used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading JOSIE SETS A TRAP Jimmy Blaine did not now just what he was expecting but he knew it was not a quiet, business-like young person like Josie who showed no shyness and at the same time no brazenness, but with the utmost composure stated the case and put it up to the management whether or not it was worth while to pursue the scoop unearthed by the cub reporter.
(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 As soon as Jimmy breezed in, all on fire for more sensational news, Mr. Cox introduced him to the visitor.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading “In the first place I am a detective, Josie O’Gorman from Washington and late of Dorfield.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading JOSIE SETS A TRAP Jimmy Blaine did not now just what he was expecting but he knew it was not a quiet, business-like young person like Josie who showed no shyness and at the same time no brazenness, but with the utmost composure stated the case and put it up to the management whether or not it was worth while to pursue the scoop unearthed by the cub reporter.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As soon as Jimmy breezed in, all on fire for more sensational news, Mr. Cox introduced him to the visitor.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading JOSIE SETS A TRAP Jimmy Blaine did not now just what he was expecting but he knew it was not a quiet, business-like young person like Josie who showed no shyness and at the same time no brazenness, but with the utmost composure stated the case and put it up to the management whether or not it was worth while to pursue the scoop unearthed by the cub reporter.
Blaine
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From this reading JOSIE SETS A TRAP Jimmy Blaine did not now just what he was expecting but he knew it was not a quiet, business-like young person like Josie who showed no shyness and at the same time no brazenness, but with the utmost composure stated the case and put it up to the management whether or not it was worth while to pursue the scoop unearthed by the cub reporter.
boyishadjectiveUS /ˈbɔɪɪʃ/
befitting or characteristic of a young boy
From this reading Josie gave him a boyish handshake and then plunged into the matter in hand.
brazennessnounUS /ˈbreɪzənəs/
behavior marked by a bold defiance of the proprieties and lack of shame
From this reading JOSIE SETS A TRAP Jimmy Blaine did not now just what he was expecting but he knew it was not a quiet, business-like young person like Josie who showed no shyness and at the same time no brazenness, but with the utmost composure stated the case and put it up to the management whether or not it was worth while to pursue the scoop unearthed by the cub reporter.
breezedverbUS /briːzd/
past form of “breeze” — blow gently and lightly
From this reading As soon as Jimmy breezed in, all on fire for more sensational news, Mr. Cox introduced him to the visitor.
business-like
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From this reading JOSIE SETS A TRAP Jimmy Blaine did not now just what he was expecting but he knew it was not a quiet, business-like young person like Josie who showed no shyness and at the same time no brazenness, but with the utmost composure stated the case and put it up to the management whether or not it was worth while to pursue the scoop unearthed by the cub reporter.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading JOSIE SETS A TRAP Jimmy Blaine did not now just what he was expecting but he knew it was not a quiet, business-like young person like Josie who showed no shyness and at the same time no brazenness, but with the utmost composure stated the case and put it up to the management whether or not it was worth while to pursue the scoop unearthed by the cub reporter.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading JOSIE SETS A TRAP Jimmy Blaine did not now just what he was expecting but he knew it was not a quiet, business-like young person like Josie who showed no shyness and at the same time no brazenness, but with the utmost composure stated the case and put it up to the management whether or not it was worth while to pursue the scoop unearthed by the cub reporter.
an occurrence of something
From this reading JOSIE SETS A TRAP Jimmy Blaine did not now just what he was expecting but he knew it was not a quiet, business-like young person like Josie who showed no shyness and at the same time no brazenness, but with the utmost composure stated the case and put it up to the management whether or not it was worth while to pursue the scoop unearthed by the cub reporter.
composurenounUS /kəmˈpoʊʒər/
steadiness of mind under stress
From this reading JOSIE SETS A TRAP Jimmy Blaine did not now just what he was expecting but he knew it was not a quiet, business-like young person like Josie who showed no shyness and at the same time no brazenness, but with the utmost composure stated the case and put it up to the management whether or not it was worth while to pursue the scoop unearthed by the cub reporter.
