used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A RASCAL’S LUCK.
an unfortunate mishap; especially one causing damage or injury
From this reading It was quite by accident that young Mr. Gale, son of the proprietor of the _Chronicle_, learned of the _Bulletin’s_ contemplated exposé of police conditions in Oldham.
having fair knowledge of
From this reading He happened to be passing police headquarters just as Patrolman John Hicks, with whom he was acquainted, came out of that building.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He happened to be passing police headquarters just as Patrolman John Hicks, with whom he was acquainted, came out of that building.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading One glance at the policeman’s scowling face was sufficient to inform Gale that something was wrong.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He happened to be passing police headquarters just as Patrolman John Hicks, with whom he was acquainted, came out of that building.
a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading He happened to be passing police headquarters just as Patrolman John Hicks, with whom he was acquainted, came out of that building.
Bulletin's
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From this reading It was quite by accident that young Mr. Gale, son of the proprietor of the _Chronicle_, learned of the _Bulletin’s_ contemplated exposé of police conditions in Oldham.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It was quite by accident that young Mr. Gale, son of the proprietor of the _Chronicle_, learned of the _Bulletin’s_ contemplated exposé of police conditions in Oldham.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading He happened to be passing police headquarters just as Patrolman John Hicks, with whom he was acquainted, came out of that building.
ChroniclenounUS /ˈkrɑː.nɪ.kəl/
A detailed written record of historical events in order. (Sử ký, biên niên sử lịch sử.)
From this reading It was quite by accident that young Mr. Gale, son of the proprietor of the _Chronicle_, learned of the _Bulletin’s_ contemplated exposé of police conditions in Oldham.
the prevailing context that influences the performance or the outcome of a process
From this reading It was quite by accident that young Mr. Gale, son of the proprietor of the _Chronicle_, learned of the _Bulletin’s_ contemplated exposé of police conditions in Oldham.
contemplatedverbUS /ˈkɑːntəmpleɪtɪd/
past form of “contemplate” — look at thoughtfully; observe deep in thought
From this reading It was quite by accident that young Mr. Gale, son of the proprietor of the _Chronicle_, learned of the _Bulletin’s_ contemplated exposé of police conditions in Oldham.
exposé
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From this reading It was quite by accident that young Mr. Gale, son of the proprietor of the _Chronicle_, learned of the _Bulletin’s_ contemplated exposé of police conditions in Oldham.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading One glance at the policeman’s scowling face was sufficient to inform Gale that something was wrong.
GalenounUS /ɡeɪl/
a strong wind moving 45-90 knots; force 7 to 10 on Beaufort scale
From this reading It was quite by accident that young Mr. Gale, son of the proprietor of the _Chronicle_, learned of the _Bulletin’s_ contemplated exposé of police conditions in Oldham.
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading One glance at the policeman’s scowling face was sufficient to inform Gale that something was wrong.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading He happened to be passing police headquarters just as Patrolman John Hicks, with whom he was acquainted, came out of that building.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He happened to be passing police headquarters just as Patrolman John Hicks, with whom he was acquainted, came out of that building.
headquartersnounUS /ˈhedkwɔːrtərz/
(usually plural) the office that serves as the administrative center of an enterprise
From this reading He happened to be passing police headquarters just as Patrolman John Hicks, with whom he was acquainted, came out of that building.
HicksnounUS /hɪks/
plural of “hick” — a person who is not very intelligent or interested in culture
From this reading He happened to be passing police headquarters just as Patrolman John Hicks, with whom he was acquainted, came out of that building.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was quite by accident that young Mr. Gale, son of the proprietor of the _Chronicle_, learned of the _Bulletin’s_ contemplated exposé of police conditions in Oldham.
informverbUS /ˌɪnˈfɔːrm/
impart knowledge of some fact, state of affairs, or event to
From this reading One glance at the policeman’s scowling face was sufficient to inform Gale that something was wrong.
past form of “inquire” — address a question to and expect an answer from
From this reading “What’s the matter, John?” he inquired.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was quite by accident that young Mr. Gale, son of the proprietor of the _Chronicle_, learned of the _Bulletin’s_ contemplated exposé of police conditions in Oldham.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading He happened to be passing police headquarters just as Patrolman John Hicks, with whom he was acquainted, came out of that building.
and nothing more
From this reading He happened to be passing police headquarters just as Patrolman John Hicks, with whom he was acquainted, came out of that building.
