used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The producing manager, a dapper, bright-eyed Jew, happened to be in, and he was outlining a campaign for his press agent when Mathison burst in.
agentnounUS /ˈeɪdʒənt/
an active and efficient cause; capable of producing a certain effect
From this reading The producing manager, a dapper, bright-eyed Jew, happened to be in, and he was outlining a campaign for his press agent when Mathison burst in.
aislenounUS /aɪl/
a long narrow passage (as in a cave or woods)
From this reading As soon as the curtain fell Mathison stood up and plowed his way out to the aisle.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "I am Lieutenant-Commander John Mathison," he announced, a bit out of breath for his run up the stairs.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading As soon as the curtain fell Mathison stood up and plowed his way out to the aisle.
declared publicly; made widely known
From this reading "I am Lieutenant-Commander John Mathison," he announced, a bit out of breath for his run up the stairs.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As soon as the curtain fell Mathison stood up and plowed his way out to the aisle.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The producing manager, a dapper, bright-eyed Jew, happened to be in, and he was outlining a campaign for his press agent when Mathison burst in.
a small piece or quantity of something
From this reading "I am Lieutenant-Commander John Mathison," he announced, a bit out of breath for his run up the stairs.
the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing
From this reading "I am Lieutenant-Commander John Mathison," he announced, a bit out of breath for his run up the stairs.
bright-eyed
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From this reading The producing manager, a dapper, bright-eyed Jew, happened to be in, and he was outlining a campaign for his press agent when Mathison burst in.
come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure
From this reading The producing manager, a dapper, bright-eyed Jew, happened to be in, and he was outlining a campaign for his press agent when Mathison burst in.
campaignnounUS /kæmˈpeɪn/
a race between candidates for elective office
From this reading The producing manager, a dapper, bright-eyed Jew, happened to be in, and he was outlining a campaign for his press agent when Mathison burst in.
hanging cloth used as a blind (especially for a window)
From this reading As soon as the curtain fell Mathison stood up and plowed his way out to the aisle.
dapperadjectiveUS /ˈdæpər/
marked by up-to-dateness in dress and manners
From this reading The producing manager, a dapper, bright-eyed Jew, happened to be in, and he was outlining a campaign for his press agent when Mathison burst in.
past form of “demand” — request urgently and forcefully
From this reading Once in the aisle, he rushed to the foyer, where he demanded the way to the managerial office.
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading As soon as the curtain fell Mathison stood up and plowed his way out to the aisle.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The producing manager, a dapper, bright-eyed Jew, happened to be in, and he was outlining a campaign for his press agent when Mathison burst in.
foyernounUS /ˈfɔɪər/
a large entrance or reception room or area
From this reading Once in the aisle, he rushed to the foyer, where he demanded the way to the managerial office.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading The producing manager, a dapper, bright-eyed Jew, happened to be in, and he was outlining a campaign for his press agent when Mathison burst in.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Once in the aisle, he rushed to the foyer, where he demanded the way to the managerial office.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading As soon as the curtain fell Mathison stood up and plowed his way out to the aisle.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I am Lieutenant-Commander John Mathison," he announced, a bit out of breath for his run up the stairs.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Once in the aisle, he rushed to the foyer, where he demanded the way to the managerial office.
JewnounUS /dʒuː/
a person belonging to the worldwide group claiming descent from Jacob (or converted to it) and connected by cultural or religious ties
From this reading The producing manager, a dapper, bright-eyed Jew, happened to be in, and he was outlining a campaign for his press agent when Mathison burst in.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading "I am Lieutenant-Commander John Mathison," he announced, a bit out of breath for his run up the stairs.
Lieutenant-Commander
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From this reading "I am Lieutenant-Commander John Mathison," he announced, a bit out of breath for his run up the stairs.
managernounUS /ˈmænədʒər/
someone who controls resources and expenditures
From this reading The producing manager, a dapper, bright-eyed Jew, happened to be in, and he was outlining a campaign for his press agent when Mathison burst in.
managerialadjectiveUS /ˌmænɪˈdʒɪriəl/
of or relating to the function or responsibility or activity of management
From this reading Once in the aisle, he rushed to the foyer, where he demanded the way to the managerial office.
Mathison
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From this reading As soon as the curtain fell Mathison stood up and plowed his way out to the aisle.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "I am Lieutenant-Commander John Mathison," he announced, a bit out of breath for his run up the stairs.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading Once in the aisle, he rushed to the foyer, where he demanded the way to the managerial office.
on one occasion
From this reading Once in the aisle, he rushed to the foyer, where he demanded the way to the managerial office.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading His uniform was open sesame.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading As soon as the curtain fell Mathison stood up and plowed his way out to the aisle.
outliningverbUS /ˈaʊtlaɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “outline” — describe roughly or briefly or give the main points or summary of
From this reading The producing manager, a dapper, bright-eyed Jew, happened to be in, and he was outlining a campaign for his press agent when Mathison burst in.
plowedadjectiveUS /plaʊd/
(of farmland) broken and turned over with a plow
From this reading As soon as the curtain fell Mathison stood up and plowed his way out to the aisle.
exert pressure or force to or upon
From this reading The producing manager, a dapper, bright-eyed Jew, happened to be in, and he was outlining a campaign for his press agent when Mathison burst in.
producingverbUS /prəˈduːsɪŋ/
-ing form of “produce” — bring forth or yield
From this reading The producing manager, a dapper, bright-eyed Jew, happened to be in, and he was outlining a campaign for his press agent when Mathison burst in.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading "I am Lieutenant-Commander John Mathison," he announced, a bit out of breath for his run up the stairs.
done under pressure
From this reading Once in the aisle, he rushed to the foyer, where he demanded the way to the managerial office.
sesamenounUS /ˈses.ə.mi/
A tropical plant whose seeds are used in food, and the famous magical password 'Open Sesame'.
From this reading His uniform was open sesame.
in the near future
From this reading As soon as the curtain fell Mathison stood up and plowed his way out to the aisle.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading "I am Lieutenant-Commander John Mathison," he announced, a bit out of breath for his run up the stairs.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading As soon as the curtain fell Mathison stood up and plowed his way out to the aisle.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading As soon as the curtain fell Mathison stood up and plowed his way out to the aisle.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading As soon as the curtain fell Mathison stood up and plowed his way out to the aisle.
always the same; showing a single form or character in all occurrences
From this reading His uniform was open sesame.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading As soon as the curtain fell Mathison stood up and plowed his way out to the aisle.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading His uniform was open sesame.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading As soon as the curtain fell Mathison stood up and plowed his way out to the aisle.
at the time that
From this reading The producing manager, a dapper, bright-eyed Jew, happened to be in, and he was outlining a campaign for his press agent when Mathison burst in.
in or at the place that
From this reading Once in the aisle, he rushed to the foyer, where he demanded the way to the managerial office.
