used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Norman Benedict had reached the office of the _Trumpet_ in time to add a startling feature to the ten o’clock “extra” of that enterprising journal.
the state of being absent
From this reading But Benedict had been enabled, by a combination of foresight and good luck, to give the readers of the _Trumpet_ a startling explanation of Prince Carlo’s absence from Rexopolis at this great crisis.
make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading Norman Benedict had reached the office of the _Trumpet_ in time to add a startling feature to the ten o’clock “extra” of that enterprising journal.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading A long cable despatch from Rexopolis, announcing the death of King Sergius III., the vain clamorings of the people for the appearance of his successor, the still popular Prince Carlo, and the certainty of an immediate choice by the populace of a provisional President, was of itself sufficient to make the “extra” notable.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A long cable despatch from Rexopolis, announcing the death of King Sergius III., the vain clamorings of the people for the appearance of his successor, the still popular Prince Carlo, and the certainty of an immediate choice by the populace of a provisional President, was of itself sufficient to make the “extra” notable.
announcingverbUS /əˈnaʊnsɪŋ/
-ing form of “announce” — make known; make an announcement
From this reading A long cable despatch from Rexopolis, announcing the death of King Sergius III., the vain clamorings of the people for the appearance of his successor, the still popular Prince Carlo, and the certainty of an immediate choice by the populace of a provisional President, was of itself sufficient to make the “extra” notable.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading A long cable despatch from Rexopolis, announcing the death of King Sergius III., the vain clamorings of the people for the appearance of his successor, the still popular Prince Carlo, and the certainty of an immediate choice by the populace of a provisional President, was of itself sufficient to make the “extra” notable.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading But Benedict had been enabled, by a combination of foresight and good luck, to give the readers of the _Trumpet_ a startling explanation of Prince Carlo’s absence from Rexopolis at this great crisis.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading But Benedict had been enabled, by a combination of foresight and good luck, to give the readers of the _Trumpet_ a startling explanation of Prince Carlo’s absence from Rexopolis at this great crisis.
BenedictnounUS /ˈbenədɪkt/
United States anthropologist (1887-1948)
From this reading Norman Benedict had reached the office of the _Trumpet_ in time to add a startling feature to the ten o’clock “extra” of that enterprising journal.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Gerald Strong and his wife had sat in their library late that evening, wondering why Ned and Kate had not returned, when the butler brought in to them the late edition of a newspaper whose startling head-lines seemed to tremble with excitement.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But Benedict had been enabled, by a combination of foresight and good luck, to give the readers of the _Trumpet_ a startling explanation of Prince Carlo’s absence from Rexopolis at this great crisis.
butlernounUS /ˈbʌtlər/
a manservant (usually the head servant of a household) who has charge of wines and the table
From this reading Gerald Strong and his wife had sat in their library late that evening, wondering why Ned and Kate had not returned, when the butler brought in to them the late edition of a newspaper whose startling head-lines seemed to tremble with excitement.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading A long cable despatch from Rexopolis, announcing the death of King Sergius III., the vain clamorings of the people for the appearance of his successor, the still popular Prince Carlo, and the certainty of an immediate choice by the populace of a provisional President, was of itself sufficient to make the “extra” notable.
cablenounUS /ˈkeɪbəl/
a telegram sent abroad
From this reading A long cable despatch from Rexopolis, announcing the death of King Sergius III., the vain clamorings of the people for the appearance of his successor, the still popular Prince Carlo, and the certainty of an immediate choice by the populace of a provisional President, was of itself sufficient to make the “extra” notable.
Carlo
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From this reading A long cable despatch from Rexopolis, announcing the death of King Sergius III., the vain clamorings of the people for the appearance of his successor, the still popular Prince Carlo, and the certainty of an immediate choice by the populace of a provisional President, was of itself sufficient to make the “extra” notable.
