used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE LAST STAND Barry Wynn awoke the following morning with a confused recollection of what he had heard behind the big column in the Cosmopolis Hotel.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Immediately after breakfast he hastened to the Capitol, but was disappointed to learn that the Congressman would not be in his office until noon.
any person at all
From this reading Barry waited until that hour only to find that it would not be possible for Mr. Carlton to see anyone until later in the day.
inflected form of “awake” — stop sleeping
From this reading THE LAST STAND Barry Wynn awoke the following morning with a confused recollection of what he had heard behind the big column in the Cosmopolis Hotel.
Barry
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From this reading THE LAST STAND Barry Wynn awoke the following morning with a confused recollection of what he had heard behind the big column in the Cosmopolis Hotel.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Immediately after breakfast he hastened to the Capitol, but was disappointed to learn that the Congressman would not be in his office until noon.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading THE LAST STAND Barry Wynn awoke the following morning with a confused recollection of what he had heard behind the big column in the Cosmopolis Hotel.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading THE LAST STAND Barry Wynn awoke the following morning with a confused recollection of what he had heard behind the big column in the Cosmopolis Hotel.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading Immediately after breakfast he hastened to the Capitol, but was disappointed to learn that the Congressman would not be in his office until noon.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But in the clear light of day it did not take him long to determine what he should do.
CapitolnounUS /ˈkæpɪtəl/
a building occupied by a state legislature
From this reading Immediately after breakfast he hastened to the Capitol, but was disappointed to learn that the Congressman would not be in his office until noon.
Carlton
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From this reading He resolved to tell the story to Mr. Carlton for just what it was worth.
rid of obstructions
From this reading But in the clear light of day it did not take him long to determine what he should do.
columnnounUS /ˈkɑːləm/
a line of units following one after another
From this reading THE LAST STAND Barry Wynn awoke the following morning with a confused recollection of what he had heard behind the big column in the Cosmopolis Hotel.
perplexed by many conflicting situations or statements; filled with bewilderment
From this reading THE LAST STAND Barry Wynn awoke the following morning with a confused recollection of what he had heard behind the big column in the Cosmopolis Hotel.
CongressmannounUS /ˈkɑːŋɡrəsmən/
a member of the United States House of Representatives
From this reading Immediately after breakfast he hastened to the Capitol, but was disappointed to learn that the Congressman would not be in his office until noon.
Cosmopolis
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From this reading THE LAST STAND Barry Wynn awoke the following morning with a confused recollection of what he had heard behind the big column in the Cosmopolis Hotel.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading But in the clear light of day it did not take him long to determine what he should do.
determineverbUS /dəˈtɜːrmən/
establish after a calculation, investigation, experiment, survey, or study
From this reading But in the clear light of day it did not take him long to determine what he should do.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading But in the clear light of day it did not take him long to determine what he should do.
disappointingly unsuccessful
From this reading Immediately after breakfast he hastened to the Capitol, but was disappointed to learn that the Congressman would not be in his office until noon.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading But in the clear light of day it did not take him long to determine what he should do.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading Barry waited until that hour only to find that it would not be possible for Mr. Carlton to see anyone until later in the day.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading THE LAST STAND Barry Wynn awoke the following morning with a confused recollection of what he had heard behind the big column in the Cosmopolis Hotel.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He resolved to tell the story to Mr. Carlton for just what it was worth.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE LAST STAND Barry Wynn awoke the following morning with a confused recollection of what he had heard behind the big column in the Cosmopolis Hotel.
past form of “hasten” — act or move at high speed
From this reading Immediately after breakfast he hastened to the Capitol, but was disappointed to learn that the Congressman would not be in his office until noon.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE LAST STAND Barry Wynn awoke the following morning with a confused recollection of what he had heard behind the big column in the Cosmopolis Hotel.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading THE LAST STAND Barry Wynn awoke the following morning with a confused recollection of what he had heard behind the big column in the Cosmopolis Hotel.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading But in the clear light of day it did not take him long to determine what he should do.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Immediately after breakfast he hastened to the Capitol, but was disappointed to learn that the Congressman would not be in his office until noon.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading THE LAST STAND Barry Wynn awoke the following morning with a confused recollection of what he had heard behind the big column in the Cosmopolis Hotel.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading Barry waited until that hour only to find that it would not be possible for Mr. Carlton to see anyone until later in the day.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading Immediately after breakfast he hastened to the Capitol, but was disappointed to learn that the Congressman would not be in his office until noon.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE LAST STAND Barry Wynn awoke the following morning with a confused recollection of what he had heard behind the big column in the Cosmopolis Hotel.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading But in the clear light of day it did not take him long to determine what he should do.
