used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading DARROW'S CHALLENGE With a final warning to Simmons as to the dissemination of any information without consulting him, Darrow left the room.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading Hallowell listened to this advice with unmixed satisfaction; the afternoon papers would not be able to get at his source of information.
a proposal for an appropriate course of action
From this reading Hallowell listened to this advice with unmixed satisfaction; the afternoon papers would not be able to get at his source of information.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading Hallowell listened to this advice with unmixed satisfaction; the afternoon papers would not be able to get at his source of information.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading An inquiry as to that met with a shake of the head.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading DARROW'S CHALLENGE With a final warning to Simmons as to the dissemination of any information without consulting him, Darrow left the room.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading DARROW'S CHALLENGE With a final warning to Simmons as to the dissemination of any information without consulting him, Darrow left the room.
ascendencynounUS /əˈsendənsi/
the state that exists when one person or group has power over another
From this reading The reporter felt a slight wonder as to how Darrow had managed his ascendency over the operator.
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "I may have to ask your help in that later," was his only reply.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Hallowell listened to this advice with unmixed satisfaction; the afternoon papers would not be able to get at his source of information.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Hallowell listened to this advice with unmixed satisfaction; the afternoon papers would not be able to get at his source of information.
CHALLENGEverbUS /ˈtʃæləndʒ/
take exception to
From this reading DARROW'S CHALLENGE With a final warning to Simmons as to the dissemination of any information without consulting him, Darrow left the room.
consultingverbUS /kənˈsʌltɪŋ/
-ing form of “consult” — get or ask advice from
From this reading DARROW'S CHALLENGE With a final warning to Simmons as to the dissemination of any information without consulting him, Darrow left the room.
DarrownounUS /ˈderoʊ/
United States lawyer famous for his defense of lost causes (1857-1938)
From this reading DARROW'S CHALLENGE With a final warning to Simmons as to the dissemination of any information without consulting him, Darrow left the room.
DARROW'SnounUS /ˈderoʊz/
possessive form of “darrow” — United States lawyer famous for his defense of lost causes (1857-1938)
From this reading DARROW'S CHALLENGE With a final warning to Simmons as to the dissemination of any information without consulting him, Darrow left the room.
disseminationnounUS /dɪˌseməˈneɪʃən/
the opening of a subject to widespread discussion and debate
From this reading DARROW'S CHALLENGE With a final warning to Simmons as to the dissemination of any information without consulting him, Darrow left the room.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading The reporter felt a slight wonder as to how Darrow had managed his ascendency over the operator.
finaladjectiveUS /ˈfaɪnəl/
occurring at or forming an end or termination
From this reading DARROW'S CHALLENGE With a final warning to Simmons as to the dissemination of any information without consulting him, Darrow left the room.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Hallowell listened to this advice with unmixed satisfaction; the afternoon papers would not be able to get at his source of information.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The reporter felt a slight wonder as to how Darrow had managed his ascendency over the operator.
Hallowell
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Hallowell listened to this advice with unmixed satisfaction; the afternoon papers would not be able to get at his source of information.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "I may have to ask your help in that later," was his only reply.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading An inquiry as to that met with a shake of the head.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading "I may have to ask your help in that later," was his only reply.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading DARROW'S CHALLENGE With a final warning to Simmons as to the dissemination of any information without consulting him, Darrow left the room.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Hallowell listened to this advice with unmixed satisfaction; the afternoon papers would not be able to get at his source of information.
how
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The reporter felt a slight wonder as to how Darrow had managed his ascendency over the operator.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I may have to ask your help in that later," was his only reply.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "I may have to ask your help in that later," was his only reply.
a message received and understood
From this reading DARROW'S CHALLENGE With a final warning to Simmons as to the dissemination of any information without consulting him, Darrow left the room.
a search for knowledge
From this reading An inquiry as to that met with a shake of the head.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading "I may have to ask your help in that later," was his only reply.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading DARROW'S CHALLENGE With a final warning to Simmons as to the dissemination of any information without consulting him, Darrow left the room.
past form of “listen” — hear with intention
From this reading Hallowell listened to this advice with unmixed satisfaction; the afternoon papers would not be able to get at his source of information.
past form of “manage” — be successful; achieve a goal
From this reading The reporter felt a slight wonder as to how Darrow had managed his ascendency over the operator.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading "I may have to ask your help in that later," was his only reply.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading An inquiry as to that met with a shake of the head.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Hallowell listened to this advice with unmixed satisfaction; the afternoon papers would not be able to get at his source of information.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading DARROW'S CHALLENGE With a final warning to Simmons as to the dissemination of any information without consulting him, Darrow left the room.
and nothing more
From this reading "I may have to ask your help in that later," was his only reply.
operatornounUS /ˈɑːpəreɪtər/
(mathematics) a symbol or function representing a mathematical operation
From this reading The reporter felt a slight wonder as to how Darrow had managed his ascendency over the operator.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The reporter felt a slight wonder as to how Darrow had managed his ascendency over the operator.
writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading Hallowell listened to this advice with unmixed satisfaction; the afternoon papers would not be able to get at his source of information.
a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading "I may have to ask your help in that later," was his only reply.
reporternounUS /rɪˈpɔːrtər/
a person who investigates and reports or edits news stories
From this reading The reporter felt a slight wonder as to how Darrow had managed his ascendency over the operator.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading DARROW'S CHALLENGE With a final warning to Simmons as to the dissemination of any information without consulting him, Darrow left the room.
the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation
From this reading Hallowell listened to this advice with unmixed satisfaction; the afternoon papers would not be able to get at his source of information.
move or cause to move back and forth
From this reading An inquiry as to that met with a shake of the head.
Simmons
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading DARROW'S CHALLENGE With a final warning to Simmons as to the dissemination of any information without consulting him, Darrow left the room.
a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)
From this reading The reporter felt a slight wonder as to how Darrow had managed his ascendency over the operator.
the place where something begins, where it springs into being
From this reading Hallowell listened to this advice with unmixed satisfaction; the afternoon papers would not be able to get at his source of information.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading An inquiry as to that met with a shake of the head.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading DARROW'S CHALLENGE With a final warning to Simmons as to the dissemination of any information without consulting him, Darrow left the room.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Hallowell listened to this advice with unmixed satisfaction; the afternoon papers would not be able to get at his source of information.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading DARROW'S CHALLENGE With a final warning to Simmons as to the dissemination of any information without consulting him, Darrow left the room.
unmixedadjectiveUS /ənˈmɪkst/
not mixed with extraneous elements
From this reading Hallowell listened to this advice with unmixed satisfaction; the afternoon papers would not be able to get at his source of information.
a message informing of danger
From this reading DARROW'S CHALLENGE With a final warning to Simmons as to the dissemination of any information without consulting him, Darrow left the room.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "I may have to ask your help in that later," was his only reply.
in the company of; together with
From this reading DARROW'S CHALLENGE With a final warning to Simmons as to the dissemination of any information without consulting him, Darrow left the room.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading DARROW'S CHALLENGE With a final warning to Simmons as to the dissemination of any information without consulting him, Darrow left the room.
the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading The reporter felt a slight wonder as to how Darrow had managed his ascendency over the operator.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Hallowell listened to this advice with unmixed satisfaction; the afternoon papers would not be able to get at his source of information.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I may have to ask your help in that later," was his only reply.
