used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He was also instructed to simply say that the management of the weekly, wishing to give more citizens of Scranton an opportunity to get acquainted with the feast of good things served up every Saturday, was sending out a supply of sample copies, and that a subscription would be much appreciated.
having fair knowledge of
From this reading He was also instructed to simply say that the management of the weekly, wishing to give more citizens of Scranton an opportunity to get acquainted with the feast of good things served up every Saturday, was sending out a supply of sample copies, and that a subscription would be much appreciated.
(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 As Philip was a shrewd little fellow he "caught on" to the idea, and would without fail carry it through all right.
in addition
From this reading He was also instructed to simply say that the management of the weekly, wishing to give more citizens of Scranton an opportunity to get acquainted with the feast of good things served up every Saturday, was sending out a supply of sample copies, and that a subscription would be much appreciated.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He was also instructed to simply say that the management of the weekly, wishing to give more citizens of Scranton an opportunity to get acquainted with the feast of good things served up every Saturday, was sending out a supply of sample copies, and that a subscription would be much appreciated.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He was also instructed to simply say that the management of the weekly, wishing to give more citizens of Scranton an opportunity to get acquainted with the feast of good things served up every Saturday, was sending out a supply of sample copies, and that a subscription would be much appreciated.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Philip had the copy of the _Courier_, which Jim had deftly folded so that the headlines of his startling article would be seen immediately any one picked the paper up.
appreciatedadjectiveUS /əˈpriːʃieɪtɪd/
fully understood or grasped
From this reading He was also instructed to simply say that the management of the weekly, wishing to give more citizens of Scranton an opportunity to get acquainted with the feast of good things served up every Saturday, was sending out a supply of sample copies, and that a subscription would be much appreciated.
nonfictional prose forming an independent part of a publication
From this reading Philip had the copy of the _Courier_, which Jim had deftly folded so that the headlines of his startling article would be seen immediately any one picked the paper up.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As Philip was a shrewd little fellow he "caught on" to the idea, and would without fail carry it through all right.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Philip had the copy of the _Courier_, which Jim had deftly folded so that the headlines of his startling article would be seen immediately any one picked the paper up.
move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading As Philip was a shrewd little fellow he "caught on" to the idea, and would without fail carry it through all right.
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading As Philip was a shrewd little fellow he "caught on" to the idea, and would without fail carry it through all right.
citizensnounUS /ˈsɪtəzənz/
plural of “citizen” — a native or naturalized member of a state or other political community
From this reading He was also instructed to simply say that the management of the weekly, wishing to give more citizens of Scranton an opportunity to get acquainted with the feast of good things served up every Saturday, was sending out a supply of sample copies, and that a subscription would be much appreciated.
confidentadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːnfədənt/
having or marked by confidence or assurance
From this reading SOMETHING GOES WRONG It was in this confident mood that they made their start.
copiesnounUS /ˈkɑːpiz/
plural of “copy” — a reproduction of a written record (e.g. of a legal or school record)
From this reading He was also instructed to simply say that the management of the weekly, wishing to give more citizens of Scranton an opportunity to get acquainted with the feast of good things served up every Saturday, was sending out a supply of sample copies, and that a subscription would be much appreciated.
a reproduction of a written record (e.g. of a legal or school record)
From this reading Philip had the copy of the _Courier_, which Jim had deftly folded so that the headlines of his startling article would be seen immediately any one picked the paper up.
CouriernounUS /ˈkɜːriər/
a person who carries a message
From this reading Philip had the copy of the _Courier_, which Jim had deftly folded so that the headlines of his startling article would be seen immediately any one picked the paper up.
deftlyadverbUS /ˈdeftli/
with dexterity; in a dexterous manner
From this reading Philip had the copy of the _Courier_, which Jim had deftly folded so that the headlines of his startling article would be seen immediately any one picked the paper up.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading He was also instructed to simply say that the management of the weekly, wishing to give more citizens of Scranton an opportunity to get acquainted with the feast of good things served up every Saturday, was sending out a supply of sample copies, and that a subscription would be much appreciated.
fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading As Philip was a shrewd little fellow he "caught on" to the idea, and would without fail carry it through all right.
