AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A SUCCESSFUL REPORTER--THE EDITOR DECIDES TO SEND HIM AS CORRESPONDENT TO THE PHILIPPINES--LEAVING NEW YORK--IN CHICAGO.
afternoonnounUS /ˌæftərˈnuːn/
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading AT three o’clock in the afternoon Archie was seated in Mr. Van Bunting’s office, together with Mr. Jennings and several of the chief members of the editorial staffs of both editions of the paper.
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 All the time, however, an excited conversation was being carried on, for some editors wanted Archie to proceed to the Philippines one way, and some thought that the better plan would be for him to go by some other route.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading All the time, however, an excited conversation was being carried on, for some editors wanted Archie to proceed to the Philippines one way, and some thought that the better plan would be for him to go by some other route.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading AT three o’clock in the afternoon Archie was seated in Mr. Van Bunting’s office, together with Mr. Jennings and several of the chief members of the editorial staffs of both editions of the paper.
Archie
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From this reading AT three o’clock in the afternoon Archie was seated in Mr. Van Bunting’s office, together with Mr. Jennings and several of the chief members of the editorial staffs of both editions of the paper.
ASconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A SUCCESSFUL REPORTER--THE EDITOR DECIDES TO SEND HIM AS CORRESPONDENT TO THE PHILIPPINES--LEAVING NEW YORK--IN CHICAGO.
ATprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading AT three o’clock in the afternoon Archie was seated in Mr. Van Bunting’s office, together with Mr. Jennings and several of the chief members of the editorial staffs of both editions of the paper.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading All the time, however, an excited conversation was being carried on, for some editors wanted Archie to proceed to the Philippines one way, and some thought that the better plan would be for him to go by some other route.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading The editors had spread out before them, on the large table, several maps, and most of them were busily engaged in making notes on little paper pads.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading All the time, however, an excited conversation was being carried on, for some editors wanted Archie to proceed to the Philippines one way, and some thought that the better plan would be for him to go by some other route.
betteradjectiveUS /ˈbetər/
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading All the time, however, an excited conversation was being carried on, for some editors wanted Archie to proceed to the Philippines one way, and some thought that the better plan would be for him to go by some other route.
bothdeterminerUS /boʊθ/
the two together, not just one
From this reading AT three o’clock in the afternoon Archie was seated in Mr. Van Bunting’s office, together with Mr. Jennings and several of the chief members of the editorial staffs of both editions of the paper.
Bunting's
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From this reading AT three o’clock in the afternoon Archie was seated in Mr. Van Bunting’s office, together with Mr. Jennings and several of the chief members of the editorial staffs of both editions of the paper.
busilyadverbUS /ˈbɪzəli/
in a busy manner
From this reading The editors had spread out before them, on the large table, several maps, and most of them were busily engaged in making notes on little paper pads.
ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But the important fact with Archie was that he was really going to be sent to the Philippines as a war correspondent, and that he was going to start very shortly.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading All the time, however, an excited conversation was being carried on, for some editors wanted Archie to proceed to the Philippines one way, and some thought that the better plan would be for him to go by some other route.
carriedverbUS /ˈkærid/
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading All the time, however, an excited conversation was being carried on, for some editors wanted Archie to proceed to the Philippines one way, and some thought that the better plan would be for him to go by some other route.
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 SUCCESSFUL REPORTER--THE EDITOR DECIDES TO SEND HIM AS CORRESPONDENT TO THE PHILIPPINES--LEAVING NEW YORK--IN CHICAGO.
chiefnounUS /tʃiːf/
a person who is in charge
From this reading AT three o’clock in the afternoon Archie was seated in Mr. Van Bunting’s office, together with Mr. Jennings and several of the chief members of the editorial staffs of both editions of the paper.
conversationnounUS /ˌkɑːnvərˈseɪʃən/
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading All the time, however, an excited conversation was being carried on, for some editors wanted Archie to proceed to the Philippines one way, and some thought that the better plan would be for him to go by some other route.
CORRESPONDENTnounUS /ˌkɔːrəˈspɑːndənt/
someone who communicates by means of letters
From this reading A SUCCESSFUL REPORTER--THE EDITOR DECIDES TO SEND HIM AS CORRESPONDENT TO THE PHILIPPINES--LEAVING NEW YORK--IN CHICAGO.
DECIDESverbUS /ˌdɪˈsaɪdz/
third-person singular of “decide” — reach, make, or come to a decision about something
From this reading A SUCCESSFUL REPORTER--THE EDITOR DECIDES TO SEND HIM AS CORRESPONDENT TO THE PHILIPPINES--LEAVING NEW YORK--IN CHICAGO.
editionsnounUS /ɪˈdɪʃənz/
plural of “edition” — the form in which a text (especially a printed book) is published
From this reading AT three o’clock in the afternoon Archie was seated in Mr. Van Bunting’s office, together with Mr. Jennings and several of the chief members of the editorial staffs of both editions of the paper.
