used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE DISCOVERY OF THE JEWELS Braceway returned to the lobby of his hotel, and, having bought half a dozen New York newspapers, settled down to wait for a report from Golson's bureau concerning Morley's movements.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading A little after eleven he was called to the telephone.
in addition
From this reading "Delaney also caught it.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE DISCOVERY OF THE JEWELS Braceway returned to the lobby of his hotel, and, having bought half a dozen New York newspapers, settled down to wait for a report from Golson's bureau concerning Morley's movements.
BaltimorenounUS /ˈbɔːltəmɔːr/
the largest city in Maryland; a major seaport and industrial center
From this reading "Your man caught the eight o'clock train for Baltimore."
inflected form of “buy” — obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction
From this reading THE DISCOVERY OF THE JEWELS Braceway returned to the lobby of his hotel, and, having bought half a dozen New York newspapers, settled down to wait for a report from Golson's bureau concerning Morley's movements.
Braceway
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From this reading THE DISCOVERY OF THE JEWELS Braceway returned to the lobby of his hotel, and, having bought half a dozen New York newspapers, settled down to wait for a report from Golson's bureau concerning Morley's movements.
bureaunounUS /ˈbjʊroʊ/
an administrative unit of government
From this reading THE DISCOVERY OF THE JEWELS Braceway returned to the lobby of his hotel, and, having bought half a dozen New York newspapers, settled down to wait for a report from Golson's bureau concerning Morley's movements.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading A little after eleven he was called to the telephone.
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading "Your man caught the eight o'clock train for Baltimore."
-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to
From this reading THE DISCOVERY OF THE JEWELS Braceway returned to the lobby of his hotel, and, having bought half a dozen New York newspapers, settled down to wait for a report from Golson's bureau concerning Morley's movements.
Delaney
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From this reading "Delaney also caught it.
the act of discovering something
From this reading THE DISCOVERY OF THE JEWELS Braceway returned to the lobby of his hotel, and, having bought half a dozen New York newspapers, settled down to wait for a report from Golson's bureau concerning Morley's movements.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading THE DISCOVERY OF THE JEWELS Braceway returned to the lobby of his hotel, and, having bought half a dozen New York newspapers, settled down to wait for a report from Golson's bureau concerning Morley's movements.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading THE DISCOVERY OF THE JEWELS Braceway returned to the lobby of his hotel, and, having bought half a dozen New York newspapers, settled down to wait for a report from Golson's bureau concerning Morley's movements.
being one more than seven
From this reading "Your man caught the eight o'clock train for Baltimore."
being one more than ten
From this reading A little after eleven he was called to the telephone.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE DISCOVERY OF THE JEWELS Braceway returned to the lobby of his hotel, and, having bought half a dozen New York newspapers, settled down to wait for a report from Golson's bureau concerning Morley's movements.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading THE DISCOVERY OF THE JEWELS Braceway returned to the lobby of his hotel, and, having bought half a dozen New York newspapers, settled down to wait for a report from Golson's bureau concerning Morley's movements.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Golson himself gave the information.
Golson
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From this reading Golson himself gave the information.
Golson's
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From this reading THE DISCOVERY OF THE JEWELS Braceway returned to the lobby of his hotel, and, having bought half a dozen New York newspapers, settled down to wait for a report from Golson's bureau concerning Morley's movements.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading THE DISCOVERY OF THE JEWELS Braceway returned to the lobby of his hotel, and, having bought half a dozen New York newspapers, settled down to wait for a report from Golson's bureau concerning Morley's movements.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading THE DISCOVERY OF THE JEWELS Braceway returned to the lobby of his hotel, and, having bought half a dozen New York newspapers, settled down to wait for a report from Golson's bureau concerning Morley's movements.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A little after eleven he was called to the telephone.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Golson himself gave the information.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE DISCOVERY OF THE JEWELS Braceway returned to the lobby of his hotel, and, having bought half a dozen New York newspapers, settled down to wait for a report from Golson's bureau concerning Morley's movements.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading THE DISCOVERY OF THE JEWELS Braceway returned to the lobby of his hotel, and, having bought half a dozen New York newspapers, settled down to wait for a report from Golson's bureau concerning Morley's movements.
