used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading --AND ASKS A QUESTION Peter found his client comfortably ensconced in a long, swinging couch on a wide porch on the second floor.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "Mrs. Atterbury was furious about the reporters coming to the house, but I wouldn't have minded that so much.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading Helena Atterbury tactfully left them alone at once, and Peter was glad to find that there was little difficulty in convincing Donald Morris that he and his staff were in no way responsible for the newspaper article which had caused so much pain and annoyance.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading --AND ASKS A QUESTION Peter found his client comfortably ensconced in a long, swinging couch on a wide porch on the second floor.
annoyancenounUS /əˈnɔɪəns/
the psychological state of being irritated or annoyed
From this reading Helena Atterbury tactfully left them alone at once, and Peter was glad to find that there was little difficulty in convincing Donald Morris that he and his staff were in no way responsible for the newspaper article which had caused so much pain and annoyance.
with anxiety or apprehension
From this reading "I wouldn't have had it leak out for the world," said Donald, anxiously.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading He looked pale and worn and appeared nervously exhausted, but his tired eyes lighted a little as Peter came through the bedroom door.
nonfictional prose forming an independent part of a publication
From this reading Helena Atterbury tactfully left them alone at once, and Peter was glad to find that there was little difficulty in convincing Donald Morris that he and his staff were in no way responsible for the newspaper article which had caused so much pain and annoyance.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He looked pale and worn and appeared nervously exhausted, but his tired eyes lighted a little as Peter came through the bedroom door.
ASKSverbUS /æsks/
third-person singular of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading --AND ASKS A QUESTION Peter found his client comfortably ensconced in a long, swinging couch on a wide porch on the second floor.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Helena Atterbury tactfully left them alone at once, and Peter was glad to find that there was little difficulty in convincing Donald Morris that he and his staff were in no way responsible for the newspaper article which had caused so much pain and annoyance.
Atterbury
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From this reading Helena Atterbury tactfully left them alone at once, and Peter was glad to find that there was little difficulty in convincing Donald Morris that he and his staff were in no way responsible for the newspaper article which had caused so much pain and annoyance.
a room used primarily for sleeping
From this reading He looked pale and worn and appeared nervously exhausted, but his tired eyes lighted a little as Peter came through the bedroom door.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He looked pale and worn and appeared nervously exhausted, but his tired eyes lighted a little as Peter came through the bedroom door.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading He looked pale and worn and appeared nervously exhausted, but his tired eyes lighted a little as Peter came through the bedroom door.
past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally
From this reading Helena Atterbury tactfully left them alone at once, and Peter was glad to find that there was little difficulty in convincing Donald Morris that he and his staff were in no way responsible for the newspaper article which had caused so much pain and annoyance.
clientnounUS /ˈklaɪənt/
a person who seeks the advice of a lawyer
From this reading --AND ASKS A QUESTION Peter found his client comfortably ensconced in a long, swinging couch on a wide porch on the second floor.
comfortablyadverbUS /ˈkʌmfərtəbli/
in mental comfort; without stress
From this reading --AND ASKS A QUESTION Peter found his client comfortably ensconced in a long, swinging couch on a wide porch on the second floor.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading "Mrs. Atterbury was furious about the reporters coming to the house, but I wouldn't have minded that so much.
convincingadjectiveUS /kənˈvɪnsɪŋ/
causing one to believe the truth of something
From this reading Helena Atterbury tactfully left them alone at once, and Peter was glad to find that there was little difficulty in convincing Donald Morris that he and his staff were in no way responsible for the newspaper article which had caused so much pain and annoyance.
couchnounUS /kaʊtʃ/
an upholstered seat for more than one person
From this reading --AND ASKS A QUESTION Peter found his client comfortably ensconced in a long, swinging couch on a wide porch on the second floor.
an effort that is inconvenient
From this reading Helena Atterbury tactfully left them alone at once, and Peter was glad to find that there was little difficulty in convincing Donald Morris that he and his staff were in no way responsible for the newspaper article which had caused so much pain and annoyance.
Donald
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From this reading Helena Atterbury tactfully left them alone at once, and Peter was glad to find that there was little difficulty in convincing Donald Morris that he and his staff were in no way responsible for the newspaper article which had caused so much pain and annoyance.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading He looked pale and worn and appeared nervously exhausted, but his tired eyes lighted a little as Peter came through the bedroom door.
ensconcedverbUS /ɪnˈskɑːnst/
past form of “ensconce” — fix firmly
From this reading --AND ASKS A QUESTION Peter found his client comfortably ensconced in a long, swinging couch on a wide porch on the second floor.
drained of energy or effectiveness; extremely tired; completely exhausted
From this reading He looked pale and worn and appeared nervously exhausted, but his tired eyes lighted a little as Peter came through the bedroom door.
opinion or judgment
From this reading He looked pale and worn and appeared nervously exhausted, but his tired eyes lighted a little as Peter came through the bedroom door.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading Helena Atterbury tactfully left them alone at once, and Peter was glad to find that there was little difficulty in convincing Donald Morris that he and his staff were in no way responsible for the newspaper article which had caused so much pain and annoyance.
