used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Barry, who had carried the precious draft from the Congressman's desk to the Speaker's platform, could not resist the opportunity of whispering a word of exaltation to his patron.
matters of personal concern
From this reading "The bill presented by the Gentleman from Maine is referred to the Committee on Naval Affairs," announced the Speaker.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading One morning, when the Speaker called for new bills, he handed in the typewritten document on which all of his ambitions and his hopes were pinned.
ambitionsnounUS /æmˈbɪʃənz/
plural of “ambition” — a cherished desire
From this reading One morning, when the Speaker called for new bills, he handed in the typewritten document on which all of his ambitions and his hopes were pinned.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED MOVE Mr. Carlton now had his Naval Repair Station measure in good shape and he considered the time ripe for its introduction in the House of Representatives.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED MOVE Mr. Carlton now had his Naval Repair Station measure in good shape and he considered the time ripe for its introduction in the House of Representatives.
declared publicly; made widely known
From this reading "The bill presented by the Gentleman from Maine is referred to the Committee on Naval Affairs," announced the Speaker.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "She's in at last, Mr. Carlton," he said, "and you ought to feel proud and happy."
Barry
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From this reading Barry, who had carried the precious draft from the Congressman's desk to the Speaker's platform, could not resist the opportunity of whispering a word of exaltation to his patron.
a statute in draft before it becomes law
From this reading "The bill presented by the Gentleman from Maine is referred to the Committee on Naval Affairs," announced the Speaker.
billsnounUS /bɪlz/
plural of “bill” — a statute in draft before it becomes law
From this reading One morning, when the Speaker called for new bills, he handed in the typewritten document on which all of his ambitions and his hopes were pinned.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "The bill presented by the Gentleman from Maine is referred to the Committee on Naval Affairs," announced the Speaker.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading One morning, when the Speaker called for new bills, he handed in the typewritten document on which all of his ambitions and his hopes were pinned.
Carlton
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From this reading AN UNEXPECTED MOVE Mr. Carlton now had his Naval Repair Station measure in good shape and he considered the time ripe for its introduction in the House of Representatives.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading Barry, who had carried the precious draft from the Congressman's desk to the Speaker's platform, could not resist the opportunity of whispering a word of exaltation to his patron.
CommitteenounUS /kəˈmɪti/
a special group delegated to consider some matter
From this reading "The bill presented by the Gentleman from Maine is referred to the Committee on Naval Affairs," announced the Speaker.
Congressman'snounUS /ˈkɑːŋɡrəsmənz/
possessive form of “congressman” — a member of the United States House of Representatives
From this reading Barry, who had carried the precious draft from the Congressman's desk to the Speaker's platform, could not resist the opportunity of whispering a word of exaltation to his patron.
carefully weighed
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED MOVE Mr. Carlton now had his Naval Repair Station measure in good shape and he considered the time ripe for its introduction in the House of Representatives.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Barry, who had carried the precious draft from the Congressman's desk to the Speaker's platform, could not resist the opportunity of whispering a word of exaltation to his patron.
a piece of furniture with a writing surface and usually drawers or other compartments
From this reading Barry, who had carried the precious draft from the Congressman's desk to the Speaker's platform, could not resist the opportunity of whispering a word of exaltation to his patron.
documentnounUS /ˈdɑːkjəment/
writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading One morning, when the Speaker called for new bills, he handed in the typewritten document on which all of his ambitions and his hopes were pinned.
draftnounUS /dræft/
a document ordering the payment of money; drawn by one person or bank on another
From this reading Barry, who had carried the precious draft from the Congressman's desk to the Speaker's platform, could not resist the opportunity of whispering a word of exaltation to his patron.
exaltationnoun
a state of being carried away by overwhelming emotion
From this reading Barry, who had carried the precious draft from the Congressman's desk to the Speaker's platform, could not resist the opportunity of whispering a word of exaltation to his patron.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading "She's in at last, Mr. Carlton," he said, "and you ought to feel proud and happy."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED MOVE Mr. Carlton now had his Naval Repair Station measure in good shape and he considered the time ripe for its introduction in the House of Representatives.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "The bill presented by the Gentleman from Maine is referred to the Committee on Naval Affairs," announced the Speaker.
