used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Allison was perhaps a little older than I had imagined, rather a grave young man who seemed to take his club responsibilities on the Council very seriously.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "I'd like to talk to you about this Evans case," began Craig when we had been introduced.
(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 "Glad to tell you all I know," he responded cordially.
Allison
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From this reading THE VACUUM BOTTLE Fortunately, Dean Allison was at the Club, as we hoped, having just arrived by the train that left New York at the close of the banking day.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading THE VACUUM BOTTLE Fortunately, Dean Allison was at the Club, as we hoped, having just arrived by the train that left New York at the close of the banking day.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE VACUUM BOTTLE Fortunately, Dean Allison was at the Club, as we hoped, having just arrived by the train that left New York at the close of the banking day.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE VACUUM BOTTLE Fortunately, Dean Allison was at the Club, as we hoped, having just arrived by the train that left New York at the close of the banking day.
bankingnounUS /ˈbæŋkɪŋ/
engaging in the business of keeping money for savings and checking accounts or for exchange or for issuing loans and credit etc.
From this reading THE VACUUM BOTTLE Fortunately, Dean Allison was at the Club, as we hoped, having just arrived by the train that left New York at the close of the banking day.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading "I'd like to talk to you about this Evans case," began Craig when we had been introduced.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading "I'd like to talk to you about this Evans case," began Craig when we had been introduced.
a glass or plastic vessel used for storing drinks or other liquids; typically cylindrical without handles and with a narrow neck that can be plugged or capped
From this reading THE VACUUM BOTTLE Fortunately, Dean Allison was at the Club, as we hoped, having just arrived by the train that left New York at the close of the banking day.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading THE VACUUM BOTTLE Fortunately, Dean Allison was at the Club, as we hoped, having just arrived by the train that left New York at the close of the banking day.
an occurrence of something
From this reading "I'd like to talk to you about this Evans case," began Craig when we had been introduced.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading THE VACUUM BOTTLE Fortunately, Dean Allison was at the Club, as we hoped, having just arrived by the train that left New York at the close of the banking day.
a team of professional baseball players who play and travel together
From this reading THE VACUUM BOTTLE Fortunately, Dean Allison was at the Club, as we hoped, having just arrived by the train that left New York at the close of the banking day.
cordiallyadverbUS /ˈkɔːrdʒəli/
in a hearty manner
From this reading "Glad to tell you all I know," he responded cordially.
a body serving in an administrative capacity
From this reading Allison was perhaps a little older than I had imagined, rather a grave young man who seemed to take his club responsibilities on the Council very seriously.
Craig
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From this reading "I'd like to talk to you about this Evans case," began Craig when we had been introduced.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading THE VACUUM BOTTLE Fortunately, Dean Allison was at the Club, as we hoped, having just arrived by the train that left New York at the close of the banking day.
DeannounUS /diːn/
an administrator in charge of a division of a university or college
From this reading THE VACUUM BOTTLE Fortunately, Dean Allison was at the Club, as we hoped, having just arrived by the train that left New York at the close of the banking day.
recognizable; marked
From this reading Someone told us, however, that Wyndham had probably decided to remain in town over night.
EvansnounUS /ˈevənz/
United States anatomist who identified four pituitary hormones and discovered vitamin E (1882-1971)
From this reading "I'd like to talk to you about this Evans case," began Craig when we had been introduced.
FortunatelyadverbUS /ˈfɔːrtʃənətli/
by good fortune
From this reading THE VACUUM BOTTLE Fortunately, Dean Allison was at the Club, as we hoped, having just arrived by the train that left New York at the close of the banking day.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading "Glad to tell you all I know," he responded cordially.
death of a person
From this reading Allison was perhaps a little older than I had imagined, rather a grave young man who seemed to take his club responsibilities on the Council very seriously.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Someone told us, however, that Wyndham had probably decided to remain in town over night.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading THE VACUUM BOTTLE Fortunately, Dean Allison was at the Club, as we hoped, having just arrived by the train that left New York at the close of the banking day.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Glad to tell you all I know," he responded cordially.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Allison was perhaps a little older than I had imagined, rather a grave young man who seemed to take his club responsibilities on the Council very seriously.
past form of “hope” — expect and wish
From this reading THE VACUUM BOTTLE Fortunately, Dean Allison was at the Club, as we hoped, having just arrived by the train that left New York at the close of the banking day.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading Someone told us, however, that Wyndham had probably decided to remain in town over night.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Allison was perhaps a little older than I had imagined, rather a grave young man who seemed to take his club responsibilities on the Council very seriously.
I'd
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From this reading "I'd like to talk to you about this Evans case," began Craig when we had been introduced.
past form of “imagine” — form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case
From this reading Allison was perhaps a little older than I had imagined, rather a grave young man who seemed to take his club responsibilities on the Council very seriously.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Someone told us, however, that Wyndham had probably decided to remain in town over night.
past form of “introduce” — cause to come to know personally
From this reading "I'd like to talk to you about this Evans case," began Craig when we had been introduced.
and nothing more
From this reading THE VACUUM BOTTLE Fortunately, Dean Allison was at the Club, as we hoped, having just arrived by the train that left New York at the close of the banking day.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "Glad to tell you all I know," he responded cordially.
