used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE POISON TREES For a couple of days, Stuart wandered about New York, partly sight-seeing and partly on assignments in company with some of the reporters of the paper.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading THE POISON TREES For a couple of days, Stuart wandered about New York, partly sight-seeing and partly on assignments in company with some of the reporters of the paper.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading The boy was too young, of course, to be sent on any assignments by himself, but one of the older men took a fancy to the lad and took him along a couple of times, when on a big story.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading So Stuart chased around one day with the man on the "police court run," another day he did "hotels" and scored by securing an interview with a noted visitor for whom the regular reporter had not time to wait.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE POISON TREES For a couple of days, Stuart wandered about New York, partly sight-seeing and partly on assignments in company with some of the reporters of the paper.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading So Stuart chased around one day with the man on the "police court run," another day he did "hotels" and scored by securing an interview with a noted visitor for whom the regular reporter had not time to wait.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading The City Editor wanted to determine whether the boy had any natural aptitude for newspaper work.
aptitudenounUS /ˈæptətuːd/
inherent ability
From this reading The City Editor wanted to determine whether the boy had any natural aptitude for newspaper work.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading So Stuart chased around one day with the man on the "police court run," another day he did "hotels" and scored by securing an interview with a noted visitor for whom the regular reporter had not time to wait.
assignmentsnounUS /əˈsaɪnmənts/
plural of “assignment” — a duty that you are assigned to perform (especially in the armed forces)
From this reading THE POISON TREES For a couple of days, Stuart wandered about New York, partly sight-seeing and partly on assignments in company with some of the reporters of the paper.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The boy was too young, of course, to be sent on any assignments by himself, but one of the older men took a fancy to the lad and took him along a couple of times, when on a big story.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The boy was too young, of course, to be sent on any assignments by himself, but one of the older men took a fancy to the lad and took him along a couple of times, when on a big story.
a youthful male person
From this reading The City Editor wanted to determine whether the boy had any natural aptitude for newspaper work.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The boy was too young, of course, to be sent on any assignments by himself, but one of the older men took a fancy to the lad and took him along a couple of times, when on a big story.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading So Stuart chased around one day with the man on the "police court run," another day he did "hotels" and scored by securing an interview with a noted visitor for whom the regular reporter had not time to wait.
chasednounUS /tʃeɪst/
a person who is being chased
From this reading So Stuart chased around one day with the man on the "police court run," another day he did "hotels" and scored by securing an interview with a noted visitor for whom the regular reporter had not time to wait.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading The City Editor wanted to determine whether the boy had any natural aptitude for newspaper work.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading Just a week later, on coming in to the office, Stuart was told that the Managing Editor wanted to see him.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading THE POISON TREES For a couple of days, Stuart wandered about New York, partly sight-seeing and partly on assignments in company with some of the reporters of the paper.
a pair who associate with one another
From this reading THE POISON TREES For a couple of days, Stuart wandered about New York, partly sight-seeing and partly on assignments in company with some of the reporters of the paper.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading The boy was too young, of course, to be sent on any assignments by himself, but one of the older men took a fancy to the lad and took him along a couple of times, when on a big story.
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading So Stuart chased around one day with the man on the "police court run," another day he did "hotels" and scored by securing an interview with a noted visitor for whom the regular reporter had not time to wait.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading So Stuart chased around one day with the man on the "police court run," another day he did "hotels" and scored by securing an interview with a noted visitor for whom the regular reporter had not time to wait.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading THE POISON TREES For a couple of days, Stuart wandered about New York, partly sight-seeing and partly on assignments in company with some of the reporters of the paper.
determineverbUS /dəˈtɜːrmən/
establish after a calculation, investigation, experiment, survey, or study
From this reading The City Editor wanted to determine whether the boy had any natural aptitude for newspaper work.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading So Stuart chased around one day with the man on the "police court run," another day he did "hotels" and scored by securing an interview with a noted visitor for whom the regular reporter had not time to wait.
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 City Editor wanted to determine whether the boy had any natural aptitude for newspaper work.
something many people believe that is false
From this reading The boy was too young, of course, to be sent on any assignments by himself, but one of the older men took a fancy to the lad and took him along a couple of times, when on a big story.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE POISON TREES For a couple of days, Stuart wandered about New York, partly sight-seeing and partly on assignments in company with some of the reporters of the paper.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The City Editor wanted to determine whether the boy had any natural aptitude for newspaper work.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading So Stuart chased around one day with the man on the "police court run," another day he did "hotels" and scored by securing an interview with a noted visitor for whom the regular reporter had not time to wait.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The boy was too young, of course, to be sent on any assignments by himself, but one of the older men took a fancy to the lad and took him along a couple of times, when on a big story.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading The boy was too young, of course, to be sent on any assignments by himself, but one of the older men took a fancy to the lad and took him along a couple of times, when on a big story.
