used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading As often happened when a few moments of leisure allowed, there was an animated group in the corner, with O'Byrn occupying the center.
past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading As often happened when a few moments of leisure allowed, there was an animated group in the corner, with O'Byrn occupying the center.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading AN EVENING CALL It was early in the evening and some of the Courier's reportorial staff were in the office, waiting for late assignments.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading AN EVENING CALL It was early in the evening and some of the Courier's reportorial staff were in the office, waiting for late assignments.
animatedadjectiveUS /ˈænəmeɪtɪd/
having life or vigor or spirit
From this reading As often happened when a few moments of leisure allowed, there was an animated group in the corner, with O'Byrn occupying the center.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As often happened when a few moments of leisure allowed, there was an animated group in the corner, with O'Byrn occupying the center.
assignmentsnounUS /əˈsaɪnmənts/
plural of “assignment” — a duty that you are assigned to perform (especially in the armed forces)
From this reading AN EVENING CALL It was early in the evening and some of the Courier's reportorial staff were in the office, waiting for late assignments.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "This game of politics," he declared, "is getting to be a science in solitaire.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Micky had just been indulging in what Dick Glenwood called one of his "bursts of indiscriminate philosophy."
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading The political situation was beginning to grow warmer, so it naturally followed that Shaughnessy was the subject of conversation.
burstsnounUS /bɜːrsts/
plural of “burst” — the act of exploding or bursting
From this reading Micky had just been indulging in what Dick Glenwood called one of his "bursts of indiscriminate philosophy."
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading AN EVENING CALL It was early in the evening and some of the Courier's reportorial staff were in the office, waiting for late assignments.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Micky had just been indulging in what Dick Glenwood called one of his "bursts of indiscriminate philosophy."
centernounUS /ˈsɛn.tər/
The middle point or core of an area.
From this reading As often happened when a few moments of leisure allowed, there was an animated group in the corner, with O'Byrn occupying the center.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading The political situation was beginning to grow warmer, so it naturally followed that Shaughnessy was the subject of conversation.
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading As often happened when a few moments of leisure allowed, there was an animated group in the corner, with O'Byrn occupying the center.
Courier'snounUS /ˈkɜːriərz/
possessive form of “courier” — a person who carries a message
From this reading AN EVENING CALL It was early in the evening and some of the Courier's reportorial staff were in the office, waiting for late assignments.
made known or openly avowed
From this reading "This game of politics," he declared, "is getting to be a science in solitaire.
someone who is a detective
From this reading Micky had just been indulging in what Dick Glenwood called one of his "bursts of indiscriminate philosophy."
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading AN EVENING CALL It was early in the evening and some of the Courier's reportorial staff were in the office, waiting for late assignments.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading AN EVENING CALL It was early in the evening and some of the Courier's reportorial staff were in the office, waiting for late assignments.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading As often happened when a few moments of leisure allowed, there was an animated group in the corner, with O'Byrn occupying the center.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading The political situation was beginning to grow warmer, so it naturally followed that Shaughnessy was the subject of conversation.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading AN EVENING CALL It was early in the evening and some of the Courier's reportorial staff were in the office, waiting for late assignments.
a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading "This game of politics," he declared, "is getting to be a science in solitaire.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading "This game of politics," he declared, "is getting to be a science in solitaire.
Glenwood
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From this reading Micky had just been indulging in what Dick Glenwood called one of his "bursts of indiscriminate philosophy."
any number of entities (members) considered as a unit
From this reading As often happened when a few moments of leisure allowed, there was an animated group in the corner, with O'Byrn occupying the center.
pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading The political situation was beginning to grow warmer, so it naturally followed that Shaughnessy was the subject of conversation.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Micky had just been indulging in what Dick Glenwood called one of his "bursts of indiscriminate philosophy."
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading As often happened when a few moments of leisure allowed, there was an animated group in the corner, with O'Byrn occupying the center.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "This game of politics," he declared, "is getting to be a science in solitaire.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Micky had just been indulging in what Dick Glenwood called one of his "bursts of indiscriminate philosophy."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading AN EVENING CALL It was early in the evening and some of the Courier's reportorial staff were in the office, waiting for late assignments.
indiscriminateadjectiveUS /ˌɪndɪˈskrɪmənət/
failing to make or recognize distinctions
From this reading Micky had just been indulging in what Dick Glenwood called one of his "bursts of indiscriminate philosophy."
indulgingnounUS /ˌɪnˈdʌldʒɪŋ/
the act of indulging or gratifying a desire
From this reading Micky had just been indulging in what Dick Glenwood called one of his "bursts of indiscriminate philosophy."
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "This game of politics," he declared, "is getting to be a science in solitaire.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading AN EVENING CALL It was early in the evening and some of the Courier's reportorial staff were in the office, waiting for late assignments.
and nothing more
From this reading Micky had just been indulging in what Dick Glenwood called one of his "bursts of indiscriminate philosophy."
