adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading However, now that his identity was known, he had not the heart to be discourteous to a fellow journalist.
acknowledgeverbUS /ækˈnɑːlɪdʒ/
declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading Mr. Gray was annoyed at being discovered; he was, in fact, loath to acknowledge his identity.
affairsnounUS /əˈferz/
matters of personal concern
From this reading Having just returned from an important conference with some of the leading financiers of the city, his mind was burdened with affairs of weight, and then, too, the mayor was expecting him--luncheon probably--hence he was in no mood to be interviewed.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading The representative of the Dallas _Post_ had anticipated some difficulty in interviewing the elusive Calvin Gray--whoever he might be--but luck appeared to be with him, for shortly after his arrival at the hotel the object of his quest appeared.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Having just returned from an important conference with some of the leading financiers of the city, his mind was burdened with affairs of weight, and then, too, the mayor was expecting him--luncheon probably--hence he was in no mood to be interviewed.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Having just returned from an important conference with some of the leading financiers of the city, his mind was burdened with affairs of weight, and then, too, the mayor was expecting him--luncheon probably--hence he was in no mood to be interviewed.
annoyedadjectiveUS /əˈnɔɪd/
aroused to impatience or anger
From this reading Mr. Gray was annoyed at being discovered; he was, in fact, loath to acknowledge his identity.
anticipatedadjectiveUS /ænˈtɪsəpeɪtɪd/
expected hopefully
From this reading The representative of the Dallas _Post_ had anticipated some difficulty in interviewing the elusive Calvin Gray--whoever he might be--but luck appeared to be with him, for shortly after his arrival at the hotel the object of his quest appeared.
appearedverbUS /əˈpɪrd/
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The representative of the Dallas _Post_ had anticipated some difficulty in interviewing the elusive Calvin Gray--whoever he might be--but luck appeared to be with him, for shortly after his arrival at the hotel the object of his quest appeared.
arrivalnounUS /ərˈaɪvəl/
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading The representative of the Dallas _Post_ had anticipated some difficulty in interviewing the elusive Calvin Gray--whoever he might be--but luck appeared to be with him, for shortly after his arrival at the hotel the object of his quest appeared.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The representative of the Dallas _Post_ had anticipated some difficulty in interviewing the elusive Calvin Gray--whoever he might be--but luck appeared to be with him, for shortly after his arrival at the hotel the object of his quest appeared.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The representative of the Dallas _Post_ had anticipated some difficulty in interviewing the elusive Calvin Gray--whoever he might be--but luck appeared to be with him, for shortly after his arrival at the hotel the object of his quest appeared.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Mr. Gray was annoyed at being discovered; he was, in fact, loath to acknowledge his identity.
burdenedadjectiveUS /ˈbɜːrdənd/
bearing a heavy burden of work or difficulties or responsibilities
From this reading Having just returned from an important conference with some of the leading financiers of the city, his mind was burdened with affairs of weight, and then, too, the mayor was expecting him--luncheon probably--hence he was in no mood to be interviewed.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The representative of the Dallas _Post_ had anticipated some difficulty in interviewing the elusive Calvin Gray--whoever he might be--but luck appeared to be with him, for shortly after his arrival at the hotel the object of his quest appeared.
CalvinnounUS /ˈkælvən/
United States chemist noted for discovering the series of chemical reactions in photosynthesis (1911-)
From this reading The representative of the Dallas _Post_ had anticipated some difficulty in interviewing the elusive Calvin Gray--whoever he might be--but luck appeared to be with him, for shortly after his arrival at the hotel the object of his quest appeared.
citynounUS /ˈsɪti/
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading Having just returned from an important conference with some of the leading financiers of the city, his mind was burdened with affairs of weight, and then, too, the mayor was expecting him--luncheon probably--hence he was in no mood to be interviewed.
conferencenounUS /ˈkɑːnfərəns/
a prearranged meeting for consultation or exchange of information or discussion (especially one with a formal agenda)
From this reading Having just returned from an important conference with some of the leading financiers of the city, his mind was burdened with affairs of weight, and then, too, the mayor was expecting him--luncheon probably--hence he was in no mood to be interviewed.