hotelsnounUS /hoʊˈtelz/
plural of “hotel” — a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading So Stuart chased around one day with the man on the "police court run," another day he did "hotels" and scored by securing an interview with a noted visitor for whom the regular reporter had not time to wait.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE POISON TREES For a couple of days, Stuart wandered about New York, partly sight-seeing and partly on assignments in company with some of the reporters of the paper.
conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
From this reading So Stuart chased around one day with the man on the "police court run," another day he did "hotels" and scored by securing an interview with a noted visitor for whom the regular reporter had not time to wait.
and nothing more
From this reading Just a week later, on coming in to the office, Stuart was told that the Managing Editor wanted to see him.
a boy or man
From this reading The boy was too young, of course, to be sent on any assignments by himself, but one of the older men took a fancy to the lad and took him along a couple of times, when on a big story.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading Just a week later, on coming in to the office, Stuart was told that the Managing Editor wanted to see him.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading So Stuart chased around one day with the man on the "police court run," another day he did "hotels" and scored by securing an interview with a noted visitor for whom the regular reporter had not time to wait.
ManagingverbUS /ˈmænədʒɪŋ/
-ing form of “manage” — be successful; achieve a goal
From this reading Just a week later, on coming in to the office, Stuart was told that the Managing Editor wanted to see him.
the force of workers available
From this reading The boy was too young, of course, to be sent on any assignments by himself, but one of the older men took a fancy to the lad and took him along a couple of times, when on a big story.
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading The City Editor wanted to determine whether the boy had any natural aptitude for newspaper work.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading THE POISON TREES For a couple of days, Stuart wandered about New York, partly sight-seeing and partly on assignments in company with some of the reporters of the paper.
a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements
From this reading The City Editor wanted to determine whether the boy had any natural aptitude for newspaper work.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading So Stuart chased around one day with the man on the "police court run," another day he did "hotels" and scored by securing an interview with a noted visitor for whom the regular reporter had not time to wait.
notedadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊtəd/
widely known and esteemed
From this reading So Stuart chased around one day with the man on the "police court run," another day he did "hotels" and scored by securing an interview with a noted visitor for whom the regular reporter had not time to wait.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE POISON TREES For a couple of days, Stuart wandered about New York, partly sight-seeing and partly on assignments in company with some of the reporters of the paper.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading Just a week later, on coming in to the office, Stuart was told that the Managing Editor wanted to see him.
olderadjectiveUS /ˈoʊldər/
advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)
From this reading The boy was too young, of course, to be sent on any assignments by himself, but one of the older men took a fancy to the lad and took him along a couple of times, when on a big story.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE POISON TREES For a couple of days, Stuart wandered about New York, partly sight-seeing and partly on assignments in company with some of the reporters of the paper.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading So Stuart chased around one day with the man on the "police court run," another day he did "hotels" and scored by securing an interview with a noted visitor for whom the regular reporter had not time to wait.
a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
From this reading THE POISON TREES For a couple of days, Stuart wandered about New York, partly sight-seeing and partly on assignments in company with some of the reporters of the paper.
to some extent; in some degree; not wholly
From this reading THE POISON TREES For a couple of days, Stuart wandered about New York, partly sight-seeing and partly on assignments in company with some of the reporters of the paper.
POISONverbUS /ˈpɔɪzən/
spoil as if by poison
From this reading THE POISON TREES For a couple of days, Stuart wandered about New York, partly sight-seeing and partly on assignments in company with some of the reporters of the paper.
the force of policemen and officers
From this reading So Stuart chased around one day with the man on the "police court run," another day he did "hotels" and scored by securing an interview with a noted visitor for whom the regular reporter had not time to wait.
in accordance with fixed order or procedure or principle
From this reading So Stuart chased around one day with the man on the "police court run," another day he did "hotels" and scored by securing an interview with a noted visitor for whom the regular reporter had not time to wait.
reporternounUS /rɪˈpɔːrtər/
a person who investigates and reports or edits news stories
From this reading So Stuart chased around one day with the man on the "police court run," another day he did "hotels" and scored by securing an interview with a noted visitor for whom the regular reporter had not time to wait.
reportersnounUS /rɪˈpɔːrtərz/
plural of “reporter” — a person who investigates and reports or edits news stories
From this reading THE POISON TREES For a couple of days, Stuart wandered about New York, partly sight-seeing and partly on assignments in company with some of the reporters of the paper.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading So Stuart chased around one day with the man on the "police court run," another day he did "hotels" and scored by securing an interview with a noted visitor for whom the regular reporter had not time to wait.
