used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading FLAGGON PAYS A VISIT The election of Mr. Flaggon was followed immediately by the resignation of Mr. Cox.
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading There is every reason to suppose that Mr. Cox expected a similar issue to his thirteenth act of protest.
a proposal for an appropriate course of action
From this reading Mr. Cox was in the habit of resigning whenever his proposals were voted down or his advice neglected.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Dr. Gussy had, at various times, received twelve such communications from him and, on each occasion, had found no difficulty in persuading Mr. Cox to reconsider his decision.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Dr. Gussy had, at various times, received twelve such communications from him and, on each occasion, had found no difficulty in persuading Mr. Cox to reconsider his decision.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading FLAGGON PAYS A VISIT The election of Mr. Flaggon was followed immediately by the resignation of Mr. Cox.
communicationsnounUS /kəˌmjuːnəˈkeɪʃənz/
the discipline that studies the principles of transmiting information and the methods by which it is delivered (as print or radio or television etc.)
From this reading Dr. Gussy had, at various times, received twelve such communications from him and, on each occasion, had found no difficulty in persuading Mr. Cox to reconsider his decision.
CoxnounUS /kɑːks/
either of two related enzymes that control the production of prostaglandins and are blocked by aspirin
From this reading FLAGGON PAYS A VISIT The election of Mr. Flaggon was followed immediately by the resignation of Mr. Cox.
the act of making up your mind about something
From this reading Dr. Gussy had, at various times, received twelve such communications from him and, on each occasion, had found no difficulty in persuading Mr. Cox to reconsider his decision.
an effort that is inconvenient
From this reading Dr. Gussy had, at various times, received twelve such communications from him and, on each occasion, had found no difficulty in persuading Mr. Cox to reconsider his decision.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Mr. Cox was in the habit of resigning whenever his proposals were voted down or his advice neglected.
Dr
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From this reading Dr. Gussy had, at various times, received twelve such communications from him and, on each occasion, had found no difficulty in persuading Mr. Cox to reconsider his decision.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Dr. Gussy had, at various times, received twelve such communications from him and, on each occasion, had found no difficulty in persuading Mr. Cox to reconsider his decision.
electionnounUS /ɪˈlekʃən/
a vote to select the winner of a position or political office
From this reading FLAGGON PAYS A VISIT The election of Mr. Flaggon was followed immediately by the resignation of Mr. Cox.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading There is every reason to suppose that Mr. Cox expected a similar issue to his thirteenth act of protest.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading There is every reason to suppose that Mr. Cox expected a similar issue to his thirteenth act of protest.
FLAGGON
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From this reading FLAGGON PAYS A VISIT The election of Mr. Flaggon was followed immediately by the resignation of Mr. Cox.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading FLAGGON PAYS A VISIT The election of Mr. Flaggon was followed immediately by the resignation of Mr. Cox.
set up or found
From this reading Dr. Gussy had, at various times, received twelve such communications from him and, on each occasion, had found no difficulty in persuading Mr. Cox to reconsider his decision.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Dr. Gussy had, at various times, received twelve such communications from him and, on each occasion, had found no difficulty in persuading Mr. Cox to reconsider his decision.
Gussy
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From this reading Dr. Gussy had, at various times, received twelve such communications from him and, on each occasion, had found no difficulty in persuading Mr. Cox to reconsider his decision.
an established custom
From this reading Mr. Cox was in the habit of resigning whenever his proposals were voted down or his advice neglected.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Dr. Gussy had, at various times, received twelve such communications from him and, on each occasion, had found no difficulty in persuading Mr. Cox to reconsider his decision.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Dr. Gussy had, at various times, received twelve such communications from him and, on each occasion, had found no difficulty in persuading Mr. Cox to reconsider his decision.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Mr. Cox was in the habit of resigning whenever his proposals were voted down or his advice neglected.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading FLAGGON PAYS A VISIT The election of Mr. Flaggon was followed immediately by the resignation of Mr. Cox.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Mr. Cox was in the habit of resigning whenever his proposals were voted down or his advice neglected.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There is every reason to suppose that Mr. Cox expected a similar issue to his thirteenth act of protest.
issueverbUS /ˈɪʃuː/
prepare and issue for public distribution or sale
From this reading There is every reason to suppose that Mr. Cox expected a similar issue to his thirteenth act of protest.
a form of address for a man
From this reading MR.
neglectedadjectiveUS /nəˈɡlektəd/
disregarded
From this reading Mr. Cox was in the habit of resigning whenever his proposals were voted down or his advice neglected.
not any; not one
From this reading Dr. Gussy had, at various times, received twelve such communications from him and, on each occasion, had found no difficulty in persuading Mr. Cox to reconsider his decision.
