used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _You can do a great deal if you have enough data, and enough time to compute on it, by logical methods.
Abner
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From this reading But given the situation that neither data nor time is adequate, and an answer must be produced ... what do you do?_ On the day that the Polish freighter _Ludmilla_ laid an egg in New York harbor, Abner Longmans ("One-Shot") Braun was in the city going about his normal business, which was making another million dollars.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading But given the situation that neither data nor time is adequate, and an answer must be produced ... what do you do?_ On the day that the Polish freighter _Ludmilla_ laid an egg in New York harbor, Abner Longmans ("One-Shot") Braun was in the city going about his normal business, which was making another million dollars.
adequateadjectiveUS /ˈædəkwət/
having the requisite qualities or resources to meet a task
From this reading But given the situation that neither data nor time is adequate, and an answer must be produced ... what do you do?_ On the day that the Polish freighter _Ludmilla_ laid an egg in New York harbor, Abner Longmans ("One-Shot") Braun was in the city going about his normal business, which was making another million dollars.
matters of personal concern
From this reading From every point of view it was a bad week end for the CIA to mix into his affairs, but nobody had explained that to the master of the _Ludmilla_.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading As we found out later, almost nothing else was normal about that particular week end for Braun.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading But given the situation that neither data nor time is adequate, and an answer must be produced ... what do you do?_ On the day that the Polish freighter _Ludmilla_ laid an egg in New York harbor, Abner Longmans ("One-Shot") Braun was in the city going about his normal business, which was making another million dollars.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _You can do a great deal if you have enough data, and enough time to compute on it, by logical methods.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading But given the situation that neither data nor time is adequate, and an answer must be produced ... what do you do?_ On the day that the Polish freighter _Ludmilla_ laid an egg in New York harbor, Abner Longmans ("One-Shot") Braun was in the city going about his normal business, which was making another million dollars.
react verbally
From this reading But given the situation that neither data nor time is adequate, and an answer must be produced ... what do you do?_ On the day that the Polish freighter _Ludmilla_ laid an egg in New York harbor, Abner Longmans ("One-Shot") Braun was in the city going about his normal business, which was making another million dollars.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As we found out later, almost nothing else was normal about that particular week end for Braun.
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading From every point of view it was a bad week end for the CIA to mix into his affairs, but nobody had explained that to the master of the _Ludmilla_.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading But given the situation that neither data nor time is adequate, and an answer must be produced ... what do you do?_ On the day that the Polish freighter _Ludmilla_ laid an egg in New York harbor, Abner Longmans ("One-Shot") Braun was in the city going about his normal business, which was making another million dollars.
BraunnounUS /brɔːn/
the German mistress of Adolf Hitler (1910-1945)
From this reading But given the situation that neither data nor time is adequate, and an answer must be produced ... what do you do?_ On the day that the Polish freighter _Ludmilla_ laid an egg in New York harbor, Abner Longmans ("One-Shot") Braun was in the city going about his normal business, which was making another million dollars.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading For one thing, he had brought his family with him--a complete departure from routine--reflecting the unprecedentedly legitimate nature of the deals he was trying to make.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading But given the situation that neither data nor time is adequate, and an answer must be produced ... what do you do?_ On the day that the Polish freighter _Ludmilla_ laid an egg in New York harbor, Abner Longmans ("One-Shot") Braun was in the city going about his normal business, which was making another million dollars.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But given the situation that neither data nor time is adequate, and an answer must be produced ... what do you do?_ On the day that the Polish freighter _Ludmilla_ laid an egg in New York harbor, Abner Longmans ("One-Shot") Braun was in the city going about his normal business, which was making another million dollars.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading _You can do a great deal if you have enough data, and enough time to compute on it, by logical methods.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading _You can do a great deal if you have enough data, and enough time to compute on it, by logical methods.
