used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading AFTER I had waited an hour or so, a boy came up and said: “The city editor wants to see you.”
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading I hurried forward to the desk of that Poohbah, who merely handed me a small clipping from another paper giving an account of some extra-terrestrial manifestations that had been taking place in a graveyard near Elizabeth, and told me to “see what there is in that.”
AFTERprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading AFTER I had waited an hour or so, a boy came up and said: “The city editor wants to see you.”
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading AFTER I had waited an hour or so, a boy came up and said: “The city editor wants to see you.”
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading AFTER I had waited an hour or so, a boy came up and said: “The city editor wants to see you.”
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading I hurried forward to the desk of that Poohbah, who merely handed me a small clipping from another paper giving an account of some extra-terrestrial manifestations that had been taking place in a graveyard near Elizabeth, and told me to “see what there is in that.”
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Unsophisticated as I was as to the ways of the metropolis, and assuming, Western-fashion, that I might ask a question of my new chief, I ventured a feeble “Where is that?”
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading Unsophisticated as I was as to the ways of the metropolis, and assuming, Western-fashion, that I might ask a question of my new chief, I ventured a feeble “Where is that?”
assumingadjectiveUS /əˈsuːmɪŋ/
excessively forward
From this reading Unsophisticated as I was as to the ways of the metropolis, and assuming, Western-fashion, that I might ask a question of my new chief, I ventured a feeble “Where is that?”
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading “Back of the directory!
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading I hurried forward to the desk of that Poohbah, who merely handed me a small clipping from another paper giving an account of some extra-terrestrial manifestations that had been taking place in a graveyard near Elizabeth, and told me to “see what there is in that.”
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading For my pains I received as contemptuous a look as it is possible for one human being to give another.
a youthful male person
From this reading AFTER I had waited an hour or so, a boy came up and said: “The city editor wants to see you.”
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading AFTER I had waited an hour or so, a boy came up and said: “The city editor wants to see you.”
a person who is in charge
From this reading Unsophisticated as I was as to the ways of the metropolis, and assuming, Western-fashion, that I might ask a question of my new chief, I ventured a feeble “Where is that?”
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading AFTER I had waited an hour or so, a boy came up and said: “The city editor wants to see you.”
clippingnounUS /ˈklɪpɪŋ/
an excerpt cut from a newspaper or magazine
From this reading I hurried forward to the desk of that Poohbah, who merely handed me a small clipping from another paper giving an account of some extra-terrestrial manifestations that had been taking place in a graveyard near Elizabeth, and told me to “see what there is in that.”
contemptuousadjectiveUS /kənˈtemptʃuːəs/
expressing extreme contempt
From this reading For my pains I received as contemptuous a look as it is possible for one human being to give another.
a piece of furniture with a writing surface and usually drawers or other compartments
From this reading I hurried forward to the desk of that Poohbah, who merely handed me a small clipping from another paper giving an account of some extra-terrestrial manifestations that had been taking place in a graveyard near Elizabeth, and told me to “see what there is in that.”
directorynounUS /dərˈektəri/
an alphabetical list of names and addresses
From this reading “Back of the directory!
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 AFTER I had waited an hour or so, a boy came up and said: “The city editor wants to see you.”
daughter of George VI who became the Queen of England and Northern Ireland in 1952 on the death of her father (1926-)
From this reading I hurried forward to the desk of that Poohbah, who merely handed me a small clipping from another paper giving an account of some extra-terrestrial manifestations that had been taking place in a graveyard near Elizabeth, and told me to “see what there is in that.”
extra-terrestrial
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From this reading I hurried forward to the desk of that Poohbah, who merely handed me a small clipping from another paper giving an account of some extra-terrestrial manifestations that had been taking place in a graveyard near Elizabeth, and told me to “see what there is in that.”
feebleadjectiveUS /ˈfiːbəl/
pathetically lacking in force or effectiveness
From this reading Unsophisticated as I was as to the ways of the metropolis, and assuming, Western-fashion, that I might ask a question of my new chief, I ventured a feeble “Where is that?”
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For my pains I received as contemptuous a look as it is possible for one human being to give another.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading I hurried forward to the desk of that Poohbah, who merely handed me a small clipping from another paper giving an account of some extra-terrestrial manifestations that had been taking place in a graveyard near Elizabeth, and told me to “see what there is in that.”
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading I hurried forward to the desk of that Poohbah, who merely handed me a small clipping from another paper giving an account of some extra-terrestrial manifestations that had been taking place in a graveyard near Elizabeth, and told me to “see what there is in that.”
