used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A CRITICAL MOMENT.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After a hearty supper he took a seat in the office and watched with interest the crowds that surged in and out of the hotel.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Guided by his boy companion, Andy found the Sherman House and registered there.
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From this reading Guided by his boy companion, Andy found the Sherman House and registered there.
assignedadjectiveUS /əˈsaɪnd/
appointed to a post or duty
From this reading The change was a very satisfactory one, and he enjoyed the comfortable room to which he was assigned.
a youthful male person
From this reading Guided by his boy companion, Andy found the Sherman House and registered there.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Guided by his boy companion, Andy found the Sherman House and registered there.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading The change was a very satisfactory one, and he enjoyed the comfortable room to which he was assigned.
providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)
From this reading The change was a very satisfactory one, and he enjoyed the comfortable room to which he was assigned.
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading Guided by his boy companion, Andy found the Sherman House and registered there.
CRITICALadjectiveUS /ˈkrɪtɪkəl/
marked by a tendency to find and call attention to errors and flaws
From this reading A CRITICAL MOMENT.
crowdsnounUS /kraʊdz/
plural of “crowd” — a large number of things or people considered together
From this reading After a hearty supper he took a seat in the office and watched with interest the crowds that surged in and out of the hotel.
past form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading The change was a very satisfactory one, and he enjoyed the comfortable room to which he was assigned.
a movement into or inward
From this reading Presently he saw a familiar figure entering.
well known or easily recognized
From this reading Presently he saw a familiar figure entering.
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading Presently he saw a familiar figure entering.
set up or found
From this reading Guided by his boy companion, Andy found the Sherman House and registered there.
GuidedadjectiveUS /ˈɡaɪdəd/
subject to guidance or control especially after launching
From this reading Guided by his boy companion, Andy found the Sherman House and registered there.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The change was a very satisfactory one, and he enjoyed the comfortable room to which he was assigned.
heartyadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːrti/
showing warm and heartfelt friendliness
From this reading After a hearty supper he took a seat in the office and watched with interest the crowds that surged in and out of the hotel.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Guided by his boy companion, Andy found the Sherman House and registered there.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading After a hearty supper he took a seat in the office and watched with interest the crowds that surged in and out of the hotel.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Guided by his boy companion, Andy found the Sherman House and registered there.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading After a hearty supper he took a seat in the office and watched with interest the crowds that surged in and out of the hotel.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading After a hearty supper he took a seat in the office and watched with interest the crowds that surged in and out of the hotel.
a particular point in time
From this reading A CRITICAL MOMENT.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading After a hearty supper he took a seat in the office and watched with interest the crowds that surged in and out of the hotel.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading After a hearty supper he took a seat in the office and watched with interest the crowds that surged in and out of the hotel.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The change was a very satisfactory one, and he enjoyed the comfortable room to which he was assigned.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading After a hearty supper he took a seat in the office and watched with interest the crowds that surged in and out of the hotel.
in the near future
From this reading Presently he saw a familiar figure entering.
registeredadjectiveUS /ˈredʒɪstərd/
(of animals) officially recorded with or certified by a recognized breed association; especially in a stud book
From this reading Guided by his boy companion, Andy found the Sherman House and registered there.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading The change was a very satisfactory one, and he enjoyed the comfortable room to which he was assigned.
satisfactoryadjectiveUS /ˌsætəˈsfæktri/
giving satisfaction
From this reading The change was a very satisfactory one, and he enjoyed the comfortable room to which he was assigned.
cut with a saw
From this reading Presently he saw a familiar figure entering.
a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)
From this reading After a hearty supper he took a seat in the office and watched with interest the crowds that surged in and out of the hotel.
ShermannounUS /ˈʃɜːrmən/
United States general who was commander of all Union troops in the West; he captured Atlanta and led a destructive march to the sea that cut the Confederacy in two (1820-1891)
From this reading Guided by his boy companion, Andy found the Sherman House and registered there.
a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime
From this reading After a hearty supper he took a seat in the office and watched with interest the crowds that surged in and out of the hotel.
surgedverbUS /sɜːrdʒd/
past form of “surge” — rise and move, as in waves or billows
From this reading After a hearty supper he took a seat in the office and watched with interest the crowds that surged in and out of the hotel.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading After a hearty supper he took a seat in the office and watched with interest the crowds that surged in and out of the hotel.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Guided by his boy companion, Andy found the Sherman House and registered there.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Guided by his boy companion, Andy found the Sherman House and registered there.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The change was a very satisfactory one, and he enjoyed the comfortable room to which he was assigned.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading After a hearty supper he took a seat in the office and watched with interest the crowds that surged in and out of the hotel.
precisely as stated
From this reading The change was a very satisfactory one, and he enjoyed the comfortable room to which he was assigned.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The change was a very satisfactory one, and he enjoyed the comfortable room to which he was assigned.
past form of “watch” — look attentively
From this reading After a hearty supper he took a seat in the office and watched with interest the crowds that surged in and out of the hotel.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The change was a very satisfactory one, and he enjoyed the comfortable room to which he was assigned.
in the company of; together with
From this reading After a hearty supper he took a seat in the office and watched with interest the crowds that surged in and out of the hotel.
