used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading SCIENTIFIC PRACTICE There was a period of silence following Sam's offer of his resignation, and no one seemed to know just what to say.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading In fact the young centre fielder was about to speak but he did not get the chance, for Sam exclaimed again:
anew
From this reading In fact the young centre fielder was about to speak but he did not get the chance, for Sam exclaimed again:
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading SCIENTIFIC PRACTICE There was a period of silence following Sam's offer of his resignation, and no one seemed to know just what to say.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Several of the lads glanced at Joe, as if expecting him to say something in his own defense.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Several of the lads glanced at Joe, as if expecting him to say something in his own defense.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading In fact the young centre fielder was about to speak but he did not get the chance, for Sam exclaimed again:
a low-lying region in central France
From this reading In fact the young centre fielder was about to speak but he did not get the chance, for Sam exclaimed again:
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading In fact the young centre fielder was about to speak but he did not get the chance, for Sam exclaimed again:
Darrell
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From this reading "Well, do you want my resignation, Darrell?"
made known or openly avowed
From this reading "You know I don't!" declared the manager.
defensenounUS /dɪˈfens/
(military) military action or resources protecting a country against potential enemies
From this reading Several of the lads glanced at Joe, as if expecting him to say something in his own defense.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading In fact the young centre fielder was about to speak but he did not get the chance, for Sam exclaimed again:
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "Well, do you want my resignation, Darrell?"
don't
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From this reading "You know I don't!" declared the manager.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading In fact the young centre fielder was about to speak but he did not get the chance, for Sam exclaimed again:
-ing form of “expect” — regard something as probable or likely
From this reading Several of the lads glanced at Joe, as if expecting him to say something in his own defense.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading In fact the young centre fielder was about to speak but he did not get the chance, for Sam exclaimed again:
fieldernounUS /ˈfiːldər/
a member of the baseball team that is in the field instead of at bat
From this reading In fact the young centre fielder was about to speak but he did not get the chance, for Sam exclaimed again:
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading SCIENTIFIC PRACTICE There was a period of silence following Sam's offer of his resignation, and no one seemed to know just what to say.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading In fact the young centre fielder was about to speak but he did not get the chance, for Sam exclaimed again:
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading In fact the young centre fielder was about to speak but he did not get the chance, for Sam exclaimed again:
past form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading Several of the lads glanced at Joe, as if expecting him to say something in his own defense.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In fact the young centre fielder was about to speak but he did not get the chance, for Sam exclaimed again:
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Several of the lads glanced at Joe, as if expecting him to say something in his own defense.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading SCIENTIFIC PRACTICE There was a period of silence following Sam's offer of his resignation, and no one seemed to know just what to say.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "You know I don't!" declared the manager.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Several of the lads glanced at Joe, as if expecting him to say something in his own defense.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Several of the lads glanced at Joe, as if expecting him to say something in his own defense.
Joe
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From this reading Several of the lads glanced at Joe, as if expecting him to say something in his own defense.
and nothing more
From this reading SCIENTIFIC PRACTICE There was a period of silence following Sam's offer of his resignation, and no one seemed to know just what to say.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading SCIENTIFIC PRACTICE There was a period of silence following Sam's offer of his resignation, and no one seemed to know just what to say.
plural of “lad” — a boy or man
From this reading Several of the lads glanced at Joe, as if expecting him to say something in his own defense.
managernounUS /ˈmænədʒər/
someone who controls resources and expenditures
From this reading "You know I don't!" declared the manager.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "Well, do you want my resignation, Darrell?"
not any; not one
From this reading SCIENTIFIC PRACTICE There was a period of silence following Sam's offer of his resignation, and no one seemed to know just what to say.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading In fact the young centre fielder was about to speak but he did not get the chance, for Sam exclaimed again:
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading SCIENTIFIC PRACTICE There was a period of silence following Sam's offer of his resignation, and no one seemed to know just what to say.
make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading SCIENTIFIC PRACTICE There was a period of silence following Sam's offer of his resignation, and no one seemed to know just what to say.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading SCIENTIFIC PRACTICE There was a period of silence following Sam's offer of his resignation, and no one seemed to know just what to say.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Several of the lads glanced at Joe, as if expecting him to say something in his own defense.
an amount of time
From this reading SCIENTIFIC PRACTICE There was a period of silence following Sam's offer of his resignation, and no one seemed to know just what to say.
a customary way of operation or behavior
From this reading SCIENTIFIC PRACTICE There was a period of silence following Sam's offer of his resignation, and no one seemed to know just what to say.
resignationnounUS /ˌrezəɡˈneɪʃən/
acceptance of despair
From this reading SCIENTIFIC PRACTICE There was a period of silence following Sam's offer of his resignation, and no one seemed to know just what to say.
a guided missile fired from land or shipboard against an airborne target
From this reading In fact the young centre fielder was about to speak but he did not get the chance, for Sam exclaimed again:
Sam'snounUS /sæmz/
possessive form of “sam” — a guided missile fired from land or shipboard against an airborne target
From this reading SCIENTIFIC PRACTICE There was a period of silence following Sam's offer of his resignation, and no one seemed to know just what to say.
express in words
From this reading SCIENTIFIC PRACTICE There was a period of silence following Sam's offer of his resignation, and no one seemed to know just what to say.
SCIENTIFICadjectiveUS /ˌsaɪənˈtɪfɪk/
of or relating to the practice of science
From this reading SCIENTIFIC PRACTICE There was a period of silence following Sam's offer of his resignation, and no one seemed to know just what to say.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading SCIENTIFIC PRACTICE There was a period of silence following Sam's offer of his resignation, and no one seemed to know just what to say.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading Several of the lads glanced at Joe, as if expecting him to say something in his own defense.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading SCIENTIFIC PRACTICE There was a period of silence following Sam's offer of his resignation, and no one seemed to know just what to say.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading Several of the lads glanced at Joe, as if expecting him to say something in his own defense.
express in speech
From this reading In fact the young centre fielder was about to speak but he did not get the chance, for Sam exclaimed again:
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Several of the lads glanced at Joe, as if expecting him to say something in his own defense.
in or at that place or location
From this reading SCIENTIFIC PRACTICE There was a period of silence following Sam's offer of his resignation, and no one seemed to know just what to say.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading SCIENTIFIC PRACTICE There was a period of silence following Sam's offer of his resignation, and no one seemed to know just what to say.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading "Well, do you want my resignation, Darrell?"
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading SCIENTIFIC PRACTICE There was a period of silence following Sam's offer of his resignation, and no one seemed to know just what to say.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading "Well, do you want my resignation, Darrell?"
used to ask for information about something
From this reading SCIENTIFIC PRACTICE There was a period of silence following Sam's offer of his resignation, and no one seemed to know just what to say.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Well, do you want my resignation, Darrell?"
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading In fact the young centre fielder was about to speak but he did not get the chance, for Sam exclaimed again:
