Chapter VI

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading They were unmolested there until an employee of one of the telegraph offices “tipped off” a reporter friend.

a member of any of the North American Indian groups speaking an Algonquian language and originally living in the subarctic regions of eastern Canada

From this reading To avoid attracting attention they had taken the precaution to avoid the Hotel Algonquin where Fordyce had stayed on his earlier visit, and were at the Beckel House.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading They were unmolested there until an employee of one of the telegraph offices “tipped off” a reporter friend.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading During the time the Frenchmen were at their hotel in Dayton, it might have been expected that their presence would become known to local newspapermen and that the world would have learned of what was going on.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading During the time the Frenchmen were at their hotel in Dayton, it might have been expected that their presence would become known to local newspapermen and that the world would have learned of what was going on.

the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others

From this reading To avoid attracting attention they had taken the precaution to avoid the Hotel Algonquin where Fordyce had stayed on his earlier visit, and were at the Beckel House.

-ing form of “attract” — direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes

From this reading To avoid attracting attention they had taken the precaution to avoid the Hotel Algonquin where Fordyce had stayed on his earlier visit, and were at the Beckel House.

stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something

From this reading To avoid attracting attention they had taken the precaution to avoid the Hotel Algonquin where Fordyce had stayed on his earlier visit, and were at the Beckel House.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading The telegrapher had noticed various cables in code going to France and felt sure the Frenchmen must be carrying on an important deal.

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From this reading To avoid attracting attention they had taken the precaution to avoid the Hotel Algonquin where Fordyce had stayed on his earlier visit, and were at the Beckel House.

enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading During the time the Frenchmen were at their hotel in Dayton, it might have been expected that their presence would become known to local newspapermen and that the world would have learned of what was going on.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading During the time the Frenchmen were at their hotel in Dayton, it might have been expected that their presence would become known to local newspapermen and that the world would have learned of what was going on.

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From this reading A reporter nabbed Fordyce and Bonel one evening in the hotel lobby on their return from a theater.

plural of “cable” — a telegram sent abroad

From this reading The telegrapher had noticed various cables in code going to France and felt sure the Frenchmen must be carrying on an important deal.

-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading The telegrapher had noticed various cables in code going to France and felt sure the Frenchmen must be carrying on an important deal.

a set of rules or principles or laws (especially written ones)

From this reading The telegrapher had noticed various cables in code going to France and felt sure the Frenchmen must be carrying on an important deal.

a city in southwest Ohio; manufacturing center

From this reading During the time the Frenchmen were at their hotel in Dayton, it might have been expected that their presence would become known to local newspapermen and that the world would have learned of what was going on.

act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression

From this reading The telegrapher had noticed various cables in code going to France and felt sure the Frenchmen must be carrying on an important deal.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading During the time the Frenchmen were at their hotel in Dayton, it might have been expected that their presence would become known to local newspapermen and that the world would have learned of what was going on.

earlier in time; previously

From this reading To avoid attracting attention they had taken the precaution to avoid the Hotel Algonquin where Fordyce had stayed on his earlier visit, and were at the Beckel House.

a worker who is hired to perform a job

From this reading They were unmolested there until an employee of one of the telegraph offices “tipped off” a reporter friend.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading A reporter nabbed Fordyce and Bonel one evening in the hotel lobby on their return from a theater.

considered likely or probable to happen or arrive

From this reading During the time the Frenchmen were at their hotel in Dayton, it might have been expected that their presence would become known to local newspapermen and that the world would have learned of what was going on.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading The telegrapher had noticed various cables in code going to France and felt sure the Frenchmen must be carrying on an important deal.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading To avoid attracting attention they had taken the precaution to avoid the Hotel Algonquin where Fordyce had stayed on his earlier visit, and were at the Beckel House.

a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe

From this reading The telegrapher had noticed various cables in code going to France and felt sure the Frenchmen must be carrying on an important deal.

