used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The long line of politicians, office seekers, committees, and reporters had passed, and he was supposed to have departed also, but after his exit he had made a detour and returned to his private office.
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading An important act of the legislature awaited his signature or veto.
something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading Various pressing matters called for immediate action, but they were mere trifles compared to the issue pending upon an article he had read in a bi-weekly paper from one of the country districts.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading The long line of politicians, office seekers, committees, and reporters had passed, and he was supposed to have departed also, but after his exit he had made a detour and returned to his private office.
in addition
From this reading The long line of politicians, office seekers, committees, and reporters had passed, and he was supposed to have departed also, but after his exit he had made a detour and returned to his private office.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading An important act of the legislature awaited his signature or veto.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The long line of politicians, office seekers, committees, and reporters had passed, and he was supposed to have departed also, but after his exit he had made a detour and returned to his private office.
nonfictional prose forming an independent part of a publication
From this reading Various pressing matters called for immediate action, but they were mere trifles compared to the issue pending upon an article he had read in a bi-weekly paper from one of the country districts.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Then he sat down to face the knottiest problem that had as yet confronted him in connection with his official duties.
awaitedadjectiveUS /əˈweɪtɪd/
expected hopefully
From this reading An important act of the legislature awaited his signature or veto.
bi-weekly
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Various pressing matters called for immediate action, but they were mere trifles compared to the issue pending upon an article he had read in a bi-weekly paper from one of the country districts.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The long line of politicians, office seekers, committees, and reporters had passed, and he was supposed to have departed also, but after his exit he had made a detour and returned to his private office.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Various pressing matters called for immediate action, but they were mere trifles compared to the issue pending upon an article he had read in a bi-weekly paper from one of the country districts.
committeesnounUS /kəˈmɪtiz/
plural of “committee” — a special group delegated to consider some matter
From this reading The long line of politicians, office seekers, committees, and reporters had passed, and he was supposed to have departed also, but after his exit he had made a detour and returned to his private office.
past form of “compare” — examine and note the similarities or differences of
From this reading Various pressing matters called for immediate action, but they were mere trifles compared to the issue pending upon an article he had read in a bi-weekly paper from one of the country districts.
confrontedverbUS /kənˈfrʌntəd/
past form of “confront” — oppose, as in hostility or a competition
From this reading Then he sat down to face the knottiest problem that had as yet confronted him in connection with his official duties.
a relation between things or events (as in the case of one causing the other or sharing features with it)
From this reading Then he sat down to face the knottiest problem that had as yet confronted him in connection with his official duties.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading Various pressing matters called for immediate action, but they were mere trifles compared to the issue pending upon an article he had read in a bi-weekly paper from one of the country districts.
well in the past; former
From this reading The long line of politicians, office seekers, committees, and reporters had passed, and he was supposed to have departed also, but after his exit he had made a detour and returned to his private office.
detournounUS /dɪˈtʊr/
a roundabout road (especially one that is used temporarily while a main route is blocked)
From this reading The long line of politicians, office seekers, committees, and reporters had passed, and he was supposed to have departed also, but after his exit he had made a detour and returned to his private office.
districtsnounUS /ˈdɪstrɪkts/
plural of “district” — a region marked off for administrative or other purposes
From this reading Various pressing matters called for immediate action, but they were mere trifles compared to the issue pending upon an article he had read in a bi-weekly paper from one of the country districts.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Then he sat down to face the knottiest problem that had as yet confronted him in connection with his official duties.
plural of “duty” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading Then he sat down to face the knottiest problem that had as yet confronted him in connection with his official duties.
executivenounUS /ɪɡˈzekjətɪv/
a person responsible for the administration of a business
From this reading The governor was indulging in the unwonted luxury of solitude in his private sanctum of the executive offices.
exitnounUS /ˈeɡzɪt/
an opening that permits escape or release
From this reading The long line of politicians, office seekers, committees, and reporters had passed, and he was supposed to have departed also, but after his exit he had made a detour and returned to his private office.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Then he sat down to face the knottiest problem that had as yet confronted him in connection with his official duties.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Various pressing matters called for immediate action, but they were mere trifles compared to the issue pending upon an article he had read in a bi-weekly paper from one of the country districts.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Various pressing matters called for immediate action, but they were mere trifles compared to the issue pending upon an article he had read in a bi-weekly paper from one of the country districts.
