used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Toby Clark’s arrest was a huge sensation in Riverdale for a day, and then it lost its novelty.
acquiredadjectiveUS /əˈkwaɪərd/
gotten through environmental forces
From this reading Young Mr. Holbrook had acquired a certain distinction through being employed by Mr. Spaythe for the defense.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Now and then, during the days that followed the boy’s arraignment, the people gossiped concerning the outcome of the case, but since nothing new developed to bolster public interest Toby’s dilemma soon became an old story.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading HOW PHOEBE CONSPIRED Whatever happens, the sun rises and sets and the old world continues to whirl on its axis.
arraignmentnounUS /ərˈeɪnmənt/
a legal document calling someone to court to answer an indictment
From this reading Now and then, during the days that followed the boy’s arraignment, the people gossiped concerning the outcome of the case, but since nothing new developed to bolster public interest Toby’s dilemma soon became an old story.
arrestverbUS /ərˈest/
take into custody
From this reading Toby Clark’s arrest was a huge sensation in Riverdale for a day, and then it lost its novelty.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The banker’s judgment was so reliable that the former clients of Judge Ferguson began to consult Holbrook rather than Kellogg and while he was not as yet entrusted with much important business the new lawyer found his practice steadily growing.
axisnounUS /ˈæksəs/
a straight line through a body or figure that satisfies certain conditions
From this reading HOW PHOEBE CONSPIRED Whatever happens, the sun rises and sets and the old world continues to whirl on its axis.
banker'snounUS /ˈbæŋkərz/
possessive form of “banker” — a financier who owns or is an executive in a bank
From this reading The banker’s judgment was so reliable that the former clients of Judge Ferguson began to consult Holbrook rather than Kellogg and while he was not as yet entrusted with much important business the new lawyer found his practice steadily growing.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Now and then, during the days that followed the boy’s arraignment, the people gossiped concerning the outcome of the case, but since nothing new developed to bolster public interest Toby’s dilemma soon became an old story.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading The banker’s judgment was so reliable that the former clients of Judge Ferguson began to consult Holbrook rather than Kellogg and while he was not as yet entrusted with much important business the new lawyer found his practice steadily growing.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Young Mr. Holbrook had acquired a certain distinction through being employed by Mr. Spaythe for the defense.
bolsterverbUS /ˈboʊlstər/
support and strengthen
From this reading Now and then, during the days that followed the boy’s arraignment, the people gossiped concerning the outcome of the case, but since nothing new developed to bolster public interest Toby’s dilemma soon became an old story.
boy'snounUS /bɔɪz/
possessive form of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading Now and then, during the days that followed the boy’s arraignment, the people gossiped concerning the outcome of the case, but since nothing new developed to bolster public interest Toby’s dilemma soon became an old story.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading The banker’s judgment was so reliable that the former clients of Judge Ferguson began to consult Holbrook rather than Kellogg and while he was not as yet entrusted with much important business the new lawyer found his practice steadily growing.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Now and then, during the days that followed the boy’s arraignment, the people gossiped concerning the outcome of the case, but since nothing new developed to bolster public interest Toby’s dilemma soon became an old story.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Young Mr. Holbrook had acquired a certain distinction through being employed by Mr. Spaythe for the defense.
an occurrence of something
From this reading Now and then, during the days that followed the boy’s arraignment, the people gossiped concerning the outcome of the case, but since nothing new developed to bolster public interest Toby’s dilemma soon became an old story.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading Young Mr. Holbrook had acquired a certain distinction through being employed by Mr. Spaythe for the defense.
Clark'snounUS /klɑːrks/
possessive form of “clark” — United States explorer who (with Meriwether Lewis) led an expedition from St. Louis to the mouth of the Columbia River; Clark was responsible for making maps of the area (1770-1838)
From this reading Toby Clark’s arrest was a huge sensation in Riverdale for a day, and then it lost its novelty.
clientsnounUS /ˈklaɪənts/
plural of “client” — a person who seeks the advice of a lawyer
From this reading The banker’s judgment was so reliable that the former clients of Judge Ferguson began to consult Holbrook rather than Kellogg and while he was not as yet entrusted with much important business the new lawyer found his practice steadily growing.
