used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading We don't want to make a sensation of it, you understand."
(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 "Glad to see you, gentlemen," said Witherspoon, smiling in his way of pleasant dismissal, "but really that statement contains all that it is necessary for the public to know.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading When they reached home at evening they found that five reporters had been shown into the library and were waiting for them.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading When they reached home at evening they found that five reporters had been shown into the library and were waiting for them.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading When they reached home at evening they found that five reporters had been shown into the library and were waiting for them.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "Glad to see you, gentlemen," said Witherspoon, smiling in his way of pleasant dismissal, "but really that statement contains all that it is necessary for the public to know.
containsverbUS /kənˈteɪnz/
third-person singular of “contain” — include or contain; have as a component
From this reading "Glad to see you, gentlemen," said Witherspoon, smiling in his way of pleasant dismissal, "but really that statement contains all that it is necessary for the public to know.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading "Of course not," one of the newspaper men replied.
dismissalnounUS /dɪˈsmɪsəl/
a judgment disposing of the matter without a trial
From this reading "Glad to see you, gentlemen," said Witherspoon, smiling in his way of pleasant dismissal, "but really that statement contains all that it is necessary for the public to know.
don't
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From this reading We don't want to make a sensation of it, you understand."
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading When they reached home at evening they found that five reporters had been shown into the library and were waiting for them.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading When they reached home at evening they found that five reporters had been shown into the library and were waiting for them.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading When they reached home at evening they found that five reporters had been shown into the library and were waiting for them.
set up or found
From this reading When they reached home at evening they found that five reporters had been shown into the library and were waiting for them.
plural of “gentleman” — a man of refinement
From this reading "Glad to see you, gentlemen," said Witherspoon, smiling in his way of pleasant dismissal, "but really that statement contains all that it is necessary for the public to know.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading "Glad to see you, gentlemen," said Witherspoon, smiling in his way of pleasant dismissal, "but really that statement contains all that it is necessary for the public to know.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading When they reached home at evening they found that five reporters had been shown into the library and were waiting for them.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "Glad to see you, gentlemen," said Witherspoon, smiling in his way of pleasant dismissal, "but really that statement contains all that it is necessary for the public to know.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading When they reached home at evening they found that five reporters had been shown into the library and were waiting for them.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Glad to see you, gentlemen," said Witherspoon, smiling in his way of pleasant dismissal, "but really that statement contains all that it is necessary for the public to know.
INTERVIEWERSnounUS /ˈɪntərvjuːərz/
plural of “interviewer” — a person who conducts an interview
From this reading THE INTERVIEWERS.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading When they reached home at evening they found that five reporters had been shown into the library and were waiting for them.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Glad to see you, gentlemen," said Witherspoon, smiling in his way of pleasant dismissal, "but really that statement contains all that it is necessary for the public to know.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Glad to see you, gentlemen," said Witherspoon, smiling in his way of pleasant dismissal, "but really that statement contains all that it is necessary for the public to know.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "Glad to see you, gentlemen," said Witherspoon, smiling in his way of pleasant dismissal, "but really that statement contains all that it is necessary for the public to know.
a room where books are kept
From this reading When they reached home at evening they found that five reporters had been shown into the library and were waiting for them.
engage in
From this reading We don't want to make a sensation of it, you understand."
the force of workers available
From this reading "Of course not," one of the newspaper men replied.
absolutely essential
From this reading "Glad to see you, gentlemen," said Witherspoon, smiling in his way of pleasant dismissal, "but really that statement contains all that it is necessary for the public to know.
a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements
From this reading "Of course not," one of the newspaper men replied.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "Of course not," one of the newspaper men replied.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Glad to see you, gentlemen," said Witherspoon, smiling in his way of pleasant dismissal, "but really that statement contains all that it is necessary for the public to know.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "Of course not," one of the newspaper men replied.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading "Glad to see you, gentlemen," said Witherspoon, smiling in his way of pleasant dismissal, "but really that statement contains all that it is necessary for the public to know.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading "Glad to see you, gentlemen," said Witherspoon, smiling in his way of pleasant dismissal, "but really that statement contains all that it is necessary for the public to know.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading When they reached home at evening they found that five reporters had been shown into the library and were waiting for them.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading "Glad to see you, gentlemen," said Witherspoon, smiling in his way of pleasant dismissal, "but really that statement contains all that it is necessary for the public to know.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "Of course not," one of the newspaper men replied.
reportersnounUS /rɪˈpɔːrtərz/
plural of “reporter” — a person who investigates and reports or edits news stories
From this reading When they reached home at evening they found that five reporters had been shown into the library and were waiting for them.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Glad to see you, gentlemen," said Witherspoon, smiling in his way of pleasant dismissal, "but really that statement contains all that it is necessary for the public to know.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "Glad to see you, gentlemen," said Witherspoon, smiling in his way of pleasant dismissal, "but really that statement contains all that it is necessary for the public to know.
an unelaborated elementary awareness of stimulation
From this reading We don't want to make a sensation of it, you understand."
inflected form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading When they reached home at evening they found that five reporters had been shown into the library and were waiting for them.
a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading "Glad to see you, gentlemen," said Witherspoon, smiling in his way of pleasant dismissal, "but really that statement contains all that it is necessary for the public to know.
a message that is stated or declared; a communication (oral or written) setting forth particulars or facts etc
From this reading "Glad to see you, gentlemen," said Witherspoon, smiling in his way of pleasant dismissal, "but really that statement contains all that it is necessary for the public to know.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading When they reached home at evening they found that five reporters had been shown into the library and were waiting for them.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE INTERVIEWERS.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading When they reached home at evening they found that five reporters had been shown into the library and were waiting for them.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When they reached home at evening they found that five reporters had been shown into the library and were waiting for them.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Glad to see you, gentlemen," said Witherspoon, smiling in his way of pleasant dismissal, "but really that statement contains all that it is necessary for the public to know.
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading We don't want to make a sensation of it, you understand."
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading When they reached home at evening they found that five reporters had been shown into the library and were waiting for them.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading We don't want to make a sensation of it, you understand."
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading "Glad to see you, gentlemen," said Witherspoon, smiling in his way of pleasant dismissal, "but really that statement contains all that it is necessary for the public to know.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We don't want to make a sensation of it, you understand."
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading When they reached home at evening they found that five reporters had been shown into the library and were waiting for them.
at the time that
From this reading When they reached home at evening they found that five reporters had been shown into the library and were waiting for them.
WitherspoonnounUS /ˈwɪðərspuːn/
American Revolutionary leader and educator (born in Scotland) who signed of the Declaration of Independence and was president of the college that became Princeton University (1723-1794)
From this reading "Glad to see you, gentlemen," said Witherspoon, smiling in his way of pleasant dismissal, "but really that statement contains all that it is necessary for the public to know.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Glad to see you, gentlemen," said Witherspoon, smiling in his way of pleasant dismissal, "but really that statement contains all that it is necessary for the public to know.
