used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading ALL WRONG When Locke reached Fernandon, he found, as he expected, a furious message from Weegman awaiting him.
(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 ALL WRONG When Locke reached Fernandon, he found, as he expected, a furious message from Weegman awaiting him.
in addition
From this reading He was also commanded to report at the office of the Blue Stockings baseball club without unnecessary delay.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In it he was savagely reprimanded, and warned under no circumstances to make any further deals without consulting Collier's private secretary.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading In it he was savagely reprimanded, and warned under no circumstances to make any further deals without consulting Collier's private secretary.
any thing at all
From this reading Lefty merely smiled over this, but he did not smile over a long telegram from Franklin Parlmee, stating that he had not seen Virginia Collier nor heard anything further from her.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading ALL WRONG When Locke reached Fernandon, he found, as he expected, a furious message from Weegman awaiting him.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He was also commanded to report at the office of the Blue Stockings baseball club without unnecessary delay.
averred
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From this reading Parlmee averred that he could not believe Virginia was in New York; he expressed the conviction that Locke had not seen her in the limousine with Bailey Weegman, but had been deceived by a resemblance.
awaitingverbUS /əˈweɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “await” — look forward to the probable occurrence of
From this reading ALL WRONG When Locke reached Fernandon, he found, as he expected, a furious message from Weegman awaiting him.
BaileynounUS /ˈbeɪli/
United States singer (1918-1990)
From this reading Parlmee averred that he could not believe Virginia was in New York; he expressed the conviction that Locke had not seen her in the limousine with Bailey Weegman, but had been deceived by a resemblance.
baseballnounUS /ˈbeɪsˈbɔːl/
a ball game played with a bat and ball between two teams of nine players; teams take turns at bat trying to score runs
From this reading He was also commanded to report at the office of the Blue Stockings baseball club without unnecessary delay.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Parlmee averred that he could not believe Virginia was in New York; he expressed the conviction that Locke had not seen her in the limousine with Bailey Weegman, but had been deceived by a resemblance.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading Parlmee averred that he could not believe Virginia was in New York; he expressed the conviction that Locke had not seen her in the limousine with Bailey Weegman, but had been deceived by a resemblance.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading He was also commanded to report at the office of the Blue Stockings baseball club without unnecessary delay.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Lefty merely smiled over this, but he did not smile over a long telegram from Franklin Parlmee, stating that he had not seen Virginia Collier nor heard anything further from her.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Parlmee averred that he could not believe Virginia was in New York; he expressed the conviction that Locke had not seen her in the limousine with Bailey Weegman, but had been deceived by a resemblance.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading In it he was savagely reprimanded, and warned under no circumstances to make any further deals without consulting Collier's private secretary.
a team of professional baseball players who play and travel together
From this reading He was also commanded to report at the office of the Blue Stockings baseball club without unnecessary delay.
ColliernounUS /ˈkɑːljər/
someone who works in a coal mine
From this reading Lefty merely smiled over this, but he did not smile over a long telegram from Franklin Parlmee, stating that he had not seen Virginia Collier nor heard anything further from her.
Collier'snounUS /ˈkɑːljərz/
possessive form of “collier” — someone who works in a coal mine
From this reading In it he was savagely reprimanded, and warned under no circumstances to make any further deals without consulting Collier's private secretary.
past form of “command” — be in command of
From this reading He was also commanded to report at the office of the Blue Stockings baseball club without unnecessary delay.
consultingverbUS /kənˈsʌltɪŋ/
-ing form of “consult” — get or ask advice from
From this reading In it he was savagely reprimanded, and warned under no circumstances to make any further deals without consulting Collier's private secretary.
an unshakable belief in something without need for proof or evidence
From this reading Parlmee averred that he could not believe Virginia was in New York; he expressed the conviction that Locke had not seen her in the limousine with Bailey Weegman, but had been deceived by a resemblance.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Parlmee averred that he could not believe Virginia was in New York; he expressed the conviction that Locke had not seen her in the limousine with Bailey Weegman, but had been deceived by a resemblance.
dealsnounUS /diːlz/
plural of “deal” — a particular instance of buying or selling
From this reading In it he was savagely reprimanded, and warned under no circumstances to make any further deals without consulting Collier's private secretary.
deceivedverbUS /dɪˈsiːvd/
past form of “deceive” — be false to; be dishonest with
From this reading Parlmee averred that he could not believe Virginia was in New York; he expressed the conviction that Locke had not seen her in the limousine with Bailey Weegman, but had been deceived by a resemblance.
cause to be slowed down or delayed
From this reading He was also commanded to report at the office of the Blue Stockings baseball club without unnecessary delay.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Lefty merely smiled over this, but he did not smile over a long telegram from Franklin Parlmee, stating that he had not seen Virginia Collier nor heard anything further from her.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading ALL WRONG When Locke reached Fernandon, he found, as he expected, a furious message from Weegman awaiting him.
communicated in words
From this reading Parlmee averred that he could not believe Virginia was in New York; he expressed the conviction that Locke had not seen her in the limousine with Bailey Weegman, but had been deceived by a resemblance.
