used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was a genuine sensation.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading PROOF CONCLUSIVE There was no doubt about the effect of the publication of the story concerning the meeting of the Congressmen.
(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 Nearly all of those who had attended the meeting went out of their way to disavow personal responsibility for having called it together.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It was like an unexpected explosion of a bombshell.
playing or singing with instrumental or vocal accompaniment
From this reading Nearly all of those who had attended the meeting went out of their way to disavow personal responsibility for having called it together.
bombshellnounUS /ˈbɑːmʃel/
an entertainer who has a sensational effect
From this reading It was like an unexpected explosion of a bombshell.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Nearly all of those who had attended the meeting went out of their way to disavow personal responsibility for having called it together.
-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to
From this reading PROOF CONCLUSIVE There was no doubt about the effect of the publication of the story concerning the meeting of the Congressmen.
CONCLUSIVEadjectiveUS /kənˈkluːsɪv/
forming an end or termination; especially putting an end to doubt or question
From this reading PROOF CONCLUSIVE There was no doubt about the effect of the publication of the story concerning the meeting of the Congressmen.
CongressmennounUS /ˈkɑːŋɡrəsmɪn/
plural of “congressman” — a member of the United States House of Representatives
From this reading PROOF CONCLUSIVE There was no doubt about the effect of the publication of the story concerning the meeting of the Congressmen.
provide with a covering or cause to be covered
From this reading There was a run to cover.
disavowverbUS /ˌdɪsəˈvaʊ/
refuse to acknowledge; disclaim knowledge of; responsibility for, or association with
From this reading Nearly all of those who had attended the meeting went out of their way to disavow personal responsibility for having called it together.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading PROOF CONCLUSIVE There was no doubt about the effect of the publication of the story concerning the meeting of the Congressmen.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading PROOF CONCLUSIVE There was no doubt about the effect of the publication of the story concerning the meeting of the Congressmen.
explosionnounUS /ɪkˈsploʊʒən/
a violent release of energy caused by a chemical or nuclear reaction
From this reading It was like an unexpected explosion of a bombshell.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Nearly all of those who had attended the meeting went out of their way to disavow personal responsibility for having called it together.
genuineadjectiveUS /ˈdʒenjəwən/
not fake or counterfeit
From this reading It was a genuine sensation.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Nearly all of those who had attended the meeting went out of their way to disavow personal responsibility for having called it together.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Nearly all of those who had attended the meeting went out of their way to disavow personal responsibility for having called it together.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was a genuine sensation.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading It was like an unexpected explosion of a bombshell.
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading PROOF CONCLUSIVE There was no doubt about the effect of the publication of the story concerning the meeting of the Congressmen.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Nearly all of those who had attended the meeting went out of their way to disavow personal responsibility for having called it together.
not any; not one
From this reading PROOF CONCLUSIVE There was no doubt about the effect of the publication of the story concerning the meeting of the Congressmen.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading PROOF CONCLUSIVE There was no doubt about the effect of the publication of the story concerning the meeting of the Congressmen.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Nearly all of those who had attended the meeting went out of their way to disavow personal responsibility for having called it together.
concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality
From this reading Nearly all of those who had attended the meeting went out of their way to disavow personal responsibility for having called it together.
any factual evidence that helps to establish the truth of something
From this reading PROOF CONCLUSIVE There was no doubt about the effect of the publication of the story concerning the meeting of the Congressmen.
publicationnounUS /ˌpʌblɪˈkeɪʃən/
a copy of a printed work offered for distribution
From this reading PROOF CONCLUSIVE There was no doubt about the effect of the publication of the story concerning the meeting of the Congressmen.
responsibilitynounUS /riˌspɑːnsəˈbɪləti/
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading Nearly all of those who had attended the meeting went out of their way to disavow personal responsibility for having called it together.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading There was a run to cover.
an unelaborated elementary awareness of stimulation
From this reading It was a genuine sensation.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading PROOF CONCLUSIVE There was no doubt about the effect of the publication of the story concerning the meeting of the Congressmen.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading PROOF CONCLUSIVE There was no doubt about the effect of the publication of the story concerning the meeting of the Congressmen.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Nearly all of those who had attended the meeting went out of their way to disavow personal responsibility for having called it together.
in or at that place or location
From this reading PROOF CONCLUSIVE There was no doubt about the effect of the publication of the story concerning the meeting of the Congressmen.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Nearly all of those who had attended the meeting went out of their way to disavow personal responsibility for having called it together.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading There was a run to cover.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading Nearly all of those who had attended the meeting went out of their way to disavow personal responsibility for having called it together.
not expected or anticipated
From this reading It was like an unexpected explosion of a bombshell.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading PROOF CONCLUSIVE There was no doubt about the effect of the publication of the story concerning the meeting of the Congressmen.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Nearly all of those who had attended the meeting went out of their way to disavow personal responsibility for having called it together.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Nearly all of those who had attended the meeting went out of their way to disavow personal responsibility for having called it together.
which person or people
From this reading Nearly all of those who had attended the meeting went out of their way to disavow personal responsibility for having called it together.
