used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Besides the expedition immediately despatched by the interests backing the investigation, several enterprising newspapers saw a fine chance for a big scoop, and sent out much-heralded parties of their own.
activitiesnounUS /ækˈtɪvətiz/
plural of “activity” — any specific behavior
From this reading DRAWING THE NET The "zone of danger", as the _Bulletin_ named it, was immediately the scene of swarming activities.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Besides the expedition immediately despatched by the interests backing the investigation, several enterprising newspapers saw a fine chance for a big scoop, and sent out much-heralded parties of their own.
annoyingadjectiveUS /əˈnɔɪɪŋ/
causing irritation or annoyance
From this reading Public interest was at once focused reassuringly on the chances of finding the annoying malefactor to-day or to-morrow; there no longer existed a doubt that he would be found.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading DRAWING THE NET The "zone of danger", as the _Bulletin_ named it, was immediately the scene of swarming activities.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Public interest was at once focused reassuringly on the chances of finding the annoying malefactor to-day or to-morrow; there no longer existed a doubt that he would be found.
backingnounUS /ˈbækɪŋ/
the act of providing approval and support
From this reading Besides the expedition immediately despatched by the interests backing the investigation, several enterprising newspapers saw a fine chance for a big scoop, and sent out much-heralded parties of their own.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The activities of these were well reported, you may be sure.
in addition to; as well as
From this reading Besides the expedition immediately despatched by the interests backing the investigation, several enterprising newspapers saw a fine chance for a big scoop, and sent out much-heralded parties of their own.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Besides the expedition immediately despatched by the interests backing the investigation, several enterprising newspapers saw a fine chance for a big scoop, and sent out much-heralded parties of their own.
BulletinnounUS /ˈbʊlɪtən/
a brief report (especially an official statement issued for immediate publication or broadcast)
From this reading DRAWING THE NET The "zone of danger", as the _Bulletin_ named it, was immediately the scene of swarming activities.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Besides the expedition immediately despatched by the interests backing the investigation, several enterprising newspapers saw a fine chance for a big scoop, and sent out much-heralded parties of their own.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The weight of dread was lifted, and in the reaction people made light of the inconveniences and fun of the menacing messages that now came in by the dozen.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading Besides the expedition immediately despatched by the interests backing the investigation, several enterprising newspapers saw a fine chance for a big scoop, and sent out much-heralded parties of their own.
chancesnounUS /ˈtʃænsəz/
plural of “chance” — a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading Public interest was at once focused reassuringly on the chances of finding the annoying malefactor to-day or to-morrow; there no longer existed a doubt that he would be found.
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading DRAWING THE NET The "zone of danger", as the _Bulletin_ named it, was immediately the scene of swarming activities.
despatched
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From this reading Besides the expedition immediately despatched by the interests backing the investigation, several enterprising newspapers saw a fine chance for a big scoop, and sent out much-heralded parties of their own.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading Public interest was at once focused reassuringly on the chances of finding the annoying malefactor to-day or to-morrow; there no longer existed a doubt that he would be found.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading The weight of dread was lifted, and in the reaction people made light of the inconveniences and fun of the menacing messages that now came in by the dozen.
an illustration that is drawn by hand and published in a book, magazine, or newspaper
From this reading DRAWING THE NET The "zone of danger", as the _Bulletin_ named it, was immediately the scene of swarming activities.
fearful expectation or anticipation
From this reading The weight of dread was lifted, and in the reaction people made light of the inconveniences and fun of the menacing messages that now came in by the dozen.
enterprisingadjectiveUS /ˈentərpraɪzɪŋ/
marked by imagination, initiative, and readiness to undertake new projects
From this reading Besides the expedition immediately despatched by the interests backing the investigation, several enterprising newspapers saw a fine chance for a big scoop, and sent out much-heralded parties of their own.
existedverbUS /ɪɡˈzɪstəd/
past form of “exist” — have an existence, be extant
From this reading Public interest was at once focused reassuringly on the chances of finding the annoying malefactor to-day or to-morrow; there no longer existed a doubt that he would be found.
a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country
From this reading Besides the expedition immediately despatched by the interests backing the investigation, several enterprising newspapers saw a fine chance for a big scoop, and sent out much-heralded parties of their own.
