used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Dicky, the Honorary Member of the United Service Club, had been considered too young to become a member of the party to visit the Metropolitan Museum.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading He had planned an expedition of his own for purposes of investigation, and the results were such that he was not able to meet his other engagement later on.
be in accord; be in agreement
From this reading He had, however, begged so hard not to be left behind, that Helen and Roger had relented, and had promised to take him if he, in his turn, would agree not to bother Miss Graham by asking more than a million questions every ten minutes.
in addition
From this reading He was also under bond not to stray away from the party.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He had planned an expedition of his own for purposes of investigation, and the results were such that he was not able to meet his other engagement later on.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He had, however, begged so hard not to be left behind, that Helen and Roger had relented, and had promised to take him if he, in his turn, would agree not to bother Miss Graham by asking more than a million questions every ten minutes.
subject to appointment
From this reading As it turned out, however, the Honorary Member did not go to New York on the appointed day.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As it turned out, however, the Honorary Member did not go to New York on the appointed day.
the verbal act of requesting
From this reading He had, however, begged so hard not to be left behind, that Helen and Roger had relented, and had promised to take him if he, in his turn, would agree not to bother Miss Graham by asking more than a million questions every ten minutes.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading He was also under bond not to stray away from the party.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He had, however, begged so hard not to be left behind, that Helen and Roger had relented, and had promised to take him if he, in his turn, would agree not to bother Miss Graham by asking more than a million questions every ten minutes.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Dicky, the Honorary Member of the United Service Club, had been considered too young to become a member of the party to visit the Metropolitan Museum.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Dicky, the Honorary Member of the United Service Club, had been considered too young to become a member of the party to visit the Metropolitan Museum.
inflected form of “beg” — call upon in supplication; entreat
From this reading He had, however, begged so hard not to be left behind, that Helen and Roger had relented, and had promised to take him if he, in his turn, would agree not to bother Miss Graham by asking more than a million questions every ten minutes.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading He had, however, begged so hard not to be left behind, that Helen and Roger had relented, and had promised to take him if he, in his turn, would agree not to bother Miss Graham by asking more than a million questions every ten minutes.
bondnounUS /bɑːnd/
an electrical force linking atoms
From this reading He was also under bond not to stray away from the party.
botherverbUS /ˈbɑːðər/
take the trouble to do something; concern oneself
From this reading He had, however, begged so hard not to be left behind, that Helen and Roger had relented, and had promised to take him if he, in his turn, would agree not to bother Miss Graham by asking more than a million questions every ten minutes.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He had, however, begged so hard not to be left behind, that Helen and Roger had relented, and had promised to take him if he, in his turn, would agree not to bother Miss Graham by asking more than a million questions every ten minutes.
a team of professional baseball players who play and travel together
From this reading Dicky, the Honorary Member of the United Service Club, had been considered too young to become a member of the party to visit the Metropolitan Museum.
carefully weighed
From this reading Dicky, the Honorary Member of the United Service Club, had been considered too young to become a member of the party to visit the Metropolitan Museum.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading As it turned out, however, the Honorary Member did not go to New York on the appointed day.
DickynounUS /ˈdɪki/
a small third seat in the back of an old-fashioned two-seater
From this reading Dicky, the Honorary Member of the United Service Club, had been considered too young to become a member of the party to visit the Metropolitan Museum.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading As it turned out, however, the Honorary Member did not go to New York on the appointed day.
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading He had planned an expedition of his own for purposes of investigation, and the results were such that he was not able to meet his other engagement later on.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading He had, however, begged so hard not to be left behind, that Helen and Roger had relented, and had promised to take him if he, in his turn, would agree not to bother Miss Graham by asking more than a million questions every ten minutes.
a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country
From this reading He had planned an expedition of his own for purposes of investigation, and the results were such that he was not able to meet his other engagement later on.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He had planned an expedition of his own for purposes of investigation, and the results were such that he was not able to meet his other engagement later on.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He was also under bond not to stray away from the party.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading As it turned out, however, the Honorary Member did not go to New York on the appointed day.
GrahamnounUS /ˈɡreɪəm/
United States evangelical preacher famous as a mass evangelist (born in 1918)
From this reading He had, however, begged so hard not to be left behind, that Helen and Roger had relented, and had promised to take him if he, in his turn, would agree not to bother Miss Graham by asking more than a million questions every ten minutes.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Dicky, the Honorary Member of the United Service Club, had been considered too young to become a member of the party to visit the Metropolitan Museum.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading He had, however, begged so hard not to be left behind, that Helen and Roger had relented, and had promised to take him if he, in his turn, would agree not to bother Miss Graham by asking more than a million questions every ten minutes.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had, however, begged so hard not to be left behind, that Helen and Roger had relented, and had promised to take him if he, in his turn, would agree not to bother Miss Graham by asking more than a million questions every ten minutes.