-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to
From this reading Now and then, during the days that followed the boy’s arraignment, the people gossiped concerning the outcome of the case, but since nothing new developed to bolster public interest Toby’s dilemma soon became an old story.
CONSPIREDverbUS /kənˈspaɪərd/
past form of “conspire” — engage in plotting or enter into a conspiracy, swear together
From this reading HOW PHOEBE CONSPIRED Whatever happens, the sun rises and sets and the old world continues to whirl on its axis.
consultverbUS /kənˈsʌlt/
get or ask advice from
From this reading The banker’s judgment was so reliable that the former clients of Judge Ferguson began to consult Holbrook rather than Kellogg and while he was not as yet entrusted with much important business the new lawyer found his practice steadily growing.
continuesverbUS /kənˈtɪnjuːz/
third-person singular of “continue” — continue a certain state, condition, or activity
From this reading HOW PHOEBE CONSPIRED Whatever happens, the sun rises and sets and the old world continues to whirl on its axis.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Toby Clark’s arrest was a huge sensation in Riverdale for a day, and then it lost its novelty.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Now and then, during the days that followed the boy’s arraignment, the people gossiped concerning the outcome of the case, but since nothing new developed to bolster public interest Toby’s dilemma soon became an old story.
defensenounUS /dɪˈfens/
(military) military action or resources protecting a country against potential enemies
From this reading Young Mr. Holbrook had acquired a certain distinction through being employed by Mr. Spaythe for the defense.
developedadjectiveUS /dɪˈveləpt/
being changed over time so as to be e.g. stronger or more complete or more useful
From this reading Now and then, during the days that followed the boy’s arraignment, the people gossiped concerning the outcome of the case, but since nothing new developed to bolster public interest Toby’s dilemma soon became an old story.
dilemmanounUS /dɪˈlemə/
state of uncertainty or perplexity especially as requiring a choice between equally unfavorable options
From this reading Now and then, during the days that followed the boy’s arraignment, the people gossiped concerning the outcome of the case, but since nothing new developed to bolster public interest Toby’s dilemma soon became an old story.
distinctionnounUS /dɪˈstɪŋkʃən/
a discrimination between things as different and distinct on the basis of their characteristics or attributes
From this reading Young Mr. Holbrook had acquired a certain distinction through being employed by Mr. Spaythe for the defense.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading Now and then, during the days that followed the boy’s arraignment, the people gossiped concerning the outcome of the case, but since nothing new developed to bolster public interest Toby’s dilemma soon became an old story.
having your services engaged for; or having a job especially one that pays wages or a salary
From this reading Young Mr. Holbrook had acquired a certain distinction through being employed by Mr. Spaythe for the defense.
entrustedverbUS /enˈtrʌstɪd/
past form of “entrust” — confer a trust upon
From this reading The banker’s judgment was so reliable that the former clients of Judge Ferguson began to consult Holbrook rather than Kellogg and while he was not as yet entrusted with much important business the new lawyer found his practice steadily growing.
Ferguson
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From this reading The banker’s judgment was so reliable that the former clients of Judge Ferguson began to consult Holbrook rather than Kellogg and while he was not as yet entrusted with much important business the new lawyer found his practice steadily growing.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading Now and then, during the days that followed the boy’s arraignment, the people gossiped concerning the outcome of the case, but since nothing new developed to bolster public interest Toby’s dilemma soon became an old story.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Toby Clark’s arrest was a huge sensation in Riverdale for a day, and then it lost its novelty.
referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)
From this reading The banker’s judgment was so reliable that the former clients of Judge Ferguson began to consult Holbrook rather than Kellogg and while he was not as yet entrusted with much important business the new lawyer found his practice steadily growing.
set up or found
From this reading The banker’s judgment was so reliable that the former clients of Judge Ferguson began to consult Holbrook rather than Kellogg and while he was not as yet entrusted with much important business the new lawyer found his practice steadily growing.
gossiped
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From this reading Now and then, during the days that followed the boy’s arraignment, the people gossiped concerning the outcome of the case, but since nothing new developed to bolster public interest Toby’s dilemma soon became an old story.
