used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It has been understood that Miss Mildred Brewster, the Boston heiress and philanthropist who has recently been making such a sensation in New York society, was quite inaccessible to reporters.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It has been understood that Miss Mildred Brewster, the Boston heiress and philanthropist who has recently been making such a sensation in New York society, was quite inaccessible to reporters.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading But yesterday a member of the “Tribune” staff was so fortunate as to gain a gracious reception, and to learn certain facts which will be of great interest to the public in general.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading But yesterday a member of the “Tribune” staff was so fortunate as to gain a gracious reception, and to learn certain facts which will be of great interest to the public in general.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It has been understood that Miss Mildred Brewster, the Boston heiress and philanthropist who has recently been making such a sensation in New York society, was quite inaccessible to reporters.
Bound written or printed works.
From this reading BOOKS FOR THE MILLION!
state capital and largest city of Massachusetts; a major center for banking and financial services
From this reading It has been understood that Miss Mildred Brewster, the Boston heiress and philanthropist who has recently been making such a sensation in New York society, was quite inaccessible to reporters.
Brewster
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From this reading It has been understood that Miss Mildred Brewster, the Boston heiress and philanthropist who has recently been making such a sensation in New York society, was quite inaccessible to reporters.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But yesterday a member of the “Tribune” staff was so fortunate as to gain a gracious reception, and to learn certain facts which will be of great interest to the public in general.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading But yesterday a member of the “Tribune” staff was so fortunate as to gain a gracious reception, and to learn certain facts which will be of great interest to the public in general.
ExtractverbUS /ˈekstrækt/
remove, usually with some force or effort; also used in an abstract sense
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plural of “fact” — a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading But yesterday a member of the “Tribune” staff was so fortunate as to gain a gracious reception, and to learn certain facts which will be of great interest to the public in general.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading BOOKS FOR THE MILLION!
having unexpected good fortune
From this reading But yesterday a member of the “Tribune” staff was so fortunate as to gain a gracious reception, and to learn certain facts which will be of great interest to the public in general.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
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obtain
From this reading But yesterday a member of the “Tribune” staff was so fortunate as to gain a gracious reception, and to learn certain facts which will be of great interest to the public in general.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading But yesterday a member of the “Tribune” staff was so fortunate as to gain a gracious reception, and to learn certain facts which will be of great interest to the public in general.
characterized by charm, good taste, and generosity of spirit
From this reading But yesterday a member of the “Tribune” staff was so fortunate as to gain a gracious reception, and to learn certain facts which will be of great interest to the public in general.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading But yesterday a member of the “Tribune” staff was so fortunate as to gain a gracious reception, and to learn certain facts which will be of great interest to the public in general.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It has been understood that Miss Mildred Brewster, the Boston heiress and philanthropist who has recently been making such a sensation in New York society, was quite inaccessible to reporters.
heiressnounUS /ˈerəs/
a female heir
From this reading It has been understood that Miss Mildred Brewster, the Boston heiress and philanthropist who has recently been making such a sensation in New York society, was quite inaccessible to reporters.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading HELP FOR THOSE WHO WILL HELP THEMSELVES.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It has been understood that Miss Mildred Brewster, the Boston heiress and philanthropist who has recently been making such a sensation in New York society, was quite inaccessible to reporters.
inaccessibleadjectiveUS /ˌɪnəkˈsesəbəl/
capable of being reached only with great difficulty or not at all
From this reading It has been understood that Miss Mildred Brewster, the Boston heiress and philanthropist who has recently been making such a sensation in New York society, was quite inaccessible to reporters.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading But yesterday a member of the “Tribune” staff was so fortunate as to gain a gracious reception, and to learn certain facts which will be of great interest to the public in general.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It has been understood that Miss Mildred Brewster, the Boston heiress and philanthropist who has recently been making such a sensation in New York society, was quite inaccessible to reporters.
gain knowledge or skills
From this reading But yesterday a member of the “Tribune” staff was so fortunate as to gain a gracious reception, and to learn certain facts which will be of great interest to the public in general.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading It has been understood that Miss Mildred Brewster, the Boston heiress and philanthropist who has recently been making such a sensation in New York society, was quite inaccessible to reporters.
one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading But yesterday a member of the “Tribune” staff was so fortunate as to gain a gracious reception, and to learn certain facts which will be of great interest to the public in general.