CoxnounUS /kɑːks/
either of two related enzymes that control the production of prostaglandins and are blocked by aspirin
From this reading As soon as Jimmy breezed in, all on fire for more sensational news, Mr. Cox introduced him to the visitor.
cubnounUS /kʌb/
an awkward and inexperienced youth
From this reading JOSIE SETS A TRAP Jimmy Blaine did not now just what he was expecting but he knew it was not a quiet, business-like young person like Josie who showed no shyness and at the same time no brazenness, but with the utmost composure stated the case and put it up to the management whether or not it was worth while to pursue the scoop unearthed by the cub reporter.
a police officer who investigates crimes
From this reading “In the first place I am a detective, Josie O’Gorman from Washington and late of Dorfield.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading JOSIE SETS A TRAP Jimmy Blaine did not now just what he was expecting but he knew it was not a quiet, business-like young person like Josie who showed no shyness and at the same time no brazenness, but with the utmost composure stated the case and put it up to the management whether or not it was worth while to pursue the scoop unearthed by the cub reporter.
Dorfield
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From this reading “In the first place I am a detective, Josie O’Gorman from Washington and late of Dorfield.
-ing form of “expect” — regard something as probable or likely
From this reading JOSIE SETS A TRAP Jimmy Blaine did not now just what he was expecting but he knew it was not a quiet, business-like young person like Josie who showed no shyness and at the same time no brazenness, but with the utmost composure stated the case and put it up to the management whether or not it was worth while to pursue the scoop unearthed by the cub reporter.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading My father--” “Not the O’Gorman!” from Mr. Cox.
start firing a weapon
From this reading As soon as Jimmy breezed in, all on fire for more sensational news, Mr. Cox introduced him to the visitor.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading “In the first place I am a detective, Josie O’Gorman from Washington and late of Dorfield.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading As soon as Jimmy breezed in, all on fire for more sensational news, Mr. Cox introduced him to the visitor.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading “In the first place I am a detective, Josie O’Gorman from Washington and late of Dorfield.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Josie gave him a boyish handshake and then plunged into the matter in hand.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Josie gave him a boyish handshake and then plunged into the matter in hand.
handshakenounUS /ˈhændʃeɪk/
grasping and shaking a person's hand (as to acknowledge an introduction or to agree on a contract)
From this reading Josie gave him a boyish handshake and then plunged into the matter in hand.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading JOSIE SETS A TRAP Jimmy Blaine did not now just what he was expecting but he knew it was not a quiet, business-like young person like Josie who showed no shyness and at the same time no brazenness, but with the utmost composure stated the case and put it up to the management whether or not it was worth while to pursue the scoop unearthed by the cub reporter.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading As soon as Jimmy breezed in, all on fire for more sensational news, Mr. Cox introduced him to the visitor.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “In the first place I am a detective, Josie O’Gorman from Washington and late of Dorfield.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading As soon as Jimmy breezed in, all on fire for more sensational news, Mr. Cox introduced him to the visitor.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Josie gave him a boyish handshake and then plunged into the matter in hand.
past form of “introduce” — cause to come to know personally
From this reading As soon as Jimmy breezed in, all on fire for more sensational news, Mr. Cox introduced him to the visitor.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading JOSIE SETS A TRAP Jimmy Blaine did not now just what he was expecting but he knew it was not a quiet, business-like young person like Josie who showed no shyness and at the same time no brazenness, but with the utmost composure stated the case and put it up to the management whether or not it was worth while to pursue the scoop unearthed by the cub reporter.
to move or force, especially in an effort to get something open
From this reading JOSIE SETS A TRAP Jimmy Blaine did not now just what he was expecting but he knew it was not a quiet, business-like young person like Josie who showed no shyness and at the same time no brazenness, but with the utmost composure stated the case and put it up to the management whether or not it was worth while to pursue the scoop unearthed by the cub reporter.
JOSIE
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading JOSIE SETS A TRAP Jimmy Blaine did not now just what he was expecting but he knew it was not a quiet, business-like young person like Josie who showed no shyness and at the same time no brazenness, but with the utmost composure stated the case and put it up to the management whether or not it was worth while to pursue the scoop unearthed by the cub reporter.
and nothing more
From this reading JOSIE SETS A TRAP Jimmy Blaine did not now just what he was expecting but he knew it was not a quiet, business-like young person like Josie who showed no shyness and at the same time no brazenness, but with the utmost composure stated the case and put it up to the management whether or not it was worth while to pursue the scoop unearthed by the cub reporter.
