used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "These newspaper boys can spin the most gorgeous yarns on a speck of truth--it's their business to stretch things to the breaking point you know, partner, and they sure do that.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading "After all, I didn't get even half as much genuine information from the bunch as I hoped I would," the other told him, though there was no hint of bitter disappointment in his manner of speaking, only disgust that so much could be written, founded on such minute real facts.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading "After all, I didn't get even half as much genuine information from the bunch as I hoped I would," the other told him, though there was no hint of bitter disappointment in his manner of speaking, only disgust that so much could be written, founded on such minute real facts.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Perk said this when he saw Jack shake his head as though he might be somewhat puzzled and needed more or less reflection so as to straighten things out.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading When later on, after I've had time to digest things a bit when I go over what's left, chances are there'll be another sheaf of clippings go bad and be tossed out.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading When later on, after I've had time to digest things a bit when I go over what's left, chances are there'll be another sheaf of clippings go bad and be tossed out.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Perk said this when he saw Jack shake his head as though he might be somewhat puzzled and needed more or less reflection so as to straighten things out.
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading When later on, after I've had time to digest things a bit when I go over what's left, chances are there'll be another sheaf of clippings go bad and be tossed out.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Perk said this when he saw Jack shake his head as though he might be somewhat puzzled and needed more or less reflection so as to straighten things out.
a small piece or quantity of something
From this reading When later on, after I've had time to digest things a bit when I go over what's left, chances are there'll be another sheaf of clippings go bad and be tossed out.
marked by strong resentment or cynicism
From this reading "After all, I didn't get even half as much genuine information from the bunch as I hoped I would," the other told him, though there was no hint of bitter disappointment in his manner of speaking, only disgust that so much could be written, founded on such minute real facts.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading "These newspaper boys can spin the most gorgeous yarns on a speck of truth--it's their business to stretch things to the breaking point you know, partner, and they sure do that.
the act of breaking something
From this reading "These newspaper boys can spin the most gorgeous yarns on a speck of truth--it's their business to stretch things to the breaking point you know, partner, and they sure do that.
bunchnounUS /bʌntʃ/
a grouping of a number of similar things
From this reading "After all, I didn't get even half as much genuine information from the bunch as I hoped I would," the other told him, though there was no hint of bitter disappointment in his manner of speaking, only disgust that so much could be written, founded on such minute real facts.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading "These newspaper boys can spin the most gorgeous yarns on a speck of truth--it's their business to stretch things to the breaking point you know, partner, and they sure do that.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "These newspaper boys can spin the most gorgeous yarns on a speck of truth--it's their business to stretch things to the breaking point you know, partner, and they sure do that.
chaffverbUS /tʃæf/
be silly or tease one another
From this reading All that I discarded and threw over the side was just chaff, without a single sound kernel of wheat in it.
plural of “chance” — a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading When later on, after I've had time to digest things a bit when I go over what's left, chances are there'll be another sheaf of clippings go bad and be tossed out.
clippingsnounUS /ˈklɪpɪŋz/
plural of “clipping” — an excerpt cut from a newspaper or magazine
From this reading When later on, after I've had time to digest things a bit when I go over what's left, chances are there'll be another sheaf of clippings go bad and be tossed out.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading "After all, I didn't get even half as much genuine information from the bunch as I hoped I would," the other told him, though there was no hint of bitter disappointment in his manner of speaking, only disgust that so much could be written, founded on such minute real facts.
didn't
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From this reading "After all, I didn't get even half as much genuine information from the bunch as I hoped I would," the other told him, though there was no hint of bitter disappointment in his manner of speaking, only disgust that so much could be written, founded on such minute real facts.
digestverbUS /daɪˈdʒest/
convert food into absorbable substances
From this reading When later on, after I've had time to digest things a bit when I go over what's left, chances are there'll be another sheaf of clippings go bad and be tossed out.
a feeling of dissatisfaction that results when your expectations are not realized
From this reading "After all, I didn't get even half as much genuine information from the bunch as I hoped I would," the other told him, though there was no hint of bitter disappointment in his manner of speaking, only disgust that so much could be written, founded on such minute real facts.
