used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading AND CONVERTS A GOAL Phil Kendrick sipped his drink with what he flattered himself was a fine show of unconcern.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading "I believe you mentioned last night that Miss Lawson had gone in for some kind of newspaper work--was on the staff of the _Recorder_, if I remember rightly," said Phil with an air of one who makes conversation for the sake of politeness.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "I believe you mentioned last night that Miss Lawson had gone in for some kind of newspaper work--was on the staff of the _Recorder_, if I remember rightly," said Phil with an air of one who makes conversation for the sake of politeness.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading AND CONVERTS A GOAL Phil Kendrick sipped his drink with what he flattered himself was a fine show of unconcern.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "I know the sporting editor of that paper and I have heard McAllister spoken of as one of the livest and most conscientious editors in the country.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading "I believe you mentioned last night that Miss Lawson had gone in for some kind of newspaper work--was on the staff of the _Recorder_, if I remember rightly," said Phil with an air of one who makes conversation for the sake of politeness.
beveragenounUS /ˈbevərɪdʒ/
any liquid suitable for drinking
From this reading He even smacked his lips and complimented Mr. Lawson upon the tang of that phosphate mixture he had invented; for it was indeed of fine flavor, quite a delightful beverage.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading His staff swears by him.
complimentedverbUS /ˈkɑːmpləmentɪd/
past form of “compliment” — say something to someone that expresses praise
From this reading He even smacked his lips and complimented Mr. Lawson upon the tang of that phosphate mixture he had invented; for it was indeed of fine flavor, quite a delightful beverage.
conscientiousadjectiveUS /ˌkɑːnʃiˈenʃəs/
characterized by extreme care and great effort
From this reading "I know the sporting editor of that paper and I have heard McAllister spoken of as one of the livest and most conscientious editors in the country.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading "I believe you mentioned last night that Miss Lawson had gone in for some kind of newspaper work--was on the staff of the _Recorder_, if I remember rightly," said Phil with an air of one who makes conversation for the sake of politeness.
CONVERTSnounUS /ˈkɑːnvərts/
plural of “convert” — a person who has been converted to another religious or political belief
From this reading AND CONVERTS A GOAL Phil Kendrick sipped his drink with what he flattered himself was a fine show of unconcern.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading "I know the sporting editor of that paper and I have heard McAllister spoken of as one of the livest and most conscientious editors in the country.
greatly pleasing or entertaining
From this reading He even smacked his lips and complimented Mr. Lawson upon the tang of that phosphate mixture he had invented; for it was indeed of fine flavor, quite a delightful beverage.
take in liquids
From this reading AND CONVERTS A GOAL Phil Kendrick sipped his drink with what he flattered himself was a fine show of unconcern.
editornounUS /ˈedətər/
a person responsible for the editorial aspects of publication; the person who determines the final content of a text (especially of a newspaper or magazine)
From this reading "I know the sporting editor of that paper and I have heard McAllister spoken of as one of the livest and most conscientious editors in the country.
editorsnounUS /ˈedɪtərz/
plural of “editor” — a person responsible for the editorial aspects of publication; the person who determines the final content of a text (especially of a newspaper or magazine)
From this reading "I know the sporting editor of that paper and I have heard McAllister spoken of as one of the livest and most conscientious editors in the country.
divisible by two
From this reading He even smacked his lips and complimented Mr. Lawson upon the tang of that phosphate mixture he had invented; for it was indeed of fine flavor, quite a delightful beverage.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading AND CONVERTS A GOAL Phil Kendrick sipped his drink with what he flattered himself was a fine show of unconcern.
flatteredverbUS /ˈflætərd/
past form of “flatter” — praise somewhat dishonestly
From this reading AND CONVERTS A GOAL Phil Kendrick sipped his drink with what he flattered himself was a fine show of unconcern.
flavornounUS /ˈfleɪvər/
the general atmosphere of a place or situation and the effect that it has on people
From this reading He even smacked his lips and complimented Mr. Lawson upon the tang of that phosphate mixture he had invented; for it was indeed of fine flavor, quite a delightful beverage.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He even smacked his lips and complimented Mr. Lawson upon the tang of that phosphate mixture he had invented; for it was indeed of fine flavor, quite a delightful beverage.
