used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading DANIEL HARWOOD RECEIVES AN OFFER A brief note from Morton Bassett, dated at Fraserville, reached Harwood in July.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After his visit to Fraserville, he had met Bassett occasionally in the street or at the Whitcomb House; and several times he had caught a glimpse of him passing through the reception room of the law office into Mr. Fitch's private room.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading DANIEL HARWOOD RECEIVES AN OFFER A brief note from Morton Bassett, dated at Fraserville, reached Harwood in July.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In five lines Bassett asked Dan to meet him at the Whitcomb House on a day and hour succinctly specified.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading In five lines Bassett asked Dan to meet him at the Whitcomb House on a day and hour succinctly specified.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading DANIEL HARWOOD RECEIVES AN OFFER A brief note from Morton Bassett, dated at Fraserville, reached Harwood in July.
(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception
From this reading On these occasions Dan was aware that Bassett's presence caused a ripple of interest to run through the office.
Bassett
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From this reading DANIEL HARWOOD RECEIVES AN OFFER A brief note from Morton Bassett, dated at Fraserville, reached Harwood in July.
Bassett's
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From this reading On these occasions Dan was aware that Bassett's presence caused a ripple of interest to run through the office.
of short duration or distance
From this reading DANIEL HARWOOD RECEIVES AN OFFER A brief note from Morton Bassett, dated at Fraserville, reached Harwood in July.
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading After his visit to Fraserville, he had met Bassett occasionally in the street or at the Whitcomb House; and several times he had caught a glimpse of him passing through the reception room of the law office into Mr. Fitch's private room.
past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally
From this reading On these occasions Dan was aware that Bassett's presence caused a ripple of interest to run through the office.
Courier'snounUS /ˈkɜːriərz/
possessive form of “courier” — a person who carries a message
From this reading Harwood had long since exhausted the list of Hoosier statesmen selected for niches in the "Courier's" pantheon.
Dan
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From this reading In five lines Bassett asked Dan to meet him at the Whitcomb House on a day and hour succinctly specified.
DANIELnounUS /ˈdænjəl/
(Old Testament) a youth who was taken into the court of Nebuchadnezzar and given divine protection when thrown into a den of lions (6th century BC)
From this reading DANIEL HARWOOD RECEIVES AN OFFER A brief note from Morton Bassett, dated at Fraserville, reached Harwood in July.
datedadjectiveUS /ˈdeɪtɪd/
marked by features of the immediate and usually discounted past
From this reading DANIEL HARWOOD RECEIVES AN OFFER A brief note from Morton Bassett, dated at Fraserville, reached Harwood in July.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading In five lines Bassett asked Dan to meet him at the Whitcomb House on a day and hour succinctly specified.
drained of energy or effectiveness; extremely tired; completely exhausted
From this reading Harwood had long since exhausted the list of Hoosier statesmen selected for niches in the "Courier's" pantheon.
Fitch's
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From this reading After his visit to Fraserville, he had met Bassett occasionally in the street or at the Whitcomb House; and several times he had caught a glimpse of him passing through the reception room of the law office into Mr. Fitch's private room.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading In five lines Bassett asked Dan to meet him at the Whitcomb House on a day and hour succinctly specified.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Harwood had long since exhausted the list of Hoosier statesmen selected for niches in the "Courier's" pantheon.
Fraserville
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From this reading DANIEL HARWOOD RECEIVES AN OFFER A brief note from Morton Bassett, dated at Fraserville, reached Harwood in July.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading DANIEL HARWOOD RECEIVES AN OFFER A brief note from Morton Bassett, dated at Fraserville, reached Harwood in July.
a quick look
From this reading After his visit to Fraserville, he had met Bassett occasionally in the street or at the Whitcomb House; and several times he had caught a glimpse of him passing through the reception room of the law office into Mr. Fitch's private room.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Harwood had long since exhausted the list of Hoosier statesmen selected for niches in the "Courier's" pantheon.
HARWOOD
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From this reading DANIEL HARWOOD RECEIVES AN OFFER A brief note from Morton Bassett, dated at Fraserville, reached Harwood in July.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading After his visit to Fraserville, he had met Bassett occasionally in the street or at the Whitcomb House; and several times he had caught a glimpse of him passing through the reception room of the law office into Mr. Fitch's private room.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading In five lines Bassett asked Dan to meet him at the Whitcomb House on a day and hour succinctly specified.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading After his visit to Fraserville, he had met Bassett occasionally in the street or at the Whitcomb House; and several times he had caught a glimpse of him passing through the reception room of the law office into Mr. Fitch's private room.
