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used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading _Jimmie's New Pa_ Jasper, the reporter on the Press, knew a good story when he had found one.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading A quiet visit to the Moore domicile the next afternoon, a brief call at Bill Cook's, and a few liberal potations at Fagin's, were responsible for the write-up which appeared in the evening Press.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading A quiet visit to the Moore domicile the next afternoon, a brief call at Bill Cook's, and a few liberal potations at Fagin's, were responsible for the write-up which appeared in the evening Press.

clothing in general

From this reading Many well-meaning people flooded the place with provisions and a miscellaneous assortment of wearing apparel, running from silk dresses and opera cloaks to cotton jumpers and soleless patent leathers.

past form of “appeal” — take a court case to a higher court for review

From this reading The pathetic story of sickness, death and privation appealed in a powerful manner to the community.

past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading A quiet visit to the Moore domicile the next afternoon, a brief call at Bill Cook's, and a few liberal potations at Fagin's, were responsible for the write-up which appeared in the evening Press.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading As is the case generally, this kind of charity did much more harm than good.

a collection containing a variety of sorts of things

From this reading Many well-meaning people flooded the place with provisions and a miscellaneous assortment of wearing apparel, running from silk dresses and opera cloaks to cotton jumpers and soleless patent leathers.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading A quiet visit to the Moore domicile the next afternoon, a brief call at Bill Cook's, and a few liberal potations at Fagin's, were responsible for the write-up which appeared in the evening Press.

a statute in draft before it becomes law

From this reading A quiet visit to the Moore domicile the next afternoon, a brief call at Bill Cook's, and a few liberal potations at Fagin's, were responsible for the write-up which appeared in the evening Press.

of short duration or distance

From this reading A quiet visit to the Moore domicile the next afternoon, a brief call at Bill Cook's, and a few liberal potations at Fagin's, were responsible for the write-up which appeared in the evening Press.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading A quiet visit to the Moore domicile the next afternoon, a brief call at Bill Cook's, and a few liberal potations at Fagin's, were responsible for the write-up which appeared in the evening Press.

an occurrence of something

From this reading As is the case generally, this kind of charity did much more harm than good.

a foundation created to promote the public good (not for assistance to any particular individuals)

From this reading As is the case generally, this kind of charity did much more harm than good.

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From this reading Many well-meaning people flooded the place with provisions and a miscellaneous assortment of wearing apparel, running from silk dresses and opera cloaks to cotton jumpers and soleless patent leathers.

a group of people living in a particular local area

From this reading The pathetic story of sickness, death and privation appealed in a powerful manner to the community.

possessive form of “cook” — someone who cooks food

From this reading A quiet visit to the Moore domicile the next afternoon, a brief call at Bill Cook's, and a few liberal potations at Fagin's, were responsible for the write-up which appeared in the evening Press.

soft silky fibers from cotton plants in their raw state

From this reading Many well-meaning people flooded the place with provisions and a miscellaneous assortment of wearing apparel, running from silk dresses and opera cloaks to cotton jumpers and soleless patent leathers.

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading The pathetic story of sickness, death and privation appealed in a powerful manner to the community.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading As is the case generally, this kind of charity did much more harm than good.

(law) the residence where you have your permanent home or principal establishment and to where, whenever you are absent, you intend to return; every person is compelled to have one and only one domicile at a time

From this reading A quiet visit to the Moore domicile the next afternoon, a brief call at Bill Cook's, and a few liberal potations at Fagin's, were responsible for the write-up which appeared in the evening Press.

plural of “dress” — a one-piece garment for a woman; has skirt and bodice

From this reading Many well-meaning people flooded the place with provisions and a miscellaneous assortment of wearing apparel, running from silk dresses and opera cloaks to cotton jumpers and soleless patent leathers.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading A quiet visit to the Moore domicile the next afternoon, a brief call at Bill Cook's, and a few liberal potations at Fagin's, were responsible for the write-up which appeared in the evening Press.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading A quiet visit to the Moore domicile the next afternoon, a brief call at Bill Cook's, and a few liberal potations at Fagin's, were responsible for the write-up which appeared in the evening Press.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading A quiet visit to the Moore domicile the next afternoon, a brief call at Bill Cook's, and a few liberal potations at Fagin's, were responsible for the write-up which appeared in the evening Press.

covered with water

From this reading Many well-meaning people flooded the place with provisions and a miscellaneous assortment of wearing apparel, running from silk dresses and opera cloaks to cotton jumpers and soleless patent leathers.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading A quiet visit to the Moore domicile the next afternoon, a brief call at Bill Cook's, and a few liberal potations at Fagin's, were responsible for the write-up which appeared in the evening Press.

