used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Later the delay stirred his anxiety, and he raised his offer from twenty-five dollars a man to one hundred.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading He was much of the time dogged by part of the entertainment committee, but he had become watchful, and the knowledge that he was armed made them wary, so day after day passed without another conflict.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE ENTERTAINMENT COMMITTEE During the three weeks that followed Tom kept busy day and night,--by day looking for work and talking to chance-met members, by night stirring the members to appear on the first Wednesday of April to vote for the demand for higher wages.
angelsnounUS /ˈeɪndʒəlz/
plural of “angel” — spiritual being attendant upon God
From this reading "Youse're as slow as fat angels!" he informed them in disgust.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading He was much of the time dogged by part of the entertainment committee, but he had become watchful, and the knowledge that he was armed made them wary, so day after day passed without another conflict.
(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic
From this reading Later the delay stirred his anxiety, and he raised his offer from twenty-five dollars a man to one hundred.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading THE ENTERTAINMENT COMMITTEE During the three weeks that followed Tom kept busy day and night,--by day looking for work and talking to chance-met members, by night stirring the members to appear on the first Wednesday of April to vote for the demand for higher wages.
the month following March and preceding May
From this reading THE ENTERTAINMENT COMMITTEE During the three weeks that followed Tom kept busy day and night,--by day looking for work and talking to chance-met members, by night stirring the members to appear on the first Wednesday of April to vote for the demand for higher wages.
(used of persons or the military) characterized by having or bearing arms
From this reading He was much of the time dogged by part of the entertainment committee, but he had become watchful, and the knowledge that he was armed made them wary, so day after day passed without another conflict.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Youse're as slow as fat angels!" he informed them in disgust.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At first his committee's delay in the discharge of their duty stirred Foley's wrath.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading He was much of the time dogged by part of the entertainment committee, but he had become watchful, and the knowledge that he was armed made them wary, so day after day passed without another conflict.
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading THE ENTERTAINMENT COMMITTEE During the three weeks that followed Tom kept busy day and night,--by day looking for work and talking to chance-met members, by night stirring the members to appear on the first Wednesday of April to vote for the demand for higher wages.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He was much of the time dogged by part of the entertainment committee, but he had become watchful, and the knowledge that he was armed made them wary, so day after day passed without another conflict.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading THE ENTERTAINMENT COMMITTEE During the three weeks that followed Tom kept busy day and night,--by day looking for work and talking to chance-met members, by night stirring the members to appear on the first Wednesday of April to vote for the demand for higher wages.
chance-met
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE ENTERTAINMENT COMMITTEE During the three weeks that followed Tom kept busy day and night,--by day looking for work and talking to chance-met members, by night stirring the members to appear on the first Wednesday of April to vote for the demand for higher wages.
COMMITTEEnounUS /kəˈmɪti/
a special group delegated to consider some matter
From this reading THE ENTERTAINMENT COMMITTEE During the three weeks that followed Tom kept busy day and night,--by day looking for work and talking to chance-met members, by night stirring the members to appear on the first Wednesday of April to vote for the demand for higher wages.
committee'snounUS /kəˈmɪtiz/
possessive form of “committee” — a special group delegated to consider some matter
From this reading At first his committee's delay in the discharge of their duty stirred Foley's wrath.
conflictnounUS /ˈkɑːnflɪkt/
an open clash between two opposing groups (or individuals)
From this reading He was much of the time dogged by part of the entertainment committee, but he had become watchful, and the knowledge that he was armed made them wary, so day after day passed without another conflict.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading THE ENTERTAINMENT COMMITTEE During the three weeks that followed Tom kept busy day and night,--by day looking for work and talking to chance-met members, by night stirring the members to appear on the first Wednesday of April to vote for the demand for higher wages.
cause to be slowed down or delayed
From this reading At first his committee's delay in the discharge of their duty stirred Foley's wrath.
an urgent or peremptory request
From this reading THE ENTERTAINMENT COMMITTEE During the three weeks that followed Tom kept busy day and night,--by day looking for work and talking to chance-met members, by night stirring the members to appear on the first Wednesday of April to vote for the demand for higher wages.
dischargeverbUS /dɪsˈtʃɑːrdʒ/
complete or carry out
From this reading At first his committee's delay in the discharge of their duty stirred Foley's wrath.
disgustverbUS /dɪsˈɡʌst/
fill with distaste
From this reading "Youse're as slow as fat angels!" he informed them in disgust.
doggedadjectiveUS /dɔːɡd/
stubbornly unyielding
From this reading He was much of the time dogged by part of the entertainment committee, but he had become watchful, and the knowledge that he was armed made them wary, so day after day passed without another conflict.
plural of “dollar” — the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 cents
From this reading Later the delay stirred his anxiety, and he raised his offer from twenty-five dollars a man to one hundred.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading THE ENTERTAINMENT COMMITTEE During the three weeks that followed Tom kept busy day and night,--by day looking for work and talking to chance-met members, by night stirring the members to appear on the first Wednesday of April to vote for the demand for higher wages.
