used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He said he would write to "Journey's End" for advance sheets and make it a first-page feature the day it appeared.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading THE BEST INTERESTS OF MONTGOMERY Phil dropped into the "Evening Star" office to write an item about the approaching Christmas fair at Center Church, for which she was the publicity agent.
move forward, also in the metaphorical sense
From this reading He said he would write to "Journey's End" for advance sheets and make it a first-page feature the day it appeared.
an active and efficient cause; capable of producing a certain effect
From this reading THE BEST INTERESTS OF MONTGOMERY Phil dropped into the "Evening Star" office to write an item about the approaching Christmas fair at Center Church, for which she was the publicity agent.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading THE BEST INTERESTS OF MONTGOMERY Phil dropped into the "Evening Star" office to write an item about the approaching Christmas fair at Center Church, for which she was the publicity agent.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He said he would write to "Journey's End" for advance sheets and make it a first-page feature the day it appeared.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading He said he would write to "Journey's End" for advance sheets and make it a first-page feature the day it appeared.
the event of one object coming closer to another
From this reading THE BEST INTERESTS OF MONTGOMERY Phil dropped into the "Evening Star" office to write an item about the approaching Christmas fair at Center Church, for which she was the publicity agent.
artauxiliary verbUS /ɑːrt/
an old form of “are”, used with “thou”
From this reading Incidentally she asked Billy Barker, the editor, to instruct her in the delicate art of proof-reading.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As he was an old friend she did not mind letting him into the secret of "The Dogs of Main Street."
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading Incidentally she asked Billy Barker, the editor, to instruct her in the delicate art of proof-reading.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE BEST INTERESTS OF MONTGOMERY Phil dropped into the "Evening Star" office to write an item about the approaching Christmas fair at Center Church, for which she was the publicity agent.
BarkernounUS /ˈbɑːrkər/
someone who stands in front of a show (as at a carnival) and gives a loud colorful sales talk to potential customers
From this reading Incidentally she asked Billy Barker, the editor, to instruct her in the delicate art of proof-reading.
Barker's
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From this reading Barker's editorial sense was immediately roused by Phil's disclosure.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading THE BEST INTERESTS OF MONTGOMERY Phil dropped into the "Evening Star" office to write an item about the approaching Christmas fair at Center Church, for which she was the publicity agent.
a short stout club used primarily by policemen
From this reading Incidentally she asked Billy Barker, the editor, to instruct her in the delicate art of proof-reading.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Barker's editorial sense was immediately roused by Phil's disclosure.
CenternounUS /ˈsɛn.tər/
The middle point or core of an area.
From this reading THE BEST INTERESTS OF MONTGOMERY Phil dropped into the "Evening Star" office to write an item about the approaching Christmas fair at Center Church, for which she was the publicity agent.
period extending from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6
From this reading THE BEST INTERESTS OF MONTGOMERY Phil dropped into the "Evening Star" office to write an item about the approaching Christmas fair at Center Church, for which she was the publicity agent.
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading THE BEST INTERESTS OF MONTGOMERY Phil dropped into the "Evening Star" office to write an item about the approaching Christmas fair at Center Church, for which she was the publicity agent.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading He said he would write to "Journey's End" for advance sheets and make it a first-page feature the day it appeared.
exquisitely fine and subtle and pleasing; susceptible to injury
From this reading Incidentally she asked Billy Barker, the editor, to instruct her in the delicate art of proof-reading.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading As he was an old friend she did not mind letting him into the secret of "The Dogs of Main Street."
disclosurenounUS /dɪˈskloʊʒər/
the speech act of making something evident
From this reading Barker's editorial sense was immediately roused by Phil's disclosure.
plural of “dog” — a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds
From this reading As he was an old friend she did not mind letting him into the secret of "The Dogs of Main Street."
inflected form of “drop” — let fall to the ground
From this reading THE BEST INTERESTS OF MONTGOMERY Phil dropped into the "Evening Star" office to write an item about the approaching Christmas fair at Center Church, for which she was the publicity agent.
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 Incidentally she asked Billy Barker, the editor, to instruct her in the delicate art of proof-reading.
editorialadjectiveUS /ˌedəˈtɔːriəl/
of or relating to an article stating opinions or giving perspectives
From this reading Barker's editorial sense was immediately roused by Phil's disclosure.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading He said he would write to "Journey's End" for advance sheets and make it a first-page feature the day it appeared.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading THE BEST INTERESTS OF MONTGOMERY Phil dropped into the "Evening Star" office to write an item about the approaching Christmas fair at Center Church, for which she was the publicity agent.
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading THE BEST INTERESTS OF MONTGOMERY Phil dropped into the "Evening Star" office to write an item about the approaching Christmas fair at Center Church, for which she was the publicity agent.
featurenounUS /ˈfiːtʃər/
a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading He said he would write to "Journey's End" for advance sheets and make it a first-page feature the day it appeared.
first-page
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From this reading He said he would write to "Journey's End" for advance sheets and make it a first-page feature the day it appeared.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE BEST INTERESTS OF MONTGOMERY Phil dropped into the "Evening Star" office to write an item about the approaching Christmas fair at Center Church, for which she was the publicity agent.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading As he was an old friend she did not mind letting him into the secret of "The Dogs of Main Street."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As he was an old friend she did not mind letting him into the secret of "The Dogs of Main Street."
