used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A WINK AND A NOD At breakfast the next morning Mrs. Johnson informed Barry that Congressman Carlton had sent a message to the house requesting that he call at his office as early as possible that day.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Indeed, the charm of Washington always remained fresh in Barry's mind.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A WINK AND A NOD At breakfast the next morning Mrs. Johnson informed Barry that Congressman Carlton had sent a message to the house requesting that he call at his office as early as possible that day.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A WINK AND A NOD At breakfast the next morning Mrs. Johnson informed Barry that Congressman Carlton had sent a message to the house requesting that he call at his office as early as possible that day.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A WINK AND A NOD At breakfast the next morning Mrs. Johnson informed Barry that Congressman Carlton had sent a message to the house requesting that he call at his office as early as possible that day.
a line of approach
From this reading The boy hurried through his meal and in a few minutes was swinging down Pennsylvania Avenue on his way to the Capitol.
Barry
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From this reading A WINK AND A NOD At breakfast the next morning Mrs. Johnson informed Barry that Congressman Carlton had sent a message to the house requesting that he call at his office as early as possible that day.
Barry's
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From this reading Indeed, the charm of Washington always remained fresh in Barry's mind.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading Despite his hurry, his eye lingered on the various edifices which were springing up on either side indicating the beautiful city in store for future generations.
a youthful male person
From this reading The boy hurried through his meal and in a few minutes was swinging down Pennsylvania Avenue on his way to the Capitol.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading A WINK AND A NOD At breakfast the next morning Mrs. Johnson informed Barry that Congressman Carlton had sent a message to the house requesting that he call at his office as early as possible that day.
a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading He learned that Mr. Carlton had his headquarters in the new office building of the House of Representatives, which was but a stone's throw from the Capitol.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He learned that Mr. Carlton had his headquarters in the new office building of the House of Representatives, which was but a stone's throw from the Capitol.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading A WINK AND A NOD At breakfast the next morning Mrs. Johnson informed Barry that Congressman Carlton had sent a message to the house requesting that he call at his office as early as possible that day.
CapitolnounUS /ˈkæpɪtəl/
a building occupied by a state legislature
From this reading The boy hurried through his meal and in a few minutes was swinging down Pennsylvania Avenue on his way to the Capitol.
Carlton
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From this reading A WINK AND A NOD At breakfast the next morning Mrs. Johnson informed Barry that Congressman Carlton had sent a message to the house requesting that he call at his office as early as possible that day.
attractiveness that interests or pleases or stimulates
From this reading Indeed, the charm of Washington always remained fresh in Barry's mind.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading Despite his hurry, his eye lingered on the various edifices which were springing up on either side indicating the beautiful city in store for future generations.
CongressmannounUS /ˈkɑːŋɡrəsmən/
a member of the United States House of Representatives
From this reading A WINK AND A NOD At breakfast the next morning Mrs. Johnson informed Barry that Congressman Carlton had sent a message to the house requesting that he call at his office as early as possible that day.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading A WINK AND A NOD At breakfast the next morning Mrs. Johnson informed Barry that Congressman Carlton had sent a message to the house requesting that he call at his office as early as possible that day.
although something is true; in spite of
From this reading Despite his hurry, his eye lingered on the various edifices which were springing up on either side indicating the beautiful city in store for future generations.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading The boy hurried through his meal and in a few minutes was swinging down Pennsylvania Avenue on his way to the Capitol.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading A WINK AND A NOD At breakfast the next morning Mrs. Johnson informed Barry that Congressman Carlton had sent a message to the house requesting that he call at his office as early as possible that day.
edifices
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From this reading Despite his hurry, his eye lingered on the various edifices which were springing up on either side indicating the beautiful city in store for future generations.
one or the other of two
From this reading Despite his hurry, his eye lingered on the various edifices which were springing up on either side indicating the beautiful city in store for future generations.
the organ of sight
From this reading Despite his hurry, his eye lingered on the various edifices which were springing up on either side indicating the beautiful city in store for future generations.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading The boy hurried through his meal and in a few minutes was swinging down Pennsylvania Avenue on his way to the Capitol.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Despite his hurry, his eye lingered on the various edifices which were springing up on either side indicating the beautiful city in store for future generations.
