used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A CRUEL LEGACY.
a person or thing that is a resource that helps make something easier or possible to do
From this reading The crafty lawyer bridegroom was happy at Witherspoon's promise to remain and aid him.
(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 The secret antagonists had, however, lied to each other with all possible show of candor.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The crafty lawyer bridegroom was happy at Witherspoon's promise to remain and aid him.
antagonistsnounUS /ænˈtæɡənəsts/
plural of “antagonist” — someone who offers opposition
From this reading The secret antagonists had, however, lied to each other with all possible show of candor.
elected vice president and became 21st President of the United States when Garfield was assassinated (1830-1886)
From this reading Randall Clayton's name was being bandied scornfully by thousands of sneering lips as Arthur Ferris evaded his New York friends in the crowded lobby of the Hoffman.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Randall Clayton's name was being bandied scornfully by thousands of sneering lips as Arthur Ferris evaded his New York friends in the crowded lobby of the Hoffman.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The crafty lawyer bridegroom was happy at Witherspoon's promise to remain and aid him.
a line of approach
From this reading Ferris returned rapidly to Robert Wade's private office, having engaged a temporary resting place at the Fifth Avenue.
bandiedverbUS /ˈbændid/
inflected form of “bandy” — toss or strike a ball back and forth
From this reading Randall Clayton's name was being bandied scornfully by thousands of sneering lips as Arthur Ferris evaded his New York friends in the crowded lobby of the Hoffman.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Randall Clayton's name was being bandied scornfully by thousands of sneering lips as Arthur Ferris evaded his New York friends in the crowded lobby of the Hoffman.
bridegroomnounUS /ˈbraɪdɡruːm/
a man who has recently been married
From this reading The crafty lawyer bridegroom was happy at Witherspoon's promise to remain and aid him.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Randall Clayton's name was being bandied scornfully by thousands of sneering lips as Arthur Ferris evaded his New York friends in the crowded lobby of the Hoffman.
candornounUS /ˈkændər/
ability to make judgments free from discrimination or dishonesty
From this reading The secret antagonists had, however, lied to each other with all possible show of candor.
Clayton's
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From this reading Randall Clayton's name was being bandied scornfully by thousands of sneering lips as Arthur Ferris evaded his New York friends in the crowded lobby of the Hoffman.
craftyadjectiveUS /ˈkræfti/
marked by skill in deception
From this reading The crafty lawyer bridegroom was happy at Witherspoon's promise to remain and aid him.
overfilled or compacted or concentrated
From this reading Randall Clayton's name was being bandied scornfully by thousands of sneering lips as Arthur Ferris evaded his New York friends in the crowded lobby of the Hoffman.
CRUELadjectiveUS /ˈkruːəl/
(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering
From this reading A CRUEL LEGACY.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading The secret antagonists had, however, lied to each other with all possible show of candor.
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading Ferris returned rapidly to Robert Wade's private office, having engaged a temporary resting place at the Fifth Avenue.
evadedverbUS /ɪˈveɪdɪd/
past form of “evade” — avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing (duties, questions, or issues)
From this reading Randall Clayton's name was being bandied scornfully by thousands of sneering lips as Arthur Ferris evaded his New York friends in the crowded lobby of the Hoffman.
Ferris
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From this reading Randall Clayton's name was being bandied scornfully by thousands of sneering lips as Arthur Ferris evaded his New York friends in the crowded lobby of the Hoffman.
FifthnounUS /fɪfθ/
a quantity of liquor equal to one fifth of a United States gallon
From this reading Ferris returned rapidly to Robert Wade's private office, having engaged a temporary resting place at the Fifth Avenue.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Randall Clayton's name was being bandied scornfully by thousands of sneering lips as Arthur Ferris evaded his New York friends in the crowded lobby of the Hoffman.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The secret antagonists had, however, lied to each other with all possible show of candor.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading The crafty lawyer bridegroom was happy at Witherspoon's promise to remain and aid him.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Ferris returned rapidly to Robert Wade's private office, having engaged a temporary resting place at the Fifth Avenue.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The crafty lawyer bridegroom was happy at Witherspoon's promise to remain and aid him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Randall Clayton's name was being bandied scornfully by thousands of sneering lips as Arthur Ferris evaded his New York friends in the crowded lobby of the Hoffman.
HoffmannounUS /ˈhɔːfmən/
United States sculptor (1887-1966)
From this reading Randall Clayton's name was being bandied scornfully by thousands of sneering lips as Arthur Ferris evaded his New York friends in the crowded lobby of the Hoffman.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading The secret antagonists had, however, lied to each other with all possible show of candor.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Randall Clayton's name was being bandied scornfully by thousands of sneering lips as Arthur Ferris evaded his New York friends in the crowded lobby of the Hoffman.
a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice
From this reading The crafty lawyer bridegroom was happy at Witherspoon's promise to remain and aid him.
