used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Matters had been found to be in a much worse condition than the guests had really believed.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He had had the greatest difficulty in preventing an eruption there.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading BUSINESS METHODS The members of the committee had regathered and were awaiting their chairman.
awaitingverbUS /əˈweɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “await” — look forward to the probable occurrence of
From this reading BUSINESS METHODS The members of the committee had regathered and were awaiting their chairman.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Matters had been found to be in a much worse condition than the guests had really believed.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Matters had been found to be in a much worse condition than the guests had really believed.
past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true
From this reading Matters had been found to be in a much worse condition than the guests had really believed.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading BUSINESS METHODS The members of the committee had regathered and were awaiting their chairman.
chairmannounUS /ˈtʃermən/
the officer who presides at the meetings of an organization
From this reading BUSINESS METHODS The members of the committee had regathered and were awaiting their chairman.
committeenounUS /kəˈmɪti/
a special group delegated to consider some matter
From this reading BUSINESS METHODS The members of the committee had regathered and were awaiting their chairman.
a state at a particular time
From this reading Matters had been found to be in a much worse condition than the guests had really believed.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading From the steward they had learned that the whole kitchen was disorganized, and had been so for some days.
past form of “demand” — request urgently and forcefully
From this reading "Why?" demanded Ryder, having been told this.
an effort that is inconvenient
From this reading He had had the greatest difficulty in preventing an eruption there.
disorganizedadjectiveUS /dɪˈsɔːrɡənaɪzd/
lacking order or methodical arrangement or function
From this reading From the steward they had learned that the whole kitchen was disorganized, and had been so for some days.
eruptionnounUS /ˌiːˈrʌpʃən/
the sudden occurrence of a violent discharge of steam and volcanic material
From this reading He had had the greatest difficulty in preventing an eruption there.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading From the steward they had learned that the whole kitchen was disorganized, and had been so for some days.
set up or found
From this reading Matters had been found to be in a much worse condition than the guests had really believed.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading From the steward they had learned that the whole kitchen was disorganized, and had been so for some days.
highest in quality
From this reading He had had the greatest difficulty in preventing an eruption there.
plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading Matters had been found to be in a much worse condition than the guests had really believed.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading BUSINESS METHODS The members of the committee had regathered and were awaiting their chairman.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading "Why?" demanded Ryder, having been told this.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had had the greatest difficulty in preventing an eruption there.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Matters had been found to be in a much worse condition than the guests had really believed.
a room equipped for preparing meals
From this reading From the steward they had learned that the whole kitchen was disorganized, and had been so for some days.
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading From the steward they had learned that the whole kitchen was disorganized, and had been so for some days.
plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Matters had been found to be in a much worse condition than the guests had really believed.
plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading BUSINESS METHODS The members of the committee had regathered and were awaiting their chairman.
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 BUSINESS METHODS The members of the committee had regathered and were awaiting their chairman.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Matters had been found to be in a much worse condition than the guests had really believed.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading BUSINESS METHODS The members of the committee had regathered and were awaiting their chairman.
preventingverbUS /prɪˈventɪŋ/
-ing form of “prevent” — keep from happening or arising; make impossible
From this reading He had had the greatest difficulty in preventing an eruption there.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading Matters had been found to be in a much worse condition than the guests had really believed.
regathered
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From this reading BUSINESS METHODS The members of the committee had regathered and were awaiting their chairman.
Ryder
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From this reading "Why?" demanded Ryder, having been told this.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading From the steward they had learned that the whole kitchen was disorganized, and had been so for some days.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading From the steward they had learned that the whole kitchen was disorganized, and had been so for some days.
stewardnounUS /ˈstuːərd/
someone who manages property or other affairs for someone else
From this reading From the steward they had learned that the whole kitchen was disorganized, and had been so for some days.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Matters had been found to be in a much worse condition than the guests had really believed.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading From the steward they had learned that the whole kitchen was disorganized, and had been so for some days.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading BUSINESS METHODS The members of the committee had regathered and were awaiting their chairman.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading BUSINESS METHODS The members of the committee had regathered and were awaiting their chairman.
in or at that place or location
From this reading He had had the greatest difficulty in preventing an eruption there.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading From the steward they had learned that the whole kitchen was disorganized, and had been so for some days.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "Why?" demanded Ryder, having been told this.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Matters had been found to be in a much worse condition than the guests had really believed.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading "Why?" demanded Ryder, having been told this.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading From the steward they had learned that the whole kitchen was disorganized, and had been so for some days.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading BUSINESS METHODS The members of the committee had regathered and were awaiting their chairman.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading From the steward they had learned that the whole kitchen was disorganized, and had been so for some days.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading "Why?" demanded Ryder, having been told this.
(comparative of “bad”) inferior to another in quality or condition or desirability
From this reading Matters had been found to be in a much worse condition than the guests had really believed.
