used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading To the country press an item is a matter of considerable importance, and the alleged offence against the peace and dignity of the State of Maine was duly heralded to the inquiring public as a "daring robbery."
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading It was stated that one of the two young men had been prowling about the place for several days, ostensibly for the purpose of selling books, but really with the intention of stealing whatever he could lay his hands upon.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading To the country press an item is a matter of considerable importance, and the alleged offence against the peace and dignity of the State of Maine was duly heralded to the inquiring public as a "daring robbery."
allegedadjectiveUS /əˈledʒd/
declared but not proved
From this reading To the country press an item is a matter of considerable importance, and the alleged offence against the peace and dignity of the State of Maine was duly heralded to the inquiring public as a "daring robbery."
a quantity of money
From this reading The reporter who furnished the facts in the case for publication was not entirely devoid of that essential qualification of the country item writer, a lively imagination, and was obliged to dress up the particulars a little, in order to produce the necessary amount of wonder and indignation.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading To the country press an item is a matter of considerable importance, and the alleged offence against the peace and dignity of the State of Maine was duly heralded to the inquiring public as a "daring robbery."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading IN WHICH BOBBY TAKES FRENCH LEAVE, AND CAMPS IN THE WOODS.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading To the country press an item is a matter of considerable importance, and the alleged offence against the peace and dignity of the State of Maine was duly heralded to the inquiring public as a "daring robbery."
BayardnounUS /ˈbeɪərd/
French soldier said to be fearless and chivalrous (1473-1524)
From this reading The intelligence of Bobby's misfortune reached Mr. Bayard, in Boston, by means of the newspapers.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It was stated that one of the two young men had been prowling about the place for several days, ostensibly for the purpose of selling books, but really with the intention of stealing whatever he could lay his hands upon.
BOBBYnounUS /ˈbɑːbi/
an informal term for a British policeman
From this reading IN WHICH BOBBY TAKES FRENCH LEAVE, AND CAMPS IN THE WOODS.
Bobby'snounUS /ˈbɑːbiz/
possessive form of “bobby” — an informal term for a British policeman
From this reading The intelligence of Bobby's misfortune reached Mr. Bayard, in Boston, by means of the newspapers.
Bound written or printed works.
From this reading It was stated that one of the two young men had been prowling about the place for several days, ostensibly for the purpose of selling books, but really with the intention of stealing whatever he could lay his hands upon.
state capital and largest city of Massachusetts; a major center for banking and financial services
From this reading The intelligence of Bobby's misfortune reached Mr. Bayard, in Boston, by means of the newspapers.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It was stated that one of the two young men had been prowling about the place for several days, ostensibly for the purpose of selling books, but really with the intention of stealing whatever he could lay his hands upon.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The intelligence of Bobby's misfortune reached Mr. Bayard, in Boston, by means of the newspapers.
CAMPSnounUS /kæmps/
plural of “camp” — temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading IN WHICH BOBBY TAKES FRENCH LEAVE, AND CAMPS IN THE WOODS.
an occurrence of something
From this reading The reporter who furnished the facts in the case for publication was not entirely devoid of that essential qualification of the country item writer, a lively imagination, and was obliged to dress up the particulars a little, in order to produce the necessary amount of wonder and indignation.
large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree
From this reading To the country press an item is a matter of considerable importance, and the alleged offence against the peace and dignity of the State of Maine was duly heralded to the inquiring public as a "daring robbery."
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading It was stated that one of the two young men had been prowling about the place for several days, ostensibly for the purpose of selling books, but really with the intention of stealing whatever he could lay his hands upon.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading To the country press an item is a matter of considerable importance, and the alleged offence against the peace and dignity of the State of Maine was duly heralded to the inquiring public as a "daring robbery."
daringnounUS /ˈderɪŋ/
a challenge to do something dangerous or foolhardy
From this reading To the country press an item is a matter of considerable importance, and the alleged offence against the peace and dignity of the State of Maine was duly heralded to the inquiring public as a "daring robbery."
