used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "What's this I hear about a fight in Mid-Toronto, Tommy?" he asked.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "What's this I hear about a fight in Mid-Toronto, Tommy?" he asked.
Adolphus
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From this reading "Meaning that the news has been gently broken to you by one William Adolphus Turnpike?"
an active and efficient cause; capable of producing a certain effect
From this reading Whimple found the secretary and press agent of the People's Party busily engaged in the back of his store preparing reports of the nomination meeting for the newspapers.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Whimple found the secretary and press agent of the People's Party busily engaged in the back of his store preparing reports of the nomination meeting for the newspapers.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "What's this I hear about a fight in Mid-Toronto, Tommy?" he asked.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Whimple found the secretary and press agent of the People's Party busily engaged in the back of his store preparing reports of the nomination meeting for the newspapers.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading "Meaning that the news has been gently broken to you by one William Adolphus Turnpike?"
physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split
From this reading "Meaning that the news has been gently broken to you by one William Adolphus Turnpike?"
busilyadverbUS /ˈbɪzəli/
in a busy manner
From this reading Whimple found the secretary and press agent of the People's Party busily engaged in the back of his store preparing reports of the nomination meeting for the newspapers.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "Meaning that the news has been gently broken to you by one William Adolphus Turnpike?"
candidatenounUS /ˈkændədeɪt/
a politician who is running for public office
From this reading "Well, put your money on Jimmy Duggan, coal and woodyard man, defender of the rights of the common people, candidate of the People's Party, the valiant David that's going to knock the stuffing out of the false Goliar----" "Isn't it Goliath?" suggested Whimple, mildly.
coalnounUS /koʊl/
fossil fuel consisting of carbonized vegetable matter deposited in the Carboniferous period
From this reading "Well, put your money on Jimmy Duggan, coal and woodyard man, defender of the rights of the common people, candidate of the People's Party, the valiant David that's going to knock the stuffing out of the false Goliar----" "Isn't it Goliath?" suggested Whimple, mildly.
belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public
From this reading "Well, put your money on Jimmy Duggan, coal and woodyard man, defender of the rights of the common people, candidate of the People's Party, the valiant David that's going to knock the stuffing out of the false Goliar----" "Isn't it Goliath?" suggested Whimple, mildly.
patron saint of Wales (circa 520-600)
From this reading "Well, put your money on Jimmy Duggan, coal and woodyard man, defender of the rights of the common people, candidate of the People's Party, the valiant David that's going to knock the stuffing out of the false Goliar----" "Isn't it Goliath?" suggested Whimple, mildly.
defendernounUS /dɪˈfendər/
a person who cares for persons or property
From this reading "Well, put your money on Jimmy Duggan, coal and woodyard man, defender of the rights of the common people, candidate of the People's Party, the valiant David that's going to knock the stuffing out of the false Goliar----" "Isn't it Goliath?" suggested Whimple, mildly.
Duggan
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From this reading "Well, put your money on Jimmy Duggan, coal and woodyard man, defender of the rights of the common people, candidate of the People's Party, the valiant David that's going to knock the stuffing out of the false Goliar----" "Isn't it Goliath?" suggested Whimple, mildly.
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading Whimple found the secretary and press agent of the People's Party busily engaged in the back of his store preparing reports of the nomination meeting for the newspapers.
not in accordance with the fact or reality or actuality
From this reading "Well, put your money on Jimmy Duggan, coal and woodyard man, defender of the rights of the common people, candidate of the People's Party, the valiant David that's going to knock the stuffing out of the false Goliar----" "Isn't it Goliath?" suggested Whimple, mildly.
be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading "What's this I hear about a fight in Mid-Toronto, Tommy?" he asked.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Whimple found the secretary and press agent of the People's Party busily engaged in the back of his store preparing reports of the nomination meeting for the newspapers.
set up or found
From this reading Whimple found the secretary and press agent of the People's Party busily engaged in the back of his store preparing reports of the nomination meeting for the newspapers.
in a gradual manner
From this reading "Meaning that the news has been gently broken to you by one William Adolphus Turnpike?"
the act of departing
From this reading "Well, put your money on Jimmy Duggan, coal and woodyard man, defender of the rights of the common people, candidate of the People's Party, the valiant David that's going to knock the stuffing out of the false Goliar----" "Isn't it Goliath?" suggested Whimple, mildly.
Goliar
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From this reading "Well, put your money on Jimmy Duggan, coal and woodyard man, defender of the rights of the common people, candidate of the People's Party, the valiant David that's going to knock the stuffing out of the false Goliar----" "Isn't it Goliath?" suggested Whimple, mildly.
GoliathnounUS /ɡəˈlaɪəθ/
(Old Testament) a giant Philistine warrior who was slain by David with a slingshot
From this reading "Well, put your money on Jimmy Duggan, coal and woodyard man, defender of the rights of the common people, candidate of the People's Party, the valiant David that's going to knock the stuffing out of the false Goliar----" "Isn't it Goliath?" suggested Whimple, mildly.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Meaning that the news has been gently broken to you by one William Adolphus Turnpike?"
