used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Simpson, the special delegate from the grand lodge, had established his headquarters in the lodge room, and a little group of men was constantly about him, talking over the situation.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Simpson, the special delegate from the grand lodge, had established his headquarters in the lodge room, and a little group of men was constantly about him, talking over the situation.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The strikers gathered in groups in the neighbourhood of the station, and watched the trains go in and out, with the new engineers and firemen in the cabs, but they made no attempt to interfere with them, beyond an occasional jeer.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The strikers gathered in groups in the neighbourhood of the station, and watched the trains go in and out, with the new engineers and firemen in the cabs, but they made no attempt to interfere with them, beyond an occasional jeer.
appearancesnounUS /əˈpɪrənsəz/
plural of “appearance” — outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading THE AWAKENING AT Wadsworth, the day had passed quietly enough, so far, at least, as appearances went.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE AWAKENING AT Wadsworth, the day had passed quietly enough, so far, at least, as appearances went.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE AWAKENING AT Wadsworth, the day had passed quietly enough, so far, at least, as appearances went.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading The strikers gathered in groups in the neighbourhood of the station, and watched the trains go in and out, with the new engineers and firemen in the cabs, but they made no attempt to interfere with them, beyond an occasional jeer.
AWAKENINGnounUS /əˈweɪkənɪŋ/
the act of waking
From this reading THE AWAKENING AT Wadsworth, the day had passed quietly enough, so far, at least, as appearances went.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Simpson, as has been said, was a very different man from Nixon.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading The strikers gathered in groups in the neighbourhood of the station, and watched the trains go in and out, with the new engineers and firemen in the cabs, but they made no attempt to interfere with them, beyond an occasional jeer.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The strikers gathered in groups in the neighbourhood of the station, and watched the trains go in and out, with the new engineers and firemen in the cabs, but they made no attempt to interfere with them, beyond an occasional jeer.
cabsnounUS /kæbz/
plural of “cab” — a compartment at the front of a motor vehicle or locomotive where driver sits
From this reading The strikers gathered in groups in the neighbourhood of the station, and watched the trains go in and out, with the new engineers and firemen in the cabs, but they made no attempt to interfere with them, beyond an occasional jeer.
serenely self-possessed and free from agitation especially in times of stress
From this reading It was noticeable that this group was composed of the older and more experienced men, and it was evident that whatever Simpson had to say had a great deal of weight with them.
without variation or change, in every case
From this reading Simpson, the special delegate from the grand lodge, had established his headquarters in the lodge room, and a little group of men was constantly about him, talking over the situation.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading THE AWAKENING AT Wadsworth, the day had passed quietly enough, so far, at least, as appearances went.
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading It was noticeable that this group was composed of the older and more experienced men, and it was evident that whatever Simpson had to say had a great deal of weight with them.
delegateverbUS /ˈdeləɡeɪt/
transfer power to someone
From this reading Simpson, the special delegate from the grand lodge, had established his headquarters in the lodge room, and a little group of men was constantly about him, talking over the situation.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading Simpson, as has been said, was a very different man from Nixon.
engineersnounUS /ˈendʒəˈnɪrz/
plural of “engineer” — a person who uses scientific knowledge to solve practical problems
From this reading The strikers gathered in groups in the neighbourhood of the station, and watched the trains go in and out, with the new engineers and firemen in the cabs, but they made no attempt to interfere with them, beyond an occasional jeer.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading THE AWAKENING AT Wadsworth, the day had passed quietly enough, so far, at least, as appearances went.
brought about or set up or accepted; especially long established
From this reading Simpson, the special delegate from the grand lodge, had established his headquarters in the lodge room, and a little group of men was constantly about him, talking over the situation.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading It was noticeable that this group was composed of the older and more experienced men, and it was evident that whatever Simpson had to say had a great deal of weight with them.
having experience; having knowledge or skill from observation or participation
From this reading It was noticeable that this group was composed of the older and more experienced men, and it was evident that whatever Simpson had to say had a great deal of weight with them.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading THE AWAKENING AT Wadsworth, the day had passed quietly enough, so far, at least, as appearances went.
firemennounUS /ˈfaɪrmən/
plural of “fireman” — play in which children pretend to put out a fire
From this reading The strikers gathered in groups in the neighbourhood of the station, and watched the trains go in and out, with the new engineers and firemen in the cabs, but they made no attempt to interfere with them, beyond an occasional jeer.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Simpson, the special delegate from the grand lodge, had established his headquarters in the lodge room, and a little group of men was constantly about him, talking over the situation.
brought together in one place
From this reading The strikers gathered in groups in the neighbourhood of the station, and watched the trains go in and out, with the new engineers and firemen in the cabs, but they made no attempt to interfere with them, beyond an occasional jeer.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading The strikers gathered in groups in the neighbourhood of the station, and watched the trains go in and out, with the new engineers and firemen in the cabs, but they made no attempt to interfere with them, beyond an occasional jeer.