a message received and understood
From this reading Golson himself gave the information.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Delaney also caught it.
plural of “jewel” — a precious or semiprecious stone incorporated into a piece of jewelry
From this reading THE DISCOVERY OF THE JEWELS Braceway returned to the lobby of his hotel, and, having bought half a dozen New York newspapers, settled down to wait for a report from Golson's bureau concerning Morley's movements.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading A little after eleven he was called to the telephone.
lobbynounUS /ˈlɑːbi/
a large entrance or reception room or area
From this reading THE DISCOVERY OF THE JEWELS Braceway returned to the lobby of his hotel, and, having bought half a dozen New York newspapers, settled down to wait for a report from Golson's bureau concerning Morley's movements.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading "Your man caught the eight o'clock train for Baltimore."
Morley's
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From this reading THE DISCOVERY OF THE JEWELS Braceway returned to the lobby of his hotel, and, having bought half a dozen New York newspapers, settled down to wait for a report from Golson's bureau concerning Morley's movements.
plural of “movement” — a change of position that does not entail a change of location
From this reading THE DISCOVERY OF THE JEWELS Braceway returned to the lobby of his hotel, and, having bought half a dozen New York newspapers, settled down to wait for a report from Golson's bureau concerning Morley's movements.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading THE DISCOVERY OF THE JEWELS Braceway returned to the lobby of his hotel, and, having bought half a dozen New York newspapers, settled down to wait for a report from Golson's bureau concerning Morley's movements.
newspapersnounUS /ˈnuːzpeɪpərz/
plural of “newspaper” — a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements
From this reading THE DISCOVERY OF THE JEWELS Braceway returned to the lobby of his hotel, and, having bought half a dozen New York newspapers, settled down to wait for a report from Golson's bureau concerning Morley's movements.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading "Your man caught the eight o'clock train for Baltimore."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE DISCOVERY OF THE JEWELS Braceway returned to the lobby of his hotel, and, having bought half a dozen New York newspapers, settled down to wait for a report from Golson's bureau concerning Morley's movements.
to give an account or representation of in words
From this reading THE DISCOVERY OF THE JEWELS Braceway returned to the lobby of his hotel, and, having bought half a dozen New York newspapers, settled down to wait for a report from Golson's bureau concerning Morley's movements.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading THE DISCOVERY OF THE JEWELS Braceway returned to the lobby of his hotel, and, having bought half a dozen New York newspapers, settled down to wait for a report from Golson's bureau concerning Morley's movements.
established or decided beyond dispute or doubt
From this reading THE DISCOVERY OF THE JEWELS Braceway returned to the lobby of his hotel, and, having bought half a dozen New York newspapers, settled down to wait for a report from Golson's bureau concerning Morley's movements.
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 little after eleven he was called to the telephone.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE DISCOVERY OF THE JEWELS Braceway returned to the lobby of his hotel, and, having bought half a dozen New York newspapers, settled down to wait for a report from Golson's bureau concerning Morley's movements.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE DISCOVERY OF THE JEWELS Braceway returned to the lobby of his hotel, and, having bought half a dozen New York newspapers, settled down to wait for a report from Golson's bureau concerning Morley's movements.
create by training and teaching
From this reading "Your man caught the eight o'clock train for Baltimore."
stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading THE DISCOVERY OF THE JEWELS Braceway returned to the lobby of his hotel, and, having bought half a dozen New York newspapers, settled down to wait for a report from Golson's bureau concerning Morley's movements.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A little after eleven he was called to the telephone.
the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose
From this reading THE DISCOVERY OF THE JEWELS Braceway returned to the lobby of his hotel, and, having bought half a dozen New York newspapers, settled down to wait for a report from Golson's bureau concerning Morley's movements.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Your man caught the eight o'clock train for Baltimore."
