used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading As these reports multiplied they furnished a topic of discussion for all.
(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 As these reports multiplied they furnished a topic of discussion for all.
a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading From the border came rumors of dissatisfaction caused by the presence of American troops on patrol duty and the deportation of Mexicans from the United States back into their country.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The American element feared especially the effects any serious clash might have on the work at the dam and openly discussed the possibility that an attack of some sort might be made on the work itself.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE UNMASKING OF JERRY As far as the dam was concerned and the work going on there, things were quiet for the next day or two.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading The American element feared especially the effects any serious clash might have on the work at the dam and openly discussed the possibility that an attack of some sort might be made on the work itself.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE UNMASKING OF JERRY As far as the dam was concerned and the work going on there, things were quiet for the next day or two.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The American element feared especially the effects any serious clash might have on the work at the dam and openly discussed the possibility that an attack of some sort might be made on the work itself.
(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)
From this reading The American element feared especially the effects any serious clash might have on the work at the dam and openly discussed the possibility that an attack of some sort might be made on the work itself.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading From the border came rumors of dissatisfaction caused by the presence of American troops on patrol duty and the deportation of Mexicans from the United States back into their country.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading But the situation between the United States and Mexico seemed to be growing more and more tense.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading But the situation between the United States and Mexico seemed to be growing more and more tense.
bordernounUS /ˈbɔːrdər/
a line that indicates a boundary
From this reading From the border came rumors of dissatisfaction caused by the presence of American troops on patrol duty and the deportation of Mexicans from the United States back into their country.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But the situation between the United States and Mexico seemed to be growing more and more tense.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading From the border came rumors of dissatisfaction caused by the presence of American troops on patrol duty and the deportation of Mexicans from the United States back into their country.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading From the border came rumors of dissatisfaction caused by the presence of American troops on patrol duty and the deportation of Mexicans from the United States back into their country.
past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally
From this reading From the border came rumors of dissatisfaction caused by the presence of American troops on patrol duty and the deportation of Mexicans from the United States back into their country.
clashnounUS /klæʃ/
A violent confrontation or disagreement between opposing forces or factions.
From this reading The American element feared especially the effects any serious clash might have on the work at the dam and openly discussed the possibility that an attack of some sort might be made on the work itself.
feeling or showing worry or solicitude
From this reading THE UNMASKING OF JERRY As far as the dam was concerned and the work going on there, things were quiet for the next day or two.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading From the border came rumors of dissatisfaction caused by the presence of American troops on patrol duty and the deportation of Mexicans from the United States back into their country.
damnounUS /dæm/
a barrier constructed to contain the flow of water or to keep out the sea
From this reading THE UNMASKING OF JERRY As far as the dam was concerned and the work going on there, things were quiet for the next day or two.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading THE UNMASKING OF JERRY As far as the dam was concerned and the work going on there, things were quiet for the next day or two.
deportationnounUS /ˌdiːpɔːrˈteɪʃən/
the act of expelling a person from their native land
From this reading From the border came rumors of dissatisfaction caused by the presence of American troops on patrol duty and the deportation of Mexicans from the United States back into their country.
discussedverbUS /dɪˈskʌst/
past form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing
From this reading The American element feared especially the effects any serious clash might have on the work at the dam and openly discussed the possibility that an attack of some sort might be made on the work itself.
discussionnounUS /dɪˈskʌʃən/
an extended communication (often interactive) dealing with some particular topic
From this reading As these reports multiplied they furnished a topic of discussion for all.
dissatisfactionnounUS /ˌdɪsætɪˈsfækʃən/
the feeling of being displeased and discontent
From this reading From the border came rumors of dissatisfaction caused by the presence of American troops on patrol duty and the deportation of Mexicans from the United States back into their country.
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading From the border came rumors of dissatisfaction caused by the presence of American troops on patrol duty and the deportation of Mexicans from the United States back into their country.
effectsnounUS /ɪˈfekts/
property of a personal character that is portable but not used in business
From this reading The American element feared especially the effects any serious clash might have on the work at the dam and openly discussed the possibility that an attack of some sort might be made on the work itself.
elementnounUS /ˈeləmənt/
an abstract part of something
From this reading The American element feared especially the effects any serious clash might have on the work at the dam and openly discussed the possibility that an attack of some sort might be made on the work itself.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading The American element feared especially the effects any serious clash might have on the work at the dam and openly discussed the possibility that an attack of some sort might be made on the work itself.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading THE UNMASKING OF JERRY As far as the dam was concerned and the work going on there, things were quiet for the next day or two.
past form of “fear” — be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading The American element feared especially the effects any serious clash might have on the work at the dam and openly discussed the possibility that an attack of some sort might be made on the work itself.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE UNMASKING OF JERRY As far as the dam was concerned and the work going on there, things were quiet for the next day or two.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading From the border came rumors of dissatisfaction caused by the presence of American troops on patrol duty and the deportation of Mexicans from the United States back into their country.
provided with whatever is necessary for a purpose (as furniture or equipment or authority)
From this reading As these reports multiplied they furnished a topic of discussion for all.
the act of departing
From this reading THE UNMASKING OF JERRY As far as the dam was concerned and the work going on there, things were quiet for the next day or two.
(biology) the process of an individual organism growing organically; a purely biological unfolding of events involved in an organism changing gradually from a simple to a more complex level
From this reading But the situation between the United States and Mexico seemed to be growing more and more tense.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The American element feared especially the effects any serious clash might have on the work at the dam and openly discussed the possibility that an attack of some sort might be made on the work itself.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading From the border came rumors of dissatisfaction caused by the presence of American troops on patrol duty and the deportation of Mexicans from the United States back into their country.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading The American element feared especially the effects any serious clash might have on the work at the dam and openly discussed the possibility that an attack of some sort might be made on the work itself.
offensive term for a person of German descent
From this reading THE UNMASKING OF JERRY As far as the dam was concerned and the work going on there, things were quiet for the next day or two.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading The American element feared especially the effects any serious clash might have on the work at the dam and openly discussed the possibility that an attack of some sort might be made on the work itself.
