12
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From this reading THE BATTLES OF WASHINGTON At twenty minutes after 12 Senator Langdon and Secretary Haines were still undisturbed by any move on the part of Peabody and Stevens, who maintained a silence that to Haines was distinctly ominous.
6
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From this reading "Senator Langdon," she said, "Senator Peabody and Senator Stevens are in committee room 6, and they told me to tell you that they'd be--I can't say it.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE BATTLES OF WASHINGTON At twenty minutes after 12 Senator Langdon and Secretary Haines were still undisturbed by any move on the part of Peabody and Stevens, who maintained a silence that to Haines was distinctly ominous.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading THE BATTLES OF WASHINGTON At twenty minutes after 12 Senator Langdon and Secretary Haines were still undisturbed by any move on the part of Peabody and Stevens, who maintained a silence that to Haines was distinctly ominous.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE BATTLES OF WASHINGTON At twenty minutes after 12 Senator Langdon and Secretary Haines were still undisturbed by any move on the part of Peabody and Stevens, who maintained a silence that to Haines was distinctly ominous.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading THE BATTLES OF WASHINGTON At twenty minutes after 12 Senator Langdon and Secretary Haines were still undisturbed by any move on the part of Peabody and Stevens, who maintained a silence that to Haines was distinctly ominous.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Senator Langdon," she said, "Senator Peabody and Senator Stevens are in committee room 6, and they told me to tell you that they'd be--I can't say it.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE BATTLES OF WASHINGTON At twenty minutes after 12 Senator Langdon and Secretary Haines were still undisturbed by any move on the part of Peabody and Stevens, who maintained a silence that to Haines was distinctly ominous.
BATTLESnounUS /ˈbætəlz/
plural of “battle” — a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading THE BATTLES OF WASHINGTON At twenty minutes after 12 Senator Langdon and Secretary Haines were still undisturbed by any move on the part of Peabody and Stevens, who maintained a silence that to Haines was distinctly ominous.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "Senator Langdon," she said, "Senator Peabody and Senator Stevens are in committee room 6, and they told me to tell you that they'd be--I can't say it.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading THE BATTLES OF WASHINGTON At twenty minutes after 12 Senator Langdon and Secretary Haines were still undisturbed by any move on the part of Peabody and Stevens, who maintained a silence that to Haines was distinctly ominous.
can't
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From this reading "Senator Langdon," she said, "Senator Peabody and Senator Stevens are in committee room 6, and they told me to tell you that they'd be--I can't say it.
CapitolnounUS /ˈkæpɪtəl/
a building occupied by a state legislature
From this reading His experience at the Capitol had taught him that when the Senate machine was quiet it was time for some one to get out from under.
committeenounUS /kəˈmɪti/
a special group delegated to consider some matter
From this reading "Senator Langdon," she said, "Senator Peabody and Senator Stevens are in committee room 6, and they told me to tell you that they'd be--I can't say it.
committee'snounUS /kəˈmɪtiz/
possessive form of “committee” — a special group delegated to consider some matter
From this reading Miss Williams, the naval committee's stenographer, entered.
a fat-soluble vitamin that prevents rickets
From this reading Please, sir, I--" "D--d," interpolated Langdon, laughing.
clear to the mind; with distinct mental discernment
From this reading THE BATTLES OF WASHINGTON At twenty minutes after 12 Senator Langdon and Secretary Haines were still undisturbed by any move on the part of Peabody and Stevens, who maintained a silence that to Haines was distinctly ominous.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading Miss Williams, the naval committee's stenographer, entered.
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading His experience at the Capitol had taught him that when the Senate machine was quiet it was time for some one to get out from under.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading His experience at the Capitol had taught him that when the Senate machine was quiet it was time for some one to get out from under.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading His experience at the Capitol had taught him that when the Senate machine was quiet it was time for some one to get out from under.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading His experience at the Capitol had taught him that when the Senate machine was quiet it was time for some one to get out from under.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading His experience at the Capitol had taught him that when the Senate machine was quiet it was time for some one to get out from under.
Haines
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From this reading THE BATTLES OF WASHINGTON At twenty minutes after 12 Senator Langdon and Secretary Haines were still undisturbed by any move on the part of Peabody and Stevens, who maintained a silence that to Haines was distinctly ominous.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading His experience at the Capitol had taught him that when the Senate machine was quiet it was time for some one to get out from under.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His experience at the Capitol had taught him that when the Senate machine was quiet it was time for some one to get out from under.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Senator Langdon," she said, "Senator Peabody and Senator Stevens are in committee room 6, and they told me to tell you that they'd be--I can't say it.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Senator Langdon," she said, "Senator Peabody and Senator Stevens are in committee room 6, and they told me to tell you that they'd be--I can't say it.
interpolatedverbUS /ˌɪˈtɜːrpəleɪtɪd/
past form of “interpolate” — estimate the value of
From this reading Please, sir, I--" "D--d," interpolated Langdon, laughing.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading His experience at the Capitol had taught him that when the Senate machine was quiet it was time for some one to get out from under.
