used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Clinton Kendale showed himself to be a thorough actor in carrying out a part carefully, as he followed the boy through the main office, where all of the bookkeepers were at work, toward the little office in the rear.
actornounUS /ˈæktər/
a theatrical performer
From this reading Clinton Kendale showed himself to be a thorough actor in carrying out a part carefully, as he followed the boy through the main office, where all of the bookkeepers were at work, toward the little office in the rear.
Ah
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From this reading "Ah, this is indeed comfortable," he exclaimed, flinging himself into a luxurious leather armchair.
(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 Clinton Kendale showed himself to be a thorough actor in carrying out a part carefully, as he followed the boy through the main office, where all of the bookkeepers were at work, toward the little office in the rear.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Throw the coat down anywhere, and go," he said, as the boy stood before him awaiting his dismissal.
at or in or to any place
From this reading "Throw the coat down anywhere, and go," he said, as the boy stood before him awaiting his dismissal.
armchairnounUS /ˈɑːrmtʃer/
chair with a support on each side for arms
From this reading "Ah, this is indeed comfortable," he exclaimed, flinging himself into a luxurious leather armchair.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Clinton Kendale showed himself to be a thorough actor in carrying out a part carefully, as he followed the boy through the main office, where all of the bookkeepers were at work, toward the little office in the rear.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Clinton Kendale showed himself to be a thorough actor in carrying out a part carefully, as he followed the boy through the main office, where all of the bookkeepers were at work, toward the little office in the rear.
awaitingverbUS /əˈweɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “await” — look forward to the probable occurrence of
From this reading "Throw the coat down anywhere, and go," he said, as the boy stood before him awaiting his dismissal.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Clinton Kendale showed himself to be a thorough actor in carrying out a part carefully, as he followed the boy through the main office, where all of the bookkeepers were at work, toward the little office in the rear.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading "Throw the coat down anywhere, and go," he said, as the boy stood before him awaiting his dismissal.
bookkeepersnounUS /ˈbʊkkiːpərz/
plural of “bookkeeper” — someone who records the transactions of a business
From this reading Clinton Kendale showed himself to be a thorough actor in carrying out a part carefully, as he followed the boy through the main office, where all of the bookkeepers were at work, toward the little office in the rear.
a youthful male person
From this reading Clinton Kendale showed himself to be a thorough actor in carrying out a part carefully, as he followed the boy through the main office, where all of the bookkeepers were at work, toward the little office in the rear.
BROOMnounUS /bruːm/
a cleaning implement for sweeping; bundle of straws or twigs attached to a long handle
From this reading THE NEW BROOM DID NOT SWEEP CLEAN.
taking care or paying attention
From this reading Clinton Kendale showed himself to be a thorough actor in carrying out a part carefully, as he followed the boy through the main office, where all of the bookkeepers were at work, toward the little office in the rear.
-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading Clinton Kendale showed himself to be a thorough actor in carrying out a part carefully, as he followed the boy through the main office, where all of the bookkeepers were at work, toward the little office in the rear.
free from dirt or impurities; or having clean habits
From this reading THE NEW BROOM DID NOT SWEEP CLEAN.
ClintonnounUS /ˈklɪntən/
wife of President Clinton and later a woman member of the United States Senate (1947-)
From this reading Clinton Kendale showed himself to be a thorough actor in carrying out a part carefully, as he followed the boy through the main office, where all of the bookkeepers were at work, toward the little office in the rear.
an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors
From this reading "Throw the coat down anywhere, and go," he said, as the boy stood before him awaiting his dismissal.
providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)
From this reading "Ah, this is indeed comfortable," he exclaimed, flinging himself into a luxurious leather armchair.
DIDauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading THE NEW BROOM DID NOT SWEEP CLEAN.
dismissalnounUS /dɪˈsmɪsəl/
a judgment disposing of the matter without a trial
From this reading "Throw the coat down anywhere, and go," he said, as the boy stood before him awaiting his dismissal.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading "Throw the coat down anywhere, and go," he said, as the boy stood before him awaiting his dismissal.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading "Ah, this is indeed comfortable," he exclaimed, flinging himself into a luxurious leather armchair.
flingingverbUS /ˈflɪŋɪŋ/
-ing form of “fling” — throw with force or recklessness
From this reading "Ah, this is indeed comfortable," he exclaimed, flinging himself into a luxurious leather armchair.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading Clinton Kendale showed himself to be a thorough actor in carrying out a part carefully, as he followed the boy through the main office, where all of the bookkeepers were at work, toward the little office in the rear.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "Throw the coat down anywhere, and go," he said, as the boy stood before him awaiting his dismissal.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading "Great Scott!