and nothing more
From this reading He resolved to tell the story to Mr. Carlton for just what it was worth.
immediately past
From this reading THE LAST STAND Barry Wynn awoke the following morning with a confused recollection of what he had heard behind the big column in the Cosmopolis Hotel.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading Barry waited until that hour only to find that it would not be possible for Mr. Carlton to see anyone until later in the day.
gain knowledge or skills
From this reading Immediately after breakfast he hastened to the Capitol, but was disappointed to learn that the Congressman would not be in his office until noon.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading But in the clear light of day it did not take him long to determine what he should do.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading But in the clear light of day it did not take him long to determine what he should do.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading THE LAST STAND Barry Wynn awoke the following morning with a confused recollection of what he had heard behind the big column in the Cosmopolis Hotel.
a form of address for a man
From this reading He resolved to tell the story to Mr. Carlton for just what it was worth.
the middle of the day
From this reading Immediately after breakfast he hastened to the Capitol, but was disappointed to learn that the Congressman would not be in his office until noon.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But in the clear light of day it did not take him long to determine what he should do.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE LAST STAND Barry Wynn awoke the following morning with a confused recollection of what he had heard behind the big column in the Cosmopolis Hotel.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading Immediately after breakfast he hastened to the Capitol, but was disappointed to learn that the Congressman would not be in his office until noon.
and nothing more
From this reading Barry waited until that hour only to find that it would not be possible for Mr. Carlton to see anyone until later in the day.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading Barry waited until that hour only to find that it would not be possible for Mr. Carlton to see anyone until later in the day.
recollectionnounUS /ˌrekəˈlekʃən/
the ability to recall past occurrences
From this reading THE LAST STAND Barry Wynn awoke the following morning with a confused recollection of what he had heard behind the big column in the Cosmopolis Hotel.
determined
From this reading He resolved to tell the story to Mr. Carlton for just what it was worth.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Barry waited until that hour only to find that it would not be possible for Mr. Carlton to see anyone until later in the day.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading But in the clear light of day it did not take him long to determine what he should do.
be standing; be upright
From this reading THE LAST STAND Barry Wynn awoke the following morning with a confused recollection of what he had heard behind the big column in the Cosmopolis Hotel.
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 He resolved to tell the story to Mr. Carlton for just what it was worth.
carry out
From this reading But in the clear light of day it did not take him long to determine what he should do.
express in words
From this reading He resolved to tell the story to Mr. Carlton for just what it was worth.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Immediately after breakfast he hastened to the Capitol, but was disappointed to learn that the Congressman would not be in his office until noon.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE LAST STAND Barry Wynn awoke the following morning with a confused recollection of what he had heard behind the big column in the Cosmopolis Hotel.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading But in the clear light of day it did not take him long to determine what he should do.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Immediately after breakfast he hastened to the Capitol, but was disappointed to learn that the Congressman would not be in his office until noon.
past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading Barry waited until that hour only to find that it would not be possible for Mr. Carlton to see anyone until later in the day.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He resolved to tell the story to Mr. Carlton for just what it was worth.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading THE LAST STAND Barry Wynn awoke the following morning with a confused recollection of what he had heard behind the big column in the Cosmopolis Hotel.
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE LAST STAND Barry Wynn awoke the following morning with a confused recollection of what he had heard behind the big column in the Cosmopolis Hotel.
an indefinite quantity of something having a specified value
From this reading He resolved to tell the story to Mr. Carlton for just what it was worth.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Immediately after breakfast he hastened to the Capitol, but was disappointed to learn that the Congressman would not be in his office until noon.
Wynn
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From this reading THE LAST STAND Barry Wynn awoke the following morning with a confused recollection of what he had heard behind the big column in the Cosmopolis Hotel.