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading At first his committee's delay in the discharge of their duty stirred Foley's wrath.
ENTERTAINMENTnounUS /ˌentərˈteɪnmənt/
an activity that is diverting and that holds the attention
From this reading THE ENTERTAINMENT COMMITTEE During the three weeks that followed Tom kept busy day and night,--by day looking for work and talking to chance-met members, by night stirring the members to appear on the first Wednesday of April to vote for the demand for higher wages.
having an (over)abundance of flesh
From this reading "Youse're as slow as fat angels!" he informed them in disgust.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading THE ENTERTAINMENT COMMITTEE During the three weeks that followed Tom kept busy day and night,--by day looking for work and talking to chance-met members, by night stirring the members to appear on the first Wednesday of April to vote for the demand for higher wages.
Foley's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading At first his committee's delay in the discharge of their duty stirred Foley's wrath.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading THE ENTERTAINMENT COMMITTEE During the three weeks that followed Tom kept busy day and night,--by day looking for work and talking to chance-met members, by night stirring the members to appear on the first Wednesday of April to vote for the demand for higher wages.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE ENTERTAINMENT COMMITTEE During the three weeks that followed Tom kept busy day and night,--by day looking for work and talking to chance-met members, by night stirring the members to appear on the first Wednesday of April to vote for the demand for higher wages.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Later the delay stirred his anxiety, and he raised his offer from twenty-five dollars a man to one hundred.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He was much of the time dogged by part of the entertainment committee, but he had become watchful, and the knowledge that he was armed made them wary, so day after day passed without another conflict.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was much of the time dogged by part of the entertainment committee, but he had become watchful, and the knowledge that he was armed made them wary, so day after day passed without another conflict.
advanced in complexity or elaboration
From this reading THE ENTERTAINMENT COMMITTEE During the three weeks that followed Tom kept busy day and night,--by day looking for work and talking to chance-met members, by night stirring the members to appear on the first Wednesday of April to vote for the demand for higher wages.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading At first his committee's delay in the discharge of their duty stirred Foley's wrath.
ten 10s
From this reading Later the delay stirred his anxiety, and he raised his offer from twenty-five dollars a man to one hundred.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading At first his committee's delay in the discharge of their duty stirred Foley's wrath.
having much knowledge or education
From this reading "Youse're as slow as fat angels!" he informed them in disgust.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading THE ENTERTAINMENT COMMITTEE During the three weeks that followed Tom kept busy day and night,--by day looking for work and talking to chance-met members, by night stirring the members to appear on the first Wednesday of April to vote for the demand for higher wages.
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading He was much of the time dogged by part of the entertainment committee, but he had become watchful, and the knowledge that he was armed made them wary, so day after day passed without another conflict.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading Later the delay stirred his anxiety, and he raised his offer from twenty-five dollars a man to one hundred.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading THE ENTERTAINMENT COMMITTEE During the three weeks that followed Tom kept busy day and night,--by day looking for work and talking to chance-met members, by night stirring the members to appear on the first Wednesday of April to vote for the demand for higher wages.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading He was much of the time dogged by part of the entertainment committee, but he had become watchful, and the knowledge that he was armed made them wary, so day after day passed without another conflict.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Later the delay stirred his anxiety, and he raised his offer from twenty-five dollars a man to one hundred.
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 THE ENTERTAINMENT COMMITTEE During the three weeks that followed Tom kept busy day and night,--by day looking for work and talking to chance-met members, by night stirring the members to appear on the first Wednesday of April to vote for the demand for higher wages.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading He was much of the time dogged by part of the entertainment committee, but he had become watchful, and the knowledge that he was armed made them wary, so day after day passed without another conflict.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading THE ENTERTAINMENT COMMITTEE During the three weeks that followed Tom kept busy day and night,--by day looking for work and talking to chance-met members, by night stirring the members to appear on the first Wednesday of April to vote for the demand for higher wages.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE ENTERTAINMENT COMMITTEE During the three weeks that followed Tom kept busy day and night,--by day looking for work and talking to chance-met members, by night stirring the members to appear on the first Wednesday of April to vote for the demand for higher wages.
make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading Later the delay stirred his anxiety, and he raised his offer from twenty-five dollars a man to one hundred.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE ENTERTAINMENT COMMITTEE During the three weeks that followed Tom kept busy day and night,--by day looking for work and talking to chance-met members, by night stirring the members to appear on the first Wednesday of April to vote for the demand for higher wages.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Later the delay stirred his anxiety, and he raised his offer from twenty-five dollars a man to one hundred.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading He was much of the time dogged by part of the entertainment committee, but he had become watchful, and the knowledge that he was armed made them wary, so day after day passed without another conflict.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading He was much of the time dogged by part of the entertainment committee, but he had become watchful, and the knowledge that he was armed made them wary, so day after day passed without another conflict.
located or moved above the surround or above the normal position
From this reading Later the delay stirred his anxiety, and he raised his offer from twenty-five dollars a man to one hundred.
