used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
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a native or inhabitant of the United States
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used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _Time:_ Today _Place:_ The United States Author of _"The Rider of King Log" "The Red Lane" "King Spruce" "Where Your Treasure Is"_ A Consistent and Courageous Champion in the Protection of "The People's White Coal."
eagerly desirous
From this reading Time, that politically throbbing, project-crowded, anxious, and expectant season of plot and counterplot--the birth of a legislative session.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading On this crowded twenty-four-hour cross-section of contemporary American life the curtain goes up at nine-thirty o'clock of a January forenoon.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading _Time:_ Today _Place:_ The United States Author of _"The Rider of King Log" "The Red Lane" "King Spruce" "Where Your Treasure Is"_ A Consistent and Courageous Champion in the Protection of "The People's White Coal."
Author'snounUS /ˈɔːθərz/
possessive form of “author” — writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading With the Author's Sincere Friendship and High Regard.
the time when something begins (especially life)
From this reading Time, that politically throbbing, project-crowded, anxious, and expectant season of plot and counterplot--the birth of a legislative session.
assets available for use in the production of further assets
From this reading Locality, the city of Marion--the capital of a state.
ChampionnounUS /ˈtʃæmpiən/
someone who has won first place in a competition
From this reading _Time:_ Today _Place:_ The United States Author of _"The Rider of King Log" "The Red Lane" "King Spruce" "Where Your Treasure Is"_ A Consistent and Courageous Champion in the Protection of "The People's White Coal."
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading Locality, the city of Marion--the capital of a state.
CoalnounUS /koʊl/
fossil fuel consisting of carbonized vegetable matter deposited in the Carboniferous period
From this reading _Time:_ Today _Place:_ The United States Author of _"The Rider of King Log" "The Red Lane" "King Spruce" "Where Your Treasure Is"_ A Consistent and Courageous Champion in the Protection of "The People's White Coal."
ConsistentadjectiveUS /kənˈsɪstənt/
(sometimes followed by “with”) in agreement or consistent or reliable
From this reading _Time:_ Today _Place:_ The United States Author of _"The Rider of King Log" "The Red Lane" "King Spruce" "Where Your Treasure Is"_ A Consistent and Courageous Champion in the Protection of "The People's White Coal."
contemporaryadjectiveUS /kənˈtempəreri/
characteristic of the present
From this reading On this crowded twenty-four-hour cross-section of contemporary American life the curtain goes up at nine-thirty o'clock of a January forenoon.
counterplotnoun
a plot intended to subvert another plot
From this reading Time, that politically throbbing, project-crowded, anxious, and expectant season of plot and counterplot--the birth of a legislative session.
CourageousadjectiveUS /kərˈeɪdʒəs/
possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching
From this reading _Time:_ Today _Place:_ The United States Author of _"The Rider of King Log" "The Red Lane" "King Spruce" "Where Your Treasure Is"_ A Consistent and Courageous Champion in the Protection of "The People's White Coal."
cross-sectionadjective
representing a plane made by cutting across something at right angles to its length
From this reading On this crowded twenty-four-hour cross-section of contemporary American life the curtain goes up at nine-thirty o'clock of a January forenoon.
overfilled or compacted or concentrated
From this reading On this crowded twenty-four-hour cross-section of contemporary American life the curtain goes up at nine-thirty o'clock of a January forenoon.
hanging cloth used as a blind (especially for a window)
From this reading On this crowded twenty-four-hour cross-section of contemporary American life the curtain goes up at nine-thirty o'clock of a January forenoon.
expectantadjectiveUS /ɪkˈspektənt/
marked by eager anticipation
From this reading Time, that politically throbbing, project-crowded, anxious, and expectant season of plot and counterplot--the birth of a legislative session.
forenoonnoun
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading On this crowded twenty-four-hour cross-section of contemporary American life the curtain goes up at nine-thirty o'clock of a January forenoon.
the state of being friends (or friendly)
From this reading With the Author's Sincere Friendship and High Regard.
plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)
From this reading On this crowded twenty-four-hour cross-section of contemporary American life the curtain goes up at nine-thirty o'clock of a January forenoon.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading With the Author's Sincere Friendship and High Regard.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _Time:_ Today _Place:_ The United States Author of _"The Rider of King Log" "The Red Lane" "King Spruce" "Where Your Treasure Is"_ A Consistent and Courageous Champion in the Protection of "The People's White Coal."