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading --AND ASKS A QUESTION Peter found his client comfortably ensconced in a long, swinging couch on a wide porch on the second floor.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Helena Atterbury tactfully left them alone at once, and Peter was glad to find that there was little difficulty in convincing Donald Morris that he and his staff were in no way responsible for the newspaper article which had caused so much pain and annoyance.
set up or found
From this reading --AND ASKS A QUESTION Peter found his client comfortably ensconced in a long, swinging couch on a wide porch on the second floor.
furiousadjectiveUS /ˈfjʊriəs/
marked by extreme and violent energy
From this reading "Mrs. Atterbury was furious about the reporters coming to the house, but I wouldn't have minded that so much.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading Helena Atterbury tactfully left them alone at once, and Peter was glad to find that there was little difficulty in convincing Donald Morris that he and his staff were in no way responsible for the newspaper article which had caused so much pain and annoyance.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Helena Atterbury tactfully left them alone at once, and Peter was glad to find that there was little difficulty in convincing Donald Morris that he and his staff were in no way responsible for the newspaper article which had caused so much pain and annoyance.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "I wouldn't have had it leak out for the world," said Donald, anxiously.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He looked pale and worn and appeared nervously exhausted, but his tired eyes lighted a little as Peter came through the bedroom door.
HelenanounUS /ˈhelənə/
capital of the state of Montana; located in western Montana
From this reading Helena Atterbury tactfully left them alone at once, and Peter was glad to find that there was little difficulty in convincing Donald Morris that he and his staff were in no way responsible for the newspaper article which had caused so much pain and annoyance.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading --AND ASKS A QUESTION Peter found his client comfortably ensconced in a long, swinging couch on a wide porch on the second floor.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading "Mrs. Atterbury was furious about the reporters coming to the house, but I wouldn't have minded that so much.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I wouldn't have had it leak out for the world," said Donald, anxiously.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading --AND ASKS A QUESTION Peter found his client comfortably ensconced in a long, swinging couch on a wide porch on the second floor.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "I wouldn't have had it leak out for the world," said Donald, anxiously.
leaknounUS /liːk/
an accidental hole that allows something (fluid or light etc.) to enter or escape
From this reading "I wouldn't have had it leak out for the world," said Donald, anxiously.
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 Helena Atterbury tactfully left them alone at once, and Peter was glad to find that there was little difficulty in convincing Donald Morris that he and his staff were in no way responsible for the newspaper article which had caused so much pain and annoyance.
set afire or burning
From this reading He looked pale and worn and appeared nervously exhausted, but his tired eyes lighted a little as Peter came through the bedroom door.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading He looked pale and worn and appeared nervously exhausted, but his tired eyes lighted a little as Peter came through the bedroom door.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading --AND ASKS A QUESTION Peter found his client comfortably ensconced in a long, swinging couch on a wide porch on the second floor.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading He looked pale and worn and appeared nervously exhausted, but his tired eyes lighted a little as Peter came through the bedroom door.
mindedadjectiveUS /ˈmaɪndəd/
(used in combination) mentally oriented toward something specified
From this reading "Mrs. Atterbury was furious about the reporters coming to the house, but I wouldn't have minded that so much.
MorrisnounUS /ˈmɔːrəs/
United States suffragist in Wyoming (1814-1902)
From this reading Helena Atterbury tactfully left them alone at once, and Peter was glad to find that there was little difficulty in convincing Donald Morris that he and his staff were in no way responsible for the newspaper article which had caused so much pain and annoyance.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading "Mrs. Atterbury was furious about the reporters coming to the house, but I wouldn't have minded that so much.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Helena Atterbury tactfully left them alone at once, and Peter was glad to find that there was little difficulty in convincing Donald Morris that he and his staff were in no way responsible for the newspaper article which had caused so much pain and annoyance.
nervouslyadverbUS /ˈnɜːrvəsli/
in an anxiously nervous manner
From this reading He looked pale and worn and appeared nervously exhausted, but his tired eyes lighted a little as Peter came through the bedroom door.
a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements
From this reading Helena Atterbury tactfully left them alone at once, and Peter was glad to find that there was little difficulty in convincing Donald Morris that he and his staff were in no way responsible for the newspaper article which had caused so much pain and annoyance.
not any; not one
From this reading Helena Atterbury tactfully left them alone at once, and Peter was glad to find that there was little difficulty in convincing Donald Morris that he and his staff were in no way responsible for the newspaper article which had caused so much pain and annoyance.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading --AND ASKS A QUESTION Peter found his client comfortably ensconced in a long, swinging couch on a wide porch on the second floor.
on one occasion
From this reading Helena Atterbury tactfully left them alone at once, and Peter was glad to find that there was little difficulty in convincing Donald Morris that he and his staff were in no way responsible for the newspaper article which had caused so much pain and annoyance.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "I wouldn't have had it leak out for the world," said Donald, anxiously.
