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From this reading He had been informed that Harding left Mr. Armstrong's employment June 17, 1879, and, as was supposed, at once proceeded West.
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Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He had been informed that Harding left Mr. Armstrong's employment June 17, 1879, and, as was supposed, at once proceeded West.
AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A DISCOVERY Luke was in Chicago, but what to do next he did not know.
advertisedadjectiveUS /ˈædvərtaɪzd/
called to public attention
From this reading He might have advertised in one or more of the Chicago papers for James Harding, formerly in the employ of John Armstrong, of New York, but if this should come to the knowledge of the party who had appropriated the bonds, it might be a revelation of the weakness of the case against them.
AgainadverbUS /əˈɡen/
anew
From this reading Again, he might apply to a private detective, but if he did so, the case would pass out of his hands.
againstprepositionUS /əˈɡenst/
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading He might have advertised in one or more of the Chicago papers for James Harding, formerly in the employ of John Armstrong, of New York, but if this should come to the knowledge of the party who had appropriated the bonds, it might be a revelation of the weakness of the case against them.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He had been informed that Harding left Mr. Armstrong's employment June 17, 1879, and, as was supposed, at once proceeded West.
applyverbUS /əˈplaɪ/
put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose
From this reading Again, he might apply to a private detective, but if he did so, the case would pass out of his hands.
appropriatedverbUS /əˈproʊprieɪtɪd/
past form of “appropriate” — give or assign a resource to a particular person or cause
From this reading He might have advertised in one or more of the Chicago papers for James Harding, formerly in the employ of John Armstrong, of New York, but if this should come to the knowledge of the party who had appropriated the bonds, it might be a revelation of the weakness of the case against them.
ArmstrongnounUS /ˈɑːrmstrɑːŋ/
United States astronaut; the first man to set foot on the Moon (July 20, 1969) (1930-)
From this reading He might have advertised in one or more of the Chicago papers for James Harding, formerly in the employ of John Armstrong, of New York, but if this should come to the knowledge of the party who had appropriated the bonds, it might be a revelation of the weakness of the case against them.
Armstrong'snounUS /ˈɑːrmstrɔːŋz/
possessive form of “armstrong” — United States astronaut; the first man to set foot on the Moon (July 20, 1969) (1930-)
From this reading He had been informed that Harding left Mr. Armstrong's employment June 17, 1879, and, as was supposed, at once proceeded West.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He had been informed that Harding left Mr. Armstrong's employment June 17, 1879, and, as was supposed, at once proceeded West.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He had been informed that Harding left Mr. Armstrong's employment June 17, 1879, and, as was supposed, at once proceeded West.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He might have advertised in one or more of the Chicago papers for James Harding, formerly in the employ of John Armstrong, of New York, but if this should come to the knowledge of the party who had appropriated the bonds, it might be a revelation of the weakness of the case against them.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He had been informed that Harding left Mr. Armstrong's employment June 17, 1879, and, as was supposed, at once proceeded West.
bondsnounUS /bɑːndz/
plural of “bond” — an electrical force linking atoms
From this reading He might have advertised in one or more of the Chicago papers for James Harding, formerly in the employ of John Armstrong, of New York, but if this should come to the knowledge of the party who had appropriated the bonds, it might be a revelation of the weakness of the case against them.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading A DISCOVERY Luke was in Chicago, but what to do next he did not know.
casenounUS /keɪs/
an occurrence of something
From this reading He might have advertised in one or more of the Chicago papers for James Harding, formerly in the employ of John Armstrong, of New York, but if this should come to the knowledge of the party who had appropriated the bonds, it might be a revelation of the weakness of the case against them.
ChicagonounUS /ʃəˈkɑːɡoʊ/
largest city in Illinois; a bustling Great Lakes port that extends 26 miles along the southwestern shoreline of Lake Michigan
From this reading A DISCOVERY Luke was in Chicago, but what to do next he did not know.
comeverbUS /kʌm/
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading He might have advertised in one or more of the Chicago papers for James Harding, formerly in the employ of John Armstrong, of New York, but if this should come to the knowledge of the party who had appropriated the bonds, it might be a revelation of the weakness of the case against them.
detectivenounUS /dɪˈtektɪv/
a police officer who investigates crimes
From this reading Again, he might apply to a private detective, but if he did so, the case would pass out of his hands.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading A DISCOVERY Luke was in Chicago, but what to do next he did not know.
