used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE WATERS ARE TROUBLED The vast machinery used in gathering the news makes it possible for an event, only an hour or two old, to gain a place in the types and proclaim itself to the public.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading And only a short time after Frank Burton made his confession of guilt in his cell in the county prison, the newsboys were crying the fact in the street.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading THE WATERS ARE TROUBLED The vast machinery used in gathering the news makes it possible for an event, only an hour or two old, to gain a place in the types and proclaim itself to the public.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE WATERS ARE TROUBLED The vast machinery used in gathering the news makes it possible for an event, only an hour or two old, to gain a place in the types and proclaim itself to the public.
AREauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading THE WATERS ARE TROUBLED The vast machinery used in gathering the news makes it possible for an event, only an hour or two old, to gain a place in the types and proclaim itself to the public.
Ashton-Kirk
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From this reading Ashton-Kirk and Scanlon had finished with their lunch at Claghorn's; at the cigar counter in the lobby they paused while they selected their favorite brands.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Ashton-Kirk and Scanlon had finished with their lunch at Claghorn's; at the cigar counter in the lobby they paused while they selected their favorite brands.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading "How are you?" said a familiar voice, and looking up they saw Osborne, big, smiling and serene.
brandsnounUS /brændz/
plural of “brand” — a name given to a product or service
From this reading Ashton-Kirk and Scanlon had finished with their lunch at Claghorn's; at the cigar counter in the lobby they paused while they selected their favorite brands.
BurtonnounUS /ˈbɜːrtən/
English explorer who with John Speke was the first European to explore Lake Tanganyika (1821-1890)
From this reading And only a short time after Frank Burton made his confession of guilt in his cell in the county prison, the newsboys were crying the fact in the street.
cellnounUS /sel/
A small stone room in a prison where an inmate is locked behind iron bars.
From this reading And only a short time after Frank Burton made his confession of guilt in his cell in the county prison, the newsboys were crying the fact in the street.
cigarnounUS /sɪˈɡɑːr/
a roll of tobacco for smoking
From this reading Ashton-Kirk and Scanlon had finished with their lunch at Claghorn's; at the cigar counter in the lobby they paused while they selected their favorite brands.
Claghorn's
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From this reading Ashton-Kirk and Scanlon had finished with their lunch at Claghorn's; at the cigar counter in the lobby they paused while they selected their favorite brands.
confessionnounUS /kənˈfeʃən/
an admission of misdeeds or faults
From this reading And only a short time after Frank Burton made his confession of guilt in his cell in the county prison, the newsboys were crying the fact in the street.
counternounUS /ˈkaʊntər/
table consisting of a horizontal surface over which business is transacted
From this reading Ashton-Kirk and Scanlon had finished with their lunch at Claghorn's; at the cigar counter in the lobby they paused while they selected their favorite brands.
(United Kingdom) a region created by territorial division for the purpose of local government
From this reading And only a short time after Frank Burton made his confession of guilt in his cell in the county prison, the newsboys were crying the fact in the street.
demanding attention
From this reading And only a short time after Frank Burton made his confession of guilt in his cell in the county prison, the newsboys were crying the fact in the street.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading "Nasty day," he proceeded, shaking some raindrops from the rim of his hat.
something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading THE WATERS ARE TROUBLED The vast machinery used in gathering the news makes it possible for an event, only an hour or two old, to gain a place in the types and proclaim itself to the public.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading And only a short time after Frank Burton made his confession of guilt in his cell in the county prison, the newsboys were crying the fact in the street.
well known or easily recognized
From this reading "How are you?" said a familiar voice, and looking up they saw Osborne, big, smiling and serene.
favoritenounUS /ˈfeɪvərɪt/
something regarded with special favor or liking
From this reading Ashton-Kirk and Scanlon had finished with their lunch at Claghorn's; at the cigar counter in the lobby they paused while they selected their favorite brands.
(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state
From this reading Ashton-Kirk and Scanlon had finished with their lunch at Claghorn's; at the cigar counter in the lobby they paused while they selected their favorite brands.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE WATERS ARE TROUBLED The vast machinery used in gathering the news makes it possible for an event, only an hour or two old, to gain a place in the types and proclaim itself to the public.