a ceremonial dinner party for many people
From this reading He was also instructed to simply say that the management of the weekly, wishing to give more citizens of Scranton an opportunity to get acquainted with the feast of good things served up every Saturday, was sending out a supply of sample copies, and that a subscription would be much appreciated.
a boy or man
From this reading As Philip was a shrewd little fellow he "caught on" to the idea, and would without fail carry it through all right.
past form of “fold” — bend or lay so that one part covers the other
From this reading Philip had the copy of the _Courier_, which Jim had deftly folded so that the headlines of his startling article would be seen immediately any one picked the paper up.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading He was also instructed to simply say that the management of the weekly, wishing to give more citizens of Scranton an opportunity to get acquainted with the feast of good things served up every Saturday, was sending out a supply of sample copies, and that a subscription would be much appreciated.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading He was also instructed to simply say that the management of the weekly, wishing to give more citizens of Scranton an opportunity to get acquainted with the feast of good things served up every Saturday, was sending out a supply of sample copies, and that a subscription would be much appreciated.
plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)
From this reading SOMETHING GOES WRONG It was in this confident mood that they made their start.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading He was also instructed to simply say that the management of the weekly, wishing to give more citizens of Scranton an opportunity to get acquainted with the feast of good things served up every Saturday, was sending out a supply of sample copies, and that a subscription would be much appreciated.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Philip had the copy of the _Courier_, which Jim had deftly folded so that the headlines of his startling article would be seen immediately any one picked the paper up.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading It was not intended that any occupant of the Hosmer home should suspect the presence of the three who meant to see what happened.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was also instructed to simply say that the management of the weekly, wishing to give more citizens of Scranton an opportunity to get acquainted with the feast of good things served up every Saturday, was sending out a supply of sample copies, and that a subscription would be much appreciated.
headlinesnounUS /ˈhedlaɪnz/
plural of “headline” — the heading or caption of a newspaper article
From this reading Philip had the copy of the _Courier_, which Jim had deftly folded so that the headlines of his startling article would be seen immediately any one picked the paper up.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Philip had the copy of the _Courier_, which Jim had deftly folded so that the headlines of his startling article would be seen immediately any one picked the paper up.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading It was not intended that any occupant of the Hosmer home should suspect the presence of the three who meant to see what happened.
Hosmer
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From this reading It was not intended that any occupant of the Hosmer home should suspect the presence of the three who meant to see what happened.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading As Philip was a shrewd little fellow he "caught on" to the idea, and would without fail carry it through all right.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading Philip had the copy of the _Courier_, which Jim had deftly folded so that the headlines of his startling article would be seen immediately any one picked the paper up.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading SOMETHING GOES WRONG It was in this confident mood that they made their start.
instructedverbUS /ˌɪnˈstrʌktəd/
past form of “instruct” — impart skills or knowledge to
From this reading He was also instructed to simply say that the management of the weekly, wishing to give more citizens of Scranton an opportunity to get acquainted with the feast of good things served up every Saturday, was sending out a supply of sample copies, and that a subscription would be much appreciated.
resulting from one's intentions
From this reading It was not intended that any occupant of the Hosmer home should suspect the presence of the three who meant to see what happened.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading SOMETHING GOES WRONG It was in this confident mood that they made their start.
Jim
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Philip had the copy of the _Courier_, which Jim had deftly folded so that the headlines of his startling article would be seen immediately any one picked the paper up.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading As Philip was a shrewd little fellow he "caught on" to the idea, and would without fail carry it through all right.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading SOMETHING GOES WRONG It was in this confident mood that they made their start.
managementnounUS /ˈmænədʒmənt/
the act of managing something
From this reading He was also instructed to simply say that the management of the weekly, wishing to give more citizens of Scranton an opportunity to get acquainted with the feast of good things served up every Saturday, was sending out a supply of sample copies, and that a subscription would be much appreciated.
inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading It was not intended that any occupant of the Hosmer home should suspect the presence of the three who meant to see what happened.
a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling
From this reading SOMETHING GOES WRONG It was in this confident mood that they made their start.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading He was also instructed to simply say that the management of the weekly, wishing to give more citizens of Scranton an opportunity to get acquainted with the feast of good things served up every Saturday, was sending out a supply of sample copies, and that a subscription would be much appreciated.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading He was also instructed to simply say that the management of the weekly, wishing to give more citizens of Scranton an opportunity to get acquainted with the feast of good things served up every Saturday, was sending out a supply of sample copies, and that a subscription would be much appreciated.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It was not intended that any occupant of the Hosmer home should suspect the presence of the three who meant to see what happened.
