used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A STRANGE DISAPPEARANCE Remaining only long enough to see that the operator got off the first part of his story, and finding, on inquiry, that the telegrapher had no difficulty in reading his writing, Larry started back to the scene of the wreck.
(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 He wanted to learn if all the passengers and crew were saved, and get an interview with the captain, if he could.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading The young reporter found the work of rescue almost completed.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He wanted to learn if all the passengers and crew were saved, and get an interview with the captain, if he could.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A STRANGE DISAPPEARANCE Remaining only long enough to see that the operator got off the first part of his story, and finding, on inquiry, that the telegrapher had no difficulty in reading his writing, Larry started back to the scene of the wreck.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading But it was part of the game, and Larry's "beat" was a cleanly-scored one, especially as Peter had tried to win by a trick.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading A STRANGE DISAPPEARANCE Remaining only long enough to see that the operator got off the first part of his story, and finding, on inquiry, that the telegrapher had no difficulty in reading his writing, Larry started back to the scene of the wreck.
come out better in a competition, race, or conflict
From this reading But it was part of the game, and Larry's "beat" was a cleanly-scored one, especially as Peter had tried to win by a trick.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But it was part of the game, and Larry's "beat" was a cleanly-scored one, especially as Peter had tried to win by a trick.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading But it was part of the game, and Larry's "beat" was a cleanly-scored one, especially as Peter had tried to win by a trick.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading He wanted to learn if all the passengers and crew were saved, and get an interview with the captain, if he could.
cleanly-scored
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From this reading But it was part of the game, and Larry's "beat" was a cleanly-scored one, especially as Peter had tried to win by a trick.
completedadjectiveUS /kəmˈpliːtəd/
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading The young reporter found the work of rescue almost completed.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He wanted to learn if all the passengers and crew were saved, and get an interview with the captain, if he could.
the men and women who man a vehicle (ship, aircraft, etc.)
From this reading He wanted to learn if all the passengers and crew were saved, and get an interview with the captain, if he could.
an effort that is inconvenient
From this reading A STRANGE DISAPPEARANCE Remaining only long enough to see that the operator got off the first part of his story, and finding, on inquiry, that the telegrapher had no difficulty in reading his writing, Larry started back to the scene of the wreck.
DISAPPEARANCEnounUS /ˌdɪsəˈpɪrəns/
the act of leaving secretly or without explanation
From this reading A STRANGE DISAPPEARANCE Remaining only long enough to see that the operator got off the first part of his story, and finding, on inquiry, that the telegrapher had no difficulty in reading his writing, Larry started back to the scene of the wreck.
an opposing military force
From this reading So he left his old enemy, Peter, there grinding out his story in no pleasant frame of mind.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading A STRANGE DISAPPEARANCE Remaining only long enough to see that the operator got off the first part of his story, and finding, on inquiry, that the telegrapher had no difficulty in reading his writing, Larry started back to the scene of the wreck.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading But it was part of the game, and Larry's "beat" was a cleanly-scored one, especially as Peter had tried to win by a trick.
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading A STRANGE DISAPPEARANCE Remaining only long enough to see that the operator got off the first part of his story, and finding, on inquiry, that the telegrapher had no difficulty in reading his writing, Larry started back to the scene of the wreck.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading A STRANGE DISAPPEARANCE Remaining only long enough to see that the operator got off the first part of his story, and finding, on inquiry, that the telegrapher had no difficulty in reading his writing, Larry started back to the scene of the wreck.
set up or found
From this reading The young reporter found the work of rescue almost completed.
enclose in or as if in a frame
From this reading So he left his old enemy, Peter, there grinding out his story in no pleasant frame of mind.
a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading But it was part of the game, and Larry's "beat" was a cleanly-scored one, especially as Peter had tried to win by a trick.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading He wanted to learn if all the passengers and crew were saved, and get an interview with the captain, if he could.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading A STRANGE DISAPPEARANCE Remaining only long enough to see that the operator got off the first part of his story, and finding, on inquiry, that the telegrapher had no difficulty in reading his writing, Larry started back to the scene of the wreck.