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading Public interest was at once focused reassuringly on the chances of finding the annoying malefactor to-day or to-morrow; there no longer existed a doubt that he would be found.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading Besides the expedition immediately despatched by the interests backing the investigation, several enterprising newspapers saw a fine chance for a big scoop, and sent out much-heralded parties of their own.
focusedadjectiveUS /ˈfoʊkəst/
being in focus or brought into focus
From this reading Public interest was at once focused reassuringly on the chances of finding the annoying malefactor to-day or to-morrow; there no longer existed a doubt that he would be found.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Besides the expedition immediately despatched by the interests backing the investigation, several enterprising newspapers saw a fine chance for a big scoop, and sent out much-heralded parties of their own.
set up or found
From this reading Public interest was at once focused reassuringly on the chances of finding the annoying malefactor to-day or to-morrow; there no longer existed a doubt that he would be found.
activities that are enjoyable or amusing
From this reading The weight of dread was lifted, and in the reaction people made light of the inconveniences and fun of the menacing messages that now came in by the dozen.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Public interest was at once focused reassuringly on the chances of finding the annoying malefactor to-day or to-morrow; there no longer existed a doubt that he would be found.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading DRAWING THE NET The "zone of danger", as the _Bulletin_ named it, was immediately the scene of swarming activities.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The weight of dread was lifted, and in the reaction people made light of the inconveniences and fun of the menacing messages that now came in by the dozen.
inconveniencesnounUS /ˌɪnkənˈviːnjənsɪz/
plural of “inconvenience” — an inconvenient discomfort
From this reading The weight of dread was lifted, and in the reaction people made light of the inconveniences and fun of the menacing messages that now came in by the dozen.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading Public interest was at once focused reassuringly on the chances of finding the annoying malefactor to-day or to-morrow; there no longer existed a doubt that he would be found.
plural of “interest” — a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading Besides the expedition immediately despatched by the interests backing the investigation, several enterprising newspapers saw a fine chance for a big scoop, and sent out much-heralded parties of their own.
investigationnounUS /ˌɪnvestəˈɡeɪʃən/
an inquiry into unfamiliar or questionable activities
From this reading Besides the expedition immediately despatched by the interests backing the investigation, several enterprising newspapers saw a fine chance for a big scoop, and sent out much-heralded parties of their own.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading DRAWING THE NET The "zone of danger", as the _Bulletin_ named it, was immediately the scene of swarming activities.
held up in the air
From this reading The weight of dread was lifted, and in the reaction people made light of the inconveniences and fun of the menacing messages that now came in by the dozen.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading The weight of dread was lifted, and in the reaction people made light of the inconveniences and fun of the menacing messages that now came in by the dozen.
for more time
From this reading Public interest was at once focused reassuringly on the chances of finding the annoying malefactor to-day or to-morrow; there no longer existed a doubt that he would be found.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading The weight of dread was lifted, and in the reaction people made light of the inconveniences and fun of the menacing messages that now came in by the dozen.
malefactornounUS /ˈmæləfæktər/
someone who has committed a crime or has been legally convicted of a crime
From this reading Public interest was at once focused reassuringly on the chances of finding the annoying malefactor to-day or to-morrow; there no longer existed a doubt that he would be found.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading The activities of these were well reported, you may be sure.
menacingadjectiveUS /ˈmenəsɪŋ/
threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments
From this reading The weight of dread was lifted, and in the reaction people made light of the inconveniences and fun of the menacing messages that now came in by the dozen.
messagesnounUS /ˈmesədʒəz/
plural of “message” — a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled
From this reading The weight of dread was lifted, and in the reaction people made light of the inconveniences and fun of the menacing messages that now came in by the dozen.
much-heralded
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From this reading Besides the expedition immediately despatched by the interests backing the investigation, several enterprising newspapers saw a fine chance for a big scoop, and sent out much-heralded parties of their own.
past form of “name” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading DRAWING THE NET The "zone of danger", as the _Bulletin_ named it, was immediately the scene of swarming activities.
NETnounUS /net/
a computer network consisting of a worldwide network of computer networks that use the TCP/IP network protocols to facilitate data transmission and exchange
From this reading DRAWING THE NET The "zone of danger", as the _Bulletin_ named it, was immediately the scene of swarming activities.
newspapersnounUS /ˈnuːzpeɪpərz/
plural of “newspaper” — a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements
From this reading Besides the expedition immediately despatched by the interests backing the investigation, several enterprising newspapers saw a fine chance for a big scoop, and sent out much-heralded parties of their own.
not any; not one
From this reading Public interest was at once focused reassuringly on the chances of finding the annoying malefactor to-day or to-morrow; there no longer existed a doubt that he would be found.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading The weight of dread was lifted, and in the reaction people made light of the inconveniences and fun of the menacing messages that now came in by the dozen.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading DRAWING THE NET The "zone of danger", as the _Bulletin_ named it, was immediately the scene of swarming activities.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Public interest was at once focused reassuringly on the chances of finding the annoying malefactor to-day or to-morrow; there no longer existed a doubt that he would be found.
