used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE MAJOR FOLLOWS The big wall fan, a new symbol of the progress of the American undertaking, oscillated in jumpy turns that rustled the papers on the polished desk.
a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading THE MAJOR FOLLOWS The big wall fan, a new symbol of the progress of the American undertaking, oscillated in jumpy turns that rustled the papers on the polished desk.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading His heavily tanned face bore new lines, worry and grief and there was a new set to the heavy jaw.
a distinct feature or element in a problem
From this reading Rising with sudden determination he hurried down the corridor into the Governor's office and faced Governor Mason with the strained aspect of a strong man sorely beset.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Major Bronner sat staring at the maps which covered the walls of his office.
basketsnounUS /ˈbæskəts/
plural of “basket” — a container that is usually woven and has handles
From this reading The Governor gravely studied the eyes that bored beseechingly into his own, then reached into one of his desk baskets and lifted a stiff paper.
beseechinglyadverb
in a beseeching manner
From this reading The Governor gravely studied the eyes that bored beseechingly into his own, then reached into one of his desk baskets and lifted a stiff paper.
besetverbUS /bɪˈset/
annoy continually or chronically
From this reading Rising with sudden determination he hurried down the corridor into the Governor's office and faced Governor Mason with the strained aspect of a strong man sorely beset.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading THE MAJOR FOLLOWS The big wall fan, a new symbol of the progress of the American undertaking, oscillated in jumpy turns that rustled the papers on the polished desk.
cause to be bored
From this reading His heavily tanned face bore new lines, worry and grief and there was a new set to the heavy jaw.
boredadjectiveUS /bɔːrd/
tired of the world
From this reading The Governor gravely studied the eyes that bored beseechingly into his own, then reached into one of his desk baskets and lifted a stiff paper.
Bronner
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From this reading Major Bronner sat staring at the maps which covered the walls of his office.
corridornounUS /ˈkɔːrədər/
an enclosed passageway; rooms usually open onto it
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overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form
From this reading Major Bronner sat staring at the maps which covered the walls of his office.
a piece of furniture with a writing surface and usually drawers or other compartments
From this reading THE MAJOR FOLLOWS The big wall fan, a new symbol of the progress of the American undertaking, oscillated in jumpy turns that rustled the papers on the polished desk.
determinationnounUS /dɪˌtɜːrməˈneɪʃən/
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading Rising with sudden determination he hurried down the corridor into the Governor's office and faced Governor Mason with the strained aspect of a strong man sorely beset.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Rising with sudden determination he hurried down the corridor into the Governor's office and faced Governor Mason with the strained aspect of a strong man sorely beset.
opinion or judgment
From this reading The Governor gravely studied the eyes that bored beseechingly into his own, then reached into one of his desk baskets and lifted a stiff paper.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading His heavily tanned face bore new lines, worry and grief and there was a new set to the heavy jaw.
having a face or facing especially of a specified kind or number; often used in combination
From this reading Rising with sudden determination he hurried down the corridor into the Governor's office and faced Governor Mason with the strained aspect of a strong man sorely beset.
fanverbUS /fæn/
strike out (a batter), (of a pitcher)
From this reading THE MAJOR FOLLOWS The big wall fan, a new symbol of the progress of the American undertaking, oscillated in jumpy turns that rustled the papers on the polished desk.
third-person singular of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading THE MAJOR FOLLOWS The big wall fan, a new symbol of the progress of the American undertaking, oscillated in jumpy turns that rustled the papers on the polished desk.
the head of a state government
From this reading Rising with sudden determination he hurried down the corridor into the Governor's office and faced Governor Mason with the strained aspect of a strong man sorely beset.
Governor'snounUS /ˈɡʌvərnərz/
possessive form of “governor” — the head of a state government
From this reading Rising with sudden determination he hurried down the corridor into the Governor's office and faced Governor Mason with the strained aspect of a strong man sorely beset.
in a grave and sober manner
From this reading The Governor gravely studied the eyes that bored beseechingly into his own, then reached into one of his desk baskets and lifted a stiff paper.
intense sorrow caused by loss of a loved one (especially by death)
From this reading His heavily tanned face bore new lines, worry and grief and there was a new set to the heavy jaw.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Rising with sudden determination he hurried down the corridor into the Governor's office and faced Governor Mason with the strained aspect of a strong man sorely beset.
to a considerable degree
From this reading His heavily tanned face bore new lines, worry and grief and there was a new set to the heavy jaw.
