used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Two reporters had failed at it, and it was desirable to verify reports as to certain transactions by which Thatcher, in conjunction with Morton Bassett, was believed to be effecting a merger of various glass-manufacturing interests.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Whenever the Republican press was at a loss for something to attack, Thatcher's breweries--which he had concealed in a corporation that did not bear his name were an inviting and unfailing target.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading SILK STOCKINGS AND BLUE OVERALLS One night in this same June, Harwood was directed by the city editor of the "Courier" to find Mr. Edward G. Thatcher.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Two reporters had failed at it, and it was desirable to verify reports as to certain transactions by which Thatcher, in conjunction with Morton Bassett, was believed to be effecting a merger of various glass-manufacturing interests.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Two reporters had failed at it, and it was desirable to verify reports as to certain transactions by which Thatcher, in conjunction with Morton Bassett, was believed to be effecting a merger of various glass-manufacturing interests.
(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)
From this reading Whenever the Republican press was at a loss for something to attack, Thatcher's breweries--which he had concealed in a corporation that did not bear his name were an inviting and unfailing target.
Bassett
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From this reading Two reporters had failed at it, and it was desirable to verify reports as to certain transactions by which Thatcher, in conjunction with Morton Bassett, was believed to be effecting a merger of various glass-manufacturing interests.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Two reporters had failed at it, and it was desirable to verify reports as to certain transactions by which Thatcher, in conjunction with Morton Bassett, was believed to be effecting a merger of various glass-manufacturing interests.
have
From this reading Whenever the Republican press was at a loss for something to attack, Thatcher's breweries--which he had concealed in a corporation that did not bear his name were an inviting and unfailing target.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Thatcher had begun life as a brewer, but this would long since have been obscured by the broadening currents of fortune if it had not been for his persistent dabbling in politics.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Thatcher had begun life as a brewer, but this would long since have been obscured by the broadening currents of fortune if it had not been for his persistent dabbling in politics.
past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true
From this reading Two reporters had failed at it, and it was desirable to verify reports as to certain transactions by which Thatcher, in conjunction with Morton Bassett, was believed to be effecting a merger of various glass-manufacturing interests.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading SILK STOCKINGS AND BLUE OVERALLS One night in this same June, Harwood was directed by the city editor of the "Courier" to find Mr. Edward G. Thatcher.
brewernounUS /ˈbruːər/
someone who brews beer or ale from malt and hops and water
From this reading Thatcher had begun life as a brewer, but this would long since have been obscured by the broadening currents of fortune if it had not been for his persistent dabbling in politics.
breweriesnounUS /ˈbruːəriz/
plural of “brewery” — a plant where beer is brewed by fermentation
From this reading Whenever the Republican press was at a loss for something to attack, Thatcher's breweries--which he had concealed in a corporation that did not bear his name were an inviting and unfailing target.
broadeningnounUS /ˈbrɔːdənɪŋ/
the act of making something wider
From this reading Thatcher had begun life as a brewer, but this would long since have been obscured by the broadening currents of fortune if it had not been for his persistent dabbling in politics.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Thatcher had begun life as a brewer, but this would long since have been obscured by the broadening currents of fortune if it had not been for his persistent dabbling in politics.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading SILK STOCKINGS AND BLUE OVERALLS One night in this same June, Harwood was directed by the city editor of the "Courier" to find Mr. Edward G. Thatcher.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading Two reporters had failed at it, and it was desirable to verify reports as to certain transactions by which Thatcher, in conjunction with Morton Bassett, was believed to be effecting a merger of various glass-manufacturing interests.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading SILK STOCKINGS AND BLUE OVERALLS One night in this same June, Harwood was directed by the city editor of the "Courier" to find Mr. Edward G. Thatcher.
not accessible to view
From this reading Whenever the Republican press was at a loss for something to attack, Thatcher's breweries--which he had concealed in a corporation that did not bear his name were an inviting and unfailing target.