(Greek mythology) the beautiful daughter of Zeus and Leda who was abducted by Paris; the Greek army sailed to Troy to get her back which resulted in the Trojan War
From this reading He had, however, begged so hard not to be left behind, that Helen and Roger had relented, and had promised to take him if he, in his turn, would agree not to bother Miss Graham by asking more than a million questions every ten minutes.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He had, however, begged so hard not to be left behind, that Helen and Roger had relented, and had promised to take him if he, in his turn, would agree not to bother Miss Graham by asking more than a million questions every ten minutes.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He had, however, begged so hard not to be left behind, that Helen and Roger had relented, and had promised to take him if he, in his turn, would agree not to bother Miss Graham by asking more than a million questions every ten minutes.
HonoraryadjectiveUS /ˈɑːnəreri/
given as an honor without the normal duties
From this reading Dicky, the Honorary Member of the United Service Club, had been considered too young to become a member of the party to visit the Metropolitan Museum.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading He had, however, begged so hard not to be left behind, that Helen and Roger had relented, and had promised to take him if he, in his turn, would agree not to bother Miss Graham by asking more than a million questions every ten minutes.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading He had, however, begged so hard not to be left behind, that Helen and Roger had relented, and had promised to take him if he, in his turn, would agree not to bother Miss Graham by asking more than a million questions every ten minutes.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He had, however, begged so hard not to be left behind, that Helen and Roger had relented, and had promised to take him if he, in his turn, would agree not to bother Miss Graham by asking more than a million questions every ten minutes.
investigationnounUS /ˌɪnvestəˈɡeɪʃən/
an inquiry into unfamiliar or questionable activities
From this reading He had planned an expedition of his own for purposes of investigation, and the results were such that he was not able to meet his other engagement later on.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading As it turned out, however, the Honorary Member did not go to New York on the appointed day.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading He had planned an expedition of his own for purposes of investigation, and the results were such that he was not able to meet his other engagement later on.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading He had, however, begged so hard not to be left behind, that Helen and Roger had relented, and had promised to take him if he, in his turn, would agree not to bother Miss Graham by asking more than a million questions every ten minutes.
come together
From this reading He had planned an expedition of his own for purposes of investigation, and the results were such that he was not able to meet his other engagement later on.
one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading Dicky, the Honorary Member of the United Service Club, had been considered too young to become a member of the party to visit the Metropolitan Museum.
MetropolitanadjectiveUS /ˌmetrəˈpɑːlətən/
relating to or characteristic of a metropolis
From this reading Dicky, the Honorary Member of the United Service Club, had been considered too young to become a member of the party to visit the Metropolitan Museum.
millionnounUS /ˈmɪljən/
the number that is represented as a one followed by 6 zeros
From this reading He had, however, begged so hard not to be left behind, that Helen and Roger had relented, and had promised to take him if he, in his turn, would agree not to bother Miss Graham by asking more than a million questions every ten minutes.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading He had, however, begged so hard not to be left behind, that Helen and Roger had relented, and had promised to take him if he, in his turn, would agree not to bother Miss Graham by asking more than a million questions every ten minutes.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading He had, however, begged so hard not to be left behind, that Helen and Roger had relented, and had promised to take him if he, in his turn, would agree not to bother Miss Graham by asking more than a million questions every ten minutes.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading He had, however, begged so hard not to be left behind, that Helen and Roger had relented, and had promised to take him if he, in his turn, would agree not to bother Miss Graham by asking more than a million questions every ten minutes.
MuseumnounUS /mjuːˈziːəm/
a depository for collecting and displaying objects having scientific or historical or artistic value
From this reading Dicky, the Honorary Member of the United Service Club, had been considered too young to become a member of the party to visit the Metropolitan Museum.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading As it turned out, however, the Honorary Member did not go to New York on the appointed day.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He had, however, begged so hard not to be left behind, that Helen and Roger had relented, and had promised to take him if he, in his turn, would agree not to bother Miss Graham by asking more than a million questions every ten minutes.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Dicky, the Honorary Member of the United Service Club, had been considered too young to become a member of the party to visit the Metropolitan Museum.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading As it turned out, however, the Honorary Member did not go to New York on the appointed day.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading He had planned an expedition of his own for purposes of investigation, and the results were such that he was not able to meet his other engagement later on.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading As it turned out, however, the Honorary Member did not go to New York on the appointed day.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading He had planned an expedition of his own for purposes of investigation, and the results were such that he was not able to meet his other engagement later on.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading Dicky, the Honorary Member of the United Service Club, had been considered too young to become a member of the party to visit the Metropolitan Museum.