set up or found

From this reading _Jimmie's New Pa_ Jasper, the reporter on the Press, knew a good story when he had found one.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Many well-meaning people flooded the place with provisions and a miscellaneous assortment of wearing apparel, running from silk dresses and opera cloaks to cotton jumpers and soleless patent leathers.

usually; as a rule

From this reading As is the case generally, this kind of charity did much more harm than good.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading _Jimmie's New Pa_ Jasper, the reporter on the Press, knew a good story when he had found one.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading _Jimmie's New Pa_ Jasper, the reporter on the Press, knew a good story when he had found one.

any physical damage to the body caused by violence or accident or fracture etc.

From this reading As is the case generally, this kind of charity did much more harm than good.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading _Jimmie's New Pa_ Jasper, the reporter on the Press, knew a good story when he had found one.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading A quiet visit to the Moore domicile the next afternoon, a brief call at Bill Cook's, and a few liberal potations at Fagin's, were responsible for the write-up which appeared in the evening Press.

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading As is the case generally, this kind of charity did much more harm than good.

an opaque form of quartz; red or yellow or brown or dark green in color; used for ornamentation or as a gemstone

From this reading _Jimmie's New Pa_ Jasper, the reporter on the Press, knew a good story when he had found one.

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From this reading _Jimmie's New Pa_ Jasper, the reporter on the Press, knew a good story when he had found one.

plural of “jumper” — a person who jumps

From this reading Many well-meaning people flooded the place with provisions and a miscellaneous assortment of wearing apparel, running from silk dresses and opera cloaks to cotton jumpers and soleless patent leathers.

having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

From this reading As is the case generally, this kind of charity did much more harm than good.

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 _Jimmie's New Pa_ Jasper, the reporter on the Press, knew a good story when he had found one.

plural of “leather” — an animal skin made smooth and flexible by removing the hair and then tanning

From this reading Many well-meaning people flooded the place with provisions and a miscellaneous assortment of wearing apparel, running from silk dresses and opera cloaks to cotton jumpers and soleless patent leathers.

showing or characterized by broad-mindedness

From this reading A quiet visit to the Moore domicile the next afternoon, a brief call at Bill Cook's, and a few liberal potations at Fagin's, were responsible for the write-up which appeared in the evening Press.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading The pathetic story of sickness, death and privation appealed in a powerful manner to the community.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading Many well-meaning people flooded the place with provisions and a miscellaneous assortment of wearing apparel, running from silk dresses and opera cloaks to cotton jumpers and soleless patent leathers.

consisting of a haphazard assortment of different kinds

From this reading Many well-meaning people flooded the place with provisions and a miscellaneous assortment of wearing apparel, running from silk dresses and opera cloaks to cotton jumpers and soleless patent leathers.

United States composer of works noted for their use of the American vernacular (1893-1969)

From this reading A quiet visit to the Moore domicile the next afternoon, a brief call at Bill Cook's, and a few liberal potations at Fagin's, were responsible for the write-up which appeared in the evening Press.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading As is the case generally, this kind of charity did much more harm than good.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading As is the case generally, this kind of charity did much more harm than good.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading _Jimmie's New Pa_ Jasper, the reporter on the Press, knew a good story when he had found one.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading A quiet visit to the Moore domicile the next afternoon, a brief call at Bill Cook's, and a few liberal potations at Fagin's, were responsible for the write-up which appeared in the evening Press.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The pathetic story of sickness, death and privation appealed in a powerful manner to the community.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading _Jimmie's New Pa_ Jasper, the reporter on the Press, knew a good story when he had found one.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading _Jimmie's New Pa_ Jasper, the reporter on the Press, knew a good story when he had found one.

a drama set to music; consists of singing with orchestral accompaniment and an orchestral overture and interludes

From this reading Many well-meaning people flooded the place with provisions and a miscellaneous assortment of wearing apparel, running from silk dresses and opera cloaks to cotton jumpers and soleless patent leathers.

an informal term for a father; probably derived from baby talk

From this reading _Jimmie's New Pa_ Jasper, the reporter on the Press, knew a good story when he had found one.

obtain a patent for

From this reading Many well-meaning people flooded the place with provisions and a miscellaneous assortment of wearing apparel, running from silk dresses and opera cloaks to cotton jumpers and soleless patent leathers.

