used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading DIANA ALLEN "If only someone had taught me ethics as Christ taught them, while I was still a little boy, I would be a finer citizen, now."--_Enoch's Diary_.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading Enoch did his usual half hour's work with the punching bag and reached his office punctual to the minute, with his wonted air of lack of haste and general physical fitness.
ALLENnounUS /ˈælən/
United States comedienne remembered as the confused but imperturbable partner of her husband, George Burns (1906-1964)
From this reading DIANA ALLEN "If only someone had taught me ethics as Christ taught them, while I was still a little boy, I would be a finer citizen, now."--_Enoch's Diary_.
AmbassadornounUS /æmˈbæsədər/
a diplomat of the highest rank; accredited as representative from one country to another
From this reading It rained the next day and the Secretary of the Interior and the British Ambassador did not attempt the proposed ride.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It rained the next day and the Secretary of the Interior and the British Ambassador did not attempt the proposed ride.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading DIANA ALLEN "If only someone had taught me ethics as Christ taught them, while I was still a little boy, I would be a finer citizen, now."--_Enoch's Diary_.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Before he even glanced at his morning's mail, he dictated a letter to Frank Allen.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading It rained the next day and the Secretary of the Interior and the British Ambassador did not attempt the proposed ride.
a flexible container with a single opening
From this reading Enoch did his usual half hour's work with the punching bag and reached his office punctual to the minute, with his wonted air of lack of haste and general physical fitness.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading DIANA ALLEN "If only someone had taught me ethics as Christ taught them, while I was still a little boy, I would be a finer citizen, now."--_Enoch's Diary_.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Before he even glanced at his morning's mail, he dictated a letter to Frank Allen.
a youthful male person
From this reading DIANA ALLEN "If only someone had taught me ethics as Christ taught them, while I was still a little boy, I would be a finer citizen, now."--_Enoch's Diary_.
the people of Great Britain
From this reading It rained the next day and the Secretary of the Interior and the British Ambassador did not attempt the proposed ride.
a teacher and prophet born in Bethlehem and active in Nazareth; his life and sermons form the basis for Christianity (circa 4 BC - AD 29)
From this reading DIANA ALLEN "If only someone had taught me ethics as Christ taught them, while I was still a little boy, I would be a finer citizen, now."--_Enoch's Diary_.
citizennounUS /ˈsɪtəzən/
a native or naturalized member of a state or other political community
From this reading DIANA ALLEN "If only someone had taught me ethics as Christ taught them, while I was still a little boy, I would be a finer citizen, now."--_Enoch's Diary_.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading It rained the next day and the Secretary of the Interior and the British Ambassador did not attempt the proposed ride.
dearly loved
From this reading "Dear Frank: Your letter roused a host of memories.
DIANAnounUS /daɪˈænə/
English aristocrat who was the first wife of Prince Charles; her death in an automobile accident in Paris produced intense national mourning (1961-1997)
From this reading DIANA ALLEN "If only someone had taught me ethics as Christ taught them, while I was still a little boy, I would be a finer citizen, now."--_Enoch's Diary_.
DiarynounUS /ˈdaɪəri/
a daily written record of (usually personal) experiences and observations
From this reading DIANA ALLEN "If only someone had taught me ethics as Christ taught them, while I was still a little boy, I would be a finer citizen, now."--_Enoch's Diary_.
dictatedadjectiveUS /dɪkˈteɪtɪd/
determined or decided upon as by an authority
From this reading Before he even glanced at his morning's mail, he dictated a letter to Frank Allen.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading It rained the next day and the Secretary of the Interior and the British Ambassador did not attempt the proposed ride.
Enoch
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From this reading Enoch did his usual half hour's work with the punching bag and reached his office punctual to the minute, with his wonted air of lack of haste and general physical fitness.
