used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading From the moment when Lawrence Macgowan, as secretary of Consolidated Securities, called the annual meeting to order, a sense of impending drama filled the auditorium.
advisersnounUS /ædˈvaɪzərz/
plural of “adviser” — an expert who gives advice
From this reading Every one knew that the issue lay between Armstrong and Macgowan; the batteries of lawyers and advisers and experts and friends were but incidentals of the stage setting.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Here was a struggle for more than life and death, a titanic combat between looters and looted.
annualadjectiveUS /ˈænjuːəl/
completing its life cycle within a year
From this reading From the moment when Lawrence Macgowan, as secretary of Consolidated Securities, called the annual meeting to order, a sense of impending drama filled the auditorium.
ArmstrongnounUS /ˈɑːrmstrɑːŋ/
United States astronaut; the first man to set foot on the Moon (July 20, 1969) (1930-)
From this reading Every one knew that the issue lay between Armstrong and Macgowan; the batteries of lawyers and advisers and experts and friends were but incidentals of the stage setting.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading From the moment when Lawrence Macgowan, as secretary of Consolidated Securities, called the annual meeting to order, a sense of impending drama filled the auditorium.
auditoriumnounUS /ˌɔːdəˈtɔːriəm/
the area of a theater or concert hall where the audience sits
From this reading From the moment when Lawrence Macgowan, as secretary of Consolidated Securities, called the annual meeting to order, a sense of impending drama filled the auditorium.
batteriesnounUS /ˈbætəriz/
plural of “battery” — group of guns or missile launchers operated together at one place
From this reading Every one knew that the issue lay between Armstrong and Macgowan; the batteries of lawyers and advisers and experts and friends were but incidentals of the stage setting.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Here was a struggle for more than life and death, a titanic combat between looters and looted.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Every one knew that the issue lay between Armstrong and Macgowan; the batteries of lawyers and advisers and experts and friends were but incidentals of the stage setting.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading From the moment when Lawrence Macgowan, as secretary of Consolidated Securities, called the annual meeting to order, a sense of impending drama filled the auditorium.
combatnounUS /ˈkɑːmbæt/
an engagement fought between two military forces
From this reading Here was a struggle for more than life and death, a titanic combat between looters and looted.
ConsolidatedadjectiveUS /kənˈsɑːlədeɪtəd/
joined together into a whole
From this reading From the moment when Lawrence Macgowan, as secretary of Consolidated Securities, called the annual meeting to order, a sense of impending drama filled the auditorium.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading Here was a struggle for more than life and death, a titanic combat between looters and looted.
dramanounUS /ˈdrɑːmə/
a dramatic work intended for performance by actors on a stage
From this reading From the moment when Lawrence Macgowan, as secretary of Consolidated Securities, called the annual meeting to order, a sense of impending drama filled the auditorium.
EverydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Every one knew that the issue lay between Armstrong and Macgowan; the batteries of lawyers and advisers and experts and friends were but incidentals of the stage setting.
expertsnounUS /ˈekspərts/
plural of “expert” — a person with special knowledge or ability who performs skillfully
From this reading Every one knew that the issue lay between Armstrong and Macgowan; the batteries of lawyers and advisers and experts and friends were but incidentals of the stage setting.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading From the moment when Lawrence Macgowan, as secretary of Consolidated Securities, called the annual meeting to order, a sense of impending drama filled the auditorium.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Here was a struggle for more than life and death, a titanic combat between looters and looted.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Every one knew that the issue lay between Armstrong and Macgowan; the batteries of lawyers and advisers and experts and friends were but incidentals of the stage setting.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading From the moment when Lawrence Macgowan, as secretary of Consolidated Securities, called the annual meeting to order, a sense of impending drama filled the auditorium.
Gayety
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The Gayety Theater!
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Here was a struggle for more than life and death, a titanic combat between looters and looted.
impendingadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpendɪŋ/
close in time; about to occur
From this reading From the moment when Lawrence Macgowan, as secretary of Consolidated Securities, called the annual meeting to order, a sense of impending drama filled the auditorium.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading What irony in the name!
incidentalsnounUS /ˌɪnsɪˈdentəlz/
plural of “incidental” — (frequently plural) an expense not budgeted or not specified
From this reading Every one knew that the issue lay between Armstrong and Macgowan; the batteries of lawyers and advisers and experts and friends were but incidentals of the stage setting.
ironynounUS /ˈaɪrəni/
witty language used to convey insults or scorn
From this reading What irony in the name!
issueverbUS /ˈɪʃuː/
prepare and issue for public distribution or sale
From this reading Every one knew that the issue lay between Armstrong and Macgowan; the batteries of lawyers and advisers and experts and friends were but incidentals of the stage setting.