Langdon
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From this reading THE BATTLES OF WASHINGTON At twenty minutes after 12 Senator Langdon and Secretary Haines were still undisturbed by any move on the part of Peabody and Stevens, who maintained a silence that to Haines was distinctly ominous.
showing or feeling mirth or pleasure or happiness
From this reading Please, sir, I--" "D--d," interpolated Langdon, laughing.
any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks
From this reading His experience at the Capitol had taught him that when the Senate machine was quiet it was time for some one to get out from under.
maintainedadjectiveUS /meɪnˈteɪnd/
kept in good condition
From this reading THE BATTLES OF WASHINGTON At twenty minutes after 12 Senator Langdon and Secretary Haines were still undisturbed by any move on the part of Peabody and Stevens, who maintained a silence that to Haines was distinctly ominous.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Senator Langdon," she said, "Senator Peabody and Senator Stevens are in committee room 6, and they told me to tell you that they'd be--I can't say it.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading THE BATTLES OF WASHINGTON At twenty minutes after 12 Senator Langdon and Secretary Haines were still undisturbed by any move on the part of Peabody and Stevens, who maintained a silence that to Haines was distinctly ominous.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Miss Williams, the naval committee's stenographer, entered.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading THE BATTLES OF WASHINGTON At twenty minutes after 12 Senator Langdon and Secretary Haines were still undisturbed by any move on the part of Peabody and Stevens, who maintained a silence that to Haines was distinctly ominous.
navaladjectiveUS /ˈneɪvəl/
connected with or belonging to or used in a navy
From this reading Miss Williams, the naval committee's stenographer, entered.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE BATTLES OF WASHINGTON At twenty minutes after 12 Senator Langdon and Secretary Haines were still undisturbed by any move on the part of Peabody and Stevens, who maintained a silence that to Haines was distinctly ominous.
ominousadjectiveUS /ˈɑːmənəs/
threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments
From this reading THE BATTLES OF WASHINGTON At twenty minutes after 12 Senator Langdon and Secretary Haines were still undisturbed by any move on the part of Peabody and Stevens, who maintained a silence that to Haines was distinctly ominous.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE BATTLES OF WASHINGTON At twenty minutes after 12 Senator Langdon and Secretary Haines were still undisturbed by any move on the part of Peabody and Stevens, who maintained a silence that to Haines was distinctly ominous.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading His experience at the Capitol had taught him that when the Senate machine was quiet it was time for some one to get out from under.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading His experience at the Capitol had taught him that when the Senate machine was quiet it was time for some one to get out from under.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading THE BATTLES OF WASHINGTON At twenty minutes after 12 Senator Langdon and Secretary Haines were still undisturbed by any move on the part of Peabody and Stevens, who maintained a silence that to Haines was distinctly ominous.
PeabodynounUS /ˈpiːbɑːdi/
educator who founded the first kindergarten in the United States (1804-1894)
From this reading THE BATTLES OF WASHINGTON At twenty minutes after 12 Senator Langdon and Secretary Haines were still undisturbed by any move on the part of Peabody and Stevens, who maintained a silence that to Haines was distinctly ominous.
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading Please, sir, I--" "D--d," interpolated Langdon, laughing.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading His experience at the Capitol had taught him that when the Senate machine was quiet it was time for some one to get out from under.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading "Senator Langdon," she said, "Senator Peabody and Senator Stevens are in committee room 6, and they told me to tell you that they'd be--I can't say it.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Senator Langdon," she said, "Senator Peabody and Senator Stevens are in committee room 6, and they told me to tell you that they'd be--I can't say it.
express in words
From this reading "Senator Langdon," she said, "Senator Peabody and Senator Stevens are in committee room 6, and they told me to tell you that they'd be--I can't say it.
a person who is head of an administrative department of government
From this reading THE BATTLES OF WASHINGTON At twenty minutes after 12 Senator Langdon and Secretary Haines were still undisturbed by any move on the part of Peabody and Stevens, who maintained a silence that to Haines was distinctly ominous.
SenatenounUS /ˈsenət/
assembly possessing high legislative powers
From this reading His experience at the Capitol had taught him that when the Senate machine was quiet it was time for some one to get out from under.