Enoch's
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From this reading DIANA ALLEN "If only someone had taught me ethics as Christ taught them, while I was still a little boy, I would be a finer citizen, now."--_Enoch's Diary_.
ethicsnounUS /ˈeθɪks/
motivation based on ideas of right and wrong
From this reading DIANA ALLEN "If only someone had taught me ethics as Christ taught them, while I was still a little boy, I would be a finer citizen, now."--_Enoch's Diary_.
divisible by two
From this reading Before he even glanced at his morning's mail, he dictated a letter to Frank Allen.
fineradjectiveUS /ˈfaɪnər/
(comparative of “fine”) greater in quality or excellence
From this reading DIANA ALLEN "If only someone had taught me ethics as Christ taught them, while I was still a little boy, I would be a finer citizen, now."--_Enoch's Diary_.
fitnessnounUS /ˈfɪtnəs/
the quality of being suitable
From this reading Enoch did his usual half hour's work with the punching bag and reached his office punctual to the minute, with his wonted air of lack of haste and general physical fitness.
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading Before he even glanced at his morning's mail, he dictated a letter to Frank Allen.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading Enoch did his usual half hour's work with the punching bag and reached his office punctual to the minute, with his wonted air of lack of haste and general physical fitness.
past form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading Before he even glanced at his morning's mail, he dictated a letter to Frank Allen.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading DIANA ALLEN "If only someone had taught me ethics as Christ taught them, while I was still a little boy, I would be a finer citizen, now."--_Enoch's Diary_.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading Enoch did his usual half hour's work with the punching bag and reached his office punctual to the minute, with his wonted air of lack of haste and general physical fitness.
overly eager speed (and possible carelessness)
From this reading Enoch did his usual half hour's work with the punching bag and reached his office punctual to the minute, with his wonted air of lack of haste and general physical fitness.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Before he even glanced at his morning's mail, he dictated a letter to Frank Allen.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Enoch did his usual half hour's work with the punching bag and reached his office punctual to the minute, with his wonted air of lack of haste and general physical fitness.
a person who invites guests to a social event (such as a party in his or her own home) and who is responsible for them while they are there
From this reading "Dear Frank: Your letter roused a host of memories.
hour'snounUS /ˈaʊərz/
possessive form of “hour” — a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading Enoch did his usual half hour's work with the punching bag and reached his office punctual to the minute, with his wonted air of lack of haste and general physical fitness.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading DIANA ALLEN "If only someone had taught me ethics as Christ taught them, while I was still a little boy, I would be a finer citizen, now."--_Enoch's Diary_.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading DIANA ALLEN "If only someone had taught me ethics as Christ taught them, while I was still a little boy, I would be a finer citizen, now."--_Enoch's Diary_.
InterioradjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtɪriər/
situated within or suitable for inside a building
From this reading It rained the next day and the Secretary of the Interior and the British Ambassador did not attempt the proposed ride.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It rained the next day and the Secretary of the Interior and the British Ambassador did not attempt the proposed ride.
the state of needing something that is absent or unavailable
From this reading Enoch did his usual half hour's work with the punching bag and reached his office punctual to the minute, with his wonted air of lack of haste and general physical fitness.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading Before he even glanced at his morning's mail, he dictated a letter to Frank Allen.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading DIANA ALLEN "If only someone had taught me ethics as Christ taught them, while I was still a little boy, I would be a finer citizen, now."--_Enoch's Diary_.
mailnounUS /meɪl/
the bags of letters and packages that are transported by the postal service
From this reading Before he even glanced at his morning's mail, he dictated a letter to Frank Allen.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading DIANA ALLEN "If only someone had taught me ethics as Christ taught them, while I was still a little boy, I would be a finer citizen, now."--_Enoch's Diary_.
memoriesnounUS /ˈmɛm.ə.riz/
Recollections of past events.
From this reading "Dear Frank: Your letter roused a host of memories.
a unit of time equal to 60 seconds or 1/60th of an hour
From this reading Enoch did his usual half hour's work with the punching bag and reached his office punctual to the minute, with his wonted air of lack of haste and general physical fitness.
morning'snounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋz/
possessive form of “morning” — the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Before he even glanced at his morning's mail, he dictated a letter to Frank Allen.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading It rained the next day and the Secretary of the Interior and the British Ambassador did not attempt the proposed ride.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It rained the next day and the Secretary of the Interior and the British Ambassador did not attempt the proposed ride.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading DIANA ALLEN "If only someone had taught me ethics as Christ taught them, while I was still a little boy, I would be a finer citizen, now."--_Enoch's Diary_.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It rained the next day and the Secretary of the Interior and the British Ambassador did not attempt the proposed ride.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading Enoch did his usual half hour's work with the punching bag and reached his office punctual to the minute, with his wonted air of lack of haste and general physical fitness.
