used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading One afternoon, a few days afterwards, Whimple, dropping into Tommy Watson's store, found the auctioneer and "Chuck" Epstein gravely examining a doll's carriage and its occupant, a doll eminently respectable in mien and terrifically blue of eye.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading One afternoon, a few days afterwards, Whimple, dropping into Tommy Watson's store, found the auctioneer and "Chuck" Epstein gravely examining a doll's carriage and its occupant, a doll eminently respectable in mien and terrifically blue of eye.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading One afternoon, a few days afterwards, Whimple, dropping into Tommy Watson's store, found the auctioneer and "Chuck" Epstein gravely examining a doll's carriage and its occupant, a doll eminently respectable in mien and terrifically blue of eye.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading One afternoon, a few days afterwards, Whimple, dropping into Tommy Watson's store, found the auctioneer and "Chuck" Epstein gravely examining a doll's carriage and its occupant, a doll eminently respectable in mien and terrifically blue of eye.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading Whimple asked.
auctioneernounUS /ˌɑːkʃəˈnɪr/
an agent who conducts an auction
From this reading One afternoon, a few days afterwards, Whimple, dropping into Tommy Watson's store, found the auctioneer and "Chuck" Epstein gravely examining a doll's carriage and its occupant, a doll eminently respectable in mien and terrifically blue of eye.
birthdaynounUS /ˈbɜːrθdeɪ/
an anniversary of the day on which a person was born (or the celebration of it)
From this reading "To Dolly Turnpike," said Epstein quietly, "it's her birthday to-morrow; what do you think of it?"
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading One afternoon, a few days afterwards, Whimple, dropping into Tommy Watson's store, found the auctioneer and "Chuck" Epstein gravely examining a doll's carriage and its occupant, a doll eminently respectable in mien and terrifically blue of eye.
a railcar where passengers ride
From this reading One afternoon, a few days afterwards, Whimple, dropping into Tommy Watson's store, found the auctioneer and "Chuck" Epstein gravely examining a doll's carriage and its occupant, a doll eminently respectable in mien and terrifically blue of eye.
ChuckverbUS /tʃʌk/
throw carelessly
From this reading One afternoon, a few days afterwards, Whimple, dropping into Tommy Watson's store, found the auctioneer and "Chuck" Epstein gravely examining a doll's carriage and its occupant, a doll eminently respectable in mien and terrifically blue of eye.
Chuck'snounUS /tʃʌks/
possessive form of “chuck” — informal terms for a meal
From this reading "No--it's 'Chuck's' purchase, he intends to present the outfit to a young lady."
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading One afternoon, a few days afterwards, Whimple, dropping into Tommy Watson's store, found the auctioneer and "Chuck" Epstein gravely examining a doll's carriage and its occupant, a doll eminently respectable in mien and terrifically blue of eye.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "To Dolly Turnpike," said Epstein quietly, "it's her birthday to-morrow; what do you think of it?"
dollnounUS /dɑːl/
a small replica of a person; used as a toy
From this reading One afternoon, a few days afterwards, Whimple, dropping into Tommy Watson's store, found the auctioneer and "Chuck" Epstein gravely examining a doll's carriage and its occupant, a doll eminently respectable in mien and terrifically blue of eye.
doll'snounUS /dɑːlz/
possessive form of “doll” — a small replica of a person; used as a toy
From this reading One afternoon, a few days afterwards, Whimple, dropping into Tommy Watson's store, found the auctioneer and "Chuck" Epstein gravely examining a doll's carriage and its occupant, a doll eminently respectable in mien and terrifically blue of eye.
DollynounUS /ˈdɑːli/
conveyance consisting of a wheeled support on which a camera can be mounted
From this reading "To Dolly Turnpike," said Epstein quietly, "it's her birthday to-morrow; what do you think of it?"
droppingadjectiveUS /ˈdrɑːpɪŋ/
coming down freely under the influence of gravity
From this reading One afternoon, a few days afterwards, Whimple, dropping into Tommy Watson's store, found the auctioneer and "Chuck" Epstein gravely examining a doll's carriage and its occupant, a doll eminently respectable in mien and terrifically blue of eye.
eminentlyadverbUS /ˈemənəntli/
in an eminent manner
From this reading One afternoon, a few days afterwards, Whimple, dropping into Tommy Watson's store, found the auctioneer and "Chuck" Epstein gravely examining a doll's carriage and its occupant, a doll eminently respectable in mien and terrifically blue of eye.
