used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He reported that young Robinson had returned to town and had lost no time in dismissing him, with a promise to pay for services rendered by the end of the week.
the state of being absent
From this reading Theodore had seemed content with the bald report which Tuttle had made concerning Garrison's almost total absence from his office, and had rather appeared to be satisfied to let the case develop for the present.
acted upon; influenced
From this reading Tuttle knew nothing of the note on Garrison's desk from Theodore, and was therefore unaware how his news affected his chief, who wondered yet again what might be impending.
anew
From this reading Tuttle knew nothing of the note on Garrison's desk from Theodore, and was therefore unaware how his news affected his chief, who wondered yet again what might be impending.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Theodore had seemed content with the bald report which Tuttle had made concerning Garrison's almost total absence from his office, and had rather appeared to be satisfied to let the case develop for the present.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He reported that young Robinson had returned to town and had lost no time in dismissing him, with a promise to pay for services rendered by the end of the week.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Theodore had seemed content with the bald report which Tuttle had made concerning Garrison's almost total absence from his office, and had rather appeared to be satisfied to let the case develop for the present.
baldadjectiveUS /bɔːld/
with no effort to conceal
From this reading Theodore had seemed content with the bald report which Tuttle had made concerning Garrison's almost total absence from his office, and had rather appeared to be satisfied to let the case develop for the present.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Theodore had seemed content with the bald report which Tuttle had made concerning Garrison's almost total absence from his office, and had rather appeared to be satisfied to let the case develop for the present.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He reported that young Robinson had returned to town and had lost no time in dismissing him, with a promise to pay for services rendered by the end of the week.
an occurrence of something
From this reading Theodore had seemed content with the bald report which Tuttle had made concerning Garrison's almost total absence from his office, and had rather appeared to be satisfied to let the case develop for the present.
a person who is in charge
From this reading Tuttle knew nothing of the note on Garrison's desk from Theodore, and was therefore unaware how his news affected his chief, who wondered yet again what might be impending.
-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to
From this reading Theodore had seemed content with the bald report which Tuttle had made concerning Garrison's almost total absence from his office, and had rather appeared to be satisfied to let the case develop for the present.
(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something
From this reading Theodore had seemed content with the bald report which Tuttle had made concerning Garrison's almost total absence from his office, and had rather appeared to be satisfied to let the case develop for the present.
a piece of furniture with a writing surface and usually drawers or other compartments
From this reading Tuttle knew nothing of the note on Garrison's desk from Theodore, and was therefore unaware how his news affected his chief, who wondered yet again what might be impending.
developverbUS /dɪˈveləp/
make something new, such as a product or a mental or artistic creation
From this reading Theodore had seemed content with the bald report which Tuttle had made concerning Garrison's almost total absence from his office, and had rather appeared to be satisfied to let the case develop for the present.
dismissingverbUS /dɪˈsmɪsɪŋ/
-ing form of “dismiss” — bar from attention or consideration
From this reading He reported that young Robinson had returned to town and had lost no time in dismissing him, with a promise to pay for services rendered by the end of the week.
disquietingadjectiveUS /dɪˈskwaɪətɪŋ/
causing mental discomfort
From this reading Concerning Fairfax there was news that was equally disquieting.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading He reported that young Robinson had returned to town and had lost no time in dismissing him, with a promise to pay for services rendered by the end of the week.
to the same degree (often followed by “as”)
From this reading Concerning Fairfax there was news that was equally disquieting.
Fairfax
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From this reading Concerning Fairfax there was news that was equally disquieting.
to certain extent or degree
From this reading THE FRET OF WAITING Tuttle had performed his services fairly well.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He reported that young Robinson had returned to town and had lost no time in dismissing him, with a promise to pay for services rendered by the end of the week.
FRETverbUS /fret/
worry unnecessarily or excessively
From this reading THE FRET OF WAITING Tuttle had performed his services fairly well.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Theodore had seemed content with the bald report which Tuttle had made concerning Garrison's almost total absence from his office, and had rather appeared to be satisfied to let the case develop for the present.
