used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “The Events,” said Mr. Witherby, solemnly, “does not publish a Sunday edition!”
at or in the front
From this reading He had let the other papers “get ahead of him” on several important enterprises lately, and he would have been glad to retrieve himself; but he could not be sure that this was an enterprise.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He had let the other papers “get ahead of him” on several important enterprises lately, and he would have been glad to retrieve himself; but he could not be sure that this was an enterprise.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He had let the other papers “get ahead of him” on several important enterprises lately, and he would have been glad to retrieve himself; but he could not be sure that this was an enterprise.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading “Of course not,” answered Bartley, inwardly cursing his blunder,--“I mean your Saturday evening supplement.”
adopted in order to deceive
From this reading Mr. Witherby looked at it, with the worry of a dull man who has assumed unintelligible duties.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Mr. Witherby looked at it, with the worry of a dull man who has assumed unintelligible duties.
Bartley
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From this reading “Of course not,” answered Bartley, inwardly cursing his blunder,--“I mean your Saturday evening supplement.”
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He had let the other papers “get ahead of him” on several important enterprises lately, and he would have been glad to retrieve himself; but he could not be sure that this was an enterprise.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He had let the other papers “get ahead of him” on several important enterprises lately, and he would have been glad to retrieve himself; but he could not be sure that this was an enterprise.
blunderverbUS /ˈblʌndər/
commit a faux pas or a fault or make a serious mistake
From this reading “Of course not,” answered Bartley, inwardly cursing his blunder,--“I mean your Saturday evening supplement.”
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He had let the other papers “get ahead of him” on several important enterprises lately, and he would have been glad to retrieve himself; but he could not be sure that this was an enterprise.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He had let the other papers “get ahead of him” on several important enterprises lately, and he would have been glad to retrieve himself; but he could not be sure that this was an enterprise.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading “Of course not,” answered Bartley, inwardly cursing his blunder,--“I mean your Saturday evening supplement.”
cursingverbUS /ˈkɜːrsɪŋ/
-ing form of “curse” — utter obscenities or profanities
From this reading “Of course not,” answered Bartley, inwardly cursing his blunder,--“I mean your Saturday evening supplement.”
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “The Events,” said Mr. Witherby, solemnly, “does not publish a Sunday edition!”
lacking in liveliness or animation
From this reading Mr. Witherby looked at it, with the worry of a dull man who has assumed unintelligible duties.
plural of “duty” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading Mr. Witherby looked at it, with the worry of a dull man who has assumed unintelligible duties.
editionnounUS /əˈdɪʃən/
the form in which a text (especially a printed book) is published
From this reading “The Events,” said Mr. Witherby, solemnly, “does not publish a Sunday edition!”
enterprisenounUS /ˈentərpraɪz/
a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness)
From this reading He had let the other papers “get ahead of him” on several important enterprises lately, and he would have been glad to retrieve himself; but he could not be sure that this was an enterprise.
enterprisesnounUS /ˈentərpraɪzɪz/
plural of “enterprise” — a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness)
From this reading He had let the other papers “get ahead of him” on several important enterprises lately, and he would have been glad to retrieve himself; but he could not be sure that this was an enterprise.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading “Of course not,” answered Bartley, inwardly cursing his blunder,--“I mean your Saturday evening supplement.”
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading “The Events,” said Mr. Witherby, solemnly, “does not publish a Sunday edition!”
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading He had let the other papers “get ahead of him” on several important enterprises lately, and he would have been glad to retrieve himself; but he could not be sure that this was an enterprise.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading He had let the other papers “get ahead of him” on several important enterprises lately, and he would have been glad to retrieve himself; but he could not be sure that this was an enterprise.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had let the other papers “get ahead of him” on several important enterprises lately, and he would have been glad to retrieve himself; but he could not be sure that this was an enterprise.
having or involving the use of hands
From this reading He handed him his manuscript.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Mr. Witherby looked at it, with the worry of a dull man who has assumed unintelligible duties.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading He had let the other papers “get ahead of him” on several important enterprises lately, and he would have been glad to retrieve himself; but he could not be sure that this was an enterprise.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He handed him his manuscript.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He handed him his manuscript.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading He had let the other papers “get ahead of him” on several important enterprises lately, and he would have been glad to retrieve himself; but he could not be sure that this was an enterprise.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading “Of course not,” answered Bartley, inwardly cursing his blunder,--“I mean your Saturday evening supplement.”
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “Of course not,” answered Bartley, inwardly cursing his blunder,--“I mean your Saturday evening supplement.”
of great significance or value
From this reading He had let the other papers “get ahead of him” on several important enterprises lately, and he would have been glad to retrieve himself; but he could not be sure that this was an enterprise.
inwardlyadverbUS /ˈɪnwərdli/
with respect to private feelings
From this reading “Of course not,” answered Bartley, inwardly cursing his blunder,--“I mean your Saturday evening supplement.”
