used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading WHAT JIM SAW The next morning Crowder sent a letter to Fong advising him of Mark's departure.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading He went about his work, restless and impatient, seeing the story on the _Despatch's_ front page and himself made the star reporter of the staff.
advisingverbUS /ædˈvaɪzɪŋ/
-ing form of “advise” — give advice to
From this reading WHAT JIM SAW The next morning Crowder sent a letter to Fong advising him of Mark's departure.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading His journalist's instincts were aroused, and he was resolved to keep for his own paper and his own _kudos_ the most picturesque story that had ever come his way.
arousedadjectiveUS /ərˈaʊzd/
aroused to action
From this reading His journalist's instincts were aroused, and he was resolved to keep for his own paper and his own _kudos_ the most picturesque story that had ever come his way.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Should Jim get back from Sacramento within the next few days he was to communicate with Crowder at the _Despatch_ office.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Should Jim get back from Sacramento within the next few days he was to communicate with Crowder at the _Despatch_ office.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The young man had no expectation of early news, but he was going to run no risks with what promised to be a sensation.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The young man had no expectation of early news, but he was going to run no risks with what promised to be a sensation.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading His journalist's instincts were aroused, and he was resolved to keep for his own paper and his own _kudos_ the most picturesque story that had ever come his way.
communicateverbUS /kəˈmjuːnəkeɪt/
transmit information
From this reading Should Jim get back from Sacramento within the next few days he was to communicate with Crowder at the _Despatch_ office.
Crowder
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From this reading WHAT JIM SAW The next morning Crowder sent a letter to Fong advising him of Mark's departure.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Should Jim get back from Sacramento within the next few days he was to communicate with Crowder at the _Despatch_ office.
the act of departing
From this reading WHAT JIM SAW The next morning Crowder sent a letter to Fong advising him of Mark's departure.
Despatchverb
send away towards a designated goal
From this reading Should Jim get back from Sacramento within the next few days he was to communicate with Crowder at the _Despatch_ office.
Despatch's
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From this reading He went about his work, restless and impatient, seeing the story on the _Despatch's_ front page and himself made the star reporter of the staff.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading The young man had no expectation of early news, but he was going to run no risks with what promised to be a sensation.
at any time
From this reading His journalist's instincts were aroused, and he was resolved to keep for his own paper and his own _kudos_ the most picturesque story that had ever come his way.
expectationnounUS /ˌekspekˈteɪʃən/
belief about (or mental picture of) the future
From this reading The young man had no expectation of early news, but he was going to run no risks with what promised to be a sensation.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Should Jim get back from Sacramento within the next few days he was to communicate with Crowder at the _Despatch_ office.
Fong
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From this reading WHAT JIM SAW The next morning Crowder sent a letter to Fong advising him of Mark's departure.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading His journalist's instincts were aroused, and he was resolved to keep for his own paper and his own _kudos_ the most picturesque story that had ever come his way.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Should Jim get back from Sacramento within the next few days he was to communicate with Crowder at the _Despatch_ office.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading He went about his work, restless and impatient, seeing the story on the _Despatch's_ front page and himself made the star reporter of the staff.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Should Jim get back from Sacramento within the next few days he was to communicate with Crowder at the _Despatch_ office.
the act of departing
From this reading The young man had no expectation of early news, but he was going to run no risks with what promised to be a sensation.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The young man had no expectation of early news, but he was going to run no risks with what promised to be a sensation.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Should Jim get back from Sacramento within the next few days he was to communicate with Crowder at the _Despatch_ office.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading WHAT JIM SAW The next morning Crowder sent a letter to Fong advising him of Mark's departure.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading He went about his work, restless and impatient, seeing the story on the _Despatch's_ front page and himself made the star reporter of the staff.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His journalist's instincts were aroused, and he was resolved to keep for his own paper and his own _kudos_ the most picturesque story that had ever come his way.
restless or short-tempered under delay or opposition
From this reading He went about his work, restless and impatient, seeing the story on the _Despatch's_ front page and himself made the star reporter of the staff.
instinctsnounUS /ˈɪnstɪŋkts/
plural of “instinct” — inborn pattern of behavior often responsive to specific stimuli
From this reading His journalist's instincts were aroused, and he was resolved to keep for his own paper and his own _kudos_ the most picturesque story that had ever come his way.
JIM
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From this reading WHAT JIM SAW The next morning Crowder sent a letter to Fong advising him of Mark's departure.
journalist'snounUS /ˈdʒɜːrnəlɪsts/
possessive form of “journalist” — a writer for newspapers and magazines
From this reading His journalist's instincts were aroused, and he was resolved to keep for his own paper and his own _kudos_ the most picturesque story that had ever come his way.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading His journalist's instincts were aroused, and he was resolved to keep for his own paper and his own _kudos_ the most picturesque story that had ever come his way.
kudosnounUS /ˈkuːdoʊs/
an expression of approval and commendation
From this reading His journalist's instincts were aroused, and he was resolved to keep for his own paper and his own _kudos_ the most picturesque story that had ever come his way.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading WHAT JIM SAW The next morning Crowder sent a letter to Fong advising him of Mark's departure.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading He went about his work, restless and impatient, seeing the story on the _Despatch's_ front page and himself made the star reporter of the staff.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The young man had no expectation of early news, but he was going to run no risks with what promised to be a sensation.
