used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Dick saw it, of course, and felt a curious thrill when he saw his own name in big block type.
abductionnounUS /æbˈdʌkʃən/
the criminal act of capturing and carrying away by force a family member; if a man's wife is abducted it is a crime against the family relationship and against the wife
From this reading For the editor of the "Blade" had played up the Dexter abduction for the big local story in the morning's issue.
ACCIDENTSnounUS /ˈæksədənts/
plural of “accident” — an unfortunate mishap; especially one causing damage or injury
From this reading TWO ACCIDENTS--OR TRAPS?
in addition
From this reading The names of Dave and Greg were also there.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Before Gridley left its breakfast tables the following morning Dick Prescott and his chums were rather famous.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Before Gridley left its breakfast tables the following morning Dick Prescott and his chums were rather famous.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading For the editor of the "Blade" had played up the Dexter abduction for the big local story in the morning's issue.
BladenounUS /bleɪd/
especially a leaf of grass or the broad portion of a leaf as distinct from the petiole
From this reading For the editor of the "Blade" had played up the Dexter abduction for the big local story in the morning's issue.
blocknounUS /blɑːk/
a solid piece of something (usually having flat rectangular sides)
From this reading Dick saw it, of course, and felt a curious thrill when he saw his own name in big block type.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading Before Gridley left its breakfast tables the following morning Dick Prescott and his chums were rather famous.
chumsnounUS /tʃʌmz/
plural of “chum” — a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities
From this reading Before Gridley left its breakfast tables the following morning Dick Prescott and his chums were rather famous.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Dick saw it, of course, and felt a curious thrill when he saw his own name in big block type.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading Dick saw it, of course, and felt a curious thrill when he saw his own name in big block type.
Dave
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From this reading The names of Dave and Greg were also there.
DexteradjectiveUS /ˈdekstər/
on or starting from the wearer's right
From this reading For the editor of the "Blade" had played up the Dexter abduction for the big local story in the morning's issue.
someone who is a detective
From this reading Before Gridley left its breakfast tables the following morning Dick Prescott and his chums were rather famous.
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 For the editor of the "Blade" had played up the Dexter abduction for the big local story in the morning's issue.
widely known and esteemed
From this reading Before Gridley left its breakfast tables the following morning Dick Prescott and his chums were rather famous.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Dick saw it, of course, and felt a curious thrill when he saw his own name in big block type.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading Before Gridley left its breakfast tables the following morning Dick Prescott and his chums were rather famous.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For the editor of the "Blade" had played up the Dexter abduction for the big local story in the morning's issue.
Greg
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From this reading The names of Dave and Greg were also there.
Gridley
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From this reading Before Gridley left its breakfast tables the following morning Dick Prescott and his chums were rather famous.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading For the editor of the "Blade" had played up the Dexter abduction for the big local story in the morning's issue.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Dick saw it, of course, and felt a curious thrill when he saw his own name in big block type.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Before Gridley left its breakfast tables the following morning Dick Prescott and his chums were rather famous.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading For the editor of the "Blade" had played up the Dexter abduction for the big local story in the morning's issue.
issueverbUS /ˈɪʃuː/
prepare and issue for public distribution or sale
From this reading For the editor of the "Blade" had played up the Dexter abduction for the big local story in the morning's issue.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Dick saw it, of course, and felt a curious thrill when he saw his own name in big block type.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Before Gridley left its breakfast tables the following morning Dick Prescott and his chums were rather famous.
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 Before Gridley left its breakfast tables the following morning Dick Prescott and his chums were rather famous.
localadjectiveUS /ˈloʊkəl/
relating to or applicable to or concerned with the administration of a city or town or district rather than a larger area
From this reading For the editor of the "Blade" had played up the Dexter abduction for the big local story in the morning's issue.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Before Gridley left its breakfast tables the following morning Dick Prescott and his chums were rather famous.
morning'snounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋz/
possessive form of “morning” — the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading For the editor of the "Blade" had played up the Dexter abduction for the big local story in the morning's issue.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Dick saw it, of course, and felt a curious thrill when he saw his own name in big block type.
verbal abuse; a crude substitute for argument
From this reading The names of Dave and Greg were also there.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading For the editor of the "Blade" had played up the Dexter abduction for the big local story in the morning's issue.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading TWO ACCIDENTS--OR TRAPS?
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Dick saw it, of course, and felt a curious thrill when he saw his own name in big block type.
(of games) engaged in
From this reading For the editor of the "Blade" had played up the Dexter abduction for the big local story in the morning's issue.
PrescottnounUS /ˈpreskɑːt/
a town in central Arizona
From this reading Before Gridley left its breakfast tables the following morning Dick Prescott and his chums were rather famous.
on the contrary
From this reading Before Gridley left its breakfast tables the following morning Dick Prescott and his chums were rather famous.
cut with a saw
From this reading Dick saw it, of course, and felt a curious thrill when he saw his own name in big block type.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading For the editor of the "Blade" had played up the Dexter abduction for the big local story in the morning's issue.
tablesnounUS /ˈteɪbəlz/
plural of “table” — a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading Before Gridley left its breakfast tables the following morning Dick Prescott and his chums were rather famous.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Before Gridley left its breakfast tables the following morning Dick Prescott and his chums were rather famous.
in or at that place or location
From this reading The names of Dave and Greg were also there.
thrillnounUS /θrɪl/
the swift release of a store of affective force
From this reading Dick saw it, of course, and felt a curious thrill when he saw his own name in big block type.
TRAPSnounUS /træps/
plural of “trap” — a device in which something (usually an animal) can be caught and penned
From this reading TWO ACCIDENTS--OR TRAPS?
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading TWO ACCIDENTS--OR TRAPS?
a subdivision of a particular kind of thing
From this reading Dick saw it, of course, and felt a curious thrill when he saw his own name in big block type.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading For the editor of the "Blade" had played up the Dexter abduction for the big local story in the morning's issue.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Before Gridley left its breakfast tables the following morning Dick Prescott and his chums were rather famous.
at the time that
From this reading Dick saw it, of course, and felt a curious thrill when he saw his own name in big block type.