of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope
From this reading Simpson, the special delegate from the grand lodge, had established his headquarters in the lodge room, and a little group of men was constantly about him, talking over the situation.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading It was noticeable that this group was composed of the older and more experienced men, and it was evident that whatever Simpson had to say had a great deal of weight with them.
any number of entities (members) considered as a unit
From this reading Simpson, the special delegate from the grand lodge, had established his headquarters in the lodge room, and a little group of men was constantly about him, talking over the situation.
groupsnounUS /ɡruːps/
plural of “group” — any number of entities (members) considered as a unit
From this reading The strikers gathered in groups in the neighbourhood of the station, and watched the trains go in and out, with the new engineers and firemen in the cabs, but they made no attempt to interfere with them, beyond an occasional jeer.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE AWAKENING AT Wadsworth, the day had passed quietly enough, so far, at least, as appearances went.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Simpson, as has been said, was a very different man from Nixon.
headquartersnounUS /ˈhedkwɔːrtərz/
(usually plural) the office that serves as the administrative center of an enterprise
From this reading Simpson, the special delegate from the grand lodge, had established his headquarters in the lodge room, and a little group of men was constantly about him, talking over the situation.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Simpson, the special delegate from the grand lodge, had established his headquarters in the lodge room, and a little group of men was constantly about him, talking over the situation.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Simpson, the special delegate from the grand lodge, had established his headquarters in the lodge room, and a little group of men was constantly about him, talking over the situation.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The strikers gathered in groups in the neighbourhood of the station, and watched the trains go in and out, with the new engineers and firemen in the cabs, but they made no attempt to interfere with them, beyond an occasional jeer.
interfereverbUS /ˌɪntərˈfɪr/
come between so as to be hindrance or obstacle
From this reading The strikers gathered in groups in the neighbourhood of the station, and watched the trains go in and out, with the new engineers and firemen in the cabs, but they made no attempt to interfere with them, beyond an occasional jeer.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was noticeable that this group was composed of the older and more experienced men, and it was evident that whatever Simpson had to say had a great deal of weight with them.
jeerverbUS /dʒɪr/
laugh at with contempt and derision
From this reading The strikers gathered in groups in the neighbourhood of the station, and watched the trains go in and out, with the new engineers and firemen in the cabs, but they made no attempt to interfere with them, beyond an occasional jeer.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading THE AWAKENING AT Wadsworth, the day had passed quietly enough, so far, at least, as appearances went.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Simpson, the special delegate from the grand lodge, had established his headquarters in the lodge room, and a little group of men was constantly about him, talking over the situation.
lodgeverbUS /lɑːdʒ/
be a lodger; stay temporarily
From this reading Simpson, the special delegate from the grand lodge, had established his headquarters in the lodge room, and a little group of men was constantly about him, talking over the situation.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading The strikers gathered in groups in the neighbourhood of the station, and watched the trains go in and out, with the new engineers and firemen in the cabs, but they made no attempt to interfere with them, beyond an occasional jeer.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Simpson, as has been said, was a very different man from Nixon.
the force of workers available
From this reading Simpson, the special delegate from the grand lodge, had established his headquarters in the lodge room, and a little group of men was constantly about him, talking over the situation.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading It was noticeable that this group was composed of the older and more experienced men, and it was evident that whatever Simpson had to say had a great deal of weight with them.
a surrounding or nearby region
From this reading The strikers gathered in groups in the neighbourhood of the station, and watched the trains go in and out, with the new engineers and firemen in the cabs, but they made no attempt to interfere with them, beyond an occasional jeer.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading The strikers gathered in groups in the neighbourhood of the station, and watched the trains go in and out, with the new engineers and firemen in the cabs, but they made no attempt to interfere with them, beyond an occasional jeer.
NixonnounUS /ˈnɪksən/
vice president under Eisenhower and 37th President of the United States; resigned after the Watergate scandal in 1974 (1913-1994)
From this reading Simpson, as has been said, was a very different man from Nixon.
not any; not one
From this reading The strikers gathered in groups in the neighbourhood of the station, and watched the trains go in and out, with the new engineers and firemen in the cabs, but they made no attempt to interfere with them, beyond an occasional jeer.
noticeableadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊtəsəbəl/
capable or worthy of being noticed
From this reading It was noticeable that this group was composed of the older and more experienced men, and it was evident that whatever Simpson had to say had a great deal of weight with them.
occasionaladjectiveUS /əˈkeɪʒənəl/
occurring from time to time
From this reading The strikers gathered in groups in the neighbourhood of the station, and watched the trains go in and out, with the new engineers and firemen in the cabs, but they made no attempt to interfere with them, beyond an occasional jeer.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The strikers gathered in groups in the neighbourhood of the station, and watched the trains go in and out, with the new engineers and firemen in the cabs, but they made no attempt to interfere with them, beyond an occasional jeer.