scoredverbUS /skɔːrd/
past form of “score” — gain points in a game
From this reading So Stuart chased around one day with the man on the "police court run," another day he did "hotels" and scored by securing an interview with a noted visitor for whom the regular reporter had not time to wait.
securingverbUS /sɪˈkjʊrɪŋ/
-ing form of “secure” — get by special effort
From this reading So Stuart chased around one day with the man on the "police court run," another day he did "hotels" and scored by securing an interview with a noted visitor for whom the regular reporter had not time to wait.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Just a week later, on coming in to the office, Stuart was told that the Managing Editor wanted to see him.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading The boy was too young, of course, to be sent on any assignments by himself, but one of the older men took a fancy to the lad and took him along a couple of times, when on a big story.
sight-seeing
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From this reading THE POISON TREES For a couple of days, Stuart wandered about New York, partly sight-seeing and partly on assignments in company with some of the reporters of the paper.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So Stuart chased around one day with the man on the "police court run," another day he did "hotels" and scored by securing an interview with a noted visitor for whom the regular reporter had not time to wait.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading THE POISON TREES For a couple of days, Stuart wandered about New York, partly sight-seeing and partly on assignments in company with some of the reporters of the paper.
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 The boy was too young, of course, to be sent on any assignments by himself, but one of the older men took a fancy to the lad and took him along a couple of times, when on a big story.
StuartnounUS /ˈstuːərt/
United States painter best known for his portraits of George Washington (1755-1828)
From this reading THE POISON TREES For a couple of days, Stuart wandered about New York, partly sight-seeing and partly on assignments in company with some of the reporters of the paper.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Just a week later, on coming in to the office, Stuart was told that the Managing Editor wanted to see him.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE POISON TREES For a couple of days, Stuart wandered about New York, partly sight-seeing and partly on assignments in company with some of the reporters of the paper.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading So Stuart chased around one day with the man on the "police court run," another day he did "hotels" and scored by securing an interview with a noted visitor for whom the regular reporter had not time to wait.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading The boy was too young, of course, to be sent on any assignments by himself, but one of the older men took a fancy to the lad and took him along a couple of times, when on a big story.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The City Editor wanted to determine whether the boy had any natural aptitude for newspaper work.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading Just a week later, on coming in to the office, Stuart was told that the Managing Editor wanted to see him.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading The boy was too young, of course, to be sent on any assignments by himself, but one of the older men took a fancy to the lad and took him along a couple of times, when on a big story.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading The boy was too young, of course, to be sent on any assignments by himself, but one of the older men took a fancy to the lad and took him along a couple of times, when on a big story.
plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading THE POISON TREES For a couple of days, Stuart wandered about New York, partly sight-seeing and partly on assignments in company with some of the reporters of the paper.
someone who visits
From this reading So Stuart chased around one day with the man on the "police court run," another day he did "hotels" and scored by securing an interview with a noted visitor for whom the regular reporter had not time to wait.
stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading So Stuart chased around one day with the man on the "police court run," another day he did "hotels" and scored by securing an interview with a noted visitor for whom the regular reporter had not time to wait.
past form of “wander” — move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment
From this reading THE POISON TREES For a couple of days, Stuart wandered about New York, partly sight-seeing and partly on assignments in company with some of the reporters of the paper.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading The City Editor wanted to determine whether the boy had any natural aptitude for newspaper work.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The boy was too young, of course, to be sent on any assignments by himself, but one of the older men took a fancy to the lad and took him along a couple of times, when on a big story.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading Just a week later, on coming in to the office, Stuart was told that the Managing Editor wanted to see him.
at the time that
From this reading The boy was too young, of course, to be sent on any assignments by himself, but one of the older men took a fancy to the lad and took him along a couple of times, when on a big story.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading The City Editor wanted to determine whether the boy had any natural aptitude for newspaper work.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading So Stuart chased around one day with the man on the "police court run," another day he did "hotels" and scored by securing an interview with a noted visitor for whom the regular reporter had not time to wait.
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE POISON TREES For a couple of days, Stuart wandered about New York, partly sight-seeing and partly on assignments in company with some of the reporters of the paper.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading The City Editor wanted to determine whether the boy had any natural aptitude for newspaper work.
the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose
From this reading THE POISON TREES For a couple of days, Stuart wandered about New York, partly sight-seeing and partly on assignments in company with some of the reporters of the paper.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading The boy was too young, of course, to be sent on any assignments by himself, but one of the older men took a fancy to the lad and took him along a couple of times, when on a big story.
