used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A PARTIAL RELEASE When David, after leaving Helen at the end of the next afternoon, sat down to his early dinner in the almost empty Pan-American, the Mayor came swaying toward him.
a proposal for an appropriate course of action
From this reading During the last two weeks the Mayor had been daily seeking David for sympathy over his marriage, or advice upon his wedding clothes and upon arrangements for the ceremony that was to make his life a joyless waste.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading A PARTIAL RELEASE When David, after leaving Helen at the end of the next afternoon, sat down to his early dinner in the almost empty Pan-American, the Mayor came swaying toward him.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading A PARTIAL RELEASE When David, after leaving Helen at the end of the next afternoon, sat down to his early dinner in the almost empty Pan-American, the Mayor came swaying toward him.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading A PARTIAL RELEASE When David, after leaving Helen at the end of the next afternoon, sat down to his early dinner in the almost empty Pan-American, the Mayor came swaying toward him.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He took an opposite chair, sighed heavily and regarded David in steady gloom.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading During the last two weeks the Mayor had been daily seeking David for sympathy over his marriage, or advice upon his wedding clothes and upon arrangements for the ceremony that was to make his life a joyless waste.
arrangementsnounUS /ərˈeɪndʒmənts/
plural of “arrangement” — the thing arranged or agreed to
From this reading During the last two weeks the Mayor had been daily seeking David for sympathy over his marriage, or advice upon his wedding clothes and upon arrangements for the ceremony that was to make his life a joyless waste.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A PARTIAL RELEASE When David, after leaving Helen at the end of the next afternoon, sat down to his early dinner in the almost empty Pan-American, the Mayor came swaying toward him.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading During the last two weeks the Mayor had been daily seeking David for sympathy over his marriage, or advice upon his wedding clothes and upon arrangements for the ceremony that was to make his life a joyless waste.
come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure
From this reading "D'you, realise, friend," he burst out, "that it's only one day more?
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading A PARTIAL RELEASE When David, after leaving Helen at the end of the next afternoon, sat down to his early dinner in the almost empty Pan-American, the Mayor came swaying toward him.
a formal event performed on a special occasion
From this reading During the last two weeks the Mayor had been daily seeking David for sympathy over his marriage, or advice upon his wedding clothes and upon arrangements for the ceremony that was to make his life a joyless waste.
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading He took an opposite chair, sighed heavily and regarded David in steady gloom.
clothing in general
From this reading During the last two weeks the Mayor had been daily seeking David for sympathy over his marriage, or advice upon his wedding clothes and upon arrangements for the ceremony that was to make his life a joyless waste.
D'you
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From this reading "D'you, realise, friend," he burst out, "that it's only one day more?
every day; without missing a day
From this reading During the last two weeks the Mayor had been daily seeking David for sympathy over his marriage, or advice upon his wedding clothes and upon arrangements for the ceremony that was to make his life a joyless waste.
patron saint of Wales (circa 520-600)
From this reading A PARTIAL RELEASE When David, after leaving Helen at the end of the next afternoon, sat down to his early dinner in the almost empty Pan-American, the Mayor came swaying toward him.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading "D'you, realise, friend," he burst out, "that it's only one day more?
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading A PARTIAL RELEASE When David, after leaving Helen at the end of the next afternoon, sat down to his early dinner in the almost empty Pan-American, the Mayor came swaying toward him.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading A PARTIAL RELEASE When David, after leaving Helen at the end of the next afternoon, sat down to his early dinner in the almost empty Pan-American, the Mayor came swaying toward him.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading During the last two weeks the Mayor had been daily seeking David for sympathy over his marriage, or advice upon his wedding clothes and upon arrangements for the ceremony that was to make his life a joyless waste.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading A PARTIAL RELEASE When David, after leaving Helen at the end of the next afternoon, sat down to his early dinner in the almost empty Pan-American, the Mayor came swaying toward him.
make void or empty of contents
From this reading A PARTIAL RELEASE When David, after leaving Helen at the end of the next afternoon, sat down to his early dinner in the almost empty Pan-American, the Mayor came swaying toward him.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading A PARTIAL RELEASE When David, after leaving Helen at the end of the next afternoon, sat down to his early dinner in the almost empty Pan-American, the Mayor came swaying toward him.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading During the last two weeks the Mayor had been daily seeking David for sympathy over his marriage, or advice upon his wedding clothes and upon arrangements for the ceremony that was to make his life a joyless waste.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading "D'you, realise, friend," he burst out, "that it's only one day more?
