adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading LEFT ON GUARD Stafford was back at Scarhaven before breakfast time next morning, bringing with him a roll of copies of the _Norcaster Daily Chronicle_, one of which he immediately displayed to Copplestone and Mrs. Wooler, who met him at the inn door.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading LEFT ON GUARD Stafford was back at Scarhaven before breakfast time next morning, bringing with him a roll of copies of the _Norcaster Daily Chronicle_, one of which he immediately displayed to Copplestone and Mrs. Wooler, who met him at the inn door.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading LEFT ON GUARD Stafford was back at Scarhaven before breakfast time next morning, bringing with him a roll of copies of the _Norcaster Daily Chronicle_, one of which he immediately displayed to Copplestone and Mrs. Wooler, who met him at the inn door.
backadverbUS /bæk/
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading LEFT ON GUARD Stafford was back at Scarhaven before breakfast time next morning, bringing with him a roll of copies of the _Norcaster Daily Chronicle_, one of which he immediately displayed to Copplestone and Mrs. Wooler, who met him at the inn door.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading LEFT ON GUARD Stafford was back at Scarhaven before breakfast time next morning, bringing with him a roll of copies of the _Norcaster Daily Chronicle_, one of which he immediately displayed to Copplestone and Mrs. Wooler, who met him at the inn door.
breakfastverbUS /ˈbrekfəst/
eat an early morning meal
From this reading LEFT ON GUARD Stafford was back at Scarhaven before breakfast time next morning, bringing with him a roll of copies of the _Norcaster Daily Chronicle_, one of which he immediately displayed to Copplestone and Mrs. Wooler, who met him at the inn door.
bringingnounUS /ˈbrɪŋɪŋ/
the act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail)
From this reading LEFT ON GUARD Stafford was back at Scarhaven before breakfast time next morning, bringing with him a roll of copies of the _Norcaster Daily Chronicle_, one of which he immediately displayed to Copplestone and Mrs. Wooler, who met him at the inn door.
casesnounUS /ˈkeɪsəz/
plural of “case” — an occurrence of something
From this reading Nothing like publicity in these cases.
certainadjectiveUS /ˈsɜːrtən/
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading He pointed with great pride to certain staring headlines.
ChroniclenounUS /ˈkrɑː.nɪ.kəl/
A detailed written record of historical events in order. (Sử ký, biên niên sử lịch sử.)
From this reading LEFT ON GUARD Stafford was back at Scarhaven before breakfast time next morning, bringing with him a roll of copies of the _Norcaster Daily Chronicle_, one of which he immediately displayed to Copplestone and Mrs. Wooler, who met him at the inn door.
copiesnounUS /ˈkɑːpiz/
plural of “copy” — a reproduction of a written record (e.g. of a legal or school record)
From this reading LEFT ON GUARD Stafford was back at Scarhaven before breakfast time next morning, bringing with him a roll of copies of the _Norcaster Daily Chronicle_, one of which he immediately displayed to Copplestone and Mrs. Wooler, who met him at the inn door.
Copplestone
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From this reading LEFT ON GUARD Stafford was back at Scarhaven before breakfast time next morning, bringing with him a roll of copies of the _Norcaster Daily Chronicle_, one of which he immediately displayed to Copplestone and Mrs. Wooler, who met him at the inn door.
DailyadverbUS /ˈdeɪli/
every day; without missing a day
From this reading LEFT ON GUARD Stafford was back at Scarhaven before breakfast time next morning, bringing with him a roll of copies of the _Norcaster Daily Chronicle_, one of which he immediately displayed to Copplestone and Mrs. Wooler, who met him at the inn door.
displayedverbUS /dɪˈspleɪd/
past form of “display” — to show, make visible or apparent
From this reading LEFT ON GUARD Stafford was back at Scarhaven before breakfast time next morning, bringing with him a roll of copies of the _Norcaster Daily Chronicle_, one of which he immediately displayed to Copplestone and Mrs. Wooler, who met him at the inn door.
doornounUS /dɔːr/
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading LEFT ON GUARD Stafford was back at Scarhaven before breakfast time next morning, bringing with him a roll of copies of the _Norcaster Daily Chronicle_, one of which he immediately displayed to Copplestone and Mrs. Wooler, who met him at the inn door.
engineeredverbUS /ˌendʒəˈniːrd/
past form of “engineer” — design as an engineer
From this reading "I engineered that!" he exclaimed.
everythingpronounUS /ˈevriθɪŋ/
all things; all of a situation
From this reading "Went round to the newspaper office last night and put them up to everything.
exclaimedverbUS /ɪkˈskleɪmd/
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading "I engineered that!" he exclaimed.
greatadjectiveUS /ɡreɪt/
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading He pointed with great pride to certain staring headlines.
