used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A part of the office is railed off, within which the superintendent has a desk, and receives orders for boys to be sent to different parts of the city.
how long something has existed
From this reading On benches in the back part of the office are sitting perhaps a dozen boys varying in age from fifteen to eighteen, clad in the well known blue uniform prescribed by the company.
a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading On Broadway, not far from the St. Nicholas Hotel, is an office of the American District Telegraph.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading On Broadway, not far from the St. Nicholas Hotel, is an office of the American District Telegraph.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A part of the office is railed off, within which the superintendent has a desk, and receives orders for boys to be sent to different parts of the city.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading On benches in the back part of the office are sitting perhaps a dozen boys varying in age from fifteen to eighteen, clad in the well known blue uniform prescribed by the company.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading On benches in the back part of the office are sitting perhaps a dozen boys varying in age from fifteen to eighteen, clad in the well known blue uniform prescribed by the company.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading A part of the office is railed off, within which the superintendent has a desk, and receives orders for boys to be sent to different parts of the city.
benchesnounUS /ˈbentʃɪz/
plural of “bench” — a long seat for more than one person
From this reading On benches in the back part of the office are sitting perhaps a dozen boys varying in age from fifteen to eighteen, clad in the well known blue uniform prescribed by the company.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading On benches in the back part of the office are sitting perhaps a dozen boys varying in age from fifteen to eighteen, clad in the well known blue uniform prescribed by the company.
boy'snounUS /bɔɪz/
possessive form of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading Each wears a cap on which may be read the initials of the company, with the boy’s number.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading A part of the office is railed off, within which the superintendent has a desk, and receives orders for boys to be sent to different parts of the city.
BroadwaynounUS /ˈbrɔːdweɪ/
a street in Manhattan that passes through Times Square; famous for its theaters
From this reading On Broadway, not far from the St. Nicholas Hotel, is an office of the American District Telegraph.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading On benches in the back part of the office are sitting perhaps a dozen boys varying in age from fifteen to eighteen, clad in the well known blue uniform prescribed by the company.
a tight-fitting headdress
From this reading Each wears a cap on which may be read the initials of the company, with the boy’s number.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading A part of the office is railed off, within which the superintendent has a desk, and receives orders for boys to be sent to different parts of the city.
cladadjectiveUS /klæd/
wearing or provided with clothing; sometimes used in combination
From this reading On benches in the back part of the office are sitting perhaps a dozen boys varying in age from fifteen to eighteen, clad in the well known blue uniform prescribed by the company.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading On benches in the back part of the office are sitting perhaps a dozen boys varying in age from fifteen to eighteen, clad in the well known blue uniform prescribed by the company.
a piece of furniture with a writing surface and usually drawers or other compartments
From this reading A part of the office is railed off, within which the superintendent has a desk, and receives orders for boys to be sent to different parts of the city.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading A part of the office is railed off, within which the superintendent has a desk, and receives orders for boys to be sent to different parts of the city.
a region marked off for administrative or other purposes
From this reading On Broadway, not far from the St. Nicholas Hotel, is an office of the American District Telegraph.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading On benches in the back part of the office are sitting perhaps a dozen boys varying in age from fifteen to eighteen, clad in the well known blue uniform prescribed by the company.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Each wears a cap on which may be read the initials of the company, with the boy’s number.
eighteenadjectiveUS /eɪˈtiːn/
being one more than seventeen
From this reading On benches in the back part of the office are sitting perhaps a dozen boys varying in age from fifteen to eighteen, clad in the well known blue uniform prescribed by the company.
to come or go into
From this reading Let us enter.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading On Broadway, not far from the St. Nicholas Hotel, is an office of the American District Telegraph.
the cardinal number that is the sum of fourteen and one
From this reading On benches in the back part of the office are sitting perhaps a dozen boys varying in age from fifteen to eighteen, clad in the well known blue uniform prescribed by the company.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A part of the office is railed off, within which the superintendent has a desk, and receives orders for boys to be sent to different parts of the city.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading On Broadway, not far from the St. Nicholas Hotel, is an office of the American District Telegraph.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A part of the office is railed off, within which the superintendent has a desk, and receives orders for boys to be sent to different parts of the city.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading On Broadway, not far from the St. Nicholas Hotel, is an office of the American District Telegraph.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading On benches in the back part of the office are sitting perhaps a dozen boys varying in age from fifteen to eighteen, clad in the well known blue uniform prescribed by the company.
initialsnounUS /ˌɪˈnɪʃəlz/
plural of “initial” — the first letter of a word (especially a person's name)
From this reading Each wears a cap on which may be read the initials of the company, with the boy’s number.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading On Broadway, not far from the St. Nicholas Hotel, is an office of the American District Telegraph.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading On benches in the back part of the office are sitting perhaps a dozen boys varying in age from fifteen to eighteen, clad in the well known blue uniform prescribed by the company.
Letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading Let us enter.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Each wears a cap on which may be read the initials of the company, with the boy’s number.
NicholasnounUS /ˈnɪkələs/
a bishop in Asia Minor who is associated with Santa Claus (4th century)
From this reading On Broadway, not far from the St. Nicholas Hotel, is an office of the American District Telegraph.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading On Broadway, not far from the St. Nicholas Hotel, is an office of the American District Telegraph.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading Each wears a cap on which may be read the initials of the company, with the boy’s number.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading On Broadway, not far from the St. Nicholas Hotel, is an office of the American District Telegraph.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading A part of the office is railed off, within which the superintendent has a desk, and receives orders for boys to be sent to different parts of the city.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading On Broadway, not far from the St. Nicholas Hotel, is an office of the American District Telegraph.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On Broadway, not far from the St. Nicholas Hotel, is an office of the American District Telegraph.
plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading A part of the office is railed off, within which the superintendent has a desk, and receives orders for boys to be sent to different parts of the city.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading A part of the office is railed off, within which the superintendent has a desk, and receives orders for boys to be sent to different parts of the city.
the local environment
From this reading A part of the office is railed off, within which the superintendent has a desk, and receives orders for boys to be sent to different parts of the city.
by chance
From this reading On benches in the back part of the office are sitting perhaps a dozen boys varying in age from fifteen to eighteen, clad in the well known blue uniform prescribed by the company.
prescribedadjectiveUS /priˈskraɪbd/
set down as a rule or guide
From this reading On benches in the back part of the office are sitting perhaps a dozen boys varying in age from fifteen to eighteen, clad in the well known blue uniform prescribed by the company.
railedverbUS /reɪld/
past form of “rail” — complain bitterly
From this reading A part of the office is railed off, within which the superintendent has a desk, and receives orders for boys to be sent to different parts of the city.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading Each wears a cap on which may be read the initials of the company, with the boy’s number.
receivesverbUS /rəˈsiːvz/
third-person singular of “receive” — get something; come into possession of
From this reading A part of the office is railed off, within which the superintendent has a desk, and receives orders for boys to be sent to different parts of the city.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading A part of the office is railed off, within which the superintendent has a desk, and receives orders for boys to be sent to different parts of the city.
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading On benches in the back part of the office are sitting perhaps a dozen boys varying in age from fifteen to eighteen, clad in the well known blue uniform prescribed by the company.
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From this reading On Broadway, not far from the St. Nicholas Hotel, is an office of the American District Telegraph.
superintendentnounUS /ˌsuːpərənˈtendənt/
a person who directs and manages an organization
From this reading A part of the office is railed off, within which the superintendent has a desk, and receives orders for boys to be sent to different parts of the city.
TelegraphnounUS /ˈteləɡræf/
apparatus used to communicate at a distance over a wire (usually in Morse code)
From this reading On Broadway, not far from the St. Nicholas Hotel, is an office of the American District Telegraph.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading On Broadway, not far from the St. Nicholas Hotel, is an office of the American District Telegraph.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A part of the office is railed off, within which the superintendent has a desk, and receives orders for boys to be sent to different parts of the city.
always the same; showing a single form or character in all occurrences
From this reading On benches in the back part of the office are sitting perhaps a dozen boys varying in age from fifteen to eighteen, clad in the well known blue uniform prescribed by the company.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Let us enter.
varyingadjectiveUS /ˈveriɪŋ/
marked by diversity or difference
From this reading On benches in the back part of the office are sitting perhaps a dozen boys varying in age from fifteen to eighteen, clad in the well known blue uniform prescribed by the company.
wearsnounUS /werz/
plural of “wear” — impairment resulting from long use
From this reading Each wears a cap on which may be read the initials of the company, with the boy’s number.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading On benches in the back part of the office are sitting perhaps a dozen boys varying in age from fifteen to eighteen, clad in the well known blue uniform prescribed by the company.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading A part of the office is railed off, within which the superintendent has a desk, and receives orders for boys to be sent to different parts of the city.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Each wears a cap on which may be read the initials of the company, with the boy’s number.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading A part of the office is railed off, within which the superintendent has a desk, and receives orders for boys to be sent to different parts of the city.
