used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A GOVERNOR AND A MAID The Honorable Arba Spinney was in the lobby as usual that winter.
agentsnounUS /ˈeɪdʒənts/
plural of “agent” — an active and efficient cause; capable of producing a certain effect
From this reading He appeared promptly at the session's opening, and was the most insistent and persistent member of the "Third House," as the paid legislative agents were called.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A GOVERNOR AND A MAID The Honorable Arba Spinney was in the lobby as usual that winter.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading He appeared promptly at the session's opening, and was the most insistent and persistent member of the "Third House," as the paid legislative agents were called.
Arba
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From this reading A GOVERNOR AND A MAID The Honorable Arba Spinney was in the lobby as usual that winter.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A GOVERNOR AND A MAID The Honorable Arba Spinney was in the lobby as usual that winter.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He appeared promptly at the session's opening, and was the most insistent and persistent member of the "Third House," as the paid legislative agents were called.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Most of the men who wormed their way here and there operated craftily and tried to be diplomatic.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Spinney strove by effrontery.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading He appeared promptly at the session's opening, and was the most insistent and persistent member of the "Third House," as the paid legislative agents were called.
craftilyadverb
in an artful manner
From this reading Most of the men who wormed their way here and there operated craftily and tried to be diplomatic.
diplomaticadjectiveUS /ˌdɪpləˈmætɪk/
relating to or characteristic of diplomacy
From this reading Most of the men who wormed their way here and there operated craftily and tried to be diplomatic.
Duke'snounUS /duːks/
possessive form of “duke” — a British peer of the highest rank
From this reading The Duke's sarcastic prediction was fulfilled.
effronterynounUS /ɪˈfrʌntəri/
audacious (even arrogant) behavior that you have no right to
From this reading Spinney strove by effrontery.
fulfilledadjectiveUS /fʊlˈfɪld/
completed to perfection
From this reading The Duke's sarcastic prediction was fulfilled.
the head of a state government
From this reading A GOVERNOR AND A MAID The Honorable Arba Spinney was in the lobby as usual that winter.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He appeared promptly at the session's opening, and was the most insistent and persistent member of the "Third House," as the paid legislative agents were called.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Most of the men who wormed their way here and there operated craftily and tried to be diplomatic.
HonorableadjectiveUS /ˈɑːnərəbəl/
not disposed to cheat or defraud; not deceptive or fraudulent
From this reading A GOVERNOR AND A MAID The Honorable Arba Spinney was in the lobby as usual that winter.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading He appeared promptly at the session's opening, and was the most insistent and persistent member of the "Third House," as the paid legislative agents were called.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A GOVERNOR AND A MAID The Honorable Arba Spinney was in the lobby as usual that winter.
insistentadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈsɪstənt/
repetitive and persistent
From this reading He appeared promptly at the session's opening, and was the most insistent and persistent member of the "Third House," as the paid legislative agents were called.
legislativeadjectiveUS /ˈledʒəsleɪtɪv/
relating to a legislature or composed of members of a legislature
From this reading He appeared promptly at the session's opening, and was the most insistent and persistent member of the "Third House," as the paid legislative agents were called.
lobbynounUS /ˈlɑːbi/
a large entrance or reception room or area
From this reading A GOVERNOR AND A MAID The Honorable Arba Spinney was in the lobby as usual that winter.
a female domestic
From this reading A GOVERNOR AND A MAID The Honorable Arba Spinney was in the lobby as usual that winter.
one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading He appeared promptly at the session's opening, and was the most insistent and persistent member of the "Third House," as the paid legislative agents were called.
the force of workers available
From this reading Most of the men who wormed their way here and there operated craftily and tried to be diplomatic.
used to form the superlative
From this reading He appeared promptly at the session's opening, and was the most insistent and persistent member of the "Third House," as the paid legislative agents were called.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He appeared promptly at the session's opening, and was the most insistent and persistent member of the "Third House," as the paid legislative agents were called.
an open or empty space in or between things
From this reading He appeared promptly at the session's opening, and was the most insistent and persistent member of the "Third House," as the paid legislative agents were called.
operatedverbUS /ˈɑːpəreɪtəd/
past form of “operate” — direct or control; projects, businesses, etc.
From this reading Most of the men who wormed their way here and there operated craftily and tried to be diplomatic.
marked by the reception of pay
From this reading He appeared promptly at the session's opening, and was the most insistent and persistent member of the "Third House," as the paid legislative agents were called.
persistentadjectiveUS /pərˈsɪstənt/
never-ceasing
From this reading He appeared promptly at the session's opening, and was the most insistent and persistent member of the "Third House," as the paid legislative agents were called.
predictionnounUS /priˈdɪkʃən/
the act of predicting (as by reasoning about the future)
From this reading The Duke's sarcastic prediction was fulfilled.
promptlyadverbUS /ˈprɑːmptli/
with little or no delay
From this reading He appeared promptly at the session's opening, and was the most insistent and persistent member of the "Third House," as the paid legislative agents were called.
sarcasticadjectiveUS /sɑːrˈkæstɪk/
expressing or expressive of ridicule that wounds
From this reading The Duke's sarcastic prediction was fulfilled.
session'snounUS /ˈseʃənz/
possessive form of “session” — a meeting for execution of a group's functions
From this reading He appeared promptly at the session's opening, and was the most insistent and persistent member of the "Third House," as the paid legislative agents were called.
SpinneynounUS /ˈspɪni/
a copse that shelters game
From this reading A GOVERNOR AND A MAID The Honorable Arba Spinney was in the lobby as usual that winter.
stroveverbUS /stroʊv/
inflected form of “strive” — attempt by employing effort
From this reading Spinney strove by effrontery.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A GOVERNOR AND A MAID The Honorable Arba Spinney was in the lobby as usual that winter.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A GOVERNOR AND A MAID The Honorable Arba Spinney was in the lobby as usual that winter.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Most of the men who wormed their way here and there operated craftily and tried to be diplomatic.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Most of the men who wormed their way here and there operated craftily and tried to be diplomatic.
one of three equal parts of a divisible whole
From this reading He appeared promptly at the session's opening, and was the most insistent and persistent member of the "Third House," as the paid legislative agents were called.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Most of the men who wormed their way here and there operated craftily and tried to be diplomatic.
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading Most of the men who wormed their way here and there operated craftily and tried to be diplomatic.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading A GOVERNOR AND A MAID The Honorable Arba Spinney was in the lobby as usual that winter.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A GOVERNOR AND A MAID The Honorable Arba Spinney was in the lobby as usual that winter.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Most of the men who wormed their way here and there operated craftily and tried to be diplomatic.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He appeared promptly at the session's opening, and was the most insistent and persistent member of the "Third House," as the paid legislative agents were called.
which person or people
From this reading Most of the men who wormed their way here and there operated craftily and tried to be diplomatic.
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading A GOVERNOR AND A MAID The Honorable Arba Spinney was in the lobby as usual that winter.
wormed
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From this reading Most of the men who wormed their way here and there operated craftily and tried to be diplomatic.
