used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading When the first news of the Act of Annihilation reaches the Independence Party's Headquarters, Trueman is out on an important mission, a conference with the American Mothers' League for the Abolition of Child Labor.
AbolitionnounUS /ˌæbəˈlɪʃən/
the act of abolishing a system or practice or institution (especially abolishing slavery)
From this reading When the first news of the Act of Annihilation reaches the Independence Party's Headquarters, Trueman is out on an important mission, a conference with the American Mothers' League for the Abolition of Child Labor.
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading When the first news of the Act of Annihilation reaches the Independence Party's Headquarters, Trueman is out on an important mission, a conference with the American Mothers' League for the Abolition of Child Labor.
a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading When the first news of the Act of Annihilation reaches the Independence Party's Headquarters, Trueman is out on an important mission, a conference with the American Mothers' League for the Abolition of Child Labor.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading When the first news of the Act of Annihilation reaches the Independence Party's Headquarters, Trueman is out on an important mission, a conference with the American Mothers' League for the Abolition of Child Labor.
AnnihilationnounUS /əˌnaɪəˈleɪʃən/
destruction by annihilating something
From this reading When the first news of the Act of Annihilation reaches the Independence Party's Headquarters, Trueman is out on an important mission, a conference with the American Mothers' League for the Abolition of Child Labor.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading A telephone call from Benson brings Trueman back to the headquarters.
past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true
From this reading This League, it is believed, can influence scores of thousands of voters.
Benson
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From this reading A telephone call from Benson brings Trueman back to the headquarters.
third-person singular of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading A telephone call from Benson brings Trueman back to the headquarters.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading A telephone call from Benson brings Trueman back to the headquarters.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading This League, it is believed, can influence scores of thousands of voters.
a young person of either sex
From this reading When the first news of the Act of Annihilation reaches the Independence Party's Headquarters, Trueman is out on an important mission, a conference with the American Mothers' League for the Abolition of Child Labor.
conferencenounUS /ˈkɑːnfərəns/
a prearranged meeting for consultation or exchange of information or discussion (especially one with a formal agenda)
From this reading When the first news of the Act of Annihilation reaches the Independence Party's Headquarters, Trueman is out on an important mission, a conference with the American Mothers' League for the Abolition of Child Labor.
plural of “cry” — a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition
From this reading On the way down town he hears loud cries in the street.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading On the way down town he hears loud cries in the street.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading When the first news of the Act of Annihilation reaches the Independence Party's Headquarters, Trueman is out on an important mission, a conference with the American Mothers' League for the Abolition of Child Labor.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading When the first news of the Act of Annihilation reaches the Independence Party's Headquarters, Trueman is out on an important mission, a conference with the American Mothers' League for the Abolition of Child Labor.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A telephone call from Benson brings Trueman back to the headquarters.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading On the way down town he hears loud cries in the street.
HeadquartersnounUS /ˈhedkwɔːrtərz/
(usually plural) the office that serves as the administrative center of an enterprise
From this reading When the first news of the Act of Annihilation reaches the Independence Party's Headquarters, Trueman is out on an important mission, a conference with the American Mothers' League for the Abolition of Child Labor.
hearsverbUS /hiːrz/
third-person singular of “hear” — perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading On the way down town he hears loud cries in the street.
of great significance or value
From this reading When the first news of the Act of Annihilation reaches the Independence Party's Headquarters, Trueman is out on an important mission, a conference with the American Mothers' League for the Abolition of Child Labor.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading On the way down town he hears loud cries in the street.
IndependencenounUS /ˌɪndɪˈpendəns/
freedom from control or influence of another or others
From this reading When the first news of the Act of Annihilation reaches the Independence Party's Headquarters, Trueman is out on an important mission, a conference with the American Mothers' League for the Abolition of Child Labor.
a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
From this reading This League, it is believed, can influence scores of thousands of voters.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When the first news of the Act of Annihilation reaches the Independence Party's Headquarters, Trueman is out on an important mission, a conference with the American Mothers' League for the Abolition of Child Labor.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading This League, it is believed, can influence scores of thousands of voters.
a social class comprising those who do manual labor or work for wages
From this reading When the first news of the Act of Annihilation reaches the Independence Party's Headquarters, Trueman is out on an important mission, a conference with the American Mothers' League for the Abolition of Child Labor.
