used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Gradually the company worked a zigzag passage to Chicago, where it was booked for an indefinite stay.
move forward, also in the metaphorical sense
From this reading Jaffer was saying as they rolled in: “There’s no telling in advance what Chicago’s going to do to us.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Gradually the company worked a zigzag passage to Chicago, where it was booked for an indefinite stay.
declared publicly; made widely known
From this reading If the “business” were good, it would be announced that, “owing to the unprecedented success, it has been found necessary to extend the run originally contemplated.”
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Jaffer was saying as they rolled in: “There’s no telling in advance what Chicago’s going to do to us.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading If the “business” were good, it would be announced that, “owing to the unprecedented success, it has been found necessary to extend the run originally contemplated.”
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading If the “business” were good, it would be announced that, “owing to the unprecedented success, it has been found necessary to extend the run originally contemplated.”
on the far side of; further than
From this reading If the business were not so good, it would be announced that, “owing to previous bookings, it would unfortunately be impossible to extend the run beyond the next two weeks.”
bookedadjectiveUS /bʊkt/
reserved in advance
From this reading Gradually the company worked a zigzag passage to Chicago, where it was booked for an indefinite stay.
bookingsnounUS /ˈbʊkɪŋz/
plural of “booking” — employment for performers or performing groups that lasts for a limited period of time
From this reading If the business were not so good, it would be announced that, “owing to previous bookings, it would unfortunately be impossible to extend the run beyond the next two weeks.”
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading If the “business” were good, it would be announced that, “owing to the unprecedented success, it has been found necessary to extend the run originally contemplated.”
ChicagonounUS /ʃəˈkɑːɡoʊ/
largest city in Illinois; a bustling Great Lakes port that extends 26 miles along the southwestern shoreline of Lake Michigan
From this reading Gradually the company worked a zigzag passage to Chicago, where it was booked for an indefinite stay.
Chicago'snounUS /ʃəˈkɑːɡoʊz/
possessive form of “chicago” — largest city in Illinois; a bustling Great Lakes port that extends 26 miles along the southwestern shoreline of Lake Michigan
From this reading Jaffer was saying as they rolled in: “There’s no telling in advance what Chicago’s going to do to us.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading Gradually the company worked a zigzag passage to Chicago, where it was booked for an indefinite stay.
contemplatedverbUS /ˈkɑːntəmpleɪtɪd/
past form of “contemplate” — look at thoughtfully; observe deep in thought
From this reading If the “business” were good, it would be announced that, “owing to the unprecedented success, it has been found necessary to extend the run originally contemplated.”
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Jaffer was saying as they rolled in: “There’s no telling in advance what Chicago’s going to do to us.
extendverbUS /ɪkˈstend/
extend in scope or range or area
From this reading If the “business” were good, it would be announced that, “owing to the unprecedented success, it has been found necessary to extend the run originally contemplated.”
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Gradually the company worked a zigzag passage to Chicago, where it was booked for an indefinite stay.
set up or found
From this reading If the “business” were good, it would be announced that, “owing to the unprecedented success, it has been found necessary to extend the run originally contemplated.”
the act of departing
From this reading Jaffer was saying as they rolled in: “There’s no telling in advance what Chicago’s going to do to us.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading If the “business” were good, it would be announced that, “owing to the unprecedented success, it has been found necessary to extend the run originally contemplated.”
in a gradual manner
From this reading Gradually the company worked a zigzag passage to Chicago, where it was booked for an indefinite stay.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading If the “business” were good, it would be announced that, “owing to the unprecedented success, it has been found necessary to extend the run originally contemplated.”
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If the “business” were good, it would be announced that, “owing to the unprecedented success, it has been found necessary to extend the run originally contemplated.”
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading If the business were not so good, it would be announced that, “owing to previous bookings, it would unfortunately be impossible to extend the run beyond the next two weeks.”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Jaffer was saying as they rolled in: “There’s no telling in advance what Chicago’s going to do to us.
indefiniteadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈdefənət/
vague or not clearly defined or stated
From this reading Gradually the company worked a zigzag passage to Chicago, where it was booked for an indefinite stay.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Gradually the company worked a zigzag passage to Chicago, where it was booked for an indefinite stay.
Jaffer
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Jaffer was saying as they rolled in: “There’s no telling in advance what Chicago’s going to do to us.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading New York stood for this rotten show for a whole season; Chicago may be too wise for us.
absolutely essential
From this reading If the “business” were good, it would be announced that, “owing to the unprecedented success, it has been found necessary to extend the run originally contemplated.”
