used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Well, it's been interesting, and it'll give the Skipper a sort of joy day with the War Cabinet," said Sage quietly.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "They'll begin to drift in about twelve-thirty," he continued, puffing placidly at his cigar.
filled with fear or apprehension
From this reading MALCOLM SAGE CASTS HIS NET I "I'm afraid there'll be trouble with the people at the Tower," remarked Malcolm Sage, who, with the aid of his briar pipe, was doing his best to reduce the visibility.
a person or thing that is a resource that helps make something easier or possible to do
From this reading MALCOLM SAGE CASTS HIS NET I "I'm afraid there'll be trouble with the people at the Tower," remarked Malcolm Sage, who, with the aid of his briar pipe, was doing his best to reduce the visibility.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Well, it's been interesting, and it'll give the Skipper a sort of joy day with the War Cabinet," said Sage quietly.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading MALCOLM SAGE CASTS HIS NET I "I'm afraid there'll be trouble with the people at the Tower," remarked Malcolm Sage, who, with the aid of his briar pipe, was doing his best to reduce the visibility.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading MALCOLM SAGE CASTS HIS NET I "I'm afraid there'll be trouble with the people at the Tower," remarked Malcolm Sage, who, with the aid of his briar pipe, was doing his best to reduce the visibility.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading "Well, it's been interesting, and it'll give the Skipper a sort of joy day with the War Cabinet," said Sage quietly.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading "They'll begin to drift in about twelve-thirty," he continued, puffing placidly at his cigar.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading MALCOLM SAGE CASTS HIS NET I "I'm afraid there'll be trouble with the people at the Tower," remarked Malcolm Sage, who, with the aid of his briar pipe, was doing his best to reduce the visibility.
briarnounUS /ˈbraɪər/
Eurasian rose with prickly stems and fragrant leaves and bright pink flowers followed by scarlet hips
From this reading MALCOLM SAGE CASTS HIS NET I "I'm afraid there'll be trouble with the people at the Tower," remarked Malcolm Sage, who, with the aid of his briar pipe, was doing his best to reduce the visibility.
CabinetnounUS /ˈkæbənət/
a piece of furniture resembling a cupboard with doors and shelves and drawers; for storage or display
From this reading "Well, it's been interesting, and it'll give the Skipper a sort of joy day with the War Cabinet," said Sage quietly.
CASTSnounUS /kæsts/
plural of “cast” — the actors in a play
From this reading MALCOLM SAGE CASTS HIS NET I "I'm afraid there'll be trouble with the people at the Tower," remarked Malcolm Sage, who, with the aid of his briar pipe, was doing his best to reduce the visibility.
cigarnounUS /sɪˈɡɑːr/
a roll of tobacco for smoking
From this reading "They'll begin to drift in about twelve-thirty," he continued, puffing placidly at his cigar.
a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general
From this reading "Zero is noon," mused Colonel Walton.
without stop or interruption
From this reading "They'll begin to drift in about twelve-thirty," he continued, puffing placidly at his cigar.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading "Well, it's been interesting, and it'll give the Skipper a sort of joy day with the War Cabinet," said Sage quietly.
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading MALCOLM SAGE CASTS HIS NET I "I'm afraid there'll be trouble with the people at the Tower," remarked Malcolm Sage, who, with the aid of his briar pipe, was doing his best to reduce the visibility.
driftverbUS /drɪft/
be in motion due to some air or water current
From this reading "They'll begin to drift in about twelve-thirty," he continued, puffing placidly at his cigar.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading "Well, it's been interesting, and it'll give the Skipper a sort of joy day with the War Cabinet," said Sage quietly.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "They'll begin to drift in about twelve-thirty," he continued, puffing placidly at his cigar.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading MALCOLM SAGE CASTS HIS NET I "I'm afraid there'll be trouble with the people at the Tower," remarked Malcolm Sage, who, with the aid of his briar pipe, was doing his best to reduce the visibility.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading MALCOLM SAGE CASTS HIS NET I "I'm afraid there'll be trouble with the people at the Tower," remarked Malcolm Sage, who, with the aid of his briar pipe, was doing his best to reduce the visibility.
I'm
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From this reading MALCOLM SAGE CASTS HIS NET I "I'm afraid there'll be trouble with the people at the Tower," remarked Malcolm Sage, who, with the aid of his briar pipe, was doing his best to reduce the visibility.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "They'll begin to drift in about twelve-thirty," he continued, puffing placidly at his cigar.
arousing or holding the attention
From this reading "Well, it's been interesting, and it'll give the Skipper a sort of joy day with the War Cabinet," said Sage quietly.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Zero is noon," mused Colonel Walton.
it'll
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From this reading "Well, it's been interesting, and it'll give the Skipper a sort of joy day with the War Cabinet," said Sage quietly.
it's
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From this reading "Well, it's been interesting, and it'll give the Skipper a sort of joy day with the War Cabinet," said Sage quietly.
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading "Well, it's been interesting, and it'll give the Skipper a sort of joy day with the War Cabinet," said Sage quietly.
MALCOLM
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From this reading MALCOLM SAGE CASTS HIS NET I "I'm afraid there'll be trouble with the people at the Tower," remarked Malcolm Sage, who, with the aid of his briar pipe, was doing his best to reduce the visibility.
musedverbUS /mjuːzd/
past form of “muse” — reflect deeply on a subject
From this reading "Zero is noon," mused Colonel Walton.
