used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Months later, at Fort Good Faith, Dick and Sandy sat in the trading room engaged in a game of cribbage, when Factor MacClaren strode over to their table, carrying in one hand a month’s old copy of an Edmonton newspaper.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Months later, at Fort Good Faith, Dick and Sandy sat in the trading room engaged in a game of cribbage, when Factor MacClaren strode over to their table, carrying in one hand a month’s old copy of an Edmonton newspaper.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Months later, at Fort Good Faith, Dick and Sandy sat in the trading room engaged in a game of cribbage, when Factor MacClaren strode over to their table, carrying in one hand a month’s old copy of an Edmonton newspaper.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Months later, at Fort Good Faith, Dick and Sandy sat in the trading room engaged in a game of cribbage, when Factor MacClaren strode over to their table, carrying in one hand a month’s old copy of an Edmonton newspaper.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading “I knew you boys would be interested,” he said, indicating the place at the bottom of the column.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading He interrupted the game by spreading out the paper between them, and turning the pages until he came to the particular item he had just read.
the lower side of anything
From this reading “I knew you boys would be interested,” he said, indicating the place at the bottom of the column.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading “I knew you boys would be interested,” he said, indicating the place at the bottom of the column.
BulletinnounUS /ˈbʊlɪtən/
a brief report (especially an official statement issued for immediate publication or broadcast)
From this reading “Yesterday when the mail came in, I looked over this copy of the Bulletin, but missed it somehow.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading “Yesterday when the mail came in, I looked over this copy of the Bulletin, but missed it somehow.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He interrupted the game by spreading out the paper between them, and turning the pages until he came to the particular item he had just read.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading He interrupted the game by spreading out the paper between them, and turning the pages until he came to the particular item he had just read.
-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading Months later, at Fort Good Faith, Dick and Sandy sat in the trading room engaged in a game of cribbage, when Factor MacClaren strode over to their table, carrying in one hand a month’s old copy of an Edmonton newspaper.
columnnounUS /ˈkɑːləm/
a line of units following one after another
From this reading “I knew you boys would be interested,” he said, indicating the place at the bottom of the column.
a reproduction of a written record (e.g. of a legal or school record)
From this reading Months later, at Fort Good Faith, Dick and Sandy sat in the trading room engaged in a game of cribbage, when Factor MacClaren strode over to their table, carrying in one hand a month’s old copy of an Edmonton newspaper.
cribbagenounUS /ˈkrɪbɪdʒ/
a card game (usually for two players) in which each player is dealt six cards and discards one or two
From this reading Months later, at Fort Good Faith, Dick and Sandy sat in the trading room engaged in a game of cribbage, when Factor MacClaren strode over to their table, carrying in one hand a month’s old copy of an Edmonton newspaper.
someone who is a detective
From this reading Months later, at Fort Good Faith, Dick and Sandy sat in the trading room engaged in a game of cribbage, when Factor MacClaren strode over to their table, carrying in one hand a month’s old copy of an Edmonton newspaper.
EdmontonnounUS /ˈedməntən/
the capital of the province of Alberta
From this reading Months later, at Fort Good Faith, Dick and Sandy sat in the trading room engaged in a game of cribbage, when Factor MacClaren strode over to their table, carrying in one hand a month’s old copy of an Edmonton newspaper.
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading Months later, at Fort Good Faith, Dick and Sandy sat in the trading room engaged in a game of cribbage, when Factor MacClaren strode over to their table, carrying in one hand a month’s old copy of an Edmonton newspaper.
FactornounUS /ˈfæktər/
anything that contributes causally to a result
From this reading Months later, at Fort Good Faith, Dick and Sandy sat in the trading room engaged in a game of cribbage, when Factor MacClaren strode over to their table, carrying in one hand a month’s old copy of an Edmonton newspaper.