conjunctionnounUS /kənˈdʒʌŋkʃən/
the temporal property of two things happening at the same time
From this reading Two reporters had failed at it, and it was desirable to verify reports as to certain transactions by which Thatcher, in conjunction with Morton Bassett, was believed to be effecting a merger of various glass-manufacturing interests.
controlledadjectiveUS /kənˈtroʊld/
restrained or managed or kept within certain bounds
From this reading For years, though never seeking office, he had been a silent factor in politics, and he and Bassett, it was said, controlled their party.
corporationnounUS /ˌkɔːrpərˈeɪʃən/
a business firm whose articles of incorporation have been approved in some state
From this reading Whenever the Republican press was at a loss for something to attack, Thatcher's breweries--which he had concealed in a corporation that did not bear his name were an inviting and unfailing target.
CouriernounUS /ˈkɜːriər/
a person who carries a message
From this reading SILK STOCKINGS AND BLUE OVERALLS One night in this same June, Harwood was directed by the city editor of the "Courier" to find Mr. Edward G. Thatcher.
currentsnounUS /ˈkɜːrənts/
plural of “current” — a flow of electricity through a conductor
From this reading Thatcher had begun life as a brewer, but this would long since have been obscured by the broadening currents of fortune if it had not been for his persistent dabbling in politics.
dabblingverbUS /ˈdæbəlɪŋ/
-ing form of “dabble” — dip a foot or hand briefly into a liquid
From this reading Thatcher had begun life as a brewer, but this would long since have been obscured by the broadening currents of fortune if it had not been for his persistent dabbling in politics.
desirableadjectiveUS /dɪˈzaɪrəbəl/
worth having or seeking or achieving
From this reading Two reporters had failed at it, and it was desirable to verify reports as to certain transactions by which Thatcher, in conjunction with Morton Bassett, was believed to be effecting a merger of various glass-manufacturing interests.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Whenever the Republican press was at a loss for something to attack, Thatcher's breweries--which he had concealed in a corporation that did not bear his name were an inviting and unfailing target.
(often used in combination) having a specified direction
From this reading SILK STOCKINGS AND BLUE OVERALLS One night in this same June, Harwood was directed by the city editor of the "Courier" to find Mr. Edward G. Thatcher.
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 SILK STOCKINGS AND BLUE OVERALLS One night in this same June, Harwood was directed by the city editor of the "Courier" to find Mr. Edward G. Thatcher.
King of England and Ireland in 1936; his marriage to Wallis Warfield Simpson created a constitutional crisis leading to his abdication (1894-1972)
From this reading SILK STOCKINGS AND BLUE OVERALLS One night in this same June, Harwood was directed by the city editor of the "Courier" to find Mr. Edward G. Thatcher.
effectingverbUS /ɪˈfektɪŋ/
-ing form of “effect” — produce
From this reading Two reporters had failed at it, and it was desirable to verify reports as to certain transactions by which Thatcher, in conjunction with Morton Bassett, was believed to be effecting a merger of various glass-manufacturing interests.
factornounUS /ˈfæktər/
anything that contributes causally to a result
From this reading For years, though never seeking office, he had been a silent factor in politics, and he and Bassett, it was said, controlled their party.
past form of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading Two reporters had failed at it, and it was desirable to verify reports as to certain transactions by which Thatcher, in conjunction with Morton Bassett, was believed to be effecting a merger of various glass-manufacturing interests.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading SILK STOCKINGS AND BLUE OVERALLS One night in this same June, Harwood was directed by the city editor of the "Courier" to find Mr. Edward G. Thatcher.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Thatcher had begun life as a brewer, but this would long since have been obscured by the broadening currents of fortune if it had not been for his persistent dabbling in politics.
an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another
From this reading Thatcher had begun life as a brewer, but this would long since have been obscured by the broadening currents of fortune if it had not been for his persistent dabbling in politics.
a metric unit of weight equal to one thousandth of a kilogram
From this reading SILK STOCKINGS AND BLUE OVERALLS One night in this same June, Harwood was directed by the city editor of the "Courier" to find Mr. Edward G. Thatcher.
glass-manufacturing
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From this reading Two reporters had failed at it, and it was desirable to verify reports as to certain transactions by which Thatcher, in conjunction with Morton Bassett, was believed to be effecting a merger of various glass-manufacturing interests.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Two reporters had failed at it, and it was desirable to verify reports as to certain transactions by which Thatcher, in conjunction with Morton Bassett, was believed to be effecting a merger of various glass-manufacturing interests.
