used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Larry, soon after this, was sent out on another assignment, and did not get a chance to see Mr. Newton until late that afternoon.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading “What are you going to do to-night, Larry?” asked his friend, as they were about to leave for home.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading There, after Larry and Jones had written out their parts of the story, they turned them over to Mr. Newton, who was to arrange the whole article in proper shape.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading Larry, soon after this, was sent out on another assignment, and did not get a chance to see Mr. Newton until late that afternoon.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading There, after Larry and Jones had written out their parts of the story, they turned them over to Mr. Newton, who was to arrange the whole article in proper shape.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Larry, soon after this, was sent out on another assignment, and did not get a chance to see Mr. Newton until late that afternoon.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “What are you going to do to-night, Larry?” asked his friend, as they were about to leave for home.
arrangeverbUS /ərˈeɪndʒ/
put into a proper or systematic order
From this reading There, after Larry and Jones had written out their parts of the story, they turned them over to Mr. Newton, who was to arrange the whole article in proper shape.
nonfictional prose forming an independent part of a publication
From this reading There, after Larry and Jones had written out their parts of the story, they turned them over to Mr. Newton, who was to arrange the whole article in proper shape.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Then, as there seemed to be no further news of the robbery to get at the jewelry store, the three reporters hurried back to the _Leader_ office.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading “What are you going to do to-night, Larry?” asked his friend, as they were about to leave for home.
assignmentnounUS /əˈsaɪnmənt/
a duty that you are assigned to perform (especially in the armed forces)
From this reading Larry, soon after this, was sent out on another assignment, and did not get a chance to see Mr. Newton until late that afternoon.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Then, as there seemed to be no further news of the robbery to get at the jewelry store, the three reporters hurried back to the _Leader_ office.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Then, as there seemed to be no further news of the robbery to get at the jewelry store, the three reporters hurried back to the _Leader_ office.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Then, as there seemed to be no further news of the robbery to get at the jewelry store, the three reporters hurried back to the _Leader_ office.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading Larry, soon after this, was sent out on another assignment, and did not get a chance to see Mr. Newton until late that afternoon.
CLEWnoun
a ball of yarn or cord or thread
From this reading WORKING UP THE CLEW Mr. Newton placed the paper in his pocket.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Larry, soon after this, was sent out on another assignment, and did not get a chance to see Mr. Newton until late that afternoon.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading “What are you going to do to-night, Larry?” asked his friend, as they were about to leave for home.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “What are you going to do to-night, Larry?” asked his friend, as they were about to leave for home.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading “What are you going to do to-night, Larry?” asked his friend, as they were about to leave for home.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading Then, as there seemed to be no further news of the robbery to get at the jewelry store, the three reporters hurried back to the _Leader_ office.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Then, as there seemed to be no further news of the robbery to get at the jewelry store, the three reporters hurried back to the _Leader_ office.
the act of departing
From this reading “What are you going to do to-night, Larry?” asked his friend, as they were about to leave for home.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading There, after Larry and Jones had written out their parts of the story, they turned them over to Mr. Newton, who was to arrange the whole article in proper shape.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading WORKING UP THE CLEW Mr. Newton placed the paper in his pocket.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading “What are you going to do to-night, Larry?” asked his friend, as they were about to leave for home.
moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste
From this reading Then, as there seemed to be no further news of the robbery to get at the jewelry store, the three reporters hurried back to the _Leader_ office.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading WORKING UP THE CLEW Mr. Newton placed the paper in his pocket.
jewelrynounUS /ˈdʒuːəlri/
an adornment (as a bracelet or ring or necklace) made of precious metals and set with gems (or imitation gems)
From this reading Then, as there seemed to be no further news of the robbery to get at the jewelry store, the three reporters hurried back to the _Leader_ office.
United States labor leader (born in Ireland) who helped to found the Industrial Workers of the World (1830-1930)
From this reading There, after Larry and Jones had written out their parts of the story, they turned them over to Mr. Newton, who was to arrange the whole article in proper shape.
Larry
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From this reading There, after Larry and Jones had written out their parts of the story, they turned them over to Mr. Newton, who was to arrange the whole article in proper shape.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading Larry, soon after this, was sent out on another assignment, and did not get a chance to see Mr. Newton until late that afternoon.
a person who rules or guides or inspires others
From this reading Then, as there seemed to be no further news of the robbery to get at the jewelry store, the three reporters hurried back to the _Leader_ office.
go away from a place
From this reading “What are you going to do to-night, Larry?” asked his friend, as they were about to leave for home.
a form of address for a man
From this reading WORKING UP THE CLEW Mr. Newton placed the paper in his pocket.
information about recent and important events
From this reading Then, as there seemed to be no further news of the robbery to get at the jewelry store, the three reporters hurried back to the _Leader_ office.
