used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Don Channing stood back and admired his latest acquisition with all of the fervency of a high school girl inspecting her first party dress.
acquisitionnounUS /ˌækwəˈzɪʃən/
the act of contracting or assuming or acquiring possession of something
From this reading Don Channing stood back and admired his latest acquisition with all of the fervency of a high school girl inspecting her first party dress.
admiredadjectiveUS /ədˈmaɪərd/
regarded with admiration
From this reading Don Channing stood back and admired his latest acquisition with all of the fervency of a high school girl inspecting her first party dress.
adorationnounUS /ˌædərˈeɪʃən/
a feeling of profound love and admiration
From this reading So intent was Channing in his adoration of the object that he did not hear the door open, nor the click of high heels against the plastic flooring.
a positive feeling of liking
From this reading It was so apparent, this affection between man and gadget, that the workmen who were now carrying off the remnants of the packing case did so from the far side of the bench so that they would not come between the director of communications and the object of his affection.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading So intent was Channing in his adoration of the object that he did not hear the door open, nor the click of high heels against the plastic flooring.
(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 Don Channing stood back and admired his latest acquisition with all of the fervency of a high school girl inspecting her first party dress.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Don Channing stood back and admired his latest acquisition with all of the fervency of a high school girl inspecting her first party dress.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading It was so apparent, this affection between man and gadget, that the workmen who were now carrying off the remnants of the packing case did so from the far side of the bench so that they would not come between the director of communications and the object of his affection.
Arden
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From this reading He was completely unaware of his surroundings until Arden said:
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Don Channing stood back and admired his latest acquisition with all of the fervency of a high school girl inspecting her first party dress.
a long seat for more than one person
From this reading It was so apparent, this affection between man and gadget, that the workmen who were now carrying off the remnants of the packing case did so from the far side of the bench so that they would not come between the director of communications and the object of his affection.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading It was so apparent, this affection between man and gadget, that the workmen who were now carrying off the remnants of the packing case did so from the far side of the bench so that they would not come between the director of communications and the object of his affection.
-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading It was so apparent, this affection between man and gadget, that the workmen who were now carrying off the remnants of the packing case did so from the far side of the bench so that they would not come between the director of communications and the object of his affection.
an occurrence of something
From this reading It was so apparent, this affection between man and gadget, that the workmen who were now carrying off the remnants of the packing case did so from the far side of the bench so that they would not come between the director of communications and the object of his affection.
Channing
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From this reading Don Channing stood back and admired his latest acquisition with all of the fervency of a high school girl inspecting her first party dress.
clickverbUS /klɪk/
move or strike with a noise
From this reading So intent was Channing in his adoration of the object that he did not hear the door open, nor the click of high heels against the plastic flooring.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading It was so apparent, this affection between man and gadget, that the workmen who were now carrying off the remnants of the packing case did so from the far side of the bench so that they would not come between the director of communications and the object of his affection.
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 It was so apparent, this affection between man and gadget, that the workmen who were now carrying off the remnants of the packing case did so from the far side of the bench so that they would not come between the director of communications and the object of his affection.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading He was completely unaware of his surroundings until Arden said:
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading It was so apparent, this affection between man and gadget, that the workmen who were now carrying off the remnants of the packing case did so from the far side of the bench so that they would not come between the director of communications and the object of his affection.
directornounUS /dərˈektər/
someone who controls resources and expenditures
From this reading It was so apparent, this affection between man and gadget, that the workmen who were now carrying off the remnants of the packing case did so from the far side of the bench so that they would not come between the director of communications and the object of his affection.
a Spanish gentleman or nobleman
From this reading Don Channing stood back and admired his latest acquisition with all of the fervency of a high school girl inspecting her first party dress.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading So intent was Channing in his adoration of the object that he did not hear the door open, nor the click of high heels against the plastic flooring.
put on clothes
From this reading Don Channing stood back and admired his latest acquisition with all of the fervency of a high school girl inspecting her first party dress.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading "Don, what off earth is that?"