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading AN EVENING CALL It was early in the evening and some of the Courier's reportorial staff were in the office, waiting for late assignments.
leisurenounUS /ˈleʒər/
time available for ease and relaxation
From this reading As often happened when a few moments of leisure allowed, there was an animated group in the corner, with O'Byrn occupying the center.
Micky
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Micky had just been indulging in what Dick Glenwood called one of his "bursts of indiscriminate philosophy."
plural of “moment” — a particular point in time
From this reading As often happened when a few moments of leisure allowed, there was an animated group in the corner, with O'Byrn occupying the center.
as might be expected
From this reading The political situation was beginning to grow warmer, so it naturally followed that Shaughnessy was the subject of conversation.
O'Byrn
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From this reading As often happened when a few moments of leisure allowed, there was an animated group in the corner, with O'Byrn occupying the center.
occupyingverbUS /ˈɑːkjəpaɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “occupy” — keep busy with
From this reading As often happened when a few moments of leisure allowed, there was an animated group in the corner, with O'Byrn occupying the center.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading AN EVENING CALL It was early in the evening and some of the Courier's reportorial staff were in the office, waiting for late assignments.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading AN EVENING CALL It was early in the evening and some of the Courier's reportorial staff were in the office, waiting for late assignments.
many times at short intervals
From this reading As often happened when a few moments of leisure allowed, there was an animated group in the corner, with O'Byrn occupying the center.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Micky had just been indulging in what Dick Glenwood called one of his "bursts of indiscriminate philosophy."
philosophynounUS /fɪˈlɑː.sə.fi/
The study of the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality, and existence. (Triết học, đạo lý nhân sinh.)
From this reading Micky had just been indulging in what Dick Glenwood called one of his "bursts of indiscriminate philosophy."
involving or characteristic of politics or parties or politicians
From this reading The political situation was beginning to grow warmer, so it naturally followed that Shaughnessy was the subject of conversation.
politicsnounUS /ˈpɑːlətɪks/
social relations involving intrigue to gain authority or power
From this reading "This game of politics," he declared, "is getting to be a science in solitaire.
reportorial
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From this reading AN EVENING CALL It was early in the evening and some of the Courier's reportorial staff were in the office, waiting for late assignments.
a particular branch of scientific knowledge
From this reading "This game of politics," he declared, "is getting to be a science in solitaire.
Shaughnessy
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From this reading The political situation was beginning to grow warmer, so it naturally followed that Shaughnessy was the subject of conversation.
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading The political situation was beginning to grow warmer, so it naturally followed that Shaughnessy was the subject of conversation.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The political situation was beginning to grow warmer, so it naturally followed that Shaughnessy was the subject of conversation.
solitairenounUS /ˌsɑːləˈter/
a gem (usually a diamond) in a setting by itself
From this reading "This game of politics," he declared, "is getting to be a science in solitaire.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading AN EVENING CALL It was early in the evening and some of the Courier's reportorial staff were in the office, waiting for late assignments.
staffnounUS /stæf/
personnel who assist their superior in carrying out an assigned task
From this reading AN EVENING CALL It was early in the evening and some of the Courier's reportorial staff were in the office, waiting for late assignments.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading The political situation was beginning to grow warmer, so it naturally followed that Shaughnessy was the subject of conversation.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The political situation was beginning to grow warmer, so it naturally followed that Shaughnessy was the subject of conversation.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AN EVENING CALL It was early in the evening and some of the Courier's reportorial staff were in the office, waiting for late assignments.
in or at that place or location
From this reading As often happened when a few moments of leisure allowed, there was an animated group in the corner, with O'Byrn occupying the center.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "This game of politics," he declared, "is getting to be a science in solitaire.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The political situation was beginning to grow warmer, so it naturally followed that Shaughnessy was the subject of conversation.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading AN EVENING CALL It was early in the evening and some of the Courier's reportorial staff were in the office, waiting for late assignments.
warmernounUS /ˈwɔːrmər/
device that heats water or supplies warmth to a room
From this reading The political situation was beginning to grow warmer, so it naturally followed that Shaughnessy was the subject of conversation.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading AN EVENING CALL It was early in the evening and some of the Courier's reportorial staff were in the office, waiting for late assignments.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading AN EVENING CALL It was early in the evening and some of the Courier's reportorial staff were in the office, waiting for late assignments.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Micky had just been indulging in what Dick Glenwood called one of his "bursts of indiscriminate philosophy."
at the time that
From this reading As often happened when a few moments of leisure allowed, there was an animated group in the corner, with O'Byrn occupying the center.
in the company of; together with
From this reading As often happened when a few moments of leisure allowed, there was an animated group in the corner, with O'Byrn occupying the center.