HoosiernounUS /ˈhuːʒər/
a native or resident of Indiana
From this reading Harwood had long since exhausted the list of Hoosier statesmen selected for niches in the "Courier's" pantheon.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading In five lines Bassett asked Dan to meet him at the Whitcomb House on a day and hour succinctly specified.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading In five lines Bassett asked Dan to meet him at the Whitcomb House on a day and hour succinctly specified.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading DANIEL HARWOOD RECEIVES AN OFFER A brief note from Morton Bassett, dated at Fraserville, reached Harwood in July.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading On these occasions Dan was aware that Bassett's presence caused a ripple of interest to run through the office.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading After his visit to Fraserville, he had met Bassett occasionally in the street or at the Whitcomb House; and several times he had caught a glimpse of him passing through the reception room of the law office into Mr. Fitch's private room.
JulynounUS /ˌdʒuːˈlaɪ/
the month following June and preceding August
From this reading DANIEL HARWOOD RECEIVES AN OFFER A brief note from Morton Bassett, dated at Fraserville, reached Harwood in July.
the collection of rules imposed by authority
From this reading After his visit to Fraserville, he had met Bassett occasionally in the street or at the Whitcomb House; and several times he had caught a glimpse of him passing through the reception room of the law office into Mr. Fitch's private room.
plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading In five lines Bassett asked Dan to meet him at the Whitcomb House on a day and hour succinctly specified.
give or make a list of; name individually; give the names of
From this reading Harwood had long since exhausted the list of Hoosier statesmen selected for niches in the "Courier's" pantheon.
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 Harwood had long since exhausted the list of Hoosier statesmen selected for niches in the "Courier's" pantheon.
come together
From this reading In five lines Bassett asked Dan to meet him at the Whitcomb House on a day and hour succinctly specified.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading After his visit to Fraserville, he had met Bassett occasionally in the street or at the Whitcomb House; and several times he had caught a glimpse of him passing through the reception room of the law office into Mr. Fitch's private room.
MortonnounUS /ˈmɔːrtən/
United States jazz musician who moved from ragtime to New Orleans jazz (1885-1941)
From this reading DANIEL HARWOOD RECEIVES AN OFFER A brief note from Morton Bassett, dated at Fraserville, reached Harwood in July.
a form of address for a man
From this reading After his visit to Fraserville, he had met Bassett occasionally in the street or at the Whitcomb House; and several times he had caught a glimpse of him passing through the reception room of the law office into Mr. Fitch's private room.
nichesnounUS /ˈnɪtʃɪz/
plural of “niche” — a position particularly well suited to the person who occupies it
From this reading Harwood had long since exhausted the list of Hoosier statesmen selected for niches in the "Courier's" pantheon.
a brief written record
From this reading DANIEL HARWOOD RECEIVES AN OFFER A brief note from Morton Bassett, dated at Fraserville, reached Harwood in July.
sporadically and infrequently
From this reading After his visit to Fraserville, he had met Bassett occasionally in the street or at the Whitcomb House; and several times he had caught a glimpse of him passing through the reception room of the law office into Mr. Fitch's private room.
something you have to do
From this reading On these occasions Dan was aware that Bassett's presence caused a ripple of interest to run through the office.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Harwood had long since exhausted the list of Hoosier statesmen selected for niches in the "Courier's" pantheon.
make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading DANIEL HARWOOD RECEIVES AN OFFER A brief note from Morton Bassett, dated at Fraserville, reached Harwood in July.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading After his visit to Fraserville, he had met Bassett occasionally in the street or at the Whitcomb House; and several times he had caught a glimpse of him passing through the reception room of the law office into Mr. Fitch's private room.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading In five lines Bassett asked Dan to meet him at the Whitcomb House on a day and hour succinctly specified.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading After his visit to Fraserville, he had met Bassett occasionally in the street or at the Whitcomb House; and several times he had caught a glimpse of him passing through the reception room of the law office into Mr. Fitch's private room.
pantheonnounUS /ˈpænθiɑːn/
all the gods of a religion
From this reading Harwood had long since exhausted the list of Hoosier statesmen selected for niches in the "Courier's" pantheon.