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading It was so apparent, this affection between man and gadget, that the workmen who were now carrying off the remnants of the packing case did so from the far side of the bench so that they would not come between the director of communications and the object of his affection.
fervencynoun
feelings of great warmth and intensity
From this reading Don Channing stood back and admired his latest acquisition with all of the fervency of a high school girl inspecting her first party dress.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Don Channing stood back and admired his latest acquisition with all of the fervency of a high school girl inspecting her first party dress.
flooringnounUS /ˈflɔːrɪŋ/
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading So intent was Channing in his adoration of the object that he did not hear the door open, nor the click of high heels against the plastic flooring.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It was so apparent, this affection between man and gadget, that the workmen who were now carrying off the remnants of the packing case did so from the far side of the bench so that they would not come between the director of communications and the object of his affection.
gadgetnounUS /ˈɡædʒət/
a device or control that is very useful for a particular job
From this reading It was so apparent, this affection between man and gadget, that the workmen who were now carrying off the remnants of the packing case did so from the far side of the bench so that they would not come between the director of communications and the object of his affection.
a young female
From this reading Don Channing stood back and admired his latest acquisition with all of the fervency of a high school girl inspecting her first party dress.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading So intent was Channing in his adoration of the object that he did not hear the door open, nor the click of high heels against the plastic flooring.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading So intent was Channing in his adoration of the object that he did not hear the door open, nor the click of high heels against the plastic flooring.
plural of “heel” — the bottom of a shoe or boot; the back part of a shoe or boot that touches the ground and provides elevation
From this reading So intent was Channing in his adoration of the object that he did not hear the door open, nor the click of high heels against the plastic flooring.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Don Channing stood back and admired his latest acquisition with all of the fervency of a high school girl inspecting her first party dress.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Don Channing stood back and admired his latest acquisition with all of the fervency of a high school girl inspecting her first party dress.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Don Channing stood back and admired his latest acquisition with all of the fervency of a high school girl inspecting her first party dress.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading So intent was Channing in his adoration of the object that he did not hear the door open, nor the click of high heels against the plastic flooring.
inspectingverbUS /ˌɪnˈspektɪŋ/
-ing form of “inspect” — look over carefully
From this reading Don Channing stood back and admired his latest acquisition with all of the fervency of a high school girl inspecting her first party dress.
intentnounUS /ˌɪnˈtent/
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading So intent was Channing in his adoration of the object that he did not hear the door open, nor the click of high heels against the plastic flooring.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Don, what off earth is that?"
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was so apparent, this affection between man and gadget, that the workmen who were now carrying off the remnants of the packing case did so from the far side of the bench so that they would not come between the director of communications and the object of his affection.
latestadjectiveUS /ˈleɪtəst/
up to the immediate present; most recent or most up-to-date
From this reading Don Channing stood back and admired his latest acquisition with all of the fervency of a high school girl inspecting her first party dress.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading It was so apparent, this affection between man and gadget, that the workmen who were now carrying off the remnants of the packing case did so from the far side of the bench so that they would not come between the director of communications and the object of his affection.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading So intent was Channing in his adoration of the object that he did not hear the door open, nor the click of high heels against the plastic flooring.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It was so apparent, this affection between man and gadget, that the workmen who were now carrying off the remnants of the packing case did so from the far side of the bench so that they would not come between the director of communications and the object of his affection.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading It was so apparent, this affection between man and gadget, that the workmen who were now carrying off the remnants of the packing case did so from the far side of the bench so that they would not come between the director of communications and the object of his affection.
