used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In a few days Paul was introduced to the editor of a weekly publication and obtained a commission for a story to be written in collaboration with Mr. Hurd.
personal knowledge or information about someone or something
From this reading It seemed that the editor was an old acquaintance of Hurd's and had been extricated by him from some trouble connected with cards.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It seemed that the editor was an old acquaintance of Hurd's and had been extricated by him from some trouble connected with cards.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In a few days Paul was introduced to the editor of a weekly publication and obtained a commission for a story to be written in collaboration with Mr. Hurd.
arrangementnounUS /ərˈeɪndʒmənt/
the thing arranged or agreed to
From this reading The editor, to show his gratitude, and because that Hurd's experiences, thrown into the form of a story, could not fail to interest the public, was only too willing to make a liberal arrangement.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading HAY'S LITTLE DINNER The detective was as good as his word.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading In a few days Paul was introduced to the editor of a weekly publication and obtained a commission for a story to be written in collaboration with Mr. Hurd.
for the reason that
From this reading The editor, to show his gratitude, and because that Hurd's experiences, thrown into the form of a story, could not fail to interest the public, was only too willing to make a liberal arrangement.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It seemed that the editor was an old acquaintance of Hurd's and had been extricated by him from some trouble connected with cards.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It seemed that the editor was an old acquaintance of Hurd's and had been extricated by him from some trouble connected with cards.
a game played with playing cards
From this reading It seemed that the editor was an old acquaintance of Hurd's and had been extricated by him from some trouble connected with cards.
collaborationnounUS /kəˌlæbərˈeɪʃən/
act of working jointly
From this reading In a few days Paul was introduced to the editor of a weekly publication and obtained a commission for a story to be written in collaboration with Mr. Hurd.
commissionnounUS /kəˈmɪʃən/
a special group delegated to consider some matter
From this reading In a few days Paul was introduced to the editor of a weekly publication and obtained a commission for a story to be written in collaboration with Mr. Hurd.
being joined in close association
From this reading It seemed that the editor was an old acquaintance of Hurd's and had been extricated by him from some trouble connected with cards.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The editor, to show his gratitude, and because that Hurd's experiences, thrown into the form of a story, could not fail to interest the public, was only too willing to make a liberal arrangement.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading In a few days Paul was introduced to the editor of a weekly publication and obtained a commission for a story to be written in collaboration with Mr. Hurd.
detectivenounUS /dɪˈtektɪv/
a police officer who investigates crimes
From this reading HAY'S LITTLE DINNER The detective was as good as his word.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading HAY'S LITTLE DINNER The detective was as good as his word.
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 In a few days Paul was introduced to the editor of a weekly publication and obtained a commission for a story to be written in collaboration with Mr. Hurd.
experiencesnounUS /ɪkˈspɪriənsɪz/
plural of “experience” — the accumulation of knowledge or skill that results from direct participation in events or activities
From this reading The editor, to show his gratitude, and because that Hurd's experiences, thrown into the form of a story, could not fail to interest the public, was only too willing to make a liberal arrangement.
extricatedverbUS /ˈekstrəkeɪtɪd/
past form of “extricate” — release from entanglement of difficulty
From this reading It seemed that the editor was an old acquaintance of Hurd's and had been extricated by him from some trouble connected with cards.
fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading The editor, to show his gratitude, and because that Hurd's experiences, thrown into the form of a story, could not fail to interest the public, was only too willing to make a liberal arrangement.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading In a few days Paul was introduced to the editor of a weekly publication and obtained a commission for a story to be written in collaboration with Mr. Hurd.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading In a few days Paul was introduced to the editor of a weekly publication and obtained a commission for a story to be written in collaboration with Mr. Hurd.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading The editor, to show his gratitude, and because that Hurd's experiences, thrown into the form of a story, could not fail to interest the public, was only too willing to make a liberal arrangement.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It seemed that the editor was an old acquaintance of Hurd's and had been extricated by him from some trouble connected with cards.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading HAY'S LITTLE DINNER The detective was as good as his word.
a feeling of thankfulness and appreciation
From this reading The editor, to show his gratitude, and because that Hurd's experiences, thrown into the form of a story, could not fail to interest the public, was only too willing to make a liberal arrangement.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It seemed that the editor was an old acquaintance of Hurd's and had been extricated by him from some trouble connected with cards.
HAY'S
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From this reading HAY'S LITTLE DINNER The detective was as good as his word.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It seemed that the editor was an old acquaintance of Hurd's and had been extricated by him from some trouble connected with cards.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading HAY'S LITTLE DINNER The detective was as good as his word.
Hurd
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From this reading In a few days Paul was introduced to the editor of a weekly publication and obtained a commission for a story to be written in collaboration with Mr. Hurd.