(biology) the process of an individual organism growing organically; a purely biological unfolding of events involved in an organism changing gradually from a simple to a more complex level
From this reading The banker’s judgment was so reliable that the former clients of Judge Ferguson began to consult Holbrook rather than Kellogg and while he was not as yet entrusted with much important business the new lawyer found his practice steadily growing.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Young Mr. Holbrook had acquired a certain distinction through being employed by Mr. Spaythe for the defense.
third-person singular of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading HOW PHOEBE CONSPIRED Whatever happens, the sun rises and sets and the old world continues to whirl on its axis.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The banker’s judgment was so reliable that the former clients of Judge Ferguson began to consult Holbrook rather than Kellogg and while he was not as yet entrusted with much important business the new lawyer found his practice steadily growing.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The banker’s judgment was so reliable that the former clients of Judge Ferguson began to consult Holbrook rather than Kellogg and while he was not as yet entrusted with much important business the new lawyer found his practice steadily growing.
Holbrook
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From this reading Young Mr. Holbrook had acquired a certain distinction through being employed by Mr. Spaythe for the defense.
HOW
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From this reading HOW PHOEBE CONSPIRED Whatever happens, the sun rises and sets and the old world continues to whirl on its axis.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading Toby Clark’s arrest was a huge sensation in Riverdale for a day, and then it lost its novelty.
of great significance or value
From this reading The banker’s judgment was so reliable that the former clients of Judge Ferguson began to consult Holbrook rather than Kellogg and while he was not as yet entrusted with much important business the new lawyer found his practice steadily growing.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Toby Clark’s arrest was a huge sensation in Riverdale for a day, and then it lost its novelty.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading Now and then, during the days that followed the boy’s arraignment, the people gossiped concerning the outcome of the case, but since nothing new developed to bolster public interest Toby’s dilemma soon became an old story.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Toby Clark’s arrest was a huge sensation in Riverdale for a day, and then it lost its novelty.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading HOW PHOEBE CONSPIRED Whatever happens, the sun rises and sets and the old world continues to whirl on its axis.
determine the result of (a competition)
From this reading The banker’s judgment was so reliable that the former clients of Judge Ferguson began to consult Holbrook rather than Kellogg and while he was not as yet entrusted with much important business the new lawyer found his practice steadily growing.
an opinion formed by judging something
From this reading The banker’s judgment was so reliable that the former clients of Judge Ferguson began to consult Holbrook rather than Kellogg and while he was not as yet entrusted with much important business the new lawyer found his practice steadily growing.
KelloggnounUS /ˈkelɔːɡ/
United States food manufacturer who (with his brother) developed a breakfast cereal of crisp flakes of rolled and toasted wheat and corn; he established a company to manufacture the cereal (1860-1951)
From this reading The banker’s judgment was so reliable that the former clients of Judge Ferguson began to consult Holbrook rather than Kellogg and while he was not as yet entrusted with much important business the new lawyer found his practice steadily growing.
