used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Harry wrote: "I pulled it through, Colonel, but it was a tough job, there is no question about that.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Harry wrote: "I pulled it through, Colonel, but it was a tough job, there is no question about that.
(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 There was not a friend to the measure in the House committee when I began, and not a friend in the Senate committee except old Dil himself, but they were all fixed for a majority report when I hauled off my forces.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading You shall know him, some day my Louise, and knowing him you will honor him, as I do."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading You shall know him, some day my Louise, and knowing him you will honor him, as I do."
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading To Louise he wrote: "It is beautiful to hear him talk when his heart is full of thankfulness for some manifestation of the Divine favor.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading There was not a friend to the measure in the House committee when I began, and not a friend in the Senate committee except old Dil himself, but they were all fixed for a majority report when I hauled off my forces.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Harry wrote: "I pulled it through, Colonel, but it was a tough job, there is no question about that.
Colnoun
a pass between mountain peaks
From this reading Washington sent grand good news to Col. Sellers that night.
a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general
From this reading Harry wrote: "I pulled it through, Colonel, but it was a tough job, there is no question about that.
committeenounUS /kəˈmɪti/
a special group delegated to consider some matter
From this reading There was not a friend to the measure in the House committee when I began, and not a friend in the Senate committee except old Dil himself, but they were all fixed for a majority report when I hauled off my forces.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading You shall know him, some day my Louise, and knowing him you will honor him, as I do."
Dil
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading There was not a friend to the measure in the House committee when I began, and not a friend in the Senate committee except old Dil himself, but they were all fixed for a majority report when I hauled off my forces.
emanating from God
From this reading To Louise he wrote: "It is beautiful to hear him talk when his heart is full of thankfulness for some manifestation of the Divine favor.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading You shall know him, some day my Louise, and knowing him you will honor him, as I do."
apart from; not including
From this reading There was not a friend to the measure in the House committee when I began, and not a friend in the Senate committee except old Dil himself, but they were all fixed for a majority report when I hauled off my forces.
promote over another
From this reading To Louise he wrote: "It is beautiful to hear him talk when his heart is full of thankfulness for some manifestation of the Divine favor.
(of a number) having a fixed and unchanging value
From this reading There was not a friend to the measure in the House committee when I began, and not a friend in the Senate committee except old Dil himself, but they were all fixed for a majority report when I hauled off my forces.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading To Louise he wrote: "It is beautiful to hear him talk when his heart is full of thankfulness for some manifestation of the Divine favor.
plural of “force” — a powerful effect or influence
From this reading There was not a friend to the measure in the House committee when I began, and not a friend in the Senate committee except old Dil himself, but they were all fixed for a majority report when I hauled off my forces.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading There was not a friend to the measure in the House committee when I began, and not a friend in the Senate committee except old Dil himself, but they were all fixed for a majority report when I hauled off my forces.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading To Louise he wrote: "It is beautiful to hear him talk when his heart is full of thankfulness for some manifestation of the Divine favor.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Washington sent grand good news to Col. Sellers that night.
of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope
From this reading Washington sent grand good news to Col. Sellers that night.
annoy continually or chronically
From this reading Harry wrote: "I pulled it through, Colonel, but it was a tough job, there is no question about that.
hauledverbUS /hɔːld/
past form of “haul” — draw slowly or heavily
From this reading There was not a friend to the measure in the House committee when I began, and not a friend in the Senate committee except old Dil himself, but they were all fixed for a majority report when I hauled off my forces.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading To Louise he wrote: "It is beautiful to hear him talk when his heart is full of thankfulness for some manifestation of the Divine favor.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading To Louise he wrote: "It is beautiful to hear him talk when his heart is full of thankfulness for some manifestation of the Divine favor.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading To Louise he wrote: "It is beautiful to hear him talk when his heart is full of thankfulness for some manifestation of the Divine favor.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading To Louise he wrote: "It is beautiful to hear him talk when his heart is full of thankfulness for some manifestation of the Divine favor.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading There was not a friend to the measure in the House committee when I began, and not a friend in the Senate committee except old Dil himself, but they were all fixed for a majority report when I hauled off my forces.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading To Louise he wrote: "It is beautiful to hear him talk when his heart is full of thankfulness for some manifestation of the Divine favor.
a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
From this reading You shall know him, some day my Louise, and knowing him you will honor him, as I do."
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading There was not a friend to the measure in the House committee when I began, and not a friend in the Senate committee except old Dil himself, but they were all fixed for a majority report when I hauled off my forces.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading You shall know him, some day my Louise, and knowing him you will honor him, as I do."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading There was not a friend to the measure in the House committee when I began, and not a friend in the Senate committee except old Dil himself, but they were all fixed for a majority report when I hauled off my forces.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading To Louise he wrote: "It is beautiful to hear him talk when his heart is full of thankfulness for some manifestation of the Divine favor.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading To Louise he wrote: "It is beautiful to hear him talk when his heart is full of thankfulness for some manifestation of the Divine favor.
the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money
From this reading Harry wrote: "I pulled it through, Colonel, but it was a tough job, there is no question about that.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading You shall know him, some day my Louise, and knowing him you will honor him, as I do."
evidencing the possession of inside information
From this reading You shall know him, some day my Louise, and knowing him you will honor him, as I do."