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _Time:_ Today _Place:_ The United States Author of _"The Rider of King Log" "The Red Lane" "King Spruce" "Where Your Treasure Is"_ A Consistent and Courageous Champion in the Protection of "The People's White Coal."
JanuarynounUS /ˈdʒænjuːeri/
the first month of the year; begins 10 days after the winter solstice
From this reading On this crowded twenty-four-hour cross-section of contemporary American life the curtain goes up at nine-thirty o'clock of a January forenoon.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading _Time:_ Today _Place:_ The United States Author of _"The Rider of King Log" "The Red Lane" "King Spruce" "Where Your Treasure Is"_ A Consistent and Courageous Champion in the Protection of "The People's White Coal."
a narrow way or road
From this reading _Time:_ Today _Place:_ The United States Author of _"The Rider of King Log" "The Red Lane" "King Spruce" "Where Your Treasure Is"_ A Consistent and Courageous Champion in the Protection of "The People's White Coal."
legislativeadjectiveUS /ˈledʒəsleɪtɪv/
relating to a legislature or composed of members of a legislature
From this reading Time, that politically throbbing, project-crowded, anxious, and expectant season of plot and counterplot--the birth of a legislative session.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading On this crowded twenty-four-hour cross-section of contemporary American life the curtain goes up at nine-thirty o'clock of a January forenoon.
LocalitynounUS /loʊˈkæləti/
a surrounding or nearby region
From this reading Locality, the city of Marion--the capital of a state.
LogverbUS /lɔːɡ/
enter into a log, as on ships and planes
From this reading _Time:_ Today _Place:_ The United States Author of _"The Rider of King Log" "The Red Lane" "King Spruce" "Where Your Treasure Is"_ A Consistent and Courageous Champion in the Protection of "The People's White Coal."
Marion
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From this reading Locality, the city of Marion--the capital of a state.
nine-thirty
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From this reading On this crowded twenty-four-hour cross-section of contemporary American life the curtain goes up at nine-thirty o'clock of a January forenoon.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading On this crowded twenty-four-hour cross-section of contemporary American life the curtain goes up at nine-thirty o'clock of a January forenoon.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _Time:_ Today _Place:_ The United States Author of _"The Rider of King Log" "The Red Lane" "King Spruce" "Where Your Treasure Is"_ A Consistent and Courageous Champion in the Protection of "The People's White Coal."
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On this crowded twenty-four-hour cross-section of contemporary American life the curtain goes up at nine-thirty o'clock of a January forenoon.
People'snounUS /ˈpiːpəlz/
possessive form of “people” — (plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading _Time:_ Today _Place:_ The United States Author of _"The Rider of King Log" "The Red Lane" "King Spruce" "Where Your Treasure Is"_ A Consistent and Courageous Champion in the Protection of "The People's White Coal."
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading _Time:_ Today _Place:_ The United States Author of _"The Rider of King Log" "The Red Lane" "King Spruce" "Where Your Treasure Is"_ A Consistent and Courageous Champion in the Protection of "The People's White Coal."
plotnounUS /plɑːt/
a secret scheme to do something (especially something underhand or illegal)
From this reading Time, that politically throbbing, project-crowded, anxious, and expectant season of plot and counterplot--the birth of a legislative session.
politicallyadverbUS /pəˈlɪtɪkəli/
with regard to social relationships involving authority
From this reading Time, that politically throbbing, project-crowded, anxious, and expectant season of plot and counterplot--the birth of a legislative session.
project-crowded
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From this reading Time, that politically throbbing, project-crowded, anxious, and expectant season of plot and counterplot--the birth of a legislative session.
the activity of protecting someone or something
From this reading _Time:_ Today _Place:_ The United States Author of _"The Rider of King Log" "The Red Lane" "King Spruce" "Where Your Treasure Is"_ A Consistent and Courageous Champion in the Protection of "The People's White Coal."
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading _Time:_ Today _Place:_ The United States Author of _"The Rider of King Log" "The Red Lane" "King Spruce" "Where Your Treasure Is"_ A Consistent and Courageous Champion in the Protection of "The People's White Coal."
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading With the Author's Sincere Friendship and High Regard.