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 Every one knew that the issue lay between Armstrong and Macgowan; the batteries of lawyers and advisers and experts and friends were but incidentals of the stage setting.
LawrencenounUS /ˈlɔːrəns/
Roman martyr; supposedly Lawrence was ordered by the police to give up the church's treasure and when he responded by presenting the poor people of Rome he was roasted to death on a gridiron (died in 258)
From this reading From the moment when Lawrence Macgowan, as secretary of Consolidated Securities, called the annual meeting to order, a sense of impending drama filled the auditorium.
lawyersnounUS /ˈlɔːjərz/
plural of “lawyer” — a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice
From this reading Every one knew that the issue lay between Armstrong and Macgowan; the batteries of lawyers and advisers and experts and friends were but incidentals of the stage setting.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Every one knew that the issue lay between Armstrong and Macgowan; the batteries of lawyers and advisers and experts and friends were but incidentals of the stage setting.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Here was a struggle for more than life and death, a titanic combat between looters and looted.
lootedadjectiveUS /ˈluːtəd/
wrongfully emptied or stripped of anything of value
From this reading Here was a struggle for more than life and death, a titanic combat between looters and looted.
lootersnounUS /ˈluːtərz/
plural of “looter” — someone who takes spoils or plunder (as in war)
From this reading Here was a struggle for more than life and death, a titanic combat between looters and looted.
Macgowan
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading From the moment when Lawrence Macgowan, as secretary of Consolidated Securities, called the annual meeting to order, a sense of impending drama filled the auditorium.
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading From the moment when Lawrence Macgowan, as secretary of Consolidated Securities, called the annual meeting to order, a sense of impending drama filled the auditorium.
a particular point in time
From this reading From the moment when Lawrence Macgowan, as secretary of Consolidated Securities, called the annual meeting to order, a sense of impending drama filled the auditorium.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Here was a struggle for more than life and death, a titanic combat between looters and looted.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading What irony in the name!
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading From the moment when Lawrence Macgowan, as secretary of Consolidated Securities, called the annual meeting to order, a sense of impending drama filled the auditorium.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Every one knew that the issue lay between Armstrong and Macgowan; the batteries of lawyers and advisers and experts and friends were but incidentals of the stage setting.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading From the moment when Lawrence Macgowan, as secretary of Consolidated Securities, called the annual meeting to order, a sense of impending drama filled the auditorium.
a person who is head of an administrative department of government
From this reading From the moment when Lawrence Macgowan, as secretary of Consolidated Securities, called the annual meeting to order, a sense of impending drama filled the auditorium.
SecuritiesnounUS /sɪˈkjʊrətiz/
plural of “security” — the state of being free from danger or injury
From this reading From the moment when Lawrence Macgowan, as secretary of Consolidated Securities, called the annual meeting to order, a sense of impending drama filled the auditorium.
a general conscious awareness
From this reading From the moment when Lawrence Macgowan, as secretary of Consolidated Securities, called the annual meeting to order, a sense of impending drama filled the auditorium.
the context and environment in which something is set
From this reading Every one knew that the issue lay between Armstrong and Macgowan; the batteries of lawyers and advisers and experts and friends were but incidentals of the stage setting.
any distinct time period in a sequence of events
From this reading Every one knew that the issue lay between Armstrong and Macgowan; the batteries of lawyers and advisers and experts and friends were but incidentals of the stage setting.
make a strenuous or labored effort
From this reading Here was a struggle for more than life and death, a titanic combat between looters and looted.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Here was a struggle for more than life and death, a titanic combat between looters and looted.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Every one knew that the issue lay between Armstrong and Macgowan; the batteries of lawyers and advisers and experts and friends were but incidentals of the stage setting.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading From the moment when Lawrence Macgowan, as secretary of Consolidated Securities, called the annual meeting to order, a sense of impending drama filled the auditorium.
TheaternounUS /ˈθiːətər/
a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented
From this reading The Gayety Theater!
titanicadjectiveUS /taɪˈtænɪk/
of great force or power
From this reading Here was a struggle for more than life and death, a titanic combat between looters and looted.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading From the moment when Lawrence Macgowan, as secretary of Consolidated Securities, called the annual meeting to order, a sense of impending drama filled the auditorium.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Here was a struggle for more than life and death, a titanic combat between looters and looted.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Every one knew that the issue lay between Armstrong and Macgowan; the batteries of lawyers and advisers and experts and friends were but incidentals of the stage setting.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What irony in the name!
at the time that
From this reading From the moment when Lawrence Macgowan, as secretary of Consolidated Securities, called the annual meeting to order, a sense of impending drama filled the auditorium.