Carlo's
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From this reading But Benedict had been enabled, by a combination of foresight and good luck, to give the readers of the _Trumpet_ a startling explanation of Prince Carlo’s absence from Rexopolis at this great crisis.
certaintynounUS /ˈsɜːrtənti/
the state of being certain
From this reading A long cable despatch from Rexopolis, announcing the death of King Sergius III., the vain clamorings of the people for the appearance of his successor, the still popular Prince Carlo, and the certainty of an immediate choice by the populace of a provisional President, was of itself sufficient to make the “extra” notable.
the person or thing chosen or selected
From this reading A long cable despatch from Rexopolis, announcing the death of King Sergius III., the vain clamorings of the people for the appearance of his successor, the still popular Prince Carlo, and the certainty of an immediate choice by the populace of a provisional President, was of itself sufficient to make the “extra” notable.
clamorings
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From this reading A long cable despatch from Rexopolis, announcing the death of King Sergius III., the vain clamorings of the people for the appearance of his successor, the still popular Prince Carlo, and the certainty of an immediate choice by the populace of a provisional President, was of itself sufficient to make the “extra” notable.
combinationnounUS /ˌkɑːmbəˈneɪʃən/
a collection of things that have been combined; an assemblage of separate parts or qualities
From this reading But Benedict had been enabled, by a combination of foresight and good luck, to give the readers of the _Trumpet_ a startling explanation of Prince Carlo’s absence from Rexopolis at this great crisis.
crisisnounUS /ˈkraɪsəs/
an unstable situation of extreme danger or difficulty
From this reading But Benedict had been enabled, by a combination of foresight and good luck, to give the readers of the _Trumpet_ a startling explanation of Prince Carlo’s absence from Rexopolis at this great crisis.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading A long cable despatch from Rexopolis, announcing the death of King Sergius III., the vain clamorings of the people for the appearance of his successor, the still popular Prince Carlo, and the certainty of an immediate choice by the populace of a provisional President, was of itself sufficient to make the “extra” notable.
despatchverb
send away towards a designated goal
From this reading A long cable despatch from Rexopolis, announcing the death of King Sergius III., the vain clamorings of the people for the appearance of his successor, the still popular Prince Carlo, and the certainty of an immediate choice by the populace of a provisional President, was of itself sufficient to make the “extra” notable.
the form in which a text (especially a printed book) is published
From this reading Gerald Strong and his wife had sat in their library late that evening, wondering why Ned and Kate had not returned, when the butler brought in to them the late edition of a newspaper whose startling head-lines seemed to tremble with excitement.
enabledverbUS /eˈneɪbəld/
past form of “enable” — render capable or able for some task
From this reading But Benedict had been enabled, by a combination of foresight and good luck, to give the readers of the _Trumpet_ a startling explanation of Prince Carlo’s absence from Rexopolis at this great crisis.
enterprisingadjectiveUS /ˈentərpraɪzɪŋ/
marked by imagination, initiative, and readiness to undertake new projects
From this reading Norman Benedict had reached the office of the _Trumpet_ in time to add a startling feature to the ten o’clock “extra” of that enterprising journal.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading Gerald Strong and his wife had sat in their library late that evening, wondering why Ned and Kate had not returned, when the butler brought in to them the late edition of a newspaper whose startling head-lines seemed to tremble with excitement.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading Gerald Strong and his wife had sat in their library late that evening, wondering why Ned and Kate had not returned, when the butler brought in to them the late edition of a newspaper whose startling head-lines seemed to tremble with excitement.
a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
From this reading But Benedict had been enabled, by a combination of foresight and good luck, to give the readers of the _Trumpet_ a startling explanation of Prince Carlo’s absence from Rexopolis at this great crisis.
extraadjectiveUS /ˈekstrə/
more than is needed, desired, or required
From this reading Norman Benedict had reached the office of the _Trumpet_ in time to add a startling feature to the ten o’clock “extra” of that enterprising journal.