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading It was stated that one of the two young men had been prowling about the place for several days, ostensibly for the purpose of selling books, but really with the intention of stealing whatever he could lay his hands upon.
devoidadjectiveUS /dɪˈvɔɪd/
completely wanting or lacking
From this reading The reporter who furnished the facts in the case for publication was not entirely devoid of that essential qualification of the country item writer, a lively imagination, and was obliged to dress up the particulars a little, in order to produce the necessary amount of wonder and indignation.
the quality of being worthy of esteem or respect
From this reading To the country press an item is a matter of considerable importance, and the alleged offence against the peace and dignity of the State of Maine was duly heralded to the inquiring public as a "daring robbery."
put on clothes
From this reading The reporter who furnished the facts in the case for publication was not entirely devoid of that essential qualification of the country item writer, a lively imagination, and was obliged to dress up the particulars a little, in order to produce the necessary amount of wonder and indignation.
dulyadverbUS /ˈduːli/
in accordance with what is appropriate or suitable for the circumstances
From this reading To the country press an item is a matter of considerable importance, and the alleged offence against the peace and dignity of the State of Maine was duly heralded to the inquiring public as a "daring robbery."
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading The reporter who furnished the facts in the case for publication was not entirely devoid of that essential qualification of the country item writer, a lively imagination, and was obliged to dress up the particulars a little, in order to produce the necessary amount of wonder and indignation.
essentialadjectiveUS /eˈsenʃəl/
absolutely necessary; vitally necessary
From this reading The reporter who furnished the facts in the case for publication was not entirely devoid of that essential qualification of the country item writer, a lively imagination, and was obliged to dress up the particulars a little, in order to produce the necessary amount of wonder and indignation.
plural of “fact” — a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading The reporter who furnished the facts in the case for publication was not entirely devoid of that essential qualification of the country item writer, a lively imagination, and was obliged to dress up the particulars a little, in order to produce the necessary amount of wonder and indignation.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The reporter who furnished the facts in the case for publication was not entirely devoid of that essential qualification of the country item writer, a lively imagination, and was obliged to dress up the particulars a little, in order to produce the necessary amount of wonder and indignation.
the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France
From this reading IN WHICH BOBBY TAKES FRENCH LEAVE, AND CAMPS IN THE WOODS.
provided with whatever is necessary for a purpose (as furniture or equipment or authority)
From this reading The reporter who furnished the facts in the case for publication was not entirely devoid of that essential qualification of the country item writer, a lively imagination, and was obliged to dress up the particulars a little, in order to produce the necessary amount of wonder and indignation.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was stated that one of the two young men had been prowling about the place for several days, ostensibly for the purpose of selling books, but really with the intention of stealing whatever he could lay his hands upon.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading It was stated that one of the two young men had been prowling about the place for several days, ostensibly for the purpose of selling books, but really with the intention of stealing whatever he could lay his hands upon.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was stated that one of the two young men had been prowling about the place for several days, ostensibly for the purpose of selling books, but really with the intention of stealing whatever he could lay his hands upon.
heraldedadjectiveUS /ˈherəldɪd/
publicly announced
From this reading To the country press an item is a matter of considerable importance, and the alleged offence against the peace and dignity of the State of Maine was duly heralded to the inquiring public as a "daring robbery."
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It was stated that one of the two young men had been prowling about the place for several days, ostensibly for the purpose of selling books, but really with the intention of stealing whatever he could lay his hands upon.
the formation of a mental image of something that is not perceived as real and is not present to the senses
From this reading The reporter who furnished the facts in the case for publication was not entirely devoid of that essential qualification of the country item writer, a lively imagination, and was obliged to dress up the particulars a little, in order to produce the necessary amount of wonder and indignation.
the quality of being important and worthy of note
From this reading To the country press an item is a matter of considerable importance, and the alleged offence against the peace and dignity of the State of Maine was duly heralded to the inquiring public as a "daring robbery."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN WHICH BOBBY TAKES FRENCH LEAVE, AND CAMPS IN THE WOODS.
