entertain, camped in the private office, when fair-haired Vincent comes in off the brass gate to report respectful this new arrival.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "A gentleman to see Mr. Robert, Sir," says he.
he's
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From this reading "Well, he's still out," says I.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading THEN ALONG CAME SUKEY It looked like it was Kick-in Day, or something like that; for here was Nutt Hamilton, a sporty young plute friend of Mr. Robert's, that I'm tryin' to entertain, camped in the private office, when fair-haired Vincent comes in off the brass gate to report respectful this new arrival.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "So I told him, Sir," says Vincent; "but then he asks if Mr. Ferdinand isn't here.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Well, he's still out," says I.
I'm
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From this reading THEN ALONG CAME SUKEY It looked like it was Kick-in Day, or something like that; for here was Nutt Hamilton, a sporty young plute friend of Mr. Robert's, that I'm tryin' to entertain, camped in the private office, when fair-haired Vincent comes in off the brass gate to report respectful this new arrival.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "So I told him, Sir," says Vincent; "but then he asks if Mr. Ferdinand isn't here.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THEN ALONG CAME SUKEY It looked like it was Kick-in Day, or something like that; for here was Nutt Hamilton, a sporty young plute friend of Mr. Robert's, that I'm tryin' to entertain, camped in the private office, when fair-haired Vincent comes in off the brass gate to report respectful this new arrival.
isn't
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From this reading "So I told him, Sir," says Vincent; "but then he asks if Mr. Ferdinand isn't here.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THEN ALONG CAME SUKEY It looked like it was Kick-in Day, or something like that; for here was Nutt Hamilton, a sporty young plute friend of Mr. Robert's, that I'm tryin' to entertain, camped in the private office, when fair-haired Vincent comes in off the brass gate to report respectful this new arrival.
Kick-in
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From this reading THEN ALONG CAME SUKEY It looked like it was Kick-in Day, or something like that; for here was Nutt Hamilton, a sporty young plute friend of Mr. Robert's, that I'm tryin' to entertain, camped in the private office, when fair-haired Vincent comes in off the brass gate to report respectful this new arrival.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading I didn't know, Sir.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading THEN ALONG CAME SUKEY It looked like it was Kick-in Day, or something like that; for here was Nutt Hamilton, a sporty young plute friend of Mr. Robert's, that I'm tryin' to entertain, camped in the private office, when fair-haired Vincent comes in off the brass gate to report respectful this new arrival.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading THEN ALONG CAME SUKEY It looked like it was Kick-in Day, or something like that; for here was Nutt Hamilton, a sporty young plute friend of Mr. Robert's, that I'm tryin' to entertain, camped in the private office, when fair-haired Vincent comes in off the brass gate to report respectful this new arrival.
a form of address for a man
From this reading THEN ALONG CAME SUKEY It looked like it was Kick-in Day, or something like that; for here was Nutt Hamilton, a sporty young plute friend of Mr. Robert's, that I'm tryin' to entertain, camped in the private office, when fair-haired Vincent comes in off the brass gate to report respectful this new arrival.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading THEN ALONG CAME SUKEY It looked like it was Kick-in Day, or something like that; for here was Nutt Hamilton, a sporty young plute friend of Mr. Robert's, that I'm tryin' to entertain, camped in the private office, when fair-haired Vincent comes in off the brass gate to report respectful this new arrival.
Nutt
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From this reading THEN ALONG CAME SUKEY It looked like it was Kick-in Day, or something like that; for here was Nutt Hamilton, a sporty young plute friend of Mr. Robert's, that I'm tryin' to entertain, camped in the private office, when fair-haired Vincent comes in off the brass gate to report respectful this new arrival.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THEN ALONG CAME SUKEY It looked like it was Kick-in Day, or something like that; for here was Nutt Hamilton, a sporty young plute friend of Mr. Robert's, that I'm tryin' to entertain, camped in the private office, when fair-haired Vincent comes in off the brass gate to report respectful this new arrival.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading THEN ALONG CAME SUKEY It looked like it was Kick-in Day, or something like that; for here was Nutt Hamilton, a sporty young plute friend of Mr. Robert's, that I'm tryin' to entertain, camped in the private office, when fair-haired Vincent comes in off the brass gate to report respectful this new arrival.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading THEN ALONG CAME SUKEY It looked like it was Kick-in Day, or something like that; for here was Nutt Hamilton, a sporty young plute friend of Mr. Robert's, that I'm tryin' to entertain, camped in the private office, when fair-haired Vincent comes in off the brass gate to report respectful this new arrival.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading THEN ALONG CAME SUKEY It looked like it was Kick-in Day, or something like that; for here was Nutt Hamilton, a sporty young plute friend of Mr. Robert's, that I'm tryin' to entertain, camped in the private office, when fair-haired Vincent comes in off the brass gate to report respectful this new arrival.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "Well, he's still out," says I.
plute
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From this reading THEN ALONG CAME SUKEY It looked like it was Kick-in Day, or something like that; for here was Nutt Hamilton, a sporty young plute friend of Mr. Robert's, that I'm tryin' to entertain, camped in the private office, when fair-haired Vincent comes in off the brass gate to report respectful this new arrival.
confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy
From this reading THEN ALONG CAME SUKEY It looked like it was Kick-in Day, or something like that; for here was Nutt Hamilton, a sporty young plute friend of Mr. Robert's, that I'm tryin' to entertain, camped in the private office, when fair-haired Vincent comes in off the brass gate to report respectful this new arrival.
to give an account or representation of in words
From this reading THEN ALONG CAME SUKEY It looked like it was Kick-in Day, or something like that; for here was Nutt Hamilton, a sporty young plute friend of Mr. Robert's, that I'm tryin' to entertain, camped in the private office, when fair-haired Vincent comes in off the brass gate to report respectful this new arrival.
respectfuladjectiveUS /rɪˈspektfəl/
full of or exhibiting respect
From this reading THEN ALONG CAME SUKEY It looked like it was Kick-in Day, or something like that; for here was Nutt Hamilton, a sporty young plute friend of Mr. Robert's, that I'm tryin' to entertain, camped in the private office, when fair-haired Vincent comes in off the brass gate to report respectful this new arrival.