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Clinton Kendale showed himself to be a thorough actor in carrying out a part carefully, as he followed the boy through the main office, where all of the bookkeepers were at work, toward the little office in the rear.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Throw the coat down anywhere, and go," he said, as the boy stood before him awaiting his dismissal.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Clinton Kendale showed himself to be a thorough actor in carrying out a part carefully, as he followed the boy through the main office, where all of the bookkeepers were at work, toward the little office in the rear.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "Throw the coat down anywhere, and go," he said, as the boy stood before him awaiting his dismissal.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Clinton Kendale showed himself to be a thorough actor in carrying out a part carefully, as he followed the boy through the main office, where all of the bookkeepers were at work, toward the little office in the rear.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading "Ah, this is indeed comfortable," he exclaimed, flinging himself into a luxurious leather armchair.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading "Ah, this is indeed comfortable," he exclaimed, flinging himself into a luxurious leather armchair.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Ah, this is indeed comfortable," he exclaimed, flinging himself into a luxurious leather armchair.
Kendale
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Clinton Kendale showed himself to be a thorough actor in carrying out a part carefully, as he followed the boy through the main office, where all of the bookkeepers were at work, toward the little office in the rear.
leathernounUS /ˈleðər/
an animal skin made smooth and flexible by removing the hair and then tanning
From this reading "Ah, this is indeed comfortable," he exclaimed, flinging himself into a luxurious leather armchair.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Clinton Kendale showed himself to be a thorough actor in carrying out a part carefully, as he followed the boy through the main office, where all of the bookkeepers were at work, toward the little office in the rear.
luxuriousadjectiveUS /ləɡˈʒɜːriəs/
displaying luxury and furnishing gratification to the senses
From this reading "Ah, this is indeed comfortable," he exclaimed, flinging himself into a luxurious leather armchair.
most important element
From this reading Clinton Kendale showed himself to be a thorough actor in carrying out a part carefully, as he followed the boy through the main office, where all of the bookkeepers were at work, toward the little office in the rear.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading THE NEW BROOM DID NOT SWEEP CLEAN.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading THE NEW BROOM DID NOT SWEEP CLEAN.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Clinton Kendale showed himself to be a thorough actor in carrying out a part carefully, as he followed the boy through the main office, where all of the bookkeepers were at work, toward the little office in the rear.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading Clinton Kendale showed himself to be a thorough actor in carrying out a part carefully, as he followed the boy through the main office, where all of the bookkeepers were at work, toward the little office in the rear.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Clinton Kendale showed himself to be a thorough actor in carrying out a part carefully, as he followed the boy through the main office, where all of the bookkeepers were at work, toward the little office in the rear.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Clinton Kendale showed himself to be a thorough actor in carrying out a part carefully, as he followed the boy through the main office, where all of the bookkeepers were at work, toward the little office in the rear.
the back of a military formation or procession
From this reading Clinton Kendale showed himself to be a thorough actor in carrying out a part carefully, as he followed the boy through the main office, where all of the bookkeepers were at work, toward the little office in the rear.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Throw the coat down anywhere, and go," he said, as the boy stood before him awaiting his dismissal.
ScottnounUS /skɑːt/
award-winning United States film actor (1928-1999)
From this reading "Great Scott!
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Clinton Kendale showed himself to be a thorough actor in carrying out a part carefully, as he followed the boy through the main office, where all of the bookkeepers were at work, toward the little office in the rear.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading "Throw the coat down anywhere, and go," he said, as the boy stood before him awaiting his dismissal.
SWEEPverbUS /swiːp/
sweep across or over
From this reading THE NEW BROOM DID NOT SWEEP CLEAN.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE NEW BROOM DID NOT SWEEP CLEAN.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "Ah, this is indeed comfortable," he exclaimed, flinging himself into a luxurious leather armchair.
thoroughadjectiveUS /ˈθɜːroʊ/
painstakingly careful and accurate
From this reading Clinton Kendale showed himself to be a thorough actor in carrying out a part carefully, as he followed the boy through the main office, where all of the bookkeepers were at work, toward the little office in the rear.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Clinton Kendale showed himself to be a thorough actor in carrying out a part carefully, as he followed the boy through the main office, where all of the bookkeepers were at work, toward the little office in the rear.
propel through the air
From this reading "Throw the coat down anywhere, and go," he said, as the boy stood before him awaiting his dismissal.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Clinton Kendale showed himself to be a thorough actor in carrying out a part carefully, as he followed the boy through the main office, where all of the bookkeepers were at work, toward the little office in the rear.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading Clinton Kendale showed himself to be a thorough actor in carrying out a part carefully, as he followed the boy through the main office, where all of the bookkeepers were at work, toward the little office in the rear.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Clinton Kendale showed himself to be a thorough actor in carrying out a part carefully, as he followed the boy through the main office, where all of the bookkeepers were at work, toward the little office in the rear.
in or at the place that
From this reading Clinton Kendale showed himself to be a thorough actor in carrying out a part carefully, as he followed the boy through the main office, where all of the bookkeepers were at work, toward the little office in the rear.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Clinton Kendale showed himself to be a thorough actor in carrying out a part carefully, as he followed the boy through the main office, where all of the bookkeepers were at work, toward the little office in the rear.
