used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading ZENOBIA DIGS UP A LATE ONE And first off I had him listed in the joke column.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading Once in a while you run across an old sport who still sticks to that type of hard-boiled lid.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Once in a while you run across an old sport who still sticks to that type of hard-boiled lid.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading ZENOBIA DIGS UP A LATE ONE And first off I had him listed in the joke column.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But when I caught my first glimpse of him, there in the Corrugated gen'ral offices that mornin', there was more or less comedy idea to his get-up; the high-sided, flat-topped derby, for instance.
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading But when I caught my first glimpse of him, there in the Corrugated gen'ral offices that mornin', there was more or less comedy idea to his get-up; the high-sided, flat-topped derby, for instance.
columnnounUS /ˈkɑːləm/
a line of units following one after another
From this reading ZENOBIA DIGS UP A LATE ONE And first off I had him listed in the joke column.
comedynounUS /ˈkɑːmədi/
light and humorous drama with a happy ending
From this reading But when I caught my first glimpse of him, there in the Corrugated gen'ral offices that mornin', there was more or less comedy idea to his get-up; the high-sided, flat-topped derby, for instance.
CorrugatedadjectiveUS /ˈkɔːrəɡeɪtɪd/
shaped into alternating parallel grooves and ridges
From this reading But when I caught my first glimpse of him, there in the Corrugated gen'ral offices that mornin', there was more or less comedy idea to his get-up; the high-sided, flat-topped derby, for instance.
the Crown (or the reigning monarch) as the symbol of the power and authority of a monarchy
From this reading Gen'rally they're short-stemmed old ginks who seem to think the high crown makes 'em loom up taller.
derbynounUS /ˈdɜːrbi/
a felt hat that is round and hard with a narrow brim
From this reading But when I caught my first glimpse of him, there in the Corrugated gen'ral offices that mornin', there was more or less comedy idea to his get-up; the high-sided, flat-topped derby, for instance.
DIGSnounUS /dɪɡz/
an excavation for ore or precious stones or for archaeology
From this reading ZENOBIA DIGS UP A LATE ONE And first off I had him listed in the joke column.
a quad with a square body
From this reading Gen'rally they're short-stemmed old ginks who seem to think the high crown makes 'em loom up taller.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading ZENOBIA DIGS UP A LATE ONE And first off I had him listed in the joke column.
flat-toppedadjective
having a flat or flattened upper surface
From this reading But when I caught my first glimpse of him, there in the Corrugated gen'ral offices that mornin', there was more or less comedy idea to his get-up; the high-sided, flat-topped derby, for instance.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading But when I caught my first glimpse of him, there in the Corrugated gen'ral offices that mornin', there was more or less comedy idea to his get-up; the high-sided, flat-topped derby, for instance.
gen'ral
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From this reading But when I caught my first glimpse of him, there in the Corrugated gen'ral offices that mornin', there was more or less comedy idea to his get-up; the high-sided, flat-topped derby, for instance.
Gen'rally
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From this reading Gen'rally they're short-stemmed old ginks who seem to think the high crown makes 'em loom up taller.
get-up
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From this reading But when I caught my first glimpse of him, there in the Corrugated gen'ral offices that mornin', there was more or less comedy idea to his get-up; the high-sided, flat-topped derby, for instance.
ginks
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From this reading Gen'rally they're short-stemmed old ginks who seem to think the high crown makes 'em loom up taller.
a quick look
From this reading But when I caught my first glimpse of him, there in the Corrugated gen'ral offices that mornin', there was more or less comedy idea to his get-up; the high-sided, flat-topped derby, for instance.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading ZENOBIA DIGS UP A LATE ONE And first off I had him listed in the joke column.
hard-boiledadjective
tough and callous by virtue of experience
From this reading Once in a while you run across an old sport who still sticks to that type of hard-boiled lid.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Gen'rally they're short-stemmed old ginks who seem to think the high crown makes 'em loom up taller.
high-sided
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From this reading But when I caught my first glimpse of him, there in the Corrugated gen'ral offices that mornin', there was more or less comedy idea to his get-up; the high-sided, flat-topped derby, for instance.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading ZENOBIA DIGS UP A LATE ONE And first off I had him listed in the joke column.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading But when I caught my first glimpse of him, there in the Corrugated gen'ral offices that mornin', there was more or less comedy idea to his get-up; the high-sided, flat-topped derby, for instance.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading ZENOBIA DIGS UP A LATE ONE And first off I had him listed in the joke column.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading But when I caught my first glimpse of him, there in the Corrugated gen'ral offices that mornin', there was more or less comedy idea to his get-up; the high-sided, flat-topped derby, for instance.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading ZENOBIA DIGS UP A LATE ONE And first off I had him listed in the joke column.
an occurrence of something
From this reading But when I caught my first glimpse of him, there in the Corrugated gen'ral offices that mornin', there was more or less comedy idea to his get-up; the high-sided, flat-topped derby, for instance.