plural of “frenchman” — a person of French nationality

From this reading During the time the Frenchmen were at their hotel in Dayton, it might have been expected that their presence would become known to local newspapermen and that the world would have learned of what was going on.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading They were unmolested there until an employee of one of the telegraph offices “tipped off” a reporter friend.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading A reporter nabbed Fordyce and Bonel one evening in the hotel lobby on their return from a theater.

the act of departing

From this reading During the time the Frenchmen were at their hotel in Dayton, it might have been expected that their presence would become known to local newspapermen and that the world would have learned of what was going on.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading To avoid attracting attention they had taken the precaution to avoid the Hotel Algonquin where Fordyce had stayed on his earlier visit, and were at the Beckel House.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading During the time the Frenchmen were at their hotel in Dayton, it might have been expected that their presence would become known to local newspapermen and that the world would have learned of what was going on.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading To avoid attracting attention they had taken the precaution to avoid the Hotel Algonquin where Fordyce had stayed on his earlier visit, and were at the Beckel House.

a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services

From this reading During the time the Frenchmen were at their hotel in Dayton, it might have been expected that their presence would become known to local newspapermen and that the world would have learned of what was going on.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading To avoid attracting attention they had taken the precaution to avoid the Hotel Algonquin where Fordyce had stayed on his earlier visit, and were at the Beckel House.

of great significance or value

From this reading The telegrapher had noticed various cables in code going to France and felt sure the Frenchmen must be carrying on an important deal.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading During the time the Frenchmen were at their hotel in Dayton, it might have been expected that their presence would become known to local newspapermen and that the world would have learned of what was going on.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading During the time the Frenchmen were at their hotel in Dayton, it might have been expected that their presence would become known to local newspapermen and that the world would have learned of what was going on.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading During the time the Frenchmen were at their hotel in Dayton, it might have been expected that their presence would become known to local newspapermen and that the world would have learned of what was going on.

having or showing profound knowledge

From this reading During the time the Frenchmen were at their hotel in Dayton, it might have been expected that their presence would become known to local newspapermen and that the world would have learned of what was going on.

a large entrance or reception room or area

From this reading A reporter nabbed Fordyce and Bonel one evening in the hotel lobby on their return from a theater.

relating to or applicable to or concerned with the administration of a city or town or district rather than a larger area

From this reading During the time the Frenchmen were at their hotel in Dayton, it might have been expected that their presence would become known to local newspapermen and that the world would have learned of what was going on.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading During the time the Frenchmen were at their hotel in Dayton, it might have been expected that their presence would become known to local newspapermen and that the world would have learned of what was going on.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading The telegrapher had noticed various cables in code going to France and felt sure the Frenchmen must be carrying on an important deal.

inflected form of “nab” — tag the base runner to get him out

From this reading A reporter nabbed Fordyce and Bonel one evening in the hotel lobby on their return from a theater.

plural of “newspaperman” — a journalist employed to provide news stories for newspapers or broadcast media

From this reading During the time the Frenchmen were at their hotel in Dayton, it might have been expected that their presence would become known to local newspapermen and that the world would have learned of what was going on.

being perceived or observed

From this reading The telegrapher had noticed various cables in code going to France and felt sure the Frenchmen must be carrying on an important deal.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading During the time the Frenchmen were at their hotel in Dayton, it might have been expected that their presence would become known to local newspapermen and that the world would have learned of what was going on.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading They were unmolested there until an employee of one of the telegraph offices “tipped off” a reporter friend.

plural of “office” — place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading They were unmolested there until an employee of one of the telegraph offices “tipped off” a reporter friend.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading During the time the Frenchmen were at their hotel in Dayton, it might have been expected that their presence would become known to local newspapermen and that the world would have learned of what was going on.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading They were unmolested there until an employee of one of the telegraph offices “tipped off” a reporter friend.

a precautionary measure warding off impending danger or damage or injury etc.

