used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Only, a mail later than the letter, came two copies of the Leonardville daily, each with a paragraph circled in red ink.
consider or hold as true
From this reading He appeared to accept Dick’s statements as to the latter’s studiousness and progress but made little comment.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading PUBLICITY Mr. Bates’ reply to Dick’s letter was contained in his regular weekly epistle and was decidedly non-committal.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading He appeared to accept Dick’s statements as to the latter’s studiousness and progress but made little comment.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He appeared to accept Dick’s statements as to the latter’s studiousness and progress but made little comment.
BatesverbUS /beɪts/
third-person singular of “bate” — moderate or restrain; lessen the force of
From this reading PUBLICITY Mr. Bates’ reply to Dick’s letter was contained in his regular weekly epistle and was decidedly non-committal.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Seeing them, Dick sighed and shook his head even before he read them.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He appeared to accept Dick’s statements as to the latter’s studiousness and progress but made little comment.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Only, a mail later than the letter, came two copies of the Leonardville daily, each with a paragraph circled in red ink.
captionnounUS /ˈkæpʃən/
taking exception; especially a quibble based on a captious argument
From this reading Thursday’s paper held the following under the caption “High School Jottings”:
circledverbUS /ˈsɜːrkəld/
past form of “circle” — travel around something
From this reading Only, a mail later than the letter, came two copies of the Leonardville daily, each with a paragraph circled in red ink.
commentnounUS /ˈkɑːment/
a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading He appeared to accept Dick’s statements as to the latter’s studiousness and progress but made little comment.
gotten under control
From this reading PUBLICITY Mr. Bates’ reply to Dick’s letter was contained in his regular weekly epistle and was decidedly non-committal.
copiesnounUS /ˈkɑːpiz/
plural of “copy” — a reproduction of a written record (e.g. of a legal or school record)
From this reading Only, a mail later than the letter, came two copies of the Leonardville daily, each with a paragraph circled in red ink.
every day; without missing a day
From this reading Only, a mail later than the letter, came two copies of the Leonardville daily, each with a paragraph circled in red ink.
decidedlyadverbUS /ˌdɪˈsaɪdədli/
without question and beyond doubt
From this reading PUBLICITY Mr. Bates’ reply to Dick’s letter was contained in his regular weekly epistle and was decidedly non-committal.
someone who is a detective
From this reading Seeing them, Dick sighed and shook his head even before he read them.
Dick'snounUS /dɪks/
possessive form of “dick” — someone who is a detective
From this reading PUBLICITY Mr. Bates’ reply to Dick’s letter was contained in his regular weekly epistle and was decidedly non-committal.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Only, a mail later than the letter, came two copies of the Leonardville daily, each with a paragraph circled in red ink.
epistlenounUS /ɪˈpɪsəl/
a specially long, formal letter
From this reading PUBLICITY Mr. Bates’ reply to Dick’s letter was contained in his regular weekly epistle and was decidedly non-committal.
divisible by two
From this reading Seeing them, Dick sighed and shook his head even before he read them.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading Thursday’s paper held the following under the caption “High School Jottings”:
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He appeared to accept Dick’s statements as to the latter’s studiousness and progress but made little comment.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Seeing them, Dick sighed and shook his head even before he read them.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading Thursday’s paper held the following under the caption “High School Jottings”:
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Thursday’s paper held the following under the caption “High School Jottings”:
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading PUBLICITY Mr. Bates’ reply to Dick’s letter was contained in his regular weekly epistle and was decidedly non-committal.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading PUBLICITY Mr. Bates’ reply to Dick’s letter was contained in his regular weekly epistle and was decidedly non-committal.
inknounUS /ɪŋk/
a liquid used for printing or writing or drawing
From this reading Only, a mail later than the letter, came two copies of the Leonardville daily, each with a paragraph circled in red ink.
Jottings
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From this reading Thursday’s paper held the following under the caption “High School Jottings”:
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading Only, a mail later than the letter, came two copies of the Leonardville daily, each with a paragraph circled in red ink.
latter'snounUS /ˈlætərz/
possessive form of “latter” — the second of two or the second mentioned of two
From this reading He appeared to accept Dick’s statements as to the latter’s studiousness and progress but made little comment.
