used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading TWO VISITORS TO THE OFFICE There was once an editor of a paper in the Far West who was sitting at his desk, musing pleasantly on life, when a bullet crashed through the window and imbedded itself in the wall at the back of his head.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading It occurred shortly after the publication of the second number of the new series, and was directly due to Betty's first and only suggestion for the welfare of the paper.
Ah
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From this reading "Ah!" he said complacently, "I knew that personal column of ours would make a hit!"
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading TWO VISITORS TO THE OFFICE There was once an editor of a paper in the Far West who was sitting at his desk, musing pleasantly on life, when a bullet crashed through the window and imbedded itself in the wall at the back of his head.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading TWO VISITORS TO THE OFFICE There was once an editor of a paper in the Far West who was sitting at his desk, musing pleasantly on life, when a bullet crashed through the window and imbedded itself in the wall at the back of his head.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading TWO VISITORS TO THE OFFICE There was once an editor of a paper in the Far West who was sitting at his desk, musing pleasantly on life, when a bullet crashed through the window and imbedded itself in the wall at the back of his head.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading TWO VISITORS TO THE OFFICE There was once an editor of a paper in the Far West who was sitting at his desk, musing pleasantly on life, when a bullet crashed through the window and imbedded itself in the wall at the back of his head.
Betty's
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From this reading It occurred shortly after the publication of the second number of the new series, and was directly due to Betty's first and only suggestion for the welfare of the paper.
bulletnounUS /ˈbʊlət/
a projectile that is fired from a gun
From this reading TWO VISITORS TO THE OFFICE There was once an editor of a paper in the Far West who was sitting at his desk, musing pleasantly on life, when a bullet crashed through the window and imbedded itself in the wall at the back of his head.
columnnounUS /ˈkɑːləm/
a line of units following one after another
From this reading "Ah!" he said complacently, "I knew that personal column of ours would make a hit!"
complacentlyadverbUS /kəmˈpleɪsəntli/
in a self-satisfied manner
From this reading "Ah!" he said complacently, "I knew that personal column of ours would make a hit!"
crashedverbUS /kræʃt/
past form of “crash” — fall or come down violently
From this reading TWO VISITORS TO THE OFFICE There was once an editor of a paper in the Far West who was sitting at his desk, musing pleasantly on life, when a bullet crashed through the window and imbedded itself in the wall at the back of his head.
a piece of furniture with a writing surface and usually drawers or other compartments
From this reading TWO VISITORS TO THE OFFICE There was once an editor of a paper in the Far West who was sitting at his desk, musing pleasantly on life, when a bullet crashed through the window and imbedded itself in the wall at the back of his head.
without deviation
From this reading It occurred shortly after the publication of the second number of the new series, and was directly due to Betty's first and only suggestion for the welfare of the paper.
owed and payable immediately or on demand
From this reading It occurred shortly after the publication of the second number of the new series, and was directly due to Betty's first and only suggestion for the welfare of the paper.
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 TWO VISITORS TO THE OFFICE There was once an editor of a paper in the Far West who was sitting at his desk, musing pleasantly on life, when a bullet crashed through the window and imbedded itself in the wall at the back of his head.
editor'snounUS /ˈedɪtərz/
possessive form of “editor” — 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 A happy smile lighted up the editor's face.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading A happy smile lighted up the editor's face.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading TWO VISITORS TO THE OFFICE There was once an editor of a paper in the Far West who was sitting at his desk, musing pleasantly on life, when a bullet crashed through the window and imbedded itself in the wall at the back of his head.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading It occurred shortly after the publication of the second number of the new series, and was directly due to Betty's first and only suggestion for the welfare of the paper.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It occurred shortly after the publication of the second number of the new series, and was directly due to Betty's first and only suggestion for the welfare of the paper.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading A happy smile lighted up the editor's face.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Ah!" he said complacently, "I knew that personal column of ours would make a hit!"
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading TWO VISITORS TO THE OFFICE There was once an editor of a paper in the Far West who was sitting at his desk, musing pleasantly on life, when a bullet crashed through the window and imbedded itself in the wall at the back of his head.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading TWO VISITORS TO THE OFFICE There was once an editor of a paper in the Far West who was sitting at his desk, musing pleasantly on life, when a bullet crashed through the window and imbedded itself in the wall at the back of his head.
cause to move by striking
From this reading "Ah!" he said complacently, "I knew that personal column of ours would make a hit!"
