used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Harry Wharton, accompanied by a group of men, left the main entrance of the hall,--releasing himself with difficulty from the friendly crowd about the doors--and crossed the street to his hotel.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading The first sitting of the Birmingham Labour Congress was just over, and the streets about the hall in which it had been held were beginning to fill with the issuing delegates.
having companions or an escort
From this reading Harry Wharton, accompanied by a group of men, left the main entrance of the hall,--releasing himself with difficulty from the friendly crowd about the doors--and crossed the street to his hotel.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The first sitting of the Birmingham Labour Congress was just over, and the streets about the hall in which it had been held were beginning to fill with the issuing delegates.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Well, I'm glad you think I did decently," he said, as they mounted the hotel stairs.
beastlyadjectiveUS /ˈbiːstliː/
(informal) very unpleasant
From this reading "What a beastly day, and how stuffy that hall was!
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The first sitting of the Birmingham Labour Congress was just over, and the streets about the hall in which it had been held were beginning to fill with the issuing delegates.
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading The first sitting of the Birmingham Labour Congress was just over, and the streets about the hall in which it had been held were beginning to fill with the issuing delegates.
BirminghamnounUS /ˈbɜːrmɪŋhæm/
the largest city in Alabama; located in northeastern Alabama
From this reading The first sitting of the Birmingham Labour Congress was just over, and the streets about the hall in which it had been held were beginning to fill with the issuing delegates.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Harry Wharton, accompanied by a group of men, left the main entrance of the hall,--releasing himself with difficulty from the friendly crowd about the doors--and crossed the street to his hotel.
CongressnounUS /ˈkɑːŋɡrəs/
the legislature of the United States government
From this reading The first sitting of the Birmingham Labour Congress was just over, and the streets about the hall in which it had been held were beginning to fill with the issuing delegates.
placed crosswise
From this reading Harry Wharton, accompanied by a group of men, left the main entrance of the hall,--releasing himself with difficulty from the friendly crowd about the doors--and crossed the street to his hotel.
cause to herd, drive, or crowd together
From this reading Harry Wharton, accompanied by a group of men, left the main entrance of the hall,--releasing himself with difficulty from the friendly crowd about the doors--and crossed the street to his hotel.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading "What a beastly day, and how stuffy that hall was!
decentlyadverbUS /ˈdiːsəntli/
in a decent manner
From this reading "Well, I'm glad you think I did decently," he said, as they mounted the hotel stairs.
delegatesnounUS /ˈdeləɡeɪts/
plural of “delegate” — a person appointed or elected to represent others
From this reading The first sitting of the Birmingham Labour Congress was just over, and the streets about the hall in which it had been held were beginning to fill with the issuing delegates.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading "Well, I'm glad you think I did decently," he said, as they mounted the hotel stairs.
an effort that is inconvenient
From this reading Harry Wharton, accompanied by a group of men, left the main entrance of the hall,--releasing himself with difficulty from the friendly crowd about the doors--and crossed the street to his hotel.
plural of “door” — a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Harry Wharton, accompanied by a group of men, left the main entrance of the hall,--releasing himself with difficulty from the friendly crowd about the doors--and crossed the street to his hotel.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Rain was pouring down and umbrellas were plentiful.
something that provides access (to get in or get out)
From this reading Harry Wharton, accompanied by a group of men, left the main entrance of the hall,--releasing himself with difficulty from the friendly crowd about the doors--and crossed the street to his hotel.
make full, also in a metaphorical sense
From this reading The first sitting of the Birmingham Labour Congress was just over, and the streets about the hall in which it had been held were beginning to fill with the issuing delegates.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The first sitting of the Birmingham Labour Congress was just over, and the streets about the hall in which it had been held were beginning to fill with the issuing delegates.
characteristic of or befitting a friend
From this reading Harry Wharton, accompanied by a group of men, left the main entrance of the hall,--releasing himself with difficulty from the friendly crowd about the doors--and crossed the street to his hotel.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Harry Wharton, accompanied by a group of men, left the main entrance of the hall,--releasing himself with difficulty from the friendly crowd about the doors--and crossed the street to his hotel.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading "Well, I'm glad you think I did decently," he said, as they mounted the hotel stairs.
any number of entities (members) considered as a unit
From this reading Harry Wharton, accompanied by a group of men, left the main entrance of the hall,--releasing himself with difficulty from the friendly crowd about the doors--and crossed the street to his hotel.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The first sitting of the Birmingham Labour Congress was just over, and the streets about the hall in which it had been held were beginning to fill with the issuing delegates.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading The first sitting of the Birmingham Labour Congress was just over, and the streets about the hall in which it had been held were beginning to fill with the issuing delegates.
annoy continually or chronically
From this reading Harry Wharton, accompanied by a group of men, left the main entrance of the hall,--releasing himself with difficulty from the friendly crowd about the doors--and crossed the street to his hotel.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Well, I'm glad you think I did decently," he said, as they mounted the hotel stairs.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading The first sitting of the Birmingham Labour Congress was just over, and the streets about the hall in which it had been held were beginning to fill with the issuing delegates.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Harry Wharton, accompanied by a group of men, left the main entrance of the hall,--releasing himself with difficulty from the friendly crowd about the doors--and crossed the street to his hotel.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Harry Wharton, accompanied by a group of men, left the main entrance of the hall,--releasing himself with difficulty from the friendly crowd about the doors--and crossed the street to his hotel.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading Harry Wharton, accompanied by a group of men, left the main entrance of the hall,--releasing himself with difficulty from the friendly crowd about the doors--and crossed the street to his hotel.
how
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From this reading "What a beastly day, and how stuffy that hall was!
