used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading WALLINGFORD FALLS WITH A THUD They arrived in Chicago late and they arose late.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading FOX SOLVES HIS GREAT PROBLEM, AND MR.
inflected form of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape
From this reading WALLINGFORD FALLS WITH A THUD They arrived in Chicago late and they arose late.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading WALLINGFORD FALLS WITH A THUD They arrived in Chicago late and they arose late.
nonfictional prose forming an independent part of a publication
From this reading At breakfast, with languid interest, Wallingford picked up the paper that lay beside his plate, and the first item upon which his eyes rested was a sensational article headed: "BROKER SUICIDES."
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At breakfast, with languid interest, Wallingford picked up the paper that lay beside his plate, and the first item upon which his eyes rested was a sensational article headed: "BROKER SUICIDES."
next to; at the side of
From this reading At breakfast, with languid interest, Wallingford picked up the paper that lay beside his plate, and the first item upon which his eyes rested was a sensational article headed: "BROKER SUICIDES."
eat an early morning meal
From this reading At breakfast, with languid interest, Wallingford picked up the paper that lay beside his plate, and the first item upon which his eyes rested was a sensational article headed: "BROKER SUICIDES."
BROKERnounUS /ˈbroʊkər/
a businessman who buys or sells for another in exchange for a commission
From this reading At breakfast, with languid interest, Wallingford picked up the paper that lay beside his plate, and the first item upon which his eyes rested was a sensational article headed: "BROKER SUICIDES."
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading Even then he was scarcely interested until his eye caught the name of Edwin H. Fox.
ChicagonounUS /ʃəˈkɑːɡoʊ/
largest city in Illinois; a bustling Great Lakes port that extends 26 miles along the southwestern shoreline of Lake Michigan
From this reading WALLINGFORD FALLS WITH A THUD They arrived in Chicago late and they arose late.
EdwinnounUS /ˈedwən/
king of Northumbria who was converted to Christianity (585-633)
From this reading Even then he was scarcely interested until his eye caught the name of Edwin H. Fox.
divisible by two
From this reading Even then he was scarcely interested until his eye caught the name of Edwin H. Fox.
the organ of sight
From this reading Even then he was scarcely interested until his eye caught the name of Edwin H. Fox.
opinion or judgment
From this reading At breakfast, with languid interest, Wallingford picked up the paper that lay beside his plate, and the first item upon which his eyes rested was a sensational article headed: "BROKER SUICIDES."
the petals or sepals of a flower that bend downward (especially the outer perianth of an iris)
From this reading WALLINGFORD FALLS WITH A THUD They arrived in Chicago late and they arose late.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading At breakfast, with languid interest, Wallingford picked up the paper that lay beside his plate, and the first item upon which his eyes rested was a sensational article headed: "BROKER SUICIDES."
alert carnivorous mammal with pointed muzzle and ears and a bushy tail; most are predators that do not hunt in packs
From this reading FOX SOLVES HIS GREAT PROBLEM, AND MR.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading FOX SOLVES HIS GREAT PROBLEM, AND MR.
a nonmetallic univalent element that is normally a colorless and odorless highly flammable diatomic gas; the simplest and lightest and most abundant element in the universe
From this reading Even then he was scarcely interested until his eye caught the name of Edwin H. Fox.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Even then he was scarcely interested until his eye caught the name of Edwin H. Fox.
headedadjectiveUS /ˈhedəd/
having a heading or course in a certain direction
From this reading At breakfast, with languid interest, Wallingford picked up the paper that lay beside his plate, and the first item upon which his eyes rested was a sensational article headed: "BROKER SUICIDES."
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading FOX SOLVES HIS GREAT PROBLEM, AND MR.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading WALLINGFORD FALLS WITH A THUD They arrived in Chicago late and they arose late.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading At breakfast, with languid interest, Wallingford picked up the paper that lay beside his plate, and the first item upon which his eyes rested was a sensational article headed: "BROKER SUICIDES."
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading Even then he was scarcely interested until his eye caught the name of Edwin H. Fox.
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 At breakfast, with languid interest, Wallingford picked up the paper that lay beside his plate, and the first item upon which his eyes rested was a sensational article headed: "BROKER SUICIDES."
languidadjectiveUS /ˈlæŋɡwəd/
lacking spirit or liveliness
From this reading At breakfast, with languid interest, Wallingford picked up the paper that lay beside his plate, and the first item upon which his eyes rested was a sensational article headed: "BROKER SUICIDES."
