used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading But the Council showed no haste in coming to a decision.
something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading This being so, Mr. Pounderly and several of his senior colleagues were anxious that the staff should take combined action.
(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 IN DARK PLACES It was obviously to the interest of all parties that the appeal should be settled as soon as possible.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The delay was ominous, for it seemed to indicate that they regarded the question as an open one.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading This being so, Mr. Pounderly and several of his senior colleagues were anxious that the staff should take combined action.
eagerly desirous
From this reading This being so, Mr. Pounderly and several of his senior colleagues were anxious that the staff should take combined action.
take a court case to a higher court for review
From this reading IN DARK PLACES It was obviously to the interest of all parties that the appeal should be settled as soon as possible.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading IN DARK PLACES It was obviously to the interest of all parties that the appeal should be settled as soon as possible.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading IN DARK PLACES It was obviously to the interest of all parties that the appeal should be settled as soon as possible.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading This being so, Mr. Pounderly and several of his senior colleagues were anxious that the staff should take combined action.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But the Council showed no haste in coming to a decision.
colleaguesnounUS /ˈkɑːliɡz/
plural of “colleague” — an associate that one works with
From this reading This being so, Mr. Pounderly and several of his senior colleagues were anxious that the staff should take combined action.
combinedadjectiveUS /kəmˈbaɪnd/
made or joined or united into one
From this reading This being so, Mr. Pounderly and several of his senior colleagues were anxious that the staff should take combined action.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading But the Council showed no haste in coming to a decision.
a body serving in an administrative capacity
From this reading But the Council showed no haste in coming to a decision.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading IN DARK PLACES It was obviously to the interest of all parties that the appeal should be settled as soon as possible.
the act of making up your mind about something
From this reading But the Council showed no haste in coming to a decision.
cause to be slowed down or delayed
From this reading The delay was ominous, for it seemed to indicate that they regarded the question as an open one.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading There was no doubt in Mr. Pounderly’s mind as to what form the combined action should take.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The delay was ominous, for it seemed to indicate that they regarded the question as an open one.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading There was no doubt in Mr. Pounderly’s mind as to what form the combined action should take.
overly eager speed (and possible carelessness)
From this reading But the Council showed no haste in coming to a decision.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading This being so, Mr. Pounderly and several of his senior colleagues were anxious that the staff should take combined action.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN DARK PLACES It was obviously to the interest of all parties that the appeal should be settled as soon as possible.
indicateverbUS /ˈɪndəkeɪt/
be a signal for or a symptom of
From this reading The delay was ominous, for it seemed to indicate that they regarded the question as an open one.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading IN DARK PLACES It was obviously to the interest of all parties that the appeal should be settled as soon as possible.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading IN DARK PLACES It was obviously to the interest of all parties that the appeal should be settled as soon as possible.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading There was no doubt in Mr. Pounderly’s mind as to what form the combined action should take.
a form of address for a man
From this reading This being so, Mr. Pounderly and several of his senior colleagues were anxious that the staff should take combined action.
not any; not one
From this reading But the Council showed no haste in coming to a decision.
obviouslyadverbUS /ˈɑːbviəsli/
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading IN DARK PLACES It was obviously to the interest of all parties that the appeal should be settled as soon as possible.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading IN DARK PLACES It was obviously to the interest of all parties that the appeal should be settled as soon as possible.
ominousadjectiveUS /ˈɑːmənəs/
threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments
From this reading The delay was ominous, for it seemed to indicate that they regarded the question as an open one.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The delay was ominous, for it seemed to indicate that they regarded the question as an open one.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading The delay was ominous, for it seemed to indicate that they regarded the question as an open one.
plural of “party” — an organization to gain political power
From this reading IN DARK PLACES It was obviously to the interest of all parties that the appeal should be settled as soon as possible.
plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading IN DARK PLACES It was obviously to the interest of all parties that the appeal should be settled as soon as possible.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading IN DARK PLACES It was obviously to the interest of all parties that the appeal should be settled as soon as possible.
Pounderly
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From this reading This being so, Mr. Pounderly and several of his senior colleagues were anxious that the staff should take combined action.
Pounderly's
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From this reading There was no doubt in Mr. Pounderly’s mind as to what form the combined action should take.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading The delay was ominous, for it seemed to indicate that they regarded the question as an open one.
past form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading The delay was ominous, for it seemed to indicate that they regarded the question as an open one.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The delay was ominous, for it seemed to indicate that they regarded the question as an open one.
senioradjectiveUS /ˈsiːnjər/
older; higher in rank; longer in length of tenure or service
From this reading This being so, Mr. Pounderly and several of his senior colleagues were anxious that the staff should take combined action.
established or decided beyond dispute or doubt
From this reading IN DARK PLACES It was obviously to the interest of all parties that the appeal should be settled as soon as possible.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading This being so, Mr. Pounderly and several of his senior colleagues were anxious that the staff should take combined action.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading IN DARK PLACES It was obviously to the interest of all parties that the appeal should be settled as soon as possible.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading But the Council showed no haste in coming to a decision.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading This being so, Mr. Pounderly and several of his senior colleagues were anxious that the staff should take combined action.
in the near future
From this reading IN DARK PLACES It was obviously to the interest of all parties that the appeal should be settled as soon as possible.
staffnounUS /stæf/
personnel who assist their superior in carrying out an assigned task
From this reading This being so, Mr. Pounderly and several of his senior colleagues were anxious that the staff should take combined action.
carry out
From this reading This being so, Mr. Pounderly and several of his senior colleagues were anxious that the staff should take combined action.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading IN DARK PLACES It was obviously to the interest of all parties that the appeal should be settled as soon as possible.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IN DARK PLACES It was obviously to the interest of all parties that the appeal should be settled as soon as possible.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was no doubt in Mr. Pounderly’s mind as to what form the combined action should take.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The delay was ominous, for it seemed to indicate that they regarded the question as an open one.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This being so, Mr. Pounderly and several of his senior colleagues were anxious that the staff should take combined action.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading IN DARK PLACES It was obviously to the interest of all parties that the appeal should be settled as soon as possible.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading IN DARK PLACES It was obviously to the interest of all parties that the appeal should be settled as soon as possible.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading This being so, Mr. Pounderly and several of his senior colleagues were anxious that the staff should take combined action.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading There was no doubt in Mr. Pounderly’s mind as to what form the combined action should take.
