used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading SACRED COW “That is the curse of the newspaper game,” said Mr. Nixon one busy lunch time, a few days later, as he banged down the receiver of his desk phone.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The office was deserted except for Cookie, over in his corner, and Joan, who had strolled in expecting to find Miss Betty.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading SACRED COW “That is the curse of the newspaper game,” said Mr. Nixon one busy lunch time, a few days later, as he banged down the receiver of his desk phone.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading But the society editor had gone to report a lecture at the Music Club luncheon.
bangedverbUS /bæŋd/
past form of “bang” — strike violently
From this reading SACRED COW “That is the curse of the newspaper game,” said Mr. Nixon one busy lunch time, a few days later, as he banged down the receiver of his desk phone.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading So it seemed that he must be talking to Joan.
Betty
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From this reading The office was deserted except for Cookie, over in his corner, and Joan, who had strolled in expecting to find Miss Betty.
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading SACRED COW “That is the curse of the newspaper game,” said Mr. Nixon one busy lunch time, a few days later, as he banged down the receiver of his desk phone.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But the society editor had gone to report a lecture at the Music Club luncheon.
a team of professional baseball players who play and travel together
From this reading But the society editor had gone to report a lecture at the Music Club luncheon.
CookienounUS /ˈkʊki/
any of various small flat sweet cakes (“biscuit” is the British term)
From this reading The office was deserted except for Cookie, over in his corner, and Joan, who had strolled in expecting to find Miss Betty.
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading The office was deserted except for Cookie, over in his corner, and Joan, who had strolled in expecting to find Miss Betty.
COWnounUS /kaʊ/
female of domestic cattle: "“moo-cow” is a child's term"
From this reading SACRED COW “That is the curse of the newspaper game,” said Mr. Nixon one busy lunch time, a few days later, as he banged down the receiver of his desk phone.
profane or obscene expression usually of surprise or anger
From this reading SACRED COW “That is the curse of the newspaper game,” said Mr. Nixon one busy lunch time, a few days later, as he banged down the receiver of his desk phone.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading SACRED COW “That is the curse of the newspaper game,” said Mr. Nixon one busy lunch time, a few days later, as he banged down the receiver of his desk phone.
forsaken by owner or inhabitants
From this reading The office was deserted except for Cookie, over in his corner, and Joan, who had strolled in expecting to find Miss Betty.
a piece of furniture with a writing surface and usually drawers or other compartments
From this reading SACRED COW “That is the curse of the newspaper game,” said Mr. Nixon one busy lunch time, a few days later, as he banged down the receiver of his desk phone.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Tim and Mack were out, too; Cookie did not look up at the editor’s remark.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading SACRED COW “That is the curse of the newspaper game,” said Mr. Nixon one busy lunch time, a few days later, as he banged down the receiver of his desk phone.
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 But the society editor had gone to report a lecture at the Music Club luncheon.
editor'snounUS /ˈedɪtərz/
possessive form 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 Tim and Mack were out, too; Cookie did not look up at the editor’s remark.
apart from; not including
From this reading The office was deserted except for Cookie, over in his corner, and Joan, who had strolled in expecting to find Miss Betty.
-ing form of “expect” — regard something as probable or likely
From this reading The office was deserted except for Cookie, over in his corner, and Joan, who had strolled in expecting to find Miss Betty.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading SACRED COW “That is the curse of the newspaper game,” said Mr. Nixon one busy lunch time, a few days later, as he banged down the receiver of his desk phone.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading The office was deserted except for Cookie, over in his corner, and Joan, who had strolled in expecting to find Miss Betty.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The office was deserted except for Cookie, over in his corner, and Joan, who had strolled in expecting to find Miss Betty.
a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading SACRED COW “That is the curse of the newspaper game,” said Mr. Nixon one busy lunch time, a few days later, as he banged down the receiver of his desk phone.
destroyed or killed
From this reading But the society editor had gone to report a lecture at the Music Club luncheon.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The office was deserted except for Cookie, over in his corner, and Joan, who had strolled in expecting to find Miss Betty.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading SACRED COW “That is the curse of the newspaper game,” said Mr. Nixon one busy lunch time, a few days later, as he banged down the receiver of his desk phone.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading SACRED COW “That is the curse of the newspaper game,” said Mr. Nixon one busy lunch time, a few days later, as he banged down the receiver of his desk phone.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The office was deserted except for Cookie, over in his corner, and Joan, who had strolled in expecting to find Miss Betty.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading SACRED COW “That is the curse of the newspaper game,” said Mr. Nixon one busy lunch time, a few days later, as he banged down the receiver of his desk phone.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading So it seemed that he must be talking to Joan.
