used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Bob, as he eased his weary body into a chair, looked at Condon Adams and Tully Ross.
AdamsnounUS /ˈædəmz/
American Revolutionary leader and patriot; an organizer of the Boston Tea Party and signer of the Declaration of Independence (1722-1803)
From this reading Bob, as he eased his weary body into a chair, looked at Condon Adams and Tully Ross.
agentnounUS /ˈeɪdʒənt/
an active and efficient cause; capable of producing a certain effect
From this reading “If it was bungling, it wasn’t the first bit of it today,” he shot back at the older federal agent.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Bob, as he eased his weary body into a chair, looked at Condon Adams and Tully Ross.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Bob, as he eased his weary body into a chair, looked at Condon Adams and Tully Ross.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Bob, as he eased his weary body into a chair, looked at Condon Adams and Tully Ross.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading “If it was bungling, it wasn’t the first bit of it today,” he shot back at the older federal agent.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Both of them looked tired and worn and their faces reflected the strain they had been under since the escape of the prisoner from the police station.
a small piece or quantity of something
From this reading “If it was bungling, it wasn’t the first bit of it today,” he shot back at the older federal agent.
move up and down repeatedly
From this reading Bob, as he eased his weary body into a chair, looked at Condon Adams and Tully Ross.
Bob'snounUS /bɑːbz/
possessive form of “bob” — a former monetary unit in Great Britain
From this reading The words were harsh and uncalled for, and Bob’s temper flared quickly.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading Bob, as he eased his weary body into a chair, looked at Condon Adams and Tully Ross.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Both of them looked tired and worn and their faces reflected the strain they had been under since the escape of the prisoner from the police station.
bunglingadjectiveUS /ˈbʌŋɡəlɪŋ/
showing lack of skill or aptitude
From this reading “Some more bungling, I expect,” snapped Condon Adams.
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading Bob, as he eased his weary body into a chair, looked at Condon Adams and Tully Ross.
Condon
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From this reading Bob, as he eased his weary body into a chair, looked at Condon Adams and Tully Ross.
easedadjectiveUS /iːzd/
(of pain or sorrow) made easier to bear
From this reading Bob, as he eased his weary body into a chair, looked at Condon Adams and Tully Ross.
the act of escaping physically
From this reading Both of them looked tired and worn and their faces reflected the strain they had been under since the escape of the prisoner from the police station.
regard something as probable or likely
From this reading “Some more bungling, I expect,” snapped Condon Adams.
plural of “face” — the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Both of them looked tired and worn and their faces reflected the strain they had been under since the escape of the prisoner from the police station.
federaladjectiveUS /ˈfedərəl/
national; especially in reference to the government of the United States as distinct from that of its member units
From this reading “If it was bungling, it wasn’t the first bit of it today,” he shot back at the older federal agent.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading “If it was bungling, it wasn’t the first bit of it today,” he shot back at the older federal agent.
flaredverbUS /flerd/
past form of “flare” — burn brightly
From this reading The words were harsh and uncalled for, and Bob’s temper flared quickly.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The words were harsh and uncalled for, and Bob’s temper flared quickly.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Both of them looked tired and worn and their faces reflected the strain they had been under since the escape of the prisoner from the police station.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Both of them looked tired and worn and their faces reflected the strain they had been under since the escape of the prisoner from the police station.
harshadjectiveUS /hɑːrʃ/
unpleasantly stern
From this reading The words were harsh and uncalled for, and Bob’s temper flared quickly.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Bob, as he eased his weary body into a chair, looked at Condon Adams and Tully Ross.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Bob, as he eased his weary body into a chair, looked at Condon Adams and Tully Ross.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “Some more bungling, I expect,” snapped Condon Adams.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading “If it was bungling, it wasn’t the first bit of it today,” he shot back at the older federal agent.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Bob, as he eased his weary body into a chair, looked at Condon Adams and Tully Ross.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “If it was bungling, it wasn’t the first bit of it today,” he shot back at the older federal agent.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Bob, as he eased his weary body into a chair, looked at Condon Adams and Tully Ross.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading “Some more bungling, I expect,” snapped Condon Adams.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Both of them looked tired and worn and their faces reflected the strain they had been under since the escape of the prisoner from the police station.
