used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading JACK MEETS A HUMAN FACT, FACE TO FACE There was no thought of dinner for John Rhinds that evening.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After the newspaper men had gone the artful schemer spent a long time in drafting two or three telegrams that he felt it necessary to send to members of his state's Congressional delegation at Washington.
from appearances alone
From this reading In the telegrams that were finally sent, the president of the Rhinds Submarine Company referred to himself as apparently the victim of a very clever but diabolical plot to ruin his company.
artfuladjectiveUS /ˈɑːrtfəl/
not straightforward or candid; giving a false appearance of frankness
From this reading After the newspaper men had gone the artful schemer spent a long time in drafting two or three telegrams that he felt it necessary to send to members of his state's Congressional delegation at Washington.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading In the telegrams that were finally sent, the president of the Rhinds Submarine Company referred to himself as apparently the victim of a very clever but diabolical plot to ruin his company.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading He asked the members of Congress for his state to see to it that he was given a full opportunity for justice.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading After the newspaper men had gone the artful schemer spent a long time in drafting two or three telegrams that he felt it necessary to send to members of his state's Congressional delegation at Washington.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading In the telegrams that were finally sent, the president of the Rhinds Submarine Company referred to himself as apparently the victim of a very clever but diabolical plot to ruin his company.
showing self-interest and shrewdness in dealing with others
From this reading In the telegrams that were finally sent, the president of the Rhinds Submarine Company referred to himself as apparently the victim of a very clever but diabolical plot to ruin his company.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading In the telegrams that were finally sent, the president of the Rhinds Submarine Company referred to himself as apparently the victim of a very clever but diabolical plot to ruin his company.
CongressnounUS /ˈkɑːŋɡrəs/
the legislature of the United States government
From this reading He asked the members of Congress for his state to see to it that he was given a full opportunity for justice.
CongressionaladjectiveUS /kənˈɡreʃənəl/
of or relating to congress
From this reading After the newspaper men had gone the artful schemer spent a long time in drafting two or three telegrams that he felt it necessary to send to members of his state's Congressional delegation at Washington.
delegationnounUS /ˌdeləˈɡeɪʃən/
a group of representatives or delegates
From this reading After the newspaper men had gone the artful schemer spent a long time in drafting two or three telegrams that he felt it necessary to send to members of his state's Congressional delegation at Washington.
diabolicaladjectiveUS /ˌdaɪəˈbɑːlɪkəl/
showing the cunning or ingenuity or wickedness typical of a devil
From this reading In the telegrams that were finally sent, the president of the Rhinds Submarine Company referred to himself as apparently the victim of a very clever but diabolical plot to ruin his company.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading JACK MEETS A HUMAN FACT, FACE TO FACE There was no thought of dinner for John Rhinds that evening.
draftingnounUS /ˈdræftɪŋ/
writing a first version to be filled out and polished later
From this reading After the newspaper men had gone the artful schemer spent a long time in drafting two or three telegrams that he felt it necessary to send to members of his state's Congressional delegation at Washington.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading JACK MEETS A HUMAN FACT, FACE TO FACE There was no thought of dinner for John Rhinds that evening.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading JACK MEETS A HUMAN FACT, FACE TO FACE There was no thought of dinner for John Rhinds that evening.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading JACK MEETS A HUMAN FACT, FACE TO FACE There was no thought of dinner for John Rhinds that evening.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading After the newspaper men had gone the artful schemer spent a long time in drafting two or three telegrams that he felt it necessary to send to members of his state's Congressional delegation at Washington.
after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay
From this reading In the telegrams that were finally sent, the president of the Rhinds Submarine Company referred to himself as apparently the victim of a very clever but diabolical plot to ruin his company.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading JACK MEETS A HUMAN FACT, FACE TO FACE There was no thought of dinner for John Rhinds that evening.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading He asked the members of Congress for his state to see to it that he was given a full opportunity for justice.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading He asked the members of Congress for his state to see to it that he was given a full opportunity for justice.
