used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE MAN WITH THE DECORATION It was rather late on the afternoon of the same day that Ashton-Kirk, accompanied by young Fuller, entered a government building at Washington.
having companions or an escort
From this reading THE MAN WITH THE DECORATION It was rather late on the afternoon of the same day that Ashton-Kirk, accompanied by young Fuller, entered a government building at Washington.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading "That," said he, "is now the status of the affair--it's a hunt; and the pack is an assorted one and in full cry."
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading THE MAN WITH THE DECORATION It was rather late on the afternoon of the same day that Ashton-Kirk, accompanied by young Fuller, entered a government building at Washington.
agentnounUS /ˈeɪdʒənt/
an active and efficient cause; capable of producing a certain effect
From this reading Apparently the secret agent was expected, for he was ushered into the same superbly appointed office as upon his former visit; and the same ruddy-faced, white-haired official greeted him.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "That," said he, "is now the status of the affair--it's a hunt; and the pack is an assorted one and in full cry."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Apparently the secret agent was expected, for he was ushered into the same superbly appointed office as upon his former visit; and the same ruddy-faced, white-haired official greeted him.
from appearances alone
From this reading Apparently the secret agent was expected, for he was ushered into the same superbly appointed office as upon his former visit; and the same ruddy-faced, white-haired official greeted him.
subject to appointment
From this reading Apparently the secret agent was expected, for he was ushered into the same superbly appointed office as upon his former visit; and the same ruddy-faced, white-haired official greeted him.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Apparently the secret agent was expected, for he was ushered into the same superbly appointed office as upon his former visit; and the same ruddy-faced, white-haired official greeted him.
Ashton-Kirk
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From this reading THE MAN WITH THE DECORATION It was rather late on the afternoon of the same day that Ashton-Kirk, accompanied by young Fuller, entered a government building at Washington.
assortedadjectiveUS /əˈsɔːrtɪd/
consisting of a haphazard assortment of different kinds
From this reading "That," said he, "is now the status of the affair--it's a hunt; and the pack is an assorted one and in full cry."
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE MAN WITH THE DECORATION It was rather late on the afternoon of the same day that Ashton-Kirk, accompanied by young Fuller, entered a government building at Washington.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading "So," said the latter, "the hunt has brought you here."
a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading THE MAN WITH THE DECORATION It was rather late on the afternoon of the same day that Ashton-Kirk, accompanied by young Fuller, entered a government building at Washington.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading THE MAN WITH THE DECORATION It was rather late on the afternoon of the same day that Ashton-Kirk, accompanied by young Fuller, entered a government building at Washington.
utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading "That," said he, "is now the status of the affair--it's a hunt; and the pack is an assorted one and in full cry."
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading THE MAN WITH THE DECORATION It was rather late on the afternoon of the same day that Ashton-Kirk, accompanied by young Fuller, entered a government building at Washington.
DECORATIONnounUS /ˌdekərˈeɪʃən/
something used to beautify
From this reading THE MAN WITH THE DECORATION It was rather late on the afternoon of the same day that Ashton-Kirk, accompanied by young Fuller, entered a government building at Washington.
a piece of furniture with a writing surface and usually drawers or other compartments
From this reading Ashton-Kirk tossed his gloves and hat upon the desk and shook hands.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading THE MAN WITH THE DECORATION It was rather late on the afternoon of the same day that Ashton-Kirk, accompanied by young Fuller, entered a government building at Washington.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading Apparently the secret agent was expected, for he was ushered into the same superbly appointed office as upon his former visit; and the same ruddy-faced, white-haired official greeted him.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Apparently the secret agent was expected, for he was ushered into the same superbly appointed office as upon his former visit; and the same ruddy-faced, white-haired official greeted him.
referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)
From this reading Apparently the secret agent was expected, for he was ushered into the same superbly appointed office as upon his former visit; and the same ruddy-faced, white-haired official greeted him.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading "That," said he, "is now the status of the affair--it's a hunt; and the pack is an assorted one and in full cry."
FullernounUS /ˈfʊlər/
United States jurist and chief justice of the United States Supreme Court (1833-1910)
From this reading THE MAN WITH THE DECORATION It was rather late on the afternoon of the same day that Ashton-Kirk, accompanied by young Fuller, entered a government building at Washington.
glovesnounUS /ɡlʌvz/
plural of “glove” — the handwear used by fielders in playing baseball
From this reading Ashton-Kirk tossed his gloves and hat upon the desk and shook hands.
the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit
From this reading THE MAN WITH THE DECORATION It was rather late on the afternoon of the same day that Ashton-Kirk, accompanied by young Fuller, entered a government building at Washington.
past form of “greet” — express greetings upon meeting someone
From this reading Apparently the secret agent was expected, for he was ushered into the same superbly appointed office as upon his former visit; and the same ruddy-faced, white-haired official greeted him.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading Ashton-Kirk tossed his gloves and hat upon the desk and shook hands.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "So," said the latter, "the hunt has brought you here."
headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim
From this reading Ashton-Kirk tossed his gloves and hat upon the desk and shook hands.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Apparently the secret agent was expected, for he was ushered into the same superbly appointed office as upon his former visit; and the same ruddy-faced, white-haired official greeted him.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "So," said the latter, "the hunt has brought you here."
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Apparently the secret agent was expected, for he was ushered into the same superbly appointed office as upon his former visit; and the same ruddy-faced, white-haired official greeted him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Apparently the secret agent was expected, for he was ushered into the same superbly appointed office as upon his former visit; and the same ruddy-faced, white-haired official greeted him.
pursue for food or sport (as of wild animals)
From this reading "So," said the latter, "the hunt has brought you here."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "That," said he, "is now the status of the affair--it's a hunt; and the pack is an assorted one and in full cry."
