used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The photograph of the missing millionaire, which showed a man in the prime of life, with a large moustache, came out well in the paper, and as Larry saw the article, on the front page, under a "big head," he could not but feel he had done well.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading He used that part about the picture which Grace had told him, but which the other reporters did not know about.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading In this he was confirmed by the city editor, who, seeing copies of the other afternoon papers, as they were brought in to him, exclaimed:
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The photograph of the missing millionaire, which showed a man in the prime of life, with a large moustache, came out well in the paper, and as Larry saw the article, on the front page, under a "big head," he could not but feel he had done well.
nonfictional prose forming an independent part of a publication
From this reading The photograph of the missing millionaire, which showed a man in the prime of life, with a large moustache, came out well in the paper, and as Larry saw the article, on the front page, under a "big head," he could not but feel he had done well.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading IN THE TENEMENT HOUSE The story of Hamden Potter's disappearance, as Larry wrote it, made interesting reading.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The photograph of the missing millionaire, which showed a man in the prime of life, with a large moustache, came out well in the paper, and as Larry saw the article, on the front page, under a "big head," he could not but feel he had done well.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading In this he was confirmed by the city editor, who, seeing copies of the other afternoon papers, as they were brought in to him, exclaimed:
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He used that part about the picture which Grace had told him, but which the other reporters did not know about.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading In this he was confirmed by the city editor, who, seeing copies of the other afternoon papers, as they were brought in to him, exclaimed:
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The photograph of the missing millionaire, which showed a man in the prime of life, with a large moustache, came out well in the paper, and as Larry saw the article, on the front page, under a "big head," he could not but feel he had done well.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading In this he was confirmed by the city editor, who, seeing copies of the other afternoon papers, as they were brought in to him, exclaimed:
confirmedadjectiveUS /kənˈfɜːrmd/
of persons; not subject to change
From this reading In this he was confirmed by the city editor, who, seeing copies of the other afternoon papers, as they were brought in to him, exclaimed:
copiesnounUS /ˈkɑːpiz/
plural of “copy” — a reproduction of a written record (e.g. of a legal or school record)
From this reading In this he was confirmed by the city editor, who, seeing copies of the other afternoon papers, as they were brought in to him, exclaimed:
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The photograph of the missing millionaire, which showed a man in the prime of life, with a large moustache, came out well in the paper, and as Larry saw the article, on the front page, under a "big head," he could not but feel he had done well.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading He used that part about the picture which Grace had told him, but which the other reporters did not know about.
disappearancenounUS /ˌdɪsəˈpɪrəns/
the act of leaving secretly or without explanation
From this reading IN THE TENEMENT HOUSE The story of Hamden Potter's disappearance, as Larry wrote it, made interesting reading.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading The photograph of the missing millionaire, which showed a man in the prime of life, with a large moustache, came out well in the paper, and as Larry saw the article, on the front page, under a "big head," he could not but feel he had done well.
editornounUS /ˈedətər/
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 In this he was confirmed by the city editor, who, seeing copies of the other afternoon papers, as they were brought in to him, exclaimed:
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading In this he was confirmed by the city editor, who, seeing copies of the other afternoon papers, as they were brought in to him, exclaimed:
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading The photograph of the missing millionaire, which showed a man in the prime of life, with a large moustache, came out well in the paper, and as Larry saw the article, on the front page, under a "big head," he could not but feel he had done well.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading "Well, Larry, you did fine!"
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading The photograph of the missing millionaire, which showed a man in the prime of life, with a large moustache, came out well in the paper, and as Larry saw the article, on the front page, under a "big head," he could not but feel he had done well.
(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading He used that part about the picture which Grace had told him, but which the other reporters did not know about.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He used that part about the picture which Grace had told him, but which the other reporters did not know about.