Fernandon
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From this reading ALL WRONG When Locke reached Fernandon, he found, as he expected, a furious message from Weegman awaiting him.
set up or found
From this reading ALL WRONG When Locke reached Fernandon, he found, as he expected, a furious message from Weegman awaiting him.
FranklinnounUS /ˈfræŋklɪn/
United States historian noted for studies of Black American history (born in 1915)
From this reading Lefty merely smiled over this, but he did not smile over a long telegram from Franklin Parlmee, stating that he had not seen Virginia Collier nor heard anything further from her.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading ALL WRONG When Locke reached Fernandon, he found, as he expected, a furious message from Weegman awaiting him.
furiousadjectiveUS /ˈfjʊriəs/
marked by extreme and violent energy
From this reading ALL WRONG When Locke reached Fernandon, he found, as he expected, a furious message from Weegman awaiting him.
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 In it he was savagely reprimanded, and warned under no circumstances to make any further deals without consulting Collier's private secretary.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Lefty merely smiled over this, but he did not smile over a long telegram from Franklin Parlmee, stating that he had not seen Virginia Collier nor heard anything further from her.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading ALL WRONG When Locke reached Fernandon, he found, as he expected, a furious message from Weegman awaiting him.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading Lefty merely smiled over this, but he did not smile over a long telegram from Franklin Parlmee, stating that he had not seen Virginia Collier nor heard anything further from her.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Lefty merely smiled over this, but he did not smile over a long telegram from Franklin Parlmee, stating that he had not seen Virginia Collier nor heard anything further from her.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading ALL WRONG When Locke reached Fernandon, he found, as he expected, a furious message from Weegman awaiting him.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In it he was savagely reprimanded, and warned under no circumstances to make any further deals without consulting Collier's private secretary.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading In it he was savagely reprimanded, and warned under no circumstances to make any further deals without consulting Collier's private secretary.
LeftynounUS /ˈlefti/
a person who uses the left hand with greater skill than the right
From this reading Lefty merely smiled over this, but he did not smile over a long telegram from Franklin Parlmee, stating that he had not seen Virginia Collier nor heard anything further from her.
limousinenounUS /ˈlɪməziːn/
large luxurious car; usually driven by a chauffeur
From this reading Parlmee averred that he could not believe Virginia was in New York; he expressed the conviction that Locke had not seen her in the limousine with Bailey Weegman, but had been deceived by a resemblance.
LockenounUS /lɑːk/
English empiricist philosopher who believed that all knowledge is derived from sensory experience (1632-1704)
From this reading ALL WRONG When Locke reached Fernandon, he found, as he expected, a furious message from Weegman awaiting him.
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 Lefty merely smiled over this, but he did not smile over a long telegram from Franklin Parlmee, stating that he had not seen Virginia Collier nor heard anything further from her.
engage in
From this reading In it he was savagely reprimanded, and warned under no circumstances to make any further deals without consulting Collier's private secretary.
and nothing more
From this reading Lefty merely smiled over this, but he did not smile over a long telegram from Franklin Parlmee, stating that he had not seen Virginia Collier nor heard anything further from her.
a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled
From this reading ALL WRONG When Locke reached Fernandon, he found, as he expected, a furious message from Weegman awaiting him.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Parlmee averred that he could not believe Virginia was in New York; he expressed the conviction that Locke had not seen her in the limousine with Bailey Weegman, but had been deceived by a resemblance.
not any; not one
From this reading In it he was savagely reprimanded, and warned under no circumstances to make any further deals without consulting Collier's private secretary.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading Lefty merely smiled over this, but he did not smile over a long telegram from Franklin Parlmee, stating that he had not seen Virginia Collier nor heard anything further from her.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Lefty merely smiled over this, but he did not smile over a long telegram from Franklin Parlmee, stating that he had not seen Virginia Collier nor heard anything further from her.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He was also commanded to report at the office of the Blue Stockings baseball club without unnecessary delay.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading He was also commanded to report at the office of the Blue Stockings baseball club without unnecessary delay.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Lefty merely smiled over this, but he did not smile over a long telegram from Franklin Parlmee, stating that he had not seen Virginia Collier nor heard anything further from her.