discardedadjectiveUS /dɪˈskɑːrdɪd/
thrown away
From this reading All that I discarded and threw over the side was just chaff, without a single sound kernel of wheat in it.
disgustverbUS /dɪsˈɡʌst/
fill with distaste
From this reading "After all, I didn't get even half as much genuine information from the bunch as I hoped I would," the other told him, though there was no hint of bitter disappointment in his manner of speaking, only disgust that so much could be written, founded on such minute real facts.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "These newspaper boys can spin the most gorgeous yarns on a speck of truth--it's their business to stretch things to the breaking point you know, partner, and they sure do that.
divisible by two
From this reading "After all, I didn't get even half as much genuine information from the bunch as I hoped I would," the other told him, though there was no hint of bitter disappointment in his manner of speaking, only disgust that so much could be written, founded on such minute real facts.
plural of “fact” — a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading "After all, I didn't get even half as much genuine information from the bunch as I hoped I would," the other told him, though there was no hint of bitter disappointment in his manner of speaking, only disgust that so much could be written, founded on such minute real facts.
foundedverbUS /ˈfaʊndɪd/
past form of “found” — set up or found
From this reading "After all, I didn't get even half as much genuine information from the bunch as I hoped I would," the other told him, though there was no hint of bitter disappointment in his manner of speaking, only disgust that so much could be written, founded on such minute real facts.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "After all, I didn't get even half as much genuine information from the bunch as I hoped I would," the other told him, though there was no hint of bitter disappointment in his manner of speaking, only disgust that so much could be written, founded on such minute real facts.
genuineadjectiveUS /ˈdʒenjəwən/
not fake or counterfeit
From this reading "After all, I didn't get even half as much genuine information from the bunch as I hoped I would," the other told him, though there was no hint of bitter disappointment in his manner of speaking, only disgust that so much could be written, founded on such minute real facts.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading "After all, I didn't get even half as much genuine information from the bunch as I hoped I would," the other told him, though there was no hint of bitter disappointment in his manner of speaking, only disgust that so much could be written, founded on such minute real facts.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading When later on, after I've had time to digest things a bit when I go over what's left, chances are there'll be another sheaf of clippings go bad and be tossed out.
gorgeousadjectiveUS /ˈɡɔːrdʒəs/
dazzlingly beautiful
From this reading "These newspaper boys can spin the most gorgeous yarns on a speck of truth--it's their business to stretch things to the breaking point you know, partner, and they sure do that.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading When later on, after I've had time to digest things a bit when I go over what's left, chances are there'll be another sheaf of clippings go bad and be tossed out.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading "After all, I didn't get even half as much genuine information from the bunch as I hoped I would," the other told him, though there was no hint of bitter disappointment in his manner of speaking, only disgust that so much could be written, founded on such minute real facts.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Perk said this when he saw Jack shake his head as though he might be somewhat puzzled and needed more or less reflection so as to straighten things out.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Perk said this when he saw Jack shake his head as though he might be somewhat puzzled and needed more or less reflection so as to straighten things out.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "After all, I didn't get even half as much genuine information from the bunch as I hoped I would," the other told him, though there was no hint of bitter disappointment in his manner of speaking, only disgust that so much could be written, founded on such minute real facts.
an indirect suggestion
From this reading "After all, I didn't get even half as much genuine information from the bunch as I hoped I would," the other told him, though there was no hint of bitter disappointment in his manner of speaking, only disgust that so much could be written, founded on such minute real facts.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Perk said this when he saw Jack shake his head as though he might be somewhat puzzled and needed more or less reflection so as to straighten things out.
past form of “hope” — expect and wish
From this reading "After all, I didn't get even half as much genuine information from the bunch as I hoped I would," the other told him, though there was no hint of bitter disappointment in his manner of speaking, only disgust that so much could be written, founded on such minute real facts.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "After all, I didn't get even half as much genuine information from the bunch as I hoped I would," the other told him, though there was no hint of bitter disappointment in his manner of speaking, only disgust that so much could be written, founded on such minute real facts.
