used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He had engaged a drawing-room on the Congressional Limited, and with a forethought, old-fashioned but agreeable, had provided newspapers and magazines and a box of candy.
conforming to your own liking or feelings or nature
From this reading He had engaged a drawing-room on the Congressional Limited, and with a forethought, old-fashioned but agreeable, had provided newspapers and magazines and a box of candy.
AlbeenounUS /əlˈbiː/
United States dramatist (1928-)
From this reading It was great fun traveling with Albee.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading The conductor came and asked whether everything was all right, governor, and people passed the door deliberately, staring in to get a glimpse of the great man; and Lydia could see that they were murmuring, "That's Albee, you know, he's going down to testify."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He had engaged a drawing-room on the Congressional Limited, and with a forethought, old-fashioned but agreeable, had provided newspapers and magazines and a box of candy.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading The conductor came and asked whether everything was all right, governor, and people passed the door deliberately, staring in to get a glimpse of the great man; and Lydia could see that they were murmuring, "That's Albee, you know, he's going down to testify."
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Lydia did not know Washington at all.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading His secretary was hovering near with letters to be signed.
a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid
From this reading He had engaged a drawing-room on the Congressional Limited, and with a forethought, old-fashioned but agreeable, had provided newspapers and magazines and a box of candy.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He had engaged a drawing-room on the Congressional Limited, and with a forethought, old-fashioned but agreeable, had provided newspapers and magazines and a box of candy.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The conductor came and asked whether everything was all right, governor, and people passed the door deliberately, staring in to get a glimpse of the great man; and Lydia could see that they were murmuring, "That's Albee, you know, he's going down to testify."
candynounUS /ˈkændi/
a rich sweet made of flavored sugar and often combined with fruit or nuts
From this reading He had engaged a drawing-room on the Congressional Limited, and with a forethought, old-fashioned but agreeable, had provided newspapers and magazines and a box of candy.
conductornounUS /kənˈdʌktər/
the person who leads a musical group
From this reading The conductor came and asked whether everything was all right, governor, and people passed the door deliberately, staring in to get a glimpse of the great man; and Lydia could see that they were murmuring, "That's Albee, you know, he's going down to testify."
CongressionaladjectiveUS /kənˈɡreʃənəl/
of or relating to congress
From this reading He had engaged a drawing-room on the Congressional Limited, and with a forethought, old-fashioned but agreeable, had provided newspapers and magazines and a box of candy.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The conductor came and asked whether everything was all right, governor, and people passed the door deliberately, staring in to get a glimpse of the great man; and Lydia could see that they were murmuring, "That's Albee, you know, he's going down to testify."
deliberatelyadverbUS /dɪˈlɪbərətli/
with intention; in an intentional manner
From this reading The conductor came and asked whether everything was all right, governor, and people passed the door deliberately, staring in to get a glimpse of the great man; and Lydia could see that they were murmuring, "That's Albee, you know, he's going down to testify."
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Lydia did not know Washington at all.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading The conductor came and asked whether everything was all right, governor, and people passed the door deliberately, staring in to get a glimpse of the great man; and Lydia could see that they were murmuring, "That's Albee, you know, he's going down to testify."
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading The conductor came and asked whether everything was all right, governor, and people passed the door deliberately, staring in to get a glimpse of the great man; and Lydia could see that they were murmuring, "That's Albee, you know, he's going down to testify."
drawing-room
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From this reading He had engaged a drawing-room on the Congressional Limited, and with a forethought, old-fashioned but agreeable, had provided newspapers and magazines and a box of candy.