occupantnounUS /ˈɑːkjəpənt/
someone who lives at a particular place for a prolonged period or who was born there
From this reading It was not intended that any occupant of the Hosmer home should suspect the presence of the three who meant to see what happened.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Philip had the copy of the _Courier_, which Jim had deftly folded so that the headlines of his startling article would be seen immediately any one picked the paper up.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading As Philip was a shrewd little fellow he "caught on" to the idea, and would without fail carry it through all right.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Philip had the copy of the _Courier_, which Jim had deftly folded so that the headlines of his startling article would be seen immediately any one picked the paper up.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading He was also instructed to simply say that the management of the weekly, wishing to give more citizens of Scranton an opportunity to get acquainted with the feast of good things served up every Saturday, was sending out a supply of sample copies, and that a subscription would be much appreciated.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading He was also instructed to simply say that the management of the weekly, wishing to give more citizens of Scranton an opportunity to get acquainted with the feast of good things served up every Saturday, was sending out a supply of sample copies, and that a subscription would be much appreciated.
a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
From this reading Philip had the copy of the _Courier_, which Jim had deftly folded so that the headlines of his startling article would be seen immediately any one picked the paper up.
Englishman and husband of Elizabeth II (born 1921)
From this reading Philip had the copy of the _Courier_, which Jim had deftly folded so that the headlines of his startling article would be seen immediately any one picked the paper up.
past form of “pick” — select carefully from a group
From this reading Philip had the copy of the _Courier_, which Jim had deftly folded so that the headlines of his startling article would be seen immediately any one picked the paper up.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading It was not intended that any occupant of the Hosmer home should suspect the presence of the three who meant to see what happened.
precisely, exactly
From this reading As Philip was a shrewd little fellow he "caught on" to the idea, and would without fail carry it through all right.
samplenounUS /ˈsæmpəl/
a small part of something intended as representative of the whole
From this reading He was also instructed to simply say that the management of the weekly, wishing to give more citizens of Scranton an opportunity to get acquainted with the feast of good things served up every Saturday, was sending out a supply of sample copies, and that a subscription would be much appreciated.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading He was also instructed to simply say that the management of the weekly, wishing to give more citizens of Scranton an opportunity to get acquainted with the feast of good things served up every Saturday, was sending out a supply of sample copies, and that a subscription would be much appreciated.
express in words
From this reading He was also instructed to simply say that the management of the weekly, wishing to give more citizens of Scranton an opportunity to get acquainted with the feast of good things served up every Saturday, was sending out a supply of sample copies, and that a subscription would be much appreciated.
ScrantonnounUS /ˈskræntən/
an industrial city of northeastern Pennsylvania
From this reading He was also instructed to simply say that the management of the weekly, wishing to give more citizens of Scranton an opportunity to get acquainted with the feast of good things served up every Saturday, was sending out a supply of sample copies, and that a subscription would be much appreciated.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading It was not intended that any occupant of the Hosmer home should suspect the presence of the three who meant to see what happened.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Philip had the copy of the _Courier_, which Jim had deftly folded so that the headlines of his startling article would be seen immediately any one picked the paper up.
the act of causing something to go (especially messages)
From this reading He was also instructed to simply say that the management of the weekly, wishing to give more citizens of Scranton an opportunity to get acquainted with the feast of good things served up every Saturday, was sending out a supply of sample copies, and that a subscription would be much appreciated.
past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading He was also instructed to simply say that the management of the weekly, wishing to give more citizens of Scranton an opportunity to get acquainted with the feast of good things served up every Saturday, was sending out a supply of sample copies, and that a subscription would be much appreciated.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading It was not intended that any occupant of the Hosmer home should suspect the presence of the three who meant to see what happened.
shrewdadjectiveUS /ʃruːd/
marked by practical hardheaded intelligence
From this reading As Philip was a shrewd little fellow he "caught on" to the idea, and would without fail carry it through all right.
