used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading WOOLLY CROCHETED SLIPPERS The night before Christmas Dick Prescott attended a ball, in his new capacity of reporter.
(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 Being young, also "green" in the ways of newspaper work, he imagined it his duty to remain rather late in order to be sure that he had all the needed data for the brief description that he was to write for "The Blade."
in addition
From this reading Being young, also "green" in the ways of newspaper work, he imagined it his duty to remain rather late in order to be sure that he had all the needed data for the brief description that he was to write for "The Blade."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading When, at last, Dick did appear in the dining room he found some pleasing gifts from his father and mother.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading When, at last, Dick did appear in the dining room he found some pleasing gifts from his father and mother.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading When, at last, Dick did appear in the dining room he found some pleasing gifts from his father and mother.
playing or singing with instrumental or vocal accompaniment
From this reading WOOLLY CROCHETED SLIPPERS The night before Christmas Dick Prescott attended a ball, in his new capacity of reporter.
round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games
From this reading WOOLLY CROCHETED SLIPPERS The night before Christmas Dick Prescott attended a ball, in his new capacity of reporter.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Being young, also "green" in the ways of newspaper work, he imagined it his duty to remain rather late in order to be sure that he had all the needed data for the brief description that he was to write for "The Blade."
earlier than; in front of
From this reading WOOLLY CROCHETED SLIPPERS The night before Christmas Dick Prescott attended a ball, in his new capacity of reporter.
Beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Being young, also "green" in the ways of newspaper work, he imagined it his duty to remain rather late in order to be sure that he had all the needed data for the brief description that he was to write for "The Blade."
BladenounUS /bleɪd/
especially a leaf of grass or the broad portion of a leaf as distinct from the petiole
From this reading Being young, also "green" in the ways of newspaper work, he imagined it his duty to remain rather late in order to be sure that he had all the needed data for the brief description that he was to write for "The Blade."
a youthful male person
From this reading Christmas morning the boy slept late, for his parents did not call him.
of short duration or distance
From this reading Being young, also "green" in the ways of newspaper work, he imagined it his duty to remain rather late in order to be sure that he had all the needed data for the brief description that he was to write for "The Blade."
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Christmas morning the boy slept late, for his parents did not call him.
capacitynounUS /kəˈpæsəti/
capability to perform or produce
From this reading WOOLLY CROCHETED SLIPPERS The night before Christmas Dick Prescott attended a ball, in his new capacity of reporter.
period extending from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6
From this reading WOOLLY CROCHETED SLIPPERS The night before Christmas Dick Prescott attended a ball, in his new capacity of reporter.
CROCHETEDverbUS /kroʊˈʃeɪd/
past form of “crochet” — create by looping or crocheting
From this reading WOOLLY CROCHETED SLIPPERS The night before Christmas Dick Prescott attended a ball, in his new capacity of reporter.
datanounUS /ˈdeɪtə/
a collection of facts from which conclusions may be drawn
From this reading Being young, also "green" in the ways of newspaper work, he imagined it his duty to remain rather late in order to be sure that he had all the needed data for the brief description that he was to write for "The Blade."
a statement that represents something in words
From this reading Being young, also "green" in the ways of newspaper work, he imagined it his duty to remain rather late in order to be sure that he had all the needed data for the brief description that he was to write for "The Blade."
someone who is a detective
From this reading WOOLLY CROCHETED SLIPPERS The night before Christmas Dick Prescott attended a ball, in his new capacity of reporter.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Christmas morning the boy slept late, for his parents did not call him.
diningnounUS /ˈdaɪnɪŋ/
the act of eating dinner
From this reading When, at last, Dick did appear in the dining room he found some pleasing gifts from his father and mother.
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading Being young, also "green" in the ways of newspaper work, he imagined it his duty to remain rather late in order to be sure that he had all the needed data for the brief description that he was to write for "The Blade."
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading When, at last, Dick did appear in the dining room he found some pleasing gifts from his father and mother.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Being young, also "green" in the ways of newspaper work, he imagined it his duty to remain rather late in order to be sure that he had all the needed data for the brief description that he was to write for "The Blade."
set up or found
From this reading When, at last, Dick did appear in the dining room he found some pleasing gifts from his father and mother.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading When, at last, Dick did appear in the dining room he found some pleasing gifts from his father and mother.
plural of “gift” — something acquired without compensation
From this reading When, at last, Dick did appear in the dining room he found some pleasing gifts from his father and mother.
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading Being young, also "green" in the ways of newspaper work, he imagined it his duty to remain rather late in order to be sure that he had all the needed data for the brief description that he was to write for "The Blade."
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Being young, also "green" in the ways of newspaper work, he imagined it his duty to remain rather late in order to be sure that he had all the needed data for the brief description that he was to write for "The Blade."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Being young, also "green" in the ways of newspaper work, he imagined it his duty to remain rather late in order to be sure that he had all the needed data for the brief description that he was to write for "The Blade."
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Christmas morning the boy slept late, for his parents did not call him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading WOOLLY CROCHETED SLIPPERS The night before Christmas Dick Prescott attended a ball, in his new capacity of reporter.
