25
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From this reading "Found, A Purse.--Owner may have it by giving description and paying the cost of this advertisement.--Apply to 25, Bangley Gardens, S.W."
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I pointed it out to him in a newspaper of the day.
presently existing in fact and not merely potential or possible
From this reading "I purposely made it as vague as I could, thinking that if I left all the details to be filled in I should render it certain that it could only be claimed by the actual owner, and, to make sure it should be claimed by him, I had it inserted in all the morning papers."
advertisementnounUS /ædˈvɜːrtəzmənt/
a public promotion of some product or service
From this reading "Found, A Purse.--Owner may have it by giving description and paying the cost of this advertisement.--Apply to 25, Bangley Gardens, S.W."
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading "I purposely made it as vague as I could, thinking that if I left all the details to be filled in I should render it certain that it could only be claimed by the actual owner, and, to make sure it should be claimed by him, I had it inserted in all the morning papers."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Found, A Purse.--Owner may have it by giving description and paying the cost of this advertisement.--Apply to 25, Bangley Gardens, S.W."
ApplyverbUS /əˈplaɪ/
put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose
From this reading "Found, A Purse.--Owner may have it by giving description and paying the cost of this advertisement.--Apply to 25, Bangley Gardens, S.W."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "I purposely made it as vague as I could, thinking that if I left all the details to be filled in I should render it certain that it could only be claimed by the actual owner, and, to make sure it should be claimed by him, I had it inserted in all the morning papers."
Bangley
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From this reading "Found, A Purse.--Owner may have it by giving description and paying the cost of this advertisement.--Apply to 25, Bangley Gardens, S.W."
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "I purposely made it as vague as I could, thinking that if I left all the details to be filled in I should render it certain that it could only be claimed by the actual owner, and, to make sure it should be claimed by him, I had it inserted in all the morning papers."
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "Found, A Purse.--Owner may have it by giving description and paying the cost of this advertisement.--Apply to 25, Bangley Gardens, S.W."
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading "I purposely made it as vague as I could, thinking that if I left all the details to be filled in I should render it certain that it could only be claimed by the actual owner, and, to make sure it should be claimed by him, I had it inserted in all the morning papers."
claimedverbUS /kleɪmd/
past form of “claim” — assert or affirm strongly; state to be true or existing
From this reading "I purposely made it as vague as I could, thinking that if I left all the details to be filled in I should render it certain that it could only be claimed by the actual owner, and, to make sure it should be claimed by him, I had it inserted in all the morning papers."
constablenounUS /ˈkɑːnstəbəl/
a lawman with less authority and jurisdiction than a sheriff
From this reading "It's too vague," objected the constable.
the total spent for goods or services including money and time and labor
From this reading "Found, A Purse.--Owner may have it by giving description and paying the cost of this advertisement.--Apply to 25, Bangley Gardens, S.W."
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading "I purposely made it as vague as I could, thinking that if I left all the details to be filled in I should render it certain that it could only be claimed by the actual owner, and, to make sure it should be claimed by him, I had it inserted in all the morning papers."
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading I pointed it out to him in a newspaper of the day.
a statement that represents something in words
From this reading "Found, A Purse.--Owner may have it by giving description and paying the cost of this advertisement.--Apply to 25, Bangley Gardens, S.W."
true confidential information
From this reading "I purposely made it as vague as I could, thinking that if I left all the details to be filled in I should render it certain that it could only be claimed by the actual owner, and, to make sure it should be claimed by him, I had it inserted in all the morning papers."
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading "I purposely made it as vague as I could, thinking that if I left all the details to be filled in I should render it certain that it could only be claimed by the actual owner, and, to make sure it should be claimed by him, I had it inserted in all the morning papers."
set up or found
From this reading "Found, A Purse.--Owner may have it by giving description and paying the cost of this advertisement.--Apply to 25, Bangley Gardens, S.W."
plural of “garden” — a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading "Found, A Purse.--Owner may have it by giving description and paying the cost of this advertisement.--Apply to 25, Bangley Gardens, S.W."
the act of giving
From this reading "Found, A Purse.--Owner may have it by giving description and paying the cost of this advertisement.--Apply to 25, Bangley Gardens, S.W."
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "I purposely made it as vague as I could, thinking that if I left all the details to be filled in I should render it certain that it could only be claimed by the actual owner, and, to make sure it should be claimed by him, I had it inserted in all the morning papers."
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "Found, A Purse.--Owner may have it by giving description and paying the cost of this advertisement.--Apply to 25, Bangley Gardens, S.W."
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I pointed it out to him in a newspaper of the day.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I pointed it out to him in a newspaper of the day.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "I purposely made it as vague as I could, thinking that if I left all the details to be filled in I should render it certain that it could only be claimed by the actual owner, and, to make sure it should be claimed by him, I had it inserted in all the morning papers."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I pointed it out to him in a newspaper of the day.
insertedverbUS /ˌɪnˈsɜːrtəd/
past form of “insert” — put or introduce into something
From this reading "I purposely made it as vague as I could, thinking that if I left all the details to be filled in I should render it certain that it could only be claimed by the actual owner, and, to make sure it should be claimed by him, I had it inserted in all the morning papers."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I pointed it out to him in a newspaper of the day.