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading It was quite by accident that young Mr. Gale, son of the proprietor of the _Chronicle_, learned of the _Bulletin’s_ contemplated exposé of police conditions in Oldham.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading A RASCAL’S LUCK.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading “What’s the matter, John?” he inquired.
a form of address for a man
From this reading It was quite by accident that young Mr. Gale, son of the proprietor of the _Chronicle_, learned of the _Bulletin’s_ contemplated exposé of police conditions in Oldham.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was quite by accident that young Mr. Gale, son of the proprietor of the _Chronicle_, learned of the _Bulletin’s_ contemplated exposé of police conditions in Oldham.
Oldham
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From this reading It was quite by accident that young Mr. Gale, son of the proprietor of the _Chronicle_, learned of the _Bulletin’s_ contemplated exposé of police conditions in Oldham.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One glance at the policeman’s scowling face was sufficient to inform Gale that something was wrong.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading He happened to be passing police headquarters just as Patrolman John Hicks, with whom he was acquainted, came out of that building.
(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate
From this reading He happened to be passing police headquarters just as Patrolman John Hicks, with whom he was acquainted, came out of that building.
PatrolmannounUS /pəˈtroʊlmæn/
a policeman who patrols a given region
From this reading He happened to be passing police headquarters just as Patrolman John Hicks, with whom he was acquainted, came out of that building.
the force of policemen and officers
From this reading It was quite by accident that young Mr. Gale, son of the proprietor of the _Chronicle_, learned of the _Bulletin’s_ contemplated exposé of police conditions in Oldham.
policeman'snounUS /pəˈliːsmənz/
possessive form of “policeman” — a member of a police force
From this reading One glance at the policeman’s scowling face was sufficient to inform Gale that something was wrong.
proprietornounUS /prəˈpraɪətər/
(law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business
From this reading It was quite by accident that young Mr. Gale, son of the proprietor of the _Chronicle_, learned of the _Bulletin’s_ contemplated exposé of police conditions in Oldham.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading It was quite by accident that young Mr. Gale, son of the proprietor of the _Chronicle_, learned of the _Bulletin’s_ contemplated exposé of police conditions in Oldham.
RASCAL'S
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From this reading A RASCAL’S LUCK.
scowlingadjectiveUS /ˈskaʊlɪŋ/
sullen or unfriendly in appearance
From this reading One glance at the policeman’s scowling face was sufficient to inform Gale that something was wrong.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading One glance at the policeman’s scowling face was sufficient to inform Gale that something was wrong.
a male human offspring
From this reading It was quite by accident that young Mr. Gale, son of the proprietor of the _Chronicle_, learned of the _Bulletin’s_ contemplated exposé of police conditions in Oldham.
of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant
From this reading One glance at the policeman’s scowling face was sufficient to inform Gale that something was wrong.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was quite by accident that young Mr. Gale, son of the proprietor of the _Chronicle_, learned of the _Bulletin’s_ contemplated exposé of police conditions in Oldham.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was quite by accident that young Mr. Gale, son of the proprietor of the _Chronicle_, learned of the _Bulletin’s_ contemplated exposé of police conditions in Oldham.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He happened to be passing police headquarters just as Patrolman John Hicks, with whom he was acquainted, came out of that building.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was quite by accident that young Mr. Gale, son of the proprietor of the _Chronicle_, learned of the _Bulletin’s_ contemplated exposé of police conditions in Oldham.
What's
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From this reading “What’s the matter, John?” he inquired.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He happened to be passing police headquarters just as Patrolman John Hicks, with whom he was acquainted, came out of that building.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He happened to be passing police headquarters just as Patrolman John Hicks, with whom he was acquainted, came out of that building.
not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth
From this reading One glance at the policeman’s scowling face was sufficient to inform Gale that something was wrong.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading It was quite by accident that young Mr. Gale, son of the proprietor of the _Chronicle_, learned of the _Bulletin’s_ contemplated exposé of police conditions in Oldham.