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading And only a short time after Frank Burton made his confession of guilt in his cell in the county prison, the newsboys were crying the fact in the street.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "Nasty day," he proceeded, shaking some raindrops from the rim of his hat.
obtain
From this reading THE WATERS ARE TROUBLED The vast machinery used in gathering the news makes it possible for an event, only an hour or two old, to gain a place in the types and proclaim itself to the public.
a group of persons together in one place
From this reading THE WATERS ARE TROUBLED The vast machinery used in gathering the news makes it possible for an event, only an hour or two old, to gain a place in the types and proclaim itself to the public.
guiltnounUS /ɡɪlt/
the state of having committed an offense
From this reading And only a short time after Frank Burton made his confession of guilt in his cell in the county prison, the newsboys were crying the fact in the street.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Ashton-Kirk and Scanlon had finished with their lunch at Claghorn's; at the cigar counter in the lobby they paused while they selected their favorite brands.
headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim
From this reading "Nasty day," he proceeded, shaking some raindrops from the rim of his hat.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Nasty day," he proceeded, shaking some raindrops from the rim of his hat.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading And only a short time after Frank Burton made his confession of guilt in his cell in the county prison, the newsboys were crying the fact in the street.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading THE WATERS ARE TROUBLED The vast machinery used in gathering the news makes it possible for an event, only an hour or two old, to gain a place in the types and proclaim itself to the public.
How
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From this reading "How are you?" said a familiar voice, and looking up they saw Osborne, big, smiling and serene.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE WATERS ARE TROUBLED The vast machinery used in gathering the news makes it possible for an event, only an hour or two old, to gain a place in the types and proclaim itself to the public.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE WATERS ARE TROUBLED The vast machinery used in gathering the news makes it possible for an event, only an hour or two old, to gain a place in the types and proclaim itself to the public.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading THE WATERS ARE TROUBLED The vast machinery used in gathering the news makes it possible for an event, only an hour or two old, to gain a place in the types and proclaim itself to the public.
lobbynounUS /ˈlɑːbi/
a large entrance or reception room or area
From this reading Ashton-Kirk and Scanlon had finished with their lunch at Claghorn's; at the cigar counter in the lobby they paused while they selected their favorite brands.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading "How are you?" said a familiar voice, and looking up they saw Osborne, big, smiling and serene.
take the midday meal
From this reading Ashton-Kirk and Scanlon had finished with their lunch at Claghorn's; at the cigar counter in the lobby they paused while they selected their favorite brands.
machinerynounUS /məˈʃiːnəri/
machines or machine systems collectively
From this reading THE WATERS ARE TROUBLED The vast machinery used in gathering the news makes it possible for an event, only an hour or two old, to gain a place in the types and proclaim itself to the public.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading And only a short time after Frank Burton made his confession of guilt in his cell in the county prison, the newsboys were crying the fact in the street.
plural of “make” — a recognizable kind
From this reading THE WATERS ARE TROUBLED The vast machinery used in gathering the news makes it possible for an event, only an hour or two old, to gain a place in the types and proclaim itself to the public.
NastyadjectiveUS /ˈnæsti/
offensive or even (of persons) malicious
From this reading "Nasty day," he proceeded, shaking some raindrops from the rim of his hat.
information about recent and important events
From this reading THE WATERS ARE TROUBLED The vast machinery used in gathering the news makes it possible for an event, only an hour or two old, to gain a place in the types and proclaim itself to the public.
newsboys
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From this reading And only a short time after Frank Burton made his confession of guilt in his cell in the county prison, the newsboys were crying the fact in the street.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading And only a short time after Frank Burton made his confession of guilt in his cell in the county prison, the newsboys were crying the fact in the street.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading THE WATERS ARE TROUBLED The vast machinery used in gathering the news makes it possible for an event, only an hour or two old, to gain a place in the types and proclaim itself to the public.
and nothing more
From this reading THE WATERS ARE TROUBLED The vast machinery used in gathering the news makes it possible for an event, only an hour or two old, to gain a place in the types and proclaim itself to the public.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading THE WATERS ARE TROUBLED The vast machinery used in gathering the news makes it possible for an event, only an hour or two old, to gain a place in the types and proclaim itself to the public.
OsbornenounUS /ˈɔːzbɔːrn/
English playwright (1929-1994)
From this reading "How are you?" said a familiar voice, and looking up they saw Osborne, big, smiling and serene.
past form of “pause” — interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing
From this reading Ashton-Kirk and Scanlon had finished with their lunch at Claghorn's; at the cigar counter in the lobby they paused while they selected their favorite brands.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading THE WATERS ARE TROUBLED The vast machinery used in gathering the news makes it possible for an event, only an hour or two old, to gain a place in the types and proclaim itself to the public.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading THE WATERS ARE TROUBLED The vast machinery used in gathering the news makes it possible for an event, only an hour or two old, to gain a place in the types and proclaim itself to the public.
a correctional institution where persons are confined while on trial or for punishment
From this reading And only a short time after Frank Burton made his confession of guilt in his cell in the county prison, the newsboys were crying the fact in the street.
past form of “proceed” — continue talking
From this reading "Nasty day," he proceeded, shaking some raindrops from the rim of his hat.