It's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "It's too vague," objected the constable.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading "I purposely made it as vague as I could, thinking that if I left all the details to be filled in I should render it certain that it could only be claimed by the actual owner, and, to make sure it should be claimed by him, I had it inserted in all the morning papers."
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading "I purposely made it as vague as I could, thinking that if I left all the details to be filled in I should render it certain that it could only be claimed by the actual owner, and, to make sure it should be claimed by him, I had it inserted in all the morning papers."
engage in
From this reading "I purposely made it as vague as I could, thinking that if I left all the details to be filled in I should render it certain that it could only be claimed by the actual owner, and, to make sure it should be claimed by him, I had it inserted in all the morning papers."
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading "Found, A Purse.--Owner may have it by giving description and paying the cost of this advertisement.--Apply to 25, Bangley Gardens, S.W."
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading "I purposely made it as vague as I could, thinking that if I left all the details to be filled in I should render it certain that it could only be claimed by the actual owner, and, to make sure it should be claimed by him, I had it inserted in all the morning papers."
a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements
From this reading I pointed it out to him in a newspaper of the day.
objectedverbUS /əbˈdʒektəd/
past form of “object” — express or raise an objection or protest or criticism or express dissent
From this reading "It's too vague," objected the constable.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I pointed it out to him in a newspaper of the day.
and nothing more
From this reading "I purposely made it as vague as I could, thinking that if I left all the details to be filled in I should render it certain that it could only be claimed by the actual owner, and, to make sure it should be claimed by him, I had it inserted in all the morning papers."
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading I pointed it out to him in a newspaper of the day.
(law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business
From this reading "Found, A Purse.--Owner may have it by giving description and paying the cost of this advertisement.--Apply to 25, Bangley Gardens, S.W."
writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading "I purposely made it as vague as I could, thinking that if I left all the details to be filled in I should render it certain that it could only be claimed by the actual owner, and, to make sure it should be claimed by him, I had it inserted in all the morning papers."
payingadjectiveUS /ˈpeɪɪŋ/
yielding a fair profit
From this reading "Found, A Purse.--Owner may have it by giving description and paying the cost of this advertisement.--Apply to 25, Bangley Gardens, S.W."
having a point
From this reading I pointed it out to him in a newspaper of the day.
purposelyadverbUS /ˈpɜːrpəsli/
with intention; in an intentional manner
From this reading "I purposely made it as vague as I could, thinking that if I left all the details to be filled in I should render it certain that it could only be claimed by the actual owner, and, to make sure it should be claimed by him, I had it inserted in all the morning papers."
PursenounUS /pɜːrs/
a container used for carrying money and small personal items or accessories (especially by women)
From this reading "Found, A Purse.--Owner may have it by giving description and paying the cost of this advertisement.--Apply to 25, Bangley Gardens, S.W."
renderverbUS /ˈrendər/
cause to become
From this reading "I purposely made it as vague as I could, thinking that if I left all the details to be filled in I should render it certain that it could only be claimed by the actual owner, and, to make sure it should be claimed by him, I had it inserted in all the morning papers."
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading "Found, A Purse.--Owner may have it by giving description and paying the cost of this advertisement.--Apply to 25, Bangley Gardens, S.W."
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading "I purposely made it as vague as I could, thinking that if I left all the details to be filled in I should render it certain that it could only be claimed by the actual owner, and, to make sure it should be claimed by him, I had it inserted in all the morning papers."
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading The constable smiled the smile of superiority.
past form of “smile” — change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading The constable smiled the smile of superiority.
superioritynounUS /ˌsuːpɪriˈɔːrɪti/
the quality of being superior
From this reading The constable smiled the smile of superiority.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading "I purposely made it as vague as I could, thinking that if I left all the details to be filled in I should render it certain that it could only be claimed by the actual owner, and, to make sure it should be claimed by him, I had it inserted in all the morning papers."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "I purposely made it as vague as I could, thinking that if I left all the details to be filled in I should render it certain that it could only be claimed by the actual owner, and, to make sure it should be claimed by him, I had it inserted in all the morning papers."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I pointed it out to him in a newspaper of the day.
the process of using your mind to consider something carefully
From this reading "I purposely made it as vague as I could, thinking that if I left all the details to be filled in I should render it certain that it could only be claimed by the actual owner, and, to make sure it should be claimed by him, I had it inserted in all the morning papers."
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "Found, A Purse.--Owner may have it by giving description and paying the cost of this advertisement.--Apply to 25, Bangley Gardens, S.W."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I pointed it out to him in a newspaper of the day.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading "It's too vague," objected the constable.
not clearly expressed or understood
From this reading "It's too vague," objected the constable.
a heavy grey-white metallic element; the pure form is used mainly in electrical applications; it is found in several ores including wolframite and scheelite
From this reading "Found, A Purse.--Owner may have it by giving description and paying the cost of this advertisement.--Apply to 25, Bangley Gardens, S.W."