featurenounUS /ˈfiːtʃər/
a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading Norman Benedict had reached the office of the _Trumpet_ in time to add a startling feature to the ten o’clock “extra” of that enterprising journal.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A long cable despatch from Rexopolis, announcing the death of King Sergius III., the vain clamorings of the people for the appearance of his successor, the still popular Prince Carlo, and the certainty of an immediate choice by the populace of a provisional President, was of itself sufficient to make the “extra” notable.
foresightnounUS /ˈfɔːrsaɪt/
providence by virtue of planning prudently for the future
From this reading But Benedict had been enabled, by a combination of foresight and good luck, to give the readers of the _Trumpet_ a startling explanation of Prince Carlo’s absence from Rexopolis at this great crisis.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A long cable despatch from Rexopolis, announcing the death of King Sergius III., the vain clamorings of the people for the appearance of his successor, the still popular Prince Carlo, and the certainty of an immediate choice by the populace of a provisional President, was of itself sufficient to make the “extra” notable.
past form of “gain” — obtain
From this reading On the night upon which Prince Carlo had lost a kingdom, Norman Benedict had gained a promotion.
Gerald
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From this reading Gerald Strong and his wife had sat in their library late that evening, wondering why Ned and Kate had not returned, when the butler brought in to them the late edition of a newspaper whose startling head-lines seemed to tremble with excitement.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading But Benedict had been enabled, by a combination of foresight and good luck, to give the readers of the _Trumpet_ a startling explanation of Prince Carlo’s absence from Rexopolis at this great crisis.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading But Benedict had been enabled, by a combination of foresight and good luck, to give the readers of the _Trumpet_ a startling explanation of Prince Carlo’s absence from Rexopolis at this great crisis.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading But Benedict had been enabled, by a combination of foresight and good luck, to give the readers of the _Trumpet_ a startling explanation of Prince Carlo’s absence from Rexopolis at this great crisis.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Norman Benedict had reached the office of the _Trumpet_ in time to add a startling feature to the ten o’clock “extra” of that enterprising journal.
head-lines
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From this reading Gerald Strong and his wife had sat in their library late that evening, wondering why Ned and Kate had not returned, when the butler brought in to them the late edition of a newspaper whose startling head-lines seemed to tremble with excitement.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A long cable despatch from Rexopolis, announcing the death of King Sergius III., the vain clamorings of the people for the appearance of his successor, the still popular Prince Carlo, and the certainty of an immediate choice by the populace of a provisional President, was of itself sufficient to make the “extra” notable.
IIInoun
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading A long cable despatch from Rexopolis, announcing the death of King Sergius III., the vain clamorings of the people for the appearance of his successor, the still popular Prince Carlo, and the certainty of an immediate choice by the populace of a provisional President, was of itself sufficient to make the “extra” notable.
of the present time and place
From this reading A long cable despatch from Rexopolis, announcing the death of King Sergius III., the vain clamorings of the people for the appearance of his successor, the still popular Prince Carlo, and the certainty of an immediate choice by the populace of a provisional President, was of itself sufficient to make the “extra” notable.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Norman Benedict had reached the office of the _Trumpet_ in time to add a startling feature to the ten o’clock “extra” of that enterprising journal.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading A long cable despatch from Rexopolis, announcing the death of King Sergius III., the vain clamorings of the people for the appearance of his successor, the still popular Prince Carlo, and the certainty of an immediate choice by the populace of a provisional President, was of itself sufficient to make the “extra” notable.
journalnounUS /ˈdʒɜːrnəl/
a daily written record of (usually personal) experiences and observations
From this reading Norman Benedict had reached the office of the _Trumpet_ in time to add a startling feature to the ten o’clock “extra” of that enterprising journal.
