used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “Do you know that Enoch Williams and his crowd declare that it is a downright shame the way things are going on?” continued Mack.
from one side of something to the other
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at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading “I say, Gordon!” exclaimed Colonel Mack, as he stretched himself at full length upon the sofa in the neatly furnished dormitory which the ranking officers of the battalion, whoever they might be, always occupied in common.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Put away that cyclopedia and talk to me.”
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “Do you know that Enoch Williams and his crowd declare that it is a downright shame the way things are going on?” continued Mack.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “I say, Gordon!” exclaimed Colonel Mack, as he stretched himself at full length upon the sofa in the neatly furnished dormitory which the ranking officers of the battalion, whoever they might be, always occupied in common.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading “I say, Gordon!” exclaimed Colonel Mack, as he stretched himself at full length upon the sofa in the neatly furnished dormitory which the ranking officers of the battalion, whoever they might be, always occupied in common.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Put away that cyclopedia and talk to me.”
in or to or toward a former location
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battalionnounUS /bəˈtæljən/
an army unit usually consisting of a headquarters and three or more companies
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used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading “I say, Gordon!” exclaimed Colonel Mack, as he stretched himself at full length upon the sofa in the neatly furnished dormitory which the ranking officers of the battalion, whoever they might be, always occupied in common.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
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a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
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a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading Don closed the ponderous book of reference, which he had been intently studying for the last hour, and putting his hands into his pockets settled back in his chair and looked across the table toward his chum.
chumnounUS /tʃʌm/
a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities
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not open or affording passage or access
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a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general
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belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public
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without stop or interruption
From this reading “Do you know that Enoch Williams and his crowd declare that it is a downright shame the way things are going on?” continued Mack.
cause to herd, drive, or crowd together
From this reading “Do you know that Enoch Williams and his crowd declare that it is a downright shame the way things are going on?” continued Mack.
cyclopedianoun
a reference work (often in several volumes) containing articles on various topics (often arranged in alphabetical order) dealing with the entire range of human knowledge or with some particular specialty
From this reading Put away that cyclopedia and talk to me.”
declareverbUS /dɪˈkler/
state emphatically and authoritatively
From this reading “Do you know that Enoch Williams and his crowd declare that it is a downright shame the way things are going on?” continued Mack.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading “Do you know that Enoch Williams and his crowd declare that it is a downright shame the way things are going on?” continued Mack.
a Spanish gentleman or nobleman
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dormitorynounUS /ˈdɔːrmətɔːri/
a college or university building containing living quarters for students
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downrightadverbUS /ˈdaʊnraɪt/
thoroughgoing
From this reading “Do you know that Enoch Williams and his crowd declare that it is a downright shame the way things are going on?” continued Mack.
Enoch
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From this reading “Do you know that Enoch Williams and his crowd declare that it is a downright shame the way things are going on?” continued Mack.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
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intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
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containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
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provided with whatever is necessary for a purpose (as furniture or equipment or authority)
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the act of acquiring something
From this reading “This thing is getting to be monotonous.
the act of departing
From this reading “Do you know that Enoch Williams and his crowd declare that it is a downright shame the way things are going on?” continued Mack.
Gordon
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hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
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(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
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a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
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used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading “I say, Gordon!” exclaimed Colonel Mack, as he stretched himself at full length upon the sofa in the neatly furnished dormitory which the ranking officers of the battalion, whoever they might be, always occupied in common.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
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a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
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the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I say, Gordon!” exclaimed Colonel Mack, as he stretched himself at full length upon the sofa in the neatly furnished dormitory which the ranking officers of the battalion, whoever they might be, always occupied in common.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “I say, Gordon!” exclaimed Colonel Mack, as he stretched himself at full length upon the sofa in the neatly furnished dormitory which the ranking officers of the battalion, whoever they might be, always occupied in common.
intentlyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈtentli/
with strained or eager attention
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intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
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the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “This thing is getting to be monotonous.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “Do you know that Enoch Williams and his crowd declare that it is a downright shame the way things are going on?” continued Mack.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading “Do you know that Enoch Williams and his crowd declare that it is a downright shame the way things are going on?” continued Mack.
immediately past
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the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place
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past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
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MacknounUS /mæk/
a waterproof raincoat made of rubberized fabric
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the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Put away that cyclopedia and talk to me.”
used to say something is possible but not certain
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monotonousadjectiveUS /məˈnɑːtənəs/
tediously repetitious or lacking in variety
From this reading “This thing is getting to be monotonous.
neatlyadverbUS /ˈniːtli/
with neatness
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held or filled or in use
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belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “I say, Gordon!” exclaimed Colonel Mack, as he stretched himself at full length upon the sofa in the neatly furnished dormitory which the ranking officers of the battalion, whoever they might be, always occupied in common.
plural of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
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touching and supported by a surface
From this reading “Do you know that Enoch Williams and his crowd declare that it is a downright shame the way things are going on?” continued Mack.
plural of “pocket” — a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles
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ponderousadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːndərəs/
slow and laborious because of weight
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put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Put away that cyclopedia and talk to me.”
hitting a golf ball that is on the green using a putter
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rankingnounUS /ˈræŋkɪŋ/
position on a scale in relation to others in status or rank or achievement
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referencenounUS /ˈrefərəns/
a remark that calls attention to something or someone
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express in words
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established or decided beyond dispute or doubt
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a painful emotion resulting from an awareness of inadequacy or guilt
From this reading “Do you know that Enoch Williams and his crowd declare that it is a downright shame the way things are going on?” continued Mack.
sofanounUS /ˈsoʊfə/
an upholstered seat for more than one person
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(of muscles) relieved of stiffness by stretching
From this reading “I say, Gordon!” exclaimed Colonel Mack, as he stretched himself at full length upon the sofa in the neatly furnished dormitory which the ranking officers of the battalion, whoever they might be, always occupied in common.
studyingnounUS /ˈstʌdiɪŋ/
reading carefully with intent to remember
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a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading Don closed the ponderous book of reference, which he had been intently studying for the last hour, and putting his hands into his pockets settled back in his chair and looked across the table toward his chum.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading Put away that cyclopedia and talk to me.”
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Put away that cyclopedia and talk to me.”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “I say, Gordon!” exclaimed Colonel Mack, as he stretched himself at full length upon the sofa in the neatly furnished dormitory which the ranking officers of the battalion, whoever they might be, always occupied in common.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “I say, Gordon!” exclaimed Colonel Mack, as he stretched himself at full length upon the sofa in the neatly furnished dormitory which the ranking officers of the battalion, whoever they might be, always occupied in common.
a special situation
From this reading “This thing is getting to be monotonous.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading “Do you know that Enoch Williams and his crowd declare that it is a downright shame the way things are going on?” continued Mack.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading “This thing is getting to be monotonous.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “This thing is getting to be monotonous.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
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uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
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how something is done or how it happens
From this reading “Do you know that Enoch Williams and his crowd declare that it is a downright shame the way things are going on?” continued Mack.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
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whoever
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WilliamsnounUS /ˈwɪljəmz/
United States country singer and songwriter (1923-1953)
From this reading “Do you know that Enoch Williams and his crowd declare that it is a downright shame the way things are going on?” continued Mack.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Do you know that Enoch Williams and his crowd declare that it is a downright shame the way things are going on?” continued Mack.