Leonardville
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From this reading Only, a mail later than the letter, came two copies of the Leonardville daily, each with a paragraph circled in red ink.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading PUBLICITY Mr. Bates’ reply to Dick’s letter was contained in his regular weekly epistle and was decidedly non-committal.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading He appeared to accept Dick’s statements as to the latter’s studiousness and progress but made little comment.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading He appeared to accept Dick’s statements as to the latter’s studiousness and progress but made little comment.
mailnounUS /meɪl/
the bags of letters and packages that are transported by the postal service
From this reading Only, a mail later than the letter, came two copies of the Leonardville daily, each with a paragraph circled in red ink.
a form of address for a man
From this reading PUBLICITY Mr. Bates’ reply to Dick’s letter was contained in his regular weekly epistle and was decidedly non-committal.
non-committal
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From this reading PUBLICITY Mr. Bates’ reply to Dick’s letter was contained in his regular weekly epistle and was decidedly non-committal.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Only, a mail later than the letter, came two copies of the Leonardville daily, each with a paragraph circled in red ink.
and nothing more
From this reading Only, a mail later than the letter, came two copies of the Leonardville daily, each with a paragraph circled in red ink.
a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
From this reading Thursday’s paper held the following under the caption “High School Jottings”:
paragraphnounUS /ˈpærəɡræf/
one of several distinct subdivisions of a text intended to separate ideas; the beginning is usually marked by a new indented line
From this reading Only, a mail later than the letter, came two copies of the Leonardville daily, each with a paragraph circled in red ink.
gradual improvement or growth or development
From this reading He appeared to accept Dick’s statements as to the latter’s studiousness and progress but made little comment.
PUBLICITYnounUS /pəˈblɪsəti/
a message issued in behalf of some product or cause or idea or person or institution
From this reading PUBLICITY Mr. Bates’ reply to Dick’s letter was contained in his regular weekly epistle and was decidedly non-committal.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading Seeing them, Dick sighed and shook his head even before he read them.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading Only, a mail later than the letter, came two copies of the Leonardville daily, each with a paragraph circled in red ink.
in accordance with fixed order or procedure or principle
From this reading PUBLICITY Mr. Bates’ reply to Dick’s letter was contained in his regular weekly epistle and was decidedly non-committal.
a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading PUBLICITY Mr. Bates’ reply to Dick’s letter was contained in his regular weekly epistle and was decidedly non-committal.
an educational institution
From this reading Thursday’s paper held the following under the caption “High School Jottings”:
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading Seeing them, Dick sighed and shook his head even before he read them.
a disassembled barrel; the parts packed for storage or shipment
From this reading Seeing them, Dick sighed and shook his head even before he read them.
past form of “sigh” — heave or utter a sigh; breathe deeply and heavily
From this reading Seeing them, Dick sighed and shook his head even before he read them.
statementsnounUS /ˈsteɪtmənts/
plural of “statement” — a message that is stated or declared; a communication (oral or written) setting forth particulars or facts etc
From this reading He appeared to accept Dick’s statements as to the latter’s studiousness and progress but made little comment.
studiousnessnoun
diligent study
From this reading He appeared to accept Dick’s statements as to the latter’s studiousness and progress but made little comment.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Only, a mail later than the letter, came two copies of the Leonardville daily, each with a paragraph circled in red ink.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He appeared to accept Dick’s statements as to the latter’s studiousness and progress but made little comment.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Seeing them, Dick sighed and shook his head even before he read them.
Thursday'snounUS /ˈθɜːrzdiz/
possessive form of “thursday” — the fifth day of the week; the fourth working day
From this reading Thursday’s paper held the following under the caption “High School Jottings”:
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading PUBLICITY Mr. Bates’ reply to Dick’s letter was contained in his regular weekly epistle and was decidedly non-committal.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Only, a mail later than the letter, came two copies of the Leonardville daily, each with a paragraph circled in red ink.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Thursday’s paper held the following under the caption “High School Jottings”:
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading PUBLICITY Mr. Bates’ reply to Dick’s letter was contained in his regular weekly epistle and was decidedly non-committal.
weeklynounUS /ˈwiːkli/
a periodical that is published every week (or 52 issues per year)
From this reading PUBLICITY Mr. Bates’ reply to Dick’s letter was contained in his regular weekly epistle and was decidedly non-committal.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Only, a mail later than the letter, came two copies of the Leonardville daily, each with a paragraph circled in red ink.