Hamden
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From this reading IN THE TENEMENT HOUSE The story of Hamden Potter's disappearance, as Larry wrote it, made interesting reading.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He used that part about the picture which Grace had told him, but which the other reporters did not know about.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading The photograph of the missing millionaire, which showed a man in the prime of life, with a large moustache, came out well in the paper, and as Larry saw the article, on the front page, under a "big head," he could not but feel he had done well.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He used that part about the picture which Grace had told him, but which the other reporters did not know about.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading IN THE TENEMENT HOUSE The story of Hamden Potter's disappearance, as Larry wrote it, made interesting reading.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN THE TENEMENT HOUSE The story of Hamden Potter's disappearance, as Larry wrote it, made interesting reading.
arousing or holding the attention
From this reading IN THE TENEMENT HOUSE The story of Hamden Potter's disappearance, as Larry wrote it, made interesting reading.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading IN THE TENEMENT HOUSE The story of Hamden Potter's disappearance, as Larry wrote it, made interesting reading.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading He used that part about the picture which Grace had told him, but which the other reporters did not know about.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The photograph of the missing millionaire, which showed a man in the prime of life, with a large moustache, came out well in the paper, and as Larry saw the article, on the front page, under a "big head," he could not but feel he had done well.
Larry
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From this reading IN THE TENEMENT HOUSE The story of Hamden Potter's disappearance, as Larry wrote it, made interesting reading.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading The photograph of the missing millionaire, which showed a man in the prime of life, with a large moustache, came out well in the paper, and as Larry saw the article, on the front page, under a "big head," he could not but feel he had done well.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading IN THE TENEMENT HOUSE The story of Hamden Potter's disappearance, as Larry wrote it, made interesting reading.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The photograph of the missing millionaire, which showed a man in the prime of life, with a large moustache, came out well in the paper, and as Larry saw the article, on the front page, under a "big head," he could not but feel he had done well.
millionairenounUS /ˌmɪljəˈner/
a person whose material wealth is valued at more than a million dollars
From this reading The photograph of the missing millionaire, which showed a man in the prime of life, with a large moustache, came out well in the paper, and as Larry saw the article, on the front page, under a "big head," he could not but feel he had done well.
missingadjectiveUS /ˈmɪsɪŋ/
not able to be found
From this reading The photograph of the missing millionaire, which showed a man in the prime of life, with a large moustache, came out well in the paper, and as Larry saw the article, on the front page, under a "big head," he could not but feel he had done well.
moustachenounUS /ˈmʌstæʃ/
an unshaved growth of hair on the upper lip
From this reading The photograph of the missing millionaire, which showed a man in the prime of life, with a large moustache, came out well in the paper, and as Larry saw the article, on the front page, under a "big head," he could not but feel he had done well.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He used that part about the picture which Grace had told him, but which the other reporters did not know about.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading IN THE TENEMENT HOUSE The story of Hamden Potter's disappearance, as Larry wrote it, made interesting reading.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The photograph of the missing millionaire, which showed a man in the prime of life, with a large moustache, came out well in the paper, and as Larry saw the article, on the front page, under a "big head," he could not but feel he had done well.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading He used that part about the picture which Grace had told him, but which the other reporters did not know about.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The photograph of the missing millionaire, which showed a man in the prime of life, with a large moustache, came out well in the paper, and as Larry saw the article, on the front page, under a "big head," he could not but feel he had done well.
one side of one leaf (of a book or magazine or newspaper or letter etc.) or the written or pictorial matter it contains
From this reading The photograph of the missing millionaire, which showed a man in the prime of life, with a large moustache, came out well in the paper, and as Larry saw the article, on the front page, under a "big head," he could not but feel he had done well.
a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
From this reading The photograph of the missing millionaire, which showed a man in the prime of life, with a large moustache, came out well in the paper, and as Larry saw the article, on the front page, under a "big head," he could not but feel he had done well.
writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading In this he was confirmed by the city editor, who, seeing copies of the other afternoon papers, as they were brought in to him, exclaimed:
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading He used that part about the picture which Grace had told him, but which the other reporters did not know about.
photographverbUS /ˈfoʊtəɡræf/
record on photographic film
From this reading The photograph of the missing millionaire, which showed a man in the prime of life, with a large moustache, came out well in the paper, and as Larry saw the article, on the front page, under a "big head," he could not but feel he had done well.
a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface
From this reading He used that part about the picture which Grace had told him, but which the other reporters did not know about.
