used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Sweetwater, posted at his loop-hole, heard the arguments advanced by each separate spokesman, followed by Brotherson’s unvarying reply: that when his work was done and he had proved his right to approach them with a message, they might look to hear from him again; but not before.
tending to become more severe or wider in scope
From this reading Brotherson was unusually active and alert that evening.
farther along in physical or mental development
From this reading Sweetwater, posted at his loop-hole, heard the arguments advanced by each separate spokesman, followed by Brotherson’s unvarying reply: that when his work was done and he had proved his right to approach them with a message, they might look to hear from him again; but not before.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Some big event was on in the socialistic world, and his presence was eagerly demanded by one brotherhood after another.
anew
From this reading Sweetwater, posted at his loop-hole, heard the arguments advanced by each separate spokesman, followed by Brotherson’s unvarying reply: that when his work was done and he had proved his right to approach them with a message, they might look to hear from him again; but not before.
alertadjectiveUS /əˈlɜːrt/
engaged in or accustomed to close observation
From this reading Brotherson was unusually active and alert that evening.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Brotherson was unusually active and alert that evening.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading He was anxious to fit one delicate bit of mechanism into another, and he was continually interrupted by visitors.
eagerly desirous
From this reading He was anxious to fit one delicate bit of mechanism into another, and he was continually interrupted by visitors.
move towards
From this reading Sweetwater, posted at his loop-hole, heard the arguments advanced by each separate spokesman, followed by Brotherson’s unvarying reply: that when his work was done and he had proved his right to approach them with a message, they might look to hear from him again; but not before.
argumentsnounUS /ˈɑːrɡjəmənts/
plural of “argument” — a fact or assertion offered as evidence that something is true
From this reading Sweetwater, posted at his loop-hole, heard the arguments advanced by each separate spokesman, followed by Brotherson’s unvarying reply: that when his work was done and he had proved his right to approach them with a message, they might look to hear from him again; but not before.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Sweetwater, posted at his loop-hole, heard the arguments advanced by each separate spokesman, followed by Brotherson’s unvarying reply: that when his work was done and he had proved his right to approach them with a message, they might look to hear from him again; but not before.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Sweetwater, posted at his loop-hole, heard the arguments advanced by each separate spokesman, followed by Brotherson’s unvarying reply: that when his work was done and he had proved his right to approach them with a message, they might look to hear from him again; but not before.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Some big event was on in the socialistic world, and his presence was eagerly demanded by one brotherhood after another.
a small piece or quantity of something
From this reading He was anxious to fit one delicate bit of mechanism into another, and he was continually interrupted by visitors.
brotherhoodnounUS /ˈbrʌðərhʊd/
the kinship relation between a male offspring and the siblings
From this reading Some big event was on in the socialistic world, and his presence was eagerly demanded by one brotherhood after another.
Brotherson
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From this reading Brotherson was unusually active and alert that evening.
Brotherson's
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From this reading Sweetwater, posted at his loop-hole, heard the arguments advanced by each separate spokesman, followed by Brotherson’s unvarying reply: that when his work was done and he had proved his right to approach them with a message, they might look to hear from him again; but not before.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Sweetwater, posted at his loop-hole, heard the arguments advanced by each separate spokesman, followed by Brotherson’s unvarying reply: that when his work was done and he had proved his right to approach them with a message, they might look to hear from him again; but not before.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He was anxious to fit one delicate bit of mechanism into another, and he was continually interrupted by visitors.
continuallyadverbUS /kənˈtɪnjuːəli/
seemingly without interruption
From this reading He was anxious to fit one delicate bit of mechanism into another, and he was continually interrupted by visitors.
exquisitely fine and subtle and pleasing; susceptible to injury
From this reading He was anxious to fit one delicate bit of mechanism into another, and he was continually interrupted by visitors.
past form of “demand” — request urgently and forcefully
From this reading Some big event was on in the socialistic world, and his presence was eagerly demanded by one brotherhood after another.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading Sweetwater, posted at his loop-hole, heard the arguments advanced by each separate spokesman, followed by Brotherson’s unvarying reply: that when his work was done and he had proved his right to approach them with a message, they might look to hear from him again; but not before.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Sweetwater, posted at his loop-hole, heard the arguments advanced by each separate spokesman, followed by Brotherson’s unvarying reply: that when his work was done and he had proved his right to approach them with a message, they might look to hear from him again; but not before.
with eagerness; in an eager manner
From this reading Some big event was on in the socialistic world, and his presence was eagerly demanded by one brotherhood after another.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading Brotherson was unusually active and alert that evening.
something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading Some big event was on in the socialistic world, and his presence was eagerly demanded by one brotherhood after another.