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading Indeed, the charm of Washington always remained fresh in Barry's mind.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He learned that Mr. Carlton had his headquarters in the new office building of the House of Representatives, which was but a stone's throw from the Capitol.
yet to be or coming
From this reading Despite his hurry, his eye lingered on the various edifices which were springing up on either side indicating the beautiful city in store for future generations.
generationsnounUS /ˌdʒenərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “generation” — all the people living at the same time or of approximately the same age
From this reading Despite his hurry, his eye lingered on the various edifices which were springing up on either side indicating the beautiful city in store for future generations.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A WINK AND A NOD At breakfast the next morning Mrs. Johnson informed Barry that Congressman Carlton had sent a message to the house requesting that he call at his office as early as possible that day.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A WINK AND A NOD At breakfast the next morning Mrs. Johnson informed Barry that Congressman Carlton had sent a message to the house requesting that he call at his office as early as possible that day.
headquartersnounUS /ˈhedkwɔːrtərz/
(usually plural) the office that serves as the administrative center of an enterprise
From this reading He learned that Mr. Carlton had his headquarters in the new office building of the House of Representatives, which was but a stone's throw from the Capitol.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A WINK AND A NOD At breakfast the next morning Mrs. Johnson informed Barry that Congressman Carlton had sent a message to the house requesting that he call at his office as early as possible that day.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading A WINK AND A NOD At breakfast the next morning Mrs. Johnson informed Barry that Congressman Carlton had sent a message to the house requesting that he call at his office as early as possible that day.
moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste
From this reading The boy hurried through his meal and in a few minutes was swinging down Pennsylvania Avenue on his way to the Capitol.
a condition of urgency making it necessary to hurry
From this reading Despite his hurry, his eye lingered on the various edifices which were springing up on either side indicating the beautiful city in store for future generations.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The boy hurried through his meal and in a few minutes was swinging down Pennsylvania Avenue on his way to the Capitol.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Indeed, the charm of Washington always remained fresh in Barry's mind.
indicatingverbUS /ˈɪndəkeɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “indicate” — be a signal for or a symptom of
From this reading Despite his hurry, his eye lingered on the various edifices which were springing up on either side indicating the beautiful city in store for future generations.
having much knowledge or education
From this reading A WINK AND A NOD At breakfast the next morning Mrs. Johnson informed Barry that Congressman Carlton had sent a message to the house requesting that he call at his office as early as possible that day.
English writer and lexicographer (1709-1784)
From this reading A WINK AND A NOD At breakfast the next morning Mrs. Johnson informed Barry that Congressman Carlton had sent a message to the house requesting that he call at his office as early as possible that day.
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading He learned that Mr. Carlton had his headquarters in the new office building of the House of Representatives, which was but a stone's throw from the Capitol.
lingeredverbUS /ˈlɪŋɡərd/
past form of “linger” — remain present although waning or gradually dying
From this reading Despite his hurry, his eye lingered on the various edifices which were springing up on either side indicating the beautiful city in store for future generations.
the food served and eaten at one time
From this reading The boy hurried through his meal and in a few minutes was swinging down Pennsylvania Avenue on his way to the Capitol.
a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled
From this reading A WINK AND A NOD At breakfast the next morning Mrs. Johnson informed Barry that Congressman Carlton had sent a message to the house requesting that he call at his office as early as possible that day.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Indeed, the charm of Washington always remained fresh in Barry's mind.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading The boy hurried through his meal and in a few minutes was swinging down Pennsylvania Avenue on his way to the Capitol.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading A WINK AND A NOD At breakfast the next morning Mrs. Johnson informed Barry that Congressman Carlton had sent a message to the house requesting that he call at his office as early as possible that day.
a form of address for a man
From this reading He learned that Mr. Carlton had his headquarters in the new office building of the House of Representatives, which was but a stone's throw from the Capitol.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading A WINK AND A NOD At breakfast the next morning Mrs. Johnson informed Barry that Congressman Carlton had sent a message to the house requesting that he call at his office as early as possible that day.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading He learned that Mr. Carlton had his headquarters in the new office building of the House of Representatives, which was but a stone's throw from the Capitol.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading A WINK AND A NOD At breakfast the next morning Mrs. Johnson informed Barry that Congressman Carlton had sent a message to the house requesting that he call at his office as early as possible that day.