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading New York stood for this rotten show for a whole season; Chicago may be too wise for us.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading If the business were not so good, it would be announced that, “owing to previous bookings, it would unfortunately be impossible to extend the run beyond the next two weeks.”
not any; not one
From this reading Jaffer was saying as they rolled in: “There’s no telling in advance what Chicago’s going to do to us.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading If the business were not so good, it would be announced that, “owing to previous bookings, it would unfortunately be impossible to extend the run beyond the next two weeks.”
originallyadverbUS /ərˈɪdʒənəli/
in an original manner
From this reading If the “business” were good, it would be announced that, “owing to the unprecedented success, it has been found necessary to extend the run originally contemplated.”
owingadjectiveUS /ˈoʊɪŋ/
owed as a debt
From this reading If the “business” were good, it would be announced that, “owing to the unprecedented success, it has been found necessary to extend the run originally contemplated.”
the act of passing from one state or place to the next
From this reading Gradually the company worked a zigzag passage to Chicago, where it was booked for an indefinite stay.
just preceding something else in time or order
From this reading If the business were not so good, it would be announced that, “owing to previous bookings, it would unfortunately be impossible to extend the run beyond the next two weeks.”
especially of petals or leaves in bud; having margins rolled inward
From this reading Jaffer was saying as they rolled in: “There’s no telling in advance what Chicago’s going to do to us.
rottenadjectiveUS /ˈrɑːtən/
very bad
From this reading New York stood for this rotten show for a whole season; Chicago may be too wise for us.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading If the “business” were good, it would be announced that, “owing to the unprecedented success, it has been found necessary to extend the run originally contemplated.”
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading Jaffer was saying as they rolled in: “There’s no telling in advance what Chicago’s going to do to us.
a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
From this reading New York stood for this rotten show for a whole season; Chicago may be too wise for us.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading New York stood for this rotten show for a whole season; Chicago may be too wise for us.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading If the business were not so good, it would be announced that, “owing to previous bookings, it would unfortunately be impossible to extend the run beyond the next two weeks.”
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Gradually the company worked a zigzag passage to Chicago, where it was booked for an indefinite stay.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading New York stood for this rotten show for a whole season; Chicago may be too wise for us.
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading If the “business” were good, it would be announced that, “owing to the unprecedented success, it has been found necessary to extend the run originally contemplated.”
disclosing unintentionally something concealed
From this reading Jaffer was saying as they rolled in: “There’s no telling in advance what Chicago’s going to do to us.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading If the “business” were good, it would be announced that, “owing to the unprecedented success, it has been found necessary to extend the run originally contemplated.”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Gradually the company worked a zigzag passage to Chicago, where it was booked for an indefinite stay.
There's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Jaffer was saying as they rolled in: “There’s no telling in advance what Chicago’s going to do to us.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Jaffer was saying as they rolled in: “There’s no telling in advance what Chicago’s going to do to us.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading New York stood for this rotten show for a whole season; Chicago may be too wise for us.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Gradually the company worked a zigzag passage to Chicago, where it was booked for an indefinite stay.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading New York stood for this rotten show for a whole season; Chicago may be too wise for us.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading If the business were not so good, it would be announced that, “owing to previous bookings, it would unfortunately be impossible to extend the run beyond the next two weeks.”
unfortunatelyadverbUS /ənˈfɔːrtʃənətli/
by bad luck
From this reading If the business were not so good, it would be announced that, “owing to previous bookings, it would unfortunately be impossible to extend the run beyond the next two weeks.”
unprecedentedadjectiveUS /ənˈpresɪdentɪd/
having no precedent; novel
From this reading If the “business” were good, it would be announced that, “owing to the unprecedented success, it has been found necessary to extend the run originally contemplated.”
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Jaffer was saying as they rolled in: “There’s no telling in advance what Chicago’s going to do to us.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Gradually the company worked a zigzag passage to Chicago, where it was booked for an indefinite stay.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading If the business were not so good, it would be announced that, “owing to previous bookings, it would unfortunately be impossible to extend the run beyond the next two weeks.”
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading If the “business” were good, it would be announced that, “owing to the unprecedented success, it has been found necessary to extend the run originally contemplated.”
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Jaffer was saying as they rolled in: “There’s no telling in advance what Chicago’s going to do to us.
in or at the place that
From this reading Gradually the company worked a zigzag passage to Chicago, where it was booked for an indefinite stay.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading New York stood for this rotten show for a whole season; Chicago may be too wise for us.
having or prompted by wisdom or discernment
From this reading New York stood for this rotten show for a whole season; Chicago may be too wise for us.
past form of “work” — exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Gradually the company worked a zigzag passage to Chicago, where it was booked for an indefinite stay.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading If the “business” were good, it would be announced that, “owing to the unprecedented success, it has been found necessary to extend the run originally contemplated.”
the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose
From this reading New York stood for this rotten show for a whole season; Chicago may be too wise for us.
zigzagverbUS /ˈzɪɡzæɡ/
travel along a zigzag path
From this reading Gradually the company worked a zigzag passage to Chicago, where it was booked for an indefinite stay.
