used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Vance returned to the Rookery Building in a very depressed state of mind.
perfect or complete or pure
From this reading His interview with Mr. Jarboe seemed to indicate that nothing short of absolute ruin now faced his employer--the old man who at that moment lay at his home almost at the point of death.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading The afternoon papers contained an account of Mr. Whitemore’s misfortune, and hinted at its probable bearing on the next day’s corn market.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading The afternoon papers contained an account of Mr. Whitemore’s misfortune, and hinted at its probable bearing on the next day’s corn market.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading His interview with Mr. Jarboe seemed to indicate that nothing short of absolute ruin now faced his employer--the old man who at that moment lay at his home almost at the point of death.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The afternoon papers contained an account of Mr. Whitemore’s misfortune, and hinted at its probable bearing on the next day’s corn market.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The afternoon papers contained an account of Mr. Whitemore’s misfortune, and hinted at its probable bearing on the next day’s corn market.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading His interview with Mr. Jarboe seemed to indicate that nothing short of absolute ruin now faced his employer--the old man who at that moment lay at his home almost at the point of death.
relevant relation or interconnection
From this reading The afternoon papers contained an account of Mr. Whitemore’s misfortune, and hinted at its probable bearing on the next day’s corn market.
a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading Vance returned to the Rookery Building in a very depressed state of mind.
gotten under control
From this reading The afternoon papers contained an account of Mr. Whitemore’s misfortune, and hinted at its probable bearing on the next day’s corn market.
tall annual cereal grass bearing kernels on large ears: widely cultivated in America in many varieties; the principal cereal in Mexico and Central and South America since pre-Columbian times
From this reading The afternoon papers contained an account of Mr. Whitemore’s misfortune, and hinted at its probable bearing on the next day’s corn market.
day'snounUS /deɪz/
possessive form of “day” — time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The afternoon papers contained an account of Mr. Whitemore’s misfortune, and hinted at its probable bearing on the next day’s corn market.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading His interview with Mr. Jarboe seemed to indicate that nothing short of absolute ruin now faced his employer--the old man who at that moment lay at his home almost at the point of death.
depressedadjectiveUS /dɪˈprest/
lower than previously
From this reading Vance returned to the Rookery Building in a very depressed state of mind.
employernounUS /emˈplɔɪər/
a person or firm that employs workers
From this reading His interview with Mr. Jarboe seemed to indicate that nothing short of absolute ruin now faced his employer--the old man who at that moment lay at his home almost at the point of death.
having a face or facing especially of a specified kind or number; often used in combination
From this reading His interview with Mr. Jarboe seemed to indicate that nothing short of absolute ruin now faced his employer--the old man who at that moment lay at his home almost at the point of death.
an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another
From this reading THE WHEEL OF FORTUNE.
hintedverbUS /ˈhɪntəd/
past form of “hint” — drop a hint; intimate by a hint
From this reading The afternoon papers contained an account of Mr. Whitemore’s misfortune, and hinted at its probable bearing on the next day’s corn market.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His interview with Mr. Jarboe seemed to indicate that nothing short of absolute ruin now faced his employer--the old man who at that moment lay at his home almost at the point of death.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading His interview with Mr. Jarboe seemed to indicate that nothing short of absolute ruin now faced his employer--the old man who at that moment lay at his home almost at the point of death.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Vance returned to the Rookery Building in a very depressed state of mind.
indicateverbUS /ˈɪndəkeɪt/
be a signal for or a symptom of
From this reading His interview with Mr. Jarboe seemed to indicate that nothing short of absolute ruin now faced his employer--the old man who at that moment lay at his home almost at the point of death.
conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
From this reading His interview with Mr. Jarboe seemed to indicate that nothing short of absolute ruin now faced his employer--the old man who at that moment lay at his home almost at the point of death.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The afternoon papers contained an account of Mr. Whitemore’s misfortune, and hinted at its probable bearing on the next day’s corn market.
