used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Richard Cullen, the favorite associate of Haines in his journalistic days, out earlier than usual on his daily round of the departments for news for his Chicago paper, had strolled in and attempted a few of his characteristic cynicisms.
something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading On the morning of the day before this action of the committee on naval affairs was to be taken Secretary Haines sat at his desk in Senator Langdon's committee room in the Capitol.
matters of personal concern
From this reading On the morning of the day before this action of the committee on naval affairs was to be taken Secretary Haines sat at his desk in Senator Langdon's committee room in the Capitol.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading WHEN SENATORS DISAGREE The wiseacres of Washington had rightly predicted, that the site of the hundred-million-dollar gulf naval base would be decided on in March, after the excitement and gayety attending the presidential inauguration had subsided.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading WHEN SENATORS DISAGREE The wiseacres of Washington had rightly predicted, that the site of the hundred-million-dollar gulf naval base would be decided on in March, after the excitement and gayety attending the presidential inauguration had subsided.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading "Now, let me tell you something, Dick," the secretary answered, firmly.
associateverbUS /əˈsoʊsiət/
make a logical or causal connection
From this reading Richard Cullen, the favorite associate of Haines in his journalistic days, out earlier than usual on his daily round of the departments for news for his Chicago paper, had strolled in and attempted a few of his characteristic cynicisms.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading On the morning of the day before this action of the committee on naval affairs was to be taken Secretary Haines sat at his desk in Senator Langdon's committee room in the Capitol.
tried unsuccessfully
From this reading Richard Cullen, the favorite associate of Haines in his journalistic days, out earlier than usual on his daily round of the departments for news for his Chicago paper, had strolled in and attempted a few of his characteristic cynicisms.
attendingnounUS /əˈtendɪŋ/
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading WHEN SENATORS DISAGREE The wiseacres of Washington had rightly predicted, that the site of the hundred-million-dollar gulf naval base would be decided on in March, after the excitement and gayety attending the presidential inauguration had subsided.
installation from which a military force initiates operations
From this reading WHEN SENATORS DISAGREE The wiseacres of Washington had rightly predicted, that the site of the hundred-million-dollar gulf naval base would be decided on in March, after the excitement and gayety attending the presidential inauguration had subsided.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading WHEN SENATORS DISAGREE The wiseacres of Washington had rightly predicted, that the site of the hundred-million-dollar gulf naval base would be decided on in March, after the excitement and gayety attending the presidential inauguration had subsided.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading On the morning of the day before this action of the committee on naval affairs was to be taken Secretary Haines sat at his desk in Senator Langdon's committee room in the Capitol.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Haines usually found them entertaining, but these were directed at Senator Langdon.
CapitolnounUS /ˈkæpɪtəl/
a building occupied by a state legislature
From this reading On the morning of the day before this action of the committee on naval affairs was to be taken Secretary Haines sat at his desk in Senator Langdon's committee room in the Capitol.
characteristicnounUS /ˌkerəktərˈɪstɪk/
a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading Richard Cullen, the favorite associate of Haines in his journalistic days, out earlier than usual on his daily round of the departments for news for his Chicago paper, had strolled in and attempted a few of his characteristic cynicisms.
ChicagonounUS /ʃəˈkɑːɡoʊ/
largest city in Illinois; a bustling Great Lakes port that extends 26 miles along the southwestern shoreline of Lake Michigan
From this reading Richard Cullen, the favorite associate of Haines in his journalistic days, out earlier than usual on his daily round of the departments for news for his Chicago paper, had strolled in and attempted a few of his characteristic cynicisms.
committeenounUS /kəˈmɪti/
a special group delegated to consider some matter
From this reading On the morning of the day before this action of the committee on naval affairs was to be taken Secretary Haines sat at his desk in Senator Langdon's committee room in the Capitol.
Cullen
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From this reading Richard Cullen, the favorite associate of Haines in his journalistic days, out earlier than usual on his daily round of the departments for news for his Chicago paper, had strolled in and attempted a few of his characteristic cynicisms.
cynicisms
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From this reading Richard Cullen, the favorite associate of Haines in his journalistic days, out earlier than usual on his daily round of the departments for news for his Chicago paper, had strolled in and attempted a few of his characteristic cynicisms.
every day; without missing a day
From this reading Richard Cullen, the favorite associate of Haines in his journalistic days, out earlier than usual on his daily round of the departments for news for his Chicago paper, had strolled in and attempted a few of his characteristic cynicisms.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading On the morning of the day before this action of the committee on naval affairs was to be taken Secretary Haines sat at his desk in Senator Langdon's committee room in the Capitol.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Richard Cullen, the favorite associate of Haines in his journalistic days, out earlier than usual on his daily round of the departments for news for his Chicago paper, had strolled in and attempted a few of his characteristic cynicisms.
