used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Who is Dave Kittymunks?" was a question asked by the newspapers throughout the country.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "Kittymunks came to Chicago about five months ago," said the writer, "and for a time went under the name of John Pruett.
in the past
From this reading "Kittymunks came to Chicago about five months ago," said the writer, "and for a time went under the name of John Pruett.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading But one morning the public was fed to an increase of appetite by an article that appeared in a Chicago newspaper.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Kittymunks came to Chicago about five months ago," said the writer, "and for a time went under the name of John Pruett.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Not the slightest trace of him could be found, nor could "Lil" be discovered with any degree of certainty.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading But one morning the public was fed to an increase of appetite by an article that appeared in a Chicago newspaper.
appetitenounUS /ˈæpətaɪt/
a feeling of craving something
From this reading But one morning the public was fed to an increase of appetite by an article that appeared in a Chicago newspaper.
ARRESTEDverbUS /ərˈestɪd/
past form of “arrest” — take into custody
From this reading ARRESTED EVERYWHERE.
nonfictional prose forming an independent part of a publication
From this reading But one morning the public was fed to an increase of appetite by an article that appeared in a Chicago newspaper.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "Who is Dave Kittymunks?" was a question asked by the newspapers throughout the country.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Not the slightest trace of him could be found, nor could "Lil" be discovered with any degree of certainty.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But one morning the public was fed to an increase of appetite by an article that appeared in a Chicago newspaper.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "Who is Dave Kittymunks?" was a question asked by the newspapers throughout the country.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "Kittymunks came to Chicago about five months ago," said the writer, "and for a time went under the name of John Pruett.
certaintynounUS /ˈsɜːrtənti/
the state of being certain
From this reading Not the slightest trace of him could be found, nor could "Lil" be discovered with any degree of certainty.
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 But one morning the public was fed to an increase of appetite by an article that appeared in a Chicago newspaper.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Not the slightest trace of him could be found, nor could "Lil" be discovered with any degree of certainty.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading "Who is Dave Kittymunks?" was a question asked by the newspapers throughout the country.
Dave
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From this reading "Who is Dave Kittymunks?" was a question asked by the newspapers throughout the country.
a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading Not the slightest trace of him could be found, nor could "Lil" be discovered with any degree of certainty.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading Not the slightest trace of him could be found, nor could "Lil" be discovered with any degree of certainty.
to or in any or all places
From this reading ARRESTED EVERYWHERE.
fednounUS /fed/
any federal law-enforcement officer
From this reading But one morning the public was fed to an increase of appetite by an article that appeared in a Chicago newspaper.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading "Kittymunks came to Chicago about five months ago," said the writer, "and for a time went under the name of John Pruett.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Kittymunks came to Chicago about five months ago," said the writer, "and for a time went under the name of John Pruett.
set up or found
From this reading Not the slightest trace of him could be found, nor could "Lil" be discovered with any degree of certainty.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Not the slightest trace of him could be found, nor could "Lil" be discovered with any degree of certainty.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading But one morning the public was fed to an increase of appetite by an article that appeared in a Chicago newspaper.
increasenounUS /ˌɪnˈkriːs/
a quantity that is added
From this reading But one morning the public was fed to an increase of appetite by an article that appeared in a Chicago newspaper.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Who is Dave Kittymunks?" was a question asked by the newspapers throughout the country.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading "Kittymunks came to Chicago about five months ago," said the writer, "and for a time went under the name of John Pruett.
Kittymunks
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From this reading "Who is Dave Kittymunks?" was a question asked by the newspapers throughout the country.
Lil
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From this reading Not the slightest trace of him could be found, nor could "Lil" be discovered with any degree of certainty.
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading "Kittymunks came to Chicago about five months ago," said the writer, "and for a time went under the name of John Pruett.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading But one morning the public was fed to an increase of appetite by an article that appeared in a Chicago newspaper.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading "Kittymunks came to Chicago about five months ago," said the writer, "and for a time went under the name of John Pruett.
a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements
From this reading But one morning the public was fed to an increase of appetite by an article that appeared in a Chicago newspaper.
newspapersnounUS /ˈnuːzpeɪpərz/
plural of “newspaper” — a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements
From this reading "Who is Dave Kittymunks?" was a question asked by the newspapers throughout the country.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading Not the slightest trace of him could be found, nor could "Lil" be discovered with any degree of certainty.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Not the slightest trace of him could be found, nor could "Lil" be discovered with any degree of certainty.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Not the slightest trace of him could be found, nor could "Lil" be discovered with any degree of certainty.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading But one morning the public was fed to an increase of appetite by an article that appeared in a Chicago newspaper.
Pruett
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From this reading "Kittymunks came to Chicago about five months ago," said the writer, "and for a time went under the name of John Pruett.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading But one morning the public was fed to an increase of appetite by an article that appeared in a Chicago newspaper.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading "Who is Dave Kittymunks?" was a question asked by the newspapers throughout the country.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Kittymunks came to Chicago about five months ago," said the writer, "and for a time went under the name of John Pruett.
superlative of “slight” — (quantifier used with mass nouns) small in quantity or degree; not much or almost none or (with “a”) at least some
From this reading Not the slightest trace of him could be found, nor could "Lil" be discovered with any degree of certainty.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But one morning the public was fed to an increase of appetite by an article that appeared in a Chicago newspaper.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Who is Dave Kittymunks?" was a question asked by the newspapers throughout the country.
in every part of a place, or for the whole of a period
From this reading "Who is Dave Kittymunks?" was a question asked by the newspapers throughout the country.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading "Kittymunks came to Chicago about five months ago," said the writer, "and for a time went under the name of John Pruett.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading But one morning the public was fed to an increase of appetite by an article that appeared in a Chicago newspaper.
a just detectable amount
From this reading Not the slightest trace of him could be found, nor could "Lil" be discovered with any degree of certainty.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading "Kittymunks came to Chicago about five months ago," said the writer, "and for a time went under the name of John Pruett.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Who is Dave Kittymunks?" was a question asked by the newspapers throughout the country.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "Kittymunks came to Chicago about five months ago," said the writer, "and for a time went under the name of John Pruett.
which person or people
From this reading "Who is Dave Kittymunks?" was a question asked by the newspapers throughout the country.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Not the slightest trace of him could be found, nor could "Lil" be discovered with any degree of certainty.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading "Kittymunks came to Chicago about five months ago," said the writer, "and for a time went under the name of John Pruett.