SenatornounUS /ˈsenətər/
a member of a senate
From this reading THE BATTLES OF WASHINGTON At twenty minutes after 12 Senator Langdon and Secretary Haines were still undisturbed by any move on the part of Peabody and Stevens, who maintained a silence that to Haines was distinctly ominous.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Senator Langdon," she said, "Senator Peabody and Senator Stevens are in committee room 6, and they told me to tell you that they'd be--I can't say it.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading THE BATTLES OF WASHINGTON At twenty minutes after 12 Senator Langdon and Secretary Haines were still undisturbed by any move on the part of Peabody and Stevens, who maintained a silence that to Haines was distinctly ominous.
term of address for a man
From this reading Please, sir, I--" "D--d," interpolated Langdon, laughing.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading His experience at the Capitol had taught him that when the Senate machine was quiet it was time for some one to get out from under.
stenographernounUS /steˈnʌɡrəfər/
someone skilled in the transcription of speech (especially dictation)
From this reading Miss Williams, the naval committee's stenographer, entered.
StevensnounUS /ˈstiːvənz/
United States psychologist and psychophysicist who proposed Stevens' power law to replace Fechner's law (1906-1973)
From this reading THE BATTLES OF WASHINGTON At twenty minutes after 12 Senator Langdon and Secretary Haines were still undisturbed by any move on the part of Peabody and Stevens, who maintained a silence that to Haines was distinctly ominous.
not in physical motion
From this reading THE BATTLES OF WASHINGTON At twenty minutes after 12 Senator Langdon and Secretary Haines were still undisturbed by any move on the part of Peabody and Stevens, who maintained a silence that to Haines was distinctly ominous.
inflected form of “teach” — impart skills or knowledge to
From this reading His experience at the Capitol had taught him that when the Senate machine was quiet it was time for some one to get out from under.
express in words
From this reading "Senator Langdon," she said, "Senator Peabody and Senator Stevens are in committee room 6, and they told me to tell you that they'd be--I can't say it.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE BATTLES OF WASHINGTON At twenty minutes after 12 Senator Langdon and Secretary Haines were still undisturbed by any move on the part of Peabody and Stevens, who maintained a silence that to Haines was distinctly ominous.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE BATTLES OF WASHINGTON At twenty minutes after 12 Senator Langdon and Secretary Haines were still undisturbed by any move on the part of Peabody and Stevens, who maintained a silence that to Haines was distinctly ominous.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Senator Langdon," she said, "Senator Peabody and Senator Stevens are in committee room 6, and they told me to tell you that they'd be--I can't say it.
they'd
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From this reading "Senator Langdon," she said, "Senator Peabody and Senator Stevens are in committee room 6, and they told me to tell you that they'd be--I can't say it.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading His experience at the Capitol had taught him that when the Senate machine was quiet it was time for some one to get out from under.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE BATTLES OF WASHINGTON At twenty minutes after 12 Senator Langdon and Secretary Haines were still undisturbed by any move on the part of Peabody and Stevens, who maintained a silence that to Haines was distinctly ominous.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading "Senator Langdon," she said, "Senator Peabody and Senator Stevens are in committee room 6, and they told me to tell you that they'd be--I can't say it.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one
From this reading THE BATTLES OF WASHINGTON At twenty minutes after 12 Senator Langdon and Secretary Haines were still undisturbed by any move on the part of Peabody and Stevens, who maintained a silence that to Haines was distinctly ominous.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading His experience at the Capitol had taught him that when the Senate machine was quiet it was time for some one to get out from under.
undisturbedadjectiveUS /ˌʌndɪˈstɜːrbd/
untroubled by interference or disturbance
From this reading THE BATTLES OF WASHINGTON At twenty minutes after 12 Senator Langdon and Secretary Haines were still undisturbed by any move on the part of Peabody and Stevens, who maintained a silence that to Haines was distinctly ominous.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE BATTLES OF WASHINGTON At twenty minutes after 12 Senator Langdon and Secretary Haines were still undisturbed by any move on the part of Peabody and Stevens, who maintained a silence that to Haines was distinctly ominous.
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 THE BATTLES OF WASHINGTON At twenty minutes after 12 Senator Langdon and Secretary Haines were still undisturbed by any move on the part of Peabody and Stevens, who maintained a silence that to Haines was distinctly ominous.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading THE BATTLES OF WASHINGTON At twenty minutes after 12 Senator Langdon and Secretary Haines were still undisturbed by any move on the part of Peabody and Stevens, who maintained a silence that to Haines was distinctly ominous.
at the time that
From this reading His experience at the Capitol had taught him that when the Senate machine was quiet it was time for some one to get out from under.
which person or people
From this reading THE BATTLES OF WASHINGTON At twenty minutes after 12 Senator Langdon and Secretary Haines were still undisturbed by any move on the part of Peabody and Stevens, who maintained a silence that to Haines was distinctly ominous.
WilliamsnounUS /ˈwɪljəmz/
United States country singer and songwriter (1923-1953)
From this reading Miss Williams, the naval committee's stenographer, entered.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Senator Langdon," she said, "Senator Peabody and Senator Stevens are in committee room 6, and they told me to tell you that they'd be--I can't say it.