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "What's this I hear about a fight in Mid-Toronto, Tommy?" he asked.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading "What's this I hear about a fight in Mid-Toronto, Tommy?" he asked.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Whimple found the secretary and press agent of the People's Party busily engaged in the back of his store preparing reports of the nomination meeting for the newspapers.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "What's this I hear about a fight in Mid-Toronto, Tommy?" he asked.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Whimple found the secretary and press agent of the People's Party busily engaged in the back of his store preparing reports of the nomination meeting for the newspapers.
Isn't
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From this reading "Well, put your money on Jimmy Duggan, coal and woodyard man, defender of the rights of the common people, candidate of the People's Party, the valiant David that's going to knock the stuffing out of the false Goliar----" "Isn't it Goliath?" suggested Whimple, mildly.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Well, put your money on Jimmy Duggan, coal and woodyard man, defender of the rights of the common people, candidate of the People's Party, the valiant David that's going to knock the stuffing out of the false Goliar----" "Isn't it Goliath?" suggested Whimple, mildly.
JimmyverbUS /ˈdʒɪmi/
to move or force, especially in an effort to get something open
From this reading "Well, put your money on Jimmy Duggan, coal and woodyard man, defender of the rights of the common people, candidate of the People's Party, the valiant David that's going to knock the stuffing out of the false Goliar----" "Isn't it Goliath?" suggested Whimple, mildly.
deliver a sharp blow or push
From this reading "Well, put your money on Jimmy Duggan, coal and woodyard man, defender of the rights of the common people, candidate of the People's Party, the valiant David that's going to knock the stuffing out of the false Goliar----" "Isn't it Goliath?" suggested Whimple, mildly.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading "Well, put your money on Jimmy Duggan, coal and woodyard man, defender of the rights of the common people, candidate of the People's Party, the valiant David that's going to knock the stuffing out of the false Goliar----" "Isn't it Goliath?" suggested Whimple, mildly.
the message that is intended or expressed or signified
From this reading "Meaning that the news has been gently broken to you by one William Adolphus Turnpike?"
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading Whimple found the secretary and press agent of the People's Party busily engaged in the back of his store preparing reports of the nomination meeting for the newspapers.
Mid-Toronto
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "What's this I hear about a fight in Mid-Toronto, Tommy?" he asked.
mildlyadverbUS /ˈmaɪldli/
to a moderate degree
From this reading "Well, put your money on Jimmy Duggan, coal and woodyard man, defender of the rights of the common people, candidate of the People's Party, the valiant David that's going to knock the stuffing out of the false Goliar----" "Isn't it Goliath?" suggested Whimple, mildly.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading "Well, put your money on Jimmy Duggan, coal and woodyard man, defender of the rights of the common people, candidate of the People's Party, the valiant David that's going to knock the stuffing out of the false Goliar----" "Isn't it Goliath?" suggested Whimple, mildly.
information about recent and important events
From this reading "Meaning that the news has been gently broken to you by one William Adolphus Turnpike?"
newspapersnounUS /ˈnuːzpeɪpərz/
plural of “newspaper” — a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements
From this reading Whimple found the secretary and press agent of the People's Party busily engaged in the back of his store preparing reports of the nomination meeting for the newspapers.
nominationnounUS /ˌnɑːməˈneɪʃən/
the act of officially naming a candidate
From this reading Whimple found the secretary and press agent of the People's Party busily engaged in the back of his store preparing reports of the nomination meeting for the newspapers.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Whimple found the secretary and press agent of the People's Party busily engaged in the back of his store preparing reports of the nomination meeting for the newspapers.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "Well, put your money on Jimmy Duggan, coal and woodyard man, defender of the rights of the common people, candidate of the People's Party, the valiant David that's going to knock the stuffing out of the false Goliar----" "Isn't it Goliath?" suggested Whimple, mildly.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "Meaning that the news has been gently broken to you by one William Adolphus Turnpike?"
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "Well, put your money on Jimmy Duggan, coal and woodyard man, defender of the rights of the common people, candidate of the People's Party, the valiant David that's going to knock the stuffing out of the false Goliar----" "Isn't it Goliath?" suggested Whimple, mildly.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading Whimple found the secretary and press agent of the People's Party busily engaged in the back of his store preparing reports of the nomination meeting for the newspapers.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading "Well, put your money on Jimmy Duggan, coal and woodyard man, defender of the rights of the common people, candidate of the People's Party, the valiant David that's going to knock the stuffing out of the false Goliar----" "Isn't it Goliath?" suggested Whimple, mildly.