recognizable; marked
From this reading WHEN SENATORS DISAGREE The wiseacres of Washington had rightly predicted, that the site of the hundred-million-dollar gulf naval base would be decided on in March, after the excitement and gayety attending the presidential inauguration had subsided.
departmentsnounUS /dɪˈpɑːrtmənts/
plural of “department” — a specialized division of a large organization
From this reading Richard Cullen, the favorite associate of Haines in his journalistic days, out earlier than usual on his daily round of the departments for news for his Chicago paper, had strolled in and attempted a few of his characteristic cynicisms.
a piece of furniture with a writing surface and usually drawers or other compartments
From this reading On the morning of the day before this action of the committee on naval affairs was to be taken Secretary Haines sat at his desk in Senator Langdon's committee room in the Capitol.
someone who is a detective
From this reading "Now, let me tell you something, Dick," the secretary answered, firmly.
(often used in combination) having a specified direction
From this reading Haines usually found them entertaining, but these were directed at Senator Langdon.
DISAGREEverbUS /dɪsəˈɡriː/
be of different opinions
From this reading WHEN SENATORS DISAGREE The wiseacres of Washington had rightly predicted, that the site of the hundred-million-dollar gulf naval base would be decided on in March, after the excitement and gayety attending the presidential inauguration had subsided.
earlier in time; previously
From this reading Richard Cullen, the favorite associate of Haines in his journalistic days, out earlier than usual on his daily round of the departments for news for his Chicago paper, had strolled in and attempted a few of his characteristic cynicisms.
entertainingadjectiveUS /ˌentərˈteɪnɪŋ/
agreeably diverting
From this reading Haines usually found them entertaining, but these were directed at Senator Langdon.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading WHEN SENATORS DISAGREE The wiseacres of Washington had rightly predicted, that the site of the hundred-million-dollar gulf naval base would be decided on in March, after the excitement and gayety attending the presidential inauguration had subsided.
something regarded with special favor or liking
From this reading Richard Cullen, the favorite associate of Haines in his journalistic days, out earlier than usual on his daily round of the departments for news for his Chicago paper, had strolled in and attempted a few of his characteristic cynicisms.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Richard Cullen, the favorite associate of Haines in his journalistic days, out earlier than usual on his daily round of the departments for news for his Chicago paper, had strolled in and attempted a few of his characteristic cynicisms.
with resolute determination
From this reading "Now, let me tell you something, Dick," the secretary answered, firmly.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Richard Cullen, the favorite associate of Haines in his journalistic days, out earlier than usual on his daily round of the departments for news for his Chicago paper, had strolled in and attempted a few of his characteristic cynicisms.
set up or found
From this reading Haines usually found them entertaining, but these were directed at Senator Langdon.
gayety
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From this reading WHEN SENATORS DISAGREE The wiseacres of Washington had rightly predicted, that the site of the hundred-million-dollar gulf naval base would be decided on in March, after the excitement and gayety attending the presidential inauguration had subsided.
gulfnounUS /ɡʌlf/
an arm of a sea or ocean partly enclosed by land; larger than a bay
From this reading WHEN SENATORS DISAGREE The wiseacres of Washington had rightly predicted, that the site of the hundred-million-dollar gulf naval base would be decided on in March, after the excitement and gayety attending the presidential inauguration had subsided.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading WHEN SENATORS DISAGREE The wiseacres of Washington had rightly predicted, that the site of the hundred-million-dollar gulf naval base would be decided on in March, after the excitement and gayety attending the presidential inauguration had subsided.
Haines
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From this reading On the morning of the day before this action of the committee on naval affairs was to be taken Secretary Haines sat at his desk in Senator Langdon's committee room in the Capitol.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading On the morning of the day before this action of the committee on naval affairs was to be taken Secretary Haines sat at his desk in Senator Langdon's committee room in the Capitol.
hundred-million-dollar
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From this reading WHEN SENATORS DISAGREE The wiseacres of Washington had rightly predicted, that the site of the hundred-million-dollar gulf naval base would be decided on in March, after the excitement and gayety attending the presidential inauguration had subsided.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading WHEN SENATORS DISAGREE The wiseacres of Washington had rightly predicted, that the site of the hundred-million-dollar gulf naval base would be decided on in March, after the excitement and gayety attending the presidential inauguration had subsided.
inaugurationnounUS /ɪˌnɔːɡjərˈeɪʃən/
the act of starting a new operation or practice
From this reading WHEN SENATORS DISAGREE The wiseacres of Washington had rightly predicted, that the site of the hundred-million-dollar gulf naval base would be decided on in March, after the excitement and gayety attending the presidential inauguration had subsided.
journalisticadjectiveUS /ˌdʒɜːrnəˈlɪstɪk/
of or relating to or having the characteristics of journalism
From this reading Richard Cullen, the favorite associate of Haines in his journalistic days, out earlier than usual on his daily round of the departments for news for his Chicago paper, had strolled in and attempted a few of his characteristic cynicisms.