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Mr. Witherby looked at it, with the worry of a dull man who has assumed unintelligible duties.
in the recent past
From this reading He had let the other papers “get ahead of him” on several important enterprises lately, and he would have been glad to retrieve himself; but he could not be sure that this was an enterprise.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading He had let the other papers “get ahead of him” on several important enterprises lately, and he would have been glad to retrieve himself; but he could not be sure that this was an enterprise.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Mr. Witherby looked at it, with the worry of a dull man who has assumed unintelligible duties.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Mr. Witherby looked at it, with the worry of a dull man who has assumed unintelligible duties.
manuscriptnounUS /ˈmæn.jə.skrɪpt/
A book, document, or piece of music written by hand rather than typed or printed.
From this reading He handed him his manuscript.
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading “Of course not,” answered Bartley, inwardly cursing his blunder,--“I mean your Saturday evening supplement.”
a form of address for a man
From this reading “The Events,” said Mr. Witherby, solemnly, “does not publish a Sunday edition!”
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading “The Events,” said Mr. Witherby, solemnly, “does not publish a Sunday edition!”
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “Of course not,” answered Bartley, inwardly cursing his blunder,--“I mean your Saturday evening supplement.”
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He had let the other papers “get ahead of him” on several important enterprises lately, and he would have been glad to retrieve himself; but he could not be sure that this was an enterprise.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading He had let the other papers “get ahead of him” on several important enterprises lately, and he would have been glad to retrieve himself; but he could not be sure that this was an enterprise.
writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading He had let the other papers “get ahead of him” on several important enterprises lately, and he would have been glad to retrieve himself; but he could not be sure that this was an enterprise.
publishverbUS /ˈpʌblɪʃ/
put into print
From this reading “The Events,” said Mr. Witherby, solemnly, “does not publish a Sunday edition!”
retrieveverbUS /rɪˈtriːv/
get or find back; recover the use of
From this reading He had let the other papers “get ahead of him” on several important enterprises lately, and he would have been glad to retrieve himself; but he could not be sure that this was an enterprise.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “The Events,” said Mr. Witherby, solemnly, “does not publish a Sunday edition!”
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading “Of course not,” answered Bartley, inwardly cursing his blunder,--“I mean your Saturday evening supplement.”
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading He had let the other papers “get ahead of him” on several important enterprises lately, and he would have been glad to retrieve himself; but he could not be sure that this was an enterprise.
solemnlyadverbUS /ˈsɔːləmli/
in a grave and sedate manner
From this reading “The Events,” said Mr. Witherby, solemnly, “does not publish a Sunday edition!”
first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians
From this reading “The Events,” said Mr. Witherby, solemnly, “does not publish a Sunday edition!”
supplementnounUS /ˈsʌpləmənt/
textual matter that is added onto a publication; usually at the end
From this reading “Of course not,” answered Bartley, inwardly cursing his blunder,--“I mean your Saturday evening supplement.”
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading He had let the other papers “get ahead of him” on several important enterprises lately, and he would have been glad to retrieve himself; but he could not be sure that this was an enterprise.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He had let the other papers “get ahead of him” on several important enterprises lately, and he would have been glad to retrieve himself; but he could not be sure that this was an enterprise.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “The Events,” said Mr. Witherby, solemnly, “does not publish a Sunday edition!”
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading He had let the other papers “get ahead of him” on several important enterprises lately, and he would have been glad to retrieve himself; but he could not be sure that this was an enterprise.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He had let the other papers “get ahead of him” on several important enterprises lately, and he would have been glad to retrieve himself; but he could not be sure that this was an enterprise.
unintelligibleadjectiveUS /ˌʌnɪnˈtelədʒəbəl/
poorly articulated or enunciated, or drowned by noise
From this reading Mr. Witherby looked at it, with the worry of a dull man who has assumed unintelligible duties.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He had let the other papers “get ahead of him” on several important enterprises lately, and he would have been glad to retrieve himself; but he could not be sure that this was an enterprise.
which person or people
From this reading Mr. Witherby looked at it, with the worry of a dull man who has assumed unintelligible duties.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Mr. Witherby looked at it, with the worry of a dull man who has assumed unintelligible duties.
Witherby
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From this reading “The Events,” said Mr. Witherby, solemnly, “does not publish a Sunday edition!”
be worried, concerned, anxious, troubled, or uneasy
From this reading Mr. Witherby looked at it, with the worry of a dull man who has assumed unintelligible duties.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He had let the other papers “get ahead of him” on several important enterprises lately, and he would have been glad to retrieve himself; but he could not be sure that this was an enterprise.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Of course not,” answered Bartley, inwardly cursing his blunder,--“I mean your Saturday evening supplement.”