be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading He was anxious to fit one delicate bit of mechanism into another, and he was continually interrupted by visitors.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading Sweetwater, posted at his loop-hole, heard the arguments advanced by each separate spokesman, followed by Brotherson’s unvarying reply: that when his work was done and he had proved his right to approach them with a message, they might look to hear from him again; but not before.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading His patience was inexhaustible, but he showed himself relieved when the hour grew too late for further interruption.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Sweetwater, posted at his loop-hole, heard the arguments advanced by each separate spokesman, followed by Brotherson’s unvarying reply: that when his work was done and he had proved his right to approach them with a message, they might look to hear from him again; but not before.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading His patience was inexhaustible, but he showed himself relieved when the hour grew too late for further interruption.
inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading His patience was inexhaustible, but he showed himself relieved when the hour grew too late for further interruption.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Sweetwater, posted at his loop-hole, heard the arguments advanced by each separate spokesman, followed by Brotherson’s unvarying reply: that when his work was done and he had proved his right to approach them with a message, they might look to hear from him again; but not before.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was anxious to fit one delicate bit of mechanism into another, and he was continually interrupted by visitors.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading Sweetwater, posted at his loop-hole, heard the arguments advanced by each separate spokesman, followed by Brotherson’s unvarying reply: that when his work was done and he had proved his right to approach them with a message, they might look to hear from him again; but not before.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading Sweetwater, posted at his loop-hole, heard the arguments advanced by each separate spokesman, followed by Brotherson’s unvarying reply: that when his work was done and he had proved his right to approach them with a message, they might look to hear from him again; but not before.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Sweetwater, posted at his loop-hole, heard the arguments advanced by each separate spokesman, followed by Brotherson’s unvarying reply: that when his work was done and he had proved his right to approach them with a message, they might look to hear from him again; but not before.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading His patience was inexhaustible, but he showed himself relieved when the hour grew too late for further interruption.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Some big event was on in the socialistic world, and his presence was eagerly demanded by one brotherhood after another.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading His patience was inexhaustible, but he showed himself relieved when the hour grew too late for further interruption.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Some big event was on in the socialistic world, and his presence was eagerly demanded by one brotherhood after another.
inexhaustibleadjectiveUS /ˌɪnɪɡˈzɔːstəbəl/
that cannot be entirely consumed or used up
From this reading His patience was inexhaustible, but he showed himself relieved when the hour grew too late for further interruption.
discontinued temporarily
From this reading He was anxious to fit one delicate bit of mechanism into another, and he was continually interrupted by visitors.
interruptionnounUS /ˌɪntərˈʌpʃən/
an act of delaying or interrupting the continuity
From this reading His patience was inexhaustible, but he showed himself relieved when the hour grew too late for further interruption.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading He was anxious to fit one delicate bit of mechanism into another, and he was continually interrupted by visitors.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading His patience was inexhaustible, but he showed himself relieved when the hour grew too late for further interruption.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Sweetwater, posted at his loop-hole, heard the arguments advanced by each separate spokesman, followed by Brotherson’s unvarying reply: that when his work was done and he had proved his right to approach them with a message, they might look to hear from him again; but not before.
loop-hole
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Sweetwater, posted at his loop-hole, heard the arguments advanced by each separate spokesman, followed by Brotherson’s unvarying reply: that when his work was done and he had proved his right to approach them with a message, they might look to hear from him again; but not before.
mechanismnounUS /ˈmekənɪzəm/
the atomic process that occurs during a chemical reaction
From this reading He was anxious to fit one delicate bit of mechanism into another, and he was continually interrupted by visitors.
a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled
From this reading Sweetwater, posted at his loop-hole, heard the arguments advanced by each separate spokesman, followed by Brotherson’s unvarying reply: that when his work was done and he had proved his right to approach them with a message, they might look to hear from him again; but not before.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Sweetwater, posted at his loop-hole, heard the arguments advanced by each separate spokesman, followed by Brotherson’s unvarying reply: that when his work was done and he had proved his right to approach them with a message, they might look to hear from him again; but not before.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Sweetwater, posted at his loop-hole, heard the arguments advanced by each separate spokesman, followed by Brotherson’s unvarying reply: that when his work was done and he had proved his right to approach them with a message, they might look to hear from him again; but not before.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He was anxious to fit one delicate bit of mechanism into another, and he was continually interrupted by visitors.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Some big event was on in the socialistic world, and his presence was eagerly demanded by one brotherhood after another.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading He was anxious to fit one delicate bit of mechanism into another, and he was continually interrupted by visitors.
good-natured tolerance of delay or incompetence
From this reading His patience was inexhaustible, but he showed himself relieved when the hour grew too late for further interruption.
postedadjectiveUS /ˈpoʊstɪd/
publicly displayed
From this reading Sweetwater, posted at his loop-hole, heard the arguments advanced by each separate spokesman, followed by Brotherson’s unvarying reply: that when his work was done and he had proved his right to approach them with a message, they might look to hear from him again; but not before.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading Some big event was on in the socialistic world, and his presence was eagerly demanded by one brotherhood after another.
established beyond doubt
From this reading Sweetwater, posted at his loop-hole, heard the arguments advanced by each separate spokesman, followed by Brotherson’s unvarying reply: that when his work was done and he had proved his right to approach them with a message, they might look to hear from him again; but not before.
