used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A suburban quietude reigned about him, for the hour was long past midnight.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading A suburban quietude reigned about him, for the hour was long past midnight.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Before him was spread out the final edition of the _Gleaner_ and prominent upon the front page appeared:-- SIR LEOPOLD JESSON AND MR.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Before him was spread out the final edition of the _Gleaner_ and prominent upon the front page appeared:-- SIR LEOPOLD JESSON AND MR.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading HOHSMANN FALL INTO LINE With a tact which was inspired by private information from a certain source, the _Gleaner_ had pooh-poohed the story of the mysterious cards received by the guests at Julius Rohscheimer's.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Before him was spread out the final edition of the _Gleaner_ and prominent upon the front page appeared:-- SIR LEOPOLD JESSON AND MR.
the two together, not just one
From this reading THE LISTENER Sheard sat with both elbows resting upon his writing-table.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The story had leaked out, of course, but Sheard was in no way responsible for the leakage.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading HOHSMANN FALL INTO LINE With a tact which was inspired by private information from a certain source, the _Gleaner_ had pooh-poohed the story of the mysterious cards received by the guests at Julius Rohscheimer's.
a game played with playing cards
From this reading HOHSMANN FALL INTO LINE With a tact which was inspired by private information from a certain source, the _Gleaner_ had pooh-poohed the story of the mysterious cards received by the guests at Julius Rohscheimer's.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading HOHSMANN FALL INTO LINE With a tact which was inspired by private information from a certain source, the _Gleaner_ had pooh-poohed the story of the mysterious cards received by the guests at Julius Rohscheimer's.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading The story had leaked out, of course, but Sheard was in no way responsible for the leakage.
editionnounUS /əˈdɪʃən/
the form in which a text (especially a printed book) is published
From this reading Before him was spread out the final edition of the _Gleaner_ and prominent upon the front page appeared:-- SIR LEOPOLD JESSON AND MR.
elbowsnounUS /ˈelboʊz/
plural of “elbow” — hinge joint between the forearm and upper arm and the corresponding joint in the forelimb of a quadruped
From this reading THE LISTENER Sheard sat with both elbows resting upon his writing-table.
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading HOHSMANN FALL INTO LINE With a tact which was inspired by private information from a certain source, the _Gleaner_ had pooh-poohed the story of the mysterious cards received by the guests at Julius Rohscheimer's.
finaladjectiveUS /ˈfaɪnəl/
occurring at or forming an end or termination
From this reading Before him was spread out the final edition of the _Gleaner_ and prominent upon the front page appeared:-- SIR LEOPOLD JESSON AND MR.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A suburban quietude reigned about him, for the hour was long past midnight.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading HOHSMANN FALL INTO LINE With a tact which was inspired by private information from a certain source, the _Gleaner_ had pooh-poohed the story of the mysterious cards received by the guests at Julius Rohscheimer's.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading Before him was spread out the final edition of the _Gleaner_ and prominent upon the front page appeared:-- SIR LEOPOLD JESSON AND MR.
Gleanernoun
someone who picks up grain left in the field by the harvesters
From this reading Before him was spread out the final edition of the _Gleaner_ and prominent upon the front page appeared:-- SIR LEOPOLD JESSON AND MR.
plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading HOHSMANN FALL INTO LINE With a tact which was inspired by private information from a certain source, the _Gleaner_ had pooh-poohed the story of the mysterious cards received by the guests at Julius Rohscheimer's.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading HOHSMANN FALL INTO LINE With a tact which was inspired by private information from a certain source, the _Gleaner_ had pooh-poohed the story of the mysterious cards received by the guests at Julius Rohscheimer's.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading A suburban quietude reigned about him, for the hour was long past midnight.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE LISTENER Sheard sat with both elbows resting upon his writing-table.
HOHSMANN
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From this reading HOHSMANN FALL INTO LINE With a tact which was inspired by private information from a certain source, the _Gleaner_ had pooh-poohed the story of the mysterious cards received by the guests at Julius Rohscheimer's.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading A suburban quietude reigned about him, for the hour was long past midnight.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The story had leaked out, of course, but Sheard was in no way responsible for the leakage.
a message received and understood
From this reading HOHSMANN FALL INTO LINE With a tact which was inspired by private information from a certain source, the _Gleaner_ had pooh-poohed the story of the mysterious cards received by the guests at Julius Rohscheimer's.
being of such surpassing excellence as to suggest inspiration by the gods
From this reading HOHSMANN FALL INTO LINE With a tact which was inspired by private information from a certain source, the _Gleaner_ had pooh-poohed the story of the mysterious cards received by the guests at Julius Rohscheimer's.
INTOprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading HOHSMANN FALL INTO LINE With a tact which was inspired by private information from a certain source, the _Gleaner_ had pooh-poohed the story of the mysterious cards received by the guests at Julius Rohscheimer's.
JESSON
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From this reading Before him was spread out the final edition of the _Gleaner_ and prominent upon the front page appeared:-- SIR LEOPOLD JESSON AND MR.
Julius
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From this reading HOHSMANN FALL INTO LINE With a tact which was inspired by private information from a certain source, the _Gleaner_ had pooh-poohed the story of the mysterious cards received by the guests at Julius Rohscheimer's.
leakagenounUS /ˈliːkədʒ/
the discharge of a fluid from some container
From this reading The story had leaked out, of course, but Sheard was in no way responsible for the leakage.
leakedverbUS /liːkt/
past form of “leak” — tell anonymously
From this reading The story had leaked out, of course, but Sheard was in no way responsible for the leakage.