Louise
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading To Louise he wrote: "It is beautiful to hear him talk when his heart is full of thankfulness for some manifestation of the Divine favor.
majoritynounUS /məˈdʒɔːrəti/
the property resulting from being or relating to the greater in number of two parts; the main part
From this reading There was not a friend to the measure in the House committee when I began, and not a friend in the Senate committee except old Dil himself, but they were all fixed for a majority report when I hauled off my forces.
manifestationnounUS /ˌmænəfeˈsteɪʃən/
a clear appearance
From this reading To Louise he wrote: "It is beautiful to hear him talk when his heart is full of thankfulness for some manifestation of the Divine favor.
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading There was not a friend to the measure in the House committee when I began, and not a friend in the Senate committee except old Dil himself, but they were all fixed for a majority report when I hauled off my forces.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading You shall know him, some day my Louise, and knowing him you will honor him, as I do."
information about recent and important events
From this reading Washington sent grand good news to Col. Sellers that night.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Washington sent grand good news to Col. Sellers that night.
not any; not one
From this reading Harry wrote: "I pulled it through, Colonel, but it was a tough job, there is no question about that.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading There was not a friend to the measure in the House committee when I began, and not a friend in the Senate committee except old Dil himself, but they were all fixed for a majority report when I hauled off my forces.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading To Louise he wrote: "It is beautiful to hear him talk when his heart is full of thankfulness for some manifestation of the Divine favor.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading There was not a friend to the measure in the House committee when I began, and not a friend in the Senate committee except old Dil himself, but they were all fixed for a majority report when I hauled off my forces.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading There was not a friend to the measure in the House committee when I began, and not a friend in the Senate committee except old Dil himself, but they were all fixed for a majority report when I hauled off my forces.
past form of “pull” — cause to move by pulling
From this reading Harry wrote: "I pulled it through, Colonel, but it was a tough job, there is no question about that.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading Harry wrote: "I pulled it through, Colonel, but it was a tough job, there is no question about that.
to give an account or representation of in words
From this reading There was not a friend to the measure in the House committee when I began, and not a friend in the Senate committee except old Dil himself, but they were all fixed for a majority report when I hauled off my forces.
SellersnounUS /ˈselərz/
English comic actor (1925-1980)
From this reading Washington sent grand good news to Col. Sellers that night.
SenatenounUS /ˈsenət/
assembly possessing high legislative powers
From this reading There was not a friend to the measure in the House committee when I began, and not a friend in the Senate committee except old Dil himself, but they were all fixed for a majority report when I hauled off my forces.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading Washington sent grand good news to Col. Sellers that night.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading You shall know him, some day my Louise, and knowing him you will honor him, as I do."
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading To Louise he wrote: "It is beautiful to hear him talk when his heart is full of thankfulness for some manifestation of the Divine favor.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading To Louise he wrote: "It is beautiful to hear him talk when his heart is full of thankfulness for some manifestation of the Divine favor.
thankfulnessnounUS /ˈθæŋkfəlnes/
warm friendly feelings of gratitude
From this reading To Louise he wrote: "It is beautiful to hear him talk when his heart is full of thankfulness for some manifestation of the Divine favor.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Washington sent grand good news to Col. Sellers that night.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading To Louise he wrote: "It is beautiful to hear him talk when his heart is full of thankfulness for some manifestation of the Divine favor.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Harry wrote: "I pulled it through, Colonel, but it was a tough job, there is no question about that.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading There was not a friend to the measure in the House committee when I began, and not a friend in the Senate committee except old Dil himself, but they were all fixed for a majority report when I hauled off my forces.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Harry wrote: "I pulled it through, Colonel, but it was a tough job, there is no question about that.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Washington sent grand good news to Col. Sellers that night.
toughadjectiveUS /tʌf/
not given to gentleness or sentimentality
From this reading Harry wrote: "I pulled it through, Colonel, but it was a tough job, there is no question about that.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Harry wrote: "I pulled it through, Colonel, but it was a tough job, there is no question about that.
the capital of the United States in the District of Columbia and a tourist mecca; George Washington commissioned Charles L'Enfant to lay out the city in 1791
From this reading Washington sent grand good news to Col. Sellers that night.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There was not a friend to the measure in the House committee when I began, and not a friend in the Senate committee except old Dil himself, but they were all fixed for a majority report when I hauled off my forces.
at the time that
From this reading To Louise he wrote: "It is beautiful to hear him talk when his heart is full of thankfulness for some manifestation of the Divine favor.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading You shall know him, some day my Louise, and knowing him you will honor him, as I do."
inflected form of “write” — produce a literary work
From this reading To Louise he wrote: "It is beautiful to hear him talk when his heart is full of thankfulness for some manifestation of the Divine favor.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading You shall know him, some day my Louise, and knowing him you will honor him, as I do."