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading It was so apparent, this affection between man and gadget, that the workmen who were now carrying off the remnants of the packing case did so from the far side of the bench so that they would not come between the director of communications and the object of his affection.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Don Channing stood back and admired his latest acquisition with all of the fervency of a high school girl inspecting her first party dress.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading It was so apparent, this affection between man and gadget, that the workmen who were now carrying off the remnants of the packing case did so from the far side of the bench so that they would not come between the director of communications and the object of his affection.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading So intent was Channing in his adoration of the object that he did not hear the door open, nor the click of high heels against the plastic flooring.
packingnounUS /ˈpækɪŋ/
any material used especially to protect something
From this reading It was so apparent, this affection between man and gadget, that the workmen who were now carrying off the remnants of the packing case did so from the far side of the bench so that they would not come between the director of communications and the object of his affection.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading Don Channing stood back and admired his latest acquisition with all of the fervency of a high school girl inspecting her first party dress.
plasticadjectiveUS /ˈplæstɪk/
capable of being molded or modeled (especially of earth or clay or other soft material)
From this reading So intent was Channing in his adoration of the object that he did not hear the door open, nor the click of high heels against the plastic flooring.
remnantsnounUS /ˈremnənts/
plural of “remnant” — a small part or portion that remains after the main part no longer exists
From this reading It was so apparent, this affection between man and gadget, that the workmen who were now carrying off the remnants of the packing case did so from the far side of the bench so that they would not come between the director of communications and the object of his affection.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading He was completely unaware of his surroundings until Arden said:
an educational institution
From this reading Don Channing stood back and admired his latest acquisition with all of the fervency of a high school girl inspecting her first party dress.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading It was so apparent, this affection between man and gadget, that the workmen who were now carrying off the remnants of the packing case did so from the far side of the bench so that they would not come between the director of communications and the object of his affection.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading It was so apparent, this affection between man and gadget, that the workmen who were now carrying off the remnants of the packing case did so from the far side of the bench so that they would not come between the director of communications and the object of his affection.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Don Channing stood back and admired his latest acquisition with all of the fervency of a high school girl inspecting her first party dress.
surroundingsnounUS /sərˈaʊndɪŋz/
the environmental condition
From this reading He was completely unaware of his surroundings until Arden said:
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was so apparent, this affection between man and gadget, that the workmen who were now carrying off the remnants of the packing case did so from the far side of the bench so that they would not come between the director of communications and the object of his affection.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Don Channing stood back and admired his latest acquisition with all of the fervency of a high school girl inspecting her first party dress.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was so apparent, this affection between man and gadget, that the workmen who were now carrying off the remnants of the packing case did so from the far side of the bench so that they would not come between the director of communications and the object of his affection.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading It was so apparent, this affection between man and gadget, that the workmen who were now carrying off the remnants of the packing case did so from the far side of the bench so that they would not come between the director of communications and the object of his affection.
unawareadjectiveUS /ˌʌnəˈwer/
(often followed by “of”) not aware
From this reading He was completely unaware of his surroundings until Arden said:
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading He was completely unaware of his surroundings until Arden said:
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was so apparent, this affection between man and gadget, that the workmen who were now carrying off the remnants of the packing case did so from the far side of the bench so that they would not come between the director of communications and the object of his affection.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It was so apparent, this affection between man and gadget, that the workmen who were now carrying off the remnants of the packing case did so from the far side of the bench so that they would not come between the director of communications and the object of his affection.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "Don, what off earth is that?"
which person or people
From this reading It was so apparent, this affection between man and gadget, that the workmen who were now carrying off the remnants of the packing case did so from the far side of the bench so that they would not come between the director of communications and the object of his affection.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Don Channing stood back and admired his latest acquisition with all of the fervency of a high school girl inspecting her first party dress.
workmennounUS /ˈwɜːrkmɪn/
plural of “workman” — an employee who performs manual or industrial labor
From this reading It was so apparent, this affection between man and gadget, that the workmen who were now carrying off the remnants of the packing case did so from the far side of the bench so that they would not come between the director of communications and the object of his affection.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading It was so apparent, this affection between man and gadget, that the workmen who were now carrying off the remnants of the packing case did so from the far side of the bench so that they would not come between the director of communications and the object of his affection.