NETnounUS /net/
a computer network consisting of a worldwide network of computer networks that use the TCP/IP network protocols to facilitate data transmission and exchange
From this reading MALCOLM SAGE CASTS HIS NET I "I'm afraid there'll be trouble with the people at the Tower," remarked Malcolm Sage, who, with the aid of his briar pipe, was doing his best to reduce the visibility.
inflected form of “nod” — express or signify by nodding
From this reading Sage nodded.
the middle of the day
From this reading "Zero is noon," mused Colonel Walton.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading MALCOLM SAGE CASTS HIS NET I "I'm afraid there'll be trouble with the people at the Tower," remarked Malcolm Sage, who, with the aid of his briar pipe, was doing his best to reduce the visibility.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading MALCOLM SAGE CASTS HIS NET I "I'm afraid there'll be trouble with the people at the Tower," remarked Malcolm Sage, who, with the aid of his briar pipe, was doing his best to reduce the visibility.
a tube with a small bowl at one end; used for smoking tobacco
From this reading MALCOLM SAGE CASTS HIS NET I "I'm afraid there'll be trouble with the people at the Tower," remarked Malcolm Sage, who, with the aid of his briar pipe, was doing his best to reduce the visibility.
placidlyadverbUS /ˈplæsɪdli/
in a quiet and tranquil manner
From this reading "They'll begin to drift in about twelve-thirty," he continued, puffing placidly at his cigar.
puffingnounUS /ˈpʌfɪŋ/
blowing tobacco smoke out into the air
From this reading "They'll begin to drift in about twelve-thirty," he continued, puffing placidly at his cigar.
with low volume
From this reading "Well, it's been interesting, and it'll give the Skipper a sort of joy day with the War Cabinet," said Sage quietly.
reduceverbUS /rəˈduːs/
cut down on; make a reduction in
From this reading MALCOLM SAGE CASTS HIS NET I "I'm afraid there'll be trouble with the people at the Tower," remarked Malcolm Sage, who, with the aid of his briar pipe, was doing his best to reduce the visibility.
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading MALCOLM SAGE CASTS HIS NET I "I'm afraid there'll be trouble with the people at the Tower," remarked Malcolm Sage, who, with the aid of his briar pipe, was doing his best to reduce the visibility.
SAGEnounUS /seɪdʒ/
a mentor in spiritual and philosophical topics who is renowned for profound wisdom
From this reading MALCOLM SAGE CASTS HIS NET I "I'm afraid there'll be trouble with the people at the Tower," remarked Malcolm Sage, who, with the aid of his briar pipe, was doing his best to reduce the visibility.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Well, it's been interesting, and it'll give the Skipper a sort of joy day with the War Cabinet," said Sage quietly.
SkippernounUS /ˈskɪpər/
a student who fails to attend classes
From this reading "Well, it's been interesting, and it'll give the Skipper a sort of joy day with the War Cabinet," said Sage quietly.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading "Well, it's been interesting, and it'll give the Skipper a sort of joy day with the War Cabinet," said Sage quietly.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading MALCOLM SAGE CASTS HIS NET I "I'm afraid there'll be trouble with the people at the Tower," remarked Malcolm Sage, who, with the aid of his briar pipe, was doing his best to reduce the visibility.
there'll
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From this reading MALCOLM SAGE CASTS HIS NET I "I'm afraid there'll be trouble with the people at the Tower," remarked Malcolm Sage, who, with the aid of his briar pipe, was doing his best to reduce the visibility.
They'll
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From this reading "They'll begin to drift in about twelve-thirty," he continued, puffing placidly at his cigar.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading MALCOLM SAGE CASTS HIS NET I "I'm afraid there'll be trouble with the people at the Tower," remarked Malcolm Sage, who, with the aid of his briar pipe, was doing his best to reduce the visibility.
a structure taller than its diameter; can stand alone or be attached to a larger building
From this reading MALCOLM SAGE CASTS HIS NET I "I'm afraid there'll be trouble with the people at the Tower," remarked Malcolm Sage, who, with the aid of his briar pipe, was doing his best to reduce the visibility.
a source of difficulty
From this reading MALCOLM SAGE CASTS HIS NET I "I'm afraid there'll be trouble with the people at the Tower," remarked Malcolm Sage, who, with the aid of his briar pipe, was doing his best to reduce the visibility.
twelve-thirty
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From this reading "They'll begin to drift in about twelve-thirty," he continued, puffing placidly at his cigar.
visibilitynounUS /ˌvɪzəˈbɪlɪti/
quality or fact or degree of being visible; perceptible by the eye or obvious to the eye
From this reading MALCOLM SAGE CASTS HIS NET I "I'm afraid there'll be trouble with the people at the Tower," remarked Malcolm Sage, who, with the aid of his briar pipe, was doing his best to reduce the visibility.
WaltonnounUS /ˈwɔːltən/
English composer (1902-1983)
From this reading "Zero is noon," mused Colonel Walton.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading "Well, it's been interesting, and it'll give the Skipper a sort of joy day with the War Cabinet," said Sage quietly.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading MALCOLM SAGE CASTS HIS NET I "I'm afraid there'll be trouble with the people at the Tower," remarked Malcolm Sage, who, with the aid of his briar pipe, was doing his best to reduce the visibility.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading "Well, it's been interesting, and it'll give the Skipper a sort of joy day with the War Cabinet," said Sage quietly.
which person or people
From this reading MALCOLM SAGE CASTS HIS NET I "I'm afraid there'll be trouble with the people at the Tower," remarked Malcolm Sage, who, with the aid of his briar pipe, was doing his best to reduce the visibility.
in the company of; together with
From this reading MALCOLM SAGE CASTS HIS NET I "I'm afraid there'll be trouble with the people at the Tower," remarked Malcolm Sage, who, with the aid of his briar pipe, was doing his best to reduce the visibility.
ZeroadjectiveUS /ˈzɪroʊ/
indicating the absence of any or all units under consideration
From this reading "Zero is noon," mused Colonel Walton.