Mildred
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From this reading It has been understood that Miss Mildred Brewster, the Boston heiress and philanthropist who has recently been making such a sensation in New York society, was quite inaccessible to reporters.
MILLIONnounUS /ˈmɪljən/
the number that is represented as a one followed by 6 zeros
From this reading BOOKS FOR THE MILLION!
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading It has been understood that Miss Mildred Brewster, the Boston heiress and philanthropist who has recently been making such a sensation in New York society, was quite inaccessible to reporters.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
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belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading But yesterday a member of the “Tribune” staff was so fortunate as to gain a gracious reception, and to learn certain facts which will be of great interest to the public in general.
philanthropistnounUS /fəˈlænθrəpəst/
someone who makes charitable donations intended to increase human well-being
From this reading It has been understood that Miss Mildred Brewster, the Boston heiress and philanthropist who has recently been making such a sensation in New York society, was quite inaccessible to reporters.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading But yesterday a member of the “Tribune” staff was so fortunate as to gain a gracious reception, and to learn certain facts which will be of great interest to the public in general.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading It has been understood that Miss Mildred Brewster, the Boston heiress and philanthropist who has recently been making such a sensation in New York society, was quite inaccessible to reporters.
recentlyadverbUS /ˈriːsəntli/
in the recent past
From this reading It has been understood that Miss Mildred Brewster, the Boston heiress and philanthropist who has recently been making such a sensation in New York society, was quite inaccessible to reporters.
receptionnounUS /rɪˈsepʃən/
the manner in which something is greeted
From this reading But yesterday a member of the “Tribune” staff was so fortunate as to gain a gracious reception, and to learn certain facts which will be of great interest to the public in general.
reportersnounUS /rɪˈpɔːrtərz/
plural of “reporter” — a person who investigates and reports or edits news stories
From this reading It has been understood that Miss Mildred Brewster, the Boston heiress and philanthropist who has recently been making such a sensation in New York society, was quite inaccessible to reporters.
an unelaborated elementary awareness of stimulation
From this reading It has been understood that Miss Mildred Brewster, the Boston heiress and philanthropist who has recently been making such a sensation in New York society, was quite inaccessible to reporters.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading But yesterday a member of the “Tribune” staff was so fortunate as to gain a gracious reception, and to learn certain facts which will be of great interest to the public in general.
an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization
From this reading It has been understood that Miss Mildred Brewster, the Boston heiress and philanthropist who has recently been making such a sensation in New York society, was quite inaccessible to reporters.
staffnounUS /stæf/
personnel who assist their superior in carrying out an assigned task
From this reading But yesterday a member of the “Tribune” staff was so fortunate as to gain a gracious reception, and to learn certain facts which will be of great interest to the public in general.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading It has been understood that Miss Mildred Brewster, the Boston heiress and philanthropist who has recently been making such a sensation in New York society, was quite inaccessible to reporters.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It has been understood that Miss Mildred Brewster, the Boston heiress and philanthropist who has recently been making such a sensation in New York society, was quite inaccessible to reporters.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
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used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading HELP FOR THOSE WHO WILL HELP THEMSELVES.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading HELP FOR THOSE WHO WILL HELP THEMSELVES.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It has been understood that Miss Mildred Brewster, the Boston heiress and philanthropist who has recently been making such a sensation in New York society, was quite inaccessible to reporters.
TribunenounUS /ˈtrɪbjuːn/
(ancient Rome) an official elected by the plebeians to protect their interests
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fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation
From this reading It has been understood that Miss Mildred Brewster, the Boston heiress and philanthropist who has recently been making such a sensation in New York society, was quite inaccessible to reporters.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It has been understood that Miss Mildred Brewster, the Boston heiress and philanthropist who has recently been making such a sensation in New York society, was quite inaccessible to reporters.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading But yesterday a member of the “Tribune” staff was so fortunate as to gain a gracious reception, and to learn certain facts which will be of great interest to the public in general.
which person or people
From this reading HELP FOR THOSE WHO WILL HELP THEMSELVES.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading HELP FOR THOSE WHO WILL HELP THEMSELVES.
the day immediately before today
From this reading But yesterday a member of the “Tribune” staff was so fortunate as to gain a gracious reception, and to learn certain facts which will be of great interest to the public in general.
the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose
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