used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "PUNISHMENT, THOUGH LAME OF FOOT"---- The bishop sat in his study, awaiting the arrival of Mayor Emmet in a frame of mind that boded ill for the success of the interview.
ampleadjectiveUS /ˈæmpəl/
more than enough in size or scope or capacity
From this reading Being a man of ample leisure, he had found plenty of time to formulate the position he meant to take.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The coolness of this reply was exasperating to the bishop, and he thought he divined in the delay a deliberate intention to keep him on the rack of uncertainty.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading "PUNISHMENT, THOUGH LAME OF FOOT"---- The bishop sat in his study, awaiting the arrival of Mayor Emmet in a frame of mind that boded ill for the success of the interview.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading In reply to his letter suggesting a conference on a subject of mutual interest, the mayor had named the third morning as the one that would find him most free from his numerous engagements.
avoidedverbUS /əˈvɔɪdɪd/
past form of “avoid” — stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something
From this reading He and his daughter had threshed out the subject, and now avoided it by mutual consent.
awaitingverbUS /əˈweɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “await” — look forward to the probable occurrence of
From this reading "PUNISHMENT, THOUGH LAME OF FOOT"---- The bishop sat in his study, awaiting the arrival of Mayor Emmet in a frame of mind that boded ill for the success of the interview.
Beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Being a man of ample leisure, he had found plenty of time to formulate the position he meant to take.
a senior member of the Christian clergy having spiritual and administrative authority; appointed in Christian churches to oversee priests or ministers; considered in some churches to be successors of the twelve Apostles of Christ
From this reading "PUNISHMENT, THOUGH LAME OF FOOT"---- The bishop sat in his study, awaiting the arrival of Mayor Emmet in a frame of mind that boded ill for the success of the interview.
boded
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From this reading "PUNISHMENT, THOUGH LAME OF FOOT"---- The bishop sat in his study, awaiting the arrival of Mayor Emmet in a frame of mind that boded ill for the success of the interview.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He and his daughter had threshed out the subject, and now avoided it by mutual consent.
conferencenounUS /ˈkɑːnfərəns/
a prearranged meeting for consultation or exchange of information or discussion (especially one with a formal agenda)
From this reading In reply to his letter suggesting a conference on a subject of mutual interest, the mayor had named the third morning as the one that would find him most free from his numerous engagements.
permission to do something
From this reading He and his daughter had threshed out the subject, and now avoided it by mutual consent.
coolnessnounUS /ˈkuːlnəs/
calm and unruffled self-assurance
From this reading The coolness of this reply was exasperating to the bishop, and he thought he divined in the delay a deliberate intention to keep him on the rack of uncertainty.
a female human offspring
From this reading He and his daughter had threshed out the subject, and now avoided it by mutual consent.
cause to be slowed down or delayed
From this reading The coolness of this reply was exasperating to the bishop, and he thought he divined in the delay a deliberate intention to keep him on the rack of uncertainty.
deliberateadjectiveUS /dɪˈlɪbərət/
carefully thought out in advance
From this reading The coolness of this reply was exasperating to the bishop, and he thought he divined in the delay a deliberate intention to keep him on the rack of uncertainty.
divined
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From this reading The coolness of this reply was exasperating to the bishop, and he thought he divined in the delay a deliberate intention to keep him on the rack of uncertainty.
EmmetnounUS /ˈemɪt/
social insect living in organized colonies; characteristically the males and fertile queen have wings during breeding season; wingless sterile females are the workers
From this reading "PUNISHMENT, THOUGH LAME OF FOOT"---- The bishop sat in his study, awaiting the arrival of Mayor Emmet in a frame of mind that boded ill for the success of the interview.
engagementsnounUS /enˈɡeɪdʒmənts/
plural of “engagement” — a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading In reply to his letter suggesting a conference on a subject of mutual interest, the mayor had named the third morning as the one that would find him most free from his numerous engagements.
exasperatingadjectiveUS /ɪɡˈzæspəreɪtɪŋ/
extremely annoying or displeasing
From this reading The coolness of this reply was exasperating to the bishop, and he thought he divined in the delay a deliberate intention to keep him on the rack of uncertainty.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading In reply to his letter suggesting a conference on a subject of mutual interest, the mayor had named the third morning as the one that would find him most free from his numerous engagements.