a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter
From this reading ZENOBIA DIGS UP A LATE ONE And first off I had him listed in the joke column.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading ZENOBIA DIGS UP A LATE ONE And first off I had him listed in the joke column.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading But when I caught my first glimpse of him, there in the Corrugated gen'ral offices that mornin', there was more or less comedy idea to his get-up; the high-sided, flat-topped derby, for instance.
lidnounUS /lɪd/
either of two folds of skin that can be moved to cover or open the eye
From this reading Once in a while you run across an old sport who still sticks to that type of hard-boiled lid.
listedadjectiveUS /ˈlɪstəd/
on a list
From this reading ZENOBIA DIGS UP A LATE ONE And first off I had him listed in the joke column.
loomverbUS /luːm/
come into view indistinctly, often threateningly
From this reading Gen'rally they're short-stemmed old ginks who seem to think the high crown makes 'em loom up taller.
plural of “make” — a recognizable kind
From this reading Gen'rally they're short-stemmed old ginks who seem to think the high crown makes 'em loom up taller.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading But when I caught my first glimpse of him, there in the Corrugated gen'ral offices that mornin', there was more or less comedy idea to his get-up; the high-sided, flat-topped derby, for instance.
mornin
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From this reading But when I caught my first glimpse of him, there in the Corrugated gen'ral offices that mornin', there was more or less comedy idea to his get-up; the high-sided, flat-topped derby, for instance.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading But when I caught my first glimpse of him, there in the Corrugated gen'ral offices that mornin', there was more or less comedy idea to his get-up; the high-sided, flat-topped derby, for instance.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Think of that!
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading ZENOBIA DIGS UP A LATE ONE And first off I had him listed in the joke column.
officesnounUS /ˈɔːfəsəz/
plural of “office” — place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading But when I caught my first glimpse of him, there in the Corrugated gen'ral offices that mornin', there was more or less comedy idea to his get-up; the high-sided, flat-topped derby, for instance.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Once in a while you run across an old sport who still sticks to that type of hard-boiled lid.
on one occasion
From this reading Once in a while you run across an old sport who still sticks to that type of hard-boiled lid.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading ZENOBIA DIGS UP A LATE ONE And first off I had him listed in the joke column.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading But when I caught my first glimpse of him, there in the Corrugated gen'ral offices that mornin', there was more or less comedy idea to his get-up; the high-sided, flat-topped derby, for instance.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading Once in a while you run across an old sport who still sticks to that type of hard-boiled lid.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Gen'rally they're short-stemmed old ginks who seem to think the high crown makes 'em loom up taller.
short-stemmedadjective
having a short stem
From this reading Gen'rally they're short-stemmed old ginks who seem to think the high crown makes 'em loom up taller.
sportnounUS /spɔːrt/
an active diversion requiring physical exertion and competition
From this reading Once in a while you run across an old sport who still sticks to that type of hard-boiled lid.
sticksnounUS /stɪks/
plural of “stick” — an implement consisting of a length of wood
From this reading Once in a while you run across an old sport who still sticks to that type of hard-boiled lid.
not in physical motion
From this reading Once in a while you run across an old sport who still sticks to that type of hard-boiled lid.
talleradjectiveUS /ˈtɔːlər/
comparative of “tall” — great in vertical dimension; high in stature
From this reading Gen'rally they're short-stemmed old ginks who seem to think the high crown makes 'em loom up taller.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Think of that!
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ZENOBIA DIGS UP A LATE ONE And first off I had him listed in the joke column.
in or at that place or location
From this reading But when I caught my first glimpse of him, there in the Corrugated gen'ral offices that mornin', there was more or less comedy idea to his get-up; the high-sided, flat-topped derby, for instance.
they're
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From this reading Gen'rally they're short-stemmed old ginks who seem to think the high crown makes 'em loom up taller.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading Think of that!
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading But when I caught my first glimpse of him, there in the Corrugated gen'ral offices that mornin', there was more or less comedy idea to his get-up; the high-sided, flat-topped derby, for instance.
a subdivision of a particular kind of thing
From this reading Once in a while you run across an old sport who still sticks to that type of hard-boiled lid.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading ZENOBIA DIGS UP A LATE ONE And first off I had him listed in the joke column.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But when I caught my first glimpse of him, there in the Corrugated gen'ral offices that mornin', there was more or less comedy idea to his get-up; the high-sided, flat-topped derby, for instance.
at the time that
From this reading But when I caught my first glimpse of him, there in the Corrugated gen'ral offices that mornin', there was more or less comedy idea to his get-up; the high-sided, flat-topped derby, for instance.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Once in a while you run across an old sport who still sticks to that type of hard-boiled lid.
which person or people
From this reading Once in a while you run across an old sport who still sticks to that type of hard-boiled lid.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Once in a while you run across an old sport who still sticks to that type of hard-boiled lid.
ZENOBIA
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From this reading ZENOBIA DIGS UP A LATE ONE And first off I had him listed in the joke column.
