used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He found her clad in a bungalow apron busily cleaning house and singing as she worked.
absorbedadjectiveUS /əbˈzɔːrbd/
giving or marked by complete attention to
From this reading So absorbed was he in contemplation of the wider vision of the problem he was attacking which the judge's words had given him, he forgot to telephone her to ask if it was agreeable for him to call at so unconventional an hour.
matters of personal concern
From this reading Taken out of his preoccupation with his own affairs, Kenneth had shaken off his negative air and now he talked convincingly of their plans.
conforming to your own liking or feelings or nature
From this reading So absorbed was he in contemplation of the wider vision of the problem he was attacking which the judge's words had given him, he forgot to telephone her to ask if it was agreeable for him to call at so unconventional an hour.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading Taken out of his preoccupation with his own affairs, Kenneth had shaken off his negative air and now he talked convincingly of their plans.
(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 They sat on the steps of the back porch while he told her all that had been said.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading So absorbed was he in contemplation of the wider vision of the problem he was attacking which the judge's words had given him, he forgot to telephone her to ask if it was agreeable for him to call at so unconventional an hour.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He found her clad in a bungalow apron busily cleaning house and singing as she worked.
apronnounUS /ˈeɪprən/
a garment of cloth or leather or plastic that is tied about the waist and worn to protect your clothing
From this reading He found her clad in a bungalow apron busily cleaning house and singing as she worked.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He found her clad in a bungalow apron busily cleaning house and singing as she worked.
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading So absorbed was he in contemplation of the wider vision of the problem he was attacking which the judge's words had given him, he forgot to telephone her to ask if it was agreeable for him to call at so unconventional an hour.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading So absorbed was he in contemplation of the wider vision of the problem he was attacking which the judge's words had given him, he forgot to telephone her to ask if it was agreeable for him to call at so unconventional an hour.
attackingadjectiveUS /əˈtækɪŋ/
disposed to attack
From this reading So absorbed was he in contemplation of the wider vision of the problem he was attacking which the judge's words had given him, he forgot to telephone her to ask if it was agreeable for him to call at so unconventional an hour.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading They sat on the steps of the back porch while he told her all that had been said.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading They sat on the steps of the back porch while he told her all that had been said.
bungalownounUS /ˈbʌŋɡəloʊ/
a small house with a single story
From this reading He found her clad in a bungalow apron busily cleaning house and singing as she worked.
busilyadverbUS /ˈbɪzəli/
in a busy manner
From this reading He found her clad in a bungalow apron busily cleaning house and singing as she worked.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading So absorbed was he in contemplation of the wider vision of the problem he was attacking which the judge's words had given him, he forgot to telephone her to ask if it was agreeable for him to call at so unconventional an hour.
cladadjectiveUS /klæd/
wearing or provided with clothing; sometimes used in combination
From this reading He found her clad in a bungalow apron busily cleaning house and singing as she worked.
cleaningnounUS /ˈkliːnɪŋ/
the act of making something clean
From this reading He found her clad in a bungalow apron busily cleaning house and singing as she worked.
contemplationnounUS /ˌkɑːntəmˈpleɪʃən/
a long and thoughtful observation
From this reading So absorbed was he in contemplation of the wider vision of the problem he was attacking which the judge's words had given him, he forgot to telephone her to ask if it was agreeable for him to call at so unconventional an hour.
convincinglyadverbUS /kənˈvɪnsɪŋli/
in a convincing manner
From this reading Taken out of his preoccupation with his own affairs, Kenneth had shaken off his negative air and now he talked convincingly of their plans.
without deviation
From this reading FROM Judge Stevenson's office Kenneth went directly to tell Jane of the interview.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading So absorbed was he in contemplation of the wider vision of the problem he was attacking which the judge's words had given him, he forgot to telephone her to ask if it was agreeable for him to call at so unconventional an hour.
inflected form of “forget” — dismiss from the mind; stop remembering
From this reading So absorbed was he in contemplation of the wider vision of the problem he was attacking which the judge's words had given him, he forgot to telephone her to ask if it was agreeable for him to call at so unconventional an hour.