(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate
From this reading After his visit to Fraserville, he had met Bassett occasionally in the street or at the Whitcomb House; and several times he had caught a glimpse of him passing through the reception room of the law office into Mr. Fitch's private room.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading On these occasions Dan was aware that Bassett's presence caused a ripple of interest to run through the office.
confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy
From this reading After his visit to Fraserville, he had met Bassett occasionally in the street or at the Whitcomb House; and several times he had caught a glimpse of him passing through the reception room of the law office into Mr. Fitch's private room.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading DANIEL HARWOOD RECEIVES AN OFFER A brief note from Morton Bassett, dated at Fraserville, reached Harwood in July.
RECEIVESverbUS /rəˈsiːvz/
third-person singular of “receive” — get something; come into possession of
From this reading DANIEL HARWOOD RECEIVES AN OFFER A brief note from Morton Bassett, dated at Fraserville, reached Harwood in July.
receptionnounUS /rɪˈsepʃən/
the manner in which something is greeted
From this reading After his visit to Fraserville, he had met Bassett occasionally in the street or at the Whitcomb House; and several times he had caught a glimpse of him passing through the reception room of the law office into Mr. Fitch's private room.
ripplenounUS /ˈrɪpəl/
a small wave on the surface of a liquid
From this reading On these occasions Dan was aware that Bassett's presence caused a ripple of interest to run through the office.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading After his visit to Fraserville, he had met Bassett occasionally in the street or at the Whitcomb House; and several times he had caught a glimpse of him passing through the reception room of the law office into Mr. Fitch's private room.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading On these occasions Dan was aware that Bassett's presence caused a ripple of interest to run through the office.
selectedadjectiveUS /səˈlektɪd/
chosen in preference to another
From this reading Harwood had long since exhausted the list of Hoosier statesmen selected for niches in the "Courier's" pantheon.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading After his visit to Fraserville, he had met Bassett occasionally in the street or at the Whitcomb House; and several times he had caught a glimpse of him passing through the reception room of the law office into Mr. Fitch's private room.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Harwood had long since exhausted the list of Hoosier statesmen selected for niches in the "Courier's" pantheon.
specifiedadjectiveUS /ˈspesəfaɪd/
clearly and explicitly stated
From this reading In five lines Bassett asked Dan to meet him at the Whitcomb House on a day and hour succinctly specified.
statesmennounUS /ˈsteɪtsmɪn/
plural of “statesman” — a man who is a respected leader in national or international affairs
From this reading Harwood had long since exhausted the list of Hoosier statesmen selected for niches in the "Courier's" pantheon.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading After his visit to Fraserville, he had met Bassett occasionally in the street or at the Whitcomb House; and several times he had caught a glimpse of him passing through the reception room of the law office into Mr. Fitch's private room.
succinctlyadverbUS /səkˈsɪŋktli/
with concise and precise brevity; to the point
From this reading In five lines Bassett asked Dan to meet him at the Whitcomb House on a day and hour succinctly specified.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading On these occasions Dan was aware that Bassett's presence caused a ripple of interest to run through the office.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In five lines Bassett asked Dan to meet him at the Whitcomb House on a day and hour succinctly specified.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading On these occasions Dan was aware that Bassett's presence caused a ripple of interest to run through the office.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading After his visit to Fraserville, he had met Bassett occasionally in the street or at the Whitcomb House; and several times he had caught a glimpse of him passing through the reception room of the law office into Mr. Fitch's private room.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading After his visit to Fraserville, he had met Bassett occasionally in the street or at the Whitcomb House; and several times he had caught a glimpse of him passing through the reception room of the law office into Mr. Fitch's private room.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In five lines Bassett asked Dan to meet him at the Whitcomb House on a day and hour succinctly specified.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading After his visit to Fraserville, he had met Bassett occasionally in the street or at the Whitcomb House; and several times he had caught a glimpse of him passing through the reception room of the law office into Mr. Fitch's private room.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading On these occasions Dan was aware that Bassett's presence caused a ripple of interest to run through the office.
Whitcomb
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From this reading In five lines Bassett asked Dan to meet him at the Whitcomb House on a day and hour succinctly specified.