Harwood
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From this reading SILK STOCKINGS AND BLUE OVERALLS One night in this same June, Harwood was directed by the city editor of the "Courier" to find Mr. Edward G. Thatcher.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Thatcher had begun life as a brewer, but this would long since have been obscured by the broadening currents of fortune if it had not been for his persistent dabbling in politics.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Whenever the Republican press was at a loss for something to attack, Thatcher's breweries--which he had concealed in a corporation that did not bear his name were an inviting and unfailing target.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Thatcher had begun life as a brewer, but this would long since have been obscured by the broadening currents of fortune if it had not been for his persistent dabbling in politics.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Thatcher had begun life as a brewer, but this would long since have been obscured by the broadening currents of fortune if it had not been for his persistent dabbling in politics.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading SILK STOCKINGS AND BLUE OVERALLS One night in this same June, Harwood was directed by the city editor of the "Courier" to find Mr. Edward G. Thatcher.
plural of “interest” — a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading Two reporters had failed at it, and it was desirable to verify reports as to certain transactions by which Thatcher, in conjunction with Morton Bassett, was believed to be effecting a merger of various glass-manufacturing interests.
invitingadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈvaɪtɪŋ/
attractive and tempting
From this reading Whenever the Republican press was at a loss for something to attack, Thatcher's breweries--which he had concealed in a corporation that did not bear his name were an inviting and unfailing target.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Two reporters had failed at it, and it was desirable to verify reports as to certain transactions by which Thatcher, in conjunction with Morton Bassett, was believed to be effecting a merger of various glass-manufacturing interests.
the month following May and preceding July
From this reading SILK STOCKINGS AND BLUE OVERALLS One night in this same June, Harwood was directed by the city editor of the "Courier" to find Mr. Edward G. Thatcher.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Thatcher had begun life as a brewer, but this would long since have been obscured by the broadening currents of fortune if it had not been for his persistent dabbling in politics.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading Thatcher had begun life as a brewer, but this would long since have been obscured by the broadening currents of fortune if it had not been for his persistent dabbling in politics.
something that is lost
From this reading Whenever the Republican press was at a loss for something to attack, Thatcher's breweries--which he had concealed in a corporation that did not bear his name were an inviting and unfailing target.
mergernounUS /ˈmɜːrdʒər/
the combination of two or more commercial companies
From this reading Two reporters had failed at it, and it was desirable to verify reports as to certain transactions by which Thatcher, in conjunction with Morton Bassett, was believed to be effecting a merger of various glass-manufacturing interests.
MortonnounUS /ˈmɔːrtən/
United States jazz musician who moved from ragtime to New Orleans jazz (1885-1941)
From this reading Two reporters had failed at it, and it was desirable to verify reports as to certain transactions by which Thatcher, in conjunction with Morton Bassett, was believed to be effecting a merger of various glass-manufacturing interests.
a form of address for a man
From this reading SILK STOCKINGS AND BLUE OVERALLS One night in this same June, Harwood was directed by the city editor of the "Courier" to find Mr. Edward G. Thatcher.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Whenever the Republican press was at a loss for something to attack, Thatcher's breweries--which he had concealed in a corporation that did not bear his name were an inviting and unfailing target.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading For years, though never seeking office, he had been a silent factor in politics, and he and Bassett, it was said, controlled their party.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading SILK STOCKINGS AND BLUE OVERALLS One night in this same June, Harwood was directed by the city editor of the "Courier" to find Mr. Edward G. Thatcher.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Thatcher had begun life as a brewer, but this would long since have been obscured by the broadening currents of fortune if it had not been for his persistent dabbling in politics.