Langdon
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From this reading Haines usually found them entertaining, but these were directed at Senator Langdon.
Langdon's
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From this reading On the morning of the day before this action of the committee on naval affairs was to be taken Secretary Haines sat at his desk in Senator Langdon's committee room in the Capitol.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading "Now, let me tell you something, Dick," the secretary answered, firmly.
march in a procession
From this reading WHEN SENATORS DISAGREE The wiseacres of Washington had rightly predicted, that the site of the hundred-million-dollar gulf naval base would be decided on in March, after the excitement and gayety attending the presidential inauguration had subsided.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Now, let me tell you something, Dick," the secretary answered, firmly.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading On the morning of the day before this action of the committee on naval affairs was to be taken Secretary Haines sat at his desk in Senator Langdon's committee room in the Capitol.
navaladjectiveUS /ˈneɪvəl/
connected with or belonging to or used in a navy
From this reading WHEN SENATORS DISAGREE The wiseacres of Washington had rightly predicted, that the site of the hundred-million-dollar gulf naval base would be decided on in March, after the excitement and gayety attending the presidential inauguration had subsided.
information about recent and important events
From this reading Richard Cullen, the favorite associate of Haines in his journalistic days, out earlier than usual on his daily round of the departments for news for his Chicago paper, had strolled in and attempted a few of his characteristic cynicisms.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading "Now, let me tell you something, Dick," the secretary answered, firmly.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading WHEN SENATORS DISAGREE The wiseacres of Washington had rightly predicted, that the site of the hundred-million-dollar gulf naval base would be decided on in March, after the excitement and gayety attending the presidential inauguration had subsided.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading WHEN SENATORS DISAGREE The wiseacres of Washington had rightly predicted, that the site of the hundred-million-dollar gulf naval base would be decided on in March, after the excitement and gayety attending the presidential inauguration had subsided.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Richard Cullen, the favorite associate of Haines in his journalistic days, out earlier than usual on his daily round of the departments for news for his Chicago paper, had strolled in and attempted a few of his characteristic cynicisms.
a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
From this reading Richard Cullen, the favorite associate of Haines in his journalistic days, out earlier than usual on his daily round of the departments for news for his Chicago paper, had strolled in and attempted a few of his characteristic cynicisms.
predictedverbUS /prɪˈdɪktɪd/
past form of “predict” — make a prediction about; tell in advance
From this reading WHEN SENATORS DISAGREE The wiseacres of Washington had rightly predicted, that the site of the hundred-million-dollar gulf naval base would be decided on in March, after the excitement and gayety attending the presidential inauguration had subsided.
presidentialadjectiveUS /ˌprezəˈdenʃəl/
relating to a president or presidency
From this reading WHEN SENATORS DISAGREE The wiseacres of Washington had rightly predicted, that the site of the hundred-million-dollar gulf naval base would be decided on in March, after the excitement and gayety attending the presidential inauguration had subsided.
Richard
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From this reading Richard Cullen, the favorite associate of Haines in his journalistic days, out earlier than usual on his daily round of the departments for news for his Chicago paper, had strolled in and attempted a few of his characteristic cynicisms.
rightlyadverbUS /ˈraɪtli/
with honesty
From this reading WHEN SENATORS DISAGREE The wiseacres of Washington had rightly predicted, that the site of the hundred-million-dollar gulf naval base would be decided on in March, after the excitement and gayety attending the presidential inauguration had subsided.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading On the morning of the day before this action of the committee on naval affairs was to be taken Secretary Haines sat at his desk in Senator Langdon's committee room in the Capitol.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading Richard Cullen, the favorite associate of Haines in his journalistic days, out earlier than usual on his daily round of the departments for news for his Chicago paper, had strolled in and attempted a few of his characteristic cynicisms.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading On the morning of the day before this action of the committee on naval affairs was to be taken Secretary Haines sat at his desk in Senator Langdon's committee room in the Capitol.
a person who is head of an administrative department of government
From this reading On the morning of the day before this action of the committee on naval affairs was to be taken Secretary Haines sat at his desk in Senator Langdon's committee room in the Capitol.