Mark'snounUS /mɑːrks/
possessive form of “mark” — a number or letter indicating quality (especially of a student's performance)
From this reading WHAT JIM SAW The next morning Crowder sent a letter to Fong advising him of Mark's departure.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading WHAT JIM SAW The next morning Crowder sent a letter to Fong advising him of Mark's departure.
used to form the superlative
From this reading His journalist's instincts were aroused, and he was resolved to keep for his own paper and his own _kudos_ the most picturesque story that had ever come his way.
information about recent and important events
From this reading The young man had no expectation of early news, but he was going to run no risks with what promised to be a sensation.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading WHAT JIM SAW The next morning Crowder sent a letter to Fong advising him of Mark's departure.
not any; not one
From this reading The young man had no expectation of early news, but he was going to run no risks with what promised to be a sensation.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading WHAT JIM SAW The next morning Crowder sent a letter to Fong advising him of Mark's departure.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading Should Jim get back from Sacramento within the next few days he was to communicate with Crowder at the _Despatch_ office.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He went about his work, restless and impatient, seeing the story on the _Despatch's_ front page and himself made the star reporter of the staff.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading His journalist's instincts were aroused, and he was resolved to keep for his own paper and his own _kudos_ the most picturesque story that had ever come his way.
one side of one leaf (of a book or magazine or newspaper or letter etc.) or the written or pictorial matter it contains
From this reading He went about his work, restless and impatient, seeing the story on the _Despatch's_ front page and himself made the star reporter of the staff.
a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
From this reading His journalist's instincts were aroused, and he was resolved to keep for his own paper and his own _kudos_ the most picturesque story that had ever come his way.
picturesqueadjectiveUS /ˈpɪktʃərəsk/
suggesting or suitable for a picture; pretty as a picture
From this reading His journalist's instincts were aroused, and he was resolved to keep for his own paper and his own _kudos_ the most picturesque story that had ever come his way.
past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment
From this reading The young man had no expectation of early news, but he was going to run no risks with what promised to be a sensation.
reporternounUS /rɪˈpɔːrtər/
a person who investigates and reports or edits news stories
From this reading He went about his work, restless and impatient, seeing the story on the _Despatch's_ front page and himself made the star reporter of the staff.
determined
From this reading His journalist's instincts were aroused, and he was resolved to keep for his own paper and his own _kudos_ the most picturesque story that had ever come his way.
worried and uneasy
From this reading He went about his work, restless and impatient, seeing the story on the _Despatch's_ front page and himself made the star reporter of the staff.
risksnounUS /rɪsks/
plural of “risk” — a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
From this reading The young man had no expectation of early news, but he was going to run no risks with what promised to be a sensation.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading The young man had no expectation of early news, but he was going to run no risks with what promised to be a sensation.
SacramentonounUS /ˌsækrəˈmentoʊ/
a city in north central California 75 miles to the northeast of San Francisco on the Sacramento River; capital of California
From this reading Should Jim get back from Sacramento within the next few days he was to communicate with Crowder at the _Despatch_ office.
cut with a saw
From this reading WHAT JIM SAW The next morning Crowder sent a letter to Fong advising him of Mark's departure.
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading He went about his work, restless and impatient, seeing the story on the _Despatch's_ front page and himself made the star reporter of the staff.
an unelaborated elementary awareness of stimulation
From this reading The young man had no expectation of early news, but he was going to run no risks with what promised to be a sensation.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading WHAT JIM SAW The next morning Crowder sent a letter to Fong advising him of Mark's departure.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Should Jim get back from Sacramento within the next few days he was to communicate with Crowder at the _Despatch_ office.
staffnounUS /stæf/
personnel who assist their superior in carrying out an assigned task
From this reading He went about his work, restless and impatient, seeing the story on the _Despatch's_ front page and himself made the star reporter of the staff.
(astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior
From this reading He went about his work, restless and impatient, seeing the story on the _Despatch's_ front page and himself made the star reporter of the staff.
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 His journalist's instincts were aroused, and he was resolved to keep for his own paper and his own _kudos_ the most picturesque story that had ever come his way.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading His journalist's instincts were aroused, and he was resolved to keep for his own paper and his own _kudos_ the most picturesque story that had ever come his way.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading WHAT JIM SAW The next morning Crowder sent a letter to Fong advising him of Mark's departure.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading WHAT JIM SAW The next morning Crowder sent a letter to Fong advising him of Mark's departure.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Should Jim get back from Sacramento within the next few days he was to communicate with Crowder at the _Despatch_ office.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading His journalist's instincts were aroused, and he was resolved to keep for his own paper and his own _kudos_ the most picturesque story that had ever come his way.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading He went about his work, restless and impatient, seeing the story on the _Despatch's_ front page and himself made the star reporter of the staff.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading His journalist's instincts were aroused, and he was resolved to keep for his own paper and his own _kudos_ the most picturesque story that had ever come his way.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading WHAT JIM SAW The next morning Crowder sent a letter to Fong advising him of Mark's departure.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Should Jim get back from Sacramento within the next few days he was to communicate with Crowder at the _Despatch_ office.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading Should Jim get back from Sacramento within the next few days he was to communicate with Crowder at the _Despatch_ office.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading He went about his work, restless and impatient, seeing the story on the _Despatch's_ front page and himself made the star reporter of the staff.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading The young man had no expectation of early news, but he was going to run no risks with what promised to be a sensation.