and nothing more
From this reading DIANA ALLEN "If only someone had taught me ethics as Christ taught them, while I was still a little boy, I would be a finer citizen, now."--_Enoch's Diary_.
involving the body as distinguished from the mind or spirit
From this reading Enoch did his usual half hour's work with the punching bag and reached his office punctual to the minute, with his wonted air of lack of haste and general physical fitness.
past form of “propose” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading It rained the next day and the Secretary of the Interior and the British Ambassador did not attempt the proposed ride.
punchingverbUS /ˈpʌntʃɪŋ/
-ing form of “punch” — deliver a quick blow to
From this reading Enoch did his usual half hour's work with the punching bag and reached his office punctual to the minute, with his wonted air of lack of haste and general physical fitness.
punctualadjectiveUS /ˈpʌŋktʃuːəl/
acting or arriving or performed exactly at the time appointed
From this reading Enoch did his usual half hour's work with the punching bag and reached his office punctual to the minute, with his wonted air of lack of haste and general physical fitness.
rainedverbUS /reɪnd/
past form of “rain” — precipitate as rain
From this reading It rained the next day and the Secretary of the Interior and the British Ambassador did not attempt the proposed ride.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading Enoch did his usual half hour's work with the punching bag and reached his office punctual to the minute, with his wonted air of lack of haste and general physical fitness.
sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading It rained the next day and the Secretary of the Interior and the British Ambassador did not attempt the proposed ride.
past form of “rouse” — become active
From this reading "Dear Frank: Your letter roused a host of memories.
a person who is head of an administrative department of government
From this reading It rained the next day and the Secretary of the Interior and the British Ambassador did not attempt the proposed ride.
a person, without saying who
From this reading DIANA ALLEN "If only someone had taught me ethics as Christ taught them, while I was still a little boy, I would be a finer citizen, now."--_Enoch's Diary_.
not in physical motion
From this reading DIANA ALLEN "If only someone had taught me ethics as Christ taught them, while I was still a little boy, I would be a finer citizen, now."--_Enoch's Diary_.
inflected form of “teach” — impart skills or knowledge to
From this reading DIANA ALLEN "If only someone had taught me ethics as Christ taught them, while I was still a little boy, I would be a finer citizen, now."--_Enoch's Diary_.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It rained the next day and the Secretary of the Interior and the British Ambassador did not attempt the proposed ride.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading DIANA ALLEN "If only someone had taught me ethics as Christ taught them, while I was still a little boy, I would be a finer citizen, now."--_Enoch's Diary_.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Enoch did his usual half hour's work with the punching bag and reached his office punctual to the minute, with his wonted air of lack of haste and general physical fitness.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading Enoch did his usual half hour's work with the punching bag and reached his office punctual to the minute, with his wonted air of lack of haste and general physical fitness.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading DIANA ALLEN "If only someone had taught me ethics as Christ taught them, while I was still a little boy, I would be a finer citizen, now."--_Enoch's Diary_.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading DIANA ALLEN "If only someone had taught me ethics as Christ taught them, while I was still a little boy, I would be a finer citizen, now."--_Enoch's Diary_.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Enoch did his usual half hour's work with the punching bag and reached his office punctual to the minute, with his wonted air of lack of haste and general physical fitness.
wontedadjective
commonly used or practiced; usual
From this reading Enoch did his usual half hour's work with the punching bag and reached his office punctual to the minute, with his wonted air of lack of haste and general physical fitness.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Enoch did his usual half hour's work with the punching bag and reached his office punctual to the minute, with his wonted air of lack of haste and general physical fitness.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading DIANA ALLEN "If only someone had taught me ethics as Christ taught them, while I was still a little boy, I would be a finer citizen, now."--_Enoch's Diary_.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Dear Frank: Your letter roused a host of memories.