destroyed or killed
From this reading After the newspaper men had gone the artful schemer spent a long time in drafting two or three telegrams that he felt it necessary to send to members of his state's Congressional delegation at Washington.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading After the newspaper men had gone the artful schemer spent a long time in drafting two or three telegrams that he felt it necessary to send to members of his state's Congressional delegation at Washington.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading After the newspaper men had gone the artful schemer spent a long time in drafting two or three telegrams that he felt it necessary to send to members of his state's Congressional delegation at Washington.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading In the telegrams that were finally sent, the president of the Rhinds Submarine Company referred to himself as apparently the victim of a very clever but diabolical plot to ruin his company.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading After the newspaper men had gone the artful schemer spent a long time in drafting two or three telegrams that he felt it necessary to send to members of his state's Congressional delegation at Washington.
HUMANadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading JACK MEETS A HUMAN FACT, FACE TO FACE There was no thought of dinner for John Rhinds that evening.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading After the newspaper men had gone the artful schemer spent a long time in drafting two or three telegrams that he felt it necessary to send to members of his state's Congressional delegation at Washington.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading After the newspaper men had gone the artful schemer spent a long time in drafting two or three telegrams that he felt it necessary to send to members of his state's Congressional delegation at Washington.
a small worthless amount
From this reading JACK MEETS A HUMAN FACT, FACE TO FACE There was no thought of dinner for John Rhinds that evening.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading JACK MEETS A HUMAN FACT, FACE TO FACE There was no thought of dinner for John Rhinds that evening.
the quality of being just or fair
From this reading He asked the members of Congress for his state to see to it that he was given a full opportunity for justice.
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 After the newspaper men had gone the artful schemer spent a long time in drafting two or three telegrams that he felt it necessary to send to members of his state's Congressional delegation at Washington.
MEETSnounUS /miːts/
plural of “meet” — a meeting at which a number of athletic contests are held
From this reading JACK MEETS A HUMAN FACT, FACE TO FACE There was no thought of dinner for John Rhinds that evening.
plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading After the newspaper men had gone the artful schemer spent a long time in drafting two or three telegrams that he felt it necessary to send to members of his state's Congressional delegation at Washington.
the force of workers available
From this reading After the newspaper men had gone the artful schemer spent a long time in drafting two or three telegrams that he felt it necessary to send to members of his state's Congressional delegation at Washington.
absolutely essential
From this reading After the newspaper men had gone the artful schemer spent a long time in drafting two or three telegrams that he felt it necessary to send to members of his state's Congressional delegation at Washington.
a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements
From this reading After the newspaper men had gone the artful schemer spent a long time in drafting two or three telegrams that he felt it necessary to send to members of his state's Congressional delegation at Washington.
not any; not one
From this reading JACK MEETS A HUMAN FACT, FACE TO FACE There was no thought of dinner for John Rhinds that evening.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading JACK MEETS A HUMAN FACT, FACE TO FACE There was no thought of dinner for John Rhinds that evening.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading He asked the members of Congress for his state to see to it that he was given a full opportunity for justice.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading After the newspaper men had gone the artful schemer spent a long time in drafting two or three telegrams that he felt it necessary to send to members of his state's Congressional delegation at Washington.
plotnounUS /plɑːt/
a secret scheme to do something (especially something underhand or illegal)
From this reading In the telegrams that were finally sent, the president of the Rhinds Submarine Company referred to himself as apparently the victim of a very clever but diabolical plot to ruin his company.
an executive officer of a firm or corporation
From this reading In the telegrams that were finally sent, the president of the Rhinds Submarine Company referred to himself as apparently the victim of a very clever but diabolical plot to ruin his company.
referredverbUS /rəˈfɜːrd/
inflected form of “refer” — make reference to
From this reading In the telegrams that were finally sent, the president of the Rhinds Submarine Company referred to himself as apparently the victim of a very clever but diabolical plot to ruin his company.