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 JOSIE SETS A TRAP Jimmy Blaine did not now just what he was expecting but he knew it was not a quiet, business-like young person like Josie who showed no shyness and at the same time no brazenness, but with the utmost composure stated the case and put it up to the management whether or not it was worth while to pursue the scoop unearthed by the cub reporter.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading “In the first place I am a detective, Josie O’Gorman from Washington and late of Dorfield.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading JOSIE SETS A TRAP Jimmy Blaine did not now just what he was expecting but he knew it was not a quiet, business-like young person like Josie who showed no shyness and at the same time no brazenness, but with the utmost composure stated the case and put it up to the management whether or not it was worth while to pursue the scoop unearthed by the cub reporter.
managementnounUS /ˈmænədʒmənt/
the act of managing something
From this reading JOSIE SETS A TRAP Jimmy Blaine did not now just what he was expecting but he knew it was not a quiet, business-like young person like Josie who showed no shyness and at the same time no brazenness, but with the utmost composure stated the case and put it up to the management whether or not it was worth while to pursue the scoop unearthed by the cub reporter.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Josie gave him a boyish handshake and then plunged into the matter in hand.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading As soon as Jimmy breezed in, all on fire for more sensational news, Mr. Cox introduced him to the visitor.
a form of address for a man
From this reading As soon as Jimmy breezed in, all on fire for more sensational news, Mr. Cox introduced him to the visitor.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading My father--” “Not the O’Gorman!” from Mr. Cox.
information about recent and important events
From this reading As soon as Jimmy breezed in, all on fire for more sensational news, Mr. Cox introduced him to the visitor.
not any; not one
From this reading JOSIE SETS A TRAP Jimmy Blaine did not now just what he was expecting but he knew it was not a quiet, business-like young person like Josie who showed no shyness and at the same time no brazenness, but with the utmost composure stated the case and put it up to the management whether or not it was worth while to pursue the scoop unearthed by the cub reporter.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading JOSIE SETS A TRAP Jimmy Blaine did not now just what he was expecting but he knew it was not a quiet, business-like young person like Josie who showed no shyness and at the same time no brazenness, but with the utmost composure stated the case and put it up to the management whether or not it was worth while to pursue the scoop unearthed by the cub reporter.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading JOSIE SETS A TRAP Jimmy Blaine did not now just what he was expecting but he knew it was not a quiet, business-like young person like Josie who showed no shyness and at the same time no brazenness, but with the utmost composure stated the case and put it up to the management whether or not it was worth while to pursue the scoop unearthed by the cub reporter.
O'Gorman
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “In the first place I am a detective, Josie O’Gorman from Washington and late of Dorfield.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “In the first place I am a detective, Josie O’Gorman from Washington and late of Dorfield.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading As soon as Jimmy breezed in, all on fire for more sensational news, Mr. Cox introduced him to the visitor.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading JOSIE SETS A TRAP Jimmy Blaine did not now just what he was expecting but he knew it was not a quiet, business-like young person like Josie who showed no shyness and at the same time no brazenness, but with the utmost composure stated the case and put it up to the management whether or not it was worth while to pursue the scoop unearthed by the cub reporter.
a human being
From this reading JOSIE SETS A TRAP Jimmy Blaine did not now just what he was expecting but he knew it was not a quiet, business-like young person like Josie who showed no shyness and at the same time no brazenness, but with the utmost composure stated the case and put it up to the management whether or not it was worth while to pursue the scoop unearthed by the cub reporter.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading “In the first place I am a detective, Josie O’Gorman from Washington and late of Dorfield.
past form of “plunge” — thrust or throw into
From this reading Josie gave him a boyish handshake and then plunged into the matter in hand.
pursueverbUS /pərˈsuː/
carry out or participate in an activity; be involved in
From this reading JOSIE SETS A TRAP Jimmy Blaine did not now just what he was expecting but he knew it was not a quiet, business-like young person like Josie who showed no shyness and at the same time no brazenness, but with the utmost composure stated the case and put it up to the management whether or not it was worth while to pursue the scoop unearthed by the cub reporter.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading JOSIE SETS A TRAP Jimmy Blaine did not now just what he was expecting but he knew it was not a quiet, business-like young person like Josie who showed no shyness and at the same time no brazenness, but with the utmost composure stated the case and put it up to the management whether or not it was worth while to pursue the scoop unearthed by the cub reporter.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading JOSIE SETS A TRAP Jimmy Blaine did not now just what he was expecting but he knew it was not a quiet, business-like young person like Josie who showed no shyness and at the same time no brazenness, but with the utmost composure stated the case and put it up to the management whether or not it was worth while to pursue the scoop unearthed by the cub reporter.
