used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Mrs. O'Keefe In A New Role.
accomplishmentnounUS /əˈkɑːmplɪʃmənt/
the action of accomplishing something
From this reading Curtis Waring, nearing the accomplishment of his plans, was far from anticipating impending disaster.
advertisementnounUS /ædˈvɜːrtəzmənt/
a public promotion of some product or service
From this reading An advertisement was inserted in a morning paper, which luckily attracted the attention of Bolton.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading An advertisement was inserted in a morning paper, which luckily attracted the attention of Bolton.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading No time was lost in seeing Bolton and arranging a plan of campaign.
anticipatingverbUS /ænˈtɪsəpeɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “anticipate” — regard something as probable or likely
From this reading Curtis Waring, nearing the accomplishment of his plans, was far from anticipating impending disaster.
arrangingnounUS /ərˈeɪndʒɪŋ/
the act of arranging and adapting a piece of music
From this reading No time was lost in seeing Bolton and arranging a plan of campaign.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading An advertisement was inserted in a morning paper, which luckily attracted the attention of Bolton.
past form of “attract” — direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes
From this reading An advertisement was inserted in a morning paper, which luckily attracted the attention of Bolton.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading His uncle's health had become so poor, and his strength had been so far undermined, that it was thought desirable to employ a sick nurse.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading His uncle's health had become so poor, and his strength had been so far undermined, that it was thought desirable to employ a sick nurse.
Bolton
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading No time was lost in seeing Bolton and arranging a plan of campaign.
campaignnounUS /kæmˈpeɪn/
a race between candidates for elective office
From this reading No time was lost in seeing Bolton and arranging a plan of campaign.
CurtisnounUS /ˈkɜːrtəs/
English botanical writer and publisher (1746-1799)
From this reading Curtis Waring, nearing the accomplishment of his plans, was far from anticipating impending disaster.
desirableadjectiveUS /dɪˈzaɪrəbəl/
worth having or seeking or achieving
From this reading His uncle's health had become so poor, and his strength had been so far undermined, that it was thought desirable to employ a sick nurse.
disasternounUS /dɪˈzæstər/
a state of extreme (usually irremediable) ruin and misfortune
From this reading Curtis Waring, nearing the accomplishment of his plans, was far from anticipating impending disaster.
employverbUS /emˈplɔɪ/
put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose
From this reading His uncle's health had become so poor, and his strength had been so far undermined, that it was thought desirable to employ a sick nurse.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Curtis Waring, nearing the accomplishment of his plans, was far from anticipating impending disaster.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Curtis Waring, nearing the accomplishment of his plans, was far from anticipating impending disaster.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading His uncle's health had become so poor, and his strength had been so far undermined, that it was thought desirable to employ a sick nurse.
a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease
From this reading His uncle's health had become so poor, and his strength had been so far undermined, that it was thought desirable to employ a sick nurse.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Curtis Waring, nearing the accomplishment of his plans, was far from anticipating impending disaster.
impendingadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpendɪŋ/
close in time; about to occur
From this reading Curtis Waring, nearing the accomplishment of his plans, was far from anticipating impending disaster.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Mrs. O'Keefe In A New Role.
insertedverbUS /ˌɪnˈsɜːrtəd/
past form of “insert” — put or introduce into something
From this reading An advertisement was inserted in a morning paper, which luckily attracted the attention of Bolton.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading His uncle's health had become so poor, and his strength had been so far undermined, that it was thought desirable to employ a sick nurse.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading No time was lost in seeing Bolton and arranging a plan of campaign.
luckilyadverbUS /ˈlʌkəli/
by good fortune
From this reading An advertisement was inserted in a morning paper, which luckily attracted the attention of Bolton.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading An advertisement was inserted in a morning paper, which luckily attracted the attention of Bolton.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Mrs. O'Keefe In A New Role.
nearingverbUS /ˈnɪrɪŋ/
-ing form of “near” — move towards
From this reading Curtis Waring, nearing the accomplishment of his plans, was far from anticipating impending disaster.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Mrs. O'Keefe In A New Role.
not any; not one
From this reading No time was lost in seeing Bolton and arranging a plan of campaign.
try to cure by special care of treatment, of an illness or injury
From this reading His uncle's health had become so poor, and his strength had been so far undermined, that it was thought desirable to employ a sick nurse.
O'Keefe
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mrs. O'Keefe In A New Role.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading No time was lost in seeing Bolton and arranging a plan of campaign.
a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
From this reading An advertisement was inserted in a morning paper, which luckily attracted the attention of Bolton.
have the will and intention to carry out some action
From this reading No time was lost in seeing Bolton and arranging a plan of campaign.
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading Curtis Waring, nearing the accomplishment of his plans, was far from anticipating impending disaster.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading His uncle's health had become so poor, and his strength had been so far undermined, that it was thought desirable to employ a sick nurse.
RolenounUS /roʊl/
the actions and activities assigned to or required or expected of a person or group
From this reading Mrs. O'Keefe In A New Role.
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading No time was lost in seeing Bolton and arranging a plan of campaign.
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading His uncle's health had become so poor, and his strength had been so far undermined, that it was thought desirable to employ a sick nurse.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading His uncle's health had become so poor, and his strength had been so far undermined, that it was thought desirable to employ a sick nurse.
the property of being physically or mentally strong
From this reading His uncle's health had become so poor, and his strength had been so far undermined, that it was thought desirable to employ a sick nurse.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading His uncle's health had become so poor, and his strength had been so far undermined, that it was thought desirable to employ a sick nurse.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Curtis Waring, nearing the accomplishment of his plans, was far from anticipating impending disaster.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading His uncle's health had become so poor, and his strength had been so far undermined, that it was thought desirable to employ a sick nurse.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading No time was lost in seeing Bolton and arranging a plan of campaign.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading His uncle's health had become so poor, and his strength had been so far undermined, that it was thought desirable to employ a sick nurse.
uncle'snounUS /ˈʌŋkəlz/
possessive form of “uncle” — the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading His uncle's health had become so poor, and his strength had been so far undermined, that it was thought desirable to employ a sick nurse.
underminedverbUS /ˌʌndərˈmaɪnd/
past form of “undermine” — destroy property or hinder normal operations
From this reading His uncle's health had become so poor, and his strength had been so far undermined, that it was thought desirable to employ a sick nurse.
WaringverbUS /ˈwerɪŋ/
-ing form of “ware” — spend extravagantly
From this reading Curtis Waring, nearing the accomplishment of his plans, was far from anticipating impending disaster.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading No time was lost in seeing Bolton and arranging a plan of campaign.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading An advertisement was inserted in a morning paper, which luckily attracted the attention of Bolton.