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading "PUNISHMENT, THOUGH LAME OF FOOT"---- The bishop sat in his study, awaiting the arrival of Mayor Emmet in a frame of mind that boded ill for the success of the interview.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "PUNISHMENT, THOUGH LAME OF FOOT"---- The bishop sat in his study, awaiting the arrival of Mayor Emmet in a frame of mind that boded ill for the success of the interview.
formulateverbUS /ˈfɔːrmjəleɪt/
elaborate, as of theories and hypotheses
From this reading Being a man of ample leisure, he had found plenty of time to formulate the position he meant to take.
set up or found
From this reading Being a man of ample leisure, he had found plenty of time to formulate the position he meant to take.
enclose in or as if in a frame
From this reading "PUNISHMENT, THOUGH LAME OF FOOT"---- The bishop sat in his study, awaiting the arrival of Mayor Emmet in a frame of mind that boded ill for the success of the interview.
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading In reply to his letter suggesting a conference on a subject of mutual interest, the mayor had named the third morning as the one that would find him most free from his numerous engagements.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading In reply to his letter suggesting a conference on a subject of mutual interest, the mayor had named the third morning as the one that would find him most free from his numerous engagements.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading In reply to his letter suggesting a conference on a subject of mutual interest, the mayor had named the third morning as the one that would find him most free from his numerous engagements.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The coolness of this reply was exasperating to the bishop, and he thought he divined in the delay a deliberate intention to keep him on the rack of uncertainty.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading In reply to his letter suggesting a conference on a subject of mutual interest, the mayor had named the third morning as the one that would find him most free from his numerous engagements.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "PUNISHMENT, THOUGH LAME OF FOOT"---- The bishop sat in his study, awaiting the arrival of Mayor Emmet in a frame of mind that boded ill for the success of the interview.
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading "PUNISHMENT, THOUGH LAME OF FOOT"---- The bishop sat in his study, awaiting the arrival of Mayor Emmet in a frame of mind that boded ill for the success of the interview.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "PUNISHMENT, THOUGH LAME OF FOOT"---- The bishop sat in his study, awaiting the arrival of Mayor Emmet in a frame of mind that boded ill for the success of the interview.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading The coolness of this reply was exasperating to the bishop, and he thought he divined in the delay a deliberate intention to keep him on the rack of uncertainty.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading In reply to his letter suggesting a conference on a subject of mutual interest, the mayor had named the third morning as the one that would find him most free from his numerous engagements.
conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
From this reading "PUNISHMENT, THOUGH LAME OF FOOT"---- The bishop sat in his study, awaiting the arrival of Mayor Emmet in a frame of mind that boded ill for the success of the interview.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He and his daughter had threshed out the subject, and now avoided it by mutual consent.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading The coolness of this reply was exasperating to the bishop, and he thought he divined in the delay a deliberate intention to keep him on the rack of uncertainty.
LAMEnounUS /leɪm/
someone who doesn't understand what is going on
From this reading "PUNISHMENT, THOUGH LAME OF FOOT"---- The bishop sat in his study, awaiting the arrival of Mayor Emmet in a frame of mind that boded ill for the success of the interview.
leisurenounUS /ˈleʒər/
time available for ease and relaxation
From this reading Being a man of ample leisure, he had found plenty of time to formulate the position he meant to take.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading In reply to his letter suggesting a conference on a subject of mutual interest, the mayor had named the third morning as the one that would find him most free from his numerous engagements.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Being a man of ample leisure, he had found plenty of time to formulate the position he meant to take.
MayornounUS /ˈmeɪər/
the head of a city government
From this reading "PUNISHMENT, THOUGH LAME OF FOOT"---- The bishop sat in his study, awaiting the arrival of Mayor Emmet in a frame of mind that boded ill for the success of the interview.
inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading Being a man of ample leisure, he had found plenty of time to formulate the position he meant to take.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading "PUNISHMENT, THOUGH LAME OF FOOT"---- The bishop sat in his study, awaiting the arrival of Mayor Emmet in a frame of mind that boded ill for the success of the interview.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading In reply to his letter suggesting a conference on a subject of mutual interest, the mayor had named the third morning as the one that would find him most free from his numerous engagements.
used to form the superlative
From this reading In reply to his letter suggesting a conference on a subject of mutual interest, the mayor had named the third morning as the one that would find him most free from his numerous engagements.
mutualadjectiveUS /ˈmjuːtʃuːəl/
common to or shared by two or more parties
From this reading In reply to his letter suggesting a conference on a subject of mutual interest, the mayor had named the third morning as the one that would find him most free from his numerous engagements.