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Twenty-four hours from to-night at nine o'clock!
a state of partial or total darkness
From this reading He took an opposite chair, sighed heavily and regarded David in steady gloom.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading During the last two weeks the Mayor had been daily seeking David for sympathy over his marriage, or advice upon his wedding clothes and upon arrangements for the ceremony that was to make his life a joyless waste.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He took an opposite chair, sighed heavily and regarded David in steady gloom.
to a considerable degree
From this reading He took an opposite chair, sighed heavily and regarded David in steady gloom.
(Greek mythology) the beautiful daughter of Zeus and Leda who was abducted by Paris; the Greek army sailed to Troy to get her back which resulted in the Trojan War
From this reading A PARTIAL RELEASE When David, after leaving Helen at the end of the next afternoon, sat down to his early dinner in the almost empty Pan-American, the Mayor came swaying toward him.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading A PARTIAL RELEASE When David, after leaving Helen at the end of the next afternoon, sat down to his early dinner in the almost empty Pan-American, the Mayor came swaying toward him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A PARTIAL RELEASE When David, after leaving Helen at the end of the next afternoon, sat down to his early dinner in the almost empty Pan-American, the Mayor came swaying toward him.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading Twenty-four hours from to-night at nine o'clock!
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A PARTIAL RELEASE When David, after leaving Helen at the end of the next afternoon, sat down to his early dinner in the almost empty Pan-American, the Mayor came swaying toward him.
it's
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From this reading "D'you, realise, friend," he burst out, "that it's only one day more?
joylessadjective
not experiencing or inspiring joy
From this reading During the last two weeks the Mayor had been daily seeking David for sympathy over his marriage, or advice upon his wedding clothes and upon arrangements for the ceremony that was to make his life a joyless waste.
immediately past
From this reading During the last two weeks the Mayor had been daily seeking David for sympathy over his marriage, or advice upon his wedding clothes and upon arrangements for the ceremony that was to make his life a joyless waste.
the act of departing
From this reading A PARTIAL RELEASE When David, after leaving Helen at the end of the next afternoon, sat down to his early dinner in the almost empty Pan-American, the Mayor came swaying toward him.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading During the last two weeks the Mayor had been daily seeking David for sympathy over his marriage, or advice upon his wedding clothes and upon arrangements for the ceremony that was to make his life a joyless waste.
engage in
From this reading During the last two weeks the Mayor had been daily seeking David for sympathy over his marriage, or advice upon his wedding clothes and upon arrangements for the ceremony that was to make his life a joyless waste.
the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)
From this reading During the last two weeks the Mayor had been daily seeking David for sympathy over his marriage, or advice upon his wedding clothes and upon arrangements for the ceremony that was to make his life a joyless waste.
MayornounUS /ˈmeɪər/
the head of a city government
From this reading A PARTIAL RELEASE When David, after leaving Helen at the end of the next afternoon, sat down to his early dinner in the almost empty Pan-American, the Mayor came swaying toward him.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading "D'you, realise, friend," he burst out, "that it's only one day more?
immediately following in time or order
From this reading A PARTIAL RELEASE When David, after leaving Helen at the end of the next afternoon, sat down to his early dinner in the almost empty Pan-American, the Mayor came swaying toward him.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one
From this reading Twenty-four hours from to-night at nine o'clock!
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading Twenty-four hours from to-night at nine o'clock!
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A PARTIAL RELEASE When David, after leaving Helen at the end of the next afternoon, sat down to his early dinner in the almost empty Pan-American, the Mayor came swaying toward him.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "D'you, realise, friend," he burst out, "that it's only one day more?
and nothing more
From this reading "D'you, realise, friend," he burst out, "that it's only one day more?
being directly across from each other; facing
From this reading He took an opposite chair, sighed heavily and regarded David in steady gloom.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading During the last two weeks the Mayor had been daily seeking David for sympathy over his marriage, or advice upon his wedding clothes and upon arrangements for the ceremony that was to make his life a joyless waste.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "D'you, realise, friend," he burst out, "that it's only one day more?
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading During the last two weeks the Mayor had been daily seeking David for sympathy over his marriage, or advice upon his wedding clothes and upon arrangements for the ceremony that was to make his life a joyless waste.
