used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “The machinery for creating a government is in progress,” said Margaret, “what do you think of it?”
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In the vast barrenness of the Auditorium rows upon rows of ticketed chairs were filling up with delegates, sectional banners waved in the various parts of the big hall, flags made the background for the speakers, chairs and table.
AuditoriumnounUS /ˌɔːdəˈtɔːriəm/
the area of a theater or concert hall where the audience sits
From this reading In the vast barrenness of the Auditorium rows upon rows of ticketed chairs were filling up with delegates, sectional banners waved in the various parts of the big hall, flags made the background for the speakers, chairs and table.
backgroundnounUS /ˈbækɡraʊnd/
a person's social heritage: previous experience or training
From this reading In the vast barrenness of the Auditorium rows upon rows of ticketed chairs were filling up with delegates, sectional banners waved in the various parts of the big hall, flags made the background for the speakers, chairs and table.
bannersnounUS /ˈbænərz/
plural of “banner” — long strip of cloth or paper used for decoration or advertising
From this reading In the vast barrenness of the Auditorium rows upon rows of ticketed chairs were filling up with delegates, sectional banners waved in the various parts of the big hall, flags made the background for the speakers, chairs and table.
barrennessnoun
the state (usually of a woman) of having no children or being unable to have children
From this reading In the vast barrenness of the Auditorium rows upon rows of ticketed chairs were filling up with delegates, sectional banners waved in the various parts of the big hall, flags made the background for the speakers, chairs and table.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading In the vast barrenness of the Auditorium rows upon rows of ticketed chairs were filling up with delegates, sectional banners waved in the various parts of the big hall, flags made the background for the speakers, chairs and table.
plural of “chair” — a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading In the vast barrenness of the Auditorium rows upon rows of ticketed chairs were filling up with delegates, sectional banners waved in the various parts of the big hall, flags made the background for the speakers, chairs and table.
ConventionnounUS /kənˈvenʃən/
a large formal assembly
From this reading NEWSPAPER CUTS I The State Convention was imminent.
creatingverbUS /kriˈeɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “create” — make or cause to be or to become
From this reading “The machinery for creating a government is in progress,” said Margaret, “what do you think of it?”
CUTSnounUS /kʌts/
plural of “cut” — a share of the profits
From this reading NEWSPAPER CUTS I The State Convention was imminent.
delegatesnounUS /ˈdeləɡeɪts/
plural of “delegate” — a person appointed or elected to represent others
From this reading In the vast barrenness of the Auditorium rows upon rows of ticketed chairs were filling up with delegates, sectional banners waved in the various parts of the big hall, flags made the background for the speakers, chairs and table.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading “The machinery for creating a government is in progress,” said Margaret, “what do you think of it?”
fillingnounUS /ˈfɪlɪŋ/
any material that fills a space or container
From this reading In the vast barrenness of the Auditorium rows upon rows of ticketed chairs were filling up with delegates, sectional banners waved in the various parts of the big hall, flags made the background for the speakers, chairs and table.
flagsnounUS /flæɡz/
plural of “flag” — emblem usually consisting of a rectangular piece of cloth of distinctive design
From this reading In the vast barrenness of the Auditorium rows upon rows of ticketed chairs were filling up with delegates, sectional banners waved in the various parts of the big hall, flags made the background for the speakers, chairs and table.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading In the vast barrenness of the Auditorium rows upon rows of ticketed chairs were filling up with delegates, sectional banners waved in the various parts of the big hall, flags made the background for the speakers, chairs and table.
the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit
From this reading “The machinery for creating a government is in progress,” said Margaret, “what do you think of it?”
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading In the vast barrenness of the Auditorium rows upon rows of ticketed chairs were filling up with delegates, sectional banners waved in the various parts of the big hall, flags made the background for the speakers, chairs and table.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Helen shook her head.
(Greek mythology) the beautiful daughter of Zeus and Leda who was abducted by Paris; the Greek army sailed to Troy to get her back which resulted in the Trojan War
From this reading Helen shook her head.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Helen shook her head.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading NEWSPAPER CUTS I The State Convention was imminent.
imminentadjectiveUS /ˈɪmənənt/
close in time; about to occur
From this reading NEWSPAPER CUTS I The State Convention was imminent.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the vast barrenness of the Auditorium rows upon rows of ticketed chairs were filling up with delegates, sectional banners waved in the various parts of the big hall, flags made the background for the speakers, chairs and table.
InadequateadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈnædəkwət/
lacking the requisite qualities or resources to meet a task
From this reading “Inadequate.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “The machinery for creating a government is in progress,” said Margaret, “what do you think of it?”