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading For my pains I received as contemptuous a look as it is possible for one human being to give another.
the act of giving
From this reading I hurried forward to the desk of that Poohbah, who merely handed me a small clipping from another paper giving an account of some extra-terrestrial manifestations that had been taking place in a graveyard near Elizabeth, and told me to “see what there is in that.”
graveyardnounUS /ˈɡreɪvjɑːrd/
a tract of land used for burials
From this reading I hurried forward to the desk of that Poohbah, who merely handed me a small clipping from another paper giving an account of some extra-terrestrial manifestations that had been taking place in a graveyard near Elizabeth, and told me to “see what there is in that.”
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading AFTER I had waited an hour or so, a boy came up and said: “The city editor wants to see you.”
having or involving the use of hands
From this reading I hurried forward to the desk of that Poohbah, who merely handed me a small clipping from another paper giving an account of some extra-terrestrial manifestations that had been taking place in a graveyard near Elizabeth, and told me to “see what there is in that.”
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading AFTER I had waited an hour or so, a boy came up and said: “The city editor wants to see you.”
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading For my pains I received as contemptuous a look as it is possible for one human being to give another.
moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste
From this reading I hurried forward to the desk of that Poohbah, who merely handed me a small clipping from another paper giving an account of some extra-terrestrial manifestations that had been taking place in a graveyard near Elizabeth, and told me to “see what there is in that.”
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading AFTER I had waited an hour or so, a boy came up and said: “The city editor wants to see you.”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I hurried forward to the desk of that Poohbah, who merely handed me a small clipping from another paper giving an account of some extra-terrestrial manifestations that had been taking place in a graveyard near Elizabeth, and told me to “see what there is in that.”
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I hurried forward to the desk of that Poohbah, who merely handed me a small clipping from another paper giving an account of some extra-terrestrial manifestations that had been taking place in a graveyard near Elizabeth, and told me to “see what there is in that.”
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading For my pains I received as contemptuous a look as it is possible for one human being to give another.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading For my pains I received as contemptuous a look as it is possible for one human being to give another.
manifestationsnounUS /ˌmænəfeˈsteɪʃənz/
plural of “manifestation” — a clear appearance
From this reading I hurried forward to the desk of that Poohbah, who merely handed me a small clipping from another paper giving an account of some extra-terrestrial manifestations that had been taking place in a graveyard near Elizabeth, and told me to “see what there is in that.”
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I hurried forward to the desk of that Poohbah, who merely handed me a small clipping from another paper giving an account of some extra-terrestrial manifestations that had been taking place in a graveyard near Elizabeth, and told me to “see what there is in that.”
and nothing more
From this reading I hurried forward to the desk of that Poohbah, who merely handed me a small clipping from another paper giving an account of some extra-terrestrial manifestations that had been taking place in a graveyard near Elizabeth, and told me to “see what there is in that.”
metropolisnounUS /məˈtrɑːpələs/
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading Unsophisticated as I was as to the ways of the metropolis, and assuming, Western-fashion, that I might ask a question of my new chief, I ventured a feeble “Where is that?”
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Unsophisticated as I was as to the ways of the metropolis, and assuming, Western-fashion, that I might ask a question of my new chief, I ventured a feeble “Where is that?”
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Unsophisticated as I was as to the ways of the metropolis, and assuming, Western-fashion, that I might ask a question of my new chief, I ventured a feeble “Where is that?”
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading I hurried forward to the desk of that Poohbah, who merely handed me a small clipping from another paper giving an account of some extra-terrestrial manifestations that had been taking place in a graveyard near Elizabeth, and told me to “see what there is in that.”
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Unsophisticated as I was as to the ways of the metropolis, and assuming, Western-fashion, that I might ask a question of my new chief, I ventured a feeble “Where is that?”
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I hurried forward to the desk of that Poohbah, who merely handed me a small clipping from another paper giving an account of some extra-terrestrial manifestations that had been taking place in a graveyard near Elizabeth, and told me to “see what there is in that.”
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading For my pains I received as contemptuous a look as it is possible for one human being to give another.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading AFTER I had waited an hour or so, a boy came up and said: “The city editor wants to see you.”
painsnounUS /peɪnz/
an effortful attempt to attain a goal
From this reading For my pains I received as contemptuous a look as it is possible for one human being to give another.
a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
From this reading I hurried forward to the desk of that Poohbah, who merely handed me a small clipping from another paper giving an account of some extra-terrestrial manifestations that had been taking place in a graveyard near Elizabeth, and told me to “see what there is in that.”
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading I hurried forward to the desk of that Poohbah, who merely handed me a small clipping from another paper giving an account of some extra-terrestrial manifestations that had been taking place in a graveyard near Elizabeth, and told me to “see what there is in that.”