SenatornounUS /ˈsenətər/
a member of a senate
From this reading On the morning of the day before this action of the committee on naval affairs was to be taken Secretary Haines sat at his desk in Senator Langdon's committee room in the Capitol.
SENATORSnounUS /ˈsenətərz/
plural of “senator” — a member of a senate
From this reading WHEN SENATORS DISAGREE The wiseacres of Washington had rightly predicted, that the site of the hundred-million-dollar gulf naval base would be decided on in March, after the excitement and gayety attending the presidential inauguration had subsided.
sitenounUS /saɪt/
the piece of land on which something is located (or is to be located)
From this reading WHEN SENATORS DISAGREE The wiseacres of Washington had rightly predicted, that the site of the hundred-million-dollar gulf naval base would be decided on in March, after the excitement and gayety attending the presidential inauguration had subsided.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading "Now, let me tell you something, Dick," the secretary answered, firmly.
strolledverbUS /stroʊld/
past form of “stroll” — walk leisurely and with no apparent aim
From this reading Richard Cullen, the favorite associate of Haines in his journalistic days, out earlier than usual on his daily round of the departments for news for his Chicago paper, had strolled in and attempted a few of his characteristic cynicisms.
subsidedverbUS /səbˈsaɪdɪd/
past form of “subside” — wear off or die down
From this reading WHEN SENATORS DISAGREE The wiseacres of Washington had rightly predicted, that the site of the hundred-million-dollar gulf naval base would be decided on in March, after the excitement and gayety attending the presidential inauguration had subsided.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading On the morning of the day before this action of the committee on naval affairs was to be taken Secretary Haines sat at his desk in Senator Langdon's committee room in the Capitol.
express in words
From this reading "Now, let me tell you something, Dick," the secretary answered, firmly.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Richard Cullen, the favorite associate of Haines in his journalistic days, out earlier than usual on his daily round of the departments for news for his Chicago paper, had strolled in and attempted a few of his characteristic cynicisms.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading WHEN SENATORS DISAGREE The wiseacres of Washington had rightly predicted, that the site of the hundred-million-dollar gulf naval base would be decided on in March, after the excitement and gayety attending the presidential inauguration had subsided.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading WHEN SENATORS DISAGREE The wiseacres of Washington had rightly predicted, that the site of the hundred-million-dollar gulf naval base would be decided on in March, after the excitement and gayety attending the presidential inauguration had subsided.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Haines usually found them entertaining, but these were directed at Senator Langdon.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Haines usually found them entertaining, but these were directed at Senator Langdon.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading On the morning of the day before this action of the committee on naval affairs was to be taken Secretary Haines sat at his desk in Senator Langdon's committee room in the Capitol.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading On the morning of the day before this action of the committee on naval affairs was to be taken Secretary Haines sat at his desk in Senator Langdon's committee room in the Capitol.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading Richard Cullen, the favorite associate of Haines in his journalistic days, out earlier than usual on his daily round of the departments for news for his Chicago paper, had strolled in and attempted a few of his characteristic cynicisms.
under normal conditions
From this reading Haines usually found them entertaining, but these were directed at Senator Langdon.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading On the morning of the day before this action of the committee on naval affairs was to be taken Secretary Haines sat at his desk in Senator Langdon's committee room in the Capitol.
the capital of the United States in the District of Columbia and a tourist mecca; George Washington commissioned Charles L'Enfant to lay out the city in 1791
From this reading WHEN SENATORS DISAGREE The wiseacres of Washington had rightly predicted, that the site of the hundred-million-dollar gulf naval base would be decided on in March, after the excitement and gayety attending the presidential inauguration had subsided.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Haines usually found them entertaining, but these were directed at Senator Langdon.
at the time that
From this reading WHEN SENATORS DISAGREE The wiseacres of Washington had rightly predicted, that the site of the hundred-million-dollar gulf naval base would be decided on in March, after the excitement and gayety attending the presidential inauguration had subsided.
wiseacres
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From this reading WHEN SENATORS DISAGREE The wiseacres of Washington had rightly predicted, that the site of the hundred-million-dollar gulf naval base would be decided on in March, after the excitement and gayety attending the presidential inauguration had subsided.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading WHEN SENATORS DISAGREE The wiseacres of Washington had rightly predicted, that the site of the hundred-million-dollar gulf naval base would be decided on in March, after the excitement and gayety attending the presidential inauguration had subsided.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Now, let me tell you something, Dick," the secretary answered, firmly.
