used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Dauncey accepted his chief's invitation, one morning about a week later, when things were slack, to sit in his room and have a chat.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Dauncey accepted his chief's invitation, one morning about a week later, when things were slack, to sit in his room and have a chat.
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading Dauncey accepted his chief's invitation, one morning about a week later, when things were slack, to sit in his room and have a chat.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Dauncey accepted his chief's invitation, one morning about a week later, when things were slack, to sit in his room and have a chat.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "Interesting developments may shortly be expected," Jacob replied reflectively.
chatverbUS /tʃæt/
talk socially without exchanging too much information
From this reading Dauncey accepted his chief's invitation, one morning about a week later, when things were slack, to sit in his room and have a chat.
chief'snounUS /tʃiːfs/
possessive form of “chief” — a person who is in charge
From this reading Dauncey accepted his chief's invitation, one morning about a week later, when things were slack, to sit in his room and have a chat.
cigarettenounUS /ˌsɪɡərˈet/
finely ground tobacco wrapped in paper; for smoking
From this reading "How goes the dancing?" he enquired, stretching out his hand for a cigarette.
a team of professional baseball players who play and travel together
From this reading Mr. Mason has made propositions to me with regard to finding the money for starting a night club, and Mr. Hartwell has offered me a share in some oil springs in Trinidad."
taking a series of rhythmical steps (and movements) in time to music
From this reading "How goes the dancing?" he enquired, stretching out his hand for a cigarette.
Dauncey
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From this reading Dauncey accepted his chief's invitation, one morning about a week later, when things were slack, to sit in his room and have a chat.
made known or openly avowed
From this reading "Up to the present, only two of the party have declared themselves.
developmentsnounUS /dɪˈveləpmənts/
plural of “development” — act of improving by expanding or enlarging or refining
From this reading "Interesting developments may shortly be expected," Jacob replied reflectively.
enquired
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From this reading "How goes the dancing?" he enquired, stretching out his hand for a cigarette.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading "Interesting developments may shortly be expected," Jacob replied reflectively.
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading Mr. Mason has made propositions to me with regard to finding the money for starting a night club, and Mr. Hartwell has offered me a share in some oil springs in Trinidad."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "How goes the dancing?" he enquired, stretching out his hand for a cigarette.
plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)
From this reading "How goes the dancing?" he enquired, stretching out his hand for a cigarette.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading "How goes the dancing?" he enquired, stretching out his hand for a cigarette.
Hartwell
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From this reading Mr. Mason has made propositions to me with regard to finding the money for starting a night club, and Mr. Hartwell has offered me a share in some oil springs in Trinidad."
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Mr. Mason has made propositions to me with regard to finding the money for starting a night club, and Mr. Hartwell has offered me a share in some oil springs in Trinidad."
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Dauncey accepted his chief's invitation, one morning about a week later, when things were slack, to sit in his room and have a chat.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "How goes the dancing?" he enquired, stretching out his hand for a cigarette.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Dauncey accepted his chief's invitation, one morning about a week later, when things were slack, to sit in his room and have a chat.
How
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "How goes the dancing?" he enquired, stretching out his hand for a cigarette.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Dauncey accepted his chief's invitation, one morning about a week later, when things were slack, to sit in his room and have a chat.
arousing or holding the attention
From this reading "Interesting developments may shortly be expected," Jacob replied reflectively.
a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something
From this reading Dauncey accepted his chief's invitation, one morning about a week later, when things were slack, to sit in his room and have a chat.
JacobnounUS /ˈdʒeɪkəb/
French biochemist who (with Jacques Monod) studied regulatory processes in cells (born in 1920)
From this reading "Interesting developments may shortly be expected," Jacob replied reflectively.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading Dauncey accepted his chief's invitation, one morning about a week later, when things were slack, to sit in his room and have a chat.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Mr. Mason has made propositions to me with regard to finding the money for starting a night club, and Mr. Hartwell has offered me a share in some oil springs in Trinidad."
MasonnounUS /ˈmeɪsən/
American Revolutionary leader from Virginia whose objections led to the drafting of the Bill of Rights (1725-1792)
From this reading Mr. Mason has made propositions to me with regard to finding the money for starting a night club, and Mr. Hartwell has offered me a share in some oil springs in Trinidad."
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading "Interesting developments may shortly be expected," Jacob replied reflectively.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Mr. Mason has made propositions to me with regard to finding the money for starting a night club, and Mr. Hartwell has offered me a share in some oil springs in Trinidad."
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading Mr. Mason has made propositions to me with regard to finding the money for starting a night club, and Mr. Hartwell has offered me a share in some oil springs in Trinidad."