NewtonnounUS /ˈnuːtən/
English mathematician and physicist; remembered for developing the calculus and for his law of gravitation and his three laws of motion (1642-1727)
From this reading WORKING UP THE CLEW Mr. Newton placed the paper in his pocket.
not any; not one
From this reading Then, as there seemed to be no further news of the robbery to get at the jewelry store, the three reporters hurried back to the _Leader_ office.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Larry, soon after this, was sent out on another assignment, and did not get a chance to see Mr. Newton until late that afternoon.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Then, as there seemed to be no further news of the robbery to get at the jewelry store, the three reporters hurried back to the _Leader_ office.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading Then, as there seemed to be no further news of the robbery to get at the jewelry store, the three reporters hurried back to the _Leader_ office.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Larry, soon after this, was sent out on another assignment, and did not get a chance to see Mr. Newton until late that afternoon.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading There, after Larry and Jones had written out their parts of the story, they turned them over to Mr. Newton, who was to arrange the whole article in proper shape.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading There, after Larry and Jones had written out their parts of the story, they turned them over to Mr. Newton, who was to arrange the whole article in proper shape.
a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
From this reading WORKING UP THE CLEW Mr. Newton placed the paper in his pocket.
the local environment
From this reading There, after Larry and Jones had written out their parts of the story, they turned them over to Mr. Newton, who was to arrange the whole article in proper shape.
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading WORKING UP THE CLEW Mr. Newton placed the paper in his pocket.
a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles
From this reading WORKING UP THE CLEW Mr. Newton placed the paper in his pocket.
marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness
From this reading There, after Larry and Jones had written out their parts of the story, they turned them over to Mr. Newton, who was to arrange the whole article in proper shape.
reportersnounUS /rɪˈpɔːrtərz/
plural of “reporter” — a person who investigates and reports or edits news stories
From this reading Then, as there seemed to be no further news of the robbery to get at the jewelry store, the three reporters hurried back to the _Leader_ office.
robberynounUS /ˈrɑːbəri/
larceny by threat of violence
From this reading Then, as there seemed to be no further news of the robbery to get at the jewelry store, the three reporters hurried back to the _Leader_ office.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Larry, soon after this, was sent out on another assignment, and did not get a chance to see Mr. Newton until late that afternoon.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Then, as there seemed to be no further news of the robbery to get at the jewelry store, the three reporters hurried back to the _Leader_ office.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading Larry, soon after this, was sent out on another assignment, and did not get a chance to see Mr. Newton until late that afternoon.
any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)
From this reading There, after Larry and Jones had written out their parts of the story, they turned them over to Mr. Newton, who was to arrange the whole article in proper shape.
in the near future
From this reading Larry, soon after this, was sent out on another assignment, and did not get a chance to see Mr. Newton until late that afternoon.
a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services
From this reading Then, as there seemed to be no further news of the robbery to get at the jewelry store, the three reporters hurried back to the _Leader_ office.
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 There, after Larry and Jones had written out their parts of the story, they turned them over to Mr. Newton, who was to arrange the whole article in proper shape.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Larry, soon after this, was sent out on another assignment, and did not get a chance to see Mr. Newton until late that afternoon.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading WORKING UP THE CLEW Mr. Newton placed the paper in his pocket.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading There, after Larry and Jones had written out their parts of the story, they turned them over to Mr. Newton, who was to arrange the whole article in proper shape.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading There, after Larry and Jones had written out their parts of the story, they turned them over to Mr. Newton, who was to arrange the whole article in proper shape.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then, as there seemed to be no further news of the robbery to get at the jewelry store, the three reporters hurried back to the _Leader_ office.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Then, as there seemed to be no further news of the robbery to get at the jewelry store, the three reporters hurried back to the _Leader_ office.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading There, after Larry and Jones had written out their parts of the story, they turned them over to Mr. Newton, who was to arrange the whole article in proper shape.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Larry, soon after this, was sent out on another assignment, and did not get a chance to see Mr. Newton until late that afternoon.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Then, as there seemed to be no further news of the robbery to get at the jewelry store, the three reporters hurried back to the _Leader_ office.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Then, as there seemed to be no further news of the robbery to get at the jewelry store, the three reporters hurried back to the _Leader_ office.
to-night
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From this reading “What are you going to do to-night, Larry?” asked his friend, as they were about to leave for home.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading There, after Larry and Jones had written out their parts of the story, they turned them over to Mr. Newton, who was to arrange the whole article in proper shape.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Larry, soon after this, was sent out on another assignment, and did not get a chance to see Mr. Newton until late that afternoon.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading WORKING UP THE CLEW Mr. Newton placed the paper in his pocket.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There, after Larry and Jones had written out their parts of the story, they turned them over to Mr. Newton, who was to arrange the whole article in proper shape.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “What are you going to do to-night, Larry?” asked his friend, as they were about to leave for home.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading “What are you going to do to-night, Larry?” asked his friend, as they were about to leave for home.
which person or people
From this reading There, after Larry and Jones had written out their parts of the story, they turned them over to Mr. Newton, who was to arrange the whole article in proper shape.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading There, after Larry and Jones had written out their parts of the story, they turned them over to Mr. Newton, who was to arrange the whole article in proper shape.
actively engaged in paid work
From this reading WORKING UP THE CLEW Mr. Newton placed the paper in his pocket.
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading There, after Larry and Jones had written out their parts of the story, they turned them over to Mr. Newton, who was to arrange the whole article in proper shape.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “What are you going to do to-night, Larry?” asked his friend, as they were about to leave for home.
