used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A SHREWD SUGGESTION.
abruptadjectiveUS /əˈbrʌpt/
marked by sudden changes in subject and sharp transitions
From this reading Although Carroll tried hard to persuade him to make an abrupt exit from the town of Oldham immediately after the publication of the sensational snapshots, Hawley persisted in lingering in the _Bulletin_ office.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Although Carroll tried hard to persuade him to make an abrupt exit from the town of Oldham immediately after the publication of the sensational snapshots, Hawley persisted in lingering in the _Bulletin_ office.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Although Carroll tried hard to persuade him to make an abrupt exit from the town of Oldham immediately after the publication of the sensational snapshots, Hawley persisted in lingering in the _Bulletin_ office.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Although Carroll tried hard to persuade him to make an abrupt exit from the town of Oldham immediately after the publication of the sensational snapshots, Hawley persisted in lingering in the _Bulletin_ office.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “The sight of the populace pouring in to buy papers and shower congratulations upon the editor is such a great treat that I can’t tear myself away.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading Just let me hang around and watch the harvest, and I’ll promise to keep quiet, and not get in your way.”
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading “The sight of the populace pouring in to buy papers and shower congratulations upon the editor is such a great treat that I can’t tear myself away.
BulletinnounUS /ˈbʊlɪtən/
a brief report (especially an official statement issued for immediate publication or broadcast)
From this reading Although Carroll tried hard to persuade him to make an abrupt exit from the town of Oldham immediately after the publication of the sensational snapshots, Hawley persisted in lingering in the _Bulletin_ office.
obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction
From this reading “The sight of the populace pouring in to buy papers and shower congratulations upon the editor is such a great treat that I can’t tear myself away.
can't
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From this reading “The sight of the populace pouring in to buy papers and shower congratulations upon the editor is such a great treat that I can’t tear myself away.
CarrollnounUS /ˈkærəl/
English author; Charles Dodgson was an Oxford don of mathematics who is remembered for the children's stories he wrote under the pen name Lewis Carroll (1832-1898)
From this reading Although Carroll tried hard to persuade him to make an abrupt exit from the town of Oldham immediately after the publication of the sensational snapshots, Hawley persisted in lingering in the _Bulletin_ office.
congratulationsnounUS /kənˌɡrætʃəˈleɪʃənz/
an expression of approval and commendation
From this reading “The sight of the populace pouring in to buy papers and shower congratulations upon the editor is such a great treat that I can’t tear myself away.
editornounUS /ˈedətər/
a person responsible for the editorial aspects of publication; the person who determines the final content of a text (especially of a newspaper or magazine)
From this reading “The sight of the populace pouring in to buy papers and shower congratulations upon the editor is such a great treat that I can’t tear myself away.
exitnounUS /ˈeɡzɪt/
an opening that permits escape or release
From this reading Although Carroll tried hard to persuade him to make an abrupt exit from the town of Oldham immediately after the publication of the sensational snapshots, Hawley persisted in lingering in the _Bulletin_ office.
past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible
From this reading “I want to see the fun, Fred,” he explained.
Fred
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From this reading “I want to see the fun, Fred,” he explained.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Although Carroll tried hard to persuade him to make an abrupt exit from the town of Oldham immediately after the publication of the sensational snapshots, Hawley persisted in lingering in the _Bulletin_ office.
activities that are enjoyable or amusing
From this reading “I want to see the fun, Fred,” he explained.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Just let me hang around and watch the harvest, and I’ll promise to keep quiet, and not get in your way.”
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading “The sight of the populace pouring in to buy papers and shower congratulations upon the editor is such a great treat that I can’t tear myself away.
be suspended or hanging
From this reading Just let me hang around and watch the harvest, and I’ll promise to keep quiet, and not get in your way.”
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading Although Carroll tried hard to persuade him to make an abrupt exit from the town of Oldham immediately after the publication of the sensational snapshots, Hawley persisted in lingering in the _Bulletin_ office.
harvestnounUS /ˈhɑːrvəst/
the yield from plants in a single growing season
From this reading Just let me hang around and watch the harvest, and I’ll promise to keep quiet, and not get in your way.”
Hawley
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From this reading Although Carroll tried hard to persuade him to make an abrupt exit from the town of Oldham immediately after the publication of the sensational snapshots, Hawley persisted in lingering in the _Bulletin_ office.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “I want to see the fun, Fred,” he explained.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Although Carroll tried hard to persuade him to make an abrupt exit from the town of Oldham immediately after the publication of the sensational snapshots, Hawley persisted in lingering in the _Bulletin_ office.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I want to see the fun, Fred,” he explained.
I'll
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From this reading Just let me hang around and watch the harvest, and I’ll promise to keep quiet, and not get in your way.”
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading Although Carroll tried hard to persuade him to make an abrupt exit from the town of Oldham immediately after the publication of the sensational snapshots, Hawley persisted in lingering in the _Bulletin_ office.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Although Carroll tried hard to persuade him to make an abrupt exit from the town of Oldham immediately after the publication of the sensational snapshots, Hawley persisted in lingering in the _Bulletin_ office.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “The sight of the populace pouring in to buy papers and shower congratulations upon the editor is such a great treat that I can’t tear myself away.
and nothing more
From this reading Just let me hang around and watch the harvest, and I’ll promise to keep quiet, and not get in your way.”
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading Just let me hang around and watch the harvest, and I’ll promise to keep quiet, and not get in your way.”