a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice
From this reading The banker’s judgment was so reliable that the former clients of Judge Ferguson began to consult Holbrook rather than Kellogg and while he was not as yet entrusted with much important business the new lawyer found his practice steadily growing.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading Toby Clark’s arrest was a huge sensation in Riverdale for a day, and then it lost its novelty.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Young Mr. Holbrook had acquired a certain distinction through being employed by Mr. Spaythe for the defense.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading The banker’s judgment was so reliable that the former clients of Judge Ferguson began to consult Holbrook rather than Kellogg and while he was not as yet entrusted with much important business the new lawyer found his practice steadily growing.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Now and then, during the days that followed the boy’s arraignment, the people gossiped concerning the outcome of the case, but since nothing new developed to bolster public interest Toby’s dilemma soon became an old story.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The banker’s judgment was so reliable that the former clients of Judge Ferguson began to consult Holbrook rather than Kellogg and while he was not as yet entrusted with much important business the new lawyer found his practice steadily growing.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Now and then, during the days that followed the boy’s arraignment, the people gossiped concerning the outcome of the case, but since nothing new developed to bolster public interest Toby’s dilemma soon became an old story.
noveltynounUS /ˈnɑːvəlti/
originality by virtue of being refreshingly novel
From this reading Toby Clark’s arrest was a huge sensation in Riverdale for a day, and then it lost its novelty.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Now and then, during the days that followed the boy’s arraignment, the people gossiped concerning the outcome of the case, but since nothing new developed to bolster public interest Toby’s dilemma soon became an old story.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Now and then, during the days that followed the boy’s arraignment, the people gossiped concerning the outcome of the case, but since nothing new developed to bolster public interest Toby’s dilemma soon became an old story.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading HOW PHOEBE CONSPIRED Whatever happens, the sun rises and sets and the old world continues to whirl on its axis.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading HOW PHOEBE CONSPIRED Whatever happens, the sun rises and sets and the old world continues to whirl on its axis.
outcomenounUS /ˈaʊtkʌm/
something that results
From this reading Now and then, during the days that followed the boy’s arraignment, the people gossiped concerning the outcome of the case, but since nothing new developed to bolster public interest Toby’s dilemma soon became an old story.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading Now and then, during the days that followed the boy’s arraignment, the people gossiped concerning the outcome of the case, but since nothing new developed to bolster public interest Toby’s dilemma soon became an old story.
PHOEBEnounUS /ˈfiːbi/
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading HOW PHOEBE CONSPIRED Whatever happens, the sun rises and sets and the old world continues to whirl on its axis.
a customary way of operation or behavior
From this reading The banker’s judgment was so reliable that the former clients of Judge Ferguson began to consult Holbrook rather than Kellogg and while he was not as yet entrusted with much important business the new lawyer found his practice steadily growing.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading Now and then, during the days that followed the boy’s arraignment, the people gossiped concerning the outcome of the case, but since nothing new developed to bolster public interest Toby’s dilemma soon became an old story.
on the contrary
From this reading The banker’s judgment was so reliable that the former clients of Judge Ferguson began to consult Holbrook rather than Kellogg and while he was not as yet entrusted with much important business the new lawyer found his practice steadily growing.
reliableadjectiveUS /rɪˈlaɪəbəl/
worthy of reliance or trust
From this reading The banker’s judgment was so reliable that the former clients of Judge Ferguson began to consult Holbrook rather than Kellogg and while he was not as yet entrusted with much important business the new lawyer found his practice steadily growing.
risesnounUS /ˈraɪzəz/
plural of “rise” — a growth in strength or number or importance
From this reading HOW PHOEBE CONSPIRED Whatever happens, the sun rises and sets and the old world continues to whirl on its axis.