past form of “name” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading In reply to his letter suggesting a conference on a subject of mutual interest, the mayor had named the third morning as the one that would find him most free from his numerous engagements.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading He and his daughter had threshed out the subject, and now avoided it by mutual consent.
amounting to a large indefinite number
From this reading In reply to his letter suggesting a conference on a subject of mutual interest, the mayor had named the third morning as the one that would find him most free from his numerous engagements.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "PUNISHMENT, THOUGH LAME OF FOOT"---- The bishop sat in his study, awaiting the arrival of Mayor Emmet in a frame of mind that boded ill for the success of the interview.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading In reply to his letter suggesting a conference on a subject of mutual interest, the mayor had named the third morning as the one that would find him most free from his numerous engagements.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading In reply to his letter suggesting a conference on a subject of mutual interest, the mayor had named the third morning as the one that would find him most free from his numerous engagements.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading He and his daughter had threshed out the subject, and now avoided it by mutual consent.
a full supply
From this reading Being a man of ample leisure, he had found plenty of time to formulate the position he meant to take.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading Being a man of ample leisure, he had found plenty of time to formulate the position he meant to take.
the act of punishing
From this reading "PUNISHMENT, THOUGH LAME OF FOOT"---- The bishop sat in his study, awaiting the arrival of Mayor Emmet in a frame of mind that boded ill for the success of the interview.
rackverbUS /ræk/
go at a rack
From this reading The coolness of this reply was exasperating to the bishop, and he thought he divined in the delay a deliberate intention to keep him on the rack of uncertainty.
a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading In reply to his letter suggesting a conference on a subject of mutual interest, the mayor had named the third morning as the one that would find him most free from his numerous engagements.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading "PUNISHMENT, THOUGH LAME OF FOOT"---- The bishop sat in his study, awaiting the arrival of Mayor Emmet in a frame of mind that boded ill for the success of the interview.
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading "PUNISHMENT, THOUGH LAME OF FOOT"---- The bishop sat in his study, awaiting the arrival of Mayor Emmet in a frame of mind that boded ill for the success of the interview.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading In reply to his letter suggesting a conference on a subject of mutual interest, the mayor had named the third morning as the one that would find him most free from his numerous engagements.
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading "PUNISHMENT, THOUGH LAME OF FOOT"---- The bishop sat in his study, awaiting the arrival of Mayor Emmet in a frame of mind that boded ill for the success of the interview.
suggestingverbUS /səˈdʒestɪŋ/
-ing form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading In reply to his letter suggesting a conference on a subject of mutual interest, the mayor had named the third morning as the one that would find him most free from his numerous engagements.
carry out
From this reading Being a man of ample leisure, he had found plenty of time to formulate the position he meant to take.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "PUNISHMENT, THOUGH LAME OF FOOT"---- The bishop sat in his study, awaiting the arrival of Mayor Emmet in a frame of mind that boded ill for the success of the interview.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "PUNISHMENT, THOUGH LAME OF FOOT"---- The bishop sat in his study, awaiting the arrival of Mayor Emmet in a frame of mind that boded ill for the success of the interview.
one of three equal parts of a divisible whole
From this reading In reply to his letter suggesting a conference on a subject of mutual interest, the mayor had named the third morning as the one that would find him most free from his numerous engagements.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The coolness of this reply was exasperating to the bishop, and he thought he divined in the delay a deliberate intention to keep him on the rack of uncertainty.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading "PUNISHMENT, THOUGH LAME OF FOOT"---- The bishop sat in his study, awaiting the arrival of Mayor Emmet in a frame of mind that boded ill for the success of the interview.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading The coolness of this reply was exasperating to the bishop, and he thought he divined in the delay a deliberate intention to keep him on the rack of uncertainty.
threshed
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From this reading He and his daughter had threshed out the subject, and now avoided it by mutual consent.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Being a man of ample leisure, he had found plenty of time to formulate the position he meant to take.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In reply to his letter suggesting a conference on a subject of mutual interest, the mayor had named the third morning as the one that would find him most free from his numerous engagements.
uncertaintynounUS /ənˈsɜːrtənti/
being unsettled or in doubt or dependent on chance
From this reading The coolness of this reply was exasperating to the bishop, and he thought he divined in the delay a deliberate intention to keep him on the rack of uncertainty.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The coolness of this reply was exasperating to the bishop, and he thought he divined in the delay a deliberate intention to keep him on the rack of uncertainty.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading In reply to his letter suggesting a conference on a subject of mutual interest, the mayor had named the third morning as the one that would find him most free from his numerous engagements.