set up or found
From this reading He found her clad in a bungalow apron busily cleaning house and singing as she worked.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading FROM Judge Stevenson's office Kenneth went directly to tell Jane of the interview.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading So absorbed was he in contemplation of the wider vision of the problem he was attacking which the judge's words had given him, he forgot to telephone her to ask if it was agreeable for him to call at so unconventional an hour.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading So absorbed was he in contemplation of the wider vision of the problem he was attacking which the judge's words had given him, he forgot to telephone her to ask if it was agreeable for him to call at so unconventional an hour.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading So absorbed was he in contemplation of the wider vision of the problem he was attacking which the judge's words had given him, he forgot to telephone her to ask if it was agreeable for him to call at so unconventional an hour.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading So absorbed was he in contemplation of the wider vision of the problem he was attacking which the judge's words had given him, he forgot to telephone her to ask if it was agreeable for him to call at so unconventional an hour.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading So absorbed was he in contemplation of the wider vision of the problem he was attacking which the judge's words had given him, he forgot to telephone her to ask if it was agreeable for him to call at so unconventional an hour.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Taken out of his preoccupation with his own affairs, Kenneth had shaken off his negative air and now he talked convincingly of their plans.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading So absorbed was he in contemplation of the wider vision of the problem he was attacking which the judge's words had given him, he forgot to telephone her to ask if it was agreeable for him to call at so unconventional an hour.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading He found her clad in a bungalow apron busily cleaning house and singing as she worked.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading So absorbed was he in contemplation of the wider vision of the problem he was attacking which the judge's words had given him, he forgot to telephone her to ask if it was agreeable for him to call at so unconventional an hour.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading So absorbed was he in contemplation of the wider vision of the problem he was attacking which the judge's words had given him, he forgot to telephone her to ask if it was agreeable for him to call at so unconventional an hour.
conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
From this reading FROM Judge Stevenson's office Kenneth went directly to tell Jane of the interview.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading So absorbed was he in contemplation of the wider vision of the problem he was attacking which the judge's words had given him, he forgot to telephone her to ask if it was agreeable for him to call at so unconventional an hour.
Jane
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From this reading FROM Judge Stevenson's office Kenneth went directly to tell Jane of the interview.
determine the result of (a competition)
From this reading FROM Judge Stevenson's office Kenneth went directly to tell Jane of the interview.
judge'snounUS /ˈdʒʌdʒɪz/
possessive form of “judge” — a public official authorized to decide questions brought before a court of justice
From this reading So absorbed was he in contemplation of the wider vision of the problem he was attacking which the judge's words had given him, he forgot to telephone her to ask if it was agreeable for him to call at so unconventional an hour.
Kenneth
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From this reading FROM Judge Stevenson's office Kenneth went directly to tell Jane of the interview.
negativeadjectiveUS /ˈneɡətɪv/
characterized by or displaying negation or denial or opposition or resistance; having no positive features
From this reading Taken out of his preoccupation with his own affairs, Kenneth had shaken off his negative air and now he talked convincingly of their plans.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Taken out of his preoccupation with his own affairs, Kenneth had shaken off his negative air and now he talked convincingly of their plans.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading FROM Judge Stevenson's office Kenneth went directly to tell Jane of the interview.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Taken out of his preoccupation with his own affairs, Kenneth had shaken off his negative air and now he talked convincingly of their plans.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading FROM Judge Stevenson's office Kenneth went directly to tell Jane of the interview.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading They sat on the steps of the back porch while he told her all that had been said.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Taken out of his preoccupation with his own affairs, Kenneth had shaken off his negative air and now he talked convincingly of their plans.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Taken out of his preoccupation with his own affairs, Kenneth had shaken off his negative air and now he talked convincingly of their plans.