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Well, I'm glad you think I did decently," he said, as they mounted the hotel stairs.
I'm
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From this reading "Well, I'm glad you think I did decently," he said, as they mounted the hotel stairs.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The first sitting of the Birmingham Labour Congress was just over, and the streets about the hall in which it had been held were beginning to fill with the issuing delegates.
issuingnounUS /ˈɪʃuːɪŋ/
the act of providing an item for general use or for official purposes (usually in quantity)
From this reading The first sitting of the Birmingham Labour Congress was just over, and the streets about the hall in which it had been held were beginning to fill with the issuing delegates.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The first sitting of the Birmingham Labour Congress was just over, and the streets about the hall in which it had been held were beginning to fill with the issuing delegates.
and nothing more
From this reading The first sitting of the Birmingham Labour Congress was just over, and the streets about the hall in which it had been held were beginning to fill with the issuing delegates.
a social class comprising those who do manual labor or work for wages
From this reading The first sitting of the Birmingham Labour Congress was just over, and the streets about the hall in which it had been held were beginning to fill with the issuing delegates.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading Harry Wharton, accompanied by a group of men, left the main entrance of the hall,--releasing himself with difficulty from the friendly crowd about the doors--and crossed the street to his hotel.
most important element
From this reading Harry Wharton, accompanied by a group of men, left the main entrance of the hall,--releasing himself with difficulty from the friendly crowd about the doors--and crossed the street to his hotel.
the force of workers available
From this reading Harry Wharton, accompanied by a group of men, left the main entrance of the hall,--releasing himself with difficulty from the friendly crowd about the doors--and crossed the street to his hotel.
assembled for use; especially by being attached to a support
From this reading "Well, I'm glad you think I did decently," he said, as they mounted the hotel stairs.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The first sitting of the Birmingham Labour Congress was just over, and the streets about the hall in which it had been held were beginning to fill with the issuing delegates.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The first sitting of the Birmingham Labour Congress was just over, and the streets about the hall in which it had been held were beginning to fill with the issuing delegates.
plentifuladjectiveUS /ˈplentəfəl/
existing in great number or quantity
From this reading Rain was pouring down and umbrellas were plentiful.
pouringadjectiveUS /ˈpɔːrɪŋ/
flowing profusely
From this reading Rain was pouring down and umbrellas were plentiful.
water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere
From this reading Rain was pouring down and umbrellas were plentiful.
releasingadjectiveUS /riˈliːsɪŋ/
emotionally purging (of e.g. art)
From this reading Harry Wharton, accompanied by a group of men, left the main entrance of the hall,--releasing himself with difficulty from the friendly crowd about the doors--and crossed the street to his hotel.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Well, I'm glad you think I did decently," he said, as they mounted the hotel stairs.
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading The first sitting of the Birmingham Labour Congress was just over, and the streets about the hall in which it had been held were beginning to fill with the issuing delegates.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading "Well, I'm glad you think I did decently," he said, as they mounted the hotel stairs.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading Harry Wharton, accompanied by a group of men, left the main entrance of the hall,--releasing himself with difficulty from the friendly crowd about the doors--and crossed the street to his hotel.
plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading The first sitting of the Birmingham Labour Congress was just over, and the streets about the hall in which it had been held were beginning to fill with the issuing delegates.
stuffyadjectiveUS /ˈstʌfi/
lacking fresh air
From this reading "What a beastly day, and how stuffy that hall was!
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "What a beastly day, and how stuffy that hall was!
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The first sitting of the Birmingham Labour Congress was just over, and the streets about the hall in which it had been held were beginning to fill with the issuing delegates.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Well, I'm glad you think I did decently," he said, as they mounted the hotel stairs.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "Well, I'm glad you think I did decently," he said, as they mounted the hotel stairs.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The first sitting of the Birmingham Labour Congress was just over, and the streets about the hall in which it had been held were beginning to fill with the issuing delegates.
umbrellasnounUS /əmˈbreləz/
plural of “umbrella” — a lightweight handheld collapsible canopy
From this reading Rain was pouring down and umbrellas were plentiful.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The first sitting of the Birmingham Labour Congress was just over, and the streets about the hall in which it had been held were beginning to fill with the issuing delegates.
(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, I'm glad you think I did decently," he said, as they mounted the hotel stairs.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The first sitting of the Birmingham Labour Congress was just over, and the streets about the hall in which it had been held were beginning to fill with the issuing delegates.
WhartonnounUS /ˈwɔːrtən/
United States novelist (1862-1937)
From this reading Harry Wharton, accompanied by a group of men, left the main entrance of the hall,--releasing himself with difficulty from the friendly crowd about the doors--and crossed the street to his hotel.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "What a beastly day, and how stuffy that hall was!
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The first sitting of the Birmingham Labour Congress was just over, and the streets about the hall in which it had been held were beginning to fill with the issuing delegates.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The first sitting of the Birmingham Labour Congress was just over, and the streets about the hall in which it had been held were beginning to fill with the issuing delegates.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Well, I'm glad you think I did decently," he said, as they mounted the hotel stairs.