the head of a state government
From this reading The governor was indulging in the unwonted luxury of solitude in his private sanctum of the executive offices.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The long line of politicians, office seekers, committees, and reporters had passed, and he was supposed to have departed also, but after his exit he had made a detour and returned to his private office.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The long line of politicians, office seekers, committees, and reporters had passed, and he was supposed to have departed also, but after his exit he had made a detour and returned to his private office.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The long line of politicians, office seekers, committees, and reporters had passed, and he was supposed to have departed also, but after his exit he had made a detour and returned to his private office.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Then he sat down to face the knottiest problem that had as yet confronted him in connection with his official duties.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The governor was indulging in the unwonted luxury of solitude in his private sanctum of the executive offices.
of the present time and place
From this reading Various pressing matters called for immediate action, but they were mere trifles compared to the issue pending upon an article he had read in a bi-weekly paper from one of the country districts.
of great significance or value
From this reading An important act of the legislature awaited his signature or veto.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The governor was indulging in the unwonted luxury of solitude in his private sanctum of the executive offices.
indulgingnounUS /ˌɪnˈdʌldʒɪŋ/
the act of indulging or gratifying a desire
From this reading The governor was indulging in the unwonted luxury of solitude in his private sanctum of the executive offices.
issueverbUS /ˈɪʃuː/
prepare and issue for public distribution or sale
From this reading Various pressing matters called for immediate action, but they were mere trifles compared to the issue pending upon an article he had read in a bi-weekly paper from one of the country districts.
knottiest
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Then he sat down to face the knottiest problem that had as yet confronted him in connection with his official duties.
legislaturenounUS /ˈledʒəsleɪtʃər/
persons who make or amend or repeal laws
From this reading An important act of the legislature awaited his signature or veto.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading The long line of politicians, office seekers, committees, and reporters had passed, and he was supposed to have departed also, but after his exit he had made a detour and returned to his private office.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading The long line of politicians, office seekers, committees, and reporters had passed, and he was supposed to have departed also, but after his exit he had made a detour and returned to his private office.
luxurynounUS /ˈlʌɡʒəri/
something that is an indulgence rather than a necessity
From this reading The governor was indulging in the unwonted luxury of solitude in his private sanctum of the executive offices.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading The long line of politicians, office seekers, committees, and reporters had passed, and he was supposed to have departed also, but after his exit he had made a detour and returned to his private office.
plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Various pressing matters called for immediate action, but they were mere trifles compared to the issue pending upon an article he had read in a bi-weekly paper from one of the country districts.
being nothing more than specified
From this reading Various pressing matters called for immediate action, but they were mere trifles compared to the issue pending upon an article he had read in a bi-weekly paper from one of the country districts.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The governor was indulging in the unwonted luxury of solitude in his private sanctum of the executive offices.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading The long line of politicians, office seekers, committees, and reporters had passed, and he was supposed to have departed also, but after his exit he had made a detour and returned to his private office.
officesnounUS /ˈɔːfəsəz/
plural of “office” — place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading The governor was indulging in the unwonted luxury of solitude in his private sanctum of the executive offices.
having official authority or sanction
From this reading Then he sat down to face the knottiest problem that had as yet confronted him in connection with his official duties.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Various pressing matters called for immediate action, but they were mere trifles compared to the issue pending upon an article he had read in a bi-weekly paper from one of the country districts.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading An important act of the legislature awaited his signature or veto.
a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
From this reading Various pressing matters called for immediate action, but they were mere trifles compared to the issue pending upon an article he had read in a bi-weekly paper from one of the country districts.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading The long line of politicians, office seekers, committees, and reporters had passed, and he was supposed to have departed also, but after his exit he had made a detour and returned to his private office.
pendingadjectiveUS /ˈpendɪŋ/
awaiting conclusion or confirmation
From this reading Various pressing matters called for immediate action, but they were mere trifles compared to the issue pending upon an article he had read in a bi-weekly paper from one of the country districts.
