acidadjectiveUS /ˈæsəd/
harsh or corrosive in tone
From this reading I called you up at your office weeks ago, and an acid voice informed me that you were no longer there.
in the past
From this reading I called you up at your office weeks ago, and an acid voice informed me that you were no longer there.
(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 "Why, John, friend of my youth," he said, "where have you been hiding all this time?
allegedadjectiveUS /əˈledʒd/
declared but not proved
From this reading THE MAN AT THE ASTOR Refraining from discussing with Master Maloney the alleged bone-headedness of girls, Smith went through into the inner room, and found John sitting in the editorial chair, glancing through the latest number of _Peaceful Moments_.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading I called you up at your office weeks ago, and an acid voice informed me that you were no longer there.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE MAN AT THE ASTOR Refraining from discussing with Master Maloney the alleged bone-headedness of girls, Smith went through into the inner room, and found John sitting in the editorial chair, glancing through the latest number of _Peaceful Moments_.
ASTORnounUS /ˈæstər/
British politician (born in the United States) who was the first woman to sit in the British House of Commons (1879-1964)
From this reading THE MAN AT THE ASTOR Refraining from discussing with Master Maloney the alleged bone-headedness of girls, Smith went through into the inner room, and found John sitting in the editorial chair, glancing through the latest number of _Peaceful Moments_.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE MAN AT THE ASTOR Refraining from discussing with Master Maloney the alleged bone-headedness of girls, Smith went through into the inner room, and found John sitting in the editorial chair, glancing through the latest number of _Peaceful Moments_.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading "Why, John, friend of my youth," he said, "where have you been hiding all this time?
bone-headedness
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From this reading THE MAN AT THE ASTOR Refraining from discussing with Master Maloney the alleged bone-headedness of girls, Smith went through into the inner room, and found John sitting in the editorial chair, glancing through the latest number of _Peaceful Moments_.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading I called you up at your office weeks ago, and an acid voice informed me that you were no longer there.
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading THE MAN AT THE ASTOR Refraining from discussing with Master Maloney the alleged bone-headedness of girls, Smith went through into the inner room, and found John sitting in the editorial chair, glancing through the latest number of _Peaceful Moments_.
discussingverbUS /dɪˈskʌsɪŋ/
-ing form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing
From this reading THE MAN AT THE ASTOR Refraining from discussing with Master Maloney the alleged bone-headedness of girls, Smith went through into the inner room, and found John sitting in the editorial chair, glancing through the latest number of _Peaceful Moments_.
editorialadjectiveUS /ˌedəˈtɔːriəl/
of or relating to an article stating opinions or giving perspectives
From this reading THE MAN AT THE ASTOR Refraining from discussing with Master Maloney the alleged bone-headedness of girls, Smith went through into the inner room, and found John sitting in the editorial chair, glancing through the latest number of _Peaceful Moments_.
firedadjectiveUS /ˈfaɪərd/
having lost your job
From this reading Have you been fired?"
set up or found
From this reading THE MAN AT THE ASTOR Refraining from discussing with Master Maloney the alleged bone-headedness of girls, Smith went through into the inner room, and found John sitting in the editorial chair, glancing through the latest number of _Peaceful Moments_.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading "Why, John, friend of my youth," he said, "where have you been hiding all this time?
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading THE MAN AT THE ASTOR Refraining from discussing with Master Maloney the alleged bone-headedness of girls, Smith went through into the inner room, and found John sitting in the editorial chair, glancing through the latest number of _Peaceful Moments_.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading THE MAN AT THE ASTOR Refraining from discussing with Master Maloney the alleged bone-headedness of girls, Smith went through into the inner room, and found John sitting in the editorial chair, glancing through the latest number of _Peaceful Moments_.
-ing form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading THE MAN AT THE ASTOR Refraining from discussing with Master Maloney the alleged bone-headedness of girls, Smith went through into the inner room, and found John sitting in the editorial chair, glancing through the latest number of _Peaceful Moments_.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "Why, John, friend of my youth," he said, "where have you been hiding all this time?
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Why, John, friend of my youth," he said, "where have you been hiding all this time?
hidingnounUS /ˈhaɪdɪŋ/
the activity of keeping something secret
From this reading "Why, John, friend of my youth," he said, "where have you been hiding all this time?
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I called you up at your office weeks ago, and an acid voice informed me that you were no longer there.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE MAN AT THE ASTOR Refraining from discussing with Master Maloney the alleged bone-headedness of girls, Smith went through into the inner room, and found John sitting in the editorial chair, glancing through the latest number of _Peaceful Moments_.
having much knowledge or education
From this reading I called you up at your office weeks ago, and an acid voice informed me that you were no longer there.
located inward
From this reading THE MAN AT THE ASTOR Refraining from discussing with Master Maloney the alleged bone-headedness of girls, Smith went through into the inner room, and found John sitting in the editorial chair, glancing through the latest number of _Peaceful Moments_.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading THE MAN AT THE ASTOR Refraining from discussing with Master Maloney the alleged bone-headedness of girls, Smith went through into the inner room, and found John sitting in the editorial chair, glancing through the latest number of _Peaceful Moments_.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading THE MAN AT THE ASTOR Refraining from discussing with Master Maloney the alleged bone-headedness of girls, Smith went through into the inner room, and found John sitting in the editorial chair, glancing through the latest number of _Peaceful Moments_.
latestadjectiveUS /ˈleɪtəst/
up to the immediate present; most recent or most up-to-date
From this reading THE MAN AT THE ASTOR Refraining from discussing with Master Maloney the alleged bone-headedness of girls, Smith went through into the inner room, and found John sitting in the editorial chair, glancing through the latest number of _Peaceful Moments_.
for more time
From this reading I called you up at your office weeks ago, and an acid voice informed me that you were no longer there.