I've
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From this reading When later on, after I've had time to digest things a bit when I go over what's left, chances are there'll be another sheaf of clippings go bad and be tossed out.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "After all, I didn't get even half as much genuine information from the bunch as I hoped I would," the other told him, though there was no hint of bitter disappointment in his manner of speaking, only disgust that so much could be written, founded on such minute real facts.
a message received and understood
From this reading "After all, I didn't get even half as much genuine information from the bunch as I hoped I would," the other told him, though there was no hint of bitter disappointment in his manner of speaking, only disgust that so much could be written, founded on such minute real facts.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading All that I discarded and threw over the side was just chaff, without a single sound kernel of wheat in it.
it's
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From this reading "These newspaper boys can spin the most gorgeous yarns on a speck of truth--it's their business to stretch things to the breaking point you know, partner, and they sure do that.
a small worthless amount
From this reading Perk said this when he saw Jack shake his head as though he might be somewhat puzzled and needed more or less reflection so as to straighten things out.
and nothing more
From this reading All that I discarded and threw over the side was just chaff, without a single sound kernel of wheat in it.
kernelnounUS /ˈkɜːrnəl/
the inner and usually edible part of a seed or grain or nut or fruit stone
From this reading All that I discarded and threw over the side was just chaff, without a single sound kernel of wheat in it.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "These newspaper boys can spin the most gorgeous yarns on a speck of truth--it's their business to stretch things to the breaking point you know, partner, and they sure do that.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading When later on, after I've had time to digest things a bit when I go over what's left, chances are there'll be another sheaf of clippings go bad and be tossed out.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading When later on, after I've had time to digest things a bit when I go over what's left, chances are there'll be another sheaf of clippings go bad and be tossed out.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading Perk said this when he saw Jack shake his head as though he might be somewhat puzzled and needed more or less reflection so as to straighten things out.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading "After all, I didn't get even half as much genuine information from the bunch as I hoped I would," the other told him, though there was no hint of bitter disappointment in his manner of speaking, only disgust that so much could be written, founded on such minute real facts.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Perk said this when he saw Jack shake his head as though he might be somewhat puzzled and needed more or less reflection so as to straighten things out.
a unit of time equal to 60 seconds or 1/60th of an hour
From this reading "After all, I didn't get even half as much genuine information from the bunch as I hoped I would," the other told him, though there was no hint of bitter disappointment in his manner of speaking, only disgust that so much could be written, founded on such minute real facts.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Perk said this when he saw Jack shake his head as though he might be somewhat puzzled and needed more or less reflection so as to straighten things out.
used to form the superlative
From this reading "These newspaper boys can spin the most gorgeous yarns on a speck of truth--it's their business to stretch things to the breaking point you know, partner, and they sure do that.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading "After all, I didn't get even half as much genuine information from the bunch as I hoped I would," the other told him, though there was no hint of bitter disappointment in his manner of speaking, only disgust that so much could be written, founded on such minute real facts.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading Perk said this when he saw Jack shake his head as though he might be somewhat puzzled and needed more or less reflection so as to straighten things out.
a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements
From this reading "These newspaper boys can spin the most gorgeous yarns on a speck of truth--it's their business to stretch things to the breaking point you know, partner, and they sure do that.
not any; not one
From this reading "After all, I didn't get even half as much genuine information from the bunch as I hoped I would," the other told him, though there was no hint of bitter disappointment in his manner of speaking, only disgust that so much could be written, founded on such minute real facts.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "After all, I didn't get even half as much genuine information from the bunch as I hoped I would," the other told him, though there was no hint of bitter disappointment in his manner of speaking, only disgust that so much could be written, founded on such minute real facts.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "After all, I didn't get even half as much genuine information from the bunch as I hoped I would," the other told him, though there was no hint of bitter disappointment in his manner of speaking, only disgust that so much could be written, founded on such minute real facts.
and nothing more
From this reading "After all, I didn't get even half as much genuine information from the bunch as I hoped I would," the other told him, though there was no hint of bitter disappointment in his manner of speaking, only disgust that so much could be written, founded on such minute real facts.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Perk said this when he saw Jack shake his head as though he might be somewhat puzzled and needed more or less reflection so as to straighten things out.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading "After all, I didn't get even half as much genuine information from the bunch as I hoped I would," the other told him, though there was no hint of bitter disappointment in his manner of speaking, only disgust that so much could be written, founded on such minute real facts.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Perk said this when he saw Jack shake his head as though he might be somewhat puzzled and needed more or less reflection so as to straighten things out.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading All that I discarded and threw over the side was just chaff, without a single sound kernel of wheat in it.
partnernounUS /ˈpɑːrtnər/
a person's partner in marriage
From this reading "These newspaper boys can spin the most gorgeous yarns on a speck of truth--it's their business to stretch things to the breaking point you know, partner, and they sure do that.