GUARDnounUS /ɡɑːrd/
a person who keeps watch over something or someone
From this reading LEFT ON GUARD Stafford was back at Scarhaven before breakfast time next morning, bringing with him a roll of copies of the _Norcaster Daily Chronicle_, one of which he immediately displayed to Copplestone and Mrs. Wooler, who met him at the inn door.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading LEFT ON GUARD Stafford was back at Scarhaven before breakfast time next morning, bringing with him a roll of copies of the _Norcaster Daily Chronicle_, one of which he immediately displayed to Copplestone and Mrs. Wooler, who met him at the inn door.
headlinesnounUS /ˈhedlaɪnz/
plural of “headline” — the heading or caption of a newspaper article
From this reading He pointed with great pride to certain staring headlines.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading LEFT ON GUARD Stafford was back at Scarhaven before breakfast time next morning, bringing with him a roll of copies of the _Norcaster Daily Chronicle_, one of which he immediately displayed to Copplestone and Mrs. Wooler, who met him at the inn door.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I engineered that!" he exclaimed.
immediatelyadverbUS /ˌɪˈmiːdiːətli/
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading LEFT ON GUARD Stafford was back at Scarhaven before breakfast time next morning, bringing with him a roll of copies of the _Norcaster Daily Chronicle_, one of which he immediately displayed to Copplestone and Mrs. Wooler, who met him at the inn door.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Nothing like publicity in these cases.
innnounUS /ɪn/
a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers
From this reading LEFT ON GUARD Stafford was back at Scarhaven before breakfast time next morning, bringing with him a roll of copies of the _Norcaster Daily Chronicle_, one of which he immediately displayed to Copplestone and Mrs. Wooler, who met him at the inn door.
lastadjectiveUS /læst/
immediately past
From this reading "Went round to the newspaper office last night and put them up to everything.
LEFTnounUS /left/
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading LEFT ON GUARD Stafford was back at Scarhaven before breakfast time next morning, bringing with him a roll of copies of the _Norcaster Daily Chronicle_, one of which he immediately displayed to Copplestone and Mrs. Wooler, who met him at the inn door.
likeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Nothing like publicity in these cases.
metverbUS /met/
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading LEFT ON GUARD Stafford was back at Scarhaven before breakfast time next morning, bringing with him a roll of copies of the _Norcaster Daily Chronicle_, one of which he immediately displayed to Copplestone and Mrs. Wooler, who met him at the inn door.
morningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading LEFT ON GUARD Stafford was back at Scarhaven before breakfast time next morning, bringing with him a roll of copies of the _Norcaster Daily Chronicle_, one of which he immediately displayed to Copplestone and Mrs. Wooler, who met him at the inn door.
MrsnounUS /ˈmɪsɪz/
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading LEFT ON GUARD Stafford was back at Scarhaven before breakfast time next morning, bringing with him a roll of copies of the _Norcaster Daily Chronicle_, one of which he immediately displayed to Copplestone and Mrs. Wooler, who met him at the inn door.
newspapernounUS /ˈnuːzpeɪpər/
a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements
From this reading "Went round to the newspaper office last night and put them up to everything.
nextadjectiveUS /nekst/
immediately following in time or order
From this reading LEFT ON GUARD Stafford was back at Scarhaven before breakfast time next morning, bringing with him a roll of copies of the _Norcaster Daily Chronicle_, one of which he immediately displayed to Copplestone and Mrs. Wooler, who met him at the inn door.
nightnounUS /naɪt/
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading "Went round to the newspaper office last night and put them up to everything.
Norcaster
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading LEFT ON GUARD Stafford was back at Scarhaven before breakfast time next morning, bringing with him a roll of copies of the _Norcaster Daily Chronicle_, one of which he immediately displayed to Copplestone and Mrs. Wooler, who met him at the inn door.
NothingpronounUS /ˈnʌθɪŋ/
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Nothing like publicity in these cases.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading LEFT ON GUARD Stafford was back at Scarhaven before breakfast time next morning, bringing with him a roll of copies of the _Norcaster Daily Chronicle_, one of which he immediately displayed to Copplestone and Mrs. Wooler, who met him at the inn door.
officenounUS /ˈɔːfɪs/
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading "Went round to the newspaper office last night and put them up to everything.
ONprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading LEFT ON GUARD Stafford was back at Scarhaven before breakfast time next morning, bringing with him a roll of copies of the _Norcaster Daily Chronicle_, one of which he immediately displayed to Copplestone and Mrs. Wooler, who met him at the inn door.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading LEFT ON GUARD Stafford was back at Scarhaven before breakfast time next morning, bringing with him a roll of copies of the _Norcaster Daily Chronicle_, one of which he immediately displayed to Copplestone and Mrs. Wooler, who met him at the inn door.
pointedadjectiveUS /ˈpɔɪntɪd/
having a point
From this reading He pointed with great pride to certain staring headlines.
pridenounUS /praɪd/
a feeling of self-respect and personal worth
From this reading He pointed with great pride to certain staring headlines.
publicitynounUS /pəˈblɪsəti/
a message issued in behalf of some product or cause or idea or person or institution
From this reading Nothing like publicity in these cases.
putverbUS /pʊt/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading "Went round to the newspaper office last night and put them up to everything.
rollverbUS /roʊl/
move by turning over or rotating
From this reading LEFT ON GUARD Stafford was back at Scarhaven before breakfast time next morning, bringing with him a roll of copies of the _Norcaster Daily Chronicle_, one of which he immediately displayed to Copplestone and Mrs. Wooler, who met him at the inn door.
roundnounUS /raʊnd/
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading "Went round to the newspaper office last night and put them up to everything.
Scarhaven
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From this reading LEFT ON GUARD Stafford was back at Scarhaven before breakfast time next morning, bringing with him a roll of copies of the _Norcaster Daily Chronicle_, one of which he immediately displayed to Copplestone and Mrs. Wooler, who met him at the inn door.
Stafford
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From this reading LEFT ON GUARD Stafford was back at Scarhaven before breakfast time next morning, bringing with him a roll of copies of the _Norcaster Daily Chronicle_, one of which he immediately displayed to Copplestone and Mrs. Wooler, who met him at the inn door.
staringadjectiveUS /ˈsterɪŋ/
(used of eyes) open and fixed as if in fear or wonder
From this reading He pointed with great pride to certain staring headlines.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "I engineered that!" he exclaimed.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading LEFT ON GUARD Stafford was back at Scarhaven before breakfast time next morning, bringing with him a roll of copies of the _Norcaster Daily Chronicle_, one of which he immediately displayed to Copplestone and Mrs. Wooler, who met him at the inn door.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading "Went round to the newspaper office last night and put them up to everything.
thesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Nothing like publicity in these cases.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading LEFT ON GUARD Stafford was back at Scarhaven before breakfast time next morning, bringing with him a roll of copies of the _Norcaster Daily Chronicle_, one of which he immediately displayed to Copplestone and Mrs. Wooler, who met him at the inn door.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading LEFT ON GUARD Stafford was back at Scarhaven before breakfast time next morning, bringing with him a roll of copies of the _Norcaster Daily Chronicle_, one of which he immediately displayed to Copplestone and Mrs. Wooler, who met him at the inn door.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "Went round to the newspaper office last night and put them up to everything.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading LEFT ON GUARD Stafford was back at Scarhaven before breakfast time next morning, bringing with him a roll of copies of the _Norcaster Daily Chronicle_, one of which he immediately displayed to Copplestone and Mrs. Wooler, who met him at the inn door.
WentverbUS /went/
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "Went round to the newspaper office last night and put them up to everything.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading LEFT ON GUARD Stafford was back at Scarhaven before breakfast time next morning, bringing with him a roll of copies of the _Norcaster Daily Chronicle_, one of which he immediately displayed to Copplestone and Mrs. Wooler, who met him at the inn door.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading LEFT ON GUARD Stafford was back at Scarhaven before breakfast time next morning, bringing with him a roll of copies of the _Norcaster Daily Chronicle_, one of which he immediately displayed to Copplestone and Mrs. Wooler, who met him at the inn door.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading LEFT ON GUARD Stafford was back at Scarhaven before breakfast time next morning, bringing with him a roll of copies of the _Norcaster Daily Chronicle_, one of which he immediately displayed to Copplestone and Mrs. Wooler, who met him at the inn door.
Wooler
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading LEFT ON GUARD Stafford was back at Scarhaven before breakfast time next morning, bringing with him a roll of copies of the _Norcaster Daily Chronicle_, one of which he immediately displayed to Copplestone and Mrs. Wooler, who met him at the inn door.