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Apparently the secret agent was expected, for he was ushered into the same superbly appointed office as upon his former visit; and the same ruddy-faced, white-haired official greeted him.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "That," said he, "is now the status of the affair--it's a hunt; and the pack is an assorted one and in full cry."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE MAN WITH THE DECORATION It was rather late on the afternoon of the same day that Ashton-Kirk, accompanied by young Fuller, entered a government building at Washington.
it's
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From this reading "That," said he, "is now the status of the affair--it's a hunt; and the pack is an assorted one and in full cry."
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading THE MAN WITH THE DECORATION It was rather late on the afternoon of the same day that Ashton-Kirk, accompanied by young Fuller, entered a government building at Washington.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading "So," said the latter, "the hunt has brought you here."
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading THE MAN WITH THE DECORATION It was rather late on the afternoon of the same day that Ashton-Kirk, accompanied by young Fuller, entered a government building at Washington.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading "That," said he, "is now the status of the affair--it's a hunt; and the pack is an assorted one and in full cry."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE MAN WITH THE DECORATION It was rather late on the afternoon of the same day that Ashton-Kirk, accompanied by young Fuller, entered a government building at Washington.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading Apparently the secret agent was expected, for he was ushered into the same superbly appointed office as upon his former visit; and the same ruddy-faced, white-haired official greeted him.
having official authority or sanction
From this reading Apparently the secret agent was expected, for he was ushered into the same superbly appointed office as upon his former visit; and the same ruddy-faced, white-haired official greeted him.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE MAN WITH THE DECORATION It was rather late on the afternoon of the same day that Ashton-Kirk, accompanied by young Fuller, entered a government building at Washington.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "That," said he, "is now the status of the affair--it's a hunt; and the pack is an assorted one and in full cry."
arrange in a container
From this reading "That," said he, "is now the status of the affair--it's a hunt; and the pack is an assorted one and in full cry."
on the contrary
From this reading THE MAN WITH THE DECORATION It was rather late on the afternoon of the same day that Ashton-Kirk, accompanied by young Fuller, entered a government building at Washington.
ruddy-faced
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From this reading Apparently the secret agent was expected, for he was ushered into the same superbly appointed office as upon his former visit; and the same ruddy-faced, white-haired official greeted him.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "So," said the latter, "the hunt has brought you here."
Identical; not different.
From this reading THE MAN WITH THE DECORATION It was rather late on the afternoon of the same day that Ashton-Kirk, accompanied by young Fuller, entered a government building at Washington.
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading Apparently the secret agent was expected, for he was ushered into the same superbly appointed office as upon his former visit; and the same ruddy-faced, white-haired official greeted him.
a disassembled barrel; the parts packed for storage or shipment
From this reading Ashton-Kirk tossed his gloves and hat upon the desk and shook hands.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "So," said the latter, "the hunt has brought you here."
statusnounUS /ˈstætəs/
the relative position or standing of things or especially persons in a society
From this reading "That," said he, "is now the status of the affair--it's a hunt; and the pack is an assorted one and in full cry."
superblyadverbUS /ˈsuːpərbli/
(used as an intensifier) extremely well
From this reading Apparently the secret agent was expected, for he was ushered into the same superbly appointed office as upon his former visit; and the same ruddy-faced, white-haired official greeted him.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE MAN WITH THE DECORATION It was rather late on the afternoon of the same day that Ashton-Kirk, accompanied by young Fuller, entered a government building at Washington.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE MAN WITH THE DECORATION It was rather late on the afternoon of the same day that Ashton-Kirk, accompanied by young Fuller, entered a government building at Washington.
tossedverbUS /tɔːst/
past form of “toss” — throw or toss with a light motion
From this reading Ashton-Kirk tossed his gloves and hat upon the desk and shook hands.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Apparently the secret agent was expected, for he was ushered into the same superbly appointed office as upon his former visit; and the same ruddy-faced, white-haired official greeted him.
usheredverbUS /ˈʌʃərd/
past form of “usher” — take (someone) to their seats, as in theaters or auditoriums
From this reading Apparently the secret agent was expected, for he was ushered into the same superbly appointed office as upon his former visit; and the same ruddy-faced, white-haired official greeted him.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading Apparently the secret agent was expected, for he was ushered into the same superbly appointed office as upon his former visit; and the same ruddy-faced, white-haired official greeted him.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE MAN WITH THE DECORATION It was rather late on the afternoon of the same day that Ashton-Kirk, accompanied by young Fuller, entered a government building at Washington.
the capital of the United States in the District of Columbia and a tourist mecca; George Washington commissioned Charles L'Enfant to lay out the city in 1791
From this reading THE MAN WITH THE DECORATION It was rather late on the afternoon of the same day that Ashton-Kirk, accompanied by young Fuller, entered a government building at Washington.
white-hairedadjective
showing characteristics of age, especially having grey or white hair
From this reading Apparently the secret agent was expected, for he was ushered into the same superbly appointed office as upon his former visit; and the same ruddy-faced, white-haired official greeted him.
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE MAN WITH THE DECORATION It was rather late on the afternoon of the same day that Ashton-Kirk, accompanied by young Fuller, entered a government building at Washington.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "So," said the latter, "the hunt has brought you here."
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading THE MAN WITH THE DECORATION It was rather late on the afternoon of the same day that Ashton-Kirk, accompanied by young Fuller, entered a government building at Washington.
