used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Ace's poem entitled "Woman" had gone into the paper, causing the poet--for many days following the appearance of his composition--to look upon his fellow punchers with a sort of condescending pity.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading There was nothing about the attack printed in the _Kicker_--nor did Hollis talk to any stranger concerning it.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading THE COALITION Perhaps there were some persons in Union County who, acquainted with the details of the attack on Hollis, expected to read an account of it in the _Kicker_.
Ace's
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From this reading Ace's poem entitled "Woman" had gone into the paper, causing the poet--for many days following the appearance of his composition--to look upon his fellow punchers with a sort of condescending pity.
having fair knowledge of
From this reading THE COALITION Perhaps there were some persons in Union County who, acquainted with the details of the attack on Hollis, expected to read an account of it in the _Kicker_.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading On the second day after his discussion with Miss Hazelton over Ace's poem Hollis returned to the Circle Bar.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading THE COALITION Perhaps there were some persons in Union County who, acquainted with the details of the attack on Hollis, expected to read an account of it in the _Kicker_.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading If there were any such they were disappointed.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading Ace's poem entitled "Woman" had gone into the paper, causing the poet--for many days following the appearance of his composition--to look upon his fellow punchers with a sort of condescending pity.
(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)
From this reading THE COALITION Perhaps there were some persons in Union County who, acquainted with the details of the attack on Hollis, expected to read an account of it in the _Kicker_.
a room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter
From this reading On the second day after his discussion with Miss Hazelton over Ace's poem Hollis returned to the Circle Bar.
causingnounUS /ˈkɑːzɪŋ/
the act of causing something to happen
From this reading Ace's poem entitled "Woman" had gone into the paper, causing the poet--for many days following the appearance of his composition--to look upon his fellow punchers with a sort of condescending pity.
ellipse in which the two axes are of equal length; a plane curve generated by one point moving at a constant distance from a fixed point
From this reading On the second day after his discussion with Miss Hazelton over Ace's poem Hollis returned to the Circle Bar.
COALITIONnounUS /ˌkoʊəˈlɪʃən/
an organization of people (or countries) involved in a pact or treaty
From this reading THE COALITION Perhaps there were some persons in Union County who, acquainted with the details of the attack on Hollis, expected to read an account of it in the _Kicker_.
compositionnounUS /ˌkɑːmpəˈzɪʃən/
the spatial property resulting from the arrangement of parts in relation to each other and to the whole
From this reading Ace's poem entitled "Woman" had gone into the paper, causing the poet--for many days following the appearance of his composition--to look upon his fellow punchers with a sort of condescending pity.
-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to
From this reading There was nothing about the attack printed in the _Kicker_--nor did Hollis talk to any stranger concerning it.
condescendingadjectiveUS /ˌkɑːndɪˈsendɪŋ/
(used of behavior or attitude) characteristic of those who treat others with condescension
From this reading Ace's poem entitled "Woman" had gone into the paper, causing the poet--for many days following the appearance of his composition--to look upon his fellow punchers with a sort of condescending pity.
(United Kingdom) a region created by territorial division for the purpose of local government
From this reading THE COALITION Perhaps there were some persons in Union County who, acquainted with the details of the attack on Hollis, expected to read an account of it in the _Kicker_.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading On the second day after his discussion with Miss Hazelton over Ace's poem Hollis returned to the Circle Bar.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Ace's poem entitled "Woman" had gone into the paper, causing the poet--for many days following the appearance of his composition--to look upon his fellow punchers with a sort of condescending pity.
true confidential information
From this reading THE COALITION Perhaps there were some persons in Union County who, acquainted with the details of the attack on Hollis, expected to read an account of it in the _Kicker_.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading There was nothing about the attack printed in the _Kicker_--nor did Hollis talk to any stranger concerning it.
disappointingly unsuccessful
From this reading If there were any such they were disappointed.
an extended communication (often interactive) dealing with some particular topic
From this reading On the second day after his discussion with Miss Hazelton over Ace's poem Hollis returned to the Circle Bar.
entitledadjectiveUS /enˈtaɪtəld/
qualified for by right according to law
From this reading Ace's poem entitled "Woman" had gone into the paper, causing the poet--for many days following the appearance of his composition--to look upon his fellow punchers with a sort of condescending pity.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading THE COALITION Perhaps there were some persons in Union County who, acquainted with the details of the attack on Hollis, expected to read an account of it in the _Kicker_.
a boy or man
From this reading Ace's poem entitled "Woman" had gone into the paper, causing the poet--for many days following the appearance of his composition--to look upon his fellow punchers with a sort of condescending pity.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading Ace's poem entitled "Woman" had gone into the paper, causing the poet--for many days following the appearance of his composition--to look upon his fellow punchers with a sort of condescending pity.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Ace's poem entitled "Woman" had gone into the paper, causing the poet--for many days following the appearance of his composition--to look upon his fellow punchers with a sort of condescending pity.
destroyed or killed
From this reading Ace's poem entitled "Woman" had gone into the paper, causing the poet--for many days following the appearance of his composition--to look upon his fellow punchers with a sort of condescending pity.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Ace's poem entitled "Woman" had gone into the paper, causing the poet--for many days following the appearance of his composition--to look upon his fellow punchers with a sort of condescending pity.
Hazelton
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From this reading On the second day after his discussion with Miss Hazelton over Ace's poem Hollis returned to the Circle Bar.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Ace's poem entitled "Woman" had gone into the paper, causing the poet--for many days following the appearance of his composition--to look upon his fellow punchers with a sort of condescending pity.