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Incidentally she asked Billy Barker, the editor, to instruct her in the delicate art of proof-reading.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading As he was an old friend she did not mind letting him into the secret of "The Dogs of Main Street."
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading Barker's editorial sense was immediately roused by Phil's disclosure.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Incidentally she asked Billy Barker, the editor, to instruct her in the delicate art of proof-reading.
IncidentallyadverbUS /ˌɪnsɪˈdentəli/
introducing a different topic
From this reading Incidentally she asked Billy Barker, the editor, to instruct her in the delicate art of proof-reading.
instructverbUS /ˌɪnˈstrʌkt/
impart skills or knowledge to
From this reading Incidentally she asked Billy Barker, the editor, to instruct her in the delicate art of proof-reading.
plural of “interest” — a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading THE BEST INTERESTS OF MONTGOMERY Phil dropped into the "Evening Star" office to write an item about the approaching Christmas fair at Center Church, for which she was the publicity agent.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading THE BEST INTERESTS OF MONTGOMERY Phil dropped into the "Evening Star" office to write an item about the approaching Christmas fair at Center Church, for which she was the publicity agent.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He said he would write to "Journey's End" for advance sheets and make it a first-page feature the day it appeared.
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 THE BEST INTERESTS OF MONTGOMERY Phil dropped into the "Evening Star" office to write an item about the approaching Christmas fair at Center Church, for which she was the publicity agent.
Journey's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He said he would write to "Journey's End" for advance sheets and make it a first-page feature the day it appeared.
property that is leased or rented out or let
From this reading As he was an old friend she did not mind letting him into the secret of "The Dogs of Main Street."
most important element
From this reading As he was an old friend she did not mind letting him into the secret of "The Dogs of Main Street."
engage in
From this reading He said he would write to "Journey's End" for advance sheets and make it a first-page feature the day it appeared.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading As he was an old friend she did not mind letting him into the secret of "The Dogs of Main Street."
MONTGOMERYnounUS /mɑːntˈɡʌmri/
Canadian novelist (1874-1942)
From this reading THE BEST INTERESTS OF MONTGOMERY Phil dropped into the "Evening Star" office to write an item about the approaching Christmas fair at Center Church, for which she was the publicity agent.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading As he was an old friend she did not mind letting him into the secret of "The Dogs of Main Street."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE BEST INTERESTS OF MONTGOMERY Phil dropped into the "Evening Star" office to write an item about the approaching Christmas fair at Center Church, for which she was the publicity agent.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading THE BEST INTERESTS OF MONTGOMERY Phil dropped into the "Evening Star" office to write an item about the approaching Christmas fair at Center Church, for which she was the publicity agent.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading As he was an old friend she did not mind letting him into the secret of "The Dogs of Main Street."
Phil
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From this reading THE BEST INTERESTS OF MONTGOMERY Phil dropped into the "Evening Star" office to write an item about the approaching Christmas fair at Center Church, for which she was the publicity agent.
Phil's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Barker's editorial sense was immediately roused by Phil's disclosure.
proof-reading
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From this reading Incidentally she asked Billy Barker, the editor, to instruct her in the delicate art of proof-reading.
publicitynounUS /pəˈblɪsəti/
a message issued in behalf of some product or cause or idea or person or institution
From this reading THE BEST INTERESTS OF MONTGOMERY Phil dropped into the "Evening Star" office to write an item about the approaching Christmas fair at Center Church, for which she was the publicity agent.
past form of “rouse” — become active
From this reading Barker's editorial sense was immediately roused by Phil's disclosure.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading He said he would write to "Journey's End" for advance sheets and make it a first-page feature the day it appeared.
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading As he was an old friend she did not mind letting him into the secret of "The Dogs of Main Street."
a general conscious awareness
From this reading Barker's editorial sense was immediately roused by Phil's disclosure.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE BEST INTERESTS OF MONTGOMERY Phil dropped into the "Evening Star" office to write an item about the approaching Christmas fair at Center Church, for which she was the publicity agent.
sheetsnounUS /ʃiːts/
plural of “sheet” — any broad thin expanse or surface
From this reading He said he would write to "Journey's End" for advance sheets and make it a first-page feature the day it appeared.
(astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior
From this reading THE BEST INTERESTS OF MONTGOMERY Phil dropped into the "Evening Star" office to write an item about the approaching Christmas fair at Center Church, for which she was the publicity agent.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading As he was an old friend she did not mind letting him into the secret of "The Dogs of Main Street."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE BEST INTERESTS OF MONTGOMERY Phil dropped into the "Evening Star" office to write an item about the approaching Christmas fair at Center Church, for which she was the publicity agent.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE BEST INTERESTS OF MONTGOMERY Phil dropped into the "Evening Star" office to write an item about the approaching Christmas fair at Center Church, for which she was the publicity agent.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE BEST INTERESTS OF MONTGOMERY Phil dropped into the "Evening Star" office to write an item about the approaching Christmas fair at Center Church, for which she was the publicity agent.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading THE BEST INTERESTS OF MONTGOMERY Phil dropped into the "Evening Star" office to write an item about the approaching Christmas fair at Center Church, for which she was the publicity agent.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He said he would write to "Journey's End" for advance sheets and make it a first-page feature the day it appeared.
produce a literary work
From this reading THE BEST INTERESTS OF MONTGOMERY Phil dropped into the "Evening Star" office to write an item about the approaching Christmas fair at Center Church, for which she was the publicity agent.
