used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He was sitting at a reading table, intent upon a letter which had attached to it what looked like an official document of some kind.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading "Able to sit up and take nourishment," replied the other, at the same time thrusting the document into his pocket with what seemed like unnecessary haste.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading PUTTING THEM OVER As the two baseball players sauntered down the corridor after supper they chanced upon Iredell.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He was sitting at a reading table, intent upon a letter which had attached to it what looked like an official document of some kind.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was a chance for which Joe had been looking, and he gave Jim a sign to go on while he himself dropped into a seat beside the famous shortstop.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "How are you, Dell, old boy?" he said, genially.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading PUTTING THEM OVER As the two baseball players sauntered down the corridor after supper they chanced upon Iredell.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He was sitting at a reading table, intent upon a letter which had attached to it what looked like an official document of some kind.
being joined in close association
From this reading He was sitting at a reading table, intent upon a letter which had attached to it what looked like an official document of some kind.
baseballnounUS /ˈbeɪsˈbɔːl/
a ball game played with a bat and ball between two teams of nine players; teams take turns at bat trying to score runs
From this reading PUTTING THEM OVER As the two baseball players sauntered down the corridor after supper they chanced upon Iredell.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It was a chance for which Joe had been looking, and he gave Jim a sign to go on while he himself dropped into a seat beside the famous shortstop.
next to; at the side of
From this reading It was a chance for which Joe had been looking, and he gave Jim a sign to go on while he himself dropped into a seat beside the famous shortstop.
a youthful male person
From this reading "How are you, Dell, old boy?" he said, genially.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading It was a chance for which Joe had been looking, and he gave Jim a sign to go on while he himself dropped into a seat beside the famous shortstop.
chancedverbUS /tʃænst/
past form of “chance” — be the case by chance
From this reading PUTTING THEM OVER As the two baseball players sauntered down the corridor after supper they chanced upon Iredell.
corridornounUS /ˈkɔːrədər/
an enclosed passageway; rooms usually open onto it
From this reading PUTTING THEM OVER As the two baseball players sauntered down the corridor after supper they chanced upon Iredell.
DellnounUS /del/
a small wooded hollow
From this reading "How are you, Dell, old boy?" he said, genially.
documentnounUS /ˈdɑːkjəment/
writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading He was sitting at a reading table, intent upon a letter which had attached to it what looked like an official document of some kind.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading PUTTING THEM OVER As the two baseball players sauntered down the corridor after supper they chanced upon Iredell.
inflected form of “drop” — let fall to the ground
From this reading It was a chance for which Joe had been looking, and he gave Jim a sign to go on while he himself dropped into a seat beside the famous shortstop.
widely known and esteemed
From this reading It was a chance for which Joe had been looking, and he gave Jim a sign to go on while he himself dropped into a seat beside the famous shortstop.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was a chance for which Joe had been looking, and he gave Jim a sign to go on while he himself dropped into a seat beside the famous shortstop.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading It was a chance for which Joe had been looking, and he gave Jim a sign to go on while he himself dropped into a seat beside the famous shortstop.
geniallyadverb
in an affable manner
From this reading "How are you, Dell, old boy?" he said, genially.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading It was a chance for which Joe had been looking, and he gave Jim a sign to go on while he himself dropped into a seat beside the famous shortstop.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He was sitting at a reading table, intent upon a letter which had attached to it what looked like an official document of some kind.
overly eager speed (and possible carelessness)
From this reading "Able to sit up and take nourishment," replied the other, at the same time thrusting the document into his pocket with what seemed like unnecessary haste.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was sitting at a reading table, intent upon a letter which had attached to it what looked like an official document of some kind.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading It was a chance for which Joe had been looking, and he gave Jim a sign to go on while he himself dropped into a seat beside the famous shortstop.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "Able to sit up and take nourishment," replied the other, at the same time thrusting the document into his pocket with what seemed like unnecessary haste.
How
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From this reading "How are you, Dell, old boy?" he said, genially.
intentnounUS /ˌɪnˈtent/
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading He was sitting at a reading table, intent upon a letter which had attached to it what looked like an official document of some kind.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading It was a chance for which Joe had been looking, and he gave Jim a sign to go on while he himself dropped into a seat beside the famous shortstop.
Iredell
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From this reading PUTTING THEM OVER As the two baseball players sauntered down the corridor after supper they chanced upon Iredell.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He was sitting at a reading table, intent upon a letter which had attached to it what looked like an official document of some kind.
Jim
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From this reading It was a chance for which Joe had been looking, and he gave Jim a sign to go on while he himself dropped into a seat beside the famous shortstop.