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading Taken out of his preoccupation with his own affairs, Kenneth had shaken off his negative air and now he talked convincingly of their plans.
a structure attached to the exterior of a building often forming a covered entrance
From this reading They sat on the steps of the back porch while he told her all that had been said.
preoccupationnounUS /priˌɑːkjəˈpeɪʃən/
an idea that preoccupies the mind and holds the attention
From this reading Taken out of his preoccupation with his own affairs, Kenneth had shaken off his negative air and now he talked convincingly of their plans.
a state of difficulty that needs to be resolved
From this reading So absorbed was he in contemplation of the wider vision of the problem he was attacking which the judge's words had given him, he forgot to telephone her to ask if it was agreeable for him to call at so unconventional an hour.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading They sat on the steps of the back porch while he told her all that had been said.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading They sat on the steps of the back porch while he told her all that had been said.
shakenadjectiveUS /ˈʃeɪkən/
disturbed psychologically as if by a physical jolt or shock
From this reading Taken out of his preoccupation with his own affairs, Kenneth had shaken off his negative air and now he talked convincingly of their plans.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He found her clad in a bungalow apron busily cleaning house and singing as she worked.
the act of singing vocal music
From this reading He found her clad in a bungalow apron busily cleaning house and singing as she worked.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So absorbed was he in contemplation of the wider vision of the problem he was attacking which the judge's words had given him, he forgot to telephone her to ask if it was agreeable for him to call at so unconventional an hour.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading They sat on the steps of the back porch while he told her all that had been said.
Stevenson's
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From this reading FROM Judge Stevenson's office Kenneth went directly to tell Jane of the interview.
TakenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading Taken out of his preoccupation with his own affairs, Kenneth had shaken off his negative air and now he talked convincingly of their plans.
past form of “talk” — exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading Taken out of his preoccupation with his own affairs, Kenneth had shaken off his negative air and now he talked convincingly of their plans.
telephonenounUS /ˈteləfoʊn/
electronic equipment that converts sound into electrical signals that can be transmitted over distances and then converts received signals back into sounds
From this reading So absorbed was he in contemplation of the wider vision of the problem he was attacking which the judge's words had given him, he forgot to telephone her to ask if it was agreeable for him to call at so unconventional an hour.
express in words
From this reading FROM Judge Stevenson's office Kenneth went directly to tell Jane of the interview.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading They sat on the steps of the back porch while he told her all that had been said.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading FROM Judge Stevenson's office Kenneth went directly to tell Jane of the interview.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Taken out of his preoccupation with his own affairs, Kenneth had shaken off his negative air and now he talked convincingly of their plans.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They sat on the steps of the back porch while he told her all that had been said.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading FROM Judge Stevenson's office Kenneth went directly to tell Jane of the interview.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading They sat on the steps of the back porch while he told her all that had been said.
unconventionaladjectiveUS /ˌʌnkənˈvenʃənəl/
not conforming to accepted rules or standards
From this reading So absorbed was he in contemplation of the wider vision of the problem he was attacking which the judge's words had given him, he forgot to telephone her to ask if it was agreeable for him to call at so unconventional an hour.
a vivid mental image
From this reading So absorbed was he in contemplation of the wider vision of the problem he was attacking which the judge's words had given him, he forgot to telephone her to ask if it was agreeable for him to call at so unconventional an hour.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading So absorbed was he in contemplation of the wider vision of the problem he was attacking which the judge's words had given him, he forgot to telephone her to ask if it was agreeable for him to call at so unconventional an hour.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading FROM Judge Stevenson's office Kenneth went directly to tell Jane of the interview.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading So absorbed was he in contemplation of the wider vision of the problem he was attacking which the judge's words had given him, he forgot to telephone her to ask if it was agreeable for him to call at so unconventional an hour.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading They sat on the steps of the back porch while he told her all that had been said.
wideradjectiveUS /ˈwaɪdər/
comparative of “wide” — having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading So absorbed was he in contemplation of the wider vision of the problem he was attacking which the judge's words had given him, he forgot to telephone her to ask if it was agreeable for him to call at so unconventional an hour.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Taken out of his preoccupation with his own affairs, Kenneth had shaken off his negative air and now he talked convincingly of their plans.
the words that are spoken
From this reading So absorbed was he in contemplation of the wider vision of the problem he was attacking which the judge's words had given him, he forgot to telephone her to ask if it was agreeable for him to call at so unconventional an hour.
past form of “work” — exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading He found her clad in a bungalow apron busily cleaning house and singing as she worked.