Pan-American
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From this reading A PARTIAL RELEASE When David, after leaving Helen at the end of the next afternoon, sat down to his early dinner in the almost empty Pan-American, the Mayor came swaying toward him.
PARTIALadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːrʃəl/
being or affecting only a part; not total
From this reading A PARTIAL RELEASE When David, after leaving Helen at the end of the next afternoon, sat down to his early dinner in the almost empty Pan-American, the Mayor came swaying toward him.
realiseverbUS /ˈriːəlaɪz/
earn on some commercial or business transaction; earn as salary or wages
From this reading "D'you, realise, friend," he burst out, "that it's only one day more?
past form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading He took an opposite chair, sighed heavily and regarded David in steady gloom.
RELEASEverbUS /riˈliːs/
release, as from one's grip
From this reading A PARTIAL RELEASE When David, after leaving Helen at the end of the next afternoon, sat down to his early dinner in the almost empty Pan-American, the Mayor came swaying toward him.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading A PARTIAL RELEASE When David, after leaving Helen at the end of the next afternoon, sat down to his early dinner in the almost empty Pan-American, the Mayor came swaying toward him.
the act of searching for something
From this reading During the last two weeks the Mayor had been daily seeking David for sympathy over his marriage, or advice upon his wedding clothes and upon arrangements for the ceremony that was to make his life a joyless waste.
past form of “sigh” — heave or utter a sigh; breathe deeply and heavily
From this reading He took an opposite chair, sighed heavily and regarded David in steady gloom.
make steady
From this reading He took an opposite chair, sighed heavily and regarded David in steady gloom.
swayingverbUS /ˈsweɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “sway” — move back and forth or sideways
From this reading A PARTIAL RELEASE When David, after leaving Helen at the end of the next afternoon, sat down to his early dinner in the almost empty Pan-American, the Mayor came swaying toward him.
an inclination to support or be loyal to or to agree with an opinion
From this reading During the last two weeks the Mayor had been daily seeking David for sympathy over his marriage, or advice upon his wedding clothes and upon arrangements for the ceremony that was to make his life a joyless waste.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading During the last two weeks the Mayor had been daily seeking David for sympathy over his marriage, or advice upon his wedding clothes and upon arrangements for the ceremony that was to make his life a joyless waste.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A PARTIAL RELEASE When David, after leaving Helen at the end of the next afternoon, sat down to his early dinner in the almost empty Pan-American, the Mayor came swaying toward him.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A PARTIAL RELEASE When David, after leaving Helen at the end of the next afternoon, sat down to his early dinner in the almost empty Pan-American, the Mayor came swaying toward him.
to-night
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From this reading Twenty-four hours from to-night at nine o'clock!
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading He took an opposite chair, sighed heavily and regarded David in steady gloom.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading A PARTIAL RELEASE When David, after leaving Helen at the end of the next afternoon, sat down to his early dinner in the almost empty Pan-American, the Mayor came swaying toward him.
Twenty-fouradjectiveUS /ˈtwentifɔːr/
being four more than twenty
From this reading Twenty-four hours from to-night at nine o'clock!
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading During the last two weeks the Mayor had been daily seeking David for sympathy over his marriage, or advice upon his wedding clothes and upon arrangements for the ceremony that was to make his life a joyless waste.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading During the last two weeks the Mayor had been daily seeking David for sympathy over his marriage, or advice upon his wedding clothes and upon arrangements for the ceremony that was to make his life a joyless waste.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading During the last two weeks the Mayor had been daily seeking David for sympathy over his marriage, or advice upon his wedding clothes and upon arrangements for the ceremony that was to make his life a joyless waste.
any materials unused and rejected as worthless or unwanted
From this reading During the last two weeks the Mayor had been daily seeking David for sympathy over his marriage, or advice upon his wedding clothes and upon arrangements for the ceremony that was to make his life a joyless waste.
the social event at which the ceremony of marriage is performed
From this reading During the last two weeks the Mayor had been daily seeking David for sympathy over his marriage, or advice upon his wedding clothes and upon arrangements for the ceremony that was to make his life a joyless waste.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading During the last two weeks the Mayor had been daily seeking David for sympathy over his marriage, or advice upon his wedding clothes and upon arrangements for the ceremony that was to make his life a joyless waste.
at the time that
From this reading A PARTIAL RELEASE When David, after leaving Helen at the end of the next afternoon, sat down to his early dinner in the almost empty Pan-American, the Mayor came swaying toward him.