EDITORnounUS /ˈedətər/
a person responsible for the editorial aspects of publication; the person who determines the final content of a text (especially of a newspaper or magazine)
From this reading A SUCCESSFUL REPORTER--THE EDITOR DECIDES TO SEND HIM AS CORRESPONDENT TO THE PHILIPPINES--LEAVING NEW YORK--IN CHICAGO.
editorialadjectiveUS /ˌedəˈtɔːriəl/
of or relating to an article stating opinions or giving perspectives
From this reading AT three o’clock in the afternoon Archie was seated in Mr. Van Bunting’s office, together with Mr. Jennings and several of the chief members of the editorial staffs of both editions of the paper.
editorsnounUS /ˈedɪtərz/
plural of “editor” — a person responsible for the editorial aspects of publication; the person who determines the final content of a text (especially of a newspaper or magazine)
From this reading The editors had spread out before them, on the large table, several maps, and most of them were busily engaged in making notes on little paper pads.
engagedadjectiveUS /enˈɡeɪdʒd/
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading The editors had spread out before them, on the large table, several maps, and most of them were busily engaged in making notes on little paper pads.
excitedadjectiveUS /ɪkˈsaɪtəd/
(of persons) excessively affected by emotion
From this reading All the time, however, an excited conversation was being carried on, for some editors wanted Archie to proceed to the Philippines one way, and some thought that the better plan would be for him to go by some other route.
factnounUS /fækt/
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading But the important fact with Archie was that he was really going to be sent to the Philippines as a war correspondent, and that he was going to start very shortly.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading All the time, however, an excited conversation was being carried on, for some editors wanted Archie to proceed to the Philippines one way, and some thought that the better plan would be for him to go by some other route.
goverbUS /ɡoʊ/
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading All the time, however, an excited conversation was being carried on, for some editors wanted Archie to proceed to the Philippines one way, and some thought that the better plan would be for him to go by some other route.
goingnounUS /ˈɡoʊɪŋ/
the act of departing
From this reading But the important fact with Archie was that he was really going to be sent to the Philippines as a war correspondent, and that he was going to start very shortly.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The editors had spread out before them, on the large table, several maps, and most of them were busily engaged in making notes on little paper pads.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But the important fact with Archie was that he was really going to be sent to the Philippines as a war correspondent, and that he was going to start very shortly.
HIMpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading A SUCCESSFUL REPORTER--THE EDITOR DECIDES TO SEND HIM AS CORRESPONDENT TO THE PHILIPPINES--LEAVING NEW YORK--IN CHICAGO.
howeveradverbUS /ˌhaʊˈevər/
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading All the time, however, an excited conversation was being carried on, for some editors wanted Archie to proceed to the Philippines one way, and some thought that the better plan would be for him to go by some other route.
importantadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpɔːrtənt/
of great significance or value
From this reading But the important fact with Archie was that he was really going to be sent to the Philippines as a war correspondent, and that he was going to start very shortly.
INprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A SUCCESSFUL REPORTER--THE EDITOR DECIDES TO SEND HIM AS CORRESPONDENT TO THE PHILIPPINES--LEAVING NEW YORK--IN CHICAGO.
Jennings
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading AT three o’clock in the afternoon Archie was seated in Mr. Van Bunting’s office, together with Mr. Jennings and several of the chief members of the editorial staffs of both editions of the paper.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The editors had spread out before them, on the large table, several maps, and most of them were busily engaged in making notes on little paper pads.
LEAVINGnounUS /ˈliːvɪŋ/
the act of departing
From this reading A SUCCESSFUL REPORTER--THE EDITOR DECIDES TO SEND HIM AS CORRESPONDENT TO THE PHILIPPINES--LEAVING NEW YORK--IN CHICAGO.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The editors had spread out before them, on the large table, several maps, and most of them were busily engaged in making notes on little paper pads.
makingnounUS /ˈmeɪkɪŋ/
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading The editors had spread out before them, on the large table, several maps, and most of them were busily engaged in making notes on little paper pads.
mapsnounUS /mæps/
plural of “map” — a diagrammatic representation of the earth's surface (or part of it)
From this reading The editors had spread out before them, on the large table, several maps, and most of them were busily engaged in making notes on little paper pads.
membersnounUS /ˈmembərz/
plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading AT three o’clock in the afternoon Archie was seated in Mr. Van Bunting’s office, together with Mr. Jennings and several of the chief members of the editorial staffs of both editions of the paper.
mostadverbUS /moʊst/
used to form the superlative
From this reading The editors had spread out before them, on the large table, several maps, and most of them were busily engaged in making notes on little paper pads.