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading His heavily tanned face bore new lines, worry and grief and there was a new set to the heavy jaw.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Major Bronner sat staring at the maps which covered the walls of his office.
moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste
From this reading Rising with sudden determination he hurried down the corridor into the Governor's office and faced Governor Mason with the strained aspect of a strong man sorely beset.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE MAJOR FOLLOWS The big wall fan, a new symbol of the progress of the American undertaking, oscillated in jumpy turns that rustled the papers on the polished desk.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Rising with sudden determination he hurried down the corridor into the Governor's office and faced Governor Mason with the strained aspect of a strong man sorely beset.
jawverbUS /dʒɔː/
talk socially without exchanging too much information
From this reading His heavily tanned face bore new lines, worry and grief and there was a new set to the heavy jaw.
jumpyadjectiveUS /ˈdʒʌmpi/
being in a tense state
From this reading THE MAJOR FOLLOWS The big wall fan, a new symbol of the progress of the American undertaking, oscillated in jumpy turns that rustled the papers on the polished desk.
held up in the air
From this reading The Governor gravely studied the eyes that bored beseechingly into his own, then reached into one of his desk baskets and lifted a stiff paper.
plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading His heavily tanned face bore new lines, worry and grief and there was a new set to the heavy jaw.
MAJORadjectiveUS /ˈmeɪdʒər/
of greater importance or stature or rank
From this reading THE MAJOR FOLLOWS The big wall fan, a new symbol of the progress of the American undertaking, oscillated in jumpy turns that rustled the papers on the polished desk.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Rising with sudden determination he hurried down the corridor into the Governor's office and faced Governor Mason with the strained aspect of a strong man sorely beset.
mapsnounUS /mæps/
plural of “map” — a diagrammatic representation of the earth's surface (or part of it)
From this reading Major Bronner sat staring at the maps which covered the walls of his office.
MasonnounUS /ˈmeɪsən/
American Revolutionary leader from Virginia whose objections led to the drafting of the Bill of Rights (1725-1792)
From this reading Rising with sudden determination he hurried down the corridor into the Governor's office and faced Governor Mason with the strained aspect of a strong man sorely beset.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading THE MAJOR FOLLOWS The big wall fan, a new symbol of the progress of the American undertaking, oscillated in jumpy turns that rustled the papers on the polished desk.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE MAJOR FOLLOWS The big wall fan, a new symbol of the progress of the American undertaking, oscillated in jumpy turns that rustled the papers on the polished desk.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading Major Bronner sat staring at the maps which covered the walls of his office.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE MAJOR FOLLOWS The big wall fan, a new symbol of the progress of the American undertaking, oscillated in jumpy turns that rustled the papers on the polished desk.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The Governor gravely studied the eyes that bored beseechingly into his own, then reached into one of his desk baskets and lifted a stiff paper.
oscillatedverbUS /ˈɑːsəleɪtəd/
past form of “oscillate” — be undecided about something; waver between conflicting positions or courses of action
From this reading THE MAJOR FOLLOWS The big wall fan, a new symbol of the progress of the American undertaking, oscillated in jumpy turns that rustled the papers on the polished desk.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading The Governor gravely studied the eyes that bored beseechingly into his own, then reached into one of his desk baskets and lifted a stiff paper.
a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
From this reading The Governor gravely studied the eyes that bored beseechingly into his own, then reached into one of his desk baskets and lifted a stiff paper.
writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading THE MAJOR FOLLOWS The big wall fan, a new symbol of the progress of the American undertaking, oscillated in jumpy turns that rustled the papers on the polished desk.
polishedadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːlɪʃt/
perfected or made shiny and smooth
From this reading THE MAJOR FOLLOWS The big wall fan, a new symbol of the progress of the American undertaking, oscillated in jumpy turns that rustled the papers on the polished desk.