DallasnounUS /ˈdæləs/
a large commercial and industrial city in northeastern Texas located in the heart of the northern Texas oil fields
From this reading The representative of the Dallas _Post_ had anticipated some difficulty in interviewing the elusive Calvin Gray--whoever he might be--but luck appeared to be with him, for shortly after his arrival at the hotel the object of his quest appeared.
difficultynounUS /ˈdɪfəkəlti/
an effort that is inconvenient
From this reading The representative of the Dallas _Post_ had anticipated some difficulty in interviewing the elusive Calvin Gray--whoever he might be--but luck appeared to be with him, for shortly after his arrival at the hotel the object of his quest appeared.
discourteousadjective
showing no courtesy; rude
From this reading However, now that his identity was known, he had not the heart to be discourteous to a fellow journalist.
discoveredadjectiveUS /dɪˈskʌvərd/
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading Mr. Gray was annoyed at being discovered; he was, in fact, loath to acknowledge his identity.
elusiveadjectiveUS /ɪˈluːsɪv/
difficult to describe
From this reading The representative of the Dallas _Post_ had anticipated some difficulty in interviewing the elusive Calvin Gray--whoever he might be--but luck appeared to be with him, for shortly after his arrival at the hotel the object of his quest appeared.
expectingverbUS /ɪkˈspektɪŋ/
-ing form of “expect” — regard something as probable or likely
From this reading Having just returned from an important conference with some of the leading financiers of the city, his mind was burdened with affairs of weight, and then, too, the mayor was expecting him--luncheon probably--hence he was in no mood to be interviewed.
factnounUS /fækt/
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading Mr. Gray was annoyed at being discovered; he was, in fact, loath to acknowledge his identity.
fellownounUS /ˈfeloʊ/
a boy or man
From this reading However, now that his identity was known, he had not the heart to be discourteous to a fellow journalist.
financiersnounUS /ˌfɪnənˈsɪrz/
plural of “financier” — a person skilled in large scale financial transactions
From this reading Having just returned from an important conference with some of the leading financiers of the city, his mind was burdened with affairs of weight, and then, too, the mayor was expecting him--luncheon probably--hence he was in no mood to be interviewed.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The representative of the Dallas _Post_ had anticipated some difficulty in interviewing the elusive Calvin Gray--whoever he might be--but luck appeared to be with him, for shortly after his arrival at the hotel the object of his quest appeared.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Having just returned from an important conference with some of the leading financiers of the city, his mind was burdened with affairs of weight, and then, too, the mayor was expecting him--luncheon probably--hence he was in no mood to be interviewed.
GraynounUS /ɡreɪ/
a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black
From this reading The representative of the Dallas _Post_ had anticipated some difficulty in interviewing the elusive Calvin Gray--whoever he might be--but luck appeared to be with him, for shortly after his arrival at the hotel the object of his quest appeared.
Gray'snounUS /ɡreɪz/
possessive form of “gray” — a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black
From this reading Usually Mr. Gray's secretary saw interviewers.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The representative of the Dallas _Post_ had anticipated some difficulty in interviewing the elusive Calvin Gray--whoever he might be--but luck appeared to be with him, for shortly after his arrival at the hotel the object of his quest appeared.
Havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Having just returned from an important conference with some of the leading financiers of the city, his mind was burdened with affairs of weight, and then, too, the mayor was expecting him--luncheon probably--hence he was in no mood to be interviewed.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The representative of the Dallas _Post_ had anticipated some difficulty in interviewing the elusive Calvin Gray--whoever he might be--but luck appeared to be with him, for shortly after his arrival at the hotel the object of his quest appeared.
heartnounUS /hɑːrt/
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading However, now that his identity was known, he had not the heart to be discourteous to a fellow journalist.
henceadverbUS /hens/
for this reason
From this reading Having just returned from an important conference with some of the leading financiers of the city, his mind was burdened with affairs of weight, and then, too, the mayor was expecting him--luncheon probably--hence he was in no mood to be interviewed.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The representative of the Dallas _Post_ had anticipated some difficulty in interviewing the elusive Calvin Gray--whoever he might be--but luck appeared to be with him, for shortly after his arrival at the hotel the object of his quest appeared.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The representative of the Dallas _Post_ had anticipated some difficulty in interviewing the elusive Calvin Gray--whoever he might be--but luck appeared to be with him, for shortly after his arrival at the hotel the object of his quest appeared.
hotelnounUS /hoʊˈtel/
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading The representative of the Dallas _Post_ had anticipated some difficulty in interviewing the elusive Calvin Gray--whoever he might be--but luck appeared to be with him, for shortly after his arrival at the hotel the object of his quest appeared.
