used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A doctor is awarded his diploma; a lawyer is admitted to the bar; a preacher is given a pulpit; an actor rises from understudy to the leading role; a newspaper reporter is given a "by-line" and sees his name over a story for the first time.
actornounUS /ˈæktər/
a theatrical performer
From this reading A doctor is awarded his diploma; a lawyer is admitted to the bar; a preacher is given a pulpit; an actor rises from understudy to the leading role; a newspaper reporter is given a "by-line" and sees his name over a story for the first time.
inflected form of “admit” — declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading A doctor is awarded his diploma; a lawyer is admitted to the bar; a preacher is given a pulpit; an actor rises from understudy to the leading role; a newspaper reporter is given a "by-line" and sees his name over a story for the first time.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading A doctor is awarded his diploma; a lawyer is admitted to the bar; a preacher is given a pulpit; an actor rises from understudy to the leading role; a newspaper reporter is given a "by-line" and sees his name over a story for the first time.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A doctor is awarded his diploma; a lawyer is admitted to the bar; a preacher is given a pulpit; an actor rises from understudy to the leading role; a newspaper reporter is given a "by-line" and sees his name over a story for the first time.
announcementnounUS /əˈnaʊnsmənt/
a formal public statement
From this reading "Gibson Found; Quits Race," and over the announcement Gibson had authorized--"that much and no more"--appeared the magic words, "By John Gallant."
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading "Gibson Found; Quits Race," and over the announcement Gibson had authorized--"that much and no more"--appeared the magic words, "By John Gallant."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The only ceremony marking the graduation was when Brennan, leaning over his shoulder as he gazed at his "by-line," said in his ear:
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The only ceremony marking the graduation was when Brennan, leaning over his shoulder as he gazed at his "by-line," said in his ear:
authorizedadjectiveUS /ˈɔːθəraɪzd/
endowed with authority
From this reading "Gibson Found; Quits Race," and over the announcement Gibson had authorized--"that much and no more"--appeared the magic words, "By John Gallant."
automaticallyadverbUS /ˌɔːtəˈmætɪkli/
in a reflex manner
From this reading By that simple token he passed automatically from the position of "cub" to be a full-fledged reporter.
awardedverbUS /əˈwɔːrdɪd/
past form of “award” — give, especially as an honor or reward
From this reading A doctor is awarded his diploma; a lawyer is admitted to the bar; a preacher is given a pulpit; an actor rises from understudy to the leading role; a newspaper reporter is given a "by-line" and sees his name over a story for the first time.
a room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter
From this reading A doctor is awarded his diploma; a lawyer is admitted to the bar; a preacher is given a pulpit; an actor rises from understudy to the leading role; a newspaper reporter is given a "by-line" and sees his name over a story for the first time.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading By that simple token he passed automatically from the position of "cub" to be a full-fledged reporter.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Under the big head-line.
Brennan
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From this reading The only ceremony marking the graduation was when Brennan, leaning over his shoulder as he gazed at his "by-line," said in his ear:
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "Gibson Found; Quits Race," and over the announcement Gibson had authorized--"that much and no more"--appeared the magic words, "By John Gallant."
by-linenoun
a line giving the name of the writer of a story or article
From this reading A doctor is awarded his diploma; a lawyer is admitted to the bar; a preacher is given a pulpit; an actor rises from understudy to the leading role; a newspaper reporter is given a "by-line" and sees his name over a story for the first time.
a formal event performed on a special occasion
From this reading The only ceremony marking the graduation was when Brennan, leaning over his shoulder as he gazed at his "by-line," said in his ear:
cubnounUS /kʌb/
an awkward and inexperienced youth
From this reading By that simple token he passed automatically from the position of "cub" to be a full-fledged reporter.
diplomanounUS /dɪˈploʊmɑː/
a document certifying the successful completion of a course of study
From this reading A doctor is awarded his diploma; a lawyer is admitted to the bar; a preacher is given a pulpit; an actor rises from understudy to the leading role; a newspaper reporter is given a "by-line" and sees his name over a story for the first time.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading A doctor is awarded his diploma; a lawyer is admitted to the bar; a preacher is given a pulpit; an actor rises from understudy to the leading role; a newspaper reporter is given a "by-line" and sees his name over a story for the first time.
the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading The only ceremony marking the graduation was when Brennan, leaning over his shoulder as he gazed at his "by-line," said in his ear:
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading A doctor is awarded his diploma; a lawyer is admitted to the bar; a preacher is given a pulpit; an actor rises from understudy to the leading role; a newspaper reporter is given a "by-line" and sees his name over a story for the first time.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A doctor is awarded his diploma; a lawyer is admitted to the bar; a preacher is given a pulpit; an actor rises from understudy to the leading role; a newspaper reporter is given a "by-line" and sees his name over a story for the first time.
set up or found
From this reading "Gibson Found; Quits Race," and over the announcement Gibson had authorized--"that much and no more"--appeared the magic words, "By John Gallant."
