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From this reading Friday, January 8 Washington, D.C.
adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The New Senate Office Building is a moderately impressive struc- ture on the edge of one of the worst sections of Washington.
accessnounUS /ˈækses/
the right to enter
From this reading His press identification got him instant access to the hearing room and into the privileged locations where the media congregated.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Visitors find it a perpetual paradox that the power seat of the Western World is located within a virtual shooting gallery of drugs and weapons.
arrivedverbUS /ərˈaɪvd/
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading Scott arrived at the NSOB near the capitol, just before lunchtime.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Scott arrived at the NSOB near the capitol, just before lunchtime.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Scott arrived at the NSOB near the capitol, just before lunchtime.
BuildingnounUS /ˈbɪldɪŋ/
a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading The New Senate Office Building is a moderately impressive struc- ture on the edge of one of the worst sections of Washington.
CnounUS /siː/
a degree on the centigrade scale of temperature
From this reading Friday, January 8 Washington, D.C.
capitolnounUS /ˈkæpɪtəl/
a building occupied by a state legislature
From this reading Scott arrived at the NSOB near the capitol, just before lunchtime.
congregatedverbUS /ˈkɑːŋɡrɪɡeɪtɪd/
past form of “congregate” — come together, usually for a purpose
From this reading His press identification got him instant access to the hearing room and into the privileged locations where the media congregated.
DnounUS /diː/
a fat-soluble vitamin that prevents rickets
From this reading Friday, January 8 Washington, D.C.
drugsnounUS /drʌɡz/
plural of “drug” — a substance that is used as a medicine or narcotic
From this reading Visitors find it a perpetual paradox that the power seat of the Western World is located within a virtual shooting gallery of drugs and weapons.
edgenounUS /edʒ/
the boundary of a surface
From this reading The New Senate Office Building is a moderately impressive struc- ture on the edge of one of the worst sections of Washington.
findverbUS /faɪnd/
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading Visitors find it a perpetual paradox that the power seat of the Western World is located within a virtual shooting gallery of drugs and weapons.
FridaynounUS /ˈfraɪdi/
the sixth day of the week; the fifth working day
From this reading Friday, January 8 Washington, D.C.
gallerynounUS /ˈɡæləri/
spectators at a golf or tennis match
From this reading Visitors find it a perpetual paradox that the power seat of the Western World is located within a virtual shooting gallery of drugs and weapons.
gotverbUS /ɡɑːt/
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading His press identification got him instant access to the hearing room and into the privileged locations where the media congregated.
hearingnounUS /ˈhiːrɪŋ/
(law) a proceeding (usually by a court) where evidence is taken for the purpose of determining an issue of fact and reaching a decision based on that evidence
From this reading His press identification got him instant access to the hearing room and into the privileged locations where the media congregated.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading His press identification got him instant access to the hearing room and into the privileged locations where the media congregated.
HisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His press identification got him instant access to the hearing room and into the privileged locations where the media congregated.
identificationnounUS /aɪˌdentəfəˈkeɪʃən/
the act of designating or identifying something
From this reading His press identification got him instant access to the hearing room and into the privileged locations where the media congregated.
impressiveadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpresɪv/
making a strong or vivid impression
From this reading The New Senate Office Building is a moderately impressive struc- ture on the edge of one of the worst sections of Washington.
instantnounUS /ˈɪnstənt/
a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
From this reading His press identification got him instant access to the hearing room and into the privileged locations where the media congregated.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading His press identification got him instant access to the hearing room and into the privileged locations where the media congregated.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The New Senate Office Building is a moderately impressive struc- ture on the edge of one of the worst sections of Washington.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Visitors find it a perpetual paradox that the power seat of the Western World is located within a virtual shooting gallery of drugs and weapons.
JanuarynounUS /ˈdʒænjuːeri/
the first month of the year; begins 10 days after the winter solstice
From this reading Friday, January 8 Washington, D.C.
justadverbUS /dʒʌst/
and nothing more
From this reading Scott arrived at the NSOB near the capitol, just before lunchtime.
locatedadjectiveUS /ˈloʊkeɪtəd/
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading Visitors find it a perpetual paradox that the power seat of the Western World is located within a virtual shooting gallery of drugs and weapons.
locationsnounUS /loʊˈkeɪʃənz/
plural of “location” — a point or extent in space
From this reading His press identification got him instant access to the hearing room and into the privileged locations where the media congregated.
lunchtimenounUS /ˈlʌntʃtaɪm/
the customary or habitual hour for eating lunch
From this reading Scott arrived at the NSOB near the capitol, just before lunchtime.
medianounUS /ˈmiːdiə/
plural of “medium” — a means or instrumentality for storing or communicating information
From this reading His press identification got him instant access to the hearing room and into the privileged locations where the media congregated.
moderatelyadverbUS /ˈmɑːdərətli/
to certain extent or degree
From this reading The New Senate Office Building is a moderately impressive struc- ture on the edge of one of the worst sections of Washington.
nearadverbUS /nɪr/
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading Scott arrived at the NSOB near the capitol, just before lunchtime.
