used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He had sold half a dozen short tales to third-rate magazines; but this letter had been issued from a distinguished editorial room, of international reputation.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He went into the study and sat down at his table, but not to write.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He went into the study and sat down at his table, but not to write.
bamboonounUS /bæmˈbuː/
the hard woody stems of bamboo plants; used in construction and crafts and fishing poles
From this reading Spurlock went out on his toes, careful lest the bamboo curtain rattle behind him.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading If he could keep it up--style and calibre of imagination--within a year the name of Taber would become widely known.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He had sold half a dozen short tales to third-rate magazines; but this letter had been issued from a distinguished editorial room, of international reputation.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading Spurlock went out on his toes, careful lest the bamboo curtain rattle behind him.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He went into the study and sat down at his table, but not to write.
calibrenoun
a degree or grade of excellence or worth
From this reading If he could keep it up--style and calibre of imagination--within a year the name of Taber would become widely known.
exercising caution or showing care or attention
From this reading Spurlock went out on his toes, careful lest the bamboo curtain rattle behind him.
checkverbUS /tʃek/
examine so as to determine accuracy, quality, or condition
From this reading He drew out the check and the editorial letter.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading If he could keep it up--style and calibre of imagination--within a year the name of Taber would become widely known.
hanging cloth used as a blind (especially for a window)
From this reading Spurlock went out on his toes, careful lest the bamboo curtain rattle behind him.
(used of persons) standing above others in character or attainment or reputation
From this reading He had sold half a dozen short tales to third-rate magazines; but this letter had been issued from a distinguished editorial room, of international reputation.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading He went into the study and sat down at his table, but not to write.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading He had sold half a dozen short tales to third-rate magazines; but this letter had been issued from a distinguished editorial room, of international reputation.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading He drew out the check and the editorial letter.
editorialadjectiveUS /ˌedəˈtɔːriəl/
of or relating to an article stating opinions or giving perspectives
From this reading He drew out the check and the editorial letter.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He had sold half a dozen short tales to third-rate magazines; but this letter had been issued from a distinguished editorial room, of international reputation.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had sold half a dozen short tales to third-rate magazines; but this letter had been issued from a distinguished editorial room, of international reputation.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading He had sold half a dozen short tales to third-rate magazines; but this letter had been issued from a distinguished editorial room, of international reputation.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He went into the study and sat down at his table, but not to write.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Spurlock went out on his toes, careful lest the bamboo curtain rattle behind him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Spurlock went out on his toes, careful lest the bamboo curtain rattle behind him.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If he could keep it up--style and calibre of imagination--within a year the name of Taber would become widely known.
the formation of a mental image of something that is not perceived as real and is not present to the senses
From this reading If he could keep it up--style and calibre of imagination--within a year the name of Taber would become widely known.
internationaladjectiveUS /ˌɪntərˈnæʃənəl/
concerning or belonging to all or at least two or more nations
From this reading He had sold half a dozen short tales to third-rate magazines; but this letter had been issued from a distinguished editorial room, of international reputation.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading He went into the study and sat down at his table, but not to write.
issuedverbUS /ˈɪʃuːd/
past form of “issue” — prepare and issue for public distribution or sale
From this reading He had sold half a dozen short tales to third-rate magazines; but this letter had been issued from a distinguished editorial room, of international reputation.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading If he could keep it up--style and calibre of imagination--within a year the name of Taber would become widely known.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading If he could keep it up--style and calibre of imagination--within a year the name of Taber would become widely known.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading If he could keep it up--style and calibre of imagination--within a year the name of Taber would become widely known.
in order that something should not happen
From this reading Spurlock went out on his toes, careful lest the bamboo curtain rattle behind him.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading He drew out the check and the editorial letter.
magazinesnounUS /ˈmæɡəziːnz/
plural of “magazine” — a periodic publication containing pictures and stories and articles of interest to those who purchase it or subscribe to it
From this reading He had sold half a dozen short tales to third-rate magazines; but this letter had been issued from a distinguished editorial room, of international reputation.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading If he could keep it up--style and calibre of imagination--within a year the name of Taber would become widely known.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He went into the study and sat down at his table, but not to write.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He had sold half a dozen short tales to third-rate magazines; but this letter had been issued from a distinguished editorial room, of international reputation.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Spurlock went out on his toes, careful lest the bamboo curtain rattle behind him.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Spurlock went out on his toes, careful lest the bamboo curtain rattle behind him.
rattleverbUS /ˈrætəl/
make short successive sounds
From this reading Spurlock went out on his toes, careful lest the bamboo curtain rattle behind him.
the state of being held in high esteem and honor
From this reading He had sold half a dozen short tales to third-rate magazines; but this letter had been issued from a distinguished editorial room, of international reputation.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading He had sold half a dozen short tales to third-rate magazines; but this letter had been issued from a distinguished editorial room, of international reputation.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading He went into the study and sat down at his table, but not to write.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading He had sold half a dozen short tales to third-rate magazines; but this letter had been issued from a distinguished editorial room, of international reputation.
disposed of to a purchaser
From this reading He had sold half a dozen short tales to third-rate magazines; but this letter had been issued from a distinguished editorial room, of international reputation.
Spurlock
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From this reading Spurlock went out on his toes, careful lest the bamboo curtain rattle behind him.
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading He went into the study and sat down at his table, but not to write.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading If he could keep it up--style and calibre of imagination--within a year the name of Taber would become widely known.
Taber
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From this reading If he could keep it up--style and calibre of imagination--within a year the name of Taber would become widely known.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading He went into the study and sat down at his table, but not to write.
plural of “tale” — 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 He had sold half a dozen short tales to third-rate magazines; but this letter had been issued from a distinguished editorial room, of international reputation.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Spurlock went out on his toes, careful lest the bamboo curtain rattle behind him.
third-rateadjective
of lesser quality than second-rate
From this reading He had sold half a dozen short tales to third-rate magazines; but this letter had been issued from a distinguished editorial room, of international reputation.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading He had sold half a dozen short tales to third-rate magazines; but this letter had been issued from a distinguished editorial room, of international reputation.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He went into the study and sat down at his table, but not to write.
toesnounUS /toʊz/
plural of “toe” — one of the digits of the foot
From this reading Spurlock went out on his toes, careful lest the bamboo curtain rattle behind him.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading If he could keep it up--style and calibre of imagination--within a year the name of Taber would become widely known.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Spurlock went out on his toes, careful lest the bamboo curtain rattle behind him.
widelyadverbUS /ˈwaɪdli/
to a great degree
From this reading If he could keep it up--style and calibre of imagination--within a year the name of Taber would become widely known.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading If he could keep it up--style and calibre of imagination--within a year the name of Taber would become widely known.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading If he could keep it up--style and calibre of imagination--within a year the name of Taber would become widely known.
produce a literary work
From this reading He went into the study and sat down at his table, but not to write.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading If he could keep it up--style and calibre of imagination--within a year the name of Taber would become widely known.
