1st
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From this reading The 1st of January arrived, and Mr. Mitchel had heard nothing from Mr. Barnes.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A NEW YEAR'S DINNER PARTY.
speak to
From this reading A few days before, however, a formal engraved invitation to the dinner party had been mailed to his home address.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The 1st of January arrived, and Mr. Mitchel had heard nothing from Mr. Barnes.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading The 1st of January arrived, and Mr. Mitchel had heard nothing from Mr. Barnes.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Inquiry at his office was met by the simple statement, that "The chief is out of town."
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading When he would be back, or where a communication would reach him, could not be learned.
Barnes
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The 1st of January arrived, and Mr. Mitchel had heard nothing from Mr. Barnes.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading When he would be back, or where a communication would reach him, could not be learned.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading A few days before, however, a formal engraved invitation to the dinner party had been mailed to his home address.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading A few days before, however, a formal engraved invitation to the dinner party had been mailed to his home address.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Inquiry at his office was met by the simple statement, that "The chief is out of town."
a person who is in charge
From this reading Inquiry at his office was met by the simple statement, that "The chief is out of town."
communicationnounUS /kəˌmjuːnəˈkeɪʃən/
the activity of communicating; the activity of conveying information
From this reading When he would be back, or where a communication would reach him, could not be learned.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading When he would be back, or where a communication would reach him, could not be learned.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading A few days before, however, a formal engraved invitation to the dinner party had been mailed to his home address.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading A NEW YEAR'S DINNER PARTY.
engravedadjectiveUS /ɪnˈɡreɪvd/
cut or impressed into a surface
From this reading A few days before, however, a formal engraved invitation to the dinner party had been mailed to his home address.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading A few days before, however, a formal engraved invitation to the dinner party had been mailed to his home address.
formaladjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrməl/
being in accord with established forms and conventions and requirements (as e.g. of formal dress)
From this reading A few days before, however, a formal engraved invitation to the dinner party had been mailed to his home address.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The 1st of January arrived, and Mr. Mitchel had heard nothing from Mr. Barnes.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The 1st of January arrived, and Mr. Mitchel had heard nothing from Mr. Barnes.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When he would be back, or where a communication would reach him, could not be learned.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading The 1st of January arrived, and Mr. Mitchel had heard nothing from Mr. Barnes.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading When he would be back, or where a communication would reach him, could not be learned.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Inquiry at his office was met by the simple statement, that "The chief is out of town."
where you live at a particular time
From this reading A few days before, however, a formal engraved invitation to the dinner party had been mailed to his home address.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading A few days before, however, a formal engraved invitation to the dinner party had been mailed to his home address.
a search for knowledge
From this reading Inquiry at his office was met by the simple statement, that "The chief is out of town."
a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something
From this reading A few days before, however, a formal engraved invitation to the dinner party had been mailed to his home address.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Inquiry at his office was met by the simple statement, that "The chief is out of town."
JanuarynounUS /ˈdʒænjuːeri/
the first month of the year; begins 10 days after the winter solstice
From this reading The 1st of January arrived, and Mr. Mitchel had heard nothing from Mr. Barnes.
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading When he would be back, or where a communication would reach him, could not be learned.
mailedadjectiveUS /meɪld/
wearing protective mail
From this reading A few days before, however, a formal engraved invitation to the dinner party had been mailed to his home address.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading Inquiry at his office was met by the simple statement, that "The chief is out of town."
Mitchel
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From this reading The 1st of January arrived, and Mr. Mitchel had heard nothing from Mr. Barnes.
a form of address for a man
From this reading The 1st of January arrived, and Mr. Mitchel had heard nothing from Mr. Barnes.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading A NEW YEAR'S DINNER PARTY.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading When he would be back, or where a communication would reach him, could not be learned.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading The 1st of January arrived, and Mr. Mitchel had heard nothing from Mr. Barnes.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The 1st of January arrived, and Mr. Mitchel had heard nothing from Mr. Barnes.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading Inquiry at his office was met by the simple statement, that "The chief is out of town."
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading When he would be back, or where a communication would reach him, could not be learned.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Inquiry at his office was met by the simple statement, that "The chief is out of town."
an organization to gain political power
From this reading A NEW YEAR'S DINNER PARTY.
reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading When he would be back, or where a communication would reach him, could not be learned.
having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading Inquiry at his office was met by the simple statement, that "The chief is out of town."
a message that is stated or declared; a communication (oral or written) setting forth particulars or facts etc
From this reading Inquiry at his office was met by the simple statement, that "The chief is out of town."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Inquiry at his office was met by the simple statement, that "The chief is out of town."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The 1st of January arrived, and Mr. Mitchel had heard nothing from Mr. Barnes.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A few days before, however, a formal engraved invitation to the dinner party had been mailed to his home address.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading Inquiry at his office was met by the simple statement, that "The chief is out of town."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Inquiry at his office was met by the simple statement, that "The chief is out of town."
at the time that
From this reading When he would be back, or where a communication would reach him, could not be learned.
in or at the place that
From this reading When he would be back, or where a communication would reach him, could not be learned.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading When he would be back, or where a communication would reach him, could not be learned.
YEAR'SnounUS /jɪrz/
possessive form of “year” — a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading A NEW YEAR'S DINNER PARTY.