politiciansnounUS /ˌpɑːləˈtɪʃənz/
plural of “politician” — a leader engaged in civil administration
From this reading The long line of politicians, office seekers, committees, and reporters had passed, and he was supposed to have departed also, but after his exit he had made a detour and returned to his private office.
the act of pressing; the exertion of pressure
From this reading Various pressing matters called for immediate action, but they were mere trifles compared to the issue pending upon an article he had read in a bi-weekly paper from one of the country districts.
confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy
From this reading The governor was indulging in the unwonted luxury of solitude in his private sanctum of the executive offices.
problemnounUS /ˈprɑːbləm/
a state of difficulty that needs to be resolved
From this reading Then he sat down to face the knottiest problem that had as yet confronted him in connection with his official duties.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading Various pressing matters called for immediate action, but they were mere trifles compared to the issue pending upon an article he had read in a bi-weekly paper from one of the country districts.
reportersnounUS /rɪˈpɔːrtərz/
plural of “reporter” — a person who investigates and reports or edits news stories
From this reading The long line of politicians, office seekers, committees, and reporters had passed, and he was supposed to have departed also, but after his exit he had made a detour and returned to his private office.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading The long line of politicians, office seekers, committees, and reporters had passed, and he was supposed to have departed also, but after his exit he had made a detour and returned to his private office.
sanctumnounUS /ˈsæŋktəm/
a place of inviolable privacy
From this reading The governor was indulging in the unwonted luxury of solitude in his private sanctum of the executive offices.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Then he sat down to face the knottiest problem that had as yet confronted him in connection with his official duties.
seekersnounUS /ˈsiːkərz/
plural of “seeker” — someone making a search or inquiry
From this reading The long line of politicians, office seekers, committees, and reporters had passed, and he was supposed to have departed also, but after his exit he had made a detour and returned to his private office.
signaturenounUS /ˈsɪɡnətʃər/
your name written in your own handwriting
From this reading An important act of the legislature awaited his signature or veto.
a state of social isolation
From this reading The governor was indulging in the unwonted luxury of solitude in his private sanctum of the executive offices.
required or under orders
From this reading The long line of politicians, office seekers, committees, and reporters had passed, and he was supposed to have departed also, but after his exit he had made a detour and returned to his private office.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Then he sat down to face the knottiest problem that had as yet confronted him in connection with his official duties.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The governor was indulging in the unwonted luxury of solitude in his private sanctum of the executive offices.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then he sat down to face the knottiest problem that had as yet confronted him in connection with his official duties.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Various pressing matters called for immediate action, but they were mere trifles compared to the issue pending upon an article he had read in a bi-weekly paper from one of the country districts.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The long line of politicians, office seekers, committees, and reporters had passed, and he was supposed to have departed also, but after his exit he had made a detour and returned to his private office.
triflesnounUS /ˈtraɪfəlz/
plural of “trifle” — a cold pudding made of layers of sponge cake spread with fruit or jelly; may be decorated with nuts, cream, or chocolate
From this reading Various pressing matters called for immediate action, but they were mere trifles compared to the issue pending upon an article he had read in a bi-weekly paper from one of the country districts.
unwontedadjective
unaccustomed or unusual
From this reading The governor was indulging in the unwonted luxury of solitude in his private sanctum of the executive offices.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Various pressing matters called for immediate action, but they were mere trifles compared to the issue pending upon an article he had read in a bi-weekly paper from one of the country districts.
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
From this reading Various pressing matters called for immediate action, but they were mere trifles compared to the issue pending upon an article he had read in a bi-weekly paper from one of the country districts.
vetoverbUS /ˈviːtoʊ/
vote against; refuse to endorse; refuse to assent
From this reading An important act of the legislature awaited his signature or veto.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The governor was indulging in the unwonted luxury of solitude in his private sanctum of the executive offices.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Various pressing matters called for immediate action, but they were mere trifles compared to the issue pending upon an article he had read in a bi-weekly paper from one of the country districts.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Then he sat down to face the knottiest problem that had as yet confronted him in connection with his official duties.
but in spite of that
From this reading Then he sat down to face the knottiest problem that had as yet confronted him in connection with his official duties.