GOALnounUS /ɡoʊl/
the state of affairs that a plan is intended to achieve and that (when achieved) terminates behavior intended to achieve it
From this reading AND CONVERTS A GOAL Phil Kendrick sipped his drink with what he flattered himself was a fine show of unconcern.
destroyed or killed
From this reading "I believe you mentioned last night that Miss Lawson had gone in for some kind of newspaper work--was on the staff of the _Recorder_, if I remember rightly," said Phil with an air of one who makes conversation for the sake of politeness.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He even smacked his lips and complimented Mr. Lawson upon the tang of that phosphate mixture he had invented; for it was indeed of fine flavor, quite a delightful beverage.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "I know the sporting editor of that paper and I have heard McAllister spoken of as one of the livest and most conscientious editors in the country.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading AND CONVERTS A GOAL Phil Kendrick sipped his drink with what he flattered himself was a fine show of unconcern.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading "I know the sporting editor of that paper and I have heard McAllister spoken of as one of the livest and most conscientious editors in the country.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading His staff swears by him.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading AND CONVERTS A GOAL Phil Kendrick sipped his drink with what he flattered himself was a fine show of unconcern.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading AND CONVERTS A GOAL Phil Kendrick sipped his drink with what he flattered himself was a fine show of unconcern.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I believe you mentioned last night that Miss Lawson had gone in for some kind of newspaper work--was on the staff of the _Recorder_, if I remember rightly," said Phil with an air of one who makes conversation for the sake of politeness.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "I believe you mentioned last night that Miss Lawson had gone in for some kind of newspaper work--was on the staff of the _Recorder_, if I remember rightly," said Phil with an air of one who makes conversation for the sake of politeness.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "I believe you mentioned last night that Miss Lawson had gone in for some kind of newspaper work--was on the staff of the _Recorder_, if I remember rightly," said Phil with an air of one who makes conversation for the sake of politeness.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading He even smacked his lips and complimented Mr. Lawson upon the tang of that phosphate mixture he had invented; for it was indeed of fine flavor, quite a delightful beverage.
inventedverbUS /ˌɪnˈventəd/
past form of “invent” — come up with (an idea, plan, explanation, theory, or principle) after a mental effort
From this reading He even smacked his lips and complimented Mr. Lawson upon the tang of that phosphate mixture he had invented; for it was indeed of fine flavor, quite a delightful beverage.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He even smacked his lips and complimented Mr. Lawson upon the tang of that phosphate mixture he had invented; for it was indeed of fine flavor, quite a delightful beverage.
Kendrick
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From this reading AND CONVERTS A GOAL Phil Kendrick sipped his drink with what he flattered himself was a fine show of unconcern.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading "I believe you mentioned last night that Miss Lawson had gone in for some kind of newspaper work--was on the staff of the _Recorder_, if I remember rightly," said Phil with an air of one who makes conversation for the sake of politeness.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "I know the sporting editor of that paper and I have heard McAllister spoken of as one of the livest and most conscientious editors in the country.
immediately past
From this reading "I believe you mentioned last night that Miss Lawson had gone in for some kind of newspaper work--was on the staff of the _Recorder_, if I remember rightly," said Phil with an air of one who makes conversation for the sake of politeness.
Lawson
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From this reading He even smacked his lips and complimented Mr. Lawson upon the tang of that phosphate mixture he had invented; for it was indeed of fine flavor, quite a delightful beverage.
plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading He even smacked his lips and complimented Mr. Lawson upon the tang of that phosphate mixture he had invented; for it was indeed of fine flavor, quite a delightful beverage.
livest
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From this reading "I know the sporting editor of that paper and I have heard McAllister spoken of as one of the livest and most conscientious editors in the country.
plural of “make” — a recognizable kind
From this reading "I believe you mentioned last night that Miss Lawson had gone in for some kind of newspaper work--was on the staff of the _Recorder_, if I remember rightly," said Phil with an air of one who makes conversation for the sake of politeness.
