used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading SMOOTH FINDS HIS PATH TO THE WHITE HOUSE A DIFFICULT ONE.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "As if to make the picture more complete, a number of anxious-looking individuals (all firm friends of Uncle Sam) crowded about me, each putting some curious question in reference to my expectations and the Executive and his gifts.
additionnounUS /əˈdɪʃən/
a component that is added to something to improve it
From this reading In addition, he took a lunar observation all along down my hull, which he said was a mighty tough sort of craft, and had received no damage for which the house could be held responsible.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading In addition, he took a lunar observation all along down my hull, which he said was a mighty tough sort of craft, and had received no damage for which the house could be held responsible.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading In addition, he took a lunar observation all along down my hull, which he said was a mighty tough sort of craft, and had received no damage for which the house could be held responsible.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In addition, he took a lunar observation all along down my hull, which he said was a mighty tough sort of craft, and had received no damage for which the house could be held responsible.
anxious-looking
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From this reading "As if to make the picture more complete, a number of anxious-looking individuals (all firm friends of Uncle Sam) crowded about me, each putting some curious question in reference to my expectations and the Executive and his gifts.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "'Good morning, Mr. Smooth!' saluted the fat man behind the mahogany, as I entered the office, having escaped from my perilous position in the seventh story.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading In addition, he took a lunar observation all along down my hull, which he said was a mighty tough sort of craft, and had received no damage for which the house could be held responsible.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading "'Good morning, Mr. Smooth!' saluted the fat man behind the mahogany, as I entered the office, having escaped from my perilous position in the seventh story.
come or bring to a finish or an end
From this reading "As if to make the picture more complete, a number of anxious-looking individuals (all firm friends of Uncle Sam) crowded about me, each putting some curious question in reference to my expectations and the Executive and his gifts.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading In addition, he took a lunar observation all along down my hull, which he said was a mighty tough sort of craft, and had received no damage for which the house could be held responsible.
the skilled practice of a practical occupation
From this reading In addition, he took a lunar observation all along down my hull, which he said was a mighty tough sort of craft, and had received no damage for which the house could be held responsible.
overfilled or compacted or concentrated
From this reading "As if to make the picture more complete, a number of anxious-looking individuals (all firm friends of Uncle Sam) crowded about me, each putting some curious question in reference to my expectations and the Executive and his gifts.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading "As if to make the picture more complete, a number of anxious-looking individuals (all firm friends of Uncle Sam) crowded about me, each putting some curious question in reference to my expectations and the Executive and his gifts.
damagenounUS /ˈdæmədʒ/
the occurrence of a change for the worse
From this reading In addition, he took a lunar observation all along down my hull, which he said was a mighty tough sort of craft, and had received no damage for which the house could be held responsible.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading SMOOTH FINDS HIS PATH TO THE WHITE HOUSE A DIFFICULT ONE.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading In addition, he took a lunar observation all along down my hull, which he said was a mighty tough sort of craft, and had received no damage for which the house could be held responsible.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading "As if to make the picture more complete, a number of anxious-looking individuals (all firm friends of Uncle Sam) crowded about me, each putting some curious question in reference to my expectations and the Executive and his gifts.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading "'Good morning, Mr. Smooth!' saluted the fat man behind the mahogany, as I entered the office, having escaped from my perilous position in the seventh story.
having escaped, especially from confinement
From this reading "'Good morning, Mr. Smooth!' saluted the fat man behind the mahogany, as I entered the office, having escaped from my perilous position in the seventh story.
ExecutivenounUS /ɪɡˈzekjətɪv/
a person responsible for the administration of a business
From this reading "As if to make the picture more complete, a number of anxious-looking individuals (all firm friends of Uncle Sam) crowded about me, each putting some curious question in reference to my expectations and the Executive and his gifts.
expectationsnounUS /ˌekspekˈteɪʃənz/
plural of “expectation” — belief about (or mental picture of) the future
From this reading "As if to make the picture more complete, a number of anxious-looking individuals (all firm friends of Uncle Sam) crowded about me, each putting some curious question in reference to my expectations and the Executive and his gifts.
having an (over)abundance of flesh
From this reading "'Good morning, Mr. Smooth!' saluted the fat man behind the mahogany, as I entered the office, having escaped from my perilous position in the seventh story.
plural of “find” — a productive insight
From this reading SMOOTH FINDS HIS PATH TO THE WHITE HOUSE A DIFFICULT ONE.
marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable
From this reading "As if to make the picture more complete, a number of anxious-looking individuals (all firm friends of Uncle Sam) crowded about me, each putting some curious question in reference to my expectations and the Executive and his gifts.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading In addition, he took a lunar observation all along down my hull, which he said was a mighty tough sort of craft, and had received no damage for which the house could be held responsible.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading "As if to make the picture more complete, a number of anxious-looking individuals (all firm friends of Uncle Sam) crowded about me, each putting some curious question in reference to my expectations and the Executive and his gifts.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "'Good morning, Mr. Smooth!' saluted the fat man behind the mahogany, as I entered the office, having escaped from my perilous position in the seventh story.
