used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was agreed that a closer watch than ever should be kept on the shipyard and its approaches.
united by being of the same opinion
From this reading It was agreed that a closer watch than ever should be kept on the shipyard and its approaches.
a cherished desire
From this reading Larrey was perfectly willing to defer reporting to his office chief until the more dramatic conclusion; for he had an easily understandable ambition to share in the glory of it.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Larrey was perfectly willing to defer reporting to his office chief until the more dramatic conclusion; for he had an easily understandable ambition to share in the glory of it.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was agreed that a closer watch than ever should be kept on the shipyard and its approaches.
approachesnounUS /əˈproʊtʃəz/
plural of “approach” — ideas or actions intended to deal with a problem or situation
From this reading It was agreed that a closer watch than ever should be kept on the shipyard and its approaches.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading Easton had promised to notify Mamise of his arrival, but he might grow suspicious of her and strike without warning.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The period of waiting was as maddening as the suspense of the poor insomniac who implored the man next door to "drop the other shoe."
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It was agreed that a closer watch than ever should be kept on the shipyard and its approaches.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Easton had promised to notify Mamise of his arrival, but he might grow suspicious of her and strike without warning.
a person who is in charge
From this reading Larrey was perfectly willing to defer reporting to his office chief until the more dramatic conclusion; for he had an easily understandable ambition to share in the glory of it.
(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance
From this reading It was agreed that a closer watch than ever should be kept on the shipyard and its approaches.
a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration
From this reading Larrey was perfectly willing to defer reporting to his office chief until the more dramatic conclusion; for he had an easily understandable ambition to share in the glory of it.
freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading Davidge thought it only fair to take the Department of Justice operative, Larrey, into his confidence.
Davidge
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From this reading Davidge thought it only fair to take the Department of Justice operative, Larrey, into his confidence.
deferverbUS /dɪˈfɜːr/
hold back to a later time
From this reading Larrey was perfectly willing to defer reporting to his office chief until the more dramatic conclusion; for he had an easily understandable ambition to share in the glory of it.
DepartmentnounUS /dɪˈpɑːrtmənt/
a specialized division of a large organization
From this reading Davidge thought it only fair to take the Department of Justice operative, Larrey, into his confidence.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading The period of waiting was as maddening as the suspense of the poor insomniac who implored the man next door to "drop the other shoe."
dramaticadjectiveUS /drəˈmætɪk/
suitable to or characteristic of drama
From this reading Larrey was perfectly willing to defer reporting to his office chief until the more dramatic conclusion; for he had an easily understandable ambition to share in the glory of it.
let fall to the ground
From this reading The period of waiting was as maddening as the suspense of the poor insomniac who implored the man next door to "drop the other shoe."
with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)
From this reading Larrey was perfectly willing to defer reporting to his office chief until the more dramatic conclusion; for he had an easily understandable ambition to share in the glory of it.
Easton
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From this reading Easton had promised to notify Mamise of his arrival, but he might grow suspicious of her and strike without warning.
at any time
From this reading It was agreed that a closer watch than ever should be kept on the shipyard and its approaches.
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading Davidge thought it only fair to take the Department of Justice operative, Larrey, into his confidence.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Larrey was perfectly willing to defer reporting to his office chief until the more dramatic conclusion; for he had an easily understandable ambition to share in the glory of it.
a state of high honor
From this reading Larrey was perfectly willing to defer reporting to his office chief until the more dramatic conclusion; for he had an easily understandable ambition to share in the glory of it.
pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading Easton had promised to notify Mamise of his arrival, but he might grow suspicious of her and strike without warning.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Larrey was perfectly willing to defer reporting to his office chief until the more dramatic conclusion; for he had an easily understandable ambition to share in the glory of it.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Larrey was perfectly willing to defer reporting to his office chief until the more dramatic conclusion; for he had an easily understandable ambition to share in the glory of it.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Easton had promised to notify Mamise of his arrival, but he might grow suspicious of her and strike without warning.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Davidge thought it only fair to take the Department of Justice operative, Larrey, into his confidence.
imploredverbUS /ˌɪmˈplɔːrd/
past form of “implore” — call upon in supplication; entreat
From this reading The period of waiting was as maddening as the suspense of the poor insomniac who implored the man next door to "drop the other shoe."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Larrey was perfectly willing to defer reporting to his office chief until the more dramatic conclusion; for he had an easily understandable ambition to share in the glory of it.
insomniacnounUS /ˌɪnˈsɑːmniæk/
someone who cannot sleep
From this reading The period of waiting was as maddening as the suspense of the poor insomniac who implored the man next door to "drop the other shoe."
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Davidge thought it only fair to take the Department of Justice operative, Larrey, into his confidence.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Davidge thought it only fair to take the Department of Justice operative, Larrey, into his confidence.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading It was agreed that a closer watch than ever should be kept on the shipyard and its approaches.
the quality of being just or fair
From this reading Davidge thought it only fair to take the Department of Justice operative, Larrey, into his confidence.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading It was agreed that a closer watch than ever should be kept on the shipyard and its approaches.
Larrey
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From this reading Davidge thought it only fair to take the Department of Justice operative, Larrey, into his confidence.
maddeningadjectiveUS /ˈmædənɪŋ/
extremely annoying or displeasing
From this reading The period of waiting was as maddening as the suspense of the poor insomniac who implored the man next door to "drop the other shoe."
