Chapter VI · Chapter 6

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading LARRY OVERHEARS SOMETHING Larry decided that the disappearance of the fisherman's guest was not a part of the story of the wreck, though the fact that the passenger was missing was an item of much interest, and he used it.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading He made up his mind to tell Mr. Emberg all about the strange happening when he got back.

(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 made up his mind to tell Mr. Emberg all about the strange happening when he got back.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading Some of the representatives of that news-gathering organization were already at the scene of the disaster.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading LARRY OVERHEARS SOMETHING Larry decided that the disappearance of the fisherman's guest was not a part of the story of the wreck, though the fact that the passenger was missing was an item of much interest, and he used it.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading LARRY OVERHEARS SOMETHING Larry decided that the disappearance of the fisherman's guest was not a part of the story of the wreck, though the fact that the passenger was missing was an item of much interest, and he used it.

-ing form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading Arriving at the telegraph office for the third time, he found a message from the city editor, instructing him to come back to New York, as the best of the story was now in, and the Associated Press would attend to the remainder.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading Arriving at the telegraph office for the third time, he found a message from the city editor, instructing him to come back to New York, as the best of the story was now in, and the Associated Press would attend to the remainder.

past form of “associate” — make a logical or causal connection

From this reading Arriving at the telegraph office for the third time, he found a message from the city editor, instructing him to come back to New York, as the best of the story was now in, and the Associated Press would attend to the remainder.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Arriving at the telegraph office for the third time, he found a message from the city editor, instructing him to come back to New York, as the best of the story was now in, and the Associated Press would attend to the remainder.

be present at (meetings, church services, university), etc.

From this reading Arriving at the telegraph office for the third time, he found a message from the city editor, instructing him to come back to New York, as the best of the story was now in, and the Associated Press would attend to the remainder.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading He made up his mind to tell Mr. Emberg all about the strange happening when he got back.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading "Your friend got a calling down," volunteered the operator to Larry, as the young reporter began looking up trains to see when he could get back.

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading Arriving at the telegraph office for the third time, he found a message from the city editor, instructing him to come back to New York, as the best of the story was now in, and the Associated Press would attend to the remainder.

the particular occupation for which you are trained

From this reading "Your friend got a calling down," volunteered the operator to Larry, as the young reporter began looking up trains to see when he could get back.

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading Arriving at the telegraph office for the third time, he found a message from the city editor, instructing him to come back to New York, as the best of the story was now in, and the Associated Press would attend to the remainder.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Arriving at the telegraph office for the third time, he found a message from the city editor, instructing him to come back to New York, as the best of the story was now in, and the Associated Press would attend to the remainder.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading "Your friend got a calling down," volunteered the operator to Larry, as the young reporter began looking up trains to see when he could get back.

recognizable; marked

From this reading LARRY OVERHEARS SOMETHING Larry decided that the disappearance of the fisherman's guest was not a part of the story of the wreck, though the fact that the passenger was missing was an item of much interest, and he used it.

the act of leaving secretly or without explanation

From this reading LARRY OVERHEARS SOMETHING Larry decided that the disappearance of the fisherman's guest was not a part of the story of the wreck, though the fact that the passenger was missing was an item of much interest, and he used it.

a state of extreme (usually irremediable) ruin and misfortune

From this reading Some of the representatives of that news-gathering organization were already at the scene of the disaster.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading "Your friend got a calling down," volunteered the operator to Larry, as the young reporter began looking up trains to see when he could get back.

a person responsible for the editorial aspects of publication; the person who determines the final content of a text (especially of a newspaper or magazine)

From this reading Arriving at the telegraph office for the third time, he found a message from the city editor, instructing him to come back to New York, as the best of the story was now in, and the Associated Press would attend to the remainder.

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From this reading He made up his mind to tell Mr. Emberg all about the strange happening when he got back.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading LARRY OVERHEARS SOMETHING Larry decided that the disappearance of the fisherman's guest was not a part of the story of the wreck, though the fact that the passenger was missing was an item of much interest, and he used it.

possessive form of “fisherman” — someone whose occupation is catching fish

From this reading LARRY OVERHEARS SOMETHING Larry decided that the disappearance of the fisherman's guest was not a part of the story of the wreck, though the fact that the passenger was missing was an item of much interest, and he used it.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Arriving at the telegraph office for the third time, he found a message from the city editor, instructing him to come back to New York, as the best of the story was now in, and the Associated Press would attend to the remainder.

set up or found

From this reading Arriving at the telegraph office for the third time, he found a message from the city editor, instructing him to come back to New York, as the best of the story was now in, and the Associated Press would attend to the remainder.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading "Your friend got a calling down," volunteered the operator to Larry, as the young reporter began looking up trains to see when he could get back.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Arriving at the telegraph office for the third time, he found a message from the city editor, instructing him to come back to New York, as the best of the story was now in, and the Associated Press would attend to the remainder.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading "Your friend got a calling down," volunteered the operator to Larry, as the young reporter began looking up trains to see when he could get back.

inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading He made up his mind to tell Mr. Emberg all about the strange happening when he got back.

a visitor to whom hospitality is extended

From this reading LARRY OVERHEARS SOMETHING Larry decided that the disappearance of the fisherman's guest was not a part of the story of the wreck, though the fact that the passenger was missing was an item of much interest, and he used it.

an event that happens

From this reading He made up his mind to tell Mr. Emberg all about the strange happening when he got back.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading LARRY OVERHEARS SOMETHING Larry decided that the disappearance of the fisherman's guest was not a part of the story of the wreck, though the fact that the passenger was missing was an item of much interest, and he used it.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Arriving at the telegraph office for the third time, he found a message from the city editor, instructing him to come back to New York, as the best of the story was now in, and the Associated Press would attend to the remainder.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading He made up his mind to tell Mr. Emberg all about the strange happening when he got back.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading Arriving at the telegraph office for the third time, he found a message from the city editor, instructing him to come back to New York, as the best of the story was now in, and the Associated Press would attend to the remainder.

-ing form of “instruct” — impart skills or knowledge to

From this reading Arriving at the telegraph office for the third time, he found a message from the city editor, instructing him to come back to New York, as the best of the story was now in, and the Associated Press would attend to the remainder.

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading LARRY OVERHEARS SOMETHING Larry decided that the disappearance of the fisherman's guest was not a part of the story of the wreck, though the fact that the passenger was missing was an item of much interest, and he used it.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading LARRY OVERHEARS SOMETHING Larry decided that the disappearance of the fisherman's guest was not a part of the story of the wreck, though the fact that the passenger was missing was an item of much interest, and he used it.

a distinct part that can be specified separately in a group of things that could be enumerated on a list

From this reading LARRY OVERHEARS SOMETHING Larry decided that the disappearance of the fisherman's guest was not a part of the story of the wreck, though the fact that the passenger was missing was an item of much interest, and he used it.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading LARRY OVERHEARS SOMETHING Larry decided that the disappearance of the fisherman's guest was not a part of the story of the wreck, though the fact that the passenger was missing was an item of much interest, and he used it.

the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually

From this reading "Your friend got a calling down," volunteered the operator to Larry, as the young reporter began looking up trains to see when he could get back.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading He made up his mind to tell Mr. Emberg all about the strange happening when he got back.

a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled

From this reading Arriving at the telegraph office for the third time, he found a message from the city editor, instructing him to come back to New York, as the best of the story was now in, and the Associated Press would attend to the remainder.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading He made up his mind to tell Mr. Emberg all about the strange happening when he got back.

not able to be found

From this reading LARRY OVERHEARS SOMETHING Larry decided that the disappearance of the fisherman's guest was not a part of the story of the wreck, though the fact that the passenger was missing was an item of much interest, and he used it.

a form of address for a man

From this reading He made up his mind to tell Mr. Emberg all about the strange happening when he got back.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading LARRY OVERHEARS SOMETHING Larry decided that the disappearance of the fisherman's guest was not a part of the story of the wreck, though the fact that the passenger was missing was an item of much interest, and he used it.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading Arriving at the telegraph office for the third time, he found a message from the city editor, instructing him to come back to New York, as the best of the story was now in, and the Associated Press would attend to the remainder.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Some of the representatives of that news-gathering organization were already at the scene of the disaster.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading LARRY OVERHEARS SOMETHING Larry decided that the disappearance of the fisherman's guest was not a part of the story of the wreck, though the fact that the passenger was missing was an item of much interest, and he used it.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading Arriving at the telegraph office for the third time, he found a message from the city editor, instructing him to come back to New York, as the best of the story was now in, and the Associated Press would attend to the remainder.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading LARRY OVERHEARS SOMETHING Larry decided that the disappearance of the fisherman's guest was not a part of the story of the wreck, though the fact that the passenger was missing was an item of much interest, and he used it.

place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading Arriving at the telegraph office for the third time, he found a message from the city editor, instructing him to come back to New York, as the best of the story was now in, and the Associated Press would attend to the remainder.

(mathematics) a symbol or function representing a mathematical operation

From this reading "Your friend got a calling down," volunteered the operator to Larry, as the young reporter began looking up trains to see when he could get back.

a group of people who work together

From this reading Some of the representatives of that news-gathering organization were already at the scene of the disaster.

third-person singular of “overhear” — hear, usually without the knowledge of the speakers

From this reading LARRY OVERHEARS SOMETHING Larry decided that the disappearance of the fisherman's guest was not a part of the story of the wreck, though the fact that the passenger was missing was an item of much interest, and he used it.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading LARRY OVERHEARS SOMETHING Larry decided that the disappearance of the fisherman's guest was not a part of the story of the wreck, though the fact that the passenger was missing was an item of much interest, and he used it.