PerknounUS /pɜːrk/
an incidental benefit awarded for certain types of employment (especially if it is regarded as a right)
From this reading Perk said this when he saw Jack shake his head as though he might be somewhat puzzled and needed more or less reflection so as to straighten things out.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading "These newspaper boys can spin the most gorgeous yarns on a speck of truth--it's their business to stretch things to the breaking point you know, partner, and they sure do that.
filled with bewilderment
From this reading Perk said this when he saw Jack shake his head as though he might be somewhat puzzled and needed more or less reflection so as to straighten things out.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading "After all, I didn't get even half as much genuine information from the bunch as I hoped I would," the other told him, though there was no hint of bitter disappointment in his manner of speaking, only disgust that so much could be written, founded on such minute real facts.
a calm, lengthy, intent consideration
From this reading Perk said this when he saw Jack shake his head as though he might be somewhat puzzled and needed more or less reflection so as to straighten things out.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Perk said this when he saw Jack shake his head as though he might be somewhat puzzled and needed more or less reflection so as to straighten things out.
cut with a saw
From this reading Perk said this when he saw Jack shake his head as though he might be somewhat puzzled and needed more or less reflection so as to straighten things out.
move or cause to move back and forth
From this reading Perk said this when he saw Jack shake his head as though he might be somewhat puzzled and needed more or less reflection so as to straighten things out.
sheafnounUS /ʃiːf/
a package of several things tied together for carrying or storing
From this reading When later on, after I've had time to digest things a bit when I go over what's left, chances are there'll be another sheaf of clippings go bad and be tossed out.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading All that I discarded and threw over the side was just chaff, without a single sound kernel of wheat in it.
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading All that I discarded and threw over the side was just chaff, without a single sound kernel of wheat in it.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Perk said this when he saw Jack shake his head as though he might be somewhat puzzled and needed more or less reflection so as to straighten things out.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading Perk said this when he saw Jack shake his head as though he might be somewhat puzzled and needed more or less reflection so as to straighten things out.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading All that I discarded and threw over the side was just chaff, without a single sound kernel of wheat in it.
the utterance of intelligible speech
From this reading "After all, I didn't get even half as much genuine information from the bunch as I hoped I would," the other told him, though there was no hint of bitter disappointment in his manner of speaking, only disgust that so much could be written, founded on such minute real facts.
specknounUS /spek/
a very small spot
From this reading "These newspaper boys can spin the most gorgeous yarns on a speck of truth--it's their business to stretch things to the breaking point you know, partner, and they sure do that.
spinverbUS /spɪn/
revolve quickly and repeatedly around one's own axis
From this reading "These newspaper boys can spin the most gorgeous yarns on a speck of truth--it's their business to stretch things to the breaking point you know, partner, and they sure do that.
straightenverbUS /ˈstreɪtən/
straighten up or out; make straight
From this reading Perk said this when he saw Jack shake his head as though he might be somewhat puzzled and needed more or less reflection so as to straighten things out.
stretchverbUS /stretʃ/
occupy a large, elongated area
From this reading "These newspaper boys can spin the most gorgeous yarns on a speck of truth--it's their business to stretch things to the breaking point you know, partner, and they sure do that.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading "After all, I didn't get even half as much genuine information from the bunch as I hoped I would," the other told him, though there was no hint of bitter disappointment in his manner of speaking, only disgust that so much could be written, founded on such minute real facts.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading "These newspaper boys can spin the most gorgeous yarns on a speck of truth--it's their business to stretch things to the breaking point you know, partner, and they sure do that.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "After all, I didn't get even half as much genuine information from the bunch as I hoped I would," the other told him, though there was no hint of bitter disappointment in his manner of speaking, only disgust that so much could be written, founded on such minute real facts.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "After all, I didn't get even half as much genuine information from the bunch as I hoped I would," the other told him, though there was no hint of bitter disappointment in his manner of speaking, only disgust that so much could be written, founded on such minute real facts.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading "These newspaper boys can spin the most gorgeous yarns on a speck of truth--it's their business to stretch things to the breaking point you know, partner, and they sure do that.