CIAnounUS /ˈsiːˈaɪˈeɪ/
an independent agency of the United States government responsible for collecting and coordinating intelligence and counterintelligence activities abroad in the national interest
From this reading From every point of view it was a bad week end for the CIA to mix into his affairs, but nobody had explained that to the master of the _Ludmilla_.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading But given the situation that neither data nor time is adequate, and an answer must be produced ... what do you do?_ On the day that the Polish freighter _Ludmilla_ laid an egg in New York harbor, Abner Longmans ("One-Shot") Braun was in the city going about his normal business, which was making another million dollars.
come or bring to a finish or an end
From this reading For one thing, he had brought his family with him--a complete departure from routine--reflecting the unprecedentedly legitimate nature of the deals he was trying to make.
computeverbUS /kəmˈpjuːt/
make a mathematical calculation or computation
From this reading _You can do a great deal if you have enough data, and enough time to compute on it, by logical methods.
datanounUS /ˈdeɪtə/
a collection of facts from which conclusions may be drawn
From this reading _You can do a great deal if you have enough data, and enough time to compute on it, by logical methods.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading But given the situation that neither data nor time is adequate, and an answer must be produced ... what do you do?_ On the day that the Polish freighter _Ludmilla_ laid an egg in New York harbor, Abner Longmans ("One-Shot") Braun was in the city going about his normal business, which was making another million dollars.
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading _You can do a great deal if you have enough data, and enough time to compute on it, by logical methods.
dealsnounUS /diːlz/
plural of “deal” — a particular instance of buying or selling
From this reading For one thing, he had brought his family with him--a complete departure from routine--reflecting the unprecedentedly legitimate nature of the deals he was trying to make.
the act of departing
From this reading For one thing, he had brought his family with him--a complete departure from routine--reflecting the unprecedentedly legitimate nature of the deals he was trying to make.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading _You can do a great deal if you have enough data, and enough time to compute on it, by logical methods.
plural of “dollar” — the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 cents
From this reading But given the situation that neither data nor time is adequate, and an answer must be produced ... what do you do?_ On the day that the Polish freighter _Ludmilla_ laid an egg in New York harbor, Abner Longmans ("One-Shot") Braun was in the city going about his normal business, which was making another million dollars.
eggnounUS /eɡ/
animal reproductive body consisting of an ovum or embryo together with nutritive and protective envelopes; especially the thin-shelled reproductive body laid by e.g. female birds
From this reading But given the situation that neither data nor time is adequate, and an answer must be produced ... what do you do?_ On the day that the Polish freighter _Ludmilla_ laid an egg in New York harbor, Abner Longmans ("One-Shot") Braun was in the city going about his normal business, which was making another million dollars.
else
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From this reading As we found out later, almost nothing else was normal about that particular week end for Braun.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading As we found out later, almost nothing else was normal about that particular week end for Braun.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading _You can do a great deal if you have enough data, and enough time to compute on it, by logical methods.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading From every point of view it was a bad week end for the CIA to mix into his affairs, but nobody had explained that to the master of the _Ludmilla_.
past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible
From this reading From every point of view it was a bad week end for the CIA to mix into his affairs, but nobody had explained that to the master of the _Ludmilla_.
a social unit living together
From this reading For one thing, he had brought his family with him--a complete departure from routine--reflecting the unprecedentedly legitimate nature of the deals he was trying to make.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading As we found out later, almost nothing else was normal about that particular week end for Braun.
set up or found
From this reading As we found out later, almost nothing else was normal about that particular week end for Braun.
freighternounUS /ˈfreɪtər/
a cargo ship
From this reading But given the situation that neither data nor time is adequate, and an answer must be produced ... what do you do?_ On the day that the Polish freighter _Ludmilla_ laid an egg in New York harbor, Abner Longmans ("One-Shot") Braun was in the city going about his normal business, which was making another million dollars.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading For one thing, he had brought his family with him--a complete departure from routine--reflecting the unprecedentedly legitimate nature of the deals he was trying to make.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading But given the situation that neither data nor time is adequate, and an answer must be produced ... what do you do?_ On the day that the Polish freighter _Ludmilla_ laid an egg in New York harbor, Abner Longmans ("One-Shot") Braun was in the city going about his normal business, which was making another million dollars.