Kate
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From this reading Gerald Strong and his wife had sat in their library late that evening, wondering why Ned and Kate had not returned, when the butler brought in to them the late edition of a newspaper whose startling head-lines seemed to tremble with excitement.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading A long cable despatch from Rexopolis, announcing the death of King Sergius III., the vain clamorings of the people for the appearance of his successor, the still popular Prince Carlo, and the certainty of an immediate choice by the populace of a provisional President, was of itself sufficient to make the “extra” notable.
a domain in which something is dominant
From this reading On the night upon which Prince Carlo had lost a kingdom, Norman Benedict had gained a promotion.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading Gerald Strong and his wife had sat in their library late that evening, wondering why Ned and Kate had not returned, when the butler brought in to them the late edition of a newspaper whose startling head-lines seemed to tremble with excitement.
a room where books are kept
From this reading Gerald Strong and his wife had sat in their library late that evening, wondering why Ned and Kate had not returned, when the butler brought in to them the late edition of a newspaper whose startling head-lines seemed to tremble with excitement.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading A long cable despatch from Rexopolis, announcing the death of King Sergius III., the vain clamorings of the people for the appearance of his successor, the still popular Prince Carlo, and the certainty of an immediate choice by the populace of a provisional President, was of itself sufficient to make the “extra” notable.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading On the night upon which Prince Carlo had lost a kingdom, Norman Benedict had gained a promotion.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading But Benedict had been enabled, by a combination of foresight and good luck, to give the readers of the _Trumpet_ a startling explanation of Prince Carlo’s absence from Rexopolis at this great crisis.
engage in
From this reading A long cable despatch from Rexopolis, announcing the death of King Sergius III., the vain clamorings of the people for the appearance of his successor, the still popular Prince Carlo, and the certainty of an immediate choice by the populace of a provisional President, was of itself sufficient to make the “extra” notable.
Ned
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From this reading Gerald Strong and his wife had sat in their library late that evening, wondering why Ned and Kate had not returned, when the butler brought in to them the late edition of a newspaper whose startling head-lines seemed to tremble with excitement.
a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements
From this reading Gerald Strong and his wife had sat in their library late that evening, wondering why Ned and Kate had not returned, when the butler brought in to them the late edition of a newspaper whose startling head-lines seemed to tremble with excitement.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading On the night upon which Prince Carlo had lost a kingdom, Norman Benedict had gained a promotion.
NormannounUS /ˈnɔːrmən/
United States operatic soprano (born in 1945)
From this reading Norman Benedict had reached the office of the _Trumpet_ in time to add a startling feature to the ten o’clock “extra” of that enterprising journal.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Gerald Strong and his wife had sat in their library late that evening, wondering why Ned and Kate had not returned, when the butler brought in to them the late edition of a newspaper whose startling head-lines seemed to tremble with excitement.
notableadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊtəbəl/
widely known and esteemed
From this reading A long cable despatch from Rexopolis, announcing the death of King Sergius III., the vain clamorings of the people for the appearance of his successor, the still popular Prince Carlo, and the certainty of an immediate choice by the populace of a provisional President, was of itself sufficient to make the “extra” notable.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading Norman Benedict had reached the office of the _Trumpet_ in time to add a startling feature to the ten o’clock “extra” of that enterprising journal.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Norman Benedict had reached the office of the _Trumpet_ in time to add a startling feature to the ten o’clock “extra” of that enterprising journal.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading Norman Benedict had reached the office of the _Trumpet_ in time to add a startling feature to the ten o’clock “extra” of that enterprising journal.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On the night upon which Prince Carlo had lost a kingdom, Norman Benedict had gained a promotion.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading A long cable despatch from Rexopolis, announcing the death of King Sergius III., the vain clamorings of the people for the appearance of his successor, the still popular Prince Carlo, and the certainty of an immediate choice by the populace of a provisional President, was of itself sufficient to make the “extra” notable.
populacenounUS /ˈpɑːpjələs/
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading A long cable despatch from Rexopolis, announcing the death of King Sergius III., the vain clamorings of the people for the appearance of his successor, the still popular Prince Carlo, and the certainty of an immediate choice by the populace of a provisional President, was of itself sufficient to make the “extra” notable.
regarded with great favor, approval, or affection especially by the general public
From this reading A long cable despatch from Rexopolis, announcing the death of King Sergius III., the vain clamorings of the people for the appearance of his successor, the still popular Prince Carlo, and the certainty of an immediate choice by the populace of a provisional President, was of itself sufficient to make the “extra” notable.