LEGACYnounUS /ˈleɡəsi/
(law) a gift of personal property by will
From this reading A CRUEL LEGACY.
liednounUS /laɪd/
a German art song of the 19th century for voice and piano
From this reading The secret antagonists had, however, lied to each other with all possible show of candor.
plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading Randall Clayton's name was being bandied scornfully by thousands of sneering lips as Arthur Ferris evaded his New York friends in the crowded lobby of the Hoffman.
lobbynounUS /ˈlɑːbi/
a large entrance or reception room or area
From this reading Randall Clayton's name was being bandied scornfully by thousands of sneering lips as Arthur Ferris evaded his New York friends in the crowded lobby of the Hoffman.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Randall Clayton's name was being bandied scornfully by thousands of sneering lips as Arthur Ferris evaded his New York friends in the crowded lobby of the Hoffman.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Randall Clayton's name was being bandied scornfully by thousands of sneering lips as Arthur Ferris evaded his New York friends in the crowded lobby of the Hoffman.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Randall Clayton's name was being bandied scornfully by thousands of sneering lips as Arthur Ferris evaded his New York friends in the crowded lobby of the Hoffman.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading Ferris returned rapidly to Robert Wade's private office, having engaged a temporary resting place at the Fifth Avenue.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The secret antagonists had, however, lied to each other with all possible show of candor.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Ferris returned rapidly to Robert Wade's private office, having engaged a temporary resting place at the Fifth Avenue.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading The secret antagonists had, however, lied to each other with all possible show of candor.
confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy
From this reading Ferris returned rapidly to Robert Wade's private office, having engaged a temporary resting place at the Fifth Avenue.
make a promise or commitment
From this reading The crafty lawyer bridegroom was happy at Witherspoon's promise to remain and aid him.
Randall
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From this reading Randall Clayton's name was being bandied scornfully by thousands of sneering lips as Arthur Ferris evaded his New York friends in the crowded lobby of the Hoffman.
with speed
From this reading Ferris returned rapidly to Robert Wade's private office, having engaged a temporary resting place at the Fifth Avenue.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading The crafty lawyer bridegroom was happy at Witherspoon's promise to remain and aid him.
-ing form of “rest” — not move; be in a resting position
From this reading Ferris returned rapidly to Robert Wade's private office, having engaged a temporary resting place at the Fifth Avenue.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Ferris returned rapidly to Robert Wade's private office, having engaged a temporary resting place at the Fifth Avenue.
United States parliamentary authority and author (in 1876) of Robert's Rules of Order (1837-1923)
From this reading Ferris returned rapidly to Robert Wade's private office, having engaged a temporary resting place at the Fifth Avenue.
scornfullyadverb
without respect; in a disdainful manner
From this reading Randall Clayton's name was being bandied scornfully by thousands of sneering lips as Arthur Ferris evaded his New York friends in the crowded lobby of the Hoffman.
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading The secret antagonists had, however, lied to each other with all possible show of candor.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading The secret antagonists had, however, lied to each other with all possible show of candor.
sneeringadjectiveUS /ˈsnɪrɪŋ/
expressive of contempt
From this reading Randall Clayton's name was being bandied scornfully by thousands of sneering lips as Arthur Ferris evaded his New York friends in the crowded lobby of the Hoffman.
temporaryadjectiveUS /ˈtempəreri/
not permanent; not lasting
From this reading Ferris returned rapidly to Robert Wade's private office, having engaged a temporary resting place at the Fifth Avenue.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Randall Clayton's name was being bandied scornfully by thousands of sneering lips as Arthur Ferris evaded his New York friends in the crowded lobby of the Hoffman.
plural of “thousand” — the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading Randall Clayton's name was being bandied scornfully by thousands of sneering lips as Arthur Ferris evaded his New York friends in the crowded lobby of the Hoffman.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The crafty lawyer bridegroom was happy at Witherspoon's promise to remain and aid him.
Wade'snounUS /weɪdz/
possessive form of “wade” — English tennis player who won many women's singles titles (born in 1945)
From this reading Ferris returned rapidly to Robert Wade's private office, having engaged a temporary resting place at the Fifth Avenue.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Randall Clayton's name was being bandied scornfully by thousands of sneering lips as Arthur Ferris evaded his New York friends in the crowded lobby of the Hoffman.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The secret antagonists had, however, lied to each other with all possible show of candor.
Witherspoon's
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From this reading The crafty lawyer bridegroom was happy at Witherspoon's promise to remain and aid him.
the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose
From this reading Randall Clayton's name was being bandied scornfully by thousands of sneering lips as Arthur Ferris evaded his New York friends in the crowded lobby of the Hoffman.