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “The machinery for creating a government is in progress,” said Margaret, “what do you think of it?”
machinerynounUS /məˈʃiːnəri/
machines or machine systems collectively
From this reading “The machinery for creating a government is in progress,” said Margaret, “what do you think of it?”
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading In the vast barrenness of the Auditorium rows upon rows of ticketed chairs were filling up with delegates, sectional banners waved in the various parts of the big hall, flags made the background for the speakers, chairs and table.
Margaret
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From this reading “The machinery for creating a government is in progress,” said Margaret, “what do you think of it?”
a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements
From this reading NEWSPAPER CUTS I The State Convention was imminent.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In the vast barrenness of the Auditorium rows upon rows of ticketed chairs were filling up with delegates, sectional banners waved in the various parts of the big hall, flags made the background for the speakers, chairs and table.
the local environment
From this reading In the vast barrenness of the Auditorium rows upon rows of ticketed chairs were filling up with delegates, sectional banners waved in the various parts of the big hall, flags made the background for the speakers, chairs and table.
gradual improvement or growth or development
From this reading “The machinery for creating a government is in progress,” said Margaret, “what do you think of it?”
rowsnounUS /roʊz/
plural of “row” — an arrangement of objects or people side by side in a line
From this reading In the vast barrenness of the Auditorium rows upon rows of ticketed chairs were filling up with delegates, sectional banners waved in the various parts of the big hall, flags made the background for the speakers, chairs and table.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “The machinery for creating a government is in progress,” said Margaret, “what do you think of it?”
sectionaladjectiveUS /ˈsekʃənəl/
relating to or based upon a section (i.e. as if cut through by an intersecting plane)
From this reading In the vast barrenness of the Auditorium rows upon rows of ticketed chairs were filling up with delegates, sectional banners waved in the various parts of the big hall, flags made the background for the speakers, chairs and table.
a disassembled barrel; the parts packed for storage or shipment
From this reading Helen shook her head.
speakersnounUS /ˈspiːkərz/
plural of “speaker” — someone who expresses in language; someone who talks (especially someone who delivers a public speech or someone especially garrulous)
From this reading In the vast barrenness of the Auditorium rows upon rows of ticketed chairs were filling up with delegates, sectional banners waved in the various parts of the big hall, flags made the background for the speakers, chairs and table.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading NEWSPAPER CUTS I The State Convention was imminent.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading In the vast barrenness of the Auditorium rows upon rows of ticketed chairs were filling up with delegates, sectional banners waved in the various parts of the big hall, flags made the background for the speakers, chairs and table.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading NEWSPAPER CUTS I The State Convention was imminent.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading “The machinery for creating a government is in progress,” said Margaret, “what do you think of it?”
ticketedverbUS /ˈtɪkətɪd/
past form of “ticket” — issue a ticket or a fine to as a penalty
From this reading In the vast barrenness of the Auditorium rows upon rows of ticketed chairs were filling up with delegates, sectional banners waved in the various parts of the big hall, flags made the background for the speakers, chairs and table.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading In the vast barrenness of the Auditorium rows upon rows of ticketed chairs were filling up with delegates, sectional banners waved in the various parts of the big hall, flags made the background for the speakers, chairs and table.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading In the vast barrenness of the Auditorium rows upon rows of ticketed chairs were filling up with delegates, sectional banners waved in the various parts of the big hall, flags made the background for the speakers, chairs and table.
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
From this reading In the vast barrenness of the Auditorium rows upon rows of ticketed chairs were filling up with delegates, sectional banners waved in the various parts of the big hall, flags made the background for the speakers, chairs and table.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading In the vast barrenness of the Auditorium rows upon rows of ticketed chairs were filling up with delegates, sectional banners waved in the various parts of the big hall, flags made the background for the speakers, chairs and table.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading NEWSPAPER CUTS I The State Convention was imminent.
past form of “wave” — signal with the hands or nod
From this reading In the vast barrenness of the Auditorium rows upon rows of ticketed chairs were filling up with delegates, sectional banners waved in the various parts of the big hall, flags made the background for the speakers, chairs and table.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading In the vast barrenness of the Auditorium rows upon rows of ticketed chairs were filling up with delegates, sectional banners waved in the various parts of the big hall, flags made the background for the speakers, chairs and table.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading “The machinery for creating a government is in progress,” said Margaret, “what do you think of it?”
in the company of; together with
From this reading In the vast barrenness of the Auditorium rows upon rows of ticketed chairs were filling up with delegates, sectional banners waved in the various parts of the big hall, flags made the background for the speakers, chairs and table.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “The machinery for creating a government is in progress,” said Margaret, “what do you think of it?”
