used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A tall portly figure came out onto the porch of the building and stepped before a microphone erected on the steps.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A tall portly figure came out onto the porch of the building and stepped before a microphone erected on the steps.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading +------------------------------------+ | Another episode in Dr. Bird's long | | scientific duel with his country's | | arch-enemy, Saranoff.
arch-enemy
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From this reading +------------------------------------+ | Another episode in Dr. Bird's long | | scientific duel with his country's | | arch-enemy, Saranoff.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading A newsreel photographer ground away on his machine.
batterynounUS /ˈbætəri/
group of guns or missile launchers operated together at one place
From this reading A battery of press cameras clicked.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading A tall portly figure came out onto the porch of the building and stepped before a microphone erected on the steps.
Bird'snounUS /bɜːrdz/
possessive form of “bird” — warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings
From this reading +------------------------------------+ | Another episode in Dr. Bird's long | | scientific duel with his country's | | arch-enemy, Saranoff.
a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading A tall portly figure came out onto the porch of the building and stepped before a microphone erected on the steps.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading A tall portly figure came out onto the porch of the building and stepped before a microphone erected on the steps.
camerasnounUS /ˈkæmərəz/
plural of “camera” — equipment for taking photographs (usually consisting of a lightproof box with a lens at one end and light-sensitive film at the other)
From this reading A battery of press cameras clicked.
CapitolnounUS /ˈkæpɪtəl/
a building occupied by a state legislature
From this reading | +------------------------------------+ The milling crowd in front of the Capitol suddenly grew quiet.
clickedverbUS /klɪkt/
past form of “click” — move or strike with a noise
From this reading A battery of press cameras clicked.
country'snounUS /ˈkʌntriz/
possessive form of “country” — a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading +------------------------------------+ | Another episode in Dr. Bird's long | | scientific duel with his country's | | arch-enemy, Saranoff.
cause to herd, drive, or crowd together
From this reading | +------------------------------------+ The milling crowd in front of the Capitol suddenly grew quiet.
Dr
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From this reading +------------------------------------+ | Another episode in Dr. Bird's long | | scientific duel with his country's | | arch-enemy, Saranoff.
duelnounUS /ˈduːəl/
a prearranged fight with deadly weapons by two people (accompanied by seconds) in order to settle a quarrel over a point of honor
From this reading +------------------------------------+ | Another episode in Dr. Bird's long | | scientific duel with his country's | | arch-enemy, Saranoff.
episodenounUS /ˈepəsoʊd/
a happening that is distinctive in a series of related events
From this reading +------------------------------------+ | Another episode in Dr. Bird's long | | scientific duel with his country's | | arch-enemy, Saranoff.
erectedverbUS /ɪˈrektəd/
past form of “erect” — construct, build, or erect
From this reading A tall portly figure came out onto the porch of the building and stepped before a microphone erected on the steps.
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading A tall portly figure came out onto the porch of the building and stepped before a microphone erected on the steps.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading | +------------------------------------+ The milling crowd in front of the Capitol suddenly grew quiet.
inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading | +------------------------------------+ The milling crowd in front of the Capitol suddenly grew quiet.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading A newsreel photographer ground away on his machine.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading +------------------------------------+ | Another episode in Dr. Bird's long | | scientific duel with his country's | | arch-enemy, Saranoff.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading +------------------------------------+ | Another episode in Dr. Bird's long | | scientific duel with his country's | | arch-enemy, Saranoff.
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 +------------------------------------+ | Another episode in Dr. Bird's long | | scientific duel with his country's | | arch-enemy, Saranoff.
any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks
From this reading A newsreel photographer ground away on his machine.
microphonenounUS /ˈmaɪkrəfoʊn/
device for converting sound waves into electrical energy
From this reading A tall portly figure came out onto the porch of the building and stepped before a microphone erected on the steps.
millingnounUS /ˈmɪlɪŋ/
corrugated edge of a coin
From this reading | +------------------------------------+ The milling crowd in front of the Capitol suddenly grew quiet.
newsreelnounUS /ˈnuːzriːl/
a short film and commentary about current events
From this reading A newsreel photographer ground away on his machine.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading | +------------------------------------+ The milling crowd in front of the Capitol suddenly grew quiet.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A tall portly figure came out onto the porch of the building and stepped before a microphone erected on the steps.
ontoprepositionUS /ˈɑːntuː/
moving to a position on a surface
From this reading A tall portly figure came out onto the porch of the building and stepped before a microphone erected on the steps.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading A tall portly figure came out onto the porch of the building and stepped before a microphone erected on the steps.
photographernounUS /fəˈtɑːɡrəfər/
someone who takes photographs professionally
From this reading A newsreel photographer ground away on his machine.
porchnounUS /pɔːrtʃ/
a structure attached to the exterior of a building often forming a covered entrance
From this reading A tall portly figure came out onto the porch of the building and stepped before a microphone erected on the steps.
portlyadjectiveUS /ˈpɔːrtli/
euphemisms for “fat”
From this reading A tall portly figure came out onto the porch of the building and stepped before a microphone erected on the steps.
exert pressure or force to or upon
From this reading A battery of press cameras clicked.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading | +------------------------------------+ The milling crowd in front of the Capitol suddenly grew quiet.
Saranoff
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From this reading +------------------------------------+ | Another episode in Dr. Bird's long | | scientific duel with his country's | | arch-enemy, Saranoff.
scientificadjectiveUS /ˌsaɪənˈtɪfɪk/
of or relating to the practice of science
From this reading +------------------------------------+ | Another episode in Dr. Bird's long | | scientific duel with his country's | | arch-enemy, Saranoff.
inflected form of “step” — shift or move by taking a step
From this reading A tall portly figure came out onto the porch of the building and stepped before a microphone erected on the steps.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading A tall portly figure came out onto the porch of the building and stepped before a microphone erected on the steps.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading | +------------------------------------+ The milling crowd in front of the Capitol suddenly grew quiet.
great in vertical dimension; high in stature
From this reading A tall portly figure came out onto the porch of the building and stepped before a microphone erected on the steps.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading | +------------------------------------+ The milling crowd in front of the Capitol suddenly grew quiet.
in the company of; together with
From this reading +------------------------------------+ | Another episode in Dr. Bird's long | | scientific duel with his country's | | arch-enemy, Saranoff.