plural of “gift” — something acquired without compensation
From this reading "As if to make the picture more complete, a number of anxious-looking individuals (all firm friends of Uncle Sam) crowded about me, each putting some curious question in reference to my expectations and the Executive and his gifts.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading "'Good morning, Mr. Smooth!' saluted the fat man behind the mahogany, as I entered the office, having escaped from my perilous position in the seventh story.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading In addition, he took a lunar observation all along down my hull, which he said was a mighty tough sort of craft, and had received no damage for which the house could be held responsible.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading "'Good morning, Mr. Smooth!' saluted the fat man behind the mahogany, as I entered the office, having escaped from my perilous position in the seventh story.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In addition, he took a lunar observation all along down my hull, which he said was a mighty tough sort of craft, and had received no damage for which the house could be held responsible.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading In addition, he took a lunar observation all along down my hull, which he said was a mighty tough sort of craft, and had received no damage for which the house could be held responsible.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading SMOOTH FINDS HIS PATH TO THE WHITE HOUSE A DIFFICULT ONE.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading SMOOTH FINDS HIS PATH TO THE WHITE HOUSE A DIFFICULT ONE.
hullnounUS /hʌl/
dry outer covering of a fruit or seed or nut
From this reading In addition, he took a lunar observation all along down my hull, which he said was a mighty tough sort of craft, and had received no damage for which the house could be held responsible.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "'Good morning, Mr. Smooth!' saluted the fat man behind the mahogany, as I entered the office, having escaped from my perilous position in the seventh story.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "As if to make the picture more complete, a number of anxious-looking individuals (all firm friends of Uncle Sam) crowded about me, each putting some curious question in reference to my expectations and the Executive and his gifts.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "'Good morning, Mr. Smooth!' saluted the fat man behind the mahogany, as I entered the office, having escaped from my perilous position in the seventh story.
individualsnounUS /ˌɪndəˈvɪdʒəwəlz/
plural of “individual” — a human being
From this reading "As if to make the picture more complete, a number of anxious-looking individuals (all firm friends of Uncle Sam) crowded about me, each putting some curious question in reference to my expectations and the Executive and his gifts.
lunaradjectiveUS /ˈluːnər/
of or relating to or associated with the moon
From this reading In addition, he took a lunar observation all along down my hull, which he said was a mighty tough sort of craft, and had received no damage for which the house could be held responsible.
mahoganynounUS /məˈhɑːɡəni/
wood of any of various mahogany trees; much used for cabinetwork and furniture
From this reading "'Good morning, Mr. Smooth!' saluted the fat man behind the mahogany, as I entered the office, having escaped from my perilous position in the seventh story.
engage in
From this reading "As if to make the picture more complete, a number of anxious-looking individuals (all firm friends of Uncle Sam) crowded about me, each putting some curious question in reference to my expectations and the Executive and his gifts.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading "'Good morning, Mr. Smooth!' saluted the fat man behind the mahogany, as I entered the office, having escaped from my perilous position in the seventh story.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "As if to make the picture more complete, a number of anxious-looking individuals (all firm friends of Uncle Sam) crowded about me, each putting some curious question in reference to my expectations and the Executive and his gifts.
having or showing great strength or force or intensity
From this reading In addition, he took a lunar observation all along down my hull, which he said was a mighty tough sort of craft, and had received no damage for which the house could be held responsible.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading "As if to make the picture more complete, a number of anxious-looking individuals (all firm friends of Uncle Sam) crowded about me, each putting some curious question in reference to my expectations and the Executive and his gifts.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading "'Good morning, Mr. Smooth!' saluted the fat man behind the mahogany, as I entered the office, having escaped from my perilous position in the seventh story.
a form of address for a man
From this reading MR.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "'Good morning, Mr. Smooth!' saluted the fat man behind the mahogany, as I entered the office, having escaped from my perilous position in the seventh story.
not any; not one
From this reading In addition, he took a lunar observation all along down my hull, which he said was a mighty tough sort of craft, and had received no damage for which the house could be held responsible.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading "As if to make the picture more complete, a number of anxious-looking individuals (all firm friends of Uncle Sam) crowded about me, each putting some curious question in reference to my expectations and the Executive and his gifts.
