used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was entirely different from the former meeting which started in such a hub-bub, and which created such a stir.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading He wanted to be able to say what he thought from the floor, and from the manner in which he and Luke and one or two of their friends conferred before the session opened, it was evident that Hiram was going to make a fight to maintain his prestige.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading HIRAM IS OUT There was an ominous silence over the gathering in the gymnasium.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was entirely different from the former meeting which started in such a hub-bub, and which created such a stir.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading This time it meant "business," as Peaches said.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He wanted to be able to say what he thought from the floor, and from the manner in which he and Luke and one or two of their friends conferred before the session opened, it was evident that Hiram was going to make a fight to maintain his prestige.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading He wanted to be able to say what he thought from the floor, and from the manner in which he and Luke and one or two of their friends conferred before the session opened, it was evident that Hiram was going to make a fight to maintain his prestige.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading This time it meant "business," as Peaches said.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Hiram called the session, but refused to preside.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Hiram called the session, but refused to preside.
conferredverbUS /kənˈfɜːrd/
inflected form of “confer” — have a conference in order to talk something over
From this reading He wanted to be able to say what he thought from the floor, and from the manner in which he and Luke and one or two of their friends conferred before the session opened, it was evident that Hiram was going to make a fight to maintain his prestige.
createdverbUS /kriˈeɪtəd/
past form of “create” — make or cause to be or to become
From this reading It was entirely different from the former meeting which started in such a hub-bub, and which created such a stir.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading It was entirely different from the former meeting which started in such a hub-bub, and which created such a stir.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading It was entirely different from the former meeting which started in such a hub-bub, and which created such a stir.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading He wanted to be able to say what he thought from the floor, and from the manner in which he and Luke and one or two of their friends conferred before the session opened, it was evident that Hiram was going to make a fight to maintain his prestige.
be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading He wanted to be able to say what he thought from the floor, and from the manner in which he and Luke and one or two of their friends conferred before the session opened, it was evident that Hiram was going to make a fight to maintain his prestige.
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading He wanted to be able to say what he thought from the floor, and from the manner in which he and Luke and one or two of their friends conferred before the session opened, it was evident that Hiram was going to make a fight to maintain his prestige.
referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)
From this reading It was entirely different from the former meeting which started in such a hub-bub, and which created such a stir.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading He wanted to be able to say what he thought from the floor, and from the manner in which he and Luke and one or two of their friends conferred before the session opened, it was evident that Hiram was going to make a fight to maintain his prestige.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It was entirely different from the former meeting which started in such a hub-bub, and which created such a stir.
a group of persons together in one place
From this reading HIRAM IS OUT There was an ominous silence over the gathering in the gymnasium.
the act of departing
From this reading He wanted to be able to say what he thought from the floor, and from the manner in which he and Luke and one or two of their friends conferred before the session opened, it was evident that Hiram was going to make a fight to maintain his prestige.
gymnasiumnounUS /dʒɪmˈneɪziəm/
a school for students intermediate between elementary school and college; usually grades 9 to 12
From this reading HIRAM IS OUT There was an ominous silence over the gathering in the gymnasium.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He wanted to be able to say what he thought from the floor, and from the manner in which he and Luke and one or two of their friends conferred before the session opened, it was evident that Hiram was going to make a fight to maintain his prestige.
HIRAM
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From this reading HIRAM IS OUT There was an ominous silence over the gathering in the gymnasium.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He wanted to be able to say what he thought from the floor, and from the manner in which he and Luke and one or two of their friends conferred before the session opened, it was evident that Hiram was going to make a fight to maintain his prestige.
hub-bub
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From this reading It was entirely different from the former meeting which started in such a hub-bub, and which created such a stir.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading HIRAM IS OUT There was an ominous silence over the gathering in the gymnasium.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading HIRAM IS OUT There was an ominous silence over the gathering in the gymnasium.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was entirely different from the former meeting which started in such a hub-bub, and which created such a stir.
LukenounUS /luːk/
(New Testament) the Apostle closely associated with St. Paul and traditionally assumed to be the author of the third Gospel
From this reading He wanted to be able to say what he thought from the floor, and from the manner in which he and Luke and one or two of their friends conferred before the session opened, it was evident that Hiram was going to make a fight to maintain his prestige.
maintainverbUS /meɪnˈteɪn/
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading He wanted to be able to say what he thought from the floor, and from the manner in which he and Luke and one or two of their friends conferred before the session opened, it was evident that Hiram was going to make a fight to maintain his prestige.
engage in
From this reading He wanted to be able to say what he thought from the floor, and from the manner in which he and Luke and one or two of their friends conferred before the session opened, it was evident that Hiram was going to make a fight to maintain his prestige.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading He wanted to be able to say what he thought from the floor, and from the manner in which he and Luke and one or two of their friends conferred before the session opened, it was evident that Hiram was going to make a fight to maintain his prestige.
inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading This time it meant "business," as Peaches said.