(of pain or sorrow) made easier to bear
From this reading His patience was inexhaustible, but he showed himself relieved when the hour grew too late for further interruption.
a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading Sweetwater, posted at his loop-hole, heard the arguments advanced by each separate spokesman, followed by Brotherson’s unvarying reply: that when his work was done and he had proved his right to approach them with a message, they might look to hear from him again; but not before.
precisely, exactly
From this reading Sweetwater, posted at his loop-hole, heard the arguments advanced by each separate spokesman, followed by Brotherson’s unvarying reply: that when his work was done and he had proved his right to approach them with a message, they might look to hear from him again; but not before.
act as a barrier between; stand between
From this reading Sweetwater, posted at his loop-hole, heard the arguments advanced by each separate spokesman, followed by Brotherson’s unvarying reply: that when his work was done and he had proved his right to approach them with a message, they might look to hear from him again; but not before.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading His patience was inexhaustible, but he showed himself relieved when the hour grew too late for further interruption.
socialisticadjectiveUS /ˌsoʊʃəˈlɪstɪk/
advocating or following the socialist principles
From this reading Some big event was on in the socialistic world, and his presence was eagerly demanded by one brotherhood after another.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Some big event was on in the socialistic world, and his presence was eagerly demanded by one brotherhood after another.
spokesmannounUS /ˈspoʊksmən/
a male spokesperson
From this reading Sweetwater, posted at his loop-hole, heard the arguments advanced by each separate spokesman, followed by Brotherson’s unvarying reply: that when his work was done and he had proved his right to approach them with a message, they might look to hear from him again; but not before.
Sweetwater
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From this reading Sweetwater, posted at his loop-hole, heard the arguments advanced by each separate spokesman, followed by Brotherson’s unvarying reply: that when his work was done and he had proved his right to approach them with a message, they might look to hear from him again; but not before.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Brotherson was unusually active and alert that evening.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Some big event was on in the socialistic world, and his presence was eagerly demanded by one brotherhood after another.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Sweetwater, posted at his loop-hole, heard the arguments advanced by each separate spokesman, followed by Brotherson’s unvarying reply: that when his work was done and he had proved his right to approach them with a message, they might look to hear from him again; but not before.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Sweetwater, posted at his loop-hole, heard the arguments advanced by each separate spokesman, followed by Brotherson’s unvarying reply: that when his work was done and he had proved his right to approach them with a message, they might look to hear from him again; but not before.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He was anxious to fit one delicate bit of mechanism into another, and he was continually interrupted by visitors.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading His patience was inexhaustible, but he showed himself relieved when the hour grew too late for further interruption.
unusuallyadverbUS /əˈnjuːʒuːəli/
to a remarkable degree or extent
From this reading Brotherson was unusually active and alert that evening.
unvaryingadjective
unvarying in nature
From this reading Sweetwater, posted at his loop-hole, heard the arguments advanced by each separate spokesman, followed by Brotherson’s unvarying reply: that when his work was done and he had proved his right to approach them with a message, they might look to hear from him again; but not before.
plural of “visitor” — someone who visits
From this reading He was anxious to fit one delicate bit of mechanism into another, and he was continually interrupted by visitors.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Brotherson was unusually active and alert that evening.
at the time that
From this reading Sweetwater, posted at his loop-hole, heard the arguments advanced by each separate spokesman, followed by Brotherson’s unvarying reply: that when his work was done and he had proved his right to approach them with a message, they might look to hear from him again; but not before.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Sweetwater, posted at his loop-hole, heard the arguments advanced by each separate spokesman, followed by Brotherson’s unvarying reply: that when his work was done and he had proved his right to approach them with a message, they might look to hear from him again; but not before.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Sweetwater, posted at his loop-hole, heard the arguments advanced by each separate spokesman, followed by Brotherson’s unvarying reply: that when his work was done and he had proved his right to approach them with a message, they might look to hear from him again; but not before.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading Some big event was on in the socialistic world, and his presence was eagerly demanded by one brotherhood after another.
