1917
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From this reading (OUR HERO FINDS A STEADY JOB) It was the summer of 1917 when Owd Bob came back to New York.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading (OUR HERO FINDS A STEADY JOB) It was the summer of 1917 when Owd Bob came back to New York.
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading He not only accepted the manuscript, but its author as well.
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading The publisher performed an act of perspicuity rare indeed.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Just at that juncture I happened to hear that a certain publisher needed an editorial man, and when Bob and I were at Browne's discussing the fate of "Walking-Stick Papers" over a jug of shandygaff, I told him this news.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Just at that juncture I happened to hear that a certain publisher needed an editorial man, and when Bob and I were at Browne's discussing the fate of "Walking-Stick Papers" over a jug of shandygaff, I told him this news.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He not only accepted the manuscript, but its author as well.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Just at that juncture I happened to hear that a certain publisher needed an editorial man, and when Bob and I were at Browne's discussing the fate of "Walking-Stick Papers" over a jug of shandygaff, I told him this news.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading He not only accepted the manuscript, but its author as well.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading (OUR HERO FINDS A STEADY JOB) It was the summer of 1917 when Owd Bob came back to New York.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He hurried to the office in question through a drenching rain-gust, and has been there ever since.
move up and down repeatedly
From this reading (OUR HERO FINDS A STEADY JOB) It was the summer of 1917 when Owd Bob came back to New York.
Browne's
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From this reading Just at that juncture I happened to hear that a certain publisher needed an editorial man, and when Bob and I were at Browne's discussing the fate of "Walking-Stick Papers" over a jug of shandygaff, I told him this news.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He not only accepted the manuscript, but its author as well.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading (OUR HERO FINDS A STEADY JOB) It was the summer of 1917 when Owd Bob came back to New York.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading Just at that juncture I happened to hear that a certain publisher needed an editorial man, and when Bob and I were at Browne's discussing the fate of "Walking-Stick Papers" over a jug of shandygaff, I told him this news.
discussingverbUS /dɪˈskʌsɪŋ/
-ing form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing
From this reading Just at that juncture I happened to hear that a certain publisher needed an editorial man, and when Bob and I were at Browne's discussing the fate of "Walking-Stick Papers" over a jug of shandygaff, I told him this news.
drenchingnounUS /ˈdrentʃɪŋ/
the act of making something completely wet
From this reading He hurried to the office in question through a drenching rain-gust, and has been there ever since.
editorialadjectiveUS /ˌedəˈtɔːriəl/
of or relating to an article stating opinions or giving perspectives
From this reading Just at that juncture I happened to hear that a certain publisher needed an editorial man, and when Bob and I were at Browne's discussing the fate of "Walking-Stick Papers" over a jug of shandygaff, I told him this news.
at any time
From this reading He hurried to the office in question through a drenching rain-gust, and has been there ever since.
an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future
From this reading Just at that juncture I happened to hear that a certain publisher needed an editorial man, and when Bob and I were at Browne's discussing the fate of "Walking-Stick Papers" over a jug of shandygaff, I told him this news.
plural of “find” — a productive insight
From this reading (OUR HERO FINDS A STEADY JOB) It was the summer of 1917 when Owd Bob came back to New York.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading Just at that juncture I happened to hear that a certain publisher needed an editorial man, and when Bob and I were at Browne's discussing the fate of "Walking-Stick Papers" over a jug of shandygaff, I told him this news.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He hurried to the office in question through a drenching rain-gust, and has been there ever since.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He hurried to the office in question through a drenching rain-gust, and has been there ever since.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading Just at that juncture I happened to hear that a certain publisher needed an editorial man, and when Bob and I were at Browne's discussing the fate of "Walking-Stick Papers" over a jug of shandygaff, I told him this news.
a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength
From this reading (OUR HERO FINDS A STEADY JOB) It was the summer of 1917 when Owd Bob came back to New York.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Just at that juncture I happened to hear that a certain publisher needed an editorial man, and when Bob and I were at Browne's discussing the fate of "Walking-Stick Papers" over a jug of shandygaff, I told him this news.
moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste
From this reading He hurried to the office in question through a drenching rain-gust, and has been there ever since.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Just at that juncture I happened to hear that a certain publisher needed an editorial man, and when Bob and I were at Browne's discussing the fate of "Walking-Stick Papers" over a jug of shandygaff, I told him this news.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He hurried to the office in question through a drenching rain-gust, and has been there ever since.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading The publisher performed an act of perspicuity rare indeed.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading (OUR HERO FINDS A STEADY JOB) It was the summer of 1917 when Owd Bob came back to New York.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading He not only accepted the manuscript, but its author as well.
the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money
From this reading (OUR HERO FINDS A STEADY JOB) It was the summer of 1917 when Owd Bob came back to New York.
jugnounUS /dʒʌɡ/
a large bottle with a narrow mouth
From this reading Just at that juncture I happened to hear that a certain publisher needed an editorial man, and when Bob and I were at Browne's discussing the fate of "Walking-Stick Papers" over a jug of shandygaff, I told him this news.
juncturenounUS /ˈdʒʌŋktʃər/
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading Just at that juncture I happened to hear that a certain publisher needed an editorial man, and when Bob and I were at Browne's discussing the fate of "Walking-Stick Papers" over a jug of shandygaff, I told him this news.
and nothing more
From this reading Just at that juncture I happened to hear that a certain publisher needed an editorial man, and when Bob and I were at Browne's discussing the fate of "Walking-Stick Papers" over a jug of shandygaff, I told him this news.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Just at that juncture I happened to hear that a certain publisher needed an editorial man, and when Bob and I were at Browne's discussing the fate of "Walking-Stick Papers" over a jug of shandygaff, I told him this news.
manuscriptnounUS /ˈmæn.jə.skrɪpt/
A book, document, or piece of music written by hand rather than typed or printed.