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 THE VACUUM BOTTLE Fortunately, Dean Allison was at the Club, as we hoped, having just arrived by the train that left New York at the close of the banking day.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading "I'd like to talk to you about this Evans case," began Craig when we had been introduced.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Allison was perhaps a little older than I had imagined, rather a grave young man who seemed to take his club responsibilities on the Council very seriously.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Allison was perhaps a little older than I had imagined, rather a grave young man who seemed to take his club responsibilities on the Council very seriously.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading THE VACUUM BOTTLE Fortunately, Dean Allison was at the Club, as we hoped, having just arrived by the train that left New York at the close of the banking day.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Someone told us, however, that Wyndham had probably decided to remain in town over night.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE VACUUM BOTTLE Fortunately, Dean Allison was at the Club, as we hoped, having just arrived by the train that left New York at the close of the banking day.
olderadjectiveUS /ˈoʊldər/
advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)
From this reading Allison was perhaps a little older than I had imagined, rather a grave young man who seemed to take his club responsibilities on the Council very seriously.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Allison was perhaps a little older than I had imagined, rather a grave young man who seemed to take his club responsibilities on the Council very seriously.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Someone told us, however, that Wyndham had probably decided to remain in town over night.
by chance
From this reading Allison was perhaps a little older than I had imagined, rather a grave young man who seemed to take his club responsibilities on the Council very seriously.
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading Someone told us, however, that Wyndham had probably decided to remain in town over night.
on the contrary
From this reading Allison was perhaps a little older than I had imagined, rather a grave young man who seemed to take his club responsibilities on the Council very seriously.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Someone told us, however, that Wyndham had probably decided to remain in town over night.
past form of “respond” — show a response or a reaction to something
From this reading "Glad to tell you all I know," he responded cordially.
responsibilitiesnounUS /riˌspɑːnsəˈbɪlətiz/
plural of “responsibility” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading Allison was perhaps a little older than I had imagined, rather a grave young man who seemed to take his club responsibilities on the Council very seriously.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Allison was perhaps a little older than I had imagined, rather a grave young man who seemed to take his club responsibilities on the Council very seriously.
in a serious manner
From this reading Allison was perhaps a little older than I had imagined, rather a grave young man who seemed to take his club responsibilities on the Council very seriously.
a person, without saying who
From this reading Someone told us, however, that Wyndham had probably decided to remain in town over night.
carry out
From this reading Allison was perhaps a little older than I had imagined, rather a grave young man who seemed to take his club responsibilities on the Council very seriously.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading "I'd like to talk to you about this Evans case," began Craig when we had been introduced.
express in words
From this reading "Glad to tell you all I know," he responded cordially.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Allison was perhaps a little older than I had imagined, rather a grave young man who seemed to take his club responsibilities on the Council very seriously.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE VACUUM BOTTLE Fortunately, Dean Allison was at the Club, as we hoped, having just arrived by the train that left New York at the close of the banking day.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE VACUUM BOTTLE Fortunately, Dean Allison was at the Club, as we hoped, having just arrived by the train that left New York at the close of the banking day.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "I'd like to talk to you about this Evans case," began Craig when we had been introduced.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Someone told us, however, that Wyndham had probably decided to remain in town over night.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading Someone told us, however, that Wyndham had probably decided to remain in town over night.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading Someone told us, however, that Wyndham had probably decided to remain in town over night.
create by training and teaching
From this reading THE VACUUM BOTTLE Fortunately, Dean Allison was at the Club, as we hoped, having just arrived by the train that left New York at the close of the banking day.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Someone told us, however, that Wyndham had probably decided to remain in town over night.
VACUUMnounUS /ˈvækjuːm/
the absence of matter
From this reading THE VACUUM BOTTLE Fortunately, Dean Allison was at the Club, as we hoped, having just arrived by the train that left New York at the close of the banking day.
precisely as stated
From this reading Allison was perhaps a little older than I had imagined, rather a grave young man who seemed to take his club responsibilities on the Council very seriously.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE VACUUM BOTTLE Fortunately, Dean Allison was at the Club, as we hoped, having just arrived by the train that left New York at the close of the banking day.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading THE VACUUM BOTTLE Fortunately, Dean Allison was at the Club, as we hoped, having just arrived by the train that left New York at the close of the banking day.
at the time that
From this reading "I'd like to talk to you about this Evans case," began Craig when we had been introduced.
which person or people
From this reading Allison was perhaps a little older than I had imagined, rather a grave young man who seemed to take his club responsibilities on the Council very seriously.
Wyndham
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From this reading Someone told us, however, that Wyndham had probably decided to remain in town over night.
the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose
From this reading THE VACUUM BOTTLE Fortunately, Dean Allison was at the Club, as we hoped, having just arrived by the train that left New York at the close of the banking day.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I'd like to talk to you about this Evans case," began Craig when we had been introduced.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Allison was perhaps a little older than I had imagined, rather a grave young man who seemed to take his club responsibilities on the Council very seriously.