MexicansnounUS /ˈmeksɪkənz/
plural of “mexican” — a native or inhabitant of Mexico
From this reading From the border came rumors of dissatisfaction caused by the presence of American troops on patrol duty and the deportation of Mexicans from the United States back into their country.
MexiconounUS /ˈmeksəkoʊ/
a republic in southern North America; became independent from Spain in 1810
From this reading But the situation between the United States and Mexico seemed to be growing more and more tense.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading The American element feared especially the effects any serious clash might have on the work at the dam and openly discussed the possibility that an attack of some sort might be made on the work itself.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading But the situation between the United States and Mexico seemed to be growing more and more tense.
multipliedadjectiveUS /ˈmʌltəplaɪd/
greatly increased as by multiplication
From this reading As these reports multiplied they furnished a topic of discussion for all.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading THE UNMASKING OF JERRY As far as the dam was concerned and the work going on there, things were quiet for the next day or two.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE UNMASKING OF JERRY As far as the dam was concerned and the work going on there, things were quiet for the next day or two.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE UNMASKING OF JERRY As far as the dam was concerned and the work going on there, things were quiet for the next day or two.
openlyadverbUS /ˈoʊpənli/
in an open way
From this reading The American element feared especially the effects any serious clash might have on the work at the dam and openly discussed the possibility that an attack of some sort might be made on the work itself.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading THE UNMASKING OF JERRY As far as the dam was concerned and the work going on there, things were quiet for the next day or two.
patrolnounUS /pəˈtroʊl/
a detachment used for security or reconnaissance
From this reading From the border came rumors of dissatisfaction caused by the presence of American troops on patrol duty and the deportation of Mexicans from the United States back into their country.
a future prospect or potential
From this reading The American element feared especially the effects any serious clash might have on the work at the dam and openly discussed the possibility that an attack of some sort might be made on the work itself.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading From the border came rumors of dissatisfaction caused by the presence of American troops on patrol duty and the deportation of Mexicans from the United States back into their country.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading THE UNMASKING OF JERRY As far as the dam was concerned and the work going on there, things were quiet for the next day or two.
reportsnounUS /rɪˈpɔːrts/
plural of “report” — a written document describing the findings of some individual or group
From this reading As these reports multiplied they furnished a topic of discussion for all.
rumorsnounUS /ˈruːmərz/
plural of “rumor” — gossip (usually a mixture of truth and untruth) passed around by word of mouth
From this reading From the border came rumors of dissatisfaction caused by the presence of American troops on patrol duty and the deportation of Mexicans from the United States back into their country.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading But the situation between the United States and Mexico seemed to be growing more and more tense.
concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities
From this reading The American element feared especially the effects any serious clash might have on the work at the dam and openly discussed the possibility that an attack of some sort might be made on the work itself.
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading But the situation between the United States and Mexico seemed to be growing more and more tense.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading The American element feared especially the effects any serious clash might have on the work at the dam and openly discussed the possibility that an attack of some sort might be made on the work itself.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading The American element feared especially the effects any serious clash might have on the work at the dam and openly discussed the possibility that an attack of some sort might be made on the work itself.
plural of “state” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading But the situation between the United States and Mexico seemed to be growing more and more tense.
tensenounUS /tens/
a grammatical category of verbs used to express distinctions of time
From this reading But the situation between the United States and Mexico seemed to be growing more and more tense.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The American element feared especially the effects any serious clash might have on the work at the dam and openly discussed the possibility that an attack of some sort might be made on the work itself.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE UNMASKING OF JERRY As far as the dam was concerned and the work going on there, things were quiet for the next day or two.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading From the border came rumors of dissatisfaction caused by the presence of American troops on patrol duty and the deportation of Mexicans from the United States back into their country.
in or at that place or location
From this reading THE UNMASKING OF JERRY As far as the dam was concerned and the work going on there, things were quiet for the next day or two.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading As these reports multiplied they furnished a topic of discussion for all.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As these reports multiplied they furnished a topic of discussion for all.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading THE UNMASKING OF JERRY As far as the dam was concerned and the work going on there, things were quiet for the next day or two.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading But the situation between the United States and Mexico seemed to be growing more and more tense.
topicnounUS /ˈtɑːpɪk/
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading As these reports multiplied they furnished a topic of discussion for all.
soldiers collectively
From this reading From the border came rumors of dissatisfaction caused by the presence of American troops on patrol duty and the deportation of Mexicans from the United States back into their country.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading THE UNMASKING OF JERRY As far as the dam was concerned and the work going on there, things were quiet for the next day or two.
UnitedadjectiveUS /juːˈnaɪtɪd/
characterized by unity; being or joined into a single entity
From this reading But the situation between the United States and Mexico seemed to be growing more and more tense.
UNMASKINGnoun
the exposure of an impostor or a fraud
From this reading THE UNMASKING OF JERRY As far as the dam was concerned and the work going on there, things were quiet for the next day or two.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE UNMASKING OF JERRY As far as the dam was concerned and the work going on there, things were quiet for the next day or two.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading THE UNMASKING OF JERRY As far as the dam was concerned and the work going on there, things were quiet for the next day or two.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading THE UNMASKING OF JERRY As far as the dam was concerned and the work going on there, things were quiet for the next day or two.