gradual improvement or growth or development
From this reading THE MAJOR FOLLOWS The big wall fan, a new symbol of the progress of the American undertaking, oscillated in jumpy turns that rustled the papers on the polished desk.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading The Governor gravely studied the eyes that bored beseechingly into his own, then reached into one of his desk baskets and lifted a stiff paper.
advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status
From this reading Rising with sudden determination he hurried down the corridor into the Governor's office and faced Governor Mason with the strained aspect of a strong man sorely beset.
rustled
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From this reading THE MAJOR FOLLOWS The big wall fan, a new symbol of the progress of the American undertaking, oscillated in jumpy turns that rustled the papers on the polished desk.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Major Bronner sat staring at the maps which covered the walls of his office.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading His heavily tanned face bore new lines, worry and grief and there was a new set to the heavy jaw.
sorelyadverbUS /ˈsɔːrli/
to a great degree
From this reading Rising with sudden determination he hurried down the corridor into the Governor's office and faced Governor Mason with the strained aspect of a strong man sorely beset.
(used of eyes) open and fixed as if in fear or wonder
From this reading Major Bronner sat staring at the maps which covered the walls of his office.
not moving or operating freely
From this reading The Governor gravely studied the eyes that bored beseechingly into his own, then reached into one of his desk baskets and lifted a stiff paper.
strainedadjectiveUS /streɪnd/
lacking natural ease
From this reading Rising with sudden determination he hurried down the corridor into the Governor's office and faced Governor Mason with the strained aspect of a strong man sorely beset.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading Rising with sudden determination he hurried down the corridor into the Governor's office and faced Governor Mason with the strained aspect of a strong man sorely beset.
produced or marked by conscious design or premeditation
From this reading The Governor gravely studied the eyes that bored beseechingly into his own, then reached into one of his desk baskets and lifted a stiff paper.
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading Rising with sudden determination he hurried down the corridor into the Governor's office and faced Governor Mason with the strained aspect of a strong man sorely beset.
symbolnounUS /ˈsɪmbəl/
an arbitrary sign (written or printed) that has acquired a conventional significance
From this reading THE MAJOR FOLLOWS The big wall fan, a new symbol of the progress of the American undertaking, oscillated in jumpy turns that rustled the papers on the polished desk.
tannedadjectiveUS /tænd/
(of skin) having a tan color from exposure to the sun
From this reading His heavily tanned face bore new lines, worry and grief and there was a new set to the heavy jaw.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE MAJOR FOLLOWS The big wall fan, a new symbol of the progress of the American undertaking, oscillated in jumpy turns that rustled the papers on the polished desk.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE MAJOR FOLLOWS The big wall fan, a new symbol of the progress of the American undertaking, oscillated in jumpy turns that rustled the papers on the polished desk.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading The Governor gravely studied the eyes that bored beseechingly into his own, then reached into one of his desk baskets and lifted a stiff paper.
in or at that place or location
From this reading His heavily tanned face bore new lines, worry and grief and there was a new set to the heavy jaw.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading His heavily tanned face bore new lines, worry and grief and there was a new set to the heavy jaw.
plural of “turn” — a circular segment of a curve
From this reading THE MAJOR FOLLOWS The big wall fan, a new symbol of the progress of the American undertaking, oscillated in jumpy turns that rustled the papers on the polished desk.
undertakingnounUS /ˈʌndərteɪkɪŋ/
any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading THE MAJOR FOLLOWS The big wall fan, a new symbol of the progress of the American undertaking, oscillated in jumpy turns that rustled the papers on the polished desk.
an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading THE MAJOR FOLLOWS The big wall fan, a new symbol of the progress of the American undertaking, oscillated in jumpy turns that rustled the papers on the polished desk.
plural of “wall” — an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading Major Bronner sat staring at the maps which covered the walls of his office.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading His heavily tanned face bore new lines, worry and grief and there was a new set to the heavy jaw.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Major Bronner sat staring at the maps which covered the walls of his office.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Rising with sudden determination he hurried down the corridor into the Governor's office and faced Governor Mason with the strained aspect of a strong man sorely beset.
be worried, concerned, anxious, troubled, or uneasy
From this reading His heavily tanned face bore new lines, worry and grief and there was a new set to the heavy jaw.