HoweveradverbUS /ˌhaʊˈevər/
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading However, now that his identity was known, he had not the heart to be discourteous to a fellow journalist.
identitynounUS /aɪˈdentɪtiː/
the distinct personality of an individual regarded as a persisting entity
From this reading Mr. Gray was annoyed at being discovered; he was, in fact, loath to acknowledge his identity.
importantadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpɔːrtənt/
of great significance or value
From this reading Having just returned from an important conference with some of the leading financiers of the city, his mind was burdened with affairs of weight, and then, too, the mayor was expecting him--luncheon probably--hence he was in no mood to be interviewed.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The representative of the Dallas _Post_ had anticipated some difficulty in interviewing the elusive Calvin Gray--whoever he might be--but luck appeared to be with him, for shortly after his arrival at the hotel the object of his quest appeared.
interviewedverbUS /ˈɪntərvjuːd/
past form of “interview” — conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
From this reading Having just returned from an important conference with some of the leading financiers of the city, his mind was burdened with affairs of weight, and then, too, the mayor was expecting him--luncheon probably--hence he was in no mood to be interviewed.
interviewersnounUS /ˈɪntərvjuːərz/
plural of “interviewer” — a person who conducts an interview
From this reading Usually Mr. Gray's secretary saw interviewers.
interviewingverbUS /ˈɪntərvjuːɪŋ/
-ing form of “interview” — conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
From this reading The representative of the Dallas _Post_ had anticipated some difficulty in interviewing the elusive Calvin Gray--whoever he might be--but luck appeared to be with him, for shortly after his arrival at the hotel the object of his quest appeared.
journalistnounUS /ˈdʒɜːrnələst/
a writer for newspapers and magazines
From this reading However, now that his identity was known, he had not the heart to be discourteous to a fellow journalist.
justadverbUS /dʒʌst/
and nothing more
From this reading Having just returned from an important conference with some of the leading financiers of the city, his mind was burdened with affairs of weight, and then, too, the mayor was expecting him--luncheon probably--hence he was in no mood to be interviewed.
knownadjectiveUS /noʊn/
apprehended with certainty
From this reading However, now that his identity was known, he had not the heart to be discourteous to a fellow journalist.
leadingadjectiveUS /ˈliːdɪŋ/
indicating the most important performer or role
From this reading Having just returned from an important conference with some of the leading financiers of the city, his mind was burdened with affairs of weight, and then, too, the mayor was expecting him--luncheon probably--hence he was in no mood to be interviewed.
loathadjectiveUS /loʊθ/
unwillingness to do something contrary to your custom
From this reading Mr. Gray was annoyed at being discovered; he was, in fact, loath to acknowledge his identity.
lucknounUS /lʌk/
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading The representative of the Dallas _Post_ had anticipated some difficulty in interviewing the elusive Calvin Gray--whoever he might be--but luck appeared to be with him, for shortly after his arrival at the hotel the object of his quest appeared.
luncheonnounUS /ˈlʌntʃən/
a midday meal
From this reading Having just returned from an important conference with some of the leading financiers of the city, his mind was burdened with affairs of weight, and then, too, the mayor was expecting him--luncheon probably--hence he was in no mood to be interviewed.
mayornounUS /ˈmeɪər/
the head of a city government
From this reading Having just returned from an important conference with some of the leading financiers of the city, his mind was burdened with affairs of weight, and then, too, the mayor was expecting him--luncheon probably--hence he was in no mood to be interviewed.
mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading The representative of the Dallas _Post_ had anticipated some difficulty in interviewing the elusive Calvin Gray--whoever he might be--but luck appeared to be with him, for shortly after his arrival at the hotel the object of his quest appeared.
mindnounUS /maɪnd/
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Having just returned from an important conference with some of the leading financiers of the city, his mind was burdened with affairs of weight, and then, too, the mayor was expecting him--luncheon probably--hence he was in no mood to be interviewed.
moodnounUS /muːd/
a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling
From this reading Having just returned from an important conference with some of the leading financiers of the city, his mind was burdened with affairs of weight, and then, too, the mayor was expecting him--luncheon probably--hence he was in no mood to be interviewed.
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Gray was annoyed at being discovered; he was, in fact, loath to acknowledge his identity.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading Having just returned from an important conference with some of the leading financiers of the city, his mind was burdened with affairs of weight, and then, too, the mayor was expecting him--luncheon probably--hence he was in no mood to be interviewed.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading However, now that his identity was known, he had not the heart to be discourteous to a fellow journalist.
nowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading However, now that his identity was known, he had not the heart to be discourteous to a fellow journalist.
objectnounUS /ˈɑːbdʒekt/
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading The representative of the Dallas _Post_ had anticipated some difficulty in interviewing the elusive Calvin Gray--whoever he might be--but luck appeared to be with him, for shortly after his arrival at the hotel the object of his quest appeared.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The representative of the Dallas _Post_ had anticipated some difficulty in interviewing the elusive Calvin Gray--whoever he might be--but luck appeared to be with him, for shortly after his arrival at the hotel the object of his quest appeared.