Garrison's
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From this reading Theodore had seemed content with the bald report which Tuttle had made concerning Garrison's almost total absence from his office, and had rather appeared to be satisfied to let the case develop for the present.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE FRET OF WAITING Tuttle had performed his services fairly well.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He reported that young Robinson had returned to town and had lost no time in dismissing him, with a promise to pay for services rendered by the end of the week.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He reported that young Robinson had returned to town and had lost no time in dismissing him, with a promise to pay for services rendered by the end of the week.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE FRET OF WAITING Tuttle had performed his services fairly well.
how
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From this reading Tuttle knew nothing of the note on Garrison's desk from Theodore, and was therefore unaware how his news affected his chief, who wondered yet again what might be impending.
impendingadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpendɪŋ/
close in time; about to occur
From this reading Tuttle knew nothing of the note on Garrison's desk from Theodore, and was therefore unaware how his news affected his chief, who wondered yet again what might be impending.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He reported that young Robinson had returned to town and had lost no time in dismissing him, with a promise to pay for services rendered by the end of the week.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Tuttle knew nothing of the note on Garrison's desk from Theodore, and was therefore unaware how his news affected his chief, who wondered yet again what might be impending.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading Theodore had seemed content with the bald report which Tuttle had made concerning Garrison's almost total absence from his office, and had rather appeared to be satisfied to let the case develop for the present.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading He reported that young Robinson had returned to town and had lost no time in dismissing him, with a promise to pay for services rendered by the end of the week.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Theodore had seemed content with the bald report which Tuttle had made concerning Garrison's almost total absence from his office, and had rather appeared to be satisfied to let the case develop for the present.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Tuttle knew nothing of the note on Garrison's desk from Theodore, and was therefore unaware how his news affected his chief, who wondered yet again what might be impending.
information about recent and important events
From this reading Tuttle knew nothing of the note on Garrison's desk from Theodore, and was therefore unaware how his news affected his chief, who wondered yet again what might be impending.
not any; not one
From this reading He reported that young Robinson had returned to town and had lost no time in dismissing him, with a promise to pay for services rendered by the end of the week.
a brief written record
From this reading Tuttle knew nothing of the note on Garrison's desk from Theodore, and was therefore unaware how his news affected his chief, who wondered yet again what might be impending.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Tuttle knew nothing of the note on Garrison's desk from Theodore, and was therefore unaware how his news affected his chief, who wondered yet again what might be impending.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE FRET OF WAITING Tuttle had performed his services fairly well.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading Theodore had seemed content with the bald report which Tuttle had made concerning Garrison's almost total absence from his office, and had rather appeared to be satisfied to let the case develop for the present.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Tuttle knew nothing of the note on Garrison's desk from Theodore, and was therefore unaware how his news affected his chief, who wondered yet again what might be impending.
give money, usually in exchange for goods or services
From this reading He reported that young Robinson had returned to town and had lost no time in dismissing him, with a promise to pay for services rendered by the end of the week.
performedverbUS /pərˈfɔːrmd/
past form of “perform” — carry out or perform an action
From this reading THE FRET OF WAITING Tuttle had performed his services fairly well.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Theodore had seemed content with the bald report which Tuttle had made concerning Garrison's almost total absence from his office, and had rather appeared to be satisfied to let the case develop for the present.
make a promise or commitment
From this reading He reported that young Robinson had returned to town and had lost no time in dismissing him, with a promise to pay for services rendered by the end of the week.
on the contrary
From this reading Theodore had seemed content with the bald report which Tuttle had made concerning Garrison's almost total absence from his office, and had rather appeared to be satisfied to let the case develop for the present.
past form of “render” — cause to become
From this reading He reported that young Robinson had returned to town and had lost no time in dismissing him, with a promise to pay for services rendered by the end of the week.
to give an account or representation of in words
From this reading Theodore had seemed content with the bald report which Tuttle had made concerning Garrison's almost total absence from his office, and had rather appeared to be satisfied to let the case develop for the present.
reportedadjectiveUS /ˌriːˈpɔːrtɪd/
made known or told about; especially presented in a formal account
From this reading He reported that young Robinson had returned to town and had lost no time in dismissing him, with a promise to pay for services rendered by the end of the week.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading He reported that young Robinson had returned to town and had lost no time in dismissing him, with a promise to pay for services rendered by the end of the week.