DISCOVERYnounUS /dɪˈskʌvəri/
the act of discovering something
From this reading A DISCOVERY Luke was in Chicago, but what to do next he did not know.
doauxiliary verbUS /duː/
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading A DISCOVERY Luke was in Chicago, but what to do next he did not know.
employverbUS /emˈplɔɪ/
put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose
From this reading He might have advertised in one or more of the Chicago papers for James Harding, formerly in the employ of John Armstrong, of New York, but if this should come to the knowledge of the party who had appropriated the bonds, it might be a revelation of the weakness of the case against them.
employmentnounUS /emˈplɔɪmənt/
the state of being employed or having a job
From this reading He had been informed that Harding left Mr. Armstrong's employment June 17, 1879, and, as was supposed, at once proceeded West.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He might have advertised in one or more of the Chicago papers for James Harding, formerly in the employ of John Armstrong, of New York, but if this should come to the knowledge of the party who had appropriated the bonds, it might be a revelation of the weakness of the case against them.
formerlyadverbUS /ˈfɔːrmərli/
at a previous time
From this reading He might have advertised in one or more of the Chicago papers for James Harding, formerly in the employ of John Armstrong, of New York, but if this should come to the knowledge of the party who had appropriated the bonds, it might be a revelation of the weakness of the case against them.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He might have advertised in one or more of the Chicago papers for James Harding, formerly in the employ of John Armstrong, of New York, but if this should come to the knowledge of the party who had appropriated the bonds, it might be a revelation of the weakness of the case against them.
handsnounUS /hændz/
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading Again, he might apply to a private detective, but if he did so, the case would pass out of his hands.
HardingnounUS /ˈhɑːrdɪŋ/
29th President of the United States; two of his appointees were involved in the Teapot Dome scandal (1865-1823)
From this reading He might have advertised in one or more of the Chicago papers for James Harding, formerly in the employ of John Armstrong, of New York, but if this should come to the knowledge of the party who had appropriated the bonds, it might be a revelation of the weakness of the case against them.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading He might have advertised in one or more of the Chicago papers for James Harding, formerly in the employ of John Armstrong, of New York, but if this should come to the knowledge of the party who had appropriated the bonds, it might be a revelation of the weakness of the case against them.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A DISCOVERY Luke was in Chicago, but what to do next he did not know.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Again, he might apply to a private detective, but if he did so, the case would pass out of his hands.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading He might have advertised in one or more of the Chicago papers for James Harding, formerly in the employ of John Armstrong, of New York, but if this should come to the knowledge of the party who had appropriated the bonds, it might be a revelation of the weakness of the case against them.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A DISCOVERY Luke was in Chicago, but what to do next he did not know.
informationnounUS /ˌɪnfərˈmeɪʃən/
a message received and understood
From this reading Luke had this piece of information to start upon.
informedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈfɔːrmd/
having much knowledge or education
From this reading He had been informed that Harding left Mr. Armstrong's employment June 17, 1879, and, as was supposed, at once proceeded West.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He might have advertised in one or more of the Chicago papers for James Harding, formerly in the employ of John Armstrong, of New York, but if this should come to the knowledge of the party who had appropriated the bonds, it might be a revelation of the weakness of the case against them.
JamesnounUS /dʒeɪmz/
a Stuart king of Scotland who married a daughter of Henry VII; when England and France went to war in 1513 he invaded England and died in defeat at Flodden (1473-1513)
From this reading He might have advertised in one or more of the Chicago papers for James Harding, formerly in the employ of John Armstrong, of New York, but if this should come to the knowledge of the party who had appropriated the bonds, it might be a revelation of the weakness of the case against them.
JohnnounUS /dʒɑːn/
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading He might have advertised in one or more of the Chicago papers for James Harding, formerly in the employ of John Armstrong, of New York, but if this should come to the knowledge of the party who had appropriated the bonds, it might be a revelation of the weakness of the case against them.
JunenounUS /dʒuːn/
the month following May and preceding July
From this reading He had been informed that Harding left Mr. Armstrong's employment June 17, 1879, and, as was supposed, at once proceeded West.
knowverbUS /noʊ/
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading A DISCOVERY Luke was in Chicago, but what to do next he did not know.
knowledgenounUS /ˈnɑːlədʒ/
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading He might have advertised in one or more of the Chicago papers for James Harding, formerly in the employ of John Armstrong, of New York, but if this should come to the knowledge of the party who had appropriated the bonds, it might be a revelation of the weakness of the case against them.
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 He had been informed that Harding left Mr. Armstrong's employment June 17, 1879, and, as was supposed, at once proceeded West.
LukenounUS /luːk/
(New Testament) the Apostle closely associated with St. Paul and traditionally assumed to be the author of the third Gospel
From this reading A DISCOVERY Luke was in Chicago, but what to do next he did not know.
mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading He might have advertised in one or more of the Chicago papers for James Harding, formerly in the employ of John Armstrong, of New York, but if this should come to the knowledge of the party who had appropriated the bonds, it might be a revelation of the weakness of the case against them.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading He might have advertised in one or more of the Chicago papers for James Harding, formerly in the employ of John Armstrong, of New York, but if this should come to the knowledge of the party who had appropriated the bonds, it might be a revelation of the weakness of the case against them.
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading He had been informed that Harding left Mr. Armstrong's employment June 17, 1879, and, as was supposed, at once proceeded West.