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading Dr. Gussy had, at various times, received twelve such communications from him and, on each occasion, had found no difficulty in persuading Mr. Cox to reconsider his decision.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading FLAGGON PAYS A VISIT The election of Mr. Flaggon was followed immediately by the resignation of Mr. Cox.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Dr. Gussy had, at various times, received twelve such communications from him and, on each occasion, had found no difficulty in persuading Mr. Cox to reconsider his decision.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Mr. Cox was in the habit of resigning whenever his proposals were voted down or his advice neglected.
PAYSnounUS /peɪz/
plural of “pay” — something that remunerates
From this reading FLAGGON PAYS A VISIT The election of Mr. Flaggon was followed immediately by the resignation of Mr. Cox.
persuadingverbUS /pərˈsweɪdɪŋ/
-ing form of “persuade” — win approval or support for
From this reading Dr. Gussy had, at various times, received twelve such communications from him and, on each occasion, had found no difficulty in persuading Mr. Cox to reconsider his decision.
proposalsnounUS /prəˈpoʊzəlz/
plural of “proposal” — something proposed (such as a plan or assumption)
From this reading Mr. Cox was in the habit of resigning whenever his proposals were voted down or his advice neglected.
protestnounUS /ˈproʊtest/
a formal and solemn declaration of objection
From this reading There is every reason to suppose that Mr. Cox expected a similar issue to his thirteenth act of protest.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading There is every reason to suppose that Mr. Cox expected a similar issue to his thirteenth act of protest.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading Dr. Gussy had, at various times, received twelve such communications from him and, on each occasion, had found no difficulty in persuading Mr. Cox to reconsider his decision.
reconsiderverbUS /ˌriːkənˈsɪdər/
consider again; give new consideration to; usually with a view to changing
From this reading Dr. Gussy had, at various times, received twelve such communications from him and, on each occasion, had found no difficulty in persuading Mr. Cox to reconsider his decision.
resignationnounUS /ˌrezəɡˈneɪʃən/
acceptance of despair
From this reading FLAGGON PAYS A VISIT The election of Mr. Flaggon was followed immediately by the resignation of Mr. Cox.
resigningverbUS /rɪˈzaɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “resign” — leave (a job, post, or position) voluntarily
From this reading Mr. Cox was in the habit of resigning whenever his proposals were voted down or his advice neglected.
marked by correspondence or resemblance
From this reading There is every reason to suppose that Mr. Cox expected a similar issue to his thirteenth act of protest.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Dr. Gussy had, at various times, received twelve such communications from him and, on each occasion, had found no difficulty in persuading Mr. Cox to reconsider his decision.
express a supposition
From this reading There is every reason to suppose that Mr. Cox expected a similar issue to his thirteenth act of protest.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading There is every reason to suppose that Mr. Cox expected a similar issue to his thirteenth act of protest.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading FLAGGON PAYS A VISIT The election of Mr. Flaggon was followed immediately by the resignation of Mr. Cox.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There is every reason to suppose that Mr. Cox expected a similar issue to his thirteenth act of protest.
thirteenthadjectiveUS /ˈθɜːr.tiːnθ/
Constituting number thirteen in a sequence.
From this reading There is every reason to suppose that Mr. Cox expected a similar issue to his thirteenth act of protest.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading Dr. Gussy had, at various times, received twelve such communications from him and, on each occasion, had found no difficulty in persuading Mr. Cox to reconsider his decision.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Dr. Gussy had, at various times, received twelve such communications from him and, on each occasion, had found no difficulty in persuading Mr. Cox to reconsider his decision.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading Dr. Gussy had, at various times, received twelve such communications from him and, on each occasion, had found no difficulty in persuading Mr. Cox to reconsider his decision.
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
From this reading Dr. Gussy had, at various times, received twelve such communications from him and, on each occasion, had found no difficulty in persuading Mr. Cox to reconsider his decision.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading FLAGGON PAYS A VISIT The election of Mr. Flaggon was followed immediately by the resignation of Mr. Cox.
votedverbUS /ˈvoʊtɪd/
past form of “vote” — express one's preference for a candidate or for a measure or resolution; cast a vote
From this reading Mr. Cox was in the habit of resigning whenever his proposals were voted down or his advice neglected.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading FLAGGON PAYS A VISIT The election of Mr. Flaggon was followed immediately by the resignation of Mr. Cox.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Mr. Cox was in the habit of resigning whenever his proposals were voted down or his advice neglected.
at any time that; every time that
From this reading Mr. Cox was in the habit of resigning whenever his proposals were voted down or his advice neglected.