Jarboe
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From this reading His interview with Mr. Jarboe seemed to indicate that nothing short of absolute ruin now faced his employer--the old man who at that moment lay at his home almost at the point of death.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading His interview with Mr. Jarboe seemed to indicate that nothing short of absolute ruin now faced his employer--the old man who at that moment lay at his home almost at the point of death.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading His interview with Mr. Jarboe seemed to indicate that nothing short of absolute ruin now faced his employer--the old man who at that moment lay at his home almost at the point of death.
the world of commercial activity where goods and services are bought and sold
From this reading The afternoon papers contained an account of Mr. Whitemore’s misfortune, and hinted at its probable bearing on the next day’s corn market.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Vance returned to the Rookery Building in a very depressed state of mind.
misfortunenounUS /mɪˈsfɔːrtʃən/
unnecessary and unforeseen trouble resulting from an unfortunate event
From this reading The afternoon papers contained an account of Mr. Whitemore’s misfortune, and hinted at its probable bearing on the next day’s corn market.
a particular point in time
From this reading His interview with Mr. Jarboe seemed to indicate that nothing short of absolute ruin now faced his employer--the old man who at that moment lay at his home almost at the point of death.
a form of address for a man
From this reading His interview with Mr. Jarboe seemed to indicate that nothing short of absolute ruin now faced his employer--the old man who at that moment lay at his home almost at the point of death.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading The afternoon papers contained an account of Mr. Whitemore’s misfortune, and hinted at its probable bearing on the next day’s corn market.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading His interview with Mr. Jarboe seemed to indicate that nothing short of absolute ruin now faced his employer--the old man who at that moment lay at his home almost at the point of death.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading His interview with Mr. Jarboe seemed to indicate that nothing short of absolute ruin now faced his employer--the old man who at that moment lay at his home almost at the point of death.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE WHEEL OF FORTUNE.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading His interview with Mr. Jarboe seemed to indicate that nothing short of absolute ruin now faced his employer--the old man who at that moment lay at his home almost at the point of death.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The afternoon papers contained an account of Mr. Whitemore’s misfortune, and hinted at its probable bearing on the next day’s corn market.
writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading The afternoon papers contained an account of Mr. Whitemore’s misfortune, and hinted at its probable bearing on the next day’s corn market.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading His interview with Mr. Jarboe seemed to indicate that nothing short of absolute ruin now faced his employer--the old man who at that moment lay at his home almost at the point of death.
probableadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːbəbəl/
likely but not certain to be or become true or real
From this reading The afternoon papers contained an account of Mr. Whitemore’s misfortune, and hinted at its probable bearing on the next day’s corn market.
reportersnounUS /rɪˈpɔːrtərz/
plural of “reporter” — a person who investigates and reports or edits news stories
From this reading Several reporters were waiting to interview Vance on his return.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Several reporters were waiting to interview Vance on his return.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Vance returned to the Rookery Building in a very depressed state of mind.
Rookerynoun
a breeding ground for gregarious birds (such as rooks)
From this reading Vance returned to the Rookery Building in a very depressed state of mind.
an irrecoverable state of devastation and destruction
From this reading His interview with Mr. Jarboe seemed to indicate that nothing short of absolute ruin now faced his employer--the old man who at that moment lay at his home almost at the point of death.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading His interview with Mr. Jarboe seemed to indicate that nothing short of absolute ruin now faced his employer--the old man who at that moment lay at his home almost at the point of death.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading Several reporters were waiting to interview Vance on his return.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading His interview with Mr. Jarboe seemed to indicate that nothing short of absolute ruin now faced his employer--the old man who at that moment lay at his home almost at the point of death.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading Vance returned to the Rookery Building in a very depressed state of mind.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading His interview with Mr. Jarboe seemed to indicate that nothing short of absolute ruin now faced his employer--the old man who at that moment lay at his home almost at the point of death.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE WHEEL OF FORTUNE.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Vance returned to the Rookery Building in a very depressed state of mind.
Vance
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From this reading Vance returned to the Rookery Building in a very depressed state of mind.
precisely as stated
From this reading Vance returned to the Rookery Building in a very depressed state of mind.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading Several reporters were waiting to interview Vance on his return.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Several reporters were waiting to interview Vance on his return.
change directions as if revolving on a pivot
From this reading THE WHEEL OF FORTUNE.
Whitemore's
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From this reading The afternoon papers contained an account of Mr. Whitemore’s misfortune, and hinted at its probable bearing on the next day’s corn market.
which person or people
From this reading His interview with Mr. Jarboe seemed to indicate that nothing short of absolute ruin now faced his employer--the old man who at that moment lay at his home almost at the point of death.
in the company of; together with
From this reading His interview with Mr. Jarboe seemed to indicate that nothing short of absolute ruin now faced his employer--the old man who at that moment lay at his home almost at the point of death.