EpsteinnounUS /ˈepstiːn/
British sculptor (born in the United States) noted for busts and large controversial works (1880-1959)
From this reading One afternoon, a few days afterwards, Whimple, dropping into Tommy Watson's store, found the auctioneer and "Chuck" Epstein gravely examining a doll's carriage and its occupant, a doll eminently respectable in mien and terrifically blue of eye.
examiningverbUS /ɪɡˈzæmɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “examine” — consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning
From this reading One afternoon, a few days afterwards, Whimple, dropping into Tommy Watson's store, found the auctioneer and "Chuck" Epstein gravely examining a doll's carriage and its occupant, a doll eminently respectable in mien and terrifically blue of eye.
the organ of sight
From this reading One afternoon, a few days afterwards, Whimple, dropping into Tommy Watson's store, found the auctioneer and "Chuck" Epstein gravely examining a doll's carriage and its occupant, a doll eminently respectable in mien and terrifically blue of eye.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading One afternoon, a few days afterwards, Whimple, dropping into Tommy Watson's store, found the auctioneer and "Chuck" Epstein gravely examining a doll's carriage and its occupant, a doll eminently respectable in mien and terrifically blue of eye.
set up or found
From this reading One afternoon, a few days afterwards, Whimple, dropping into Tommy Watson's store, found the auctioneer and "Chuck" Epstein gravely examining a doll's carriage and its occupant, a doll eminently respectable in mien and terrifically blue of eye.
in a grave and sober manner
From this reading One afternoon, a few days afterwards, Whimple, dropping into Tommy Watson's store, found the auctioneer and "Chuck" Epstein gravely examining a doll's carriage and its occupant, a doll eminently respectable in mien and terrifically blue of eye.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "No--it's 'Chuck's' purchase, he intends to present the outfit to a young lady."
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "To Dolly Turnpike," said Epstein quietly, "it's her birthday to-morrow; what do you think of it?"
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading One afternoon, a few days afterwards, Whimple, dropping into Tommy Watson's store, found the auctioneer and "Chuck" Epstein gravely examining a doll's carriage and its occupant, a doll eminently respectable in mien and terrifically blue of eye.
intendsverbUS /ˌɪnˈtendz/
third-person singular of “intend” — have in mind as a purpose
From this reading "No--it's 'Chuck's' purchase, he intends to present the outfit to a young lady."
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading One afternoon, a few days afterwards, Whimple, dropping into Tommy Watson's store, found the auctioneer and "Chuck" Epstein gravely examining a doll's carriage and its occupant, a doll eminently respectable in mien and terrifically blue of eye.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Is this a new line, Tommy?"
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "To Dolly Turnpike," said Epstein quietly, "it's her birthday to-morrow; what do you think of it?"
it's
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From this reading "No--it's 'Chuck's' purchase, he intends to present the outfit to a young lady."
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading One afternoon, a few days afterwards, Whimple, dropping into Tommy Watson's store, found the auctioneer and "Chuck" Epstein gravely examining a doll's carriage and its occupant, a doll eminently respectable in mien and terrifically blue of eye.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading "No--it's 'Chuck's' purchase, he intends to present the outfit to a young lady."
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading "Is this a new line, Tommy?"
miennounUS /miːn/
dignified manner or conduct
From this reading One afternoon, a few days afterwards, Whimple, dropping into Tommy Watson's store, found the auctioneer and "Chuck" Epstein gravely examining a doll's carriage and its occupant, a doll eminently respectable in mien and terrifically blue of eye.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading "Is this a new line, Tommy?"
not any; not one
From this reading "No--it's 'Chuck's' purchase, he intends to present the outfit to a young lady."