deserving or inciting pity

From this reading The pathetic story of sickness, death and privation appealed in a powerful manner to the community.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading Many well-meaning people flooded the place with provisions and a miscellaneous assortment of wearing apparel, running from silk dresses and opera cloaks to cotton jumpers and soleless patent leathers.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading Many well-meaning people flooded the place with provisions and a miscellaneous assortment of wearing apparel, running from silk dresses and opera cloaks to cotton jumpers and soleless patent leathers.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading A quiet visit to the Moore domicile the next afternoon, a brief call at Bill Cook's, and a few liberal potations at Fagin's, were responsible for the write-up which appeared in the evening Press.

having great power or force or potency or effect

From this reading The pathetic story of sickness, death and privation appealed in a powerful manner to the community.

exert pressure or force to or upon

From this reading _Jimmie's New Pa_ Jasper, the reporter on the Press, knew a good story when he had found one.

a state of extreme poverty

From this reading The pathetic story of sickness, death and privation appealed in a powerful manner to the community.

a stock or supply of foods

From this reading Many well-meaning people flooded the place with provisions and a miscellaneous assortment of wearing apparel, running from silk dresses and opera cloaks to cotton jumpers and soleless patent leathers.

characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity

From this reading A quiet visit to the Moore domicile the next afternoon, a brief call at Bill Cook's, and a few liberal potations at Fagin's, were responsible for the write-up which appeared in the evening Press.

a person who investigates and reports or edits news stories

From this reading _Jimmie's New Pa_ Jasper, the reporter on the Press, knew a good story when he had found one.

worthy of or requiring responsibility or trust; or held accountable

From this reading A quiet visit to the Moore domicile the next afternoon, a brief call at Bill Cook's, and a few liberal potations at Fagin's, were responsible for the write-up which appeared in the evening Press.

(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream

From this reading Many well-meaning people flooded the place with provisions and a miscellaneous assortment of wearing apparel, running from silk dresses and opera cloaks to cotton jumpers and soleless patent leathers.

impairment of normal physiological function affecting part or all of an organism

From this reading The pathetic story of sickness, death and privation appealed in a powerful manner to the community.

a fabric made from the fine threads produced by certain insect larvae

From this reading Many well-meaning people flooded the place with provisions and a miscellaneous assortment of wearing apparel, running from silk dresses and opera cloaks to cotton jumpers and soleless patent leathers.

having no sole

From this reading Many well-meaning people flooded the place with provisions and a miscellaneous assortment of wearing apparel, running from silk dresses and opera cloaks to cotton jumpers and soleless patent leathers.

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading _Jimmie's New Pa_ Jasper, the reporter on the Press, knew a good story when he had found one.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading As is the case generally, this kind of charity did much more harm than good.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading _Jimmie's New Pa_ Jasper, the reporter on the Press, knew a good story when he had found one.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading As is the case generally, this kind of charity did much more harm than good.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading A quiet visit to the Moore domicile the next afternoon, a brief call at Bill Cook's, and a few liberal potations at Fagin's, were responsible for the write-up which appeared in the evening Press.

go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading A quiet visit to the Moore domicile the next afternoon, a brief call at Bill Cook's, and a few liberal potations at Fagin's, were responsible for the write-up which appeared in the evening Press.

(geology) the mechanical process of wearing or grinding something down (as by particles washing over it)

From this reading Many well-meaning people flooded the place with provisions and a miscellaneous assortment of wearing apparel, running from silk dresses and opera cloaks to cotton jumpers and soleless patent leathers.

not unfriendly or threatening

From this reading Many well-meaning people flooded the place with provisions and a miscellaneous assortment of wearing apparel, running from silk dresses and opera cloaks to cotton jumpers and soleless patent leathers.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading A quiet visit to the Moore domicile the next afternoon, a brief call at Bill Cook's, and a few liberal potations at Fagin's, were responsible for the write-up which appeared in the evening Press.

at the time that

From this reading _Jimmie's New Pa_ Jasper, the reporter on the Press, knew a good story when he had found one.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading A quiet visit to the Moore domicile the next afternoon, a brief call at Bill Cook's, and a few liberal potations at Fagin's, were responsible for the write-up which appeared in the evening Press.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Many well-meaning people flooded the place with provisions and a miscellaneous assortment of wearing apparel, running from silk dresses and opera cloaks to cotton jumpers and soleless patent leathers.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading A quiet visit to the Moore domicile the next afternoon, a brief call at Bill Cook's, and a few liberal potations at Fagin's, were responsible for the write-up which appeared in the evening Press.