Hollis
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From this reading THE COALITION Perhaps there were some persons in Union County who, acquainted with the details of the attack on Hollis, expected to read an account of it in the _Kicker_.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If there were any such they were disappointed.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE COALITION Perhaps there were some persons in Union County who, acquainted with the details of the attack on Hollis, expected to read an account of it in the _Kicker_.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Ace's poem entitled "Woman" had gone into the paper, causing the poet--for many days following the appearance of his composition--to look upon his fellow punchers with a sort of condescending pity.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE COALITION Perhaps there were some persons in Union County who, acquainted with the details of the attack on Hollis, expected to read an account of it in the _Kicker_.
KickernounUS /ˈkɪkər/
a player who kicks the football
From this reading THE COALITION Perhaps there were some persons in Union County who, acquainted with the details of the attack on Hollis, expected to read an account of it in the _Kicker_.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Ace's poem entitled "Woman" had gone into the paper, causing the poet--for many days following the appearance of his composition--to look upon his fellow punchers with a sort of condescending pity.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Ace's poem entitled "Woman" had gone into the paper, causing the poet--for many days following the appearance of his composition--to look upon his fellow punchers with a sort of condescending pity.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading On the second day after his discussion with Miss Hazelton over Ace's poem Hollis returned to the Circle Bar.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading There was nothing about the attack printed in the _Kicker_--nor did Hollis talk to any stranger concerning it.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading There was nothing about the attack printed in the _Kicker_--nor did Hollis talk to any stranger concerning it.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE COALITION Perhaps there were some persons in Union County who, acquainted with the details of the attack on Hollis, expected to read an account of it in the _Kicker_.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE COALITION Perhaps there were some persons in Union County who, acquainted with the details of the attack on Hollis, expected to read an account of it in the _Kicker_.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading On the second day after his discussion with Miss Hazelton over Ace's poem Hollis returned to the Circle Bar.
a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
From this reading Ace's poem entitled "Woman" had gone into the paper, causing the poet--for many days following the appearance of his composition--to look upon his fellow punchers with a sort of condescending pity.
by chance
From this reading THE COALITION Perhaps there were some persons in Union County who, acquainted with the details of the attack on Hollis, expected to read an account of it in the _Kicker_.
plural of “person” — a human being
From this reading THE COALITION Perhaps there were some persons in Union County who, acquainted with the details of the attack on Hollis, expected to read an account of it in the _Kicker_.
a feeling of sympathy and sorrow for the misfortunes of others
From this reading Ace's poem entitled "Woman" had gone into the paper, causing the poet--for many days following the appearance of his composition--to look upon his fellow punchers with a sort of condescending pity.
a composition written in metrical feet forming rhythmical lines
From this reading Ace's poem entitled "Woman" had gone into the paper, causing the poet--for many days following the appearance of his composition--to look upon his fellow punchers with a sort of condescending pity.
a writer of poems (the term is usually reserved for writers of good poetry)
From this reading Ace's poem entitled "Woman" had gone into the paper, causing the poet--for many days following the appearance of his composition--to look upon his fellow punchers with a sort of condescending pity.
printedverbUS /ˈprɪntɪd/
past form of “print” — put into print
From this reading There was nothing about the attack printed in the _Kicker_--nor did Hollis talk to any stranger concerning it.
punchers
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From this reading Ace's poem entitled "Woman" had gone into the paper, causing the poet--for many days following the appearance of his composition--to look upon his fellow punchers with a sort of condescending pity.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading THE COALITION Perhaps there were some persons in Union County who, acquainted with the details of the attack on Hollis, expected to read an account of it in the _Kicker_.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading On the second day after his discussion with Miss Hazelton over Ace's poem Hollis returned to the Circle Bar.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading On the second day after his discussion with Miss Hazelton over Ace's poem Hollis returned to the Circle Bar.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading THE COALITION Perhaps there were some persons in Union County who, acquainted with the details of the attack on Hollis, expected to read an account of it in the _Kicker_.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading Ace's poem entitled "Woman" had gone into the paper, causing the poet--for many days following the appearance of his composition--to look upon his fellow punchers with a sort of condescending pity.
anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading There was nothing about the attack printed in the _Kicker_--nor did Hollis talk to any stranger concerning it.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading If there were any such they were disappointed.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading There was nothing about the attack printed in the _Kicker_--nor did Hollis talk to any stranger concerning it.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE COALITION Perhaps there were some persons in Union County who, acquainted with the details of the attack on Hollis, expected to read an account of it in the _Kicker_.
in or at that place or location
From this reading THE COALITION Perhaps there were some persons in Union County who, acquainted with the details of the attack on Hollis, expected to read an account of it in the _Kicker_.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading If there were any such they were disappointed.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE COALITION Perhaps there were some persons in Union County who, acquainted with the details of the attack on Hollis, expected to read an account of it in the _Kicker_.
an organization of employees formed to bargain with the employer
From this reading THE COALITION Perhaps there were some persons in Union County who, acquainted with the details of the attack on Hollis, expected to read an account of it in the _Kicker_.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Ace's poem entitled "Woman" had gone into the paper, causing the poet--for many days following the appearance of his composition--to look upon his fellow punchers with a sort of condescending pity.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There was nothing about the attack printed in the _Kicker_--nor did Hollis talk to any stranger concerning it.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading THE COALITION Perhaps there were some persons in Union County who, acquainted with the details of the attack on Hollis, expected to read an account of it in the _Kicker_.
which person or people
From this reading THE COALITION Perhaps there were some persons in Union County who, acquainted with the details of the attack on Hollis, expected to read an account of it in the _Kicker_.
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE COALITION Perhaps there were some persons in Union County who, acquainted with the details of the attack on Hollis, expected to read an account of it in the _Kicker_.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading Ace's poem entitled "Woman" had gone into the paper, causing the poet--for many days following the appearance of his composition--to look upon his fellow punchers with a sort of condescending pity.
