used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading When he could be heard again, he lowered his hands with a smile.
anew
From this reading When he could be heard again, he lowered his hands with a smile.
(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 "I was certain you'd all respond that way.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading You're the ones qualified as Leaders and seconds of Strike Force Teams--is there anyone here who doesn't want one of those positions?"
any person at all
From this reading You're the ones qualified as Leaders and seconds of Strike Force Teams--is there anyone here who doesn't want one of those positions?"
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Cortin's shout of assent was lost in the general clamor of enthusiasm that died only gradually as Bradford stood with both hands raised.
assentnounUS /əˈsent/
agreement with a statement or proposal to do something
From this reading Cortin's shout of assent was lost in the general clamor of enthusiasm that died only gradually as Bradford stood with both hands raised.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading When he could be heard again, he lowered his hands with a smile.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Cortin's shout of assent was lost in the general clamor of enthusiasm that died only gradually as Bradford stood with both hands raised.
BradfordnounUS /ˈbrædfərd/
United States printer (born in England) whose press produced the first American prayer book and the New York City's first newspaper (1663-1752)
From this reading Cortin's shout of assent was lost in the general clamor of enthusiasm that died only gradually as Bradford stood with both hands raised.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading "I was certain you'd all respond that way.
clamorverbUS /ˈklæmər/
make loud demands
From this reading Cortin's shout of assent was lost in the general clamor of enthusiasm that died only gradually as Bradford stood with both hands raised.
Cortin's
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From this reading Cortin's shout of assent was lost in the general clamor of enthusiasm that died only gradually as Bradford stood with both hands raised.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading When he could be heard again, he lowered his hands with a smile.
past form of “die” — pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
From this reading Cortin's shout of assent was lost in the general clamor of enthusiasm that died only gradually as Bradford stood with both hands raised.
doesn't
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From this reading You're the ones qualified as Leaders and seconds of Strike Force Teams--is there anyone here who doesn't want one of those positions?"
a feeling of excitement
From this reading Cortin's shout of assent was lost in the general clamor of enthusiasm that died only gradually as Bradford stood with both hands raised.
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading You're the ones qualified as Leaders and seconds of Strike Force Teams--is there anyone here who doesn't want one of those positions?"
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading Cortin's shout of assent was lost in the general clamor of enthusiasm that died only gradually as Bradford stood with both hands raised.
in a gradual manner
From this reading Cortin's shout of assent was lost in the general clamor of enthusiasm that died only gradually as Bradford stood with both hands raised.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading Cortin's shout of assent was lost in the general clamor of enthusiasm that died only gradually as Bradford stood with both hands raised.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When he could be heard again, he lowered his hands with a smile.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading When he could be heard again, he lowered his hands with a smile.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading You're the ones qualified as Leaders and seconds of Strike Force Teams--is there anyone here who doesn't want one of those positions?"
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading When he could be heard again, he lowered his hands with a smile.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I was certain you'd all respond that way.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Cortin's shout of assent was lost in the general clamor of enthusiasm that died only gradually as Bradford stood with both hands raised.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading You're the ones qualified as Leaders and seconds of Strike Force Teams--is there anyone here who doesn't want one of those positions?"
LeadersnounUS /ˈliːdərz/
the body of people who lead a group
From this reading You're the ones qualified as Leaders and seconds of Strike Force Teams--is there anyone here who doesn't want one of those positions?"
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading Cortin's shout of assent was lost in the general clamor of enthusiasm that died only gradually as Bradford stood with both hands raised.
loweredadjectiveUS /ˈloʊərd/
below the surround or below the normal position
From this reading When he could be heard again, he lowered his hands with a smile.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Cortin's shout of assent was lost in the general clamor of enthusiasm that died only gradually as Bradford stood with both hands raised.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading You're the ones qualified as Leaders and seconds of Strike Force Teams--is there anyone here who doesn't want one of those positions?"
plural of “one” — the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number
From this reading You're the ones qualified as Leaders and seconds of Strike Force Teams--is there anyone here who doesn't want one of those positions?"
and nothing more
From this reading Cortin's shout of assent was lost in the general clamor of enthusiasm that died only gradually as Bradford stood with both hands raised.
positionsnounUS /pəˈzɪʃənz/
plural of “position” — the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading You're the ones qualified as Leaders and seconds of Strike Force Teams--is there anyone here who doesn't want one of those positions?"
qualifiedadjectiveUS /ˈkwɑːləfaɪd/
meeting the proper standards and requirements and training for an office or position or task
From this reading You're the ones qualified as Leaders and seconds of Strike Force Teams--is there anyone here who doesn't want one of those positions?"
located or moved above the surround or above the normal position
From this reading Cortin's shout of assent was lost in the general clamor of enthusiasm that died only gradually as Bradford stood with both hands raised.
respondverbUS /rɪˈspɑːnd/
show a response or a reaction to something
From this reading "I was certain you'd all respond that way.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading When the second clamor died, Bradford smiled again.
secondsnounUS /ˈsekəndz/
plural of “second” — 1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading You're the ones qualified as Leaders and seconds of Strike Force Teams--is there anyone here who doesn't want one of those positions?"
utter in a loud voice; talk in a loud voice (usually denoting characteristic manner of speaking)
From this reading Cortin's shout of assent was lost in the general clamor of enthusiasm that died only gradually as Bradford stood with both hands raised.
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading When he could be heard again, he lowered his hands with a smile.
past form of “smile” — change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading When the second clamor died, Bradford smiled again.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Cortin's shout of assent was lost in the general clamor of enthusiasm that died only gradually as Bradford stood with both hands raised.
deliver a sharp blow, as with the hand, fist, or weapon
From this reading You're the ones qualified as Leaders and seconds of Strike Force Teams--is there anyone here who doesn't want one of those positions?"
TeamsnounUS /tiːmz/
plural of “team” — a cooperative unit (especially in sports)
From this reading You're the ones qualified as Leaders and seconds of Strike Force Teams--is there anyone here who doesn't want one of those positions?"
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Cortin's shout of assent was lost in the general clamor of enthusiasm that died only gradually as Bradford stood with both hands raised.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Cortin's shout of assent was lost in the general clamor of enthusiasm that died only gradually as Bradford stood with both hands raised.
in or at that place or location
From this reading You're the ones qualified as Leaders and seconds of Strike Force Teams--is there anyone here who doesn't want one of those positions?"
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading You're the ones qualified as Leaders and seconds of Strike Force Teams--is there anyone here who doesn't want one of those positions?"
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading You're the ones qualified as Leaders and seconds of Strike Force Teams--is there anyone here who doesn't want one of those positions?"
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Cortin's shout of assent was lost in the general clamor of enthusiasm that died only gradually as Bradford stood with both hands raised.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading "I was certain you'd all respond that way.
at the time that
From this reading When he could be heard again, he lowered his hands with a smile.
which person or people
From this reading You're the ones qualified as Leaders and seconds of Strike Force Teams--is there anyone here who doesn't want one of those positions?"
in the company of; together with
From this reading Cortin's shout of assent was lost in the general clamor of enthusiasm that died only gradually as Bradford stood with both hands raised.
you'd
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From this reading "I was certain you'd all respond that way.
You're
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From this reading You're the ones qualified as Leaders and seconds of Strike Force Teams--is there anyone here who doesn't want one of those positions?"