reporternounUS /rɪˈpɔːrtər/
a person who investigates and reports or edits news stories
From this reading JOSIE SETS A TRAP Jimmy Blaine did not now just what he was expecting but he knew it was not a quiet, business-like young person like Josie who showed no shyness and at the same time no brazenness, but with the utmost composure stated the case and put it up to the management whether or not it was worth while to pursue the scoop unearthed by the cub reporter.
Identical; not different.
From this reading JOSIE SETS A TRAP Jimmy Blaine did not now just what he was expecting but he knew it was not a quiet, business-like young person like Josie who showed no shyness and at the same time no brazenness, but with the utmost composure stated the case and put it up to the management whether or not it was worth while to pursue the scoop unearthed by the cub reporter.
scoopnounUS /skuːp/
the quantity a scoop will hold
From this reading JOSIE SETS A TRAP Jimmy Blaine did not now just what he was expecting but he knew it was not a quiet, business-like young person like Josie who showed no shyness and at the same time no brazenness, but with the utmost composure stated the case and put it up to the management whether or not it was worth while to pursue the scoop unearthed by the cub reporter.
sensationaladjectiveUS /senˈseɪʃənəl/
causing intense interest, curiosity, or emotion
From this reading As soon as Jimmy breezed in, all on fire for more sensational news, Mr. Cox introduced him to the visitor.
SETSnounUS /sets/
plural of “set” — a group of things of the same kind that belong together and are so used
From this reading JOSIE SETS A TRAP Jimmy Blaine did not now just what he was expecting but he knew it was not a quiet, business-like young person like Josie who showed no shyness and at the same time no brazenness, but with the utmost composure stated the case and put it up to the management whether or not it was worth while to pursue the scoop unearthed by the cub reporter.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading JOSIE SETS A TRAP Jimmy Blaine did not now just what he was expecting but he knew it was not a quiet, business-like young person like Josie who showed no shyness and at the same time no brazenness, but with the utmost composure stated the case and put it up to the management whether or not it was worth while to pursue the scoop unearthed by the cub reporter.
shynessnounUS /ˈʃaɪnəs/
a feeling of fear of embarrassment
From this reading JOSIE SETS A TRAP Jimmy Blaine did not now just what he was expecting but he knew it was not a quiet, business-like young person like Josie who showed no shyness and at the same time no brazenness, but with the utmost composure stated the case and put it up to the management whether or not it was worth while to pursue the scoop unearthed by the cub reporter.
in the near future
From this reading As soon as Jimmy breezed in, all on fire for more sensational news, Mr. Cox introduced him to the visitor.
statedadjectiveUS /ˈsteɪtɪd/
declared as fact; explicitly stated
From this reading JOSIE SETS A TRAP Jimmy Blaine did not now just what he was expecting but he knew it was not a quiet, business-like young person like Josie who showed no shyness and at the same time no brazenness, but with the utmost composure stated the case and put it up to the management whether or not it was worth while to pursue the scoop unearthed by the cub reporter.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading JOSIE SETS A TRAP Jimmy Blaine did not now just what he was expecting but he knew it was not a quiet, business-like young person like Josie who showed no shyness and at the same time no brazenness, but with the utmost composure stated the case and put it up to the management whether or not it was worth while to pursue the scoop unearthed by the cub reporter.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Josie gave him a boyish handshake and then plunged into the matter in hand.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading JOSIE SETS A TRAP Jimmy Blaine did not now just what he was expecting but he knew it was not a quiet, business-like young person like Josie who showed no shyness and at the same time no brazenness, but with the utmost composure stated the case and put it up to the management whether or not it was worth while to pursue the scoop unearthed by the cub reporter.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading JOSIE SETS A TRAP Jimmy Blaine did not now just what he was expecting but he knew it was not a quiet, business-like young person like Josie who showed no shyness and at the same time no brazenness, but with the utmost composure stated the case and put it up to the management whether or not it was worth while to pursue the scoop unearthed by the cub reporter.
