used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A WHOLE CITY STIRRED.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
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the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading The editor of one of the leading morning papers of R---- sat at his desk one afternoon, knitting his brows as he read a document spread out before him.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Having concluded the second reading, he laid the article down, rested his head on the back of his chair and closed his eyes as if in deep meditation.
nonfictional prose forming an independent part of a publication
From this reading Having concluded the second reading, he laid the article down, rested his head on the back of his chair and closed his eyes as if in deep meditation.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The editor of one of the leading morning papers of R---- sat at his desk one afternoon, knitting his brows as he read a document spread out before him.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The editor of one of the leading morning papers of R---- sat at his desk one afternoon, knitting his brows as he read a document spread out before him.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Having concluded the second reading, he laid the article down, rested his head on the back of his chair and closed his eyes as if in deep meditation.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading The editor of one of the leading morning papers of R---- sat at his desk one afternoon, knitting his brows as he read a document spread out before him.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Having finished reading it once, he began the second reading, wearing on his face the same intent expression.
browsnounUS /braʊz/
plural of “brow” — the part of the face above the eyes
From this reading The editor of one of the leading morning papers of R---- sat at his desk one afternoon, knitting his brows as he read a document spread out before him.
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading Having concluded the second reading, he laid the article down, rested his head on the back of his chair and closed his eyes as if in deep meditation.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading A WHOLE CITY STIRRED.
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading Having concluded the second reading, he laid the article down, rested his head on the back of his chair and closed his eyes as if in deep meditation.
having come or been brought to a conclusion
From this reading Having concluded the second reading, he laid the article down, rested his head on the back of his chair and closed his eyes as if in deep meditation.
recognizable; marked
From this reading After a few moments' reflection he decided upon the third reading of the document.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading Having concluded the second reading, he laid the article down, rested his head on the back of his chair and closed his eyes as if in deep meditation.
a piece of furniture with a writing surface and usually drawers or other compartments
From this reading The editor of one of the leading morning papers of R---- sat at his desk one afternoon, knitting his brows as he read a document spread out before him.
documentnounUS /ˈdɑːkjəment/
writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading The editor of one of the leading morning papers of R---- sat at his desk one afternoon, knitting his brows as he read a document spread out before him.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Having concluded the second reading, he laid the article down, rested his head on the back of his chair and closed his eyes as if in deep meditation.
editornounUS /ˈedətər/
a person responsible for the editorial aspects of publication; the person who determines the final content of a text (especially of a newspaper or magazine)
From this reading The editor of one of the leading morning papers of R---- sat at his desk one afternoon, knitting his brows as he read a document spread out before him.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading Having finished reading it once, he began the second reading, wearing on his face the same intent expression.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Having concluded the second reading, he laid the article down, rested his head on the back of his chair and closed his eyes as if in deep meditation.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
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a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading After a few moments' reflection he decided upon the third reading of the document.
(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state
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Havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
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a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The editor of one of the leading morning papers of R---- sat at his desk one afternoon, knitting his brows as he read a document spread out before him.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Having concluded the second reading, he laid the article down, rested his head on the back of his chair and closed his eyes as if in deep meditation.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The editor of one of the leading morning papers of R---- sat at his desk one afternoon, knitting his brows as he read a document spread out before him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The editor of one of the leading morning papers of R---- sat at his desk one afternoon, knitting his brows as he read a document spread out before him.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Having concluded the second reading, he laid the article down, rested his head on the back of his chair and closed his eyes as if in deep meditation.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Having concluded the second reading, he laid the article down, rested his head on the back of his chair and closed his eyes as if in deep meditation.
intentnounUS /ˌɪnˈtent/
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading Having finished reading it once, he began the second reading, wearing on his face the same intent expression.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Having finished reading it once, he began the second reading, wearing on his face the same intent expression.
knittingnounUS /ˈnɪtɪŋ/
needlework created by interlacing yarn in a series of connected loops using straight eyeless needles or by machine
From this reading The editor of one of the leading morning papers of R---- sat at his desk one afternoon, knitting his brows as he read a document spread out before him.
set down according to a plan
From this reading Having concluded the second reading, he laid the article down, rested his head on the back of his chair and closed his eyes as if in deep meditation.
indicating the most important performer or role
From this reading The editor of one of the leading morning papers of R---- sat at his desk one afternoon, knitting his brows as he read a document spread out before him.
meditationnounUS /ˌmedəˈteɪʃən/
continuous and profound contemplation or musing on a subject or series of subjects of a deep or abstruse nature
From this reading Having concluded the second reading, he laid the article down, rested his head on the back of his chair and closed his eyes as if in deep meditation.
plural of “moment” — a particular point in time
From this reading After a few moments' reflection he decided upon the third reading of the document.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading The editor of one of the leading morning papers of R---- sat at his desk one afternoon, knitting his brows as he read a document spread out before him.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The editor of one of the leading morning papers of R---- sat at his desk one afternoon, knitting his brows as he read a document spread out before him.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Having finished reading it once, he began the second reading, wearing on his face the same intent expression.
on one occasion
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used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The editor of one of the leading morning papers of R---- sat at his desk one afternoon, knitting his brows as he read a document spread out before him.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The editor of one of the leading morning papers of R---- sat at his desk one afternoon, knitting his brows as he read a document spread out before him.
writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading The editor of one of the leading morning papers of R---- sat at his desk one afternoon, knitting his brows as he read a document spread out before him.
a unit of radiation exposure; the dose of ionizing radiation that will produce 1 electrostatic unit of electricity in 1 cc of dry air
From this reading The editor of one of the leading morning papers of R---- sat at his desk one afternoon, knitting his brows as he read a document spread out before him.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading The editor of one of the leading morning papers of R---- sat at his desk one afternoon, knitting his brows as he read a document spread out before him.
the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message
From this reading Having finished reading it once, he began the second reading, wearing on his face the same intent expression.
a calm, lengthy, intent consideration
From this reading After a few moments' reflection he decided upon the third reading of the document.
not tired; refreshed as by sleeping or relaxing
From this reading Having concluded the second reading, he laid the article down, rested his head on the back of his chair and closed his eyes as if in deep meditation.
Identical; not different.
From this reading Having finished reading it once, he began the second reading, wearing on his face the same intent expression.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading The editor of one of the leading morning papers of R---- sat at his desk one afternoon, knitting his brows as he read a document spread out before him.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading Having finished reading it once, he began the second reading, wearing on his face the same intent expression.
distribute or disperse widely
From this reading The editor of one of the leading morning papers of R---- sat at his desk one afternoon, knitting his brows as he read a document spread out before him.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading A WHOLE CITY STIRRED.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The editor of one of the leading morning papers of R---- sat at his desk one afternoon, knitting his brows as he read a document spread out before him.
one of three equal parts of a divisible whole
From this reading After a few moments' reflection he decided upon the third reading of the document.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading After a few moments' reflection he decided upon the third reading of the document.
(geology) the mechanical process of wearing or grinding something down (as by particles washing over it)
From this reading Having finished reading it once, he began the second reading, wearing on his face the same intent expression.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading A WHOLE CITY STIRRED.
