used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A surprise awaited Frank in Salacia.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading But every billboard in town was covered with Julian King’s paper, and the show windows were filled with his lithographs!
awaitedadjectiveUS /əˈweɪtɪd/
expected hopefully
From this reading A surprise awaited Frank in Salacia.
billboardnounUS /ˈbɪlbɔːrd/
large outdoor signboard
From this reading But every billboard in town was covered with Julian King’s paper, and the show windows were filled with his lithographs!
billboardsnounUS /ˈbɪlbɔːrdz/
plural of “billboard” — large outdoor signboard
From this reading Of course, the first thing he looked for on striking the town was the billboards, expecting to find the “Empire Theater Comedy Company’s” paper up everywhere.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But every billboard in town was covered with Julian King’s paper, and the show windows were filled with his lithographs!
ComedynounUS /ˈkɑːmədi/
light and humorous drama with a happy ending
From this reading Of course, the first thing he looked for on striking the town was the billboards, expecting to find the “Empire Theater Comedy Company’s” paper up everywhere.
Company'snounUS /ˈkʌmpəniz/
possessive form of “company” — an institution created to conduct business
From this reading Of course, the first thing he looked for on striking the town was the billboards, expecting to find the “Empire Theater Comedy Company’s” paper up everywhere.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Of course, the first thing he looked for on striking the town was the billboards, expecting to find the “Empire Theater Comedy Company’s” paper up everywhere.
overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form
From this reading But every billboard in town was covered with Julian King’s paper, and the show windows were filled with his lithographs!
EmpirenounUS /ˈempaɪər/
the domain ruled by an emperor or empress; the region over which imperial dominion is exercised
From this reading Of course, the first thing he looked for on striking the town was the billboards, expecting to find the “Empire Theater Comedy Company’s” paper up everywhere.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading But every billboard in town was covered with Julian King’s paper, and the show windows were filled with his lithographs!
to or in any or all places
From this reading Of course, the first thing he looked for on striking the town was the billboards, expecting to find the “Empire Theater Comedy Company’s” paper up everywhere.
-ing form of “expect” — regard something as probable or likely
From this reading Of course, the first thing he looked for on striking the town was the billboards, expecting to find the “Empire Theater Comedy Company’s” paper up everywhere.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading But every billboard in town was covered with Julian King’s paper, and the show windows were filled with his lithographs!
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading Of course, the first thing he looked for on striking the town was the billboards, expecting to find the “Empire Theater Comedy Company’s” paper up everywhere.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Of course, the first thing he looked for on striking the town was the billboards, expecting to find the “Empire Theater Comedy Company’s” paper up everywhere.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Of course, the first thing he looked for on striking the town was the billboards, expecting to find the “Empire Theater Comedy Company’s” paper up everywhere.
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading FRANK PUTS UP PAPER.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Of course, the first thing he looked for on striking the town was the billboards, expecting to find the “Empire Theater Comedy Company’s” paper up everywhere.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading But every billboard in town was covered with Julian King’s paper, and the show windows were filled with his lithographs!
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A surprise awaited Frank in Salacia.
JuliannounUS /ˈdʒuːliən/
Roman Emperor and nephew of Constantine; he restored paganism as the official religion of the Roman Empire and destroyed Christian temples but his decision was reversed after his death (331?-363)
From this reading But every billboard in town was covered with Julian King’s paper, and the show windows were filled with his lithographs!
King'snounUS /kɪŋz/
possessive form of “king” — a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading But every billboard in town was covered with Julian King’s paper, and the show windows were filled with his lithographs!
lithographsnounUS /ˈlɪθəɡræfs/
plural of “lithograph” — a print produced by lithography
From this reading But every billboard in town was covered with Julian King’s paper, and the show windows were filled with his lithographs!
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Of course, the first thing he looked for on striking the town was the billboards, expecting to find the “Empire Theater Comedy Company’s” paper up everywhere.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Not a piece of that paper was in sight.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Of course, the first thing he looked for on striking the town was the billboards, expecting to find the “Empire Theater Comedy Company’s” paper up everywhere.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Of course, the first thing he looked for on striking the town was the billboards, expecting to find the “Empire Theater Comedy Company’s” paper up everywhere.
a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
From this reading FRANK PUTS UP PAPER.
a separate part of a whole
From this reading Not a piece of that paper was in sight.
PUTSnounUS /pʊts/
plural of “put” — the option to sell a given stock (or stock index or commodity future) at a given price before a given date
From this reading FRANK PUTS UP PAPER.
Salacia
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From this reading A surprise awaited Frank in Salacia.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading But every billboard in town was covered with Julian King’s paper, and the show windows were filled with his lithographs!
an instance of visual perception
From this reading Not a piece of that paper was in sight.
sensational in appearance or thrilling in effect
From this reading Of course, the first thing he looked for on striking the town was the billboards, expecting to find the “Empire Theater Comedy Company’s” paper up everywhere.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading A surprise awaited Frank in Salacia.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Not a piece of that paper was in sight.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Of course, the first thing he looked for on striking the town was the billboards, expecting to find the “Empire Theater Comedy Company’s” paper up everywhere.
TheaternounUS /ˈθiːətər/
a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented
From this reading Of course, the first thing he looked for on striking the town was the billboards, expecting to find the “Empire Theater Comedy Company’s” paper up everywhere.
a special situation
From this reading Of course, the first thing he looked for on striking the town was the billboards, expecting to find the “Empire Theater Comedy Company’s” paper up everywhere.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Of course, the first thing he looked for on striking the town was the billboards, expecting to find the “Empire Theater Comedy Company’s” paper up everywhere.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading Of course, the first thing he looked for on striking the town was the billboards, expecting to find the “Empire Theater Comedy Company’s” paper up everywhere.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading FRANK PUTS UP PAPER.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Of course, the first thing he looked for on striking the town was the billboards, expecting to find the “Empire Theater Comedy Company’s” paper up everywhere.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading But every billboard in town was covered with Julian King’s paper, and the show windows were filled with his lithographs!
(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface
From this reading But every billboard in town was covered with Julian King’s paper, and the show windows were filled with his lithographs!
in the company of; together with
From this reading But every billboard in town was covered with Julian King’s paper, and the show windows were filled with his lithographs!
