used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The boy fish asked for all particulars regarding the seal, inquiring especially if a stranger could put it through the usual tricks, and if it would readily learn a few new ones.
advertisedadjectiveUS /ˈædvərtaɪzd/
called to public attention
From this reading THE TRAINED SEAL The first opportunity he had Joe wrote to the man who had advertised in the theatrical paper.
(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 The boy fish asked for all particulars regarding the seal, inquiring especially if a stranger could put it through the usual tricks, and if it would readily learn a few new ones.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The boy fish asked for all particulars regarding the seal, inquiring especially if a stranger could put it through the usual tricks, and if it would readily learn a few new ones.
with anxiety or apprehension
From this reading Then Joe so anxiously watched the incoming mails that it got to be quite a joke with some of the performers as they crowded around when the epistles were distributed.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading Then Joe so anxiously watched the incoming mails that it got to be quite a joke with some of the performers as they crowded around when the epistles were distributed.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Then Joe so anxiously watched the incoming mails that it got to be quite a joke with some of the performers as they crowded around when the epistles were distributed.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading The boy fish asked for all particulars regarding the seal, inquiring especially if a stranger could put it through the usual tricks, and if it would readily learn a few new ones.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Then Joe so anxiously watched the incoming mails that it got to be quite a joke with some of the performers as they crowded around when the epistles were distributed.
a youthful male person
From this reading The boy fish asked for all particulars regarding the seal, inquiring especially if a stranger could put it through the usual tricks, and if it would readily learn a few new ones.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The boy fish asked for all particulars regarding the seal, inquiring especially if a stranger could put it through the usual tricks, and if it would readily learn a few new ones.
overfilled or compacted or concentrated
From this reading Then Joe so anxiously watched the incoming mails that it got to be quite a joke with some of the performers as they crowded around when the epistles were distributed.
distributedadjectiveUS /dɪˈstrɪbjətəd/
spread out or scattered about or divided up
From this reading Then Joe so anxiously watched the incoming mails that it got to be quite a joke with some of the performers as they crowded around when the epistles were distributed.
epistles
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From this reading Then Joe so anxiously watched the incoming mails that it got to be quite a joke with some of the performers as they crowded around when the epistles were distributed.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading The boy fish asked for all particulars regarding the seal, inquiring especially if a stranger could put it through the usual tricks, and if it would readily learn a few new ones.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading The boy fish asked for all particulars regarding the seal, inquiring especially if a stranger could put it through the usual tricks, and if it would readily learn a few new ones.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading THE TRAINED SEAL The first opportunity he had Joe wrote to the man who had advertised in the theatrical paper.
any of various mostly cold-blooded aquatic vertebrates usually having scales and breathing through gills
From this reading The boy fish asked for all particulars regarding the seal, inquiring especially if a stranger could put it through the usual tricks, and if it would readily learn a few new ones.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The boy fish asked for all particulars regarding the seal, inquiring especially if a stranger could put it through the usual tricks, and if it would readily learn a few new ones.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Then Joe so anxiously watched the incoming mails that it got to be quite a joke with some of the performers as they crowded around when the epistles were distributed.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE TRAINED SEAL The first opportunity he had Joe wrote to the man who had advertised in the theatrical paper.
hasn't
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From this reading "What! hasn't she written yet, Joe?" asked Tom Jefferson, the strong man.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE TRAINED SEAL The first opportunity he had Joe wrote to the man who had advertised in the theatrical paper.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading The boy fish asked for all particulars regarding the seal, inquiring especially if a stranger could put it through the usual tricks, and if it would readily learn a few new ones.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE TRAINED SEAL The first opportunity he had Joe wrote to the man who had advertised in the theatrical paper.
incomingadjectiveUS /ˈɪnkʌmɪŋ/
arriving at a place or position
From this reading Then Joe so anxiously watched the incoming mails that it got to be quite a joke with some of the performers as they crowded around when the epistles were distributed.
inquiringadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkwaɪərɪŋ/
given to inquiry
From this reading The boy fish asked for all particulars regarding the seal, inquiring especially if a stranger could put it through the usual tricks, and if it would readily learn a few new ones.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The boy fish asked for all particulars regarding the seal, inquiring especially if a stranger could put it through the usual tricks, and if it would readily learn a few new ones.
JeffersonnounUS /ˈdʒefərsən/
3rd President of the United States; chief drafter of the Declaration of Independence; made the Louisiana Purchase in 1803 and sent out the Lewis and Clark Expedition to explore it (1743-1826)
From this reading "What! hasn't she written yet, Joe?" asked Tom Jefferson, the strong man.
Joe
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From this reading THE TRAINED SEAL The first opportunity he had Joe wrote to the man who had advertised in the theatrical paper.
a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter
From this reading Then Joe so anxiously watched the incoming mails that it got to be quite a joke with some of the performers as they crowded around when the epistles were distributed.
gain knowledge or skills
From this reading The boy fish asked for all particulars regarding the seal, inquiring especially if a stranger could put it through the usual tricks, and if it would readily learn a few new ones.
mailsnounUS /meɪlz/
plural of “mail” — the bags of letters and packages that are transported by the postal service
From this reading Then Joe so anxiously watched the incoming mails that it got to be quite a joke with some of the performers as they crowded around when the epistles were distributed.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading THE TRAINED SEAL The first opportunity he had Joe wrote to the man who had advertised in the theatrical paper.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading "Something must be wrong."