a feeling of righteous anger
From this reading The reporter who furnished the facts in the case for publication was not entirely devoid of that essential qualification of the country item writer, a lively imagination, and was obliged to dress up the particulars a little, in order to produce the necessary amount of wonder and indignation.
inquiringadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkwaɪərɪŋ/
given to inquiry
From this reading To the country press an item is a matter of considerable importance, and the alleged offence against the peace and dignity of the State of Maine was duly heralded to the inquiring public as a "daring robbery."
the ability to comprehend; to understand and profit from experience
From this reading The intelligence of Bobby's misfortune reached Mr. Bayard, in Boston, by means of the newspapers.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading It was stated that one of the two young men had been prowling about the place for several days, ostensibly for the purpose of selling books, but really with the intention of stealing whatever he could lay his hands upon.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading To the country press an item is a matter of considerable importance, and the alleged offence against the peace and dignity of the State of Maine was duly heralded to the inquiring public as a "daring robbery."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was stated that one of the two young men had been prowling about the place for several days, ostensibly for the purpose of selling books, but really with the intention of stealing whatever he could lay his hands upon.
itemnounUS /ˈaɪtəm/
a distinct part that can be specified separately in a group of things that could be enumerated on a list
From this reading To the country press an item is a matter of considerable importance, and the alleged offence against the peace and dignity of the State of Maine was duly heralded to the inquiring public as a "daring robbery."
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading It was stated that one of the two young men had been prowling about the place for several days, ostensibly for the purpose of selling books, but really with the intention of stealing whatever he could lay his hands upon.
go away from a place
From this reading IN WHICH BOBBY TAKES FRENCH LEAVE, AND CAMPS IN THE WOODS.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The reporter who furnished the facts in the case for publication was not entirely devoid of that essential qualification of the country item writer, a lively imagination, and was obliged to dress up the particulars a little, in order to produce the necessary amount of wonder and indignation.
full of life and energy
From this reading The reporter who furnished the facts in the case for publication was not entirely devoid of that essential qualification of the country item writer, a lively imagination, and was obliged to dress up the particulars a little, in order to produce the necessary amount of wonder and indignation.
MainenounUS /meɪn/
a state in New England
From this reading To the country press an item is a matter of considerable importance, and the alleged offence against the peace and dignity of the State of Maine was duly heralded to the inquiring public as a "daring robbery."
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading To the country press an item is a matter of considerable importance, and the alleged offence against the peace and dignity of the State of Maine was duly heralded to the inquiring public as a "daring robbery."
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading The intelligence of Bobby's misfortune reached Mr. Bayard, in Boston, by means of the newspapers.
the force of workers available
From this reading It was stated that one of the two young men had been prowling about the place for several days, ostensibly for the purpose of selling books, but really with the intention of stealing whatever he could lay his hands upon.
unnecessary and unforeseen trouble resulting from an unfortunate event
From this reading The intelligence of Bobby's misfortune reached Mr. Bayard, in Boston, by means of the newspapers.
a form of address for a man
From this reading The intelligence of Bobby's misfortune reached Mr. Bayard, in Boston, by means of the newspapers.
absolutely essential
From this reading The reporter who furnished the facts in the case for publication was not entirely devoid of that essential qualification of the country item writer, a lively imagination, and was obliged to dress up the particulars a little, in order to produce the necessary amount of wonder and indignation.
newspapersnounUS /ˈnuːzpeɪpərz/
plural of “newspaper” — a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements
From this reading The intelligence of Bobby's misfortune reached Mr. Bayard, in Boston, by means of the newspapers.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The reporter who furnished the facts in the case for publication was not entirely devoid of that essential qualification of the country item writer, a lively imagination, and was obliged to dress up the particulars a little, in order to produce the necessary amount of wonder and indignation.
under a moral obligation to do something
From this reading The reporter who furnished the facts in the case for publication was not entirely devoid of that essential qualification of the country item writer, a lively imagination, and was obliged to dress up the particulars a little, in order to produce the necessary amount of wonder and indignation.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The intelligence of Bobby's misfortune reached Mr. Bayard, in Boston, by means of the newspapers.
offencenoun
the action of attacking an enemy
From this reading To the country press an item is a matter of considerable importance, and the alleged offence against the peace and dignity of the State of Maine was duly heralded to the inquiring public as a "daring robbery."