People'snounUS /ˈpiːpəlz/
possessive form of “people” — (plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading Whimple found the secretary and press agent of the People's Party busily engaged in the back of his store preparing reports of the nomination meeting for the newspapers.
preparingverbUS /priˈperɪŋ/
-ing form of “prepare” — make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
From this reading Whimple found the secretary and press agent of the People's Party busily engaged in the back of his store preparing reports of the nomination meeting for the newspapers.
exert pressure or force to or upon
From this reading Whimple found the secretary and press agent of the People's Party busily engaged in the back of his store preparing reports of the nomination meeting for the newspapers.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading "Well, put your money on Jimmy Duggan, coal and woodyard man, defender of the rights of the common people, candidate of the People's Party, the valiant David that's going to knock the stuffing out of the false Goliar----" "Isn't it Goliath?" suggested Whimple, mildly.
reportsnounUS /rɪˈpɔːrts/
plural of “report” — a written document describing the findings of some individual or group
From this reading Whimple found the secretary and press agent of the People's Party busily engaged in the back of his store preparing reports of the nomination meeting for the newspapers.
plural of “right” — an abstract idea of that which is due to a person or governmental body by law or tradition or nature
From this reading "Well, put your money on Jimmy Duggan, coal and woodyard man, defender of the rights of the common people, candidate of the People's Party, the valiant David that's going to knock the stuffing out of the false Goliar----" "Isn't it Goliath?" suggested Whimple, mildly.
a person who is head of an administrative department of government
From this reading Whimple found the secretary and press agent of the People's Party busily engaged in the back of his store preparing reports of the nomination meeting for the newspapers.
a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services
From this reading Whimple found the secretary and press agent of the People's Party busily engaged in the back of his store preparing reports of the nomination meeting for the newspapers.
stuffingnounUS /ˈstʌfɪŋ/
a mixture of seasoned ingredients used to stuff meats and vegetables
From this reading "Well, put your money on Jimmy Duggan, coal and woodyard man, defender of the rights of the common people, candidate of the People's Party, the valiant David that's going to knock the stuffing out of the false Goliar----" "Isn't it Goliath?" suggested Whimple, mildly.
past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading "Well, put your money on Jimmy Duggan, coal and woodyard man, defender of the rights of the common people, candidate of the People's Party, the valiant David that's going to knock the stuffing out of the false Goliar----" "Isn't it Goliath?" suggested Whimple, mildly.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Meaning that the news has been gently broken to you by one William Adolphus Turnpike?"
that's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Well, put your money on Jimmy Duggan, coal and woodyard man, defender of the rights of the common people, candidate of the People's Party, the valiant David that's going to knock the stuffing out of the false Goliar----" "Isn't it Goliath?" suggested Whimple, mildly.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Whimple found the secretary and press agent of the People's Party busily engaged in the back of his store preparing reports of the nomination meeting for the newspapers.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "What's this I hear about a fight in Mid-Toronto, Tommy?" he asked.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Meaning that the news has been gently broken to you by one William Adolphus Turnpike?"
Tommy
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From this reading "What's this I hear about a fight in Mid-Toronto, Tommy?" he asked.
TurnpikenounUS /ˈtɜːrnpaɪk/
(from 16th to 19th centuries) gates set across a road to prevent passage until a toll had been paid
From this reading "Meaning that the news has been gently broken to you by one William Adolphus Turnpike?"
valiantadjUS /ˈvæl.jənt/
Possessing or showing courage or determination; heroic. (Dũng cảm, quả cảm, anh hùng.)
From this reading "Well, put your money on Jimmy Duggan, coal and woodyard man, defender of the rights of the common people, candidate of the People's Party, the valiant David that's going to knock the stuffing out of the false Goliar----" "Isn't it Goliath?" suggested Whimple, mildly.
(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, put your money on Jimmy Duggan, coal and woodyard man, defender of the rights of the common people, candidate of the People's Party, the valiant David that's going to knock the stuffing out of the false Goliar----" "Isn't it Goliath?" suggested Whimple, mildly.
What's
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From this reading "What's this I hear about a fight in Mid-Toronto, Tommy?" he asked.
Whimple
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From this reading Whimple found the secretary and press agent of the People's Party busily engaged in the back of his store preparing reports of the nomination meeting for the newspapers.
William
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Meaning that the news has been gently broken to you by one William Adolphus Turnpike?"
woodyard
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From this reading "Well, put your money on Jimmy Duggan, coal and woodyard man, defender of the rights of the common people, candidate of the People's Party, the valiant David that's going to knock the stuffing out of the false Goliar----" "Isn't it Goliath?" suggested Whimple, mildly.
an affirmative
From this reading "Yes."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Meaning that the news has been gently broken to you by one William Adolphus Turnpike?"
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Well, put your money on Jimmy Duggan, coal and woodyard man, defender of the rights of the common people, candidate of the People's Party, the valiant David that's going to knock the stuffing out of the false Goliar----" "Isn't it Goliath?" suggested Whimple, mildly.