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading Just let me hang around and watch the harvest, and I’ll promise to keep quiet, and not get in your way.”
lingeringnounUS /ˈlɪŋɡərɪŋ/
the act of tarrying
From this reading Although Carroll tried hard to persuade him to make an abrupt exit from the town of Oldham immediately after the publication of the sensational snapshots, Hawley persisted in lingering in the _Bulletin_ office.
engage in
From this reading Although Carroll tried hard to persuade him to make an abrupt exit from the town of Oldham immediately after the publication of the sensational snapshots, Hawley persisted in lingering in the _Bulletin_ office.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Just let me hang around and watch the harvest, and I’ll promise to keep quiet, and not get in your way.”
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading “The sight of the populace pouring in to buy papers and shower congratulations upon the editor is such a great treat that I can’t tear myself away.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Just let me hang around and watch the harvest, and I’ll promise to keep quiet, and not get in your way.”
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Although Carroll tried hard to persuade him to make an abrupt exit from the town of Oldham immediately after the publication of the sensational snapshots, Hawley persisted in lingering in the _Bulletin_ office.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading Although Carroll tried hard to persuade him to make an abrupt exit from the town of Oldham immediately after the publication of the sensational snapshots, Hawley persisted in lingering in the _Bulletin_ office.
Oldham
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From this reading Although Carroll tried hard to persuade him to make an abrupt exit from the town of Oldham immediately after the publication of the sensational snapshots, Hawley persisted in lingering in the _Bulletin_ office.
writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading “The sight of the populace pouring in to buy papers and shower congratulations upon the editor is such a great treat that I can’t tear myself away.
persistedverbUS /pərˈsɪstɪd/
past form of “persist” — continue to exist
From this reading Although Carroll tried hard to persuade him to make an abrupt exit from the town of Oldham immediately after the publication of the sensational snapshots, Hawley persisted in lingering in the _Bulletin_ office.
persuadeverbUS /pərˈsweɪd/
win approval or support for
From this reading Although Carroll tried hard to persuade him to make an abrupt exit from the town of Oldham immediately after the publication of the sensational snapshots, Hawley persisted in lingering in the _Bulletin_ office.
populacenounUS /ˈpɑːpjələs/
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading “The sight of the populace pouring in to buy papers and shower congratulations upon the editor is such a great treat that I can’t tear myself away.
pouringadjectiveUS /ˈpɔːrɪŋ/
flowing profusely
From this reading “The sight of the populace pouring in to buy papers and shower congratulations upon the editor is such a great treat that I can’t tear myself away.
make a promise or commitment
From this reading Just let me hang around and watch the harvest, and I’ll promise to keep quiet, and not get in your way.”
publicationnounUS /ˌpʌblɪˈkeɪʃən/
a copy of a printed work offered for distribution
From this reading Although Carroll tried hard to persuade him to make an abrupt exit from the town of Oldham immediately after the publication of the sensational snapshots, Hawley persisted in lingering in the _Bulletin_ office.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading Just let me hang around and watch the harvest, and I’ll promise to keep quiet, and not get in your way.”
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading “I want to see the fun, Fred,” he explained.
sensationaladjectiveUS /senˈseɪʃənəl/
causing intense interest, curiosity, or emotion
From this reading Although Carroll tried hard to persuade him to make an abrupt exit from the town of Oldham immediately after the publication of the sensational snapshots, Hawley persisted in lingering in the _Bulletin_ office.
showernounUS /ˈʃaʊər/
a plumbing fixture that sprays water over you
From this reading “The sight of the populace pouring in to buy papers and shower congratulations upon the editor is such a great treat that I can’t tear myself away.
SHREWDadjectiveUS /ʃruːd/
marked by practical hardheaded intelligence
From this reading A SHREWD SUGGESTION.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading “The sight of the populace pouring in to buy papers and shower congratulations upon the editor is such a great treat that I can’t tear myself away.
snapshotsnounUS /ˈsnæpʃɑːts/
plural of “snapshot” — an informal photograph; usually made with a small hand-held camera
From this reading Although Carroll tried hard to persuade him to make an abrupt exit from the town of Oldham immediately after the publication of the sensational snapshots, Hawley persisted in lingering in the _Bulletin_ office.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading “The sight of the populace pouring in to buy papers and shower congratulations upon the editor is such a great treat that I can’t tear myself away.
an idea that is suggested
From this reading A SHREWD SUGGESTION.
separate or cause to separate abruptly
From this reading “The sight of the populace pouring in to buy papers and shower congratulations upon the editor is such a great treat that I can’t tear myself away.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “The sight of the populace pouring in to buy papers and shower congratulations upon the editor is such a great treat that I can’t tear myself away.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Although Carroll tried hard to persuade him to make an abrupt exit from the town of Oldham immediately after the publication of the sensational snapshots, Hawley persisted in lingering in the _Bulletin_ office.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Although Carroll tried hard to persuade him to make an abrupt exit from the town of Oldham immediately after the publication of the sensational snapshots, Hawley persisted in lingering in the _Bulletin_ office.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading Although Carroll tried hard to persuade him to make an abrupt exit from the town of Oldham immediately after the publication of the sensational snapshots, Hawley persisted in lingering in the _Bulletin_ office.
interact in a certain way
From this reading “The sight of the populace pouring in to buy papers and shower congratulations upon the editor is such a great treat that I can’t tear myself away.
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading Although Carroll tried hard to persuade him to make an abrupt exit from the town of Oldham immediately after the publication of the sensational snapshots, Hawley persisted in lingering in the _Bulletin_ office.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading “The sight of the populace pouring in to buy papers and shower congratulations upon the editor is such a great treat that I can’t tear myself away.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading “I want to see the fun, Fred,” he explained.
look attentively
From this reading Just let me hang around and watch the harvest, and I’ll promise to keep quiet, and not get in your way.”
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Just let me hang around and watch the harvest, and I’ll promise to keep quiet, and not get in your way.”
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Just let me hang around and watch the harvest, and I’ll promise to keep quiet, and not get in your way.”