proclaimverbUS /proʊˈkleɪm/
declare formally; declare someone to be something; of titles
From this reading THE WATERS ARE TROUBLED The vast machinery used in gathering the news makes it possible for an event, only an hour or two old, to gain a place in the types and proclaim itself to the public.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading THE WATERS ARE TROUBLED The vast machinery used in gathering the news makes it possible for an event, only an hour or two old, to gain a place in the types and proclaim itself to the public.
raindropsnounUS /ˈreɪndrɑːps/
plural of “raindrop” — a drop of rain
From this reading "Nasty day," he proceeded, shaking some raindrops from the rim of his hat.
rimnounUS /rɪm/
the shape of a raised edge of a more or less circular object
From this reading "Nasty day," he proceeded, shaking some raindrops from the rim of his hat.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "How are you?" said a familiar voice, and looking up they saw Osborne, big, smiling and serene.
cut with a saw
From this reading "How are you?" said a familiar voice, and looking up they saw Osborne, big, smiling and serene.
Scanlon
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From this reading Ashton-Kirk and Scanlon had finished with their lunch at Claghorn's; at the cigar counter in the lobby they paused while they selected their favorite brands.
selectedadjectiveUS /səˈlektɪd/
chosen in preference to another
From this reading Ashton-Kirk and Scanlon had finished with their lunch at Claghorn's; at the cigar counter in the lobby they paused while they selected their favorite brands.
sereneadjectiveUS /sərˈiːn/
not agitated; without losing self-possession
From this reading "How are you?" said a familiar voice, and looking up they saw Osborne, big, smiling and serene.
the act of causing something to move up and down (or back and forth) with quick movements
From this reading "Nasty day," he proceeded, shaking some raindrops from the rim of his hat.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading And only a short time after Frank Burton made his confession of guilt in his cell in the county prison, the newsboys were crying the fact in the street.
a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading "How are you?" said a familiar voice, and looking up they saw Osborne, big, smiling and serene.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading "Nasty day," he proceeded, shaking some raindrops from the rim of his hat.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading And only a short time after Frank Burton made his confession of guilt in his cell in the county prison, the newsboys were crying the fact in the street.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE WATERS ARE TROUBLED The vast machinery used in gathering the news makes it possible for an event, only an hour or two old, to gain a place in the types and proclaim itself to the public.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Ashton-Kirk and Scanlon had finished with their lunch at Claghorn's; at the cigar counter in the lobby they paused while they selected their favorite brands.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Ashton-Kirk and Scanlon had finished with their lunch at Claghorn's; at the cigar counter in the lobby they paused while they selected their favorite brands.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading And only a short time after Frank Burton made his confession of guilt in his cell in the county prison, the newsboys were crying the fact in the street.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE WATERS ARE TROUBLED The vast machinery used in gathering the news makes it possible for an event, only an hour or two old, to gain a place in the types and proclaim itself to the public.
characterized by or indicative of distress or affliction or danger or need
From this reading THE WATERS ARE TROUBLED The vast machinery used in gathering the news makes it possible for an event, only an hour or two old, to gain a place in the types and proclaim itself to the public.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading THE WATERS ARE TROUBLED The vast machinery used in gathering the news makes it possible for an event, only an hour or two old, to gain a place in the types and proclaim itself to the public.
typesnounUS /taɪps/
plural of “type” — a subdivision of a particular kind of thing
From this reading THE WATERS ARE TROUBLED The vast machinery used in gathering the news makes it possible for an event, only an hour or two old, to gain a place in the types and proclaim itself to the public.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "How are you?" said a familiar voice, and looking up they saw Osborne, big, smiling and serene.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading THE WATERS ARE TROUBLED The vast machinery used in gathering the news makes it possible for an event, only an hour or two old, to gain a place in the types and proclaim itself to the public.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading THE WATERS ARE TROUBLED The vast machinery used in gathering the news makes it possible for an event, only an hour or two old, to gain a place in the types and proclaim itself to the public.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading "How are you?" said a familiar voice, and looking up they saw Osborne, big, smiling and serene.
United States actress and singer (1896-1977)
From this reading THE WATERS ARE TROUBLED The vast machinery used in gathering the news makes it possible for an event, only an hour or two old, to gain a place in the types and proclaim itself to the public.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading And only a short time after Frank Burton made his confession of guilt in his cell in the county prison, the newsboys were crying the fact in the street.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Ashton-Kirk and Scanlon had finished with their lunch at Claghorn's; at the cigar counter in the lobby they paused while they selected their favorite brands.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Ashton-Kirk and Scanlon had finished with their lunch at Claghorn's; at the cigar counter in the lobby they paused while they selected their favorite brands.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "How are you?" said a familiar voice, and looking up they saw Osborne, big, smiling and serene.