and nothing more
From this reading He was also instructed to simply say that the management of the weekly, wishing to give more citizens of Scranton an opportunity to get acquainted with the feast of good things served up every Saturday, was sending out a supply of sample copies, and that a subscription would be much appreciated.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Philip had the copy of the _Courier_, which Jim had deftly folded so that the headlines of his startling article would be seen immediately any one picked the paper up.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading SOMETHING GOES WRONG It was in this confident mood that they made their start.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading SOMETHING GOES WRONG It was in this confident mood that they made their start.
startlingadjectiveUS /ˈstɑːrtlɪŋ/
so remarkably different or sudden as to cause momentary shock or alarm
From this reading Philip had the copy of the _Courier_, which Jim had deftly folded so that the headlines of his startling article would be seen immediately any one picked the paper up.
subscriptionnounUS /səbˈskrɪpʃən/
a payment for consecutive issues of a newspaper or magazine for a given period of time
From this reading He was also instructed to simply say that the management of the weekly, wishing to give more citizens of Scranton an opportunity to get acquainted with the feast of good things served up every Saturday, was sending out a supply of sample copies, and that a subscription would be much appreciated.
give something useful or necessary to
From this reading He was also instructed to simply say that the management of the weekly, wishing to give more citizens of Scranton an opportunity to get acquainted with the feast of good things served up every Saturday, was sending out a supply of sample copies, and that a subscription would be much appreciated.
imagine to be the case or true or probable
From this reading It was not intended that any occupant of the Hosmer home should suspect the presence of the three who meant to see what happened.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading SOMETHING GOES WRONG It was in this confident mood that they made their start.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Philip had the copy of the _Courier_, which Jim had deftly folded so that the headlines of his startling article would be seen immediately any one picked the paper up.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading SOMETHING GOES WRONG It was in this confident mood that they made their start.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading SOMETHING GOES WRONG It was in this confident mood that they made their start.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading He was also instructed to simply say that the management of the weekly, wishing to give more citizens of Scranton an opportunity to get acquainted with the feast of good things served up every Saturday, was sending out a supply of sample copies, and that a subscription would be much appreciated.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading SOMETHING GOES WRONG It was in this confident mood that they made their start.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading It was not intended that any occupant of the Hosmer home should suspect the presence of the three who meant to see what happened.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading As Philip was a shrewd little fellow he "caught on" to the idea, and would without fail carry it through all right.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He was also instructed to simply say that the management of the weekly, wishing to give more citizens of Scranton an opportunity to get acquainted with the feast of good things served up every Saturday, was sending out a supply of sample copies, and that a subscription would be much appreciated.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Philip had the copy of the _Courier_, which Jim had deftly folded so that the headlines of his startling article would be seen immediately any one picked the paper up.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading SOMETHING GOES WRONG It was in this confident mood that they made their start.
weeklynounUS /ˈwiːkli/
a periodical that is published every week (or 52 issues per year)
From this reading He was also instructed to simply say that the management of the weekly, wishing to give more citizens of Scranton an opportunity to get acquainted with the feast of good things served up every Saturday, was sending out a supply of sample copies, and that a subscription would be much appreciated.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading It was not intended that any occupant of the Hosmer home should suspect the presence of the three who meant to see what happened.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Philip had the copy of the _Courier_, which Jim had deftly folded so that the headlines of his startling article would be seen immediately any one picked the paper up.
which person or people
From this reading It was not intended that any occupant of the Hosmer home should suspect the presence of the three who meant to see what happened.
wishingnounUS /ˈwɪʃɪŋ/
a specific feeling of desire
From this reading He was also instructed to simply say that the management of the weekly, wishing to give more citizens of Scranton an opportunity to get acquainted with the feast of good things served up every Saturday, was sending out a supply of sample copies, and that a subscription would be much appreciated.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He was also instructed to simply say that the management of the weekly, wishing to give more citizens of Scranton an opportunity to get acquainted with the feast of good things served up every Saturday, was sending out a supply of sample copies, and that a subscription would be much appreciated.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading As Philip was a shrewd little fellow he "caught on" to the idea, and would without fail carry it through all right.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Philip had the copy of the _Courier_, which Jim had deftly folded so that the headlines of his startling article would be seen immediately any one picked the paper up.
not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth
From this reading SOMETHING GOES WRONG It was in this confident mood that they made their start.