LEOPOLD
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From this reading Before him was spread out the final edition of the _Gleaner_ and prominent upon the front page appeared:-- SIR LEOPOLD JESSON AND MR.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading HOHSMANN FALL INTO LINE With a tact which was inspired by private information from a certain source, the _Gleaner_ had pooh-poohed the story of the mysterious cards received by the guests at Julius Rohscheimer's.
LISTENERnounUS /ˈlɪsənər/
someone who listens attentively
From this reading THE LISTENER Sheard sat with both elbows resting upon his writing-table.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading A suburban quietude reigned about him, for the hour was long past midnight.
12 o'clock at night; the middle of the night
From this reading A suburban quietude reigned about him, for the hour was long past midnight.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Before him was spread out the final edition of the _Gleaner_ and prominent upon the front page appeared:-- SIR LEOPOLD JESSON AND MR.
of an obscure nature
From this reading HOHSMANN FALL INTO LINE With a tact which was inspired by private information from a certain source, the _Gleaner_ had pooh-poohed the story of the mysterious cards received by the guests at Julius Rohscheimer's.
not any; not one
From this reading The story had leaked out, of course, but Sheard was in no way responsible for the leakage.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Before him was spread out the final edition of the _Gleaner_ and prominent upon the front page appeared:-- SIR LEOPOLD JESSON AND MR.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Before him was spread out the final edition of the _Gleaner_ and prominent upon the front page appeared:-- SIR LEOPOLD JESSON AND MR.
one side of one leaf (of a book or magazine or newspaper or letter etc.) or the written or pictorial matter it contains
From this reading Before him was spread out the final edition of the _Gleaner_ and prominent upon the front page appeared:-- SIR LEOPOLD JESSON AND MR.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading A suburban quietude reigned about him, for the hour was long past midnight.
pooh-poohed
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From this reading HOHSMANN FALL INTO LINE With a tact which was inspired by private information from a certain source, the _Gleaner_ had pooh-poohed the story of the mysterious cards received by the guests at Julius Rohscheimer's.
confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy
From this reading HOHSMANN FALL INTO LINE With a tact which was inspired by private information from a certain source, the _Gleaner_ had pooh-poohed the story of the mysterious cards received by the guests at Julius Rohscheimer's.
prominentadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːmənənt/
having a quality that thrusts itself into attention
From this reading Before him was spread out the final edition of the _Gleaner_ and prominent upon the front page appeared:-- SIR LEOPOLD JESSON AND MR.
quietudenoun
a state of peace and quiet
From this reading A suburban quietude reigned about him, for the hour was long past midnight.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading HOHSMANN FALL INTO LINE With a tact which was inspired by private information from a certain source, the _Gleaner_ had pooh-poohed the story of the mysterious cards received by the guests at Julius Rohscheimer's.
reignedverbUS /reɪnd/
past form of “reign” — have sovereign power
From this reading A suburban quietude reigned about him, for the hour was long past midnight.
responsibleadjectiveUS /riˈspɑːnsəbəl/
worthy of or requiring responsibility or trust; or held accountable
From this reading The story had leaked out, of course, but Sheard was in no way responsible for the leakage.
-ing form of “rest” — not move; be in a resting position
From this reading THE LISTENER Sheard sat with both elbows resting upon his writing-table.
Rohscheimer's
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From this reading HOHSMANN FALL INTO LINE With a tact which was inspired by private information from a certain source, the _Gleaner_ had pooh-poohed the story of the mysterious cards received by the guests at Julius Rohscheimer's.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading THE LISTENER Sheard sat with both elbows resting upon his writing-table.
Sheard
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From this reading THE LISTENER Sheard sat with both elbows resting upon his writing-table.
term of address for a man
From this reading Before him was spread out the final edition of the _Gleaner_ and prominent upon the front page appeared:-- SIR LEOPOLD JESSON AND MR.
the place where something begins, where it springs into being
From this reading HOHSMANN FALL INTO LINE With a tact which was inspired by private information from a certain source, the _Gleaner_ had pooh-poohed the story of the mysterious cards received by the guests at Julius Rohscheimer's.
distribute or disperse widely
From this reading Before him was spread out the final edition of the _Gleaner_ and prominent upon the front page appeared:-- SIR LEOPOLD JESSON AND MR.
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 HOHSMANN FALL INTO LINE With a tact which was inspired by private information from a certain source, the _Gleaner_ had pooh-poohed the story of the mysterious cards received by the guests at Julius Rohscheimer's.
suburbanadjectiveUS /səˈbɜːrbən/
relating to or characteristic of or situated in suburbs
From this reading A suburban quietude reigned about him, for the hour was long past midnight.
tactnounUS /tækt/
consideration in dealing with others and avoiding giving offense
From this reading HOHSMANN FALL INTO LINE With a tact which was inspired by private information from a certain source, the _Gleaner_ had pooh-poohed the story of the mysterious cards received by the guests at Julius Rohscheimer's.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE LISTENER Sheard sat with both elbows resting upon his writing-table.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading THE LISTENER Sheard sat with both elbows resting upon his writing-table.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A suburban quietude reigned about him, for the hour was long past midnight.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading The story had leaked out, of course, but Sheard was in no way responsible for the leakage.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading HOHSMANN FALL INTO LINE With a tact which was inspired by private information from a certain source, the _Gleaner_ had pooh-poohed the story of the mysterious cards received by the guests at Julius Rohscheimer's.
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE LISTENER Sheard sat with both elbows resting upon his writing-table.
writing-table
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From this reading THE LISTENER Sheard sat with both elbows resting upon his writing-table.