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A doctor is awarded his diploma; a lawyer is admitted to the bar; a preacher is given a pulpit; an actor rises from understudy to the leading role; a newspaper reporter is given a "by-line" and sees his name over a story for the first time.
full-fledgedadjective
(of a bird) having reached full development with fully grown adult plumage; ready to fly
From this reading By that simple token he passed automatically from the position of "cub" to be a full-fledged reporter.
unflinching in battle or action
From this reading "Gibson Found; Quits Race," and over the announcement Gibson had authorized--"that much and no more"--appeared the magic words, "By John Gallant."
past form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading The only ceremony marking the graduation was when Brennan, leaning over his shoulder as he gazed at his "by-line," said in his ear:
GibsonnounUS /ˈɡɪbsən/
United States illustrator remembered for his creation of the “Gibson girl” (1867-1944)
From this reading "Gibson Found; Quits Race," and over the announcement Gibson had authorized--"that much and no more"--appeared the magic words, "By John Gallant."
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading A doctor is awarded his diploma; a lawyer is admitted to the bar; a preacher is given a pulpit; an actor rises from understudy to the leading role; a newspaper reporter is given a "by-line" and sees his name over a story for the first time.
graduationnounUS /ˌɡrædʒuːˈeɪʃən/
the successful completion of a program of study
From this reading The only ceremony marking the graduation was when Brennan, leaning over his shoulder as he gazed at his "by-line," said in his ear:
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "Gibson Found; Quits Race," and over the announcement Gibson had authorized--"that much and no more"--appeared the magic words, "By John Gallant."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading By that simple token he passed automatically from the position of "cub" to be a full-fledged reporter.
head-line
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From this reading Under the big head-line.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A doctor is awarded his diploma; a lawyer is admitted to the bar; a preacher is given a pulpit; an actor rises from understudy to the leading role; a newspaper reporter is given a "by-line" and sees his name over a story for the first time.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The only ceremony marking the graduation was when Brennan, leaning over his shoulder as he gazed at his "by-line," said in his ear:
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A doctor is awarded his diploma; a lawyer is admitted to the bar; a preacher is given a pulpit; an actor rises from understudy to the leading role; a newspaper reporter is given a "by-line" and sees his name over a story for the first time.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading "Gibson Found; Quits Race," and over the announcement Gibson had authorized--"that much and no more"--appeared the magic words, "By John Gallant."
a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice
From this reading A doctor is awarded his diploma; a lawyer is admitted to the bar; a preacher is given a pulpit; an actor rises from understudy to the leading role; a newspaper reporter is given a "by-line" and sees his name over a story for the first time.
indicating the most important performer or role
From this reading A doctor is awarded his diploma; a lawyer is admitted to the bar; a preacher is given a pulpit; an actor rises from understudy to the leading role; a newspaper reporter is given a "by-line" and sees his name over a story for the first time.
departing or being caused to depart from the true vertical or horizontal
From this reading The only ceremony marking the graduation was when Brennan, leaning over his shoulder as he gazed at his "by-line," said in his ear:
any art that invokes supernatural powers
From this reading "Gibson Found; Quits Race," and over the announcement Gibson had authorized--"that much and no more"--appeared the magic words, "By John Gallant."
markingnounUS /ˈmɑːrkɪŋ/
a distinguishing symbol
From this reading The only ceremony marking the graduation was when Brennan, leaning over his shoulder as he gazed at his "by-line," said in his ear:
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading "Gibson Found; Quits Race," and over the announcement Gibson had authorized--"that much and no more"--appeared the magic words, "By John Gallant."
to a great degree or extent
From this reading "Gibson Found; Quits Race," and over the announcement Gibson had authorized--"that much and no more"--appeared the magic words, "By John Gallant."
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading A doctor is awarded his diploma; a lawyer is admitted to the bar; a preacher is given a pulpit; an actor rises from understudy to the leading role; a newspaper reporter is given a "by-line" and sees his name over a story for the first time.
a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements
From this reading A doctor is awarded his diploma; a lawyer is admitted to the bar; a preacher is given a pulpit; an actor rises from understudy to the leading role; a newspaper reporter is given a "by-line" and sees his name over a story for the first time.
not any; not one
From this reading "Gibson Found; Quits Race," and over the announcement Gibson had authorized--"that much and no more"--appeared the magic words, "By John Gallant."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading By that simple token he passed automatically from the position of "cub" to be a full-fledged reporter.