not moving quickly; taking a comparatively long time
From this reading "Youse're as slow as fat angels!" he informed them in disgust.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading He was much of the time dogged by part of the entertainment committee, but he had become watchful, and the knowledge that he was armed made them wary, so day after day passed without another conflict.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading At first his committee's delay in the discharge of their duty stirred Foley's wrath.
stirringnounUS /ˈstɜːrɪŋ/
agitating a liquid with an implement
From this reading THE ENTERTAINMENT COMMITTEE During the three weeks that followed Tom kept busy day and night,--by day looking for work and talking to chance-met members, by night stirring the members to appear on the first Wednesday of April to vote for the demand for higher wages.
an exchange of ideas via conversation
From this reading THE ENTERTAINMENT COMMITTEE During the three weeks that followed Tom kept busy day and night,--by day looking for work and talking to chance-met members, by night stirring the members to appear on the first Wednesday of April to vote for the demand for higher wages.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE ENTERTAINMENT COMMITTEE During the three weeks that followed Tom kept busy day and night,--by day looking for work and talking to chance-met members, by night stirring the members to appear on the first Wednesday of April to vote for the demand for higher wages.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE ENTERTAINMENT COMMITTEE During the three weeks that followed Tom kept busy day and night,--by day looking for work and talking to chance-met members, by night stirring the members to appear on the first Wednesday of April to vote for the demand for higher wages.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading At first his committee's delay in the discharge of their duty stirred Foley's wrath.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading He was much of the time dogged by part of the entertainment committee, but he had become watchful, and the knowledge that he was armed made them wary, so day after day passed without another conflict.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading THE ENTERTAINMENT COMMITTEE During the three weeks that followed Tom kept busy day and night,--by day looking for work and talking to chance-met members, by night stirring the members to appear on the first Wednesday of April to vote for the demand for higher wages.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading He was much of the time dogged by part of the entertainment committee, but he had become watchful, and the knowledge that he was armed made them wary, so day after day passed without another conflict.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE ENTERTAINMENT COMMITTEE During the three weeks that followed Tom kept busy day and night,--by day looking for work and talking to chance-met members, by night stirring the members to appear on the first Wednesday of April to vote for the demand for higher wages.
male cat
From this reading THE ENTERTAINMENT COMMITTEE During the three weeks that followed Tom kept busy day and night,--by day looking for work and talking to chance-met members, by night stirring the members to appear on the first Wednesday of April to vote for the demand for higher wages.
twenty-fiveadjectiveUS /ˈtwentifaɪv/
being five more than twenty
From this reading Later the delay stirred his anxiety, and he raised his offer from twenty-five dollars a man to one hundred.
votenounUS /voʊt/
a choice that is made by counting the number of people in favor of each alternative
From this reading THE ENTERTAINMENT COMMITTEE During the three weeks that followed Tom kept busy day and night,--by day looking for work and talking to chance-met members, by night stirring the members to appear on the first Wednesday of April to vote for the demand for higher wages.
wagesnounUS /ˈweɪdʒəz/
a recompense for worthy acts or retribution for wrongdoing
From this reading THE ENTERTAINMENT COMMITTEE During the three weeks that followed Tom kept busy day and night,--by day looking for work and talking to chance-met members, by night stirring the members to appear on the first Wednesday of April to vote for the demand for higher wages.
waryadjectiveUS /ˈweri/
marked by keen caution and watchful prudence
From this reading He was much of the time dogged by part of the entertainment committee, but he had become watchful, and the knowledge that he was armed made them wary, so day after day passed without another conflict.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was much of the time dogged by part of the entertainment committee, but he had become watchful, and the knowledge that he was armed made them wary, so day after day passed without another conflict.
watchfuladjectiveUS /ˈwɑːtʃfəl/
engaged in or accustomed to close observation
From this reading He was much of the time dogged by part of the entertainment committee, but he had become watchful, and the knowledge that he was armed made them wary, so day after day passed without another conflict.
WednesdaynounUS /ˈwenzdi/
the fourth day of the week; the third working day
From this reading THE ENTERTAINMENT COMMITTEE During the three weeks that followed Tom kept busy day and night,--by day looking for work and talking to chance-met members, by night stirring the members to appear on the first Wednesday of April to vote for the demand for higher wages.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading THE ENTERTAINMENT COMMITTEE During the three weeks that followed Tom kept busy day and night,--by day looking for work and talking to chance-met members, by night stirring the members to appear on the first Wednesday of April to vote for the demand for higher wages.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading He was much of the time dogged by part of the entertainment committee, but he had become watchful, and the knowledge that he was armed made them wary, so day after day passed without another conflict.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading THE ENTERTAINMENT COMMITTEE During the three weeks that followed Tom kept busy day and night,--by day looking for work and talking to chance-met members, by night stirring the members to appear on the first Wednesday of April to vote for the demand for higher wages.
intense anger (usually on an epic scale)
From this reading At first his committee's delay in the discharge of their duty stirred Foley's wrath.
Youse're
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Youse're as slow as fat angels!" he informed them in disgust.
