having fair knowledge of
From this reading SCOTT GETS ACQUAINTED WITH JED CLARK Scott came down to breakfast early.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading He was almost at the end of his patience, and was glad when the time came to go to the office.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The grouchy clerk was just coming in when Scott arrived, but the supervisor was hard at work and had been for an hour.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He was only partially successful, for there were several others in the dining room, and he caught scraps of conversation followed by loud laughs which were so evidently meant for his ears that it was hard to ignore them.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading The grouchy clerk was just coming in when Scott arrived, but the supervisor was hard at work and had been for an hour.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He wanted to be on time at the office, but his real reason was to try to dodge some of his numerous critics.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He wanted to be on time at the office, but his real reason was to try to dodge some of his numerous critics.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The grouchy clerk was just coming in when Scott arrived, but the supervisor was hard at work and had been for an hour.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading SCOTT GETS ACQUAINTED WITH JED CLARK Scott came down to breakfast early.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He wanted to be on time at the office, but his real reason was to try to dodge some of his numerous critics.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He was only partially successful, for there were several others in the dining room, and he caught scraps of conversation followed by loud laughs which were so evidently meant for his ears that it was hard to ignore them.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading SCOTT GETS ACQUAINTED WITH JED CLARK Scott came down to breakfast early.
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading He was only partially successful, for there were several others in the dining room, and he caught scraps of conversation followed by loud laughs which were so evidently meant for his ears that it was hard to ignore them.
CLARKnounUS /klɑːrk/
United States explorer who (with Meriwether Lewis) led an expedition from St. Louis to the mouth of the Columbia River; Clark was responsible for making maps of the area (1770-1838)
From this reading SCOTT GETS ACQUAINTED WITH JED CLARK Scott came down to breakfast early.
an employee who performs clerical work (e.g., keeps records or accounts)
From this reading The grouchy clerk was just coming in when Scott arrived, but the supervisor was hard at work and had been for an hour.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading The grouchy clerk was just coming in when Scott arrived, but the supervisor was hard at work and had been for an hour.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading He was only partially successful, for there were several others in the dining room, and he caught scraps of conversation followed by loud laughs which were so evidently meant for his ears that it was hard to ignore them.
criticsnounUS /ˈkrɪtɪks/
plural of “critic” — a person who is professionally engaged in the analysis and interpretation of works of art
From this reading He wanted to be on time at the office, but his real reason was to try to dodge some of his numerous critics.
diningnounUS /ˈdaɪnɪŋ/
the act of eating dinner
From this reading He was only partially successful, for there were several others in the dining room, and he caught scraps of conversation followed by loud laughs which were so evidently meant for his ears that it was hard to ignore them.
dodgeverbUS /dɑːdʒ/
make a sudden movement in a new direction so as to avoid
From this reading He wanted to be on time at the office, but his real reason was to try to dodge some of his numerous critics.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading SCOTT GETS ACQUAINTED WITH JED CLARK Scott came down to breakfast early.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading SCOTT GETS ACQUAINTED WITH JED CLARK Scott came down to breakfast early.
plural of “ear” — the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading He was only partially successful, for there were several others in the dining room, and he caught scraps of conversation followed by loud laughs which were so evidently meant for his ears that it was hard to ignore them.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading He was almost at the end of his patience, and was glad when the time came to go to the office.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading He was only partially successful, for there were several others in the dining room, and he caught scraps of conversation followed by loud laughs which were so evidently meant for his ears that it was hard to ignore them.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading He was only partially successful, for there were several others in the dining room, and he caught scraps of conversation followed by loud laughs which were so evidently meant for his ears that it was hard to ignore them.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He was only partially successful, for there were several others in the dining room, and he caught scraps of conversation followed by loud laughs which were so evidently meant for his ears that it was hard to ignore them.
plural of “get” — a return on a shot that seemed impossible to reach and would normally have resulted in a point for the opponent
From this reading SCOTT GETS ACQUAINTED WITH JED CLARK Scott came down to breakfast early.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading He was almost at the end of his patience, and was glad when the time came to go to the office.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading He was almost at the end of his patience, and was glad when the time came to go to the office.
grouchyadjectiveUS /ˈɡraʊtʃi/
annoyed and irritable
From this reading The grouchy clerk was just coming in when Scott arrived, but the supervisor was hard at work and had been for an hour.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The grouchy clerk was just coming in when Scott arrived, but the supervisor was hard at work and had been for an hour.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading He was only partially successful, for there were several others in the dining room, and he caught scraps of conversation followed by loud laughs which were so evidently meant for his ears that it was hard to ignore them.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He wanted to be on time at the office, but his real reason was to try to dodge some of his numerous critics.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He wanted to be on time at the office, but his real reason was to try to dodge some of his numerous critics.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading The grouchy clerk was just coming in when Scott arrived, but the supervisor was hard at work and had been for an hour.
ignoreverbUS /ˌɪɡˈnɔːr/
refuse to acknowledge
From this reading He was only partially successful, for there were several others in the dining room, and he caught scraps of conversation followed by loud laughs which were so evidently meant for his ears that it was hard to ignore them.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He was only partially successful, for there were several others in the dining room, and he caught scraps of conversation followed by loud laughs which were so evidently meant for his ears that it was hard to ignore them.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He was only partially successful, for there were several others in the dining room, and he caught scraps of conversation followed by loud laughs which were so evidently meant for his ears that it was hard to ignore them.