RidernounUS /ˈraɪdər/
a traveler who actively rides an animal (as a horse or camel)
From this reading _Time:_ Today _Place:_ The United States Author of _"The Rider of King Log" "The Red Lane" "King Spruce" "Where Your Treasure Is"_ A Consistent and Courageous Champion in the Protection of "The People's White Coal."
a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
From this reading Time, that politically throbbing, project-crowded, anxious, and expectant season of plot and counterplot--the birth of a legislative session.
sessionnounUS /ˈseʃən/
a meeting for execution of a group's functions
From this reading Time, that politically throbbing, project-crowded, anxious, and expectant season of plot and counterplot--the birth of a legislative session.
SincereadjectiveUS /sɪnˈsɪr/
open and genuine; not deceitful
From this reading With the Author's Sincere Friendship and High Regard.
SprucenounUS /spruːs/
light soft moderately strong wood of spruce trees; used especially for timbers and millwork
From this reading _Time:_ Today _Place:_ The United States Author of _"The Rider of King Log" "The Red Lane" "King Spruce" "Where Your Treasure Is"_ A Consistent and Courageous Champion in the Protection of "The People's White Coal."
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading Locality, the city of Marion--the capital of a state.
plural of “state” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading _Time:_ Today _Place:_ The United States Author of _"The Rider of King Log" "The Red Lane" "King Spruce" "Where Your Treasure Is"_ A Consistent and Courageous Champion in the Protection of "The People's White Coal."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Time, that politically throbbing, project-crowded, anxious, and expectant season of plot and counterplot--the birth of a legislative session.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _Time:_ Today _Place:_ The United States Author of _"The Rider of King Log" "The Red Lane" "King Spruce" "Where Your Treasure Is"_ A Consistent and Courageous Champion in the Protection of "The People's White Coal."
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading On this crowded twenty-four-hour cross-section of contemporary American life the curtain goes up at nine-thirty o'clock of a January forenoon.
throbbingnounUS /ˈθrɑːbɪŋ/
an instance of rapid strong pulsation (of the heart)
From this reading Time, that politically throbbing, project-crowded, anxious, and expectant season of plot and counterplot--the birth of a legislative session.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading _Time:_ Today _Place:_ The United States Author of _"The Rider of King Log" "The Red Lane" "King Spruce" "Where Your Treasure Is"_ A Consistent and Courageous Champion in the Protection of "The People's White Coal."
TodaynounUS /təˈdeɪ/
the present time or age
From this reading _Time:_ Today _Place:_ The United States Author of _"The Rider of King Log" "The Red Lane" "King Spruce" "Where Your Treasure Is"_ A Consistent and Courageous Champion in the Protection of "The People's White Coal."
accumulated wealth in the form of money or jewels etc.
From this reading _Time:_ Today _Place:_ The United States Author of _"The Rider of King Log" "The Red Lane" "King Spruce" "Where Your Treasure Is"_ A Consistent and Courageous Champion in the Protection of "The People's White Coal."
twenty-four-hour
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UnitedadjectiveUS /juːˈnaɪtɪd/
characterized by unity; being or joined into a single entity
From this reading _Time:_ Today _Place:_ The United States Author of _"The Rider of King Log" "The Red Lane" "King Spruce" "Where Your Treasure Is"_ A Consistent and Courageous Champion in the Protection of "The People's White Coal."
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading On this crowded twenty-four-hour cross-section of contemporary American life the curtain goes up at nine-thirty o'clock of a January forenoon.
in or at the place that
From this reading _Time:_ Today _Place:_ The United States Author of _"The Rider of King Log" "The Red Lane" "King Spruce" "Where Your Treasure Is"_ A Consistent and Courageous Champion in the Protection of "The People's White Coal."
a Caucasian
From this reading _Time:_ Today _Place:_ The United States Author of _"The Rider of King Log" "The Red Lane" "King Spruce" "Where Your Treasure Is"_ A Consistent and Courageous Champion in the Protection of "The People's White Coal."
in the company of; together with
From this reading With the Author's Sincere Friendship and High Regard.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading _Time:_ Today _Place:_ The United States Author of _"The Rider of King Log" "The Red Lane" "King Spruce" "Where Your Treasure Is"_ A Consistent and Courageous Champion in the Protection of "The People's White Coal."