a man of refinement
From this reading "The bill presented by the Gentleman from Maine is referred to the Committee on Naval Affairs," announced the Speaker.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED MOVE Mr. Carlton now had his Naval Repair Station measure in good shape and he considered the time ripe for its introduction in the House of Representatives.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED MOVE Mr. Carlton now had his Naval Repair Station measure in good shape and he considered the time ripe for its introduction in the House of Representatives.
having or involving the use of hands
From this reading One morning, when the Speaker called for new bills, he handed in the typewritten document on which all of his ambitions and his hopes were pinned.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading "She's in at last, Mr. Carlton," he said, "and you ought to feel proud and happy."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED MOVE Mr. Carlton now had his Naval Repair Station measure in good shape and he considered the time ripe for its introduction in the House of Representatives.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED MOVE Mr. Carlton now had his Naval Repair Station measure in good shape and he considered the time ripe for its introduction in the House of Representatives.
plural of “hope” — a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading One morning, when the Speaker called for new bills, he handed in the typewritten document on which all of his ambitions and his hopes were pinned.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED MOVE Mr. Carlton now had his Naval Repair Station measure in good shape and he considered the time ripe for its introduction in the House of Representatives.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED MOVE Mr. Carlton now had his Naval Repair Station measure in good shape and he considered the time ripe for its introduction in the House of Representatives.
introductionnounUS /ˌɪntrəˈdʌkʃən/
the act of beginning something new
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED MOVE Mr. Carlton now had his Naval Repair Station measure in good shape and he considered the time ripe for its introduction in the House of Representatives.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "The bill presented by the Gentleman from Maine is referred to the Committee on Naval Affairs," announced the Speaker.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED MOVE Mr. Carlton now had his Naval Repair Station measure in good shape and he considered the time ripe for its introduction in the House of Representatives.
immediately past
From this reading "She's in at last, Mr. Carlton," he said, "and you ought to feel proud and happy."
MainenounUS /meɪn/
a state in New England
From this reading "The bill presented by the Gentleman from Maine is referred to the Committee on Naval Affairs," announced the Speaker.
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED MOVE Mr. Carlton now had his Naval Repair Station measure in good shape and he considered the time ripe for its introduction in the House of Representatives.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading One morning, when the Speaker called for new bills, he handed in the typewritten document on which all of his ambitions and his hopes were pinned.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED MOVE Mr. Carlton now had his Naval Repair Station measure in good shape and he considered the time ripe for its introduction in the House of Representatives.
a form of address for a man
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED MOVE Mr. Carlton now had his Naval Repair Station measure in good shape and he considered the time ripe for its introduction in the House of Representatives.
NavaladjectiveUS /ˈneɪvəl/
connected with or belonging to or used in a navy
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED MOVE Mr. Carlton now had his Naval Repair Station measure in good shape and he considered the time ripe for its introduction in the House of Representatives.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading One morning, when the Speaker called for new bills, he handed in the typewritten document on which all of his ambitions and his hopes were pinned.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Barry, who had carried the precious draft from the Congressman's desk to the Speaker's platform, could not resist the opportunity of whispering a word of exaltation to his patron.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED MOVE Mr. Carlton now had his Naval Repair Station measure in good shape and he considered the time ripe for its introduction in the House of Representatives.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED MOVE Mr. Carlton now had his Naval Repair Station measure in good shape and he considered the time ripe for its introduction in the House of Representatives.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading One morning, when the Speaker called for new bills, he handed in the typewritten document on which all of his ambitions and his hopes were pinned.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One morning, when the Speaker called for new bills, he handed in the typewritten document on which all of his ambitions and his hopes were pinned.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading Barry, who had carried the precious draft from the Congressman's desk to the Speaker's platform, could not resist the opportunity of whispering a word of exaltation to his patron.
used with “to” to say what is right or advisable
From this reading "She's in at last, Mr. Carlton," he said, "and you ought to feel proud and happy."
patronnounUS /ˈpeɪtrən/
a regular customer
From this reading Barry, who had carried the precious draft from the Congressman's desk to the Speaker's platform, could not resist the opportunity of whispering a word of exaltation to his patron.
pinnedverbUS /pɪnd/
inflected form of “pin” — to hold fast or prevent from moving
From this reading One morning, when the Speaker called for new bills, he handed in the typewritten document on which all of his ambitions and his hopes were pinned.
a raised horizontal surface
From this reading Barry, who had carried the precious draft from the Congressman's desk to the Speaker's platform, could not resist the opportunity of whispering a word of exaltation to his patron.
characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for
From this reading Barry, who had carried the precious draft from the Congressman's desk to the Speaker's platform, could not resist the opportunity of whispering a word of exaltation to his patron.
past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading "The bill presented by the Gentleman from Maine is referred to the Committee on Naval Affairs," announced the Speaker.
feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride
From this reading "She's in at last, Mr. Carlton," he said, "and you ought to feel proud and happy."
referredverbUS /rəˈfɜːrd/
inflected form of “refer” — make reference to
From this reading "The bill presented by the Gentleman from Maine is referred to the Committee on Naval Affairs," announced the Speaker.
