used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Young McClintock might enjoy flirting with death, but as the responsible head of a family the editor was in quite a different position.
advertisementnounUS /ædˈvɜːrtəzmənt/
a public promotion of some product or service
From this reading McCLINTOCK BILLS THE TOWN Hugh’s advertisement did not appear in the _Banner_ next morning.
amusementsnounUS /əˈmjuːzmənts/
plural of “amusement” — a feeling of delight at being entertained
From this reading He knew several safer amusements than that.
annoyverbUS /əˈnɔɪ/
cause annoyance in; disturb, especially by minor irritations
From this reading The editor had killed it as soon as he learned that its purpose was to annoy Dutch.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading McCLINTOCK BILLS THE TOWN Hugh’s advertisement did not appear in the _Banner_ next morning.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The editor had killed it as soon as he learned that its purpose was to annoy Dutch.
BannernounUS /ˈbænər/
long strip of cloth or paper used for decoration or advertising
From this reading McCLINTOCK BILLS THE TOWN Hugh’s advertisement did not appear in the _Banner_ next morning.
BILLSnounUS /bɪlz/
plural of “bill” — a statute in draft before it becomes law
From this reading McCLINTOCK BILLS THE TOWN Hugh’s advertisement did not appear in the _Banner_ next morning.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Young McClintock might enjoy flirting with death, but as the responsible head of a family the editor was in quite a different position.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading Young McClintock might enjoy flirting with death, but as the responsible head of a family the editor was in quite a different position.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading McCLINTOCK BILLS THE TOWN Hugh’s advertisement did not appear in the _Banner_ next morning.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading Young McClintock might enjoy flirting with death, but as the responsible head of a family the editor was in quite a different position.
DutchadjectiveUS /dʌtʃ/
of or relating to the Netherlands or its people or culture
From this reading The editor had killed it as soon as he learned that its purpose was to annoy Dutch.
editornounUS /ˈedətər/
a person responsible for the editorial aspects of publication; the person who determines the final content of a text (especially of a newspaper or magazine)
From this reading The editor had killed it as soon as he learned that its purpose was to annoy Dutch.
derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading Young McClintock might enjoy flirting with death, but as the responsible head of a family the editor was in quite a different position.
enjoyingverbUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading To say that Hugh was enjoying himself is to stretch the truth.
a social unit living together
From this reading Young McClintock might enjoy flirting with death, but as the responsible head of a family the editor was in quite a different position.
flirtingnounUS /ˈflɜːrtɪŋ/
playful behavior intended to arouse sexual interest
From this reading Young McClintock might enjoy flirting with death, but as the responsible head of a family the editor was in quite a different position.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The editor had killed it as soon as he learned that its purpose was to annoy Dutch.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The editor had killed it as soon as he learned that its purpose was to annoy Dutch.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Young McClintock might enjoy flirting with death, but as the responsible head of a family the editor was in quite a different position.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading To say that Hugh was enjoying himself is to stretch the truth.
Hugh
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From this reading To say that Hugh was enjoying himself is to stretch the truth.
Hugh's
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From this reading McCLINTOCK BILLS THE TOWN Hugh’s advertisement did not appear in the _Banner_ next morning.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading McCLINTOCK BILLS THE TOWN Hugh’s advertisement did not appear in the _Banner_ next morning.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading To say that Hugh was enjoying himself is to stretch the truth.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The editor had killed it as soon as he learned that its purpose was to annoy Dutch.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The editor had killed it as soon as he learned that its purpose was to annoy Dutch.
past form of “kill” — cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly
From this reading The editor had killed it as soon as he learned that its purpose was to annoy Dutch.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading He knew several safer amusements than that.
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading The editor had killed it as soon as he learned that its purpose was to annoy Dutch.
McCLINTOCK
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading McCLINTOCK BILLS THE TOWN Hugh’s advertisement did not appear in the _Banner_ next morning.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Young McClintock might enjoy flirting with death, but as the responsible head of a family the editor was in quite a different position.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading McCLINTOCK BILLS THE TOWN Hugh’s advertisement did not appear in the _Banner_ next morning.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading McCLINTOCK BILLS THE TOWN Hugh’s advertisement did not appear in the _Banner_ next morning.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading McCLINTOCK BILLS THE TOWN Hugh’s advertisement did not appear in the _Banner_ next morning.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Young McClintock might enjoy flirting with death, but as the responsible head of a family the editor was in quite a different position.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading Young McClintock might enjoy flirting with death, but as the responsible head of a family the editor was in quite a different position.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading The editor had killed it as soon as he learned that its purpose was to annoy Dutch.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Young McClintock might enjoy flirting with death, but as the responsible head of a family the editor was in quite a different position.
responsibleadjectiveUS /riˈspɑːnsəbəl/
worthy of or requiring responsibility or trust; or held accountable
From this reading Young McClintock might enjoy flirting with death, but as the responsible head of a family the editor was in quite a different position.
saferadjectiveUS /ˈseɪfər/
comparative of “safe” — free from danger or the risk of harm
From this reading He knew several safer amusements than that.
express in words
From this reading To say that Hugh was enjoying himself is to stretch the truth.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading He knew several safer amusements than that.
in the near future
From this reading The editor had killed it as soon as he learned that its purpose was to annoy Dutch.
stretchverbUS /stretʃ/
occupy a large, elongated area
From this reading To say that Hugh was enjoying himself is to stretch the truth.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading He knew several safer amusements than that.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The editor had killed it as soon as he learned that its purpose was to annoy Dutch.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading McCLINTOCK BILLS THE TOWN Hugh’s advertisement did not appear in the _Banner_ next morning.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The editor had killed it as soon as he learned that its purpose was to annoy Dutch.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading McCLINTOCK BILLS THE TOWN Hugh’s advertisement did not appear in the _Banner_ next morning.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading To say that Hugh was enjoying himself is to stretch the truth.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The editor had killed it as soon as he learned that its purpose was to annoy Dutch.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Young McClintock might enjoy flirting with death, but as the responsible head of a family the editor was in quite a different position.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Young McClintock might enjoy flirting with death, but as the responsible head of a family the editor was in quite a different position.