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading The boy fish asked for all particulars regarding the seal, inquiring especially if a stranger could put it through the usual tricks, and if it would readily learn a few new ones.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Then Joe so anxiously watched the incoming mails that it got to be quite a joke with some of the performers as they crowded around when the epistles were distributed.
plural of “one” — the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The boy fish asked for all particulars regarding the seal, inquiring especially if a stranger could put it through the usual tricks, and if it would readily learn a few new ones.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading THE TRAINED SEAL The first opportunity he had Joe wrote to the man who had advertised in the theatrical paper.
a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
From this reading THE TRAINED SEAL The first opportunity he had Joe wrote to the man who had advertised in the theatrical paper.
particularsnounUS /pərˈtɪkjələrz/
plural of “particular” — a fact about some part (as opposed to general)
From this reading The boy fish asked for all particulars regarding the seal, inquiring especially if a stranger could put it through the usual tricks, and if it would readily learn a few new ones.
performersnounUS /pərˈfɔːrmərz/
plural of “performer” — an entertainer who performs a dramatic or musical work for an audience
From this reading Then Joe so anxiously watched the incoming mails that it got to be quite a joke with some of the performers as they crowded around when the epistles were distributed.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading The boy fish asked for all particulars regarding the seal, inquiring especially if a stranger could put it through the usual tricks, and if it would readily learn a few new ones.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Then Joe so anxiously watched the incoming mails that it got to be quite a joke with some of the performers as they crowded around when the epistles were distributed.
without much difficulty
From this reading The boy fish asked for all particulars regarding the seal, inquiring especially if a stranger could put it through the usual tricks, and if it would readily learn a few new ones.
regardingverbUS /rɪˈɡɑːrdɪŋ/
-ing form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading The boy fish asked for all particulars regarding the seal, inquiring especially if a stranger could put it through the usual tricks, and if it would readily learn a few new ones.
SEALverbUS /siːl/
make tight; secure against leakage
From this reading THE TRAINED SEAL The first opportunity he had Joe wrote to the man who had advertised in the theatrical paper.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "What! hasn't she written yet, Joe?" asked Tom Jefferson, the strong man.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Then Joe so anxiously watched the incoming mails that it got to be quite a joke with some of the performers as they crowded around when the epistles were distributed.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Then Joe so anxiously watched the incoming mails that it got to be quite a joke with some of the performers as they crowded around when the epistles were distributed.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading "Something must be wrong."
anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading The boy fish asked for all particulars regarding the seal, inquiring especially if a stranger could put it through the usual tricks, and if it would readily learn a few new ones.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading "What! hasn't she written yet, Joe?" asked Tom Jefferson, the strong man.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Then Joe so anxiously watched the incoming mails that it got to be quite a joke with some of the performers as they crowded around when the epistles were distributed.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE TRAINED SEAL The first opportunity he had Joe wrote to the man who had advertised in the theatrical paper.
theatricaladjectiveUS /θiˈætrɪkəl/
of or relating to the theater
From this reading THE TRAINED SEAL The first opportunity he had Joe wrote to the man who had advertised in the theatrical paper.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then Joe so anxiously watched the incoming mails that it got to be quite a joke with some of the performers as they crowded around when the epistles were distributed.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Then Joe so anxiously watched the incoming mails that it got to be quite a joke with some of the performers as they crowded around when the epistles were distributed.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading The boy fish asked for all particulars regarding the seal, inquiring especially if a stranger could put it through the usual tricks, and if it would readily learn a few new ones.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE TRAINED SEAL The first opportunity he had Joe wrote to the man who had advertised in the theatrical paper.
male cat
From this reading "What! hasn't she written yet, Joe?" asked Tom Jefferson, the strong man.
TRAINEDadjectiveUS /treɪnd/
shaped or conditioned or disciplined by training; often used as a combining form
From this reading THE TRAINED SEAL The first opportunity he had Joe wrote to the man who had advertised in the theatrical paper.
tricksnounUS /trɪks/
plural of “trick” — a cunning or deceitful action or device
From this reading The boy fish asked for all particulars regarding the seal, inquiring especially if a stranger could put it through the usual tricks, and if it would readily learn a few new ones.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading The boy fish asked for all particulars regarding the seal, inquiring especially if a stranger could put it through the usual tricks, and if it would readily learn a few new ones.
past form of “watch” — look attentively
From this reading Then Joe so anxiously watched the incoming mails that it got to be quite a joke with some of the performers as they crowded around when the epistles were distributed.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Then Joe so anxiously watched the incoming mails that it got to be quite a joke with some of the performers as they crowded around when the epistles were distributed.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "What! hasn't she written yet, Joe?" asked Tom Jefferson, the strong man.
at the time that
From this reading Then Joe so anxiously watched the incoming mails that it got to be quite a joke with some of the performers as they crowded around when the epistles were distributed.
which person or people
From this reading THE TRAINED SEAL The first opportunity he had Joe wrote to the man who had advertised in the theatrical paper.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Then Joe so anxiously watched the incoming mails that it got to be quite a joke with some of the performers as they crowded around when the epistles were distributed.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The boy fish asked for all particulars regarding the seal, inquiring especially if a stranger could put it through the usual tricks, and if it would readily learn a few new ones.
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading "What! hasn't she written yet, Joe?" asked Tom Jefferson, the strong man.
not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth
From this reading "Something must be wrong."
inflected form of “write” — produce a literary work
From this reading THE TRAINED SEAL The first opportunity he had Joe wrote to the man who had advertised in the theatrical paper.
but in spite of that
From this reading "What! hasn't she written yet, Joe?" asked Tom Jefferson, the strong man.