NODverbUS /nɑːd/
express or signify by nodding
From this reading A WINK AND A NOD At breakfast the next morning Mrs. Johnson informed Barry that Congressman Carlton had sent a message to the house requesting that he call at his office as early as possible that day.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Indeed, the charm of Washington always remained fresh in Barry's mind.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading A WINK AND A NOD At breakfast the next morning Mrs. Johnson informed Barry that Congressman Carlton had sent a message to the house requesting that he call at his office as early as possible that day.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The boy hurried through his meal and in a few minutes was swinging down Pennsylvania Avenue on his way to the Capitol.
PennsylvanianounUS /ˌpensəlˈveɪnjə/
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading The boy hurried through his meal and in a few minutes was swinging down Pennsylvania Avenue on his way to the Capitol.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading A WINK AND A NOD At breakfast the next morning Mrs. Johnson informed Barry that Congressman Carlton had sent a message to the house requesting that he call at his office as early as possible that day.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Indeed, the charm of Washington always remained fresh in Barry's mind.
RepresentativesnounUS /ˌreprəˈzentətɪvz/
plural of “representative” — a person who represents others
From this reading He learned that Mr. Carlton had his headquarters in the new office building of the House of Representatives, which was but a stone's throw from the Capitol.
requestingverbUS /rɪˈkwestɪŋ/
-ing form of “request” — express the need or desire for
From this reading A WINK AND A NOD At breakfast the next morning Mrs. Johnson informed Barry that Congressman Carlton had sent a message to the house requesting that he call at his office as early as possible that day.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading A WINK AND A NOD At breakfast the next morning Mrs. Johnson informed Barry that Congressman Carlton had sent a message to the house requesting that he call at his office as early as possible that day.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading Despite his hurry, his eye lingered on the various edifices which were springing up on either side indicating the beautiful city in store for future generations.
springingverbUS /ˈsprɪŋɪŋ/
-ing form of “spring” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading Despite his hurry, his eye lingered on the various edifices which were springing up on either side indicating the beautiful city in store for future generations.
stone'snounUS /stoʊnz/
possessive form of “stone” — a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading He learned that Mr. Carlton had his headquarters in the new office building of the House of Representatives, which was but a stone's throw from the Capitol.
a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services
From this reading Despite his hurry, his eye lingered on the various edifices which were springing up on either side indicating the beautiful city in store for future generations.
swingingnounUS /ˈswɪŋɪŋ/
changing location by moving back and forth
From this reading The boy hurried through his meal and in a few minutes was swinging down Pennsylvania Avenue on his way to the Capitol.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A WINK AND A NOD At breakfast the next morning Mrs. Johnson informed Barry that Congressman Carlton had sent a message to the house requesting that he call at his office as early as possible that day.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A WINK AND A NOD At breakfast the next morning Mrs. Johnson informed Barry that Congressman Carlton had sent a message to the house requesting that he call at his office as early as possible that day.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading The boy hurried through his meal and in a few minutes was swinging down Pennsylvania Avenue on his way to the Capitol.
propel through the air
From this reading He learned that Mr. Carlton had his headquarters in the new office building of the House of Representatives, which was but a stone's throw from the Capitol.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A WINK AND A NOD At breakfast the next morning Mrs. Johnson informed Barry that Congressman Carlton had sent a message to the house requesting that he call at his office as early as possible that day.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Despite his hurry, his eye lingered on the various edifices which were springing up on either side indicating the beautiful city in store for future generations.
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
From this reading Despite his hurry, his eye lingered on the various edifices which were springing up on either side indicating the beautiful city in store for future generations.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The boy hurried through his meal and in a few minutes was swinging down Pennsylvania Avenue on his way to the Capitol.
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 Indeed, the charm of Washington always remained fresh in Barry's mind.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading The boy hurried through his meal and in a few minutes was swinging down Pennsylvania Avenue on his way to the Capitol.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Despite his hurry, his eye lingered on the various edifices which were springing up on either side indicating the beautiful city in store for future generations.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Despite his hurry, his eye lingered on the various edifices which were springing up on either side indicating the beautiful city in store for future generations.
WINKverbUS /wɪŋk/
signal by winking
From this reading A WINK AND A NOD At breakfast the next morning Mrs. Johnson informed Barry that Congressman Carlton had sent a message to the house requesting that he call at his office as early as possible that day.
