used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The advertisement for Ernest in a St. Louis daily paper came about in this way:
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading The advertisement for Ernest in a St. Louis daily paper came about in this way:
having fair knowledge of
From this reading Bolton was in the habit of inquiring from time to time, of Western clients, if they were acquainted with any persons bearing the name of Ray.
ADVERTISEMENTnounUS /ædˈvɜːrtəzmənt/
a public promotion of some product or service
From this reading THE RESULT OF AN ADVERTISEMENT.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading "Tell me all you know about him," said Bolton, eagerly.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading THE RESULT OF AN ADVERTISEMENT.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading One gentleman, who frequently visited St. Louis, answered, "Yes, I know a boy named Ray."
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Bolton was in the habit of inquiring from time to time, of Western clients, if they were acquainted with any persons bearing the name of Ray.
relevant relation or interconnection
From this reading Bolton was in the habit of inquiring from time to time, of Western clients, if they were acquainted with any persons bearing the name of Ray.
Bolton
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From this reading Bolton was in the habit of inquiring from time to time, of Western clients, if they were acquainted with any persons bearing the name of Ray.
a youthful male person
From this reading One gentleman, who frequently visited St. Louis, answered, "Yes, I know a boy named Ray."
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The advertisement for Ernest in a St. Louis daily paper came about in this way:
clientsnounUS /ˈklaɪənts/
plural of “client” — a person who seeks the advice of a lawyer
From this reading Bolton was in the habit of inquiring from time to time, of Western clients, if they were acquainted with any persons bearing the name of Ray.
every day; without missing a day
From this reading The advertisement for Ernest in a St. Louis daily paper came about in this way:
with eagerness; in an eager manner
From this reading "Tell me all you know about him," said Bolton, eagerly.
Ernest
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From this reading The advertisement for Ernest in a St. Louis daily paper came about in this way:
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The advertisement for Ernest in a St. Louis daily paper came about in this way:
many times at short intervals
From this reading One gentleman, who frequently visited St. Louis, answered, "Yes, I know a boy named Ray."
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Bolton was in the habit of inquiring from time to time, of Western clients, if they were acquainted with any persons bearing the name of Ray.
a man of refinement
From this reading One gentleman, who frequently visited St. Louis, answered, "Yes, I know a boy named Ray."
an established custom
From this reading Bolton was in the habit of inquiring from time to time, of Western clients, if they were acquainted with any persons bearing the name of Ray.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Tell me all you know about him," said Bolton, eagerly.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading One gentleman, who frequently visited St. Louis, answered, "Yes, I know a boy named Ray."
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Bolton was in the habit of inquiring from time to time, of Western clients, if they were acquainted with any persons bearing the name of Ray.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The advertisement for Ernest in a St. Louis daily paper came about in this way:
inquiringadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkwaɪərɪŋ/
given to inquiry
From this reading Bolton was in the habit of inquiring from time to time, of Western clients, if they were acquainted with any persons bearing the name of Ray.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading One gentleman, who frequently visited St. Louis, answered, "Yes, I know a boy named Ray."
United States prizefighter who was world heavyweight champion for 12 years (1914-1981)
From this reading The advertisement for Ernest in a St. Louis daily paper came about in this way:
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Tell me all you know about him," said Bolton, eagerly.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Bolton was in the habit of inquiring from time to time, of Western clients, if they were acquainted with any persons bearing the name of Ray.
past form of “name” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading One gentleman, who frequently visited St. Louis, answered, "Yes, I know a boy named Ray."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE RESULT OF AN ADVERTISEMENT.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One gentleman, who frequently visited St. Louis, answered, "Yes, I know a boy named Ray."
a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
From this reading The advertisement for Ernest in a St. Louis daily paper came about in this way:
plural of “person” — a human being
From this reading Bolton was in the habit of inquiring from time to time, of Western clients, if they were acquainted with any persons bearing the name of Ray.
RaynounUS /reɪ/
a column of light (as from a beacon)
From this reading Bolton was in the habit of inquiring from time to time, of Western clients, if they were acquainted with any persons bearing the name of Ray.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading THE RESULT OF AN ADVERTISEMENT.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Tell me all you know about him," said Bolton, eagerly.
St
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From this reading The advertisement for Ernest in a St. Louis daily paper came about in this way:
express in words
From this reading "Tell me all you know about him," said Bolton, eagerly.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE RESULT OF AN ADVERTISEMENT.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Bolton was in the habit of inquiring from time to time, of Western clients, if they were acquainted with any persons bearing the name of Ray.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The advertisement for Ernest in a St. Louis daily paper came about in this way:
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Bolton was in the habit of inquiring from time to time, of Western clients, if they were acquainted with any persons bearing the name of Ray.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Bolton was in the habit of inquiring from time to time, of Western clients, if they were acquainted with any persons bearing the name of Ray.
past form of “visit” — go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading One gentleman, who frequently visited St. Louis, answered, "Yes, I know a boy named Ray."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Bolton was in the habit of inquiring from time to time, of Western clients, if they were acquainted with any persons bearing the name of Ray.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading The advertisement for Ernest in a St. Louis daily paper came about in this way:
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Bolton was in the habit of inquiring from time to time, of Western clients, if they were acquainted with any persons bearing the name of Ray.
relating to or characteristic of the western parts of the world or the West as opposed to the eastern or oriental parts
From this reading Bolton was in the habit of inquiring from time to time, of Western clients, if they were acquainted with any persons bearing the name of Ray.
which person or people
From this reading One gentleman, who frequently visited St. Louis, answered, "Yes, I know a boy named Ray."
in the company of; together with
From this reading Bolton was in the habit of inquiring from time to time, of Western clients, if they were acquainted with any persons bearing the name of Ray.
an affirmative
From this reading One gentleman, who frequently visited St. Louis, answered, "Yes, I know a boy named Ray."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Tell me all you know about him," said Bolton, eagerly.