Maloney
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From this reading THE MAN AT THE ASTOR Refraining from discussing with Master Maloney the alleged bone-headedness of girls, Smith went through into the inner room, and found John sitting in the editorial chair, glancing through the latest number of _Peaceful Moments_.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading THE MAN AT THE ASTOR Refraining from discussing with Master Maloney the alleged bone-headedness of girls, Smith went through into the inner room, and found John sitting in the editorial chair, glancing through the latest number of _Peaceful Moments_.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading THE MAN AT THE ASTOR Refraining from discussing with Master Maloney the alleged bone-headedness of girls, Smith went through into the inner room, and found John sitting in the editorial chair, glancing through the latest number of _Peaceful Moments_.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I called you up at your office weeks ago, and an acid voice informed me that you were no longer there.
plural of “moment” — a particular point in time
From this reading THE MAN AT THE ASTOR Refraining from discussing with Master Maloney the alleged bone-headedness of girls, Smith went through into the inner room, and found John sitting in the editorial chair, glancing through the latest number of _Peaceful Moments_.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "Why, John, friend of my youth," he said, "where have you been hiding all this time?
not any; not one
From this reading I called you up at your office weeks ago, and an acid voice informed me that you were no longer there.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading THE MAN AT THE ASTOR Refraining from discussing with Master Maloney the alleged bone-headedness of girls, Smith went through into the inner room, and found John sitting in the editorial chair, glancing through the latest number of _Peaceful Moments_.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE MAN AT THE ASTOR Refraining from discussing with Master Maloney the alleged bone-headedness of girls, Smith went through into the inner room, and found John sitting in the editorial chair, glancing through the latest number of _Peaceful Moments_.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading I called you up at your office weeks ago, and an acid voice informed me that you were no longer there.
PeacefuladjectiveUS /ˈpiːsfəl/
not disturbed by strife or turmoil or war
From this reading THE MAN AT THE ASTOR Refraining from discussing with Master Maloney the alleged bone-headedness of girls, Smith went through into the inner room, and found John sitting in the editorial chair, glancing through the latest number of _Peaceful Moments_.
RefrainingverbUS /rɪˈfreɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “refrain” — resist doing something
From this reading THE MAN AT THE ASTOR Refraining from discussing with Master Maloney the alleged bone-headedness of girls, Smith went through into the inner room, and found John sitting in the editorial chair, glancing through the latest number of _Peaceful Moments_.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading THE MAN AT THE ASTOR Refraining from discussing with Master Maloney the alleged bone-headedness of girls, Smith went through into the inner room, and found John sitting in the editorial chair, glancing through the latest number of _Peaceful Moments_.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Why, John, friend of my youth," he said, "where have you been hiding all this time?
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading THE MAN AT THE ASTOR Refraining from discussing with Master Maloney the alleged bone-headedness of girls, Smith went through into the inner room, and found John sitting in the editorial chair, glancing through the latest number of _Peaceful Moments_.
Rhodesian statesman who declared independence of Zimbabwe from Great Britain (born in 1919)
From this reading THE MAN AT THE ASTOR Refraining from discussing with Master Maloney the alleged bone-headedness of girls, Smith went through into the inner room, and found John sitting in the editorial chair, glancing through the latest number of _Peaceful Moments_.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I called you up at your office weeks ago, and an acid voice informed me that you were no longer there.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE MAN AT THE ASTOR Refraining from discussing with Master Maloney the alleged bone-headedness of girls, Smith went through into the inner room, and found John sitting in the editorial chair, glancing through the latest number of _Peaceful Moments_.
in or at that place or location
From this reading I called you up at your office weeks ago, and an acid voice informed me that you were no longer there.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "Why, John, friend of my youth," he said, "where have you been hiding all this time?
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading THE MAN AT THE ASTOR Refraining from discussing with Master Maloney the alleged bone-headedness of girls, Smith went through into the inner room, and found John sitting in the editorial chair, glancing through the latest number of _Peaceful Moments_.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading "Why, John, friend of my youth," he said, "where have you been hiding all this time?
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading I called you up at your office weeks ago, and an acid voice informed me that you were no longer there.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading I called you up at your office weeks ago, and an acid voice informed me that you were no longer there.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading I called you up at your office weeks ago, and an acid voice informed me that you were no longer there.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading THE MAN AT THE ASTOR Refraining from discussing with Master Maloney the alleged bone-headedness of girls, Smith went through into the inner room, and found John sitting in the editorial chair, glancing through the latest number of _Peaceful Moments_.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading I called you up at your office weeks ago, and an acid voice informed me that you were no longer there.
in or at the place that
From this reading "Why, John, friend of my youth," he said, "where have you been hiding all this time?
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading "Why, John, friend of my youth," he said, "where have you been hiding all this time?
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE MAN AT THE ASTOR Refraining from discussing with Master Maloney the alleged bone-headedness of girls, Smith went through into the inner room, and found John sitting in the editorial chair, glancing through the latest number of _Peaceful Moments_.
an affirmative
From this reading "Yes," said John.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Why, John, friend of my youth," he said, "where have you been hiding all this time?
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading I called you up at your office weeks ago, and an acid voice informed me that you were no longer there.
a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading "Why, John, friend of my youth," he said, "where have you been hiding all this time?
