used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading On his way in to breakfast next morning, Manager Brennan bought a copy of the Ashland _Morning Chronicle_ to glance through during the progress of the meal.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading Having heard echoes of the affair the night before, the manager glanced over the account with interest.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Having heard echoes of the affair the night before, the manager glanced over the account with interest.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Having seated himself and given his order, he spread open the sheet.
Ashland
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From this reading On his way in to breakfast next morning, Manager Brennan bought a copy of the Ashland _Morning Chronicle_ to glance through during the progress of the meal.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Having heard echoes of the affair the night before, the manager glanced over the account with interest.
put or pin the blame on
From this reading WHO WAS TO BLAME?
inflected form of “buy” — obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction
From this reading On his way in to breakfast next morning, Manager Brennan bought a copy of the Ashland _Morning Chronicle_ to glance through during the progress of the meal.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading On his way in to breakfast next morning, Manager Brennan bought a copy of the Ashland _Morning Chronicle_ to glance through during the progress of the meal.
Brennan
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From this reading On his way in to breakfast next morning, Manager Brennan bought a copy of the Ashland _Morning Chronicle_ to glance through during the progress of the meal.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The first thing to catch his eye was the flaming headline, “Palace Theater Wrecked by Mob.”
discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading The first thing to catch his eye was the flaming headline, “Palace Theater Wrecked by Mob.”
ChroniclenounUS /ˈkrɑː.nɪ.kəl/
A detailed written record of historical events in order. (Sử ký, biên niên sử lịch sử.)
From this reading On his way in to breakfast next morning, Manager Brennan bought a copy of the Ashland _Morning Chronicle_ to glance through during the progress of the meal.
a reproduction of a written record (e.g. of a legal or school record)
From this reading On his way in to breakfast next morning, Manager Brennan bought a copy of the Ashland _Morning Chronicle_ to glance through during the progress of the meal.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading On his way in to breakfast next morning, Manager Brennan bought a copy of the Ashland _Morning Chronicle_ to glance through during the progress of the meal.
echoesnounUS /ˈekoʊz/
plural of “echo” — the repetition of a sound resulting from reflection of the sound waves
From this reading Having heard echoes of the affair the night before, the manager glanced over the account with interest.
the organ of sight
From this reading The first thing to catch his eye was the flaming headline, “Palace Theater Wrecked by Mob.”
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The first thing to catch his eye was the flaming headline, “Palace Theater Wrecked by Mob.”
flamingadjectiveUS /ˈfleɪmɪŋ/
informal intensifiers
From this reading The first thing to catch his eye was the flaming headline, “Palace Theater Wrecked by Mob.”
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading Having seated himself and given his order, he spread open the sheet.
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading On his way in to breakfast next morning, Manager Brennan bought a copy of the Ashland _Morning Chronicle_ to glance through during the progress of the meal.
past form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading Having heard echoes of the affair the night before, the manager glanced over the account with interest.
Havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Having seated himself and given his order, he spread open the sheet.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Having seated himself and given his order, he spread open the sheet.
headlineverbUS /ˈhedlaɪn/
publicize widely or highly, as if with a headline
From this reading The first thing to catch his eye was the flaming headline, “Palace Theater Wrecked by Mob.”
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading Having heard echoes of the affair the night before, the manager glanced over the account with interest.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Having seated himself and given his order, he spread open the sheet.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading On his way in to breakfast next morning, Manager Brennan bought a copy of the Ashland _Morning Chronicle_ to glance through during the progress of the meal.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading On his way in to breakfast next morning, Manager Brennan bought a copy of the Ashland _Morning Chronicle_ to glance through during the progress of the meal.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading Having heard echoes of the affair the night before, the manager glanced over the account with interest.
ManagernounUS /ˈmænədʒər/
someone who controls resources and expenditures
From this reading On his way in to breakfast next morning, Manager Brennan bought a copy of the Ashland _Morning Chronicle_ to glance through during the progress of the meal.
the food served and eaten at one time
From this reading On his way in to breakfast next morning, Manager Brennan bought a copy of the Ashland _Morning Chronicle_ to glance through during the progress of the meal.
MobnounUS /mɑːb/
a disorderly crowd of people
From this reading The first thing to catch his eye was the flaming headline, “Palace Theater Wrecked by Mob.”
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading On his way in to breakfast next morning, Manager Brennan bought a copy of the Ashland _Morning Chronicle_ to glance through during the progress of the meal.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading On his way in to breakfast next morning, Manager Brennan bought a copy of the Ashland _Morning Chronicle_ to glance through during the progress of the meal.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Having heard echoes of the affair the night before, the manager glanced over the account with interest.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading On his way in to breakfast next morning, Manager Brennan bought a copy of the Ashland _Morning Chronicle_ to glance through during the progress of the meal.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On his way in to breakfast next morning, Manager Brennan bought a copy of the Ashland _Morning Chronicle_ to glance through during the progress of the meal.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading Having seated himself and given his order, he spread open the sheet.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading Having seated himself and given his order, he spread open the sheet.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Having heard echoes of the affair the night before, the manager glanced over the account with interest.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading The first thing to catch his eye was the flaming headline, “Palace Theater Wrecked by Mob.”
gradual improvement or growth or development
From this reading On his way in to breakfast next morning, Manager Brennan bought a copy of the Ashland _Morning Chronicle_ to glance through during the progress of the meal.
(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
From this reading Having seated himself and given his order, he spread open the sheet.
any broad thin expanse or surface
From this reading Having seated himself and given his order, he spread open the sheet.
distribute or disperse widely
From this reading Having seated himself and given his order, he spread open the sheet.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading On his way in to breakfast next morning, Manager Brennan bought a copy of the Ashland _Morning Chronicle_ to glance through during the progress of the meal.
TheaternounUS /ˈθiːətər/
a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented
From this reading The first thing to catch his eye was the flaming headline, “Palace Theater Wrecked by Mob.”
a special situation
From this reading The first thing to catch his eye was the flaming headline, “Palace Theater Wrecked by Mob.”
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading On his way in to breakfast next morning, Manager Brennan bought a copy of the Ashland _Morning Chronicle_ to glance through during the progress of the meal.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading WHO WAS TO BLAME?
WASauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading WHO WAS TO BLAME?
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading On his way in to breakfast next morning, Manager Brennan bought a copy of the Ashland _Morning Chronicle_ to glance through during the progress of the meal.
which person or people
From this reading WHO WAS TO BLAME?
in the company of; together with
From this reading Having heard echoes of the affair the night before, the manager glanced over the account with interest.
WreckedadjectiveUS /rekt/
destroyed in an accident
From this reading The first thing to catch his eye was the flaming headline, “Palace Theater Wrecked by Mob.”