Joan
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From this reading The office was deserted except for Cookie, over in his corner, and Joan, who had strolled in expecting to find Miss Betty.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading SACRED COW “That is the curse of the newspaper game,” said Mr. Nixon one busy lunch time, a few days later, as he banged down the receiver of his desk phone.
lectureverbUS /ˈlektʃər/
deliver a lecture or talk
From this reading But the society editor had gone to report a lecture at the Music Club luncheon.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Tim and Mack were out, too; Cookie did not look up at the editor’s remark.
take the midday meal
From this reading SACRED COW “That is the curse of the newspaper game,” said Mr. Nixon one busy lunch time, a few days later, as he banged down the receiver of his desk phone.
luncheonnounUS /ˈlʌntʃən/
a midday meal
From this reading But the society editor had gone to report a lecture at the Music Club luncheon.
MacknounUS /mæk/
a waterproof raincoat made of rubberized fabric
From this reading Tim and Mack were out, too; Cookie did not look up at the editor’s remark.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading The office was deserted except for Cookie, over in his corner, and Joan, who had strolled in expecting to find Miss Betty.
a form of address for a man
From this reading SACRED COW “That is the curse of the newspaper game,” said Mr. Nixon one busy lunch time, a few days later, as he banged down the receiver of his desk phone.
an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner
From this reading But the society editor had gone to report a lecture at the Music Club luncheon.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading So it seemed that he must be talking to Joan.
a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements
From this reading SACRED COW “That is the curse of the newspaper game,” said Mr. Nixon one busy lunch time, a few days later, as he banged down the receiver of his desk phone.
NixonnounUS /ˈnɪksən/
vice president under Eisenhower and 37th President of the United States; resigned after the Watergate scandal in 1974 (1913-1994)
From this reading SACRED COW “That is the curse of the newspaper game,” said Mr. Nixon one busy lunch time, a few days later, as he banged down the receiver of his desk phone.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Tim and Mack were out, too; Cookie did not look up at the editor’s remark.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading SACRED COW “That is the curse of the newspaper game,” said Mr. Nixon one busy lunch time, a few days later, as he banged down the receiver of his desk phone.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading The office was deserted except for Cookie, over in his corner, and Joan, who had strolled in expecting to find Miss Betty.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading SACRED COW “That is the curse of the newspaper game,” said Mr. Nixon one busy lunch time, a few days later, as he banged down the receiver of his desk phone.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Tim and Mack were out, too; Cookie did not look up at the editor’s remark.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The office was deserted except for Cookie, over in his corner, and Joan, who had strolled in expecting to find Miss Betty.
phonenounUS /foʊn/
electronic equipment that converts sound into electrical signals that can be transmitted over distances and then converts received signals back into sounds
From this reading SACRED COW “That is the curse of the newspaper game,” said Mr. Nixon one busy lunch time, a few days later, as he banged down the receiver of his desk phone.
receivernounUS /rəˈsiːvər/
set that receives radio or tv signals
From this reading SACRED COW “That is the curse of the newspaper game,” said Mr. Nixon one busy lunch time, a few days later, as he banged down the receiver of his desk phone.
a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading Tim and Mack were out, too; Cookie did not look up at the editor’s remark.
to give an account or representation of in words
From this reading But the society editor had gone to report a lecture at the Music Club luncheon.
concerned with religion or religious purposes
From this reading SACRED COW “That is the curse of the newspaper game,” said Mr. Nixon one busy lunch time, a few days later, as he banged down the receiver of his desk phone.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading SACRED COW “That is the curse of the newspaper game,” said Mr. Nixon one busy lunch time, a few days later, as he banged down the receiver of his desk phone.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading So it seemed that he must be talking to Joan.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So it seemed that he must be talking to Joan.
an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization
From this reading But the society editor had gone to report a lecture at the Music Club luncheon.
strolledverbUS /stroʊld/
past form of “stroll” — walk leisurely and with no apparent aim
From this reading The office was deserted except for Cookie, over in his corner, and Joan, who had strolled in expecting to find Miss Betty.
an exchange of ideas via conversation
From this reading So it seemed that he must be talking to Joan.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading SACRED COW “That is the curse of the newspaper game,” said Mr. Nixon one busy lunch time, a few days later, as he banged down the receiver of his desk phone.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading SACRED COW “That is the curse of the newspaper game,” said Mr. Nixon one busy lunch time, a few days later, as he banged down the receiver of his desk phone.
Tim
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From this reading Tim and Mack were out, too; Cookie did not look up at the editor’s remark.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading SACRED COW “That is the curse of the newspaper game,” said Mr. Nixon one busy lunch time, a few days later, as he banged down the receiver of his desk phone.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The office was deserted except for Cookie, over in his corner, and Joan, who had strolled in expecting to find Miss Betty.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Tim and Mack were out, too; Cookie did not look up at the editor’s remark.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Tim and Mack were out, too; Cookie did not look up at the editor’s remark.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The office was deserted except for Cookie, over in his corner, and Joan, who had strolled in expecting to find Miss Betty.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Tim and Mack were out, too; Cookie did not look up at the editor’s remark.
which person or people
From this reading The office was deserted except for Cookie, over in his corner, and Joan, who had strolled in expecting to find Miss Betty.