an executive officer of a firm or corporation
From this reading A long cable despatch from Rexopolis, announcing the death of King Sergius III., the vain clamorings of the people for the appearance of his successor, the still popular Prince Carlo, and the certainty of an immediate choice by the populace of a provisional President, was of itself sufficient to make the “extra” notable.
a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)
From this reading A long cable despatch from Rexopolis, announcing the death of King Sergius III., the vain clamorings of the people for the appearance of his successor, the still popular Prince Carlo, and the certainty of an immediate choice by the populace of a provisional President, was of itself sufficient to make the “extra” notable.
promotionnounUS /prəˈmoʊʃən/
a message issued in behalf of some product or cause or idea or person or institution
From this reading On the night upon which Prince Carlo had lost a kingdom, Norman Benedict had gained a promotion.
provisionaladjectiveUS /prəˈvɪʒənəl/
under terms not final or fully worked out or agreed upon
From this reading A long cable despatch from Rexopolis, announcing the death of King Sergius III., the vain clamorings of the people for the appearance of his successor, the still popular Prince Carlo, and the certainty of an immediate choice by the populace of a provisional President, was of itself sufficient to make the “extra” notable.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading Norman Benedict had reached the office of the _Trumpet_ in time to add a startling feature to the ten o’clock “extra” of that enterprising journal.
readersnounUS /ˈriːdərz/
plural of “reader” — a person who enjoys reading
From this reading But Benedict had been enabled, by a combination of foresight and good luck, to give the readers of the _Trumpet_ a startling explanation of Prince Carlo’s absence from Rexopolis at this great crisis.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Gerald Strong and his wife had sat in their library late that evening, wondering why Ned and Kate had not returned, when the butler brought in to them the late edition of a newspaper whose startling head-lines seemed to tremble with excitement.
Rexopolis
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From this reading A long cable despatch from Rexopolis, announcing the death of King Sergius III., the vain clamorings of the people for the appearance of his successor, the still popular Prince Carlo, and the certainty of an immediate choice by the populace of a provisional President, was of itself sufficient to make the “extra” notable.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Gerald Strong and his wife had sat in their library late that evening, wondering why Ned and Kate had not returned, when the butler brought in to them the late edition of a newspaper whose startling head-lines seemed to tremble with excitement.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Gerald Strong and his wife had sat in their library late that evening, wondering why Ned and Kate had not returned, when the butler brought in to them the late edition of a newspaper whose startling head-lines seemed to tremble with excitement.
Sergius
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From this reading A long cable despatch from Rexopolis, announcing the death of King Sergius III., the vain clamorings of the people for the appearance of his successor, the still popular Prince Carlo, and the certainty of an immediate choice by the populace of a provisional President, was of itself sufficient to make the “extra” notable.
startlingadjectiveUS /ˈstɑːrtlɪŋ/
so remarkably different or sudden as to cause momentary shock or alarm
From this reading Norman Benedict had reached the office of the _Trumpet_ in time to add a startling feature to the ten o’clock “extra” of that enterprising journal.
not in physical motion
From this reading A long cable despatch from Rexopolis, announcing the death of King Sergius III., the vain clamorings of the people for the appearance of his successor, the still popular Prince Carlo, and the certainty of an immediate choice by the populace of a provisional President, was of itself sufficient to make the “extra” notable.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading Gerald Strong and his wife had sat in their library late that evening, wondering why Ned and Kate had not returned, when the butler brought in to them the late edition of a newspaper whose startling head-lines seemed to tremble with excitement.
successornounUS /səkˈsesər/
a person who follows next in order
From this reading A long cable despatch from Rexopolis, announcing the death of King Sergius III., the vain clamorings of the people for the appearance of his successor, the still popular Prince Carlo, and the certainty of an immediate choice by the populace of a provisional President, was of itself sufficient to make the “extra” notable.