Hurd's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It seemed that the editor was an old acquaintance of Hurd's and had been extricated by him from some trouble connected with cards.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In a few days Paul was introduced to the editor of a weekly publication and obtained a commission for a story to be written in collaboration with Mr. Hurd.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading The editor, to show his gratitude, and because that Hurd's experiences, thrown into the form of a story, could not fail to interest the public, was only too willing to make a liberal arrangement.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The editor, to show his gratitude, and because that Hurd's experiences, thrown into the form of a story, could not fail to interest the public, was only too willing to make a liberal arrangement.
past form of “introduce” — cause to come to know personally
From this reading In a few days Paul was introduced to the editor of a weekly publication and obtained a commission for a story to be written in collaboration with Mr. Hurd.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It seemed that the editor was an old acquaintance of Hurd's and had been extricated by him from some trouble connected with cards.
liberaladjectiveUS /ˈlɪbɜːrəl/
showing or characterized by broad-mindedness
From this reading The editor, to show his gratitude, and because that Hurd's experiences, thrown into the form of a story, could not fail to interest the public, was only too willing to make a liberal arrangement.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading HAY'S LITTLE DINNER The detective was as good as his word.
engage in
From this reading The editor, to show his gratitude, and because that Hurd's experiences, thrown into the form of a story, could not fail to interest the public, was only too willing to make a liberal arrangement.
a form of address for a man
From this reading MR.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The editor, to show his gratitude, and because that Hurd's experiences, thrown into the form of a story, could not fail to interest the public, was only too willing to make a liberal arrangement.
past form of “obtain” — come into possession of
From this reading In a few days Paul was introduced to the editor of a weekly publication and obtained a commission for a story to be written in collaboration with Mr. Hurd.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In a few days Paul was introduced to the editor of a weekly publication and obtained a commission for a story to be written in collaboration with Mr. Hurd.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading It seemed that the editor was an old acquaintance of Hurd's and had been extricated by him from some trouble connected with cards.
and nothing more
From this reading The editor, to show his gratitude, and because that Hurd's experiences, thrown into the form of a story, could not fail to interest the public, was only too willing to make a liberal arrangement.
United States feminist (1885-1977)
From this reading In a few days Paul was introduced to the editor of a weekly publication and obtained a commission for a story to be written in collaboration with Mr. Hurd.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading The editor, to show his gratitude, and because that Hurd's experiences, thrown into the form of a story, could not fail to interest the public, was only too willing to make a liberal arrangement.
publicationnounUS /ˌpʌblɪˈkeɪʃən/
a copy of a printed work offered for distribution
From this reading In a few days Paul was introduced to the editor of a weekly publication and obtained a commission for a story to be written in collaboration with Mr. Hurd.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading It seemed that the editor was an old acquaintance of Hurd's and had been extricated by him from some trouble connected with cards.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading The editor, to show his gratitude, and because that Hurd's experiences, thrown into the form of a story, could not fail to interest the public, was only too willing to make a liberal arrangement.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading It seemed that the editor was an old acquaintance of Hurd's and had been extricated by him from some trouble connected with cards.
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 In a few days Paul was introduced to the editor of a weekly publication and obtained a commission for a story to be written in collaboration with Mr. Hurd.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It seemed that the editor was an old acquaintance of Hurd's and had been extricated by him from some trouble connected with cards.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading HAY'S LITTLE DINNER The detective was as good as his word.
caused to fall to the ground
From this reading The editor, to show his gratitude, and because that Hurd's experiences, thrown into the form of a story, could not fail to interest the public, was only too willing to make a liberal arrangement.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In a few days Paul was introduced to the editor of a weekly publication and obtained a commission for a story to be written in collaboration with Mr. Hurd.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading The editor, to show his gratitude, and because that Hurd's experiences, thrown into the form of a story, could not fail to interest the public, was only too willing to make a liberal arrangement.
a source of difficulty
From this reading It seemed that the editor was an old acquaintance of Hurd's and had been extricated by him from some trouble connected with cards.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading HAY'S LITTLE DINNER The detective was as good as his word.
weeklynounUS /ˈwiːkli/
a periodical that is published every week (or 52 issues per year)
From this reading In a few days Paul was introduced to the editor of a weekly publication and obtained a commission for a story to be written in collaboration with Mr. Hurd.
disposed or inclined toward
From this reading The editor, to show his gratitude, and because that Hurd's experiences, thrown into the form of a story, could not fail to interest the public, was only too willing to make a liberal arrangement.
in the company of; together with
From this reading In a few days Paul was introduced to the editor of a weekly publication and obtained a commission for a story to be written in collaboration with Mr. Hurd.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading HAY'S LITTLE DINNER The detective was as good as his word.
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading In a few days Paul was introduced to the editor of a weekly publication and obtained a commission for a story to be written in collaboration with Mr. Hurd.