McAllister
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From this reading "I know the sporting editor of that paper and I have heard McAllister spoken of as one of the livest and most conscientious editors in the country.
past form of “mention” — make reference to
From this reading "I believe you mentioned last night that Miss Lawson had gone in for some kind of newspaper work--was on the staff of the _Recorder_, if I remember rightly," said Phil with an air of one who makes conversation for the sake of politeness.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading "I believe you mentioned last night that Miss Lawson had gone in for some kind of newspaper work--was on the staff of the _Recorder_, if I remember rightly," said Phil with an air of one who makes conversation for the sake of politeness.
mixturenounUS /ˈmɪkstʃər/
(chemistry) a substance consisting of two or more substances mixed together (not in fixed proportions and not with chemical bonding)
From this reading He even smacked his lips and complimented Mr. Lawson upon the tang of that phosphate mixture he had invented; for it was indeed of fine flavor, quite a delightful beverage.
used to form the superlative
From this reading "I know the sporting editor of that paper and I have heard McAllister spoken of as one of the livest and most conscientious editors in the country.
a form of address for a man
From this reading He even smacked his lips and complimented Mr. Lawson upon the tang of that phosphate mixture he had invented; for it was indeed of fine flavor, quite a delightful beverage.
a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements
From this reading "I believe you mentioned last night that Miss Lawson had gone in for some kind of newspaper work--was on the staff of the _Recorder_, if I remember rightly," said Phil with an air of one who makes conversation for the sake of politeness.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading "I believe you mentioned last night that Miss Lawson had gone in for some kind of newspaper work--was on the staff of the _Recorder_, if I remember rightly," said Phil with an air of one who makes conversation for the sake of politeness.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading AND CONVERTS A GOAL Phil Kendrick sipped his drink with what he flattered himself was a fine show of unconcern.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "I believe you mentioned last night that Miss Lawson had gone in for some kind of newspaper work--was on the staff of the _Recorder_, if I remember rightly," said Phil with an air of one who makes conversation for the sake of politeness.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "I believe you mentioned last night that Miss Lawson had gone in for some kind of newspaper work--was on the staff of the _Recorder_, if I remember rightly," said Phil with an air of one who makes conversation for the sake of politeness.
a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
From this reading "I know the sporting editor of that paper and I have heard McAllister spoken of as one of the livest and most conscientious editors in the country.
Phil
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading AND CONVERTS A GOAL Phil Kendrick sipped his drink with what he flattered himself was a fine show of unconcern.
phosphatenounUS /ˈfɑːsfeɪt/
a salt of phosphoric acid
From this reading He even smacked his lips and complimented Mr. Lawson upon the tang of that phosphate mixture he had invented; for it was indeed of fine flavor, quite a delightful beverage.
politenessnounUS /pəˈlaɪtnəs/
a courteous manner that respects accepted social usage
From this reading "I believe you mentioned last night that Miss Lawson had gone in for some kind of newspaper work--was on the staff of the _Recorder_, if I remember rightly," said Phil with an air of one who makes conversation for the sake of politeness.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading He even smacked his lips and complimented Mr. Lawson upon the tang of that phosphate mixture he had invented; for it was indeed of fine flavor, quite a delightful beverage.
RecordernounUS /rɪˈkɔːrdər/
equipment for making records
From this reading "I believe you mentioned last night that Miss Lawson had gone in for some kind of newspaper work--was on the staff of the _Recorder_, if I remember rightly," said Phil with an air of one who makes conversation for the sake of politeness.
To recall to mind.