of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant
From this reading A long cable despatch from Rexopolis, announcing the death of King Sergius III., the vain clamorings of the people for the appearance of his successor, the still popular Prince Carlo, and the certainty of an immediate choice by the populace of a provisional President, was of itself sufficient to make the “extra” notable.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading Norman Benedict had reached the office of the _Trumpet_ in time to add a startling feature to the ten o’clock “extra” of that enterprising journal.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Norman Benedict had reached the office of the _Trumpet_ in time to add a startling feature to the ten o’clock “extra” of that enterprising journal.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Norman Benedict had reached the office of the _Trumpet_ in time to add a startling feature to the ten o’clock “extra” of that enterprising journal.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Gerald Strong and his wife had sat in their library late that evening, wondering why Ned and Kate had not returned, when the butler brought in to them the late edition of a newspaper whose startling head-lines seemed to tremble with excitement.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Gerald Strong and his wife had sat in their library late that evening, wondering why Ned and Kate had not returned, when the butler brought in to them the late edition of a newspaper whose startling head-lines seemed to tremble with excitement.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading But Benedict had been enabled, by a combination of foresight and good luck, to give the readers of the _Trumpet_ a startling explanation of Prince Carlo’s absence from Rexopolis at this great crisis.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Norman Benedict had reached the office of the _Trumpet_ in time to add a startling feature to the ten o’clock “extra” of that enterprising journal.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Norman Benedict had reached the office of the _Trumpet_ in time to add a startling feature to the ten o’clock “extra” of that enterprising journal.
trembleverbUS /ˈtrembəl/
move or jerk quickly and involuntarily up and down or sideways
From this reading Gerald Strong and his wife had sat in their library late that evening, wondering why Ned and Kate had not returned, when the butler brought in to them the late edition of a newspaper whose startling head-lines seemed to tremble with excitement.
TrumpetverbUS /ˈtrʌmpət/
proclaim on, or as if on, a trumpet
From this reading Norman Benedict had reached the office of the _Trumpet_ in time to add a startling feature to the ten o’clock “extra” of that enterprising journal.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading On the night upon which Prince Carlo had lost a kingdom, Norman Benedict had gained a promotion.
characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance
From this reading A long cable despatch from Rexopolis, announcing the death of King Sergius III., the vain clamorings of the people for the appearance of his successor, the still popular Prince Carlo, and the certainty of an immediate choice by the populace of a provisional President, was of itself sufficient to make the “extra” notable.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A long cable despatch from Rexopolis, announcing the death of King Sergius III., the vain clamorings of the people for the appearance of his successor, the still popular Prince Carlo, and the certainty of an immediate choice by the populace of a provisional President, was of itself sufficient to make the “extra” notable.
at the time that
From this reading Gerald Strong and his wife had sat in their library late that evening, wondering why Ned and Kate had not returned, when the butler brought in to them the late edition of a newspaper whose startling head-lines seemed to tremble with excitement.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading On the night upon which Prince Carlo had lost a kingdom, Norman Benedict had gained a promotion.
belonging to which person
From this reading Gerald Strong and his wife had sat in their library late that evening, wondering why Ned and Kate had not returned, when the butler brought in to them the late edition of a newspaper whose startling head-lines seemed to tremble with excitement.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading Gerald Strong and his wife had sat in their library late that evening, wondering why Ned and Kate had not returned, when the butler brought in to them the late edition of a newspaper whose startling head-lines seemed to tremble with excitement.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading Gerald Strong and his wife had sat in their library late that evening, wondering why Ned and Kate had not returned, when the butler brought in to them the late edition of a newspaper whose startling head-lines seemed to tremble with excitement.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Gerald Strong and his wife had sat in their library late that evening, wondering why Ned and Kate had not returned, when the butler brought in to them the late edition of a newspaper whose startling head-lines seemed to tremble with excitement.
showing curiosity
From this reading Gerald Strong and his wife had sat in their library late that evening, wondering why Ned and Kate had not returned, when the butler brought in to them the late edition of a newspaper whose startling head-lines seemed to tremble with excitement.