Riverdale
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From this reading Toby Clark’s arrest was a huge sensation in Riverdale for a day, and then it lost its novelty.
an unelaborated elementary awareness of stimulation
From this reading Toby Clark’s arrest was a huge sensation in Riverdale for a day, and then it lost its novelty.
setsnounUS /sets/
plural of “set” — a group of things of the same kind that belong together and are so used
From this reading HOW PHOEBE CONSPIRED Whatever happens, the sun rises and sets and the old world continues to whirl on its axis.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Now and then, during the days that followed the boy’s arraignment, the people gossiped concerning the outcome of the case, but since nothing new developed to bolster public interest Toby’s dilemma soon became an old story.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The banker’s judgment was so reliable that the former clients of Judge Ferguson began to consult Holbrook rather than Kellogg and while he was not as yet entrusted with much important business the new lawyer found his practice steadily growing.
in the near future
From this reading Now and then, during the days that followed the boy’s arraignment, the people gossiped concerning the outcome of the case, but since nothing new developed to bolster public interest Toby’s dilemma soon became an old story.
Spaythe
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From this reading Young Mr. Holbrook had acquired a certain distinction through being employed by Mr. Spaythe for the defense.
at a steady rate or pace
From this reading The banker’s judgment was so reliable that the former clients of Judge Ferguson began to consult Holbrook rather than Kellogg and while he was not as yet entrusted with much important business the new lawyer found his practice steadily growing.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading Now and then, during the days that followed the boy’s arraignment, the people gossiped concerning the outcome of the case, but since nothing new developed to bolster public interest Toby’s dilemma soon became an old story.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading HOW PHOEBE CONSPIRED Whatever happens, the sun rises and sets and the old world continues to whirl on its axis.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The banker’s judgment was so reliable that the former clients of Judge Ferguson began to consult Holbrook rather than Kellogg and while he was not as yet entrusted with much important business the new lawyer found his practice steadily growing.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Now and then, during the days that followed the boy’s arraignment, the people gossiped concerning the outcome of the case, but since nothing new developed to bolster public interest Toby’s dilemma soon became an old story.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading HOW PHOEBE CONSPIRED Whatever happens, the sun rises and sets and the old world continues to whirl on its axis.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Toby Clark’s arrest was a huge sensation in Riverdale for a day, and then it lost its novelty.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Young Mr. Holbrook had acquired a certain distinction through being employed by Mr. Spaythe for the defense.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading HOW PHOEBE CONSPIRED Whatever happens, the sun rises and sets and the old world continues to whirl on its axis.
TobynounUS /ˈtoʊbi/
a drinking mug in the shape of a stout man wearing a three-cornered hat
From this reading Toby Clark’s arrest was a huge sensation in Riverdale for a day, and then it lost its novelty.
Toby'snounUS /ˈtoʊbiz/
possessive form of “toby” — a drinking mug in the shape of a stout man wearing a three-cornered hat
From this reading Now and then, during the days that followed the boy’s arraignment, the people gossiped concerning the outcome of the case, but since nothing new developed to bolster public interest Toby’s dilemma soon became an old story.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Toby Clark’s arrest was a huge sensation in Riverdale for a day, and then it lost its novelty.
any or all of a kind, it does not matter which
From this reading HOW PHOEBE CONSPIRED Whatever happens, the sun rises and sets and the old world continues to whirl on its axis.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading The banker’s judgment was so reliable that the former clients of Judge Ferguson began to consult Holbrook rather than Kellogg and while he was not as yet entrusted with much important business the new lawyer found his practice steadily growing.
whirlverbUS /wɜːrl/
turn in a twisting or spinning motion
From this reading HOW PHOEBE CONSPIRED Whatever happens, the sun rises and sets and the old world continues to whirl on its axis.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The banker’s judgment was so reliable that the former clients of Judge Ferguson began to consult Holbrook rather than Kellogg and while he was not as yet entrusted with much important business the new lawyer found his practice steadily growing.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading HOW PHOEBE CONSPIRED Whatever happens, the sun rises and sets and the old world continues to whirl on its axis.
but in spite of that
From this reading The banker’s judgment was so reliable that the former clients of Judge Ferguson began to consult Holbrook rather than Kellogg and while he was not as yet entrusted with much important business the new lawyer found his practice steadily growing.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Young Mr. Holbrook had acquired a certain distinction through being employed by Mr. Spaythe for the defense.
