used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading SUSPENSE It became evident in the course of a few days that the amendment to the Naval Repair Station bill was to be pushed vigorously.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading Mr. Carlton had been under the impression that a large majority of the members of the Committee were for the Cleverly site as against any other, but he learned that he was mistaken.
amendmentnounUS /əˈmendmənt/
the act of amending or correcting
From this reading SUSPENSE It became evident in the course of a few days that the amendment to the Naval Repair Station bill was to be pushed vigorously.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Mr. Carlton had been under the impression that a large majority of the members of the Committee were for the Cleverly site as against any other, but he learned that he was mistaken.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Mr. Carlton had been under the impression that a large majority of the members of the Committee were for the Cleverly site as against any other, but he learned that he was mistaken.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading SUSPENSE It became evident in the course of a few days that the amendment to the Naval Repair Station bill was to be pushed vigorously.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading SUSPENSE It became evident in the course of a few days that the amendment to the Naval Repair Station bill was to be pushed vigorously.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Mr. Carlton had been under the impression that a large majority of the members of the Committee were for the Cleverly site as against any other, but he learned that he was mistaken.
a statute in draft before it becomes law
From this reading SUSPENSE It became evident in the course of a few days that the amendment to the Naval Repair Station bill was to be pushed vigorously.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Mr. Carlton had been under the impression that a large majority of the members of the Committee were for the Cleverly site as against any other, but he learned that he was mistaken.
exercising caution or showing care or attention
From this reading Some of the members declared themselves openly in favor of the Collins amendment; others said that the new proposition was deserving of very careful consideration.
Carlton
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From this reading Mr. Carlton had been under the impression that a large majority of the members of the Committee were for the Cleverly site as against any other, but he learned that he was mistaken.
CleverlyadverbUS /ˈklevərli/
in a clever manner
From this reading Mr. Carlton had been under the impression that a large majority of the members of the Committee were for the Cleverly site as against any other, but he learned that he was mistaken.
CollinsnounUS /ˈkɑːlɪnz/
English writer noted for early detective novels (1824-1889)
From this reading Some of the members declared themselves openly in favor of the Collins amendment; others said that the new proposition was deserving of very careful consideration.
CommitteenounUS /kəˈmɪti/
a special group delegated to consider some matter
From this reading Mr. Carlton had been under the impression that a large majority of the members of the Committee were for the Cleverly site as against any other, but he learned that he was mistaken.
CongressmannounUS /ˈkɑːŋɡrəsmən/
a member of the United States House of Representatives
From this reading Naturally this worried the Congressman.
the process of giving careful thought to something
From this reading Some of the members declared themselves openly in favor of the Collins amendment; others said that the new proposition was deserving of very careful consideration.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading SUSPENSE It became evident in the course of a few days that the amendment to the Naval Repair Station bill was to be pushed vigorously.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading SUSPENSE It became evident in the course of a few days that the amendment to the Naval Repair Station bill was to be pushed vigorously.
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading In fact a great deal of sentiment in its favor developed in the most unexpected places.
made known or openly avowed
From this reading Some of the members declared themselves openly in favor of the Collins amendment; others said that the new proposition was deserving of very careful consideration.
deservingadjectiveUS /dɪˈzɜːrvɪŋ/
(often used ironically) worthy of being treated in a particular way
From this reading Some of the members declared themselves openly in favor of the Collins amendment; others said that the new proposition was deserving of very careful consideration.
developedadjectiveUS /dɪˈveləpt/
being changed over time so as to be e.g. stronger or more complete or more useful
From this reading In fact a great deal of sentiment in its favor developed in the most unexpected places.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading SUSPENSE It became evident in the course of a few days that the amendment to the Naval Repair Station bill was to be pushed vigorously.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading In fact a great deal of sentiment in its favor developed in the most unexpected places.
promote over another
From this reading In fact a great deal of sentiment in its favor developed in the most unexpected places.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading SUSPENSE It became evident in the course of a few days that the amendment to the Naval Repair Station bill was to be pushed vigorously.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Mr. Carlton had been under the impression that a large majority of the members of the Committee were for the Cleverly site as against any other, but he learned that he was mistaken.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading In fact a great deal of sentiment in its favor developed in the most unexpected places.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Mr. Carlton had been under the impression that a large majority of the members of the Committee were for the Cleverly site as against any other, but he learned that he was mistaken.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Mr. Carlton had been under the impression that a large majority of the members of the Committee were for the Cleverly site as against any other, but he learned that he was mistaken.
a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
From this reading Mr. Carlton had been under the impression that a large majority of the members of the Committee were for the Cleverly site as against any other, but he learned that he was mistaken.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading SUSPENSE It became evident in the course of a few days that the amendment to the Naval Repair Station bill was to be pushed vigorously.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading SUSPENSE It became evident in the course of a few days that the amendment to the Naval Repair Station bill was to be pushed vigorously.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading In fact a great deal of sentiment in its favor developed in the most unexpected places.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Mr. Carlton had been under the impression that a large majority of the members of the Committee were for the Cleverly site as against any other, but he learned that he was mistaken.