in or at that place or location
From this reading "After all, I didn't get even half as much genuine information from the bunch as I hoped I would," the other told him, though there was no hint of bitter disappointment in his manner of speaking, only disgust that so much could be written, founded on such minute real facts.
there'll
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From this reading When later on, after I've had time to digest things a bit when I go over what's left, chances are there'll be another sheaf of clippings go bad and be tossed out.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading "These newspaper boys can spin the most gorgeous yarns on a speck of truth--it's their business to stretch things to the breaking point you know, partner, and they sure do that.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "These newspaper boys can spin the most gorgeous yarns on a speck of truth--it's their business to stretch things to the breaking point you know, partner, and they sure do that.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Perk said this when he saw Jack shake his head as though he might be somewhat puzzled and needed more or less reflection so as to straighten things out.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Perk said this when he saw Jack shake his head as though he might be somewhat puzzled and needed more or less reflection so as to straighten things out.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Perk said this when he saw Jack shake his head as though he might be somewhat puzzled and needed more or less reflection so as to straighten things out.
inflected form of “throw” — propel through the air
From this reading All that I discarded and threw over the side was just chaff, without a single sound kernel of wheat in it.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading When later on, after I've had time to digest things a bit when I go over what's left, chances are there'll be another sheaf of clippings go bad and be tossed out.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Perk said this when he saw Jack shake his head as though he might be somewhat puzzled and needed more or less reflection so as to straighten things out.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading "After all, I didn't get even half as much genuine information from the bunch as I hoped I would," the other told him, though there was no hint of bitter disappointment in his manner of speaking, only disgust that so much could be written, founded on such minute real facts.
tossedverbUS /tɔːst/
past form of “toss” — throw or toss with a light motion
From this reading When later on, after I've had time to digest things a bit when I go over what's left, chances are there'll be another sheaf of clippings go bad and be tossed out.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading "These newspaper boys can spin the most gorgeous yarns on a speck of truth--it's their business to stretch things to the breaking point you know, partner, and they sure do that.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "After all, I didn't get even half as much genuine information from the bunch as I hoped I would," the other told him, though there was no hint of bitter disappointment in his manner of speaking, only disgust that so much could be written, founded on such minute real facts.
what's
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From this reading When later on, after I've had time to digest things a bit when I go over what's left, chances are there'll be another sheaf of clippings go bad and be tossed out.
wheatnounUS /wiːt/
annual or biennial grass having erect flower spikes and light brown grains
From this reading All that I discarded and threw over the side was just chaff, without a single sound kernel of wheat in it.
at the time that
From this reading Perk said this when he saw Jack shake his head as though he might be somewhat puzzled and needed more or less reflection so as to straighten things out.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading All that I discarded and threw over the side was just chaff, without a single sound kernel of wheat in it.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading "After all, I didn't get even half as much genuine information from the bunch as I hoped I would," the other told him, though there was no hint of bitter disappointment in his manner of speaking, only disgust that so much could be written, founded on such minute real facts.
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading "After all, I didn't get even half as much genuine information from the bunch as I hoped I would," the other told him, though there was no hint of bitter disappointment in his manner of speaking, only disgust that so much could be written, founded on such minute real facts.
yarnsnounUS /jɑːrnz/
plural of “yarn” — the act of giving an account describing incidents or a course of events
From this reading "These newspaper boys can spin the most gorgeous yarns on a speck of truth--it's their business to stretch things to the breaking point you know, partner, and they sure do that.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "These newspaper boys can spin the most gorgeous yarns on a speck of truth--it's their business to stretch things to the breaking point you know, partner, and they sure do that.