obscuredverbUS /əbsˈkjʊrd/
past form of “obscure” — make less visible or unclear
From this reading Thatcher had begun life as a brewer, but this would long since have been obscured by the broadening currents of fortune if it had not been for his persistent dabbling in politics.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading SILK STOCKINGS AND BLUE OVERALLS One night in this same June, Harwood was directed by the city editor of the "Courier" to find Mr. Edward G. Thatcher.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading For years, though never seeking office, he had been a silent factor in politics, and he and Bassett, it was said, controlled their party.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading SILK STOCKINGS AND BLUE OVERALLS One night in this same June, Harwood was directed by the city editor of the "Courier" to find Mr. Edward G. Thatcher.
OVERALLSnounUS /ˈoʊvərɔːlz/
plural of “overall” — (usually plural) work clothing consisting of denim trousers (usually with a bib and shoulder straps)
From this reading SILK STOCKINGS AND BLUE OVERALLS One night in this same June, Harwood was directed by the city editor of the "Courier" to find Mr. Edward G. Thatcher.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading For years, though never seeking office, he had been a silent factor in politics, and he and Bassett, it was said, controlled their party.
persistentadjectiveUS /pərˈsɪstənt/
never-ceasing
From this reading Thatcher had begun life as a brewer, but this would long since have been obscured by the broadening currents of fortune if it had not been for his persistent dabbling in politics.
social relations involving intrigue to gain authority or power
From this reading Thatcher had begun life as a brewer, but this would long since have been obscured by the broadening currents of fortune if it had not been for his persistent dabbling in politics.
exert pressure or force to or upon
From this reading Whenever the Republican press was at a loss for something to attack, Thatcher's breweries--which he had concealed in a corporation that did not bear his name were an inviting and unfailing target.
reportersnounUS /rɪˈpɔːrtərz/
plural of “reporter” — a person who investigates and reports or edits news stories
From this reading Two reporters had failed at it, and it was desirable to verify reports as to certain transactions by which Thatcher, in conjunction with Morton Bassett, was believed to be effecting a merger of various glass-manufacturing interests.
reportsnounUS /rɪˈpɔːrts/
plural of “report” — a written document describing the findings of some individual or group
From this reading Two reporters had failed at it, and it was desirable to verify reports as to certain transactions by which Thatcher, in conjunction with Morton Bassett, was believed to be effecting a merger of various glass-manufacturing interests.
RepublicannounUS /rɪˈpʌblɪkən/
a member of the Republican Party
From this reading Whenever the Republican press was at a loss for something to attack, Thatcher's breweries--which he had concealed in a corporation that did not bear his name were an inviting and unfailing target.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading For years, though never seeking office, he had been a silent factor in politics, and he and Bassett, it was said, controlled their party.
Identical; not different.
From this reading SILK STOCKINGS AND BLUE OVERALLS One night in this same June, Harwood was directed by the city editor of the "Courier" to find Mr. Edward G. Thatcher.
the act of searching for something
From this reading For years, though never seeking office, he had been a silent factor in politics, and he and Bassett, it was said, controlled their party.
marked by absence of sound
From this reading For years, though never seeking office, he had been a silent factor in politics, and he and Bassett, it was said, controlled their party.
a fabric made from the fine threads produced by certain insect larvae
From this reading SILK STOCKINGS AND BLUE OVERALLS One night in this same June, Harwood was directed by the city editor of the "Courier" to find Mr. Edward G. Thatcher.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Thatcher had begun life as a brewer, but this would long since have been obscured by the broadening currents of fortune if it had not been for his persistent dabbling in politics.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading Whenever the Republican press was at a loss for something to attack, Thatcher's breweries--which he had concealed in a corporation that did not bear his name were an inviting and unfailing target.
STOCKINGSnounUS /ˈstɑːkɪŋz/
plural of “stocking” — close-fitting hosiery to cover the foot and leg; come in matched pairs (usually used in the plural)
From this reading SILK STOCKINGS AND BLUE OVERALLS One night in this same June, Harwood was directed by the city editor of the "Courier" to find Mr. Edward G. Thatcher.
targetnounUS /ˈtɑːrɡət/
a reference point to shoot at
From this reading Whenever the Republican press was at a loss for something to attack, Thatcher's breweries--which he had concealed in a corporation that did not bear his name were an inviting and unfailing target.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Whenever the Republican press was at a loss for something to attack, Thatcher's breweries--which he had concealed in a corporation that did not bear his name were an inviting and unfailing target.