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading Mr. Carlton had been under the impression that a large majority of the members of the Committee were for the Cleverly site as against any other, but he learned that he was mistaken.
majoritynounUS /məˈdʒɔːrəti/
the property resulting from being or relating to the greater in number of two parts; the main part
From this reading Mr. Carlton had been under the impression that a large majority of the members of the Committee were for the Cleverly site as against any other, but he learned that he was mistaken.
plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading Mr. Carlton had been under the impression that a large majority of the members of the Committee were for the Cleverly site as against any other, but he learned that he was mistaken.
wrong in e.g. opinion or judgment
From this reading Mr. Carlton had been under the impression that a large majority of the members of the Committee were for the Cleverly site as against any other, but he learned that he was mistaken.
used to form the superlative
From this reading In fact a great deal of sentiment in its favor developed in the most unexpected places.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Carlton had been under the impression that a large majority of the members of the Committee were for the Cleverly site as against any other, but he learned that he was mistaken.
as might be expected
From this reading Naturally this worried the Congressman.
NavaladjectiveUS /ˈneɪvəl/
connected with or belonging to or used in a navy
From this reading SUSPENSE It became evident in the course of a few days that the amendment to the Naval Repair Station bill was to be pushed vigorously.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Some of the members declared themselves openly in favor of the Collins amendment; others said that the new proposition was deserving of very careful consideration.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading SUSPENSE It became evident in the course of a few days that the amendment to the Naval Repair Station bill was to be pushed vigorously.
openlyadverbUS /ˈoʊpənli/
in an open way
From this reading Some of the members declared themselves openly in favor of the Collins amendment; others said that the new proposition was deserving of very careful consideration.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Mr. Carlton had been under the impression that a large majority of the members of the Committee were for the Cleverly site as against any other, but he learned that he was mistaken.
others
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From this reading Some of the members declared themselves openly in favor of the Collins amendment; others said that the new proposition was deserving of very careful consideration.
plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading In fact a great deal of sentiment in its favor developed in the most unexpected places.
propositionnounUS /ˌprɑːpəˈzɪʃən/
(logic) a statement that affirms or denies something and is either true or false
From this reading Some of the members declared themselves openly in favor of the Collins amendment; others said that the new proposition was deserving of very careful consideration.
past form of “push” — move with force
From this reading SUSPENSE It became evident in the course of a few days that the amendment to the Naval Repair Station bill was to be pushed vigorously.
RepairnounUS /rɪˈper/
the act of putting something in working order again
From this reading SUSPENSE It became evident in the course of a few days that the amendment to the Naval Repair Station bill was to be pushed vigorously.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Some of the members declared themselves openly in favor of the Collins amendment; others said that the new proposition was deserving of very careful consideration.
tender, romantic, or nostalgic feeling or emotion
From this reading In fact a great deal of sentiment in its favor developed in the most unexpected places.
sitenounUS /saɪt/
the piece of land on which something is located (or is to be located)
From this reading Mr. Carlton had been under the impression that a large majority of the members of the Committee were for the Cleverly site as against any other, but he learned that he was mistaken.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Some of the members declared themselves openly in favor of the Collins amendment; others said that the new proposition was deserving of very careful consideration.
a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose
From this reading SUSPENSE It became evident in the course of a few days that the amendment to the Naval Repair Station bill was to be pushed vigorously.
SUSPENSEnounUS /səˈspens/
apprehension about what is going to happen
From this reading SUSPENSE It became evident in the course of a few days that the amendment to the Naval Repair Station bill was to be pushed vigorously.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading SUSPENSE It became evident in the course of a few days that the amendment to the Naval Repair Station bill was to be pushed vigorously.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading SUSPENSE It became evident in the course of a few days that the amendment to the Naval Repair Station bill was to be pushed vigorously.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading Some of the members declared themselves openly in favor of the Collins amendment; others said that the new proposition was deserving of very careful consideration.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Naturally this worried the Congressman.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading SUSPENSE It became evident in the course of a few days that the amendment to the Naval Repair Station bill was to be pushed vigorously.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Mr. Carlton had been under the impression that a large majority of the members of the Committee were for the Cleverly site as against any other, but he learned that he was mistaken.
not expected or anticipated
From this reading In fact a great deal of sentiment in its favor developed in the most unexpected places.
precisely as stated
From this reading Some of the members declared themselves openly in favor of the Collins amendment; others said that the new proposition was deserving of very careful consideration.
vigorouslyadverbUS /ˈvɪɡərəsli/
with vigor; in a vigorous manner
From this reading SUSPENSE It became evident in the course of a few days that the amendment to the Naval Repair Station bill was to be pushed vigorously.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading SUSPENSE It became evident in the course of a few days that the amendment to the Naval Repair Station bill was to be pushed vigorously.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Mr. Carlton had been under the impression that a large majority of the members of the Committee were for the Cleverly site as against any other, but he learned that he was mistaken.
worriedadjectiveUS /ˈwɜːrid/
afflicted with or marked by anxious uneasiness or trouble or grief
From this reading Naturally this worried the Congressman.
