used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Meanwhile Stephen heard his name suddenly called upon for a song, an invitation he promptly obeyed.
(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 "That's eight matches we've won," proceeded Paul; "and--all right, Spicer!
amidprepositionUS /əˈmɪd/
in the middle of; surrounded by
From this reading See if I don't pay you for it!" whereat the speaker hurriedly quitted his seat and, amid howls and yells, proceeded to "pay out" Spicer.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Meanwhile Stephen heard his name suddenly called upon for a song, an invitation he promptly obeyed.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "That's eight matches we've won," proceeded Paul; "and--all right, Spicer!
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading But as the clamour was at the time deafening, and the attention of the audience was wholly monopolised by the commercial transactions taking place between Paul and Spicer, the effect of the performance was somewhat lost.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading But as the clamour was at the time deafening, and the attention of the audience was wholly monopolised by the commercial transactions taking place between Paul and Spicer, the effect of the performance was somewhat lost.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading But as the clamour was at the time deafening, and the attention of the audience was wholly monopolised by the commercial transactions taking place between Paul and Spicer, the effect of the performance was somewhat lost.
a gathering of spectators or listeners at a (usually public) performance
From this reading But as the clamour was at the time deafening, and the attention of the audience was wholly monopolised by the commercial transactions taking place between Paul and Spicer, the effect of the performance was somewhat lost.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading But as the clamour was at the time deafening, and the attention of the audience was wholly monopolised by the commercial transactions taking place between Paul and Spicer, the effect of the performance was somewhat lost.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But as the clamour was at the time deafening, and the attention of the audience was wholly monopolised by the commercial transactions taking place between Paul and Spicer, the effect of the performance was somewhat lost.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading But as the clamour was at the time deafening, and the attention of the audience was wholly monopolised by the commercial transactions taking place between Paul and Spicer, the effect of the performance was somewhat lost.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Meanwhile Stephen heard his name suddenly called upon for a song, an invitation he promptly obeyed.
clamourverbUS /ˈklæmər/
utter or proclaim insistently and noisily
From this reading But as the clamour was at the time deafening, and the attention of the audience was wholly monopolised by the commercial transactions taking place between Paul and Spicer, the effect of the performance was somewhat lost.
commercialadjectiveUS /kəˈmɜːrʃəl/
connected with or engaged in or sponsored by or used in commerce or commercial enterprises
From this reading But as the clamour was at the time deafening, and the attention of the audience was wholly monopolised by the commercial transactions taking place between Paul and Spicer, the effect of the performance was somewhat lost.
deafeningadjectiveUS /ˈdefənɪŋ/
loud enough to cause (temporary) hearing loss
From this reading But as the clamour was at the time deafening, and the attention of the audience was wholly monopolised by the commercial transactions taking place between Paul and Spicer, the effect of the performance was somewhat lost.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading I saw you do it this time!
don't
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From this reading See if I don't pay you for it!" whereat the speaker hurriedly quitted his seat and, amid howls and yells, proceeded to "pay out" Spicer.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading But as the clamour was at the time deafening, and the attention of the audience was wholly monopolised by the commercial transactions taking place between Paul and Spicer, the effect of the performance was somewhat lost.
being one more than seven
From this reading "That's eight matches we've won," proceeded Paul; "and--all right, Spicer!
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading See if I don't pay you for it!" whereat the speaker hurriedly quitted his seat and, amid howls and yells, proceeded to "pay out" Spicer.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Meanwhile Stephen heard his name suddenly called upon for a song, an invitation he promptly obeyed.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading Meanwhile Stephen heard his name suddenly called upon for a song, an invitation he promptly obeyed.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading See if I don't pay you for it!" whereat the speaker hurriedly quitted his seat and, amid howls and yells, proceeded to "pay out" Spicer.
howlsnounUS /haʊlz/
plural of “howl” — a long loud emotional utterance
From this reading See if I don't pay you for it!" whereat the speaker hurriedly quitted his seat and, amid howls and yells, proceeded to "pay out" Spicer.
hurriedlyadverbUS /ˈhɜːridli/
in a hurried or hasty manner
From this reading See if I don't pay you for it!" whereat the speaker hurriedly quitted his seat and, amid howls and yells, proceeded to "pay out" Spicer.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I saw you do it this time!
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading See if I don't pay you for it!" whereat the speaker hurriedly quitted his seat and, amid howls and yells, proceeded to "pay out" Spicer.
a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something
From this reading Meanwhile Stephen heard his name suddenly called upon for a song, an invitation he promptly obeyed.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I saw you do it this time!
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading But as the clamour was at the time deafening, and the attention of the audience was wholly monopolised by the commercial transactions taking place between Paul and Spicer, the effect of the performance was somewhat lost.
matchesnounUS /ˈmætʃəz/
plural of “match” — lighter consisting of a thin piece of wood or cardboard tipped with combustible chemical; ignites with friction
From this reading "That's eight matches we've won," proceeded Paul; "and--all right, Spicer!
at the same time but in another place
From this reading Meanwhile Stephen heard his name suddenly called upon for a song, an invitation he promptly obeyed.
monopolised
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From this reading But as the clamour was at the time deafening, and the attention of the audience was wholly monopolised by the commercial transactions taking place between Paul and Spicer, the effect of the performance was somewhat lost.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Meanwhile Stephen heard his name suddenly called upon for a song, an invitation he promptly obeyed.
past form of “obey” — be obedient to
From this reading Meanwhile Stephen heard his name suddenly called upon for a song, an invitation he promptly obeyed.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading But as the clamour was at the time deafening, and the attention of the audience was wholly monopolised by the commercial transactions taking place between Paul and Spicer, the effect of the performance was somewhat lost.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading See if I don't pay you for it!" whereat the speaker hurriedly quitted his seat and, amid howls and yells, proceeded to "pay out" Spicer.