the act of departing
From this reading But given the situation that neither data nor time is adequate, and an answer must be produced ... what do you do?_ On the day that the Polish freighter _Ludmilla_ laid an egg in New York harbor, Abner Longmans ("One-Shot") Braun was in the city going about his normal business, which was making another million dollars.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading _You can do a great deal if you have enough data, and enough time to compute on it, by logical methods.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading For one thing, he had brought his family with him--a complete departure from routine--reflecting the unprecedentedly legitimate nature of the deals he was trying to make.
harborverbUS /ˈhɑːrbər/
maintain (a theory, thoughts, or feelings)
From this reading But given the situation that neither data nor time is adequate, and an answer must be produced ... what do you do?_ On the day that the Polish freighter _Ludmilla_ laid an egg in New York harbor, Abner Longmans ("One-Shot") Braun was in the city going about his normal business, which was making another million dollars.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading _You can do a great deal if you have enough data, and enough time to compute on it, by logical methods.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading For one thing, he had brought his family with him--a complete departure from routine--reflecting the unprecedentedly legitimate nature of the deals he was trying to make.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading For one thing, he had brought his family with him--a complete departure from routine--reflecting the unprecedentedly legitimate nature of the deals he was trying to make.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading But given the situation that neither data nor time is adequate, and an answer must be produced ... what do you do?_ On the day that the Polish freighter _Ludmilla_ laid an egg in New York harbor, Abner Longmans ("One-Shot") Braun was in the city going about his normal business, which was making another million dollars.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading _You can do a great deal if you have enough data, and enough time to compute on it, by logical methods.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading But given the situation that neither data nor time is adequate, and an answer must be produced ... what do you do?_ On the day that the Polish freighter _Ludmilla_ laid an egg in New York harbor, Abner Longmans ("One-Shot") Braun was in the city going about his normal business, which was making another million dollars.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading From every point of view it was a bad week end for the CIA to mix into his affairs, but nobody had explained that to the master of the _Ludmilla_.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But given the situation that neither data nor time is adequate, and an answer must be produced ... what do you do?_ On the day that the Polish freighter _Ludmilla_ laid an egg in New York harbor, Abner Longmans ("One-Shot") Braun was in the city going about his normal business, which was making another million dollars.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading _You can do a great deal if you have enough data, and enough time to compute on it, by logical methods.
set down according to a plan
From this reading But given the situation that neither data nor time is adequate, and an answer must be produced ... what do you do?_ On the day that the Polish freighter _Ludmilla_ laid an egg in New York harbor, Abner Longmans ("One-Shot") Braun was in the city going about his normal business, which was making another million dollars.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading As we found out later, almost nothing else was normal about that particular week end for Braun.
legitimateadjectiveUS /ləˈdʒɪtəmət/
of marriages and offspring; recognized as lawful
From this reading For one thing, he had brought his family with him--a complete departure from routine--reflecting the unprecedentedly legitimate nature of the deals he was trying to make.
logicaladjectiveUS /ˈlɑːdʒɪkəl/
capable of or reflecting the capability for correct and valid reasoning
From this reading _You can do a great deal if you have enough data, and enough time to compute on it, by logical methods.
Longmans
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From this reading But given the situation that neither data nor time is adequate, and an answer must be produced ... what do you do?_ On the day that the Polish freighter _Ludmilla_ laid an egg in New York harbor, Abner Longmans ("One-Shot") Braun was in the city going about his normal business, which was making another million dollars.