From this reading To avoid attracting attention they had taken the precaution to avoid the Hotel Algonquin where Fordyce had stayed on his earlier visit, and were at the Beckel House.

the state of being present; current existence

From this reading During the time the Frenchmen were at their hotel in Dayton, it might have been expected that their presence would become known to local newspapermen and that the world would have learned of what was going on.

a person who investigates and reports or edits news stories

From this reading They were unmolested there until an employee of one of the telegraph offices “tipped off” a reporter friend.

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading A reporter nabbed Fordyce and Bonel one evening in the hotel lobby on their return from a theater.

past form of “stay” — stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading To avoid attracting attention they had taken the precaution to avoid the Hotel Algonquin where Fordyce had stayed on his earlier visit, and were at the Beckel House.

having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured

From this reading The telegrapher had noticed various cables in code going to France and felt sure the Frenchmen must be carrying on an important deal.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading To avoid attracting attention they had taken the precaution to avoid the Hotel Algonquin where Fordyce had stayed on his earlier visit, and were at the Beckel House.

apparatus used to communicate at a distance over a wire (usually in Morse code)

From this reading They were unmolested there until an employee of one of the telegraph offices “tipped off” a reporter friend.

someone who transmits messages by telegraph

From this reading The telegrapher had noticed various cables in code going to France and felt sure the Frenchmen must be carrying on an important deal.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading During the time the Frenchmen were at their hotel in Dayton, it might have been expected that their presence would become known to local newspapermen and that the world would have learned of what was going on.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading During the time the Frenchmen were at their hotel in Dayton, it might have been expected that their presence would become known to local newspapermen and that the world would have learned of what was going on.

a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented

From this reading A reporter nabbed Fordyce and Bonel one evening in the hotel lobby on their return from a theater.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading During the time the Frenchmen were at their hotel in Dayton, it might have been expected that their presence would become known to local newspapermen and that the world would have learned of what was going on.

in or at that place or location

From this reading They were unmolested there until an employee of one of the telegraph offices “tipped off” a reporter friend.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading To avoid attracting attention they had taken the precaution to avoid the Hotel Algonquin where Fordyce had stayed on his earlier visit, and were at the Beckel House.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading During the time the Frenchmen were at their hotel in Dayton, it might have been expected that their presence would become known to local newspapermen and that the world would have learned of what was going on.

having a tip; or having a tip as specified (used in combination)

From this reading They were unmolested there until an employee of one of the telegraph offices “tipped off” a reporter friend.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading During the time the Frenchmen were at their hotel in Dayton, it might have been expected that their presence would become known to local newspapermen and that the world would have learned of what was going on.

not interfered with, disturbed, or harmed

From this reading They were unmolested there until an employee of one of the telegraph offices “tipped off” a reporter friend.

up to a particular time

From this reading They were unmolested there until an employee of one of the telegraph offices “tipped off” a reporter friend.

of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity

From this reading The telegrapher had noticed various cables in code going to France and felt sure the Frenchmen must be carrying on an important deal.

go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading To avoid attracting attention they had taken the precaution to avoid the Hotel Algonquin where Fordyce had stayed on his earlier visit, and were at the Beckel House.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading During the time the Frenchmen were at their hotel in Dayton, it might have been expected that their presence would become known to local newspapermen and that the world would have learned of what was going on.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading During the time the Frenchmen were at their hotel in Dayton, it might have been expected that their presence would become known to local newspapermen and that the world would have learned of what was going on.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading During the time the Frenchmen were at their hotel in Dayton, it might have been expected that their presence would become known to local newspapermen and that the world would have learned of what was going on.

in or at the place that

From this reading To avoid attracting attention they had taken the precaution to avoid the Hotel Algonquin where Fordyce had stayed on his earlier visit, and were at the Beckel House.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading During the time the Frenchmen were at their hotel in Dayton, it might have been expected that their presence would become known to local newspapermen and that the world would have learned of what was going on.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading During the time the Frenchmen were at their hotel in Dayton, it might have been expected that their presence would become known to local newspapermen and that the world would have learned of what was going on.