used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading RETTO IS CAUGHT Larry's slow walk was suddenly changed to a quick one as a plan of action was unfolded in his mind.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "Guess I'd better stop and telephone to Mr. Emberg about Retto skipping out again," thought the young reporter.
something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading RETTO IS CAUGHT Larry's slow walk was suddenly changed to a quick one as a plan of action was unfolded in his mind.
make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading "He can add it to the story.
anew
From this reading "Guess I'd better stop and telephone to Mr. Emberg about Retto skipping out again," thought the young reporter.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He hurried to the elevated station and was soon on his way downtown to the office of the steamship line to which the _Turtle_ belonged.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading RETTO IS CAUGHT Larry's slow walk was suddenly changed to a quick one as a plan of action was unfolded in his mind.
past form of “belong” — be owned by; be in the possession of
From this reading He hurried to the elevated station and was soon on his way downtown to the office of the steamship line to which the _Turtle_ belonged.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading "Guess I'd better stop and telephone to Mr. Emberg about Retto skipping out again," thought the young reporter.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "He can add it to the story.
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading RETTO IS CAUGHT Larry's slow walk was suddenly changed to a quick one as a plan of action was unfolded in his mind.
made or become different in nature or form
From this reading RETTO IS CAUGHT Larry's slow walk was suddenly changed to a quick one as a plan of action was unfolded in his mind.
downtownnounUS /ˈdaʊnˈtaʊn/
the central area or commercial center of a town or city
From this reading He hurried to the elevated station and was soon on his way downtown to the office of the steamship line to which the _Turtle_ belonged.
elevatedadjectiveUS /ˈeləveɪtɪd/
raised above the ground
From this reading He hurried to the elevated station and was soon on his way downtown to the office of the steamship line to which the _Turtle_ belonged.
Emberg
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From this reading "Guess I'd better stop and telephone to Mr. Emberg about Retto skipping out again," thought the young reporter.
expect, believe, or suppose
From this reading "Guess I'd better stop and telephone to Mr. Emberg about Retto skipping out again," thought the young reporter.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He hurried to the elevated station and was soon on his way downtown to the office of the steamship line to which the _Turtle_ belonged.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Then I can tell him of my present plan."
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading RETTO IS CAUGHT Larry's slow walk was suddenly changed to a quick one as a plan of action was unfolded in his mind.
moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste
From this reading He hurried to the elevated station and was soon on his way downtown to the office of the steamship line to which the _Turtle_ belonged.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Then I can tell him of my present plan."
I'd
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From this reading "Guess I'd better stop and telephone to Mr. Emberg about Retto skipping out again," thought the young reporter.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading RETTO IS CAUGHT Larry's slow walk was suddenly changed to a quick one as a plan of action was unfolded in his mind.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading RETTO IS CAUGHT Larry's slow walk was suddenly changed to a quick one as a plan of action was unfolded in his mind.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "He can add it to the story.
Larry's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading RETTO IS CAUGHT Larry's slow walk was suddenly changed to a quick one as a plan of action was unfolded in his mind.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading He hurried to the elevated station and was soon on his way downtown to the office of the steamship line to which the _Turtle_ belonged.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading RETTO IS CAUGHT Larry's slow walk was suddenly changed to a quick one as a plan of action was unfolded in his mind.
a form of address for a man
From this reading "Guess I'd better stop and telephone to Mr. Emberg about Retto skipping out again," thought the young reporter.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Then I can tell him of my present plan."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading RETTO IS CAUGHT Larry's slow walk was suddenly changed to a quick one as a plan of action was unfolded in his mind.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading He hurried to the elevated station and was soon on his way downtown to the office of the steamship line to which the _Turtle_ belonged.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He hurried to the elevated station and was soon on his way downtown to the office of the steamship line to which the _Turtle_ belonged.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading RETTO IS CAUGHT Larry's slow walk was suddenly changed to a quick one as a plan of action was unfolded in his mind.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "Guess I'd better stop and telephone to Mr. Emberg about Retto skipping out again," thought the young reporter.
have the will and intention to carry out some action
From this reading RETTO IS CAUGHT Larry's slow walk was suddenly changed to a quick one as a plan of action was unfolded in his mind.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Then I can tell him of my present plan."
accomplished rapidly and without delay
From this reading RETTO IS CAUGHT Larry's slow walk was suddenly changed to a quick one as a plan of action was unfolded in his mind.
reporternounUS /rɪˈpɔːrtər/
a person who investigates and reports or edits news stories
From this reading "Guess I'd better stop and telephone to Mr. Emberg about Retto skipping out again," thought the young reporter.
RETTO
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From this reading RETTO IS CAUGHT Larry's slow walk was suddenly changed to a quick one as a plan of action was unfolded in his mind.
skippingverbUS /ˈskɪpɪŋ/
inflected form of “skip” — bypass
From this reading "Guess I'd better stop and telephone to Mr. Emberg about Retto skipping out again," thought the young reporter.
not moving quickly; taking a comparatively long time
From this reading RETTO IS CAUGHT Larry's slow walk was suddenly changed to a quick one as a plan of action was unfolded in his mind.
in the near future
From this reading He hurried to the elevated station and was soon on his way downtown to the office of the steamship line to which the _Turtle_ belonged.
a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose
From this reading He hurried to the elevated station and was soon on his way downtown to the office of the steamship line to which the _Turtle_ belonged.
steamshipnounUS /ˈstiːmʃɪp/
a ship powered by one or more steam engines
From this reading He hurried to the elevated station and was soon on his way downtown to the office of the steamship line to which the _Turtle_ belonged.
come to a halt, stop moving
From this reading "Guess I'd better stop and telephone to Mr. Emberg about Retto skipping out again," thought the young reporter.
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 "He can add it to the story.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading RETTO IS CAUGHT Larry's slow walk was suddenly changed to a quick one as a plan of action was unfolded in his mind.
telephonenounUS /ˈteləfoʊn/
electronic equipment that converts sound into electrical signals that can be transmitted over distances and then converts received signals back into sounds
From this reading "Guess I'd better stop and telephone to Mr. Emberg about Retto skipping out again," thought the young reporter.
express in words
From this reading Then I can tell him of my present plan."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He hurried to the elevated station and was soon on his way downtown to the office of the steamship line to which the _Turtle_ belonged.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then I can tell him of my present plan."
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading "Guess I'd better stop and telephone to Mr. Emberg about Retto skipping out again," thought the young reporter.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading RETTO IS CAUGHT Larry's slow walk was suddenly changed to a quick one as a plan of action was unfolded in his mind.
TurtlenounUS /ˈtɜːrtəl/
a sweater or jersey with a high close-fitting collar
From this reading He hurried to the elevated station and was soon on his way downtown to the office of the steamship line to which the _Turtle_ belonged.
unfoldedverbUS /ənˈfoʊldɪd/
past form of “unfold” — develop or come to a promising stage
From this reading RETTO IS CAUGHT Larry's slow walk was suddenly changed to a quick one as a plan of action was unfolded in his mind.
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading RETTO IS CAUGHT Larry's slow walk was suddenly changed to a quick one as a plan of action was unfolded in his mind.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading RETTO IS CAUGHT Larry's slow walk was suddenly changed to a quick one as a plan of action was unfolded in his mind.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading He hurried to the elevated station and was soon on his way downtown to the office of the steamship line to which the _Turtle_ belonged.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He hurried to the elevated station and was soon on his way downtown to the office of the steamship line to which the _Turtle_ belonged.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading "Guess I'd better stop and telephone to Mr. Emberg about Retto skipping out again," thought the young reporter.