Ludmilla
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From this reading But given the situation that neither data nor time is adequate, and an answer must be produced ... what do you do?_ On the day that the Polish freighter _Ludmilla_ laid an egg in New York harbor, Abner Longmans ("One-Shot") Braun was in the city going about his normal business, which was making another million dollars.
engage in
From this reading For one thing, he had brought his family with him--a complete departure from routine--reflecting the unprecedentedly legitimate nature of the deals he was trying to make.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading But given the situation that neither data nor time is adequate, and an answer must be produced ... what do you do?_ On the day that the Polish freighter _Ludmilla_ laid an egg in New York harbor, Abner Longmans ("One-Shot") Braun was in the city going about his normal business, which was making another million dollars.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading From every point of view it was a bad week end for the CIA to mix into his affairs, but nobody had explained that to the master of the _Ludmilla_.
methodsnounUS /ˈmeθədz/
plural of “method” — a way of doing something, especially a systematic way; implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps)
From this reading _You can do a great deal if you have enough data, and enough time to compute on it, by logical methods.
millionnounUS /ˈmɪljən/
the number that is represented as a one followed by 6 zeros
From this reading But given the situation that neither data nor time is adequate, and an answer must be produced ... what do you do?_ On the day that the Polish freighter _Ludmilla_ laid an egg in New York harbor, Abner Longmans ("One-Shot") Braun was in the city going about his normal business, which was making another million dollars.
mixverbUS /mɪks/
mix together different elements
From this reading From every point of view it was a bad week end for the CIA to mix into his affairs, but nobody had explained that to the master of the _Ludmilla_.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading But given the situation that neither data nor time is adequate, and an answer must be produced ... what do you do?_ On the day that the Polish freighter _Ludmilla_ laid an egg in New York harbor, Abner Longmans ("One-Shot") Braun was in the city going about his normal business, which was making another million dollars.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading For one thing, he had brought his family with him--a complete departure from routine--reflecting the unprecedentedly legitimate nature of the deals he was trying to make.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading But given the situation that neither data nor time is adequate, and an answer must be produced ... what do you do?_ On the day that the Polish freighter _Ludmilla_ laid an egg in New York harbor, Abner Longmans ("One-Shot") Braun was in the city going about his normal business, which was making another million dollars.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading But given the situation that neither data nor time is adequate, and an answer must be produced ... what do you do?_ On the day that the Polish freighter _Ludmilla_ laid an egg in New York harbor, Abner Longmans ("One-Shot") Braun was in the city going about his normal business, which was making another million dollars.
no person; not anyone
From this reading From every point of view it was a bad week end for the CIA to mix into his affairs, but nobody had explained that to the master of the _Ludmilla_.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading But given the situation that neither data nor time is adequate, and an answer must be produced ... what do you do?_ On the day that the Polish freighter _Ludmilla_ laid an egg in New York harbor, Abner Longmans ("One-Shot") Braun was in the city going about his normal business, which was making another million dollars.
normaladjectiveUS /ˈnɔːrməl/
conforming with or constituting a norm or standard or level or type or social norm; not abnormal
From this reading But given the situation that neither data nor time is adequate, and an answer must be produced ... what do you do?_ On the day that the Polish freighter _Ludmilla_ laid an egg in New York harbor, Abner Longmans ("One-Shot") Braun was in the city going about his normal business, which was making another million dollars.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading As we found out later, almost nothing else was normal about that particular week end for Braun.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading For one thing, he had brought his family with him--a complete departure from routine--reflecting the unprecedentedly legitimate nature of the deals he was trying to make.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading _You can do a great deal if you have enough data, and enough time to compute on it, by logical methods.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading For one thing, he had brought his family with him--a complete departure from routine--reflecting the unprecedentedly legitimate nature of the deals he was trying to make.
One-Shot
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From this reading But given the situation that neither data nor time is adequate, and an answer must be produced ... what do you do?_ On the day that the Polish freighter _Ludmilla_ laid an egg in New York harbor, Abner Longmans ("One-Shot") Braun was in the city going about his normal business, which was making another million dollars.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading As we found out later, almost nothing else was normal about that particular week end for Braun.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading As we found out later, almost nothing else was normal about that particular week end for Braun.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading From every point of view it was a bad week end for the CIA to mix into his affairs, but nobody had explained that to the master of the _Ludmilla_.