Parlmee
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From this reading Lefty merely smiled over this, but he did not smile over a long telegram from Franklin Parlmee, stating that he had not seen Virginia Collier nor heard anything further from her.
confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy
From this reading In it he was savagely reprimanded, and warned under no circumstances to make any further deals without consulting Collier's private secretary.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading ALL WRONG When Locke reached Fernandon, he found, as he expected, a furious message from Weegman awaiting him.
to give an account or representation of in words
From this reading He was also commanded to report at the office of the Blue Stockings baseball club without unnecessary delay.
reprimandedverbUS /ˈreprəmændɪd/
past form of “reprimand” — rebuke formally
From this reading In it he was savagely reprimanded, and warned under no circumstances to make any further deals without consulting Collier's private secretary.
resemblancenounUS /rɪˈzembləns/
similarity in appearance or external or superficial details
From this reading Parlmee averred that he could not believe Virginia was in New York; he expressed the conviction that Locke had not seen her in the limousine with Bailey Weegman, but had been deceived by a resemblance.
savagelyadverbUS /ˈsævɪdʒli/
in a vicious manner
From this reading In it he was savagely reprimanded, and warned under no circumstances to make any further deals without consulting Collier's private secretary.
a person who is head of an administrative department of government
From this reading In it he was savagely reprimanded, and warned under no circumstances to make any further deals without consulting Collier's private secretary.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Lefty merely smiled over this, but he did not smile over a long telegram from Franklin Parlmee, stating that he had not seen Virginia Collier nor heard anything further from her.
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading Lefty merely smiled over this, but he did not smile over a long telegram from Franklin Parlmee, stating that he had not seen Virginia Collier nor heard anything further from her.
past form of “smile” — change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading Lefty merely smiled over this, but he did not smile over a long telegram from Franklin Parlmee, stating that he had not seen Virginia Collier nor heard anything further from her.
statingverbUS /ˈsteɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “state” — express in words
From this reading Lefty merely smiled over this, but he did not smile over a long telegram from Franklin Parlmee, stating that he had not seen Virginia Collier nor heard anything further from her.
StockingsnounUS /ˈstɑːkɪŋz/
plural of “stocking” — close-fitting hosiery to cover the foot and leg; come in matched pairs (usually used in the plural)
From this reading He was also commanded to report at the office of the Blue Stockings baseball club without unnecessary delay.
telegramnounUS /ˈteləɡræm/
a message transmitted by telegraph
From this reading Lefty merely smiled over this, but he did not smile over a long telegram from Franklin Parlmee, stating that he had not seen Virginia Collier nor heard anything further from her.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Lefty merely smiled over this, but he did not smile over a long telegram from Franklin Parlmee, stating that he had not seen Virginia Collier nor heard anything further from her.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He was also commanded to report at the office of the Blue Stockings baseball club without unnecessary delay.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Lefty merely smiled over this, but he did not smile over a long telegram from Franklin Parlmee, stating that he had not seen Virginia Collier nor heard anything further from her.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In it he was savagely reprimanded, and warned under no circumstances to make any further deals without consulting Collier's private secretary.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading In it he was savagely reprimanded, and warned under no circumstances to make any further deals without consulting Collier's private secretary.
unnecessaryadjectiveUS /ənˈnesəseri/
not necessary
From this reading He was also commanded to report at the office of the Blue Stockings baseball club without unnecessary delay.
VirginianounUS /vərˈdʒɪnjə/
a state in the eastern United States; one of the original 13 colonies; one of the Confederate States in the American Civil War
From this reading Lefty merely smiled over this, but he did not smile over a long telegram from Franklin Parlmee, stating that he had not seen Virginia Collier nor heard anything further from her.
past form of “warn” — notify of danger, potential harm, or risk
From this reading In it he was savagely reprimanded, and warned under no circumstances to make any further deals without consulting Collier's private secretary.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In it he was savagely reprimanded, and warned under no circumstances to make any further deals without consulting Collier's private secretary.
Weegman
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From this reading ALL WRONG When Locke reached Fernandon, he found, as he expected, a furious message from Weegman awaiting him.
at the time that
From this reading ALL WRONG When Locke reached Fernandon, he found, as he expected, a furious message from Weegman awaiting him.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Parlmee averred that he could not believe Virginia was in New York; he expressed the conviction that Locke had not seen her in the limousine with Bailey Weegman, but had been deceived by a resemblance.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading In it he was savagely reprimanded, and warned under no circumstances to make any further deals without consulting Collier's private secretary.
not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth
From this reading ALL WRONG When Locke reached Fernandon, he found, as he expected, a furious message from Weegman awaiting him.
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 Parlmee averred that he could not believe Virginia was in New York; he expressed the conviction that Locke had not seen her in the limousine with Bailey Weegman, but had been deceived by a resemblance.
