adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Not a bit.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading Granice had known Robert Denver for fifteen years--watched his rise through all the stages of journalism to the Olympian pinnacle of the _Investigator’s_ editorial office.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading You might have, at ten to-morrow morning ... but this is my liveliest hour ... you know my habits of old.”
bitnounUS /bɪt/
a small piece or quantity of something
From this reading Not a bit.
bobverbUS /bɑːb/
move up and down repeatedly
From this reading In the thick-set man with grizzling hair there were few traces left of the hungry-eyed young reporter who, on his way home in the small hours, used to “bob in” on Granice, while the latter sat grinding at his plays.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading You might have, at ten to-morrow morning ... but this is my liveliest hour ... you know my habits of old.”
DenvernounUS /ˈdenvər/
the state capital and largest city of Colorado; located in central Colorado on the South Platte river
From this reading Granice had known Robert Denver for fifteen years--watched his rise through all the stages of journalism to the Olympian pinnacle of the _Investigator’s_ editorial office.
DisturbverbUS /dɪˈstɜːrb/
move deeply
From this reading “Disturb me?
editorialadjectiveUS /ˌedəˈtɔːriəl/
of or relating to an article stating opinions or giving perspectives
From this reading Granice had known Robert Denver for fifteen years--watched his rise through all the stages of journalism to the Olympian pinnacle of the _Investigator’s_ editorial office.
fewadjectiveUS /fjuː/
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading In the thick-set man with grizzling hair there were few traces left of the hungry-eyed young reporter who, on his way home in the small hours, used to “bob in” on Granice, while the latter sat grinding at his plays.
fifteennounUS /fɪfˈtiːn/
the cardinal number that is the sum of fourteen and one
From this reading Granice had known Robert Denver for fifteen years--watched his rise through all the stages of journalism to the Olympian pinnacle of the _Investigator’s_ editorial office.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Granice had known Robert Denver for fifteen years--watched his rise through all the stages of journalism to the Olympian pinnacle of the _Investigator’s_ editorial office.
Granice
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Granice had known Robert Denver for fifteen years--watched his rise through all the stages of journalism to the Olympian pinnacle of the _Investigator’s_ editorial office.
grindingnounUS /ˈɡraɪndɪŋ/
material resulting from the process of grinding
From this reading In the thick-set man with grizzling hair there were few traces left of the hungry-eyed young reporter who, on his way home in the small hours, used to “bob in” on Granice, while the latter sat grinding at his plays.
grizzling
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In the thick-set man with grizzling hair there were few traces left of the hungry-eyed young reporter who, on his way home in the small hours, used to “bob in” on Granice, while the latter sat grinding at his plays.
habitsnounUS /ˈhæbəts/
plural of “habit” — an established custom
From this reading You might have, at ten to-morrow morning ... but this is my liveliest hour ... you know my habits of old.”
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Granice had known Robert Denver for fifteen years--watched his rise through all the stages of journalism to the Olympian pinnacle of the _Investigator’s_ editorial office.
hairnounUS /her/
a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss
From this reading In the thick-set man with grizzling hair there were few traces left of the hungry-eyed young reporter who, on his way home in the small hours, used to “bob in” on Granice, while the latter sat grinding at his plays.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading You might have, at ten to-morrow morning ... but this is my liveliest hour ... you know my habits of old.”
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Granice had known Robert Denver for fifteen years--watched his rise through all the stages of journalism to the Olympian pinnacle of the _Investigator’s_ editorial office.
homenounUS /hoʊm/
where you live at a particular time
From this reading In the thick-set man with grizzling hair there were few traces left of the hungry-eyed young reporter who, on his way home in the small hours, used to “bob in” on Granice, while the latter sat grinding at his plays.
hournounUS /ˈaʊər/
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading You might have, at ten to-morrow morning ... but this is my liveliest hour ... you know my habits of old.”
hoursnounUS /ˈaʊərz/
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading In the thick-set man with grizzling hair there were few traces left of the hungry-eyed young reporter who, on his way home in the small hours, used to “bob in” on Granice, while the latter sat grinding at his plays.
hungry-eyed
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In the thick-set man with grizzling hair there were few traces left of the hungry-eyed young reporter who, on his way home in the small hours, used to “bob in” on Granice, while the latter sat grinding at his plays.
InprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the thick-set man with grizzling hair there were few traces left of the hungry-eyed young reporter who, on his way home in the small hours, used to “bob in” on Granice, while the latter sat grinding at his plays.
Investigator'snounUS /ˌɪnˈvestəɡeɪtərz/
possessive form of “investigator” — a scientist who devotes himself to doing research
From this reading Granice had known Robert Denver for fifteen years--watched his rise through all the stages of journalism to the Olympian pinnacle of the _Investigator’s_ editorial office.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading You might have, at ten to-morrow morning ... but this is my liveliest hour ... you know my habits of old.”
journalismnounUS /ˈdʒɜːrnəlɪzəm/
newspapers and magazines collectively
From this reading Granice had known Robert Denver for fifteen years--watched his rise through all the stages of journalism to the Olympian pinnacle of the _Investigator’s_ editorial office.
knowverbUS /noʊ/
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading You might have, at ten to-morrow morning ... but this is my liveliest hour ... you know my habits of old.”
knownadjectiveUS /noʊn/
apprehended with certainty
From this reading Granice had known Robert Denver for fifteen years--watched his rise through all the stages of journalism to the Olympian pinnacle of the _Investigator’s_ editorial office.
latteradjectiveUS /ˈlætər/
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading In the thick-set man with grizzling hair there were few traces left of the hungry-eyed young reporter who, on his way home in the small hours, used to “bob in” on Granice, while the latter sat grinding at his plays.
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 In the thick-set man with grizzling hair there were few traces left of the hungry-eyed young reporter who, on his way home in the small hours, used to “bob in” on Granice, while the latter sat grinding at his plays.
liveliestadjectiveUS /ˈlaɪvliːəst/
superlative of “lively” — full of life and energy
From this reading You might have, at ten to-morrow morning ... but this is my liveliest hour ... you know my habits of old.”
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading In the thick-set man with grizzling hair there were few traces left of the hungry-eyed young reporter who, on his way home in the small hours, used to “bob in” on Granice, while the latter sat grinding at his plays.
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “Disturb me?
mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading You might have, at ten to-morrow morning ... but this is my liveliest hour ... you know my habits of old.”
morningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading You might have, at ten to-morrow morning ... but this is my liveliest hour ... you know my habits of old.”
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading You might have, at ten to-morrow morning ... but this is my liveliest hour ... you know my habits of old.”
NotadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Not a bit.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading You might have, at ten to-morrow morning ... but this is my liveliest hour ... you know my habits of old.”
officenounUS /ˈɔːfɪs/
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading Granice had known Robert Denver for fifteen years--watched his rise through all the stages of journalism to the Olympian pinnacle of the _Investigator’s_ editorial office.
oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading You might have, at ten to-morrow morning ... but this is my liveliest hour ... you know my habits of old.”
OlympianadjectiveUS /oʊˈlɪmpiən/
of the region of Olympia in Greece or its inhabitants
From this reading Granice had known Robert Denver for fifteen years--watched his rise through all the stages of journalism to the Olympian pinnacle of the _Investigator’s_ editorial office.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading In the thick-set man with grizzling hair there were few traces left of the hungry-eyed young reporter who, on his way home in the small hours, used to “bob in” on Granice, while the latter sat grinding at his plays.
pinnaclenounUS /ˈpɪnəkəl/
(architecture) a slender upright spire at the top of a buttress of tower
From this reading Granice had known Robert Denver for fifteen years--watched his rise through all the stages of journalism to the Olympian pinnacle of the _Investigator’s_ editorial office.
playsnounUS /pleɪz/
plural of “play” — a dramatic work intended for performance by actors on a stage
From this reading In the thick-set man with grizzling hair there were few traces left of the hungry-eyed young reporter who, on his way home in the small hours, used to “bob in” on Granice, while the latter sat grinding at his plays.
reporternounUS /rɪˈpɔːrtər/
a person who investigates and reports or edits news stories
From this reading In the thick-set man with grizzling hair there were few traces left of the hungry-eyed young reporter who, on his way home in the small hours, used to “bob in” on Granice, while the latter sat grinding at his plays.
riseverbUS /raɪz/
move upward
From this reading Granice had known Robert Denver for fifteen years--watched his rise through all the stages of journalism to the Olympian pinnacle of the _Investigator’s_ editorial office.