plannedadjectiveUS /plænd/
designed or carried out according to a plan
From this reading He had planned an expedition of his own for purposes of investigation, and the results were such that he was not able to meet his other engagement later on.
past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment
From this reading He had, however, begged so hard not to be left behind, that Helen and Roger had relented, and had promised to take him if he, in his turn, would agree not to bother Miss Graham by asking more than a million questions every ten minutes.
purposesnounUS /ˈpɜːrpəsəz/
plural of “purpose” — an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading He had planned an expedition of his own for purposes of investigation, and the results were such that he was not able to meet his other engagement later on.
plural of “question” — an instance of questioning
From this reading He had, however, begged so hard not to be left behind, that Helen and Roger had relented, and had promised to take him if he, in his turn, would agree not to bother Miss Graham by asking more than a million questions every ten minutes.
relentedverbUS /rɪˈlentɪd/
past form of “relent” — give in, as to influence or pressure
From this reading He had, however, begged so hard not to be left behind, that Helen and Roger had relented, and had promised to take him if he, in his turn, would agree not to bother Miss Graham by asking more than a million questions every ten minutes.
resultsnounUS /rɪˈzʌlts/
plural of “result” — a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading He had planned an expedition of his own for purposes of investigation, and the results were such that he was not able to meet his other engagement later on.
Roger
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From this reading He had, however, begged so hard not to be left behind, that Helen and Roger had relented, and had promised to take him if he, in his turn, would agree not to bother Miss Graham by asking more than a million questions every ten minutes.
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading Dicky, the Honorary Member of the United Service Club, had been considered too young to become a member of the party to visit the Metropolitan Museum.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading He had, however, begged so hard not to be left behind, that Helen and Roger had relented, and had promised to take him if he, in his turn, would agree not to bother Miss Graham by asking more than a million questions every ten minutes.
strayverbUS /streɪ/
move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment
From this reading He was also under bond not to stray away from the party.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading He had planned an expedition of his own for purposes of investigation, and the results were such that he was not able to meet his other engagement later on.
carry out
From this reading He had, however, begged so hard not to be left behind, that Helen and Roger had relented, and had promised to take him if he, in his turn, would agree not to bother Miss Graham by asking more than a million questions every ten minutes.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading He had, however, begged so hard not to be left behind, that Helen and Roger had relented, and had promised to take him if he, in his turn, would agree not to bother Miss Graham by asking more than a million questions every ten minutes.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading He had, however, begged so hard not to be left behind, that Helen and Roger had relented, and had promised to take him if he, in his turn, would agree not to bother Miss Graham by asking more than a million questions every ten minutes.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He had, however, begged so hard not to be left behind, that Helen and Roger had relented, and had promised to take him if he, in his turn, would agree not to bother Miss Graham by asking more than a million questions every ten minutes.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Dicky, the Honorary Member of the United Service Club, had been considered too young to become a member of the party to visit the Metropolitan Museum.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Dicky, the Honorary Member of the United Service Club, had been considered too young to become a member of the party to visit the Metropolitan Museum.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Dicky, the Honorary Member of the United Service Club, had been considered too young to become a member of the party to visit the Metropolitan Museum.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading He had, however, begged so hard not to be left behind, that Helen and Roger had relented, and had promised to take him if he, in his turn, would agree not to bother Miss Graham by asking more than a million questions every ten minutes.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading As it turned out, however, the Honorary Member did not go to New York on the appointed day.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading He was also under bond not to stray away from the party.
UnitedadjectiveUS /juːˈnaɪtɪd/
characterized by unity; being or joined into a single entity
From this reading Dicky, the Honorary Member of the United Service Club, had been considered too young to become a member of the party to visit the Metropolitan Museum.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading Dicky, the Honorary Member of the United Service Club, had been considered too young to become a member of the party to visit the Metropolitan Museum.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was also under bond not to stray away from the party.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He had planned an expedition of his own for purposes of investigation, and the results were such that he was not able to meet his other engagement later on.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He had, however, begged so hard not to be left behind, that Helen and Roger had relented, and had promised to take him if he, in his turn, would agree not to bother Miss Graham by asking more than a million questions every ten minutes.
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 As it turned out, however, the Honorary Member did not go to New York on the appointed day.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Dicky, the Honorary Member of the United Service Club, had been considered too young to become a member of the party to visit the Metropolitan Museum.