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading AT three o’clock in the afternoon Archie was seated in Mr. Van Bunting’s office, together with Mr. Jennings and several of the chief members of the editorial staffs of both editions of the paper.
NEWadjectiveUS /nuː/
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading A SUCCESSFUL REPORTER--THE EDITOR DECIDES TO SEND HIM AS CORRESPONDENT TO THE PHILIPPINES--LEAVING NEW YORK--IN CHICAGO.
notesnounUS /noʊts/
plural of “note” — a brief written record
From this reading The editors had spread out before them, on the large table, several maps, and most of them were busily engaged in making notes on little paper pads.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading AT three o’clock in the afternoon Archie was seated in Mr. Van Bunting’s office, together with Mr. Jennings and several of the chief members of the editorial staffs of both editions of the paper.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading AT three o’clock in the afternoon Archie was seated in Mr. Van Bunting’s office, together with Mr. Jennings and several of the chief members of the editorial staffs of both editions of the paper.
officenounUS /ˈɔːfɪs/
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading AT three o’clock in the afternoon Archie was seated in Mr. Van Bunting’s office, together with Mr. Jennings and several of the chief members of the editorial staffs of both editions of the paper.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The editors had spread out before them, on the large table, several maps, and most of them were busily engaged in making notes on little paper pads.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading All the time, however, an excited conversation was being carried on, for some editors wanted Archie to proceed to the Philippines one way, and some thought that the better plan would be for him to go by some other route.
otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading All the time, however, an excited conversation was being carried on, for some editors wanted Archie to proceed to the Philippines one way, and some thought that the better plan would be for him to go by some other route.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The editors had spread out before them, on the large table, several maps, and most of them were busily engaged in making notes on little paper pads.
padsnounUS /pædz/
plural of “pad” — a number of sheets of paper fastened together along one edge
From this reading The editors had spread out before them, on the large table, several maps, and most of them were busily engaged in making notes on little paper pads.
papernounUS /ˈpeɪpər/
a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
From this reading AT three o’clock in the afternoon Archie was seated in Mr. Van Bunting’s office, together with Mr. Jennings and several of the chief members of the editorial staffs of both editions of the paper.
PHILIPPINESnounUS /ˈfɪləpiːnz/
a republic on the Philippine Islands; achieved independence from the United States in 1946
From this reading A SUCCESSFUL REPORTER--THE EDITOR DECIDES TO SEND HIM AS CORRESPONDENT TO THE PHILIPPINES--LEAVING NEW YORK--IN CHICAGO.
planverbUS /plæn/
have the will and intention to carry out some action
From this reading All the time, however, an excited conversation was being carried on, for some editors wanted Archie to proceed to the Philippines one way, and some thought that the better plan would be for him to go by some other route.
proceedverbUS /prəˈsiːd/
continue talking
From this reading All the time, however, an excited conversation was being carried on, for some editors wanted Archie to proceed to the Philippines one way, and some thought that the better plan would be for him to go by some other route.
reallyadverbUS /ˈrɪli/
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading But the important fact with Archie was that he was really going to be sent to the Philippines as a war correspondent, and that he was going to start very shortly.
REPORTERnounUS /rɪˈpɔːrtər/
a person who investigates and reports or edits news stories
From this reading A SUCCESSFUL REPORTER--THE EDITOR DECIDES TO SEND HIM AS CORRESPONDENT TO THE PHILIPPINES--LEAVING NEW YORK--IN CHICAGO.
routenounUS /ruːt/
an established line of travel or access
From this reading All the time, however, an excited conversation was being carried on, for some editors wanted Archie to proceed to the Philippines one way, and some thought that the better plan would be for him to go by some other route.
seatedadjectiveUS /ˈsiːtɪd/
(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
From this reading AT three o’clock in the afternoon Archie was seated in Mr. Van Bunting’s office, together with Mr. Jennings and several of the chief members of the editorial staffs of both editions of the paper.
