used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE STORY OF A COUNTRY TOWN.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Should “The Story of a Country Town” find readers, it may be interesting to them to know that it was written entirely at night, after the writer had finished a hard day’s work as editor and publisher of a small evening newspaper.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading I do not think a line of it was written while the sun was shining, but in almost every chapter there are recollections of the midnight bell.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Should “The Story of a Country Town” find readers, it may be interesting to them to know that it was written entirely at night, after the writer had finished a hard day’s work as editor and publisher of a small evening newspaper.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading I do not think a line of it was written while the sun was shining, but in almost every chapter there are recollections of the midnight bell.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Should “The Story of a Country Town” find readers, it may be interesting to them to know that it was written entirely at night, after the writer had finished a hard day’s work as editor and publisher of a small evening newspaper.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Should “The Story of a Country Town” find readers, it may be interesting to them to know that it was written entirely at night, after the writer had finished a hard day’s work as editor and publisher of a small evening newspaper.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading AUTHOR OF “A MOONLIGHT BOY,” “THE MYSTERY OF THE LOCKS,” ETC.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Should “The Story of a Country Town” find readers, it may be interesting to them to know that it was written entirely at night, after the writer had finished a hard day’s work as editor and publisher of a small evening newspaper.
a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck
From this reading I do not think a line of it was written while the sun was shining, but in almost every chapter there are recollections of the midnight bell.
a youthful male person
From this reading AUTHOR OF “A MOONLIGHT BOY,” “THE MYSTERY OF THE LOCKS,” ETC.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I do not think a line of it was written while the sun was shining, but in almost every chapter there are recollections of the midnight bell.
a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading I do not think a line of it was written while the sun was shining, but in almost every chapter there are recollections of the midnight bell.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading THE STORY OF A COUNTRY TOWN.
day'snounUS /deɪz/
possessive form of “day” — time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Should “The Story of a Country Town” find readers, it may be interesting to them to know that it was written entirely at night, after the writer had finished a hard day’s work as editor and publisher of a small evening newspaper.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading I do not think a line of it was written while the sun was shining, but in almost every chapter there are recollections of the midnight bell.
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 Should “The Story of a Country Town” find readers, it may be interesting to them to know that it was written entirely at night, after the writer had finished a hard day’s work as editor and publisher of a small evening newspaper.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
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From this reading AUTHOR OF “A MOONLIGHT BOY,” “THE MYSTERY OF THE LOCKS,” ETC.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading Should “The Story of a Country Town” find readers, it may be interesting to them to know that it was written entirely at night, after the writer had finished a hard day’s work as editor and publisher of a small evening newspaper.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading I do not think a line of it was written while the sun was shining, but in almost every chapter there are recollections of the midnight bell.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading Should “The Story of a Country Town” find readers, it may be interesting to them to know that it was written entirely at night, after the writer had finished a hard day’s work as editor and publisher of a small evening newspaper.
(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state
From this reading Should “The Story of a Country Town” find readers, it may be interesting to them to know that it was written entirely at night, after the writer had finished a hard day’s work as editor and publisher of a small evening newspaper.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Should “The Story of a Country Town” find readers, it may be interesting to them to know that it was written entirely at night, after the writer had finished a hard day’s work as editor and publisher of a small evening newspaper.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading Should “The Story of a Country Town” find readers, it may be interesting to them to know that it was written entirely at night, after the writer had finished a hard day’s work as editor and publisher of a small evening newspaper.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I do not think a line of it was written while the sun was shining, but in almost every chapter there are recollections of the midnight bell.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I do not think a line of it was written while the sun was shining, but in almost every chapter there are recollections of the midnight bell.
arousing or holding the attention
From this reading Should “The Story of a Country Town” find readers, it may be interesting to them to know that it was written entirely at night, after the writer had finished a hard day’s work as editor and publisher of a small evening newspaper.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Should “The Story of a Country Town” find readers, it may be interesting to them to know that it was written entirely at night, after the writer had finished a hard day’s work as editor and publisher of a small evening newspaper.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Should “The Story of a Country Town” find readers, it may be interesting to them to know that it was written entirely at night, after the writer had finished a hard day’s work as editor and publisher of a small evening newspaper.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading I do not think a line of it was written while the sun was shining, but in almost every chapter there are recollections of the midnight bell.