on one occasion
From this reading Public interest was at once focused reassuringly on the chances of finding the annoying malefactor to-day or to-morrow; there no longer existed a doubt that he would be found.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Public interest was at once focused reassuringly on the chances of finding the annoying malefactor to-day or to-morrow; there no longer existed a doubt that he would be found.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Besides the expedition immediately despatched by the interests backing the investigation, several enterprising newspapers saw a fine chance for a big scoop, and sent out much-heralded parties of their own.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Besides the expedition immediately despatched by the interests backing the investigation, several enterprising newspapers saw a fine chance for a big scoop, and sent out much-heralded parties of their own.
plural of “party” — an organization to gain political power
From this reading Besides the expedition immediately despatched by the interests backing the investigation, several enterprising newspapers saw a fine chance for a big scoop, and sent out much-heralded parties of their own.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading The weight of dread was lifted, and in the reaction people made light of the inconveniences and fun of the menacing messages that now came in by the dozen.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading Public interest was at once focused reassuringly on the chances of finding the annoying malefactor to-day or to-morrow; there no longer existed a doubt that he would be found.
reactionnounUS /riˈækʃən/
(chemistry) a process in which one or more substances are changed into others
From this reading The weight of dread was lifted, and in the reaction people made light of the inconveniences and fun of the menacing messages that now came in by the dozen.
reassuringlyadverbUS /riəˈʃɜːrɪŋli/
in a reassuring manner
From this reading Public interest was at once focused reassuringly on the chances of finding the annoying malefactor to-day or to-morrow; there no longer existed a doubt that he would be found.
reportedadjectiveUS /ˌriːˈpɔːrtɪd/
made known or told about; especially presented in a formal account
From this reading The activities of these were well reported, you may be sure.
cut with a saw
From this reading Besides the expedition immediately despatched by the interests backing the investigation, several enterprising newspapers saw a fine chance for a big scoop, and sent out much-heralded parties of their own.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading DRAWING THE NET The "zone of danger", as the _Bulletin_ named it, was immediately the scene of swarming activities.
scoopnounUS /skuːp/
the quantity a scoop will hold
From this reading Besides the expedition immediately despatched by the interests backing the investigation, several enterprising newspapers saw a fine chance for a big scoop, and sent out much-heralded parties of their own.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading Besides the expedition immediately despatched by the interests backing the investigation, several enterprising newspapers saw a fine chance for a big scoop, and sent out much-heralded parties of their own.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading Besides the expedition immediately despatched by the interests backing the investigation, several enterprising newspapers saw a fine chance for a big scoop, and sent out much-heralded parties of their own.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading The activities of these were well reported, you may be sure.
swarmingverbUS /ˈswɔːrmɪŋ/
-ing form of “swarm” — be teeming, be abuzz
From this reading DRAWING THE NET The "zone of danger", as the _Bulletin_ named it, was immediately the scene of swarming activities.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Public interest was at once focused reassuringly on the chances of finding the annoying malefactor to-day or to-morrow; there no longer existed a doubt that he would be found.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading DRAWING THE NET The "zone of danger", as the _Bulletin_ named it, was immediately the scene of swarming activities.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Besides the expedition immediately despatched by the interests backing the investigation, several enterprising newspapers saw a fine chance for a big scoop, and sent out much-heralded parties of their own.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Public interest was at once focused reassuringly on the chances of finding the annoying malefactor to-day or to-morrow; there no longer existed a doubt that he would be found.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading The activities of these were well reported, you may be sure.
to-day
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From this reading Public interest was at once focused reassuringly on the chances of finding the annoying malefactor to-day or to-morrow; there no longer existed a doubt that he would be found.
to-morrow
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From this reading Public interest was at once focused reassuringly on the chances of finding the annoying malefactor to-day or to-morrow; there no longer existed a doubt that he would be found.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading DRAWING THE NET The "zone of danger", as the _Bulletin_ named it, was immediately the scene of swarming activities.
the vertical force exerted by a mass as a result of gravity
From this reading The weight of dread was lifted, and in the reaction people made light of the inconveniences and fun of the menacing messages that now came in by the dozen.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading The activities of these were well reported, you may be sure.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The activities of these were well reported, you may be sure.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Public interest was at once focused reassuringly on the chances of finding the annoying malefactor to-day or to-morrow; there no longer existed a doubt that he would be found.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading The activities of these were well reported, you may be sure.
zonenounUS /zoʊn/
a locally circumscribed place characterized by some distinctive features
From this reading DRAWING THE NET The "zone of danger", as the _Bulletin_ named it, was immediately the scene of swarming activities.
