used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Say that again," spoke Mr. Emberg, as though a great deal depended on it.
anew
From this reading "Say that again," spoke Mr. Emberg, as though a great deal depended on it.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading EVERYTHING BUT THE FACTS The city room, that had been buzzing and humming with the talk of several reporters, seemed strangely quiet as Larry gave his answer.
react verbally
From this reading EVERYTHING BUT THE FACTS The city room, that had been buzzing and humming with the talk of several reporters, seemed strangely quiet as Larry gave his answer.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading EVERYTHING BUT THE FACTS The city room, that had been buzzing and humming with the talk of several reporters, seemed strangely quiet as Larry gave his answer.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading EVERYTHING BUT THE FACTS The city room, that had been buzzing and humming with the talk of several reporters, seemed strangely quiet as Larry gave his answer.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading EVERYTHING BUT THE FACTS The city room, that had been buzzing and humming with the talk of several reporters, seemed strangely quiet as Larry gave his answer.
buzzingadjectiveUS /ˈbʌzɪŋ/
noisy like the sound of a bee
From this reading EVERYTHING BUT THE FACTS The city room, that had been buzzing and humming with the talk of several reporters, seemed strangely quiet as Larry gave his answer.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading His remarks had been heard by several.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading EVERYTHING BUT THE FACTS The city room, that had been buzzing and humming with the talk of several reporters, seemed strangely quiet as Larry gave his answer.
clickingverbUS /ˈklɪkɪŋ/
-ing form of “click” — move or strike with a noise
From this reading The clicking typewriters stopped, and those operating them looked up.
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading "Say that again," spoke Mr. Emberg, as though a great deal depended on it.
dependedverbUS /dɪˈpendəd/
past form of “depend” — be contingent upon (something that is elided)
From this reading "Say that again," spoke Mr. Emberg, as though a great deal depended on it.
Emberg
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From this reading "Say that again," spoke Mr. Emberg, as though a great deal depended on it.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading EVERYTHING BUT THE FACTS The city room, that had been buzzing and humming with the talk of several reporters, seemed strangely quiet as Larry gave his answer.
plural of “fact” — a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading EVERYTHING BUT THE FACTS The city room, that had been buzzing and humming with the talk of several reporters, seemed strangely quiet as Larry gave his answer.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading EVERYTHING BUT THE FACTS The city room, that had been buzzing and humming with the talk of several reporters, seemed strangely quiet as Larry gave his answer.
the act of departing
From this reading "Sullivan is going to support Reilly," repeated Larry.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading "Say that again," spoke Mr. Emberg, as though a great deal depended on it.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading EVERYTHING BUT THE FACTS The city room, that had been buzzing and humming with the talk of several reporters, seemed strangely quiet as Larry gave his answer.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading His remarks had been heard by several.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading EVERYTHING BUT THE FACTS The city room, that had been buzzing and humming with the talk of several reporters, seemed strangely quiet as Larry gave his answer.
hummingnounUS /ˈhʌmɪŋ/
a humming noise
From this reading EVERYTHING BUT THE FACTS The city room, that had been buzzing and humming with the talk of several reporters, seemed strangely quiet as Larry gave his answer.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Sullivan is going to support Reilly," repeated Larry.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Say that again," spoke Mr. Emberg, as though a great deal depended on it.
Larry
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From this reading EVERYTHING BUT THE FACTS The city room, that had been buzzing and humming with the talk of several reporters, seemed strangely quiet as Larry gave his answer.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading The clicking typewriters stopped, and those operating them looked up.
a form of address for a man
From this reading "Say that again," spoke Mr. Emberg, as though a great deal depended on it.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading EVERYTHING BUT THE FACTS The city room, that had been buzzing and humming with the talk of several reporters, seemed strangely quiet as Larry gave his answer.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "Say that again," spoke Mr. Emberg, as though a great deal depended on it.
operatingadjectiveUS /ˈɑːpəreɪtɪŋ/
involved in a kind of operation
From this reading The clicking typewriters stopped, and those operating them looked up.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading EVERYTHING BUT THE FACTS The city room, that had been buzzing and humming with the talk of several reporters, seemed strangely quiet as Larry gave his answer.
Reilly
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From this reading "Sullivan is going to support Reilly," repeated Larry.
plural of “remark” — a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading His remarks had been heard by several.
recurring again and again
From this reading "Sullivan is going to support Reilly," repeated Larry.
reportersnounUS /rɪˈpɔːrtərz/
plural of “reporter” — a person who investigates and reports or edits news stories
From this reading EVERYTHING BUT THE FACTS The city room, that had been buzzing and humming with the talk of several reporters, seemed strangely quiet as Larry gave his answer.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading EVERYTHING BUT THE FACTS The city room, that had been buzzing and humming with the talk of several reporters, seemed strangely quiet as Larry gave his answer.
express in words
From this reading "Say that again," spoke Mr. Emberg, as though a great deal depended on it.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading EVERYTHING BUT THE FACTS The city room, that had been buzzing and humming with the talk of several reporters, seemed strangely quiet as Larry gave his answer.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading EVERYTHING BUT THE FACTS The city room, that had been buzzing and humming with the talk of several reporters, seemed strangely quiet as Larry gave his answer.
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading "Say that again," spoke Mr. Emberg, as though a great deal depended on it.
(of a nose) blocked
From this reading The clicking typewriters stopped, and those operating them looked up.
in a strange manner
From this reading EVERYTHING BUT THE FACTS The city room, that had been buzzing and humming with the talk of several reporters, seemed strangely quiet as Larry gave his answer.
SullivannounUS /ˈsʌləvən/
United States architect known for his steel framed skyscrapers and for coining the phrase “form follows function” (1856-1924)
From this reading "Sullivan is going to support Reilly," repeated Larry.
the activity of providing for or maintaining by supplying with money or necessities
From this reading "Sullivan is going to support Reilly," repeated Larry.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading EVERYTHING BUT THE FACTS The city room, that had been buzzing and humming with the talk of several reporters, seemed strangely quiet as Larry gave his answer.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading EVERYTHING BUT THE FACTS The city room, that had been buzzing and humming with the talk of several reporters, seemed strangely quiet as Larry gave his answer.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading EVERYTHING BUT THE FACTS The city room, that had been buzzing and humming with the talk of several reporters, seemed strangely quiet as Larry gave his answer.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The clicking typewriters stopped, and those operating them looked up.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading The clicking typewriters stopped, and those operating them looked up.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading "Say that again," spoke Mr. Emberg, as though a great deal depended on it.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Sullivan is going to support Reilly," repeated Larry.
typewritersnounUS /ˈtaɪpraɪtərz/
plural of “typewriter” — hand-operated character printer for printing written messages one character at a time
From this reading The clicking typewriters stopped, and those operating them looked up.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The clicking typewriters stopped, and those operating them looked up.
in the company of; together with
From this reading EVERYTHING BUT THE FACTS The city room, that had been buzzing and humming with the talk of several reporters, seemed strangely quiet as Larry gave his answer.