United States feminist (1885-1977)
From this reading "That's eight matches we've won," proceeded Paul; "and--all right, Spicer!
give money, usually in exchange for goods or services
From this reading See if I don't pay you for it!" whereat the speaker hurriedly quitted his seat and, amid howls and yells, proceeded to "pay out" Spicer.
performancenounUS /pərˈfɔːrməns/
a dramatic or musical entertainment
From this reading But as the clamour was at the time deafening, and the attention of the audience was wholly monopolised by the commercial transactions taking place between Paul and Spicer, the effect of the performance was somewhat lost.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading But as the clamour was at the time deafening, and the attention of the audience was wholly monopolised by the commercial transactions taking place between Paul and Spicer, the effect of the performance was somewhat lost.
past form of “proceed” — continue talking
From this reading "That's eight matches we've won," proceeded Paul; "and--all right, Spicer!
promptlyadverbUS /ˈprɑːmptli/
with little or no delay
From this reading Meanwhile Stephen heard his name suddenly called upon for a song, an invitation he promptly obeyed.
quitted
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From this reading See if I don't pay you for it!" whereat the speaker hurriedly quitted his seat and, amid howls and yells, proceeded to "pay out" Spicer.
precisely, exactly
From this reading "That's eight matches we've won," proceeded Paul; "and--all right, Spicer!
cut with a saw
From this reading I saw you do it this time!
a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)
From this reading See if I don't pay you for it!" whereat the speaker hurriedly quitted his seat and, amid howls and yells, proceeded to "pay out" Spicer.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading See if I don't pay you for it!" whereat the speaker hurriedly quitted his seat and, amid howls and yells, proceeded to "pay out" Spicer.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading But as the clamour was at the time deafening, and the attention of the audience was wholly monopolised by the commercial transactions taking place between Paul and Spicer, the effect of the performance was somewhat lost.
a short musical composition with words
From this reading Meanwhile Stephen heard his name suddenly called upon for a song, an invitation he promptly obeyed.
speakernounUS /ˈspiːkər/
someone who expresses in language; someone who talks (especially someone who delivers a public speech or someone especially garrulous)
From this reading See if I don't pay you for it!" whereat the speaker hurriedly quitted his seat and, amid howls and yells, proceeded to "pay out" Spicer.
SpiceradjectiveUS /ˈspaɪsər/
comparative of “spic” — completely neat and clean
From this reading "That's eight matches we've won," proceeded Paul; "and--all right, Spicer!
StephennounUS /ˈstiːvən/
English writer (1832-1904)
From this reading Meanwhile Stephen heard his name suddenly called upon for a song, an invitation he promptly obeyed.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading Meanwhile Stephen heard his name suddenly called upon for a song, an invitation he promptly obeyed.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading But as the clamour was at the time deafening, and the attention of the audience was wholly monopolised by the commercial transactions taking place between Paul and Spicer, the effect of the performance was somewhat lost.
That's
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From this reading "That's eight matches we've won," proceeded Paul; "and--all right, Spicer!
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading See if I don't pay you for it!" whereat the speaker hurriedly quitted his seat and, amid howls and yells, proceeded to "pay out" Spicer.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading I saw you do it this time!
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading I saw you do it this time!
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading See if I don't pay you for it!" whereat the speaker hurriedly quitted his seat and, amid howls and yells, proceeded to "pay out" Spicer.
transactionsnounUS /trænˈzækʃənz/
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading But as the clamour was at the time deafening, and the attention of the audience was wholly monopolised by the commercial transactions taking place between Paul and Spicer, the effect of the performance was somewhat lost.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Meanwhile Stephen heard his name suddenly called upon for a song, an invitation he promptly obeyed.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But as the clamour was at the time deafening, and the attention of the audience was wholly monopolised by the commercial transactions taking place between Paul and Spicer, the effect of the performance was somewhat lost.
we've
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From this reading "That's eight matches we've won," proceeded Paul; "and--all right, Spicer!
whereat
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From this reading See if I don't pay you for it!" whereat the speaker hurriedly quitted his seat and, amid howls and yells, proceeded to "pay out" Spicer.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading But as the clamour was at the time deafening, and the attention of the audience was wholly monopolised by the commercial transactions taking place between Paul and Spicer, the effect of the performance was somewhat lost.
the basic unit of money in South Korea
From this reading "That's eight matches we've won," proceeded Paul; "and--all right, Spicer!
yellsnounUS /jelz/
plural of “yell” — a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition
From this reading See if I don't pay you for it!" whereat the speaker hurriedly quitted his seat and, amid howls and yells, proceeded to "pay out" Spicer.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading I saw you do it this time!