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Ah!" he said complacently, "I knew that personal column of ours would make a hit!"
imbeddedverbUS /ɪmˈbedɪd/
inflected form of “imbed” — fix or set securely or deeply
From this reading TWO VISITORS TO THE OFFICE There was once an editor of a paper in the Far West who was sitting at his desk, musing pleasantly on life, when a bullet crashed through the window and imbedded itself in the wall at the back of his head.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading TWO VISITORS TO THE OFFICE There was once an editor of a paper in the Far West who was sitting at his desk, musing pleasantly on life, when a bullet crashed through the window and imbedded itself in the wall at the back of his head.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It occurred shortly after the publication of the second number of the new series, and was directly due to Betty's first and only suggestion for the welfare of the paper.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading TWO VISITORS TO THE OFFICE There was once an editor of a paper in the Far West who was sitting at his desk, musing pleasantly on life, when a bullet crashed through the window and imbedded itself in the wall at the back of his head.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "Ah!" he said complacently, "I knew that personal column of ours would make a hit!"
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading TWO VISITORS TO THE OFFICE There was once an editor of a paper in the Far West who was sitting at his desk, musing pleasantly on life, when a bullet crashed through the window and imbedded itself in the wall at the back of his head.
set afire or burning
From this reading A happy smile lighted up the editor's face.
engage in
From this reading "Ah!" he said complacently, "I knew that personal column of ours would make a hit!"
French bishop who is a patron saint of France (died in 397)
From this reading What the bullet was to the Far West editor, the visit of Mr. Martin Parker to the offices of _Peaceful Moments_ was to Smith.
plural of “moment” — a particular point in time
From this reading What the bullet was to the Far West editor, the visit of Mr. Martin Parker to the offices of _Peaceful Moments_ was to Smith.
a form of address for a man
From this reading What the bullet was to the Far West editor, the visit of Mr. Martin Parker to the offices of _Peaceful Moments_ was to Smith.
musingnounUS /ˈmjuːzɪŋ/
a calm, lengthy, intent consideration
From this reading TWO VISITORS TO THE OFFICE There was once an editor of a paper in the Far West who was sitting at his desk, musing pleasantly on life, when a bullet crashed through the window and imbedded itself in the wall at the back of his head.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading It occurred shortly after the publication of the second number of the new series, and was directly due to Betty's first and only suggestion for the welfare of the paper.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading It occurred shortly after the publication of the second number of the new series, and was directly due to Betty's first and only suggestion for the welfare of the paper.
inflected form of “occur” — come to pass
From this reading It occurred shortly after the publication of the second number of the new series, and was directly due to Betty's first and only suggestion for the welfare of the paper.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading TWO VISITORS TO THE OFFICE There was once an editor of a paper in the Far West who was sitting at his desk, musing pleasantly on life, when a bullet crashed through the window and imbedded itself in the wall at the back of his head.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading TWO VISITORS TO THE OFFICE There was once an editor of a paper in the Far West who was sitting at his desk, musing pleasantly on life, when a bullet crashed through the window and imbedded itself in the wall at the back of his head.
officesnounUS /ˈɔːfəsəz/
plural of “office” — place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading What the bullet was to the Far West editor, the visit of Mr. Martin Parker to the offices of _Peaceful Moments_ was to Smith.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading TWO VISITORS TO THE OFFICE There was once an editor of a paper in the Far West who was sitting at his desk, musing pleasantly on life, when a bullet crashed through the window and imbedded itself in the wall at the back of his head.
on one occasion
From this reading TWO VISITORS TO THE OFFICE There was once an editor of a paper in the Far West who was sitting at his desk, musing pleasantly on life, when a bullet crashed through the window and imbedded itself in the wall at the back of his head.
and nothing more
From this reading It occurred shortly after the publication of the second number of the new series, and was directly due to Betty's first and only suggestion for the welfare of the paper.
the one or ones belonging to us
From this reading "Ah!" he said complacently, "I knew that personal column of ours would make a hit!"
a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
From this reading TWO VISITORS TO THE OFFICE There was once an editor of a paper in the Far West who was sitting at his desk, musing pleasantly on life, when a bullet crashed through the window and imbedded itself in the wall at the back of his head.
ParkernounUS /ˈpɑːrkər/
United States saxophonist and leader of the bop style of jazz (1920-1955)
From this reading What the bullet was to the Far West editor, the visit of Mr. Martin Parker to the offices of _Peaceful Moments_ was to Smith.
PeacefuladjectiveUS /ˈpiːsfəl/
not disturbed by strife or turmoil or war
From this reading What the bullet was to the Far West editor, the visit of Mr. Martin Parker to the offices of _Peaceful Moments_ was to Smith.
concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality
From this reading "Ah!" he said complacently, "I knew that personal column of ours would make a hit!"
pleasantlyadverbUS /ˈplezəntli/
in a cheerful manner
From this reading TWO VISITORS TO THE OFFICE There was once an editor of a paper in the Far West who was sitting at his desk, musing pleasantly on life, when a bullet crashed through the window and imbedded itself in the wall at the back of his head.
publicationnounUS /ˌpʌblɪˈkeɪʃən/
a copy of a printed work offered for distribution
From this reading It occurred shortly after the publication of the second number of the new series, and was directly due to Betty's first and only suggestion for the welfare of the paper.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Ah!" he said complacently, "I knew that personal column of ours would make a hit!"