LOCKSnounUS /lɑːks/
plural of “lock” — a fastener fitted to a door or drawer to keep it firmly closed
From this reading AUTHOR OF “A MOONLIGHT BOY,” “THE MYSTERY OF THE LOCKS,” ETC.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Should “The Story of a Country Town” find readers, it may be interesting to them to know that it was written entirely at night, after the writer had finished a hard day’s work as editor and publisher of a small evening newspaper.
12 o'clock at night; the middle of the night
From this reading I do not think a line of it was written while the sun was shining, but in almost every chapter there are recollections of the midnight bell.
the light of the Moon
From this reading AUTHOR OF “A MOONLIGHT BOY,” “THE MYSTERY OF THE LOCKS,” ETC.
something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading AUTHOR OF “A MOONLIGHT BOY,” “THE MYSTERY OF THE LOCKS,” ETC.
a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements
From this reading Should “The Story of a Country Town” find readers, it may be interesting to them to know that it was written entirely at night, after the writer had finished a hard day’s work as editor and publisher of a small evening newspaper.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Should “The Story of a Country Town” find readers, it may be interesting to them to know that it was written entirely at night, after the writer had finished a hard day’s work as editor and publisher of a small evening newspaper.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I do not think a line of it was written while the sun was shining, but in almost every chapter there are recollections of the midnight bell.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE STORY OF A COUNTRY TOWN.
PREFACEnounUS /ˈprefəs/
a short introductory essay preceding the text of a book
From this reading PREFACE.
publishernounUS /ˈpʌblɪʃər/
a firm in the publishing business
From this reading Should “The Story of a Country Town” find readers, it may be interesting to them to know that it was written entirely at night, after the writer had finished a hard day’s work as editor and publisher of a small evening newspaper.
readersnounUS /ˈriːdərz/
plural of “reader” — a person who enjoys reading
From this reading Should “The Story of a Country Town” find readers, it may be interesting to them to know that it was written entirely at night, after the writer had finished a hard day’s work as editor and publisher of a small evening newspaper.
recollectionsnounUS /ˌrekəˈlekʃənz/
plural of “recollection” — the ability to recall past occurrences
From this reading I do not think a line of it was written while the sun was shining, but in almost every chapter there are recollections of the midnight bell.
marked by exceptional merit
From this reading I do not think a line of it was written while the sun was shining, but in almost every chapter there are recollections of the midnight bell.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Should “The Story of a Country Town” find readers, it may be interesting to them to know that it was written entirely at night, after the writer had finished a hard day’s work as editor and publisher of a small evening newspaper.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Should “The Story of a Country Town” find readers, it may be interesting to them to know that it was written entirely at night, after the writer had finished a hard day’s work as editor and publisher of a small evening newspaper.
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 THE STORY OF A COUNTRY TOWN.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading I do not think a line of it was written while the sun was shining, but in almost every chapter there are recollections of the midnight bell.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Should “The Story of a Country Town” find readers, it may be interesting to them to know that it was written entirely at night, after the writer had finished a hard day’s work as editor and publisher of a small evening newspaper.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE STORY OF A COUNTRY TOWN.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Should “The Story of a Country Town” find readers, it may be interesting to them to know that it was written entirely at night, after the writer had finished a hard day’s work as editor and publisher of a small evening newspaper.
in or at that place or location
From this reading I do not think a line of it was written while the sun was shining, but in almost every chapter there are recollections of the midnight bell.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading I do not think a line of it was written while the sun was shining, but in almost every chapter there are recollections of the midnight bell.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Should “The Story of a Country Town” find readers, it may be interesting to them to know that it was written entirely at night, after the writer had finished a hard day’s work as editor and publisher of a small evening newspaper.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading THE STORY OF A COUNTRY TOWN.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Should “The Story of a Country Town” find readers, it may be interesting to them to know that it was written entirely at night, after the writer had finished a hard day’s work as editor and publisher of a small evening newspaper.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading I do not think a line of it was written while the sun was shining, but in almost every chapter there are recollections of the midnight bell.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Should “The Story of a Country Town” find readers, it may be interesting to them to know that it was written entirely at night, after the writer had finished a hard day’s work as editor and publisher of a small evening newspaper.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading Should “The Story of a Country Town” find readers, it may be interesting to them to know that it was written entirely at night, after the writer had finished a hard day’s work as editor and publisher of a small evening newspaper.
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading Should “The Story of a Country Town” find readers, it may be interesting to them to know that it was written entirely at night, after the writer had finished a hard day’s work as editor and publisher of a small evening newspaper.
