used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A Captain of Industry BEING _The Story of a Civilized Man_ AUTHOR OF "THE JUNGLE," ETC.
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading I put it away a revolutionary document; I took it out a quiet and rather obvious statement of generally accepted views.
in the past
From this reading This little story was written nearly five years ago.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Recently I read it over, and got an interesting vision of how the times have changed in five years.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The verdict upon it was that it was "unpublishable," and so I put it away until I should be in position to publish it myself.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading A Captain of Industry BEING _The Story of a Civilized Man_ AUTHOR OF "THE JUNGLE," ETC.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The verdict upon it was that it was "unpublishable," and so I put it away until I should be in position to publish it myself.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The verdict upon it was that it was "unpublishable," and so I put it away until I should be in position to publish it myself.
BEINGauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading A Captain of Industry BEING _The Story of a Civilized Man_ AUTHOR OF "THE JUNGLE," ETC.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading A Captain of Industry BEING _The Story of a Civilized Man_ AUTHOR OF "THE JUNGLE," ETC.
made or become different in nature or form
From this reading Recently I read it over, and got an interesting vision of how the times have changed in five years.
CivilizedadjectiveUS /ˈsɪvəlaɪzd/
having a high state of culture and development both social and technological
From this reading A Captain of Industry BEING _The Story of a Civilized Man_ AUTHOR OF "THE JUNGLE," ETC.
documentnounUS /ˈdɑːkjəment/
writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading I put it away a revolutionary document; I took it out a quiet and rather obvious statement of generally accepted views.
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From this reading A Captain of Industry BEING _The Story of a Civilized Man_ AUTHOR OF "THE JUNGLE," ETC.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading This little story was written nearly five years ago.
usually; as a rule
From this reading I put it away a revolutionary document; I took it out a quiet and rather obvious statement of generally accepted views.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Recently I read it over, and got an interesting vision of how the times have changed in five years.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Recently I read it over, and got an interesting vision of how the times have changed in five years.
how
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From this reading Recently I read it over, and got an interesting vision of how the times have changed in five years.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading The verdict upon it was that it was "unpublishable," and so I put it away until I should be in position to publish it myself.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The verdict upon it was that it was "unpublishable," and so I put it away until I should be in position to publish it myself.
IndustrynounUS /ˈɪndəstri/
the people or companies engaged in a particular kind of commercial enterprise
From this reading A Captain of Industry BEING _The Story of a Civilized Man_ AUTHOR OF "THE JUNGLE," ETC.
arousing or holding the attention
From this reading Recently I read it over, and got an interesting vision of how the times have changed in five years.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The verdict upon it was that it was "unpublishable," and so I put it away until I should be in position to publish it myself.
JUNGLEnounUS /ˈdʒʌŋɡəl/
a location marked by an intense competition and struggle for survival
From this reading A Captain of Industry BEING _The Story of a Civilized Man_ AUTHOR OF "THE JUNGLE," ETC.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading This little story was written nearly five years ago.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading A Captain of Industry BEING _The Story of a Civilized Man_ AUTHOR OF "THE JUNGLE," ETC.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading The verdict upon it was that it was "unpublishable," and so I put it away until I should be in position to publish it myself.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading This little story was written nearly five years ago.
obviousadjectiveUS /ˈɑːbviəs/
easily perceived by the senses or grasped by the mind
From this reading I put it away a revolutionary document; I took it out a quiet and rather obvious statement of generally accepted views.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A Captain of Industry BEING _The Story of a Civilized Man_ AUTHOR OF "THE JUNGLE," ETC.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading I put it away a revolutionary document; I took it out a quiet and rather obvious statement of generally accepted views.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Recently I read it over, and got an interesting vision of how the times have changed in five years.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading The verdict upon it was that it was "unpublishable," and so I put it away until I should be in position to publish it myself.
publishverbUS /ˈpʌblɪʃ/
put into print
From this reading The verdict upon it was that it was "unpublishable," and so I put it away until I should be in position to publish it myself.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading The verdict upon it was that it was "unpublishable," and so I put it away until I should be in position to publish it myself.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading I put it away a revolutionary document; I took it out a quiet and rather obvious statement of generally accepted views.
on the contrary
From this reading I put it away a revolutionary document; I took it out a quiet and rather obvious statement of generally accepted views.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading Recently I read it over, and got an interesting vision of how the times have changed in five years.
RecentlyadverbUS /ˈriːsəntli/
in the recent past
From this reading Recently I read it over, and got an interesting vision of how the times have changed in five years.
revolutionaryadjectiveUS /ˌrevəˈluːʃəneri/
markedly new or introducing radical change
From this reading I put it away a revolutionary document; I took it out a quiet and rather obvious statement of generally accepted views.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading The verdict upon it was that it was "unpublishable," and so I put it away until I should be in position to publish it myself.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The verdict upon it was that it was "unpublishable," and so I put it away until I should be in position to publish it myself.
a message that is stated or declared; a communication (oral or written) setting forth particulars or facts etc
From this reading I put it away a revolutionary document; I took it out a quiet and rather obvious statement of generally accepted views.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading A Captain of Industry BEING _The Story of a Civilized Man_ AUTHOR OF "THE JUNGLE," ETC.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The verdict upon it was that it was "unpublishable," and so I put it away until I should be in position to publish it myself.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A Captain of Industry BEING _The Story of a Civilized Man_ AUTHOR OF "THE JUNGLE," ETC.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This little story was written nearly five years ago.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading Recently I read it over, and got an interesting vision of how the times have changed in five years.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The verdict upon it was that it was "unpublishable," and so I put it away until I should be in position to publish it myself.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading I put it away a revolutionary document; I took it out a quiet and rather obvious statement of generally accepted views.
unpublishableadjective
not suitable for publication
From this reading The verdict upon it was that it was "unpublishable," and so I put it away until I should be in position to publish it myself.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading The verdict upon it was that it was "unpublishable," and so I put it away until I should be in position to publish it myself.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The verdict upon it was that it was "unpublishable," and so I put it away until I should be in position to publish it myself.
verdictnounUS /ˈvɜːrdɪkt/
(law) the findings of a jury on issues of fact submitted to it for decision; can be used in formulating a judgment
From this reading The verdict upon it was that it was "unpublishable," and so I put it away until I should be in position to publish it myself.
plural of “view” — a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading I put it away a revolutionary document; I took it out a quiet and rather obvious statement of generally accepted views.
a vivid mental image
From this reading Recently I read it over, and got an interesting vision of how the times have changed in five years.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This little story was written nearly five years ago.
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading This little story was written nearly five years ago.
a late time of life
From this reading This little story was written nearly five years ago.