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Dauncey accepted his chief's invitation, one morning about a week later, when things were slack, to sit in his room and have a chat.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Mason has made propositions to me with regard to finding the money for starting a night club, and Mr. Hartwell has offered me a share in some oil springs in Trinidad."
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Mr. Mason has made propositions to me with regard to finding the money for starting a night club, and Mr. Hartwell has offered me a share in some oil springs in Trinidad."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Up to the present, only two of the party have declared themselves.
past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading Mr. Mason has made propositions to me with regard to finding the money for starting a night club, and Mr. Hartwell has offered me a share in some oil springs in Trinidad."
oilnounUS /ɔɪl/
A viscous liquid derived from petroleum or plants, stored in large earthen jars.
From this reading Mr. Mason has made propositions to me with regard to finding the money for starting a night club, and Mr. Hartwell has offered me a share in some oil springs in Trinidad."
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Dauncey accepted his chief's invitation, one morning about a week later, when things were slack, to sit in his room and have a chat.
and nothing more
From this reading "Up to the present, only two of the party have declared themselves.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "How goes the dancing?" he enquired, stretching out his hand for a cigarette.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading "Up to the present, only two of the party have declared themselves.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading "Up to the present, only two of the party have declared themselves.
propositionsnounUS /ˌprɑːpəˈzɪʃənz/
plural of “proposition” — (logic) a statement that affirms or denies something and is either true or false
From this reading Mr. Mason has made propositions to me with regard to finding the money for starting a night club, and Mr. Hartwell has offered me a share in some oil springs in Trinidad."
reflectivelyadverb
in a reflective manner
From this reading "Interesting developments may shortly be expected," Jacob replied reflectively.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading Mr. Mason has made propositions to me with regard to finding the money for starting a night club, and Mr. Hartwell has offered me a share in some oil springs in Trinidad."
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "Interesting developments may shortly be expected," Jacob replied reflectively.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Dauncey accepted his chief's invitation, one morning about a week later, when things were slack, to sit in his room and have a chat.
have in common
From this reading Mr. Mason has made propositions to me with regard to finding the money for starting a night club, and Mr. Hartwell has offered me a share in some oil springs in Trinidad."
for a short time
From this reading "Interesting developments may shortly be expected," Jacob replied reflectively.
be seated
From this reading Dauncey accepted his chief's invitation, one morning about a week later, when things were slack, to sit in his room and have a chat.
slackadjectiveUS /slæk/
not tense or taut
From this reading Dauncey accepted his chief's invitation, one morning about a week later, when things were slack, to sit in his room and have a chat.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Mr. Mason has made propositions to me with regard to finding the money for starting a night club, and Mr. Hartwell has offered me a share in some oil springs in Trinidad."
springsnounUS /sprɪŋz/
plural of “spring” — the season of growth
From this reading Mr. Mason has made propositions to me with regard to finding the money for starting a night club, and Mr. Hartwell has offered me a share in some oil springs in Trinidad."
(especially of eyes) bulging or protruding as with fear
From this reading Mr. Mason has made propositions to me with regard to finding the money for starting a night club, and Mr. Hartwell has offered me a share in some oil springs in Trinidad."
stretchingnounUS /ˈstretʃɪŋ/
act of expanding by lengthening or widening
From this reading "How goes the dancing?" he enquired, stretching out his hand for a cigarette.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "How goes the dancing?" he enquired, stretching out his hand for a cigarette.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading "Up to the present, only two of the party have declared themselves.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Dauncey accepted his chief's invitation, one morning about a week later, when things were slack, to sit in his room and have a chat.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Dauncey accepted his chief's invitation, one morning about a week later, when things were slack, to sit in his room and have a chat.
TrinidadnounUS /ˈtrɪnɪdæd/
an island in West Indies just off the northeastern coast of Venezuela
From this reading Mr. Mason has made propositions to me with regard to finding the money for starting a night club, and Mr. Hartwell has offered me a share in some oil springs in Trinidad."
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading "Up to the present, only two of the party have declared themselves.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "Up to the present, only two of the party have declared themselves.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading Dauncey accepted his chief's invitation, one morning about a week later, when things were slack, to sit in his room and have a chat.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Dauncey accepted his chief's invitation, one morning about a week later, when things were slack, to sit in his room and have a chat.
at the time that
From this reading Dauncey accepted his chief's invitation, one morning about a week later, when things were slack, to sit in his room and have a chat.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Mr. Mason has made propositions to me with regard to finding the money for starting a night club, and Mr. Hartwell has offered me a share in some oil springs in Trinidad."