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading He had engaged a drawing-room on the Congressional Limited, and with a forethought, old-fashioned but agreeable, had provided newspapers and magazines and a box of candy.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading The conductor came and asked whether everything was all right, governor, and people passed the door deliberately, staring in to get a glimpse of the great man; and Lydia could see that they were murmuring, "That's Albee, you know, he's going down to testify."
forethoughtnounUS /ˈfɔːrθɔːt/
planning or plotting in advance of acting
From this reading He had engaged a drawing-room on the Congressional Limited, and with a forethought, old-fashioned but agreeable, had provided newspapers and magazines and a box of candy.
activities that are enjoyable or amusing
From this reading It was great fun traveling with Albee.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading The conductor came and asked whether everything was all right, governor, and people passed the door deliberately, staring in to get a glimpse of the great man; and Lydia could see that they were murmuring, "That's Albee, you know, he's going down to testify."
a quick look
From this reading The conductor came and asked whether everything was all right, governor, and people passed the door deliberately, staring in to get a glimpse of the great man; and Lydia could see that they were murmuring, "That's Albee, you know, he's going down to testify."
the act of departing
From this reading The conductor came and asked whether everything was all right, governor, and people passed the door deliberately, staring in to get a glimpse of the great man; and Lydia could see that they were murmuring, "That's Albee, you know, he's going down to testify."
the head of a state government
From this reading The conductor came and asked whether everything was all right, governor, and people passed the door deliberately, staring in to get a glimpse of the great man; and Lydia could see that they were murmuring, "That's Albee, you know, he's going down to testify."
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading It was great fun traveling with Albee.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had engaged a drawing-room on the Congressional Limited, and with a forethought, old-fashioned but agreeable, had provided newspapers and magazines and a box of candy.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had engaged a drawing-room on the Congressional Limited, and with a forethought, old-fashioned but agreeable, had provided newspapers and magazines and a box of candy.
he's
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From this reading The conductor came and asked whether everything was all right, governor, and people passed the door deliberately, staring in to get a glimpse of the great man; and Lydia could see that they were murmuring, "That's Albee, you know, he's going down to testify."
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His secretary was hovering near with letters to be signed.
hoveringverbUS /ˈhʌvərɪŋ/
-ing form of “hover” — be undecided about something; waver between conflicting positions or courses of action
From this reading His secretary was hovering near with letters to be signed.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The conductor came and asked whether everything was all right, governor, and people passed the door deliberately, staring in to get a glimpse of the great man; and Lydia could see that they were murmuring, "That's Albee, you know, he's going down to testify."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was great fun traveling with Albee.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading The conductor came and asked whether everything was all right, governor, and people passed the door deliberately, staring in to get a glimpse of the great man; and Lydia could see that they were murmuring, "That's Albee, you know, he's going down to testify."
the literary culture
From this reading His secretary was hovering near with letters to be signed.
LimitedadjectiveUS /ˈlɪmətəd/
small in range or scope
From this reading He had engaged a drawing-room on the Congressional Limited, and with a forethought, old-fashioned but agreeable, had provided newspapers and magazines and a box of candy.
LydianounUS /ˈlɪdiə/
an ancient region on the coast of western Asia Minor; a powerful kingdom until conquered by the Persians in 546 BC
From this reading The conductor came and asked whether everything was all right, governor, and people passed the door deliberately, staring in to get a glimpse of the great man; and Lydia could see that they were murmuring, "That's Albee, you know, he's going down to testify."
magazinesnounUS /ˈmæɡəziːnz/
plural of “magazine” — a periodic publication containing pictures and stories and articles of interest to those who purchase it or subscribe to it
From this reading He had engaged a drawing-room on the Congressional Limited, and with a forethought, old-fashioned but agreeable, had provided newspapers and magazines and a box of candy.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The conductor came and asked whether everything was all right, governor, and people passed the door deliberately, staring in to get a glimpse of the great man; and Lydia could see that they were murmuring, "That's Albee, you know, he's going down to testify."
murmuringnounUS /ˈmɜːrmərɪŋ/
a low continuous indistinct sound; often accompanied by movement of the lips without the production of articulate speech
From this reading The conductor came and asked whether everything was all right, governor, and people passed the door deliberately, staring in to get a glimpse of the great man; and Lydia could see that they were murmuring, "That's Albee, you know, he's going down to testify."
