used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "And, frankly, there are a lot of more important things I could be doing."
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading The general had that quizzical expression on his face, the look that meant he was about to do something decisive.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "And, frankly, there are a lot of more important things I could be doing."
any thing at all
From this reading But, logically, there would be times-- "I don't really see where this problem has anything to do with me," the CIA man said.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "And, frankly, there are a lot of more important things I could be doing."
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Ford, the physicist, glanced at General LeRoy.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading But, logically, there would be times-- "I don't really see where this problem has anything to do with me," the CIA man said.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But, logically, there would be times-- "I don't really see where this problem has anything to do with me," the CIA man said.
CIAnounUS /ˈsiːˈaɪˈeɪ/
an independent agency of the United States government responsible for collecting and coordinating intelligence and counterintelligence activities abroad in the national interest
From this reading But, logically, there would be times-- "I don't really see where this problem has anything to do with me," the CIA man said.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading "And, frankly, there are a lot of more important things I could be doing."
decisiveadjectiveUS /dɪˈsaɪsɪv/
determining or having the power to determine an outcome
From this reading The general had that quizzical expression on his face, the look that meant he was about to do something decisive.
true confidential information
From this reading Ordinarily the military least wants to have the others know the final details of their war plans.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading But, logically, there would be times-- "I don't really see where this problem has anything to do with me," the CIA man said.
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading "And, frankly, there are a lot of more important things I could be doing."
don't
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From this reading But, logically, there would be times-- "I don't really see where this problem has anything to do with me," the CIA man said.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading The general had that quizzical expression on his face, the look that meant he was about to do something decisive.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading The general had that quizzical expression on his face, the look that meant he was about to do something decisive.
finaladjectiveUS /ˈfaɪnəl/
occurring at or forming an end or termination
From this reading Ordinarily the military least wants to have the others know the final details of their war plans.
FordnounUS /fɔːrd/
United States film maker (1896-1973)
From this reading Ford, the physicist, glanced at General LeRoy.
franklyadverbUS /ˈfræŋkli/
(used as intensives reflecting the speaker's attitude) it is sincerely the case that
From this reading "And, frankly, there are a lot of more important things I could be doing."
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading Ford, the physicist, glanced at General LeRoy.
past form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading Ford, the physicist, glanced at General LeRoy.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The general had that quizzical expression on his face, the look that meant he was about to do something decisive.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But, logically, there would be times-- "I don't really see where this problem has anything to do with me," the CIA man said.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Ordinarily the military least wants to have the others know the final details of their war plans.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The general had that quizzical expression on his face, the look that meant he was about to do something decisive.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The general had that quizzical expression on his face, the look that meant he was about to do something decisive.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading But, logically, there would be times-- "I don't really see where this problem has anything to do with me," the CIA man said.
of great significance or value
From this reading "And, frankly, there are a lot of more important things I could be doing."
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Ordinarily the military least wants to have the others know the final details of their war plans.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading Ordinarily the military least wants to have the others know the final details of their war plans.
LeRoy
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From this reading Ford, the physicist, glanced at General LeRoy.
logicallyadverbUS /ˈlɑːdʒɪkli/
according to logical reasoning
From this reading But, logically, there would be times-- "I don't really see where this problem has anything to do with me," the CIA man said.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading The general had that quizzical expression on his face, the look that meant he was about to do something decisive.
(often followed by “of”) a large number or amount or extent
From this reading "And, frankly, there are a lot of more important things I could be doing."
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading But, logically, there would be times-- "I don't really see where this problem has anything to do with me," the CIA man said.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading But, logically, there would be times-- "I don't really see where this problem has anything to do with me," the CIA man said.
inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading The general had that quizzical expression on his face, the look that meant he was about to do something decisive.
of or relating to the study of the principles of warfare
From this reading Ordinarily the military least wants to have the others know the final details of their war plans.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading "And, frankly, there are a lot of more important things I could be doing."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Ordinarily the military least wants to have the others know the final details of their war plans.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The general had that quizzical expression on his face, the look that meant he was about to do something decisive.
OrdinarilyadverbUS /ˌɔːrdəˈnerəli/
under normal conditions
From this reading Ordinarily the military least wants to have the others know the final details of their war plans.
others
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From this reading Ordinarily the military least wants to have the others know the final details of their war plans.
physicistnounUS /ˈfɪzɪsɪst/
a scientist trained in physics
From this reading Ford, the physicist, glanced at General LeRoy.
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading Ordinarily the military least wants to have the others know the final details of their war plans.
problemnounUS /ˈprɑːbləm/
a state of difficulty that needs to be resolved
From this reading But, logically, there would be times-- "I don't really see where this problem has anything to do with me," the CIA man said.
quizzicaladjectiveUS /ˈkwɪzəkəl/
playfully vexing (especially by ridicule)
From this reading The general had that quizzical expression on his face, the look that meant he was about to do something decisive.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading But, logically, there would be times-- "I don't really see where this problem has anything to do with me," the CIA man said.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading But, logically, there would be times-- "I don't really see where this problem has anything to do with me," the CIA man said.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading But, logically, there would be times-- "I don't really see where this problem has anything to do with me," the CIA man said.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading The general had that quizzical expression on his face, the look that meant he was about to do something decisive.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The general had that quizzical expression on his face, the look that meant he was about to do something decisive.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Ordinarily the military least wants to have the others know the final details of their war plans.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Ordinarily the military least wants to have the others know the final details of their war plans.
in or at that place or location
From this reading But, logically, there would be times-- "I don't really see where this problem has anything to do with me," the CIA man said.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading "And, frankly, there are a lot of more important things I could be doing."
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading But, logically, there would be times-- "I don't really see where this problem has anything to do with me," the CIA man said.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading But, logically, there would be times-- "I don't really see where this problem has anything to do with me," the CIA man said.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Ordinarily the military least wants to have the others know the final details of their war plans.
plural of “want” — a state of extreme poverty
From this reading Ordinarily the military least wants to have the others know the final details of their war plans.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading Ordinarily the military least wants to have the others know the final details of their war plans.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The general had that quizzical expression on his face, the look that meant he was about to do something decisive.
in or at the place that
From this reading But, logically, there would be times-- "I don't really see where this problem has anything to do with me," the CIA man said.
in the company of; together with
From this reading But, logically, there would be times-- "I don't really see where this problem has anything to do with me," the CIA man said.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading But, logically, there would be times-- "I don't really see where this problem has anything to do with me," the CIA man said.