Potter'snounUS /ˈpɑːtərz/
possessive form of “potter” — a craftsman who shapes pottery on a potter's wheel and bakes them it a kiln
From this reading IN THE TENEMENT HOUSE The story of Hamden Potter's disappearance, as Larry wrote it, made interesting reading.
primeadjectiveUS /praɪm/
first in rank or degree
From this reading The photograph of the missing millionaire, which showed a man in the prime of life, with a large moustache, came out well in the paper, and as Larry saw the article, on the front page, under a "big head," he could not but feel he had done well.
the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message
From this reading IN THE TENEMENT HOUSE The story of Hamden Potter's disappearance, as Larry wrote it, made interesting reading.
reportersnounUS /rɪˈpɔːrtərz/
plural of “reporter” — a person who investigates and reports or edits news stories
From this reading He used that part about the picture which Grace had told him, but which the other reporters did not know about.
cut with a saw
From this reading The photograph of the missing millionaire, which showed a man in the prime of life, with a large moustache, came out well in the paper, and as Larry saw the article, on the front page, under a "big head," he could not but feel he had done well.
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading In this he was confirmed by the city editor, who, seeing copies of the other afternoon papers, as they were brought in to him, exclaimed:
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading The photograph of the missing millionaire, which showed a man in the prime of life, with a large moustache, came out well in the paper, and as Larry saw the article, on the front page, under a "big head," he could not but feel he had done well.
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 IN THE TENEMENT HOUSE The story of Hamden Potter's disappearance, as Larry wrote it, made interesting reading.
TENEMENTnounUS /ˈtenəmənt/
a run-down apartment house barely meeting minimal standards
From this reading IN THE TENEMENT HOUSE The story of Hamden Potter's disappearance, as Larry wrote it, made interesting reading.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He used that part about the picture which Grace had told him, but which the other reporters did not know about.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IN THE TENEMENT HOUSE The story of Hamden Potter's disappearance, as Larry wrote it, made interesting reading.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In this he was confirmed by the city editor, who, seeing copies of the other afternoon papers, as they were brought in to him, exclaimed:
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading In this he was confirmed by the city editor, who, seeing copies of the other afternoon papers, as they were brought in to him, exclaimed:
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In this he was confirmed by the city editor, who, seeing copies of the other afternoon papers, as they were brought in to him, exclaimed:
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading He used that part about the picture which Grace had told him, but which the other reporters did not know about.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading The photograph of the missing millionaire, which showed a man in the prime of life, with a large moustache, came out well in the paper, and as Larry saw the article, on the front page, under a "big head," he could not but feel he had done well.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading He used that part about the picture which Grace had told him, but which the other reporters did not know about.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In this he was confirmed by the city editor, who, seeing copies of the other afternoon papers, as they were brought in to him, exclaimed:
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading The photograph of the missing millionaire, which showed a man in the prime of life, with a large moustache, came out well in the paper, and as Larry saw the article, on the front page, under a "big head," he could not but feel he had done well.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading In this he was confirmed by the city editor, who, seeing copies of the other afternoon papers, as they were brought in to him, exclaimed:
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He used that part about the picture which Grace had told him, but which the other reporters did not know about.
which person or people
From this reading In this he was confirmed by the city editor, who, seeing copies of the other afternoon papers, as they were brought in to him, exclaimed:
in the company of; together with
From this reading The photograph of the missing millionaire, which showed a man in the prime of life, with a large moustache, came out well in the paper, and as Larry saw the article, on the front page, under a "big head," he could not but feel he had done well.
inflected form of “write” — produce a literary work
From this reading IN THE TENEMENT HOUSE The story of Hamden Potter's disappearance, as Larry wrote it, made interesting reading.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Well, Larry, you did fine!"