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading His secretary was hovering near with letters to be signed.
newspapersnounUS /ˈnuːzpeɪpərz/
plural of “newspaper” — a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements
From this reading He had engaged a drawing-room on the Congressional Limited, and with a forethought, old-fashioned but agreeable, had provided newspapers and magazines and a box of candy.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Lydia did not know Washington at all.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He had engaged a drawing-room on the Congressional Limited, and with a forethought, old-fashioned but agreeable, had provided newspapers and magazines and a box of candy.
old-fashionedadjectiveUS /ˌoʊldˈfæʃənd/
out of fashion
From this reading He had engaged a drawing-room on the Congressional Limited, and with a forethought, old-fashioned but agreeable, had provided newspapers and magazines and a box of candy.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He had engaged a drawing-room on the Congressional Limited, and with a forethought, old-fashioned but agreeable, had provided newspapers and magazines and a box of candy.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading The conductor came and asked whether everything was all right, governor, and people passed the door deliberately, staring in to get a glimpse of the great man; and Lydia could see that they were murmuring, "That's Albee, you know, he's going down to testify."
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading The conductor came and asked whether everything was all right, governor, and people passed the door deliberately, staring in to get a glimpse of the great man; and Lydia could see that they were murmuring, "That's Albee, you know, he's going down to testify."
past form of “provide” — give something useful or necessary to
From this reading He had engaged a drawing-room on the Congressional Limited, and with a forethought, old-fashioned but agreeable, had provided newspapers and magazines and a box of candy.
precisely, exactly
From this reading The conductor came and asked whether everything was all right, governor, and people passed the door deliberately, staring in to get a glimpse of the great man; and Lydia could see that they were murmuring, "That's Albee, you know, he's going down to testify."
a person who is head of an administrative department of government
From this reading His secretary was hovering near with letters to be signed.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading The conductor came and asked whether everything was all right, governor, and people passed the door deliberately, staring in to get a glimpse of the great man; and Lydia could see that they were murmuring, "That's Albee, you know, he's going down to testify."
signedadjectiveUS /saɪnd/
having a handwritten signature
From this reading His secretary was hovering near with letters to be signed.
(used of eyes) open and fixed as if in fear or wonder
From this reading The conductor came and asked whether everything was all right, governor, and people passed the door deliberately, staring in to get a glimpse of the great man; and Lydia could see that they were murmuring, "That's Albee, you know, he's going down to testify."
testifyverbUS /ˈtestəfaɪ/
give testimony in a court of law
From this reading The conductor came and asked whether everything was all right, governor, and people passed the door deliberately, staring in to get a glimpse of the great man; and Lydia could see that they were murmuring, "That's Albee, you know, he's going down to testify."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The conductor came and asked whether everything was all right, governor, and people passed the door deliberately, staring in to get a glimpse of the great man; and Lydia could see that they were murmuring, "That's Albee, you know, he's going down to testify."
That's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The conductor came and asked whether everything was all right, governor, and people passed the door deliberately, staring in to get a glimpse of the great man; and Lydia could see that they were murmuring, "That's Albee, you know, he's going down to testify."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He had engaged a drawing-room on the Congressional Limited, and with a forethought, old-fashioned but agreeable, had provided newspapers and magazines and a box of candy.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The conductor came and asked whether everything was all right, governor, and people passed the door deliberately, staring in to get a glimpse of the great man; and Lydia could see that they were murmuring, "That's Albee, you know, he's going down to testify."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading His secretary was hovering near with letters to be signed.
travelingnounUS /ˈtrævəlɪŋ/
the act of going from one place to another
From this reading It was great fun traveling with Albee.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was great fun traveling with Albee.
the capital of the United States in the District of Columbia and a tourist mecca; George Washington commissioned Charles L'Enfant to lay out the city in 1791
From this reading Lydia did not know Washington at all.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The conductor came and asked whether everything was all right, governor, and people passed the door deliberately, staring in to get a glimpse of the great man; and Lydia could see that they were murmuring, "That's Albee, you know, he's going down to testify."
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading The conductor came and asked whether everything was all right, governor, and people passed the door deliberately, staring in to get a glimpse of the great man; and Lydia could see that they were murmuring, "That's Albee, you know, he's going down to testify."
in the company of; together with
From this reading It was great fun traveling with Albee.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading The conductor came and asked whether everything was all right, governor, and people passed the door deliberately, staring in to get a glimpse of the great man; and Lydia could see that they were murmuring, "That's Albee, you know, he's going down to testify."