Joe
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From this reading It was a chance for which Joe had been looking, and he gave Jim a sign to go on while he himself dropped into a seat beside the famous shortstop.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading He was sitting at a reading table, intent upon a letter which had attached to it what looked like an official document of some kind.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading He was sitting at a reading table, intent upon a letter which had attached to it what looked like an official document of some kind.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading He was sitting at a reading table, intent upon a letter which had attached to it what looked like an official document of some kind.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading He was sitting at a reading table, intent upon a letter which had attached to it what looked like an official document of some kind.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading It was a chance for which Joe had been looking, and he gave Jim a sign to go on while he himself dropped into a seat beside the famous shortstop.
nourishmentnounUS /ˈnɜːrɪʃmənt/
a source of materials to nourish the body
From this reading "Able to sit up and take nourishment," replied the other, at the same time thrusting the document into his pocket with what seemed like unnecessary haste.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He was sitting at a reading table, intent upon a letter which had attached to it what looked like an official document of some kind.
having official authority or sanction
From this reading He was sitting at a reading table, intent upon a letter which had attached to it what looked like an official document of some kind.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading "How are you, Dell, old boy?" he said, genially.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It was a chance for which Joe had been looking, and he gave Jim a sign to go on while he himself dropped into a seat beside the famous shortstop.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading "Able to sit up and take nourishment," replied the other, at the same time thrusting the document into his pocket with what seemed like unnecessary haste.
OVERprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading PUTTING THEM OVER As the two baseball players sauntered down the corridor after supper they chanced upon Iredell.
playersnounUS /ˈpleɪərz/
plural of “player” — a person who participates in or is skilled at some game
From this reading PUTTING THEM OVER As the two baseball players sauntered down the corridor after supper they chanced upon Iredell.
a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles
From this reading "Able to sit up and take nourishment," replied the other, at the same time thrusting the document into his pocket with what seemed like unnecessary haste.
hitting a golf ball that is on the green using a putter
From this reading PUTTING THEM OVER As the two baseball players sauntered down the corridor after supper they chanced upon Iredell.
the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message
From this reading He was sitting at a reading table, intent upon a letter which had attached to it what looked like an official document of some kind.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "Able to sit up and take nourishment," replied the other, at the same time thrusting the document into his pocket with what seemed like unnecessary haste.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "How are you, Dell, old boy?" he said, genially.
Identical; not different.
From this reading "Able to sit up and take nourishment," replied the other, at the same time thrusting the document into his pocket with what seemed like unnecessary haste.
sauntered
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From this reading PUTTING THEM OVER As the two baseball players sauntered down the corridor after supper they chanced upon Iredell.
a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)
From this reading It was a chance for which Joe had been looking, and he gave Jim a sign to go on while he himself dropped into a seat beside the famous shortstop.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading "Able to sit up and take nourishment," replied the other, at the same time thrusting the document into his pocket with what seemed like unnecessary haste.
shortstopnounUS /ˈʃɔːrtstɑːp/
(baseball) the person who plays the shortstop position
From this reading It was a chance for which Joe had been looking, and he gave Jim a sign to go on while he himself dropped into a seat beside the famous shortstop.
a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading It was a chance for which Joe had been looking, and he gave Jim a sign to go on while he himself dropped into a seat beside the famous shortstop.
be seated
From this reading "Able to sit up and take nourishment," replied the other, at the same time thrusting the document into his pocket with what seemed like unnecessary haste.
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading He was sitting at a reading table, intent upon a letter which had attached to it what looked like an official document of some kind.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading He was sitting at a reading table, intent upon a letter which had attached to it what looked like an official document of some kind.
a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime
From this reading PUTTING THEM OVER As the two baseball players sauntered down the corridor after supper they chanced upon Iredell.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading He was sitting at a reading table, intent upon a letter which had attached to it what looked like an official document of some kind.
carry out
From this reading "Able to sit up and take nourishment," replied the other, at the same time thrusting the document into his pocket with what seemed like unnecessary haste.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading PUTTING THEM OVER As the two baseball players sauntered down the corridor after supper they chanced upon Iredell.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading PUTTING THEM OVER As the two baseball players sauntered down the corridor after supper they chanced upon Iredell.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading PUTTING THEM OVER As the two baseball players sauntered down the corridor after supper they chanced upon Iredell.
thrustingnounUS /ˈθrʌstɪŋ/
a sharp hand gesture (resembling a blow)
From this reading "Able to sit up and take nourishment," replied the other, at the same time thrusting the document into his pocket with what seemed like unnecessary haste.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading "Able to sit up and take nourishment," replied the other, at the same time thrusting the document into his pocket with what seemed like unnecessary haste.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He was sitting at a reading table, intent upon a letter which had attached to it what looked like an official document of some kind.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading PUTTING THEM OVER As the two baseball players sauntered down the corridor after supper they chanced upon Iredell.
unnecessaryadjectiveUS /ənˈnesəseri/
not necessary
From this reading "Able to sit up and take nourishment," replied the other, at the same time thrusting the document into his pocket with what seemed like unnecessary haste.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "Able to sit up and take nourishment," replied the other, at the same time thrusting the document into his pocket with what seemed like unnecessary haste.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading PUTTING THEM OVER As the two baseball players sauntered down the corridor after supper they chanced upon Iredell.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was sitting at a reading table, intent upon a letter which had attached to it what looked like an official document of some kind.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading He was sitting at a reading table, intent upon a letter which had attached to it what looked like an official document of some kind.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He was sitting at a reading table, intent upon a letter which had attached to it what looked like an official document of some kind.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading It was a chance for which Joe had been looking, and he gave Jim a sign to go on while he himself dropped into a seat beside the famous shortstop.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "Able to sit up and take nourishment," replied the other, at the same time thrusting the document into his pocket with what seemed like unnecessary haste.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "How are you, Dell, old boy?" he said, genially.