LeaguenounUS /liːɡ/
an association of sports teams that organizes matches for its members
From this reading When the first news of the Act of Annihilation reaches the Independence Party's Headquarters, Trueman is out on an important mission, a conference with the American Mothers' League for the Abolition of Child Labor.
characterized by or producing sound of great volume or intensity
From this reading On the way down town he hears loud cries in the street.
an organization of missionaries in a foreign land sent to carry on religious work
From this reading When the first news of the Act of Annihilation reaches the Independence Party's Headquarters, Trueman is out on an important mission, a conference with the American Mothers' League for the Abolition of Child Labor.
MothersnounUS /ˈmʌðərz/
plural of “mother” — a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading When the first news of the Act of Annihilation reaches the Independence Party's Headquarters, Trueman is out on an important mission, a conference with the American Mothers' League for the Abolition of Child Labor.
information about recent and important events
From this reading When the first news of the Act of Annihilation reaches the Independence Party's Headquarters, Trueman is out on an important mission, a conference with the American Mothers' League for the Abolition of Child Labor.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading When the first news of the Act of Annihilation reaches the Independence Party's Headquarters, Trueman is out on an important mission, a conference with the American Mothers' League for the Abolition of Child Labor.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading ON TO WILKES-BARRE.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading When the first news of the Act of Annihilation reaches the Independence Party's Headquarters, Trueman is out on an important mission, a conference with the American Mothers' League for the Abolition of Child Labor.
Party'snounUS /ˈpɑːrtiz/
possessive form of “party” — an organization to gain political power
From this reading When the first news of the Act of Annihilation reaches the Independence Party's Headquarters, Trueman is out on an important mission, a conference with the American Mothers' League for the Abolition of Child Labor.
reachesnounUS /ˈriːtʃəz/
plural of “reach” — the limits within which something can be effective
From this reading When the first news of the Act of Annihilation reaches the Independence Party's Headquarters, Trueman is out on an important mission, a conference with the American Mothers' League for the Abolition of Child Labor.
scoresnounUS /skɔːrz/
a large number or amount
From this reading This League, it is believed, can influence scores of thousands of voters.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading On the way down town he hears loud cries in the street.
telephonenounUS /ˈteləfoʊn/
electronic equipment that converts sound into electrical signals that can be transmitted over distances and then converts received signals back into sounds
From this reading A telephone call from Benson brings Trueman back to the headquarters.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading When the first news of the Act of Annihilation reaches the Independence Party's Headquarters, Trueman is out on an important mission, a conference with the American Mothers' League for the Abolition of Child Labor.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This League, it is believed, can influence scores of thousands of voters.
plural of “thousand” — the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading This League, it is believed, can influence scores of thousands of voters.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading ON TO WILKES-BARRE.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading On the way down town he hears loud cries in the street.
Trueman
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From this reading When the first news of the Act of Annihilation reaches the Independence Party's Headquarters, Trueman is out on an important mission, a conference with the American Mothers' League for the Abolition of Child Labor.
votersnounUS /ˈvoʊtərz/
plural of “voter” — a citizen who has a legal right to vote
From this reading This League, it is believed, can influence scores of thousands of voters.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading On the way down town he hears loud cries in the street.
at the time that
From this reading When the first news of the Act of Annihilation reaches the Independence Party's Headquarters, Trueman is out on an important mission, a conference with the American Mothers' League for the Abolition of Child Labor.
WILKES-BARRE
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From this reading ON TO WILKES-BARRE.
in the company of; together with
From this reading When the first news of the Act of Annihilation reaches the Independence Party's Headquarters, Trueman is out on an important mission, a conference with the American Mothers' League for the Abolition of Child Labor.