JED
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From this reading SCOTT GETS ACQUAINTED WITH JED CLARK Scott came down to breakfast early.
and nothing more
From this reading The grouchy clerk was just coming in when Scott arrived, but the supervisor was hard at work and had been for an hour.
laughsnounUS /læfs/
plural of “laugh” — the sound of laughing
From this reading He was only partially successful, for there were several others in the dining room, and he caught scraps of conversation followed by loud laughs which were so evidently meant for his ears that it was hard to ignore them.
characterized by or producing sound of great volume or intensity
From this reading He was only partially successful, for there were several others in the dining room, and he caught scraps of conversation followed by loud laughs which were so evidently meant for his ears that it was hard to ignore them.
inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading He was only partially successful, for there were several others in the dining room, and he caught scraps of conversation followed by loud laughs which were so evidently meant for his ears that it was hard to ignore them.
amounting to a large indefinite number
From this reading He wanted to be on time at the office, but his real reason was to try to dodge some of his numerous critics.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He wanted to be on time at the office, but his real reason was to try to dodge some of his numerous critics.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading He wanted to be on time at the office, but his real reason was to try to dodge some of his numerous critics.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He wanted to be on time at the office, but his real reason was to try to dodge some of his numerous critics.
and nothing more
From this reading He was only partially successful, for there were several others in the dining room, and he caught scraps of conversation followed by loud laughs which were so evidently meant for his ears that it was hard to ignore them.
others
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From this reading He was only partially successful, for there were several others in the dining room, and he caught scraps of conversation followed by loud laughs which were so evidently meant for his ears that it was hard to ignore them.
partiallyadverbUS /ˈpɑːrʃəli/
to some extent; in some degree; not wholly
From this reading He was only partially successful, for there were several others in the dining room, and he caught scraps of conversation followed by loud laughs which were so evidently meant for his ears that it was hard to ignore them.
good-natured tolerance of delay or incompetence
From this reading He was almost at the end of his patience, and was glad when the time came to go to the office.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading He wanted to be on time at the office, but his real reason was to try to dodge some of his numerous critics.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading He wanted to be on time at the office, but his real reason was to try to dodge some of his numerous critics.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading He was only partially successful, for there were several others in the dining room, and he caught scraps of conversation followed by loud laughs which were so evidently meant for his ears that it was hard to ignore them.
SCOTTnounUS /skɑːt/
award-winning United States film actor (1928-1999)
From this reading SCOTT GETS ACQUAINTED WITH JED CLARK Scott came down to breakfast early.
scrapsnounUS /skræps/
food that is discarded (as from a kitchen)
From this reading He was only partially successful, for there were several others in the dining room, and he caught scraps of conversation followed by loud laughs which were so evidently meant for his ears that it was hard to ignore them.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading He was only partially successful, for there were several others in the dining room, and he caught scraps of conversation followed by loud laughs which were so evidently meant for his ears that it was hard to ignore them.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading He was only partially successful, for there were several others in the dining room, and he caught scraps of conversation followed by loud laughs which were so evidently meant for his ears that it was hard to ignore them.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading He wanted to be on time at the office, but his real reason was to try to dodge some of his numerous critics.
having succeeded or being marked by a favorable outcome
From this reading He was only partially successful, for there were several others in the dining room, and he caught scraps of conversation followed by loud laughs which were so evidently meant for his ears that it was hard to ignore them.
supervisornounUS /ˈsuːpərvaɪzər/
one who supervises or has charge and direction of
From this reading The grouchy clerk was just coming in when Scott arrived, but the supervisor was hard at work and had been for an hour.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He was only partially successful, for there were several others in the dining room, and he caught scraps of conversation followed by loud laughs which were so evidently meant for his ears that it was hard to ignore them.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He wanted to be on time at the office, but his real reason was to try to dodge some of his numerous critics.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading He was only partially successful, for there were several others in the dining room, and he caught scraps of conversation followed by loud laughs which were so evidently meant for his ears that it was hard to ignore them.
in or at that place or location
From this reading He was only partially successful, for there were several others in the dining room, and he caught scraps of conversation followed by loud laughs which were so evidently meant for his ears that it was hard to ignore them.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading He wanted to be on time at the office, but his real reason was to try to dodge some of his numerous critics.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading SCOTT GETS ACQUAINTED WITH JED CLARK Scott came down to breakfast early.
make an effort or attempt
From this reading He wanted to be on time at the office, but his real reason was to try to dodge some of his numerous critics.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading He wanted to be on time at the office, but his real reason was to try to dodge some of his numerous critics.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He wanted to be on time at the office, but his real reason was to try to dodge some of his numerous critics.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He was only partially successful, for there were several others in the dining room, and he caught scraps of conversation followed by loud laughs which were so evidently meant for his ears that it was hard to ignore them.
at the time that
From this reading He was almost at the end of his patience, and was glad when the time came to go to the office.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He was only partially successful, for there were several others in the dining room, and he caught scraps of conversation followed by loud laughs which were so evidently meant for his ears that it was hard to ignore them.
in the company of; together with
From this reading SCOTT GETS ACQUAINTED WITH JED CLARK Scott came down to breakfast early.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading The grouchy clerk was just coming in when Scott arrived, but the supervisor was hard at work and had been for an hour.