a symptom of some physical hurt or disorder
From this reading Helena Atterbury tactfully left them alone at once, and Peter was glad to find that there was little difficulty in convincing Donald Morris that he and his staff were in no way responsible for the newspaper article which had caused so much pain and annoyance.
very light colored; highly diluted with white
From this reading He looked pale and worn and appeared nervously exhausted, but his tired eyes lighted a little as Peter came through the bedroom door.
disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
From this reading --AND ASKS A QUESTION Peter found his client comfortably ensconced in a long, swinging couch on a wide porch on the second floor.
a structure attached to the exterior of a building often forming a covered entrance
From this reading --AND ASKS A QUESTION Peter found his client comfortably ensconced in a long, swinging couch on a wide porch on the second floor.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading --AND ASKS A QUESTION Peter found his client comfortably ensconced in a long, swinging couch on a wide porch on the second floor.
reportersnounUS /rɪˈpɔːrtərz/
plural of “reporter” — a person who investigates and reports or edits news stories
From this reading "Mrs. Atterbury was furious about the reporters coming to the house, but I wouldn't have minded that so much.
responsibleadjectiveUS /riˈspɑːnsəbəl/
worthy of or requiring responsibility or trust; or held accountable
From this reading Helena Atterbury tactfully left them alone at once, and Peter was glad to find that there was little difficulty in convincing Donald Morris that he and his staff were in no way responsible for the newspaper article which had caused so much pain and annoyance.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I wouldn't have had it leak out for the world," said Donald, anxiously.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading --AND ASKS A QUESTION Peter found his client comfortably ensconced in a long, swinging couch on a wide porch on the second floor.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Helena Atterbury tactfully left them alone at once, and Peter was glad to find that there was little difficulty in convincing Donald Morris that he and his staff were in no way responsible for the newspaper article which had caused so much pain and annoyance.
staffnounUS /stæf/
personnel who assist their superior in carrying out an assigned task
From this reading Helena Atterbury tactfully left them alone at once, and Peter was glad to find that there was little difficulty in convincing Donald Morris that he and his staff were in no way responsible for the newspaper article which had caused so much pain and annoyance.
swingingnounUS /ˈswɪŋɪŋ/
changing location by moving back and forth
From this reading --AND ASKS A QUESTION Peter found his client comfortably ensconced in a long, swinging couch on a wide porch on the second floor.
tactfullyadverbUS /ˈtæktfəli/
showing tact or tactfulness; in a tactful manner
From this reading Helena Atterbury tactfully left them alone at once, and Peter was glad to find that there was little difficulty in convincing Donald Morris that he and his staff were in no way responsible for the newspaper article which had caused so much pain and annoyance.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Helena Atterbury tactfully left them alone at once, and Peter was glad to find that there was little difficulty in convincing Donald Morris that he and his staff were in no way responsible for the newspaper article which had caused so much pain and annoyance.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading --AND ASKS A QUESTION Peter found his client comfortably ensconced in a long, swinging couch on a wide porch on the second floor.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Helena Atterbury tactfully left them alone at once, and Peter was glad to find that there was little difficulty in convincing Donald Morris that he and his staff were in no way responsible for the newspaper article which had caused so much pain and annoyance.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Helena Atterbury tactfully left them alone at once, and Peter was glad to find that there was little difficulty in convincing Donald Morris that he and his staff were in no way responsible for the newspaper article which had caused so much pain and annoyance.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading He looked pale and worn and appeared nervously exhausted, but his tired eyes lighted a little as Peter came through the bedroom door.
tiredadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪərd/
depleted of strength or energy
From this reading He looked pale and worn and appeared nervously exhausted, but his tired eyes lighted a little as Peter came through the bedroom door.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Helena Atterbury tactfully left them alone at once, and Peter was glad to find that there was little difficulty in convincing Donald Morris that he and his staff were in no way responsible for the newspaper article which had caused so much pain and annoyance.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Helena Atterbury tactfully left them alone at once, and Peter was glad to find that there was little difficulty in convincing Donald Morris that he and his staff were in no way responsible for the newspaper article which had caused so much pain and annoyance.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Helena Atterbury tactfully left them alone at once, and Peter was glad to find that there was little difficulty in convincing Donald Morris that he and his staff were in no way responsible for the newspaper article which had caused so much pain and annoyance.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Helena Atterbury tactfully left them alone at once, and Peter was glad to find that there was little difficulty in convincing Donald Morris that he and his staff were in no way responsible for the newspaper article which had caused so much pain and annoyance.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Helena Atterbury tactfully left them alone at once, and Peter was glad to find that there was little difficulty in convincing Donald Morris that he and his staff were in no way responsible for the newspaper article which had caused so much pain and annoyance.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading --AND ASKS A QUESTION Peter found his client comfortably ensconced in a long, swinging couch on a wide porch on the second floor.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading "I wouldn't have had it leak out for the world," said Donald, anxiously.
Damaged or thinned by continuous use.
From this reading He looked pale and worn and appeared nervously exhausted, but his tired eyes lighted a little as Peter came through the bedroom door.
wouldn't
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From this reading "I wouldn't have had it leak out for the world," said Donald, anxiously.