PostverbUS /poʊst/
affix in a public place or for public notice
From this reading The representative of the Dallas _Post_ had anticipated some difficulty in interviewing the elusive Calvin Gray--whoever he might be--but luck appeared to be with him, for shortly after his arrival at the hotel the object of his quest appeared.
probablyadverbUS /ˈprɑːbəbliː/
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading Having just returned from an important conference with some of the leading financiers of the city, his mind was burdened with affairs of weight, and then, too, the mayor was expecting him--luncheon probably--hence he was in no mood to be interviewed.
questnounUS /kwest/
a search for an alternative that meets cognitive criteria
From this reading The representative of the Dallas _Post_ had anticipated some difficulty in interviewing the elusive Calvin Gray--whoever he might be--but luck appeared to be with him, for shortly after his arrival at the hotel the object of his quest appeared.
representativenounUS /ˌreprəˈzentətɪv/
a person who represents others
From this reading The representative of the Dallas _Post_ had anticipated some difficulty in interviewing the elusive Calvin Gray--whoever he might be--but luck appeared to be with him, for shortly after his arrival at the hotel the object of his quest appeared.
returnedverbUS /rɪˈtɜːrnd/
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Having just returned from an important conference with some of the leading financiers of the city, his mind was burdened with affairs of weight, and then, too, the mayor was expecting him--luncheon probably--hence he was in no mood to be interviewed.
sawverbUS /sɔː/
cut with a saw
From this reading Usually Mr. Gray's secretary saw interviewers.
secretarynounUS /ˈsekrəteri/
a person who is head of an administrative department of government
From this reading Usually Mr. Gray's secretary saw interviewers.
shortlyadverbUS /ˈʃɔːrtli/
for a short time
From this reading The representative of the Dallas _Post_ had anticipated some difficulty in interviewing the elusive Calvin Gray--whoever he might be--but luck appeared to be with him, for shortly after his arrival at the hotel the object of his quest appeared.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading The representative of the Dallas _Post_ had anticipated some difficulty in interviewing the elusive Calvin Gray--whoever he might be--but luck appeared to be with him, for shortly after his arrival at the hotel the object of his quest appeared.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading However, now that his identity was known, he had not the heart to be discourteous to a fellow journalist.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The representative of the Dallas _Post_ had anticipated some difficulty in interviewing the elusive Calvin Gray--whoever he might be--but luck appeared to be with him, for shortly after his arrival at the hotel the object of his quest appeared.
thenadverbUS /ðen/
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Having just returned from an important conference with some of the leading financiers of the city, his mind was burdened with affairs of weight, and then, too, the mayor was expecting him--luncheon probably--hence he was in no mood to be interviewed.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The representative of the Dallas _Post_ had anticipated some difficulty in interviewing the elusive Calvin Gray--whoever he might be--but luck appeared to be with him, for shortly after his arrival at the hotel the object of his quest appeared.
tooadverbUS /tuː/
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Having just returned from an important conference with some of the leading financiers of the city, his mind was burdened with affairs of weight, and then, too, the mayor was expecting him--luncheon probably--hence he was in no mood to be interviewed.
UsuallyadverbUS /ˈjuːʒəwəli/
under normal conditions
From this reading Usually Mr. Gray's secretary saw interviewers.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Mr. Gray was annoyed at being discovered; he was, in fact, loath to acknowledge his identity.
weightnounUS /weɪt/
the vertical force exerted by a mass as a result of gravity
From this reading Having just returned from an important conference with some of the leading financiers of the city, his mind was burdened with affairs of weight, and then, too, the mayor was expecting him--luncheon probably--hence he was in no mood to be interviewed.
whoever
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From this reading The representative of the Dallas _Post_ had anticipated some difficulty in interviewing the elusive Calvin Gray--whoever he might be--but luck appeared to be with him, for shortly after his arrival at the hotel the object of his quest appeared.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading The representative of the Dallas _Post_ had anticipated some difficulty in interviewing the elusive Calvin Gray--whoever he might be--but luck appeared to be with him, for shortly after his arrival at the hotel the object of his quest appeared.