Rhinds
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From this reading JACK MEETS A HUMAN FACT, FACE TO FACE There was no thought of dinner for John Rhinds that evening.
an irrecoverable state of devastation and destruction
From this reading In the telegrams that were finally sent, the president of the Rhinds Submarine Company referred to himself as apparently the victim of a very clever but diabolical plot to ruin his company.
schemernounUS /ˈskiːmər/
a planner who draws up a personal scheme of action
From this reading After the newspaper men had gone the artful schemer spent a long time in drafting two or three telegrams that he felt it necessary to send to members of his state's Congressional delegation at Washington.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading He asked the members of Congress for his state to see to it that he was given a full opportunity for justice.
cause to go somewhere
From this reading After the newspaper men had gone the artful schemer spent a long time in drafting two or three telegrams that he felt it necessary to send to members of his state's Congressional delegation at Washington.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading In the telegrams that were finally sent, the president of the Rhinds Submarine Company referred to himself as apparently the victim of a very clever but diabolical plot to ruin his company.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading After the newspaper men had gone the artful schemer spent a long time in drafting two or three telegrams that he felt it necessary to send to members of his state's Congressional delegation at Washington.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading He asked the members of Congress for his state to see to it that he was given a full opportunity for justice.
state'snounUS /steɪts/
possessive form of “state” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading After the newspaper men had gone the artful schemer spent a long time in drafting two or three telegrams that he felt it necessary to send to members of his state's Congressional delegation at Washington.
SubmarinenounUS /ˈsʌbməriːn/
a submersible warship usually armed with torpedoes
From this reading In the telegrams that were finally sent, the president of the Rhinds Submarine Company referred to himself as apparently the victim of a very clever but diabolical plot to ruin his company.
telegramsnounUS /ˈteləɡræmz/
plural of “telegram” — a message transmitted by telegraph
From this reading After the newspaper men had gone the artful schemer spent a long time in drafting two or three telegrams that he felt it necessary to send to members of his state's Congressional delegation at Washington.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading JACK MEETS A HUMAN FACT, FACE TO FACE There was no thought of dinner for John Rhinds that evening.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading After the newspaper men had gone the artful schemer spent a long time in drafting two or three telegrams that he felt it necessary to send to members of his state's Congressional delegation at Washington.
in or at that place or location
From this reading JACK MEETS A HUMAN FACT, FACE TO FACE There was no thought of dinner for John Rhinds that evening.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading JACK MEETS A HUMAN FACT, FACE TO FACE There was no thought of dinner for John Rhinds that evening.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading After the newspaper men had gone the artful schemer spent a long time in drafting two or three telegrams that he felt it necessary to send to members of his state's Congressional delegation at Washington.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading After the newspaper men had gone the artful schemer spent a long time in drafting two or three telegrams that he felt it necessary to send to members of his state's Congressional delegation at Washington.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading JACK MEETS A HUMAN FACT, FACE TO FACE There was no thought of dinner for John Rhinds that evening.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading After the newspaper men had gone the artful schemer spent a long time in drafting two or three telegrams that he felt it necessary to send to members of his state's Congressional delegation at Washington.
precisely as stated
From this reading In the telegrams that were finally sent, the president of the Rhinds Submarine Company referred to himself as apparently the victim of a very clever but diabolical plot to ruin his company.
an unfortunate person who suffers from some adverse circumstance
From this reading In the telegrams that were finally sent, the president of the Rhinds Submarine Company referred to himself as apparently the victim of a very clever but diabolical plot to ruin his company.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading JACK MEETS A HUMAN FACT, FACE TO FACE There was no thought of dinner for John Rhinds that evening.
the capital of the United States in the District of Columbia and a tourist mecca; George Washington commissioned Charles L'Enfant to lay out the city in 1791
From this reading After the newspaper men had gone the artful schemer spent a long time in drafting two or three telegrams that he felt it necessary to send to members of his state's Congressional delegation at Washington.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading In the telegrams that were finally sent, the president of the Rhinds Submarine Company referred to himself as apparently the victim of a very clever but diabolical plot to ruin his company.