olderadjectiveUS /ˈoʊldər/
advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)
From this reading It was noticeable that this group was composed of the older and more experienced men, and it was evident that whatever Simpson had to say had a great deal of weight with them.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The strikers gathered in groups in the neighbourhood of the station, and watched the trains go in and out, with the new engineers and firemen in the cabs, but they made no attempt to interfere with them, beyond an occasional jeer.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Simpson, the special delegate from the grand lodge, had established his headquarters in the lodge room, and a little group of men was constantly about him, talking over the situation.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading THE AWAKENING AT Wadsworth, the day had passed quietly enough, so far, at least, as appearances went.
with low volume
From this reading THE AWAKENING AT Wadsworth, the day had passed quietly enough, so far, at least, as appearances went.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Simpson, the special delegate from the grand lodge, had established his headquarters in the lodge room, and a little group of men was constantly about him, talking over the situation.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Simpson, as has been said, was a very different man from Nixon.
express in words
From this reading It was noticeable that this group was composed of the older and more experienced men, and it was evident that whatever Simpson had to say had a great deal of weight with them.
SimpsonnounUS /ˈsɪmpsən/
United States divorcee whose marriage to Edward VIII created a constitutional crisis leading to his abdication
From this reading Simpson, the special delegate from the grand lodge, had established his headquarters in the lodge room, and a little group of men was constantly about him, talking over the situation.
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading Simpson, the special delegate from the grand lodge, had established his headquarters in the lodge room, and a little group of men was constantly about him, talking over the situation.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading THE AWAKENING AT Wadsworth, the day had passed quietly enough, so far, at least, as appearances went.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading Simpson, the special delegate from the grand lodge, had established his headquarters in the lodge room, and a little group of men was constantly about him, talking over the situation.
a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose
From this reading The strikers gathered in groups in the neighbourhood of the station, and watched the trains go in and out, with the new engineers and firemen in the cabs, but they made no attempt to interfere with them, beyond an occasional jeer.
strikersnounUS /ˈstraɪkərz/
plural of “striker” — a forward on a soccer team
From this reading The strikers gathered in groups in the neighbourhood of the station, and watched the trains go in and out, with the new engineers and firemen in the cabs, but they made no attempt to interfere with them, beyond an occasional jeer.
an exchange of ideas via conversation
From this reading Simpson, the special delegate from the grand lodge, had established his headquarters in the lodge room, and a little group of men was constantly about him, talking over the situation.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was noticeable that this group was composed of the older and more experienced men, and it was evident that whatever Simpson had to say had a great deal of weight with them.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE AWAKENING AT Wadsworth, the day had passed quietly enough, so far, at least, as appearances went.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The strikers gathered in groups in the neighbourhood of the station, and watched the trains go in and out, with the new engineers and firemen in the cabs, but they made no attempt to interfere with them, beyond an occasional jeer.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The strikers gathered in groups in the neighbourhood of the station, and watched the trains go in and out, with the new engineers and firemen in the cabs, but they made no attempt to interfere with them, beyond an occasional jeer.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading It was noticeable that this group was composed of the older and more experienced men, and it was evident that whatever Simpson had to say had a great deal of weight with them.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The strikers gathered in groups in the neighbourhood of the station, and watched the trains go in and out, with the new engineers and firemen in the cabs, but they made no attempt to interfere with them, beyond an occasional jeer.
trainsnounUS /treɪnz/
plural of “train” — public transport provided by a line of railway cars coupled together and drawn by a locomotive
From this reading The strikers gathered in groups in the neighbourhood of the station, and watched the trains go in and out, with the new engineers and firemen in the cabs, but they made no attempt to interfere with them, beyond an occasional jeer.
precisely as stated
From this reading Simpson, as has been said, was a very different man from Nixon.
Wadsworth
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From this reading THE AWAKENING AT Wadsworth, the day had passed quietly enough, so far, at least, as appearances went.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Simpson, the special delegate from the grand lodge, had established his headquarters in the lodge room, and a little group of men was constantly about him, talking over the situation.
past form of “watch” — look attentively
From this reading The strikers gathered in groups in the neighbourhood of the station, and watched the trains go in and out, with the new engineers and firemen in the cabs, but they made no attempt to interfere with them, beyond an occasional jeer.
the vertical force exerted by a mass as a result of gravity
From this reading It was noticeable that this group was composed of the older and more experienced men, and it was evident that whatever Simpson had to say had a great deal of weight with them.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading THE AWAKENING AT Wadsworth, the day had passed quietly enough, so far, at least, as appearances went.
any or all of a kind, it does not matter which
From this reading It was noticeable that this group was composed of the older and more experienced men, and it was evident that whatever Simpson had to say had a great deal of weight with them.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The strikers gathered in groups in the neighbourhood of the station, and watched the trains go in and out, with the new engineers and firemen in the cabs, but they made no attempt to interfere with them, beyond an occasional jeer.