the act of making and recording a measurement
From this reading In addition, he took a lunar observation all along down my hull, which he said was a mighty tough sort of craft, and had received no damage for which the house could be held responsible.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In addition, he took a lunar observation all along down my hull, which he said was a mighty tough sort of craft, and had received no damage for which the house could be held responsible.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading "'Good morning, Mr. Smooth!' saluted the fat man behind the mahogany, as I entered the office, having escaped from my perilous position in the seventh story.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading SMOOTH FINDS HIS PATH TO THE WHITE HOUSE A DIFFICULT ONE.
a course of conduct
From this reading SMOOTH FINDS HIS PATH TO THE WHITE HOUSE A DIFFICULT ONE.
perilousadjectiveUS /ˈperələs/
fraught with danger
From this reading "'Good morning, Mr. Smooth!' saluted the fat man behind the mahogany, as I entered the office, having escaped from my perilous position in the seventh story.
a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface
From this reading "As if to make the picture more complete, a number of anxious-looking individuals (all firm friends of Uncle Sam) crowded about me, each putting some curious question in reference to my expectations and the Executive and his gifts.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading "'Good morning, Mr. Smooth!' saluted the fat man behind the mahogany, as I entered the office, having escaped from my perilous position in the seventh story.
hitting a golf ball that is on the green using a putter
From this reading "As if to make the picture more complete, a number of anxious-looking individuals (all firm friends of Uncle Sam) crowded about me, each putting some curious question in reference to my expectations and the Executive and his gifts.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading "As if to make the picture more complete, a number of anxious-looking individuals (all firm friends of Uncle Sam) crowded about me, each putting some curious question in reference to my expectations and the Executive and his gifts.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading In addition, he took a lunar observation all along down my hull, which he said was a mighty tough sort of craft, and had received no damage for which the house could be held responsible.
referencenounUS /ˈrefərəns/
a remark that calls attention to something or someone
From this reading "As if to make the picture more complete, a number of anxious-looking individuals (all firm friends of Uncle Sam) crowded about me, each putting some curious question in reference to my expectations and the Executive and his gifts.
responsibleadjectiveUS /riˈspɑːnsəbəl/
worthy of or requiring responsibility or trust; or held accountable
From this reading In addition, he took a lunar observation all along down my hull, which he said was a mighty tough sort of craft, and had received no damage for which the house could be held responsible.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading In addition, he took a lunar observation all along down my hull, which he said was a mighty tough sort of craft, and had received no damage for which the house could be held responsible.
salutedverbUS /səˈluːtɪd/
past form of “salute” — propose a toast to
From this reading "'Good morning, Mr. Smooth!' saluted the fat man behind the mahogany, as I entered the office, having escaped from my perilous position in the seventh story.
a guided missile fired from land or shipboard against an airborne target
From this reading "As if to make the picture more complete, a number of anxious-looking individuals (all firm friends of Uncle Sam) crowded about me, each putting some curious question in reference to my expectations and the Executive and his gifts.
seventhadjectiveUS /ˈsevənθ/
coming next after the sixth and just before the eighth in position
From this reading "'Good morning, Mr. Smooth!' saluted the fat man behind the mahogany, as I entered the office, having escaped from my perilous position in the seventh story.
having a surface free from roughness or bumps or ridges or irregularities
From this reading SMOOTH FINDS HIS PATH TO THE WHITE HOUSE A DIFFICULT ONE.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading "As if to make the picture more complete, a number of anxious-looking individuals (all firm friends of Uncle Sam) crowded about me, each putting some curious question in reference to my expectations and the Executive and his gifts.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading In addition, he took a lunar observation all along down my hull, which he said was a mighty tough sort of craft, and had received no damage for which the house could be held responsible.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading "'Good morning, Mr. Smooth!' saluted the fat man behind the mahogany, as I entered the office, having escaped from my perilous position in the seventh story.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading SMOOTH FINDS HIS PATH TO THE WHITE HOUSE A DIFFICULT ONE.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading SMOOTH FINDS HIS PATH TO THE WHITE HOUSE A DIFFICULT ONE.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading In addition, he took a lunar observation all along down my hull, which he said was a mighty tough sort of craft, and had received no damage for which the house could be held responsible.
toughadjectiveUS /tʌf/
not given to gentleness or sentimentality
From this reading In addition, he took a lunar observation all along down my hull, which he said was a mighty tough sort of craft, and had received no damage for which the house could be held responsible.
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading "As if to make the picture more complete, a number of anxious-looking individuals (all firm friends of Uncle Sam) crowded about me, each putting some curious question in reference to my expectations and the Executive and his gifts.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In addition, he took a lunar observation all along down my hull, which he said was a mighty tough sort of craft, and had received no damage for which the house could be held responsible.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading In addition, he took a lunar observation all along down my hull, which he said was a mighty tough sort of craft, and had received no damage for which the house could be held responsible.
a Caucasian
From this reading SMOOTH FINDS HIS PATH TO THE WHITE HOUSE A DIFFICULT ONE.