Mamise
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From this reading Easton had promised to notify Mamise of his arrival, but he might grow suspicious of her and strike without warning.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The period of waiting was as maddening as the suspense of the poor insomniac who implored the man next door to "drop the other shoe."
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Easton had promised to notify Mamise of his arrival, but he might grow suspicious of her and strike without warning.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Larrey was perfectly willing to defer reporting to his office chief until the more dramatic conclusion; for he had an easily understandable ambition to share in the glory of it.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading The period of waiting was as maddening as the suspense of the poor insomniac who implored the man next door to "drop the other shoe."
notifyverbUS /ˈnoʊtəfaɪ/
inform (somebody) of something
From this reading Easton had promised to notify Mamise of his arrival, but he might grow suspicious of her and strike without warning.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Davidge thought it only fair to take the Department of Justice operative, Larrey, into his confidence.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading Larrey was perfectly willing to defer reporting to his office chief until the more dramatic conclusion; for he had an easily understandable ambition to share in the glory of it.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It was agreed that a closer watch than ever should be kept on the shipyard and its approaches.
and nothing more
From this reading Davidge thought it only fair to take the Department of Justice operative, Larrey, into his confidence.
operativeadjectiveUS /ˈɑːpərətɪv/
being in force or having or exerting force
From this reading Davidge thought it only fair to take the Department of Justice operative, Larrey, into his confidence.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The period of waiting was as maddening as the suspense of the poor insomniac who implored the man next door to "drop the other shoe."
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading Larrey was perfectly willing to defer reporting to his office chief until the more dramatic conclusion; for he had an easily understandable ambition to share in the glory of it.
an amount of time
From this reading The period of waiting was as maddening as the suspense of the poor insomniac who implored the man next door to "drop the other shoe."
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading The period of waiting was as maddening as the suspense of the poor insomniac who implored the man next door to "drop the other shoe."
past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment
From this reading Easton had promised to notify Mamise of his arrival, but he might grow suspicious of her and strike without warning.
reportingnounUS /riˈpɔːrtɪŋ/
the news as presented by reporters for newspapers or radio or television
From this reading Larrey was perfectly willing to defer reporting to his office chief until the more dramatic conclusion; for he had an easily understandable ambition to share in the glory of it.
have in common
From this reading Larrey was perfectly willing to defer reporting to his office chief until the more dramatic conclusion; for he had an easily understandable ambition to share in the glory of it.
shipyardnounUS /ˈʃɪpjɑːrd/
a workplace where ships are built or repaired
From this reading It was agreed that a closer watch than ever should be kept on the shipyard and its approaches.
shoenounUS /ʃuː/
footwear shaped to fit the foot (below the ankle) with a flexible upper of leather or plastic and a sole and heel of heavier material
From this reading The period of waiting was as maddening as the suspense of the poor insomniac who implored the man next door to "drop the other shoe."
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading It was agreed that a closer watch than ever should be kept on the shipyard and its approaches.
deliver a sharp blow, as with the hand, fist, or weapon
From this reading Easton had promised to notify Mamise of his arrival, but he might grow suspicious of her and strike without warning.
suspensenounUS /səˈspens/
apprehension about what is going to happen
From this reading The period of waiting was as maddening as the suspense of the poor insomniac who implored the man next door to "drop the other shoe."
suspiciousadjectiveUS /səˈspɪʃəs/
openly distrustful and unwilling to confide
From this reading Easton had promised to notify Mamise of his arrival, but he might grow suspicious of her and strike without warning.
carry out
From this reading Davidge thought it only fair to take the Department of Justice operative, Larrey, into his confidence.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading It was agreed that a closer watch than ever should be kept on the shipyard and its approaches.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was agreed that a closer watch than ever should be kept on the shipyard and its approaches.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Davidge thought it only fair to take the Department of Justice operative, Larrey, into his confidence.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Davidge thought it only fair to take the Department of Justice operative, Larrey, into his confidence.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Davidge thought it only fair to take the Department of Justice operative, Larrey, into his confidence.
understandableadjectiveUS /ˌʌndərˈstændəbəl/
capable of being apprehended or understood
From this reading Larrey was perfectly willing to defer reporting to his office chief until the more dramatic conclusion; for he had an easily understandable ambition to share in the glory of it.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Larrey was perfectly willing to defer reporting to his office chief until the more dramatic conclusion; for he had an easily understandable ambition to share in the glory of it.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading The period of waiting was as maddening as the suspense of the poor insomniac who implored the man next door to "drop the other shoe."
a message informing of danger
From this reading Easton had promised to notify Mamise of his arrival, but he might grow suspicious of her and strike without warning.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Larrey was perfectly willing to defer reporting to his office chief until the more dramatic conclusion; for he had an easily understandable ambition to share in the glory of it.
look attentively
From this reading It was agreed that a closer watch than ever should be kept on the shipyard and its approaches.
which person or people
From this reading The period of waiting was as maddening as the suspense of the poor insomniac who implored the man next door to "drop the other shoe."
disposed or inclined toward
From this reading Larrey was perfectly willing to defer reporting to his office chief until the more dramatic conclusion; for he had an easily understandable ambition to share in the glory of it.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Easton had promised to notify Mamise of his arrival, but he might grow suspicious of her and strike without warning.