PolishnounUS /ˈpɑːlɪʃ/
the property of being smooth and shiny
From this reading But given the situation that neither data nor time is adequate, and an answer must be produced ... what do you do?_ On the day that the Polish freighter _Ludmilla_ laid an egg in New York harbor, Abner Longmans ("One-Shot") Braun was in the city going about his normal business, which was making another million dollars.
past form of “produce” — bring forth or yield
From this reading But given the situation that neither data nor time is adequate, and an answer must be produced ... what do you do?_ On the day that the Polish freighter _Ludmilla_ laid an egg in New York harbor, Abner Longmans ("One-Shot") Braun was in the city going about his normal business, which was making another million dollars.
reflectingadjectiveUS /rɪˈflektɪŋ/
causing reflection or having a device that reflects
From this reading For one thing, he had brought his family with him--a complete departure from routine--reflecting the unprecedentedly legitimate nature of the deals he was trying to make.
routinenounUS /ruːˈtiːn/
an unvarying or habitual method or procedure
From this reading For one thing, he had brought his family with him--a complete departure from routine--reflecting the unprecedentedly legitimate nature of the deals he was trying to make.
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading But given the situation that neither data nor time is adequate, and an answer must be produced ... what do you do?_ On the day that the Polish freighter _Ludmilla_ laid an egg in New York harbor, Abner Longmans ("One-Shot") Braun was in the city going about his normal business, which was making another million dollars.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But given the situation that neither data nor time is adequate, and an answer must be produced ... what do you do?_ On the day that the Polish freighter _Ludmilla_ laid an egg in New York harbor, Abner Longmans ("One-Shot") Braun was in the city going about his normal business, which was making another million dollars.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading But given the situation that neither data nor time is adequate, and an answer must be produced ... what do you do?_ On the day that the Polish freighter _Ludmilla_ laid an egg in New York harbor, Abner Longmans ("One-Shot") Braun was in the city going about his normal business, which was making another million dollars.
a special situation
From this reading For one thing, he had brought his family with him--a complete departure from routine--reflecting the unprecedentedly legitimate nature of the deals he was trying to make.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading _You can do a great deal if you have enough data, and enough time to compute on it, by logical methods.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _You can do a great deal if you have enough data, and enough time to compute on it, by logical methods.
hard to endure
From this reading For one thing, he had brought his family with him--a complete departure from routine--reflecting the unprecedentedly legitimate nature of the deals he was trying to make.
unprecedentedlyadverbUS /ənˈpresədentɪdli/
in an unprecedented manner
From this reading For one thing, he had brought his family with him--a complete departure from routine--reflecting the unprecedentedly legitimate nature of the deals he was trying to make.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading From every point of view it was a bad week end for the CIA to mix into his affairs, but nobody had explained that to the master of the _Ludmilla_.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But given the situation that neither data nor time is adequate, and an answer must be produced ... what do you do?_ On the day that the Polish freighter _Ludmilla_ laid an egg in New York harbor, Abner Longmans ("One-Shot") Braun was in the city going about his normal business, which was making another million dollars.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading As we found out later, almost nothing else was normal about that particular week end for Braun.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading As we found out later, almost nothing else was normal about that particular week end for Braun.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading But given the situation that neither data nor time is adequate, and an answer must be produced ... what do you do?_ On the day that the Polish freighter _Ludmilla_ laid an egg in New York harbor, Abner Longmans ("One-Shot") Braun was in the city going about his normal business, which was making another million dollars.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading But given the situation that neither data nor time is adequate, and an answer must be produced ... what do you do?_ On the day that the Polish freighter _Ludmilla_ laid an egg in New York harbor, Abner Longmans ("One-Shot") Braun was in the city going about his normal business, which was making another million dollars.
in the company of; together with
From this reading For one thing, he had brought his family with him--a complete departure from routine--reflecting the unprecedentedly legitimate nature of the deals he was trying to make.
the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose
From this reading But given the situation that neither data nor time is adequate, and an answer must be produced ... what do you do?_ On the day that the Polish freighter _Ludmilla_ laid an egg in New York harbor, Abner Longmans ("One-Shot") Braun was in the city going about his normal business, which was making another million dollars.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading _You can do a great deal if you have enough data, and enough time to compute on it, by logical methods.