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading It occurred shortly after the publication of the second number of the new series, and was directly due to Betty's first and only suggestion for the welfare of the paper.
seriesnounUS /ˈsɪriz/
similar things placed in order or happening one after another
From this reading It occurred shortly after the publication of the second number of the new series, and was directly due to Betty's first and only suggestion for the welfare of the paper.
for a short time
From this reading It occurred shortly after the publication of the second number of the new series, and was directly due to Betty's first and only suggestion for the welfare of the paper.
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading TWO VISITORS TO THE OFFICE There was once an editor of a paper in the Far West who was sitting at his desk, musing pleasantly on life, when a bullet crashed through the window and imbedded itself in the wall at the back of his head.
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading A happy smile lighted up the editor's face.
Rhodesian statesman who declared independence of Zimbabwe from Great Britain (born in 1919)
From this reading What the bullet was to the Far West editor, the visit of Mr. Martin Parker to the offices of _Peaceful Moments_ was to Smith.
an idea that is suggested
From this reading It occurred shortly after the publication of the second number of the new series, and was directly due to Betty's first and only suggestion for the welfare of the paper.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Ah!" he said complacently, "I knew that personal column of ours would make a hit!"
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading TWO VISITORS TO THE OFFICE There was once an editor of a paper in the Far West who was sitting at his desk, musing pleasantly on life, when a bullet crashed through the window and imbedded itself in the wall at the back of his head.
in or at that place or location
From this reading TWO VISITORS TO THE OFFICE There was once an editor of a paper in the Far West who was sitting at his desk, musing pleasantly on life, when a bullet crashed through the window and imbedded itself in the wall at the back of his head.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading TWO VISITORS TO THE OFFICE There was once an editor of a paper in the Far West who was sitting at his desk, musing pleasantly on life, when a bullet crashed through the window and imbedded itself in the wall at the back of his head.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading TWO VISITORS TO THE OFFICE There was once an editor of a paper in the Far West who was sitting at his desk, musing pleasantly on life, when a bullet crashed through the window and imbedded itself in the wall at the back of his head.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading TWO VISITORS TO THE OFFICE There was once an editor of a paper in the Far West who was sitting at his desk, musing pleasantly on life, when a bullet crashed through the window and imbedded itself in the wall at the back of his head.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading A happy smile lighted up the editor's face.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading What the bullet was to the Far West editor, the visit of Mr. Martin Parker to the offices of _Peaceful Moments_ was to Smith.
plural of “visitor” — someone who visits
From this reading TWO VISITORS TO THE OFFICE There was once an editor of a paper in the Far West who was sitting at his desk, musing pleasantly on life, when a bullet crashed through the window and imbedded itself in the wall at the back of his head.
an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading TWO VISITORS TO THE OFFICE There was once an editor of a paper in the Far West who was sitting at his desk, musing pleasantly on life, when a bullet crashed through the window and imbedded itself in the wall at the back of his head.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading TWO VISITORS TO THE OFFICE There was once an editor of a paper in the Far West who was sitting at his desk, musing pleasantly on life, when a bullet crashed through the window and imbedded itself in the wall at the back of his head.
welfarenounUS /ˈwelfer/
governmental provision of economic assistance to persons in need
From this reading It occurred shortly after the publication of the second number of the new series, and was directly due to Betty's first and only suggestion for the welfare of the paper.
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading TWO VISITORS TO THE OFFICE There was once an editor of a paper in the Far West who was sitting at his desk, musing pleasantly on life, when a bullet crashed through the window and imbedded itself in the wall at the back of his head.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What the bullet was to the Far West editor, the visit of Mr. Martin Parker to the offices of _Peaceful Moments_ was to Smith.
at the time that
From this reading TWO VISITORS TO THE OFFICE There was once an editor of a paper in the Far West who was sitting at his desk, musing pleasantly on life, when a bullet crashed through the window and imbedded itself in the wall at the back of his head.
which person or people
From this reading TWO VISITORS TO THE OFFICE There was once an editor of a paper in the Far West who was sitting at his desk, musing pleasantly on life, when a bullet crashed through the window and imbedded itself in the wall at the back of his head.
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading TWO VISITORS TO THE OFFICE There was once an editor of a paper in the Far West who was sitting at his desk, musing pleasantly on life, when a bullet crashed through the window and imbedded itself in the wall at the back of his head.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading "Ah!" he said complacently, "I knew that personal column of ours would make a hit!"