grindingnounUS /ˈɡraɪndɪŋ/
material resulting from the process of grinding
From this reading So he left his old enemy, Peter, there grinding out his story in no pleasant frame of mind.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A STRANGE DISAPPEARANCE Remaining only long enough to see that the operator got off the first part of his story, and finding, on inquiry, that the telegrapher had no difficulty in reading his writing, Larry started back to the scene of the wreck.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He wanted to learn if all the passengers and crew were saved, and get an interview with the captain, if he could.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A STRANGE DISAPPEARANCE Remaining only long enough to see that the operator got off the first part of his story, and finding, on inquiry, that the telegrapher had no difficulty in reading his writing, Larry started back to the scene of the wreck.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading He wanted to learn if all the passengers and crew were saved, and get an interview with the captain, if he could.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A STRANGE DISAPPEARANCE Remaining only long enough to see that the operator got off the first part of his story, and finding, on inquiry, that the telegrapher had no difficulty in reading his writing, Larry started back to the scene of the wreck.
a search for knowledge
From this reading A STRANGE DISAPPEARANCE Remaining only long enough to see that the operator got off the first part of his story, and finding, on inquiry, that the telegrapher had no difficulty in reading his writing, Larry started back to the scene of the wreck.
conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
From this reading He wanted to learn if all the passengers and crew were saved, and get an interview with the captain, if he could.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading But it was part of the game, and Larry's "beat" was a cleanly-scored one, especially as Peter had tried to win by a trick.
Larry
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From this reading A STRANGE DISAPPEARANCE Remaining only long enough to see that the operator got off the first part of his story, and finding, on inquiry, that the telegrapher had no difficulty in reading his writing, Larry started back to the scene of the wreck.
Larry's
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From this reading But it was part of the game, and Larry's "beat" was a cleanly-scored one, especially as Peter had tried to win by a trick.
gain knowledge or skills
From this reading He wanted to learn if all the passengers and crew were saved, and get an interview with the captain, if he could.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading So he left his old enemy, Peter, there grinding out his story in no pleasant frame of mind.
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 STRANGE DISAPPEARANCE Remaining only long enough to see that the operator got off the first part of his story, and finding, on inquiry, that the telegrapher had no difficulty in reading his writing, Larry started back to the scene of the wreck.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading So he left his old enemy, Peter, there grinding out his story in no pleasant frame of mind.
not any; not one
From this reading A STRANGE DISAPPEARANCE Remaining only long enough to see that the operator got off the first part of his story, and finding, on inquiry, that the telegrapher had no difficulty in reading his writing, Larry started back to the scene of the wreck.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A STRANGE DISAPPEARANCE Remaining only long enough to see that the operator got off the first part of his story, and finding, on inquiry, that the telegrapher had no difficulty in reading his writing, Larry started back to the scene of the wreck.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading A STRANGE DISAPPEARANCE Remaining only long enough to see that the operator got off the first part of his story, and finding, on inquiry, that the telegrapher had no difficulty in reading his writing, Larry started back to the scene of the wreck.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading So he left his old enemy, Peter, there grinding out his story in no pleasant frame of mind.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A STRANGE DISAPPEARANCE Remaining only long enough to see that the operator got off the first part of his story, and finding, on inquiry, that the telegrapher had no difficulty in reading his writing, Larry started back to the scene of the wreck.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading But it was part of the game, and Larry's "beat" was a cleanly-scored one, especially as Peter had tried to win by a trick.
and nothing more
From this reading A STRANGE DISAPPEARANCE Remaining only long enough to see that the operator got off the first part of his story, and finding, on inquiry, that the telegrapher had no difficulty in reading his writing, Larry started back to the scene of the wreck.
operatornounUS /ˈɑːpəreɪtər/
(mathematics) a symbol or function representing a mathematical operation
From this reading A STRANGE DISAPPEARANCE Remaining only long enough to see that the operator got off the first part of his story, and finding, on inquiry, that the telegrapher had no difficulty in reading his writing, Larry started back to the scene of the wreck.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading So he left his old enemy, Peter, there grinding out his story in no pleasant frame of mind.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading A STRANGE DISAPPEARANCE Remaining only long enough to see that the operator got off the first part of his story, and finding, on inquiry, that the telegrapher had no difficulty in reading his writing, Larry started back to the scene of the wreck.
passengersnounUS /ˈpæsəndʒərz/
plural of “passenger” — a traveler riding in a vehicle (a boat or bus or car or plane or train etc) who is not operating it
From this reading He wanted to learn if all the passengers and crew were saved, and get an interview with the captain, if he could.
disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
From this reading So he left his old enemy, Peter, there grinding out his story in no pleasant frame of mind.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading So he left his old enemy, Peter, there grinding out his story in no pleasant frame of mind.