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 LARRY OVERHEARS SOMETHING Larry decided that the disappearance of the fisherman's guest was not a part of the story of the wreck, though the fact that the passenger was missing was an item of much interest, and he used it.

exert pressure or force to or upon

From this reading Arriving at the telegraph office for the third time, he found a message from the city editor, instructing him to come back to New York, as the best of the story was now in, and the Associated Press would attend to the remainder.

something left after other parts have been taken away

From this reading Arriving at the telegraph office for the third time, he found a message from the city editor, instructing him to come back to New York, as the best of the story was now in, and the Associated Press would attend to the remainder.

a person who investigates and reports or edits news stories

From this reading "Your friend got a calling down," volunteered the operator to Larry, as the young reporter began looking up trains to see when he could get back.

plural of “representative” — a person who represents others

From this reading Some of the representatives of that news-gathering organization were already at the scene of the disaster.

the place where some action occurs

From this reading Some of the representatives of that news-gathering organization were already at the scene of the disaster.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading "Your friend got a calling down," volunteered the operator to Larry, as the young reporter began looking up trains to see when he could get back.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading Some of the representatives of that news-gathering organization were already at the scene of the disaster.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading LARRY OVERHEARS SOMETHING Larry decided that the disappearance of the fisherman's guest was not a part of the story of the wreck, though the fact that the passenger was missing was an item of much interest, and he used it.

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 LARRY OVERHEARS SOMETHING Larry decided that the disappearance of the fisherman's guest was not a part of the story of the wreck, though the fact that the passenger was missing was an item of much interest, and he used it.

being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird

From this reading He made up his mind to tell Mr. Emberg all about the strange happening when he got back.

apparatus used to communicate at a distance over a wire (usually in Morse code)

From this reading Arriving at the telegraph office for the third time, he found a message from the city editor, instructing him to come back to New York, as the best of the story was now in, and the Associated Press would attend to the remainder.

express in words

From this reading He made up his mind to tell Mr. Emberg all about the strange happening when he got back.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading LARRY OVERHEARS SOMETHING Larry decided that the disappearance of the fisherman's guest was not a part of the story of the wreck, though the fact that the passenger was missing was an item of much interest, and he used it.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading LARRY OVERHEARS SOMETHING Larry decided that the disappearance of the fisherman's guest was not a part of the story of the wreck, though the fact that the passenger was missing was an item of much interest, and he used it.

one of three equal parts of a divisible whole

From this reading Arriving at the telegraph office for the third time, he found a message from the city editor, instructing him to come back to New York, as the best of the story was now in, and the Associated Press would attend to the remainder.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading LARRY OVERHEARS SOMETHING Larry decided that the disappearance of the fisherman's guest was not a part of the story of the wreck, though the fact that the passenger was missing was an item of much interest, and he used it.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Arriving at the telegraph office for the third time, he found a message from the city editor, instructing him to come back to New York, as the best of the story was now in, and the Associated Press would attend to the remainder.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading He made up his mind to tell Mr. Emberg all about the strange happening when he got back.

plural of “train” — public transport provided by a line of railway cars coupled together and drawn by a locomotive

From this reading "Your friend got a calling down," volunteered the operator to Larry, as the young reporter began looking up trains to see when he could get back.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading He made up his mind to tell Mr. Emberg all about the strange happening when he got back.

employed in accomplishing something

From this reading LARRY OVERHEARS SOMETHING Larry decided that the disappearance of the fisherman's guest was not a part of the story of the wreck, though the fact that the passenger was missing was an item of much interest, and he used it.

past form of “volunteer” — tell voluntarily

From this reading "Your friend got a calling down," volunteered the operator to Larry, as the young reporter began looking up trains to see when he could get back.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading LARRY OVERHEARS SOMETHING Larry decided that the disappearance of the fisherman's guest was not a part of the story of the wreck, though the fact that the passenger was missing was an item of much interest, and he used it.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading Some of the representatives of that news-gathering organization were already at the scene of the disaster.

at the time that

From this reading He made up his mind to tell Mr. Emberg all about the strange happening when he got back.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading Arriving at the telegraph office for the third time, he found a message from the city editor, instructing him to come back to New York, as the best of the story was now in, and the Associated Press would attend to the remainder.

something or someone that has suffered ruin or dilapidation

From this reading LARRY OVERHEARS SOMETHING Larry decided that the disappearance of the fisherman's guest was not a part of the story of the wreck, though the fact that the passenger was missing was an item of much interest, and he used it.

the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose

From this reading Arriving at the telegraph office for the third time, he found a message from the city editor, instructing him to come back to New York, as the best of the story was now in, and the Associated Press would attend to the remainder.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading "Your friend got a calling down," volunteered the operator to Larry, as the young reporter began looking up trains to see when he could get back.

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Your friend got a calling down," volunteered the operator to Larry, as the young reporter began looking up trains to see when he could get back.