RobinsonnounUS /ˈrɑːbənsən/
English chemist noted for his studies of molecular structures in plants (1886-1975)
From this reading He reported that young Robinson had returned to town and had lost no time in dismissing him, with a promise to pay for services rendered by the end of the week.
filled with satisfaction
From this reading Theodore had seemed content with the bald report which Tuttle had made concerning Garrison's almost total absence from his office, and had rather appeared to be satisfied to let the case develop for the present.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Theodore had seemed content with the bald report which Tuttle had made concerning Garrison's almost total absence from his office, and had rather appeared to be satisfied to let the case develop for the present.
performance of duties or provision of space and equipment helpful to others
From this reading THE FRET OF WAITING Tuttle had performed his services fairly well.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He reported that young Robinson had returned to town and had lost no time in dismissing him, with a promise to pay for services rendered by the end of the week.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE FRET OF WAITING Tuttle had performed his services fairly well.
Theodore
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From this reading Theodore had seemed content with the bald report which Tuttle had made concerning Garrison's almost total absence from his office, and had rather appeared to be satisfied to let the case develop for the present.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Concerning Fairfax there was news that was equally disquieting.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading Tuttle knew nothing of the note on Garrison's desk from Theodore, and was therefore unaware how his news affected his chief, who wondered yet again what might be impending.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading He reported that young Robinson had returned to town and had lost no time in dismissing him, with a promise to pay for services rendered by the end of the week.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He reported that young Robinson had returned to town and had lost no time in dismissing him, with a promise to pay for services rendered by the end of the week.
totalverbUS /ˈtoʊtəl/
add up in number or quantity
From this reading Theodore had seemed content with the bald report which Tuttle had made concerning Garrison's almost total absence from his office, and had rather appeared to be satisfied to let the case develop for the present.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading He reported that young Robinson had returned to town and had lost no time in dismissing him, with a promise to pay for services rendered by the end of the week.
Tuttle
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From this reading THE FRET OF WAITING Tuttle had performed his services fairly well.
unawareadjectiveUS /ˌʌnəˈwer/
(often followed by “of”) not aware
From this reading Tuttle knew nothing of the note on Garrison's desk from Theodore, and was therefore unaware how his news affected his chief, who wondered yet again what might be impending.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading THE FRET OF WAITING Tuttle had performed his services fairly well.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Tuttle knew nothing of the note on Garrison's desk from Theodore, and was therefore unaware how his news affected his chief, who wondered yet again what might be impending.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading He reported that young Robinson had returned to town and had lost no time in dismissing him, with a promise to pay for services rendered by the end of the week.
(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 THE FRET OF WAITING Tuttle had performed his services fairly well.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Tuttle knew nothing of the note on Garrison's desk from Theodore, and was therefore unaware how his news affected his chief, who wondered yet again what might be impending.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Theodore had seemed content with the bald report which Tuttle had made concerning Garrison's almost total absence from his office, and had rather appeared to be satisfied to let the case develop for the present.
which person or people
From this reading Tuttle knew nothing of the note on Garrison's desk from Theodore, and was therefore unaware how his news affected his chief, who wondered yet again what might be impending.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He reported that young Robinson had returned to town and had lost no time in dismissing him, with a promise to pay for services rendered by the end of the week.
past form of “wonder” — have a wish or desire to know something
From this reading Tuttle knew nothing of the note on Garrison's desk from Theodore, and was therefore unaware how his news affected his chief, who wondered yet again what might be impending.
but in spite of that
From this reading Tuttle knew nothing of the note on Garrison's desk from Theodore, and was therefore unaware how his news affected his chief, who wondered yet again what might be impending.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading He reported that young Robinson had returned to town and had lost no time in dismissing him, with a promise to pay for services rendered by the end of the week.