olderadjectiveUS /ˈoʊldər/
advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)
From this reading “If it was bungling, it wasn’t the first bit of it today,” he shot back at the older federal agent.
the force of policemen and officers
From this reading Both of them looked tired and worn and their faces reflected the strain they had been under since the escape of the prisoner from the police station.
a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading Both of them looked tired and worn and their faces reflected the strain they had been under since the escape of the prisoner from the police station.
with speed
From this reading The words were harsh and uncalled for, and Bob’s temper flared quickly.
(especially of incident sound or light) bent or sent back
From this reading Both of them looked tired and worn and their faces reflected the strain they had been under since the escape of the prisoner from the police station.
RossnounUS /rɑːs/
Scottish explorer who led Arctic expeditions that yielded geographic discoveries while searching for the Northwest Passage (1777-1856)
From this reading Bob, as he eased his weary body into a chair, looked at Condon Adams and Tully Ross.
the act of firing a projectile
From this reading “If it was bungling, it wasn’t the first bit of it today,” he shot back at the older federal agent.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Both of them looked tired and worn and their faces reflected the strain they had been under since the escape of the prisoner from the police station.
snappedverbUS /snæpt/
inflected form of “snap” — utter in an angry, sharp, or abrupt tone
From this reading “Some more bungling, I expect,” snapped Condon Adams.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading “Some more bungling, I expect,” snapped Condon Adams.
a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose
From this reading Both of them looked tired and worn and their faces reflected the strain they had been under since the escape of the prisoner from the police station.
(physics) deformation of a physical body under the action of applied forces
From this reading Both of them looked tired and worn and their faces reflected the strain they had been under since the escape of the prisoner from the police station.
a sudden outburst of anger
From this reading The words were harsh and uncalled for, and Bob’s temper flared quickly.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Both of them looked tired and worn and their faces reflected the strain they had been under since the escape of the prisoner from the police station.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Both of them looked tired and worn and their faces reflected the strain they had been under since the escape of the prisoner from the police station.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Both of them looked tired and worn and their faces reflected the strain they had been under since the escape of the prisoner from the police station.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Both of them looked tired and worn and their faces reflected the strain they had been under since the escape of the prisoner from the police station.
tiredadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪərd/
depleted of strength or energy
From this reading Both of them looked tired and worn and their faces reflected the strain they had been under since the escape of the prisoner from the police station.
todaynounUS /təˈdeɪ/
the present time or age
From this reading “If it was bungling, it wasn’t the first bit of it today,” he shot back at the older federal agent.
TullynounUS /ˈtʌli/
a Roman statesman and orator remembered for his mastery of Latin prose (106-43 BC)
From this reading Bob, as he eased his weary body into a chair, looked at Condon Adams and Tully Ross.
uncalled
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The words were harsh and uncalled for, and Bob’s temper flared quickly.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Both of them looked tired and worn and their faces reflected the strain they had been under since the escape of the prisoner from the police station.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “If it was bungling, it wasn’t the first bit of it today,” he shot back at the older federal agent.
wasn't
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From this reading “If it was bungling, it wasn’t the first bit of it today,” he shot back at the older federal agent.
exhaust or get tired through overuse or great strain or stress
From this reading Bob, as he eased his weary body into a chair, looked at Condon Adams and Tully Ross.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The words were harsh and uncalled for, and Bob’s temper flared quickly.
the words that are spoken
From this reading The words were harsh and uncalled for, and Bob’s temper flared quickly.
Damaged or thinned by continuous use.
From this reading Both of them looked tired and worn and their faces reflected the strain they had been under since the escape of the prisoner from the police station.