ThatchernounUS /ˈθætʃər/
British stateswoman; first woman to serve as Prime Minister (born in 1925)
From this reading SILK STOCKINGS AND BLUE OVERALLS One night in this same June, Harwood was directed by the city editor of the "Courier" to find Mr. Edward G. Thatcher.
Thatcher'snounUS /ˈθætʃərz/
possessive form of “thatcher” — British stateswoman; first woman to serve as Prime Minister (born in 1925)
From this reading Whenever the Republican press was at a loss for something to attack, Thatcher's breweries--which he had concealed in a corporation that did not bear his name were an inviting and unfailing target.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading SILK STOCKINGS AND BLUE OVERALLS One night in this same June, Harwood was directed by the city editor of the "Courier" to find Mr. Edward G. Thatcher.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading For years, though never seeking office, he had been a silent factor in politics, and he and Bassett, it was said, controlled their party.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading SILK STOCKINGS AND BLUE OVERALLS One night in this same June, Harwood was directed by the city editor of the "Courier" to find Mr. Edward G. Thatcher.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading For years, though never seeking office, he had been a silent factor in politics, and he and Bassett, it was said, controlled their party.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading SILK STOCKINGS AND BLUE OVERALLS One night in this same June, Harwood was directed by the city editor of the "Courier" to find Mr. Edward G. Thatcher.
transactionsnounUS /trænˈzækʃənz/
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading Two reporters had failed at it, and it was desirable to verify reports as to certain transactions by which Thatcher, in conjunction with Morton Bassett, was believed to be effecting a merger of various glass-manufacturing interests.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Two reporters had failed at it, and it was desirable to verify reports as to certain transactions by which Thatcher, in conjunction with Morton Bassett, was believed to be effecting a merger of various glass-manufacturing interests.
unfailingadjectiveUS /ənˈfeɪlɪŋ/
not liable to failure
From this reading Whenever the Republican press was at a loss for something to attack, Thatcher's breweries--which he had concealed in a corporation that did not bear his name were an inviting and unfailing target.
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
From this reading Two reporters had failed at it, and it was desirable to verify reports as to certain transactions by which Thatcher, in conjunction with Morton Bassett, was believed to be effecting a merger of various glass-manufacturing interests.
verifyverbUS /ˈverəfaɪ/
confirm the truth of
From this reading Two reporters had failed at it, and it was desirable to verify reports as to certain transactions by which Thatcher, in conjunction with Morton Bassett, was believed to be effecting a merger of various glass-manufacturing interests.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading SILK STOCKINGS AND BLUE OVERALLS One night in this same June, Harwood was directed by the city editor of the "Courier" to find Mr. Edward G. Thatcher.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Whenever the Republican press was at a loss for something to attack, Thatcher's breweries--which he had concealed in a corporation that did not bear his name were an inviting and unfailing target.
at any time that; every time that
From this reading Whenever the Republican press was at a loss for something to attack, Thatcher's breweries--which he had concealed in a corporation that did not bear his name were an inviting and unfailing target.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Two reporters had failed at it, and it was desirable to verify reports as to certain transactions by which Thatcher, in conjunction with Morton Bassett, was believed to be effecting a merger of various glass-manufacturing interests.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Two reporters had failed at it, and it was desirable to verify reports as to certain transactions by which Thatcher, in conjunction with Morton Bassett, was believed to be effecting a merger of various glass-manufacturing interests.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Thatcher had begun life as a brewer, but this would long since have been obscured by the broadening currents of fortune if it had not been for his persistent dabbling in politics.
a late time of life
From this reading For years, though never seeking office, he had been a silent factor in politics, and he and Bassett, it was said, controlled their party.