the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message
From this reading A STRANGE DISAPPEARANCE Remaining only long enough to see that the operator got off the first part of his story, and finding, on inquiry, that the telegrapher had no difficulty in reading his writing, Larry started back to the scene of the wreck.
not used up
From this reading A STRANGE DISAPPEARANCE Remaining only long enough to see that the operator got off the first part of his story, and finding, on inquiry, that the telegrapher had no difficulty in reading his writing, Larry started back to the scene of the wreck.
reporternounUS /rɪˈpɔːrtər/
a person who investigates and reports or edits news stories
From this reading The young reporter found the work of rescue almost completed.
rescueverbUS /ˈreskjuː/
free from harm or evil
From this reading The young reporter found the work of rescue almost completed.
rescued; especially from the power and consequences of sin
From this reading He wanted to learn if all the passengers and crew were saved, and get an interview with the captain, if he could.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading A STRANGE DISAPPEARANCE Remaining only long enough to see that the operator got off the first part of his story, and finding, on inquiry, that the telegrapher had no difficulty in reading his writing, Larry started back to the scene of the wreck.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading A STRANGE DISAPPEARANCE Remaining only long enough to see that the operator got off the first part of his story, and finding, on inquiry, that the telegrapher had no difficulty in reading his writing, Larry started back to the scene of the wreck.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So he left his old enemy, Peter, there grinding out his story in no pleasant frame of mind.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading A STRANGE DISAPPEARANCE Remaining only long enough to see that the operator got off the first part of his story, and finding, on inquiry, that the telegrapher had no difficulty in reading his writing, Larry started back to the scene of the wreck.
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 A STRANGE DISAPPEARANCE Remaining only long enough to see that the operator got off the first part of his story, and finding, on inquiry, that the telegrapher had no difficulty in reading his writing, Larry started back to the scene of the wreck.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading A STRANGE DISAPPEARANCE Remaining only long enough to see that the operator got off the first part of his story, and finding, on inquiry, that the telegrapher had no difficulty in reading his writing, Larry started back to the scene of the wreck.
telegraphernoun
someone who transmits messages by telegraph
From this reading A STRANGE DISAPPEARANCE Remaining only long enough to see that the operator got off the first part of his story, and finding, on inquiry, that the telegrapher had no difficulty in reading his writing, Larry started back to the scene of the wreck.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A STRANGE DISAPPEARANCE Remaining only long enough to see that the operator got off the first part of his story, and finding, on inquiry, that the telegrapher had no difficulty in reading his writing, Larry started back to the scene of the wreck.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A STRANGE DISAPPEARANCE Remaining only long enough to see that the operator got off the first part of his story, and finding, on inquiry, that the telegrapher had no difficulty in reading his writing, Larry started back to the scene of the wreck.
in or at that place or location
From this reading So he left his old enemy, Peter, there grinding out his story in no pleasant frame of mind.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A STRANGE DISAPPEARANCE Remaining only long enough to see that the operator got off the first part of his story, and finding, on inquiry, that the telegrapher had no difficulty in reading his writing, Larry started back to the scene of the wreck.
a cunning or deceitful action or device
From this reading But it was part of the game, and Larry's "beat" was a cleanly-scored one, especially as Peter had tried to win by a trick.
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading But it was part of the game, and Larry's "beat" was a cleanly-scored one, especially as Peter had tried to win by a trick.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading He wanted to learn if all the passengers and crew were saved, and get an interview with the captain, if he could.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But it was part of the game, and Larry's "beat" was a cleanly-scored one, especially as Peter had tried to win by a trick.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He wanted to learn if all the passengers and crew were saved, and get an interview with the captain, if he could.
be the winner in a contest or competition; be victorious
From this reading But it was part of the game, and Larry's "beat" was a cleanly-scored one, especially as Peter had tried to win by a trick.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He wanted to learn if all the passengers and crew were saved, and get an interview with the captain, if he could.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading The young reporter found the work of rescue almost completed.
wrecknounUS /rek/
something or someone that has suffered ruin or dilapidation
From this reading A STRANGE DISAPPEARANCE Remaining only long enough to see that the operator got off the first part of his story, and finding, on inquiry, that the telegrapher had no difficulty in reading his writing, Larry started back to the scene of the wreck.
the act of creating written works
From this reading A STRANGE DISAPPEARANCE Remaining only long enough to see that the operator got off the first part of his story, and finding, on inquiry, that the telegrapher had no difficulty in reading his writing, Larry started back to the scene of the wreck.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading The young reporter found the work of rescue almost completed.