NewadjectiveUS /nuː/
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading The New Senate Office Building is a moderately impressive struc- ture on the edge of one of the worst sections of Washington.
NSOB
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From this reading Scott arrived at the NSOB near the capitol, just before lunchtime.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The New Senate Office Building is a moderately impressive struc- ture on the edge of one of the worst sections of Washington.
OfficenounUS /ˈɔːfɪs/
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading The New Senate Office Building is a moderately impressive struc- ture on the edge of one of the worst sections of Washington.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The New Senate Office Building is a moderately impressive struc- ture on the edge of one of the worst sections of Washington.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The New Senate Office Building is a moderately impressive struc- ture on the edge of one of the worst sections of Washington.
paradoxnounUS /ˈperədɑːks/
(logic) a statement that contradicts itself
From this reading Visitors find it a perpetual paradox that the power seat of the Western World is located within a virtual shooting gallery of drugs and weapons.
perpetualadjectiveUS /pərˈpetʃuːəl/
continuing forever or indefinitely
From this reading Visitors find it a perpetual paradox that the power seat of the Western World is located within a virtual shooting gallery of drugs and weapons.
powernounUS /ˈpaʊər/
possession of controlling influence
From this reading Visitors find it a perpetual paradox that the power seat of the Western World is located within a virtual shooting gallery of drugs and weapons.
pressverbUS /pres/
exert pressure or force to or upon
From this reading His press identification got him instant access to the hearing room and into the privileged locations where the media congregated.
privilegedadjectiveUS /ˈprɪvlədʒd/
blessed with privileges
From this reading His press identification got him instant access to the hearing room and into the privileged locations where the media congregated.
roomnounUS /ruːm/
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading His press identification got him instant access to the hearing room and into the privileged locations where the media congregated.
ScottnounUS /skɑːt/
award-winning United States film actor (1928-1999)
From this reading Scott arrived at the NSOB near the capitol, just before lunchtime.
seatnounUS /siːt/
a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)
From this reading Visitors find it a perpetual paradox that the power seat of the Western World is located within a virtual shooting gallery of drugs and weapons.
sectionsnounUS /ˈsekʃənz/
plural of “section” — a self-contained part of a larger composition (written or musical)
From this reading The New Senate Office Building is a moderately impressive struc- ture on the edge of one of the worst sections of Washington.
SenatenounUS /ˈsenət/
assembly possessing high legislative powers
From this reading The New Senate Office Building is a moderately impressive struc- ture on the edge of one of the worst sections of Washington.
shootingnounUS /ˈʃuːtɪŋ/
the act of firing a projectile
From this reading Visitors find it a perpetual paradox that the power seat of the Western World is located within a virtual shooting gallery of drugs and weapons.
struc
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From this reading The New Senate Office Building is a moderately impressive struc- ture on the edge of one of the worst sections of Washington.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Visitors find it a perpetual paradox that the power seat of the Western World is located within a virtual shooting gallery of drugs and weapons.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The New Senate Office Building is a moderately impressive struc- ture on the edge of one of the worst sections of Washington.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading His press identification got him instant access to the hearing room and into the privileged locations where the media congregated.
ture
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From this reading The New Senate Office Building is a moderately impressive struc- ture on the edge of one of the worst sections of Washington.
virtualadjectiveUS /ˈvɜːrtʃuːəl/
being actually such in almost every respect
From this reading Visitors find it a perpetual paradox that the power seat of the Western World is located within a virtual shooting gallery of drugs and weapons.
VisitorsnounUS /ˈvɪzɪtərz/
plural of “visitor” — someone who visits
From this reading Visitors find it a perpetual paradox that the power seat of the Western World is located within a virtual shooting gallery of drugs and weapons.
WashingtonnounUS /ˈwɑːʃɪŋtən/
the capital of the United States in the District of Columbia and a tourist mecca; George Washington commissioned Charles L'Enfant to lay out the city in 1791
From this reading Friday, January 8 Washington, D.C.
weaponsnounUS /ˈwepənz/
plural of “weapon” — any instrument or instrumentality used in fighting or hunting
From this reading Visitors find it a perpetual paradox that the power seat of the Western World is located within a virtual shooting gallery of drugs and weapons.
WesternadjectiveUS /ˈwestərn/
relating to or characteristic of the western parts of the world or the West as opposed to the eastern or oriental parts
From this reading Visitors find it a perpetual paradox that the power seat of the Western World is located within a virtual shooting gallery of drugs and weapons.
whereconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading His press identification got him instant access to the hearing room and into the privileged locations where the media congregated.
withinprepositionUS /wɪˈðɪn/
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading Visitors find it a perpetual paradox that the power seat of the Western World is located within a virtual shooting gallery of drugs and weapons.
WorldnounUS /wɜːrld/
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading Visitors find it a perpetual paradox that the power seat of the Western World is located within a virtual shooting gallery of drugs and weapons.
worstnounUS /wɜːrst/
the least favorable outcome
From this reading The New Senate Office Building is a moderately impressive struc- ture on the edge of one of the worst sections of Washington.