RepairnounUS /rɪˈper/
the act of putting something in working order again
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED MOVE Mr. Carlton now had his Naval Repair Station measure in good shape and he considered the time ripe for its introduction in the House of Representatives.
RepresentativesnounUS /ˌreprəˈzentətɪvz/
plural of “representative” — a person who represents others
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED MOVE Mr. Carlton now had his Naval Repair Station measure in good shape and he considered the time ripe for its introduction in the House of Representatives.
resistverbUS /rɪˈzɪst/
elude, especially in a baffling way
From this reading Barry, who had carried the precious draft from the Congressman's desk to the Speaker's platform, could not resist the opportunity of whispering a word of exaltation to his patron.
ripeadjectiveUS /raɪp/
fully developed or matured and ready to be eaten or used
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED MOVE Mr. Carlton now had his Naval Repair Station measure in good shape and he considered the time ripe for its introduction in the House of Representatives.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "She's in at last, Mr. Carlton," he said, "and you ought to feel proud and happy."
any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED MOVE Mr. Carlton now had his Naval Repair Station measure in good shape and he considered the time ripe for its introduction in the House of Representatives.
She's
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From this reading "She's in at last, Mr. Carlton," he said, "and you ought to feel proud and happy."
SpeakernounUS /ˈspiːkər/
someone who expresses in language; someone who talks (especially someone who delivers a public speech or someone especially garrulous)
From this reading One morning, when the Speaker called for new bills, he handed in the typewritten document on which all of his ambitions and his hopes were pinned.
Speaker'snounUS /ˈspiːkərz/
possessive form of “speaker” — someone who expresses in language; someone who talks (especially someone who delivers a public speech or someone especially garrulous)
From this reading Barry, who had carried the precious draft from the Congressman's desk to the Speaker's platform, could not resist the opportunity of whispering a word of exaltation to his patron.
a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED MOVE Mr. Carlton now had his Naval Repair Station measure in good shape and he considered the time ripe for its introduction in the House of Representatives.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED MOVE Mr. Carlton now had his Naval Repair Station measure in good shape and he considered the time ripe for its introduction in the House of Representatives.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED MOVE Mr. Carlton now had his Naval Repair Station measure in good shape and he considered the time ripe for its introduction in the House of Representatives.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "The bill presented by the Gentleman from Maine is referred to the Committee on Naval Affairs," announced the Speaker.
typewrittenverbUS /ˈtaɪprɪtən/
inflected form of “typewrite” — write by means of a keyboard with types
From this reading One morning, when the Speaker called for new bills, he handed in the typewritten document on which all of his ambitions and his hopes were pinned.
not expected or anticipated
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED MOVE Mr. Carlton now had his Naval Repair Station measure in good shape and he considered the time ripe for its introduction in the House of Representatives.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading One morning, when the Speaker called for new bills, he handed in the typewritten document on which all of his ambitions and his hopes were pinned.
at the time that
From this reading One morning, when the Speaker called for new bills, he handed in the typewritten document on which all of his ambitions and his hopes were pinned.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading One morning, when the Speaker called for new bills, he handed in the typewritten document on which all of his ambitions and his hopes were pinned.
whisperingnounUS /ˈwɪspərɪŋ/
a light noise, like the noise of silk clothing or leaves blowing in the wind
From this reading Barry, who had carried the precious draft from the Congressman's desk to the Speaker's platform, could not resist the opportunity of whispering a word of exaltation to his patron.
which person or people
From this reading Barry, who had carried the precious draft from the Congressman's desk to the Speaker's platform, could not resist the opportunity of whispering a word of exaltation to his patron.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading Barry, who had carried the precious draft from the Congressman's desk to the Speaker's platform, could not resist the opportunity of whispering a word of exaltation to his patron.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "She's in at last, Mr. Carlton," he said, "and you ought to feel proud and happy."