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading WALLINGFORD FALLS WITH A THUD They arrived in Chicago late and they arose late.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading At breakfast, with languid interest, Wallingford picked up the paper that lay beside his plate, and the first item upon which his eyes rested was a sensational article headed: "BROKER SUICIDES."
a form of address for a man
From this reading MR.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Even then he was scarcely interested until his eye caught the name of Edwin H. Fox.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Even then he was scarcely interested until his eye caught the name of Edwin H. Fox.
a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
From this reading At breakfast, with languid interest, Wallingford picked up the paper that lay beside his plate, and the first item upon which his eyes rested was a sensational article headed: "BROKER SUICIDES."
past form of “pick” — select carefully from a group
From this reading At breakfast, with languid interest, Wallingford picked up the paper that lay beside his plate, and the first item upon which his eyes rested was a sensational article headed: "BROKER SUICIDES."
(baseball) base consisting of a rubber slab where the batter stands; it must be touched by a base runner in order to score
From this reading At breakfast, with languid interest, Wallingford picked up the paper that lay beside his plate, and the first item upon which his eyes rested was a sensational article headed: "BROKER SUICIDES."
a state of difficulty that needs to be resolved
From this reading FOX SOLVES HIS GREAT PROBLEM, AND MR.
not tired; refreshed as by sleeping or relaxing
From this reading At breakfast, with languid interest, Wallingford picked up the paper that lay beside his plate, and the first item upon which his eyes rested was a sensational article headed: "BROKER SUICIDES."
only a very short time before
From this reading Even then he was scarcely interested until his eye caught the name of Edwin H. Fox.
sensationaladjectiveUS /senˈseɪʃənəl/
causing intense interest, curiosity, or emotion
From this reading At breakfast, with languid interest, Wallingford picked up the paper that lay beside his plate, and the first item upon which his eyes rested was a sensational article headed: "BROKER SUICIDES."
SOLVESverbUS /sɑːlvz/
third-person singular of “solve” — find the solution to (a problem or question) or understand the meaning of
From this reading FOX SOLVES HIS GREAT PROBLEM, AND MR.
SUICIDESnounUS /ˈsuːəsaɪdz/
plural of “suicide” — the act of killing yourself
From this reading At breakfast, with languid interest, Wallingford picked up the paper that lay beside his plate, and the first item upon which his eyes rested was a sensational article headed: "BROKER SUICIDES."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading At breakfast, with languid interest, Wallingford picked up the paper that lay beside his plate, and the first item upon which his eyes rested was a sensational article headed: "BROKER SUICIDES."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading At breakfast, with languid interest, Wallingford picked up the paper that lay beside his plate, and the first item upon which his eyes rested was a sensational article headed: "BROKER SUICIDES."
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Even then he was scarcely interested until his eye caught the name of Edwin H. Fox.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading WALLINGFORD FALLS WITH A THUD They arrived in Chicago late and they arose late.
THUDverbUS /θʌd/
make a dull sound
From this reading WALLINGFORD FALLS WITH A THUD They arrived in Chicago late and they arose late.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Even then he was scarcely interested until his eye caught the name of Edwin H. Fox.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading At breakfast, with languid interest, Wallingford picked up the paper that lay beside his plate, and the first item upon which his eyes rested was a sensational article headed: "BROKER SUICIDES."
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading At breakfast, with languid interest, Wallingford picked up the paper that lay beside his plate, and the first item upon which his eyes rested was a sensational article headed: "BROKER SUICIDES."
WALLINGFORD
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From this reading WALLINGFORD FALLS WITH A THUD They arrived in Chicago late and they arose late.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading At breakfast, with languid interest, Wallingford picked up the paper that lay beside his plate, and the first item upon which his eyes rested was a sensational article headed: "BROKER SUICIDES."
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading At breakfast, with languid interest, Wallingford picked up the paper that lay beside his plate, and the first item upon which his eyes rested was a sensational article headed: "BROKER SUICIDES."
in the company of; together with
From this reading WALLINGFORD FALLS WITH A THUD They arrived in Chicago late and they arose late.