Poohbah
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I hurried forward to the desk of that Poohbah, who merely handed me a small clipping from another paper giving an account of some extra-terrestrial manifestations that had been taking place in a graveyard near Elizabeth, and told me to “see what there is in that.”
capable of happening or existing
From this reading For my pains I received as contemptuous a look as it is possible for one human being to give another.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading Unsophisticated as I was as to the ways of the metropolis, and assuming, Western-fashion, that I might ask a question of my new chief, I ventured a feeble “Where is that?”
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading For my pains I received as contemptuous a look as it is possible for one human being to give another.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading AFTER I had waited an hour or so, a boy came up and said: “The city editor wants to see you.”
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading AFTER I had waited an hour or so, a boy came up and said: “The city editor wants to see you.”
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading I hurried forward to the desk of that Poohbah, who merely handed me a small clipping from another paper giving an account of some extra-terrestrial manifestations that had been taking place in a graveyard near Elizabeth, and told me to “see what there is in that.”
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading AFTER I had waited an hour or so, a boy came up and said: “The city editor wants to see you.”
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading I hurried forward to the desk of that Poohbah, who merely handed me a small clipping from another paper giving an account of some extra-terrestrial manifestations that had been taking place in a graveyard near Elizabeth, and told me to “see what there is in that.”
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading I hurried forward to the desk of that Poohbah, who merely handed me a small clipping from another paper giving an account of some extra-terrestrial manifestations that had been taking place in a graveyard near Elizabeth, and told me to “see what there is in that.”
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I hurried forward to the desk of that Poohbah, who merely handed me a small clipping from another paper giving an account of some extra-terrestrial manifestations that had been taking place in a graveyard near Elizabeth, and told me to “see what there is in that.”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AFTER I had waited an hour or so, a boy came up and said: “The city editor wants to see you.”
in or at that place or location
From this reading I hurried forward to the desk of that Poohbah, who merely handed me a small clipping from another paper giving an account of some extra-terrestrial manifestations that had been taking place in a graveyard near Elizabeth, and told me to “see what there is in that.”
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading AFTER I had waited an hour or so, a boy came up and said: “The city editor wants to see you.”
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading I hurried forward to the desk of that Poohbah, who merely handed me a small clipping from another paper giving an account of some extra-terrestrial manifestations that had been taking place in a graveyard near Elizabeth, and told me to “see what there is in that.”
UnsophisticatedadjectiveUS /ˌʌnsəˈfɪstɪkeɪtɪd/
not wise in the ways of the world
From this reading Unsophisticated as I was as to the ways of the metropolis, and assuming, Western-fashion, that I might ask a question of my new chief, I ventured a feeble “Where is that?”
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading AFTER I had waited an hour or so, a boy came up and said: “The city editor wants to see you.”
past form of “venture” — proceed somewhere despite the risk of possible dangers
From this reading Unsophisticated as I was as to the ways of the metropolis, and assuming, Western-fashion, that I might ask a question of my new chief, I ventured a feeble “Where is that?”
past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading AFTER I had waited an hour or so, a boy came up and said: “The city editor wants to see you.”
plural of “want” — a state of extreme poverty
From this reading AFTER I had waited an hour or so, a boy came up and said: “The city editor wants to see you.”
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Unsophisticated as I was as to the ways of the metropolis, and assuming, Western-fashion, that I might ask a question of my new chief, I ventured a feeble “Where is that?”
structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired
From this reading Unsophisticated as I was as to the ways of the metropolis, and assuming, Western-fashion, that I might ask a question of my new chief, I ventured a feeble “Where is that?”
Western-fashion
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Unsophisticated as I was as to the ways of the metropolis, and assuming, Western-fashion, that I might ask a question of my new chief, I ventured a feeble “Where is that?”
used to ask for information about something
From this reading I hurried forward to the desk of that Poohbah, who merely handed me a small clipping from another paper giving an account of some extra-terrestrial manifestations that had been taking place in a graveyard near Elizabeth, and told me to “see what there is in that.”
in or at the place that
From this reading Unsophisticated as I was as to the ways of the metropolis, and assuming, Western-fashion, that I might ask a question of my new chief, I ventured a feeble “Where is that?”
which person or people
From this reading I hurried forward to the desk of that Poohbah, who merely handed me a small clipping from another paper giving an account of some extra-terrestrial manifestations that had been taking place in a graveyard near Elizabeth, and told me to “see what there is in that.”
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading AFTER I had waited an hour or so, a boy came up and said: “The city editor wants to see you.”