From this reading He not only accepted the manuscript, but its author as well.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading Just at that juncture I happened to hear that a certain publisher needed an editorial man, and when Bob and I were at Browne's discussing the fate of "Walking-Stick Papers" over a jug of shandygaff, I told him this news.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading (OUR HERO FINDS A STEADY JOB) It was the summer of 1917 when Owd Bob came back to New York.
information about recent and important events
From this reading Just at that juncture I happened to hear that a certain publisher needed an editorial man, and when Bob and I were at Browne's discussing the fate of "Walking-Stick Papers" over a jug of shandygaff, I told him this news.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He not only accepted the manuscript, but its author as well.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading (OUR HERO FINDS A STEADY JOB) It was the summer of 1917 when Owd Bob came back to New York.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading He hurried to the office in question through a drenching rain-gust, and has been there ever since.
and nothing more
From this reading He not only accepted the manuscript, but its author as well.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading (OUR HERO FINDS A STEADY JOB) It was the summer of 1917 when Owd Bob came back to New York.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Just at that juncture I happened to hear that a certain publisher needed an editorial man, and when Bob and I were at Browne's discussing the fate of "Walking-Stick Papers" over a jug of shandygaff, I told him this news.
Owd
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From this reading (OUR HERO FINDS A STEADY JOB) It was the summer of 1917 when Owd Bob came back to New York.
writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading Just at that juncture I happened to hear that a certain publisher needed an editorial man, and when Bob and I were at Browne's discussing the fate of "Walking-Stick Papers" over a jug of shandygaff, I told him this news.
performedverbUS /pərˈfɔːrmd/
past form of “perform” — carry out or perform an action
From this reading The publisher performed an act of perspicuity rare indeed.
perspicuitynoun
clarity as a consequence of being perspicuous
From this reading The publisher performed an act of perspicuity rare indeed.
publishernounUS /ˈpʌblɪʃər/
a firm in the publishing business
From this reading Just at that juncture I happened to hear that a certain publisher needed an editorial man, and when Bob and I were at Browne's discussing the fate of "Walking-Stick Papers" over a jug of shandygaff, I told him this news.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading He hurried to the office in question through a drenching rain-gust, and has been there ever since.
rain-gust
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From this reading He hurried to the office in question through a drenching rain-gust, and has been there ever since.
not widely known; especially valued for its uncommonness
From this reading The publisher performed an act of perspicuity rare indeed.
shandygaffnoun
a drink made of beer and lemonade
From this reading Just at that juncture I happened to hear that a certain publisher needed an editorial man, and when Bob and I were at Browne's discussing the fate of "Walking-Stick Papers" over a jug of shandygaff, I told him this news.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading He hurried to the office in question through a drenching rain-gust, and has been there ever since.
make steady
From this reading (OUR HERO FINDS A STEADY JOB) It was the summer of 1917 when Owd Bob came back to New York.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading (OUR HERO FINDS A STEADY JOB) It was the summer of 1917 when Owd Bob came back to New York.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Just at that juncture I happened to hear that a certain publisher needed an editorial man, and when Bob and I were at Browne's discussing the fate of "Walking-Stick Papers" over a jug of shandygaff, I told him this news.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading (OUR HERO FINDS A STEADY JOB) It was the summer of 1917 when Owd Bob came back to New York.
in or at that place or location
From this reading He hurried to the office in question through a drenching rain-gust, and has been there ever since.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Just at that juncture I happened to hear that a certain publisher needed an editorial man, and when Bob and I were at Browne's discussing the fate of "Walking-Stick Papers" over a jug of shandygaff, I told him this news.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading He hurried to the office in question through a drenching rain-gust, and has been there ever since.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading (OUR HERO FINDS A STEADY JOB) It was the summer of 1917 when Owd Bob came back to New York.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading Just at that juncture I happened to hear that a certain publisher needed an editorial man, and when Bob and I were at Browne's discussing the fate of "Walking-Stick Papers" over a jug of shandygaff, I told him this news.
Walking-Stick
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From this reading Just at that juncture I happened to hear that a certain publisher needed an editorial man, and when Bob and I were at Browne's discussing the fate of "Walking-Stick Papers" over a jug of shandygaff, I told him this news.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading (OUR HERO FINDS A STEADY JOB) It was the summer of 1917 when Owd Bob came back to New York.
(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 He not only accepted the manuscript, but its author as well.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Just at that juncture I happened to hear that a certain publisher needed an editorial man, and when Bob and I were at Browne's discussing the fate of "Walking-Stick Papers" over a jug of shandygaff, I told him this news.
at the time that
From this reading (OUR HERO FINDS A STEADY JOB) It was the summer of 1917 when Owd Bob came back to New York.
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 (OUR HERO FINDS A STEADY JOB) It was the summer of 1917 when Owd Bob came back to New York.