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading It was entirely different from the former meeting which started in such a hub-bub, and which created such a stir.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He wanted to be able to say what he thought from the floor, and from the manner in which he and Luke and one or two of their friends conferred before the session opened, it was evident that Hiram was going to make a fight to maintain his prestige.
ominousadjectiveUS /ˈɑːmənəs/
threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments
From this reading HIRAM IS OUT There was an ominous silence over the gathering in the gymnasium.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading He wanted to be able to say what he thought from the floor, and from the manner in which he and Luke and one or two of their friends conferred before the session opened, it was evident that Hiram was going to make a fight to maintain his prestige.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading He wanted to be able to say what he thought from the floor, and from the manner in which he and Luke and one or two of their friends conferred before the session opened, it was evident that Hiram was going to make a fight to maintain his prestige.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading He wanted to be able to say what he thought from the floor, and from the manner in which he and Luke and one or two of their friends conferred before the session opened, it was evident that Hiram was going to make a fight to maintain his prestige.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading HIRAM IS OUT There was an ominous silence over the gathering in the gymnasium.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading HIRAM IS OUT There was an ominous silence over the gathering in the gymnasium.
PeachesnounUS /ˈpiːtʃəz/
plural of “peach” — cultivated in temperate regions
From this reading This time it meant "business," as Peaches said.
presideverbUS /prɪˈzaɪd/
act as president
From this reading Hiram called the session, but refused to preside.
prestigenounUS /preˈstiːʒ/
a high standing achieved through success or influence or wealth etc.
From this reading He wanted to be able to say what he thought from the floor, and from the manner in which he and Luke and one or two of their friends conferred before the session opened, it was evident that Hiram was going to make a fight to maintain his prestige.
past form of “refuse” — show unwillingness towards
From this reading Hiram called the session, but refused to preside.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading This time it meant "business," as Peaches said.
express in words
From this reading He wanted to be able to say what he thought from the floor, and from the manner in which he and Luke and one or two of their friends conferred before the session opened, it was evident that Hiram was going to make a fight to maintain his prestige.
sessionnounUS /ˈseʃən/
a meeting for execution of a group's functions
From this reading Hiram called the session, but refused to preside.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading HIRAM IS OUT There was an ominous silence over the gathering in the gymnasium.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading It was entirely different from the former meeting which started in such a hub-bub, and which created such a stir.
move an implement through
From this reading It was entirely different from the former meeting which started in such a hub-bub, and which created such a stir.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading It was entirely different from the former meeting which started in such a hub-bub, and which created such a stir.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He wanted to be able to say what he thought from the floor, and from the manner in which he and Luke and one or two of their friends conferred before the session opened, it was evident that Hiram was going to make a fight to maintain his prestige.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading HIRAM IS OUT There was an ominous silence over the gathering in the gymnasium.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading He wanted to be able to say what he thought from the floor, and from the manner in which he and Luke and one or two of their friends conferred before the session opened, it was evident that Hiram was going to make a fight to maintain his prestige.
in or at that place or location
From this reading HIRAM IS OUT There was an ominous silence over the gathering in the gymnasium.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This time it meant "business," as Peaches said.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading He wanted to be able to say what he thought from the floor, and from the manner in which he and Luke and one or two of their friends conferred before the session opened, it was evident that Hiram was going to make a fight to maintain his prestige.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading This time it meant "business," as Peaches said.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Hiram called the session, but refused to preside.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading He wanted to be able to say what he thought from the floor, and from the manner in which he and Luke and one or two of their friends conferred before the session opened, it was evident that Hiram was going to make a fight to maintain his prestige.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading He wanted to be able to say what he thought from the floor, and from the manner in which he and Luke and one or two of their friends conferred before the session opened, it was evident that Hiram was going to make a fight to maintain his prestige.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading HIRAM IS OUT There was an ominous silence over the gathering in the gymnasium.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading He wanted to be able to say what he thought from the floor, and from the manner in which he and Luke and one or two of their friends conferred before the session opened, it was evident that Hiram was going to make a fight to maintain his prestige.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It was entirely different from the former meeting which started in such a hub-bub, and which created such a stir.