United States parliamentary authority and author (in 1876) of Robert's Rules of Order (1837-1923)
From this reading "A gentleman to see Mr. Robert, Sir," says he.
Robert'snounUS /ˈrɑːbərts/
possessive form of “robert” — United States parliamentary authority and author (in 1876) of Robert's Rules of Order (1837-1923)
From this reading THEN ALONG CAME SUKEY It looked like it was Kick-in Day, or something like that; for here was Nutt Hamilton, a sporty young plute friend of Mr. Robert's, that I'm tryin' to entertain, camped in the private office, when fair-haired Vincent comes in off the brass gate to report respectful this new arrival.
plural of “say” — the chance to speak
From this reading "A gentleman to see Mr. Robert, Sir," says he.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "A gentleman to see Mr. Robert, Sir," says he.
term of address for a man
From this reading "A gentleman to see Mr. Robert, Sir," says he.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "So I told him, Sir," says Vincent; "but then he asks if Mr. Ferdinand isn't here.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading THEN ALONG CAME SUKEY It looked like it was Kick-in Day, or something like that; for here was Nutt Hamilton, a sporty young plute friend of Mr. Robert's, that I'm tryin' to entertain, camped in the private office, when fair-haired Vincent comes in off the brass gate to report respectful this new arrival.
sportyadjectiveUS /ˈspɔːrti/
exhibiting or calling for sportsmanship or fair play
From this reading THEN ALONG CAME SUKEY It looked like it was Kick-in Day, or something like that; for here was Nutt Hamilton, a sporty young plute friend of Mr. Robert's, that I'm tryin' to entertain, camped in the private office, when fair-haired Vincent comes in off the brass gate to report respectful this new arrival.
not in physical motion
From this reading "Well, he's still out," says I.
SUKEY
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From this reading THEN ALONG CAME SUKEY It looked like it was Kick-in Day, or something like that; for here was Nutt Hamilton, a sporty young plute friend of Mr. Robert's, that I'm tryin' to entertain, camped in the private office, when fair-haired Vincent comes in off the brass gate to report respectful this new arrival.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THEN ALONG CAME SUKEY It looked like it was Kick-in Day, or something like that; for here was Nutt Hamilton, a sporty young plute friend of Mr. Robert's, that I'm tryin' to entertain, camped in the private office, when fair-haired Vincent comes in off the brass gate to report respectful this new arrival.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THEN ALONG CAME SUKEY It looked like it was Kick-in Day, or something like that; for here was Nutt Hamilton, a sporty young plute friend of Mr. Robert's, that I'm tryin' to entertain, camped in the private office, when fair-haired Vincent comes in off the brass gate to report respectful this new arrival.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading THEN ALONG CAME SUKEY It looked like it was Kick-in Day, or something like that; for here was Nutt Hamilton, a sporty young plute friend of Mr. Robert's, that I'm tryin' to entertain, camped in the private office, when fair-haired Vincent comes in off the brass gate to report respectful this new arrival.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading THEN ALONG CAME SUKEY It looked like it was Kick-in Day, or something like that; for here was Nutt Hamilton, a sporty young plute friend of Mr. Robert's, that I'm tryin' to entertain, camped in the private office, when fair-haired Vincent comes in off the brass gate to report respectful this new arrival.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THEN ALONG CAME SUKEY It looked like it was Kick-in Day, or something like that; for here was Nutt Hamilton, a sporty young plute friend of Mr. Robert's, that I'm tryin' to entertain, camped in the private office, when fair-haired Vincent comes in off the brass gate to report respectful this new arrival.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading "So I told him, Sir," says Vincent; "but then he asks if Mr. Ferdinand isn't here.
tryin
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From this reading THEN ALONG CAME SUKEY It looked like it was Kick-in Day, or something like that; for here was Nutt Hamilton, a sporty young plute friend of Mr. Robert's, that I'm tryin' to entertain, camped in the private office, when fair-haired Vincent comes in off the brass gate to report respectful this new arrival.
Vincent
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From this reading THEN ALONG CAME SUKEY It looked like it was Kick-in Day, or something like that; for here was Nutt Hamilton, a sporty young plute friend of Mr. Robert's, that I'm tryin' to entertain, camped in the private office, when fair-haired Vincent comes in off the brass gate to report respectful this new arrival.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THEN ALONG CAME SUKEY It looked like it was Kick-in Day, or something like that; for here was Nutt Hamilton, a sporty young plute friend of Mr. Robert's, that I'm tryin' to entertain, camped in the private office, when fair-haired Vincent comes in off the brass gate to report respectful this new arrival.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading "Well, he's still out," says I.
at the time that
From this reading THEN ALONG CAME SUKEY It looked like it was Kick-in Day, or something like that; for here was Nutt Hamilton, a sporty young plute friend of Mr. Robert's, that I'm tryin' to entertain, camped in the private office, when fair-haired Vincent comes in off the brass gate to report respectful this new arrival.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading THEN ALONG CAME SUKEY It looked like it was Kick-in Day, or something like that; for here was Nutt Hamilton, a sporty young plute friend of Mr. Robert's, that I'm tryin' to entertain, camped in the private office, when fair-haired Vincent comes in off the brass gate to report respectful this new arrival.