occupantnounUS /ˈɑːkjəpənt/
someone who lives at a particular place for a prolonged period or who was born there
From this reading One afternoon, a few days afterwards, Whimple, dropping into Tommy Watson's store, found the auctioneer and "Chuck" Epstein gravely examining a doll's carriage and its occupant, a doll eminently respectable in mien and terrifically blue of eye.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading One afternoon, a few days afterwards, Whimple, dropping into Tommy Watson's store, found the auctioneer and "Chuck" Epstein gravely examining a doll's carriage and its occupant, a doll eminently respectable in mien and terrifically blue of eye.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One afternoon, a few days afterwards, Whimple, dropping into Tommy Watson's store, found the auctioneer and "Chuck" Epstein gravely examining a doll's carriage and its occupant, a doll eminently respectable in mien and terrifically blue of eye.
outfitnounUS /ˈaʊtfɪt/
any cohesive unit such as a military company
From this reading "No--it's 'Chuck's' purchase, he intends to present the outfit to a young lady."
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading "No--it's 'Chuck's' purchase, he intends to present the outfit to a young lady."
purchasenounUS /ˈpɜːrtʃəs/
the acquisition of something for payment
From this reading "No--it's 'Chuck's' purchase, he intends to present the outfit to a young lady."
with low volume
From this reading "To Dolly Turnpike," said Epstein quietly, "it's her birthday to-morrow; what do you think of it?"
characterized by socially or conventionally acceptable morals
From this reading One afternoon, a few days afterwards, Whimple, dropping into Tommy Watson's store, found the auctioneer and "Chuck" Epstein gravely examining a doll's carriage and its occupant, a doll eminently respectable in mien and terrifically blue of eye.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "To Dolly Turnpike," said Epstein quietly, "it's her birthday to-morrow; what do you think of it?"
a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services
From this reading One afternoon, a few days afterwards, Whimple, dropping into Tommy Watson's store, found the auctioneer and "Chuck" Epstein gravely examining a doll's carriage and its occupant, a doll eminently respectable in mien and terrifically blue of eye.
terrificallyadverbUS /tərˈɪfɪkli/
(used as an intensifier) extremely well
From this reading One afternoon, a few days afterwards, Whimple, dropping into Tommy Watson's store, found the auctioneer and "Chuck" Epstein gravely examining a doll's carriage and its occupant, a doll eminently respectable in mien and terrifically blue of eye.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading One afternoon, a few days afterwards, Whimple, dropping into Tommy Watson's store, found the auctioneer and "Chuck" Epstein gravely examining a doll's carriage and its occupant, a doll eminently respectable in mien and terrifically blue of eye.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "To Dolly Turnpike," said Epstein quietly, "it's her birthday to-morrow; what do you think of it?"
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "Is this a new line, Tommy?"
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "No--it's 'Chuck's' purchase, he intends to present the outfit to a young lady."
to-morrow
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From this reading "To Dolly Turnpike," said Epstein quietly, "it's her birthday to-morrow; what do you think of it?"
Tommy
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From this reading One afternoon, a few days afterwards, Whimple, dropping into Tommy Watson's store, found the auctioneer and "Chuck" Epstein gravely examining a doll's carriage and its occupant, a doll eminently respectable in mien and terrifically blue of eye.
TurnpikenounUS /ˈtɜːrnpaɪk/
(from 16th to 19th centuries) gates set across a road to prevent passage until a toll had been paid
From this reading "To Dolly Turnpike," said Epstein quietly, "it's her birthday to-morrow; what do you think of it?"
Watson'snounUS /ˈwɑːtsənz/
possessive form of “watson” — United States telephone engineer who assisted Alexander Graham Bell in his experiments (1854-1934)
From this reading One afternoon, a few days afterwards, Whimple, dropping into Tommy Watson's store, found the auctioneer and "Chuck" Epstein gravely examining a doll's carriage and its occupant, a doll eminently respectable in mien and terrifically blue of eye.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "To Dolly Turnpike," said Epstein quietly, "it's her birthday to-morrow; what do you think of it?"
Whimple
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From this reading One afternoon, a few days afterwards, Whimple, dropping into Tommy Watson's store, found the auctioneer and "Chuck" Epstein gravely examining a doll's carriage and its occupant, a doll eminently respectable in mien and terrifically blue of eye.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "To Dolly Turnpike," said Epstein quietly, "it's her birthday to-morrow; what do you think of it?"
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading "No--it's 'Chuck's' purchase, he intends to present the outfit to a young lady."