TRAPnounUS /træp/
a device in which something (usually an animal) can be caught and penned
From this reading JOSIE SETS A TRAP Jimmy Blaine did not now just what he was expecting but he knew it was not a quiet, business-like young person like Josie who showed no shyness and at the same time no brazenness, but with the utmost composure stated the case and put it up to the management whether or not it was worth while to pursue the scoop unearthed by the cub reporter.
unearthedverbUS /əˈnɜːrθt/
past form of “unearth” — bring to light
From this reading JOSIE SETS A TRAP Jimmy Blaine did not now just what he was expecting but he knew it was not a quiet, business-like young person like Josie who showed no shyness and at the same time no brazenness, but with the utmost composure stated the case and put it up to the management whether or not it was worth while to pursue the scoop unearthed by the cub reporter.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading JOSIE SETS A TRAP Jimmy Blaine did not now just what he was expecting but he knew it was not a quiet, business-like young person like Josie who showed no shyness and at the same time no brazenness, but with the utmost composure stated the case and put it up to the management whether or not it was worth while to pursue the scoop unearthed by the cub reporter.
of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity
From this reading JOSIE SETS A TRAP Jimmy Blaine did not now just what he was expecting but he knew it was not a quiet, business-like young person like Josie who showed no shyness and at the same time no brazenness, but with the utmost composure stated the case and put it up to the management whether or not it was worth while to pursue the scoop unearthed by the cub reporter.
someone who visits
From this reading As soon as Jimmy breezed in, all on fire for more sensational news, Mr. Cox introduced him to the visitor.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading JOSIE SETS A TRAP Jimmy Blaine did not now just what he was expecting but he knew it was not a quiet, business-like young person like Josie who showed no shyness and at the same time no brazenness, but with the utmost composure stated the case and put it up to the management whether or not it was worth while to pursue the scoop unearthed by the cub reporter.
the capital of the United States in the District of Columbia and a tourist mecca; George Washington commissioned Charles L'Enfant to lay out the city in 1791
From this reading “In the first place I am a detective, Josie O’Gorman from Washington and late of Dorfield.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading JOSIE SETS A TRAP Jimmy Blaine did not now just what he was expecting but he knew it was not a quiet, business-like young person like Josie who showed no shyness and at the same time no brazenness, but with the utmost composure stated the case and put it up to the management whether or not it was worth while to pursue the scoop unearthed by the cub reporter.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading JOSIE SETS A TRAP Jimmy Blaine did not now just what he was expecting but he knew it was not a quiet, business-like young person like Josie who showed no shyness and at the same time no brazenness, but with the utmost composure stated the case and put it up to the management whether or not it was worth while to pursue the scoop unearthed by the cub reporter.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading JOSIE SETS A TRAP Jimmy Blaine did not now just what he was expecting but he knew it was not a quiet, business-like young person like Josie who showed no shyness and at the same time no brazenness, but with the utmost composure stated the case and put it up to the management whether or not it was worth while to pursue the scoop unearthed by the cub reporter.
which person or people
From this reading JOSIE SETS A TRAP Jimmy Blaine did not now just what he was expecting but he knew it was not a quiet, business-like young person like Josie who showed no shyness and at the same time no brazenness, but with the utmost composure stated the case and put it up to the management whether or not it was worth while to pursue the scoop unearthed by the cub reporter.
in the company of; together with
From this reading JOSIE SETS A TRAP Jimmy Blaine did not now just what he was expecting but he knew it was not a quiet, business-like young person like Josie who showed no shyness and at the same time no brazenness, but with the utmost composure stated the case and put it up to the management whether or not it was worth while to pursue the scoop unearthed by the cub reporter.
an indefinite quantity of something having a specified value
From this reading JOSIE SETS A TRAP Jimmy Blaine did not now just what he was expecting but he knew it was not a quiet, business-like young person like Josie who showed no shyness and at the same time no brazenness, but with the utmost composure stated the case and put it up to the management whether or not it was worth while to pursue the scoop unearthed by the cub reporter.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading JOSIE SETS A TRAP Jimmy Blaine did not now just what he was expecting but he knew it was not a quiet, business-like young person like Josie who showed no shyness and at the same time no brazenness, but with the utmost composure stated the case and put it up to the management whether or not it was worth while to pursue the scoop unearthed by the cub reporter.