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading It was stated that one of the two young men had been prowling about the place for several days, ostensibly for the purpose of selling books, but really with the intention of stealing whatever he could lay his hands upon.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading The reporter who furnished the facts in the case for publication was not entirely devoid of that essential qualification of the country item writer, a lively imagination, and was obliged to dress up the particulars a little, in order to produce the necessary amount of wonder and indignation.
ostensiblyadverbUS /ɑːˈstensəbli/
from appearances alone
From this reading It was stated that one of the two young men had been prowling about the place for several days, ostensibly for the purpose of selling books, but really with the intention of stealing whatever he could lay his hands upon.
particularsnounUS /pərˈtɪkjələrz/
plural of “particular” — a fact about some part (as opposed to general)
From this reading The reporter who furnished the facts in the case for publication was not entirely devoid of that essential qualification of the country item writer, a lively imagination, and was obliged to dress up the particulars a little, in order to produce the necessary amount of wonder and indignation.
the state prevailing during the absence of war
From this reading To the country press an item is a matter of considerable importance, and the alleged offence against the peace and dignity of the State of Maine was duly heralded to the inquiring public as a "daring robbery."
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading It was stated that one of the two young men had been prowling about the place for several days, ostensibly for the purpose of selling books, but really with the intention of stealing whatever he could lay his hands upon.
exert pressure or force to or upon
From this reading To the country press an item is a matter of considerable importance, and the alleged offence against the peace and dignity of the State of Maine was duly heralded to the inquiring public as a "daring robbery."
bring forth or yield
From this reading The reporter who furnished the facts in the case for publication was not entirely devoid of that essential qualification of the country item writer, a lively imagination, and was obliged to dress up the particulars a little, in order to produce the necessary amount of wonder and indignation.
prowlingverbUS /ˈpraʊlɪŋ/
-ing form of “prowl” — move about in or as if in a predatory manner
From this reading It was stated that one of the two young men had been prowling about the place for several days, ostensibly for the purpose of selling books, but really with the intention of stealing whatever he could lay his hands upon.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading To the country press an item is a matter of considerable importance, and the alleged offence against the peace and dignity of the State of Maine was duly heralded to the inquiring public as a "daring robbery."
publicationnounUS /ˌpʌblɪˈkeɪʃən/
a copy of a printed work offered for distribution
From this reading The reporter who furnished the facts in the case for publication was not entirely devoid of that essential qualification of the country item writer, a lively imagination, and was obliged to dress up the particulars a little, in order to produce the necessary amount of wonder and indignation.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading It was stated that one of the two young men had been prowling about the place for several days, ostensibly for the purpose of selling books, but really with the intention of stealing whatever he could lay his hands upon.
qualificationnounUS /ˌkwɑːləfəˈkeɪʃən/
an attribute that must be met or complied with and that fits a person for something
From this reading The reporter who furnished the facts in the case for publication was not entirely devoid of that essential qualification of the country item writer, a lively imagination, and was obliged to dress up the particulars a little, in order to produce the necessary amount of wonder and indignation.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading The intelligence of Bobby's misfortune reached Mr. Bayard, in Boston, by means of the newspapers.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading It was stated that one of the two young men had been prowling about the place for several days, ostensibly for the purpose of selling books, but really with the intention of stealing whatever he could lay his hands upon.
reporternounUS /rɪˈpɔːrtər/
a person who investigates and reports or edits news stories
From this reading The reporter who furnished the facts in the case for publication was not entirely devoid of that essential qualification of the country item writer, a lively imagination, and was obliged to dress up the particulars a little, in order to produce the necessary amount of wonder and indignation.