From this reading "I believe you mentioned last night that Miss Lawson had gone in for some kind of newspaper work--was on the staff of the _Recorder_, if I remember rightly," said Phil with an air of one who makes conversation for the sake of politeness.
rightlyadverbUS /ˈraɪtli/
with honesty
From this reading "I believe you mentioned last night that Miss Lawson had gone in for some kind of newspaper work--was on the staff of the _Recorder_, if I remember rightly," said Phil with an air of one who makes conversation for the sake of politeness.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I believe you mentioned last night that Miss Lawson had gone in for some kind of newspaper work--was on the staff of the _Recorder_, if I remember rightly," said Phil with an air of one who makes conversation for the sake of politeness.
a reason for wanting something done
From this reading "I believe you mentioned last night that Miss Lawson had gone in for some kind of newspaper work--was on the staff of the _Recorder_, if I remember rightly," said Phil with an air of one who makes conversation for the sake of politeness.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading AND CONVERTS A GOAL Phil Kendrick sipped his drink with what he flattered himself was a fine show of unconcern.
sippedverbUS /sɪpt/
inflected form of “sip” — drink in sips
From this reading AND CONVERTS A GOAL Phil Kendrick sipped his drink with what he flattered himself was a fine show of unconcern.
smackedverbUS /smækt/
past form of “smack” — deliver a hard blow to
From this reading He even smacked his lips and complimented Mr. Lawson upon the tang of that phosphate mixture he had invented; for it was indeed of fine flavor, quite a delightful beverage.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading "I believe you mentioned last night that Miss Lawson had gone in for some kind of newspaper work--was on the staff of the _Recorder_, if I remember rightly," said Phil with an air of one who makes conversation for the sake of politeness.
uttered through the medium of speech or characterized by speech; sometimes used in combination
From this reading "I know the sporting editor of that paper and I have heard McAllister spoken of as one of the livest and most conscientious editors in the country.
sportingadjectiveUS /ˈspɔːrtɪŋ/
exhibiting or calling for sportsmanship or fair play
From this reading "I know the sporting editor of that paper and I have heard McAllister spoken of as one of the livest and most conscientious editors in the country.
staffnounUS /stæf/
personnel who assist their superior in carrying out an assigned task
From this reading "I believe you mentioned last night that Miss Lawson had gone in for some kind of newspaper work--was on the staff of the _Recorder_, if I remember rightly," said Phil with an air of one who makes conversation for the sake of politeness.
swearsverbUS /swerz/
third-person singular of “swear” — utter obscenities or profanities
From this reading His staff swears by him.
tangnounUS /tæŋ/
a tart spicy quality
From this reading He even smacked his lips and complimented Mr. Lawson upon the tang of that phosphate mixture he had invented; for it was indeed of fine flavor, quite a delightful beverage.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He even smacked his lips and complimented Mr. Lawson upon the tang of that phosphate mixture he had invented; for it was indeed of fine flavor, quite a delightful beverage.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He even smacked his lips and complimented Mr. Lawson upon the tang of that phosphate mixture he had invented; for it was indeed of fine flavor, quite a delightful beverage.
unconcernnounUS /ˌʌnkənˈsɜːrn/
the trait of remaining calm and seeming not to care; a casual lack of concern
From this reading AND CONVERTS A GOAL Phil Kendrick sipped his drink with what he flattered himself was a fine show of unconcern.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading He even smacked his lips and complimented Mr. Lawson upon the tang of that phosphate mixture he had invented; for it was indeed of fine flavor, quite a delightful beverage.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading AND CONVERTS A GOAL Phil Kendrick sipped his drink with what he flattered himself was a fine show of unconcern.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading AND CONVERTS A GOAL Phil Kendrick sipped his drink with what he flattered himself was a fine show of unconcern.
which person or people
From this reading "I believe you mentioned last night that Miss Lawson had gone in for some kind of newspaper work--was on the staff of the _Recorder_, if I remember rightly," said Phil with an air of one who makes conversation for the sake of politeness.
in the company of; together with
From this reading AND CONVERTS A GOAL Phil Kendrick sipped his drink with what he flattered himself was a fine show of unconcern.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading "I believe you mentioned last night that Miss Lawson had gone in for some kind of newspaper work--was on the staff of the _Recorder_, if I remember rightly," said Phil with an air of one who makes conversation for the sake of politeness.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I believe you mentioned last night that Miss Lawson had gone in for some kind of newspaper work--was on the staff of the _Recorder_, if I remember rightly," said Phil with an air of one who makes conversation for the sake of politeness.
