used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The Collector of the Port of New York sat in his office in the Custom House with a look of annoyance upon his face.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Several of his chief inspectors were standing about the room with the most uneasy expressions, for they were being censured unmercifully.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "I tell you, gentlemen," the Collector was saying, angrily, "I am very much disgusted with the poor service your department is giving.
angrilyadverbUS /ˈæŋɡrəli/
with anger
From this reading "I tell you, gentlemen," the Collector was saying, angrily, "I am very much disgusted with the poor service your department is giving.
annoyancenounUS /əˈnɔɪəns/
the psychological state of being irritated or annoyed
From this reading The Collector of the Port of New York sat in his office in the Custom House with a look of annoyance upon his face.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE BRADYS AS CUSTOM HOUSE DETECTIVES.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Several of his chief inspectors were standing about the room with the most uneasy expressions, for they were being censured unmercifully.
BRADYSnounUS /ˈbreɪdiz/
plural of “brady” — United States pioneer photographer famous for his portraits; was the official Union photographer for the American Civil War (1823-1896)
From this reading THE BRADYS AS CUSTOM HOUSE DETECTIVES.
censuredverbUS /ˈsenʃərd/
past form of “censure” — rebuke formally
From this reading Several of his chief inspectors were standing about the room with the most uneasy expressions, for they were being censured unmercifully.
a person who is in charge
From this reading Several of his chief inspectors were standing about the room with the most uneasy expressions, for they were being censured unmercifully.
CollectornounUS /kəˈlektər/
a person who collects things
From this reading The Collector of the Port of New York sat in his office in the Custom House with a look of annoyance upon his face.
accepted or habitual practice
From this reading THE BRADYS AS CUSTOM HOUSE DETECTIVES.
departmentnounUS /dɪˈpɑːrtmənt/
a specialized division of a large organization
From this reading "I tell you, gentlemen," the Collector was saying, angrily, "I am very much disgusted with the poor service your department is giving.
DETECTIVESnounUS /dɪˈtektɪvz/
plural of “detective” — a police officer who investigates crimes
From this reading THE BRADYS AS CUSTOM HOUSE DETECTIVES.
characterized by great determination
From this reading I am determined to stop this wholesale smuggling.
disgustedadjectiveUS /dɪsˈɡʌstəd/
having a strong distaste from surfeit
From this reading "I tell you, gentlemen," the Collector was saying, angrily, "I am very much disgusted with the poor service your department is giving.
expressionsnounUS /ɪkˈspreʃənz/
plural of “expression” — the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading Several of his chief inspectors were standing about the room with the most uneasy expressions, for they were being censured unmercifully.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading The Collector of the Port of New York sat in his office in the Custom House with a look of annoyance upon his face.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Several of his chief inspectors were standing about the room with the most uneasy expressions, for they were being censured unmercifully.
plural of “gentleman” — a man of refinement
From this reading "I tell you, gentlemen," the Collector was saying, angrily, "I am very much disgusted with the poor service your department is giving.
the act of giving
From this reading "I tell you, gentlemen," the Collector was saying, angrily, "I am very much disgusted with the poor service your department is giving.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The Collector of the Port of New York sat in his office in the Custom House with a look of annoyance upon his face.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading THE BRADYS AS CUSTOM HOUSE DETECTIVES.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I tell you, gentlemen," the Collector was saying, angrily, "I am very much disgusted with the poor service your department is giving.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The Collector of the Port of New York sat in his office in the Custom House with a look of annoyance upon his face.
inspectorsnounUS /ˌɪnˈspektərz/
plural of “inspector” — a high ranking police officer
From this reading Several of his chief inspectors were standing about the room with the most uneasy expressions, for they were being censured unmercifully.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "I tell you, gentlemen," the Collector was saying, angrily, "I am very much disgusted with the poor service your department is giving.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading The Collector of the Port of New York sat in his office in the Custom House with a look of annoyance upon his face.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Several of his chief inspectors were standing about the room with the most uneasy expressions, for they were being censured unmercifully.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading "I tell you, gentlemen," the Collector was saying, angrily, "I am very much disgusted with the poor service your department is giving.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading The Collector of the Port of New York sat in his office in the Custom House with a look of annoyance upon his face.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The Collector of the Port of New York sat in his office in the Custom House with a look of annoyance upon his face.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading The Collector of the Port of New York sat in his office in the Custom House with a look of annoyance upon his face.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading "I tell you, gentlemen," the Collector was saying, angrily, "I am very much disgusted with the poor service your department is giving.
a place (seaport or airport) where people and merchandise can enter or leave a country
From this reading The Collector of the Port of New York sat in his office in the Custom House with a look of annoyance upon his face.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Several of his chief inspectors were standing about the room with the most uneasy expressions, for they were being censured unmercifully.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading The Collector of the Port of New York sat in his office in the Custom House with a look of annoyance upon his face.
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading "I tell you, gentlemen," the Collector was saying, angrily, "I am very much disgusted with the poor service your department is giving.
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading "I tell you, gentlemen," the Collector was saying, angrily, "I am very much disgusted with the poor service your department is giving.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading Several of his chief inspectors were standing about the room with the most uneasy expressions, for they were being censured unmercifully.
smugglingnounUS /ˈsmʌɡlɪŋ/
secretly importing prohibited goods or goods on which duty is due
From this reading I am determined to stop this wholesale smuggling.
having a supporting base
From this reading Several of his chief inspectors were standing about the room with the most uneasy expressions, for they were being censured unmercifully.
come to a halt, stop moving
From this reading I am determined to stop this wholesale smuggling.
express in words
From this reading "I tell you, gentlemen," the Collector was saying, angrily, "I am very much disgusted with the poor service your department is giving.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE BRADYS AS CUSTOM HOUSE DETECTIVES.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Several of his chief inspectors were standing about the room with the most uneasy expressions, for they were being censured unmercifully.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading I am determined to stop this wholesale smuggling.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I am determined to stop this wholesale smuggling.
lacking a sense of security or affording no ease or reassurance
From this reading Several of his chief inspectors were standing about the room with the most uneasy expressions, for they were being censured unmercifully.
unmercifullyadverb
without pity; in a merciless manner
From this reading Several of his chief inspectors were standing about the room with the most uneasy expressions, for they were being censured unmercifully.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The Collector of the Port of New York sat in his office in the Custom House with a look of annoyance upon his face.
precisely as stated
From this reading "I tell you, gentlemen," the Collector was saying, angrily, "I am very much disgusted with the poor service your department is giving.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "I tell you, gentlemen," the Collector was saying, angrily, "I am very much disgusted with the poor service your department is giving.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Several of his chief inspectors were standing about the room with the most uneasy expressions, for they were being censured unmercifully.
wholesaleadverbUS /ˈhoʊlseɪl/
at a wholesale price
From this reading I am determined to stop this wholesale smuggling.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The Collector of the Port of New York sat in his office in the Custom House with a look of annoyance upon his face.
the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose
From this reading The Collector of the Port of New York sat in his office in the Custom House with a look of annoyance upon his face.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I tell you, gentlemen," the Collector was saying, angrily, "I am very much disgusted with the poor service your department is giving.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I tell you, gentlemen," the Collector was saying, angrily, "I am very much disgusted with the poor service your department is giving.