robberynounUS /ˈrɑːbəri/
larceny by threat of violence
From this reading To the country press an item is a matter of considerable importance, and the alleged offence against the peace and dignity of the State of Maine was duly heralded to the inquiring public as a "daring robbery."
sellingnounUS /ˈselɪŋ/
the exchange of goods for an agreed sum of money
From this reading It was stated that one of the two young men had been prowling about the place for several days, ostensibly for the purpose of selling books, but really with the intention of stealing whatever he could lay his hands upon.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading It was stated that one of the two young men had been prowling about the place for several days, ostensibly for the purpose of selling books, but really with the intention of stealing whatever he could lay his hands upon.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading To the country press an item is a matter of considerable importance, and the alleged offence against the peace and dignity of the State of Maine was duly heralded to the inquiring public as a "daring robbery."
statedadjectiveUS /ˈsteɪtɪd/
declared as fact; explicitly stated
From this reading It was stated that one of the two young men had been prowling about the place for several days, ostensibly for the purpose of selling books, but really with the intention of stealing whatever he could lay his hands upon.
stealingnounUS /ˈstiːlɪŋ/
the act of taking something from someone unlawfully
From this reading It was stated that one of the two young men had been prowling about the place for several days, ostensibly for the purpose of selling books, but really with the intention of stealing whatever he could lay his hands upon.
plural of “take” — the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property
From this reading IN WHICH BOBBY TAKES FRENCH LEAVE, AND CAMPS IN THE WOODS.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The reporter who furnished the facts in the case for publication was not entirely devoid of that essential qualification of the country item writer, a lively imagination, and was obliged to dress up the particulars a little, in order to produce the necessary amount of wonder and indignation.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IN WHICH BOBBY TAKES FRENCH LEAVE, AND CAMPS IN THE WOODS.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading To the country press an item is a matter of considerable importance, and the alleged offence against the peace and dignity of the State of Maine was duly heralded to the inquiring public as a "daring robbery."
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading It was stated that one of the two young men had been prowling about the place for several days, ostensibly for the purpose of selling books, but really with the intention of stealing whatever he could lay his hands upon.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The reporter who furnished the facts in the case for publication was not entirely devoid of that essential qualification of the country item writer, a lively imagination, and was obliged to dress up the particulars a little, in order to produce the necessary amount of wonder and indignation.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading It was stated that one of the two young men had been prowling about the place for several days, ostensibly for the purpose of selling books, but really with the intention of stealing whatever he could lay his hands upon.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading To the country press an item is a matter of considerable importance, and the alleged offence against the peace and dignity of the State of Maine was duly heralded to the inquiring public as a "daring robbery."
any or all of a kind, it does not matter which
From this reading It was stated that one of the two young men had been prowling about the place for several days, ostensibly for the purpose of selling books, but really with the intention of stealing whatever he could lay his hands upon.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading IN WHICH BOBBY TAKES FRENCH LEAVE, AND CAMPS IN THE WOODS.
which person or people
From this reading The reporter who furnished the facts in the case for publication was not entirely devoid of that essential qualification of the country item writer, a lively imagination, and was obliged to dress up the particulars a little, in order to produce the necessary amount of wonder and indignation.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It was stated that one of the two young men had been prowling about the place for several days, ostensibly for the purpose of selling books, but really with the intention of stealing whatever he could lay his hands upon.
the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading The reporter who furnished the facts in the case for publication was not entirely devoid of that essential qualification of the country item writer, a lively imagination, and was obliged to dress up the particulars a little, in order to produce the necessary amount of wonder and indignation.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading IN WHICH BOBBY TAKES FRENCH LEAVE, AND CAMPS IN THE WOODS.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading The reporter who furnished the facts in the case for publication was not entirely devoid of that essential qualification of the country item writer, a lively imagination, and was obliged to dress up the particulars a little, in order to produce the necessary amount of wonder and indignation.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading It was stated that one of the two young men had been prowling about the place for several days, ostensibly for the purpose of selling books, but really with the intention of stealing whatever he could lay his hands upon.