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
From this reading Months later, at Fort Good Faith, Dick and Sandy sat in the trading room engaged in a game of cribbage, when Factor MacClaren strode over to their table, carrying in one hand a month’s old copy of an Edmonton newspaper.
a fortified military post where troops are stationed
From this reading Months later, at Fort Good Faith, Dick and Sandy sat in the trading room engaged in a game of cribbage, when Factor MacClaren strode over to their table, carrying in one hand a month’s old copy of an Edmonton newspaper.
a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading Months later, at Fort Good Faith, Dick and Sandy sat in the trading room engaged in a game of cribbage, when Factor MacClaren strode over to their table, carrying in one hand a month’s old copy of an Edmonton newspaper.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Months later, at Fort Good Faith, Dick and Sandy sat in the trading room engaged in a game of cribbage, when Factor MacClaren strode over to their table, carrying in one hand a month’s old copy of an Edmonton newspaper.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He interrupted the game by spreading out the paper between them, and turning the pages until he came to the particular item he had just read.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Months later, at Fort Good Faith, Dick and Sandy sat in the trading room engaged in a game of cribbage, when Factor MacClaren strode over to their table, carrying in one hand a month’s old copy of an Edmonton newspaper.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He interrupted the game by spreading out the paper between them, and turning the pages until he came to the particular item he had just read.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I knew you boys would be interested,” he said, indicating the place at the bottom of the column.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Months later, at Fort Good Faith, Dick and Sandy sat in the trading room engaged in a game of cribbage, when Factor MacClaren strode over to their table, carrying in one hand a month’s old copy of an Edmonton newspaper.
indicatingverbUS /ˈɪndəkeɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “indicate” — be a signal for or a symptom of
From this reading “I knew you boys would be interested,” he said, indicating the place at the bottom of the column.
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading “I knew you boys would be interested,” he said, indicating the place at the bottom of the column.
discontinued temporarily
From this reading He interrupted the game by spreading out the paper between them, and turning the pages until he came to the particular item he had just read.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “Yesterday when the mail came in, I looked over this copy of the Bulletin, but missed it somehow.
itemnounUS /ˈaɪtəm/
a distinct part that can be specified separately in a group of things that could be enumerated on a list
From this reading He interrupted the game by spreading out the paper between them, and turning the pages until he came to the particular item he had just read.
and nothing more
From this reading He interrupted the game by spreading out the paper between them, and turning the pages until he came to the particular item he had just read.
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 “I knew you boys would be interested,” he said, indicating the place at the bottom of the column.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading Months later, at Fort Good Faith, Dick and Sandy sat in the trading room engaged in a game of cribbage, when Factor MacClaren strode over to their table, carrying in one hand a month’s old copy of an Edmonton newspaper.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading “Yesterday when the mail came in, I looked over this copy of the Bulletin, but missed it somehow.
MacClaren
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From this reading Months later, at Fort Good Faith, Dick and Sandy sat in the trading room engaged in a game of cribbage, when Factor MacClaren strode over to their table, carrying in one hand a month’s old copy of an Edmonton newspaper.
mailnounUS /meɪl/
the bags of letters and packages that are transported by the postal service
From this reading “Yesterday when the mail came in, I looked over this copy of the Bulletin, but missed it somehow.
not caught with the senses or the mind
From this reading “Yesterday when the mail came in, I looked over this copy of the Bulletin, but missed it somehow.
month'snounUS /mʌnθs/
possessive form of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading Months later, at Fort Good Faith, Dick and Sandy sat in the trading room engaged in a game of cribbage, when Factor MacClaren strode over to their table, carrying in one hand a month’s old copy of an Edmonton newspaper.
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading Months later, at Fort Good Faith, Dick and Sandy sat in the trading room engaged in a game of cribbage, when Factor MacClaren strode over to their table, carrying in one hand a month’s old copy of an Edmonton newspaper.
a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements
From this reading Months later, at Fort Good Faith, Dick and Sandy sat in the trading room engaged in a game of cribbage, when Factor MacClaren strode over to their table, carrying in one hand a month’s old copy of an Edmonton newspaper.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Months later, at Fort Good Faith, Dick and Sandy sat in the trading room engaged in a game of cribbage, when Factor MacClaren strode over to their table, carrying in one hand a month’s old copy of an Edmonton newspaper.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Months later, at Fort Good Faith, Dick and Sandy sat in the trading room engaged in a game of cribbage, when Factor MacClaren strode over to their table, carrying in one hand a month’s old copy of an Edmonton newspaper.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Months later, at Fort Good Faith, Dick and Sandy sat in the trading room engaged in a game of cribbage, when Factor MacClaren strode over to their table, carrying in one hand a month’s old copy of an Edmonton newspaper.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading He interrupted the game by spreading out the paper between them, and turning the pages until he came to the particular item he had just read.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Months later, at Fort Good Faith, Dick and Sandy sat in the trading room engaged in a game of cribbage, when Factor MacClaren strode over to their table, carrying in one hand a month’s old copy of an Edmonton newspaper.