NewadjectiveUS /nuː/
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading He might have advertised in one or more of the Chicago papers for James Harding, formerly in the employ of John Armstrong, of New York, but if this should come to the knowledge of the party who had appropriated the bonds, it might be a revelation of the weakness of the case against them.
nextadjectiveUS /nekst/
immediately following in time or order
From this reading A DISCOVERY Luke was in Chicago, but what to do next he did not know.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading A DISCOVERY Luke was in Chicago, but what to do next he did not know.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He might have advertised in one or more of the Chicago papers for James Harding, formerly in the employ of John Armstrong, of New York, but if this should come to the knowledge of the party who had appropriated the bonds, it might be a revelation of the weakness of the case against them.
onceadverbUS /wʌns/
on one occasion
From this reading He had been informed that Harding left Mr. Armstrong's employment June 17, 1879, and, as was supposed, at once proceeded West.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading He might have advertised in one or more of the Chicago papers for James Harding, formerly in the employ of John Armstrong, of New York, but if this should come to the knowledge of the party who had appropriated the bonds, it might be a revelation of the weakness of the case against them.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading He might have advertised in one or more of the Chicago papers for James Harding, formerly in the employ of John Armstrong, of New York, but if this should come to the knowledge of the party who had appropriated the bonds, it might be a revelation of the weakness of the case against them.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Again, he might apply to a private detective, but if he did so, the case would pass out of his hands.
papersnounUS /ˈpeɪpərz/
writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading He might have advertised in one or more of the Chicago papers for James Harding, formerly in the employ of John Armstrong, of New York, but if this should come to the knowledge of the party who had appropriated the bonds, it might be a revelation of the weakness of the case against them.
partynounUS /ˈpɑːrti/
an organization to gain political power
From this reading He might have advertised in one or more of the Chicago papers for James Harding, formerly in the employ of John Armstrong, of New York, but if this should come to the knowledge of the party who had appropriated the bonds, it might be a revelation of the weakness of the case against them.
passverbUS /pæs/
go across or through
From this reading Again, he might apply to a private detective, but if he did so, the case would pass out of his hands.
piecenounUS /piːs/
a separate part of a whole
From this reading Luke had this piece of information to start upon.
privateadjectiveUS /ˈpraɪvət/
confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy
From this reading Again, he might apply to a private detective, but if he did so, the case would pass out of his hands.
proceededverbUS /prəˈsiːdɪd/
past form of “proceed” — continue talking
From this reading He had been informed that Harding left Mr. Armstrong's employment June 17, 1879, and, as was supposed, at once proceeded West.
revelationnounUS /ˌrevəˈleɪʃən/
the speech act of making something evident
From this reading He might have advertised in one or more of the Chicago papers for James Harding, formerly in the employ of John Armstrong, of New York, but if this should come to the knowledge of the party who had appropriated the bonds, it might be a revelation of the weakness of the case against them.
shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading He might have advertised in one or more of the Chicago papers for James Harding, formerly in the employ of John Armstrong, of New York, but if this should come to the knowledge of the party who had appropriated the bonds, it might be a revelation of the weakness of the case against them.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Again, he might apply to a private detective, but if he did so, the case would pass out of his hands.
startverbUS /stɑːrt/
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Luke had this piece of information to start upon.
supposedadjectiveUS /səˈpoʊzd/
required or under orders
From this reading He had been informed that Harding left Mr. Armstrong's employment June 17, 1879, and, as was supposed, at once proceeded West.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He had been informed that Harding left Mr. Armstrong's employment June 17, 1879, and, as was supposed, at once proceeded West.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He might have advertised in one or more of the Chicago papers for James Harding, formerly in the employ of John Armstrong, of New York, but if this should come to the knowledge of the party who had appropriated the bonds, it might be a revelation of the weakness of the case against them.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading He might have advertised in one or more of the Chicago papers for James Harding, formerly in the employ of John Armstrong, of New York, but if this should come to the knowledge of the party who had appropriated the bonds, it might be a revelation of the weakness of the case against them.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading He might have advertised in one or more of the Chicago papers for James Harding, formerly in the employ of John Armstrong, of New York, but if this should come to the knowledge of the party who had appropriated the bonds, it might be a revelation of the weakness of the case against them.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A DISCOVERY Luke was in Chicago, but what to do next he did not know.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Luke had this piece of information to start upon.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A DISCOVERY Luke was in Chicago, but what to do next he did not know.
weaknessnounUS /ˈwiːknəs/
a flaw or weak point
From this reading He might have advertised in one or more of the Chicago papers for James Harding, formerly in the employ of John Armstrong, of New York, but if this should come to the knowledge of the party who had appropriated the bonds, it might be a revelation of the weakness of the case against them.
WestnounUS /west/
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading He had been informed that Harding left Mr. Armstrong's employment June 17, 1879, and, as was supposed, at once proceeded West.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading A DISCOVERY Luke was in Chicago, but what to do next he did not know.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading He might have advertised in one or more of the Chicago papers for James Harding, formerly in the employ of John Armstrong, of New York, but if this should come to the knowledge of the party who had appropriated the bonds, it might be a revelation of the weakness of the case against them.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Again, he might apply to a private detective, but if he did so, the case would pass out of his hands.
YorknounUS /jɔːrk/
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 He might have advertised in one or more of the Chicago papers for James Harding, formerly in the employ of John Armstrong, of New York, but if this should come to the knowledge of the party who had appropriated the bonds, it might be a revelation of the weakness of the case against them.