RobertnounUS /ˈrɑːbərt/
United States parliamentary authority and author (in 1876) of Robert's Rules of Order (1837-1923)
From this reading Granice had known Robert Denver for fifteen years--watched his rise through all the stages of journalism to the Olympian pinnacle of the _Investigator’s_ editorial office.
satnounUS /sæt/
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading In the thick-set man with grizzling hair there were few traces left of the hungry-eyed young reporter who, on his way home in the small hours, used to “bob in” on Granice, while the latter sat grinding at his plays.
smalladjectiveUS /smɔːl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading In the thick-set man with grizzling hair there were few traces left of the hungry-eyed young reporter who, on his way home in the small hours, used to “bob in” on Granice, while the latter sat grinding at his plays.
stagesnounUS /ˈsteɪdʒəz/
plural of “stage” — any distinct time period in a sequence of events
From this reading Granice had known Robert Denver for fifteen years--watched his rise through all the stages of journalism to the Olympian pinnacle of the _Investigator’s_ editorial office.
tennounUS /ten/
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading You might have, at ten to-morrow morning ... but this is my liveliest hour ... you know my habits of old.”
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Granice had known Robert Denver for fifteen years--watched his rise through all the stages of journalism to the Olympian pinnacle of the _Investigator’s_ editorial office.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading In the thick-set man with grizzling hair there were few traces left of the hungry-eyed young reporter who, on his way home in the small hours, used to “bob in” on Granice, while the latter sat grinding at his plays.
thick-set
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In the thick-set man with grizzling hair there were few traces left of the hungry-eyed young reporter who, on his way home in the small hours, used to “bob in” on Granice, while the latter sat grinding at his plays.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading You might have, at ten to-morrow morning ... but this is my liveliest hour ... you know my habits of old.”
throughprepositionUS /θruː/
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Granice had known Robert Denver for fifteen years--watched his rise through all the stages of journalism to the Olympian pinnacle of the _Investigator’s_ editorial office.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Granice had known Robert Denver for fifteen years--watched his rise through all the stages of journalism to the Olympian pinnacle of the _Investigator’s_ editorial office.
to-morrow
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading You might have, at ten to-morrow morning ... but this is my liveliest hour ... you know my habits of old.”
tracesnounUS /ˈtreɪsəz/
plural of “trace” — a just detectable amount
From this reading In the thick-set man with grizzling hair there were few traces left of the hungry-eyed young reporter who, on his way home in the small hours, used to “bob in” on Granice, while the latter sat grinding at his plays.
usedadjectiveUS /juːzd/
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading In the thick-set man with grizzling hair there were few traces left of the hungry-eyed young reporter who, on his way home in the small hours, used to “bob in” on Granice, while the latter sat grinding at his plays.
watchedverbUS /wɑːtʃt/
past form of “watch” — look attentively
From this reading Granice had known Robert Denver for fifteen years--watched his rise through all the stages of journalism to the Olympian pinnacle of the _Investigator’s_ editorial office.
waynounUS /weɪ/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading In the thick-set man with grizzling hair there were few traces left of the hungry-eyed young reporter who, on his way home in the small hours, used to “bob in” on Granice, while the latter sat grinding at his plays.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading In the thick-set man with grizzling hair there were few traces left of the hungry-eyed young reporter who, on his way home in the small hours, used to “bob in” on Granice, while the latter sat grinding at his plays.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading In the thick-set man with grizzling hair there were few traces left of the hungry-eyed young reporter who, on his way home in the small hours, used to “bob in” on Granice, while the latter sat grinding at his plays.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading In the thick-set man with grizzling hair there were few traces left of the hungry-eyed young reporter who, on his way home in the small hours, used to “bob in” on Granice, while the latter sat grinding at his plays.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading In the thick-set man with grizzling hair there were few traces left of the hungry-eyed young reporter who, on his way home in the small hours, used to “bob in” on Granice, while the latter sat grinding at his plays.
yearsnounUS /jɪrz/
a late time of life
From this reading Granice had known Robert Denver for fifteen years--watched his rise through all the stages of journalism to the Olympian pinnacle of the _Investigator’s_ editorial office.
YoupronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading You might have, at ten to-morrow morning ... but this is my liveliest hour ... you know my habits of old.”
youngadjectiveUS /jʌŋ/
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading In the thick-set man with grizzling hair there were few traces left of the hungry-eyed young reporter who, on his way home in the small hours, used to “bob in” on Granice, while the latter sat grinding at his plays.