and nothing more
From this reading The only ceremony marking the graduation was when Brennan, leaning over his shoulder as he gazed at his "by-line," said in his ear:
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading A doctor is awarded his diploma; a lawyer is admitted to the bar; a preacher is given a pulpit; an actor rises from understudy to the leading role; a newspaper reporter is given a "by-line" and sees his name over a story for the first time.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading By that simple token he passed automatically from the position of "cub" to be a full-fledged reporter.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading By that simple token he passed automatically from the position of "cub" to be a full-fledged reporter.
preachernounUS /ˈpriːtʃər/
someone whose occupation is preaching the gospel
From this reading A doctor is awarded his diploma; a lawyer is admitted to the bar; a preacher is given a pulpit; an actor rises from understudy to the leading role; a newspaper reporter is given a "by-line" and sees his name over a story for the first time.
pulpitnounUS /ˈpʊlpɪt/
a platform raised above the surrounding level to give prominence to the person on it
From this reading A doctor is awarded his diploma; a lawyer is admitted to the bar; a preacher is given a pulpit; an actor rises from understudy to the leading role; a newspaper reporter is given a "by-line" and sees his name over a story for the first time.
QuitsadjectiveUS /kwɪts/
on equal terms by payment or requital
From this reading "Gibson Found; Quits Race," and over the announcement Gibson had authorized--"that much and no more"--appeared the magic words, "By John Gallant."
any competition
From this reading "Gibson Found; Quits Race," and over the announcement Gibson had authorized--"that much and no more"--appeared the magic words, "By John Gallant."
reporternounUS /rɪˈpɔːrtər/
a person who investigates and reports or edits news stories
From this reading A doctor is awarded his diploma; a lawyer is admitted to the bar; a preacher is given a pulpit; an actor rises from understudy to the leading role; a newspaper reporter is given a "by-line" and sees his name over a story for the first time.
risesnounUS /ˈraɪzəz/
plural of “rise” — a growth in strength or number or importance
From this reading A doctor is awarded his diploma; a lawyer is admitted to the bar; a preacher is given a pulpit; an actor rises from understudy to the leading role; a newspaper reporter is given a "by-line" and sees his name over a story for the first time.
rolenounUS /roʊl/
the actions and activities assigned to or required or expected of a person or group
From this reading A doctor is awarded his diploma; a lawyer is admitted to the bar; a preacher is given a pulpit; an actor rises from understudy to the leading role; a newspaper reporter is given a "by-line" and sees his name over a story for the first time.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading The only ceremony marking the graduation was when Brennan, leaning over his shoulder as he gazed at his "by-line," said in his ear:
plural of “see” — the seat within a bishop's diocese where his cathedral is located
From this reading A doctor is awarded his diploma; a lawyer is admitted to the bar; a preacher is given a pulpit; an actor rises from understudy to the leading role; a newspaper reporter is given a "by-line" and sees his name over a story for the first time.
lift onto one's shoulders
From this reading The only ceremony marking the graduation was when Brennan, leaning over his shoulder as he gazed at his "by-line," said in his ear:
having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading By that simple token he passed automatically from the position of "cub" to be a full-fledged reporter.
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 A doctor is awarded his diploma; a lawyer is admitted to the bar; a preacher is given a pulpit; an actor rises from understudy to the leading role; a newspaper reporter is given a "by-line" and sees his name over a story for the first time.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Gibson Found; Quits Race," and over the announcement Gibson had authorized--"that much and no more"--appeared the magic words, "By John Gallant."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A doctor is awarded his diploma; a lawyer is admitted to the bar; a preacher is given a pulpit; an actor rises from understudy to the leading role; a newspaper reporter is given a "by-line" and sees his name over a story for the first time.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading A doctor is awarded his diploma; a lawyer is admitted to the bar; a preacher is given a pulpit; an actor rises from understudy to the leading role; a newspaper reporter is given a "by-line" and sees his name over a story for the first time.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A doctor is awarded his diploma; a lawyer is admitted to the bar; a preacher is given a pulpit; an actor rises from understudy to the leading role; a newspaper reporter is given a "by-line" and sees his name over a story for the first time.
tokennounUS /ˈtoʊkən/
an individual instance of a type of symbol
From this reading By that simple token he passed automatically from the position of "cub" to be a full-fledged reporter.
UnderprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Under the big head-line.
understudynounUS /ˈʌndərstʌdi/
an actor able to replace a regular performer when required
From this reading A doctor is awarded his diploma; a lawyer is admitted to the bar; a preacher is given a pulpit; an actor rises from understudy to the leading role; a newspaper reporter is given a "by-line" and sees his name over a story for the first time.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The only ceremony marking the graduation was when Brennan, leaning over his shoulder as he gazed at his "by-line," said in his ear:
at the time that
From this reading The only ceremony marking the graduation was when Brennan, leaning over his shoulder as he gazed at his "by-line," said in his ear:
the words that are spoken
From this reading "Gibson Found; Quits Race," and over the announcement Gibson had authorized--"that much and no more"--appeared the magic words, "By John Gallant."