plural of “page” — one side of one leaf (of a book or magazine or newspaper or letter etc.) or the written or pictorial matter it contains
From this reading He interrupted the game by spreading out the paper between them, and turning the pages until he came to the particular item he had just read.
a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
From this reading He interrupted the game by spreading out the paper between them, and turning the pages until he came to the particular item he had just read.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading He interrupted the game by spreading out the paper between them, and turning the pages until he came to the particular item he had just read.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading “I knew you boys would be interested,” he said, indicating the place at the bottom of the column.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading He interrupted the game by spreading out the paper between them, and turning the pages until he came to the particular item he had just read.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Months later, at Fort Good Faith, Dick and Sandy sat in the trading room engaged in a game of cribbage, when Factor MacClaren strode over to their table, carrying in one hand a month’s old copy of an Edmonton newspaper.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “I knew you boys would be interested,” he said, indicating the place at the bottom of the column.
SandyadjectiveUS /ˈsændi/
of hair color; pale yellowish to yellowish brown
From this reading Months later, at Fort Good Faith, Dick and Sandy sat in the trading room engaged in a game of cribbage, when Factor MacClaren strode over to their table, carrying in one hand a month’s old copy of an Edmonton newspaper.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Months later, at Fort Good Faith, Dick and Sandy sat in the trading room engaged in a game of cribbage, when Factor MacClaren strode over to their table, carrying in one hand a month’s old copy of an Edmonton newspaper.
in some unspecified way or manner; or by some unspecified means
From this reading “Yesterday when the mail came in, I looked over this copy of the Bulletin, but missed it somehow.
spreadingnounUS /ˈspredɪŋ/
process or result of distributing or extending over a wide expanse of space
From this reading He interrupted the game by spreading out the paper between them, and turning the pages until he came to the particular item he had just read.
strodeverbUS /stroʊd/
inflected form of “stride” — walk with long steps
From this reading Months later, at Fort Good Faith, Dick and Sandy sat in the trading room engaged in a game of cribbage, when Factor MacClaren strode over to their table, carrying in one hand a month’s old copy of an Edmonton newspaper.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading Months later, at Fort Good Faith, Dick and Sandy sat in the trading room engaged in a game of cribbage, when Factor MacClaren strode over to their table, carrying in one hand a month’s old copy of an Edmonton newspaper.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Months later, at Fort Good Faith, Dick and Sandy sat in the trading room engaged in a game of cribbage, when Factor MacClaren strode over to their table, carrying in one hand a month’s old copy of an Edmonton newspaper.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Months later, at Fort Good Faith, Dick and Sandy sat in the trading room engaged in a game of cribbage, when Factor MacClaren strode over to their table, carrying in one hand a month’s old copy of an Edmonton newspaper.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading He interrupted the game by spreading out the paper between them, and turning the pages until he came to the particular item he had just read.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading “Yesterday when the mail came in, I looked over this copy of the Bulletin, but missed it somehow.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Months later, at Fort Good Faith, Dick and Sandy sat in the trading room engaged in a game of cribbage, when Factor MacClaren strode over to their table, carrying in one hand a month’s old copy of an Edmonton newspaper.
tradingnounUS /ˈtreɪdɪŋ/
buying or selling securities or commodities
From this reading Months later, at Fort Good Faith, Dick and Sandy sat in the trading room engaged in a game of cribbage, when Factor MacClaren strode over to their table, carrying in one hand a month’s old copy of an Edmonton newspaper.
the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course
From this reading He interrupted the game by spreading out the paper between them, and turning the pages until he came to the particular item he had just read.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading He interrupted the game by spreading out the paper between them, and turning the pages until he came to the particular item he had just read.
at the time that
From this reading Months later, at Fort Good Faith, Dick and Sandy sat in the trading room engaged in a game of cribbage, when Factor MacClaren strode over to their table, carrying in one hand a month’s old copy of an Edmonton newspaper.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading “I knew you boys would be interested,” he said, indicating the place at the bottom of the column.
the day immediately before today
From this reading “Yesterday when the mail came in, I looked over this copy of the Bulletin, but missed it somehow.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “I knew you boys would be interested,” he said, indicating the place at the bottom of the column.