HUH
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From this reading HUH?
past form of “imagine” — form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case
From this reading Being young, also "green" in the ways of newspaper work, he imagined it his duty to remain rather late in order to be sure that he had all the needed data for the brief description that he was to write for "The Blade."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading WOOLLY CROCHETED SLIPPERS The night before Christmas Dick Prescott attended a ball, in his new capacity of reporter.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Being young, also "green" in the ways of newspaper work, he imagined it his duty to remain rather late in order to be sure that he had all the needed data for the brief description that he was to write for "The Blade."
immediately past
From this reading When, at last, Dick did appear in the dining room he found some pleasing gifts from his father and mother.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading Being young, also "green" in the ways of newspaper work, he imagined it his duty to remain rather late in order to be sure that he had all the needed data for the brief description that he was to write for "The Blade."
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Christmas morning the boy slept late, for his parents did not call him.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading When, at last, Dick did appear in the dining room he found some pleasing gifts from his father and mother.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading Being young, also "green" in the ways of newspaper work, he imagined it his duty to remain rather late in order to be sure that he had all the needed data for the brief description that he was to write for "The Blade."
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading WOOLLY CROCHETED SLIPPERS The night before Christmas Dick Prescott attended a ball, in his new capacity of reporter.
a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements
From this reading Being young, also "green" in the ways of newspaper work, he imagined it his duty to remain rather late in order to be sure that he had all the needed data for the brief description that he was to write for "The Blade."
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading WOOLLY CROCHETED SLIPPERS The night before Christmas Dick Prescott attended a ball, in his new capacity of reporter.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Christmas morning the boy slept late, for his parents did not call him.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading WOOLLY CROCHETED SLIPPERS The night before Christmas Dick Prescott attended a ball, in his new capacity of reporter.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading Being young, also "green" in the ways of newspaper work, he imagined it his duty to remain rather late in order to be sure that he had all the needed data for the brief description that he was to write for "The Blade."
plural of “parent” — a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian
From this reading Christmas morning the boy slept late, for his parents did not call him.
pleasingadjectiveUS /ˈpliːzɪŋ/
giving pleasure and satisfaction
From this reading When, at last, Dick did appear in the dining room he found some pleasing gifts from his father and mother.
PrescottnounUS /ˈpreskɑːt/
a town in central Arizona
From this reading WOOLLY CROCHETED SLIPPERS The night before Christmas Dick Prescott attended a ball, in his new capacity of reporter.
on the contrary
From this reading Being young, also "green" in the ways of newspaper work, he imagined it his duty to remain rather late in order to be sure that he had all the needed data for the brief description that he was to write for "The Blade."
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Being young, also "green" in the ways of newspaper work, he imagined it his duty to remain rather late in order to be sure that he had all the needed data for the brief description that he was to write for "The Blade."
reporternounUS /rɪˈpɔːrtər/
a person who investigates and reports or edits news stories
From this reading WOOLLY CROCHETED SLIPPERS The night before Christmas Dick Prescott attended a ball, in his new capacity of reporter.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading When, at last, Dick did appear in the dining room he found some pleasing gifts from his father and mother.
inflected form of “sleep” — be asleep
From this reading Christmas morning the boy slept late, for his parents did not call him.
SLIPPERSnounUS /ˈslɪpərz/
plural of “slipper” — low footwear that can be slipped on and off easily; usually worn indoors
From this reading WOOLLY CROCHETED SLIPPERS The night before Christmas Dick Prescott attended a ball, in his new capacity of reporter.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading When, at last, Dick did appear in the dining room he found some pleasing gifts from his father and mother.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading Being young, also "green" in the ways of newspaper work, he imagined it his duty to remain rather late in order to be sure that he had all the needed data for the brief description that he was to write for "The Blade."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Being young, also "green" in the ways of newspaper work, he imagined it his duty to remain rather late in order to be sure that he had all the needed data for the brief description that he was to write for "The Blade."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading WOOLLY CROCHETED SLIPPERS The night before Christmas Dick Prescott attended a ball, in his new capacity of reporter.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Being young, also "green" in the ways of newspaper work, he imagined it his duty to remain rather late in order to be sure that he had all the needed data for the brief description that he was to write for "The Blade."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Being young, also "green" in the ways of newspaper work, he imagined it his duty to remain rather late in order to be sure that he had all the needed data for the brief description that he was to write for "The Blade."
structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired
From this reading Being young, also "green" in the ways of newspaper work, he imagined it his duty to remain rather late in order to be sure that he had all the needed data for the brief description that he was to write for "The Blade."
at the time that
From this reading When, at last, Dick did appear in the dining room he found some pleasing gifts from his father and mother.
WOOLLYadjectiveUS /ˈwʊli/
having a fluffy character or appearance
From this reading WOOLLY CROCHETED SLIPPERS The night before Christmas Dick Prescott attended a ball, in his new capacity of reporter.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Being young, also "green" in the ways of newspaper work, he imagined it his duty to remain rather late in order to be sure that he had all the needed data for the brief description that he was to write for "The Blade."
produce a literary work
From this reading Being young, also "green" in the ways of newspaper work, he imagined it his duty to remain rather late in order to be sure that he had all the needed data for the brief description that he was to write for "The Blade."
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Being young, also "green" in the ways of newspaper work, he imagined it his duty to remain rather late in order to be sure that he had all the needed data for the brief description that he was to write for "The Blade."