SENDverbUS /send/
cause to go somewhere
From this reading A SUCCESSFUL REPORTER--THE EDITOR DECIDES TO SEND HIM AS CORRESPONDENT TO THE PHILIPPINES--LEAVING NEW YORK--IN CHICAGO.
sentnounUS /sent/
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading But the important fact with Archie was that he was really going to be sent to the Philippines as a war correspondent, and that he was going to start very shortly.
severaladjectiveUS /ˈsevrəl/
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading AT three o’clock in the afternoon Archie was seated in Mr. Van Bunting’s office, together with Mr. Jennings and several of the chief members of the editorial staffs of both editions of the paper.
shortlyadverbUS /ˈʃɔːrtli/
for a short time
From this reading But the important fact with Archie was that he was really going to be sent to the Philippines as a war correspondent, and that he was going to start very shortly.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading All the time, however, an excited conversation was being carried on, for some editors wanted Archie to proceed to the Philippines one way, and some thought that the better plan would be for him to go by some other route.
spreadverbUS /spred/
distribute or disperse widely
From this reading The editors had spread out before them, on the large table, several maps, and most of them were busily engaged in making notes on little paper pads.
staffsnounUS /stæfs/
plural of “staff” — personnel who assist their superior in carrying out an assigned task
From this reading AT three o’clock in the afternoon Archie was seated in Mr. Van Bunting’s office, together with Mr. Jennings and several of the chief members of the editorial staffs of both editions of the paper.
startverbUS /stɑːrt/
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading But the important fact with Archie was that he was really going to be sent to the Philippines as a war correspondent, and that he was going to start very shortly.
SUCCESSFULadjectiveUS /səkˈsesfəl/
having succeeded or being marked by a favorable outcome
From this reading A SUCCESSFUL REPORTER--THE EDITOR DECIDES TO SEND HIM AS CORRESPONDENT TO THE PHILIPPINES--LEAVING NEW YORK--IN CHICAGO.
tablenounUS /ˈteɪbəl/
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading The editors had spread out before them, on the large table, several maps, and most of them were busily engaged in making notes on little paper pads.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading All the time, however, an excited conversation was being carried on, for some editors wanted Archie to proceed to the Philippines one way, and some thought that the better plan would be for him to go by some other route.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A SUCCESSFUL REPORTER--THE EDITOR DECIDES TO SEND HIM AS CORRESPONDENT TO THE PHILIPPINES--LEAVING NEW YORK--IN CHICAGO.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The editors had spread out before them, on the large table, several maps, and most of them were busily engaged in making notes on little paper pads.
thoughtnounUS /θɔːt/
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading All the time, however, an excited conversation was being carried on, for some editors wanted Archie to proceed to the Philippines one way, and some thought that the better plan would be for him to go by some other route.
threenounUS /θriː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading AT three o’clock in the afternoon Archie was seated in Mr. Van Bunting’s office, together with Mr. Jennings and several of the chief members of the editorial staffs of both editions of the paper.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading All the time, however, an excited conversation was being carried on, for some editors wanted Archie to proceed to the Philippines one way, and some thought that the better plan would be for him to go by some other route.
TOparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A SUCCESSFUL REPORTER--THE EDITOR DECIDES TO SEND HIM AS CORRESPONDENT TO THE PHILIPPINES--LEAVING NEW YORK--IN CHICAGO.
togetheradverbUS /təˈɡeðər/
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading AT three o’clock in the afternoon Archie was seated in Mr. Van Bunting’s office, together with Mr. Jennings and several of the chief members of the editorial staffs of both editions of the paper.
VannounUS /væn/
any creative group active in the innovation and application of new concepts and techniques in a given field (especially in the arts)
From this reading AT three o’clock in the afternoon Archie was seated in Mr. Van Bunting’s office, together with Mr. Jennings and several of the chief members of the editorial staffs of both editions of the paper.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading But the important fact with Archie was that he was really going to be sent to the Philippines as a war correspondent, and that he was going to start very shortly.
wantedadjectiveUS /ˈwɔːntɪd/
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading All the time, however, an excited conversation was being carried on, for some editors wanted Archie to proceed to the Philippines one way, and some thought that the better plan would be for him to go by some other route.
warnounUS /wɔːr/
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading But the important fact with Archie was that he was really going to be sent to the Philippines as a war correspondent, and that he was going to start very shortly.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading AT three o’clock in the afternoon Archie was seated in Mr. Van Bunting’s office, together with Mr. Jennings and several of the chief members of the editorial staffs of both editions of the paper.
waynounUS /weɪ/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading All the time, however, an excited conversation was being carried on, for some editors wanted Archie to proceed to the Philippines one way, and some thought that the better plan would be for him to go by some other route.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The editors had spread out before them, on the large table, several maps, and most of them were busily engaged in making notes on little paper pads.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading AT three o’clock in the afternoon Archie was seated in Mr. Van Bunting’s office, together with Mr. Jennings and several of the chief members of the editorial staffs of both editions of the paper.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading All the time, however, an excited conversation was being carried on, for some editors wanted Archie to proceed to the Philippines one way, and some thought that the better plan would be for him to go by some other route.
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 A SUCCESSFUL REPORTER--THE EDITOR DECIDES TO SEND HIM AS CORRESPONDENT TO THE PHILIPPINES--LEAVING NEW YORK--IN CHICAGO.
